The imperfect promulgation of the Gospel consider'd a sermon preach'd in the Church of St. Mary le Bow, January 7, 1699/1700 : being an appendix to the lectures of the last year appointed by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq. / by Samuel Bradford.

Bradford, Samuel, 1652-1731
Publisher: Printed for Tho Parkhurst
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1700
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A29102 ESTC ID: R25291 STC ID: B4115
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- John III, 16-17; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 JOHN 3.16, 17. God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish; but have everlasting Life. JOHN 3.16, 17. God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish; but have everlasting Life. np1 crd, crd np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 j vvn n1, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, vmd xx vvi; cc-acp vhb j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 For God sent not his Son into the World to condemn the World; but that the World through him might be saved. For God sent not his Son into the World to condemn the World; but that the World through him might be saved. p-acp np1 vvd xx po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1; cc-acp cst dt n1 p-acp pno31 vmd vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
2 THese are the Words of our Blessed Saviour, who, as he best understood the Extent of that Love, which moved the Almighty Father to send him into the World, THese Are the Words of our Blessed Saviour, who, as he best understood the Extent of that Love, which moved the Almighty Father to send him into the World, d vbr dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, r-crq, c-acp pns31 av-js vvn dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvd dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
3 so he hath here express'd it in the fullest and most comprehensive Terms. so he hath Here expressed it in the Fullest and most comprehensive Terms. av pns31 vhz av vvn pn31 p-acp dt js cc av-ds j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
4 The Love of God, not to any particular Nation, but to the World in general, was the Motive upon which he gave his Son. The Design of our Lord's coming was to save not any particular Race of Men, The Love of God, not to any particular nation, but to the World in general, was the Motive upon which he gave his Son. The Design of our Lord's coming was to save not any particular Raze of Men, dt n1 pp-f np1, xx p-acp d j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vbds dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n-vvg vbds pc-acp vvi xx d j n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
5 but the whole Race of Mankind, the World in general, without Exception. but the Whole Raze of Mankind, the World in general, without Exception. cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
6 There is indeed a Condition required of those who would partake of this Salvation, viz. that all, to whom the Gospel of Christ is publish'd, should believe in him; There is indeed a Condition required of those who would partake of this Salvation, viz. that all, to whom the Gospel of christ is published, should believe in him; pc-acp vbz av dt n1 vvd pp-f d r-crq vmd vvi pp-f d n1, n1 cst d, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn, vmd vvi p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
7 no other Limitation is set, but this very reasonable one, That whosoever believeth in him, should not perish; but have everlasting Life. no other Limitation is Set, but this very reasonable one, That whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish; but have everlasting Life. dx j-jn n1 vbz vvn, cc-acp d j j pi, cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, vmd xx vvi; cc-acp vhb j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
8 This is indeed a Truth so plainly asserted in diverse other Texts; 'tis moreover so agreeable to the Design and the Tenor of the Gospel throughout; This is indeed a Truth so plainly asserted in diverse other Texts; it's moreover so agreeable to the Design and the Tenor of the Gospel throughout; d vbz av dt n1 av av-j vvn p-acp j j-jn n2; pn31|vbz av av j p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
9 'tis finally so suitable to the Apprehensions which we naturally have of the infinite Goodness of God, that I shall not insist upon the Proof of it; it's finally so suitable to the Apprehensions which we naturally have of the infinite goodness of God, that I shall not insist upon the Proof of it; pn31|vbz av-j av j p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns12 av-j vhb pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
10 the Purpose of this Discourse being rather to obviate an Objection, which will easily arise in the Minds even of serious Men, such as are not dispos'd to cavil, the Purpose of this Discourse being rather to obviate an Objection, which will Easily arise in the Minds even of serious Men, such as Are not disposed to cavil, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbg av pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 av pp-f j n2, d c-acp vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
11 but are us'd to contemplate both the Works and the Word of God, with Sobriety and Reverence, but Are used to contemplate both the Works and the Word of God, with Sobriety and reverence, cc-acp vbr vvn pc-acp vvi d dt vvz cc dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
12 for whose Satisfaction I thought it worth the while to take this Matter into particular Consideration. The Objection is this; for whose Satisfaction I Thought it worth the while to take this Matter into particular Consideration. The Objection is this; p-acp rg-crq n1 pns11 vvd pn31 n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp j n1. dt n1 vbz d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
13 If the love of God expressed in giving his only begotten Son, be so Great, and so Universal, as it is here represented; If the love of God expressed in giving his only begotten Son, be so Great, and so Universal, as it is Here represented; cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp vvg po31 av-j vvn n1, vbb av j, cc av j-u, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
14 whence comes it to pass, that so small a part of Mankind seem to have receiv'd Benefit from the Christian Revelation? The Case of all Men seems to have been equally deplorable, and compassionable: whence comes it to pass, that so small a part of Mankind seem to have received Benefit from the Christian Revelation? The Case of all Men seems to have been equally deplorable, and compassionable: q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi, cst av j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pc-acp vhi vvn n1 p-acp dt njp n1? dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvz pc-acp vhi vbn av-j j, cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
15 If then the Love of God, testified by our Redeemer, were extended to all Men, If then the Love of God, testified by our Redeemer, were extended to all Men, cs av dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp po12 n1, vbdr vvn p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
16 if the coming of the Son of God into the World, were designed and fitted for the Benefit of all; if the coming of the Son of God into the World, were designed and fitted for the Benefit of all; cs dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
17 is it not very strange, that four thousand Years should be run out before he came; is it not very strange, that four thousand years should be run out before he Come; vbz pn31 xx av j, cst crd crd n2 vmd vbi vvn av c-acp pns31 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
18 and that since his appearing so small a Part of the World in comparison should be blest with the Knowledge of what he hath done for them, and that since his appearing so small a Part of the World in comparison should be blessed with the Knowledge of what he hath done for them, cc cst p-acp po31 vvg av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
19 or of what he offereth to them? or of what he Offereth to them? cc pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32? (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
20 Now for the easing our Minds under this Difficulty, I shall proceed gradually, laying down several Propositions, which will mutually support each other, Now for the easing our Minds under this Difficulty, I shall proceed gradually, laying down several Propositions, which will mutually support each other, av p-acp dt vvg po12 n2 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi av-jn, vvg a-acp j n2, r-crq vmb av-j vvi d n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
21 and which being impartially consider'd and lay'd together, may suffice to silence this Objection, if not fully satisfie those that make it. And, and which being impartially considered and laid together, may suffice to silence this Objection, if not Fully satisfy those that make it. And, cc r-crq vbg av-j vvn cc vvn av, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, cs xx av-j vvi d cst vvb pn31. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
22 First, If we were able to give no tolerable Account of this Matter, yet we ought not to be surprized or stumbled at it, First, If we were able to give no tolerable Account of this Matter, yet we ought not to be surprised or stumbled At it, ord, cs pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dx j vvb pp-f d n1, av pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
23 because of the infinite distance between God and us. Because of the infinite distance between God and us. c-acp pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
24 They are very reasonable Questions which Job 's Friend put to him, when he in the bitterness of his Soul complain'd of his grievous Afflictions, They Are very reasonable Questions which Job is Friend put to him, when he in the bitterness of his Soul complained of his grievous Afflictions, pns32 vbr av j n2 r-crq np1 vbz n1 vvn p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd pp-f po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
25 and was at a loss with Respect to the Justice of God's Dealings with him. and was At a loss with Respect to the justice of God's Dealings with him. cc vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2-vvg p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
26 Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto Perfection? It is as high as Heaven; Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto Perfection? It is as high as Heaven; vm2 pns21 p-acp vvg vvi av np1? vm2 pns21 vvi av dt j-jn p-acp n1? pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
27 What canst thou do? deeper than Hell; What Canst thou do? Deeper than Hell; q-crq vm2 pns21 vdi? jc-jn cs n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
28 what canst thou know? The Measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and broader than the Sea. Great is our Lord, saith the Psalmist, and not only of great Power; but his Understanding also is infinite. And shall we finite Creatures think then to comprehend his Ways? Shall we reckon our selves competent Judges of his Actions? St. Paul thought otherwise, what Canst thou know? The Measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and Broader than the Sea. Great is our Lord, Says the Psalmist, and not only of great Power; but his Understanding also is infinite. And shall we finite Creatures think then to comprehend his Ways? Shall we reckon our selves competent Judges of his Actions? Saint Paul Thought otherwise, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi? dt n1 av vbz jc cs dt n1, cc jc cs dt n1 j vbz po12 n1, vvz dt n1, cc xx av-j pp-f j n1; p-acp po31 n1 av vbz j. cc vmb pns12 j n2 vvb av pc-acp vvi po31 n2? vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 j n2 pp-f po31 n2? n1 np1 vvd av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
29 when contemplating a Difficulty of Providence, of the same kind with that before us, he cries out, O the Depth of the Riches, both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his Judgments, when contemplating a Difficulty of Providence, of the same kind with that before us, he cries out, Oh the Depth of the Riches, both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable Are his Judgments, c-crq vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt d n1 p-acp d p-acp pno12, pns31 vvz av, uh dt n1 pp-f dt n2, d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 c-crq j vbr po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
30 and his Ways past finding out! For who hath known the Mind of the Lord; and his Ways passed finding out! For who hath known the Mind of the Lord; cc po31 n2 p-acp vvg av! p-acp r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
31 or who hath been his Counsellor? It must be own'd, that we are not able to account for the Methods of Divine Providence in many other Instances; or who hath been his Counsellor? It must be owned, that we Are not able to account for the Methods of Divine Providence in many other Instances; cc r-crq vhz vbn po31 n1? pn31 vmb vbi j-vvn, cst pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
32 and whosoever is not abandon'd of all Modesty, must readily acknowledge, that it is reasonable that it should be so. and whosoever is not abandoned of all Modesty, must readily acknowledge, that it is reasonable that it should be so. cc r-crq vbz xx vvn pp-f d n1, vmb av-j vvi, cst pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vmd vbi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
33 For we have not the entire Scheme of Providence in our Heads at once; we cannot see from the beginning to the end of God's Ways; For we have not the entire Scheme of Providence in our Heads At once; we cannot see from the beginning to the end of God's Ways; c-acp pns12 vhb xx dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp a-acp; pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
34 we know not what are the Designs, and what will be the Issues of his Counsels; we know not what Are the Designs, and what will be the Issues of his Counsels; pns12 vvb xx r-crq vbr dt n2, cc q-crq vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
35 and therefore ought to suspend our Judgments, till the Conclusion and winding up of Things. Which will appear to be more especially fit in this Case, if we consider, and Therefore ought to suspend our Judgments, till the Conclusion and winding up of Things. Which will appear to be more especially fit in this Case, if we Consider, cc av vmd p-acp vvi po12 n2, c-acp dt n1 cc vvg a-acp pp-f n2. r-crq vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av-dc av-j j p-acp d n1, cs pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
36 Secondly, That we our selves may discern several Particulars, in which we are manifestly ignorant, which yet ought to be known by us, Secondly, That we our selves may discern several Particulars, in which we Are manifestly ignorant, which yet ought to be known by us, ord, cst pns12 po12 n2 vmb vvi j n2-j, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av-j j, r-crq av vmd p-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
37 if we would pretend fully to account for the Difficulty before us. I might give many Instances; if we would pretend Fully to account for the Difficulty before us. I might give many Instances; cs pns12 vmd vvi av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12. pns11 vmd vvi d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
38 but will content my self with two plain Ones. but will content my self with two plain Ones. cc-acp vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp crd j pi2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
39 He that would give a full Account of this Matter, must be acquainted with two Particulars, which no mortal Man can certainly know, without an especial Revelation from God; He that would give a full Account of this Matter, must be acquainted with two Particulars, which no Mortal Man can Certainly know, without an especial Revelation from God; pns31 cst vmd vvi dt j vvb pp-f d n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd n2-j, r-crq dx j-jn n1 vmb av-j vvi, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
40 namely, Whether those to whom the Gospel is not published during this Life, shall ever hear of it in any future State: namely, Whither those to whom the Gospel is not published during this Life, shall ever hear of it in any future State: av, cs d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp d n1, vmb av vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp d j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
41 And again, What Measures God will at the last Day take with those, to whom the Gospel was not publish'd. And again, What Measures God will At the last Day take with those, to whom the Gospel was not published. cc av, q-crq vvz np1 vmb p-acp dt ord n1 vvi p-acp d, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbds xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
42 No Man certainly knows, whether those who never heard of the Gospel in this Life, may not in some future State have it publish'd to them. No Man Certainly knows, whither those who never herd of the Gospel in this Life, may not in Some future State have it published to them. uh-dx np1 av-j vvz, cs d r-crq av-x vvd pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, vmb xx p-acp d j-jn n1 vhb pn31 vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
43 It has been supposed by some, that those Pagans, who shall have approv'd themselves Honest and Sincere in this their State of Tryal, may, It has been supposed by Some, that those Pagans, who shall have approved themselves Honest and Sincere in this their State of Trial, may, pn31 vhz vbn vvn p-acp d, cst d n2-jn, r-crq vmb vhi vvn px32 j cc j p-acp d po32 n1 pp-f n1, vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
44 when their Souls shall be separated from their Bodies, have the Gospel reveal'd to them in their separate State, in order to their becoming capable of the Rewards of Christians, at the last Day. when their Souls shall be separated from their Bodies, have the Gospel revealed to them in their separate State, in order to their becoming capable of the Rewards of Christians, At the last Day. c-crq po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, vhb dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j-vvg j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
45 A late Learned and Ingenious Writer has essayed to make it probable, from a Prophetical Paragraph in the Apocalypse, that those, who shall have liv'd and dy'd without hearing of the Gospel in this present State, shall, A late Learned and Ingenious Writer has essayed to make it probable, from a Prophetical Paragraph in the Apocalypse, that those, who shall have lived and died without hearing of the Gospel in this present State, shall, dt j j cc j n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 j, p-acp dt j np1 p-acp dt np1, cst d, r-crq vmb vhb vvd cc vvd p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp d j n1, vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
46 after our Saviour's return, before the final Period of this World, be rais'd again, and have the Gospel preach'd to them, After our Saviour's return, before the final Period of this World, be raised again, and have the Gospel preached to them, p-acp po12 ng1 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, vbb vvn av, cc vhb dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
47 and thereby be put into a new State of Tryal, in order to their Salvation or Damnation, and thereby be put into a new State of Trial, in order to their Salvation or Damnation, cc av vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
48 as they shall then acquit themselves. Now though I will neither affirm nor deny either of these Opinions to be true, as they shall then acquit themselves. Now though I will neither affirm nor deny either of these Opinions to be true, c-acp pns32 vmb av vvi px32. av cs pns11 vmb av-dx vvi ccx vvi av-d pp-f d n2 pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
49 nor so much as say, that they are probable; nor so much as say, that they Are probable; ccx av av-d c-acp vvb, cst pns32 vbr j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
50 yet this I will venture to say, That I believe it very difficult for any Man to prove that they cannot be True; yet this I will venture to say, That I believe it very difficult for any Man to prove that they cannot be True; av d pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cst pns11 vvb pn31 av j p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns32 vmbx vbi j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
51 and yet if either of them should prove True, the Difficulty before us would be perfectly solv'd. and yet if either of them should prove True, the Difficulty before us would be perfectly solved. cc av cs d pp-f pno32 vmd vvi j, dt n1 p-acp pno12 vmd vbi av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
52 And thus much we may safely infer from these Conjectures, that if contemplative Men can think of some such possible Ways for the solving this Difficulty, there may be many more Ways of doing it known to the Divine Understanding, And thus much we may safely infer from these Conjectures, that if contemplative Men can think of Some such possible Ways for the solving this Difficulty, there may be many more Ways of doing it known to the Divine Understanding, cc av av-d pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n2, cst cs j n2 vmb vvi pp-f d d j n2 p-acp dt vvg d n1, pc-acp vmb vbi d dc n2 pp-f vdg pn31 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
53 and which will be clear and easie to our Understandings also, when it shall please God to reveal any of them to us. and which will be clear and easy to our Understandings also, when it shall please God to reveal any of them to us. cc r-crq vmb vbi j cc j p-acp po12 n2 av, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi d pp-f pno32 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
54 And I confess, I would suppose any thing that is plausible, nay, any thing that is possible, much rather than entertain one hard thought of the Maker and the Redeemer of Mankind. And I confess, I would suppose any thing that is plausible, nay, any thing that is possible, much rather than entertain one hard Thought of the Maker and the Redeemer of Mankind. cc pns11 vvb, pns11 vmd vvi d n1 cst vbz j, uh-x, d n1 cst vbz j, av-d av cs vvi crd j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
55 But yet farther, no Man certainly knows what Measures God will take at the last day with those, who shall have liv'd and dyed unacquainted with the Gospel. But yet farther, no Man Certainly knows what Measures God will take At the last day with those, who shall have lived and died unacquainted with the Gospel. p-acp av av-jc, dx n1 av-j vvz q-crq vvz np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp d, r-crq vmb vhb vvd cc vvd j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
56 We are certainly inform'd, how God will deal with those to whom the Gospel is publish'd; We Are Certainly informed, how God will deal with those to whom the Gospel is published; pns12 vbr av-j vvn, c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
57 He that believeth, shall be saved: And he that believes not shall be damned. He that Believeth, shall be saved: And he that believes not shall be damned. pns31 cst vvz, vmb vbi vvn: cc pns31 cst vvz xx vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
58 But this believing, or not believing plainly supposes the Gospel preach'd to them, it being impossible, But this believing, or not believing plainly supposes the Gospel preached to them, it being impossible, p-acp d vvg, cc xx vvg av-j vvz dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, pn31 vbg j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
59 as St. Paul suggests, that they should believe in him, of whom they have not heard; as Saint Paul suggests, that they should believe in him, of whom they have not herd; c-acp n1 np1 vvz, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, pp-f ro-crq pns32 vhb xx vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
60 and as impossible that they should hear, without a Preacher. and as impossible that they should hear, without a Preacher. cc p-acp j cst pns32 vmd vvi, p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
61 And how God will deal with those who were under this disadvantage, the Gospel hath not so expresly told us, it's Declarations being to them, to whom it is publish'd. And how God will deal with those who were under this disadvantage, the Gospel hath not so expressly told us, it's Declarations being to them, to whom it is published. cc c-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp d r-crq vbdr p-acp d n1, dt n1 vhz xx av av-j vvn pno12, pn31|vbz n2 vbg p-acp pno32, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
62 But because this will fall under consideration in another Place, I will add no more here, But Because this will fallen under consideration in Another Place, I will add no more Here, cc-acp c-acp d vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n1, pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
63 but proceed to my next Proposition, viz. but proceed to my next Proposition, viz. cc-acp vvb p-acp po11 ord n1, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
64 Thirdly, We may our selves discern very much of the Reasonableness and fitness of that Method, which Providence hath taken, both as to the time of our Saviour's coming into the World, Thirdly, We may our selves discern very much of the Reasonableness and fitness of that Method, which Providence hath taken, both as to the time of our Saviour's coming into the World, ord, pns12 vmb po12 n2 vvi av av-d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq n1 vhz vvn, d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
65 and the way and manner in which he order'd his Gospel to be publish'd. and the Way and manner in which he ordered his Gospel to be published. cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
66 Almighty God, having made Men reasonable Creatures, hath all along dealt with them as such, in a way very suitable to their Nature, Almighty God, having made Men reasonable Creatures, hath all along dealt with them as such, in a Way very suitable to their Nature, np1 np1, vhg vvn n2 j n2, vhz d p-acp vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp d, p-acp dt n1 av j p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
67 and their present Condition in this Life. and their present Condition in this Life. cc po32 j n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
68 His Providence wisely and gently orders and over-rules the Affairs of Mankind, with as little Violence as is possible, drawing and leading Men to Repentance and Amendment, rather than driving and compelling them. His Providence wisely and gently order and overrules the Affairs of Mankind, with as little Violence as is possible, drawing and leading Men to Repentance and Amendment, rather than driving and compelling them. po31 n1 av-j cc av-j n2 cc n2 dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp p-acp j n1 c-acp vbz j, vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, av-c cs vvg cc vvg pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
69 Accordingly ever since the Fall, it hath pleas'd God to use such Methods as might reasonably promote, tho' not necessitate their Recovery. Accordingly ever since the Fallen, it hath pleased God to use such Methods as might reasonably promote, though not necessitate their Recovery. av-vvg av p-acp dt n1, pn31 vhz vvn np1 pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp vmd av-j vvi, cs xx n1 po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
70 Thus in the first Ages of the World, besides the Impressions which God had left of himself upon the Minds of Men in their very make, Thus in the First Ages of the World, beside the Impressions which God had left of himself upon the Minds of Men in their very make, av p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 r-crq np1 vhd vvn pp-f px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
71 and what they might farther have learned of him by contemplating his Works, there was a plain and certain Tradition both of his first forming Man, of the Law he gave to our first Parents, of their Fall, and what they might farther have learned of him by contemplating his Works, there was a plain and certain Tradition both of his First forming Man, of the Law he gave to our First Parents, of their Fallen, cc r-crq pns32 vmd av-jc vhb vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp vvg po31 vvz, pc-acp vbds dt j cc j n1 av-d pp-f po31 ord n-vvg n1, pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po12 ord n2, pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
72 and of the kind Intimations of the Divine Compassion towards them after their Fall; and of the kind Intimations of the Divine Compassion towards them After their Fallen; cc pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
73 there was, I say, a plain and certain Tradition of all these and many more Particulars, easily deriv'd down from Adam to Noah; Adam being able fully to inform Methuselah, and Methuselah to inform Noah of all that each of them knew. there was, I say, a plain and certain Tradition of all these and many more Particulars, Easily derived down from Adam to Noah; Adam being able Fully to inform Methuselah, and Methuselah to inform Noah of all that each of them knew. pc-acp vbds, pns11 vvb, dt j cc j n1 pp-f d d cc d dc n2-j, av-j vvn a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp np1; np1 vbg j av-j pc-acp vvi np1, cc np1 pc-acp vvi np1 pp-f d cst d pp-f pno32 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
74 And this one would in reason judge had been a sufficient means of instructing and reclaiming the sinful Race of Adam. And accordingly there were some in each Generation, who were recover'd from their fallen Estate to that degree, And this one would in reason judge had been a sufficient means of instructing and reclaiming the sinful Raze of Adam. And accordingly there were Some in each Generation, who were recovered from their fallen Estate to that degree, cc d pi vmd p-acp n1 n1 vhd vbn dt j n2 pp-f vvg cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1. cc av-vvg pc-acp vbdr d p-acp d n1, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp po32 vvn n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
75 as to become acceptable to God themselves, and Instructors and Examples to others. as to become acceptable to God themselves, and Instructors and Examples to Others. c-acp pc-acp vvi j p-acp n1 px32, cc np1 cc n2 p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
76 Thus we read of Enoch, that he walked with God, that is, pleased him by a pious and virtuous Course of Life, Thus we read of Enoch, that he walked with God, that is, pleased him by a pious and virtuous Course of Life, av pns12 vvb pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cst vbz, vvd pno31 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
77 and not only by his Conversation reproved, but, as St. Jude tells us, prophesyed also against the ungodly Sinners of that Age, and not only by his Conversation reproved, but, as Saint U^de tells us, prophesied also against the ungodly Sinners of that Age, cc xx av-j p-acp po31 n1 vvd, p-acp, c-acp n1 np1 vvz pno12, vvd av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
78 and was indeed so much too good for a bad World, that God took him to himself, and was indeed so much too good for a bad World, that God took him to himself, cc vbds av av av-d av j c-acp dt j n1, cst np1 vvd pno31 p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
79 as an Encouragement to the few Good, and a Warning to the many Bad Men of those times. as an Encouragement to the few Good, and a Warning to the many Bad Men of those times. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt d j, cc dt vvg p-acp dt d j n2 pp-f d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
80 Noah was such another, of whom it is said, that he was a just Man, Noah was such Another, of whom it is said, that he was a just Man, np1 vbds d j-jn, pp-f ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vbds dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
81 and perfect (or upright ) in his Generations, and that he walked with God; as likewise that he was a Preacher of Righteousness to the World of the Ungodly. and perfect (or upright) in his Generations, and that he walked with God; as likewise that he was a Preacher of Righteousness to the World of the Ungodly. cc j (cc av-j) p-acp po31 n2, cc d pns31 vvd p-acp np1; a-acp av cst pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
82 And besides these external Means of Instruction and Reformation, 'tis intimated, that God's Spirit also was all that while striving with Men. And beside these external Means of Instruction and Reformation, it's intimated, that God's Spirit also was all that while striving with Men. cc p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31|vbz vvn, cst npg1 n1 av vbds d cst n1 vvg p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
83 Indeed when none of all these Means would prevail, but the Case of Mankind was become deplorable and utterly desperate, when God saw that the Wickedness of Man was great in the Earth, Indeed when none of all these Means would prevail, but the Case of Mankind was become deplorable and utterly desperate, when God saw that the Wickedness of Man was great in the Earth, av c-crq pi pp-f d d n2 vmd vvi, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn j cc av-j j, c-crq np1 vvd cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
84 and that every Imagination of the Thoughts of his Heart was only evil, and that continually; then, and that every Imagination of the Thoughts of his Heart was only evil, and that continually; then, cc cst d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbds av-j j-jn, cc d av-j; av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
85 and not till then, he determined to interpose miraculously, by destroying Man from the Face of the Earth, reserving only Noah and his Family, and not till then, he determined to interpose miraculously, by destroying Man from the Face of the Earth, reserving only Noah and his Family, cc xx c-acp av, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi av-j, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg av-j np1 cc po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
86 as the Seed of a new and better World. as the Seed of a new and better World. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
87 When by this Means there was a new Beginning of Mankind, when Noah, being himself a good Man, When by this Means there was a new Beginning of Mankind, when Noah, being himself a good Man, c-crq p-acp d n2 a-acp vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1, vbg px31 dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
88 and extraordinarily preserv'd and instructed by God, was able to convey to his Off-spring a certain Tradition, both of what he had deriv'd from Adam, before the Flood, and extraordinarily preserved and instructed by God, was able to convey to his Offspring a certain Tradition, both of what he had derived from Adam, before the Flood, cc av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp np1, vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt j n1, d pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
89 and of what he had learn'd of God since, and especially to give them an Account of that Stupendous Judgment whereby the old World was destroy'd, one would have thought again, that this should have effectually secur'd his Race in the Practice of Piety and Virtue for the future. and of what he had learned of God since, and especially to give them an Account of that Stupendous Judgement whereby the old World was destroyed, one would have Thought again, that this should have effectually secured his Raze in the Practice of Piety and Virtue for the future. cc pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pp-f np1 a-acp, cc av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 dt vvb pp-f cst j n1 c-crq dt j n1 vbds vvn, pi vmd vhi vvn av, cst d vmd vhi av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
90 But when his Posterity also soon degenerated, so that in the Space of somewhat more than four hundred Years, But when his Posterity also soon degenerated, so that in the Molle of somewhat more than four hundred years, cc-acp c-crq po31 n1 av av vvn, av cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f av dc cs crd crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
91 even Idolatry began to infect the purest Branch deriv'd from him, God then by a special Providence again interpos'd, chusing Abraham, calling him forth from his Country and his Kindred, instructing and guiding him, even Idolatry began to infect the Purest Branch derived from him, God then by a special Providence again interposed, choosing Abraham, calling him forth from his Country and his Kindred, instructing and guiding him, av n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt js n1 vvn p-acp pno31, np1 av p-acp dt j n1 av vvd, vvg np1, vvg pno31 av p-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1, vvg cc vvg pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
92 and as a Reward of his Eminent Faith and Piety, appointing his Posterity to be his peculiar People, whom he preserv'd and govern'd in a miracuious Manner from one Generation to another, thereby to awaken other Nations, and as a Reward of his Eminent Faith and Piety, appointing his Posterity to be his peculiar People, whom he preserved and governed in a miracuious Manner from one Generation to Another, thereby to awaken other nations, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vbi po31 j n1, ro-crq pns31 vvd cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, av pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
93 if they would observe the wonderful Works of Providence towards that People; or at least to preserve one Nation from the General Contagion. if they would observe the wondered Works of Providence towards that People; or At least to preserve one nation from the General Contagion. cs pns32 vmd vvi dt j vvz pp-f n1 p-acp d n1; cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
94 Amongst them God raised up a Great Lawgiver, with a Succession of Prophets, discovering still by degrees more of his Kind Intentions towards them and all the World, among them God raised up a Great Lawgiver, with a Succession of prophets, discovering still by Degrees more of his Kind Intentions towards them and all the World, p-acp pno32 np1 vvd a-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg av p-acp n2 av-dc pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp pno32 cc d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
95 and promising in due time to raise up of the Seed of Abraham, One who should be the great Deliverer and Saviour of Mankind. and promising in due time to raise up of the Seed of Abraham, One who should be the great Deliverer and Saviour of Mankind. cc vvg p-acp j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pi r-crq vmd vbi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
96 When the fulness of the time was come, as St. Paul emphatically expresses it, God sent forth this great Person into the World, dignified with the Title of his only begotten Son. By which Expression, The fulness of the time, (as hath been often observ'd by those who have consider'd this Point) is not only to be understood, that it was the Time to which all the Predictions relating to the Messiah pointed; When the fullness of the time was come, as Saint Paul emphatically Expresses it, God sent forth this great Person into the World, dignified with the Title of his only begotten Son. By which Expression, The fullness of the time, (as hath been often observed by those who have considered this Point) is not only to be understood, that it was the Time to which all the Predictions relating to the Messiah pointed; c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn, p-acp n1 np1 av-j vvz pn31, np1 vvd av d j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 av-j vvn n1 p-acp r-crq n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (c-acp vhz vbn av vvn p-acp d r-crq vhb vvn d n1) vbz xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp r-crq d dt n2 vvg p-acp dt np1 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
97 but moreover, that it was the fittest Season, that ever yet had been, for the Appearance of such a Person. but moreover, that it was the Fittest Season, that ever yet had been, for the Appearance of such a Person. cc-acp av, cst pn31 vbds dt js n1, cst av av vhd vbn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
98 It was then, when all other proper means, having been tryed, had prov'd ineffectual. It was then, when all other proper means, having been tried, had proved ineffectual. pn31 vbds av, c-crq d j-jn j n2, vhg vbn vvn, vhd vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
99 When the Messengers formerly sent from God, could not prevail, last of all he sent his Son. It was then, When the Messengers formerly sent from God, could not prevail, last of all he sent his Son. It was then, c-crq dt n2 av-j vvn p-acp np1, vmd xx vvi, ord pp-f d pns31 vvd po31 n1 pn31 vbds av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
100 when by the disposal of Divine Providence the World was best prepar'd for the receiving him. when by the disposal of Divine Providence the World was best prepared for the receiving him. c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 dt n1 vbds js vvd p-acp dt vvg pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
101 It was, when he was become the Desire and Expectation of all Nations, as not only the Scriptures, It was, when he was become the Desire and Expectation of all nations, as not only the Scriptures, pn31 vbds, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp xx av-j dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
102 but some of the Roman Writers themselves do assure us, which Expectation was probably deriv'd partly from the Jews who were dispers'd, but Some of the Roman Writers themselves do assure us, which Expectation was probably derived partly from the jews who were dispersed, cc-acp d pp-f dt njp n2 px32 vdb vvi pno12, r-crq n1 vbds av-j vvn av p-acp dt np2 r-crq vbdr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
103 and especially from the Divine Oracles, which about three hundred Years before our Lord appear'd, had been by Order of Ptolemy Philadelphus translated into the Greek Language, and especially from the Divine Oracles, which about three hundred years before our Lord appeared, had been by Order of Ptolemy Philadelphus translated into the Greek Language, cc av-j p-acp dt j-jn n2, r-crq p-acp crd crd n2 p-acp po12 n1 vvd, vhd vbn p-acp n1 pp-f np1 npg1 vvn p-acp dt jp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
104 and thereby the Predictions concerning the Messiah divulged. and thereby the Predictions Concerning the Messiah divulged. cc av dt n2 vvg dt np1 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
105 Finally, it was then, when first by the Grecian, and afterward more fully by the Roman Empire, a considerable part of the World was not only conquer'd, Finally, it was then, when First by the Grecian, and afterwards more Fully by the Roman Empire, a considerable part of the World was not only conquered, av-j, pn31 vbds av, c-crq ord p-acp dt jp, cc av av-dc av-j p-acp dt njp n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds xx av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
106 but civiliz'd also, and an intercourse between many Nations establish'd, and thereby a Way made for the more easie Publication of the Gospel, from Judea, throughout the then known Regions of the Earth. but civilized also, and an intercourse between many nations established, and thereby a Way made for the more easy Publication of the Gospel, from Judea, throughout the then known Regions of the Earth. cc-acp vvd av, cc dt n1 p-acp d n2 vvd, cc av dt n1 vvd p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp np1, p-acp dt av j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
107 And certainly This was the fittest Season, that ever yet had been for the Appearance of the Saviour of Mankind. And Certainly This was the Fittest Season, that ever yet had been for the Appearance of the Saviour of Mankind. cc av-j d vbds dt js n1, cst av av vhd vbn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
108 If we farther proceed to consider, in what manner our Lord appointed his Gospel to be published, If we farther proceed to Consider, in what manner our Lord appointed his Gospel to be published, cs pns12 av-jc vvi pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq n1 po12 n1 vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
109 and what Course the first Preachers of it took to that purpose, we shall still perceive more of the Reasonableness and Fitness of the Method wich Providence hath used in this Case. and what Course the First Preachers of it took to that purpose, we shall still perceive more of the Reasonableness and Fitness of the Method which Providence hath used in this Case. cc r-crq n1 dt ord n2 pp-f pn31 vvd p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb av vvi dc pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq n1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
110 When our Lord commission'd his Apostles, it was to make Disciples out of all Nations, and to go into all the World and preach the Gospel to every Creature. When our Lord commissioned his Apostles, it was to make Disciples out of all nations, and to go into all the World and preach the Gospel to every Creature. c-crq po12 n1 vvn po31 n2, pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f d n2, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
111 And the Doctrine which they were to preach, was admirably suited to this End. It was a Doctrine Rational and Pure, fit to be understood and receiv'd by every Nation under Heaven, containing nothing Singular, nothing Narrow, nothing that might separate or distinguish one Nation or Family from another; And the Doctrine which they were to preach, was admirably suited to this End. It was a Doctrine Rational and Pure, fit to be understood and received by every nation under Heaven, containing nothing Singular, nothing Narrow, nothing that might separate or distinguish one nation or Family from Another; cc dt n1 r-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi, vbds av-j vvn p-acp d n1 pn31 vbds dt n1 j cc j, j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, vvg pix j, pix j, pix cst vmd vvi cc vvi crd n1 cc n1 p-acp n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
112 but equally adapted to the Condition of all Mankind. but equally adapted to the Condition of all Mankind. cc-acp av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
113 There was indeed an occasion here for a miraculous Interposition of Providence, and accordingly it pleas'd God to interpose. There was indeed an occasion Here for a miraculous Interposition of Providence, and accordingly it pleased God to interpose. a-acp vbds av dt n1 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc av-vvg pn31 vvn np1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
114 For because those, whom our Lord sent to preach his Gospel, were unable to speak the Languages of the several Nations, to which they were sent, For Because those, whom our Lord sent to preach his Gospel, were unable to speak the Languages of the several nations, to which they were sent, p-acp c-acp d, ro-crq po12 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
115 and considering farther the strong prejudices that the World lay under against this (to them) new Religion, God therefore bestow'd upon them the Gift of speaking whatsoever Languages should be necessary for propagating the Crhistian Doctrine, and considering farther the strong prejudices that the World lay under against this (to them) new Religion, God Therefore bestowed upon them the Gift of speaking whatsoever Languages should be necessary for propagating the Christian Doctrine, cc vvg av-jc dt j n2 cst dt n1 vvd p-acp p-acp d (p-acp pno32) j n1, np1 av vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f vvg r-crq n2 vmd vbi j p-acp j-vvg dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
116 and also a power of working other Miracles, to excite and move their Auditore, first to gain their Attention, and also a power of working other Miracles, to excite and move their Auditor, First to gain their Attention, cc av dt n1 pp-f vvg j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1, ord pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
117 and then to convince their Judgments; and then to convince their Judgments; cc av pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
118 which Powers continued in the Christian Church, as long as they were necessary, that is till the GOSPEL was considerably spread abroad, which Powers continued in the Christian Church, as long as they were necessary, that is till the GOSPEL was considerably spread abroad, r-crq n2 vvd p-acp dt njp n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vbdr j, cst vbz p-acp dt n1 vbds av-j vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
119 and able to support and propagate it self by more Natural Means. and able to support and propagate it self by more Natural Means. cc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 n1 p-acp av-dc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
120 Such indeed was the Fidelity and Industry of the Apostles and their immediate Successors, and so conformable were their Lives to the excellent Doctrine which they preach'd, that Christianity had incredible Success in those early times, insomuch that in about three hundred Years, it prevail'd against all the false Religions, which had been so long receiv'd, Such indeed was the Fidis and Industry of the Apostles and their immediate Successors, and so conformable were their Lives to the excellent Doctrine which they preached, that Christianity had incredible Success in those early times, insomuch that in about three hundred years, it prevailed against all the false Religions, which had been so long received, d av vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 cc po32 j n2, cc av j vbdr po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vvd, cst np1 vhd j n1 p-acp d j n2, av cst p-acp p-acp crd crd n2, pn31 vvd p-acp d dt j n2, r-crq vhd vbn av av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
121 and became the establish'd Religion of the Roman Empire. and became the established Religion of the Roman Empire. cc vvd dt vvd n1 pp-f dt njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
122 This was the Course which Providence took for the dispersion of the Knowledge of our Saviour and his Religion throughout the World, which as it was the most Natural and most reasonable Means to that End, This was the Course which Providence took for the dispersion of the Knowledge of our Saviour and his Religion throughout the World, which as it was the most Natural and most reasonable Means to that End, d vbds dt n1 r-crq n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq c-acp pn31 vbds dt av-ds j cc av-ds j n2 p-acp d vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
123 so I can hardly doubt, but that if the Christians of the Ages following had continu'd to recommend their Profession by the Exemplariness of their Lives, so I can hardly doubt, but that if the Christians of the Ages following had continued to recommend their Profession by the Exemplariness of their Lives, av pns11 vmb av vvi, cc-acp cst cs dt np1 pp-f dt n2 vvg vhd vvd p-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
124 and had retain'd that Zeal which their Predecessors shewed for propagating it in the World, it had long before this been the establish'd Religion of Mankind. and had retained that Zeal which their Predecessors showed for propagating it in the World, it had long before this been the established Religion of Mankind. cc vhd vvn d n1 r-crq po32 n2 vvn p-acp j-vvg zz p-acp dt n1, pn31 vhd av-j p-acp d vbn dt vvd n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
125 So that if the Gospel be not publish'd to the World universally, it proceeds not from any defect in the Provision which God hath made to that purpose; So that if the Gospel be not published to the World universally, it proceeds not from any defect in the Provision which God hath made to that purpose; av cst cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j, pn31 vvz xx p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
126 but from the Fault of those to whom God had committed so great a Trust. Had Christian Princes been as zealous to promote the Religion of our Lord, but from the Fault of those to whom God had committed so great a Trust. Had Christian Princes been as zealous to promote the Religion of our Lord, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp ro-crq np1 vhd vvn av j dt n1 vhd np1 ng1 vbn a-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
127 as to extend their Empire; (I mean not by Violence, but in Methods suitable to the Nature of this Religion;) had Christian Subjects been as eager to advance the Knowledge of our Maker and Redeemer in Foreign Parts, as to extend their Empire; (I mean not by Violence, but in Methods suitable to the Nature of this Religion;) had Christian Subject's been as eager to advance the Knowledge of our Maker and Redeemer in Foreign Parts, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1; (pns11 vvb xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1;) vhn njp n2-jn vbn a-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
128 as they have been to settle Trade and Commerce there; as they have been to settle Trade and Commerce there; c-acp pns32 vhb vbn pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
129 had all of us, who call our selves Christians, shewed forth in Christian Tempers and Practices, the Virtues of Him that called us, and the Excellency of the Religion he hath taught us; had all of us, who call our selves Christians, showed forth in Christian Tempers and Practices, the Virtues of Him that called us, and the Excellency of the Religion he hath taught us; vhd d pp-f pno12, r-crq vvb po12 n2 np1, vvd av p-acp njp n2 cc n2, dt n2 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno12, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
130 there would probably have been no Occasion for enquiring, as we now do, why the Gospel of our Lord is confin'd within so narrow Bounds. there would probably have been no Occasion for inquiring, as we now do, why the Gospel of our Lord is confined within so narrow Bounds. pc-acp vmd av-j vhi vbn dx n1 p-acp vvg, c-acp pns12 av vdi, q-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp av j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
131 Fourthly, As I have just now mention'd the open and evident Cause's, of the Gospel being not farther propagated, Fourthly, As I have just now mentioned the open and evident Cause's, of the Gospel being not farther propagated, ord, c-acp pns11 vhb av av vvn dt j cc j ng1, pp-f dt n1 vbg xx av-jc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
132 so there may be another more secret and hidden Reason, of God's permitting some Parts of the Earth to remain ignorant of the Christian Revelation. so there may be Another more secret and hidden Reason, of God's permitting Some Parts of the Earth to remain ignorant of the Christian Revelation. av pc-acp vmb vbi j-jn av-dc j-jn cc j-vvn n1, pp-f npg1 vvg d n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi j pp-f dt njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
133 'Tis what we cannot be sure of, in all the Instances of this kind: It's what we cannot be sure of, in all the Instances of this kind: pn31|vbz q-crq pns12 vmbx vbi j pp-f, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
134 But 'tis what seems highly probable as to some of them, and what some Passages in Scripture seem to hint, viz. That God hath in Justice permitted this, either because, But it's what seems highly probable as to Some of them, and what Some Passages in Scripture seem to hint, viz. That God hath in justice permitted this, either Because, cc-acp pn31|vbz q-crq vvz av-j j c-acp p-acp d pp-f pno32, cc r-crq d n2 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp n1, n1 cst np1 vhz p-acp n1 vvn d, av-d c-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
135 when the Gospel was first preach'd to some Nations, they utterly rejected it; when the Gospel was First preached to Some nations, they utterly rejected it; c-crq dt n1 vbds ord vvn p-acp d n2, pns32 av-j vvd pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
136 or because he knew, what God only can know, that some Nations were so wholly indispos'd to receive it, that the Preaching of it to them would have had no other effect, or Because he knew, what God only can know, that Some nations were so wholly indisposed to receive it, that the Preaching of it to them would have had no other Effect, cc c-acp pns31 vvd, r-crq np1 av-j vmb vvi, cst d n2 vbdr av av-jn vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, cst dt vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp pno32 vmd vhi vhn dx j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
137 but to have aggravated their Condemnation. but to have aggravated their Condemnation. cc-acp pc-acp vhi vvn po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
138 We read that St. Paul and Silas, with Timothy, were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the Word in Asia; We read that Saint Paul and Silas, with Timothy, were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the Word in Asia; pns12 vvb d n1 np1 cc np1, p-acp np1, vbdr vvn pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
139 and again, When they essayed to go into Bithynia, the Spirit suffered them not; and again, When they essayed to go into Bythynia, the Spirit suffered them not; cc av, c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, dt n1 vvd pno32 xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
140 and presently after, that a Man of Macedonia appear'd to Paul in a Vision, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us; upon which they immediately bent their Course that Way, assuredly gathering, that the Lord had call'd them to preach the Gospet unto them. and presently After, that a Man of Macedonia appeared to Paul in a Vision, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us; upon which they immediately bent their Course that Way, assuredly gathering, that the Lord had called them to preach the Gospet unto them. cc av-j a-acp, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pno31, vvg, vvb a-acp p-acp np1, cc vvb pno12; p-acp r-crq pns32 av-j vvd po32 n1 cst n1, av-vvn vvg, cst dt n1 vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
141 Now although there might be, and probably were other Reasons, in these particular Instances, why they were diverted from Asia, and sent into Macedonia at that time; Now although there might be, and probably were other Reasons, in these particular Instances, why they were diverted from Asia, and sent into Macedonia At that time; av cs pc-acp vmd vbi, cc av-j vbdr j-jn n2, p-acp d j n2, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp np1, cc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
142 yet hence it plainly appears, that the Divine Providence did particularly direct the first Preachers of the Gospel, where to publish it; yet hence it plainly appears, that the Divine Providence did particularly Direct the First Preachers of the Gospel, where to publish it; av av pn31 av-j vvz, cst dt j-jn n1 vdd av-j vvi dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
143 and this might sometimes be the Reason of such Direction, that in some Places they were better dispos'd to receive it, than in others; and this might sometime be the Reason of such Direction, that in Some Places they were better disposed to receive it, than in Others; cc d vmd av vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst p-acp d n2 pns32 vbdr av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, cs p-acp n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
144 which may be confirm'd by another Passage, a little after in the same History. which may be confirmed by Another Passage, a little After in the same History. r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1, dt j c-acp p-acp dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
145 It is said that at Corinth, the Lord exciting St. Paul by another Vision to preach the Gospel there, assign'd this as one Reason, For I have much People in this City, that is, many who would, It is said that At Corinth, the Lord exciting Saint Paul by Another Vision to preach the Gospel there, assigned this as one Reason, For I have much People in this city, that is, many who would, pn31 vbz vvn cst p-acp np1, dt n1 j n1 np1 p-acp j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 a-acp, vvn d p-acp crd n1, c-acp pns11 vhb d n1 p-acp d n1, cst vbz, d r-crq vmd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
146 and accordingly did readily embrace the Christian Doctrine, and accordingly the Apostle continued there a Year and six Months, teaching the Word of God among them. and accordingly did readily embrace the Christian Doctrine, and accordingly the Apostle continued there a Year and six Months, teaching the Word of God among them. cc av-vvg vdd av-j vvi dt njp n1, cc av-vvg av np1 vvd a-acp dt n1 cc crd n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
147 And who knows, but that this may be the hidden Cause why God permits some Nations to fit in darkness, And who knows, but that this may be the hidden Cause why God permits Some nations to fit in darkness, cc r-crq vvz, cc-acp cst d vmb vbi dt j-vvn n1 c-crq np1 vvz d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
148 because, when they had an Oportunity of having the Gospel promulg'd amongst them, they obstinately rejected it; Because, when they had an Opportunity of having the Gospel promulged among them, they obstinately rejected it; c-acp, c-crq pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f vhg dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 av-j vvd pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
149 or it may be, because they have so universally and grosly sinn'd against the Light of Nature, despis'd the Dictates of Conscience, or it may be, Because they have so universally and grossly sinned against the Light of Nature, despised the Dictates of Conscience, cc pn31 vmb vbi, c-acp pns32 vhb av av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn dt vvz pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
150 and degenerated into such vile and devilish Dispositions, that if the Gospel were preach'd amongst them, it would only serve to aggravate their Condemnation? and degenerated into such vile and devilish Dispositions, that if the Gospel were preached among them, it would only serve to aggravate their Condemnation? cc vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, cst cs dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, pn31 vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
151 This is very agreeable to the Directions, which our Lord gave his Apostles, when he sent them abroad to preach; This is very agreeable to the Directions, which our Lord gave his Apostles, when he sent them abroad to preach; d vbz av j p-acp dt n2, r-crq po12 n1 vvd po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 av pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
152 Into whatsoever City or Town ye shall enter, enquire, Who in it is worthy. Into whatsoever city or Town you shall enter, inquire, Who in it is worthy. p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vmb vvi, vvi, r-crq p-acp pn31 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
153 And again, Whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your Words, when ye depart out of that House or City, shake off the Dust of your Feet, namely, as a Testimony against them, that they had the offer of the Gospel, And again, Whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your Words, when you depart out of that House or city, shake off the Dust of your Feet, namely, as a Testimony against them, that they had the offer of the Gospel, cc av, r-crq vmb xx vvi pn22, ccx vvb po22 n2, c-crq pn22 vvb av pp-f d n1 cc n1, vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, av, p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
154 but were so wicked as to reject it. but were so wicked as to reject it. cc-acp vbdr av j c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
155 Tis consonant also to our Saviour's Declaration, that Whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: This consonant also to our Saviour's Declaration, that Whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: pn31|vbz j av p-acp po12 ng1 n1, cst r-crq vhz, p-acp pno31 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns31 vmb vhi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
156 And from him that hath not, shall be taken away, even that which he hath; And from him that hath not, shall be taken away, even that which he hath; cc p-acp pno31 cst vhz xx, vmb vbi vvn av, av cst r-crq pns31 vhz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
157 which is the Reason he assigns, Why he spake to the multitude in Parables, Whilst he reveal'd to his Disciples the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, adding Therefore speak I to them in Parables; because they seeing, see not; which is the Reason he assigns, Why he spoke to the multitude in Parables, While he revealed to his Disciples the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Heaven, adding Therefore speak I to them in Parables; Because they seeing, see not; r-crq vbz dt n1 pns31 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2, cs pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg av vvb pns11 p-acp pno32 p-acp n2; c-acp pns32 vvg, vvb xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
158 and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand, &c. and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand, etc. cc vvg pns32 vvb xx, av-dx vdb pns32 vvb, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
159 'Tis certain, that this may be assign'd as a Reason, why the Light of the Gospel is departed from, It's certain, that this may be assigned as a Reason, why the Light of the Gospel is departed from, pn31|vbz j, cst d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, q-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
160 or at least very much obscured in diverse Places, where it once shone very bright, namely, that it was not duly improv'd by those whom it enlightned. or At least very much obscured in diverse Places, where it once shone very bright, namely, that it was not duly improved by those whom it enlightened. cc p-acp ds av av-d vvn p-acp j n2, c-crq pn31 a-acp vvd av j, av, cst pn31 vbds xx av-jn vvn p-acp d r-crq pn31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
161 We know how our Lord threaten'd the Church of Ephesus, for leaving her first Love. Remember therefore, saith he, from whence thou art fallen, We know how our Lord threatened the Church of Ephesus, for leaving her First Love. remember Therefore, Says he, from whence thou art fallen, pns12 vvb c-crq po12 n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg po31 ord n1. np1 av, vvz pns31, p-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
162 and repent, and do the first Works; and Repent, and do the First Works; cc vvi, cc vdb dt ord vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
163 or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy Candlestick out of his Place, or Else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy Candlestick out of his Place, cc av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 av-j, cc vmb vvi po21 n1 av pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
164 except thou repent, which Threatning has been long since remarkably fulfill'd, in the prevailing of Mahometanism in those Parts; except thou Repent, which Threatening has been long since remarkably fulfilled, in the prevailing of Mahometanism in those Parts; c-acp pns21 vvb, r-crq vvg vhz vbn av-j c-acp av-j vvn, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
165 and if GOD hath not dealt as severely with others, who may have deserv'd it as much, his Goodness should not make them presume; but lead them to Repentance. and if GOD hath not dealt as severely with Others, who may have deserved it as much, his goodness should not make them presume; but led them to Repentance. cc cs np1 vhz xx vvn a-acp av-j p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vmb vhi vvn pn31 p-acp d, po31 n1 vmd xx vvi pno32 vvi; cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
166 Fifthly, I have yet farther this weighty Consideration to offer in this Case, viz. That the Efficacy of our Saviour's Undertaking for Men, doth certainly extend much farther than the actual Knowledge of him doth. Fifthly, I have yet farther this weighty Consideration to offer in this Case, viz. That the Efficacy of our Saviour's Undertaking for Men, does Certainly extend much farther than the actual Knowledge of him does. ord, pns11 vhb av av-jc d j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, n1 cst dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 vvg p-acp n2, vdz av-j vvi d av-jc cs dt j n1 pp-f pno31 vdz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
167 This must be suppos'd as to Infants, at least such as are enter'd into the Christian Covenant by Baptism, that they are capable of Salvation by Jesus Christ, without actually knowing and believing in him. This must be supposed as to Infants, At least such as Are entered into the Christian Covenant by Baptism, that they Are capable of Salvation by jesus christ, without actually knowing and believing in him. d vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2, p-acp ds d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp n1, cst pns32 vbr j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp av-j vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
168 This must again be allow'd, as to all the good Patriarchs, and other pious Men amongst the Jews, who although they did believe and hope in God, This must again be allowed, as to all the good Patriarchs, and other pious Men among the jews, who although they did believe and hope in God, d vmb av vbi vvn, c-acp p-acp d dt j n2, cc j-jn j n2 p-acp dt np2, r-crq cs pns32 vdd vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
169 for the fulfilling of the great Promise of a Messiah to come, yet did not see that Promise fulfill'd, for the fulfilling of the great Promise of a Messiah to come, yet did not see that Promise fulfilled, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt np1 pc-acp vvi, av vdd xx vvi cst vvb vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
170 nor could actually know and believe in him, as we do. nor could actually know and believe in him, as we do. ccx vmd av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp pns12 vdb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
171 Such in truth was the Goodness of God to Mankind, as to testifie his Compassion towards them immediately after the Fall, by the Promise then made of the Woman's Seed, that is, of the Messiah, which Promise as it was renew'd upon all occasions, Such in truth was the goodness of God to Mankind, as to testify his Compassion towards them immediately After the Fallen, by the Promise then made of the Woman's Seed, that is, of the Messiah, which Promise as it was renewed upon all occasions, d p-acp n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 av vvn pp-f dt ng1 n1, cst vbz, pp-f dt np1, r-crq vvb c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
172 so as an Effect of his Interposition, were confer'd all the Benefits which Mankind receiv'd from God, so as an Effect of his Interposition, were conferred all the Benefits which Mankind received from God, av c-acp dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, vbdr vvn d dt n2 r-crq n1 vvd p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
173 after the sin of our first Parents. It was upon his account that they were respited from present Death; After the since of our First Parents. It was upon his account that they were respited from present Death; p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 ord n2. pn31 vbds p-acp po31 n1 cst pns32 vbdr vvd p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
174 and that their Posterity have been blest with all those Favours, Temporal and Spiritual, which they have enjoy'd from that time to this; and that their Posterity have been blessed with all those Favours, Temporal and Spiritual, which they have enjoyed from that time to this; cc cst po32 n1 vhb vbn vvn p-acp d d n2, j cc j, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
175 insomuch that the Efficacy of our Lord's Undertaking is to bear date from the first Promise of it; insomuch that the Efficacy of our Lord's Undertaking is to bear date from the First Promise of it; av cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vvg vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
176 nay, from the Purpose and Intention of God before his actual Promise. But more particularly yet; nay, from the Purpose and Intention of God before his actual Promise. But more particularly yet; uh-x, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j n1. cc-acp av-dc av-jn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
177 Sixthly, The Holy Scriptures do every where represent our Saviour, as having made Expiation for the sins of all Mankind, without Exception, Sixthly, The Holy Scriptures do every where represent our Saviour, as having made Expiation for the Sins of all Mankind, without Exception, j, dt j n2 vdb d c-crq vvi po12 n1, c-acp vhg vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
178 as well those who were born before his appearing, as since; as well those who were born before his appearing, as since; c-acp av d r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp po31 vvg, c-acp a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
179 and those who live in the remotest and darkest Corners of the Earth, as those to whom the Gospel is publish'd. and those who live in the Remotest and Darkest Corners of the Earth, as those to whom the Gospel is published. cc d r-crq vvb p-acp dt js cc js n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
180 He is the Propitiation for our sins, saith St. John; and not for ours only; but also for the sins of the whole World. He is the Propitiation for our Sins, Says Saint John; and not for ours only; but also for the Sins of the Whole World. pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvz n1 np1; cc xx c-acp png12 av-j; cc-acp av c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
181 There is, saith St. Paul, one Mediator between God and Men, who gave himself a Ransom for all, to be testified in due time. There is, Says Saint Paul, one Mediator between God and Men, who gave himself a Ransom for all, to be testified in due time. pc-acp vbz, vvz n1 np1, crd n1 p-acp np1 cc n2, r-crq vvd px31 dt n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
182 And the same Apostle in a set Discourse, expresly makes the Benefit of Christ's Death, in the design of it, to extend as far as the sin of Adam had done. And the same Apostle in a Set Discourse, expressly makes the Benefit of Christ's Death, in the Design of it, to extend as Far as the since of Adam had done. cc dt d n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
183 The Author to the Hebrews affirms, that our Saviour took our Nature upon him, that he by the Grace of God might taste death for every Man. And the same inspir'd Writer is very express in declaring, that the Sacrifice of the Death of Christ did in its Merit and Virtue reach buckward to the begining of the World, The Author to the Hebrews affirms, that our Saviour took our Nature upon him, that he by the Grace of God might taste death for every Man. And the same inspired Writer is very express in declaring, that the Sacrifice of the Death of christ did in its Merit and Virtue reach buckward to the beginning of the World, dt n1 p-acp dt np1 vvz, cst po12 n1 vvd po12 n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp d n1 cc dt d vvn n1 vbz av j p-acp vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvi av-j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
184 as well as forward to the end of it. as well as forward to the end of it. c-acp av c-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
185 Not, says he, that he should offer himself often, as the High Priest entereth into the Holy Place every Year with the Blood of others; Not, Says he, that he should offer himself often, as the High Priest entereth into the Holy Place every Year with the Blood of Others; xx, vvz pns31, cst pns31 vmd vvi px31 av, p-acp dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
186 for then must he often have suffered since the Foundation of the World: for then must he often have suffered since the Foundation of the World: c-acp av vmb pns31 av vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
187 but now once in the end of the World hath he appear'd, to put away sin, by the Sacrifice of himself; but now once in the end of the World hath he appeared, to put away since, by the Sacrifice of himself; cc-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz pns31 vvn, pc-acp vvi av n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
188 whereby is plainly intimated, that this one Sacrifice had its Effect from the foundation of the World. whereby is plainly intimated, that this one Sacrifice had its Effect from the Foundation of the World. c-crq vbz av-j vvn, cst d crd n1 vhd po31 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
189 If it be ask'd, wherein the effect of this Appears so extensive, I answer by my next Proposition, viz. If it be asked, wherein the Effect of this Appears so extensive, I answer by my next Proposition, viz. cs pn31 vbb vvd, c-crq dt n1 pp-f d vvz av j, pns11 vvb p-acp po11 ord n1, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
190 Seventhly, That by means hereof God was so far reconcil'd to Men, as to give Place for Repentance, Seventhly, That by means hereof God was so Far reconciled to Men, as to give Place for Repentance, crd, cst p-acp n2 av np1 vbds av av-j vvn p-acp n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
191 and to accept of it, wheresover it was sincere. and to accept of it, Wherever it was sincere. cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, vvb pn31 vbds j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
192 In the first Covenant made with Adam, there was no Allowance made of Repentance after Transgression: In the First Covenant made with Adam, there was no Allowance made of Repentance After Transgression: p-acp dt ord n1 vvd p-acp np1, a-acp vbds dx n1 vvn pp-f n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
193 but upon the Interposition of our Redeemer, and in Virtue of that Expiation, which he was to make, but upon the Interposition of our Redeemer, and in Virtue of that Expiation, which he was to make, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
194 when he should come into the World, sinners were allowed and encouraged to repent and turn to God, in hopes of obtaining his Favor. when he should come into the World, Sinners were allowed and encouraged to Repent and turn to God, in hope's of obtaining his Favour. c-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, n2 vbdr vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, p-acp n2 pp-f vvg po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
195 The very respiting our first Parents from the execution of the Sentence denounced, was an intimation that Repentance would be acceptable to God; The very respiting our First Parents from the execution of the Sentence denounced, was an intimation that Repentance would be acceptable to God; dt j j po12 ord n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, vbds dt n1 cst n1 vmd vbi j p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
196 the Promise made soon after the Fall was a Confirmation of the same thing. God's commanding and encouraging Sacrifices still farther encouraged Repentance. the Promise made soon After the Fallen was a Confirmation of the same thing. God's commanding and encouraging Sacrifices still farther encouraged Repentance. dt n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt d n1. npg1 vvg cc vvg n2 av jc vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
197 The Question which God put to Cain, If thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted? plainly signified his pleasure in this Case. The Question which God put to Cain, If thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted? plainly signified his pleasure in this Case. dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1, cs pns21 vd2 av, vm2 pns21 xx vbi vvn? av-j vvd po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
198 The Goodness of God continually exercis'd towards all Mankind in so many Instances, naturally tended to lead them to Repentance. The goodness of God continually exercised towards all Mankind in so many Instances, naturally tended to led them to Repentance. dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp av d n2, av-j vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
199 All along throughout the Old Testament, both in Moses and the Prophets, Repentance is inculcated and encouraged. All along throughout the Old Testament, both in Moses and the prophets, Repentance is inculcated and encouraged. d a-acp p-acp dt j n1, av-d p-acp np1 cc dt n2, n1 vbz vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
200 That peremptory Declaration and Oath of God, tho' made to the House of Israel, yet is in very general Terms, That peremptory Declaration and Oath of God, though made to the House of Israel, yet is in very general Terms, cst j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cs vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av vbz p-acp av j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
201 and such as seem to concern all Mankind; and such as seem to concern all Mankind; cc d c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
202 As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the Death of the Wicked; As I live, Says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the Death of the Wicked; c-acp pns11 vvb, vvz dt n1 np1, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
203 but that the Wicked turn from his way and live; with much more to the same purpose, in the following Verses. but that the Wicked turn from his Way and live; with much more to the same purpose, in the following Verses. cc-acp cst dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc vvi; p-acp av-d dc p-acp dt d n1, p-acp dt vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
204 In the Prophet Jonah, we find that Nineveh, a Pagan City, was spar'd upon the Humiliation of its Inhabitants. In the Prophet Jonah, we find that Nineveh, a Pagan city, was spared upon the Humiliation of its Inhabitants. p-acp dt n1 np1, pns12 vvb d np1, dt j-jn n1, vbds vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
205 When our blessed Saviour came to declare the Will of God more fully, it was in these Terms, That Repentance and Remission of sins should be preach'd in his Name, amongst all Nations, begining at Jerusalem. When our blessed Saviour Come to declare the Will of God more Fully, it was in these Terms, That Repentance and Remission of Sins should be preached in his Name, among all nations, beginning At Jerusalem. c-crq po12 j-vvn n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av-dc av-j, pn31 vbds p-acp d n2, cst n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d n2, n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
206 And altho' this Doctrine is preached only to those, to whom the Oracles of God are publish'd; And although this Doctrine is preached only to those, to whom the Oracles of God Are published; cc cs d n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp d, p-acp ro-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
207 yet we cannot from thence fairly conclude, that if in any other part of the World there be found any true Penitents, their Repentance shall not be accepted of God, yet we cannot from thence fairly conclude, that if in any other part of the World there be found any true Penitents, their Repentance shall not be accepted of God, av pns12 vmbx p-acp av av-j vvi, cst cs p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn d j n2-jn, po32 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
208 because they were not expresly told so beforehand. Because they were not expressly told so beforehand. c-acp pns32 vbdr xx av-j vvn av av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
209 On the contrary, as the Consideration of the Divine Goodness will dispose us to hope the best, On the contrary, as the Consideration of the Divine goodness will dispose us to hope the best, p-acp dt n-jn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt js, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
210 so there are diverse Hints in the Oracles of God themselves, which may incline us to take the favourable side in this Controversie. so there Are diverse Hints in the Oracles of God themselves, which may incline us to take the favourable side in this Controversy. av a-acp vbr j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 px32, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
211 St. Peter seems to have done so, when upon observing how God had accepted the Prayers and the Alms of Cornelius, he own'd himself convinc'd of a Mistake which he lay under before, crying out, Of a truth I perceive, that God is no Respecter of Persons; Saint Peter seems to have done so, when upon observing how God had accepted the Prayers and the Alms of Cornelius, he owned himself convinced of a Mistake which he lay under before, crying out, Of a truth I perceive, that God is no Respecter of Persons; n1 np1 vvz pc-acp vhi vdn av, c-crq p-acp vvg c-crq np1 vhd vvn dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 j-vvn px31 vvd pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp a-acp, vvg av, pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvb, cst np1 vbz dx n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
212 but in every Nation, he that feareth God and worketh Righteousness is accepted with him. but in every nation, he that fears God and works Righteousness is accepted with him. cc-acp p-acp d n1, pns31 cst vvz np1 cc vvz n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
213 'Tis true, sometimes Faith is made the Condition of Acceptance with God, as well as Repentance, particularly in our Text, it is expresly made the Condition of Salvation: It's true, sometime Faith is made the Condition of Acceptance with God, as well as Repentance, particularly in our Text, it is expressly made the Condition of Salvation: pn31|vbz j, av n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, c-acp av c-acp n1, av-j p-acp po12 n1, pn31 vbz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
214 but then if by Faith be to be understood an express believing in Jesus Christ, it must be restrain'd to them to whom he is preach'd. but then if by Faith be to be understood an express believing in jesus christ, it must be restrained to them to whom he is preached. cc-acp av cs p-acp n1 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn dt j vvg p-acp np1 np1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
215 For, as I observ'd before, the Patriarchs, and other good Men of the Jewish Nation, were accepted upon their Faith, believing the Promises of God, For, as I observed before, the Patriarchs, and other good Men of the Jewish nation, were accepted upon their Faith, believing the Promises of God, p-acp, c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp, dt n2, cc j-jn j n2 pp-f dt jp n1, vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1, vvg dt vvz pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
216 and obeying his Commands, before the coming of our Lord and when they had very obscure Notions concerning him. and obeying his Commands, before the coming of our Lord and when they had very Obscure Notions Concerning him. cc vvg po31 vvz, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 cc c-crq pns32 vhd av j n2 vvg pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
217 And the Apostle to the Hebrews, in his excellent Discourse of Faith, even that Faith which is acceptable to God, defines it in general, a believing that God is, And the Apostle to the Hebrews, in his excellent Discourse of Faith, even that Faith which is acceptable to God, defines it in general, a believing that God is, cc dt n1 p-acp dt np2, p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f n1, av cst n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp np1, vvz pn31 p-acp n1, dt vvg cst np1 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
218 and that he is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him. and that he is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him. cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst av-j vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
219 Which indeed will include believing in God, as a Rewarder of them that seek him through Jesus Christ, where the Gospel is publish'd: Which indeed will include believing in God, as a Rewarder of them that seek him through jesus christ, where the Gospel is published: r-crq av vmb vvi vvg p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31 p-acp np1 np1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
220 But it seems evidently to imply also, that God will accept such a degree of Faith in him, But it seems evidently to imply also, that God will accept such a degree of Faith in him, cc-acp pn31 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi av, cst np1 vmb vvi d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
221 as is suitable to the Revelation he hath made of himself, be it more or less. as is suitable to the Revelation he hath made of himself, be it more or less. c-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn pp-f px31, vbb pn31 av-dc cc av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
222 What else can we think of such a Man as Job for Instance, concerning whom it is said, that he was perfect and upright, one that feared God and eschewed Evil? Who yet was not of that Family, which God had chosen to be his peculiar People, What Else can we think of such a Man as Job for Instance, Concerning whom it is said, that he was perfect and upright, one that feared God and Eschewed Evil? Who yet was not of that Family, which God had chosen to be his peculiar People, q-crq av vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vvg r-crq pn31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vbds j cc av-j, pi cst vvd np1 cc vvn j-jn? r-crq av vbds xx pp-f d n1, r-crq np1 vhd vvn pc-acp vbi po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
223 and to bless with his more particular Revelations; and to bless with his more particular Revelations; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 av-dc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
224 but an Arabian. What shall we again think of Abimelech, a Philistian King, in whom was likewise found the Fear of God, to that degree, that upon his Admonition, he readily eschewed that Evil which he was before in danger of, though unwittingly, but an Arabian. What shall we again think of Abimelech, a Philistian King, in whom was likewise found the fear of God, to that degree, that upon his Admonition, he readily Eschewed that Evil which he was before in danger of, though unwittingly, cc-acp dt jp. q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb pp-f np1, dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq vbds av vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1, cst p-acp po31 n1, pns31 av-j vvn cst j-jn r-crq pns31 vbds a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f, c-acp av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
225 and in the integrity of his Heart? And altho' I dare not profess my self assur'd of the State of Socrates, or Epictetus; yet I cannot but be strongly inclin'd to hope, that the Expiation of our Redeemer may have render'd their Repentance and Obedience in a good degree acceptable to God. and in the integrity of his Heart? And although I Dare not profess my self assured of the State of Socrates, or Epictetus; yet I cannot but be strongly inclined to hope, that the Expiation of our Redeemer may have rendered their Repentance and obedience in a good degree acceptable to God. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? cc cs pns11 vvb xx vvi po11 n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1; av pns11 vmbx p-acp vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vmb vhi vvn po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 j p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
226 And God only knows, how many more penitent and sincere Souls may be found, in the dark Corners of the Earth. And God only knows, how many more penitent and sincere Souls may be found, in the dark Corners of the Earth. cc np1 av-j vvz, c-crq d dc j-jn cc j n2 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
227 It may be, for ought we know, in this Case, as in that of Elijah, who imagin'd himself left alone, when God knew of no less than seven thousand in Israel, who had not bowed the Knee to Baal. But yet farther, It may be, for ought we know, in this Case, as in that of Elijah, who imagined himself left alone, when God knew of no less than seven thousand in Israel, who had not bowed the Knee to Baal. But yet farther, pn31 vmb vbi, c-acp pi pns12 vvi, p-acp d n1, c-acp p-acp d pp-f np1, r-crq vvd px31 vvn av-j, c-crq np1 vvd pp-f dx dc cs crd crd p-acp np1, r-crq vhd xx vvn dt n1 p-acp np1. p-acp av av-jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
228 Eighthly, Another Effect of the Expiation made by our Redeemer, may have been, for ought any Man can know to the contrary, the secret Operation and Influence of the Divine Spirit, enlightning and moving the Minds of Men, in all parts of the World. Eighthly, another Effect of the Expiation made by our Redeemer, may have been, for ought any Man can know to the contrary, the secret Operation and Influence of the Divine Spirit, enlightening and moving the Minds of Men, in all parts of the World. j, j-jn vvb pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp po12 n1, vmb vhi vbn, c-acp vmd d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-jn, dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1 cc vvg dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
229 'Tis acknowledgd, that no Man can either repent, or believe in God, or obey him acceptably, without the Assistance of the good Spirit; It's acknowledged, that no Man can either Repent, or believe in God, or obey him acceptably, without the Assistance of the good Spirit; pn31|vbz vvd, cst dx n1 vmb av-d vvi, cc vvi p-acp np1, cc vvi pno31 av-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
230 'tis confess'd also that this Asistance is expresly promis'd only through Jesus Christ: it's confessed also that this Assistance is expressly promised only through jesus christ: pn31|vbz vvn av cst d n1 vbz av-j vvn av-j p-acp np1 np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
231 but I should be very loth to affirm, that it was never imparted to any, who were not actually instructed in the Christian Doctrine. but I should be very loath to affirm, that it was never imparted to any, who were not actually instructed in the Christian Doctrine. cc-acp pns11 vmd vbi av j pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbds av-x vvn p-acp d, r-crq vbdr xx av-j vvn p-acp dt njp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
232 There can be no doubt, with respect to the Patriarchs, who were the Friends and Favorites of God, There can be no doubt, with respect to the Patriarchs, who were the Friends and Favorites of God, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbdr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
233 and by their Faith and Piety demonstrated, that they were enlighten'd and mov'd by his Spirit. and by their Faith and Piety demonstrated, that they were enlightened and moved by his Spirit. cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vvn, cst pns32 vbdr vvd cc vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
234 The Law of Moses did not expresly promise the Assistance of the Spirit; The Law of Moses did not expressly promise the Assistance of the Spirit; dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
235 and yet there is no Question, but that pious and good Men among the Jews did partake of it. and yet there is no Question, but that pious and good Men among the jews did partake of it. cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1, cc-acp cst j cc j n2 p-acp dt np2 vdd vvi pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
236 And shall we confine it to them only? No! I would rather hope that Job and Abimelech before mention'd, And shall we confine it to them only? No! I would rather hope that Job and Abimelech before mentioned, cc vmb pns12 vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 av-j? uh-dx pns11 vmd av-c vvi d n1 cc np1 a-acp vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
237 nay, that Socrates and Epictetus also, in their Measure, partook of the same; nay, that Socrates and Epictetus also, in their Measure, partook of the same; uh-x, cst npg1 cc np1 av, p-acp po32 n1, vvd pp-f dt d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
238 the Fruits of that Divine Spirit methinks very evidently appear in many of their Expressions and Actions. the Fruits of that Divine Spirit methinks very evidently appear in many of their Expressions and Actions. dt n2 pp-f d j-jn n1 vvz av av-j vvi p-acp d pp-f po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
239 Diverse Pagans, as I observed in a former Lecture, have been sensible of this Truth, Diverse Pagans, as I observed in a former Lecture, have been sensible of this Truth, j n2-jn, c-acp pns11 vvd p-acp dt j n1, vhb vbn j pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
240 and openly avow'd that the Inspiration of God was necessary to Virtue, and accordingly believ'd that such as were truly Virtuous amongst themselves, were so by the assistance of the Divine Spirit. and openly avowed that the Inspiration of God was necessary to Virtue, and accordingly believed that such as were truly Virtuous among themselves, were so by the assistance of the Divine Spirit. cc av-j vvn cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j p-acp n1, cc av-vvg vvd d d c-acp vbdr av-j j p-acp px32, vbdr av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
241 And it seems highly worthy of God, to believe thus; at least not to believe otherwise. And it seems highly worthy of God, to believe thus; At least not to believe otherwise. cc pn31 vvz av-j j pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av; p-acp ds xx pc-acp vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
242 And indeed if we reflect upon the Notion, which was current amongst the best and most ancient Christian Writers, And indeed if we reflect upon the Notion, which was current among the best and most ancient Christian Writers, cc av cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds j p-acp dt js cc av-ds j njp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
243 and which the Holy Scriptures seem to have led them into, concerning the Dispensation of God towards Mankind, by our Redeemer, we shall the more easily be dispos'd to be of this Judgment. and which the Holy Scriptures seem to have led them into, Concerning the Dispensation of God towards Mankind, by our Redeemer, we shall the more Easily be disposed to be of this Judgement. cc r-crq dt j n2 vvb pc-acp vhi vvn pno32 p-acp, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb dt av-dc av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vbi pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
244 For they look'd upon our Saviour, as not only designing, but beginning his Transactions for the good of Men, from the time of their first Creation; For they looked upon our Saviour, as not only designing, but beginning his Transactions for the good of Men, from the time of their First Creation; p-acp pns32 vvd p-acp po12 n1, c-acp xx av-j vvg, cc-acp vvg po31 n2 p-acp dt j pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
245 and for the Recovery of Sinners, from the time of their Fall. and for the Recovery of Sinners, from the time of their Fallen. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
246 They believ'd that diverse of the Appearances, mention'd in the Old Testament, were really of the Son of God, in Angelical Form, anticipating thereby and prefiguring his Appearance at last in Humane Nature. They believed that diverse of the Appearances, mentioned in the Old Testament, were really of the Son of God, in Angelical From, anticipating thereby and prefiguring his Appearance At last in Humane Nature. pns32 vvd cst j pp-f dt n2, vvn p-acp dt j n1, vbdr av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j n1, vvg av cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp ord p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
247 They believed that it was He, who conducted the Israelites from Egypt into Canaan; that it was He, who was in the Tabernacle, They believed that it was He, who conducted the Israelites from Egypt into Canaan; that it was He, who was in the Tabernacle, pns32 vvd cst pn31 vbds pns31, r-crq vvd dt np1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1; cst pn31 vbds pns31, r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
248 and in the Temple, in the midst of the Cloud, towards whom therefore the Jews paid their solemn Adorations. and in the Temple, in the midst of the Cloud, towards whom Therefore the jews paid their solemn Adorations. cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp ro-crq av dt np2 vvd po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
249 And for the like Reason they believ'd, that it was He, who inspir'd all the great and good Men, that were eminent for Piety and Virtue, either among the Jews, or in any other Nations. And for the like Reason they believed, that it was He, who inspired all the great and good Men, that were eminent for Piety and Virtue, either among the jews, or in any other nations. cc p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vvd, cst pn31 vbds pns31, r-crq vvn d dt j cc j n2, cst vbdr j p-acp n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp dt np2, cc p-acp d j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
250 In a word, they understood St John to mean as much, where he says, That was the true Light, which enlighteneth every Man that cometh into the VVorld, not only by imparting the Powers of Understanding and Reason to them in their first Formation; In a word, they understood Saint John to mean as much, where he Says, That was the true Light, which Enlighteneth every Man that comes into the World, not only by imparting the Powers of Understanding and Reason to them in their First Formation; p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd zz np1 p-acp j c-acp av-d, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst vbds dt j n1, r-crq vvz d n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, xx av-j p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
251 but also by farther opening their Understandings, and improving their Minds, as they should become capable, by the secret Suggestions and Motions of his Spirit. but also by farther opening their Understandings, and improving their Minds, as they should become capable, by the secret Suggestions and Motions of his Spirit. cc-acp av p-acp jc n-vvg po32 n2, cc vvg po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vmd vvi j, p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
252 So that, although he did not appear in Humane Form, till four thousand Years were elaps'd; So that, although he did not appear in Humane From, till four thousand years were elapsed; av cst, cs pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp j n1, c-acp crd crd n2 vbdr vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
253 yet he had not neglected Mankind all that space of time; nor doth at present neglect those who have not heard of his Incarnation; yet he had not neglected Mankind all that Molle of time; nor does At present neglect those who have not herd of his Incarnation; av pns31 vhd xx vvn n1 d cst n1 pp-f n1; ccx vdz p-acp j n1 d r-crq vhb xx vvn pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
254 but was and is in the VVorld, even in those Parts of it, where they know him not, using those Methods, which to his Divine Wisdom seem meet, but was and is in the World, even in those Parts of it, where they know him not, using those Methods, which to his Divine Wisdom seem meet, cc-acp vbds cc vbz p-acp dt n1, av p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31, c-crq pns32 vvb pno31 xx, vvg d n2, r-crq p-acp po31 j-jn n1 vvi vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
255 for the training up well-dispos'd Minds, which do not resist the Grace which he offers to them. for the training up well-disposed Minds, which do not resist the Grace which he offers to them. p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp j n2, r-crq vdb xx vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
256 There is but one Proposition more that I have to add, and it is this, viz. There is but one Proposition more that I have to add, and it is this, viz. pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd n1 av-dc cst pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi, cc pn31 vbz d, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
257 Ninthly, That at the great Day of Judgment, all Men shall be accountable to our Lord, with due Regard had to their Respective Advantages or Disadvantages in this their State of Tryal. Ninthly, That At the great Day of Judgement, all Men shall be accountable to our Lord, with due Regard had to their Respective Advantages or Disadvantages in this their State of Trial. ord, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, d n2 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n1, p-acp j-jn n1 vhd p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2 p-acp d po32 n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
258 Our Lord hath expresly declar'd, that unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much requir'd; Our Lord hath expressly declared, that unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required; po12 n1 vhz av-j vvd, cst p-acp ro-crq d vbz vvn, pp-f pno31 vmb vbi av-d vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
259 and that Men shall be called to an account for the Talents committed to them, by their Lord, and that Men shall be called to an account for the Talents committed to them, by their Lord, cc d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
260 whether more or fewer, in so much that he that had but one, shall be accountable for that one only. whither more or fewer, in so much that he that had but one, shall be accountable for that one only. cs n1 cc dc, p-acp av av-d cst pns31 cst vhd p-acp pi, vmb vbi j p-acp d crd av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
261 St. Paul in a set Discourse seems to have determin'd this Matter peremptorily, as between Jew and Gentile; so by parity of Reason, between Christian and Gentile also. Saint Paul in a Set Discourse seems to have determined this Matter peremptorily, as between Jew and Gentile; so by parity of Reason, between Christian and Gentile also. n1 np1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvd d n1 av-j, c-acp p-acp np1 cc j; av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp njp cc j av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
262 He calls the Day of Judgment, the Day of the Revelation of the righteous Judgment of God, who will render to every Man according to his Deeds, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile; He calls the Day of Judgement, the Day of the Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God, who will render to every Man according to his deeds, to the Jew First, and also to the Gentile; pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt np1 ord, cc av p-acp dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
263 adding, For there is no respect of Persons with God: adding, For there is no respect of Persons with God: vvg, p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
264 For as many as have sinned without Law, shall also perish without Law, and as many as have sinned in the Law; For as many as have sinned without Law, shall also perish without Law, and as many as have sinned in the Law; c-acp c-acp d c-acp vhb vvn p-acp n1, vmb av vvi p-acp n1, cc c-acp d c-acp vhb vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
265 shall be judged by the Law: shall be judged by the Law: vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
266 And again, VVhen the Gentiles, which have not the Law, do by Nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves. And again, When the Gentiles, which have not the Law, do by Nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, Are a Law unto themselves. cc av, c-crq dt n2-j, r-crq vhb xx dt n1, vdb p-acp n1 dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, d vhg xx dt n1, vbr dt n1 p-acp px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
267 'Tis very true, that the Salvation of the Gospel is by the Gospel promis'd only to those who believe and obey it, It's very true, that the Salvation of the Gospel is by the Gospel promised only to those who believe and obey it, pn31|vbz av j, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd av-j p-acp d r-crq vvb cc vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
268 and consequently to whom it is preach'd; as Damnation is therein expresly threatened to those who reject it; and consequently to whom it is preached; as Damnation is therein expressly threatened to those who reject it; cc av-j p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz vvn; c-acp n1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
269 and we are not so plainly told what kind and what degrees of Rewards and Punishments God will dispense to others: and we Are not so plainly told what kind and what Degrees of Rewards and Punishments God will dispense to Others: cc pns12 vbr xx av av-j vvn r-crq n1 cc r-crq n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 np1 vmb vvi p-acp n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
270 but we are in the general assured, that the Recompences of that Day shall be all just, but we Are in the general assured, that the Recompenses of that Day shall be all just, cc-acp pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vbi d j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
271 and carry a Respect to the Deeds done in the Body, bearing some Proportion to the different Circumstances and Conditions of Men. and carry a Respect to the deeds done in the Body, bearing Some Proportion to the different circumstances and Conditions of Men. cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vdn p-acp dt n1, vvg d n1 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
272 And therefore St. Paul a little before his Discourse just now cited, lets us know, that the Condemnation of wicked Gentiles would be very just, by Reason of their having despis'd the Dictates of Nature and Reason, And Therefore Saint Paul a little before his Discourse just now cited, lets us know, that the Condemnation of wicked Gentiles would be very just, by Reason of their having despised the Dictates of Nature and Reason, cc av n1 np1 dt j p-acp po31 n1 av av vvn, vvb|pno12 pno12 vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f j n2-j vmd vbi av j, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 vhg vvn dt vvz pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
273 because they withheld the Truth in Unrighteousness; for, as he argues, That which may be known of God, is manifest in them; Because they withheld the Truth in Unrighteousness; for, as he argues, That which may be known of God, is manifest in them; c-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1; p-acp, c-acp pns31 vvz, cst r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1, vbz j p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
274 for God hath shewed it unto them. for God hath showed it unto them. c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
275 God hath, as he there farther proves, render'd himself so conspicuous to all Men, as the Maker and Governour of the World, that those who are ignorant of him must be without Excuse. God hath, as he there farther Proves, rendered himself so conspicuous to all Men, as the Maker and Governor of the World, that those who Are ignorant of him must be without Excuse. np1 vhz, c-acp pns31 a-acp jc n2, vvd px31 av j p-acp d n2, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d r-crq vbr j pp-f pno31 vmb vbi p-acp vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
276 He is so near to every one of us, as the same Apostle elsewhere discourses, He is so near to every one of us, as the same Apostle elsewhere discourses, pns31 vbz av av-j p-acp d crd pp-f pno12, p-acp dt d n1 av vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
277 since in him we live, and move and have our Being, that we may even feel after him, and find him; and he hath written his Law in such visible Characters in all our Hearts, shewing us the plain Difference between moral Good and Evil, in the chief Instances thereof, causing our Consciences to bear witness, and our Thoughts to accuse or excuse, as we demean our selves, that he may justly call us to an Account for such our Demeanor. since in him we live, and move and have our Being, that we may even feel After him, and find him; and he hath written his Law in such visible Characters in all our Hearts, showing us the plain Difference between moral Good and Evil, in the chief Instances thereof, causing our Consciences to bear witness, and our Thoughts to accuse or excuse, as we demean our selves, that he may justly call us to an Account for such our Demeanour. c-acp p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb, cc vvi cc vhb po12 vbg, cst pns12 vmb av vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvi pno31; cc pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp d po12 n2, vvg pno12 dt j n1 p-acp j j cc j-jn, p-acp dt j-jn n2 av, vvg po12 n2 p-acp vvb n1, cc po12 n2 p-acp vvb cc vvb, c-acp pns12 vvb po12 n2, cst pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno12 p-acp dt vvb p-acp d po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
278 So that the whole Matter at last comes to this Issue. Some Men have, by hearing the Gospel preach'd to them, far greater Advantages, than others; So that the Whole Matter At last comes to this Issue. some Men have, by hearing the Gospel preached to them, Far greater Advantages, than Others; av cst dt j-jn n1 p-acp ord vvz p-acp d n1. d n2 vhb, p-acp vvg dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, av-j jc n2, cs n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
279 but then they are accountable likewise for those special Advantages: but then they Are accountable likewise for those special Advantages: cc-acp cs pns32 vbr j av p-acp d j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
280 whereas such, as not through their own default, but by the meer Providence of God, want those Advantages, shall be answerable for no more, whereas such, as not through their own default, but by the mere Providence of God, want those Advantages, shall be answerable for no more, cs d, c-acp xx p-acp po32 d n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvb d n2, vmb vbb j p-acp dx av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
281 than what they have been entrusted with. God hath done more for those, than for these; than what they have been Entrusted with. God hath done more for those, than for these; cs r-crq pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp. np1 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp d, cs p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
282 and 'tis but fit, that he should freely dispose of his own Gifts, after the Counsel of his own Will: and it's but fit, that he should freely dispose of his own Gifts, After the Counsel of his own Will: cc pn31|vbz p-acp j, cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi pp-f po31 d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
283 but if he doth what is abundantly sufficient for all, and will expect no more, but if he does what is abundantly sufficient for all, and will expect no more, cc-acp cs pns31 vdz r-crq vbz av-j j p-acp d, cc vmb vvi av-dx av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
284 than in proportion to what he gives, there remains no just Ground of complaint to any. than in proportion to what he gives, there remains no just Ground of complaint to any. cs p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz, a-acp vvz dx j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
285 And thus I have done with what I thought fit to be offer'd on this difficult Argument; And thus I have done with what I Thought fit to be offered on this difficult Argument; cc av pns11 vhb vdn p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
286 and I hope, if what I have propos'd be consider'd without Prejudice, it may suffice to make us humbly acquiesce in the Dispensation of God by Jesus Christ, acknowledging that the Design of our Lord's coming was to save Sinners in general; and I hope, if what I have proposed be considered without Prejudice, it may suffice to make us humbly acquiesce in the Dispensation of God by jesus christ, acknowledging that the Design of our Lord's coming was to save Sinners in general; cc pns11 vvb, cs r-crq pns11 vhb vvn vbi vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1, vvg cst dt n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n-vvg vbds pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
287 and confessing to the glory of the Almighty Father, that his love was manifested to the whole Race of Mankind, by sending his only begotten Son into the World for our Salvation. and confessing to the glory of the Almighty Father, that his love was manifested to the Whole Raze of Mankind, by sending his only begotten Son into the World for our Salvation. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst po31 vvb vbds vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg po31 av-j vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
288 I shall conclude all with two practical Inferences, viz. I shall conclude all with two practical Inferences, viz. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp crd j n2, n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 4
289 Frist, We may infer from hence the great Obligation which lies upon us, to whom the Gospel is publish'd, to comply with the Terms of it, particularly that mention'd in the Text, Frist, We may infer from hence the great Obligation which lies upon us, to whom the Gospel is published, to comply with the Terms of it, particularly that mentioned in the Text, np1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, av-j cst vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
290 as comprehensive of all others, believing in Jesus Christ. Whatever gracious Allowances God in his infinite Goodness may make to others, we cannot hope for Salvation upon any other Conditions, as comprehensive of all Others, believing in jesus christ. Whatever gracious Allowances God in his infinite goodness may make to Others, we cannot hope for Salvation upon any other Conditions, c-acp j pp-f d n2-jn, vvg p-acp np1 np1. r-crq j n2 np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmb vvi pc-acp n2-jn, pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
291 than a grateful Acknowledgment of this infinite Love of God, a firm and stedfast Faith in his only begotten Son, together with an hearty Resignation of our selves to his Conduct. than a grateful Acknowledgment of this infinite Love of God, a firm and steadfast Faith in his only begotten Son, together with an hearty Resignation of our selves to his Conduct. cs dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f np1, dt j cc j n1 p-acp po31 av-j vvn n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po31 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
292 As by these our Priviledges we are exalted to Heaven; so upon our abuse of them, we shall be cast down to the lowest depth of Hell. This (as our Saviour declared, a little after the Text) is the Condemnation, that light is come into the World; As by these our Privileges we Are exalted to Heaven; so upon our abuse of them, we shall be cast down to the lowest depth of Hell. This (as our Saviour declared, a little After the Text) is the Condemnation, that Light is come into the World; p-acp p-acp d po12 n2 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1; av p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pno32, pns12 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1. d (p-acp po12 n1 vvn, dt j p-acp dt n1) vbz dt n1, cst n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
293 but Men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. but Men loved darkness rather than Light, Because their Deeds were evil. cc-acp n2 vvd n1 av-c cs vvi, c-acp po32 n2 vbdr j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
294 Secondly, If the Love of God toward Mankind be so extensive, it becomes us then, instead of caviling at the Divine Providence on account of the Gospel's not being publish'd to all the World, to do our part towards the Propagation of it Secondly, If the Love of God towards Mankind be so extensive, it becomes us then, instead of caviling At the Divine Providence on account of the Gospel's not being published to all the World, to do our part towards the Propagation of it ord, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 vbb av j, pn31 vvz pno12 av, av pp-f vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt ng1 xx vbg vvn p-acp d dt n1, pc-acp vdi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
295 The Princes and great Men of the Earth may do very much to this purpose, as I have already observ'd. The Princes and great Men of the Earth may do very much to this purpose, as I have already observed. dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vdi av av-d p-acp d n1, c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
296 Others also, especially those Bodies and Societies of Men, which have Commerce with the Gentile World, might contrive Methods for propagating their Religion together with their Trade. Others also, especially those Bodies and Societies of Men, which have Commerce with the Gentile World, might contrive Methods for propagating their Religion together with their Trade. ng2-jn av, av-j d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vhb n1 p-acp dt j n1, vmd vvi n2 p-acp j-vvg po32 n1 av p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
297 And all of us might contribute to this generous Design, by our earnest Prayers to God for the enlarging of his Son's Kingdom, And all of us might contribute to this generous Design, by our earnest Prayers to God for the enlarging of his Son's Kingdom, cc d pp-f pno12 vmd vvi p-acp d j n1, p-acp po12 j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
298 and that it would please him to excite the Spirits of those who have Power and Interest to adadvance this Noble Work. and that it would please him to excite the Spirits of those who have Power and Interest to adadvance this Noble Work. cc cst pn31 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vhb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
299 In fine, we may all contribute towards it, by living Christian Lives; In fine, we may all contribute towards it, by living Christian Lives; p-acp j, pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg njp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
300 and if we have neither Power nor Interest to promote the Profession of our Religion in Foreign Parts, we may at least promote the Practise of it at Home, by our Examples. and if we have neither Power nor Interest to promote the Profession of our Religion in Foreign Parts, we may At least promote the practice of it At Home, by our Examples. cc cs pns12 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j n2, pns12 vmb p-acp ds vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1-an, p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
301 Nothing in truth would so powerfully recommend our Holy Religion to Mankind, in order both to the Belief and Practice of it, Nothing in truth would so powerfully recommend our Holy Religion to Mankind, in order both to the Belief and Practice of it, pix p-acp n1 vmd av av-j vvi po12 j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
302 as to have it fairly represented by the Tempers and Lives of its Professors. as to have it fairly represented by the Tempers and Lives of its Professors. c-acp pc-acp vhi pn31 av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
303 May Almighty God revive the Spirit of Primitive Christianity, in those who take upon them the Christian Name; May Almighty God revive the Spirit of Primitive Christianity, in those who take upon them the Christian Name; vmb j-jn np1 vvi dt n1 pp-f j np1, p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 dt njp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
304 and may their light shine so clearly and brightly, as to enlighten the darkest and remotest Regions of the Earth, to the Glory of God and our Redeemer. Amen. FINIS. and may their Light shine so clearly and brightly, as to enlighten the Darkest and Remotest Regions of the Earth, to the Glory of God and our Redeemer. Amen. FINIS. cc vmb po32 n1 vvi av av-j cc av-j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt js cc js n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4

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28 0 Psalm 147.5. Psalm 147.5. np1 crd.
29 0 Rom. 11.33, 34. Rom. 11.33, 34. np1 crd, crd
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58 0 Mar. 16.16. Mar. 16.16. np1 crd.
60 0 Rom. 10.14 Rom. 10.14 np1 crd
76 0 Gen. 5.24. Gen. 5.24. np1 crd.
77 0 Jude, 14.15. U^de, 14.15. np1, crd.
80 0 Gen. 6.9. Gen. 6.9. np1 crd.
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82 0 Gen. 6.3. Gen. 6.3. np1 crd.
83 0 Gen. 6.5. Gen. 6.5. np1 crd.
85 0 Verse 7. Verse 7. n1 crd
96 0 Gal. 4.4. Gal. 4.4. np1 crd.
99 0 Matth. 21.37. Matthew 21.37. np1 crd.
101 0 Haggai 2.7. Suct•nius. Tacitus. Chaggai 2.7. Suct•nius. Tacitus. np1 crd. np1. np1.
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153 0 Mark 6.11. Mark 6.11. n1 crd.
155 0 Matth. 13.12. Matthew 13.12. np1 crd.
157 0 Verse 1•, 11. Verse 1•, 11. vvb n1, crd
157 1 Verse 13. Verse 13. n1 crd
161 0 Rev. 2.4, 5. Rev. 2.4, 5. n1 crd, crd
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198 0 Rom. 2.4. Rom. 2.4. np1 crd.
200 0 Ezek. 33.11. Ezekiel 33.11. np1 crd.
205 0 Luke 24.47. Luke 24.47. np1 crd.
211 0 Acts 10.34, 35. Acts 10.34, 35. n2 crd, crd
217 0 Heb. 11.6. Hebrew 11.6. np1 crd.
222 0 Job. 1.1. Job. 1.1. np1. crd.
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227 0 1 Kings 19.14, 18. 1 Kings 19.14, 18. crd n2 crd, crd
250 0 John 1.9. John 1.9. np1 crd.
254 0 Verse 10. Verse 10. n1 crd
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292 0 Verse 19. Verse 19. n1 crd
297 0 This the pious Founder of these Lectures had a great sense of, when by a Clause in his Will, he obliged those who should preach them, to be assisting to all Companys, and encouraging them in any Undertaking, for propagating the Christian Religion in foreign Parts. This the pious Founder of these Lectures had a great sense of, when by a Clause in his Will, he obliged those who should preach them, to be assisting to all Companys, and encouraging them in any Undertaking, for propagating the Christian Religion in foreign Parts. d dt j n1 pp-f d n2 vhd dt j n1 pp-f, c-crq p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvn d r-crq vmd vvi pno32, pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp d n1, cc vvg pno32 p-acp d n-vvg, p-acp j-vvg dt njp n1 p-acp j n2.