A sermon preached before the King at White-hal [sic] April the 12th, 1674 by the Right Reverend Father in God, Herbert, Lord Bishop of Hereford.

Croft, Herbert, 1603-1691
Publisher: Printed for Charles Harper
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1676
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A35030 ESTC ID: R29286 STC ID: C6975
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Philippians I, 21; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PHIL. 1. 21. For to me to live is Christ, and to dye is gain. PHILIP. 1. 21. For to me to live is christ, and to die is gain. np1. crd crd p-acp p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi vbz np1, cc pc-acp vvi vbz n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 HE that ponders well this saying, and the Author of it, will stand amazed at the strange and miraculous Operation of the Grace of God. HE that ponders well this saying, and the Author of it, will stand amazed At the strange and miraculous Operation of the Grace of God. pns31 cst vvz av d vvg, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, vmb vvi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 To me to live is Christ, &c. I have no other thought, no other delight but Christ. To me to live is christ, etc. I have no other Thought, no other delight but christ. p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi vbz np1, av pns11 vhb dx j-jn n1, dx j-jn n1 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 As the Hart desireth the Water-Brooks, so longeth my Soul after Christ: As the Heart Desires the Water brooks, so Longeth my Soul After christ: p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n2, av vvz po11 n1 p-acp np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 My life without him is worse than death, and death with him is a gain beyond life. My life without him is Worse than death, and death with him is a gain beyond life. po11 n1 p-acp pno31 vbz jc cs n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 A very passionate and wonderful Affection! And who is this so passionately in love with Christ? 'Tis Paul the Apostle. A very passionate and wondered Affection! And who is this so passionately in love with christ? It's Paul the Apostle. dt j j cc j n1! cc q-crq vbz d av av-j p-acp n1 p-acp np1? pn31|vbz np1 dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 Where's then the Wonder? Who more full of fervent Expressions towards Christ? Wherefore I tell you, 'tis Saul the Persecutor; Where's then the Wonder? Who more full of fervent Expressions towards christ? Wherefore I tell you, it's Saul the Persecutor; q-crq|vbz av dt n1? q-crq dc j pp-f j n2 p-acp np1? c-crq pns11 vvb pn22, pn31|vbz np1 dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 he that but even now breathed nothing but Wrath and Vengeance against the Servants of Christ, he that but even now breathed nothing but Wrath and Vengeance against the Servants of christ, pns31 cst p-acp av av vvd pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 now breathes nothing but the love of Christ. now breathes nothing but the love of christ. av vvz pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
9 Is not this a wonderful change? But the manner of this change is yet more wonderful. Is not this a wondered change? But the manner of this change is yet more wondered. vbz xx d dt j n1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz av av-dc j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
10 For how was he reconcil'd, and so firmly united to Christ? Was it after the manner of men, by Gifts, Honours, Advancements, Possessions, &c. This is our way, especially with men of Spirit and Resolution; For how was he reconciled, and so firmly united to christ? Was it After the manner of men, by Gifts, Honours, Advancements, Possessions, etc. This is our Way, especially with men of Spirit and Resolution; p-acp q-crq vbds pns31 vvn, cc av av-j vvn p-acp np1? vbds pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n2, ng1, n2, n2, av d vbz po12 n1, av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
11 violent and compulsary ways do but exasperate and harden such; and the Rule is general, Oderunt quem timent: Men hate whom they fear. violent and compulsory ways do but exasperate and harden such; and the Rule is general, Oderunt Whom Timent: Men hate whom they Fear. j cc j n2 vdb p-acp vvi cc vvi d; cc dt n1 vbz j, fw-la fw-la n1: n2 vvb r-crq pns32 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
12 But let us see how Christ deals with Saul, who was riding on, as furiously as Iehu, to Damascus, to oppose Christ, and destroy his Disciples. But let us see how christ deals with Saul, who was riding on, as furiously as Iehu, to Damascus, to oppose christ, and destroy his Disciples. p-acp vvb pno12 vvi c-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1, r-crq vbds vvg a-acp, c-acp av-j c-acp np1, p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi np1, cc vvi po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
13 Christ at first dash tumbles him down to the Earth, strikes him blind: christ At First dash tumbles him down to the Earth, strikes him blind: np1 p-acp ord n1 vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvz pno31 j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
14 And though afterwards he restored him his sight, yet 'twas, as a Worldling would think, on very hard Conditions; And though afterwards he restored him his sighed, yet 'twas, as a Worldling would think, on very hard Conditions; cc cs av pns31 vvd pno31 po31 n1, av pn31|vbds, c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi, p-acp av j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
15 to forsake all, Wealth, Honour, Friends, Country, and go preach the Gospel to Infidels. And what's his Reward for his great Labour and Travel? Reproaches, Fetters, Whips, Stones. to forsake all, Wealth, Honour, Friends, Country, and go preach the Gospel to Infidels. And what's his Reward for his great Labour and Travel? Reproaches, Fetters, Whips, Stones. pc-acp vvi d, n1, n1, n2, n1, cc vvb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2. cc q-crq|vbz po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc vvi? ng1, n2, n2, n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
16 And is this the way to beget Love, or rather to convert great Love, into great hatred? Is it not then very true which the Lord said, Isa. 55. 8. My thoughts are not your thoughts, And is this the Way to beget Love, or rather to convert great Love, into great hatred? Is it not then very true which the Lord said, Isaiah 55. 8. My thoughts Are not your thoughts, cc vbz d dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc av-c pc-acp vvi j n1, p-acp j n1? vbz pn31 xx av av j r-crq dt n1 vvd, np1 crd crd po11 n2 vbr xx po22 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
17 neither are your ways my ways? Christ casts Saul 's body to the Earth, but elevates his Soul to Heaven; neither Are your ways my ways? christ Cast Saul is body to the Earth, but elevates his Soul to Heaven; av-dx vbr po22 n2 po11 n2? np1 vvz np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
18 covers his corporal eyes with blinding scales, but takes the darkening veil from his spiritual eye; covers his corporal eyes with blinding scales, but Takes the darkening veil from his spiritual eye; vvz po31 j n2 p-acp j-vvg n2, p-acp vvz dt n-vvg n1 p-acp po31 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
19 discovers unto him the infinite Love and Goodness of his Saviour, whom he so blindly persecuted; discovers unto him the infinite Love and goodness of his Saviour, whom he so blindly persecuted; vvz p-acp pno31 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, ro-crq pns31 av av-j vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
20 and giving him a ravishing taste of his Divine Sweetness, Saul is become Paul; the Persecutor an Apostle; and giving him a ravishing taste of his Divine Sweetness, Saul is become Paul; the Persecutor an Apostle; cc vvg pno31 dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, np1 vbz vvn np1; dt n1 dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
21 and so zealous a Disciple, as he knows no other delight, no other joy, but Christ; and so zealous a Disciple, as he knows no other delight, no other joy, but christ; cc av j dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz dx j-jn n1, dx j-jn n1, cc-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
22 for his sake he gladly quits all, gladly suffers all. for his sake he gladly quits all, gladly suffers all. p-acp po31 n1 pns31 av-j vvz d, av-j vvz d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
23 And now to him to live was Christ, and to die for Christ was a gain beyond all. And now to him to live was christ, and to die for christ was a gain beyond all. cc av p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi vbds np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 vbds dt n1 p-acp d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
24 To me to live is Christ, &c. I have hitherto, by way of Preface, shewed you the wonderful love of St. Paul to Christ, which was not a languishing, idle Passion; To me to live is christ, etc. I have hitherto, by Way of Preface, showed you the wondered love of Saint Paul to christ, which was not a languishing, idle Passion; p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi vbz np1, av pns11 vhb av, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvd pn22 dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbds xx dt j-vvg, j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
25 but, Amor efficax: An efficacious operating Love; like active Fire, which converts every thing into the same nature: but, Amor Effective: an efficacious operating Love; like active Fire, which converts every thing into the same nature: cc-acp, fw-la n1: dt j n-vvg n1; av-j j n1, r-crq vvz d n1 p-acp dt d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
26 So this Divine Flame infused into the breast of Saul, converted the whole man into a new Creature. So this Divine Flame infused into the breast of Saul, converted the Whole man into a new Creature. av d j-jn n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
27 His earthly carnal Nature, is now become spiritual and divine; His earthly carnal Nature, is now become spiritual and divine; po31 j j n1, vbz av vvn j cc j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
28 for so St. Peter expresses it, That by Grace we are partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. This seems to carnal men a thing wonderful and incredible; for so Saint Peter Expresses it, That by Grace we Are partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. This seems to carnal men a thing wondered and incredible; c-acp av n1 np1 vvz pn31, cst p-acp n1 pns12 vbr n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vvz p-acp j n2 dt n1 j cc j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
29 and yet we have daily before our eyes effects, in some measure, as wonderful; but the frequency of them takes away the wonder; and yet we have daily before our eyes effects, in Some measure, as wondered; but the frequency of them Takes away the wonder; cc av pns12 vhb av-j p-acp po12 n2 n2, p-acp d n1, c-acp j; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 vvz av dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
30 and instead of admirable, renders them scarce considerable. and instead of admirable, renders them scarce considerable. cc av pp-f j, vvz pno32 av-j j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
31 Do not we see the same earth converted into various substances, by the diversity of Seed cast into it, Do not we see the same earth converted into various substances, by the diversity of Seed cast into it, vdb xx pns12 vvi dt d n1 vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
32 and from thence spring up Corn, Tares, Flowers, Weeds, Grass, Thistles, all out of the same Earth? Such is the efficacious power of the little Seed, and from thence spring up Corn, Tares, Flowers, Weeds, Grass, Thistles, all out of the same Earth? Such is the efficacious power of the little Seed, cc p-acp av vvi a-acp n1, n2, n2, n2, n1, n2, d av pp-f dt d n1? d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
33 as each one works such a total change in the Earth, that our Brain would never conceive it possible, were not our eyes daily convinc'd of this Truth. as each one works such a total change in the Earth, that our Brain would never conceive it possible, were not our eyes daily convinced of this Truth. c-acp d pi vvz d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst po12 n1 vmd av-x vvi pn31 j, vbdr xx po12 n2 av-j vvd pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
34 Should any man come and tell us, That in the Indies 'tis common to file Iron into dust, Should any man come and tell us, That in the Indies it's Common to file Iron into dust, vmd d n1 vvn cc vvb pno12, cst p-acp dt np1 pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
35 and to sow it, and from thence in a short time to spring forth a plentiful Crop of Iron-bars; and to sow it, and from thence in a short time to spring forth a plentiful Crop of Iron-bars; cc pc-acp vvi pn31, cc p-acp av p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
36 should not we esteem him a large talking Traveller, and let this pass for a mere Fable? And I pray why? Is it not more probable from Iron-dust, to spring up Iron, should not we esteem him a large talking Traveller, and let this pass for a mere Fable? And I pray why? Is it not more probable from Iron-dust, to spring up Iron, vmd xx pns12 vvi pno31 dt j j-vvg n1, cc vvb d vvi p-acp dt j n1? cc pns11 vvb q-crq? vbz pn31 xx av-dc j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
37 than from a little, dry, black Kernel, to sprout forth a tall, moist, green Twig; than from a little, dry, black Kernel, to sprout forth a tall, moist, green Twig; cs p-acp dt j, j, j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi av dt j, j, j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
38 thence bud forth Leaves, then curious Blossoms, then lovely pleasant fruit? Certainly this in appearance is a much more improbable change, thence bud forth Leaves, then curious Blossoms, then lovely pleasant fruit? Certainly this in appearance is a much more improbable change, av n1 av vvz, av j n2, av j j n1? av-j d p-acp n1 vbz dt d av-dc j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
39 and would be less credible, were it not daily visible. So should I come to some carnal, covetous Wretches, or to some debaucht lustful Youths, and would be less credible, were it not daily visible. So should I come to Some carnal, covetous Wretches, or to Some debauched lustful Youths, cc vmd vbi av-dc j, vbdr pn31 xx av-j j. av vmd pns11 vvi p-acp d j, j n2, cc p-acp d j-vvn j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
40 and tell them, That would God be so gracious as to sow in their corrupted earthly hearts, the Seeds of his Divine Grace, there would spring forth from thence most vigorous Branches, laden with rich and lovely Fruits of Temperance, Chastity, Meekness, Mercy, Charity; and tell them, That would God be so gracious as to sow in their corrupted earthly hearts, the Seeds of his Divine Grace, there would spring forth from thence most vigorous Branches, laden with rich and lovely Fruits of Temperance, Chastity, Meekness, Mercy, Charity; cc vvi pno32, cst vmd np1 vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j-vvn j n2, dt n2 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, pc-acp vmd vvi av p-acp av av-ds j n2, vvn p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
41 the money they now hug so close, they would then scatter abroad among the poor; the Epicurean delights they now greedily hunt after, then offer'd, they would reject; the money they now hug so close, they would then scatter abroad among the poor; the Epicurean delights they now greedily hunt After, then offered, they would reject; dt n1 pns32 av vvb av av-j, pns32 vmd av vvi av p-acp dt j; dt jp n2 pns32 av av-j vvi a-acp, av vvn, pns32 vmd vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
42 the painted Beauty they now adore, they would then contemn; the painted Beauty they now adore, they would then contemn; dt j-vvn n1 pns32 av vvb, pns32 vmd av vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
43 and in fine, it would work so strange a Transformation in them, as to make them love Lowliness and Poverty, Hunger and Thirst, Cold and Nakedness, Imprisonment and Stripes, any thing for Christ's sake; and in fine, it would work so strange a Transformation in them, as to make them love Lowliness and Poverty, Hunger and Thirst, Cold and Nakedness, Imprisonment and Stripes, any thing for Christ's sake; cc p-acp j, pn31 vmd vvi av j dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, j-jn cc n1, n1 cc n2, d n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
44 and to rejoyce more in these, than in any carnal Pleasure they ever enjoy'd. and to rejoice more in these, than in any carnal Pleasure they ever enjoyed. cc pc-acp vvi av-dc p-acp d, cs p-acp d j n1 pns32 av vvd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
45 Think you, would they not rank me with the large talking Travellers, and think this the veriest Fable in the World? No doubt on't. Think you, would they not rank me with the large talking Travellers, and think this the veriest Fable in the World? No doubt oned. vvb pn22, vmd pns32 xx vvi pno11 p-acp dt j j-vvg n2, cc vvb d dt js n1 p-acp dt n1? dx n1 p-acp|pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
46 Yet, blessed be God, such is the powerful Operation of his heavenly Grace, as it hath often wrought these wonderful Conversions in men of the foulest carnal temper: Yet, blessed be God, such is the powerful Operation of his heavenly Grace, as it hath often wrought these wondered Conversions in men of the Foulest carnal temper: av, j-vvn vbb np1, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1, c-acp pn31 vhz av vvn d j n2 p-acp n2 pp-f dt js j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
47 Zacheus a Publican, to give half his Goods to the poor; Matthew the Publican, to forsake all; Zacchaeus a Publican, to give half his Goods to the poor; Matthew the Publican, to forsake all; np1 dt n1, pc-acp vvi n-jn po31 n2-j p-acp dt j; np1 dt n1, pc-acp vvi d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
48 Mary Magdalen, the Sinner of the City, made the Saintly Penitent of the World; the furious Persecutor Saul, the most fervent Apostle Paul; who did neither care to enjoy, Marry Magdalen, the Sinner of the city, made the Saintly Penitent of the World; the furious Persecutor Saul, the most fervent Apostle Paul; who did neither care to enjoy, vvi np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd dt av-j j-jn pp-f dt n1; dt j n1 np1, dt av-ds j n1 np1; r-crq vdd dx n1 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
49 nor so much as know any thing, saving Christ and him crucified, 1 Cor. 2. 2 And to gain Christ, how readily did he quit all, nor so much as know any thing, Saving christ and him Crucified, 1 Cor. 2. 2 And to gain christ, how readily did he quit all, ccx av av-d c-acp vvb d n1, vvg np1 cc pno31 vvd, vvn np1 crd crd cc pc-acp vvi np1, c-crq av-j vdd pns31 vvi d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
50 even in the Infancy of his Conversion; yea, counted all but as dung, so he might gain Christ: even in the Infancy of his Conversion; yea, counted all but as dung, so he might gain christ: av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; uh, vvn d cc-acp p-acp n1, av pns31 vmd vvi np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
51 As dung, which with loathing, a man hastily casts from him; far from affectionately seeking them. As dung, which with loathing, a man hastily Cast from him; Far from affectionately seeking them. p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp vvg, dt n1 av-j vvz p-acp pno31; av-j p-acp av-j vvg pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
52 This was the first step of his Giant-pace, wherewith he began his course towards Christ. This was the First step of his Giant-pace, wherewith he began his course towards christ. d vbds dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
53 At the next stride he passes over Kindred and Friends, his Brethren according to the flesh; At the next stride he passes over Kindred and Friends, his Brothers according to the Flesh; p-acp dt ord n1 pns31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n2, po31 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
54 they are all now become his Enemies, they daily plot mischief, and muster up all their Forces against him; they Are all now become his Enemies, they daily plot mischief, and muster up all their Forces against him; pns32 vbr d av vvi po31 n2, pns32 av-j vvb n1, cc vvb a-acp d po32 n2 p-acp pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
55 and though Death, like a Cannon planted in the Rear, stands ready with open mouth to devour him, and though Death, like a Cannon planted in the Rear, Stands ready with open Mouth to devour him, cc cs n1, av-j dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz j p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
56 yet he is less terrified with that grim Visage, than Sampson with the Lyon, which he rent in pieces like a Kid, yet he is less terrified with that grim Visage, than Sampson with the lion, which he rend in Pieces like a Kid, av pns31 vbz av-dc vvn p-acp d j n1, cs np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n2 av-j dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
57 and found honey in the jaw thereof. and found honey in the jaw thereof. cc vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
58 So far was Death from being a terrour to St. Paul, that it was his delight, So Far was Death from being a terror to Saint Paul, that it was his delight, av av-j vbds n1 p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp n1 np1, cst pn31 vbds po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
59 and could endure to be killed all the day long, as he expresses, Rom. 8. 36. And after all crys out, We are more than Conquerers: and could endure to be killed all the day long, as he Expresses, Rom. 8. 36. And After all cries out, We Are more than Conquerors: cc vmd vvi pc-acp vbi vvn d dt n1 av-j, c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd cc p-acp d n2 av, pns12 vbr av-dc cs n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
60 We not only overcome, but rejoyce in that we are thought worthy to suffer for Christ. We not only overcome, but rejoice in that we Are Thought worthy to suffer for christ. pns12 xx av-j vvn, cc-acp vvb p-acp cst pns12 vbr vvn j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
61 Christ is the Prize his heart is set upon, to that he hastens; Death it self stops not his course. christ is the Prize his heart is Set upon, to that he hastens; Death it self stops not his course. np1 vbz dt n1 po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp, p-acp cst pns31 vvz; n1 pn31 n1 vvz xx po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
62 And now I come to that which far surpasses all I have yet said: Such was the transcendent love of St. Paul, as that Christ's glory might be encreased, And now I come to that which Far Surpasses all I have yet said: Such was the transcendent love of Saint Paul, as that Christ's glory might be increased, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp d r-crq av-j vvz d pns11 vhb av vvn: d vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp cst npg1 n1 vmd vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
63 and many Souls gained unto Christ, he was content to give up, not only his Body unto Death, and many Souls gained unto christ, he was content to give up, not only his Body unto Death, cc d n2 vvn p-acp np1, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi a-acp, xx av-j po31 n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
64 but his Soul also, even to eternal Death, and become Anathama, a Curse for them. but his Soul also, even to Eternal Death, and become Anathema, a Curse for them. cc-acp po31 n1 av, av p-acp j n1, cc vvi np1, dt n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
65 So high a pitch of Divine Love and Charity, as never any man before but Moses, arrived unto, So high a pitch of Divine Love and Charity, as never any man before but Moses, arrived unto, av j dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1, c-acp av-x d n1 a-acp p-acp np1, vvn p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
66 nor ever any man after as we find. nor ever any man After as we find. ccx av d n1 c-acp c-acp pns12 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
67 Hic terminus esto. Had it not been for this, the Jews might have out-bragg'd us with their great Captain and Deliverer from Egypt, Moses, who for the good of his People, was content to be blotted out of the Book of Life. Hic terminus esto. Had it not been for this, the jews might have out-bragged us with their great Captain and Deliverer from Egypt, Moses, who for the good of his People, was content to be blotted out of the Book of Life. fw-la fw-la fw-la. vhd pn31 xx vbn p-acp d, dt np2 vmd vhi j pno12 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, np1, r-crq p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, vbds j pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
68 How would they have triumphed, could they have out-vyed us with a Saint of the Old Law; How would they have triumphed, could they have outvied us with a Saint of the Old Law; q-crq vmd pns32 vhb vvn, vmd pns32 vhb j pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
69 boasting his Charity as far above any of ours, as Saul was by the head and shoulders above all the People, boasting his Charity as Far above any of ours, as Saul was by the head and shoulders above all the People, vvg po31 n1 c-acp av-j p-acp d pp-f png12, c-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 cc n2 p-acp d dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
70 and insultingly cry, Toto vertice supra est. But God hath taken away this Reproach from us; and insultingly cry, Toto vertice supra est. But God hath taken away this Reproach from us; cc av-vvg vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. p-acp np1 vhz vvn av d n1 p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
71 to whom he hath given not only a Chief Captain and Saviour Christ Jesus, far to surpass their Deliverer Moses; but another also to equal him, this great Apostle of the Gentiles, St. Paul, who deliver'd more thousands from a far more miserable Thraldom, captivated under Satan, to whom he hath given not only a Chief Captain and Saviour christ jesus, Far to surpass their Deliverer Moses; but Another also to equal him, this great Apostle of the Gentiles, Saint Paul, who Delivered more thousands from a Far more miserable Thraldom, captivated under Satan, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn xx av-j dt j-jn n1 cc n1 np1 np1, av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 np1; p-acp j-jn av pc-acp vvi pno31, d j n1 pp-f dt n2-j, n1 np1, r-crq vvd dc crd p-acp dt av-j av-dc j n1, vvn p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
72 and brought them to the heavenly Ierusalem: For the Salvation of whose Souls, he was as ready as Moses, to give up his own, and brought them to the heavenly Ierusalem: For the Salvation of whose Souls, he was as ready as Moses, to give up his own, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt j np1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f rg-crq n2, pns31 vbds a-acp j c-acp np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
73 and be blotted out of the Book of Life. and be blotted out of the Book of Life. cc vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
74 And now, if you please, we will erect here two Tabernacles, or two Pillars with a Ne plus ultra; one for Moses, and one for Paul. But I pray let us take care to build them according to St. Paul 's Directions, who would have all done to Edification; And now, if you please, we will erect Here two Tabernacles, or two Pillars with a Ne plus ultra; one for Moses, and one for Paul. But I pray let us take care to built them according to Saint Paul is Directions, who would have all done to Edification; cc av, cs pn22 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi av crd n2, cc crd n2 p-acp dt fw-fr fw-fr fw-la; crd p-acp np1, cc crd p-acp np1. cc-acp pns11 vvb vvb pno12 vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvg p-acp n1 np1 vbz n2, r-crq vmd vhi d vdn p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
75 that these may be not only Trophies to them, but Instructions to us; to the end we may in some measure follow their godly example. that these may be not only Trophies to them, but Instructions to us; to the end we may in Some measure follow their godly Exampl. cst d vmb vbi xx j n2 p-acp pno32, cc-acp n2 p-acp pno12; p-acp dt n1 pns12 vmb p-acp d n1 vvi po32 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
76 For I fear that many look on these stately Pillars of God's Church, as we now a-days look on the Ancient Colossuses of Egypt. They at first, as Pierius, and other Writers relate, were erected full of Figures and Emblems, to teach the People Morality and Divinity; For I Fear that many look on these stately Pillars of God's Church, as we now adais look on the Ancient Colossuses of Egypt. They At First, as Pierius, and other Writers relate, were erected full of Figures and Emblems, to teach the People Morality and Divinity; p-acp pns11 vvb cst d vvb p-acp d j n2 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pns12 av n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f np1. pns32 p-acp ord, p-acp np1, cc j-jn n2 vvb, vbdr vvn j pp-f n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
77 but this Emblematical Science being now antiquated and forgotten, we gaze on them as Wonders only, not one jot the better or the wiser by them. but this Emblematical Science being now antiquated and forgotten, we gaze on them as Wonders only, not one jot the better or the Wiser by them. cc-acp d j n1 vbg av vvn cc vvn, pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 av-j, xx crd n1 dt jc cc dt jc p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
78 And just so these goodly Pillars of the Church we much admire, but learn very little from them, And just so these goodly Pillars of the Church we much admire, but Learn very little from them, cc av av d j n2 pp-f dt n1 pns12 d vvb, cc-acp vvb av j p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
79 and not at all endeavour to imitate them. That's beyond our power. and not At all endeavour to imitate them. That's beyond our power. cc xx p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. d|vbz p-acp po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
80 And why beyond our power? Were not Moses and Paul men of the same flesh and blood with us? NONLATINALPHABET, men of like passions, subject to the same infirmities with us? Did not St. Paul Rom. 7. 18. confess, That in his flesh dwelled no good thing: And why beyond our power? Were not Moses and Paul men of the same Flesh and blood with us?, men of like passion, Subject to the same infirmities with us? Did not Saint Paul Rom. 7. 18. confess, That in his Flesh dwelled no good thing: cc q-crq p-acp po12 n1? vbdr xx np1 cc np1 n2 pp-f dt d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12?, n2 pp-f j n2, j-jn p-acp dt d n2 p-acp pno12? vdd xx n1 np1 np1 crd crd vvi, cst p-acp po31 n1 vvd dx j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
81 And, 2 Cor. 12. 7. did he not complain to the Lord, of a Thorn in his flesh, and Satan given to buffet him; And, 2 Cor. 12. 7. did he not complain to the Lord, of a Thorn in his Flesh, and Satan given to buffet him; cc, crd np1 crd crd vdd pns31 xx vvi p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc np1 vvn pc-acp vvi pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
82 sharp Temptations, and great oppressions? But what did the Lord answer him? My Grace is sufficient for thee. sharp Temptations, and great oppressions? But what did the Lord answer him? My Grace is sufficient for thee. j n2, cc j n2? p-acp q-crq vdd dt n1 vvb pno31? po11 n1 vbz j p-acp pno21. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
83 Let not thy weakness make thee despond, and cause thy fall, My strength shall be made perfect in thy weakness, and shall bear thee up against all opposition. Let not thy weakness make thee despond, and cause thy fallen, My strength shall be made perfect in thy weakness, and shall bear thee up against all opposition. vvb xx po21 n1 vvi pno21 vvi, cc vvb po21 n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp po21 n1, cc vmb vvi pno21 a-acp p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
84 And Paul confiding in this Promise of the Lord, was kept up, and overcame the Temptation, surmounted all Difficulties whatsoever; And Paul confiding in this Promise of the Lord, was kept up, and overcame the Temptation, surmounted all Difficulties whatsoever; np1 np1 vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds vvn a-acp, cc vvd dt n1, vvd d n2 r-crq; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
85 and no man ever met with more. and no man ever met with more. cc dx n1 av vvn p-acp dc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
86 Therefore in another place, Phil. 4. 13. he boasts, THAT through Christ he could do all things. Therefore in Another place, Philip 4. 13. he boasts, THAT through christ he could do all things. av p-acp j-jn n1, np1 crd crd pns31 vvz, cst p-acp np1 pns31 vmd vdi d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
87 Why then may not other men of the same corrupt flesh and weak infirmities with Paul, through Christ, do the same things which Paul did; Why then may not other men of the same corrupt Flesh and weak infirmities with Paul, through christ, do the same things which Paul did; q-crq av vmb xx j-jn n2 pp-f dt d j n1 cc j n2 p-acp np1, p-acp np1, vdb dt d n2 r-crq np1 vdd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
88 Do all things? Is the Grace of God infeebled, that it cannot strengthen? Is the Arm of the Lord shortned, that it cannot save? Or is the hand of the Lord closed, that he will not give? Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; Do all things? Is the Grace of God infeebled, that it cannot strengthen? Is the Arm of the Lord shortened, that it cannot save? Or is the hand of the Lord closed, that he will not give? Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; vdb d n2? vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn, cst pn31 vmbx vvi? vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, cst pn31 vmbx vvi? cc vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi? vvb, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pn22; vvb, cc pn22 vmb vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
89 knock, and it shall be opened unto you, Mat. 7. 7. said the same Lord that enabled Paul to do all things. knock, and it shall be opened unto you, Mathew 7. 7. said thee same Lord that enabled Paul to do all things. vvb, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22, np1 crd crd vvn pno32 d n1 cst vvd np1 pc-acp vdi d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
90 And can he deceive? Will He fail to make his Promise good? No certainly. And can he deceive? Will He fail to make his Promise good? No Certainly. cc vmb pns31 vvi? n1 pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 j? uh-dx av-j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
91 But we do ask and seek, we daily pray, yet we continue as frail and weak as ever: But we do ask and seek, we daily pray, yet we continue as frail and weak as ever: cc-acp pns12 vdb vvi cc vvi, pns12 av-j vvb, av pns12 vvb p-acp j cc j c-acp av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
92 And why? Because we do not ask in Faith: We do not believe God is now so bountiful to confer such wonderful Grace. And why? Because we do not ask in Faith: We do not believe God is now so bountiful to confer such wondered Grace. cc q-crq? c-acp pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1: pns12 vdb xx vvi np1 vbz av av j pc-acp vvi d j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
93 Why not now? Is not God the same yesterday, to day, and for ever? God is no Changeling; Why not now? Is not God the same yesterday, to day, and for ever? God is no Changeling; q-crq xx av? vbz xx np1 dt d av-an, p-acp n1, cc p-acp av? np1 vbz dx n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
94 but we are, we are turned aside from the holy Commandment; but we Are, we Are turned aside from the holy Commandment; cc-acp pns12 vbr, pns12 vbr vvn av p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
95 we do not love God with all our heart, nor with half of it, the World hath three quarters at least, God but a small pittance; we do not love God with all our heart, nor with half of it, the World hath three quarters At least, God but a small pittance; pns12 vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp d po12 n1, ccx p-acp j-jn pp-f pn31, dt n1 vhz crd n2 p-acp ds, np1 p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
96 the Pomp and Glory of this World, the carnal desires of the Flesh, have wholly possest our hearts. the Pomp and Glory of this World, the carnal Desires of the Flesh, have wholly possessed our hearts. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, vhb av-jn vvn po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
97 Would God freely ask us, as he did Solomon, what we desired; whether we would have Dignity and Wealth, or Grace and Vertue; Would God freely ask us, as he did Solomon, what we desired; whither we would have Dignity and Wealth, or Grace and Virtue; vmd np1 av-j vvi pno12, c-acp pns31 vdd np1, r-crq pns12 vvd; cs pns12 vmd vhi n1 cc n1, cc n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
98 whether we would be Croesus or Paul; Croesus, Croesus, would be the loud cry, and carry it clear from Paul a hundred for one. whither we would be Croesus or Paul; Croesus, Croesus, would be the loud cry, and carry it clear from Paul a hundred for one. cs pns12 vmd vbi npg1 cc np1; np1, np1, vmd vbi dt j n1, cc vvi pn31 j p-acp np1 dt crd p-acp crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
99 Can we then expect that God will pour down his precious Grace on us, to make us Pauls, who care not to be Pauls; but would cast away his heavenly Grace, Can we then expect that God will pour down his precious Grace on us, to make us Paul's, who care not to be Paul's; but would cast away his heavenly Grace, vmb pns12 av vvb cst np1 vmb vvi a-acp po31 j n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12 np1, r-crq vvb xx pc-acp vbi npg1; p-acp vmd vvi av po31 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
100 for worldly Wealth? Really I fear there are not three persons here of all this Assembly, that would be Pauls if they might. for worldly Wealth? Really I Fear there Are not three Persons Here of all this Assembly, that would be Paul's if they might. p-acp j n1? np1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr xx crd n2 av pp-f d d n1, cst vmd vbi npg1 cs pns32 vmd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
101 No, no, the Pleasures, the Riches, which Paul chearfully abandoned, and counted as dung, we eagerly pursue, and highly esteem; No, no, the Pleasures, the Riches, which Paul cheerfully abandoned, and counted as dung, we eagerly pursue, and highly esteem; uh-dx, uh-dx, dt n2, dt n2, r-crq np1 av-j vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1, pns12 av-j vvb, cc av-j vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
102 the Sufferings and Afflictions which he rejoyced in, we tremble at. the Sufferings and Afflictions which he rejoiced in, we tremble At. dt n2 cc n2 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp, pns12 vvb p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
103 We are a faithless and faint-hearted Generation, we will not fight the good Fight of Faith; We Are a faithless and fainthearted Generation, we will not fight the good Fight of Faith; pns12 vbr dt j cc j n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
104 there is not one spark of Christian Ambition in us; there is not one spark of Christian Ambition in us; a-acp vbz xx crd n1 pp-f njp n1 p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
105 we are no way worthy to bear the name of Christian Souldiers, much less of Captains and Pauls; but deserve rather to have our names quite blotted out of the List. we Are no Way worthy to bear the name of Christian Soldiers, much less of Captains and Paul's; but deserve rather to have our names quite blotted out of the List. pns12 vbr dx n1 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f njp n2, d dc pp-f n2 cc npg1; p-acp vvi av-c pc-acp vhi po12 n2 av vvn av pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
106 It was handsomly said of Henry the Fourth of France, Did he know any Souldier in his Army, that did not hope to be a Captain; It was handsomely said of Henry the Fourth of France, Did he know any Soldier in his Army, that did not hope to be a Captain; pn31 vbds av-j vvn pp-f np1 dt ord pp-f np1, vdd pns31 vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst vdd xx vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
107 or any Captain, that did not hope to be Captain-General, he would presently cashier him. But all can't be Captains, 'tis true, but all may aim at it; or any Captain, that did not hope to be Captain-General, he would presently cashier him. But all can't be Captains, it's true, but all may aim At it; cc d n1, cst vdd xx vvi pc-acp vbi n1, pns31 vmd av-j vvi pno31. p-acp d vmb|pn31 vbb n2, pn31|vbz j, cc-acp d vmb vvi p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
108 and then as Tully saith, Honestum est prima sequentem, in secundis tertiisve consistere: and then as Tully Says, Honesty est prima sequentem, in secundis tertiisve consistere: cc av c-acp np1 vvz, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
109 'Tis honorable for him who aims at the Chief, if he arrive to the second or third degree, and there sit down. It's honourable for him who aims At the Chief, if he arrive to the second or third degree, and there fit down. pn31|vbz j p-acp pno31 r-crq vvz p-acp dt j-jn, cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
110 This was the way St. Paul took, as he tells us, Phil. 3. 13. Forgetting those things which are behind, This was the Way Saint Paul took, as he tells us, Philip 3. 13. Forgetting those things which Are behind, d vbds dt n1 n1 np1 vvd, c-acp pns31 vvz pno12, np1 crd crd vvg d n2 r-crq vbr a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
111 and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press towards the mark, for the prize of the high Calling of God in Christ Iesus. and reaching forth unto those things which Are before, I press towards the mark, for the prize of the high Calling of God in christ Iesus. cc vvg av p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr a-acp, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vvg pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
112 Christ was the mark he aimed at, not that he hoped to come up fully to it, yet pressed towards it. But alas! christ was the mark he aimed At, not that he hoped to come up Fully to it, yet pressed towards it. But alas! np1 vbds dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp, xx cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j p-acp pn31, av vvn p-acp pn31. p-acp uh! (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
113 we have no such aim, not a thought that way; we have no such aim, not a Thought that Way; pns12 vhb dx d n1, xx dt n1 cst n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
114 we press not towards Christ our Captain-General, nor towards this Great Captain St. Paul, nor any thing like it; we press not towards christ our Captain-General, nor towards this Great Captain Saint Paul, nor any thing like it; pns12 vvb xx p-acp np1 po12 n1, ccx p-acp d j n1 n1 np1, ccx d n1 vvb pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
115 we had far rather be Pioneers, to dig and moyl in the Earth, to cast up Banks, we had Far rather be Pioneers, to dig and moil in the Earth, to cast up Banks, pns12 vhd av-j av vbi n2, pc-acp vvi cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
116 and raise Bulwarks of earthly Riches, that we may skulk under them, and avoid all Gun-shot; and raise Bulwarks of earthly Riches, that we may skulk under them, and avoid all Gunshot; cc vvi n2 pp-f j n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvi d j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
117 or be Wagon-Drivers to attend on the Carriages of Provision: or be Wagon-Drivers to attend on the Carriages of Provision: cc vbi n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
118 Like the base Israelites, that drew back, and would not follow their Noble Captain Moses; but still hanker'd after the Flesh-pots of Egypt, the Belly-comforts, as most of us do. Like the base Israelites, that drew back, and would not follow their Noble Captain Moses; but still hankered After the Fleshpots of Egypt, the Belly-comforts, as most of us do. av-j dt j np2, cst vvd av, cc vmd xx vvi po32 j n1 np1; p-acp av j-vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2, c-acp ds pp-f pno12 vdb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
119 Our Ambition reaches no higher than to arrive to a full measure of those lustful, sordid delights, which the meanest and foulest Beasts enjoy as fully as any man can do. Our Ambition reaches no higher than to arrive to a full measure of those lustful, sordid delights, which the Meanest and Foulest Beasts enjoy as Fully as any man can do. po12 n1 vvz dx jc cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j, j n2, r-crq dt js cc js n2 vvb a-acp av-j c-acp d n1 vmb vdi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
120 What wretched thoughts are these for Men of Honour? The steam of these Flesh-pots have so blinded our eyes, What wretched thoughts Are these for Men of Honour? The steam of these Fleshpots have so blinded our eyes, q-crq j n2 vbr d p-acp n2 pp-f n1? dt n1 pp-f d n2 vhb av vvn po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
121 so stupified and besotted our brain, that like men bereft of common sense, we can't discern betwixt Light and Darkness, Vertue and Vice, Honour and Shame; so Stupified and besotted our brain, that like men bereft of Common sense, we can't discern betwixt Light and Darkness, Virtue and Vice, Honour and Shame; av vvn cc vvn po12 n1, cst av-j n2 vvn pp-f j n1, pns12 vmb|pn31 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
122 but all is turn'd into a Chaos of Confusion. but all is turned into a Chaos of Confusion. cc-acp d vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
123 For shame let us rouse up our selves out of this deadly Lethargie, let us shew we have some sparks of Honour and true Nobility in us. For shame let us rouse up our selves out of this deadly Lethargy, let us show we have Some sparks of Honour and true Nobilt in us. p-acp n1 vvb pno12 vvi a-acp po12 n2 av pp-f d j n1, vvb pno12 vvi pns12 vhb d n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
124 Nobilitas sola est at { que } unica, virtus: Vertue is the only true Nobility; a Heathen said it. Nobilitas sola est At { que } Unique, virtus: Virtue is the only true Nobilt; a Heathen said it. fw-la uh fw-la p-acp { fw-fr } fw-la, fw-la: n1 vbz dt j j n1; dt j-jn vvd pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
125 Consider then the high price of our Calling, far above Heathens: Consider then the high price of our Calling, Far above heathens: np1 av dt j n1 pp-f po12 vvg, av-j p-acp n2-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
126 We are called Christians, Sons of the Ever-living God, Fellow-heirs with Christ, Heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven: We Are called Christians, Sons of the Everliving God, Fellow-heirs with christ, Heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven: pns12 vbr vvn np1, n2 pp-f dt j np1, n2 p-acp np1, n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
127 Let us walk worthy of this Vocation wherewith we are called; not in Rioting and Drunkenness; Let us walk worthy of this Vocation wherewith we Are called; not in Rioting and drunkenness; vvb pno12 vvi j pp-f d n1 c-crq pns12 vbr vvn; xx p-acp vvg cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
128 not in Chambering and Wantonness, not in Strife and Envy, worse then Heathens: But in Sobriety, Chastity, Charity, as good Christians. not in Chambering and Wantonness, not in Strife and Envy, Worse then heathens: But in Sobriety, Chastity, Charity, as good Christians. xx p-acp vvg cc n1, xx p-acp n1 cc n1, jc cs n2-jn: cc-acp p-acp n1, n1, n1, c-acp j np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
129 If we can't walk with St. Paul, Passibus aequis, and keep up close with him; yet let us, Corde fervido, hasten after, and press towards him. If we can't walk with Saint Paul, Passibus aequis, and keep up close with him; yet let us, Cord fervido, hasten After, and press towards him. cs pns12 vmb|pn31 vvb p-acp n1 np1, fw-la fw-la, cc vvb a-acp av-j p-acp pno31; av vvb pno12, n1 fw-la, vvb a-acp, cc vvi p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
130 We serve a gracious God, who will accept of desires for deeds: We serve a gracious God, who will accept of Desires for Deeds: pns12 vvb dt j np1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f n2 p-acp n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
131 A bruised Reed shall he not break, and the smoaking Flax shall he not quench, but rather enssame it. A Bruised Reed shall he not break, and the smoking Flax shall he not quench, but rather enssame it. dt j-vvn n1 vmb pns31 xx vvi, cc dt j-vvg n1 vmb pns31 xx vvi, p-acp av-c j pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
132 Take a Candle newly put out, and yet smoaking, bring it near a flaming Candle, the flame of that will descend by the smoak of the other, and set it on fire: Take a Candle newly put out, and yet smoking, bring it near a flaming Candle, the flame of that will descend by the smoke of the other, and Set it on fire: vvb dt n1 av-j vvd av, cc av vvg, vvb pn31 av-j dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, cc vvd pn31 p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
133 So would we but with hearts, like smoaking Flax, draw near unto God, his Holy Spirit would descend and set them a flaming. So would we but with hearts, like smoking Flax, draw near unto God, his Holy Spirit would descend and Set them a flaming. av vmd pns12 p-acp p-acp n2, av-j j-vvg n1, vvb av-j p-acp np1, po31 j n1 vmd vvi cc vvi pno32 dt j-vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
134 Oh then let us earnestly desire at least, and endeavour with St. Paul, to live to Christ, O then let us earnestly desire At least, and endeavour with Saint Paul, to live to christ, uh av vvb pno12 av-j vvb p-acp ds, cc vvb p-acp n1 np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
135 and the infinite mercy of God will accept us, and enable us to live to Christ, and the infinite mercy of God will accept us, and enable us to live to christ, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno12, cc vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
136 and then doubtless our death will, like St. Pauls, be gain unto us; whereof I am now to treat, To die is gain. and then doubtless our death will, like Saint Paul's, be gain unto us; whereof I am now to Treat, To die is gain. cc av av-j po12 n1 vmb, j n1 npg1, vbb n1 p-acp pno12; c-crq pns11 vbm av pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi vbz n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
137 Many in times of Paganism, considering the small and momentary pleasures men enjoy in this life, the grievous and durable miseries men suffer, all which death delivers them from; Many in times of Paganism, considering the small and momentary pleasures men enjoy in this life, the grievous and durable misery's men suffer, all which death delivers them from; d p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvg dt j cc j n2 n2 vvb p-acp d n1, dt j cc j n2 n2 vvi, d r-crq n1 vvz pno32 p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
138 did thereupon conclude, death to be a great advantage, and a wonderful gain: did thereupon conclude, death to be a great advantage, and a wondered gain: vdd av vvi, n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
139 NONLATINALPHABET. So Plato in Apo. Socr. And Cicero de Fin. (who in all things followed Plato ) called death, Portum malorum, perfugium aerumnosae vitae: . So Plato in Apostle Socr And Cicero de Fin. (who in all things followed Plato) called death, Portum malorum, perfugium aerumnosae vitae: . np1 np1 p-acp np1 np1 cc np1 fw-fr fw-fr. (r-crq p-acp d n2 vvd np1) vvd n1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
140 A Haven and Shelter from a tempestuous miserable life. But Zeno the Stoick-master shall make answer to this; A Haven and Shelter from a tempestuous miserable life. But Zeno the Stoic-master shall make answer to this; dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j j n1. p-acp np1 dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
141 affirming, That there is no misery in this life, but as we make it so; and that a wise Philosopher is always happy in all conditions. affirming, That there is no misery in this life, but as we make it so; and that a wise Philosopher is always happy in all conditions. vvg, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1, cc-acp c-acp pns12 vvb pn31 av; cc cst dt j n1 vbz av j p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
142 And a Disciple of his Seneca, discourses the same at large, shewing how the riches of the mind are much improved by noble Sufferings; And a Disciple of his Senecca, discourses the same At large, showing how the riches of the mind Are much improved by noble Sufferings; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 np1, vvz dt d p-acp j, vvg c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av-d vvn p-acp j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
143 and these being of a far greater value than any earthly riches, the noble Sufferer is happy by enlarging these, and these being of a Far greater valve than any earthly riches, the noble Sufferer is happy by enlarging these, cc d vbg pp-f dt av-j jc n1 cs d j n2, dt j n1 vbz j p-acp vvg d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
144 though his Body or Estate suffer detriment. And then the Conclusion must be, That death can be no gain: though his Body or Estate suffer detriment. And then the Conclusion must be, That death can be no gain: cs po31 n1 cc n1 vvi n1. cc av dt n1 vmb vbi, cst n1 vmb vbi dx n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
145 First, because it deprives a man of life, which is a good thing of its self; First, Because it deprives a man of life, which is a good thing of its self; ord, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
146 and secondly, it robs us of the opportunity to encrease the riches of the Soul, which true Philosophers improve by Sufferings. and secondly, it robs us of the opportunity to increase the riches of the Soul, which true Philosophers improve by Sufferings. cc ord, pn31 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq j n2 vvb p-acp n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
147 I doubt Plato and Cicero, and such Academicks, would be foully pusled to answer from Natural Reason, these Arguments of Zeno and Seneca, and the rest of the Stoicks. I doubt Plato and Cicero, and such Academics, would be foully puzzled to answer from Natural Reason, these Arguments of Zeno and Senecca, and the rest of the Stoics. pns11 vvb np1 cc np1, cc d n2-jn, vmd vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1, d n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt njp2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
148 But I will leave them to canvas and justle one another in the dark; for truly I can't approve the Opinions of either party, or their Principles. But I will leave them to canvas and justle one Another in the dark; for truly I can't approve the Opinions of either party, or their Principles. p-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn p-acp dt j; c-acp av-j pns11 vmb|pn31 vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
149 For life being a natural pleasing thing, I can't think it any gain to quit it, without the assurance of a better life, which Philosophers had not: For life being a natural pleasing thing, I can't think it any gain to quit it, without the assurance of a better life, which Philosophers had not: p-acp n1 vbg dt j j-vvg n1, pns11 vmb|pn31 vvb pn31 d n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jc n1, r-crq n2 vhd xx: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
150 Nor can I think there's any happiness merely in Sufferings, though ever so gallant. Nor can I think there's any happiness merely in Sufferings, though ever so gallant. ccx vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp|vbz d n1 av-j p-acp n2, cs av av j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
151 'Tis true, a man should bear them like a man, but this makes not a happy man, if no recompence follow. It's true, a man should bear them like a man, but this makes not a happy man, if no recompense follow. pn31|vbz j, dt n1 vmd vvi pno32 av-j dt n1, cc-acp d vvz xx dt j n1, cs dx n1 vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
152 And though the Stoick Anaxarchus pun'd in a large Morter, affirm'd, he was there happy, And though the Stoic Anaxarchus puned in a large Mortar, affirmed, he was there happy, cc cs dt jp np1 vvd p-acp dt j n1, vvn, pns31 vbds a-acp j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
153 and defied the Tyrant Nicocrean, saying, NONLATINALPHABET, Bruise the Case of Anaxarchus, thou canst not bruise nor touch the hidden Jewel therein, my Soul: and defied the Tyrant Nicocrean, saying,, Bruise the Case of Anaxarchus, thou Canst not bruise nor touch the hidden Jewel therein, my Soul: cc vvd dt n1 jp, vvg,, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi ccx vvi dt j-vvn n1 av, po11 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
154 Yet I believe could he have leap'd out of the Morter, and escaped the Tyrant, he would not hastily have leapt into it again to renew that happiness. Yet I believe could he have leaped out of the Mortar, and escaped the Tyrant, he would not hastily have leapt into it again to renew that happiness. av pns11 vvb vmd pns31 vhb vvn av pp-f dt n1, cc vvd dt n1, pns31 vmd xx av-j vhi vvn p-acp pn31 av pc-acp vvi d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
155 These are brave flourishes of the Pen, whilst men sit at ease in their study; These Are brave flourishes of the Pen, while men fit At ease in their study; d vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1, cs n2 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
156 or a good face put on the matter, when a man is so fettered in an evil, or a good face put on the matter, when a man is so fettered in an evil, cc dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
157 as he sees no possibility to escape; as he sees no possibility to escape; c-acp pns31 vvz dx n1 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
158 then 'tis better to brave it gallantly like a Lyon, than to dye sneakingly like a Cur. then it's better to brave it gallantly like a lion, than to die sneakingly like a Cur. av pn31|vbz jc pc-acp vvi pn31 av-jn vvi dt n1, cs pc-acp vvi av-vvg vvi dt n1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
159 But let us now see St. Pauls Philosophy, we shall find it much better: But let us now see Saint Paul's Philosophy, we shall find it much better: p-acp vvb pno12 av vvi n1 npg1 n1, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 d av-jc: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
160 Thus far he agrees with the Stoicks, that there is no such misery in this life, Thus Far he agrees with the Stoics, that there is no such misery in this life, av av-j pns31 vvz p-acp dt njp2, cst pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
161 but that men may receive benefit by it: but that men may receive benefit by it: cc-acp d n2 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
162 All things work together for good, Rom. 8. 28. But to whom? To all men? No: All things work together for good, Rom. 8. 28. But to whom? To all men? No: d n2 vvi av p-acp j, np1 crd crd p-acp p-acp qo-crq? p-acp d n2? uh-dx: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
163 But to them that love God; who for God's sake bear it patiently, and by God shall be rewarded liberally; But to them that love God; who for God's sake bear it patiently, and by God shall be rewarded liberally; cc-acp p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1; r-crq p-acp npg1 n1 vvi pn31 av-j, cc p-acp np1 vmb vbi vvn av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
164 and thus all things work together for good to them that love God: But not to them who know not God, much less love him. and thus all things work together for good to them that love God: But not to them who know not God, much less love him. cc av d n2 vvi av p-acp j p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1: cc-acp xx p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb xx np1, av-d av-dc vvi pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
165 For if there were no gracious God to recompence our Sufferings, no other life after this to receive the reward; For if there were no gracious God to recompense our Sufferings, no other life After this to receive the reward; p-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx j np1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, dx j-jn n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
166 then, saith St. Paul, were we Sufferers of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 5. 19. Sure very miserable, to be made the filth of the World, the off-scouring of all things, 4. 13. And though St. Paul agrees likewise with Plato, That death is a wonderful gain: then, Says Saint Paul, were we Sufferers of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 5. 19. Sure very miserable, to be made the filth of the World, the offscouring of all things, 4. 13. And though Saint Paul agrees likewise with Plato, That death is a wondered gain: av, vvz n1 np1, vbdr pns12 n2 pp-f d n2 av-ds j, vvn np1 crd crd j av j, pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j pp-f d n2, crd crd cc cs n1 np1 vvz av p-acp np1, cst n1 vbz dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
167 Yet not in it self, as in putting off this house of Clay (for any house is better than no house;) but as death is a passage to a better house: Yet not in it self, as in putting off this house of Clay (for any house is better than no house;) but as death is a passage to a better house: av xx p-acp pn31 n1, c-acp p-acp vvg a-acp d n1 pp-f n1 (c-acp d n1 vbz jc cs dx n1;) cc-acp c-acp n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
168 A house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens, 1 Cor. 5. 1. And he desires to depart, not so much to be rid of the present Misery, A house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens, 1 Cor. 5. 1. And he Desires to depart, not so much to be rid of the present Misery, dt n1 xx vvn p-acp n2, j p-acp dt n2, vvn np1 crd crd cc pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, xx av av-d pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
169 as to be with Christ the only true Felicity. And though life here be good; as to be with christ the only true Felicity. And though life Here be good; c-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp np1 dt j j n1. cc cs n1 av vbi j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
170 yet, To be with Christ is far better, Phil. 1. 23. Thus you see how much wiser and better Christianity is, yet, To be with christ is Far better, Philip 1. 23. Thus you see how much Wiser and better Christianity is, av, pc-acp vbi p-acp np1 vbz av-j av-jc, np1 crd crd av pn22 vvb c-crq d jc cc jc np1 vbz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
171 than Heathen Philosophy, which at best is but Gallant Folly. But we have some Christian Philosophers, who endeavour to lessen much our gain by death; than Heathen Philosophy, which At best is but Gallant Folly. But we have Some Christian Philosophers, who endeavour to lessen much our gain by death; cs j-jn n1, r-crq p-acp av-js vbz p-acp j-jn n1. cc-acp pns12 vhb d njp n2, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi d po12 n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
172 telling us a fond Dream of their own Brain ( viz. ) The Souls sleeping at death till the day of Judgment, telling us a found Dream of their own Brain (viz.) The Souls sleeping At death till the day of Judgement, vvg pno12 dt j n1 pp-f po32 d n1 (n1) dt n2 vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
173 and then to rise again with the Body to receive the reward of good or evil. and then to rise again with the Body to receive the reward of good or evil. cc av pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
174 They were as good tell us in plain terms, the Soul dies with the Body; They were as good tell us in plain terms, the Soul die with the Body; pns32 vbdr a-acp j vvb pno12 p-acp j n2, dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
175 for this sleep is so like death, as I know not how to distinguish it from Death. for this sleep is so like death, as I know not how to distinguish it from Death. p-acp d n1 vbz av j n1, c-acp pns11 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
176 How a pure Spirit (as the Soul divided from the Body is) can fetch a sleep of one or two thousand years, I cannot understand, How a pure Spirit (as the Soul divided from the Body is) can fetch a sleep of one or two thousand Years, I cannot understand, c-crq dt j n1 (c-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz) vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd crd n2, pns11 vmbx vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
177 and I believe they as little. and I believe they as little. cc pns11 vvb pns32 p-acp j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
178 Let them shew us what kind of sleep this is, and some warrant in Scripture for it, Let them show us what kind of sleep this is, and Some warrant in Scripture for it, vvb pno32 vvi pno12 r-crq n1 pp-f n1 d vbz, cc d vvb p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
179 and then I shall willingly hearken to them, and submit my Soul to sleep with theirs, not otherwise. and then I shall willingly harken to them, and submit my Soul to sleep with theirs, not otherwise. cc av pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvb po11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp png32, xx av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
180 For I shall not easily quit the comfort St. Paul gives us at death, That we shall depart hence, For I shall not Easily quit the Comfort Saint Paul gives us At death, That we shall depart hence, p-acp pns11 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n1 n1 np1 vvz pno12 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
181 and be with Christ, for which he desired to be dissolved; and be with christ, for which he desired to be dissolved; cc vbb p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
182 not to enter into so dead a sleep, as would make his condition no better than of a dead block. not to enter into so dead a sleep, as would make his condition no better than of a dead block. xx pc-acp vvi p-acp av j dt n1, c-acp vmd vvi po31 n1 av-dx av-jc cs pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
183 He tells us also, he was in a streight betwixt two, Whether to stay and preach the Gospel to others, He tells us also, he was in a straight betwixt two, Whither to stay and preach the Gospel to Others, pns31 vvz pno12 av, pns31 vbds p-acp dt j p-acp crd, cs pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
184 or to depart and be with Christ, which was far better for himself. or to depart and be with christ, which was Far better for himself. cc pc-acp vvi cc vbi p-acp np1, r-crq vbds av-j jc p-acp px31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
185 Surely he that had so passionate a zeal to gain Souls unto Christ, would never have thought it far better to sleep a thousand years, Surely he that had so passionate a zeal to gain Souls unto christ, would never have Thought it Far better to sleep a thousand Years, av-j pns31 cst vhd av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1, vmd av-x vhi vvn pn31 av-j jc pc-acp vvi dt crd n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
186 than to gain a thousand Souls. than to gain a thousand Souls. cs pc-acp vvi dt crd n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
187 Thus to dye was a dull stupid gain, much disagreeing with his Active Soul, and as much disagreeing with the clear current of Scripture. Thus to die was a dull stupid gain, much disagreeing with his Active Soul, and as much disagreeing with the clear current of Scripture. av pc-acp vvi vbds dt j j n1, av-d vvg p-acp po31 j n1, cc c-acp d vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
188 What can be clearer than those words of our Saviour unto the Thief on the Cross? This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise. What can be clearer than those words of our Saviour unto the Thief on the Cross? This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise. q-crq vmb vbi jc cs d n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1? d n1 pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
189 Which must needs be understood of his Souls living after the death of his Body on the Cross. Which must needs be understood of his Souls living After the death of his Body on the Cross. r-crq vmb av vbi vvn pp-f po31 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
190 For sure our Saviour took not the Thiefs Soul into Paradise to sleep with him, but to rejoyce with him there: For sure our Saviour took not the Thieves Soul into Paradise to sleep with him, but to rejoice with him there: p-acp av-j po12 n1 vvd xx dt n2 n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 a-acp: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
191 Had Christ intended sleep, he would rather have said, This night thou shalt be with me in Paradise. I suppose the main cause that moves them to this sleepy Imagination is, Their Wisdom thinks it not reasonable that the Souls of men should at death receive the Recompence of Good or Evil, in Heaven or Hell, Had christ intended sleep, he would rather have said, This night thou shalt be with me in Paradise. I suppose the main cause that moves them to this sleepy Imagination is, Their Wisdom thinks it not reasonable that the Souls of men should At death receive the Recompense of Good or Evil, in Heaven or Hell, vhd np1 vvn n1, pns31 vmd av-c vhi vvn, d n1 pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. pns11 vvb dt j n1 cst vvz pno32 p-acp d j n1 vbz, po32 n1 vvz pn31 xx j cst dt n2 pp-f n2 vmd p-acp n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f j cc j-jn, p-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
192 and thence come out again to the General Judgment, having before past their Particular Judgment. and thence come out again to the General Judgement, having before passed their Particular Judgement. cc av vvb av av p-acp dt j n1, vhg a-acp vvn po32 j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
193 I wish these over-wise men would leave these matters to the Wisdom of God to determine; I wish these overwise men would leave these matters to the Wisdom of God to determine; pns11 vvb d j n2 vmd vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
194 for my part, I shall determine no more than the Scripture plainly declares, ( viz. ) That the Souls of good men after death have some happy being, where with St. Paul they enjoy Christ, frequently at least, if not always: for my part, I shall determine no more than the Scripture plainly declares, (viz.) That the Souls of good men After death have Some happy being, where with Saint Paul they enjoy christ, frequently At least, if not always: p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc cs dt n1 av-j vvz, (n1) cst dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 vhb d j vbg, c-crq p-acp n1 np1 pns32 vvb np1, av-j p-acp ds, cs xx av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
195 The Souls of wicked men some miserable Being, at a vast distance from the godly, divided by an unpassable Gulf, The Souls of wicked men Some miserable Being, At a vast distance from the godly, divided by an unpassable Gulf, dt n2 pp-f j n2 d j vbg, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j, vvn p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
196 as Dives was from Lazarus; but whether these places be the Heaven of heavens, and the Hell of hells, I will not now dispute, as Dives was from Lazarus; but whither these places be the Heaven of heavens, and the Hell of Hells, I will not now dispute, c-acp vvz vbds p-acp np1; p-acp cs d n2 vbb dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n2, pns11 vmb xx av vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
197 but shall in a short time certainly know: but shall in a short time Certainly know: cc-acp vmb p-acp dt j n1 av-j vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
198 In the interim, I rest satisfied with S. Paul 's Assurance, That death will be a gain, In the interim, I rest satisfied with S. Paul is Assurance, That death will be a gain, p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb vvn p-acp np1 np1 vbz n1, cst n1 vmb vbi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
199 and convey me to some place where I shall enjoy Christ my Blessed Redeemer. and convey me to Some place where I shall enjoy christ my Blessed Redeemer. cc vvb pno11 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns11 vmb vvi np1 po11 j-vvn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
200 We have yet another Generation of men, who call themselves Christians, and would be called Wits; We have yet Another Generation of men, who call themselves Christians, and would be called Wits; pns12 vhb av j-jn n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb px32 np1, cc vmd vbi vvn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
201 but I can call them neither, they having no belief in the Promise of Christ for a future life, but I can call them neither, they having no belief in the Promise of christ for a future life, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno32 d, pns32 vhg dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
202 but make a mock of this as an idle Dream. but make a mock of this as an idle Dream. cc-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f d c-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
203 'Tis strange that men, who have so high a conceit of themselves, should make use of their wit thus to debase themselves. Certainly this is great folly. It's strange that men, who have so high a conceit of themselves, should make use of their wit thus to debase themselves. Certainly this is great folly. pn31|vbz j cst n2, r-crq vhb av j dt n1 pp-f px32, vmd vvi n1 pp-f po32 n1 av pc-acp vvi px32. av-j d vbz j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
204 God hath made Man but a little lower than the Angels, by giving him an eternal Soul; God hath made Man but a little lower than the Angels, by giving him an Eternal Soul; np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt av-j jc cs dt n2, p-acp vvg pno31 dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
205 but they by denying the Eternity of the Soul, make themselves as low as Beasts, their Soul dying with their Body, without hope of future life. but they by denying the Eternity of the Soul, make themselves as low as Beasts, their Soul dying with their Body, without hope of future life. cc-acp pns32 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb px32 p-acp j c-acp n2, po32 n1 vvg p-acp po32 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
206 If you ask them a reason for their Opinion, their Sense is their Reason; If you ask them a reason for their Opinion, their Sense is their Reason; cs pn22 vvb pno32 dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, po32 n1 vbz po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
207 they see no other life, therefore they believe no other. (Really I could never yet hear any thing else objected.) Thus they believe according to Sense, and live according to Sense; they see no other life, Therefore they believe no other. (Really I could never yet hear any thing Else objected.) Thus they believe according to Sense, and live according to Sense; pns32 vvb dx j-jn n1, av pns32 vvb dx j-jn. (np1 pns11 vmd av-x av vvi d n1 av vvn.) av pns32 vvb vvg p-acp n1, cc vvb vvg p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
208 very Beasts in all, but stupendious Wits. very Beasts in all, but stupendious Wits. av n2 p-acp d, cc-acp j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
209 'Tis true, when a Man dies, and a Beast dies, we see no more of man remaining than of the Beast. It's true, when a Man die, and a Beast die, we see no more of man remaining than of the Beast. pn31|vbz j, c-crq dt n1 vvz, cc dt n1 vvz, pns12 vvb av-dx dc pp-f n1 vvg cs pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
210 But shall we be such Beasts, as to make no use at all of our Reason? Doth not our Reason evidently shew us, that there is a vast difference betwixt our Soul, But shall we be such Beasts, as to make no use At all of our Reason? Does not our Reason evidently show us, that there is a vast difference betwixt our Soul, cc-acp vmb pns12 vbi d n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi dx n1 p-acp d pp-f po12 n1? vdz xx po12 n1 av-j vvi pno12, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
211 and the Soul of Beasts, by the many wonderful Arts and Sciences which man arrives unto, of which Beasts are not capable in the least degree? And we may farther urge the Metaphysical Speculations and Spiritual Contemplations of the Soul, wholly independant of the Body; and the Soul of Beasts, by the many wondered Arts and Sciences which man arrives unto, of which Beasts Are not capable in the least degree? And we may farther urge the Metaphysical Speculations and Spiritual Contemplations of the Soul, wholly independent of the Body; cc dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt d j n2 cc n2 r-crq n1 vvz p-acp, pp-f r-crq n2 vbr xx j p-acp dt ds n1? cc pns12 vmb av-jc vvi dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1, av-jn j-jn pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
212 which strongly proves the subsistency of the Soul independant of the Body, as the Learned well understand: which strongly Proves the subsistency of the Soul independent of the Body, as the Learned well understand: r-crq av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j-jn pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt j av vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
213 For, an Action presupposes the being of the Actor. For, an Actium presupposes the being of the Actor. c-acp, dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
214 But this is an Argument too Scholastick for this Assembly, therefore I shall not here enlarge upon it: But this is an Argument too Scholastic for this Assembly, Therefore I shall not Here enlarge upon it: p-acp d vbz dt n1 av j c-acp d n1, av pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
215 Though methinks these men, who would be thought Masters of Wit and Reason, should be ashamed of their Ignorance in this, the Master-part of Reason. Though methinks these men, who would be Thought Masters of Wit and Reason, should be ashamed of their Ignorance in this, the Master-part of Reason. cs vvz d n2, r-crq vmd vbi vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd vbi j pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d, dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
216 But Beasts they would be, and so let them be, unfit to consort with knowing wise men; But Beasts they would be, and so let them be, unfit to consort with knowing wise men; p-acp n2 pns32 vmd vbi, cc av vvb pno32 vbi, j pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
217 who in all Ages all the World over, had this belief of a future life; who in all Ages all the World over, had this belief of a future life; r-crq p-acp d n2 d dt n1 a-acp, vhd d n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
218 which being so universal, must needs proceed from the instinct of Nature, which is nothing else but an inner light infused into the Soul of Man by God the Creator, together with a feeling and pleasing expectation of future Felicity. Thus far Heathens went. which being so universal, must needs proceed from the instinct of Nature, which is nothing Else but an inner Light infused into the Soul of Man by God the Creator, together with a feeling and pleasing expectation of future Felicity. Thus Far heathens went. r-crq vbg av j, vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz pix av cc-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvg n1 pp-f j-jn n1. av j n2-jn vvd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
219 But we Christians have a farther and much clearer light from our Saviour Christ, who plainly taught this, But we Christians have a farther and much clearer Light from our Saviour christ, who plainly taught this, p-acp po12 np1 vhi dt jc cc d jc n1 p-acp po12 n1 np1, r-crq av-j vvd d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
220 and evidently confirmed it by innumerable Miracles which he did in his life, and chiefly by his rising again after death, so fully attested. and evidently confirmed it by innumerable Miracles which he did in his life, and chiefly by his rising again After death, so Fully attested. cc av-j vvd pn31 p-acp j n2 r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp po31 n1, cc av-jn p-acp po31 vvg av p-acp n1, av av-j vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
221 Do not the Laws of God and Man in all Nations, receive for truth whatever is witnessed by two or three? But if twenty persons affirm upon Oath, what they themselves have seen, all twenty being men of unsuspected credit; Do not the Laws of God and Man in all nations, receive for truth whatever is witnessed by two or three? But if twenty Persons affirm upon Oath, what they themselves have seen, all twenty being men of unsuspected credit; vdb xx dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, vvb p-acp n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp crd cc crd? p-acp cs crd n2 vvb p-acp n1, r-crq pns32 px32 vhb vvn, d crd vbg n2 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
222 who then doubts the truth thereof? Had any one of these perverse faithless Wretches an Estate to recover, witnessed for them by twenty, who then doubts the truth thereof? Had any one of these perverse faithless Wretches an Estate to recover, witnessed for them by twenty, r-crq av vvz dt n1 av? vhd d crd pp-f d j j n2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp crd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
223 or ten, or two sufficient Witnesses, and should be deprived of it; or ten, or two sufficient Witnesses, and should be deprived of it; cc crd, cc crd j n2, cc vmd vbi vvn pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
224 would they not make great out-crys of Injustice? Have not we then most just cause to cry out against these unjust Judges, that would deprive us of our heavenly Inheritance, attested for us by twenty, a hundred, five hundred most credible persons, who all at once were eye-witnesses of our Saviours being risen from the dead; would they not make great Outcries of Injustice? Have not we then most just cause to cry out against these unjust Judges, that would deprive us of our heavenly Inheritance, attested for us by twenty, a hundred, five hundred most credible Persons, who all At once were Eyewitnesses of our Saviors being risen from the dead; vmd pns32 xx vvi j n2 pp-f n1? vhb xx pns12 av av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d j n2, cst vmd vvi pno12 pp-f po12 j n1, vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp crd, dt crd, crd crd av-ds j n2, r-crq d p-acp a-acp vbdr n2 pp-f po12 ng1 n1 vvn p-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
225 most whereof testified the same, not with Oaths, but with their Deaths, and joyfully died in full assurance of this heavenly Inheritance? And what these men were eyewitnesses of, they declared unto others, most whereof testified the same, not with Oaths, but with their Death's, and joyfully died in full assurance of this heavenly Inheritance? And what these men were Eyewitnesses of, they declared unto Others, av-ds c-crq vvd dt d, xx p-acp n2, cc-acp p-acp po32 n2, cc av-j vvd p-acp j n1 pp-f d j n1? cc q-crq d n2 vbdr n2 pp-f, pns32 vvd p-acp n2-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
226 and so from hand to hand conveyed it for many hundred years together, and in every year downwards from the Apostles, hundreds and thousands continually attested the same, by suffering many grievous Torments, and cruel Deaths. and so from hand to hand conveyed it for many hundred Years together, and in every year downwards from the Apostles, hundreds and thousands continually attested the same, by suffering many grievous Torments, and cruel Death's. cc av p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvd pn31 p-acp d crd n2 av, cc p-acp d n1 av-j p-acp dt n2, crd cc crd av-j vvn dt d, p-acp vvg d j n2, cc j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
227 Was there ever any thing so attested in the whole World? or was there ever any thing so perversly, Was there ever any thing so attested in the Whole World? or was there ever any thing so perversely, vbds a-acp av d n1 av vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1? cc vbds a-acp av d n1 av av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
228 so madly denied? Are not these men, as St. Austin saith, Miracles of Unbelief? For really it seems impossible in nature, that men should so unnaturally deny a thing attested by thousands of reasonable and credible men; so madly denied? are not these men, as Saint Austin Says, Miracles of Unbelief? For really it seems impossible in nature, that men should so unnaturally deny a thing attested by thousands of reasonable and credible men; av av-j vvn? vbr xx d n2, c-acp n1 np1 vvz, n2 pp-f n1? p-acp av-j pn31 vvz j p-acp n1, cst n2 vmd av av-j vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp crd pp-f j cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
229 so that to reject their evidence, is to reject the Evidence of Mankind. so that to reject their evidence, is to reject the Evidence of Mankind. av cst pc-acp vvi po32 n1, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
230 And that which makes these Infidels most notoriously ridiculous is, that they undoubtedly believe many things which have not the tenth part of this Evidence, or scarce any at all. And that which makes these Infidels most notoriously ridiculous is, that they undoubtedly believe many things which have not the tenth part of this Evidence, or scarce any At all. cc cst r-crq vvz d n2 av-ds av-j j vbz, cst pns32 av-j vvb d n2 r-crq vhb xx dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, cc av-j d p-acp d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
231 But as it is, 2 Thess. 2. 11. God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lye, and not believe the truth. But as it is, 2 Thess 2. 11. God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, and not believe the truth. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz, crd np1 crd crd np1 vmb vvi pno32 j n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1, cc xx vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
232 Should I ask these men, what farther Evidence they would have for a future life? Doubtless they would require a sight of some half a score to come from the dead and assure them of it. Should I ask these men, what farther Evidence they would have for a future life? Doubtless they would require a sighed of Some half a score to come from the dead and assure them of it. vmd pns11 vvi d n2, r-crq jc n1 pns32 vmd vhi p-acp dt j-jn n1? av-j pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d n-jn dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc vvb pno32 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
233 Our Saviour said it, and therefore I believe it, That if they will not hear Moses and the Prophets, the Apostles and Martyrs, neither will they hear, though one, or ten, rose from the dead. But put the case some should come from the dead to assure them of another life, Our Saviour said it, and Therefore I believe it, That if they will not hear Moses and the prophets, the Apostles and Martyrs, neither will they hear, though one, or ten, rose from the dead. But put the case Some should come from the dead to assure them of Another life, po12 n1 vvd pn31, cc av pns11 vvb pn31, cst cs pns32 vmb xx vvi np1 cc dt n2, dt n2 cc n2, d vmb pns32 vvi, cs pi, cc crd, vvd p-acp dt j. p-acp vvi dt n1 d vmd vvi p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
234 and these men having many children of their own, should tell them what they saw and heard; and these men having many children of their own, should tell them what they saw and herd; cc d n2 vhg d n2 pp-f po32 d, vmd vvi pno32 r-crq pns32 vvd cc vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
235 and their children should answer, They would not believe, unless they themselves also saw and heard the very same: and their children should answer, They would not believe, unless they themselves also saw and herd the very same: cc po32 n2 vmd vvi, pns32 vmd xx vvi, cs pns32 px32 av vvd cc vvd dt av d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
236 Would they not have great indignation at their childrens unbelief? No doubt on't. And yet their children have the same reason for themselves to deny it. Would they not have great Indignation At their Children's unbelief? No doubt oned. And yet their children have the same reason for themselves to deny it. vmd pns32 xx vhi j n1 p-acp po32 ng2 n1? dx n1 p-acp|pn31. cc av po32 n2 vhb dt d n1 p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
237 And so by their Rule, some must be daily coming from the dead into all parts of the World to satisfie men, or else no belief. And so by their Rule, Some must be daily coming from the dead into all parts of the World to satisfy men, or Else no belief. cc av p-acp po32 n1, d vmb vbi av-j vvg p-acp dt j p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2, cc av dx n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
238 Is not this a most extravagant thing? We have had great patience to talk with these, so unreasonable men, so long. Is not this a most extravagant thing? We have had great patience to talk with these, so unreasonable men, so long. vbz xx d dt av-ds j n1? pns12 vhb vhn j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d, av j n2, av av-j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
239 I shall now make a short Reflexion on what I have said in this matter. I shall now make a short Reflection on what I have said in this matter. pns11 vmb av vvi dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
240 If we have not brought absolutely convincing proofs for a future Life, yet sure they are very probable proofs: If we have not brought absolutely convincing proofs for a future Life, yet sure they Are very probable proofs: cs pns12 vhb xx vvn av-j j-vvg n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, av av-j pns32 vbr av j n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
241 So that considering our Assertion and Proofs, and their Denial and no Proofs, the Judgment stands fair for us. So that considering our Assertion and Proofs, and their Denial and no Proofs, the Judgement Stands fair for us. av cst vvg po12 n1 cc n2, cc po32 n1 cc dx n2, dt n1 vvz j p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
242 But the more to confute them, I will yield that we are upon equal terms; But the more to confute them, I will yield that we Are upon equal terms; p-acp dt av-dc pc-acp vvi pno32, pns11 vmb vvi cst pns12 vbr p-acp j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
243 nay, what if I yield 'tis two to one on their side, and yet shew these great Wit-pretenders are Witless in their ways. nay, what if I yield it's two to one on their side, and yet show these great Wit-pretenders Are Witless in their ways. uh-x, q-crq cs pns11 vvb pn31|vbz crd p-acp crd p-acp po32 n1, cc av vvb d j n2 vbr j p-acp po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
244 I propose to them a Parable. A certain man brings them a Bottle of curious Wine to drink; I propose to them a Parable. A certain man brings them a Bottle of curious Wine to drink; pns11 vvb p-acp pno32 dt n1. dt j n1 vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
245 there come in presently three more, wereof one crys out, Sirs, take heed what you do, this man comes to poyson you, I saw him put most deadly poyson into the Bottle: there come in presently three more, whereof one cries out, Sirs, take heed what you do, this man comes to poison you, I saw him put most deadly poison into the Bottle: pc-acp vvi p-acp av-j crd dc, c-crq crd n2 av, n2, vvb n1 r-crq pn22 vdb, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pn22, pns11 vvd pno31 vvd ds j n1 p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
246 The other two laugh at it as a Fable, affirming both stood by when the Wine was drawn, The other two laugh At it as a Fable, affirming both stood by when the Wine was drawn, dt j-jn crd vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, vvg d vvd p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
247 and they saw no poyson put in. and they saw no poison put in. cc pns32 vvd dx n1 vvn p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
248 Some of my brave Youths say, Come, the Wine looks very clear, tastes very pleasant, away with these foolish fears, Let us drink and be merry. some of my brave Youths say, Come, the Wine looks very clear, tastes very pleasant, away with these foolish fears, Let us drink and be merry. d pp-f po11 j n2 vvi, vvb, dt n1 vvz av j, vvz av j, av p-acp d j n2, vvb pno12 vvi cc vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
249 Others answer, Hold my Masters, let us not be so mad as to venture our lives for a glass of Wine; Others answer, Hold my Masters, let us not be so mad as to venture our lives for a glass of Wine; ng2-jn vvb, vvb po11 n2, vvb pno12 xx vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
250 though therebe two Witnesses to one, that there's no poyson in it, yet this is but a Negative proof, poyson might be put in and they not see it; though therebe two Witnesses to one, that there's no poison in it, yet this is but a Negative proof, poison might be put in and they not see it; cs n1 crd n2 p-acp crd, cst pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp pn31, av d vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1, n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp cc pns32 xx vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
251 and then, the loss of our lives is an hundred to one more, than the gain will be in drinking it; and then, the loss of our lives is an hundred to one more, than the gain will be in drinking it; cc av, dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbz dt crd p-acp crd dc, cs dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp vvg pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
252 the pleasure is but for the twinkling of an eye, the loss great and for ever. the pleasure is but for the twinkling of an eye, the loss great and for ever. dt n1 vbz p-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, dt n1 j cc p-acp av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
253 I beseech you tell me, which of these talk Reason, which Madness? Is it not then far greater Madness, I beseech you tell me, which of these talk Reason, which Madness? Is it not then Far greater Madness, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11, r-crq pp-f d n1 n1, r-crq n1? vbz pn31 xx av av-j jc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
254 for the small and momentary pleasures of this life, to venture the loss of an eternal Life, of unspeakable Felicity? And not only so, for the small and momentary pleasures of this life, to venture the loss of an Eternal Life, of unspeakable Felicity? And not only so, p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f j np1? cc xx av-j av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
255 but to plunge themselves headlong into eternal misery; but to plunge themselves headlong into Eternal misery; cc-acp pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
256 and all this, not having two to one for them, but an hundred to one against them. and all this, not having two to one for them, but an hundred to one against them. cc d d, xx vhg crd p-acp crd p-acp pno32, cc-acp dt crd p-acp crd p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
257 If this be not desperate Madness, I beseech you tell me what is? Who can chuse but sadly lament the dangerous condition of these men? My only comfort is, That the mighty power of the Divine Grace is able from stones to raise up children to Abraham. If this be not desperate Madness, I beseech you tell me what is? Who can choose but sadly lament the dangerous condition of these men? My only Comfort is, That the mighty power of the Divine Grace is able from stones to raise up children to Abraham. cs d vbb xx j n1, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11 q-crq vbz? q-crq vmb vvi cc-acp av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n2? po11 j n1 vbz, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbz j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
258 And therefore I will never cease to pray and hope, that God of his infinite Goodness and Mercy, will in his good time give a sensible Touch to their Faithless stony hearts. And Therefore I will never cease to pray and hope, that God of his infinite goodness and Mercy, will in his good time give a sensible Touch to their Faithless stony hearts. cc av pns11 vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vvi cc n1, cst np1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, vmb p-acp po31 j n1 vvi dt j n1 p-acp po32 j j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
259 And now for a Conclusion, I will in few words address my self to all you who have faith in the promise of Christ for a future life, And now for a Conclusion, I will in few words address my self to all you who have faith in the promise of christ for a future life, cc av p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb p-acp d n2 vvb po11 n1 p-acp d pn22 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
260 and hope that death may be unto you gain. and hope that death may be unto you gain. cc vvb d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn22 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
261 The day is at hand, when we are to celebrate the Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, which is the ground of this our hope, The day is At hand, when we Are to celebrate the Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, which is the ground of this our hope, dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
262 and raises up in us fervent desires to live with St. Paul unto Christ, that we may die in Christ, rise again and reign with Christ. and raises up in us fervent Desires to live with Saint Paul unto christ, that we may die in christ, rise again and Reign with christ. cc vvz a-acp p-acp pno12 j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1 p-acp np1, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, vvb av cc vvi p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
263 And for the encouragement and encrease of your desires, I beseech you remember, that St. Paul was by nature of the same flesh and blood with us, of the same infirmities and weakness, And for the encouragement and increase of your Desires, I beseech you Remember, that Saint Paul was by nature of the same Flesh and blood with us, of the same infirmities and weakness, cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb, cst n1 np1 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f dt d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, pp-f dt d n2 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
264 and of himself could do nothing, no more then we; but by Grace could do all things, and so may we. and of himself could do nothing, no more then we; but by Grace could do all things, and so may we. cc pp-f px31 vmd vdi pix, av-dx dc cs pns12; cc-acp p-acp n1 vmd vdi d n2, cc av vmb pns12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
265 I beseech you also remember the faithful Promise of Christ. That if we ask, seek, and knock, this Grace will be given unto us. I beseech you also Remember the faithful Promise of christ. That if we ask, seek, and knock, this Grace will be given unto us. pns11 vvb pn22 av vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1. cst cs pns12 vvb, vvb, cc vvi, d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
266 And never more seasonable than now to seek it; And never more seasonable than now to seek it; cc av-x av-dc j cs av pc-acp vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
267 for you know, Lent is the holy time appointed by the Church for Fasting and Praying, for you know, Lent is the holy time appointed by the Church for Fasting and Praying, c-acp pn22 vvb, vvn vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
268 and this ensuing Week is the Holy of Holies, and more especially requires it. How you have spent the former part, God and your own hearts best know; and this ensuing Week is the Holy of Holies, and more especially requires it. How you have spent the former part, God and your own hearts best know; cc d j-vvg n1 vbz dt j pp-f n2-jn, cc av-dc av-j vvz pn31. c-crq pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1, np1 cc po22 d n2 av-js vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
269 but if amiss, I, with St. Peter, beseech you, That the time past may suffice to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, but if amiss, I, with Saint Peter, beseech you, That the time past may suffice to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, cc-acp cs av, pns11, p-acp n1 np1, vvb pn22, cst dt n1 j vmb vvi pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
270 when we walked in Lasciviousness, Lusts, excess of Wine, Revellings, Banquettings, and such like, 1 Pet. 4. 3. Very unfit for Christians at any time, much more in the holy time of Lent. We must therefore, according to St. Paul 's Directions, Ephes. 5. 15. earnestly endeavour to redeem the time past by great Humiliation, when we walked in Lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of Wine, Revellings, Banquetings, and such like, 1 Pet. 4. 3. Very unfit for Christians At any time, much more in the holy time of Lent. We must Therefore, according to Saint Paul is Directions, Ephesians 5. 15. earnestly endeavour to Redeem the time passed by great Humiliation, c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp n1, n2, n1 pp-f n1, n2, n2-vvg, cc d av-j, crd np1 crd crd j j p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vmb av, vvg p-acp n1 np1 vbz n2, np1 crd crd av-j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
271 and fervent Devotion, this Week yet to come; that so we may be meet partakers of the holy Mysteries, at the approaching Feast, and fervent Devotion, this Week yet to come; that so we may be meet partakers of the holy Mysteres, At the approaching Feast, cc j n1, d n1 av pc-acp vvi; cst av pns12 vmb vbi j n2 pp-f dt j n2, p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
272 and thereby partakers also of that powerful Grace which transform'd Saul into Paul; and will likewise transform us Sinners into Saints, and thereby partakers also of that powerful Grace which transformed Saul into Paul; and will likewise transform us Sinners into Saints, cc av n2 av pp-f d j n1 r-crq vvn np1 p-acp np1; cc vmb av vvi pno12 n2 p-acp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
273 if we receive those holy Mysteries worthily: if we receive those holy Mysteres worthily: cs pns12 vvb d j n2 av-j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
274 But if unworthily, it will transform us great Sinners, into great Devils, eating and drinking our own Damnation, which God forbid. But if unworthily, it will transform us great Sinners, into great Devils, eating and drinking our own Damnation, which God forbid. cc-acp cs av-j, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 j n2, p-acp j n2, vvg cc vvg po12 d n1, r-crq np1 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
275 I have heard of some that have made a Covenant with the Devil, and signed it with their own blood: I have herd of Some that have made a Covenant with the devil, and signed it with their own blood: pns11 vhb vvn pp-f d cst vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp po32 d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
276 Who doth not abhor the Fact? Surely then much more abhor to make a Covenant with the Devil to continue in sin, Who does not abhor the Fact? Surely then much more abhor to make a Covenant with the devil to continue in since, r-crq vdz xx vvi dt n1? np1 av av-d av-dc vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
277 and sign it with the precious blood of Christ. The very thought of it is dreadful! and Signen it with the precious blood of christ. The very Thought of it is dreadful! cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j! (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
278 Wherefore I most humbly and earnestly beseech you all with fear and trembling, to consider the King of Glory, the Judge of quick and dead we are to receive into our breasts, Wherefore I most humbly and earnestly beseech you all with Fear and trembling, to Consider the King of Glory, the Judge of quick and dead we Are to receive into our breasts, c-crq pns11 av-ds av-j cc av-j vvb pn22 d p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f j cc j pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
279 and that you would with repenting tears, so wash and make it clean, with chastising Mortification so rub and polish; and that you would with repenting tears, so wash and make it clean, with chastising Mortification so rub and polish; cc cst pn22 vmd p-acp vvg n2, av vvb cc vvi pn31 j, p-acp vvg n1 av vvi cc vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
280 with fervent Love and zealous Devotion so deck and adorn it, that it may become a fit Tabernacle to receive the King of Glory, our Saviour Christ, with fervent Love and zealous Devotion so deck and adorn it, that it may become a fit Tabernacle to receive the King of Glory, our Saviour christ, p-acp j n1 cc j n1 av vvi cc vvi pn31, cst pn31 vmb vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 n1 np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
281 and invite him to come in and sup with us, and we with him, as it is Revel. 3. 20. That our Souls may be so refreshed and strengthened by this heavenly Food, that henceforth we may live in Christ, and invite him to come in and sup with us, and we with him, as it is Revel. 3. 20. That our Souls may be so refreshed and strengthened by this heavenly Food, that henceforth we may live in christ, cc vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvi p-acp pno12, cc pns12 p-acp pno31, c-acp pn31 vbz vvb. crd crd cst po12 n2 vmb vbi av vvn cc vvn p-acp d j n1, cst av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
282 and Christ in us, and then we shall be sure to die in Christ; and christ in us, and then we shall be sure to die in christ; cc np1 p-acp pno12, cc av pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
283 and that death will be unto us an unspeakable gain, conveying us from a World of Misery, to a Kingdom of everlasting Glory; and that death will be unto us an unspeakable gain, conveying us from a World of Misery, to a Kingdom of everlasting Glory; cc d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno12 dt j n1, vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
284 which Christ hath faithfully promised us, and God of his infinite Mercy will give us. And therefore unto him be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Praise and Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. which christ hath faithfully promised us, and God of his infinite Mercy will give us. And Therefore unto him be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Praise and Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. r-crq np1 vhz av-j vvn pno12, cc np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vmb vvi pno12. cc av p-acp pno31 vbi vvn, c-acp vbz av-ds j-jn, d n1, vvb cc n1, c-acp av cc av. uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2

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