The description and the benefits of a regular education a sermon preach'd in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, at the anniversary meeting of the gentlemen educated at St. Paul's School, January 25th 1699/1700 / by Samuel Bradford.

Bradford, Samuel, 1652-1731
Publisher: Printed by William Redmayne and to be sold by John Nutt
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1700
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A29099 ESTC ID: R25288 STC ID: B4109
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Timothy, 2nd, III, 14-15; Education; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 2 Timothy III. 14, 15. 2 Timothy III. 14, 15. crd np1 np1. crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learn'd and hast been assur'd of, knowing of whom thou hast learn'd them; But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; p-acp vvi pns21 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn cc vh2 vbn vvn pp-f, vvg pp-f ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
2 and that from a Child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, — and that from a Child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, — cc cst p-acp dt n1 pns21 vh2 vvn dt j n2, — (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 THese are the Words of St. Paul, that excellent Apostle, whose Memory we this Day justly celebrate; THese Are the Words of Saint Paul, that excellent Apostle, whose Memory we this Day justly celebrate; d vbr dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, cst j n1, rg-crq n1 pns12 d n1 av-j vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
4 We, whose Ancestors were Sinners of the Gentiles, to whom he was particularly ordain'd a Preacher and an Apostle and a Teacher in Faith and Verity; We, whose Ancestors were Sinners of the Gentiles, to whom he was particularly ordained a Preacher and an Apostle and a Teacher in Faith and Verity; pns12, rg-crq n2 vbdr n2 pp-f dt n2-j, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn dt n1 cc dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
5 We, who inhabit an Island, to which 'tis probable that this Apostle brought the first glad Tidings of Christianity; We, who inhabit an Island, to which it's probable that this Apostle brought the First glad Tidings of Christianity; pns12, r-crq vvb dt n1, p-acp r-crq pn31|vbz j cst d n1 vvd dt ord j n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
6 and finally We, who besides our general Obligation as Christians, are now assembled upon a more particular occasion also, to bless God for our Education in a School which bears his Name, where we learn'd, and finally We, who beside our general Obligation as Christians, Are now assembled upon a more particular occasion also, to bless God for our Education in a School which bears his Name, where we learned, cc av-j pns12, r-crq p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp np1, vbr av vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1 av, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
7 as many other good Lessons, so particularly those which this great Apostle taught, and were in out Childhood daily exercis'd in reading the Holy Scriptures, in the writing of which our Apostle had so considerable a part. as many other good Lessons, so particularly those which this great Apostle taught, and were in out Childhood daily exercised in reading the Holy Scriptures, in the writing of which our Apostle had so considerable a part. c-acp d j-jn j n2, av av-j d r-crq d j n1 vvn, cc vbdr p-acp av n1 av-j vvn p-acp vvg dt j n2, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq po12 n1 vhd av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
8 It would add mightily to the Solemnity of our present Assembly, and strangely increase the Joy of it, It would add mightily to the Solemnity of our present Assembly, and strangely increase the Joy of it, pn31 vmd vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
9 if on this Day, and in this Place, we could have St. Austin 's wish granted us, to hear St. Paul speaking from the Pulpit to us. if on this Day, and in this Place, we could have Saint Austin is wish granted us, to hear Saint Paul speaking from the Pulpit to us. cs p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1, pns12 vmd vhi n1 np1 vbz n1 vvn pno12, pc-acp vvi n1 np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
10 But since that cannot be, I judg'd it might prove both to our Satisfaction and Edification to entertain our selves with meditating upon some of his Words, But since that cannot be, I judged it might prove both to our Satisfaction and Edification to entertain our selves with meditating upon Some of his Words, cc-acp c-acp cst vmbx vbi, pns11 vvn pn31 vmd vvi d p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
11 and those too such, as he might probably have himself utter'd to us if he had been here present with us, exhorting us to continue in the things which we have learn'd, &c. and those too such, as he might probably have himself uttered to us if he had been Here present with us, exhorting us to continue in the things which we have learned, etc. cc d av d, c-acp pns31 vmd av-j vhi px31 vvn p-acp pno12 cs pns31 vhd vbn av j p-acp pno12, vvg pno12 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
12 They were written to Timothy, whom as St. Paul had taken along with him, whilst he was yet Young, They were written to Timothy, whom as Saint Paul had taken along with him, while he was yet Young, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1, ro-crq c-acp n1 np1 vhd vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, cs pns31 vbds av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
13 first to attend, and afterwards to assist him in Preaching the Gospel, so finding him extraordinarily qualified, he appointed him to abide at Ephesus, to settle and govern the Church planted there, First to attend, and afterwards to assist him in Preaching the Gospel, so finding him extraordinarily qualified, he appointed him to abide At Ephesus, to settle and govern the Church planted there, ord pc-acp vvi, cc av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp vvg dt n1, av vvg pno31 av-j vvn, pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
14 and to do the Office of a chief Pastor, or Bishop, in that City. and to do the Office of a chief Pastor, or Bishop, in that city. cc pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
15 And whereas there were certain Seducers started up, whom our Apostle describes, as Men equally vitiated in their Judgments and their Tempers, Men of corrupt Minds, and reprobate concerning the Faith; so in opposition to these, And whereas there were certain Seducers started up, whom our Apostle describes, as Men equally vitiated in their Judgments and their Tempers, Men of corrupt Minds, and Reprobate Concerning the Faith; so in opposition to these, cc cs pc-acp vbdr j n2 vvd a-acp, ro-crq po12 n1 vvz, c-acp n2 av-j vvd p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2, n2 pp-f j n2, cc vvi vvg dt n1; av p-acp n1 p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
16 and as the Duty of his Office, he frequently admonisheth Timothy to continue stedfast himself, and as the Duty of his Office, he frequently Admonisheth Timothy to continue steadfast himself, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 av-j vvz np1 pc-acp vvi j px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
17 and to endeavour that others should do so, in the Profession of that Faith which he had receiv'd. and to endeavour that Others should do so, in the Profession of that Faith which he had received. cc pc-acp vvi d n2-jn vmd vdi av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
18 Thus, O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust; and again, Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me. Thus, Oh Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust; and again, Hold fast the from of found words, which thou hast herd of me. av, uh np1, vvb d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po21 n1; cc av, vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pp-f pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
19 That good thing, which was committed unto thee, keep; That good thing, which was committed unto thee, keep; cst j n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno21, vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
20 and lastly, The things which thou hast heard of me, among many Witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful Men, who shall be able to teach others also; and lastly, The things which thou hast herd of me, among many Witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful Men, who shall be able to teach Others also; cc ord, dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pp-f pno11, p-acp d n2, dt d vvb pns21 p-acp j n2, r-crq vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi n2-jn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
21 all which Passages, as well as that in our Text, do evidently refer to that Formulary of Faith, call'd by the Writers of the following Ages, The Rule of Faith, which was committed both to those who were enter'd into the Christian Church by Baptism, all which Passages, as well as that in our Text, do evidently refer to that Formulary of Faith, called by the Writers of the following Ages, The Rule of Faith, which was committed both to those who were entered into the Christian Church by Baptism, d r-crq n2, c-acp av c-acp cst p-acp po12 n1, vdb av-j vvi p-acp d j pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds vvn av-d p-acp d r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
22 and to the Bishops and Pastors of it at their Ordination, and is the same in effect with that which we now call the Apostles Creed. This especially, with whatsoever other particulars for the farther explication of this Rule of Faith, Timothy had at any time heard and learn'd of St. Paul, or any other of the Apostles, he exhorts him to retain. and to the Bishops and Pastors of it At their Ordination, and is the same in Effect with that which we now call the Apostles Creed. This especially, with whatsoever other particulars for the farther explication of this Rule of Faith, Timothy had At any time herd and learned of Saint Paul, or any other of the Apostles, he exhorts him to retain. cc p-acp dt n2 cc ng1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po32 n1, cc vbz dt d p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq pns12 av vvb dt n2 n1. d av-j, p-acp r-crq j-jn n2-jn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, np1 vhd p-acp d n1 vvn cc vvn pp-f n1 np1, cc d n-jn pp-f dt n2, pns31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
23 Continue thou in the things which thou hast learn'd. And hast been assur'd of; the word is NONLATINALPHABET; Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned. And hast been assured of; the word is; vvb pns21 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn. cc vh2 vbn vvn pp-f; dt n1 vbz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
24 the vulgar Latin reads it, & credita sunt tibi, as if it had been in the Copy they made use of, NONLATINALPHABET: the Vulgar Latin reads it, & credita sunt tibi, as if it had been in the Copy they made use of,: dt j jp vvz pn31, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd n1 pp-f,: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
25 but to keep to those Copies which our Translators follow'd, the Word here us'd carries in it a fuller sense, importing that Timothy had not only receiv'd the things here spoken of by hearsay; but been fully inform'd, but to keep to those Copies which our Translators followed, the Word Here used carries in it a fuller sense, importing that Timothy had not only received the things Here spoken of by hearsay; but been Fully informed, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq po12 n2 vvd, dt n1 av vvn vvz p-acp pn31 dt jc n1, vvg cst np1 vhd xx av-j vvn dt n2 av vvn pp-f p-acp n1; p-acp vbi av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
26 and upon considering the information entirely satisfied, upon solid and good grounds, of the truth of those things which he had learn'd; and upon considering the information entirely satisfied, upon solid and good grounds, of the truth of those things which he had learned; cc p-acp vvg dt n1 av-j vvn, p-acp j cc j n2, pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
27 and accordingly it follows, knowing of whom thou hast learn'd them. and accordingly it follows, knowing of whom thou hast learned them. cc av-vvg pn31 vvz, vvg pp-f ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
28 If it be read, as in our Copies, NONLATINALPHABET, in the singular number, it must denote St. Paul; if NONLATINALPHABET, in the plural, If it be read, as in our Copies,, in the singular number, it must denote Saint Paul; if, in the plural, cs pn31 vbb vvn, c-acp p-acp po12 n2,, p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb vvi n1 np1; cs, p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
29 as the Alexandrian Manuscript has it, it must take in one more at least, probably Barnabas St. Paul 's Companion: as the Alexandrian Manuscript has it, it must take in one more At least, probably Barnabas Saint Paul is Companion: c-acp dt jp n1 vhz pn31, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp crd av-dc p-acp ds, av-j np1 n1 np1 vbz n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
30 but whether one or more it matters not, since the Persons he intimately convers'd with, had been Eye and Ear Witnesses of the things which they taught, but whither one or more it matters not, since the Persons he intimately conversed with, had been Eye and Ear Witnesses of the things which they taught, cc-acp cs crd cc av-dc pn31 n2 xx, c-acp dt n2 pns31 av-j vvd p-acp, vhd vbn n1 cc n1 n2 pp-f dt n2 r-crq pns32 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
31 and were of known Veracity and Probity. and were of known Veracity and Probity. cc vbdr pp-f j-vvn n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
32 St. Paul to be sure was one of them, who was intimately known to Timothy, and had upon all occasions testified an especial regard to him, Saint Paul to be sure was one of them, who was intimately known to Timothy, and had upon all occasions testified an especial regard to him, n1 np1 pc-acp vbi j vbds pi pp-f pno32, r-crq vbds av-j vvn p-acp np1, cc vhd p-acp d n2 vvd dt j n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
33 so that it could not be imagin'd that he would impose upon him. so that it could not be imagined that he would impose upon him. av cst pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
34 Besides that he himself, upon account of his miraculous conversion to the Christian Faith, was a more than ordinary Witness to it. Beside that he himself, upon account of his miraculous conversion to the Christian Faith, was a more than ordinary Witness to it. p-acp cst pns31 px31, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt njp n1, vbds dt av-dc cs j n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
35 Such were the Persons of whom Timothy had learn'd, and from a serious consideration of what they had taught him he became assur'd. Now was this all; Such were the Persons of whom Timothy had learned, and from a serious consideration of what they had taught him he became assured. Now was this all; d vbdr dt n2 pp-f ro-crq np1 vhd vvn, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vhd vvn pno31 pns31 vvd vvn. av vbds d d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
36 but he had yet a farther advantage, both in order to his embracing and being confirm'd in the Faith of Christ, but he had yet a farther advantage, both in order to his embracing and being confirmed in the Faith of christ, cc-acp pns31 vhd av dt jc n1, av-d p-acp n1 p-acp po31 vvg cc vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
37 namely, that he had known the Scriptures from his very Childhood, by the Piety of those who had the care of his tender Years; namely, that he had known the Scriptures from his very Childhood, by the Piety of those who had the care of his tender years; av, cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n2 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
38 which Scriptures, viz. those of the Old Testament, gave abundant evidence to the Doctrine of the Apostles, which Scriptures, viz. those of the Old Testament, gave abundant evidence to the Doctrine of the Apostles, r-crq n2, n1 d pp-f dt j n1, vvd j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
39 and were a standing Testimony to what they taught. and were a standing Testimony to what they taught. cc vbdr dt vvg n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
40 Having thus explain'd the Words, we may observe in them these Three Particulars, very proper to be consider'd upon this Occasion. Having thus explained the Words, we may observe in them these Three Particulars, very proper to be considered upon this Occasion. vhg av vvd dt n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 d crd n2-j, av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
41 First, The view which they give us of a just and regular Education. Secondly, An Intimation contain'd in them of something necessary on the part of the Learner, First, The view which they give us of a just and regular Education. Secondly, an Intimation contained in them of something necessary on the part of the Learner, ord, dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb pno12 pp-f dt j cc j n1. ord, dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32 pp-f pi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
42 as well as of the Teacher. And as well as of the Teacher. And c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt n1. cc (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
43 Thirdly, The great Obligation which such Persons are under, who have been well instructed, and assur'd of those things which they have learn'd, to continue in them. Thirdly, The great Obligation which such Persons Are under, who have been well instructed, and assured of those things which they have learned, to continue in them. ord, dt j n1 r-crq d n2 vbr p-acp, r-crq vhb vbn av vvn, cc vvn pp-f d n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
44 First, We have here a view given us of a just and regular Education, in the instance of Timothy, to whom the Words are directed. First, We have Here a view given us of a just and regular Education, in the instance of Timothy, to whom the Words Are directed. ord, pns12 vhb av dt n1 vvn pno12 pp-f dt j cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 vbr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
45 He had known, St. Paul tells him, the Holy Scriptures from a Child, no doubt, by the pious care of his Grandmother and Mother, mention'd by our Apostle a little before, where commending the unfeigned Faith, which was in him, he says, that it dwelt first in his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice, intimating that he deriv'd it from them, not certainly by meer descent, He had known, Saint Paul tells him, the Holy Scriptures from a Child, no doubt, by the pious care of his Grandmother and Mother, mentioned by our Apostle a little before, where commending the unfeigned Faith, which was in him, he Says, that it dwelled First in his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice, intimating that he derived it from them, not Certainly by mere descent, pns31 vhd vvn, n1 np1 vvz pno31, dt j n2 p-acp dt n1, dx n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp po12 n1 dt j a-acp, c-crq vvg dt j n1, r-crq vbds p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz, cst pn31 vvd ord p-acp po31 n1 fw-fr, cc po31 n1 np1, vvg cst pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp pno32, xx av-j p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
46 but by their carefully instructing and forming his tender mind; but by their carefully instructing and forming his tender mind; cc-acp p-acp po32 av-j n-vvg cc vvg po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
47 and the same Persons, no question, gave him also the first knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. and the same Persons, no question, gave him also the First knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. cc dt d n2, dx n1, vvd pno31 av dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
48 'Tis true, he had a Greek, or Gentile, proselyted, but not circumcis'd, to his Father; by which means he himself was not circumcis'd, till St. Paul from prudent Considerations thought fit to do it, It's true, he had a Greek, or Gentile, proselyted, but not circumcised, to his Father; by which means he himself was not circumcised, till Saint Paul from prudent Considerations Thought fit to do it, pn31|vbz j, pns31 vhd dt jp, cc j, vvn, cc-acp xx j-vvn, p-acp po31 n1; p-acp r-crq n2 pns31 px31 vbds xx j-vvn, p-acp n1 np1 p-acp j n2 vvd j pc-acp vdi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
49 after he was committed to his care; (the Father it seems govern'd in that matter, After he was committed to his care; (the Father it seems governed in that matter, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1; (dt n1 pn31 vvz vvn p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
50 whilst the Son was in his State of Infancy and Childhood, and not the Mother:) but to make amends for this disadvantage, 'tis likely that both the Mother and Grandmother were the more sedulous in his Instruction. while the Son was in his State of Infancy and Childhood, and not the Mother:) but to make amends for this disadvantage, it's likely that both the Mother and Grandmother were the more sedulous in his Instruction. cs dt n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc xx dt n1:) cc-acp pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n1, pn31|vbz j cst d dt n1 cc n1 vbdr dt av-dc j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
51 Here then his good Education began; these pious Women gave him the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures from his Childhood. Here then his good Education began; these pious Women gave him the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures from his Childhood. av cs po31 j n1 vvd; d j n2 vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
52 And that the good Work which they had begun might be effectually carried on, they, having themselves early embrac'd the Christian Doctrine, committed this their Charge to St. Paul, that as soon as he was capable he might attend him, And that the good Work which they had begun might be effectually carried on, they, having themselves early embraced the Christian Doctrine, committed this their Charge to Saint Paul, that as soon as he was capable he might attend him, cc d dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn vmd vbi av-j vvn a-acp, pns32, vhg px32 av-j vvn dt njp n1, vvn d po32 n1 p-acp n1 np1, cst p-acp av c-acp pns31 vbds j pns31 vmd vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
53 and be farther instructed and improv'd by his Precepts and his Example. and be farther instructed and improved by his Precepts and his Exampl. cc vbi av-jc vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n2 cc po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
54 For altho' the first mention we meet with of him is in that passage of the Acts of the Apostles, where St. Paul is said to have come to Derbe and Lystra, yet 'tis very probable that he had attended the Apostle before that time, from a passage a little before the Text, where St. Paul tells him, that he had fully known, (the word is NONLATINALPHABET which may fairly denote that he had known by attending the Apostle, by seeing, hearing, For although the First mention we meet with of him is in that passage of the Acts of the Apostles, where Saint Paul is said to have come to Derbe and Lystra, yet it's very probable that he had attended the Apostle before that time, from a passage a little before the Text, where Saint Paul tells him, that he had Fully known, (the word is which may fairly denote that he had known by attending the Apostle, by seeing, hearing, p-acp cs dt ord n1 pns12 vvb p-acp pp-f pno31 vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, c-crq n1 np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp np1 cc np1, av pn31|vbz av j cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 dt j p-acp dt n1, c-crq n1 np1 vvz pno31, cst pns31 vhd av-j vvn, (dt n1 vbz r-crq vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp vvg, vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
55 and observing) his Doctrine, manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Long-suffering, Patience, Persecutions, Afflictions, which came unto him at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra. and observing) his Doctrine, manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Long-suffering, Patience, Persecutions, Afflictions, which Come unto him At Antioch, At Iconium, At Lystra. cc vvg) po31 n1, n1 pp-f n1, vvb, n1, j, n1, n2, n2, r-crq vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, p-acp np1, p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
56 So that it seems he had been with him at Iconium, before he came to Lystra; and at Antioch, before he was at Iconium. 'Tis likely his Father was now dead, So that it seems he had been with him At Iconium, before he Come to Lystra; and At Antioch, before he was At Iconium. It's likely his Father was now dead, av cst pn31 vvz pns31 vhd vbn p-acp pno31 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1; cc p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp np1. pn31|vbz j po31 n1 vbds av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
57 and he at the dispose of his Mother; and he At the dispose of his Mother; cc pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
58 and to whom could she better commit him, than to so admirable a Master as this; and to whom could she better commit him, than to so admirable a Master as this; cc p-acp ro-crq vmd pns31 vvi vvi pno31, cs pc-acp av j dt n1 c-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
59 one who had himself had the most regular Education, as a Jew, brought up in Jerusalem, at the feet of the great Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the Fathers; one who had himself had the most regular Education, as a Jew, brought up in Jerusalem, At the feet of the great Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the Father's; pi r-crq vhd px31 vhd dt av-ds j n1, c-acp dt np1, vvd a-acp p-acp np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1, cc vvd vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
60 one who had profited in the Jews Religion above many his Equals in his own Nation; one who had profited in the jews Religion above many his Equals in his own nation; pi r-crq vhd vvn p-acp dt np2 n1 p-acp d po31 n2-jn p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
61 one who could thank God, that he had serv'd him from his Fore-fathers, with a pure Conscience; one who could thank God, that he had served him from his Forefathers, with a pure Conscience; pi r-crq vmd vvb np1, cst pns31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
62 one, whom as it had pleas'd God to separate from his Mother's Womb, so in due time he call'd him by his Grace, one, whom as it had pleased God to separate from his Mother's Womb, so in due time he called him by his Grace, crd, r-crq p-acp pn31 vhd vvn np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1|vbz n1, av p-acp j-jn n1 pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
63 and reveal'd his Son first to him, and then by him, and that in a very extraordinary manner; and revealed his Son First to him, and then by him, and that in a very extraordinary manner; cc vvd po31 n1 ord p-acp pno31, cc av p-acp pno31, cc cst p-acp dt j j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
64 one who had not receiv'd the Gospel of Man; one who had not received the Gospel of Man; pi r-crq vhd xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
65 neither had been taught it, but by the immediate Revelation of Jesus Christ; and finally one who, neither had been taught it, but by the immediate Revelation of jesus christ; and finally one who, d vhd vbn vvn pn31, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1; cc av-j crd r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
66 as he had receiv'd, so he taught the Gospel with Demonstration and Power, endeavouring to propagate the knowledge of it with the most exact fidelity, the most indefatigable Industry, as he had received, so he taught the Gospel with Demonstration and Power, endeavouring to propagate the knowledge of it with the most exact Fidis, the most indefatigable Industry, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn, av pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, dt av-ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
67 and the most ardent Zeal that was possible. This was the Person, to whom young Timothy was committed for his farther improvement. and the most Ardent Zeal that was possible. This was the Person, to whom young Timothy was committed for his farther improvement. cc dt av-ds j n1 cst vbds j. d vbds dt n1, p-acp ro-crq j np1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
68 And as the Apostle took him along with him in his Travels, so upon all occasions he exprest the greatest tenderness towards him, stiling him his own Son in the Faith, and his dearly beloved Son; and having at length found him a fit Person, from his own experience, And as the Apostle took him along with him in his Travels, so upon all occasions he expressed the greatest tenderness towards him, styling him his own Son in the Faith, and his dearly Beloved Son; and having At length found him a fit Person, from his own experience, cc p-acp dt n1 vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, av p-acp d n2 pns31 vvd dt js n1 p-acp pno31, vvg pno31 po31 d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po31 av-jn j-vvn n1; cc vhg p-acp n1 vvd pno31 dt j n1, p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
69 as well as from the recommendation of others; as well as from the recommendation of Others; c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
70 he consecrated him very early to the Work of the Ministry, and appointed him, whilst yet Young, to be Bishop of the Church of Ephesus. This was the Education of Timothy. he consecrated him very early to the Work of the Ministry, and appointed him, while yet Young, to be Bishop of the Church of Ephesus. This was the Education of Timothy. pns31 vvd pno31 av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd pno31, cs av j, pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. d vbds dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
71 And if from thence we would form an Idea of a just and regular Education, it must be to this purpose. And if from thence we would from an Idea of a just and regular Education, it must be to this purpose. cc cs p-acp av pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
72 That in the first place Parents, those to whom God hath committed the principal care of their Off-spring, being themselves well instructed, prudent, virtuous and pious, make it their business, from the very dawning of Understanding and Reason, to cultivate and improve the Minds of their Young ones, instilling gradually, That in the First place Parents, those to whom God hath committed the principal care of their Offspring, being themselves well instructed, prudent, virtuous and pious, make it their business, from the very dawning of Understanding and Reason, to cultivate and improve the Minds of their Young ones, instilling gradually, cst p-acp dt ord n1 n2, d p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1, vbg px32 av vvn, j, j cc j, vvb pn31 po32 n1, p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 j pi2, vvg av-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
73 as their capacities shall be enlarg'd, such Principles, and inuring them to such Practices, as become Men and Christians. as their capacities shall be enlarged, such Principles, and inuring them to such Practices, as become Men and Christians. c-acp po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn, d n2, cc vvg pno32 p-acp d n2, c-acp vvn n2 cc np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
74 Where both the Parents shall conspire, in carrying on the same design by the same methods, the Child will have an advantage above what Timothy seems to have had in his Childhood: Where both the Parents shall conspire, in carrying on the same Design by the same methods, the Child will have an advantage above what Timothy seems to have had in his Childhood: c-crq av-d dt n2 vmb vvi, p-acp vvg p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt d n2, dt n1 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vhn p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
75 but if either of them shall thorowly do their part, tho' the other should prove more unapt or negligent, we see in this instance, that by God's Blessing it may have it's effect. but if either of them shall thoroughly do their part, though the other should prove more unapt or negligent, we see in this instance, that by God's Blessing it may have it's Effect. cc-acp cs d pp-f pno32 vmb av-j vdb po32 n1, cs dt n-jn vmd vvi av-dc j cc j, pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, cst p-acp npg1 n1 pn31 vmb vhi pn31|vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
76 And here even the weaker Sex may be of singular use. And Here even the Weaker Sex may be of singular use. cc av av dt jc n1 vmb vbi pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
77 For altho' our Apostle would not suffer Women to teach, or to usurp Authority over the Men; For although our Apostle would not suffer Women to teach, or to usurp authority over the Men; c-acp cs po12 n1 vmd xx vvi n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
78 but commands them to learn of them in silence, and with all subjection; yet we see he commends them for exercising Authority over and teaching their Children. but commands them to Learn of them in silence, and with all subjection; yet we see he commends them for exercising authority over and teaching their Children. p-acp n2 pno32 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1; av pns12 vvb pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp vvg n1 a-acp cc vvg po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
79 And here indeed they have in divers respects the advantage of the Men; And Here indeed they have in diverse respects the advantage of the Men; cc av av pns32 vhb p-acp j n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
80 their tender Off-spring being first deliver'd by Nature into their Arms, they having, during their minority, the greatest influence upon them, their tender Offspring being First Delivered by Nature into their Arms, they having, during their minority, the greatest influence upon them, po32 j n1 vbg ord vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vhg, p-acp po32 n1, dt js n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
81 and it being consequently their place and privilege to sow the first seeds of Ingenuity, Virtue and Piety in them. and it being consequently their place and privilege to sow the First seeds of Ingenuity, Virtue and Piety in them. cc pn31 n1 av-j po32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt ord n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
82 But, where both Parents conspire, each of them doing their proper part, the work is like to succeed best. But, where both Parents conspire, each of them doing their proper part, the work is like to succeed best. p-acp, c-crq d n2 vvi, d pp-f pno32 vdg po32 j n1, dt n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi js. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
83 The next step in a regular Education is, that the Parents having thus done, and still continuing to do, The next step in a regular Education is, that the Parents having thus done, and still Continuing to do, dt ord n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbz, cst dt n2 vhg av vdn, cc av vvg pc-acp vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
84 as they have opportunity, what becomes them, both by their Instructions, Admonitions, Authority and Example, they take in the assistance of others to complete what they have begun, committing their Children to the care of such choice Persons, as they have opportunity, what becomes them, both by their Instructions, Admonitions, authority and Exampl, they take in the assistance of Others to complete what they have begun, committing their Children to the care of such choice Persons, c-acp pns32 vhb n1, r-crq vvz pno32, av-d p-acp po32 n2, n2, n1 cc n1, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp j r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
85 as shall be both able and willing to second them in their designs and endeavours. as shall be both able and willing to second them in their designs and endeavours. c-acp vmb vbi av-d j cc j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
86 To this purpose, that they send them to well-manag'd Schools, where they may both be confirm'd and improv'd in the Principles and Practice of Virtue and Piety; To this purpose, that they send them to well-managed Schools, where they may both be confirmed and improved in the Principles and Practice of Virtue and Piety; p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp j n2, c-crq pns32 vmb d vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
87 and may receive such farther Instructions, as may dispose them to become wise and good and useful Men, in their several future Stations in the World. and may receive such farther Instructions, as may dispose them to become wise and good and useful Men, in their several future Stations in the World. cc vmb vvi d jc n2, c-acp vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi j cc j cc j n2, p-acp po32 j j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
88 And here great care is to be taken; And Here great care is to be taken; cc av j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
89 for there are Quacks in all Professions, as well as in that of Physick, and in none do they Practice more frequently or more dangerously, for there Are Quacks in all Professions, as well as in that of Physic, and in none do they Practice more frequently or more dangerously, c-acp pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp d n2, c-acp av c-acp p-acp d pp-f n1, cc p-acp pix vdb pns32 vvi av-dc av-j cc av-dc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
90 than in this of teaching Youth. than in this of teaching Youth. cs p-acp d pp-f vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
91 An ill Method, or an ill management here will either Poyson, or at least weaken the Constitution of the Patient, an ill Method, or an ill management Here will either Poison, or At least weaken the Constitution of the Patient, dt j-jn n1, cc dt j-jn n1 av vmb d n1, cc p-acp ds vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
92 and render him sickly and infirm thro the whole remaining course of his Life. and render him sickly and infirm through the Whole remaining course of his Life. cc vvi pno31 j cc j a-acp dt j-jn j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
93 An Error committed in this Instance is like a fault in the first concoction, never thorowly mended by any following digestions. an Error committed in this Instance is like a fault in the First concoction, never thoroughly mended by any following digestions. dt n1 vvn p-acp d n1 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, av av-j vvn p-acp d j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
94 After Children's being continued at School so long, as to answer the ends for which they are sent thither, the next care is to place them under serious and judicious Directors of their following Studies, After Children's being continued At School so long, as to answer the ends for which they Are sent thither, the next care is to place them under serious and judicious Directors of their following Studies, p-acp ng2 n1 vvn p-acp n1 av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn av, dt ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f po32 j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
95 for the furnishing them with more Manly Learning; for the furnishing them with more Manly Learning; p-acp dt n-vvg pno32 p-acp av-dc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
96 or to commit them to such prudent and virtuous Masters, as may Instruct them thorowly in the Arts and Mysteries which shall be found suitable to their Inclinations and Capacities. or to commit them to such prudent and virtuous Masters, as may Instruct them thoroughly in the Arts and Mysteres which shall be found suitable to their Inclinations and Capacities. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j cc j n2, c-acp vmb vvi pno32 av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb vbi vvn j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
97 And whilst they are passing through these several degrees of Education, especial care is to be taken, that they be well grounded in the Principles of Religion, the main and fundamental Articles of Faith and Practice; And while they Are passing through these several Degrees of Education, especial care is to be taken, that they be well grounded in the Principles of Religion, the main and fundamental Articles of Faith and Practice; cc cs pns32 vbr vvg p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1, j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns32 vbb av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt j cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
98 that they be both privately and publickly Catechiz'd in a form of sound Words, us'd to read, that they be both privately and publicly Catechized in a from of found Words, used to read, cst pns32 vbb d av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvn pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
99 and taught to understand the plain and practical parts especially of the holy Scriptures; constantly brought to the publick Worship of God, in the Company and under the Inspection of those that have the Charge of them; and taught to understand the plain and practical parts especially of the holy Scriptures; constantly brought to the public Worship of God, in the Company and under the Inspection of those that have the Charge of them; cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n2 av-j pp-f dt j n2; av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vhb dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
100 in a word, that they be led gradually into the habitual Practice of all those Instances of Piety and Virtue, which are proper to their Age and Condition. in a word, that they be led gradually into the habitual Practice of all those Instances of Piety and Virtue, which Are proper to their Age and Condition. p-acp dt n1, cst pns32 vbb vvn av-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
101 This is the Summ of what I intend by a just and regular Education. This is the Sum of what I intend by a just and regular Education. d vbz dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
102 Before I proceed to the next particular, give me leave only just to observe, how much it becomes Parents in the first Place, Before I proceed to the next particular, give me leave only just to observe, how much it becomes Parents in the First Place, c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord j, vvb pno11 vvi av-j j pc-acp vvi, c-crq av-d pn31 vvz n2 p-acp dt ord n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
103 and all whom they entrust in the next, to discharge their Duty in this Instance. Children stand in great need of this their care. and all whom they entrust in the next, to discharge their Duty in this Instance. Children stand in great need of this their care. cc d ro-crq pns32 vvi p-acp dt ord, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp d n1. n2 vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f d po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
104 The best that can be said of them is, that their minds are rasae tabulae, blanks, on which any Characters may be Written: The best that can be said of them is, that their minds Are rasae tabulae, blanks, on which any Characters may be Written: dt js cst vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno32 vbz, cst po32 n2 vbr fw-la fw-la, n2, p-acp r-crq d n2 vmb vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
105 but Zophar, in the Book of Job, carries the matter farther, when he tells us, that Man is born like a wild asses Colt, which experience confirms, in those especially who are under the disadvantage of a loose or careless Education. but Zophar, in the Book of Job, carries the matter farther, when he tells us, that Man is born like a wild asses Colt, which experience confirms, in those especially who Are under the disadvantage of a lose or careless Education. cc-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz dt n1 av-jc, c-crq pns31 vvz pno12, cst n1 vbz vvn av-j dt j ng1 n1, r-crq n1 vvz, p-acp d av-j r-crq vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
106 As they are Ignorant and dull, insensible of that which is good; As they Are Ignorant and dull, insensible of that which is good; p-acp pns32 vbr j cc j, j pp-f d r-crq vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
107 so they are moreover untam'd and fierce, impatient of all restraint, violently bent upon their own will and humor, running wildly from one extravagance to another, to their own Perdition. so they Are moreover untamed and fierce, impatient of all restraint, violently bent upon their own will and humour, running wildly from one extravagance to Another, to their own Perdition. av pns32 vbr av j cc j, j pp-f d n1, av-j vvn p-acp po32 d n1 cc n1, vvg av-j p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, p-acp po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
108 Now 'tis Education, which must mollifie and tame, which must correct and cure by degrees this untoward disposition. Now it's Education, which must mollify and tame, which must correct and cure by Degrees this untoward disposition. av pn31|vbz n1, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp n2 d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
109 And Childhood and Youth are, without all doubt, the proper Seasons for making this attempt. And Childhood and Youth Are, without all doubt, the proper Seasons for making this attempt. cc n1 cc n1 vbr, p-acp d n1, dt j n2 p-acp vvg d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
110 Then it is, that they have not contracted strong habits of Vice, which will be very difficultly broken. Then it is, that they have not contracted strong habits of Vice, which will be very difficultly broken. cs pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vhb xx vvn j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vbi av av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
111 Then it is, that the Understanding is easily opened, the Memory retentive, and the Mind soft and tender, Then it is, that the Understanding is Easily opened, the Memory retentive, and the Mind soft and tender, cs pn31 vbz, cst dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, dt n1 j, cc dt n1 j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
112 so that Impressions may be easily and deeply made upon it. so that Impressions may be Easily and deeply made upon it. av d n2 vmb vbi av-j cc av-jn vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
113 Then it is, that they are perfectly at leisure to attend to what is said to them, not engag'd in an hurrey of business, Then it is, that they Are perfectly At leisure to attend to what is said to them, not engaged in an Hurry of business, cs pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vbr av-j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32, xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
114 nor eager in the pursuit of Secular Designs. nor eager in the pursuit of Secular Designs. ccx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
115 If these Seasons be neglected, they are never to be retriev'd, nor the loss thorowly repair'd by any after care; If these Seasons be neglected, they Are never to be retrieved, nor the loss thoroughly repaired by any After care; cs d n2 vbb vvn, pns32 vbr av pc-acp vbi vvn, ccx dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp d c-acp vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
116 no more than the Seasons of the Year can be recall'd by the careless Husbandman, who has neglected to sow his Seed, in the time appointed by God in Nature. no more than the Seasons of the Year can be Recalled by the careless Husbandman, who has neglected to sow his Seed, in the time appointed by God in Nature. dx dc cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvd p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
117 In fine, by an early care, Piety and Virtue, and Learning of all kinds may be render'd easy and Pleasant; In fine, by an early care, Piety and Virtue, and Learning of all Kinds may be rendered easy and Pleasant; p-acp j, p-acp dt j n1, n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f d n2 vmb vbi vvn j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
118 whereas by delay it will become extremely hard at least, a great pain and drudgery, if not an insuperable difficulty, to acquire either intellectual or moral Habits. To conclude this particular. whereas by Delay it will become extremely hard At least, a great pain and drudgery, if not an insuperable difficulty, to acquire either intellectual or moral Habits. To conclude this particular. cs p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vvi av-jn av-j p-acp ds, dt j n1 cc n1, cs xx dt j n1, pc-acp vvi d j cc j n2. pc-acp vvi d j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
119 Those who have the charge of Youth, whether Parents or Masters of any sort, should Remember that Providence hath committed them to their care, in order to their present and future welfare, Those who have the charge of Youth, whither Parents or Masters of any sort, should remember that Providence hath committed them to their care, in order to their present and future welfare, d r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cs n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, vmd vvi d n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j cc j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
120 and that an Account will be expected from them, how they have discharg'd this their trust. and that an Account will be expected from them, how they have discharged this their trust. cc cst dt vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn d po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
121 But to proceed to the next particular contain'd in the Words, viz. But to proceed to the next particular contained in the Words, viz. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord j vvn p-acp dt n2, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
122 Secondly, An Intimation of something Necessary on the part of the Learners, as well as of the Teachers, Secondly, an Intimation of something Necessary on the part of the Learners, as well as of the Teachers, ord, dt n1 pp-f pi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
123 and that is, a due Application of mind to what is taught them, and a serious Reflection upon what they have learn'd. and that is, a due Application of mind to what is taught them, and a serious Reflection upon what they have learned. cc d vbz, dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq vbz vvn pno32, cc dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
124 Timothy had not only learn'd, but was assur'd; and how was that? No doubt, by a careful observation of the Instructions given him by his Grandmother and Mother in the first place; Timothy had not only learned, but was assured; and how was that? No doubt, by a careful observation of the Instructions given him by his Grandmother and Mother in the First place; np1 vhd xx av-j vvn, p-acp vbds vvn; cc q-crq vbds d? dx n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
125 as afterwards by a diligent attendance both to the Precepts and Example of that great Apostle whom he accompanyed; as afterwards by a diligent attendance both to the Precepts and Exampl of that great Apostle whom he accompanied; c-acp av p-acp dt j n1 av-d p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f cst j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
126 and finally by a serious Reflection upon what he had learn'd either of the one or the other. and finally by a serious Reflection upon what he had learned either of the one or the other. cc av-j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd j d pp-f dt crd cc dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
127 This is absolutely necessary in a Learner; 'tis the making that which he is taught, his own; This is absolutely necessary in a Learner; it's the making that which he is taught, his own; d vbz av-j j p-acp dt n1; pn31|vbz dt vvg d r-crq pns31 vbz vvn, po31 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
128 'tis like the Digestions perform'd in the Stomach and in the Bloud, which first turn the food into chyle, it's like the Digestions performed in the Stomach and in the Blood, which First turn the food into chyle, pn31|vbz av-j dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, r-crq ord vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
129 and afterwards into nutriment to all the parts of the Body. and afterwards into nutriment to all the parts of the Body. cc av p-acp n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
130 It was for want of this, that some in the Apostles days fell under the Character he gives in this Chapter, of such as are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth. It was for want of this, that Some in the Apostles days fell under the Character he gives in this Chapter, of such as Are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth. pn31 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f d, cst d p-acp dt n2 n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, pp-f d c-acp vbr av vvg, cc av-x j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
131 Such indeed was the Evidence given to Timothy of the Truth of those things which he had learn'd, that nothing but Application and Reflection, attended with Integrity of Mind, could be wanting to render him fully assur'd. The Scriptures of the Old Testament, which he had known from a Child, do give so full and pregnant Evidence to the truth of Christianity, the Law and the Prophets were so perfectly fulfill'd by our blessed Saviour in the dispensation of the Gospel, that a right understanding of both, Such indeed was the Evidence given to Timothy of the Truth of those things which he had learned, that nothing but Application and Reflection, attended with Integrity of Mind, could be wanting to render him Fully assured. The Scriptures of the Old Testament, which he had known from a Child, do give so full and pregnant Evidence to the truth of Christianity, the Law and the prophets were so perfectly fulfilled by our blessed Saviour in the Dispensation of the Gospel, that a right understanding of both, d av vbds dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, cst pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vmd vbi vvg pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j vvn. dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, vdb vvi av j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 cc dt ng1 vbdr av av-j vvn p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt j-jn n1 pp-f d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
132 and a just comparing one with the other, must necessarily convince and satisfie an honest Mind. and a just comparing one with the other, must necessarily convince and satisfy an honest Mind. cc dt j vvg pi p-acp dt n-jn, vmb av-j vvi cc vvi dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
133 And St. Paul, of whose ability, probity, and good-will towards him, Timothy had such abundant Evidence, could add over and above, such Testimony to the truth of the Doctrine which he Preach'd, that nothing beyond it could be desir'd. And Saint Paul, of whose ability, probity, and goodwill towards him, Timothy had such abundant Evidence, could add over and above, such Testimony to the truth of the Doctrine which he Preached, that nothing beyond it could be desired. cc n1 np1, pp-f r-crq n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31, np1 vhd d j n1, vmd vvi a-acp cc a-acp, d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvn, cst pix p-acp pn31 vmd vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
134 He could, for instance, recount to him the violent Prejudices he himself had once lay'n under, the Zeal with which he then persecuted Christians, He could, for instance, recount to him the violent Prejudices he himself had once lay'n under, the Zeal with which he then persecuted Christians, pns31 vmd, p-acp n1, vvb p-acp pno31 dt j n2 pns31 px31 vhd a-acp vvn p-acp, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvn np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
135 and which engag'd him in that very Expedition, in which he was converted; and which engaged him in that very Expedition, in which he was converted; cc r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp d j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
136 how he was then on a sudden struck down to the ground, and both he and those who were with him, astonish'd; how he was then on a sudden struck down to the ground, and both he and those who were with him, astonished; c-crq pns31 vbds av p-acp dt j vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, cc d pns31 cc d r-crq vbdr p-acp pno31, vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
137 how he saw a great light from Heaven, and heard the voice of Jesus himself distinctly calling to him from thence; how he saw a great Light from Heaven, and herd the voice of jesus himself distinctly calling to him from thence; c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 px31 av-j vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
138 how after this he remain'd for three days without sight, continuing in Prayer and Fasting, till Ananias was sent to him, how After this he remained for three days without sighed, Continuing in Prayer and Fasting, till Ananias was sent to him, c-crq p-acp d pns31 vvd p-acp crd n2 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n1 cc vvg, c-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
139 and by laying his hands upon him in the Name of Jesus restor'd his sight to him, and by laying his hands upon him in the Name of jesus restored his sighed to him, cc p-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
140 and admitted him into the Christian Church by Baptism; how since that time he had been favor'd with divers heavenly Visions and Revelations; and admitted him into the Christian Church by Baptism; how since that time he had been favoured with diverse heavenly Visions and Revelations; cc vvd pno31 p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp n1; c-crq c-acp d n1 pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp j j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
141 how he found himself inwardly enlighten'd and strengthned, enabled to Preach the Christian Doctrine with great Zeal and Courage, how he found himself inwardly enlightened and strengthened, enabled to Preach the Christian Doctrine with great Zeal and Courage, c-crq pns31 vvd px31 av-j vvd cc vvn, vvn pc-acp vvi dt njp n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
142 and to confirm it with Miracles, and to expose his Life and all that was dear to him in this World upon its account. and to confirm it with Miracles, and to expose his Life and all that was dear to him in this World upon its account. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc d cst vbds j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
143 He could farther, since his becoming a Christian, expound to Timothy the Old Testament more thorowly, He could farther, since his becoming a Christian, expound to Timothy the Old Testament more thoroughly, pns31 vmd av-jc, c-acp po31 n-vvg dt njp, vvb p-acp np1 dt j n1 av-dc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
144 and apply it more clearly to the Christian Revelation, confounding Gain-sayers, and proving that Jesus was the very Christ. and apply it more clearly to the Christian Revelation, confounding Gainsayers, and proving that jesus was the very christ. cc vvi pn31 av-dc av-j p-acp dt njp n1, vvg j, cc vvg cst np1 vbds dt j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
145 'Tis true, even all this must have been lost upon Timothy, if he had not duly attended and reflected upon it; It's true, even all this must have been lost upon Timothy, if he had not duly attended and reflected upon it; pn31|vbz j, av d d vmb vhi vbn vvn p-acp np1, cs pns31 vhd xx av-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
146 and especially if he had been byass'd by any corrupt or vitious Inclinations, against the Christian Doctrine. and especially if he had been biased by any corrupt or vicious Inclinations, against the Christian Doctrine. cc av-j cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, p-acp dt njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
147 In such a case, neither Moses nor the Prophets, not one risen from the Dead, not Jesus himself, In such a case, neither Moses nor the prophets, not one risen from the Dead, not jesus himself, p-acp d dt n1, dx np1 ccx dt n2, xx crd vvn p-acp dt j, xx np1 px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
148 after his Resurrection and Ascension, appearing and speaking from Heaven, nor any other Demonstration would prevail; After his Resurrection and Ascension, appearing and speaking from Heaven, nor any other Demonstration would prevail; p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, ccx d j-jn n1 vmd vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
149 so necessary Qualifications are probity in the first place, and then seriousness and diligence, in our enquiries after Divine Truth. so necessary Qualifications Are probity in the First place, and then seriousness and diligence, in our Enquiries After Divine Truth. av j n2 vbr n1 p-acp dt ord n1, cc av n1 cc n1, p-acp po12 n2 p-acp j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
150 And in all other cases, a just application and reflection are equally necessary in a Learner. And in all other cases, a just application and reflection Are equally necessary in a Learner. cc p-acp d j-jn n2, dt j n1 cc n1 vbr av-jn j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
151 This therefore should be an Admonition to Learners, that they be not satisfied with being plac'd under able Teachers, This Therefore should be an Admonition to Learners, that they be not satisfied with being placed under able Teachers, np1 av vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp n2, cst pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp vbg vvn p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
152 nor glory in the regularity of their Education, till they are conscious of having perform'd their own part, in receiving and thorowly digesting what has been taught them. nor glory in the regularity of their Education, till they Are conscious of having performed their own part, in receiving and thoroughly digesting what has been taught them. ccx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vbr j pp-f vhg vvn po32 d n1, p-acp vvg cc av-j vvg r-crq vhz vbn vvn pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
153 'Tis your great Privilege and Felicity to have fallen into the Hands of those who are able and willing to instruct and improve you: It's your great Privilege and Felicity to have fallen into the Hands of those who Are able and willing to instruct and improve you: pn31|vbz po22 j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr j cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
154 but it will turn highly to your reproach and infamy, it will aggravate greatly your sin and misery, but it will turn highly to your reproach and infamy, it will aggravate greatly your since and misery, cc-acp pn31 vmb vvi av-j p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vvi av-j po22 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
155 if you do not thankfully improve so great a Blessing, by the addition of your own Care and Industry. if you do not thankfully improve so great a Blessing, by the addition of your own Care and Industry. cs pn22 vdb xx av-j vvi av j dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
156 Before I leave this Head, I shall only take notice of that dangerous Caution of the Church of Rome, whereby it's Members are restrain'd from examining the Principles of their Religion, Before I leave this Head, I shall only take notice of that dangerous Caution of the Church of Rome, whereby it's Members Are restrained from examining the Principles of their Religion, c-acp pns11 vvb d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pn31|vbz n2 vbr vvn p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
157 and are oblig'd to believe as their Church believes without nicely enquiring into particulars; and Are obliged to believe as their Church believes without nicely inquiring into particulars; cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 vvz p-acp av-j vvg p-acp n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
158 nay, are moreover forbid to read, and consequently to know the Holy Scriptures, not only whilst Children, but even when arriv'd at years of Understanding and Discretion. nay, Are moreover forbid to read, and consequently to know the Holy Scriptures, not only while Children, but even when arrived At Years of Understanding and Discretion. uh-x, vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi, cc av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n2, xx av-j cs n2, p-acp av c-crq vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
159 Nothing certainly but consciousness of guilt could ever have induc'd that Church to take this scandalous course, whereby however it may prevail with its Members to believe, it can never render them assur'd of those things which they have learn'd. Nothing Certainly but consciousness of guilt could ever have induced that Church to take this scandalous course, whereby however it may prevail with its Members to believe, it can never render them assured of those things which they have learned. np1 av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vmd av vhi vvn d n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1, c-crq c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vmb av-x vvi pno32 vvn pp-f d n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
160 Men may be confident, as those that are most ignorant are most apt to be, without Examination; Men may be confident, as those that Are most ignorant Are most apt to be, without Examination; n2 vmb vbi j, c-acp d cst vbr av-ds j vbr av-ds j pc-acp vbi, p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
161 but rationally assur'd they can never be. How contrary is this to the Pattern of our Text! but rationally assured they can never be. How contrary is this to the Pattern of our Text! cc-acp av-j vvn pns32 vmb av-x vbi. c-crq n-jn vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
162 Both the Grandmother and Mother of Timothy were it seems conversant with the Holy Scriptures, and took care that he, Both the Grandmother and Mother of Timothy were it seems conversant with the Holy Scriptures, and took care that he, av-d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbdr pn31 vvz j p-acp dt j n2, cc vvd n1 cst pns31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
163 whilst a Child, should be so too; while a Child, should be so too; cs dt n1, vmd vbi av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
164 and afterwards as he grew up, he did not only learn, but was assur'd, which he never could have been upon solid grounds, and afterwards as he grew up, he did not only Learn, but was assured, which he never could have been upon solid grounds, cc av c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp, pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi, p-acp vbds vvn, r-crq pns31 av-x vmd vhi vbn p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
165 unless he had first known the Holy Scriptures, and afterwards consider'd and examin'd what St. Paul taught him. unless he had First known the Holy Scriptures, and afterwards considered and examined what Saint Paul taught him. cs pns31 vhd ord vvn dt j n2, cc av vvn cc vvn r-crq n1 np1 vvd pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
166 'Tis true, there is a very considerable difference between the Capacities of Men. It's true, there is a very considerable difference between the Capacities of Men. pn31|vbz j, pc-acp vbz dt av j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
167 Some are of weak and narrow Minds, and have but little leisure from the necessary business of humane life; some Are of weak and narrow Minds, and have but little leisure from the necessary business of humane life; d vbr pp-f j cc j n2, cc vhb p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
168 and in that case, supposing them truly honest, there can be no question, but that God by his good Providence will take care that they be competently instructed; and in that case, supposing them truly honest, there can be no question, but that God by his good Providence will take care that they be competently instructed; cc p-acp d n1, vvg pno32 av-j j, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1, cc-acp cst np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi n1 cst pns32 vbb av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
169 and will make fair allowances for their unavoidable Ignorance and Mistakes. and will make fair allowances for their unavoidable Ignorance and Mistakes. cc vmb vvi j n2 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
170 But after all, the great and necessary Truths of Religion are so intelligible, and so plainly express'd in the Holy Scriptures, and a great part of those sacred Writings are so evidently calculated for the use of all sorts and conditions of Men, that those who are blest with the means which we enjoy, may by a tolerable diligence and application, such as they use in all other cases of concernment, not only learn, but attain to a reasonable assurance of what they have learn'd. But After all, the great and necessary Truths of Religion Are so intelligible, and so plainly expressed in the Holy Scriptures, and a great part of those sacred Writings Are so evidently calculated for the use of all sorts and conditions of Men, that those who Are blessed with the means which we enjoy, may by a tolerable diligence and application, such as they use in all other cases of concernment, not only Learn, but attain to a reasonable assurance of what they have learned. p-acp p-acp d, dt j cc j n2 pp-f n1 vbr av j, cc av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f d j n2-vvg vbr av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cst d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, vmb p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, d c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1, xx av-j vvi, p-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
171 But I hasten to the last particular I observ'd in the Words, viz. But I hasten to the last particular I observed in the Words, viz. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord j pns11 vvd p-acp dt n2, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
172 Thirdly, The great Obligation such Persons are under, who have been well instructed, and assur'd of those things which they have learn'd, to continue in them. Thirdly, The great Obligation such Persons Are under, who have been well instructed, and assured of those things which they have learned, to continue in them. ord, dt j n1 d n2 vbr p-acp, r-crq vhb vbn av vvn, cc vvn pp-f d n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
173 This St. Paul urges upon Timothy; Continue thou in the things which thou hast learn'd, &c, And certainly the Obligation is as great as is possible, both in gratitude to Almighty God, This Saint Paul urges upon Timothy; Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned, etc., And Certainly the Obligation is as great as is possible, both in gratitude to Almighty God, d n1 np1 vvz p-acp np1; vvb pns21 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, av, cc av-j dt n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp vbz j, av-d p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
174 and to those who have been his Instruments for our good; and in kindness and justice to our selves. I. and to those who have been his Instruments for our good; and in kindness and Justice to our selves. I. cc p-acp d r-crq vhb vbn po31 n2 p-acp po12 j; cc p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
175 Such Persons are oblig'd in gratitude to Almighty God, who hath confer'd so singular a Blessing upon them. Such Persons Are obliged in gratitude to Almighty God, who hath conferred so singular a Blessing upon them. d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn np1, r-crq vhz vvn av j dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
176 Next to our being made after the image of God, and our being restor'd to a capacity of recovering the Divine Image and favour by Jesus Christ, is the Blessing of a good Education, the having had wise and good Parents for the Instruments of our coming into the World, Next to our being made After the image of God, and our being restored to a capacity of recovering the Divine Image and favour by jesus christ, is the Blessing of a good Education, the having had wise and good Parents for the Instruments of our coming into the World, ord pc-acp po12 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po12 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt vhg vhd j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
177 and the being committed by them to the care of others like themselves. and the being committed by them to the care of Others like themselves. cc av vbg vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn av-j px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
178 There is according to all just Estimation, no comparison between the Advantages of a meer descent from noble or wealthy Progenitors; There is according to all just Estimation, no comparison between the Advantages of a mere descent from noble or wealthy Progenitors; pc-acp vbz vvg p-acp d j n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
179 and those of an honest Parentage accompanied with a virtuous and liberal Education. and those of an honest Parentage accompanied with a virtuous and liberal Education. cc d pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
180 These may, and often do raise Men to as real a Superiority above such, as can only boast of the former; These may, and often do raise Men to as real a Superiority above such, as can only boast of the former; np1 vmb, cc av vdb vvi n2 p-acp p-acp j dt n1 p-acp d, c-acp vmb av-j vvi pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
181 as they are rais'd to an Imaginary one above the rest of Mankind. as they Are raised to an Imaginary one above the rest of Mankind. c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
182 These are the proper and likely means of informing the Judgment aright, of rectifying the Temper of the Soul, of repairing the Image of God upon the Mind, of bringing Men to a due knowledge of themselves and their main end, These Are the proper and likely means of informing the Judgement aright, of rectifying thee Temper of the Soul, of repairing the Image of God upon the Mind, of bringing Men to a due knowledge of themselves and their main end, d vbr dt j cc j n2 pp-f vvg dt n1 av, pp-f vvg pno32 vvi pp-f dt n1, pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f vvg n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f px32 cc po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
183 and disposing them to act with a just regard thereunto, of rendering them useful and truly easy in this Life, and disposing them to act with a just regard thereunto, of rendering them useful and truly easy in this Life, cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 av, pp-f vvg pno32 j cc av-j j p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
184 and preparing and qualifying them for a better. and preparing and qualifying them for a better. cc vvg cc j-vvg pno32 p-acp dt jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
185 And surely they are greatly indebted to God, who are favour'd with such Advantages, especially considering that they are the Effects of his meer bounty, not our own choice. And surely they Are greatly indebted to God, who Are favoured with such Advantages, especially considering that they Are the Effects of his mere bounty, not our own choice. cc av-j pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d n2, av-j vvg cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1, xx po12 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
186 For 'tis he alone who can appoint what Parents we shall be born of, 'tis by his Providence that our Masters and Governors, those who have the charge of our younger Years are assign'd to us. For it's he alone who can appoint what Parents we shall be born of, it's by his Providence that our Masters and Governors, those who have the charge of our younger years Are assigned to us. p-acp pn31|vbz pns31 av-j r-crq vmb vvi r-crq n2 pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f, pn31|vbz p-acp po31 n1 cst po12 n2 cc n2, d r-crq vhb dt n1 pp-f po12 jc n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
187 The Improvement of these advantages is, under the conduct of his Grace, our part: but the bestowing them is wholly his. The Improvement of these advantages is, under the conduct of his Grace, our part: but the bestowing them is wholly his. dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po12 n1: cc-acp dt n-vvg pno32 vbz av-jn po31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
188 II. There is a farther Obligation upon such Persons, in gratitude to those, who have been God's Instruments for their good. II There is a farther Obligation upon such Persons, in gratitude to those, who have been God's Instruments for their good. crd a-acp vbz dt jc n1 p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp d, r-crq vhb vbn npg1 n2 p-acp po32 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
189 Parents and Masters deserve a thankful acknowledgment, and ingenuous requital from those who have been the Subjects of their tenderness and care, which is such as we cannot be thorowly sensible of till we our selves become Parents and Masters to others. Parents and Masters deserve a thankful acknowledgment, and ingenuous requital from those who have been the Subject's of their tenderness and care, which is such as we cannot be thoroughly sensible of till we our selves become Parents and Masters to Others. n2 cc n2 vvb dt j n1, cc j n1 p-acp d r-crq vhb vbn dt n2-jn pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz d c-acp pns12 vmbx vbi av-j j pp-f c-acp pns12 po12 n2 vvb n2 cc n2 pc-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
190 Then, if we discharge our duty faithfully, we best know, because we feel, the weight and trouble of such a Trust. It should therefore be one of the greatest Pleasures of our Souls, Then, if we discharge our duty faithfully, we best know, Because we feel, the weight and trouble of such a Trust. It should Therefore be one of the greatest Pleasures of our Souls, av, cs pns12 vvb po12 n1 av-j, pns12 av-j vvb, c-acp pns12 vvb, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1 pn31 vmd av vbi crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
191 and it will be so, if they are rightly dispos'd, to make grateful returns to so great Benefactors; and it will be so, if they Are rightly disposed, to make grateful returns to so great Benefactors; cc pn31 vmb vbi av, cs pns32 vbr av-jn vvn, pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp av j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
192 and the very best which they desire, or we can make, is to continue in the things we have learn'd of them. and the very best which they desire, or we can make, is to continue in the things we have learned of them. cc dt av js r-crq pns32 vvb, cc pns12 vmb vvi, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb vvn pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
193 'Tis true, if we are not first duly thankful to Almighty God, our first and chief Benefactor, upon this account, 'tis not likely we should be so to his Instruments: It's true, if we Are not First duly thankful to Almighty God, our First and chief Benefactor, upon this account, it's not likely we should be so to his Instruments: pn31|vbz j, cs pns12 vbr xx ord av-jn j p-acp j-jn np1, po12 ord cc j-jn n1, p-acp d n1, pn31|vbz xx j pns12 vmd vbi av p-acp po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
194 but both these considerations put together, may serve to increase the sense of our obligation to both. but both these considerations put together, may serve to increase the sense of our obligation to both. cc-acp d d n2 vvd av, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
195 And if neither of these will work upon our Ingenuity, there is yet another which may move us from the principle of self Love, for III. Such Persons are farther oblig'd in kindness and justice to themselves. And if neither of these will work upon our Ingenuity, there is yet Another which may move us from the principle of self Love, for III. Such Persons Are farther obliged in kindness and Justice to themselves. cc cs dx pp-f d vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vbz av j-jn r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, c-acp np1. d n2 vbr av-jc vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
196 Providence hath done for them all that is possible, in an ordinary way, in order to their present and their everlasting Well-being. Providence hath done for them all that is possible, in an ordinary Way, in order to their present and their everlasting Well-being. n1 vhz vdn p-acp pno32 d cst vbz j, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j cc po32 j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
197 The Paths of Wisdom, Virtue and Happiness are plainly mark'd out to them, they are as it were led by the hand into the right way, The Paths of Wisdom, Virtue and Happiness Are plainly marked out to them, they Are as it were led by the hand into the right Way, dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 vbr av-j vvn av p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
198 and custome and exercise have render'd their duty easy and pleasant to them; and custom and exercise have rendered their duty easy and pleasant to them; cc n1 cc n1 vhb vvn po32 n1 j cc j p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
199 so that they have nothing farther to do, but to persevere in a strait course, turning neither to the right hand nor to the left. so that they have nothing farther to do, but to persevere in a strait course, turning neither to the right hand nor to the left. av cst pns32 vhb pix jc pc-acp vdi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, vvg dx p-acp dt j-jn n1 ccx p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
200 'Tis difficult and discouraging to begin to learn the Art of living, when we are grown into Years; It's difficult and discouraging to begin to Learn the Art of living, when we Are grown into years; pn31|vbz j cc vvg pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
201 and to be forc'd to break off evil Customs and Habits which we have been long contracting; (though this is absolutely necessary, and to be forced to break off evil Customs and Habits which we have been long contracting; (though this is absolutely necessary, cc pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp j-jn n2 cc n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vbn j n-vvg; (cs d vbz av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
202 if we have been so unhappy as not to begin sooner:) but nothing can be more easy, nothing more delightful, if we have been so unhappy as not to begin sooner:) but nothing can be more easy, nothing more delightful, cs pns12 vhb vbn av j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi av-c:) cc-acp pix vmb vbi av-dc j, pix av-dc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
203 than to follow the Instructions which have been early given us, and frequently inculcated upon us, which we our selves have been made to understand and approve, than to follow the Instructions which have been early given us, and frequently inculcated upon us, which we our selves have been made to understand and approve, cs pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq vhb vbn av-j vvn pno12, cc av-j vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq pns12 po12 n2 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
204 and to persevere in those Habits which we have been accustom'd to from our tender Years. and to persevere in those Habits which we have been accustomed to from our tender years. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vbn j-vvn p-acp p-acp po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
205 Whereas on the other Hand, we cannot forsake the Instructions of our Youth, nor depart from the good Ways in which we have been us'd to walk, without contradicting our own Judgments, offering violence to our Consciences, disturbing the Peace of our Souls, Whereas on the other Hand, we cannot forsake the Instructions of our Youth, nor depart from the good Ways in which we have been used to walk, without contradicting our own Judgments, offering violence to our Consciences, disturbing the Peace of our Souls, cs p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns12 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, ccx vvi p-acp dt j n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg po12 d n2, vvg n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
206 and filling them with constant Regret and Horror; and filling them with constant Regret and Horror; cc vvg pno32 p-acp j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
207 nor finally without exposing our selves to the highest displeasure of Almighty God, and the severest Punishment from his Hands. nor finally without exposing our selves to the highest displeasure of Almighty God, and the Severest Punishment from his Hands. ccx av-j p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f j-jn np1, cc dt js n1 p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
208 For, as the Apostle to the Hebrews elegantly makes the Resemblance, The Earth, which drinketh in the Rain, which cometh oft upon it, For, as the Apostle to the Hebrews elegantly makes the Resemblance, The Earth, which Drinketh in the Rain, which comes oft upon it, p-acp, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 av-j vvz dt n1, dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz av p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
209 and bringeth forth Herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth Blessing from God: But that which beareth. and brings forth Herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receives Blessing from God: But that which bears. cc vvz av n2 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, vvz n1 p-acp np1: cc-acp cst r-crq vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
210 Thorns and Briars is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned. Thorns and Briers is rejected, and is High unto cursing, whose end is to be burned. np1 cc n2 vbz vvn, cc vbz av-j p-acp vvg, rg-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
211 But beloved, we are perswaded better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, though we thus speak. But Beloved, we Are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, though we thus speak. p-acp vvn, pns12 vbr vvn jc n2 pp-f pn22, cc n2 cst vvb n1, cs pns12 av vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
212 Give me leave to conclude all, with applying very briefly the Exhortation in the Text to our selves, under the Three following Denominations. I. Give me leave to conclude all, with applying very briefly the Exhortation in the Text to our selves, under the Three following Denominations. I. vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi d, p-acp vvg av av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt crd vvg n2. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
213 To those amongst us who are devoted to any Spiritual Office or Employment in the Church of Christ. To those among us who Are devoted to any Spiritual Office or Employment in the Church of christ. p-acp d p-acp pno12 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
214 As the Exhortation was here given to Timothy, Bishop of the Church of Ephesus; so it concerns all the Bishops and Pastors of the Church in every Age, to continue in the things which they have learn'd and been assur'd of. As the Exhortation was Here given to Timothy, Bishop of the Church of Ephesus; so it concerns all the Bishops and Pastors of the Church in every Age, to continue in the things which they have learned and been assured of. p-acp dt n1 vbds av vvn p-acp np1, n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; av pn31 vvz d dt n2 cc ng1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn cc vbn vvn pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
215 The Special Occasion of this Admonition, as I observ'd before, was the starting up of some false and dangerous Teachers, who endeavour'd to corrupt both the Faith and Manners of Christians. The Special Occasion of this Admonition, as I observed before, was the starting up of Some false and dangerous Teachers, who endeavoured to corrupt both the Faith and Manners of Christians. dt j n1 pp-f d n1, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, vbds dt vvg a-acp pp-f d j cc j n2, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi d dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
216 The Apostle compares them to Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses; The Apostle compares them to Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses; dt n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 cc np2, r-crq vvd np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
217 in like manner these also resisted the Truth, who were, as he adds, Evil Men and Seducers, deceiving and being deceived. And I am afraid there is too much Occasion upon the same Account, in like manner these also resisted the Truth, who were, as he adds, Evil Men and Seducers, deceiving and being deceived. And I am afraid there is too much Occasion upon the same Account, p-acp j n1 d av vvd dt n1, r-crq vbdr, c-acp pns31 vvz, j-jn n2 cc n2, vvg cc vbg vvn. cc pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbz av d n1 p-acp dt d vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
218 for the like Admonition in our Days also. for the like Admonition in our Days also. p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
219 There are arisen up amongst us, Men of corrupt Minds, and Reprobate concerning the Faith, Men that have presum'd boldly and wantonly to dispute against the antiently receiv'd and establish'd Doctrines of Christianity, making their shallow Conceptions the Measure of divine Revelation, There Are arisen up among us, Men of corrupt Minds, and Reprobate Concerning the Faith, Men that have presumed boldly and wantonly to dispute against the anciently received and established Doctrines of Christianity, making their shallow Conceptions the Measure of divine Revelation, pc-acp vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, n2 pp-f j n2, cc n-jn vvg dt n1, n2 cst vhb vvn av-j cc av-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-j vvn cc vvd n2 pp-f np1, vvg po32 j n2 dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
220 and haughtily disdaining to believe what they cannot fully comprehend; and haughtily disdaining to believe what they cannot Fully comprehend; cc av-j vvg pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vmbx av-j vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
221 nay, there are some who have not only corrupted, but denyed the Faith, to whom the holy Scriptures cease to be sacred, nay, there Are Some who have not only corrupted, but denied the Faith, to whom the holy Scriptures cease to be sacred, uh-x, pc-acp vbr d r-crq vhb xx av-j vvn, cc-acp vvd dt n1, p-acp ro-crq dt j n2 vvb pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
222 and the inspired Penmen are become of no authority, who make it their business to cavil at what they do not understand, and the inspired Penmen Are become of no Authority, who make it their business to cavil At what they do not understand, cc dt j-vvn n2 vbr vvn pp-f dx n1, r-crq vvb pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb xx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
223 and to expose to contempt what they have never consider'd, and what, during the affected levity of their tempers, they are uncapable of considering; and to expose to contempt what they have never considered, and what, during the affected levity of their tempers, they Are uncapable of considering; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 r-crq pns32 vhb av-x vvn, cc q-crq, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vbr j pp-f vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
224 who having first deviated from the Practice of Christianity, accounting its Rules of Life and manners too strict, are forc'd afterwards for the ease of their minds to throw off it's very Principles too; who having First deviated from the Practice of Christianity, accounting its Rules of Life and manners too strict, Are forced afterwards for the ease of their minds to throw off it's very Principles too; r-crq vhg ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg po31 n2 pp-f n1 cc n2 av j, vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp pn31|vbz j n2 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
225 in a word, who not only like those of whom St. Paul complains in this Chapter, have denyed the Power; but also lay'd aside the very form of Godliness, who have in effect renounc'd their Baptism, in a word, who not only like those of whom Saint Paul complains in this Chapter, have denied the Power; but also laid aside the very from of Godliness, who have in Effect renounced their Baptism, p-acp dt n1, r-crq xx av-j vvi d pp-f r-crq n1 np1 vvz p-acp d n1, vhb vvn dt n1; p-acp av vvn av dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vhb p-acp n1 vvd po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
226 and broke loose from all the Obligations of their Education. We ought therefore not only to be stedfast our selves; and broke lose from all the Obligations of their Education. We ought Therefore not only to be steadfast our selves; cc vvd j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. pns12 vmd av xx av-j pc-acp vbi j po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
227 but to make it our care also to establish, as much as in us lies, the Flock committed to our Charge. but to make it our care also to establish, as much as in us lies, the Flock committed to our Charge. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 po12 n1 av pc-acp vvi, c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno12 vvz, dt vvb vvn p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
228 We have learn'd, and upon good grounds been assur'd of the things which we profess, we know of whom we have learn'd them, namely of the Inspir'd Penmen of the holy Scriptures, those sacred Books which we have taken as the Rule of our Faith and Practice and Doctrine, We have learned, and upon good grounds been assured of the things which we profess, we know of whom we have learned them, namely of the Inspired Penmen of the holy Scriptures, those sacred Books which we have taken as the Rule of our Faith and Practice and Doctrine, pns12 vhb vvn, cc p-acp j n2 vbn vvn pp-f dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb pp-f ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn pno32, av pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j n2, d j n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
229 and from which, thorowly consider'd, we have wherewith to stop the Mouths of all gainsayers. II. I may apply the same Admonition to all of us, as Christians. and from which, thoroughly considered, we have wherewith to stop the Mouths of all gainsayers. II I may apply the same Admonition to all of us, as Christians. cc p-acp r-crq, av-j vvn, pns12 vhb c-crq p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2. crd pns11 vmb vvi dt d n1 p-acp d pp-f pno12, c-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
230 It is our duty as such firmly to adhere to the Form of Sound Words deliver'd to us at our Baptism, and to be true and faithful to the solemn Vow and Promise then made in our Names, which those of us who are come to years of Discretion, have, It is our duty as such firmly to adhere to the From of Found Words Delivered to us At our Baptism, and to be true and faithful to the solemn Voelli and Promise then made in our Names, which those of us who Are come to Years of Discretion, have, pn31 vbz po12 n1 c-acp d av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n1, cc pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp dt j vvb cc vvb av vvn p-acp po12 n2, r-crq d pp-f pno12 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vhb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
231 as it may be presum'd, taken upon our selves. as it may be presumed, taken upon our selves. c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, vvn p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
232 We know of whom we have learn'd these things, namely of our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, by the help of those sacred Books which lie open before us, We know of whom we have learned these things, namely of our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, by the help of those sacred Books which lie open before us, pns12 vvb pp-f ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn d n2, av pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 cc po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vvb j p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
233 for our constant instruction and direction, and in the due use of which, we may arrive to a well grounded assurance, upon the same Principles and Reasons upon which Timothy was assur'd of what he had learn'd. 'Tis to be hoped we have all of us been carefully instructed in them from our Childhood, for our constant instruction and direction, and in the due use of which, we may arrive to a well grounded assurance, upon the same Principles and Reasons upon which Timothy was assured of what he had learned. It's to be hoped we have all of us been carefully instructed in them from our Childhood, c-acp po12 j n1 cc n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f r-crq, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt av j-vvn n1, p-acp dt d n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq np1 vbds vvn pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd vvn. pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pns12 vhb d pp-f pno12 vbn av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
234 and it becomes us to make them our daily Study, that by a thorough acquaintance with them, we may be fortifyed against all the attempts of such as would either shock our Belief, or vitiate our Practice. III. Let me in the last place apply this Admonition to those of us, who have had our Education at St. Paul 's School. and it becomes us to make them our daily Study, that by a thorough acquaintance with them, we may be fortified against all the attempts of such as would either shock our Belief, or vitiate our Practice. III. Let me in the last place apply this Admonition to those of us, who have had our Education At Saint Paul is School. cc pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pno32 po12 j n1, cst p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32, pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vmd d vvi po12 n1, cc vvi po12 n1. np1. vvb pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 vvi d n1 p-acp d pp-f pno12, r-crq vhb vhn po12 n1 p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
235 A School that makes good the Inscription upon it's Walls, viz. Schola catechizationis puerorum in fide Christi, Opt. max. & bonis literis; A School that makes good the Inscription upon it's Walls, viz. School catechizationis Puerorum in fide Christ, Opt. max. & bonis literis; dt n1 cst vvz j dt n1 p-acp pn31|vbz n2, n1 np1 fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, np1 n1 cc fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
236 which as it was designed by it's Pious and learned Founder, heretofore a Dean of this Cathedral Church, to these excellent purposes, which as it was designed by it's Pious and learned Founder, heretofore a Dean of this Cathedral Church, to these excellent Purposes, r-crq c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp pn31|vbz j cc j n1, av dt n1 pp-f d n1 n1, p-acp d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
237 so by the faithful and diligent management of it's worthy Overseers, the Worshipful Company of Mercers, it has been constantly blest with a succession of excellent Masters, Persons eminently skill'd in their Profession, so by the faithful and diligent management of it's worthy Overseers, the Worshipful Company of Mercers, it has been constantly blessed with a succession of excellent Masters, Persons eminently skilled in their Profession, av p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f pn31|vbz j n2, dt j n1 pp-f n2, pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, n2 av-j j-vvn p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
238 and thorowly qualifyed to instruct those committed to their charge. and thoroughly qualified to instruct those committed to their charge. cc av-j vvn pc-acp vvi d vvn p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
239 So that we may upon this account also say, that we know of whom we have learn'd. So that we may upon this account also say, that we know of whom we have learned. av cst pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 av vvi, cst pns12 vvb pp-f ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 3
240 There we were early taught the Principles of True Religion, and the Rudiments of good Learning. There we were early taught the Principles of True Religion, and the Rudiments of good Learning. a-acp pns12 vbdr av-j vvn dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
241 There we daily read the Holy Scriptures, and were frequently Catechis'd, according to that form of sound Words, which our Church hath appointed for that use. There we daily read the Holy Scriptures, and were frequently Catechised, according to that from of found Words, which our Church hath appointed for that use. a-acp pns12 av-j vvn dt j n2, cc vbdr av-j vvn, vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq po12 n1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
242 There also we were daily Exercis'd in offering up our joynt. There also we were daily Exercised in offering up our joint. a-acp av pns12 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp vvg a-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
243 Devotions to Almighty God, rendering thanks to him for his Blessings, and asking of him such good things as were suitable to our occasions and circumstances. Devotions to Almighty God, rendering thanks to him for his Blessings, and asking of him such good things as were suitable to our occasions and Circumstances. np1 p-acp j-jn np1, vvg n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvg pp-f pno31 d j n2 c-acp vbdr j p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
244 There our Youth was form'd to Piety and Virtue, to real, not only formal, good manners; There our Youth was formed to Piety and Virtue, to real, not only formal, good manners; a-acp po12 n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j, xx av-j j, j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
245 and there moreover diverse of us lay'd the sure Foundation of our future Studies. and there moreover diverse of us laid the sure Foundation of our future Studies. cc a-acp av j pp-f pno12 vvn dt j n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
246 We are met together at this time to make a publick and grateful acknowledgment of these great Blessings to God and the World. We Are met together At this time to make a public and grateful acknowledgment of these great Blessings to God and the World. pns12 vbr vvn av p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp np1 cc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 3
247 Let us therefore in the words of our Apostle, continue in the things which we have learn'd. Let us Therefore in the words of our Apostle, continue in the things which we have learned. vvb pno12 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvb p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 3
248 So shall we truly answer the end of our Founder, our Patrons, Benefactors and Masters; so shall we do honor to the Place of our Education; So shall we truly answer the end of our Founder, our Patrons, Benefactors and Masters; so shall we do honour to the Place of our Education; av vmb pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, po12 n2, n2 cc n2; av vmb pns12 vdi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 3
249 finally, so shall we best express and testifie our real Gratitude to Almighty God, and comply with the main design of our present assembling, which is by making this our publick acknowledgment, to put our selves in mind of the Obligations we are under. finally, so shall we best express and testify our real Gratitude to Almighty God, and comply with the main Design of our present assembling, which is by making this our public acknowledgment, to put our selves in mind of the Obligations we Are under. av-j, av vmb pns12 av-js vvi cc vvi po12 j n1 p-acp j-jn np1, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 j vvg, r-crq vbz p-acp vvg d po12 j n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pns12 vbr p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 3
250 Now to that good God who gave us our Beings, who form'd us in the Womb, who preserv'd, Now to that good God who gave us our Beings, who formed us in the Womb, who preserved, av p-acp cst j np1 r-crq vvd pno12 po12 n2, r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
251 and Instructed us in our childhood and in our Youth, and who hath taken care of us to this day, to God even our Father, and Instructed us in our childhood and in our Youth, and who hath taken care of us to this day, to God even our Father, cc vvn pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc p-acp po12 n1, cc r-crq vhz vvn n1 pp-f pno12 p-acp d n1, p-acp np1 av po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3
252 and our Lord Jesus Christ, with the Eternal Spirit, be ascribed all Praise and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. and our Lord jesus christ, with the Eternal Spirit, be ascribed all Praise and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. cc po12 n1 np1 np1, p-acp dt j n1, vbb vvn d n1 cc n1, av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 3

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59 0 Acts 22.3. Gal. 1.14. Acts 22.3. Gal. 1.14. n2 crd. np1 crd.
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130 0 V. 7. V. 7. n1 crd
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217 0 V. 8. V. 8. n1 crd
217 1 V. 13. V. 13. n1 crd
225 0 V. 5. V. 5. n1 crd