A sermon at the funeral of the Worshipful John Symonds, late of Great Yeldham in the county of Essex, Esq. preached in the parish-church of Great Yeldham aforesaid on the 24th of February, 1692, by John Brooke ... ; with a short account of his life.

Brooke, John, 1633 or 4-1716?
Publisher: Printed for Tho Parkhurst
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1693
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A29663 ESTC ID: R12467 STC ID: B4906
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Revelation XIV, 13; Funeral sermons; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Symonds, John, d. 1693?;
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0 Text. REV. 14.13. Text. REV. 14.13. np1 np1. crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 And I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; And I herd a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; cc pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours; and their Works follow them. yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours; and their Works follow them. uh, vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2; cc po32 vvz vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 THIS Book is stiled the Revelation of John the Divine, which hints to us both the Author and the Nature of the Book. THIS Book is styled the Revelation of John the Divine, which hints to us both the Author and the Nature of the Book. d n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 dt j-jn, r-crq n2 p-acp pno12 d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 1. The Author, viz. The Apostle and Evangelist St. John, that beloved disciple of our Lord, who leaned on his bosome when he eat his last Supper, as we read, John 13.23. and he is stiled here NONLATINALPHABET, the Divine, NONLATINALPHABET, by way of special emphasis; 1. The Author, viz. The Apostle and Evangelist Saint John, that Beloved disciple of our Lord, who leaned on his bosom when he eat his last Supper, as we read, John 13.23. and he is styled Here, the Divine,, by Way of special emphasis; crd dt n1, n1 dt n1 cc np1 n1 np1, cst j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd po31 ord n1, c-acp pns12 vvb, np1 crd. cc pns31 vbz vvn av, dt j-jn,, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
5 because like an Eagle (the usual emblem that is given him) which soars higher than other Birds, Because like an Eagl (the usual emblem that is given him) which soars higher than other Birds, c-acp av-j dt n1 (dt j n1 cst vbz vvn pno31) r-crq vvz jc cs j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
6 and looks upon the rayes of the Sun with undazled eyes, (as the naturalist observes) he soared aloft, and looks upon the rays of the Sun with undazzled eyes, (as the naturalist observes) he soared aloft, cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j n2, (c-acp dt n1 vvz) pns31 vvd av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
7 and writ more sublimely of the Son of Righteousness, of the Divinity of Christ in this and in his other Books, and writ more sublimely of the Son of Righteousness, of the Divinity of christ in this and in his other Books, cc vvd av-dc av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d cc p-acp po31 j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
8 than any other of the Evangelists did. than any other of the Evangelists did. cs d n-jn pp-f dt n2 vdd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
9 Pareus tells us, that he finds no less than 48 Arguments for the divinity of Christ in this very Book; Pareus tells us, that he finds no less than 48 Arguments for the divinity of christ in this very Book; np1 vvz pno12, cst pns31 vvz av-dx dc cs crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
10 & therefore well might he be stiled the Divine, since he writ so divinely of his Lord and Master. & Therefore well might he be styled the Divine, since he writ so divinely of his Lord and Master. cc av av vmd pns31 vbi vvn dt j-jn, c-acp pns31 vvd av av-jn pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
11 2. The Nature of the Book is shewed also by the Title, and so it is termed a Revelation; 2. The Nature of the Book is showed also by the Title, and so it is termed a Revelation; crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1, cc av pn31 vbz vvn dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
12 so called, because it reveals and makes known, as many hidden mysteries, so many future events, which should happen to, so called, Because it reveals and makes known, as many hidden Mysteres, so many future events, which should happen to, av vvn, c-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz vvn, c-acp d j-vvn n2, av d j-jn n2, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
13 and befall the Churches of Christ in after Ages. and befall the Churches of christ in After Ages. cc vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
14 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto John, to shew unto his servants things that must shortly come to pass, as you have it in Chap. 1. Ver. 1. 'Tis true indeed, this Revelation is not without a mixture of much intricacy and obscurity: The Revelation of jesus christ, which God gave unto John, to show unto his Servants things that must shortly come to pass, as you have it in Chap. 1. Ver. 1. It's true indeed, this Revelation is not without a mixture of much intricacy and obscurity: dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, r-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2 n2 cst vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi, c-acp pn22 vhb pn31 p-acp np1 crd np1 crd pn31|vbz j av, d n1 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
15 Tot habet Sacramenta, quot verba (saith St. Jerom); It hath almost as many Mysteries as words. Tot habet Sacraments, quot verba (Says Saint Jerome); It hath almost as many Mysteres as words. fw-la fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la (vvz n1 np1); pn31 vhz av c-acp d n2 c-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
16 The greatest part of it is Prophetical, a prophesy of future events of what should happen in after Ages, 'till the end of the world: The greatest part of it is Prophetical, a prophesy of future events of what should happen in After Ages, till the end of the world: dt js n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j, dt vvi pp-f j-jn n2 pp-f r-crq vmd vvi p-acp p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 And all prophesies are difficult and hard to be understood 'till they are fulfilled; till the time comes, when the things foretold or prophesied of, take effect. And all prophecies Are difficult and hard to be understood till they Are fulfilled; till the time comes, when the things foretold or prophesied of, take Effect. cc d n2 vbr j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pns32 vbr vvn; c-acp dt n1 vvz, c-crq dt n2 vvn cc vvn pp-f, vvb n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 Hence the wisest and most learned of Divines have been very much puzled and gravel'd in their Explanations and Expositions of it: Hence the Wisest and most learned of Divines have been very much puzzled and graveled in their Explanations and Expositions of it: av dt js cc av-ds j pp-f n2-jn vhb vbn av av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
19 and after all their profoundest studies, and most serious Enquiries, have confessed; That there are many knots here, which they could never unty; and After all their profoundest studies, and most serious Enquiries, have confessed; That there Are many knots Here, which they could never untie; cc p-acp d po32 js n2, cc av-ds j n2, vhb vvn; cst a-acp vbr d n2 av, r-crq pns32 vmd av-x vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
20 many depths which they could never yet dive into; many mysteries which they could never unfold: many depths which they could never yet dive into; many Mysteres which they could never unfold: d n2 r-crq pns32 vmd av-x av vvi p-acp; d n2 r-crq pns32 vmd av-x vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
21 But as the greatest Rivers, so the most mysterious Books of Scripture run not in the same continued depth; But as the greatest rivers, so the most mysterious Books of Scripture run not in the same continued depth; cc-acp c-acp dt js n2, av dt av-ds j n2 pp-f n1 vvb xx p-acp dt d j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
22 though in some places they can scarce be sounded, yet in other places they shew their bottoms. though in Some places they can scarce be sounded, yet in other places they show their bottoms. cs p-acp d n2 pns32 vmb av-j vbi vvn, av p-acp j-jn n2 pns32 vvb po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
23 And thus, even thus it is with this mysterious book of the R•velations. In some places (as 'tis usually observed of it) an Elephant may swim, in others a Lamb may wade: And thus, even thus it is with this mysterious book of the R•velations. In Some places (as it's usually observed of it) an Elephant may swim, in Others a Lamb may wade: cc av, av av pn31 vbz p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n2. p-acp d n2 (c-acp pn31|vbz av-j vvn pp-f pn31) dt n1 vmb vvi, p-acp n2-jn dt n1 vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
24 some things are laid down so mystically in such dark prophesies and abstruse Visions, as that the judgment of the Wisest may be much tried and exercised therein; yea, often over-power'd and nonpluss'd: Some things Are laid down so mystically in such dark prophecies and abstruse Visions, as that the judgement of the Wisest may be much tried and exercised therein; yea, often overpowered and nonplussed: d n2 vbr vvn a-acp av av-j p-acp d j n2 cc j n2, c-acp cst dt n1 pp-f dt js vmb vbi av-d vvn cc vvn av; uh, av j cc vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
25 And some things are laid down so plainly and familiarly, as that the infirmities of the weakest may be much succoured and assisted. And Some things Are laid down so plainly and familiarly, as that the infirmities of the Weakest may be much succored and assisted. cc d n2 vbr vvn a-acp av av-j cc av-jn, c-acp cst dt n2 pp-f dt js vmb vbi av-d vvn cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
26 The one is done (as one observes) to prevent contempt, the other to anticipate discouragement. The one is done (as one observes) to prevent contempt, the other to anticipate discouragement. dt pi vbz vdn (c-acp pi vvz) pc-acp vvi n1, dt j-jn pc-acp vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
27 Of the latter sort is my Text; in which we have Two things considerable. Of the latter sort is my Text; in which we have Two things considerable. pp-f dt d n1 vbz po11 n1; p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb crd n2 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
28 1. A positive and plain assertion touching the happy estate of such as die in the Lord; 1. A positive and plain assertion touching the happy estate of such as die in the Lord; crd dt j cc j n1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
29 Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. 2. A strong confirmation of this assertion in the remainder of the Text; Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. 2. A strong confirmation of this assertion in the remainder of the Text; vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av. crd dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
30 I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying, Write; I herd a Voice from Heaven, saying, Write; pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg, vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
31 yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works f•llow them. yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works f•llow them. uh, vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 vvz vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
32 I shall take these in their order, and accordingly begin with the first of these generals, viz. I shall take these in their order, and accordingly begin with the First of these generals, viz. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp po32 n1, cc av-vvg vvi p-acp dt ord pp-f d n2, n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
33 1. The Assertion here laid down touching the happy estate of such as die in the Lord: 1. The Assertion Here laid down touching the happy estate of such as die in the Lord: crd dt n1 av vvn a-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 2
34 in these words of my Text, Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. in these words of my Text, Blessed Are the Dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. p-acp d n2 pp-f po11 n1, vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 2
35 In which we have Two things further considerable. In which we have Two things further considerable. p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb crd n2 av-jc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 2
36 1. The subjects of this Blessedness, and they are said to be The Dead that die in the Lord. 1. The subject's of this Blessedness, and they Are said to be The Dead that die in the Lord. crd dt n2-jn pp-f d n1, cc pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 2
37 2. The time whence this Blessedness doth in a more especial manner commence; Henceforth. 2. The time whence this Blessedness does in a more especial manner commence; Henceforth. crd dt n1 c-crq d n1 vdz p-acp dt av-dc j n1 vvi; av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
38 1. Then we have h•re the subjects of this Blessedness, and they are said to be The Dead that die in the Lord. 1. The Dead; 1. Then we have h•re the subject's of this Blessedness, and they Are said to be The Dead that die in the Lord. 1. The Dead; crd cs pns12 vhb av dt n2-jn pp-f d n1, cc pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1. crd dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
39 to understand which, we must know, that there is a threefold Death; to understand which, we must know, that there is a threefold Death; pc-acp vvi r-crq, pns12 vmb vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
40 A corporal or natural death, which consisteth in the separation of the soul from the body for a time; A corporal or natural death, which Consisteth in the separation of the soul from the body for a time; dt j cc j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
41 A spiritual death, which consisteth in the separation of the soul from Gods gracious presence, from his love and favour in this world; A spiritual death, which Consisteth in the separation of the soul from God's gracious presence, from his love and favour in this world; dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp npg1 j n1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
42 An eternal death, which consisteth in the separation of the soul, and indeed of the whole man from Gods glorious presence for ever in the other world. an Eternal death, which Consisteth in the separation of the soul, and indeed of the Whole man from God's glorious presence for ever in the other world. dt j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp npg1 j n1 c-acp av p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
43 The first of these is here understood, the Dead; that is such as are corporally dead, whose souls are separated from their bodies for a time; The First of these is Here understood, the Dead; that is such as Are corporally dead, whose Souls Are separated from their bodies for a time; dt ord pp-f d vbz av vvn, dt j; cst vbz d c-acp vbr av-j j, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
44 not that all such are blessed in the other world more by far of such (it's to be feared) are rather miserable there, than blessed: not that all such Are blessed in the other world more by Far of such (it's to be feared) Are rather miserable there, than blessed: xx cst d d vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 av-dc p-acp av-j pp-f d (pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn) vbr av j a-acp, cs j-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
45 for straight is the gate and narrow is the way, that leads to everlasting life, and few there be that find it, as our Saviour tells us; few alas! for straight is the gate and narrow is the Way, that leads to everlasting life, and few there be that find it, as our Saviour tells us; few alas! c-acp av vbz dt n1 cc j vbz dt n1, cst vvz p-acp j n1, cc d pc-acp vbi cst vvb pn31, p-acp po12 n1 vvz pno12; d uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
46 in comparison of those that miss of it: but that such of those dead are happy or blessed, that die in the Lord: in comparison of those that miss of it: but that such of those dead Are happy or blessed, that die in the Lord: p-acp n1 pp-f d cst vvb pp-f pn31: cc-acp cst d pp-f d j vbr j cc j-vvn, cst vvb p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
47 which is the second thing to be opened, viz. what it is to die in the Lord? And there is some variety amongst Expositors about the interpretation of this phrase: which is the second thing to be opened, viz. what it is to die in the Lord? And there is Some variety among Expositors about the Interpretation of this phrase: r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, n1 r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1? cc pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
48 Some there are that tell us, that NONLATINALPHABET is put here for NONLATINALPHABET; some there Are that tell us, that is put Here for; d a-acp vbr cst vvb pno12, cst vbz vvn av p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
49 that to die in the Lord in this place, is to die propter Dominum, or Domini causa, for the Lord, or in the Lords cause; that to die in the Lord in this place, is to die propter Dominum, or Domini causa, for the Lord, or in the lords cause; d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vbz pc-acp vvi fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
50 in defence of his Truth against Antichrist, as the Holy Martyrs did; in defence of his Truth against Antichrist, as the Holy Martyrs did; p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, c-acp dt j n2 vdd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
51 and they quote several parallel places of Scriptures (where the phrase NONLATINALPHABET, in the Lord, is to be so taken) to confirm what they say, as Rom. 16.12. and Ephes. 4.1. and do moreover alledge the context, and the occasion of these words for this sence of them. and they quote several parallel places of Scriptures (where the phrase, in the Lord, is to be so taken) to confirm what they say, as Rom. 16.12. and Ephesians 4.1. and do moreover allege the context, and the occasion of these words for this sense of them. cc pns32 vvb j n1 n2 pp-f n2 (c-crq dt n1, p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vbi av vvn) pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvb, c-acp np1 crd. cc np1 crd. cc vdb av vvi dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
52 Others there are, that take these words in their proper sence, as not confined to the martyrs only, to such as die for the cause of Christ, Others there Are, that take these words in their proper sense, as not confined to the Martyrs only, to such as die for the cause of christ, n2-jn pc-acp vbr, cst vvb d n2 p-acp po32 j n1, c-acp xx vvn p-acp dt n2 av-j, p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
53 and do seal his Truth with their Blood; but as belonging to all that die in the faith and fear of the Lord: and do seal his Truth with their Blood; but as belonging to all that die in the faith and Fear of the Lord: cc vdb vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1; cc-acp c-acp vvg p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
54 and so to die in the Lord with them, is to die in his faith and fear; and so to die in the Lord with them, is to die in his faith and Fear; cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
55 in his love and favour as all good men do: and they do quote also several places of Scripture to confirm this sence of theirs; in his love and favour as all good men do: and they do quote also several places of Scripture to confirm this sense of theirs; p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2 vdb: cc pns32 vdb vvi av j n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f png32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
56 where this phraze is so used; as Rom. 16.7. salute Andronicus and Junia which were in the Lord before me (saith St. Paul ); where this phrase is so used; as Rom. 16.7. salute Andronicus and Junia which were in the Lord before me (Says Saint Paul); c-crq d n1 vbz av vvn; c-acp np1 crd. vvb np1 cc np1 r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno11 (vvz n1 np1); (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
57 that is, which were believers, which were in the faith before him: & 1 Thes. 4.14. If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus, i. e. that is, which were believers, which were in the faith before him: & 1 Thebes 4.14. If we believe that jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in jesus, i. e. cst vbz, r-crq vbdr n2, r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31: cc crd np1 crd. cs pns12 vvb cst np1 vvd cc vvd av, av av pno32 av r-crq n1 p-acp np1, sy. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
58 which die in Jesus, will God bring with him; which die in jesus, will God bring with him; q-crq vvb p-acp np1, vmb np1 vvi p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
59 and to mention no more places to this purpose, see Ver 16. of the same Chap. The Lord hims•lf (saith the Apostle) shall descend from Heaven with a shout wi•h the voice of the Arch-Angel, and to mention no more places to this purpose, see For 16. of the same Chap. The Lord hims•lf (Says the Apostle) shall descend from Heaven with a shout wi•h the voice of the Arch-Angel, cc pc-acp vvi dx dc n2 p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp crd pp-f dt d np1 dt n1 n1 (vvz dt n1) vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
60 and with the Trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first; the dead in Christ, i. e. and with the Trumpet of God, and the dead in christ shall rise First; the dead in christ, i. e. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j p-acp np1 vmb vvi ord; dt j p-acp np1, uh. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
61 those that die in the faith of Christ; as all true believers do; interested in him, in his love and favour. those that die in the faith of christ; as all true believers do; interested in him, in his love and favour. d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; c-acp d j n2 vdb; vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
62 The words in my Text, may be taken, I humbly conceive, in both these Senses; and though possibly, the first sense given of them may be primarily intended in it, The words in my Text, may be taken, I humbly conceive, in both these Senses; and though possibly, the First sense given of them may be primarily intended in it, dt n2 p-acp po11 n1, vmb vbi vvn, pns11 av-j vvb, p-acp d d n2; cc c-acp av-j, dt ord n1 vvn pp-f pno32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
63 yet the second is in no sort to be excluded: yet the second is in no sort to be excluded: av dt ord vbz p-acp dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
64 for though the Martyrs, and such as die for the truth and cause of Christ, may have the greatest share in this blessedness, for though the Martyrs, and such as die for the truth and cause of christ, may have the greatest share in this blessedness, c-acp cs dt n2, cc d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vmb vhi dt js n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
65 as being most capacitated for it, and most deserving of it; as being most capacitated for it, and most deserving of it; c-acp vbg av-ds j p-acp pn31, cc av-ds vvg pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
66 yet such as die in the faith and fear of Christ, as all good men do; yet such as die in the faith and Fear of christ, as all good men do; av d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-acp d j n2 vdb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
67 are blessed as well as they: and that NONLATINALPHABET, ab hoc tempore; henceforth, as we render the Original; Are blessed as well as they: and that, ab hoc tempore; henceforth, as we render the Original; vbr vvn a-acp av c-acp pns32: cc d, fw-la fw-la fw-la; av, c-acp pns12 vvb dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
68 which brings me to the second thing observable in my first general, viz. which brings me to the second thing observable in my First general, viz. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1 j p-acp po11 ord n1, n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
69 2. The circumstance of time whence this blessedness doth in a more especial manner commence, comprized in this word henceforth; Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. 2. The circumstance of time whence this blessedness does in a more especial manner commence, comprised in this word henceforth; Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq d n1 vdz p-acp dt av-dc j n1 vvi, vvd p-acp d n1 av; vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
70 Not, but that the dead that died in the Lord were blessed before this time; Not, but that the dead that died in the Lord were blessed before this time; xx, cc-acp cst dt j cst vvd p-acp dt n1 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
71 alwaies blessed, and that too from the very first moment of their dying, whatever the Papists talk to the contrary in defence of their Purgatory, and Limbus Patrum; but that they were so now in an especial manner, always blessed, and that too from the very First moment of their dying, whatever the Papists talk to the contrary in defence of their Purgatory, and Limbus Patrum; but that they were so now in an especial manner, av vvn, cc cst av p-acp dt av ord n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg, r-crq dt njp2 vvb p-acp dt j-jn p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc np1 fw-la; p-acp cst pns32 vbdr av av p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
72 when this Book (I mean of the Revelations) was written; when this Book (I mean of the Revelations) was written; c-crq d n1 (pns11 vvb pp-f dt n2) vbds vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
73 in that they would by this means, be as it were housed and secured from that severe storm of persecution; in that they would by this means, be as it were housed and secured from that severe storm of persecution; p-acp cst pns32 vmd p-acp d n2, vbb c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
74 which then hung over the Church of Christ, and which was to be raised by the Beast and Antichrist against the saints and servants of God; which then hung over the Church of christ, and which was to be raised by the Beast and Antichrist against the Saints and Servants of God; r-crq av vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc r-crq vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc np1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
75 but so much shall suffice for the explication of the first thing observable in my Text; but so much shall suffice for the explication of the First thing observable in my Text; cc-acp av d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 j p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
76 the Assertion here laid down touching the happy estate and condition of such as die in the Lord, in these words of it; the Assertion Here laid down touching the happy estate and condition of such as die in the Lord, in these words of it; dt n1 av vvn a-acp vvg dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
77 blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. I come now to the Second general, viz. blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. I come now to the Second general, viz. vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
78 2. To the Confirmation of this Assertion in the remainder of my Text, and we have it confirmed to us Three wayes. 2. To the Confirmation of this Assertion in the remainder of my Text, and we have it confirmed to us Three ways. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc pns12 vhb pn31 vvn p-acp pno12 crd n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
79 1. By a voice from Heaven; 1. By a voice from Heaven; crd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
80 I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the Dead, &c. 2. By the Testimony of the Holy Spirit upon the earth, Yea, saith the Spirit. I herd a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the Dead, etc. 2. By the Testimony of the Holy Spirit upon the earth, Yea, Says the Spirit. pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j, av crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, uh, vvz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
81 3. By the reason of the thing, or the ends that are given here why good men die; 3. By the reason of the thing, or the ends that Are given Here why good men die; crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 cst vbr vvn av c-crq j n2 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
82 That they may rest from their Labours, and that their Works may follow them. 1. Then we have this assertion here confirmed by a voice from Heaven; That they may rest from their Labours, and that their Works may follow them. 1. Then we have this assertion Here confirmed by a voice from Heaven; cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc cst po32 vvz vmb vvi pno32. crd cs pns12 vhb d n1 av vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
83 I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. I herd a voice from Heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth. pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
84 We read in the Scriptures, of several Voices that have been heard from Heaven to confirm us in the Principles of our Religion, We read in the Scriptures, of several Voices that have been herd from Heaven to confirm us in the Principles of our Religion, pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2, pp-f j n2 cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
85 and in the Articles of our Creed. and in the Articles of our Creed. cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
86 The voice heard from Heaven by St. John in my Text, was to Confirm him and us, in the last Article of our Creed, touching the Happiness of the dead, The voice herd from Heaven by Saint John in my Text, was to Confirm him and us, in the last Article of our Creed, touching the Happiness of the dead, dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po11 n1, vbds pc-acp vvi pno31 cc pno12, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
87 and the glorious estate of the triumphant Church in the life to come: and the glorious estate of the triumphant Church in the life to come: cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
88 and what greater confirmation can we desire to establish us in any truth, than a voice from Heaven? since a voice from Heaven tells us, that the dead that die in the Lord are blessed; and what greater confirmation can we desire to establish us in any truth, than a voice from Heaven? since a voice from Heaven tells us, that the dead that die in the Lord Are blessed; cc q-crq jc n1 vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, cs dt n1 p-acp n1? p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz pno12, cst dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
89 we have no reason in the world to doubt of it. we have no reason in the world to doubt of it. pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
90 For who can know, who are in Heaven, and what is the estate and condition of those that are there, better than those that are in Heaven, For who can know, who Are in Heaven, and what is the estate and condition of those that Are there, better than those that Are in Heaven, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi, r-crq vbr p-acp n1, cc r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vbr a-acp, av-jc cs d cst vbr p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
91 or have come from thence, as this voice did? we have no better way to know what is done in China, or in the East-indies; or how happy the Inhabitants of those Countreys are; or have come from thence, as this voice did? we have no better Way to know what is done in China, or in the East indies; or how happy the Inhabitants of those Countries' Are; cc vhb vvn p-acp av, c-acp d n1 vdd? pns12 vhb dx jc n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz vdn p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt np2; cc c-crq j dt n2 pp-f d ng2 vbr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
92 Than by talking with one that hath been in those parts, or is come from thence: Than by talking with one that hath been in those parts, or is come from thence: cs p-acp vvg p-acp pi cst vhz vbn p-acp d n2, cc vbz vvn p-acp av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
93 we have no better way to know what is done in Heaven, and how happy they are that are got thither; we have no better Way to know what is done in Heaven, and how happy they Are that Are god thither; pns12 vhb dx jc n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz vdn p-acp n1, cc c-crq j pns32 vbr d vbr vvn av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
94 than by talking with, and hearing of those that live there, or have come from thence: than by talking with, and hearing of those that live there, or have come from thence: cs p-acp vvg p-acp, cc vvg pp-f d cst vvb a-acp, cc vhb vvn p-acp av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
95 and therfore I say, since the blessedness of those that die in the Lord hath been confirmed to us by a voice from Heaven, we have all the reason in the world to believe it. But then, and Therefore I say, since the blessedness of those that die in the Lord hath been confirmed to us by a voice from Heaven, we have all the reason in the world to believe it. But then, cc av pns11 vvb, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vhb d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
96 2. We have this truth confirmed to us, as by a voice from heaven; so also by the testimony of the holy spirit upon earth: 2. We have this truth confirmed to us, as by a voice from heaven; so also by the testimony of the holy Spirit upon earth: crd pns12 vhb d n1 vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
97 I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, blessed are the dead that dye in the Lord, henceforth; I herd a voice from heaven saying unto me, blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth; pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pno11, vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
98 NONLATINALPHABET; yea, saith the Spirit, viz. the Divine Spirit, or the Holy Ghost (as the word Spirit doth often import in this Book, ; yea, Says the Spirit, viz. the Divine Spirit, or the Holy Ghost (as the word Spirit does often import in this Book, ; uh, vvz dt n1, n1 dt j-jn n1, cc dt j n1 (c-acp dt n1 n1 vdz av vvi p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
99 and in other Books of the sacred Scriptures): and in other Books of the sacred Scriptures): cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n2): (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
100 as if the voice, or he that uttered the voice, had said to St. John; 'tis not only I, who am, as if the voice, or he that uttered the voice, had said to Saint John; it's not only I, who am, p-acp cs dt n1, cc pns31 cst vvd dt n1, vhd vvn p-acp n1 np1; pn31|vbz xx j pns11, q-crq vbm, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
101 but possibly an Angel, a fellow-creature of thine, a bare messenger sent from Heaven to tell thee, this; that say so: but possibly an Angel, a fellow-creature of thine, a bore Messenger sent from Heaven to tell thee, this; that say so: cc-acp av-j dt n1, dt n1 pp-f png21, dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, d; cst vvb av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
102 but the divine Spirit, the Holy Ghost himself, who is equal with God the Father, saith so; but the divine Spirit, the Holy Ghost himself, who is equal with God the Father, Says so; cc-acp dt j-jn n1, dt j n1 px31, r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp np1 dt n1, vvz av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
103 and that not only in multitudes of places in the Scriptures, but in the hearts and consciences of all good men, of all true believers: and that not only in Multitudes of places in the Scriptures, but in the hearts and Consciences of all good men, of all true believers: cc cst xx av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n2, pp-f d j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
104 This Holy Spirit saith yea; to what I have said, gives his NONLATINALPHABET, his Amen, or v•••ly to •t, and hath commanded me to tell thee as much; This Holy Spirit Says yea; to what I have said, gives his, his Amen, or v•••ly to •t, and hath commanded me to tell thee as much; d j n1 vvz uh; p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, vvz po31, po31 uh-n, cc av-j pc-acp vvi, cc vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
105 and ther•fore thou hast reason to believe it: and ther•fore thou hast reason to believe it: cc av pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
106 For what he saith and declares, is, as he saith it is, and as he declares it to be; For what he Says and declares, is, as he Says it is, and as he declares it to be; c-acp r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz, vbz, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 vbz, cc c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 pc-acp vbi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
107 and whatever he promiseth or threatneth shall accordingly in time he performed and made good. and whatever he promises or threatens shall accordingly in time he performed and made good. cc r-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz vmb av-vvg p-acp n1 pns31 vvd cc vvd j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
108 He is, (as we are told) a Spirit of Truth, a faithful Witness, one that cannot lye, as the Apostle expresly tells us, Tit. 1, 2. his word shall be made good to a tittle. He is, (as we Are told) a Spirit of Truth, a faithful Witness, one that cannot lie, as the Apostle expressly tells us, Tit. 1, 2. his word shall be made good to a tittle. pns31 vbz, (c-acp pns12 vbr vvn) dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1, pi cst vmbx vvi, p-acp dt n1 av-j vvz pno12, np1 vvn, crd po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
109 Heaven and earth shall pass away but not one Iota, not the least tittle of what he hath said shall go unfulfilled; Heaven and earth shall pass away but not one Iota, not the least tittle of what he hath said shall go unfulfilled; n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av cc-acp xx crd np1, xx dt ds n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vvn vmb vvi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
110 as our Saviour assureth us, Mat. 5.18. He is not a man, that he sh•uld lye, neither the Son of man, that he should repent: as our Saviour assureth us, Mathew 5.18. He is not a man, that he sh•uld lie, neither the Son of man, that he should Repent: p-acp po12 n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. pns31 vbz xx dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi, av-dx dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
111 hath he said it, and shall it not be made good? said Balaam, Numb. 23.19. the sons of men indeed are often lyars; hath he said it, and shall it not be made good? said balaam, Numb. 23.19. the Sons of men indeed Are often liars; vhz pns31 vvd pn31, cc vmb pn31 xx vbi vvn j? vvd np1, j. crd. dt n2 pp-f n2 av vbr av n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
112 men of low de•ree (saith the Psalmist) are vanity, and men of high degree are a lye, Psa. 62.9. they will say and unsay many times with the same breath: men of low de•ree (Says the Psalmist) Are vanity, and men of high degree Are a lie, Psa. 62.9. they will say and unsay many times with the same breath: n2 pp-f j j (vvz dt n1) vbr n1, cc n2 pp-f j n1 vbr dt n1, np1 crd. pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi d n2 p-acp dt d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
113 we have no sure hold of their word, no sure ground to build upon their assertions; we have no sure hold of their word, no sure ground to built upon their assertions; pns12 vhb dx j n1 pp-f po32 n1, dx j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
114 but it is not so with the Spirit of God: we may safely build upon his word: but it is not so with the Spirit of God: we may safely built upon his word: cc-acp pn31 vbz xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
115 'tis imp•ssible that he should lye or deceive any, as the Apostle tells us, Heb. 6.18. it's imp•ssible that he should lie or deceive any, as the Apostle tells us, Hebrew 6.18. pn31|vbz j cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi d, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
116 Truth is of his very nature and essence, and he may as soon cease to be, as cease to be true: Truth is of his very nature and essence, and he may as soon cease to be, as cease to be true: n1 vbz pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, cc pns31 vmb a-acp av vvi pc-acp vbi, c-acp vvb pc-acp vbi j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
117 but that is the second ground given in my Text, why we should believe, that such as die in the Lord are Blessed, but that is the second ground given in my Text, why we should believe, that such as die in the Lord Are Blessed, cc-acp cst vbz dt ord n1 vvn p-acp po11 n1, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi, cst d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
118 because the Holy Spirit hath affirmed it, and gives his yea to it; Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, yea, saith the Spirit. But then, Because the Holy Spirit hath affirmed it, and gives his yea to it; Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, yea, Says the Spirit. But then, c-acp dt j n1 vhz vvn pn31, cc vvz po31 uh p-acp pn31; vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, uh, vvz dt n1. p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
119 3. As the Spirit saith so, as it is evident and clear from what the Spirit tells us in the Holy Scriptures and in the hearts and consciences of all good men; 3. As the Spirit Says so, as it is evident and clear from what the Spirit tells us in the Holy Scriptures and in the hearts and Consciences of all good men; crd p-acp dt n1 vvz av, c-acp pn31 vbz j cc j p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n2 cc p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
120 so the Ratio rei, the reason of the thing speaks as much; or it is evident that it must be so from reason it self: so the Ratio rei, the reason of the thing speaks as much; or it is evident that it must be so from reason it self: av dt fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz a-acp av-d; cc pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp n1 pn31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
121 I might name many, but I shall content my self at present with what we have in my Text: I might name many, but I shall content my self At present with what we have in my Text: pns11 vmd vvi d, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp j p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
122 and we have Two here given for it: The dead that die in the Lord must needs be Blessed. and we have Two Here given for it: The dead that die in the Lord must needs be Blessed. cc pns12 vhb crd av vvn p-acp pn31: dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
123 For 1. They rest then from their labours. And 2. Their works will follow them. For 1. They rest then from their labours. And 2. Their works will follow them. p-acp crd pns32 vvb av p-acp po32 n2. cc crd po32 n2 vmb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 7
124 1. Then, if we consult Reason, Good Men, such as die in the Lord, will be blessed after death: 1. Then, if we consult Reason, Good Men, such as die in the Lord, will be blessed After death: crd av, cs pns12 vvb n1, j n2, d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
125 For then they will rest from their labours; they will then be at their rest; For then they will rest from their labours; they will then be At their rest; c-acp cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2; pns32 vmb av vbi p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
126 there the wicked ceas• from trouble and the weary be at rest saith Job, speaking of the grave or the other world, Jo• 14.13. There remaines a rest for t•e p•o•l• o• God, saith the Apostle Heb. 4 9. And such as die in the Lord are said to rest or sleep in Jesus, 1 Thes. 4.14. Th•y shall • ter ••to peace, th•y shall rest in their beds, saith the Prophet, speaking of righteous men that are taken away from the evil to come, Isa. 57.1. Look what a bed of rest or sl•ep is to the weary labourer; there the wicked ceas• from trouble and the weary be At rest Says Job, speaking of the grave or the other world, Jo• 14.13. There remains a rest for t•e p•o•l• o• God, Says the Apostle Hebrew 4 9. And such as die in the Lord Are said to rest or sleep in jesus, 1 Thebes 4.14. Th•y shall • ter ••to peace, th•y shall rest in their Beds, Says the Prophet, speaking of righteous men that Are taken away from the evil to come, Isaiah 57.1. Look what a Bed of rest or sl•ep is to the weary labourer; a-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc dt j vbi p-acp n1 vvz n1, vvg pp-f dt n1 cc dt j-jn n1, np1 crd. a-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp j n1 n1 np1, vvz dt n1 np1 crd crd cc d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. av vmb • zz fw-mi n1, n1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, vvz dt n1, vvg pp-f j n2 cst vbr vvn av p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi, np1 crd. n1 q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
127 such is Death to good men; their dying day is their resting day, they shall then rest from their labours. such is Death to good men; their dying day is their resting day, they shall then rest from their labours. d vbz n1 p-acp j n2; po32 j-vvg n1 vbz po32 j-vvg n1, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
128 Not neither; (for I would not be mistaking here) that the souls of good men after death, are without all motion or operation, till the Resurrection of their bodies: Not neither; (for I would not be mistaking Here) that the Souls of good men After death, Are without all motion or operation, till the Resurrection of their bodies: xx d; (c-acp pns11 vmd xx vbi vvg av) cst dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, vbr p-acp d n1 cc n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
129 not that they turn sleepers till then (as some have im•gined) not that they dose away all their time, not that they turn sleepers till then (as Some have im•gined) not that they dose away all their time, xx cst pns32 vvb n2 c-acp av (c-acp d vhb vvn) xx cst pns32 n1 av d po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
130 or indeed any of it, from the last breath or gasp that the body takes, to the blowing of the last trumpet, as some do fondly dream. or indeed any of it, from the last breath or gasp that the body Takes, to the blowing of the last trumpet, as Some do fondly dream. cc av d pp-f pn31, p-acp dt ord n1 cc vvi d dt n1 vvz, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1, c-acp d vdb av-j vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
131 For the soul is of such a nature, as that it can no more be and not act, For the soul is of such a nature, as that it can no more be and not act, p-acp dt n1 vbz pp-f d dt n1, c-acp cst pn31 vmb av-dx av-dc vbi cc xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
132 than the wind can be and not blow, than the fire can be and not burn, than the wind can be and not blow, than the fire can be and not burn, cs dt n1 vmb vbi cc xx vvi, cs dt n1 vmb vbi cc xx vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
133 than the sun can be and not shine: than the sun can be and not shine: cs dt n1 vmb vbi cc xx vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
134 its very nature and essence consisteth in alwayes thinking, in constant cogitation, as some both of the old and new Philosophers tell us. its very nature and essence Consisteth in always thinking, in constant cogitation, as Some both of the old and new Philosophers tell us. pn31|vbz j n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp av vvg, p-acp j n1, c-acp d d pp-f dt j cc j n2 vvb pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
135 They rest not day and night, saying, holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty; They rest not day and night, saying, holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty; pns32 vvb xx n1 cc n1, vvg, j, j, j, n1 np1 j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
136 which was, which is, and which is to come, saith St. Jo n of the four and twenty elders, which was, which is, and which is to come, Says Saint John n of the four and twenty Elders, r-crq vbds, r-crq vbz, cc r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, vvz n1 np1 p-acp pp-f dt crd cc crd n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
137 and so of the souls of just men made perfect; Revel. 4.8. The resting of the soul then is not a cealing or a rest from all kind of motion or operation; But a rest, NONLATINALPHABET; and so of the Souls of just men made perfect; Revel. 4.8. The resting of the soul then is not a cealing or a rest from all kind of motion or operation; But a rest,; cc av pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j; vvb. crd. dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 av vbz xx dt vvg cc dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc-acp dt n1,; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
138 as 'tis phrazed in my Text: as it's phrased in my Text: c-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
139 that is, a rest from all those toilsome labours and troublesome pains wh••h they are forced to undergoe, that is, a rest from all those toilsome labours and troublesome pains wh••h they Are forced to undergo, cst vbz, dt n1 p-acp d d j n2 cc j n2 vvb pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
140 whilst here in the body •oth in the pursuit of their particular callings as men, and in the pursuit of their general callings as Christians. while Here in the body •oth in the pursuit of their particular callings as men, and in the pursuit of their general callings as Christians. cs av p-acp dt n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 c-acp n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
141 They rest from all toilsome labour, with reference to both of these, and that too, both with reference to all sinning and suffering in either of them: To mention no more, They rest from all toilsome labour, with Referente to both of these, and that too, both with Referente to all sinning and suffering in either of them: To mention no more, pns32 vvb p-acp d j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d pp-f d, cc cst av, av-d p-acp n1 p-acp d vvg cc vvg p-acp d pp-f pno32: pc-acp vvi av-dx av-dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
142 1. The Souls of good men which die in the Lord, rest from all their labours, with respect to sinning; 1. The Souls of good men which die in the Lord, rest from all their labours, with respect to sinning; crd dt n2 pp-f j n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp d po32 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
143 their death puts a period, and an end to all their sinning, in both; the issue of sin shall then be quite dryed up, shall run no longer. their death puts a Period, and an end to all their sinning, in both; the issue of since shall then be quite dried up, shall run no longer. po32 n1 vvz dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp d po32 vvg, p-acp d; dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av vbi av vvn a-acp, vmb vvi av-dx av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
144 Here the heart of a Christian is like Rebekahs womb; it hath, as it were, twins strugling in it; Here the heart of a Christian is like Rebekahs womb; it hath, as it were, twins struggling in it; av dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz j npg1 n1; pn31 vhz, c-acp pn31 vbdr, n2 vvg p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
145 the old man and the new, flesh and spirit; the law in the members warring against the law of the mind: the old man and the new, Flesh and Spirit; the law in the members warring against the law of the mind: dt j n1 cc dt j, n1 cc n1; dt n1 p-acp dt n2 j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
146 The flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary one to the other, as the Apostle tells us, Gal. 5.17. and by means of this contrariety, there is a great conflict many times, much strugling and striving; The Flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh; and these Are contrary one to the other, as the Apostle tells us, Gal. 5.17. and by means of this contrariety, there is a great conflict many times, much struggling and striving; dt n1 j-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; cc d vbr j-jn crd p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. cc p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 d n2, av-d vvg cc vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
147 much labour and trouble in the heart of a Christian: So that the good which he would do, he doth not; much labour and trouble in the heart of a Christian: So that the good which he would do, he does not; d n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp: av cst dt j r-crq pns31 vmd vdi, pns31 vdz xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
148 and the evil which he w•uld not do, that many times doth he, as the Apostle phrazeth it in his own person, Rom. 7.22. his very life, by means of this, is like a Book fraught full of Errata's; and the evil which he w•uld not do, that many times does he, as the Apostle phrazeth it in his own person, Rom. 7.22. his very life, by means of this, is like a Book fraught full of Errata's; cc dt n-jn r-crq pns31 vmd xx vdi, cst d n2 vdz pns31, p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 d n1, np1 crd. po31 j n1, p-acp n2 pp-f d, vbz av-j dt n1 vvn j pp-f npg1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
149 who knows the Errours of this Life (saith David) there is not a just Man upon earth, that doth good at all times, who knows the Errors of this Life (Says David) there is not a just Man upon earth, that does good At all times, r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f d n1 (vvz np1) pc-acp vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp n1, cst vdz av-j p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
150 and sinneth not (saith Solomon) Eccles. 7.20. If any man saith he hath no sin, he deceiveth himself, and the truth is not in him, saith St. John, 1 Jo. 1.8. And in many things we offend all, saith St. James, Jam. 2.3. Our very righteousness is but as filthy rags, as the Prophet tells us, Isa. 6.4. Our best graces (saith one) are not without their defects. and Sinneth not (Says Solomon) Eccles. 7.20. If any man Says he hath no since, he deceives himself, and the truth is not in him, Says Saint John, 1 John 1.8. And in many things we offend all, Says Saint James, Jam. 2.3. Our very righteousness is but as filthy rags, as the Prophet tells us, Isaiah 6.4. Our best graces (Says one) Are not without their defects. cc vvz xx (vvz np1) np1 crd. cs d n1 vvz pns31 vhz dx n1, pns31 vvz px31, cc dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31, vvz n1 np1, vvn np1 crd. cc p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb d, vvz n1 np1, np1 crd. po12 j n1 vbz cc-acp c-acp j n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. po12 js n2 (vvz pi) vbr xx p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
151 Lord I believe, help mine unbelief, cryes he in the Gospel, Mark 9.24. Our best duties not without their defaults; Lord I believe, help mine unbelief, cries he in the Gospel, Mark 9.24. Our best duties not without their defaults; n1 pns11 vvb, vvb po11 n1, n2 pns31 p-acp dt n1, vvb crd. po12 js n2 xx p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
152 When I would do good, evil is present with me, saith the Apostle, Rom. 7.21. The purest fire we know hath some smoak, the richest wines some dregs. When I would do good, evil is present with me, Says the Apostle, Rom. 7.21. The Purest fire we know hath Some smoke, the Richest wines Some dregs. c-crq pns11 vmd vdi j, j-jn vbz j p-acp pno11, vvz dt n1, np1 crd. dt js n1 pns12 vvb vhz d n1, dt js n2 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
153 Sin, in short, will have a being and dwelling in the best of Gods people here; since, in short, will have a being and Dwelling in the best of God's people Here; n1, p-acp j, vmb vhi dt vbg cc n1 p-acp dt js pp-f ng1 n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
154 but when once the Souls of good men are dislodged, and have taken their flight from their Bodies, this incroaching inmate (as one terms sin) shall be turned out of doors, shall never have so much as any being or existence any longer in them; but when once the Souls of good men Are dislodged, and have taken their flight from their Bodies, this encroaching inmate (as one terms since) shall be turned out of doors, shall never have so much as any being or existence any longer in them; cc-acp c-crq c-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 vbr vvn, cc vhb vvn po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, d j-vvg n1 (c-acp crd n2 n1) vmb vbi vvn av pp-f n2, vmb av-x vhi av av-d c-acp d vbg cc n1 d av-jc p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
155 shall never more give them any further labour or trouble: shall never more give them any further labour or trouble: vmb av-x av-dc vvi pno32 av-d av-jc n1 cc vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
156 The death of a Believers body shall perfectly deliver him from this body of Death, as the Apostle calls sin, Rom. 7.23. The death of a Believers body shall perfectly deliver him from this body of Death, as the Apostle calls since, Rom. 7.23. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 vmb av-j vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz n1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
157 Christ will present unto himself in the other world, a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; christ will present unto himself in the other world, a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; np1 vmb vvi p-acp px31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt j n1, xx vhg n1 cc n1, cc d d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
158 but that it shall be holy and without blemish, as the Apostle assureth us, Ephess. 5.27. but that it shall be holy and without blemish, as the Apostle assureth us, Ephess. 5.27. cc-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi j cc p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, n1. crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
159 And hence the souls of just men, when once got thither, are said to be perfect, Heb. 12.23. and death is call'd by one, Peccatorum sepultura, the burial or grave of sin; And hence the Souls of just men, when once god thither, Are said to be perfect, Hebrew 12.23. and death is called by one, Peccatorum sepultura, the burial or grave of since; cc av dt n2 pp-f j n2, c-crq a-acp vvd av, vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j, np1 crd. cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp crd, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
160 and that is one thing that speaks out the happiness of those that dye in the Lord; and that is one thing that speaks out the happiness of those that die in the Lord; cc d vbz crd n1 cst vvz av dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
161 they shall then be at rest from the labour of sinning; they shall then be At rest from the labour of sinning; pns32 vmb av vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
162 which is of all labours and troubles the worst and greatest, the most afflictive to a good man; which is of all labours and Troubles the worst and greatest, the most afflictive to a good man; r-crq vbz pp-f d n2 cc vvz dt js cc js, dt av-ds j p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
163 whence the Grecians in their Language, term a wicked man, NONLATINALPHABET, from a word which signifieth with them labour and pains: whence the Greeks in their Language, term a wicked man,, from a word which signifies with them labour and pains: c-crq dt njp2 p-acp po32 n1, vvb dt j n1,, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pno32 n1 cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
164 To denote, as the labour and pains that wicked men are at many times to accomplish their wicked designs; To denote, as the labour and pains that wicked men Are At many times to accomplish their wicked designs; pc-acp vvi, c-acp dt n1 cc n2 cst j n2 vbr p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
165 for they rest not except they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken from them unless they cause some to fall, as Solomon tells us, Prov. 4.16. so possibly to denote that labour and trouble which sin and the remainders of it, give to good men in this life. for they rest not except they have done mischief, and their sleep is taken from them unless they cause Some to fallen, as Solomon tells us, Curae 4.16. so possibly to denote that labour and trouble which since and the remainders of it, give to good men in this life. c-acp pns32 vvb xx c-acp pns32 vhb vdn n1, cc po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 cs pns32 vvb d pc-acp vvi, p-acp np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. av av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 cc vvi r-crq n1 cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, vvb p-acp j n2 p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
166 Well, from this labour, from this trouble they shall be perfectly freed and delivered in the other life; Well, from this labour, from this trouble they shall be perfectly freed and Delivered in the other life; uh-av, p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
167 they shall be at rest then from the labour and sorrow of sinning any more: they shall be At rest then from the labour and sorrow of sinning any more: pns32 vmb vbi p-acp n1 av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg d av-dc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
168 Yea, I may add here as a supplement to this Head, the dead that dye in the Lord, are not only at rest from sinning, Yea, I may add Here as a supplement to this Head, the dead that die in the Lord, Are not only At rest from sinning, uh, pns11 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1, vbr xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
169 but from all suggestions and temptations to it; but from all suggestions and temptations to it; cc-acp p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
170 there will be an end put then to all Satans temptations, as well as to our sinning: there will be an end put then to all Satan temptations, as well as to our sinning: pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 vvd av p-acp d npg1 n2, c-acp av c-acp p-acp po12 vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
171 He is very busie here in suggesting of bad things to the minds of good men; He is very busy Here in suggesting of bad things to the minds of good men; pns31 vbz av j av p-acp vvg pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
172 he is dayly dogging them and disturbing them in every thing they go about; he is daily dogging them and disturbing them in every thing they go about; pns31 vbz av-j vvg pno32 cc vvg pno32 p-acp d n1 pns32 vvb a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
173 he buffetted St. Paul, we read, he desired to winnow St. Peter, he stirr'd up David to number the People, he buffeted Saint Paul, we read, he desired to winnow Saint Peter, he stirred up David to number the People, pns31 vvn n1 np1, pns12 vvb, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 np1, pns31 vvn a-acp np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
174 and whiles Joshua was ministring unto the Lord, he was at his right hand to resist him, as we are told, Zach. 13.1. and it's no small unhappiness to us, that we are thus continually followed and haunted with such an ill Ghost; and while joshua was ministering unto the Lord, he was At his right hand to resist him, as we Are told, Zach 13.1. and it's no small unhappiness to us, that we Are thus continually followed and haunted with such an ill Ghost; cc cs np1 vbds j-vvg p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbds p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, np1 crd. cc pn31|vbz dx j n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vbr av av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp d dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
175 yea, but now Death will deliver such as dye in the Lord, from this trouble also: yea, but now Death will deliver such as die in the Lord, from this trouble also: uh, cc-acp av n1 vmb vvi d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
176 It will set them NONLATINALPHABET, out of the reach of his batteries and gun-shot; It will Set them, out of the reach of his batteries and gunshot; pn31 vmb vvi pno32, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
177 though his darts be all fiery darts, and so its likely he is able to fling them high, (as one saith) yet not high enough to reach the Saints in glory. though his darts be all fiery darts, and so its likely he is able to fling them high, (as one Says) yet not high enough to reach the Saints in glory. cs po31 n2 vbb d j n2, cc av pn31|vbz j pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 j, (c-acp pi vvz) av xx j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
178 The Saints on earth indeed are in a Militant Condition, part of Gods Militant Church, dayly sighting with him, and he with them; The Saints on earth indeed Are in a Militant Condition, part of God's Militant Church, daily sighting with him, and he with them; dt n2 p-acp n1 av vbr p-acp dt j n1, n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, av-j vvg p-acp pno31, cc pns31 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
179 but the Saints in Heaven are in a Triumphant Condition, Members of the Triumphant Church, wholly above him, and more than Conquerours over him, but the Saints in Heaven Are in a Triumphant Condition, Members of the Triumphant Church, wholly above him, and more than Conquerors over him, cc-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr p-acp dt j n1, n2 pp-f dt j n1, av-jn p-acp pno31, cc av-dc cs n2 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
180 and over all their other enemies thro' Christ that loved them, as the Apostle assures us, Rom. 8.37. His walk is indeed to go to and fro on the earth, as he told God himself, Job. 1.7. but he can't enter the Confines of Heaven. and over all their other enemies through christ that loved them, as the Apostle assures us, Rom. 8.37. His walk is indeed to go to and from on the earth, as he told God himself, Job. 1.7. but he can't enter the Confines of Heaven. cc p-acp d po32 j-jn n2 p-acp np1 cst vvd pno32, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. po31 n1 vbz av pc-acp vvi p-acp cc av p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvd np1 px31, n1. crd. cc-acp pns31 vmb|pn31 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
181 When he fell from his integrity, he was turned out of that place of felicity, and shall never be restored to it again; When he fell from his integrity, he was turned out of that place of felicity, and shall never be restored to it again; c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vbds vvn av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, cc vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp pn31 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
182 This great Accuser of the Brethren is cast down, neither shall his place be found any more in Heaven, as we are assur'd, Rev. 12.8. this spiritual Pharoth (as one terms him) may pursue good men to the hour of their death; This great Accuser of the Brothers is cast down, neither shall his place be found any more in Heaven, as we Are assured, Rev. 12.8. this spiritual Pharoth (as one terms him) may pursue good men to the hour of their death; d j n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz vvn a-acp, dx vmb po31 n1 vbi vvn d dc p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, n1 crd. d j np1 (c-acp crd n2 pno31) vmb vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 9
183 and it may be, may then most fiercely too assault them, may muster up all his forces in Battle-array against them; and it may be, may then most fiercely too assault them, may muster up all his forces in Battle array against them; cc pn31 vmb vbi, vmb av av-ds av-j av vvi pno32, vmb vvi a-acp d po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
184 but at death it may be confidently said unto them in respect of Satan, what Moses said once to the Children of Isra•l in respect of the ••gyptians, Exod. 14.13. (with which I shall conclude this particular) F•ar ye not, o•ly stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, whi•h he will work for you to d•y; but At death it may be confidently said unto them in respect of Satan, what Moses said once to the Children of Isra•l in respect of the ••gyptians, Exod 14.13. (with which I shall conclude this particular) F•ar you not, o•ly stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, whi•h he will work for you to d•y; cc-acp p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f np1, r-crq np1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, np1 crd. (p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi d j) vvb pn22 xx, av-j vvb av cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhz pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
185 for the Aegyptians which ye have seen to d•y, ye shall see them no mor• forever. for the egyptians which you have seen to d•y, you shall see them no mor• forever. p-acp dt njp2 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi, pn22 vmb vvi pno32 dx n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
186 2. Such as dye in the Lord shall be at rest, as from the labour of sinning, 2. Such as die in the Lord shall be At rest, as from the labour of sinning, crd d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
187 and of all temptations to it, so also from their labours in respect of suffering; and of all temptations to it, so also from their labours in respect of suffering; cc pp-f d n2 p-acp pn31, av av p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
188 their death will put an end to all those sorrows and sufferings, to which, by reason of sin they are here exposed. their death will put an end to all those sorrows and sufferings, to which, by reason of since they Are Here exposed. po32 n1 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d d n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pns32 vbr av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
189 God will then wipe all tears from his peoples eyes, and t•ere shall be no more sorrow, God will then wipe all tears from his peoples eyes, and t•ere shall be no more sorrow, np1 vmb av vvi d n2 p-acp po31 ng1 n2, cc av vmb vbi dx dc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
190 nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, f•r the f•rmer things are passed away, Revel. 21.4. and this indeed followeth upon the former; nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, f•r the f•rmer things Are passed away, Revel. 21.4. and this indeed follows upon the former; ccx vvg, dx vmb pc-acp vbi d dc n1, vvb dt j n2 vbr vvn av, vvb. crd. cc d av vvz p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
191 for, sublata causâ tollitur eff ctus, remove the cause and the •ff cts will ce•se; dry up the fountain and the streams will not run: for, sublata causâ tollitur eff ctus, remove the cause and the •ff cts will ce•se; dry up the fountain and the streams will not run: p-acp, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-mi fw-la, vvb dt n1 cc dt j n2 vmb vvi; vvb a-acp dt n1 cc dt n2 vmb xx vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
192 Sin, the cause of sorrow and suffering being removed, as you have heard, then it will be; since, the cause of sorrow and suffering being removed, as you have herd, then it will be; n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbg vvn, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, cs pn31 vmb vbi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
193 sorrow and suffering the effects of sin, must needs then cease Now if need be, (saith the Apostle) ye are in heaviness, 1 Pe•. 1.6. now men have strong corruptions, and therefore need strong corrections: sorrow and suffering the effects of since, must needs then cease Now if need be, (Says the Apostle) you Are in heaviness, 1 Pe•. 1.6. now men have strong corruptions, and Therefore need strong corrections: n1 cc vvg dt n2 pp-f n1, vmb av av vvi av cs n1 vbi, (vvz dt n1) pn22 vbr p-acp n1, vvn np1. crd. av n2 vhb j n2, cc av vvb j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
194 Now there is Chaff mingled with our Wheat, and therefore there is need of Gods Fan to separate it; Now there is Chaff mingled with our Wheat, and Therefore there is need of God's Fan to separate it; av pc-acp vbz n1 vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc av pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n2 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
195 Dross with our Gold, and therefore need of his Fire to refine it: Dross with our Gold, and Therefore need of his Fire to refine it: n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc av vvb pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
196 Now his Rod and Ch•sti•ements are very necessary to teach us out of Gods Law, a• the Psalmist tells us, Psal. 89.32. but at De•th• th• Scholar in Christs School will have perfectly learn'd his Lesson ▪ and herefore there will be no further need of corre•tion. Now his Rod and Ch•sti•ements Are very necessary to teach us out of God's Law, a• the Psalmist tells us, Psalm 89.32. but At De•th• th• Scholar in Christ School will have perfectly learned his lesson ▪ and Therefore there will be no further need of corre•tion. av po31 n1 cc n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f npg1 n1, n1 dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. cc-acp p-acp np1 n1 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vmb vhi av-j vvn po31 n1 ▪ cc av pc-acp vmb vbi dx jc n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
197 Thus De th will set good men at rest from the labour of suffering, as well as of sinning; Thus De th will Set good men At rest from the labour of suffering, as well as of sinning; av fw-fr zz vmb vvi j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, c-acp av c-acp pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
198 yea, and that both with reference to their bodies, and with reference to their souls, that I may en•arge a little here. yea, and that both with Referente to their bodies, and with Referente to their Souls, that I may en•arge a little Here. uh, cc cst d p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
199 1. Death will set good Men at rest from all Sufferings with respect to their Bodies: 1. Death will Set good Men At rest from all Sufferings with respect to their Bodies: crd n1 vmb vvi j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 10
200 Many and G•eat are the Su•f•rings which good Men meet with here, by reason of their crazy & in•irm Bodies, by reason of the gre•t variety of Disea es that are inc dent in this Life to them; (to mention now none of those other sufferings which some have been forced to undergo, by reason of the Racks and Wheels of Persecutors) Jo had, we know, his Botches, Hezekiah his Boyl, David his Sores, the poor Widow of the Gospel her Issue of Blood. One Man wasteth away with a Consumption till all his Moisture is Exhausted, another is Burnt up with a Feaver, a third is as it were Drowned with a Dropsy: Many and G•eat Are the Su•f•rings which good Men meet with Here, by reason of their crazy & in•irm Bodies, by reason of the gre•t variety of Disea es that Are inc dent in this Life to them; (to mention now none of those other sufferings which Some have been forced to undergo, by reason of the Racks and Wheels of Persecutors) John had, we know, his Botches, Hezekiah his Boyl, David his Sores, the poor Widow of the Gospel her Issue of Blood. One Man wastes away with a Consumption till all his Moisture is Exhausted, Another is Burned up with a Fever, a third is as it were Drowned with a Dropsy: d cc j vbr dt n2 r-crq j n2 vvb p-acp av, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 fw-fr cst vbr fw-la fw-la p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32; (p-acp n1 av pix pp-f d j-jn n2 r-crq d vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2) np1 vhd, pns12 vvb, po31 n2, np1 po31 np1, np1 po31 n2, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 po31 n1 pp-f n1. crd n1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1 vbz vvn, j-jn vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, dt ord vbz p-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
201 In one, the k•eepers •f the House (that I may Allude to that Elegant Allegory of Solomon, Ecl•s. 12.) Tremble; in another the sound of the Grinders is brought low; In one, the k•eepers •f the House (that I may Allude to that Elegant Allegory of Solomon, Ecl•s. 12.) Tremble; in Another the found of the Grinders is brought low; p-acp crd, dt ng1 n1 dt n1 (cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, np1. crd) vvb; p-acp j-jn dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz vvn av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
202 in a third, those that look out at the Windows are darkned; in a fourth, the D•ughters •f Musick are brought down. in a third, those that look out At the Windows Are darkened; in a fourth, the D•ughters •f Music Are brought down. p-acp dt ord, d cst vvb av p-acp dt n2 vbr vvn; p-acp dt ord, dt ng1 n1 n1 vbr vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
203 Phys•cians tell us of hundreds of diseases at leas•, that are thus Incident to Mans Body; Phys•cians tell us of hundreds of diseases At leas•, that Are thus Incident to men Body; n2 vvb pno12 pp-f crd pp-f n2 p-acp n1, cst vbr av j p-acp ng1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
204 and by reason of these, he spends his Days many times in Pain, and his Nights in Sorrow. and by reason of these, he spends his Days many times in Pain, and his Nights in Sorrow. cc p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns31 vvz po31 n2 d n2 p-acp n1, cc po31 ng1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
205 But here is the comfort of good Men, death will be a remedy against them all: But Here is the Comfort of good Men, death will be a remedy against them all: p-acp av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2, n1 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32 d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
206 It will deliver them, or set them at rest from them all; It will deliver them, or Set them At rest from them all; pn31 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
207 there shall be saith St. Jo•n, Speaking of the New Jerusalem, no more Death, nor any more Pain, R•vel. 21.4. there shall be Says Saint Jo•n, Speaking of the New Jerusalem, no more Death, nor any more Pain, R•vel. 21.4. pc-acp vmb vbi vvz n1 n1, vvg pp-f dt j np1, av-dx dc n1, ccx d dc n1, n1. crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
208 As the Blind Martyr told the Lame, when they met at the Stake; y•• may throw away your Crutches now, if you please, D••th will •u•e us both; As the Blind Martyr told the Lame, when they met At the Stake; y•• may throw away your Crutches now, if you please, D••th will •u•e us both; p-acp dt j n1 vvd dt j, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1; n1 vmb vvi av po22 n2 av, cs pn22 vvb, av vmb vvi pno12 d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
209 you of your Lameness, and me of my Blindness. you of your Lameness, and me of my Blindness. pn22 pp-f po22 n1, cc pno11 pp-f po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
210 The great Physician of Souls, the Lord Jesus Christ, will by Death, cure all the Diseases, The great physician of Souls, the Lord jesus christ, will by Death, cure all the Diseases, dt j n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 np1 np1, vmb p-acp n1, vvb d dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
211 and remove all pains from good Mens Bodies; and remove all pains from good Men's Bodies; cc vvi d n2 p-acp j ng2 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
212 And consequentially, they shall then be at rest from all sufferings with respect to the Body. And consequentially, they shall then be At rest from all sufferings with respect to the Body. cc av-j, pns32 vmb av vbi p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
213 2. They shall be at rest too then from all sufferings, with respect to the Soul. Many and Sore are the sorrows and troubles of a Christian in this Life, in this respect also: 2. They shall be At rest too then from all sufferings, with respect to the Soul. Many and Soar Are the sorrows and Troubles of a Christian in this Life, in this respect also: crd pns32 vmb vbi p-acp n1 av av p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 av-d cc av-j vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt njp p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
214 Sometimes the Afflictions of the good set him on weeping; By the Rivers of Babylon we sate down and Wept; Sometime the Afflictions of the good Set him on weeping; By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and Wept; av dt n2 pp-f dt j vvd pno31 p-acp vvg; p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 pns12 vvd a-acp cc vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
215 when we remembred Zion, Ps. 137.1. viz. The Afflictions and Desolations of Zion and of Gods People, that had once lived there: when we remembered Zion, Ps. 137.1. viz. The Afflictions and Desolations of Zion and of God's People, that had once lived there: c-crq pns12 vvd np1, np1 crd. n1 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f ng1 n1, cst vhd a-acp vvn a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
216 Sometimes the Transgressions of the wicked fetch tears from his Eyes. Sometime the Transgressions of the wicked fetch tears from his Eyes. av dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 n2 p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
217 Rivers of Waters run down my Cheeks (Saith David) because wicked Men keep not thy Laws. Ps. 119.136. Sometimes the Sense of his own corruptions stabs him, as it were, at the very Heart. rivers of Waters run down my Cheeks (Says David) Because wicked Men keep not thy Laws. Ps. 119.136. Sometime the Sense of his own corruptions stabs him, as it were, At the very Heart. n2 pp-f n2 vvn a-acp po11 n2 (vvz np1) p-acp j n2 vvb xx po21 n2. np1 crd. av dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2 vvz pno31, c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
218 When they heard this; they were pricked in their Heart: And said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles; When they herd this; they were pricked in their Heart: And said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles; c-crq pns32 vvd d; pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1: cc vvd p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
219 Men and Br•th•ren, what shall we do? Acts 2.37. And, O Wr•tched Man that I am, cries St. Paul, who shall deliver me from the Body of this Death? Rom. 7.24. Sometimes God hides his Face and he is troubled; Men and Br•th•ren, what shall we do? Acts 2.37. And, Oh Wr•tched Man that I am, cries Saint Paul, who shall deliver me from the Body of this Death? Rom. 7.24. Sometime God hides his Face and he is troubled; n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb pns12 vdi? np1 crd. cc, uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm, vvz n1 np1, r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1? np1 crd. av np1 vvz po31 n1 cc pns31 vbz vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
220 thou hidest thy face and I am troubled. Ps. 30.7. And Tears have been my Meat Day and Night; thou hidest thy face and I am troubled. Ps. 30.7. And Tears have been my Meat Day and Night; pns21 vv2 po21 n1 cc pns11 vbm vvn. np1 crd. cc n2 vhb vbn po11 n1 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
221 whiles they continually say unto me, where is thy God? saith he, Ps. 42.3. while they continually say unto me, where is thy God? Says he, Ps. 42.3. cs pns32 av-j vvb p-acp pno11, q-crq vbz po21 n1? vvz pns31, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
222 Thus the Christians whole Life, here many times is as it were a field of Sorrows; Thus the Christians Whole Life, Here many times is as it were a field of Sorrows; av dt np1 j-jn n1, av d n2 vbz p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
223 but now Death will set him at rest from them all: but now Death will Set him At rest from them all: cc-acp av n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
224 It will be the Funeral of all his sorrows, and the resurrection of all his joys. It will be the Funeral of all his sorrows, and the resurrection of all his Joys. pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
225 The Day of Death is the good Man's Marriage-day, and at that Marriage day of his, Christ will turn again, (as one Expresseth it) all his Water into Wine, all his Sighing into Singing, all his Mourning into Mirth. The Day of Death is the good Man's Marriage day, and At that Marriage day of his, christ will turn again, (as one Expresses it) all his Water into Wine, all his Sighing into Singing, all his Mourning into Mirth. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j ng1 n1, cc p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f png31, np1 vmb vvi av, (c-acp pi vvz pn31) d po31 n1 p-acp n1, d po31 vvg p-acp vvg, d po31 vvg p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
226 Then indeed shall the ransomed of the Lord return and come to the Heavenly Zion, with Songs and Everlasting Joy upon their Heads: Then indeed shall the ransomed of the Lord return and come to the Heavenly Zion, with Songs and Everlasting Joy upon their Heads: av av vmb dt vvn pp-f dt n1 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt j np1, p-acp n2 cc j n1 p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
227 They shall obtain Joy, and Gladness, and all Sorrow and Sighing-shall flee away, that I may Allude to, They shall obtain Joy, and Gladness, and all Sorrow and Sighing-shall flee away, that I may Allude to, pns32 vmb vvi n1, cc n1, cc d n1 cc j vvi av, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
228 and Conclude this particular in the Prophets words, Isa. 35.6. and Conclude this particular in the prophets words, Isaiah 35.6. cc vvb d j p-acp dt ng1 n2, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
229 But that is the first reason that is given in my Text, why the dead that dye in the Lord are Blessed? Because they dye, that they may rest from their Labours. But that is the First reason that is given in my Text, why the dead that die in the Lord Are Blessed? Because they die, that they may rest from their Labours. p-acp d vbz dt ord n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1, c-crq dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn? p-acp pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
230 And that both in respect of all further sinning, and all further suffering: I come now to the second, that is here given us why they are Blessed: and that is, And that both in respect of all further sinning, and all further suffering: I come now to the second, that is Here given us why they Are Blessed: and that is, cc cst d p-acp n1 pp-f d av-j vvg, cc d jc n1: pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord, cst vbz av vvn pno12 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn: cc cst vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 12
231 2. Because their works shall follow them; 2. Because their works shall follow them; crd p-acp po32 n2 vmb vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
232 their works, i. e. the good fruits and good e•fects of their works, or rather the reward of them: their works, i. e. the good fruits and good e•fects of their works, or rather the reward of them: po32 n2, sy. sy. dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc av-c dt n1 pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
233 the great reward, that God will then give them, though not for, yet according to their good works, the great reward, that God will then give them, though not for, yet according to their good works, dt j n1, cst np1 vmb av vvi pno32, cs xx p-acp, av vvg p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
234 and this is and will be indeed very great; so great as that no mortal can declare the greatness of it: and this is and will be indeed very great; so great as that no Mortal can declare the greatness of it: cc d vbz cc vmb vbi av av j; av j p-acp cst dx j-jn vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
235 for Eye hath n•t seen nor ear heard, neither did it ever yet enter into the heart of man to conceive, what great thin•s God hath prepared for them that love him, As the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. 2.9. for Eye hath n•t seen nor ear herd, neither did it ever yet enter into the heart of man to conceive, what great thin•s God hath prepared for them that love him, As the Apostle tells us, 1 Cor. 2.9. p-acp n1 vhz av vvn ccx n1 vvd, dx vdd pn31 av av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq j vbz np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
236 The Eye of man hath seen wonderful things in nature, and the Ear possi•ly hath heard of more, The Eye of man hath seen wondered things in nature, and the Ear possi•ly hath herd of more, dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz vvn j n2 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 av-j vhz vvn pp-f dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
237 and as for the heart or mind of man, what almost can't that conceive? And yet it can no way conceive the greatness of the glory which God hath prepared and laid up in the other world, and as for the heart or mind of man, what almost can't that conceive? And yet it can no Way conceive the greatness of the glory which God hath prepared and laid up in the other world, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av vmb|pn31 cst vvi? cc av pn31 vmb av-dx n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
238 for those that love and fear him in this; and yet that hath been and will be still done by all that have love, for those that love and Fear him in this; and yet that hath been and will be still done by all that have love, p-acp d cst n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp d; cc av cst vhz vbn cc vmb vbi av vdn p-acp d cst vhb n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
239 & shall die in the Lord, & therefore all that die in him are and shall be blessed. & shall die in the Lord, & Therefore all that die in him Are and shall be blessed. cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc av d cst vvb p-acp pno31 vbr cc vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
240 'Tis true indeed, this blessedness (that I may prevent all mistakes) will not, 1. Be given out to all alike; It's true indeed, this blessedness (that I may prevent all mistakes) will not, 1. Be given out to all alike; pn31|vbz j av, d n1 (cst pns11 vmb vvi d n2) vmb xx, crd vbb vvn av p-acp d av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
241 as there are different degrees of grace upon Earth; so there will be different degrees of glory in Heaven. as there Are different Degrees of grace upon Earth; so there will be different Degrees of glory in Heaven. c-acp pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; av pc-acp vmb vbi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
242 There is o•e glory of the Sun, another glory of the M•on, another glory of the Stars; There is o•e glory of the Sun, Another glory of the M•on, Another glory of the Stars; pc-acp vbz n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
243 for one Star differs from anot•er in •l•ry, i. e. for one Star differs from anot•er in •l•ry, i. e. p-acp crd n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp n1, uh. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
244 shines more gloriously than another, so also shall it be (saith he) in the resurrection of the dead, 1 Cor. 15.41, 42. And they that be wise saith Daniel, (speaking of the same thing) shall shine as the fi•mament, shines more gloriously than Another, so also shall it be (Says he) in the resurrection of the dead, 1 Cor. 15.41, 42. And they that be wise Says daniel, (speaking of the same thing) shall shine as the fi•mament, vvz av-dc av-j cs j-jn, av av vmb pn31 vbi (vvz pns31) p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvn np1 crd, crd cc pns32 cst vbb j vvz np1, (vvg pp-f dt d n1) vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
245 and they that turn many unto righte•usn•ss as the Stars for ever and ev r, Dan. 1•. 3. and they that turn many unto righte•usn•ss as the Stars for ever and ev r, Dan. 1•. 3. cc pns32 cst vvb d p-acp n1 c-acp dt n2 p-acp av cc fw-la zz, np1 n1. crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
246 Now there are we know different degrees betwixt the light of the firmament and the light of the St•rs, Now there Are we know different Degrees betwixt the Light of the firmament and the Light of the St•rs, av a-acp vbr pns12 vvb j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
247 and so there will be betwixt the glory of one Saint and the glory of another in the future life? 'Tis true indeed, all good Men when once got to Heaven, shall have glory enough. and so there will be betwixt the glory of one Saint and the glory of Another in the future life? It's true indeed, all good Men when once god to Heaven, shall have glory enough. cc av pc-acp vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 cc dt n1 pp-f j-jn p-acp dt j-jn n1? pn31|vbz j av, d j n2 c-crq a-acp vvn p-acp n1, vmb vhi n1 av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
248 He that hath the least glory there, shall have enough to make him unspeakably and unconceivably happy; He that hath the least glory there, shall have enough to make him unspeakably and unconceivably happy; pns31 cst vhz dt av-ds n1 a-acp, vmb vhi av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j cc av-j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
249 every Vessel of glory shall be full, but some shall have more of it, th•n others; every Vessel of glory shall be full, but Some shall have more of it, th•n Others; d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi j, cc-acp d vmb vhi dc pp-f pn31, av n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
250 as being more capacitated to receive it. as being more capacitated to receive it. c-acp vbg av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
251 God will then and there reward every m•n accord•ng to his w•rks, as the Scriptures do abundantly, assure us. God will then and there reward every m•n accord•ng to his w•rks, as the Scriptures do abundantly, assure us. np1 vmb av cc a-acp n1 d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2, p-acp dt n2 vdb av-j, vvb pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
252 Now look as there are diversities of gifts and graces amongst Gods people here upon Earth, so there are of works; Now look as there Are diversities of Gifts and graces among God's people Here upon Earth, so there Are of works; av vvb c-acp a-acp vbr n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp npg1 n1 av p-acp n1, av a-acp vbr pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
253 some do and suffer more for God, others less, and therefore some shall have more glory, others less; Some do and suffer more for God, Others less, and Therefore Some shall have more glory, Others less; d vdb cc vvi av-dc p-acp np1, ng2-jn av-dc, cc av d vmb vhi dc n1, n2-jn dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
254 because every mans glory shall be proportion•ted according to his works; Because every men glory shall be proportion•ted according to his works; c-acp d ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn vvg p-acp po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
255 since mens labours are different in this world, their reward and glory will be different also in the world to come. since men's labours Are different in this world, their reward and glory will be different also in the world to come. c-acp ng2 n2 vbr j p-acp d n1, po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vbi j av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
256 This happiness therefore (I say) will not be given out for degrees alike to all. This happiness Therefore (I say) will not be given out for Degrees alike to all. d n1 av (pns11 vvb) vmb xx vbi vvn av p-acp n2 av-j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 13
257 2. Nor secondly, will it be consummated or compleated to any till the last day; 2. Nor secondly, will it be consummated or completed to any till the last day; crd ccx ord, vmb pn31 vbi vvn cc vvd p-acp d c-acp dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
258 till the general day of Judgment, when their bodies shall rise again & be reunited to their Souls, till the general day of Judgement, when their bodies shall rise again & be Reunited to their Souls, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq po32 n2 vmb vvi av cc vbb vvn p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
259 though good men such as die in the Lord are immediately admitted to happiness after their death: though good men such as die in the Lord Are immediately admitted to happiness After their death: cs j n2 d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
260 yet not to all that happiness, that God intends, & hath designed for them in the other world; yet not to all that happiness, that God intends, & hath designed for them in the other world; av xx p-acp d cst n1, cst np1 vvz, cc vhz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
261 this is indeed reserved for that great and general day of Judgment so often menti•ned in the Holy Scriptures, this is indeed reserved for that great and general day of Judgement so often menti•ned in the Holy Scriptures, d vbz av vvn p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f n1 av av vvn p-acp dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
262 when Christ to whom the Judgment of the world is committed shall come in the glory of his Father with his Holy Angels to render to every man fully according to his works, when christ to whom the Judgement of the world is committed shall come in the glory of his Father with his Holy Angels to render to every man Fully according to his works, c-crq np1 p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 av-j vvg p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
263 as you have it, Mat. 16 27. But in the interim, and as soon as they die ▪ they shall rest from their labours and their works shall follow them; as you have it, Mathew 16 27. But in the interim, and as soon as they die ▪ they shall rest from their labours and their works shall follow them; c-acp pn22 vhb pn31, np1 crd crd p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvi ▪ pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vmb vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
264 & therefore they are and must needs be thenceforth blessed. & Therefore they Are and must needs be thenceforth blessed. cc av pns32 vbr cc vmb av vbi av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
265 Yea, that I may descend to, and instance in a few particulars here, such as die in the Lord must needs be truly, Yea, that I may descend to, and instance in a few particulars Here, such as die in the Lord must needs be truly, uh, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp, cc n1 p-acp dt d n2-j av, d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vmb av vbi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
266 though not compleatly, blessed and happy immediately after death; for they shall then be blessed with perfection in resp•ct of their S uls; though not completely, blessed and happy immediately After death; for they shall then be blessed with perfection in resp•ct of their S uls; cs xx av-j, j-vvn cc j av-j p-acp n1; c-acp pns32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
267 with the comforta•le soci•ty of the blessed Angels and Souls of just men made perfect; and which is more still than all these; with the comforta•le soci•ty of the blessed Angels and Souls of just men made perfect; and which is more still than all these; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j; cc r-crq vbz av-dc j cs d d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
268 with a clearer, more immediate and never more to be interrupted enjoyment of God and Christ. with a clearer, more immediate and never more to be interrupted enjoyment of God and christ. p-acp dt jc, dc j cc av-x av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn n1 pp-f np1 cc np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 14
269 1. Such as die in the Lord will be immediately after death blessed with perfection in respect of their own Souls; 1. Such as die in the Lord will be immediately After death blessed with perfection in respect of their own Souls; crd d c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi av-j p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
270 their Souls shall be then no longer clog'd down with their bodies. their Souls shall be then no longer clogged down with their bodies. po32 n2 vmb vbi av av-dx av-jc vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
271 But shall be elevated and exalted to their just NONLATINALPHABET, to the highest pitch of perfection, that they are in their separated Estate capable of, But shall be elevated and exalted to their just, to the highest pitch of perfection, that they Are in their separated Estate capable of, cc-acp vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 j, p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vbr p-acp po32 j-vvn n1 j pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
272 and that in all the powers and faculties of them; as to instance, and but to instance in them, and that in all the Powers and faculties of them; as to instance, and but to instance in them, cc cst p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32; c-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
273 1. Their understandings shall be then extraordinarily enlarged and enlightned to see into those mysteries of nature and divinity, which are now hid from them. 1. Their understandings shall be then extraordinarily enlarged and enlightened to see into those Mysteres of nature and divinity, which Are now hid from them. crd po32 n2 vmb vbi av av-j vvn cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
274 Now I see saith the Apostle through a glass darkly, but then face to face; Now I see Says the Apostle through a glass darkly, but then face to face; av pns11 vvb vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc-acp av n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
275 now I know but in part, but then I shall know even as also I am known, 1 Cor. 13.12. The good mans understanding shall then be nevermore deceived or mistaken; now I know but in part, but then I shall know even as also I am known, 1 Cor. 13.12. The good men understanding shall then be nevermore deceived or mistaken; av pns11 vvb cc-acp p-acp n1, cc-acp av pns11 vmb vvi av c-acp av pns11 vbm vvn, vvn np1 crd. dt j ng1 n1 vmb av vbi av vvn cc vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
276 shall never more be troubled with misconceivings or misapprehensions, all those mists of ignorance and errour, which do now so much cloud his mind, shal• then be scattered and blown over: shall never more be troubled with misconceivings or misapprehensions, all those mists of ignorance and error, which do now so much cloud his mind, shal• then be scattered and blown over: vmb av-x av-dc vbb vvn p-acp n2-vvg cc n2, d d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vdb av av av-d vvi po31 n1, n1 av vbi vvn cc vvn a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
277 all those groundless fears and scruples which by reason of the weakness of our understandings, all those groundless fears and scruples which by reason of the weakness of our understandings, d d j n2 cc n2 r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
278 and the imperfection of our knowledge, do now so rack and gravel tender hearts, shall then be laid aside, & for ever abandoned; and the imperfection of our knowledge, do now so rack and gravel tender hearts, shall then be laid aside, & for ever abandoned; cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vdb av av n1 cc n1 j n2, vmb av vbi vvn av, cc p-acp av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
279 all those laborious studies, controverted problems and polemical disputes, which do now steal away so much of our time, all those laborious studies, controverted problems and polemical disputes, which do now steal away so much of our time, d d j n2, vvn n2 cc j vvz, r-crq vdb av vvi av av d pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
280 & all to so litle purpose, shall then have their final decision and full determination; & all to so little purpose, shall then have their final decision and full determination; cc d p-acp av j n1, vmb av vhi po32 j n1 cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
281 and the meanest understanding of them that are dead in the Lord, shall then probably be able to confute the now ignorant sentiments of the learnedest Scholars. And as their understandings, so, and the Meanest understanding of them that Are dead in the Lord, shall then probably be able to confute the now ignorant sentiments of the Learnedest Scholars. And as their understandings, so, cc dt js n1 pp-f pno32 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1, vmb av av-j vbi j pc-acp vvi dt av j n2 pp-f dt js n2. cc c-acp po32 n2, av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
282 2. Their wills shall be then Perfected with a perfect and indefective Holiness; 2. Their wills shall be then Perfected with a perfect and indefective Holiness; crd po32 n2 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
283 with an exact conformity to the divine will, and with a perfect freedom from all servitude to sin; with an exact conformity to the divine will, and with a perfect freedom from all servitude to since; p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
284 they shall then be no more troubled with doubtful choise, but with a perfect freedom, shall steadily embrace the chiefest good, they shall then be no more troubled with doubtful choice, but with a perfect freedom, shall steadily embrace the chiefest good, pns32 vmb av vbi av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, vmb av-j vvi dt js-jn j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
285 and shall find it too as easie to do good, as to will and desire it, as one expresseth it. And as their wills, so and shall find it too as easy to do good, as to will and desire it, as one Expresses it. And as their wills, so cc vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp j pc-acp vdi j, c-acp pc-acp vmb cc vvi pn31, c-acp pi vvz pn31. cc c-acp po32 n2, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 14
286 3. Their affections too shall be then all composed and placed aright, and that too by an unalterable regularity; 3. Their affections too shall be then all composed and placed aright, and that too by an unalterable regularity; crd po32 n2 av vmb vbi av av-d vvn cc vvn av, cc cst av p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
287 in which too they shall receive the greatest content and satisfaction. in which too they shall receive the greatest content and satisfaction. p-acp r-crq av pns32 vmb vvi dt js n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 14
288 All those furious waves, which do now many times rage in Mens hearts, by reason of the turbulency of their passions and affections: All those furious waves, which do now many times rage in Men's hearts, by reason of the turbulency of their passion and affections: av-d d j n2, r-crq vdb av d n2 vvi p-acp ng2 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
289 and do make them too too often, like the Seas, to foam forth their own shame; and do make them too too often, like the Seas, to foam forth their own shame; cc vdb vvi pno32 av av av, av-j dt n2, pc-acp vvi av po32 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
290 shall then be reduced to an Everlasting calm. shall then be reduced to an Everlasting Cam. vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt j n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
291 Ye, all those peevish passions and brutish affections, which do now so often dethrone Judgment & Conscience in Mens hearts, You, all those peevish passion and brutish affections, which do now so often dethrone Judgement & Conscience in Men's hearts, pn22, d d j n2 cc j n2, r-crq vdb av av av vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp ng2 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
292 and set the whole world as it were on a sire; shall then be for ever cashiered and abandoned. and Set the Whole world as it were on a sire; shall then be for ever Cashiered and abandoned. cc vvd dt j-jn n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1; vmb av vbi p-acp av vvn cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
293 And we shall love, fear, desire, delight and rejoyce in nothing, but what is good. And as their affections, so, And we shall love, Fear, desire, delight and rejoice in nothing, but what is good. And as their affections, so, cc pns12 vmb vvi, vvb, vvb, n1 cc vvi p-acp pix, cc-acp q-crq vbz j. cc c-acp po32 n2, av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 15
294 4. Their memories also shall not then be idle or useless, but they shall perfectly remember the miseries that they were in; 4. Their memories also shall not then be idle or useless, but they shall perfectly Remember the misery's that they were in; crd po32 n2 av vmb xx av vbi j cc j, cc-acp pns32 vmb av-j vvi dt n2 cst pns32 vbdr p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
295 the rock, and shelves, the dangers that they have escaped; the rock, and shelves, the dangers that they have escaped; dt n1, cc n2, dt n2 cst pns32 vhb vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
296 as likewise the mercies and good things which they met with here on Earth, and all to inhance and heighten the worth of their Happiness and present enjoyments in Heaven. Thus, as likewise the Mercies and good things which they met with Here on Earth, and all to inhance and heighten the worth of their Happiness and present enjoyments in Heaven. Thus, c-acp av dt n2 cc j n2 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp av p-acp n1, cc d pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc j n2 p-acp n1. av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 15
297 1. Such as die in the Lord are immediately after Death blessed: 1. Such as die in the Lord Are immediately After Death blessed: crd d c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 vbr av-j p-acp n1 vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
298 for they shall then be blessed with all that perfection, which the nature of the Soul will admit of in its separate Estate. for they shall then be blessed with all that perfection, which the nature of the Soul will admit of in its separate Estate. c-acp pns32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d cst n1, r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f p-acp po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 15
299 2. They are Blessed, for they shall then be blessed too with the happy Society of the blessed Angels, 2. They Are Blessed, for they shall then be blessed too with the happy Society of the blessed Angels, crd pns32 vbr vvn, c-acp pns32 vmb av vbi vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
300 and of the Souls of just Men made perfect; and of the Souls of just Men made perfect; cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
301 ye are come, saith the Apostle, Heb. 12.22, 23. (speaking indeed of the members of his militant Church in the dayes of the Gospel upon Earth, you Are come, Says the Apostle, Hebrew 12.22, 23. (speaking indeed of the members of his militant Church in the days of the Gospel upon Earth, pn22 vbr vvn, vvz dt n1, np1 crd, crd (vvg av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
302 and therefore its much truer of the members of his Triumphant Church in Heaven) unto Mount Sion, and unto the City of the living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, a•d to an innumerable company of Angels; and Therefore its much truer of the members of his Triumphant Church in Heaven) unto Mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, a•d to an innumerable company of Angels; cc av pn31|vbz av-d jc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp n1) p-acp n1 np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, dt j np1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
303 to the general Assembly and Church of the first-born which are written in Heaven; to the general Assembly and Church of the firstborn which Are written in Heaven; p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
304 and to God the Judge of all, and to the Spirits of just Men made perfect; and to God the Judge of all, and to the Spirits of just Men made perfect; cc p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
305 and to Jesus the Mediator of the n•w Covenant. and to jesus the Mediator of the n•w Covenant. cc p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 15
306 1. Then such as die in the Lord shall after their death be immediately blessed with the Society of the blessed Angels; 1. Then such as die in the Lord shall After their death be immediately blessed with the Society of the blessed Angels; crd cs d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vmb p-acp po32 n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
307 ye are come to an innumerable company of Angels, and how sweet and comfortable, how pleasing and taking their Society is; you Are come to an innumerable company of Angels, and how sweet and comfortable, how pleasing and taking their Society is; pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, cc c-crq j cc j, c-crq vvg cc vvg po32 n1 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
308 the Saints in Heaven can only tell us; but doubtless, it is very lovely and amiable: the Saints in Heaven can only tell us; but doubtless, it is very lovely and amiable: dt n2 p-acp n1 vmb av-j vvi pno12; cc-acp av-j, pn31 vbz av j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
309 they being all creatures of such a noble Extract, and of such an Heavenly make as they are. they being all creatures of such a noble Extract, and of such an Heavenly make as they Are. pns32 vbg d n2 pp-f d dt j n1, cc pp-f d dt j vvi c-acp pns32 vbr. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 15
310 2. They shall then be blessed, as with the Society of the Blessed Angels; 2. They shall then be blessed, as with the Society of the Blessed Angels; crd pns32 vmb av vbi vvn, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 15
311 so with the Society of the Spirits of just Men made perfect, as the Apostle tells us in the place fore-quoted; so with the Society of the Spirits of just Men made perfect, as the Apostle tells us in the place forequoted; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 15
312 & this tends not a little to the making up of their Happiness. The of God are Excellent persons even whiles they are here upon Earth. & this tends not a little to the making up of their Happiness. The of God Are Excellent Persons even while they Are Here upon Earth. cc d vvz xx dt j p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f po32 n1. dt pp-f np1 vbr j n2 av cs pns32 vbr av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 15
313 The righteous saith Solomon is more Excellent than his Neighbour, Prov. 12.26. And my delight saith David is in the Saints, those Excellent ones upon Earth, Ps. 16.3. Their company even in this life is very taking and pleasing; The righteous Says Solomon is more Excellent than his Neighbour, Curae 12.26. And my delight Says David is in the Saints, those Excellent ones upon Earth, Ps. 16.3. Their company even in this life is very taking and pleasing; dt j vvz np1 vbz av-dc j cs po31 n1, np1 crd. cc po11 n1 vvz np1 vbz p-acp dt n2, d j pi2 p-acp n1, np1 crd. po32 n1 av p-acp d n1 vbz av vvg cc j-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
314 notwithstanding, that by reason of that Body of Death, which they carry about with them here; notwithstanding, that by reason of that Body of Death, which they carry about with them Here; a-acp, cst p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp pno32 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
315 they are even loaded with many imperfections, which may and do breed sometimes real grounds of distaste to those that converse with them. they Are even loaded with many imperfections, which may and do breed sometime real grounds of distaste to those that converse with them. pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp d n2, r-crq vmb cc vdb vvi av j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
316 But O how excellent are they in Heaven! But Oh how excellent Are they in Heaven! p-acp uh q-crq j vbr pns32 p-acp n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
317 How pleasant and taking will their company be there when they shall be disburdened of all these; How pleasant and taking will their company be there when they shall be disburdened of all these; q-crq j cc j-vvg n1 po32 n1 vbb a-acp c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
318 when they shall be made perfect, as then they will be! when they shall be made perfect, as then they will be! c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn j, c-acp cs pns32 vmb vbi! (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
319 And shall all joyn together with one heart and with one voice, to Offer up Everlasting Halelujahs to God, And shall all join together with one heart and with one voice, to Offer up Everlasting Hallelujahs to God, cc vmb d vvi av p-acp crd n1 cc p-acp crd n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
320 and to the Lamb that hath re••emed them; as we are told, they sha•l and will, Revel. 19.1, 2, 3, 4. But then, and to the Lamb that hath re••emed them; as we Are told, they sha•l and will, Revel. 19.1, 2, 3, 4. But then, cc p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn pno32; c-acp pns12 vbr vvn, pns32 vmb cc vmb, vvb. crd, crd, crd, crd p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 16
321 3. And lastly (which is still more than all this) the Dead that die in the Lord are immediately after their death, 3. And lastly (which is still more than all this) the Dead that die in the Lord Are immediately After their death, crd cc ord (r-crq vbz av av-dc cs d d) dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vbr av-j p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
322 though not compleatly, yet truly blessed, because they then shall be blessed with the blisful fruition of God and Christ; though not completely, yet truly blessed, Because they then shall be blessed with the blissful fruition of God and christ; cs xx av-j, av av-j vvn, c-acp pns32 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
323 they shall come then as to th• Spirits of just Men made perfect, so to God t•e judge of all, they shall come then as to th• Spirits of just Men made perfect, so to God t•e judge of all, pns32 vmb vvi av a-acp p-acp n1 n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j, av p-acp np1 vvb n1 pp-f d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
324 and to J•sus the Mediator of the new Covenant, as the Apostle assureth us, in that place so often mentioned, Heb. 12.22, 23, 24. According also to that of our Saviour, to the penitent Thief, Luke 23.43. This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. and to J•sus the Mediator of the new Covenant, as the Apostle assureth us, in that place so often mentioned, Hebrew 12.22, 23, 24. According also to that of our Saviour, to the penitent Thief, Lycia 23.43. This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. cc p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, p-acp d n1 av av vvn, np1 crd, crd, crd vvg av p-acp d pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, av crd. d n1 vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
325 And that of the Apostle (to mention now no more in the fifth Chapter of the second Epistle to the Corinthians from the first to the tenth ver. And that of the Apostle (to mention now no more in the fifth Chapter of the second Epistle to the Corinthians from the First to the tenth for. cc d pp-f dt n1 (pc-acp vvi av av-dx dc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp dt njp2 p-acp dt ord p-acp dt ord p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
326 Yea, they shall be blessed then, with a clearer, more immediate and never-more to be interrupted enjoyment of them. Yea, they shall be blessed then, with a clearer, more immediate and nevermore to be interrupted enjoyment of them. uh, pns32 vmb vbi vvn av, p-acp dt jc, dc j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 16
327 1. They shall then be blessed with a clearer and more immediate enjoyment of them; here they see God at best NONLATINALPHABET, as the Apostle phrazeth it, 1 Cor. 13.12. Through a Glass, as it were in a riddle, (as the Original primarily imports,) darkly as our Translators have rendred it; 1. They shall then be blessed with a clearer and more immediate enjoyment of them; Here they see God At best, as the Apostle phrazeth it, 1 Cor. 13.12. Through a Glass, as it were in a riddle, (as the Original primarily imports,) darkly as our Translators have rendered it; crd pns32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f pno32; av pns32 vvb np1 p-acp js, c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, crd np1 crd. p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1, (c-acp dt j-jn av-j vvz,) av-j p-acp po12 n2 vhb vvn pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
328 but then we shall see him, NONLATINALPHABET face to face. Now they know him but in part, but then we shall see him, face to face. Now they know him but in part, cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi pno31, n1 p-acp n1. av pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
329 but then they shall know him even as they are known. but then they shall know him even as they Are known. cc-acp cs pns32 vmb vvi pno31 av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
330 They shall see him NONLATINALPHABET, as he is; as St. John phrazeth it, 1 Joh. 3, 2. Here the Saints enjoy God indeed, They shall see him, as he is; as Saint John phrazeth it, 1 John 3, 2. Here the Saints enjoy God indeed, pns32 vmb vvi pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz; c-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31, crd np1 crd, crd av dt n2 vvb np1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
331 but 'tis darkly and mediately, through the conduits and cisterns of his Ordinances. but it's darkly and mediately, through the conduits and cisterns of his Ordinances. cc-acp pn31|vbz av-j cc av-j, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
332 They are in a state of imperfection, and so do need the assistance of his Ordinances to help them to a sight of God. They Are in a state of imperfection, and so do need the assistance of his Ordinances to help them to a sighed of God. pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
333 But when that which is perfect is come, as it will be in good measure (as you have heard) to them that die in the Lord; But when that which is perfect is come, as it will be in good measure (as you have herd) to them that die in the Lord; p-acp c-crq cst r-crq vbz j vbz vvn, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j n1 (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) p-acp pno32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
334 then that which is thus in part shall be done away, as the Apostle tells us; 1 Cor. 13.10. then that which is thus in part shall be done away, as the Apostle tells us; 1 Cor. 13.10. av cst r-crq vbz av p-acp n1 vmb vbi vdn av, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12; vvn np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
335 The Sun shall no more be our light then by day, nor the Moon our light by night, The Sun shall no more be our Light then by day, nor the Moon our Light by night, dt n1 vmb av-dx av-dc vbi po12 n1 av p-acp n1, ccx dt n1 po12 n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
336 but the Lord God hims•lf shall be our Everlasting light and our glory, as the Prophet prazeth it, Isa. 60.19. but the Lord God hims•lf shall be our Everlasting Light and our glory, as the Prophet prazeth it, Isaiah 60.19. cc-acp dt n1 np1 n1 vmb vbi po12 j n1 cc po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
337 And as they shall then be blessed with a clearer and more immediate enjoyment of God and Christ. So, And as they shall then be blessed with a clearer and more immediate enjoyment of God and christ. So, cc c-acp pns32 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt jc cc av-dc j n1 pp-f np1 cc np1. np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 17
338 2. With an uninterrupted Enjoyment of them, Whilst we are present in the body (saith the Apostle) we are a•sent from the L•rd. 2. With an uninterrupted Enjoyment of them, While we Are present in the body (Says the Apostle) we Are a•sent from the L•rd. crd p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32, cs pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 (vvz dt n1) pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
339 We are so be sure many times; We Are so be sure many times; pns12 vbr av vbi j d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
340 we enjoy him but by sits and starts, we meet with many Interruptions in our Enjoyments of him. we enjoy him but by sits and starts, we meet with many Interruptions in our Enjoyments of him. pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp p-acp vvz cc vvz, pns12 vvb p-acp d n2 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
341 Now we have him, and anon we lose him; Now we have him, and anon we loose him; av pns12 vhb pno31, cc av pns12 vvb pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
342 sometimes we meet with him at an Ordinance, and at another time we are forced to go away without him; sometime we meet with him At an Ordinance, and At Another time we Are forced to go away without him; av pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp j-jn n1 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
343 suavis hora brevis mora, (as one of the Fathers saith,) a sweet Hour indeed it is, Suavis hora brevis mora, (as one of the Father's Says,) a sweet Hour indeed it is, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (c-acp pi pp-f dt ng1 vvz,) dt j n1 av pn31 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
344 but 'tis usually, but a short one; but then we shall enjoy him without any Interruption or Cessation at all. but it's usually, but a short one; but then we shall enjoy him without any Interruption or Cessation At all. cc-acp pn31|vbz av-j, cc-acp dt j pi; p-acp av pns12 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
345 We shall ever be with the Lord, (as the Apostle tells us) 1 Thes. 4.17. His tabernacle shall then be indeed placed amongst his people, and he will remove it no more. We shall ever be with the Lord, (as the Apostle tells us) 1 Thebes 4.17. His tabernacle shall then be indeed placed among his people, and he will remove it no more. pns12 vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12) vvd np1 crd. po31 n1 vmb av vbi av vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av-dx av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
346 According to his Promise, Rev. 21.7. According to his Promise, Rev. 21.7. vvg p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
347 They shall be before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple, They shall be before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvi pno31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
348 and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell amongst them; and he that Sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them; cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
349 they shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more, neither shall the Sun light on them, they shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more, neither shall the Sun Light on them, pns32 vmb n1 av-dx av-dc, av-dx vvb d dc, dx vmb dt n1 n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
350 nor any heat, for the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, nor any heat, for the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, ccx d n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
351 and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters; and shall led them unto living fountains of waters; cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
352 as St. John assureth us, Rev. 7.15, 16, 17. Now, Si mediata & momentanea Dei visio tantum potuit apportare laetitiae cumulum, quantum potuit immediata & aeterna, saith one: as Saint John assureth us, Rev. 7.15, 16, 17. Now, Si mediata & momentanea Dei visio Tantum Potuit apportare laetitiae cumulum, quantum Potuit Immediata & aeterna, Says one: p-acp n1 np1 vvz pno12, n1 crd, crd, crd av, fw-mi n1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la cc fw-la, vvz crd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
353 If those Beams of Comfort which are reflected upon good Men here, by getting now and then a glimpse of God's Countenance in this vale of Tears, do so refresh and revive their Hearts, If those Beams of Comfort which Are reflected upon good Men Here, by getting now and then a glimpse of God's Countenance in this vale of Tears, do so refresh and revive their Hearts, cs d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp j n2 av, p-acp vvg av cc av dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, vdb av vvi cc vvi po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
354 as they do, What will their Joy be, when the Lord himself shall be their constant Sun and everlasting Light? If it be so good to draw nigh unto God upon Earth, as they do, What will their Joy be, when the Lord himself shall be their constant Sun and everlasting Light? If it be so good to draw High unto God upon Earth, c-acp pns32 vdb, q-crq vmb po32 n1 vbb, c-crq dt n1 px31 vmb vbi po32 j n1 cc j n1? cs pn31 vbb av j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
355 as the Psalmist tells us, it is, Psal. 73. &c. if they are so blessed, that watch at Wisdom's Gates, as the Psalmist tells us, it is, Psalm 73. etc. if they Are so blessed, that watch At Wisdom's Gates, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, pn31 vbz, np1 crd av cs pns32 vbr av vvn, cst vvb p-acp ng1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
356 and wait at the Posts of her Doors; and wait At the Posts of her Doors; cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 17
357 as Solomon tells us they are; How good will it be then to draw near unto God in Heaven? And how blessed are they that wait not at the Door, as Solomon tells us they Are; How good will it be then to draw near unto God in Heaven? And how blessed Are they that wait not At the Door, p-acp np1 vvz pno12 pns32 vbr; c-crq j vmb pn31 vbi av pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1 p-acp n1? cc c-crq vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb xx p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
358 but dwell in that House, and that for ever? And yet so shall all such as die in the Lord do, but dwell in that House, and that for ever? And yet so shall all such as die in the Lord do, cc-acp vvb p-acp d n1, cc cst p-acp av? cc av av vmb d d c-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vdb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
359 and therefore they must needs be very blessed: and Therefore they must needs be very blessed: cc av pns32 vmb av vbi av vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
360 But so much shall serve for the Explication and Confirmation of of what is asserted in my Text. I come now to apply it, or to inserr from it. And so, But so much shall serve for the Explication and Confirmation of of what is asserted in my Text. I come now to apply it, or to inserr from it. And so, cc-acp av d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po11 np1 pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. cc av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 18
361 1. Are the dead that die in the Lord thenceforth blessed; then certainly there is another Life besides this; 1. are the dead that die in the Lord thenceforth blessed; then Certainly there is Another Life beside this; crd vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 av vvn; av av-j a-acp vbz j-jn n1 p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
362 and the Souls of Men do not die with their Bodies, whatever the Atheist phansieth to the contrary; and the Souls of Men do not die with their Bodies, whatever the Atheist phansieth to the contrary; cc dt n2 pp-f n2 vdb xx vvi p-acp po32 n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
363 for, N•n entis nulla sunt praedicata, nullae sunt affectiones; nothing can be predicated or said of that which is not: for, N•n entis nulla sunt praedicata, Nullae sunt affectiones; nothing can be predicated or said of that which is not: p-acp, vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la; pix vmb vbi vvn cc vvn pp-f d r-crq vbz xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
364 But the Souls of the dead that die in the Lord are said to be thenceforth blessed, But the Souls of the dead that die in the Lord Are said to be thenceforth blessed, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
365 and therefore they must have a Being still, and there must be another Life besides this, where they are so blessed. and Therefore they must have a Being still, and there must be Another Life beside this, where they Are so blessed. cc av pns32 vmb vhi dt vbg av, cc pc-acp vmb vbi j-jn n1 p-acp d, c-crq pns32 vbr av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 18
366 2. Then this too lets us see the great Difference betwixt the Righteous and the Wicked, betwixt good Men and bad in this other Life; 2. Then this too lets us see the great Difference betwixt the Righteous and the Wicked, betwixt good Men and bad in this other Life; crd cs d av vvz pno12 vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j, p-acp j n2 cc j p-acp d j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
367 for the one are not so happy, but the other then will be as miserable. for the one Are not so happy, but the other then will be as miserable. p-acp dt pi vbr xx av j, cc-acp dt n-jn av vmb vbi a-acp j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
368 'Tis true, indeed, in this Life many times (which is too by the way a good Argument of a future Estate.) All things come alike to all men; It's true, indeed, in this Life many times (which is too by the Way a good Argument of a future Estate.) All things come alike to all men; pn31|vbz j, av, p-acp d n1 d n2 (r-crq vbz av p-acp dt n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1.) d n2 vvb av-j p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
369 there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the clean and to the unclean; there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the clean and to the unclean; pc-acp vbz crd n1 p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j; p-acp dt j cc p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
370 to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not, as Solomon tells us, Eccles. 9.2. to him that Sacrificeth, and to him that Sacrificeth not, as Solomon tells us, Eccles. 9.2. p-acp pno31 cst vvz, cc p-acp pno31 cst vvz xx, p-acp np1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
371 Yea, so are the Affairs of this Life ordered many times, though they all lie under the dispose of a Divine Providence; Yea, so Are the Affairs of this Life ordered many times, though they all lie under the dispose of a Divine Providence; uh, av vbr dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvd d n2, cs pns32 d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
372 as that it often happens better to the Wicked than to the Righteous here, at least in outward Respects; as that it often happens better to the Wicked than to the Righteous Here, At least in outward Respects; c-acp cst pn31 av vvz av-jc p-acp dt j cs p-acp dt j av, p-acp ds p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
373 there is saith Solomon, A just man that perish th in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his days in his wickedn•ss, Eccles. 7.15. Just Abel is slain whilst unrighteous Cain lives and builds Cities; there is Says Solomon, A just man that perish that in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his days in his wickedn•ss, Eccles. 7.15. Just Abel is slave while unrighteous Cain lives and builds Cities; pc-acp vbz vvz np1, dt j n1 cst vvb cst p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. j np1 vbz vvn cs j np1 n2 cc vvz n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
374 profane Esau stays at home and takes his Pleasure, whilst pious Jacob is forced to seek his Fortune, profane Esau stays At home and Takes his Pleasure, while pious Jacob is forced to seek his Fortune, j np1 vvz p-acp n1-an cc vvz po31 n1, cs j np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
375 and to endure much hardship in a Foreign Land; and to endure much hardship in a Foreign Land; cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
376 N•bal, a Man of B•lial, Feasts it like a King, whilst David a Man after God's own Heart is in great wants and straits. N•bal, a Man of B•lial, Feasts it like a King, while David a Man After God's own Heart is in great Wants and straits. np1, dt n1 pp-f j, n2 pn31 av-j dt n1, cs np1 dt n1 p-acp npg1 d n1 vbz p-acp j n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
377 D•ves, the rich Fool, riots it and fairs deliciously every Day, whilst poor L•z•rus, the beloved of our Lord, would have been glad of the Crumbs that fell from his Table. D•ves, the rich Fool, riots it and fairs deliciously every Day, while poor L•z•rus, the Beloved of our Lord, would have been glad of the Crumbs that fell from his Table. vvz, dt j n1, n2 pn31 cc n2 av-j d n1, cs j np1, dt n-vvn pp-f po12 n1, vmd vhi vbn j pp-f dt n2 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 18
378 Yea, our Saviour himself, that Holy and Just one, who did no sin, neither was there any guile sound at any time in his mouth, is accused, condemned and crucified, Yea, our Saviour himself, that Holy and Just one, who did no since, neither was there any guile found At any time in his Mouth, is accused, condemned and Crucified, uh, po12 n1 px31, cst j cc j pi, r-crq vdd dx n1, av-dx vbds a-acp d n1 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz vvn, vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
379 whilst Burrabbas, a notorious Murderer, is spared, released and set at Liberty: while Burrabbas, a notorious Murderer, is spared, released and Set At Liberty: cs np1, dt j n1, vbz vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
380 In short, so are the Affairs of this Life ordered many times, as that the Unrighteous and Wicked seem here oftentimes so happy (as one observes) as if they were rewarded for their Impiety; In short, so Are the Affairs of this Life ordered many times, as that the Unrighteous and Wicked seem Here oftentimes so happy (as one observes) as if they were rewarded for their Impiety; p-acp j, av vbr dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvd d n2, c-acp cst dt j cc j vvb av av av j (c-acp pi vvz) c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
381 and the Righteous and Religious often so miserable, as if they were punished for their Innocency; and the Righteous and Religious often so miserable, as if they were punished for their Innocency; cc dt j cc j av av j, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
382 but it will be much otherwise in the Life to come; but it will be much otherwise in the Life to come; cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi av-d av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
383 then, indeed, shall men return and discern betwixt the righteous and the wicked, betwixt them that have served God, then, indeed, shall men return and discern betwixt the righteous and the wicked, betwixt them that have served God, av, av, vmb n2 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j cc dt j, p-acp pno32 cst vhb vvn np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
384 and them that have served him not, as the Prophet tells us, Mal. 3.18. Son remember, saith Abraham to Dives, that thou receiv••st thy good things in thy life-time, and Lazarus evil things; and them that have served him not, as the Prophet tells us, Malachi 3.18. Son Remember, Says Abraham to Dives, that thou receiv••st thy good things in thy lifetime, and Lazarus evil things; cc pno32 cst vhb vvn pno31 xx, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. n1 vvb, vvz np1 p-acp vvz, cst pns21 vv2 po21 j n2 p-acp po21 n1, cc np1 j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
385 but now thou art tormented, and he is comforted, Luke 16.25. but now thou art tormented, and he is comforted, Lycia 16.25. cc-acp av pns21 vb2r vvn, cc pns31 vbz vvn, av crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
386 Look (in short, as to this use) what Difference there is betwixt Bliss and Misery, betwixt Heaven and Hell, betwixt being Eternally Blessed in the one, Look (in short, as to this use) what Difference there is betwixt Bliss and Misery, betwixt Heaven and Hell, betwixt being Eternally Blessed in the one, n1 (p-acp j, c-acp p-acp d n1) r-crq n1 a-acp vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vbg av-j vvn p-acp dt pi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
387 and Eternally Miserable in the other; that Difference there will be betwixt the Wicked and the Righteous in the other Life. and Eternally Miserable in the other; that Difference there will be betwixt the Wicked and the Righteous in the other Life. cc av-j j p-acp dt j-jn; cst n1 a-acp vmb vbi p-acp dt j cc dt j p-acp dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
388 For the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment, and the righteous into life eternal, as our Saviour assureth us, Mat. 25.46. Great therefore will be the Difference betwixt them. For the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment, and the righteous into life Eternal, as our Saviour assureth us, Mathew 25.46. Great Therefore will be the Difference betwixt them. p-acp dt j vmb vvi av p-acp j n1, cc dt j p-acp n1 j, p-acp po12 n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. j av vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 19
389 3. Are the dead that die in the Lord so blessed, then who would not with Balaam die the Death of the Righteous? Yea, Who would not live their Life, that they might die their Death? Who would not live to Christ now, that they might die in Christ hereafter? Bear his Cross in this World, that they might wear his Crown in the other? Suffer him by his Spirit and Grace to reign in their Hearts and Lives here, that they might reign with him in Glory for ever hereafter? Methinks, 3. are the dead that die in the Lord so blessed, then who would not with balaam die the Death of the Righteous? Yea, Who would not live their Life, that they might die their Death? Who would not live to christ now, that they might die in christ hereafter? Bear his Cross in this World, that they might wear his Crown in the other? Suffer him by his Spirit and Grace to Reign in their Hearts and Lives Here, that they might Reign with him in Glory for ever hereafter? Methinks, crd vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 av vvn, av q-crq vmd xx p-acp np1 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j? uh, q-crq vmd xx vvi po32 n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n1? q-crq vmd xx vvi p-acp np1 av, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1 av? n1 po31 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn? vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 av, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 c-acp av av? vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
390 if there were nothing else in a Godly Life, but the great Happiness which (you have heard) will attend those that live it after their Death; if there were nothing Else in a Godly Life, but the great Happiness which (you have herd) will attend those that live it After their Death; cs pc-acp vbdr pix av p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp dt j n1 r-crq (pn22 vhb vvn) vmb vvi d cst vvb pn31 p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
391 though there is much, very much besides. though there is much, very much beside. cs pc-acp vbz av-d, av av-d a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
392 Yet, I say, if there were nothing else but this, every one that hath but the Face of a Man, the least Spark of humane Reason left in him, should be in Love with it, should heartily and solemnly devote himself to it, Yet, I say, if there were nothing Else but this, every one that hath but the Face of a Man, the least Spark of humane Reason left in him, should be in Love with it, should heartily and solemnly devote himself to it, av, pns11 vvb, cs pc-acp vbdr pix av cc-acp d, d pi cst vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt ds n1 pp-f j n1 vvn p-acp pno31, vmd vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, vmd av-j cc av-j vvi px31 p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
393 and that presently too without any further delays or put-offs, as not knowing how suddenly Death may arrest us, and that presently too without any further delays or put-offs, as not knowing how suddenly Death may arrest us, cc cst av-j av p-acp d jc n2 cc n2, c-acp xx vvg c-crq av-j n1 vmb vvi pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 19
394 nor how soon it may be our turn to die, and we can never die in the Lord and so be happy after Death, nor how soon it may be our turn to die, and we can never die in the Lord and so be happy After Death, ccx c-crq av pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pns12 vmb av-x vvb p-acp dt n1 cc av vbi j p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 20
395 unless we first live in him and to his Glory. unless we First live in him and to his Glory. cs pns12 ord vvi p-acp pno31 cc p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 20
396 Look, saith Cornelius A Lapide, upon my Text, as he can't be said to die at Rome that never lived at Rome, so he can't be said to die in the Lord that never lived in or to the Lord; Look, Says Cornelius A Lapide, upon my Text, as he can't be said to die At Room that never lived At Room, so he can't be said to die in the Lord that never lived in or to the Lord; n1, vvz np1 dt j, p-acp po11 n1, c-acp pns31 vmb|pn31 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvb cst av-x vvd p-acp vvb, av pns31 vmb|pn31 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst av-x vvd p-acp cc p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 20
397 and therefore if thou designest or desirest to die in the Lord, and so to be happy after Death (as thou must do, and Therefore if thou designest or Desirest to die in the Lord, and so to be happy After Death (as thou must do, cc av cs pns21 vv2 cc vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc av pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1 (c-acp pns21 vmb vdi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 20
398 if thou beest but still a Man, and wilt give thy self leave to consider,) I say if thou designest or desirest this, be persuaded immediately without any further delays to become a good Man, to devote thy self heartily to the Service of Christ, if thou Best but still a Man, and wilt give thy self leave to Consider,) I say if thou designest or Desirest this, be persuaded immediately without any further delays to become a good Man, to devote thy self heartily to the Service of christ, cs pns21 vb2s p-acp av dt n1, cc vm2 vvi po21 n1 vvb pc-acp vvi,) pns11 vvb cs pns21 vv2 cc vv2 d, vbb vvn av-j p-acp d jc n2 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 20
399 and to live to his Honour and Praise. and to live to his Honour and Praise. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 20
400 4. Are the dead that die in the Lord so Blessed? Do they thenceforth rest from their Labours? And will their Works follow them? Then this may be for Comfort to all good Men. And that, 4. are the dead that die in the Lord so Blessed? Do they thenceforth rest from their Labours? And will their Works follow them? Then this may be for Comfort to all good Men. And that, crd vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 av vvn? vdb pns32 av vvi p-acp po32 n2? cc vmb po32 vvz vvb pno32? cs d vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2. cc d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 20
401 1. Under and against all their present Trials and Troubles, their present labours and sufferings; 1. Under and against all their present Trials and Troubles, their present labours and sufferings; crd p-acp cc p-acp d po32 j n2 cc vvz, po32 j n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
402 death will e're long come, and when it comes, it will put a period to them all You shall rest shortly from all your labours and sorrows; death will ever long come, and when it comes, it will put a Period to them all You shall rest shortly from all your labours and sorrows; n1 vmb av av-j vvn, cc c-crq pn31 vvz, pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 av-d pn22 vmb vvi av-j p-acp d po22 n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
403 and your works, i. e. the reward of your good works, will follow: and your works, i. e. the reward of your good works, will follow: cc po22 n2, sy. sy. dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2, vmb vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
404 You have but a step or two more to take, A stile or two more 〈 … 〉, as the Martyr said, and you will be in Heaven at y•ur 〈 ◊ 〉 •r•sently; You have but a step or two more to take, A style or two more 〈 … 〉, as the Martyr said, and you will be in Heaven At y•ur 〈 ◊ 〉 •r•sently; pn22 vhb p-acp dt n1 cc crd dc pc-acp vvi, dt n1 cc crd dc 〈 … 〉, p-acp dt n1 vvd, cc pn22 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 〈 sy 〉 av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
405 and therefore you have great reason to bear 〈 … 〉 our present labours and troubles with great patience and ••• er•ulness. and Therefore you have great reason to bear 〈 … 〉 our present labours and Troubles with great patience and ••• er•ulness. cc av pn22 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi 〈 … 〉 po12 j n2 cc vvz p-acp j n1 cc ••• np1-n. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
406 For how great and how sharp soever they may be •ey will be but short: The longest life we live here (you know) is but short; For how great and how sharp soever they may be •ey will be but short: The longest life we live Here (you know) is but short; p-acp c-crq j cc c-crq j av pns32 vmb vbi n1 vmb vbi cc-acp j: dt js n1 pns12 vvb av (pn22 vvb) vbz p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
407 Man that is born of a w•man is but 〈 ◊ 〉 fe• d•ys, as Job tells us, Job 14.1. And few a•d e••l have bee• the d•ys of the pilgrimage of my life, said Jacob, Gen. 47.9. though he had lived then many more days than any liv• now; Man that is born of a w•man is but 〈 ◊ 〉 fe• d•ys, as Job tells us, Job 14.1. And few a•d e••l have bee• the d•ys of the pilgrimage of my life, said Jacob, Gen. 47.9. though he had lived then many more days than any liv• now; n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vbz cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1 n2, p-acp n1 vvz pno12, n1 crd. cc d n1 vmb vhi n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, vvd np1, np1 crd. cs pns31 vhd vvn av d dc n2 cs d n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
408 NONLATINALPHABET, the Life f Man is but a po••t, saith P•••arch, yea, 〈 ◊ 〉 •ctu• est quod vivimus & adhuc puncto minus, saith Se••••; , the Life f Man is but a po••t, Says P•••arch, yea, 〈 ◊ 〉 •ctu• est quod vivimus & Adhoc puncto minus, Says Se••••; , dt n1 sy n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, vvz n1, uh, 〈 sy 〉 n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
409 ••s l•ss than a p•i•t, if any thing can be so; at least in respect of that Eternity, which is to ensue. ••s l•ss than a p•i•t, if any thing can be so; At least in respect of that Eternity, which is to ensue. vbz j cs dt n1, cs d n1 vmb vbi av; p-acp ds p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
410 Our labours and troubles therefore will not, cannot, last long; for this l••e will not last long: Our labours and Troubles Therefore will not, cannot, last long; for this l••e will not last long: po12 n2 cc vvz av vmb xx, vmbx, vvb av-j; p-acp d n1 vmb xx vvi av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
411 and 'tis only whiles we live here, that we shall be exposed to them; Death will set us at rest, free us for ever from them: and it's only while we live Here, that we shall be exposed to them; Death will Set us At rest, free us for ever from them: cc pn31|vbz j cs pns12 vvb av, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32; n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, vvb pno12 p-acp av p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 20
412 and besides, all those troubles of ours (if we be good men) which are but thus for a moment, as the Apostle phrazeth it, 2 Cor. 4.16. (For no more in deed if compared with Eternity) will not only in the end, work together in the general for our good, according to that of the Apostle, Rom. 8.28. We know that all things shall work together for good to them that love God: and beside, all those Troubles of ours (if we be good men) which Are but thus for a moment, as the Apostle phrazeth it, 2 Cor. 4.16. (For no more in deed if compared with Eternity) will not only in the end, work together in the general for our good, according to that of the Apostle, Rom. 8.28. We know that all things shall work together for good to them that love God: cc a-acp, d d n2 pp-f png12 (cs pns12 vbb j n2) r-crq vbr p-acp av c-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, crd np1 crd. (c-acp dx dc p-acp n1 cs vvn p-acp n1) vmb xx av-j p-acp dt n1, vvb av p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 j, vvg p-acp d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. pns12 vvb cst d n2 vmb vvi av p-acp j p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
413 But if born aright by us, they will work for us, as he tells us, 2 Cor. 4.17. But if born aright by us, they will work for us, as he tells us, 2 Cor. 4.17. cc-acp cs vvn av p-acp pno12, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
414 read NONLATINALPHABET, where the Apostle makes use of such Rhetorick as is scarce to be parallell'd, as is scarce to be met with in any human Authors; read, where the Apostle makes use of such Rhetoric as is scarce to be paralleled, as is scarce to be met with in any human Authors; vvb, c-crq dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f d n1 c-acp vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
415 an Hyperbole upon Hyperbole, an exceeding, an exceeding eternal weight of Glory; an Hyperbole upon Hyperbole, an exceeding, an exceeding Eternal weight of Glory; dt n1 p-acp n1, dt vvg, dt j-vvg j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
416 whiles we look not (saith he) at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; while we look not (Says he) At the things which Are seen, but At the things which Are not seen; cs pns12 vvb xx (vvz pns31) p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr xx vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
417 for the things which are seen are temporal, (and so be sure will the good mans troubles only be) but the things which are not seen are eternal: for the things which Are seen Are temporal, (and so be sure will the good men Troubles only be) but the things which Are not seen Are Eternal: p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr vvn vbr j, (cc av vbi j vmb dt j ng1 n2 av-j vbb) p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr xx vvn vbr j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
418 So will his reward be, if he bears them as he ought to do; So will his reward be, if he bears them as he ought to do; av vmb po31 n1 vbi, cs pns31 vvz pno32 c-acp pns31 vmd pc-acp vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
419 ver. 18. For we know, saith he, in the first Verse of the following Chapter, that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, as it will be when death comes, for. 18. For we know, Says he, in the First Verse of the following Chapter, that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, as it will be when death comes, p-acp. crd c-acp pns12 vvb, vvz pns31, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, cst cs po12 j n1 pp-f d n1 vbdr vvn, c-acp pn31 vmb vbi c-crq n1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
420 and that will come, as you have heard, shortly, we have a building of God, an House not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens: and that will come, as you have herd, shortly, we have a building of God, an House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens: cc cst vmb vvi, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, av-j, pns12 vhb dt n-vvg pp-f np1, dt n1 xx vvn p-acp n2, j p-acp dt n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
421 And this amongst other Considerations supported them, and kept them from fainting (as well it might) under all their troubles and afflictions, And this among other Considerations supported them, and kept them from fainting (as well it might) under all their Troubles and afflictions, cc d p-acp j-jn n2 vvd pno32, cc vvd pno32 p-acp vvg (c-acp av pn31 vmd) p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
422 as he tells us, 2 Cor. 4.16. But then, 2. This may comfort good men too, as against all the troubles of this life, as he tells us, 2 Cor. 4.16. But then, 2. This may Comfort good men too, as against all the Troubles of this life, c-acp pns31 vvz pno12, crd np1 crd. p-acp av, crd d vmb vvi j n2 av, c-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 21
423 so against the fears of death: so against the fears of death: av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
424 Why should you be afraid of that which will make you happy, which will bring you to your rest, Why should you be afraid of that which will make you happy, which will bring you to your rest, q-crq vmd pn22 vbi j pp-f d r-crq vmb vvi pn22 j, r-crq vmb vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
425 and to the end of all your labours and sorrows, as you have heard your dying will do? 'Tis true indeed, I grant, that death to nature is terrible, and to wicked men; and to the end of all your labours and sorrows, as you have herd your dying will do? It's true indeed, I grant, that death to nature is terrible, and to wicked men; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2 cc n2, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn po22 n-vvg vmb vdb? pn31|vbz j av, pns11 vvb, cst n1 p-acp n1 vbz j, cc p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
426 to such as are still in their natural condition, it is, as the Philosopher stiles it, NONLATINALPHABET, the terriblest of terribles, even the king of terrors, as Job terms it, Job 18.14. that which will bereave them of all their good things, and expose them to all evil; to such as Are still in their natural condition, it is, as the Philosopher stile it,, the terriblest of terribles, even the King of terrors, as Job terms it, Job 18.14. that which will bereave them of all their good things, and expose them to all evil; p-acp d c-acp vbr av p-acp po32 j n1, pn31 vbz, c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31,, dt js pp-f n2, av dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp np1 n2 pn31, n1 crd. d r-crq vmb vvi pno32 pp-f d po32 j n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp d n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
427 the very porta Gehenna, as one stiles it, that which ushers in into Hell: the very porta Gehenna, as one stile it, that which ushers in into Hell: dt j fw-la np1, p-acp crd n1 pn31, cst r-crq vvz p-acp p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
428 The Devils surly Sergeant (as another calls death with reference to the wicked) sent forth on purpose to drag them thither. The Devils surly sergeant (as Another calls death with Referente to the wicked) sent forth on purpose to drag them thither. dt n2 j n1 (c-acp j-jn vvz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j) vvd av p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 21
429 Hell followeth immediately, as we read Revel. 16.8. the pale Horse on which death rides, with reference to wicked men; Hell follows immediately, as we read Revel. 16.8. the pale Horse on which death rides, with Referente to wicked men; n1 vvz av-j, c-acp pns12 vvb vvi. crd. dt j n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vvz, p-acp n1 p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
430 and therefore such have reason, great reason, to fear it: and Therefore such have reason, great reason, to Fear it: cc av d vhb n1, j n1, pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
431 But to good men it is the introitus Regni, their entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven; But to good men it is the introitus Regni, their Entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven; cc-acp p-acp j n2 pn31 vbz dt fw-la np1, po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
432 an out-let to all their misery, an in-let to all bliss, the very harbinger and fore-runner of their glory, a boat sent on purpose to fetch them off, from the troublesome sea of this world, an outlet to all their misery, an inlet to all bliss, the very harbinger and forerunner of their glory, a boat sent on purpose to fetch them off, from the troublesome sea of this world, dt j p-acp d po32 n1, dt n1 p-acp d n1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, dt n1 vvd p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
433 and to land them safe at the pleasant harbour of eternal rest; their Fathers Messenger sent to fetch them home to their Fathers House: and to land them safe At the pleasant harbour of Eternal rest; their Father's Messenger sent to fetch them home to their Father's House: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1; po32 ng1 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 av-an p-acp po32 ng1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
434 And should not such an Harbinger, such a Boat, such a Messenger be welcome when he comes? Their dying day is their great resting day, the day wherein they shall rest from all their labours, (as you have heard) and was ever any wearied labourer unwilling to go to his rest? 'Tis their great pay-day, the day wherein they shall receive their full wages, their reward for all that they have done and suffered here in the flesh; And should not such an Harbinger, such a Boat, such a Messenger be welcome when he comes? Their dying day is their great resting day, the day wherein they shall rest from all their labours, (as you have herd) and was ever any wearied labourer unwilling to go to his rest? It's their great payday, the day wherein they shall receive their full wages, their reward for all that they have done and suffered Here in the Flesh; cc vmd xx d dt n1, d dt n1, d dt n1 vbi j-jn c-crq pns31 vvz? po32 j-vvg n1 vbz po32 j j-vvg n1, dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d po32 n2, (c-acp pn22 vhb vvn) cc vbds av d j-vvn n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1? pn31|vbz po32 j n1, dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmb vvi po32 j n2, po32 n1 p-acp d cst pns32 vhb vdn cc vvn av p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
435 And what Servant is there that is not well-pleased when the pay-day comes? The Servant earnestly desires the shadow, And what Servant is there that is not well-pleased when the payday comes? The Servant earnestly Desires the shadow, cc r-crq n1 vbz a-acp cst vbz xx j c-crq dt n1 vvz? dt n1 av-j vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
436 as Job tells us, and the Hireling longs for the wages of his work, Job 7.2. good men have no reason to be troubled, but indeed to rejoyce when the day of their death comes; as Job tells us, and the Hireling longs for the wages of his work, Job 7.2. good men have no reason to be troubled, but indeed to rejoice when the day of their death comes; c-acp n1 vvz pno12, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n1 crd. j n2 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp av pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
437 for then they will find, that they shall not only rest from their labours, but that their works will follow them; for then they will find, that they shall not only rest from their labours, but that their works will follow them; c-acp cs pns32 vmb vvi, cst pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp cst po32 n2 vmb vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
438 that they shall then receive their wages; wages infinitely beyond all their work, beyond all that they can think or conceive; that they shall then receive their wages; wages infinitely beyond all their work, beyond all that they can think or conceive; cst pns32 vmb av vvi po32 n2; n2 av-j p-acp d po32 n1, p-acp d cst pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
439 For eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither ever yet did it enter into the heart of man, to conceive what great things God hath prepared for them that love him; For eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither ever yet did it enter into the heart of man, to conceive what great things God hath prepared for them that love him; c-acp n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx n1 vvd, av-dx av av vdd pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq j n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
440 as the Apostle assures us in that place so often quoted, 1 Cor. 2 ▪ 9. 3. And Lastly, It may comfort us as against our own death, if we be good men; as the Apostle assures us in that place so often quoted, 1 Cor. 2 ▪ 9. 3. And Lastly, It may Comfort us as against our own death, if we be good men; p-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1 av av vvn, crd np1 crd ▪ crd crd cc ord, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp p-acp po12 d n1, cs pns12 vbb j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 22
441 so against the death of our godly friends: They are blessed, they do rest from their labours, and their works do follow them. so against the death of our godly Friends: They Are blessed, they do rest from their labours, and their works do follow them. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2: pns32 vbr vvn, pns32 vdb vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 n2 vdb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
442 Their death is their great gain; Their death is their great gain; po32 n1 vbz po32 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
443 and if it be so much their gain, why should it be so much our grief? I know indeed, and if it be so much their gain, why should it be so much our grief? I know indeed, cc cs pn31 vbb av d po32 n1, q-crq vmd pn31 vbi av d po12 n1? pns11 vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
444 and we read in th• Scriptures, that great mournings, sore lamentations have been made at the interment of many deceased Saints: and we read in th• Scriptures, that great mournings, soar lamentations have been made At the interment of many deceased Saints: cc pns12 vvb p-acp n1 n2, cst j n2, av-j n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
445 And if ever any People had reason to make them, we of this place have so now; And if ever any People had reason to make them, we of this place have so now; cc cs av d n1 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pns12 pp-f d n1 vhb av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
446 and yet we must not over-do here neither, as we soon may; we must be careful that we do not sorrow as th••e that h••e no hopes, and yet we must not overdo Here neither, as we soon may; we must be careful that we do not sorrow as th••e that h••e no hope's, cc av pns12 vmb xx j av av-dx, c-acp pns12 av vmb; pns12 vmb vbi j cst pns12 vdb xx n1 p-acp n1 cst vbr dx n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 22
447 as the Apostle adviseth us in this Case, 1 Thes. 4.13. as the Apostle adviseth us in this Case, 1 Thebes 4.13. c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
448 weep we may, that will speak us to be men, but yet it must be with moderation, weep we may, that will speak us to be men, but yet it must be with moderation, vvb pns12 vmb, cst vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi n2, cc-acp av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
449 and that will speak us to be Christians. and that will speak us to be Christians. cc cst vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
450 Our pious Friends have only left us for a little time, we have not lost them, Our pious Friends have only left us for a little time, we have not lost them, po12 j n2 vhb av-j vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vhb xx vvn pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
451 but shall receive them again, or rather be received to them at the last: They are the Gainers, though we are the Losers; but shall receive them again, or rather be received to them At the last: They Are the Gainers, though we Are the Losers; cc-acp vmb vvi pno32 av, cc av-c vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ord: pns32 vbr dt n2, cs pns12 vbr dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
452 their death is but a departure to a better life, and therefore it would be rather a piece of Envy in us, their death is but a departure to a better life, and Therefore it would be rather a piece of Envy in us, po32 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1, cc av pn31 vmd vbi av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
453 than of real Piety, excessively or over-much to bewail it, especially since we are so well assured to meet them again in a better World, where we shall never part more, than of real Piety, excessively or overmuch to bewail it, especially since we Are so well assured to meet them again in a better World, where we shall never part more, cs pp-f j n1, av-j cc av pc-acp vvi pn31, av-j c-acp pns12 vbr av av vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp dt jc n1, c-crq pns12 vmb av-x vvi av-dc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
454 but shall be together with them, forever with the Lord, as the Apostle doth assure us we shall, 1 Thes. 4.17. but shall be together with them, forever with the Lord, as the Apostle does assure us we shall, 1 Thebes 4.17. cc-acp vmb vbi av p-acp pno32, av p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vdz vvi pno12 pns12 vmb, crd np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
455 And therefore we that survive may as well comfort one another with those Words, as he in this Case also adviseth us there to do. And Therefore we that survive may as well Comfort one Another with those Words, as he in this Case also adviseth us there to do. cc av pns12 cst vvb vmb a-acp av vvi pi j-jn p-acp d n2, c-acp pns31 p-acp d n1 av vvz pno12 a-acp pc-acp vdi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 23
456 These things might have been (some of them at least) more enlarged upon, but I have trespassed (I fear) too much already upon your patience; These things might have been (Some of them At least) more enlarged upon, but I have trespassed (I Fear) too much already upon your patience; d n2 vmd vhi vbn (d pp-f pno32 p-acp ds) av-dc vvn p-acp, cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn (pns11 vvb) av av-d av p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
457 and yet I must borrow a little time more from it, if it be only to tell you in a few words, what kind of Person he was, which we have brought here now to be interred. and yet I must borrow a little time more from it, if it be only to tell you in a few words, what kind of Person he was, which we have brought Here now to be interred. cc av pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 av-dc p-acp pn31, cs pn31 vbb j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt d n2, r-crq n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vbds, r-crq pns12 vhb vvn av av pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
458 And now I have mentioned this worthy Gentleman, I have started as it were another. And now I have mentioned this worthy Gentleman, I have started as it were Another. cc av pns11 vhb vvn d j n1, pns11 vhb vvd c-acp pn31 vbdr j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
459 Text, and might well give you another Sermon upon it, if I had time and ability for it. Text, and might well give you Another Sermon upon it, if I had time and ability for it. n1, cc vmd av vvi pn22 j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, cs pns11 vhd n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
460 I never indeed took any great delight in making long Panegyricks or large Encomiums of the dead: I never indeed took any great delight in making long Panegyrics or large Encomiums of the dead: pns11 av-x av vvd d j n1 p-acp vvg av-j n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
461 For not to mention the frequent abuse of them, I have ever thought that silent tears are the best Oratours at Funerals; For not to mention the frequent abuse of them, I have ever Thought that silent tears Are the best Orators At Funerals; c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pno32, pns11 vhb av vvn cst j n2 vbr dt js n2 p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
462 and that the good works which the deceased have done whiles they were living, and the good names which they have left behind them, and that the good works which the deceased have done while they were living, and the good names which they have left behind them, cc cst dt j n2 r-crq dt j-vvn vhb vdn cs pns32 vbdr vvg, cc dt j n2 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
463 when dead, are their best embalmings; when dead, Are their best embalmings; c-crq j, vbr po32 js n2-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
464 and do speak out their praises more effectually than the tongue of the Preacher could do: and do speak out their praises more effectually than the tongue of the Preacher could do: cc vdb vvi av po32 n2 av-dc av-j cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vdi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
465 And in this respect I should not have needed to have said any thing now; for this worthy Gentleman hath obtained a good repent amongst us: And in this respect I should not have needed to have said any thing now; for this worthy Gentleman hath obtained a good Repent among us: cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vmd xx vhi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn d n1 av; p-acp d j n1 vhz vvn dt j vvi p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
466 And his own works will praise him more in the ••te•, than any of my words can do; And his own works will praise him more in the ••te•, than any of my words can do; cc po31 d n2 vmb vvi pno31 av-dc p-acp dt n1, cs d pp-f po11 n2 vmb vdi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
467 yet least I should seem to be injurious both to him and to you at once ▪ to Him, in denying him his due and deserved praise; yet lest I should seem to be injurious both to him and to you At once ▪ to Him, in denying him his due and deserved praise; av cs pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j av-d p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pn22 p-acp a-acp ▪ p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg pno31 po31 j-jn cc j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
468 and to You, in concealing so Excellent a Pattern for you• ••••ation; and to You, in concealing so Excellent a Pattern for you• ••••ation; cc p-acp pn22, p-acp vvg av j dt n1 p-acp n1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 23
469 I ••st say something of him, and the Brief Character which I shall give of him; I ••st say something of him, and the Brief Character which I shall give of him; pns11 vmb vvi pi pp-f pno31, cc dt j n1 r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
470 shall be chiefly in such things, as mine own knowledge ••d the great Honour that I do and shall ever bare to his Name; shall be chiefly in such things, as mine own knowledge ••d the great Honour that I do and shall ever bore to his Name; vmb vbi av-jn p-acp d n2, c-acp po11 d n1 vvd dt j n1 cst pns11 vdb cc vmb av vvi p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
471 do both warrant and prompt me to give: And so, do both warrant and prompt me to give: And so, vdb d n1 cc vvb pno11 pc-acp vvi: cc av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 24
472 1 To begin with such things as relate to Gods Service and Worship (a due regard to which doth be sure as much commend us, 1 To begin with such things as relate to God's Service and Worship (a due regard to which does be sure as much commend us, vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp ng1 n1 cc n1 (dt j-jn n1 p-acp r-crq vdz vbi j p-acp d vvb pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
473 as any thing we can shew regard unto) he was a great lover of his Church, of Gods House and publick Worship; as any thing we can show regard unto) he was a great lover of his Church, of God's House and public Worship; c-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp) pns31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pp-f npg1 n1 cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
474 Did constantly attend when at home, unless when he was hindred by great Sickness, and that both Morning and Evening, upon the Prayers and other Ordinances here dispensed: Did constantly attend when At home, unless when he was hindered by great Sickness, and that both Morning and Evening, upon the Prayers and other Ordinances Here dispensed: vdd av-j vvi c-crq p-acp av-an, cs c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp j n1, cc cst d n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 cc j-jn n2 av vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
475 And seemed always most a•tentive to, reverent and devout in all. And seemed always most a•tentive to, reverend and devout in all. cc vvd av av-ds j p-acp, j cc j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
476 Yea, such was his zeal always to attend here upon Gods publick Worship, as that he came very often to it, Yea, such was his zeal always to attend Here upon God's public Worship, as that he Come very often to it, uh, d vbds po31 n1 av pc-acp vvi av p-acp ng1 j n1, c-acp cst pns31 vvd av av p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
477 when in the Judgment of others, it had been fitter for him by reason of his great illness and weakness to have been at home in his Bed. He seemed always to be greatly offended and angry with his Friends; when in the Judgement of Others, it had been fitter for him by reason of his great illness and weakness to have been At home in his Bed He seemed always to be greatly offended and angry with his Friends; c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, pn31 vhd vbn jc p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vhi vbn p-acp n1-an p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd av pc-acp vbi av-j vvn cc j p-acp po31 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
478 when they knowing his weakness did at any time but desire him to stay at home. when they knowing his weakness did At any time but desire him to stay At home. c-crq pns32 vvg po31 n1 vdd p-acp d n1 cc-acp vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1-an. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
479 Neither was he only thus diligent to come himself, but careful to bring his Family and Servants also along with him; Neither was he only thus diligent to come himself, but careful to bring his Family and Servants also along with him; av-d vbds pns31 av-j av j pc-acp vvi px31, cc-acp j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n2 av a-acp p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
480 as resolving with good Joshua, that what ever others did, that he and his Houshould would serve the Lord. as resolving with good joshua, that what ever Others did, that he and his Household would serve the Lord. c-acp vvg p-acp j np1, cst r-crq av n2-jn vdd, cst pns31 cc po31 n1 vmd vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 24
481 He was likewise a most diligent and devout receiver of the Lords Supper (an Ordinate God knows is too much slighted. He was likewise a most diligent and devout receiver of the lords Supper (an Ordinate God knows is too much slighted. pns31 vbds av dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 (dt j np1 vvz vbz av av-d vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
482 and neglected by too too many:) I do not remember that for the space of •0 years and more in which I have had the Happiness to be acquainted with him, that ever he missed when at home above 2 ▪ or 3. Sacraments, and neglected by too too many:) I do not Remember that for the Molle of •0 Years and more in which I have had the Happiness to be acquainted with him, that ever he missed when At home above 2 ▪ or 3. Sacraments, cc vvn p-acp av av d:) pns11 vdb xx vvi cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc av-dc p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vhn dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31, cst av pns31 vvd c-crq p-acp av-an p-acp crd ▪ cc crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
483 and them sore against his will, being forced to it by reason of great Sickness or Weakness. and them soar against his will, being forced to it by reason of great Sickness or Weakness. cc pno32 av-j p-acp po31 n1, vbg vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 24
484 Neither was be only thus careful to Worship God, thus publickly every week here in his House; Neither was be only thus careful to Worship God, thus publicly every Week Here in his House; d vbds vbi j av j p-acp n1 np1, av av-j d n1 av p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
485 But likewise took care to have him: But likewise took care to have him: cc-acp av vvd n1 pc-acp vhi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
486 Worshipped dayly in his own, by keeping up a constant course of Family-Duties there, ever since I knew him; Worshipped daily in his own, by keeping up a constant course of Family duties there, ever since I knew him; vvd av-j p-acp po31 d, p-acp vvg a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 a-acp, av c-acp pns11 vvd pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
487 which is a thing I am afraid too too much neglected by too too many, not only of the Vulgar, bu• of Men of his rank and quality. which is a thing I am afraid too too much neglected by too too many, not only of the vulgar, bu• of Men of his rank and quality. r-crq vbz dt n1 pns11 vbm j av av av-d vvn p-acp av av d, xx av-j pp-f dt j, n1 pp-f n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 24
488 Neither did he rest in this; Neither did he rest in this; d vdd pns31 vvi p-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
489 but it was his usual course (as I have been well informed) to retire Morning and Evening (notwithstanding that croud of business which he had Generally upon his Hands) to his Closet or Study, for his private Devotions: but it was his usual course (as I have been well informed) to retire Morning and Evening (notwithstanding that crowd of business which he had Generally upon his Hands) to his Closet or Study, for his private Devotions: cc-acp pn31 vbds po31 j n1 (c-acp pns11 vhb vbn av vvn) pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 (c-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 vhd av-j p-acp po31 n2) p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
490 as firmly believing, what our Saviour saith, that such as Pray in secret shall be rewarded openly. as firmly believing, what our Saviour Says, that such as Pray in secret shall be rewarded openly. c-acp av-j vvg, r-crq po12 n1 vvz, cst d c-acp vvb p-acp n-jn vmb vbi vvn av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
491 And as he was thus careful and diligent in the first place to serve God, in a Religious way; So was he also, And as he was thus careful and diligent in the First place to serve God, in a Religious Way; So was he also, cc c-acp pns31 vbds av j cc j p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp dt j n1; av vbds pns31 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 25
492 2. To serve his King and Country in a Civil way. He was indeed a Gentleman that hated Idleness, and loved Business; 2. To serve his King and Country in a Civil Way. He was indeed a Gentleman that hated Idleness, and loved Business; crd p-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1. pns31 vbds av dt n1 cst vvd n1, cc vvd n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 25
493 and seemed to delight in nothing more, than how he might be useful and serviceable to God in his Generation. and seemed to delight in nothing more, than how he might be useful and serviceable to God in his Generation. cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pix av-dc, cs c-crq pns31 vmd vbi j cc j p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 25
494 Look as God had well fitted him for publick imployment, so he delighted in it; Look as God had well fitted him for public employment, so he delighted in it; n1 p-acp np1 vhd av vvn pno31 p-acp j n1, av pns31 vvd p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 25
495 And would Ordinarily Balk no pains nor charges to promote the publick good, and to serve his Countrey. And would Ordinarily Balk no pains nor charges to promote the public good, and to serve his Country. cc vmd av-jn vvb dx n2 ccx n2 pc-acp vvi dt j j, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 25
496 Witness the great Expences, the many tedious and dangerous Journeys, which he made for many Years together to that end; Witness the great Expenses, the many tedious and dangerous Journeys, which he made for many years together to that end; n1 dt j n2, dt d j cc j n2, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d n2 av p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 25
497 those especially which he made to Braintree, to quiet the people and to provide for the Poor there; those especially which he made to Braintree, to quiet the people and to provide for the Poor there; d av-j r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, p-acp j-jn dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 25
498 When that Town was so sorely visited with the Sickness, and when few or no other Justices durst venture themselves amongst them. When that Town was so sorely visited with the Sickness, and when few or no other Justices durst venture themselves among them. c-crq d n1 vbds av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc c-crq d cc dx n-jn n2 vvd vvi px32 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 25
499 He was a Gentleman, that it may be, hath been as useful and as serviceable to this Hundred, He was a Gentleman, that it may be, hath been as useful and as serviceable to this Hundred, pns31 vbds dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi, vhz vbn a-acp j cc a-acp j p-acp d crd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
500 yea, indeed to the whole County, ever since he was Justice of the Peace; Which is nigh now 30. Years ago; yea, indeed to the Whole County, ever since he was justice of the Peace; Which is High now 30. years ago; uh, av p-acp dt j-jn n1, av c-acp pns31 vbds n1 pp-f dt n1; r-crq vbz av-j av crd n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
501 as most in it, and poss•bly may be as much missed: This Parish I am sure, and the Neighbouring Parishes; as most in it, and poss•bly may be as much missed: This Parish I am sure, and the Neighbouring Parishes; p-acp ds p-acp pn31, cc av-j vmb vbi c-acp av-d vvn: d n1 pns11 vbm j, cc dt j-vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
502 Yea, the whole Division, who always had free and easie access to him for Justice, & for advise in all dubious cases, will much miss him; Yea, the Whole Division, who always had free and easy access to him for justice, & for Advice in all dubious cases, will much miss him; uh, dt j-jn n1, r-crq av vhd j cc j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvi p-acp d j n2, vmb av-d vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
503 As also will the Poor round about us, for his daily Dole and Charity. As also will the Poor round about us, for his daily Dole and Charity. c-acp av vmb dt j j p-acp pno12, c-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
504 He was a sound Protestant, and had more than an Ordinary Zeal against Popery, and for the reformed Religion, He was a found Protestant, and had more than an Ordinary Zeal against Popery, and for the reformed Religion, pns31 vbds dt j n1, cc vhd dc cs dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
505 and did much pitty those that suffered for it. and did much pity those that suffered for it. cc vdd av-d vvi d cst vvd p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
506 Witness his Charity to, and most kind reception of worthy Mr. Schamiere, one of the French persecuted Ministers, into his House: Witness his Charity to, and most kind reception of worthy Mr. Schamiere, one of the French persecuted Ministers, into his House: n1 po31 n1 p-acp, cc av-ds j n1 pp-f j n1 np1, crd pp-f dt jp vvn n2, p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
507 Who I am confident too might have been with him to this very day, had not God by Death took him to a better place; Who I am confident too might have been with him to this very day, had not God by Death took him to a better place; r-crq pns11 vbm j av vmd vhi vbn p-acp pno31 p-acp d j n1, vhd xx np1 p-acp n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt jc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 25
508 He was a Gentleman that did much and often bewail the many differences and divisions that are amongst us, especially in the Church, He was a Gentleman that did much and often bewail the many differences and divisions that Are among us, especially in the Church, pns31 vbds dt n1 cst vdd av-d cc av vvb dt d n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp pno12, av-j p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
509 and though he were himselfe a true Church-Man; and though he were himself a true Church-Man; cc cs pns31 vbdr px31 av j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
510 Yet he had a great deal of Candour and Christian Charity for all that differed from him; Yet he had a great deal of Candour and Christian Charity for all that differed from him; av pns31 vhd dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc np1 n1 p-acp d cst vvd p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
511 so be they did but live well, and carried themselves Honestly and Peaceably. so be they did but live well, and carried themselves Honestly and Peaceably. av vbb pns32 vdd p-acp vvi av, cc vvd px32 av-j cc av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 26
512 He was one too, that had a great sense of the Worth of Learning, and of the great necessity of the good Education of Youth; He was one too, that had a great sense of the Worth of Learning, and of the great necessity of the good Education of Youth; pns31 vbds pi av, cst vhd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
513 and therefore was resolved (as he told me often this Summer, if God spared his life) to repair our School, and Therefore was resolved (as he told me often this Summer, if God spared his life) to repair our School, cc av vbds vvn (c-acp pns31 vvd pno11 av d n1, cs np1 vvd po31 n1) pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
514 and had lately purchased Lands to the value of 16 l. per Annum, (to which I believe he would have added more too if he had lived) to endow it with, and had lately purchased Lands to the valve of 16 l. per Annum, (to which I believe he would have added more too if he had lived) to endow it with, cc vhd av-j vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 fw-la fw-la, (p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb pns31 vmd vhi vvn av-dc av cs pns31 vhd vvn) pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
515 for the incouragement of a Master; which I hope his Worthy Executors, and Relations will see performed: for the encouragement of a Master; which I hope his Worthy Executors, and Relations will see performed: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; r-crq pns11 vvb po31 j-jn n2, cc n2 vmb vvi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
516 And though the Poor not only of this place, but of all places round about us, did continually partake of his great Bounty and Charity whiles he lived, And though the Poor not only of this place, but of all places round about us, did continually partake of his great Bounty and Charity while he lived, cc cs dt j xx av-j pp-f d n1, cc-acp pp-f d n2 av-j p-acp pno12, vdd av-j vvi pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1 cs pns31 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
517 yet was he not unmindful of them when he dyed; yet was he not unmindful of them when he died; av vbds pns31 xx j pp-f pno32 c-crq pns31 vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
518 but gave in his Will, not only Legacies to the Poor of this Parish, but also to the Poor of two other of the Neighbouring Parishes; but gave in his Will, not only Legacies to the Poor of this Parish, but also to the Poor of two other of the Neighbouring Parishes; cc-acp vvd p-acp po31 n1, xx av-j n2 p-acp dt j pp-f d n1, cc-acp av p-acp dt j pp-f crd j-jn pp-f dt j-vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
519 besides that considerable Dole which was given by his Executors to all the Poor that came to his Funeral. beside that considerable Dole which was given by his Executors to all the Poor that Come to his Funeral. p-acp cst j n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d dt j cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 26
520 In short, he was, I am very confident, a very good Man as to the main; In short, he was, I am very confident, a very good Man as to the main; p-acp j, pns31 vbds, pns11 vbm av j, dt j j n1 c-acp p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 26
521 a great Hater of all Vice and Immorality, a true Lover of all Vertue and Goodness, a great Hater of all Vice and Immorality, a true Lover of all Virtue and goodness, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 26
522 an Understanding Magistrate, a Faithful Counsellor, a Loyal Subject, a True Friend, a Loving Husband, a Kind Master, a Merciful Landlord; an Understanding Magistrate, a Faithful Counsellor, a Loyal Subject, a True Friend, a Loving Husband, a Kind Master, a Merciful Landlord; dt n1 n1, dt j n1, dt j j-jn, dt j n1, dt j-vvg n1, dt j n1, dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 26
523 and in a word, all I hope, a very Sound and Serious Christian. and in a word, all I hope, a very Found and Serious Christian. cc p-acp dt n1, d pns11 vvb, dt j n1 cc j njp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 26
524 It pleased God indeed for these two years last past, to visit him with much sickness and weakness; It pleased God indeed for these two Years last passed, to visit him with much sickness and weakness; pn31 vvd np1 av p-acp d crd n2 ord vvn, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 26
525 but he gave him withal, much Patience and Submissiveness of Spirit: but he gave him withal, much Patience and Submissiveness of Spirit: cc-acp pns31 vvd pno31 av, d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 26
526 I never heard that there fell any word from his lips, that did bewray the least discontent or impatience, I never herd that there fell any word from his lips, that did bewray the least discontent or impatience, pns11 av-x vvd d a-acp vvd d n1 p-acp po31 n2, cst vdd vvi dt ds n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 26
527 but his mouth was full of submissive and Heavenly Expressions, under his greatest Pains and Agonies; but his Mouth was full of submissive and Heavenly Expressions, under his greatest Pains and Agonies; cc-acp po31 n1 vbds j pp-f j cc j n2, p-acp po31 js n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 26
528 yea, when his Pains and Weaknesses were very great, (as they were lateward, and his Strength small) yet he seemed to bear all with such Patience and Courage, with such Calmness and Evenness of Spirit, yea, when his Pains and Weaknesses were very great, (as they were lateward, and his Strength small) yet he seemed to bear all with such Patience and Courage, with such Calmness and Evenness of Spirit, uh, c-crq po31 n2 cc n2 vbdr av j, (c-acp pns32 vbdr n1, cc po31 n1 j) av pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 26
529 as if he had not much wished to be in any other Condition than what he was in. as if he had not much wished to be in any other Condition than what he was in. c-acp cs pns31 vhd xx av-d vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp d j-jn n1 cs q-crq pns31 vbds p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 26
530 His usual Expression, when his Pains or Sickness were greater than ordinary, (as sometimes they were) That this was but one Chop more to the Tree that must down, His usual Expression, when his Pains or Sickness were greater than ordinary, (as sometime they were) That this was but one Chop more to the Tree that must down, po31 j n1, c-crq po31 n2 cc n1 vbdr jc cs j, (c-acp av pns32 vbdr) d d vbds cc-acp crd vvb dc p-acp dt n1 cst vmb a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
531 and that he never expected to be well again in this World, but that he hoped he should be so in the next. and that he never expected to be well again in this World, but that he hoped he should be so in the next. cc cst pns31 av-x vvd pc-acp vbi av av p-acp d n1, cc-acp cst pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vbi av p-acp dt ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
532 'Tis true indeed, when he went off, he went off suddenly; It's true indeed, when he went off, he went off suddenly; pn31|vbz j av, c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, pns31 vvd a-acp av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
533 but it was no more, than what we in reason, considering his great and long Weakness, might well expect; but it was no more, than what we in reason, considering his great and long Weakness, might well expect; cc-acp pn31 vbds av-dx av-dc, cs r-crq pns12 p-acp n1, vvg po31 j cc j n1, vmd av vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
534 and what he, I hope, was for a long time, as to the main, well prepared for. and what he, I hope, was for a long time, as to the main, well prepared for. cc r-crq pns31, pns11 vvb, vbds p-acp dt j n1, c-acp p-acp dt j, av vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
535 The only Thing which I shall further Remark upon, and which I think is worthy our Observance, is this, That it pleased God to take him to himself, The only Thing which I shall further Remark upon, and which I think is worthy our Observance, is this, That it pleased God to take him to himself, dt j n1 r-crq pns11 vmb av-j n1 p-acp, cc r-crq pns11 vvb vbz j po12 n1, vbz d, cst pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
536 and so to his rest, upon the Sabbath or Lords-day, which you know is a Type of our Rest in HEAVEN, and so to his rest, upon the Sabbath or Lord's day, which you know is a Type of our Rest in HEAVEN, cc av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1, r-crq pn22 vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
537 and ought to be a Day of Rest from all Worldly Labours to us here, and ought to be a Day of Rest from all Worldly Labours to us Here, cc pi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2 p-acp pno12 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
538 and this too God did, I think, within less than two hours, after he had been publickly serving and worshipping God here in his House, which was too the place and work he always seemed to take greatest Delight in, and this too God did, I think, within less than two hours, After he had been publicly serving and worshipping God Here in his House, which was too the place and work he always seemed to take greatest Delight in, cc d av np1 vdd, pns11 vvb, a-acp av-dc cs crd n2, c-acp pns31 vhd vbn av-j vvg cc vvg np1 av p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbds av dt n1 cc n1 pns31 av vvd pc-acp vvi js n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
539 and where we shall be sure much to miss him: and where we shall be sure much to miss him: cc c-crq pns12 vmb vbi j av-d pc-acp vvi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
540 For we shall never, Sirs, have the happiness to keep another Sabbath, or to worship God with him any more here on Earth; For we shall never, Sirs, have the happiness to keep Another Sabbath, or to worship God with him any more Here on Earth; c-acp pns12 vmb av-x, n2, vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n1, cc p-acp n1 np1 p-acp pno31 d dc av p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
541 I pray God we may in Heaven, where I trust he is now gone to keep an everlasting Sabbath with God, with his Saviour, with the Holy Angels, I pray God we may in Heaven, where I trust he is now gone to keep an everlasting Sabbath with God, with his Saviour, with the Holy Angels, pns11 vvb np1 pns12 vmb p-acp n1, c-crq pns11 vvb pns31 vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
542 and with the Souls of all Just Men made perfect, and where he will be at rest from all those painful Labours, which he did with us, and with the Souls of all Just Men made perfect, and where he will be At rest from all those painful Labours, which he did with us, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2 vvd j, cc c-crq pns31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp d d j n2, r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
543 and for us, whilst on Earth, and find his Works, that is the good Fruits and blessed Reward of them, eternally following him in Heaven. and for us, while on Earth, and find his Works, that is the good Fruits and blessed Reward of them, eternally following him in Heaven. cc p-acp pno12, cs p-acp n1, cc vvi po31 vvz, cst vbz dt j n2 cc j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32, av-j vvg pno31 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
544 The good Lord grant, that we may be all so instructed by his Death, as timely to lay to heart our own, The good Lord grant, that we may be all so instructed by his Death, as timely to lay to heart our own, dt j n1 vvi, cst pns12 vmb vbi d av vvn p-acp po31 n1, c-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po12 d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
545 and seriously to prepare our selves for it; and seriously to prepare our selves for it; cc av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
546 that so when we come to dye, (as God only knows how soon and how sudden it may be) we may dye in the Lord, that so when we come to die, (as God only knows how soon and how sudden it may be) we may die in the Lord, cst av c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, (c-acp np1 av-j vvz c-crq av cc c-crq j pn31 vmb vbi) pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
547 as I trust he did, and rest from our Labours, and be blessed and happy after we are dead, as I believe he is; as I trust he did, and rest from our Labours, and be blessed and happy After we Are dead, as I believe he is; c-acp pns11 vvb pns31 vdd, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc vbi vvn cc j c-acp pns12 vbr j, c-acp pns11 vvb pns31 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
548 For blessed are the dead, that dye in the Lord, henceforth; For blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord, henceforth; c-acp vvn vbr dt j, cst vvb p-acp dt n1, av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27
549 yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours and their Works follow them. FINIS. yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours and their Works follow them. FINIS. uh, vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 vvz vvb pno32. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 27

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