The non-pareil, or, The vertuous daughter surmounting all her sisters described in a funerall sermon upon the death of that vertuous lady, Elizabeth Hoyle, late wife of the worshipfull Thomas Hoyle, alderman of the city of Yorke / by that godly and reverend divine, Mr. Iohn Birchall ...

Birchall, John
Publisher: Printed by Tho Broad
Place of Publication: York
Publication Year: 1644
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A28184 ESTC ID: R6101 STC ID: B2940
Subject Headings: Funeral sermons; Hoyle, Elizabeth, d. 1639; Sermons, English;
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0 THE SERMON. PROV: 31. 29. Many Daughters have done vertuously, but thou excellest them all. THE SERMON. CURAE: 31. 29. Many Daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. dt n1. np1: crd crd av-d n2 vhb vdn av-j, cc-acp pns21 vv2 pno32 d. (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 19
1 IN the latter end of this last Chapter there is a commendation of a vertuous and godly woman, positively from the tenth verse unto my text, IN the latter end of this last Chapter there is a commendation of a virtuous and godly woman, positively from the tenth verse unto my text, p-acp dt d n1 pp-f d ord n1 a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, av-j p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp po11 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 19
2 and here in my text comparatively. The words divide themselves into two parts: the former part is this, Many Daughters have done vertuously: and Here in my text comparatively. The words divide themselves into two parts: the former part is this, Many Daughters have done virtuously: cc av p-acp po11 n1 av-j. dt n2 vvb px32 p-acp crd n2: dt j n1 vbz d, d n2 vhb vdn av-j: (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 19
3 the latter part this, But thou excellest them al•. the latter part this, But thou excellest them al•. dt d n1 d, p-acp pns21 vv2 pno32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 20
4 Seeing then what is said here, is for the Praise, Commendation, and Honor of a vertuous and godly woman, we will therefore from the words at this time handle this one truth. Seeing then what is said Here, is for the Praise, Commendation, and Honour of a virtuous and godly woman, we will Therefore from the words At this time handle this one truth. vvg av q-crq vbz vvn av, vbz p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, pns12 vmb av p-acp dt n2 p-acp d n1 vvi d crd n1. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 20
5 Doct. That though m•ny do •er•uousl•, yet sone of Gods people do excell in gra•e, and this is their praise and glory. Doct. That though m•ny do •er•uousl•, yet soon of God's people do excel in gra•e, and this is their praise and glory. np1 cst cs n1 vdb n1, av av pp-f npg1 n1 vdb vvi p-acp n1, cc d vbz po32 n1 cc n1. (5) doctrine (DIV2) 2 Page 20
6 We say sometimes of the lives of women, as Origen once spake concerning them, that if they be good they are very good; We say sometime of the lives of women, as Origen once spoke Concerning them, that if they be good they Are very good; pns12 vvb av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp np1 a-acp vvd vvg pno32, cst cs pns32 vbb j pns32 vbr av j; (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
7 though therfore wee might bring to the exa•ples of men in the Scripture that did excell in grace, though Therefore we might bring to the exa•ples of men in the Scripture that did excel in grace, cs av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vdd vvi p-acp n1, (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
8 yet notwithstanding for the confirmation of this tru•h, we will only in••ance in those of the same Sexe with this godly soul now departed: yet notwithstanding for the confirmation of this tru•h, we will only in••ance in those of the same Sex with this godly soul now departed: av a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d pp-f dt d n1 p-acp d j n1 av vvn: (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
9 And the fir•• sh•ll be in •ne of her own name, •l•za•et•, Lu•e 1 6. there you s•all find •ha• Z•ch•ry and Elizabe•h were two rare and excellent persons in grace, And the fir•• sh•ll be in •ne of her own name, •l•za•et•, Lu•e 1 6. there you s•all find •ha• Z•ch•ry and Elizabe•h were two rare and excellent Persons in grace, cc dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f po31 d n1, n1, j crd crd a-acp pn22 vmb vvi n1 j cc j vbdr crd j cc j n2 p-acp n1, (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
10 for there it is said concerning them both, that they were ri•hteous befo•e God, & blamelesse among•• men ▪ there is one excellent woman. for there it is said Concerning them both, that they were ri•hteous befo•e God, & blameless among•• men ▪ there is one excellent woman. c-acp a-acp pn31 vbz vvn vvg pno32 d, cst pns32 vbdr j n1 np1, cc j n1 n2 ▪ pc-acp vbz pi j n1. (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
11 The second that we shall name is T•bi•h•, shee is de•cribed in Act. 9. 36, 37. shee was a Disciple, a Professor of the Gospell, The second that we shall name is T•bi•h•, she is de•cribed in Act. 9. 36, 37. she was a Disciple, a Professor of the Gospel, dt ord cst pns12 vmb vvi vbz np1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 crd crd, crd pns31 vbds dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
12 and a woman full of good works, the•e is a second exce•len• woman ▪ The third that wee shall name, and a woman full of good works, the•e is a second exce•len• woman ▪ The third that we shall name, cc dt n1 j pp-f j n2, n1 vbz dt ord n1 n1 ▪ dt ord cst pns12 vmb vvi, (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
13 for a woman that was excellent in gra••, is Mary, John 1. 11, 20. shee was first at the grave, for a woman that was excellent in gra••, is Marry, John 1. 11, 20. she was First At the grave, p-acp dt n1 cst vbds j p-acp n1, vbz uh, np1 crd crd, crd pns31 vbds ord p-acp dt n1, (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
14 and she was last at the grave; and she was last At the grave; cc pns31 vbds ord p-acp dt n1; (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
15 shee stayes at the grave, weeping, and mourning, and crying, when Peter, that rare Apostle, was gone; she stays At the grave, weeping, and mourning, and crying, when Peter, that rare Apostle, was gone; pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, vvg, cc n1, cc vvg, c-crq np1, cst j n1, vbds vvn; (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
16 here was a woman rare for her affection unto Christ, her heart did appeare to bee more tende being a woman, Here was a woman rare for her affection unto christ, her heart did appear to be more tend being a woman, av vbds dt n1 j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, po31 n1 vdd vvi pc-acp vbi av-dc vvi vbg dt n1, (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
17 then the heart of Peter, a person of another Sexe: then the heart of Peter, a person of Another Sex: cs dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
18 To name yet another, Rom. 16. 12. there Paul salu•es two godly Matrons, that laboured in the Lord; To name yet Another, Rom. 16. 12. there Paul salu•es two godly Matrons, that laboured in the Lord; pc-acp vvi av j-jn, np1 crd crd a-acp np1 vvz crd j n2, cst vvd p-acp dt n1; (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
19 but saith he salute our beloved P••si•, that laboured much in the Lord; that is more; but Says he salute our Beloved P••si•, that laboured much in the Lord; that is more; cc-acp vvz pns31 vvi po12 j-vvn np1, cst vvd av-d p-acp dt n1; cst vbz av-dc; (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
20 Others they laboured in the Lord, and •his was their commendation, but this beloved Pe•si• shee laboured and laboured much in the Lord, the•efore she is especially commended for it. Others they laboured in the Lord, and •his was their commendation, but this Beloved Pe•si• she laboured and laboured much in the Lord, the•efore she is especially commended for it. n2-jn pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc fw-la vbds po32 n1, cc-acp d j-vvn np1 pns31 vvd cc vvd av-d p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pn31. (5) doctrine (DIV2) 3 Page 20
21 Reas. The reasons of this truth are the•e; Reas. The Reasons of this truth Are the•e; np1 dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr j; (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 20
22 The first is taken from the inward working causes, and they a•e these two, Christ his spirituall providence, and his peoples speciall diligence. The First is taken from the inward working Causes, and they a•e these two, christ his spiritual providence, and his peoples special diligence. dt ord vbz vvn p-acp dt j j-vvg n2, cc pns32 vbr d crd, np1 po31 j n1, cc po31 ng1 j n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 20
23 First, Christs spiritual providence in dispensing the gift, for according to his gift so is not the truth of grace only, First, Christ spiritual providence in dispensing the gift, for according to his gift so is not the truth of grace only, ord, npg1 j n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 av vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1 av-j, (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 20
24 but the measu•e of grace also, Eph. 4 every one hath grace given him according to the measure of the gift of Christ; but the measu•e of grace also, Ephesians 4 every one hath grace given him according to the measure of the gift of christ; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av, np1 crd d crd vhz n1 vvn pno31 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 20
25 and (as the Apostle speakes unto the Corinthians,) The spirit of Christ distribute unto every one even as he will: and (as the Apostle speaks unto the Corinthians,) The Spirit of christ distribute unto every one even as he will: cc (c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt np1,) dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp d crd av c-acp pns31 vmb: (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 21
26 This blessed Head, though he gives unto all, yet notwithstanding he gives unto all differently, to some more, This blessed Head, though he gives unto all, yet notwithstanding he gives unto all differently, to Some more, d j-vvn n1, cs pns31 vvz p-acp d, av c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d av-j, p-acp d dc, (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 21
27 and to some lesse, even as he pleaseth; this for the inward meanes. and to Some less, even as he Pleases; this for the inward means. cc p-acp d dc, av c-acp pns31 vvz; d p-acp dt j n2. (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 21
28 So for the outward means, by his spirituall providence he affords unto some, more and greater meanes, So for the outward means, by his spiritual providence he affords unto Some, more and greater means, av p-acp dt j n2, p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp d, av-dc cc jc n2, (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 21
29 and a longer time, to others lesse: He also doth blesse the means more unto some then unto others. and a longer time, to Others less: He also does bless the means more unto Some then unto Others. cc dt jc n1, p-acp n2-jn av-dc: pns31 av vdz vvi dt n2 av-dc p-acp d av p-acp n2-jn. (6) reasons (DIV2) 4 Page 21
30 Againe, another inward working cause is the speciall diligence of Gods people themselves, exciting and stirring up, Again, Another inward working cause is the special diligence of God's people themselves, exciting and stirring up, av, j-jn j j-vvg n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 px32, j cc vvg a-acp, (6) reasons (DIV2) 5 Page 21
31 and also exe•cising that grace which is given them, applying the meanes unto their hearts, and also exe•cising that grace which is given them, applying the means unto their hearts, cc av vvg d n1 r-crq vbz vvn pno32, vvg dt n2 p-acp po32 n2, (6) reasons (DIV2) 5 Page 21
32 and bringing all home in private, that was done in publique, this is the reason why, and bringing all home in private, that was done in public, this is the reason why, cc vvg d av-an p-acp j, cst vbds vdn p-acp j, d vbz dt n1 c-crq, (6) reasons (DIV2) 5 Page 21
33 though some do vertuously, yet others do excell in grace, even their practise of Piety, and their Christian diligence. though Some do virtuously, yet Others do excel in grace, even their practice of Piety, and their Christian diligence. cs d vdb av-j, av n2-jn vdb vvi p-acp n1, av po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc po32 np1 n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 5 Page 21
34 And as thus ye have heard the working causes per se, by themselves, so also per accidens, by accident, the Lord sometimes makes the sence of sinne a means to break the heart, And as thus you have herd the working Causes per se, by themselves, so also per Accidents, by accident, the Lord sometime makes the sense of sin a means to break the heart, cc c-acp av pn22 vhb vvn dt j-vvg n2 fw-la fw-la, p-acp px32, av av fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1, dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 5 Page 21
35 and that sinner that hath bin exceeding ••nful, that sinner afterwards somtimes becomes a notable Saint; and that sinner that hath been exceeding ••nful, that sinner afterwards sometimes becomes a notable Saint; cc d n1 cst vhz vbn vvg j, cst n1 av av vvz dt j n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 5 Page 21
36 this is the first generall ground from the inward working causes. this is the First general ground from the inward working Causes. d vbz dt ord j n1 p-acp dt j j-vvg n2. (6) reasons (DIV2) 5 Page 21
37 The second generall ground is from the finall cause, and that is double, for his owre g•ory, and his peoples good; for this double reason, The second general ground is from the final cause, and that is double, for his our g•ory, and his peoples good; for this double reason, dt ord n1 n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc d vbz j-jn, p-acp po31 n1 n1, cc po31 ng1 j; p-acp d j-jn n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
38 though others do vertuously, yet the Lord will have some to excell in grace: First, for his own glo•y; though Others do virtuously, yet the Lord will have Some to excel in grace: First, for his own glo•y; cs n2-jn vdb av-j, av dt n1 vmb vhi d pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: ord, c-acp po31 d n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
39 thus in dangerous times, Elijah he must stop up, the three children they must be willing to step into the Furnance, thus in dangerous times, Elijah he must stop up, the three children they must be willing to step into the Furnace, av p-acp j n2, np1 pns31 vmb vvi a-acp, dt crd n2 pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
40 and D•nie into the Denne, rather then the Religion and Wo•ship of God shall •e demolished and beaten down: and D•nie into the Den, rather then the Religion and Wo•ship of God shall •e demolished and beaten down: cc j p-acp dt n1, av-c cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp: (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
41 though therfore he have many Worthies, yet the Lord will have some speciall Worthies, that not onely shall have grace, though Therefore he have many Worthies, yet the Lord will have Some special Worthies, that not only shall have grace, cs av pns31 vhb d n2-jn, av dt n1 vmb vhi d j n2-j, cst xx av-j vmb vhi n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
42 but also much grace, for his honou•. but also much grace, for his honou•. cc-acp av d n1, p-acp po31 n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
43 Thus fo• his own glory th•ugh others do vertu•usly, yet the Lord will have some to excell in grace. Thus fo• his own glory th•ugh Others do vertu•usly, yet the Lord will have Some to excel in grace. av n1 po31 d n1 j n2-jn vdb av-j, av dt n1 vmb vhi d pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
44 So also for the good of his people, to draw them on when they are backward, to strengthen them when they are weake, So also for the good of his people, to draw them on when they Are backward, to strengthen them when they Are weak, av av p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp c-crq pns32 vbr j, pc-acp vvi pno32 c-crq pns32 vbr j, (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
45 and to incourage them when they a•e faint-hearted. and to encourage them when they a•e fainthearted. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 c-crq pns32 vbr j. (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
46 Why had Caleb and Joshu• an excellent spirit given them? why? to strengthen and incou•age others that were weake and f•int-hearted: Why had Caleb and Joshu• an excellent Spirit given them? why? to strengthen and incou•age Others that were weak and f•int-hearted: q-crq vhd np1 cc np1 dt j n1 vvn pno32? q-crq? pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2-jn cst vbdr j cc j: (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
47 therefore when the people were discou•aged Ʋp (say they) f••r not the people of the Land, ••r th•ir strength is de•arted f•o• them, u•d th•y shall be but as bread •or us. Therefore when the people were discou•aged Ʋp (say they) f••r not the people of the Land, ••r th•ir strength is de•arted f•o• them, u•d th•y shall be but as bred •or us. av c-crq dt n1 vbdr vvn vvb (vvb pns32) n1 xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av j n1 vbz vvn n1 pno32, vvd av-j vmb vbi cc-acp c-acp n1 vvb pno12. (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 21
48 This from the working 〈 ◊ 〉, and also from the finall cause, you see reasons why though others do vertuously, This from the working 〈 ◊ 〉, and also from the final cause, you see Reasons why though Others do virtuously, d p-acp dt n-vvg 〈 sy 〉, cc av p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vvb n2 c-crq cs n2-jn vdb av-j, (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 22
49 yet the Lord will have some to excell in grace. yet the Lord will have Some to excel in grace. av dt n1 vmb vhi d pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 6 Page 22
50 But why is this their praise and glory? why, the reason of that is taken from the definition of true honour; But why is this their praise and glory? why, the reason of that is taken from the definition of true honour; cc-acp q-crq vbz d po32 n1 cc n1? uh-crq, dt n1 pp-f d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
51 that is truly honourable, which the wisest and the best do speak in the praise of; that is truly honourable, which the Wisest and the best do speak in the praise of; d vbz av-j j, r-crq dt js cc dt js vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
52 That is not honourable which every man speaks well of, (though I am perswaded in respect of this Saint of God, who ever he or she was that did speak against her, That is not honourable which every man speaks well of, (though I am persuaded in respect of this Saint of God, who ever he or she was that did speak against her, d vbz xx j r-crq d n1 vvz av pp-f, (cs pns11 vbm vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av pns31 cc pns31 vbds cst vdd vvi p-acp pno31, (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
53 while the tongue was against her, the conscience was for her,) but that is truly honourable which is commended by the wisest, while the tongue was against her, the conscience was for her,) but that is truly honourable which is commended by the Wisest, cs dt n1 vbds p-acp pno31, dt n1 vbds p-acp pno31,) cc-acp cst vbz av-j j r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt js, (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
54 and by the best, by the wisest Prophets, and the wise Apostles; and by the best, by the Wisest prophets, and the wise Apostles; cc p-acp dt js, p-acp dt js n2, cc dt j n2; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
55 For the wise Prophets when they come to commend persons, whom do they speak well of? why, holy persons, holy soules, the Saints that do expresse the power of grace in their lives: For the wise prophets when they come to commend Persons, whom do they speak well of? why, holy Persons, holy Souls, the Saints that do express the power of grace in their lives: c-acp dt j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi n2, ro-crq vdb pns32 vvi av pp-f? uh-crq, j n2, j n2, dt n2 cst vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2: (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
56 And for a wise Apostle, tell me, where Paul is commending any but a Saint especially: And for a wise Apostle, tell me, where Paul is commending any but a Saint especially: cc p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno11, q-crq np1 vbz vvg d p-acp dt n1 av-j: (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
57 nay, if an Angell must come from heaven to speak in the praise and commendation of any man here on earth, it shall be onely in praise and commendation of a Saint; nay, if an Angel must come from heaven to speak in the praise and commendation of any man Here on earth, it shall be only in praise and commendation of a Saint; uh-x, cs dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 av p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
58 this is plain in the 9. of Daniel, there Daniel is humbling of his soule, and breaking of his spirit for his own sinnes, and the sinnes of the people; this is plain in the 9. of daniel, there daniel is humbling of his soul, and breaking of his Spirit for his own Sins, and the Sins of the people; d vbz j p-acp dt crd pp-f np1, a-acp np1 vbz vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n2, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
59 well, now an Angell is dispatced from Heaven with a message to him, and he brings him this newes, Oh Daniel thou art a man greatly beloved; well, now an Angel is dispatced from Heaven with a message to him, and he brings him this news, O daniel thou art a man greatly Beloved; av, av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vvz pno31 d n1, uh np1 pns21 vb2r dt n1 av-j vvn; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
60 thus an Angell will rejoyce to bring good tydings from Heaven, for the praise and commendation of a Saint upon Earth. thus an Angel will rejoice to bring good tidings from Heaven, for the praise and commendation of a Saint upon Earth. av dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
61 But what do I speak either of Saints or Angels, even God himselfe doth account their death to be precious, hee hath a high opinion of them, he hath high prizing thoughts of them, But what do I speak either of Saints or Angels, even God himself does account their death to be precious, he hath a high opinion of them, he hath high prizing thoughts of them, p-acp q-crq vdb pns11 vvi d pp-f n2 cc n2, av np1 px31 vdz vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vbi j, pns31 vhz dt j n1 pp-f pno32, pns31 vhz j j-vvg n2 pp-f pno32, (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
62 as you have heard Here you see the reasons of this truth, why though many doe vertuously, as you have herd Here you see the Reasons of this truth, why though many do virtuously, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn av pn22 vvb dt n2 pp-f d n1, q-crq cs d vdb av-j, (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
63 yet some of Gods people do excell in grace, and this is their glory and honour. yet Some of God's people do excel in grace, and this is their glory and honour. av d pp-f npg1 n1 vdb vvi p-acp n1, cc d vbz po32 n1 cc n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
64 We have a question before we c•me to Application, it is this; We have a question before we c•me to Application, it is this; pns12 vhb dt n1 c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1, pn31 vbz d; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
65 Wherein appeares this excellency in grace? I answer in short, It appeares in the matter that is done or suffered, Wherein appears this excellency in grace? I answer in short, It appears in the matter that is done or suffered, q-crq vvz d n1 p-acp n1? pns11 vvb p-acp j, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vdn cc vvn, (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
66 and in the manner of doing it: and in the manner of doing it: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg pn31: (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
67 First, in the matter that is to be done, both in avoiding evill, and in doing good; First, in the matter that is to be done, both in avoiding evil, and in doing good; ord, p-acp dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vbi vdn, av-d p-acp vvg j-jn, cc p-acp vdg j; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
68 For the avoiding of evill (and all this you shall see in this godly soul that we have discoursed of) She is a woman of an excellent spirit, that indeavours so to avoid all sinne, her speciall sinne (which David cals his owne iniquity, and the speciall sinnes of the time; For the avoiding of evil (and all this you shall see in this godly soul that we have discoursed of) She is a woman of an excellent Spirit, that endeavours so to avoid all sin, her special sin (which David calls his own iniquity, and the special Sins of the time; c-acp dt vvg pp-f j-jn (cc d d pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d j n1 cst pns12 vhb vvn pp-f) pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst vvz av pc-acp vvi d n1, po31 j n1 (r-crq np1 vvz po31 d n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 22
69 here is an admirable spirit indeed; Here is an admirable Spirit indeed; av vbz dt j n1 av; (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 23
70 and certainly herein did this blessed child of God shine out most chearly, in that she laboured to avoid all finne, and Certainly herein did this blessed child of God shine out most chearly, in that she laboured to avoid all fin, cc av-j av vdd d j-vvn n1 pp-f np1 vvb av av-ds av-j, p-acp cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 23
71 and her own sinne, and the sinnes of these dayes and times. and her own sin, and the Sins of these days and times. cc po31 d n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2. (6) reasons (DIV2) 7 Page 23
72 Again, for the doing of good, she that indeavours to perform all duties, and especially her duties, Again, for the doing of good, she that endeavours to perform all duties, and especially her duties, av, p-acp dt vdg pp-f j, pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vvi d n2, cc av-j po31 n2, (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
73 and those duties that the world hates, and scornes, and speakes ill off, certainly such a woman as this, is of an admirable spirit; and those duties that the world hates, and scorns, and speaks ill off, Certainly such a woman as this, is of an admirable Spirit; cc d n2 cst dt n1 vvz, cc vvz, cc vvz j-jn p-acp, av-j d dt n1 c-acp d, vbz pp-f dt j n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
74 yet this also was the spirit of this Saint of God, in that she indeavoured to do all duties injoyned: yet this also was the Spirit of this Saint of God, in that she endeavoured to do all duties enjoined: av d av vbds dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi d n2 vvd: (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
75 and for those that concerned her in her place, she shined out admirably in them; and for those that concerned her in her place, she shined out admirably in them; cc p-acp d cst vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd av av-j p-acp pno32; (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
76 yea, she was constant and diligent in performing those duties, which a wicked heart most hates, yea, she was constant and diligent in performing those duties, which a wicked heart most hates, uh, pns31 vbds j cc j p-acp vvg d n2, r-crq dt j n1 av-ds vvz, (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
77 as redeeming of the time, walking precisely, growing in grace, standing for God with zeale of heart, and the like; this argues an excellencie: as redeeming of the time, walking precisely, growing in grace, standing for God with zeal of heart, and the like; this argues an excellency: c-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, vvg av-j, vvg p-acp n1, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j; d vvz dt n1: (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
78 And as thus in doing the will of God in his command, so also for a patient subjecting unto the will of God in his providence. And as thus in doing the will of God in his command, so also for a patient subjecting unto the will of God in his providence. cc c-acp av p-acp vdg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, av av p-acp dt j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
79 Though the Saint of God had much experience in matter of prosperity, yet she had had also great experience in matter of adversity, Though the Saint of God had much experience in matter of Prosperity, yet she had had also great experience in matter of adversity, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av pns31 vhd vhn av j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
80 yet notwithstanding was not that an admirable speech of her: yet notwithstanding was not that an admirable speech of her: av a-acp vbds xx d dt j n1 pp-f pno31: (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
81 I• is the Lord, let doe what seemes him good? had any d•ne this but the Lord, I should never have borne it, I• is the Lord, let do what seems him good? had any d•ne this but the Lord, I should never have born it, np1 vbz dt n1, vvb vdb r-crq vvz pno31 j? vhd d vbn d p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmd av-x vhi vvn pn31, (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
82 but seeing the Lord hath done it, why should I be impatient under it. but seeing the Lord hath done it, why should I be impatient under it. cc-acp vvg dt n1 vhz vdn pn31, q-crq vmd pns11 vbi j p-acp pn31. (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
83 Nay, when her Child, her dear and onely Sonne was dead, this was that which stayed her spirit, that the Lord had done it. Nay, when her Child, her dear and only Son was dead, this was that which stayed her Spirit, that the Lord had done it. uh, c-crq po31 n1, po31 j-jn cc j n1 vbds j, d vbds d r-crq vvd po31 n1, cst dt n1 vhd vdn pn31. (6) reasons (DIV2) 8 Page 23
84 And as thus for the matter, so also for the manner too, when this is done sincerely, with constancie and continuance, And as thus for the matter, so also for the manner too, when this is done sincerely, with constancy and Continuance, cc c-acp av c-acp dt n1, av av p-acp dt n1 av, c-crq d vbz vdn av-j, p-acp n1 cc n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 9 Page 23
85 truly that was a pretty time of tryal which she had for 30. years together, truly that was a pretty time of trial which she had for 30. Years together, av-j cst vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp crd n2 av, (6) reasons (DIV2) 9 Page 23
86 and for the measure thus, with zeal, when this manner and measure is added to that matter, there must needs be an excellencie; and for the measure thus, with zeal, when this manner and measure is added to that matter, there must needs be an excellency; cc p-acp dt n1 av, p-acp n1, c-crq d n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vmb av vbi dt n1; (6) reasons (DIV2) 9 Page 23
87 together with this effect growth in grace, and this end, the glory of God, when for for the matter it is thus universally, against all sinne, our sinne, together with this Effect growth in grace, and this end, the glory of God, when for for the matter it is thus universally, against all sin, our sin, av p-acp d n1 n1 p-acp n1, cc d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq c-acp p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz av av-j, p-acp d n1, po12 n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 9 Page 23
88 and the sinnes of the Time; unto all duties, our duties, and the contemned duties of the Time. and the Sins of the Time; unto all duties, our duties, and the contemned duties of the Time. cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1; p-acp d n2, po12 n2, cc dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1. (6) reasons (DIV2) 9 Page 23
89 And thus in respect of suffering, patiently submitting unto the will of God, and when for the manner, it is thus, sincerely for truth, constantly for continuance, zealously for measure, having this effect, growth in grace, And thus in respect of suffering, patiently submitting unto the will of God, and when for the manner, it is thus, sincerely for truth, constantly for Continuance, zealously for measure, having this Effect, growth in grace, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f vvg, av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc c-crq p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz av, av-j p-acp n1, av-j p-acp n1, av-j p-acp n1, vhg d n1, n1 p-acp n1, (6) reasons (DIV2) 9 Page 23
90 and this end, the glory of God, this must needs be excellent indeed. Thus you see wherein this excelleney appears. and this end, the glory of God, this must needs be excellent indeed. Thus you see wherein this excelleney appears. cc d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, d vmb av vbi j av. av pn22 vvb c-crq d n1 vvz. (6) reasons (DIV2) 9 Page 23
91 Now the application will be threefold, unto the wicked, unto the godly, and unto all. Now the application will be threefold, unto the wicked, unto the godly, and unto all. av dt n1 vmb vbi j, p-acp dt j, p-acp dt j, cc p-acp d. (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
92 Is this a truth then first for wicked men, concerning themselves, and concerning others? See sometimes this way, Is this a truth then First for wicked men, Concerning themselves, and Concerning Others? See sometime this Way, vbz d dt n1 av ord p-acp j n2, vvg px32, cc vvg n2-jn? n1 av d n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
93 First, concerning themselves, what doe they think to be the glory and excellency of a man or woman? truly to have those titles, places, riches, First, Concerning themselves, what do they think to be the glory and excellency of a man or woman? truly to have those titles, places, riches, ord, vvg px32, r-crq vdb pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1? av-j pc-acp vhi d n2, n2, n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
94 and means in the world, to have that esteeme and repute in the world, oh this is a rare thing indeed; and means in the world, to have that esteem and repute in the world, o this is a rare thing indeed; cc vvz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vhi d n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1, uh d vbz dt j n1 av; (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
95 this is the judgment of a man of the world. this is the judgement of a man of the world. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
96 But now concerning grace, and goodnesse, aske them whether that be an excellent thing, yea or no, But now Concerning grace, and Goodness, ask them whither that be an excellent thing, yea or no, p-acp av vvg n1, cc n1, vvb pno32 c-crq d vbb dt j n1, uh cc uh-dx, (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
97 and they must must needs tell you (if they will but confesse the truth) that they think not so; and they must must needs tell you (if they will but confess the truth) that they think not so; cc pns32 vmb vmb av vvi pn22 (cs pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi dt n1) cst pns32 vvb xx av; (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
98 if they should say so, they must needs lye, because their whole practice is against it: if they should say so, they must needs lie, Because their Whole practice is against it: cs pns32 vmd vvi av, pns32 vmb av vvi, c-acp po32 j-jn n1 vbz p-acp pn31: (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
99 certain•y, if this be a truth which wee have confirmed, these persons do erre in their judgments, in judging thus of the honour and glory of any person; certain•y, if this be a truth which we have confirmed, these Persons do err in their Judgments, in judging thus of the honour and glory of any person; uh-x, cs d vbb dt n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, d n2 vdb vvi p-acp po32 n2, p-acp vvg av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
100 nay, another errour is this, that although in their life time they shew very little, nay, indeed nothing at all in a godly way for which they should be commended, nay, Another error is this, that although in their life time they show very little, nay, indeed nothing At all in a godly Way for which they should be commended, uh-x, j-jn n1 vbz d, cst cs p-acp po32 n1 n1 pns32 vvb av j, uh-x, av pix p-acp d p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn, (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
101 yet notwithstanding when they come to dye, if a Minister be to preach for them, yet notwithstanding when they come to die, if a Minister be to preach for them, av a-acp c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, cs dt n1 vbb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
102 and in preaching will not speak in their praise and commendation, they think him a strange Preacher: and in preaching will not speak in their praise and commendation, they think him a strange Preacher: cc p-acp vvg vmb xx vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb pno31 dt j n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
103 why, you heare that we must onely speak in the praise of such as do excell in grace, these onely we must commend; why, you hear that we must only speak in the praise of such as do excel in grace, these only we must commend; c-crq, pn22 vvb cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d c-acp vdb vvi p-acp n1, d j pns12 vmb vvi; (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
104 would'st thou be commended when thou dyest? oh man live godly while thou livest. Wouldst thou be commended when thou Dies? o man live godly while thou Livest. vmd2 pns21 vbi vvn c-crq pns21 vv2? uh n1 vvb j cs pns21 vv2. (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
105 Art thou a Drunkard? art thou a Swearer? art thou a Sabbath-breaker? art thou an oppose• of goodnesse whilest thou livest? and yet notwithstanding when thou commest to dye, a Minister of Christ must stand up in the place of God to praise and to commend thee? Art thou a Drunkard? art thou a Swearer? art thou a Sabbath breaker? art thou an oppose• of Goodness whilst thou Livest? and yet notwithstanding when thou Comest to die, a Minister of christ must stand up in the place of God to praise and to commend thee? vb2r pns21 dt n1? vb2r pns21 dt n1? vb2r pns21 dt n1? vb2r pns21 dt n1 pp-f n1 cs pns21 vv2? cc av a-acp c-crq pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno21? (7) applications (DIV2) 10 Page 24
106 And as thus for an error in judgment, so also for an evill in heart, What is that which wicked men do love? What is that which they affect? is it grace? is it an excellency in graces though certainely a righteous man (as the text hath it) is more excellent then his neighbour, And as thus for an error in judgement, so also for an evil in heart, What is that which wicked men do love? What is that which they affect? is it grace? is it an excellency in graces though Certainly a righteous man (as the text hath it) is more excellent then his neighbour, cc c-acp av c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, av av p-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1, q-crq vbz d r-crq j n2 vdb vvi? q-crq vbz d r-crq pns32 vvb? vbz pn31 n1? vbz pn31 dt n1 p-acp n2 c-acp av-j dt j n1 (c-acp dt n1 vhz pn31) vbz av-dc j cs po31 n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 11 Page 24
107 yet notwithstanding a wicked wretch that is neighbour to a godly man, he thinkes not so of him, yet notwithstanding a wicked wretch that is neighbour to a godly man, he thinks not so of him, av p-acp dt j n1 cst vbz n1 p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz xx av pp-f pno31, (7) applications (DIV2) 11 Page 24
108 nor answerably is he affected towards him. nor answerably is he affected towards him. ccx av-j vbz pns31 vvn p-acp pno31. (7) applications (DIV2) 11 Page 24
109 What? dost thou not think a godly man better then thy selfe, (I speak to a wicked Wretch) nor art thou answerably affected towards him? and the Lord saith so directly, Ther righteou• 〈 ◊ 〉 is more excellent then his neighbour. What? dost thou not think a godly man better then thy self, (I speak to a wicked Wretch) nor art thou answerably affected towards him? and the Lord Says so directly, There righteou• 〈 ◊ 〉 is more excellent then his neighbour. q-crq? vd2 pns21 xx vvi dt j n1 av-jc cs po21 n1, (pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1) ccx n1 pns21 av-j vvn p-acp pno31? cc dt n1 vvz av av-j, a-acp n1 〈 sy 〉 vbz av-dc j cs po31 n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 11 Page 24
110 What? are persons more willing to be bad and vile, then to be so accounted, What? Are Persons more willing to be bad and vile, then to be so accounted, q-crq? vbr n2 av-dc j pc-acp vbi j cc j, cs pc-acp vbi av vvn, (7) applications (DIV2) 11 Page 24
111 and so called? yet how many are there that cannot indure to be evill spoken of, who yet will do most vildly, most unworthily. and so called? yet how many Are there that cannot endure to be evil spoken of, who yet will do most vildly, most unworthily. cc av vvn? av c-crq d vbr a-acp cst vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn vvn pp-f, r-crq av vmb vdi ds av-j, av-ds av-j. (7) applications (DIV2) 11 Page 23
112 And concerning an excellencie in grace, many a one is afraid to be too hot and zealous for God, And Concerning an excellency in grace, many a one is afraid to be too hight and zealous for God, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, d dt pi vbz j pc-acp vbi av j cc j p-acp np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
113 least that he shoul'd be scorned and derided by the wicked of the world. lest that he should be scorned and derided by the wicked of the world. cs cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
114 I wish it might not be found true of many a one, that the praise, account, I wish it might not be found true of many a one, that the praise, account, pns11 vvb pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn j pp-f d dt pi, cst dt n1, n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
115 and opinion of men hath not too much byaced the matter, so that they dare not strictly conforme in all things to the will of God in their lives, and opinion of men hath not too much byaced the matter, so that they Dare not strictly conform in all things to the will of God in their lives, cc n1 pp-f n2 vhz xx av av-d vvn dt n1, av cst pns32 vvb xx av-j vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po32 n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
116 least they should hear ill of those of whom they would be commended. Thus men do erre in their judgments; lest they should hear ill of those of whom they would be commended. Thus men do err in their Judgments; cs pns32 vmd vvi av-jn pp-f d pp-f r-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn. av n2 vdb vvi p-acp po32 n2; (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
117 they should preferre the testimony of their consciences in pleasing the God of Heaven, before the praise and commendation of all the men and women in the world. they should prefer the testimony of their Consciences in pleasing the God of Heaven, before the praise and commendation of all the men and women in the world. pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
118 Where find we amongst these men that I am speaking of, such a man as that Heathen was, of whom it was said, That so•ner a man might plucke the Su•ne ou• of his S•hear, Where find we among these men that I am speaking of, such a man as that Heathen was, of whom it was said, That so•ner a man might pluck the Su•ne ou• of his S•hear, q-crq vvb pns12 p-acp d n2 cst pns11 vbm vvg pp-f, d dt n1 c-acp d j-jn vbds, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbds vvn, cst n1 dt n1 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
119 then draw him asid• out of the course of Justice; Oh this great Idoll in the world! this esteeme and repute! then draw him asid• out of the course of justice; O this great Idol in the world! this esteem and repute! av vvb pno31 n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; uh d j n1 p-acp dt n1! d n1 cc n1! (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
120 it draws persons aside wonderfully, an• they think it • disgracefull thing •ometimes to do that which God commands: it draws Persons aside wonderfully, an• they think it • disgraceful thing •ometimes to do that which God commands: pn31 vvz n2 av av-j, n1 pns32 vvb pn31 • j n1 av pc-acp vdi d r-crq np1 vvz: (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
121 yea, adde one thing more, when men are ashamed and afraid to be too good, yea, add one thing more, when men Are ashamed and afraid to be too good, uh, vvb crd n1 av-dc, c-crq n2 vbr j cc j pc-acp vbi av j, (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
122 and yet they are neither ashamed nor afraid to be too bad, It is an old saying, and yet they Are neither ashamed nor afraid to be too bad, It is an old saying, cc av pns32 vbr dx j ccx j pc-acp vbi av j, pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
123 and it is a true one, Qui timet •sse bonus, non timet esse ma•us. and it is a true one, Qui timet •sse bonus, non timet esse ma•us. cc pn31 vbz dt j pi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
124 If you see a man afraid to be good, that man surely is not afraid to be evil. If you see a man afraid to be good, that man surely is not afraid to be evil. cs pn22 vvb dt n1 j pc-acp vbi j, cst n1 av-j vbz xx j pc-acp vbi j-jn. (7) applications (DIV2) 12 Page 23
125 And as for that singularity in goodnesse (which indeed is the excellencie that I am speaking of) how is that evill spoken of? many a man is afraid to be thought such a one. And as for that singularity in Goodness (which indeed is the excellency that I am speaking of) how is that evil spoken of? many a man is afraid to be Thought such a one. cc c-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp n1 (r-crq av vbz dt n1 cst pns11 vbm vvg pp-f) q-crq vbz d n-jn vvn pp-f? d dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn d dt pi. (7) applications (DIV2) 13 Page 23
126 It is the Observation of a learned godly Divine, Persons, saith he, would bee singular in every thing, It is the Observation of a learned godly Divine, Persons, Says he, would be singular in every thing, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j j j-jn, n2, vvz pns31, vmd vbi j p-acp d n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 13 Page 23
127 but in one thing, that is, in gr••e, in goodnesse, and in god•iness•, for wealth a man would be the richest man in the Parish, but in one thing, that is, in gr••e, in Goodness, and in god•iness•, for wealth a man would be the Richest man in the Parish, cc-acp p-acp crd n1, cst vbz, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, p-acp n1 dt n1 vmd vbi dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 13 Page 23
128 nay for Pride, persons would be above any in the City; nay for Pride, Persons would be above any in the city; uh-x p-acp n1, n2 vmd vbi p-acp d p-acp dt n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 13 Page 23
129 what? do men affect ungularity this way in riches, and in pride, and yet when they should come to be singular for goodnesse, they will be as their neighbours then, they are afraid to be too good, what? do men affect ungularity this Way in riches, and in pride, and yet when they should come to be singular for Goodness, they will be as their neighbours then, they Are afraid to be too good, q-crq? vdb n2 vvi n1 d n1 p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1, cc av c-crq pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po32 n2 av, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi av j, (7) applications (DIV2) 13 Page 23
130 yet they are no• af•aid to be too proud; this for the first use. yet they Are no• af•aid to be too proud; this for the First use. av pns32 vbr n1 vvn pc-acp vbi av j; d p-acp dt ord n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 13 Page 23
131 Use 2. This lookes d••ectly on Gods people, is this a truth, that though many doe vertuously, Use 2. This looks d••ectly on God's people, is this a truth, that though many do virtuously, vvb crd np1 vvz av-j p-acp npg1 n1, vbz d dt n1, cst cs d vdb av-j, (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 23
132 yet some do excell in grace? then for the people of God thus: yet Some do excel in grace? then for the people of God thus: av d vdb vvi p-acp n1? av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av: (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
133 Are they stronger, or be they weaker, in respect of themselves, or in regard of others, they may learn something from hence; are they Stronger, or be they Weaker, in respect of themselves, or in regard of Others, they may Learn something from hence; vbr pns32 jc, cc vbb pns32 jc, p-acp n1 pp-f px32, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, pns32 vmb vvi pi p-acp av; (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
134 for those that are stronger in the highest forme, let them first walke humbly: amongst the graces that make persons to shine and to be rare; Humility is one: for those that Are Stronger in the highest Form, let them First walk humbly: among the graces that make Persons to shine and to be rare; Humility is one: p-acp d cst vbr jc p-acp dt js n1, vvb pno32 ord vvb av-j: p-acp dt n2 cst vvb n2 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vbi j; n1 vbz pi: (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
135 You know what the Apostle speakes, Who made thee to differ? and the same Apostle writes a whole Chapter, You know what the Apostle speaks, Who made thee to differ? and the same Apostle writes a Whole Chapter, pn22 vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz, r-crq vvd pno21 pc-acp vvi? cc dt d n1 vvz dt j-jn n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
136 & all for this end, to take off those in the higher form from Pride, & all for this end, to take off those in the higher from from Pride, cc d p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp d p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
137 and those in the lower forme from Envie, in respect of those gifts of edification, especially in 1 Cor. 12. And Paul himselfe a man excellent in grace, and those in the lower Form from Envy, in respect of those Gifts of edification, especially in 1 Cor. 12. And Paul himself a man excellent in grace, cc d p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, av-j p-acp crd np1 crd np1 np1 px31 dt n1 j p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
138 and full of it, yet saith he, in 1 Cor. 16. 10. By the grace of God I am that I am, for my spirituall being I give it onely unto Gods grace; and full of it, yet Says he, in 1 Cor. 16. 10. By the grace of God I am that I am, for my spiritual being I give it only unto God's grace; cc j pp-f pn31, av vvz pns31, p-acp crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns11 vbm d pns11 vbm, p-acp po11 j vbg pns11 vvb pn31 av-j p-acp npg1 n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
139 and, I laboured, saith he more abundantly then they all; and, I laboured, Says he more abundantly then they all; cc, pns11 vvd, vvz pns31 av-dc av-j cs pns32 d; (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
140 How novv Paul? dost thou take any thing to thy selfe? mark how he corrects himself immediatly, Yet not I, but the gra•e o• God in me, saith he; How now Paul? dost thou take any thing to thy self? mark how he corrects himself immediately, Yet not I, but the gra•e o• God in me, Says he; c-crq av np1? vd2 pns21 vvi d n1 p-acp po21 n1? vvb c-crq pns31 vvz px31 av-j, av xx pns11, cc-acp dt j n1 np1 p-acp pno11, vvz pns31; (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
141 thus still he gives all to God, this is the first thing, That they who are in the higher forme should doe, they should walke humbly. thus still he gives all to God, this is the First thing, That they who Are in the higher Form should do, they should walk humbly. av av pns31 vvz d p-acp np1, d vbz dt ord n1, cst pns32 r-crq vbr p-acp dt jc n1 vmd vdi, pns32 vmd vvi av-j. (7) applications (DIV2) 14 Page 24
142 Secondly, And as thus walk humbly, so also let them walk thankfully, oh give thankes unto that God who hath called you out of the world, Secondly, And as thus walk humbly, so also let them walk thankfully, o give thanks unto that God who hath called you out of the world, ord, cc c-acp av vvi av-j, av av vvb pno32 vvi av-j, uh vvb n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq vhz vvn pn22 av pp-f dt n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 15 Page 24
143 and made you rare and excellent in grace & goodnesse, had the Lord made another vvorld, and made you rare and excellent in grace & Goodness, had the Lord made Another world, cc vvd pn22 j cc j p-acp n1 cc n1, vhd dt n1 vvd j-jn n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 15 Page 24
144 and given you it all, it had bin nothing to this to give you grace, and that grace wherein you doe excell: and given you it all, it had been nothing to this to give you grace, and that grace wherein you do excel: cc vvn pn22 pn31 d, pn31 vhd vbn pix p-acp d pc-acp vvi pn22 n1, cc d n1 c-crq pn22 vdb vvi: (7) applications (DIV2) 15 Page 24
145 be thankfull therefore according to the sight and sence of grace. Let them walk also with comfort and cheerfulnesse; be thankful Therefore according to the sighed and sense of grace. Let them walk also with Comfort and cheerfulness; vbb j av vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. vvb pno32 vvi av p-acp n1 cc n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 15 Page 24
146 what is that that makes a child of God go sadly and heavily? why this, a••s he is afraid that all is not well at home, what is that that makes a child of God go sadly and heavily? why this, a••s he is afraid that all is not well At home, q-crq vbz d cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb av-j cc av-j? q-crq d, vbz pns31 vbz j cst d vbz xx av p-acp n1-an, (7) applications (DIV2) 16 Page 24
147 but if the Lord come in, and shew himself powerfully and sweetly unto his soule, but if the Lord come in, and show himself powerfully and sweetly unto his soul, cc-acp cs dt n1 vvb p-acp, cc vvi px31 av-j cc av-j p-acp po31 n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 16 Page 24
148 then as he should give the glory of it unto God, so he should take the comfort of it unto himself. then as he should give the glory of it unto God, so he should take the Comfort of it unto himself. av c-acp pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, av pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp px31. (7) applications (DIV2) 16 Page 24
149 Thirdly, let them walk wisely, yet let them also walk resolutely; Thirdly, let them walk wisely, yet let them also walk resolutely; ord, vvb pno32 vvi av-j, av vvb pno32 av vvi av-j; (7) applications (DIV2) 17 Page 24
150 I have wondred at the wisdome and resolution of Daniel, he was a man so resolute for God, that though he was a man of great imployments, being •et over 120. Princes, who had rule over 127. Provinces, I have wondered At the Wisdom and resolution of daniel, he was a man so resolute for God, that though he was a man of great employments, being •et over 120. Princes, who had Rule over 127. Provinces, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbds dt n1 av j c-acp np1, cst cs pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f j n2, vbg vvn p-acp crd ng1, r-crq vhd n1 p-acp crd n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 17 Page 24
151 and though it is likely that his enemies did vvatch him, to see it in any sort he had neglected the Kings bu••nesse, and though it is likely that his enemies did watch him, to see it in any sort he had neglected the Kings bu••nesse, cc cs pn31 vbz j cst po31 n2 vdd n1 pno31, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1 pns31 vhd vvn dt ng1 n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 17 Page 24
152 yet notwithstanding they could find no fault a• all in him that way, such was his vvisdome. yet notwithstanding they could find no fault a• all in him that Way, such was his Wisdom. av c-acp pns32 vmd vvi dx n1 n1 av-d p-acp pno31 cst n1, d vbds po31 n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 17 Page 25
153 And for his resolution, nay, saith he, rather then I will not pray to the God of Heaven, the Lyons shall devour me; And for his resolution, nay, Says he, rather then I will not pray to the God of Heaven, the Lyons shall devour me; cc p-acp po31 n1, uh-x, vvz pns31, av-c cs pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 vmb vvi pno11; (7) applications (DIV2) 17 Page 25
154 and before I vvill defile my self with that meat, I will venture life & all. and before I will defile my self with that meat, I will venture life & all. cc c-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi n1 cc d. (7) applications (DIV2) 17 Page 25
155 But may some say, was not this resolution of Daniel an impeachment of his vvisdome? no, I vvill shevv you three rare men, vvho though they vvere resolute for God, But may Some say, was not this resolution of daniel an impeachment of his Wisdom? no, I will show you three rare men, who though they were resolute for God, cc-acp vmb d vvi, vbds xx d n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? uh-dx, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 crd j n2, r-crq cs pns32 vbdr j p-acp np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 18 Page 25
156 yet you shall see also that they were very wise; yet you shall see also that they were very wise; av pn22 vmb vvi av cst pns32 vbdr av j; (7) applications (DIV2) 18 Page 25
157 1. The first was this of Daniel, so wise a man vvas he, that the Proverb runs of him, What? as vvise as Daniel? He had the matter revealed unto him, vvhich vvas not revealed unto any other man in the World, 1. The First was this of daniel, so wise a man was he, that the Proverb runs of him, What? as wise as daniel? He had the matter revealed unto him, which was not revealed unto any other man in the World, crd dt ord vbds d pp-f np1, av j dt n1 vbds pns31, cst dt n1 vvz pp-f pno31, q-crq? c-acp j c-acp np1? pns31 vhd dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vbds xx vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
158 yet notwithstanding, his discretion and wisdome will not keep him in a moderate frame, but he is resolute for his God. yet notwithstanding, his discretion and Wisdom will not keep him in a moderate frame, but he is resolute for his God. av a-acp, po31 n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
159 The second example is that of David, of whom the 200. men spake, that he was as wise as an Angell of God; The second Exampl is that of David, of whom the 200. men spoke, that he was as wise as an Angel of God; dt ord n1 vbz d pp-f np1, pp-f ro-crq dt crd n2 vvd, cst pns31 vbds a-acp j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
160 yet notvvithstanding, his vvisdome did not hinder his resolution for God; yet notwithstanding, his Wisdom did not hinder his resolution for God; av a-acp, po31 n1 vdd xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1; (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
161 therefore when she had that laid in his bosome, even Michol his vvife check't him for his zeal, What, saith he to her, is this to be vile? I will be more vile yet. Therefore when she had that laid in his bosom, even Michal his wife checked him for his zeal, What, Says he to her, is this to be vile? I will be more vile yet. av c-crq pns31 vhd d vvn p-acp po31 n1, av np1 po31 n1 vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1, q-crq, vvz pns31 p-acp pno31, vbz d pc-acp vbi j? pns11 vmb vbi av-dc j av. (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
162 The third is Moses, he must be as God to Aaron, there is his vvisdome, The third is Moses, he must be as God to Aaron, there is his Wisdom, dt ord vbz np1, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp np1 p-acp np1, a-acp vbz po31 n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
163 yet notvvithstanding make this resolution, Heb. 11. 24. great things are offered unto him, great honors in Egypt, great treasures in Egypt, and great pleasures in Egypt, threescore temptations, yet notwithstanding make this resolution, Hebrew 11. 24. great things Are offered unto him, great honours in Egypt, great treasures in Egypt, and great pleasures in Egypt, threescore temptations, av a-acp vvb d n1, np1 crd crd j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno31, j n2 p-acp np1, j n2 p-acp np1, cc j n2 p-acp np1, crd n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
164 and it is likely that they might cry secretly unto Moses, and say, Stay Moses, stay a vvhile Moses, be not such a foole Moses: vvhat? vvilt thou joyn vvith the people of God, and it is likely that they might cry secretly unto Moses, and say, Stay Moses, stay a while Moses, be not such a fool Moses: what? wilt thou join with the people of God, cc pn31 vbz j cst pns32 vmd vvi av-jn p-acp np1, cc vvz, vvb np1, vvb dt n1 np1, vbb xx d dt n1 np1: r-crq? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
165 and so lose all thy honour, all thy vvealth, and all thy pleasures? What novv doth this vvise man Moses? farevvell all, saith Moset, farevvell all, I will rather suff•r affl•ction with the people of God, and so loose all thy honour, all thy wealth, and all thy pleasures? What now does this wise man Moses? farewell all, Says Moset, farewell all, I will rather suff•r affl•ction with the people of God, cc av vvb d po21 n1, d po21 n1, cc d po21 n2? q-crq av vdz d j n1 np1? n1 d, vvz n1, n1 d, pns11 vmb av-c vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
166 then I will enjoy the pleasures of sinne for a season. then I will enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. cs pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
167 Oh then what a discretion is that which keepes men in such a moderate and luke-vvarm temper, that it vvill not suffer them to bee so resolute for God, O then what a discretion is that which keeps men in such a moderate and lukewarm temper, that it will not suffer them to be so resolute for God, uh av r-crq dt n1 vbz d r-crq vvz n2 p-acp d dt j cc j n1, cst pn31 vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av j c-acp np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
168 as for his sake to be vvilling to part even with all the things in the World, as for his sake to be willing to part even with all the things in the World, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
169 whereas you see here the persons so resolute for God that they vvill venture life and all for him, whereas you see Here the Persons so resolute for God that they will venture life and all for him, cs pn22 vvb av dt n2 av j c-acp np1 cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 cc d p-acp pno31, (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
170 and yet they vvere very vvise. and yet they were very wise. cc av pns32 vbdr av j. (7) applications (DIV2) 19 Page 25
171 And thus also be resolute, so as neither being allured by the dearest friend, nor affrighted by the bitterest foe: And thus also be resolute, so as neither being allured by the dearest friend, nor affrighted by the Bitterest foe: cc av av vbi j, av p-acp av-dx vbg vvn p-acp dt js-jn n1, ccx vvn p-acp dt js n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 25
172 not being allured by the dearest friend thus in the Acts of the Ap•stles you shall find, that vvhen they h•a•d there vvhat Aga•us had prophesied, not being allured by the dearest friend thus in the Acts of the Ap•stles you shall find, that when they h•a•d there what Aga•us had prophesied, xx vbg vvn p-acp dt js-jn n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pn22 vmb vvi, cst c-crq pns32 vvd a-acp r-crq j vhd vvn, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 25
173 namely hovv Paul should be bound at Jerusalem, the friends of Pau• (and it is likely they were godly friends) they come unto him weeping and crying, Oh Paul, go not unto Jerus•lem, what, wilt thou be bound Paul? mark novv hovv Paul answers them, Why stand ye weeping thus, namely how Paul should be bound At Jerusalem, the Friends of Pau• (and it is likely they were godly Friends) they come unto him weeping and crying, O Paul, go not unto Jerus•lem, what, wilt thou be bound Paul? mark now how Paul answers them, Why stand you weeping thus, av c-crq np1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1, dt n2 pp-f np1 (cc pn31 vbz j pns32 vbdr j n2) pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 vvg cc vvg, uh np1, vvb xx p-acp np1, r-crq, vm2 pns21 vbi vvn np1? vvb av c-crq np1 vvz pno32, uh-crq vvb pn22 vvg av, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
174 and breaking my heart? bound? saith he, I am willing not onely to be bound, bu• to dye als• at Jerus••em, and breaking my heart? bound? Says he, I am willing not only to be bound, bu• to die als• At Jerus••em, cc vvg po11 n1? vvn? vvz pns31, pns11 vbm j xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
175 for the name of the Lord Jesus. for the name of the Lord jesus. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
176 A courteous word from a dear friend draws much, yet notwithstanding, Paul there, when his friends sought by weeping to draw him off from being so resolute for Christ, Oh saith he, in so doing you break my heart; A courteous word from a dear friend draws much, yet notwithstanding, Paul there, when his Friends sought by weeping to draw him off from being so resolute for christ, O Says he, in so doing you break my heart; dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvz d, av a-acp, np1 a-acp, c-crq po31 n2 vvd p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp vbg av j c-acp np1, uh vvz pns31, p-acp av vdg pn22 vvi po11 n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
177 yea, marke also the speech of that rare Marquesse Galeaceus by name, when great proffers •ere made unto him, yea, mark also the speech of that rare Marquess Galeacius by name, when great proffers •ere made unto him, uh, vvb av dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 np1 p-acp n1, c-crq j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
178 if he would do so and so, Let him be a•cursed, saith he, that thinks all the wealth in the world worthy in any sort to be compared with one dayes fellowship with Jesus Christ. if he would do so and so, Let him be a•cursed, Says he, that thinks all the wealth in the world worthy in any sort to be compared with one days fellowship with jesus christ. cs pns31 vmd vdi av cc av, vvb pno31 vbi vvn, vvz pns31, cst vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp crd ng2 n1 p-acp np1 np1. (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
179 Thus though we be allured by the dearest friends, yet vve must be resolute for God: Thus though we be allured by the dearest Friends, yet we must be resolute for God: av cs pns12 vbb vvn p-acp dt js-jn n2, av pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp np1: (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
180 nay, though also we be affrighted and scorned by the bitterest foe as David, you heard, nay, though also we be affrighted and scorned by the Bitterest foe as David, you herd, uh-x, cs av pns12 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp dt js n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vvd, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
181 when his vvife scoffed him for dancing before the Ark (where she played the part of a bitter foe) What? •aith he, am I vile for this, when his wife scoffed him for dancing before the Ark (where she played the part of a bitter foe) What? •aith he, am I vile for this, c-crq po31 n1 vvd pno31 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 (c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j n1) q-crq? n1 pns31, vbm pns11 j p-acp d, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
182 and I will •e more vile y•t. So Lu•he•, great offers were made unto him, and great thunderings were sent against hi•, and I will •e more vile y•t. So Lu•he•, great offers were made unto him, and great thunderings were sent against hi•, cc pns11 vmb vbi av-dc j n1. av np1, j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, cc j n2-vvg vbdr vvn p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
183 yet he was •esolute for God still. yet he was •esolute for God still. av pns31 vbds j p-acp np1 av. (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
184 And saith Nehemi•h that great Reformer, Shall su•h a man as I fl•e? he would resolutely stand for God. And Says Nehemi•h that great Reformer, Shall su•h a man as I fl•e? he would resolutely stand for God. np1 vvz j cst j n1, vmb vvi dt n1 c-acp pns11 vvb? pns31 vmd av-j vvi p-acp np1. (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
185 Thus you see what advice may be given unto those that doe excell in grace, they should vvalk humbly, walk thankfully, Thus you see what Advice may be given unto those that do excel in grace, they should walk humbly, walk thankfully, av pn22 vvb r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d cst vdb vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmd vvb av-j, vvb av-j, (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
186 & cheerfully, vvalk vvisely, yet also resolutely for God. & cheerfully, walk wisely, yet also resolutely for God. cc av-j, vvb av-j, av av av-j p-acp np1. (7) applications (DIV2) 20 Page 26
187 The second branch of the Use concerns those that are in the lower form, and they are either such as have bin stronger, The second branch of the Use concerns those that Are in the lower from, and they Are either such as have been Stronger, dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz d cst vbr p-acp dt jc n1, cc pns32 vbr d d c-acp vhb vbn jc, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
188 & now are weake•, having weakned themselves; or els they are such as are weak. For the former; & now Are weake•, having weakened themselves; or Else they Are such as Are weak. For the former; cc av vbr n1, vhg vvn px32; cc av pns32 vbr d c-acp vbr j. p-acp dt j; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
189 Let such be deeply humbled, & that speedily, in calling to mind the mercies, the merits, the time, Let such be deeply humbled, & that speedily, in calling to mind the Mercies, the merits, the time, vvb d vbi av-jn vvn, cc cst av-j, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt n2, dt n2, dt n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
190 and the corrections vvhich have bin afforded unto them, & which they have bin tried withall; and the corrections which have been afforded unto them, & which they have been tried withal; cc dt n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp pno32, cc r-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn av; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
191 let them look on all these things to humble their souls before God. And 2. let such also double their diligence novv. let them look on all these things to humble their Souls before God. And 2. let such also double their diligence now. vvb pno32 vvi p-acp d d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp np1. cc crd vvb d av vvi po32 n1 av. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
192 And for those that are vveak, let them pray that what is promised by the Lord, Isaiah 40. two last verses, it may be accomplished in them; And for those that Are weak, let them pray that what is promised by the Lord, Isaiah 40. two last Verses, it may be accomplished in them; cc p-acp d cst vbr j, vvb pno32 vvi cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd ord n2, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
193 there the Lord speaking of his people, saith thus, They shall mount up with wings as Eag•es, they shall walk and not faint, there the Lord speaking of his people, Says thus, They shall mount up with wings as Eag•es, they shall walk and not faint, a-acp dt n1 vvg pp-f po31 n1, vvz av, pns32 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n2 c-acp n2, pns32 vmb vvi cc xx j, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
194 yea runne and not be weary; yea run and not be weary; uh vvb cc xx vbi j; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
195 thus then do thou, run to the Lord and say, Ah Lord, I am ca•t behind in thy way, others do outstrip me, others get before me, thus then do thou, run to the Lord and say, Ah Lord, I am ca•t behind in thy Way, Others do outstrip me, Others get before me, av av vdb pns21, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc vvi, uh n1, pns11 vbm vvn a-acp p-acp po21 n1, n2-jn vdb vvi pno11, n2-jn vvb p-acp pno11, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 26
196 and thou hast said Lord, that I shall vvalk, yea run, yea fly, in running the vvays of thy Commandements, make good thy word unto thy poor servant Lord; and thou hast said Lord, that I shall walk, yea run, yea fly, in running the ways of thy commandments, make good thy word unto thy poor servant Lord; cc pns21 vh2 vvn n1, cst pns11 vmb vvb, uh vvb, uh vvb, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po21 n2, vvb j po21 n1 p-acp po21 j n1 n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
197 Thus flye to the throne of grace when thou art hindred and cast behind in travelling towards heaven. Thus fly to the throne of grace when thou art hindered and cast behind in traveling towards heaven. av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp vvg p-acp n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
198 Thus for those that have bin strong, & have weakned themselvs, & are vveak still. Thus for those that have been strong, & have weakened themselves, & Are weak still. av p-acp d cst vhb vbn j, cc vhb vvn px32, cc vbr j av. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
199 And as thus concerning themselves, so also concerning others their fellow Saints and brethren, let them thus do, comfo•t the sorrowfull, support the feeble, And as thus Concerning themselves, so also Concerning Others their fellow Saints and brothers, let them thus do, comfo•t the sorrowful, support the feeble, cc c-acp av vvg px32, av av vvg n2-jn po32 n1 n2 cc n2, vvb pno32 av vdb, vvb dt j, vvb dt j, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
200 and if any man be disjoynted, joynt him again, as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 6. If any man be overtaken in an infirmitie, ye that are spirituall restore su•h a• one in the spirit of meeknesse. and if any man be disjointed, joint him again, as the Apostle speaks, Gal. 6. If any man be overtaken in an infirmity, you that Are spiritual restore su•h a• one in the Spirit of meekness. cc cs d n1 vbi vvn, j pno31 av, c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd cs d n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pn22 cst vbr j vvb j n1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
201 And as thus for their indeavour, so also for their affection, let it be with them as it was with David, Psal. 16. All my de•ights, saith he, are in the Saints upon earth, And as thus for their endeavour, so also for their affection, let it be with them as it was with David, Psalm 16. All my de•ights, Says he, Are in the Saints upon earth, cc c-acp av c-acp po32 n1, av av p-acp po32 n1, vvb pn31 vbi p-acp pno32 p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, np1 crd d po11 n2, vvz pns31, vbr p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
202 and such as do excell in vertue. and such as do excel in virtue. cc d c-acp vdb vvi p-acp n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
203 So let your speciall love and delight be to the excellent ones upon earth, even unto those that do excell in vertue, and excell in grace. So let your special love and delight be to the excellent ones upon earth, even unto those that do excel in virtue, and excel in grace. av vvb po22 j n1 cc n1 vbb p-acp dt j pi2 p-acp n1, av p-acp d cst vdb vvi p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
204 Should a man come unto every man and unto every woman in this place, and ask them this question, vvhat kind of persons have the highest roome in your soules? whom d•e you most highly prize and most dearly love; Should a man come unto every man and unto every woman in this place, and ask them this question, what kind of Persons have the highest room in your Souls? whom d•e you most highly prize and most dearly love; vmd dt n1 vvb p-acp d n1 cc p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, cc vvi pno32 d n1, r-crq n1 pp-f n2 vhb dt js n1 p-acp po22 n2? qo-crq vdb pn22 av-ds av-j vvi cc av-ds av-jn vvi; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
205 this is a most sensible thing, and b•ing applyed, will come close unto the quick; this is a most sensible thing, and b•ing applied, will come close unto the quick; d vbz dt av-ds j n1, cc vvg vvd, vmb vvi av-j p-acp dt j; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
206 is it a gracious man yea or no? is it an excellent man in praise? yea or no? if it be not from God, I tell thee this day that the Lord marks thee out this day for a bad man; is it a gracious man yea or no? is it an excellent man in praise? yea or no? if it be not from God, I tell thee this day that the Lord marks thee out this day for a bad man; vbz pn31 dt j n1 uh cc uh-dx? vbz pn31 dt j n1 p-acp n1? uh cc uh-dx? cs pn31 vbb xx p-acp np1, pns11 vvb pno21 d n1 cst dt n1 vvz pno21 av d n1 p-acp dt j n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
207 what can be more plain then that in 1 J•h. 3. 10. by this is manifested a chi•• of God, what can be more plain then that in 1 J•h. 3. 10. by this is manifested a chi•• of God, q-crq vmb vbi av-dc j cs cst p-acp crd av. crd crd p-acp d vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
208 and a child of the Divell: and a child of the devil: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
209 a child of God is one that loves God, an• ••rk•s righteousnesse, and he loves his brother, especially his brother in •race, above hi• b••ther in n•tu•e why ye must live with those whom ye love. a child of God is one that loves God, an• ••rk•s righteousness, and he loves his brother, especially his brother in •race, above hi• b••ther in n•tu•e why you must live with those whom you love. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pi cst vvz np1, n1 vbz n1, cc pns31 vvz po31 n1, av-j po31 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 av-d p-acp n1 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d r-crq pn22 vvb. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
210 Oh ▪ this child of God that is now dea•, she loved the Saints of God while she lived, O ▪ this child of God that is now dea•, she loved the Saints of God while she lived, uh ▪ d n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz av n1, pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 cs pns31 vvd, (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
211 and the•e•ore now she lives with the Saints of God being dead; and the•e•ore now she lives with the Saints of God being dead; cc av av pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbg j; (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
212 This loving of the br•th•e• is not as the cause why we are in a blessed state, for so Christ is; but as an evidence; so indeed it is. This for the second Use. This loving of the br•th•e• is not as the cause why we Are in a blessed state, for so christ is; but as an evidence; so indeed it is. This for the second Use. d vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp dt j-vvn n1, c-acp av np1 vbz; cc-acp c-acp dt n1; av av pn31 vbz. np1 p-acp dt ord n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 21 Page 27
213 Use 3. The third Use is to perswade good men, bad men, all men to come unto God, Use 3. The third Use is to persuade good men, bad men, all men to come unto God, vvb crd dt ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi j n2, j n2, d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
214 and to get much from God, even to excell in grace, that so at de•th they may be able to say in truth what our Saviour said for pe•fection, Oh saith he in John 17. 1. Fa•her I have finisht the work which thou gav•st me to d•, now therefore F•ther gl•rifie me; and to get much from God, even to excel in grace, that so At de•th they may be able to say in truth what our Saviour said for pe•fection, O Says he in John 17. 1. Fa•her I have finished the work which thou gav•st me to d•, now Therefore F•ther gl•rifie me; cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp np1, av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst av p-acp n1 pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 r-crq po12 n1 vvd p-acp n1, uh vvz pns31 p-acp np1 crd crd av pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 r-crq pns21 vv2 pno11 p-acp n1, av av av-d vvi pno11; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
215 There was a work given him to doe, and a work given him by God, this work must be done, it was so; There was a work given him to do, and a work given him by God, this work must be done, it was so; a-acp vbds dt n1 vvn pno31 pc-acp vdi, cc dt n1 vvn pno31 p-acp np1, d n1 vmb vbi vdn, pn31 vbds av; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
216 then he prayes, Now therfore Father glorifie me. then he prays, Now Therefore Father Glorify me. cs pns31 vvz, av av n1 vvi pno11. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
217 So the Lord hath given thee and given me a work to do, a work in generall, a work in speciall, a work to do, a work to finish, So the Lord hath given thee and given me a work to do, a work in general, a work in special, a work to do, a work to finish, av dt n1 vhz vvn pno21 cc vvn pno11 dt n1 pc-acp vdi, dt n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp j, dt n1 pc-acp vdi, dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
218 and it is the work which the Lord hath given us; and it is the work which the Lord hath given us; cc pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pno12; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
219 now then let it be thy indeavour to finish it, and then when death comes thou maist pray in truth, now then let it be thy endeavour to finish it, and then when death comes thou Mayest pray in truth, av av vvb pn31 vbi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc av c-crq n1 vvz pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
220 as thy Saviour did for perfection, Father, the worke which thou gavest me to doe I have done it, as thy Saviour did for perfection, Father, the work which thou Gavest me to do I have done it, c-acp po21 n1 vdd p-acp n1, n1, dt n1 r-crq pns21 vvd2 pno11 pc-acp vdi pns11 vhb vdn pn31, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
221 yea Father I have finished the work that thou gavest me to do, now therefore Fathe• glorifie me. yea Father I have finished the work that thou Gavest me to do, now Therefore Fathe• Glorify me. uh n1 pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 cst pns21 vvd2 pno11 pc-acp vdi, av av np1 vvi pno11. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
222 And here now take both the means for this, and also the Argument ▪ to it. 1. For the means whereby we may come excell in g•ace (for this is thy glory and this is thy commendation) they are these three; And Here now take both the means for this, and also the Argument ▪ to it. 1. For the means whereby we may come excel in g•ace (for this is thy glory and this is thy commendation) they Are these three; cc av av vvi d dt n2 p-acp d, cc av dt n1 ▪ p-acp pn31. crd p-acp dt n2 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi vvi p-acp n1 (c-acp d vbz po21 n1 cc d vbz po21 n1) pns32 vbr d crd; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
223 1. The Lord Christ the Fountain of grace. 2. The spirit of Christ, the Author and Work•• of grace, some speciall and particular graces of Gods spirit. 1. The Lord christ the Fountain of grace. 2. The Spirit of christ, the Author and Work•• of grace, Some special and particular graces of God's Spirit. crd dt n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. crd dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc np1 pp-f n1, d j cc j n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
224 And 3. the right making use of the meanes of grace. For the first of these, to wit, Christ the fountain of grace. And 3. the right making use of the means of grace. For the First of these, to wit, christ the fountain of grace. cc crd dt n-jn vvg n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1. p-acp dt ord pp-f d, p-acp n1, np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
225 Would a man have grace? yea would a man be full of grace? why, the Text tells us, that there is a fulnesse of grace in Christ, Would a man have grace? yea would a man be full of grace? why, the Text tells us, that there is a fullness of grace in christ, vmd dt n1 vhb n1? uh vmd dt n1 vbi j pp-f n1? uh-crq, dt n1 vvz pno12, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
226 and of his fulnesse we must all receive grace, for grace: and of his fullness we must all receive grace, for grace: cc pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vmb d vvi n1, p-acp n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
227 And would a man indeed be excellent? let him labour in a speciall manner to be filled with Gods Spirit; And would a man indeed be excellent? let him labour in a special manner to be filled with God's Spirit; cc vmd dt n1 av vbi j? vvb pno31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
228 oh that evill jearing spirit that is in persons against Gods Spirit! o that evil jeering Spirit that is in Persons against God's Spirit! uh d j-jn j-vvg n1 cst vbz p-acp n2 p-acp npg1 n1! (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
229 at any time at their best leisure, let them read what I would commend unto them, At any time At their best leisure, let them read what I would commend unto them, p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 js n1, vvb pno32 vvi r-crq pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
230 and they shall finde in the book of God, that when it is said, that such a man did something that was excellent, and they shall find in the book of God, that when it is said, that such a man did something that was excellent, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst d dt n1 vdd pi cst vbds j, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
231 then the text tells us, that the Spirit of God was upon him, and the Spirit of God filled him. then the text tells us, that the Spirit of God was upon him, and the Spirit of God filled him. cs dt n1 vvz pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds p-acp pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pno31. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
232 Sampson was a strong man, yet when he did any admirable act of strength, you shall find that the Spirit of God stirred him up. Sampson was a strong man, yet when he did any admirable act of strength, you shall find that the Spirit of God stirred him up. np1 vbds dt j n1, av c-crq pns31 vdd d j n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd pno31 a-acp. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
233 Elijah did great great things, but then the Spirit of God came upon him; Elisha also did great things, but then the Spirit of God came upon him. Elijah did great great things, but then the Spirit of God Come upon him; Elisha also did great things, but then the Spirit of God Come upon him. np1 vdd j j n2, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31; np1 av vdd j n2, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno31. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
234 So in Luke 1. there it is said, that the Mother of John was filled with rhe Holy Ghost, So in Lycia 1. there it is said, that the Mother of John was filled with rhe Holy Ghost, av p-acp av crd a-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
235 and the Father there was filled with the Holy Ghost, and then he spake unto admiration, ver. 37. and 34. So in the Acts of the Apostles. in the 1. of the Acts, there the promise is made, that the Apostles shall be filled with the Hol• Ghost; and the Father there was filled with the Holy Ghost, and then he spoke unto admiration, ver. 37. and 34. So in the Acts of the Apostles. in the 1. of the Acts, there the promise is made, that the Apostles shall be filled with the Hol• Ghost; cc dt n1 a-acp vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp n1, fw-la. crd cc crd av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2. p-acp dt crd pp-f dt n2, a-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, cst dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt np1 n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
236 and in Acts 2. what wonders do they? but first they are filled with the Holy Ghost. and in Acts 2. what wonders do they? but First they Are filled with the Holy Ghost. cc p-acp n2 crd r-crq vvz vdi pns32? p-acp ord pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
237 So you shall find in Acts 3, 4, 5. Then the Apostles filled with the Holy Ghost, and, Then the Apostles filled with the Holy Gh•st, did so and so. So you shall find in Acts 3, 4, 5. Then the Apostles filled with the Holy Ghost, and, Then the Apostles filled with the Holy Gh•st, did so and so. av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n2 crd, crd, crd av dt n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc, av dt n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1, vdd av cc av. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
238 So in Acts 6. and in Acts 7 there is Stephen full of the Holy Ghost, So in Acts 6. and in Acts 7 there is Stephen full of the Holy Ghost, av p-acp n2 crd cc p-acp n2 crd a-acp vbz np1 j pp-f dt j n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
239 an admirable man, and Paul in Acts 11. being full of the Holy Ghost set his eyes there on a wicked Wretch; an admirable man, and Paul in Acts 11. being full of the Holy Ghost Set his eyes there on a wicked Wretch; dt j n1, cc np1 p-acp n2 crd vbg j pp-f dt j n1 vvd po31 n2 a-acp p-acp dt j n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
240 who is that? why a man that hindred the passage of the Gospell, that Bariesus that sought to turn the Deputy from the Faith ▪ Pau• looking on him, he said, Oh full of all subtilty and malice, thou child of the Divell, who is that? why a man that hindered the passage of the Gospel, that Barjesus that sought to turn the Deputy from the Faith ▪ Pau• looking on him, he said, O full of all subtlety and malice, thou child of the devil, r-crq vbz d? q-crq dt n1 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst np1 cst vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 ▪ np1 vvg p-acp pno31, pns31 vvd, uh j pp-f d n1 cc n1, pns21 n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
241 and enemy of all righteousnesse, wilt thou not cease to pervert the straight wayes of the Lord? Thus you see that when any, either admirable speech hath bin spoken, and enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the straight ways of the Lord? Thus you see that when any, either admirable speech hath been spoken, cc n1 pp-f d n1, vm2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n1? av pn22 vvb cst c-crq d, d j n1 vhz vbn vvn, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
242 or any admirable thing hath bin done, still persons have bin filled with the Holy Ghost. or any admirable thing hath been done, still Persons have been filled with the Holy Ghost. cc d j n1 vhz vbn vdn, av n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt j n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
243 Thus labour to partake of the fulnesse of Christ, and labour to be filled with the Holy Ghost. Thus labour to partake of the fullness of christ, and labour to be filled with the Holy Ghost. av vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
244 And for the speciall grace of Gods Spirit as in the body of a man that is strong & lusty, active, And for the special grace of God's Spirit as in the body of a man that is strong & lusty, active, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz j cc j, j, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
245 and able, some parts are to supply with spirits for nourishments, and for growth, as the stomack, liver, and heart; and able, Some parts Are to supply with spirits for nourishments, and for growth, as the stomach, liver, and heart; cc j, d n2 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
246 so in the soul of a child of God, there are certain graces, that are usefull, so in the soul of a child of God, there Are certain graces, that Are useful, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbr j n2, cst vbr j, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
247 for all practises, such as are these 〈 ◊ 〉 Faith, Hope, Love, and Fear, these are all Mother graces h• but above all, the fi•st, •o, the grace of Faith! this will direct a man what he should d•, this will perswade a man why he should do, for all practises, such as Are these 〈 ◊ 〉 Faith, Hope, Love, and fear, these Are all Mother graces h• but above all, the fi•st, •o, the grace of Faith! this will Direct a man what he should d•, this will persuade a man why he should do, c-acp d n2, d c-acp vbr d 〈 sy 〉 uh-n, vvb, n1, cc vvb, d vbr d n1 ng1 n1 cc-acp p-acp d, dt n1, uh-dx, dt n1 pp-f n1! d vmb vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 vmd n1, d vmb vvi dt n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vdi, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
248 and this will inable a man h•w he should d•, yea to work wonders: all the wonders that have bin in the world, have bin w•nderfull by their Faith. and this will inable a man h•w he should d•, yea to work wonders: all the wonders that have been in the world, have been w•nderfull by their Faith. cc d n1 j dt n1 vvd pns31 vmd n1, uh p-acp n1 n2: d dt n2 cst vhb vbn p-acp dt n1, vhb vbn j p-acp po32 n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
249 And for Hope, that is an admirable grace to make a man rare in g•ace, d•e not you remember what is said in J•h. 1. 3. he that hath this hope, what h•pe is that? why this hope to see Christ, and t• be like him; And for Hope, that is an admirable grace to make a man rare in g•ace, d•e not you Remember what is said in J•h. 1. 3. he that hath this hope, what h•pe is that? why this hope to see christ, and t• be like him; cc p-acp vvb, cst vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j p-acp n1, vbb xx pn22 vvi r-crq vbz vvn p-acp j. crd crd pns31 cst vhz d n1, r-crq n1 vbz d? uh-crq d n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc n1 vbb av-j pno31; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
250 he that hath this hope, what doth he? why he doth purifie himself even as Ch•ist is pure, he that hath this hope, what does he? why he does purify himself even as Ch•ist is pure, pns31 cst vhz d n1, q-crq vdz pns31? uh-crq pns31 vdz vvi px31 av p-acp n1 vbz j, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 27
251 and that other Text also in 2 Pet. 3. 11, 12. Seeing these things m•st be dissolved, •h what m•nner of persons ought wee to be in all holy conversation, and godlinesse: why what is the matter? why, because the time shall come when the Heaven shall passe away with a noise, the Element shall melt with fervent heat, and that other Text also in 2 Pet. 3. 11, 12. Seeing these things m•st be dissolved, •h what m•nner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation, and godliness: why what is the matter? why, Because the time shall come when the Heaven shall pass away with a noise, the Element shall melt with fervent heat, cc d j-jn n1 av p-acp crd np1 crd crd, crd vvg d n2 vmb vbi vvn, j r-crq n1 pp-f n2 vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi p-acp d j n1, cc n1: q-crq q-crq vbz dt n1? uh-crq, p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp j n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
252 and the Earth with the things that are therein shall be burnt up, and then we looke for •ew Heavens, and the Earth with the things that Are therein shall be burned up, and then we look for •ew Heavens, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr av vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc av pns12 vvb p-acp j n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
253 and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousnesse; and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness; cc dt j n1, q-crq vvz n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
254 we look for a new Heaven ▪ & a new earth, that is, we look for another place of habitation, even in heaven; we look for a new Heaven ▪ & a new earth, that is, we look for Another place of habitation, even in heaven; pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 ▪ cc dt j n1, cst vbz, pns12 vvb p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
255 for properly there is no earth in heaven, but as these heavens, and this earth is now the place of our habitation, for properly there is no earth in heaven, but as these heavens, and this earth is now the place of our habitation, c-acp av-j a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp c-acp d n2, cc d n1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
256 so after death we looke for another place of habitation then this, even in heaven. so After death we look for Another place of habitation then this, even in heaven. av p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f n1 av d, av p-acp n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
257 Seeing then our hope is in heaven to have another and a better, a more happy and blessed place of habitation, Seeing then our hope is in heaven to have Another and a better, a more happy and blessed place of habitation, vvg av po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi j-jn cc dt jc, dt av-dc j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
258 then wee have here below, now therefore what manner of persons ought we to be. then we have Here below, now Therefore what manner of Persons ought we to be. cs pns12 vhb av a-acp, av av r-crq n1 pp-f n2 vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
259 For Love, now Faith is an intaking grace, but when it would put it selfe out, For Love, now Faith is an intaking grace, but when it would put it self out, p-acp vvb, av n1 vbz dt j n1, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vmd vvi pn31 n1 av, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
260 for the doing of any good, then it takes hold on Love Faith works by love, saith the Apostle, it works love, for the doing of any good, then it Takes hold on Love Faith works by love, Says the Apostle, it works love, p-acp dt vdg pp-f d j, cs pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1 n1 vvz p-acp n1, vvz dt n1, pn31 vvz n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
261 and it works by love, and this love of God (as the Apostle speaks) will constrain a man to live unto God, and it works by love, and this love of God (as the Apostle speaks) will constrain a man to live unto God, cc pn31 vvz p-acp n1, cc d n1 pp-f np1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz) vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
262 yea to the utmost of his desires and ind•avours; yea to the utmost of his Desires and ind•avours; uh p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n2 cc n2; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
263 the love of grace will not make a man stint himself in his de••res after grace; the love of grace will not make a man stint himself in his de••res After grace; dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 vvb px31 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
264 no, as those persons that do love money would not only have this hundred or that 1000. but many hundreds and many thousands, especially, no, as those Persons that do love money would not only have this hundred or that 1000. but many hundreds and many thousands, especially, uh-dx, c-acp d n2 cst vdb vvi n1 vmd xx av-j vhi d crd cc d crd p-acp d crd cc d crd, av-j, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
265 if they love it, for it selfe, then there is no end of their desires after money: if they love it, for it self, then there is no end of their Desires After money: cs pns32 vvb pn31, c-acp pn31 n1, cs pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
266 So let a man turn the st•eam of his desires, towards grace, and then he will long after it unmeasurably, he will never stint his desires after it, So let a man turn the st•eam of his Desires, towards grace, and then he will long After it unmeasurably, he will never stint his Desires After it, av vvb dt n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp n1, cc av pns31 vmb av-j p-acp pn31 av-j, pns31 vmb av-x vvi po31 n2 p-acp pn31, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
267 and say, Thus much grace will serve me, and so much grace will content me. And as love thus will put a man on unto that is good, so lastly, and say, Thus much grace will serve me, and so much grace will content me. And as love thus will put a man on unto that is good, so lastly, cc vvi, av d n1 vmb vvi pno11, cc av d n1 vmb vvi pno11. cc c-acp n1 av vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp p-acp d vbz j, av ord, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
268 for Feare, it will pluck a man back from the doing of what is evill; for fear, it will pluck a man back from the doing of what is evil; c-acp vvb, pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 av p-acp dt vdg pp-f r-crq vbz j-jn; (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
269 therefore that man there in the book of Nehem•ah was faithfull above many, because he feared God above many Lastly, the meanes of grace in the use and the right use of them, Therefore that man there in the book of Nehem•ah was faithful above many, Because he feared God above many Lastly, the means of grace in the use and the right use of them, av d n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f uh vbds j p-acp d, c-acp pns31 vvd np1 p-acp d ord, dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f pno32, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
270 when men hea• Sermons, and then afterwards preach them over and over again to themselves, that they may have grace in their hearts, when men hea• Sermons, and then afterwards preach them over and over again to themselves, that they may have grace in their hearts, c-crq n2 n1 n2, cc av av vvi pno32 a-acp cc a-acp av p-acp px32, cst pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp po32 n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
271 and expresse grace in their lives. and express grace in their lives. cc vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
272 Oh this duty of meditation in bringi•g things home unto the heart, is one of the •peciall means to make the soule rich, in expressing the power of godlinesse in life and conversation: O this duty of meditation in bringi•g things home unto the heart, is one of the •peciall means to make the soul rich, in expressing the power of godliness in life and Conversation: uh d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg n2 av-an p-acp dt n1, vbz pi pp-f dt j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
273 this for the means of it. this for the means of it. d c-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. (7) applications (DIV2) 22 Page 29
274 Now for the Arguments to it, and they are four, From God, the thing, our selves, Now for the Arguments to it, and they Are four, From God, the thing, our selves, av p-acp dt n2 p-acp pn31, cc pns32 vbr crd, p-acp np1, dt n1, po12 n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
275 and others ▪ Why shou•d thou and I labour thus to be rare and excellent in grace? why first because God bids us; and Others ▪ Why shou•d thou and I labour thus to be rare and excellent in grace? why First Because God bids us; cc n2-jn ▪ q-crq vvd pns21 cc pns11 vvb av pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp n1? q-crq ord p-acp np1 vvz pno12; (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
276 if there were no more but this, it is enough for thee and me that God bids us labour to be so: if there were no more but this, it is enough for thee and me that God bids us labour to be so: cs pc-acp vbdr dx dc p-acp d, pn31 vbz av-d p-acp pno21 cc pno11 cst np1 vvz pno12 vvi pc-acp vbi av: (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
277 thus in 1 Pe•. 5 the Lord is calling upon us to grow in grace, thus in 1 Pe•. 5 the Lord is calling upon us to grow in grace, av p-acp crd np1. crd dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
278 and in Mat. 5. last verse, Be ye pe•f•ct as y•ur 〈 ◊ 〉 F•ther is perfect: and in Mathew 5. last verse, Be you pe•f•ct as y•ur 〈 ◊ 〉 F•ther is perfect: cc p-acp np1 crd ord n1, vbb pn22 j p-acp n1 〈 sy 〉 av-c vbz j: (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
279 what, can we be as perfect as God is? fa• be we from that conceit, what, can we be as perfect as God is? fa• be we from that conceit, r-crq, vmb pns12 vbi a-acp j c-acp np1 vbz? n1 vbb pns12 p-acp d n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
280 but we should labour to be like unto God, for there he is speaking, how God doth good to the bad: but we should labour to be like unto God, for there he is speaking, how God does good to the bad: cc-acp pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, c-acp a-acp pns31 vbz vvg, c-crq np1 vdz av-j p-acp dt j: (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
281 nay God doth good to his enemies now let us b•ing our selves unto this rule of perfecti•n: nay God does good to his enemies now let us b•ing our selves unto this Rule of perfecti•n: uh np1 vdz av-j p-acp po31 n2 av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
282 Certainly if a man doth excell in vertue, and be rare in grace, in the world he shall have enemies •ost thou love them? canst thou pray heartily for them? this is now to be perfect, Certainly if a man does excel in virtue, and be rare in grace, in the world he shall have enemies •ost thou love them? Canst thou pray heartily for them? this is now to be perfect, av-j cs dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1, cc vbi j p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vhi n2 vd2 pns21 vvi pno32? vm2 pns21 vvi av-j p-acp pno32? d vbz av pc-acp vbi j, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
283 as thy heavenly ••ther is perfect. as thy heavenly ••ther is perfect. c-acp po21 j n1 vbz j. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 29
284 Secondly, look on the thing it selfe, it is in it self a most c•mmendable thing: Secondly, look on the thing it self, it is in it self a most c•mmendable thing: ord, vvb p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 dt av-ds j n1: (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
285 you shall find that the Lord doth study to find out tearmes to to put upon his people that are rare in grace, you shall find that the Lord does study to find out terms to to put upon his people that Are rare in grace, pn22 vmb vvi cst dt n1 vdz vvi pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cst vbr j p-acp n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
286 for their praise and comm•ndation, as Abraham, Moses, David, and Daniel; oh for Daniel the Lord comes again & again to him to tell him, Oh Daniel a man of desires, a man greatly beloved? the heart of God is so taken with him, that herepeats it again. for their praise and comm•ndation, as Abraham, Moses, David, and daniel; o for daniel the Lord comes again & again to him to tell him, O daniel a man of Desires, a man greatly Beloved? the heart of God is so taken with him, that herepeats it again. p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, c-acp np1, np1, np1, cc np1; uh p-acp np1 dt n1 vvz av cc av p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31, uh np1 dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 av-j vvn? dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av vvn p-acp pno31, cst vvz pn31 av. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
287 O• Daniel, a man greatly beloved; that is a rare expression of the Holy Ghost, for the praise and commendation of such a man as doth excell in grace. O• daniel, a man greatly Beloved; that is a rare expression of the Holy Ghost, for the praise and commendation of such a man as does excel in grace. n1 np1, dt n1 av-j vvn; cst vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp vdz vvi p-acp n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
288 Thirdly, look on ou• selvs, in regard of our own persons in heart, and in regard of life. 1. For our hearts, to have the love of God towards a man, Thirdly, look on ou• selves, in regard of our own Persons in heart, and in regard of life. 1. For our hearts, to have the love of God towards a man, ord, vvb p-acp n1 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po12 d n2 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1. crd p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
289 and the blessing of God in a speciall manner upon the spirit of a man, oh this is an admirable thing indeed; and the blessing of God in a special manner upon the Spirit of a man, o this is an admirable thing indeed; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, uh d vbz dt j n1 av; (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
290 to bee inriched in the world, oh we say, this is an excellent thing, and how will men •i•e early, to be enriched in the world, o we say, this is an excellent thing, and how will men •i•e early, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, uh pns12 vvb, d vbz dt j n1, cc q-crq vmb n2 vbb av-j, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
291 and go to bed late, and all for what? why for this, that the Lord may b•e•se them with a rich state in the world. and go to Bed late, and all for what? why for this, that the Lord may b•e•se them with a rich state in the world. cc vvb pc-acp vvi av-j, cc d p-acp r-crq? q-crq p-acp d, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
292 But, oh the blessing of God on the s•ule of a man, in making a man •ich in grace, this is an excellent thing indeed, one d•am of grace is worth all the world; But, o the blessing of God on the s•ule of a man, in making a man •ich in grace, this is an excellent thing indeed, one d•am of grace is worth all the world; p-acp, uh dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 j p-acp n1, d vbz dt j n1 av, crd n1 pp-f n1 vbz j d dt n1; (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
293 now the Lord will inrich tho•e in grace that do use well the means of grace. now the Lord will enrich tho•e in grace that do use well the means of grace. av dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 cst vdb vvi av dt n2 pp-f n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
294 Take heed how you he••, saith Christ, for loo• in what manner of he•ring you hear, •nd with what me•sure of diligen•e af•er hearing you use, s• God will measure out again to you. Take heed how you he••, Says christ, for loo• in what manner of he•ring you hear, •nd with what me•sure of diligen•e af•er hearing you use, s• God will measure out again to you. vvb n1 c-crq pn22 n1, vvz np1, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f vvg pn22 vvb, vvb p-acp q-crq n1 pp-f j n1 vvg pn22 vvb, n1 np1 vmb vvi av av p-acp pn22. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
295 Thus in regard of a mans heart within 2. In regard of a mans life without, Thus in regard of a men heart within 2. In regard of a men life without, av p-acp n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp crd p-acp n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
296 truly our life is but sho•t, we have a great de•l of work to do, truly our life is but sho•t, we have a great de•l of work to do, av-j po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vdi, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
297 and but little time, therfore saith the wisem•n, Eccles. 9. What soever thou findest to do, do it with all thy might, saith he; and but little time, Therefore Says the wisem•n, Eccles. 9. What soever thou Findest to do, do it with all thy might, Says he; cc p-acp j n1, av vvz dt n1, np1 crd q-crq av pns21 vv2 p-acp vdi, vdb pn31 p-acp d po21 n1, vvz pns31; (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
298 why so? why, for as the time is short, so after death there is no working then; why so? why, for as the time is short, so After death there is no working then; uh-crq av? uh-crq, c-acp p-acp dt n1 vbz j, av p-acp n1 pc-acp vbz dx vvg av; (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
299 the time of this life is a working time, after death is the receiving of wages, the time of this life is a working time, After death is the receiving of wages, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, p-acp n1 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f n2, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
300 though a wicked man shold do never so much in hell, yet that cou•d not any way comfort him ▪ but what he hath done in the body, look to that mainly. though a wicked man should do never so much in hell, yet that cou•d not any Way Comfort him ▪ but what he hath done in the body, look to that mainly. cs dt j n1 vmd vdi av av av-d p-acp n1, av cst vmd xx d n1 vvi pno31 ▪ cc-acp q-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp d av-j. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
301 And as thus for ou• selvs, so lastly for others, and that both for them, & also from them; And as thus for ou• selves, so lastly for Others, and that both for them, & also from them; cc c-acp av c-acp n1 n2, av ord p-acp n2-jn, cc cst d p-acp pno32, cc av p-acp pno32; (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
302 For them, do•t •hou wish well to thy Countrey? dost thou wish well to Eng•and? dost thou wish well to this City of Yor•e, to the Parish & the Family where thou live•t? oh then labour for this excel•ent state, For them, do•t •hou wish well to thy Country? dost thou wish well to Eng•and? dost thou wish well to this city of Yor•e, to the Parish & the Family where thou live•t? o then labour for this excel•ent state, p-acp pno32, av vv2 vvb av p-acp po21 n1? vd2 pns21 vvi av p-acp vvb? vd2 pns21 vvi av p-acp d n1 pp-f j, p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 c-crq pns21 vv2? uh av n1 p-acp d j n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
303 if thou d•e excell in grace, thou art the person that must prevail with God, if thou d•e excel in grace, thou art the person that must prevail with God, cs pns21 vbb vvi p-acp n1, pns21 vb2r dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp np1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
304 for wife, for child, for Church, for state, for County, for •ingdom, & all, if there be any hope to prevail with God in mercy, his excellent ones must do it ▪ but when there is no hope, for wife, for child, for Church, for state, for County, for •ingdom, & all, if there be any hope to prevail with God in mercy, his excellent ones must do it ▪ but when there is no hope, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc d, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, po31 j pi2 vmb vdi pn31 ▪ cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
305 then saith the Lord, Though Noah, Daniel & Jo•, should all joyn together in prayer, I would not hear them implying thus much, That then the case is desperate, then Says the Lord, Though Noah, daniel & Jo•, should all join together in prayer, I would not hear them implying thus much, That then the case is desperate, av vvz dt n1, cs np1, np1 cc np1, vmd d vvi av p-acp n1, pns11 vmd xx vvi pno32 vvg av av-d, cst cs dt n1 vbz j, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
306 when such excellent ones cannot prevail. And as thus for others, so also from others; when such excellent ones cannot prevail. And as thus for Others, so also from Others; c-crq d j pi2 vmbx vvi. cc c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, av av p-acp n2-jn; (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
307 Would'st thou receive strength and incouragement from persons in the worst times? why then it must be from the Saints that d• excell in grace In evill and dangerous times, C•le• & J•shu•h who were rare Saints, Elyah a rare Saint, Wouldst thou receive strength and encouragement from Persons in the worst times? why then it must be from the Saints that d• excel in grace In evil and dangerous times, C•le• & J•shu•h who were rare Saints, Elyah a rare Saint, vmd2 pns21 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt js n2? uh-crq av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp dt n2 cst n1 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn cc j n2, np1 cc j r-crq vbdr j n2, np1 dt j n1, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
308 & D•niel a rare Saint, they must step up, that so from them, Gods people being discouraged, & D•niel a rare Saint, they must step up, that so from them, God's people being discouraged, cc np1 dt j n1, pns32 vmb vvi a-acp, cst av p-acp pno32, npg1 n1 vbg vvn, (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
309 & distressed, might receive comfort & incouragement. & distressed, might receive Comfort & encouragement. cc j-vvn, vmd vvi n1 cc n1. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30
310 And here now, Her whom in the beginning I set out unto you by way of Commendation, I now again set before you as a pattern for the imitati•n. FINIS. And Here now, Her whom in the beginning I Set out unto you by Way of Commendation, I now again Set before you as a pattern for the imitati•n. FINIS. cc av av, po31 ro-crq p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb av p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns11 av av vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. fw-la. (7) applications (DIV2) 23 Page 30

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