A sermon preached before the Queen at White-hall, on Sunday, March 22, 1690/1 by Edward Fowler ...

Fowler, Edward, 1632-1714
Publisher: Printed by T M for Ric Chiswell
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1691
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A40094 ESTC ID: R10617 STC ID: F1721
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- James II, 10; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preach'd before the QUEEN. Iames 2.10. A SERMON Preached before the QUEEN. James 2.10. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 For whosoever shall keep the whole Law, and yet offend in one Point, he is guilty of all. For whosoever shall keep the Whole Law, and yet offend in one Point, he is guilty of all. p-acp r-crq vmb vvi dt j-jn n1, cc av vvi p-acp crd n1, pns31 vbz j pp-f d. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 3
2 THERE are several Passages of our Saviour and his Apostles, which at the first hearing do sound very harshly, THERE Are several Passages of our Saviour and his Apostles, which At the First hearing do found very harshly, pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f po12 n1 cc po31 n2, r-crq p-acp dt ord n1 vdb vvi av av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 and seem to savour of over-great Severity, that upon due Consideration are found to have nothing in them, but what is highly Reasonable. and seem to savour of overgreat Severity, that upon due Consideration Are found to have nothing in them, but what is highly Reasonable. cc vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, cst p-acp j-jn n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi pix p-acp pno32, cc-acp q-crq vbz av-j j. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 To omit others, this Text is one of those Passages; To omit Others, this Text is one of those Passages; p-acp vvi n2-jn, d n1 vbz pi pp-f d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
5 and many, no doubt, have been startled at it, and been ready to say as the Disciples of our Saviour did upon another Occasion, This is an hard saying, who can hear it ? For can this Doctrine be true, that whosoever shall keep the whole Law, and many, no doubt, have been startled At it, and been ready to say as the Disciples of our Saviour did upon Another Occasion, This is an hard saying, who can hear it? For can this Doctrine be true, that whosoever shall keep the Whole Law, cc d, dx n1, vhb vbn vvn p-acp pn31, cc vbn j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vdd p-acp j-jn n1, d vbz dt j n-vvg, r-crq vmb vvi pn31? p-acp vmb d n1 vbi j, cst r-crq vmb vvi dt j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
6 and yet offend in one Point, is guilty of all, and we be in the mean time dealt with according to the Gentleness and Clemency of a Covenant of Grace? Is this the GOSPEL we talk so much of? Is this the Glad-Tydings which our Saviour hath brought us? We find none so bad, we read nothing so sad, in all the Old Testament. and yet offend in one Point, is guilty of all, and we be in the mean time dealt with according to the Gentleness and Clemency of a Covenant of Grace? Is this the GOSPEL we talk so much of? Is this the Glad-Tydings which our Saviour hath brought us? We find none so bad, we read nothing so sad, in all the Old Testament. cc av vvi p-acp crd n1, vbz j pp-f d, cc pns12 vbb p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1? vbz d dt n1 pns12 vvb av d pp-f? vbz d dt n2 r-crq po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12? pns12 vvb pix av j, pns12 vvb pix av j, p-acp d dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
7 The worst Passage there is, and that is bad enough, Cursed is he that continueth not, in all that is written in the Law to do it. The worst Passage there is, and that is bad enough, Cursed is he that Continueth not, in all that is written in the Law to do it. dt js n1 a-acp vbz, cc d vbz j av-d, vvn vbz pns31 cst vvz xx, p-acp d cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
8 It is no where there said, that he who is never so careful to observe the whole Law, if he chance to transgress in any one Point, shall be look't upon as a Transgressour of all the Commandments, It is no where there said, that he who is never so careful to observe the Whole Law, if he chance to transgress in any one Point, shall be looked upon as a Transgressor of all the commandments, pn31 vbz dx c-crq a-acp vvd, cst pns31 r-crq vbz av-x av j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd n1, vmb vbi vvb|pn31 p-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
9 and dealt with like such a one. That other Saying is a very terrible one, but this is much more terrible. and dealt with like such a one. That other Saying is a very terrible one, but this is much more terrible. cc vvd p-acp av-j d dt pi. cst j-jn vvg vbz dt av j pi, cc-acp d vbz d dc j. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
10 If this be so, we may well Repeat that other Question of the Disciples, Who then can be saved? In many things we offend all ; If this be so, we may well Repeat that other Question of the Disciples, Who then can be saved? In many things we offend all; cs d vbb av, pns12 vmb av vvb cst j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq av vmb vbi vvn? p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb d; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
11 if therefore he who keepeth the whole Law, and yet offends in one Point, be guilty of all, how Desperate must the Case not onely of the Generality needs be, if Therefore he who Keepeth the Whole Law, and yet offends in one Point, be guilty of all, how Desperate must the Case not only of the Generality needs be, cs av pns31 r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1, cc av vvz p-acp crd n1, vbb j pp-f d, c-crq j vmb dt n1 xx av-j pp-f dt n1 av vbi, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
12 but of every Individual Person? but of every Individu Person? cc-acp pp-f d j-jn n1? (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 3
13 I must confess that these Words may well Confound us, and fill us with Amazement, were they to be understood in the severest Sense they are capable of; I must confess that these Words may well Confound us, and fill us with Amazement, were they to be understood in the Severest Sense they Are capable of; pns11 vmb vvi d d n2 vmb av vvb pno12, cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1, vbdr pns32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js n1 pns32 vbr j pp-f; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
14 but we are certain they are not so to be understood; and therefore that the fore-mentioned Paraphrase upon them, is by no means a true one: but we Are certain they Are not so to be understood; and Therefore that the forementioned paraphrase upon them, is by no means a true one: cc-acp pns12 vbr j pns32 vbr xx av pc-acp vbi vvn; cc av cst dt j n1 p-acp pno32, vbz p-acp dx n2 dt j crd: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
15 And the Context sheweth, that this is the plain Meaning of them, viz. Upon Supposition that a Man were careful to observe all the Laws of God but one, his living in the Breach of that one, shall be so far from being connived at upon the Account of his Obedience to all the rest, that he shall be lyable to the Punishment which is due to the Transgression of the whole Law: And the Context shows, that this is the plain Meaning of them, viz. Upon Supposition that a Man were careful to observe all the Laws of God but one, his living in the Breach of that one, shall be so Far from being connived At upon the Account of his obedience to all the rest, that he shall be liable to the Punishment which is due to the Transgression of the Whole Law: cc dt n1 vvz, cst d vbz dt j vvg pp-f pno32, n1 p-acp n1 cst dt n1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp crd, po31 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd, vmb vbi av av-j p-acp vbg vvd p-acp p-acp dt vvb pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
16 That is, the same Punishment for kind, not for degree ; That is, the same Punishment for kind, not for degree; cst vbz, dt d n1 p-acp j, xx p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
17 there being nothing more plainly revealed, than that the more and the greater Sins Men are guilty of, the greater and severer shall be their Punishment. there being nothing more plainly revealed, than that the more and the greater Sins Men Are guilty of, the greater and severer shall be their Punishment. a-acp vbg pix av-dc av-j vvn, cs cst dt av-dc cc dt jc n2 n2 vbr j pp-f, dt jc cc jc vmb vbi po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
18 And in saying that such a one shall have the same Punishment for kind, I mean that which consisteth in being forever Banished from the Presence of God; And in saying that such a one shall have the same Punishment for kind, I mean that which Consisteth in being forever Banished from the Presence of God; cc p-acp vvg cst d dt pi vmb vhi dt d n1 p-acp j, pns11 vvb cst r-crq vvz p-acp vbg av j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
19 and which is called Eternal Death. and which is called Eternal Death. cc r-crq vbz vvn j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 3
20 Now the Reasonableness of this Assertion of our Apostle, thus understood, may be fully made to appear by these following Considerations. Now the Reasonableness of this Assertion of our Apostle, thus understood, may be Fully made to appear by these following Considerations. av dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 n1, av vvd, vmb vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-vvg n2. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 3
21 First, He who refuseth Obedience to any One of the Divine Laws, may as truly be said to Contemn the Divine Authority, First, He who Refuseth obedience to any One of the Divine Laws, may as truly be said to Contemn the Divine authority, ord, pns31 r-crq vvz n1 p-acp d crd pp-f dt j-jn n2, vmb a-acp av-j vbi vvn p-acp vvb dt j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 3
22 as if he lived in the breach of all. Men in wilfully Disobeying any One Law, do put as true an Affront upon the Law-Giver, as if he lived in the breach of all. Men in wilfully Disobeying any One Law, do put as true an Affront upon the Law-Giver, c-acp cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. n2 p-acp av-j vvg d crd n1, vdb vvi p-acp j dt vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 3
23 tho' not so High a one, as they do in Disobeying all. This Reason St. Iames gives in the Words next following, though not so High a one, as they do in Disobeying all. This Reason Saint James gives in the Words next following, cs xx av j dt crd, c-acp pns32 vdb p-acp vvg d. d n1 n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt n2 ord n-vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 3
24 for what he affirms in the Text: For he that said, do not Commit Adultery, said also do not Kill; for what he affirms in the Text: For he that said, do not Commit Adultery, said also do not Kill; p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1: c-acp pns31 cst vvd, vdb xx vvi n1, vvd av vdb xx vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 3
25 now if thou Commit no Adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a Transgressour of the Law. now if thou Commit no Adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a Transgressor of the Law. av cs pns21 vvb dx n1, av cs pns21 vvb, pns21 vb2r vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 3
26 That is, it is the same Law-Giver who hath forbidden Adultery and Murther ; and His Authority is as truly Contemned in Transgressing one, as both of these Laws. That is, it is the same Law-Giver who hath forbidden Adultery and Murder; and His authority is as truly Contemned in Transgressing one, as both of these Laws. cst vbz, pn31 vbz dt d n1 r-crq vhz vvn n1 cc vvb; cc po31 n1 vbz a-acp av-j vvn p-acp j-vvg crd, p-acp d pp-f d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 3
27 Every deliberate Act of Disobedience is flat Rebellion, and so for forth a Renouncing of God's right to Govern us; Every deliberate Act of Disobedience is flat Rebellion, and so for forth a Renouncing of God's right to Govern us; d j n1 pp-f n1 vbz j n1, cc av c-acp av dt vvg pp-f npg1 j-jn pc-acp vvi pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 3
28 It is a virtual denial of His Authority to Prescribe any Laws to us, and lays a foundation for Universal Disobedience. It is a virtual denial of His authority to Prescribe any Laws to us, and lays a Foundation for Universal Disobedience. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno12, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp j-u n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 3
29 For if God Almighty's Soveraignty be Disacknowledg'd in any One Instance, it may as well be so in all other. The same Reason that leads to the Violation of one Law, doth Enervate and render invalid all other Laws. Again, For if God Almighty's Sovereignty be Disacknowledged in any One Instance, it may as well be so in all other. The same Reason that leads to the Violation of one Law, does Enervate and render invalid all other Laws. Again, p-acp cs np1 ng1-jn n1 vbb vvn p-acp d crd n1, pn31 vmb a-acp av vbi av p-acp d n-jn. dt d n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1, vdz vvi cc vvi j d j-jn n2. av, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 3
30 Secondly, He who willfully Disobeys any One of the Divine Laws, is no Sincere Observer of any of the rest. Secondly, He who wilfully Disobeys any One of the Divine Laws, is no Sincere Observer of any of the rest. ord, pns31 r-crq av-j vvz d crd pp-f dt j-jn n2, vbz dx j n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 3
31 For whosoever allows himself in any one Act of Disobedience, hath no True Love either for God or Goodness; For whosoever allows himself in any one Act of Disobedience, hath no True Love either for God or goodness; p-acp r-crq vvz px31 p-acp d crd n1 pp-f n1, vhz dx j n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 3
32 but it is necessary to the Sincerity of Obedience, that it proceed from that Love which hath both these for its Objects. but it is necessary to the Sincerity of obedience, that it proceed from that Love which hath both these for its Objects. cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vvb p-acp cst n1 r-crq vhz d d p-acp po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 3
33 That it proceed from Love to God, and (which is indeed Materially the same) Love to Goodness: Goodness (Or Universal Righteousness, Purity and Benignity) being that upon the account of which God Almighty is a Lovely Being. That it proceed from Love to God, and (which is indeed Materially the same) Love to goodness: goodness (Or Universal Righteousness, Purity and Benignity) being that upon the account of which God Almighty is a Lovely Being. cst pn31 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc (r-crq vbz av av-jn dt d) vvb p-acp n1: n1 (cc j-u n1, n1 cc n1) vbg cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq np1 np1 vbz dt j vbg. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 3
34 Now it is Evident, that those who live in any Disobedience to God, do not Love Him. Now it is Evident, that those who live in any Disobedience to God, do not Love Him. av pn31 vbz j, cst d r-crq vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, vdb xx vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
35 They love him not according to the Scripture-Notion of Loving God; They love him not according to the Scripture notion of Loving God; pns32 vvb pno31 xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg np1; (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
36 because whatsoever that is for the sake of which we can find in our hearts to Disobey Him, must needs be valued and Esteemed above Him; Because whatsoever that is for the sake of which we can find in our hearts to Disobey Him, must needs be valued and Esteemed above Him; c-acp r-crq d vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vvi pno31, vmb av vbi vvn cc j-vvn p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
37 And the Scripture-Notion of Loving God, is the Esteeming Him above, and Preferring Him before all Creatures. He who hath No true Love for God, may Obey Him in many instances, And the Scripture notion of Loving God, is the Esteeming Him above, and Preferring Him before all Creatures. He who hath No true Love for God, may Obey Him in many instances, cc dt n1 pp-f j-vvg np1, vbz dt vvg pno31 a-acp, cc vvg pno31 p-acp d n2. pns31 r-crq vhz dx j n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvb pno31 p-acp d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
38 as the poor Pagans Worship the Devil, out of a Slavish Fear and Dread of Him; as the poor Pagans Worship the devil, out of a Slavish fear and Dread of Him; c-acp dt j n2-jn n1 dt n1, av pp-f dt j vvb cc n1 pp-f pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
39 He may Obey him too as a meer Mercenary, I mean, for the good things of this Life, He may Obey him too as a mere Mercenary, I mean, for the good things of this Life, pns31 vmb vvi pno31 av p-acp dt j j-jn, pns11 vvb, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
40 and a Sensual kind of Happiness in the Other : and a Sensual kind of Happiness in the Other: cc dt j j pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn: (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
41 But this Obedience is far from being Genuine, or the true Evangelical Obedience, as is Easy to shew. But this obedience is Far from being Genuine, or the true Evangelical obedience, as is Easy to show. cc-acp d n1 vbz av-j p-acp vbg j, cc dt j np1 n1, c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 3
42 And again, it is no less apparent, that the Love of Virtue and true Goodness, is inconsistent with harbouring any thing in our breasts that is contrary there to. And again, it is no less apparent, that the Love of Virtue and true goodness, is inconsistent with harbouring any thing in our breasts that is contrary there to. cc av, pn31 vbz av-dx av-dc j, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, vbz j p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp po12 n2 cst vbz j-jn a-acp p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 3
43 Thirdly, He who lives in disobedience to any One Law of God, as he Obeys none Sincerely, so is he prepared to break all other Laws, Thirdly, He who lives in disobedience to any One Law of God, as he Obeys none Sincerely, so is he prepared to break all other Laws, ord, pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp n1 p-acp d crd n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vvz pix av-j, av vbz pns31 vvn p-acp vvb d j-jn n2, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 3
44 and that in the grossest manner, whensoever forceable Temptations may assault him. and that in the Grossest manner, whensoever forceable Temptations may assault him. cc cst p-acp dt js n1, c-crq j n2 vmb vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 3
45 For if the Divine Authority can't prevail with a Man, to Abstain from this or that Sin, For if the Divine authority can't prevail with a Man, to Abstain from this or that since, p-acp cs dt j-jn n1 vmb|pn31 vvb p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d cc cst n1, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 3
46 how is it to be Expected it should Restrain him from Other Sins, when he may happen to be incited to them by alike strong and Violent Temptations? how is it to be Expected it should Restrain him from Other Sins, when he may happen to be incited to them by alike strong and Violent Temptations? q-crq vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn pn31 vmd vvb pno31 p-acp j-jn n2, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp av-j j cc j n2? (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 3
47 Such a one may forbear not a few sins while he is not at all, or not very violently set upon by a tempter; Such a one may forbear not a few Sins while he is not At all, or not very violently Set upon by a tempter; d dt pi vmb vvi xx dt d n2 cs pns31 vbz xx p-acp d, cc xx j av-j vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 3
48 but if God should once suffer him to be sharply encountred, either from without or from within, it is not hard to divine what Success such Temptations would have upon him. but if God should once suffer him to be sharply encountered, either from without or from within, it is not hard to divine what Success such Temptations would have upon him. cc-acp cs np1 vmd a-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, av-d p-acp p-acp cc p-acp a-acp, pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 d n2 vmd vhi p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 3
49 Hazael once thought that 'twas impossible he should incurr the Guilt of such horrid Villanies, as he was foretold he would; hazael once Thought that 'twas impossible he should incur the Gilded of such horrid Villainies, as he was foretold he would; np1 a-acp vvn cst pn31|vbds j pns31 vmd vvi dt j-vvn pp-f d j n2, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn pns31 vmd; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 3
50 such as dashing young Children against the stones, and ripping up Women with Child : such as dashing young Children against the stones, and ripping up Women with Child: d c-acp vvg j n2 p-acp dt n2, cc vvg a-acp n2 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 3
51 What, replyed he to the Prophet, Is thy Servant a Dog, that he should do such things? But for all that, What, replied he to the Prophet, Is thy Servant a Dog, that he should do such things? But for all that, r-crq, vvd pns31 p-acp dt n1, vbz po21 n1 dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vdi d n2? p-acp p-acp d cst, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 3
52 when he came into other Circumstances, and so to have such Temptations, as he never before met with, he was such a Dog as to commit such Barbarities. when he Come into other circumstances, and so to have such Temptations, as he never before met with, he was such a Dog as to commit such Barbarities. c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp j-jn n2, cc av pc-acp vhi d n2, c-acp pns31 av-x a-acp vvd p-acp, pns31 vbds av dt n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 3
53 And if we will not be prevailed with, to forsake in Will and Affection every Sin, we shall scarcely stick longer at any Sin, And if we will not be prevailed with, to forsake in Will and Affection every since, we shall scarcely stick longer At any since, cc cs pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 d n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi av-jc p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 3
54 than our forbearance thereof is consistent with the Satisfaction of that Lust which is dearest to us. than our forbearance thereof is consistent with the Satisfaction of that Lust which is dearest to us. cs po12 n1 av vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz js-jn p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 3
55 We have Iudas also for an Example of this : He was doubtless, as to Outward Appearance, a very Moral Inoffensive Man; We have Iudas also for an Exampl of this: He was doubtless, as to Outward Appearance, a very Moral Inoffensive Man; pns12 vhb np1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d: pns31 vbds av-j, c-acp p-acp j n1, dt j j j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 3
56 for our Saviour would not have given such Scandal, as to have taken him, had he not been so, into the Number of his Constant Associates; for our Saviour would not have given such Scandal, as to have taken him, had he not been so, into the Number of his Constant Associates; p-acp po12 n1 vmd xx vhi vvn d n1, c-acp pc-acp vhi vvn pno31, vhd pns31 xx vbn av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 3
57 yet this Judas loving the Bag, being a secretly - Covetous Wretch, could perswade himself, yet this Judas loving the Bag, being a secretly - Covetous Wretch, could persuade himself, av d np1 vvg dt n1, vbg av av-jn - j n1, vmd vvi px31, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 3
58 even most basely to betray his Blessed Master, when allured by the Bait of Gain to it; even most basely to betray his Blessed Master, when allured by the Bait of Gain to it; av av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn n1, c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 3
59 and that a very sorry Bait too. and that a very sorry Bait too. cc cst dt j j vvb av. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 3
60 Fourthly, Whosoever makes no Conscience of transgressing some one Law, as he is Prepared to break all other upon strong Temptations, Fourthly, Whosoever makes no Conscience of transgressing Some one Law, as he is Prepared to break all other upon strong Temptations, ord, r-crq vvz dx n1 pp-f vvg d crd n1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi d j-jn p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 3
61 so he actually disobeys other Laws, according to that Latitude of Interpretation which our Lord hath given them; so he actually disobeys other Laws, according to that Latitude of Interpretation which our Lord hath given them; av pns31 av-j vvz j-jn n2, vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq po12 n1 vhz vvn pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 3
62 and which ought to be given them. and which ought to be given them. cc r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi vvn pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 3
63 Such a one may tremble at the Thoughts of breaking those two Commandments, Thou shalt not commit Adultery, Thou shalt not kill ; Such a one may tremble At the Thoughts of breaking those two commandments, Thou shalt not commit Adultery, Thou shalt not kill; d dt pi vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg d crd n2, pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 3
64 but Lusting in his Heart, or Hating his Enemy, will be Venial Sins with him, though his Saviour hath told him, that these are Transgressions of those Commandments. but Lusting in his Heart, or Hating his Enemy, will be Venial Sins with him, though his Saviour hath told him, that these Are Transgressions of those commandments. cc-acp j-vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg po31 n1, vmb vbi j n2 p-acp pno31, cs po31 n1 vhz vvn pno31, cst d vbr n2 pp-f d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 3
65 This Man may punctually keep the First and Second Commandments, as to the shunning of those Sins, which in express terms are forbidden by them: This Man may punctually keep the First and Second commandments, as to the shunning of those Sins, which in express terms Are forbidden by them: d n1 vmb av-j vvi dt ord cc ord n2, c-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n2, r-crq p-acp j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 3
66 He may abhorr to acknowledge any other God but Iehovah : he may abominate Graven Images in the Worship of God; He may abhor to acknowledge any other God but Jehovah: he may abominate Graved Images in the Worship of God; pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp np1: pns31 vmb vvi vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 3
67 but while he preferreth the World, either the Riches, or Honours, or Pleasures thereof, before God (as whosoever lives in the Allowance of any known Sin doth ) he is a very Idolater, as the Apostle hath told us. but while he preferreth the World, either the Riches, or Honours, or Pleasures thereof, before God (as whosoever lives in the Allowance of any known since does) he is a very Idolater, as the Apostle hath told us. cc-acp cs pns31 vvz dt n1, d dt n2, cc ng1, cc n2 av, c-acp np1 (c-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1 vdz) pns31 vbz dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 3
68 Fifthly, Living in the Breach of but one Law, would as truly Deprave Mens Natures, Fifthly, Living in the Breach of but one Law, would as truly Deprave Men's Nature's, ord, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f p-acp crd n1, vmd c-acp av-j vvi ng2 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
69 and make them unmeet for the Enjoyment of God, as living in the Breach of all. It would do so as truly and really, though not in the same degree. One Sin allowed, one Lust cherished, robs the Soul of the Divine Image, renders it unlike to God, and make them unmeet for the Enjoyment of God, as living in the Breach of all. It would do so as truly and really, though not in the same degree. One since allowed, one Lust cherished, robs the Soul of the Divine Image, renders it unlike to God, cc vvi pno32 j-u p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. pn31 vmd vdi av p-acp av-j cc av-j, c-acp xx p-acp dt d n1. crd n1 vvn, crd n1 vvn, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvz pn31 av-j p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
70 and consequently makes it uncapable of taking Satisfaction or Complacency in that Best of Beings, who is pure Light, and in whom is no Darkness at all. It is thereby unqualified for the Heavenly, and it sinks it down into the Hellish State. and consequently makes it uncapable of taking Satisfaction or Complacency in that Best of Beings, who is pure Light, and in whom is no Darkness At all. It is thereby unqualified for the Heavenly, and it sinks it down into the Hellish State. cc av-j vvz pn31 j pp-f vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp d av-js pp-f n2, r-crq vbz j vvi, cc p-acp r-crq vbz dx n1 p-acp d. pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp dt j, cc pn31 vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
71 We say, One Leak will sink a Ship as sure as a Thousand : We say, One Leak will sink a Ship as sure as a Thousand: pns12 vvb, crd n1 vmb vvi dt n1 c-acp j c-acp dt crd: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
72 And, upon this Account, One Sin entertained, must needs as certainly ruine our Souls, if we will not part with it, And, upon this Account, One since entertained, must needs as Certainly ruin our Souls, if we will not part with it, cc, p-acp d vvb, crd n1 vvn, vmb av c-acp av-j vvi po12 n2, cs pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
73 as never so many. Our Four First Considerations make it highly Reasonable that it should be so, as never so many. Our Four First Considerations make it highly Reasonable that it should be so, c-acp av-x av av-d. po12 crd ord n2 vvi pn31 av-j j cst pn31 vmd vbi av, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
74 but this Last makes it Necessary. Necessary from the very Nature of the thing; not only, nor yet Primarily, from the Will of God. but this Last makes it Necessary. Necessary from the very Nature of the thing; not only, nor yet Primarily, from the Will of God. cc-acp d vvb vvz pn31 j. j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; xx av-j, ccx av av-j, p-acp dt vmb pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
75 I shall now Present you with Several plain Inferences from what hath been said. As, I. I shall now Present you with Several plain Inferences from what hath been said. As, I. pns11 vmb av vvi pn22 p-acp j j n2 p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn. p-acp, pns11. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 3
76 THat we ought not to account any Sin a Light or a small thing; such a thing as God Almighty will not Concern Himself about: THat we ought not to account any since a Light or a small thing; such a thing as God Almighty will not Concern Himself about: cst pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi d n1 dt n1 cc dt j n1; d dt n1 c-acp np1 j-jn vmb xx vvi px31 p-acp: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 3
77 Such a thing as we may allow ourselves in, and yet be Objects of the Divine Favour. Such a thing as we may allow ourselves in, and yet be Objects of the Divine Favour. d dt n1 c-acp pns12 vmb vvi px12 p-acp, cc av vbi n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 3
78 This is Evident from what we have said; or rather is our Text it self in other Words. This is Evident from what we have said; or rather is our Text it self in other Words. d vbz j p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn; cc av-c vbz po12 n1 pn31 n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 3
79 But I add, for the farther Clearing of the Truth hereof, that that Sin which we are apt to Fancy so Light a matter, is either a Transgression of God's Law or 'tis not; But I add, for the farther Clearing of the Truth hereof, that that since which we Are apt to Fancy so Light a matter, is either a Transgression of God's Law or it's not; cc-acp pns11 vvb, p-acp dt jc n-vvg pp-f dt n1 av, cst cst n1 r-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp n1 av j dt n1, vbz d dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc pn31|vbz xx; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 3
80 if it be not, we may not acknowledge it to be a Sin : For Sin, as saith the Apostle, is the Transgression of the Law; if it be not, we may not acknowledge it to be a since: For since, as Says the Apostle, is the Transgression of the Law; cs pn31 vbb xx, pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1: c-acp n1, c-acp vvz dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 3
81 and where there is no Law there is no Transgression. and where there is no Law there is no Transgression. cc c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 3
82 But if it be a Transgression of the Law, how can it be a Light or a Trivial thing? If it be really so, But if it be a Transgression of the Law, how can it be a Light or a Trivial thing? If it be really so, cc-acp cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq vmb pn31 vbi dt n1 cc dt j n1? cs pn31 vbb av-j av, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 3
83 then must God needs so account it, for He judges of things as they are ; then must God needs so account it, for He judges of things as they Are; av vmb np1 av av vvb pn31, c-acp pns31 n2 pp-f n2 c-acp pns32 vbr; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 3
84 but how can God so account it, when He hath made a Law against it? Will His Infinite Wisdom suffer Him to make a Law, which He matters not whether it be Observ'd or no? Such a Law would be a very Vain and Needless one, but how can God so account it, when He hath made a Law against it? Will His Infinite Wisdom suffer Him to make a Law, which He matters not whither it be Observed or no? Such a Law would be a very Vain and Needless one, cc-acp q-crq vmb np1 av vvi pn31, c-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pn31? n1 po31 j n1 vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq pns31 n2 xx c-crq pn31 vbb vvd cc dx? d dt n1 vmd vbi dt av j cc j pi, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 3
85 and therefore cannot be of God's making. No Wise Man would be the Maker of such a Law. and Therefore cannot be of God's making. No Wise Man would be the Maker of such a Law. cc av vmbx vbi pp-f npg1 vvg. uh-dx j n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 3
86 But because some Sins are accounted small and others Great, this Distinction is not to be born, except we mean, that some Sins are small ones in Comparison of others; But Because Some Sins Are accounted small and Others Great, this Distinction is not to be born, except we mean, that Some Sins Are small ones in Comparison of Others; p-acp c-acp d n2 vbr vvn j cc n2-jn j, d n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp pns12 vvb, cst d n2 vbr j pi2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 3
87 not that any are absolutely and in themselves small. Indeed Considering Sins as Transgressions of God's Law, so all are alike ; not that any Are absolutely and in themselves small. Indeed Considering Sins as Transgressions of God's Law, so all Are alike; xx cst d vbr av-j cc p-acp px32 j. av vvg n2 p-acp n2 pp-f npg1 n1, av d vbr av-j; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 3
88 for one Sin is not more contrary to the Law than another : All are as Contrary to the Law as can be. for one since is not more contrary to the Law than Another: All Are as Contrary to the Law as can be. p-acp crd n1 vbz xx av-dc j-jn p-acp dt n1 cs j-jn: d vbr a-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1 p-acp vmb vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 3
89 That Stoical Paradox NONLATINALPHABET, All Sins are Equal, Tully gives this true Explication of: Parva inquis Res est, at Magna Culpa; That Stoical Paradox, All Sins Are Equal, Tully gives this true Explication of: Parva Inquisitors Rest est, At Magna Culpa; cst j n1, d n2 vbr j-jn, np1 vvz d j n1 pp-f: np1 n1 fw-la fw-la, p-acp fw-la fw-la; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 3
90 Thou sayest this is but a small thing, but I say 'tis a Great fault: in quo peccatur, id potest esse aliud alio majus aut minus; Thou Sayest this is but a small thing, but I say it's a Great fault: in quo peccatur, id potest esse Aliud Alio Majus Or minus; pns21 vv2 d vbz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp pns11 vvb pn31|vbz dt j n1: p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 3
91 That in which a Man Offends, may be a greater or a less thing: ipsum autem Peccare, quoquo te verteris unum est. That in which a Man Offends, may be a greater or a less thing: ipsum autem Peccare, quoquo te verteris Unum est. d p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz, vmb vbi dt jc cc dt dc n1: fw-la fw-la uh, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 3
92 But the Offending (the Sinning) it self, is ever one and the same thing. But the Offending (the Sinning) it self, is ever one and the same thing. p-acp dt j-vvg (cs vvg) pn31 n1, vbz av crd cc dt d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 3
93 And this amounts to what was now said, That considering Sins; as Transgressions of the Divine Laws, so all are alike : And this amounts to what was now said, That considering Sins; as Transgressions of the Divine Laws, so all Are alike: cc d n2 p-acp r-crq vbds av vvd, cst vvg n2; p-acp n2 pp-f dt j-jn n2, av d vbr av-j: (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 3
94 But considering them according to various Circumstances, some may be Comparatively small, or much less than others. But considering them according to various circumstances, Some may be Comparatively small, or much less than Others. cc-acp vvg pno32 vvg p-acp j n2, d vmb vbi av-j j, cc d dc cs n2-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 3
95 Some are committed with less of the Will than others; some Are committed with less of the Will than Others; d vbr vvn p-acp dc pp-f dt vmb cs n2-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 3
96 and those, Men fall into upon a Surprize, and before they are aware, are nothing so great in that respect, and those, Men fallen into upon a Surprise, and before they Are aware, Are nothing so great in that respect, cc d, n2 vvb p-acp p-acp dt vvb, cc c-acp pns32 vbr j, vbr pix av j p-acp cst n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 3
97 as those which are committed with Deliberation. I mean upon Supposition, that a naughty Custom doth not occasion the Inadvertency. as those which Are committed with Deliberation. I mean upon Supposition, that a naughty Custom does not occasion the Inadvertency. c-acp d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n1. pns11 vvb p-acp n1, cst dt j n1 vdz xx vvi dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 3
98 There are those who profane the Sacred Name of God by rash Oaths, and by taking it into their Mouths lightly and wantonly, and (when reproved) profess they were not aware they did so: There Are those who profane the Sacred Name of God by rash Oaths, and by taking it into their Mouths lightly and wantonly, and (when reproved) profess they were not aware they did so: pc-acp vbr d r-crq vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, cc p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp po32 n2 av-j cc av-jn, cc (c-crq vvn) vvb pns32 vbdr xx j pns32 vdd av: (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 3
99 But this is no Extenuation of their Fault, because such insensibility can proceed from no other Cause, But this is no Extenuation of their Fault, Because such insensibility can proceed from no other Cause, cc-acp d vbz dx n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp dx j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 3
100 than Mens having acquired a wretched Habit of so making bold with and abusing God's Name, through their Minds being void of any awful Sense of His Glorious Majesty. than Mens having acquired a wretched Habit of so making bold with and abusing God's Name, through their Minds being void of any awful Sense of His Glorious Majesty. cs np1 vhg vvn dt j n1 pp-f av vvg j p-acp cc vvg npg1 n1, p-acp po32 n2 vbg j pp-f d j n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 3
101 Some Sins are committed against less Light and Knowledge than others; some Sins Are committed against less Light and Knowledge than Others; d n2 vbr vvn p-acp dc j cc n1 cs n2-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 3
102 and Sins against greater actual Knowledge, or better Means of Knowledge, are in that respect the Greater Sins; and Sins against greater actual Knowledge, or better Means of Knowledge, Are in that respect the Greater Sins; cc n2 p-acp jc j n1, cc jc vvz pp-f n1, vbr p-acp cst vvb dt jc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 3
103 and therefore our Lord hath assigned the greater Punishment to them, Mat. 10.15. The greater Obligations, and the more Mercies Men sin against, the greater are their Sins upon that Account. and Therefore our Lord hath assigned the greater Punishment to them, Mathew 10.15. The greater Obligations, and the more mercies Men sin against, the greater Are their Sins upon that Account. cc av po12 n1 vhz vvn dt jc n1 p-acp pno32, np1 crd. dt jc n2, cc dt dc n2 n2 vvb p-acp, dt jc vbr po32 n2 p-acp d vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 3
104 The more of Disingenuity and hateful Ingratitude there is in sins, the more Hainous and Provoking are they. The more of Disingenuity and hateful Ingratitude there is in Sins, the more Heinous and Provoking Are they. dt av-dc pp-f n1 cc j n1 a-acp vbz p-acp n2, dt av-dc j cc vvg vbr pns32. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 3
105 Sins are greater or less, according as the Effects of them are more or less mischievous. Sins Are greater or less, according as the Effects of them Are more or less mischievous. n2 vbr jc cc av-dc, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32 vbr dc cc av-dc j. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 3
106 Those which injure our selves onely, are not in that respect so great, as those which injure our Neighbour together with our selves. Those which injure our selves only, Are not in that respect so great, as those which injure our Neighbour together with our selves. d r-crq vvi po12 n2 av-j, vbr xx p-acp cst n1 av j, c-acp d r-crq vvi po12 n1 av p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 3
107 And those which are injurious to our Neighbours Souls, are the greatest that can be committed against them. Those which are mischievous to the Community are as such, much greater than those which are so only to Particular Persons. And those which Are injurious to our Neighbours Souls, Are the greatest that can be committed against them. Those which Are mischievous to the Community Are as such, much greater than those which Are so only to Particular Persons. cc d r-crq vbr j p-acp po12 n2 n2, vbr dt js cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32. d r-crq vbr j p-acp dt n1 vbr p-acp d, d jc cs d r-crq vbr av av-j p-acp j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 3
108 The worse End a Man hath in a Sin, the greater is it. The Worse End a Man hath in a since, the greater is it. dt jc vvb dt n1 vhz p-acp dt n1, dt jc vbz pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 3
109 The more of ill-Nature, and a Vile Devilish Temper is in a Sin, the more exceedingly Sinful ' tis. The more of Ill-nature, and a Vile Devilish Temper is in a since, the more exceedingly Sinful ' this. dt av-dc pp-f n1, cc dt j j vvi vbz p-acp dt n1, dt av-dc av-vvg j ' pn31|vbz. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 3
110 Those which are Transgressions of the Rules of everlasting Righteouss, are greater as such, than those which are onely Transgressions of Positive Precepts. Those which Are Transgressions of the Rules of everlasting Righteous, Are greater as such, than those which Are only Transgressions of Positive Precepts. d r-crq vbr n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j j, vbr jc p-acp d, cs d r-crq vbr j n2 pp-f j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 3
111 The former are more intensively Evil; The former Are more intensively Evil; dt j vbr dc av-j j-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 3
112 they are Evil not onely as Violations of a declared Law, but there is also Turpitude and Malignity in the Matter of them: they Are Evil not only as Violations of a declared Law, but there is also Turpitude and Malignity in the Matter of them: pns32 vbr j-jn xx av-j c-acp n2 pp-f dt vvd n1, p-acp pc-acp vbz av n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 3
113 Which Malignity is the Reason of the Law against them. Which Malignity is the Reason of the Law against them. r-crq n1 vbz dt vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 3
114 And of this Nature are generally those things which are forbidden in the Gospel of our Saviour. And of this Nature Are generally those things which Are forbidden in the Gospel of our Saviour. cc pp-f d n1 vbr av-j d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 3
115 And to these may be added other Instances. And to these may be added other Instances. cc p-acp d vmb vbi vvn j-jn n2. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 3
116 But though upon these and other Accounts, some sins are less than others, yet (as hath been sufficiently proved) it is impossible that any Sin should be Simply, and in it self Little. But though upon these and other Accounts, Some Sins Are less than Others, yet (as hath been sufficiently proved) it is impossible that any since should be Simply, and in it self Little. p-acp cs p-acp d cc j-jn n2, d n2 vbr av-dc cs n2-jn, av (c-acp vhz vbn av-j vvn) pn31 vbz j cst d n1 vmd vbi av-j, cc p-acp pn31 n1 j. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 3
117 Which, by the way, is a sufficient Confutation of that dangerous Doctrine of the Church of Rome ; Which, by the Way, is a sufficient Confutation of that dangerous Doctrine of the Church of Room; r-crq, p-acp dt n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvb; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 3
118 That there are a sort of Sins which are Venial in their own Nature, and that cannot put us out of God's Favour, That there Are a sort of Sins which Are Venial in their own Nature, and that cannot put us out of God's Favour, cst a-acp vbr dt n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp po32 d n1, cc d vmbx vvi pno12 av pp-f npg1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 3
119 tho' committed never so frequently or deliberately. though committed never so frequently or deliberately. cs vvn av-x av av-j cc av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 3
120 II. What hath been said may serve to Vindicate our Saviour 's Dealing with the Young Man in the Gospel, from being too severe. II What hath been said may serve to Vindicate our Saviour is Dealing with the Young Man in the Gospel, from being too severe. crd q-crq vhz vbn vvn vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vbz vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vbg av j. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 3
121 Such as are apt to pass hasty Judgment upon the Actions of others, without duely considering the Reasons of them, may be apt in reading that Story, not only to Pity the young Man, but to take his Part : Such as Are apt to pass hasty Judgement upon the Actions of Others, without duly considering the Reasons of them, may be apt in reading that Story, not only to Pity the young Man, but to take his Part: d c-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp av-jn vvg dt n2 pp-f pno32, vmb vbi j p-acp vvg cst n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 dt j n1, cc-acp p-acp vvb po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 3
122 As thinking him too hardly dealt with, in not being accepted for his having Observed the Ten Commandments even from his Childhood, As thinking him too hardly dealt with, in not being accepted for his having Observed the Ten commandments even from his Childhood, c-acp vvg pno31 av av vvn p-acp, p-acp xx vbg vvn p-acp po31 vhg vvd dt crd n2 av p-acp po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 3
123 but having such father Terms impos'd upon him, as forced him to go away sorrowful. but having such father Terms imposed upon him, as forced him to go away sorrowful. cc-acp vhg d n1 n2 vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi av j. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 3
124 Surely, may such say, our Lord was utterly averse to the bestowing of Eternal Life upon this poor Man. It is said, Blessed are they that do his Commandments, Surely, may such say, our Lord was utterly averse to the bestowing of Eternal Life upon this poor Man. It is said, Blessed Are they that do his commandments, av-j, vmb d vvi, po12 n1 vbds av-j j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n1 p-acp d j n1 pn31 vbz vvn, vvn vbr pns32 cst vdb po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
125 for they shall have Right unto the Tree of Life, but here is one who must be excepted, since Obedience to the Whole LAW, and that of so long a standing too, might signifie nothing to the intitling of him thereunto. for they shall have Right unto the Tree of Life, but Here is one who must be excepted, since obedience to the whole LAW, and that of so long a standing too, might signify nothing to the entitling of him thereunto. c-acp pns32 vmb vhi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av vbz pi r-crq vmb vbi vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc d pp-f av j dt vvg av, vmd vvi pix p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno31 av. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
126 Nay our Lord did at first plainly intimate to him, that keeping the Commandments should be all he would expect from him; Nay our Lord did At First plainly intimate to him, that keeping the commandments should be all he would expect from him; uh po12 n1 vdd p-acp ord av-j vvi p-acp pno31, cst vvg dt n2 vmd vbi d pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
127 for said he, If thou wilt enter into Life, keep the Commandments : for said he, If thou wilt enter into Life, keep the commandments: c-acp j-vvn pns31, cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp n1, vvb dt n2: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
128 But when he had replyed that this he was not to begin to do now, but h•d ever done it, But when he had replied that this he was not to begin to do now, but h•d ever done it, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d d pns31 vbds xx p-acp vvb pc-acp vdi av, p-acp j av vdi pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
129 then was more required of him; then was more required of him; av vbds av-dc vvn pp-f pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
130 and that no less than the Selling, and having sold, the giving away his whole Estate; which was very great. and that no less than the Selling, and having sold, the giving away his Whole Estate; which was very great. cc cst dx dc cs dt vvg, cc vhg vvn, dt vvg av po31 j-jn n1; r-crq vbds av j. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
131 It seems as freely as Eternal Life was offered to Others, this Man must Buy it, It seems as freely as Eternal Life was offered to Others, this Man must Buy it, pn31 vvz p-acp av-j p-acp j n1 vbds vvn p-acp n2-jn, d n1 vmb vvb pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
132 and that with no less a Sum, than the Price of all he had. and that with no less a Sum, than the Price of all he had. cc cst p-acp dx dc dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f d pns31 vhd. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 3
133 But we are to take Notice, that our Blessed Saviour designed to Try him by this Injunction, But we Are to take Notice, that our Blessed Saviour designed to Try him by this Injunction, cc-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1, cst po12 j-vvn n1 vvn p-acp vvb pno31 p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 3
134 whether he really was, as he thought himself, Universally Obedient; whither he really was, as he Thought himself, Universally Obedient; cs pns31 av-j vbds, c-acp pns31 n1 px31, av-j j; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 3
135 and it seem to be such another Command as that of God Almighty to His Servant Abraham, for the Offering of his onely Son Isaac. But as Abraham by his readiness to obey that Command, demonstrated the Sincerity of his Love to God, and it seem to be such Another Command as that of God Almighty to His Servant Abraham, for the Offering of his only Son Isaac. But as Abraham by his readiness to obey that Command, demonstrated the Sincerity of his Love to God, cc pn31 vvb pc-acp vbi d j-jn n1 p-acp cst pp-f np1 j-jn p-acp po31 n1 np1, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 j n1 np1. cc-acp p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 3
136 as God Himself told him, so this Young Man by his Unwillingness to Obey this Command, gave as great a Demonstration of his having been nothing less, than a sincere Observer of all God's Commandments. as God Himself told him, so this Young Man by his Unwillingness to Obey this Command, gave as great a Demonstration of his having been nothing less, than a sincere Observer of all God's commandments. c-acp np1 px31 vvd pno31, av d j n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi d vvi, vvd p-acp j dt n1 pp-f po31 vhg vbn pix av-dc, cs dt j n1 pp-f d npg1 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 3
137 In short, he was by this Means Convicted of wretched Covetousness ; In short, he was by this Means Convicted of wretched Covetousness; p-acp j, pns31 vbds p-acp d n2 j-vvn pp-f j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 3
138 in that, as desirous as he was of Eternal Life, he preferred his Temporal Estate before it. in that, as desirous as he was of Eternal Life, he preferred his Temporal Estate before it. p-acp d, c-acp j c-acp pns31 vbds pp-f j n1, pns31 vvd po31 j n1 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 3
139 That our Saviour did not thus treat him out of Prejudice to his Person, and with a design to affright him from Him, is plain from what we find in this Narrative, as St. Mark relates it. That our Saviour did not thus Treat him out of Prejudice to his Person, and with a Design to affright him from Him, is plain from what we find in this Narrative, as Saint Mark relates it. cst po12 n1 vdd xx av vvi pno31 av pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pno31, vbz j p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d np1, c-acp n1 vvb vvz pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 3
140 'Tis said, Ch. 10 21. upon his telling him that he had observed all the Commandments from his Youth, that Iesus loved him. Now it is very Clear from our past Discourse, that there was great Rèason, why this Young Man, as good as he was, should be sent away sorrowful, It's said, Christ 10 21. upon his telling him that he had observed all the commandments from his Youth, that Iesus loved him. Now it is very Clear from our past Discourse, that there was great Rèason, why this Young Man, as good as he was, should be sent away sorrowful, pn31|vbz vvn, np1 crd crd p-acp po31 vvg pno31 cst pns31 vhd vvn d dt n2 p-acp po31 n1, cst np1 vvd pno31. av pn31 vbz av j p-acp po12 j n1, cst a-acp vbds j n1, q-crq d j n1, p-acp j c-acp pns31 vbds, vmd vbi vvn av j, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 3
141 since he was no better. For though he was no Murtherer, nor Adulterer, nor Thief, &c. in the gross Sense, since he was no better. For though he was no Murderer, nor Adulterer, nor Thief, etc. in the gross Sense, c-acp pns31 vbds dx av-jc. c-acp cs pns31 vbds dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, av p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 3
142 yet he might be all these, according to the Spiritual Sense and Meaning of the Law; yet he might be all these, according to the Spiritual Sense and Meaning of the Law; av pns31 vmd vbi d d, vvg p-acp dt j n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 3
143 for 'tis certain that in this sense he was an Idolater, in that the World lay deepest in his Affections, for it's certain that in this sense he was an Idolater, in that the World lay Deepest in his Affections, p-acp pn31|vbz j cst p-acp d n1 pns31 vbds dt n1, p-acp cst dt n1 vvd js-jn p-acp po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 3
144 and was esteemed above GOD, and Eternal Life. III. and was esteemed above GOD, and Eternal Life. III. cc vbds vvn p-acp np1, cc j n1. np1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 3
145 I infer from what hath been said, what a great Weakness it is in any Man to hope for Salvation, I infer from what hath been said, what a great Weakness it is in any Man to hope for Salvation, pns11 vvb p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 3
146 because he perceives that there are many who are far greater Sinners than himself, when yet he lives in the wilful Commission of some known Sins, or in the wilful Neglect of some known Duties. Because he perceives that there Are many who Are Far greater Sinners than himself, when yet he lives in the wilful Commission of Some known Sins, or in the wilful Neglect of Some known Duties. c-acp pns31 vvz cst a-acp vbr d r-crq vbr av-j jc n2 cs px31, c-crq av pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j-vvn n2, cc p-acp dt j vvb pp-f d j-vvn n2. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 3
147 I doubt there are too many, who because they are not Drunkards, nor Unclean Persons, I doubt there Are too many, who Because they Are not Drunkards, nor Unclean Persons, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr av d, r-crq c-acp pns32 vbr xx n2, ccx j-u n2, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 3
148 nor Profane Swearers, &c. as they see Multitudes are, do fa••• all to be well with them, nor Profane Swearers, etc. as they see Multitudes Are, doe fa••• all to be well with them, ccx j n2, av c-acp pns32 vvb n2 vbr, n1 n1 av-d pc-acp vbi av p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 3
149 though they are conscious to themselves of being faulty, and that wilfully too, in other respects. though they Are conscious to themselves of being faulty, and that wilfully too, in other respects. cs pns32 vbr j p-acp px32 pp-f vbg j, cc d av-j av, p-acp j-jn vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 3
150 They can possibly over-reach their Brother, when they can do it slyly ; or if they stick at plain Injustice, they can do Hard things; They can possibly overreach their Brother, when they can do it slyly; or if they stick At plain Injustice, they can do Hard things; pns32 vmb av-j vvi po32 n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vdi pn31 av-j; cc cs pns32 vvb p-acp j n1, pns32 vmb vdi j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 3
151 which will be found another day to be Unjust also, and which those know to be so now, who take their Measures of Right and Wrong from their Saviour's Golden Rule, Matth. 7.12. They can make an Idol of the World, are inamoured with either the Riches, or Honours, or Pleasures thereof; which will be found Another day to be Unjust also, and which those know to be so now, who take their Measures of Right and Wrong from their Saviour's Golden Rule, Matthew 7.12. They can make an Idol of the World, Are enamoured with either the Riches, or Honours, or Pleasures thereof; r-crq vmb vbi vvn j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi j av, cc r-crq d vvb pc-acp vbi av av, r-crq vvb po32 n2 pp-f j-jn cc n-jn p-acp po32 ng1 j n1, np1 crd. pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbr j-vvn p-acp d dt n2, cc ng1, cc n2 av; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 3
152 if not with all, yet with one or other of these, and are with great difficulty drawn to Works of Mercy and Charity. if not with all, yet with one or other of these, and Are with great difficulty drawn to Works of Mercy and Charity. cs xx p-acp d, av p-acp crd cc j-jn pp-f d, cc vbr p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp vvz pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 3
153 Some seem mightily Devout, and Zealous for the Duties of the First Table, and therefore take themselves for good Christians, some seem mightily Devout, and Zealous for the Duties of the First Table, and Therefore take themselves for good Christians, d vvb av-j j, cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1, cc av vvb px32 p-acp j np1, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 3
154 tho' they are as Remiss in Reference to divers Duties of the Second. Others again are seemingly very Observant of those of the Second Table, are Sober, Orderly, Governable, good Subjects, quiet and inoffensive Neighbours ; though they Are as Remiss in Referente to diverse Duties of the Second. Others again Are seemingly very Observant of those of the Second Table, Are Sobrium, Orderly, Governable, good Subject's, quiet and inoffensive Neighbours; cs pns32 vbr a-acp j p-acp n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f dt ord. ng2-jn av vbr av-vvg j j pp-f d pp-f dt ord n1, vbr j, j, j, j n2-jn, j-jn cc j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 3
155 when perhaps they are as Culpable in Relation to the Duties of the First : when perhaps they Are as Culpable in Relation to the Duties of the First: c-crq av pns32 vbr a-acp j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt ord: (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 3
156 Live under little Sense of God, of their Dependance on Him, and their Obligations to Him: Live under little Sense of God, of their Dependence on Him, and their Obligations to Him: vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f np1, pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno31, cc po32 n2 p-acp pno31: (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 3
157 Worship Him with their Bodies, when their Hearts are far from Him; and content themselves with a meer External, tho' not with a meer Ritual Righteousness. Worship Him with their Bodies, when their Hearts Are Far from Him; and content themselves with a mere External, though not with a mere Ritual Righteousness. vvb pno31 p-acp po32 n2, c-crq po32 n2 vbr av-j p-acp pno31; cc vvi px32 p-acp dt j j, pns21 xx p-acp dt j j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 3
158 But why should any of us think our selves in a Good State, because we live not in any of the Scandalous Sins? Were not those Laws made to be Obeyed which we Break, But why should any of us think our selves in a Good State, Because we live not in any of the Scandalous Sins? Were not those Laws made to be Obeyed which we Break, cc-acp q-crq vmd d pp-f pno12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pns12 vvb xx p-acp d pp-f dt j n2? vbdr xx d n2 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq pns12 vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 3
159 as well as those we Keep, or at least think we Keep? And, if so, as well as those we Keep, or At least think we Keep? And, if so, c-acp av c-acp d pns12 vvb, cc p-acp ds vvb pns12 vvb? np1, cs av, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 3
160 how can we Expect God's Favour, and live in such Contradiction to His Will? Will you approve of that Servant who wilfully Disobeys some of your Commands, because he observes others ? No surely, all Masters will Expect to be in every thing obeyed; how can we Expect God's Favour, and live in such Contradiction to His Will? Will you approve of that Servant who wilfully Disobeys Some of your Commands, Because he observes Others? No surely, all Masters will Expect to be in every thing obeyed; q-crq vmb pns12 vvi npg1 n1, cc vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1? n1 pn22 vvi pp-f d n1 r-crq av-j vvz d pp-f po22 vvz, c-acp pns31 vvz n2-jn? uh-dx av-j, d n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 vvd; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 3
161 or at least that their Servants should endeavour to obey them in all things. or At least that their Servants should endeavour to obey them in all things. cc p-acp ds cst po32 n2 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 3
162 God will say another day to the Partially Obedient, These things ought you to have done, God will say Another day to the Partially Obedient, These things ought you to have done, np1 vmb vvi j-jn n1 p-acp dt av-j j, d n2 vmd pn22 pc-acp vhi vdn, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 3
163 and not to have left the other undone. and not to have left the other undone. cc xx pc-acp vhi vvn dt j-jn vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 3
164 But how came it to be ever imagined, that God will be put off with a Partiall Obedience? The mischief is, those who live not in Open Sins, the world, not seeing farther, hath a good Opinion of them; But how Come it to be ever imagined, that God will be put off with a Partial obedience? The mischief is, those who live not in Open Sins, the world, not seeing farther, hath a good Opinion of them; p-acp c-crq vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi av vvn, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1? dt n1 vbz, d r-crq vvb xx p-acp j n2, dt n1, xx vvg av-jc, vhz dt j n1 pp-f pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 3
165 and therefore they will please themselves with a Conceit, that God Almighty hath the same. Or it may be their own Party will applaud those things in them, which are far from being Praise-worthy. and Therefore they will please themselves with a Conceit, that God Almighty hath the same. Or it may be their own Party will applaud those things in them, which Are Far from being Praiseworthy. cc av pns32 vmb vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, cst np1 np1 vhz dt d. cc pn31 vmb vbi po32 d n1 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno32, r-crq vbr av-j p-acp vbg j. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 3
166 But let us not be deceived, God is not mocked, as men are; nor will He flatter us as men do. But let us not be deceived, God is not mocked, as men Are; nor will He flatter us as men do. p-acp vvb pno12 xx vbi vvn, np1 vbz xx vvn, p-acp n2 vbr; ccx vmb pns31 vvb pno12 p-acp n2 vdb. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 3
167 Let no man deceive us, nor let us deceive ourselves with vain words or thoughts; Let no man deceive us, nor let us deceive ourselves with vain words or thoughts; vvb dx n1 vvb pno12, ccx vvi pno12 vvi px12 p-acp j n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 3
168 for, for the sake of whatsoever Sins we will not part with, be they what they will, the wrath of God will fall upon us, for, for the sake of whatsoever Sins we will not part with, be they what they will, the wrath of God will fallen upon us, p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq n2 pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp, vbb pns32 r-crq pns32 vmb, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 3
169 except it be diverted by timely Repentance; that is, by timely Reformation. except it be diverted by timely Repentance; that is, by timely Reformation. c-acp pn31 vbb vvn p-acp j n1; d vbz, p-acp j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 3
170 Was the Pharisee accepted of God, because he could say, God I thank thee that I am not as other men are, Extortioners, Unjust, Adulterers, Was the Pharisee accepted of God, Because he could say, God I thank thee that I am not as other men Are, Extortioners, Unjust, Adulterers, vbds dt np1 vvn pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi, np1 pns11 vvb pno21 cst pns11 vbm xx c-acp j-jn n2 vbr, n2, j-u, n2, (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 3
171 or even as this Publican ? We know he was not; or even as this Publican? We know he was not; cc av c-acp d n1? pns12 vvb pns31 vbds xx; (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 3
172 for tho' he was free from the Sins of many others, yet was he a Pharisee still: for though he was free from the Sins of many Others, yet was he a Pharisee still: c-acp cs pns31 vbds j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2-jn, av vbds pns31 dt np1 av: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 3
173 There were Secret and less Observed Sins, which he allowed himself in; There were Secret and less Observed Sins, which he allowed himself in; pc-acp vbdr j-jn cc av-dc vvd np1, r-crq pns31 vvd px31 p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 3
174 and therefore that Publican he so despised, being a true Penitent, went away Iustified before him. and Therefore that Publican he so despised, being a true Penitent, went away Justified before him. cc av d n1 pns31 av vvd, vbg dt j j-jn, vvd av vvn p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 3
175 IV. Methinks those who make none, or but very little, Conscience of their ways, and dare to live in open Sins, should not be able to forbear being mightily Concerned at what hath been said. IV. Methinks those who make none, or but very little, Conscience of their ways, and Dare to live in open Sins, should not be able to forbear being mightily Concerned At what hath been said. np1 vvz d r-crq vvb pix, cc p-acp j j, n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi vbg av-j vvd p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 42 Image 3
176 For as the Apostle saith, If the Righteous scarcely be saved (or have such a Portion of Misery in this life) where shall the Wicked and Ungodly appear? We may say, For as the Apostle Says, If the Righteous scarcely be saved (or have such a Portion of Misery in this life) where shall the Wicked and Ungodly appear? We may say, p-acp p-acp dt n1 vvz, cs dt j av-j vbi vvn (cc vhb d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1) c-crq vmb dt j cc j vvi? pns12 vmb vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 42 Image 3
177 if those who are seemingly Righteous, or have a regard to most of God's Laws, not heartily Endeavouring to Obey them all, shall fall short of Salvation, what shall become of such as are apparently, and in the Eye of the World, Wicked and Ungodly? Prophane and Debauched people are Vniversally acknowledged to be Objects of the Divine displeasure; if those who Are seemingly Righteous, or have a regard to most of God's Laws, not heartily Endeavouring to Obey them all, shall fallen short of Salvation, what shall become of such as Are apparently, and in the Eye of the World, Wicked and Ungodly? Profane and Debauched people Are Universally acknowledged to be Objects of the Divine displeasure; cs d r-crq vbr av-vvg j, cc vhb dt n1 p-acp av-ds pp-f npg1 n2, xx av-j vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 d, vmb vvi j pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f d c-acp vbr av-j, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j cc j? j cc j-vvn n1 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (3) text (DIV1) 42 Image 3
178 and therefore whatsoever vain hopes those, who are not guilty of the Crimes which speak men such, may have of the goodness of their State, one would presume that these could have no Temptation to hope well of themselves, and Therefore whatsoever vain hope's those, who Are not guilty of the Crimes which speak men such, may have of the Goodness of their State, one would presume that these could have no Temptation to hope well of themselves, cc av r-crq j vvz d, r-crq vbr xx j pp-f dt n2 r-crq vvb n2 d, vmb vhi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pi vmd vvi d d vmd vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f px32, (3) text (DIV1) 42 Image 3
179 while they Continue impenitent and Unreformed. Some mens Sins, saith St. Paul, are Open before hand, going before to judgment; and some, they follow after. while they Continue impenitent and Unreformed. some men's Sins, Says Saint Paul, Are Open before hand, going before to judgement; and Some, they follow After. cs pns32 vvb j cc j-vvn. d ng2 n2, vvz n1 np1, vbr j p-acp n1, vvg a-acp p-acp n1; cc d, pns32 vvb a-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 42 Image 3
180 Some mens Sins are so Conspicuous, that they may be pronounc't to be in the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity, in this life: some men's Sins Are so Conspicuous, that they may be pronounced to be in the Gall of bitterness and bound of iniquity, in this life: d ng2 n2 vbr av j, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 43 Image 3
181 The Sins of others are more secret, the judgment of whom is to be reserved to the Great Day. The Sins of Others Are more secret, the judgement of whom is to be reserved to the Great Day. dt n2 pp-f n2-jn vbr dc j-jn, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Image 3
182 But alas, such is the nature of Sin, that the Greatest Sinners are least Sensible of their Danger. But alas, such is the nature of since, that the Greatest Sinners Are least Sensible of their Danger. cc-acp uh, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst dt js n2 vbr ds j pp-f po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 3
183 None shall be more forward than they, to perswade themselves of God's Pardon; None shall be more forward than they, to persuade themselves of God's Pardon; pix vmb vbi av-dc j cs pns32, pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 3
184 Especially if after a Wretched life they can but make a good End, as the Phrase is; Especially if After a Wretched life they can but make a good End, as the Phrase is; av-j cs p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vmb cc-acp vvi dt j vvb, c-acp dt n1 vbz; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 3
185 that is, be sorry for their Sins, for fear of Hell, when they can Sin no longer, that is, be sorry for their Sins, for Fear of Hell, when they can since no longer, cst vbz, vbb j p-acp po32 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns32 vmb n1 av-dx av-jc, (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 3
186 and Call upon their Saviour at the last Gasp. But if the Hopes of a man who can't be prevailed with, to be intirely Obedient, be Vain and Groundless, and Call upon their Saviour At the last Gasp. But if the Hope's of a man who can't be prevailed with, to be entirely Obedient, be Vain and Groundless, cc vvb p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt ord np1 p-acp cs dt ng1 pp-f dt n1 q-crq vmb|pn31 vbi vvn p-acp, pc-acp vbi av-j j, vbb j cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 3
187 then the Hopes of such Sinners as these, must needs be (do I say vain too? they must be) Mad Hopes. then the Hope's of such Sinners as these, must needs be (do I say vain too? they must be) Mad Hope's. cs dt ng1 pp-f d n2 c-acp d, vmb av vbb (vdb pns11 vvb j av? pns32 vmb vbi) j ng1. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 3
188 What is the Hope of the Hypocrite, when God taketh away his Soul? Said Upright Iob : What is the Hope of the Hypocrite, when God Takes away his Soul? Said Upright Job: q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz av po31 n1? vvd av-j np1: (3) text (DIV1) 45 Image 3
189 And therefore what Hope can those have, who to that time have lived dissolutely, and been Open Violators of Gods Laws? And Therefore what Hope can those have, who to that time have lived dissolutely, and been Open Violators of God's Laws? cc av q-crq n1 vmb d vhb, r-crq p-acp cst n1 vhi vvn av-j, cc vbi j n2 pp-f npg1 n2? (3) text (DIV1) 45 Image 3
190 And now I shall shut up this Discourse, with seriously Applying my self to those, who dare not run with the now mentioned sort of Sinners to their Excess of Riot, but yet Harbour in their Breasts some Secret Sins still. And now I shall shut up this Discourse, with seriously Applying my self to those, who Dare not run with the now mentioned sort of Sinners to their Excess of Riot, but yet Harbour in their Breasts Some Secret Sins still. cc av pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n1, p-acp av-j vvg po11 n1 p-acp d, r-crq vvb xx vvi p-acp dt av vvd n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av vvi p-acp po32 n2 d j-jn n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 46 Image 3
191 I beseech you think well of the words of our Text, which taken in the most Candid Sense may well scare You also; I beseech you think well of the words of our Text, which taken in the most Candid Sense may well scare You also; pns11 vvb pn22 vvb av pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vvn p-acp dt ds j n1 vmb av vvi pn22 av; (3) text (DIV1) 46 Image 3
192 may throughly Convince you of the Absolute Necessity of Intire Obedience. And that you may be effectually perswaded of it: may thoroughly Convince you of the Absolute Necessity of Entire obedience. And that you may be effectually persuaded of it: vmb av-j vvi pn22 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f j n1. cc cst pn22 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f pn31: (3) text (DIV1) 46 Image 3
193 First, Consider how wonderfully you are Obliged to your infinitely Good God, in that He hath, through Christ, declared Himself so Exceedingly willing, to pardon all Sins not allowed and liv'd in. First, Consider how wonderfully you Are Obliged to your infinitely Good God, in that He hath, through christ, declared Himself so Exceedingly willing, to pardon all Sins not allowed and lived in. ord, vvb c-crq av-j pn22 vbr vvn p-acp po22 av-j j np1, p-acp cst pns31 vhz, p-acp np1, vvd px31 av av-vvg j, pc-acp vvi d n2 xx vvn cc vvd p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 47 Image 3
194 Can you be so Foolish and Ill-natured, as thus to requite the Lord? Can you be so Foolish and Ill-natured, as thus to requite the Lord? vmb pn22 vbi av j cc j, c-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n1? (3) text (DIV1) 47 Image 3
195 Is it not matter of Unspeakable Thankfulness, that God will be Reconciled to Sinners upon any Terms possible, and can we desire He should be, upon more Reasonable Terms? If thou Lord shouldst mark iniquities, O Lord who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee, that thou maist be feared. Is it not matter of Unspeakable Thankfulness, that God will be Reconciled to Sinners upon any Terms possible, and can we desire He should be, upon more Reasonable Terms? If thou Lord Shouldst mark iniquities, Oh Lord who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee, that thou Mayest be feared. vbz pn31 xx n1 pp-f j-u n1, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d n2 j, cc vmb pns12 vvi pns31 vmd vbi, p-acp dc j n2? cs pns21 n1 vmd2 vvi n2, uh n1 r-crq vmb vvi? p-acp pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 48 Image 3
196 This is the use we ought to make of the goodness of God, and His readiness to forgive; This is the use we ought to make of the Goodness of God, and His readiness to forgive; d vbz dt n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 48 Image 3
197 and 'tis an Argument of an intolerably bad Temper, not to be induced to fear to Offend Him, by the Consideration hereof. and it's an Argument of an intolerably bade Temper, not to be induced to Fear to Offend Him, by the Consideration hereof. cc pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vvd vvi, xx pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp dt n1 av. (3) text (DIV1) 48 Image 3
198 Seeing God is pleased to assure us of His Pardon thro' the Sacrifice of His Son, Seeing God is pleased to assure us of His Pardon through the Sacrifice of His Son, vvg np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Image 3
199 so we will do what lyeth in us for the time to come to please Him, He is as Gracious to us as we can Reasonably wish He would be. so we will do what lies in us for the time to come to please Him, He is as Gracious to us as we can Reasonably wish He would be. av pns12 vmb vdi r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvb pns31 vmd vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Image 3
200 With what Face then can we desire to persist longer in any one instance of Disobedience? With what Face then can we desire to persist longer in any one instance of Disobedience? p-acp r-crq n1 av vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp d crd n1 pp-f n1? (3) text (DIV1) 49 Image 3
201 There is no Honest Soul, but thinks it extremely too much, that He sometimes Trangresseth against his will, and before he is aware, and his Weaknesses and Infirmities do very heartily afflict him; There is no Honest Soul, but thinks it extremely too much, that He sometime Trangresseth against his will, and before he is aware, and his Weaknesses and Infirmities do very heartily afflict him; pc-acp vbz dx j n1, cc-acp vvz pn31 av-jn av av-d, cst pns31 av vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc c-acp pns31 vbz j, cc po31 n2 cc n1 vdb av av-j vvi pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 50 Image 3
202 then surely if we are sincere, we shall not indure to add Wickednesses to our Weaknesses, then surely if we Are sincere, we shall not endure to add Wickednesses to our Weaknesses, av av-j cs pns12 vbr j, pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 50 Image 3
203 nor Deliberate Presumptuous Sins to those of Infirmity. nor Deliberate Presumptuous Sins to those of Infirmity. ccx j j n2 p-acp d pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 50 Image 3
204 It will grieve us at heart, that we find our selves constrained to beg Pardon so often for Weaknesses; It will grieve us At heart, that we find our selves constrained to beg Pardon so often for Weaknesses; pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 vvn pc-acp vvi n1 av av p-acp n2; (3) text (DIV1) 50 Image 3
205 so far shall we be from making through Wilfulness, or Carelesness, more work for Repentance. so Far shall we be from making through Wilfulness, or Carelessness, more work for Repentance. av av-j vmb pns12 vbi p-acp vvg p-acp n1, cc n1, dc n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 50 Image 3
206 Secondly, Consider how Gracious God hath been to you, in continuing His Restraining Grace, whereby you have been kept from Scandalous Sins; Secondly, Consider how Gracious God hath been to you, in Continuing His Restraining Grace, whereby you have been kept from Scandalous Sins; ord, vvb c-crq j np1 vhz vbn p-acp pn22, p-acp vvg po31 vvg vvi, c-crq pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 3
207 whereas He hath had most just Provocations to leave you to your selves, in regard of your allowance of secret ones. whereas He hath had most just Provocations to leave you to your selves, in regard of your allowance of secret ones. cs pns31 vhz vhn av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n1 pp-f j-jn pi2. (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 3
208 Many fearful Examples there have been of those who have been thus punish't, for their Hypocrisy and playing fast-and-loose with God; Many fearful Examples there have been of those who have been thus punished, for their Hypocrisy and playing fast-and-loose with God; av-d j n2 pc-acp vhi vbn pp-f d r-crq vhb vbn av vvn, p-acp po32 n1 cc vvg j p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 3
209 Obeying Him in some things, and making bold with Him in others : Obeying Him in Some things, and making bold with Him in Others: vvg pno31 p-acp d n2, cc vvg j p-acp pno31 p-acp n2-jn: (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 3
210 And 'tis Gods infinite Mercy that you are not yet in the Number of such Examples. And it's God's infinite Mercy that you Are not yet in the Number of such Examples. cc pn31|vbz npg1 j n1 cst pn22 vbr xx av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 3
211 While any Corrupt Affection is gratified by us, we are Prepared (as hath been shewed) to Close with the very worst of Temptations, While any Corrupt Affection is gratified by us, we Are Prepared (as hath been showed) to Close with the very worst of Temptations, cs d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vbr vvn (c-acp vhz vbn vvn) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j js pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 52 Image 3
212 when so ever we may be violently assaulted by them. when so ever we may be violently assaulted by them. c-crq av av pns12 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 52 Image 3
213 Now it is only the good Providence and Grace of God, which hath hitherto kept off such Temptations; Now it is only the good Providence and Grace of God, which hath hitherto kept off such Temptations; av pn31 vbz av-j dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz av vvd a-acp d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 52 Image 3
214 and the Wicked One not flinging the most fiery darts he hath in his Quiver at us, is wholly to be imputed to the Divine Restraints: and the Wicked One not flinging the most fiery darts he hath in his Quiver At us, is wholly to be imputed to the Divine Restraints: cc dt j crd xx vvg dt ds j n2 pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12, vbz av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2: (3) text (DIV1) 52 Image 3
215 But how soon we may be Abandoned by the Divine Providence, to the Rage and Fury of that Roaring Lyon, which goeth up and down seeking to devour us, we cannot tell; But how soon we may be Abandoned by the Divine Providence, to the Rage and Fury of that Roaring lion, which Goes up and down seeking to devour us, we cannot tell; cc-acp q-crq av pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vvg n1, r-crq vvz a-acp cc a-acp vvg pc-acp vvi pno12, pns12 vmbx vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 52 Image 3
216 but have Cause still to be expecting so great a Judgment, while we refuse to be Intirely God's Servants. but have Cause still to be expecting so great a Judgement, while we refuse to be Entirely God's Servants. cc-acp vhb n1 av pc-acp vbi vvg av j dt n1, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi av-j npg1 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 52 Image 3
217 Thirdly, Let the partially Obedient Consider, what unaccountable Folly and Madness it is, to Disobey God in any thing. Thirdly, Let the partially Obedient Consider, what unaccountable Folly and Madness it is, to Disobey God in any thing. ord, vvb dt av-j j vvi, r-crq j n1 cc n1 pn31 vbz, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 53 Image 3
218 What can you say for your selves, why you should obey Him but just so far? What can you say for your selves, why you should obey Him but just so Far? q-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp po22 n2, c-crq pn22 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp j av av-j? (3) text (DIV1) 53 Image 3
219 Is there not the same Reason, why you should be in every thing Obedient, that there is, Is there not the same Reason, why you should be in every thing Obedient, that there is, vbz pc-acp xx dt d n1, c-crq pn22 vmd vbi p-acp d n1 j, cst pc-acp vbz, (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 3
220 why you should be in any thing so? Is it most Reasonable to Obey Him in some things, why you should be in any thing so? Is it most Reasonable to Obey Him in Some things, c-crq pn22 vmd vbi p-acp d n1 av? vbz pn31 av-ds j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 3
221 and is it not so to Obey Him in all things? Can we say that God goes beyond His Power in imposing some Laws; and is it not so to Obey Him in all things? Can we say that God Goes beyond His Power in imposing Some Laws; cc vbz pn31 xx av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2? vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvg d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 3
222 or that those we dislike, are less Reasonable than His other Laws? Surely we dare not admit such a Thought. or that those we dislike, Are less Reasonable than His other Laws? Surely we Dare not admit such a Thought. cc d d pns12 vvb, vbr av-dc j cs po31 j-jn n2? np1 pns12 vvb xx vvi d dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 3
223 Is it possible then, that we can think it Fit or Tolerable, that the great Creator and Governour of the World should be in any thing Disobeyed? Such a Worm as thy self art highly offended with thy Servant, when he willingly disobeys thee ; Is it possible then, that we can think it Fit or Tolerable, that the great Creator and Governor of the World should be in any thing Disobeyed? Such a Worm as thy self art highly offended with thy Servant, when he willingly disobeys thee; vbz pn31 j av, cst pns12 vmb vvi pn31 j cc j, cst dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi p-acp d n1 vvn? d dt n1 c-acp po21 n1 n1 av-j vvn p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns31 av-j vvz pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 3
224 and too often when he does so against his Will: and too often when he does so against his Will: cc av av c-crq pns31 vdz av p-acp po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 3
225 But is thy Authority over thy Servant equal to God Almighty's over thee? Are the Obligations in which he stands to thee, like those in which thou standest to God? Or is there any Comparison between those Encouragements, thou art able to give thy Servant to please thee, and those which God gives thee to please Him? Who would not think himself greatly Affronted, to have such Questions seriously put to him? But is thy authority over thy Servant equal to God Almighty's over thee? are the Obligations in which he Stands to thee, like those in which thou Standest to God? Or is there any Comparison between those Encouragements, thou art able to give thy Servant to please thee, and those which God gives thee to please Him? Who would not think himself greatly Affronted, to have such Questions seriously put to him? cc-acp vbz po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1 j-jn p-acp np1 ng1-jn a-acp pno21? vbr dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp pno21, av-j d p-acp r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp np1? cc vbz pc-acp d n1 p-acp d n2, pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, cc d r-crq np1 vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi pno31? q-crq vmd xx vvi px31 av-j vvn, pc-acp vhi d n2 av-j vvn p-acp pno31? (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 3
226 And this minds me to Entreat you, And this minds me to Entreat you, cc d vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi pn22, (3) text (DIV1) 56 Image 3
227 Fourthly, To Consider what a Glorious Reward is assured to us, to Encourage us to Obey. Fourthly, To Consider what a Glorious Reward is assured to us, to Encourage us to Obey. ord, pc-acp vvi r-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 3
228 It is called a Crown of Righteousness, a Crown of Life, and a Crown of Glory. There are given to us, It is called a Crown of Righteousness, a Crown of Life, and a Crown of Glory. There Are given to us, pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. pc-acp vbr vvn p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 3
229 for this End, exceeding great and precious Promises, as St. Peter calls them. A Promise of seeing God even as He is: for this End, exceeding great and precious Promises, as Saint Peter calls them. A Promise of seeing God even as He is: c-acp d vvb, vvg j cc j vvz, p-acp n1 np1 vvz pno32. dt n1 pp-f vvg np1 av c-acp pns31 vbz: (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 3
230 Of being forever with our Lord Iesus Christ : Of Beholding the Glory which the Father hath given Him ; Of being forever with our Lord Iesus christ: Of Beholding the Glory which the Father hath given Him; pp-f vbg av p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1: pp-f vvg dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 3
231 and of Partaking too of His own Glory, and that to all Eternity : and of Partaking too of His own Glory, and that to all Eternity: cc pp-f vvg av pp-f po31 d n1, cc d p-acp d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 3
232 A Promise that the Righteous shall shine forth like the Sun in the Kingdom of the Father : Of their being NONLATINALPHABET. Equal with the Glorious Angels : A Promise that the Righteous shall shine forth like the Sun in the Kingdom of the Father: Of their being. Equal with the Glorious Angels: dt n1 cst dt j vmb vvi av av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: pp-f po32 vbg. j-jn p-acp dt j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 3
233 And of having their Vile Bodies made like unto Christ 's most Glorious Body. And of having their Vile Bodies made like unto christ is most Glorious Body. cc pp-f vhg po32 j n2 vvd av-j p-acp np1 vbz ds j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 3
234 Which, and many other such like, Promises our Lord Confirmed by Innumerable Miracles, Wonders and Signs ; Which, and many other such like, Promises our Lord Confirmed by Innumerable Miracles, Wonders and Signs; r-crq, cc d j-jn d av-j, vvz po12 n1 vvn p-acp j n2, n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 3
235 and then Sealed them With His Blood, and next, by His Resurrection from the Dead, and Ascension into Heaven : and then Sealed them With His Blood, and next, by His Resurrection from the Dead, and Ascension into Heaven: cc av vvd pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc ord, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j, cc n1 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 3
236 Whither He declared He went, as the Fore-runner of His Obedient Disciples, there to prepare a Place for them; Whither He declared He went, as the Forerunner of His Obedient Disciples, there to prepare a Place for them; c-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vvd, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 3
237 that where He is, there they may be also. that where He is, there they may be also. cst c-crq pns31 vbz, a-acp pns32 vmb vbi av. (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 3
238 And lastly, He Confirmed these exceeding great and precious Promises, by sending the Holy Ghost, according to His Promise before He left the World. And lastly, He Confirmed these exceeding great and precious Promises, by sending the Holy Ghost, according to His Promise before He left the World. cc ord, pns31 j-vvn d j-vvg j cc j vvz, p-acp vvg dt j n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvd dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 3
239 Now, who can have any worthy Sense of the Reward of Obedience, and think much of Obeying in any one Instance, Now, who can have any worthy Sense of the Reward of obedience, and think much of Obeying in any one Instance, av, r-crq vmb vhi d j n1 pp-f dt vvb pp-f n1, cc vvi d pp-f vvg p-acp d crd n1, (3) text (DIV1) 59 Image 3
240 tho' much more were required of him than there is? If the Apostle said of the Sufferings of that Present Time, (which were Extraordinary and Prodigious Ones, though much more were required of him than there is? If the Apostle said of the Sufferings of that Present Time, (which were Extraordinary and Prodigious Ones, cs d dc vbdr vvn pp-f pno31 cs a-acp vbz? cs dt n1 vvd pp-f dt n2 pp-f d j n1, (r-crq vbdr j cc j pi2, (3) text (DIV1) 59 Image 3
241 and especially those which himself underwent) that they are not Worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us ; and especially those which himself underwent) that they Are not Worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us; cc av-j d r-crq px31 vvd) d pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 59 Image 3
242 much more may this be said of the Services of this Life, of all the Duties to which our Creator and Redeemer have oblig'd us. And therefore, much more may this be said of the Services of this Life, of all the Duties to which our Creator and Redeemer have obliged us. And Therefore, d dc vmb d vbi vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, pp-f d dt n2 p-acp r-crq po12 n1 cc n1 vhb vvn pno12. cc av, (3) text (DIV1) 59 Image 3
243 Fifthly, Let it be likewise considered, that, as vastly great as the Reward of Obedience shall be, there is no more required of us under the Gospel Dispensation, Fifthly, Let it be likewise considered, that, as vastly great as the Reward of obedience shall be, there is no more required of us under the Gospel Dispensation, ord, vvb pn31 vbi av vvn, cst, c-acp av-j j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi, pc-acp vbz dx av-dc vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 3
244 than, all things considered, needs must. than, all things considered, needs must. cs, d n2 vvn, vvz vmb. (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 3
245 It may with the greatest Assurance be affirmed, that nothing is now commanded, but what is necessary to make us capable of the Glorious Inheritance purchased for us; It may with the greatest Assurance be affirmed, that nothing is now commanded, but what is necessary to make us capable of the Glorious Inheritance purchased for us; pn31 vmb p-acp dt js n1 vbi vvn, cst pix vbz av vvn, cc-acp q-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi pns12 j pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 3
246 or doth tend to the better Inabling us for those Duties, which are of indispensable Necessity to this End: or does tend to the better Enabling us for those Duties, which Are of indispensable Necessity to this End: cc vdz vvi p-acp dt jc vvg pno12 p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr pp-f j n1 p-acp d vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 3
247 And that nothing is Forbidden us, which doth not either directly or consequentially tend to make us unmeet for that Inheritance. And that nothing is Forbidden us, which does not either directly or consequentially tend to make us unmeet for that Inheritance. cc cst pix vbz vvn pno12, r-crq vdz xx d av-j cc av-j vvb pc-acp vvi pno12 j p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 3
248 So that to complain of any one of our Lord's Precepts, is the same thing with finding fault with Him, So that to complain of any one of our Lord's Precepts, is the same thing with finding fault with Him, av cst pc-acp vvi pp-f d crd pp-f po12 ng1 n2, vbz dt d n1 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 3
249 for designing to make us such Happy Creatures. Sixthly, Consider also, that the LAWS which are given us, as they are most necessary, for designing to make us such Happy Creatures. Sixthly, Consider also, that the LAWS which Are given us, as they Are most necessary, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi pno12 d j n2. j, vvb av, cst dt n2 r-crq vbr vvn pno12, c-acp pns32 vbr av-ds j, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 3
250 so they are not so many, as that we need to be scared at them. so they Are not so many, as that we need to be scared At them. av pns32 vbr xx av d, p-acp cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 61 Image 3
251 Many are apt to think, that because the Bible is a Great Book, the Divine LAWS are almost Numberless. Many Are apt to think, that Because the bible is a Great Book, the Divine LAWS Are almost Numberless. av-d vbr j pc-acp vvi, cst c-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1, dt j-jn n2 vbr av j. (3) text (DIV1) 61 Image 3
252 But the far greater Part of the Bible consists of History, and Relations of Matters of Fact, and of Pious Mens devout Prayers and Praises, &c. And in the Preceptive Part, there are very many Laws which are Abrogated, and never concerned Christians : But the Far greater Part of the bible consists of History, and Relations of Matters of Fact, and of Pious Men's devout Prayers and Praises, etc. And in the Preceptive Part, there Are very many Laws which Are Abrogated, and never concerned Christians: p-acp dt av-j jc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f j ng2 j n2 cc n2, av cc p-acp dt j vvi, pc-acp vbr av d n2 r-crq vbr vvn, cc av-x vvd np1: (3) text (DIV1) 61 Image 3
253 And those which are of Force, are many of them abundance of times Repeated and Inculcated. And those which Are of Force, Are many of them abundance of times Repeated and Inculcated. cc d r-crq vbr pp-f n1, vbr d pp-f pno32 n1 pp-f n2 vvn cc vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 61 Image 3
254 In short, our whole Duty may be brought into a very Narrow Compass. St. Paul reduceth it to Three Heads, Sobriety, Righteousness and Godliness : In short, our Whole Duty may be brought into a very Narrow Compass. Saint Paul reduceth it to Three Heads, Sobriety, Righteousness and Godliness: p-acp j, po12 j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j j vvi. n1 np1 vvz pn31 p-acp crd n2, n1, n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 3
255 And our Blessed Saviour to Two, The Love of God, and our Neighbour ; and the particular Instances of each of these, are easily and quickly learn't. And our Blessed Saviour to Two, The Love of God, and our Neighbour; and the particular Instances of each of these, Are Easily and quickly learnt. cc po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp crd, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po12 n1; cc dt j n2 pp-f d pp-f d, vbr av-j cc av-j vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 3
256 Nay they are generally written in our Hearts, as St. Paul tells us; i.e. are the plain Dictates of Natural Reason. Nay they Are generally written in our Hearts, as Saint Paul tells us; i.e. Are the plain Dictates of Natural Reason. uh-x pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp po12 n2, p-acp n1 np1 vvz pno12; n1 vbr dt n1 vvz pp-f j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 3
257 Seventhly, Let us farther Consider, that there is so close a Connexion between them all, that Obedience to one Law will inable us to obey another, and so on: Seventhly, Let us farther Consider, that there is so close a Connexion between them all, that obedience to one Law will inable us to obey Another, and so on: crd, vvb pno12 av-jc vvi, cst pc-acp vbz av j dt n1 p-acp pno32 d, cst n1 p-acp crd n1 vmb j pno12 pc-acp vvi j-jn, cc av a-acp: (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 3
258 And the Performance of one Duty, will prepare us for another, and make it easie to us. And the Performance of one Duty, will prepare us for Another, and make it easy to us. cc dt n1 pp-f crd n1, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp j-jn, cc vvi pn31 j p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 3
259 And on the other hand, the Breach of one Law will cause Carelessness in keeping other Laws; And on the other hand, the Breach of one Law will cause Carelessness in keeping other Laws; cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp vvg j-jn n2; (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 3
260 and no Sin goes alone. So that 'tis but a bare Supposition in the Text, that a Man may keep the Whole Law, and no since Goes alone. So that it's but a bore Supposition in the Text, that a Man may keep the whole Law, cc dx n1 vvz av-j. av cst pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 3
261 and offend but in one Point, or slight one Law, and observe all the rest; for there can really be no such thing; and offend but in one Point, or slight one Law, and observe all the rest; for there can really be not such thing; cc vvi p-acp p-acp crd n1, cc j crd n1, cc vvb d dt n1; c-acp a-acp vmb av-j vbb xx d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 3
262 as is evident from what hath been now discoursed. as is evident from what hath been now discoursed. a-acp vbz j p-acp r-crq vhz vbn av vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 3
263 Eighthly, I may also add, that there is no necessity of being very solicitous, about any more than one thing, in order to our keeping God's Laws; Eighthly, I may also add, that there is no necessity of being very solicitous, about any more than one thing, in order to our keeping God's Laws; j, pns11 vmb av vvi, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f vbg av j, p-acp d dc cs crd n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n-vvg npg1 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 3
264 and that is the Vigorously possessing our Souls with the Love of God. This, saith St. Iohn, is the Love of God, that we keep His Commandments, (or, this is a necessary expression thereof) and His Commandments are not grievous : and that is the Vigorously possessing our Souls with the Love of God. This, Says Saint John, is the Love of God, that we keep His commandments, (or, this is a necessary expression thereof) and His commandments Are not grievous: cc cst vbz dt av-j vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. np1, vvz n1 np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns12 vvb po31 n2, (cc, d vbz dt j n1 av) cc po31 n2 vbr xx j: (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 3
265 Namely to those that Love God. Namely to those that Love God. av p-acp d d vvb np1. (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 3
266 And what can we imagine so Natural to Creatures Capable of understanding God, as Loving Him with all their hearts, Considering the infinite Loveliness of His Nature, And what can we imagine so Natural to Creatures Capable of understanding God, as Loving Him with all their hearts, Considering the infinite Loveliness of His Nature, cc q-crq vmb pns12 vvi av j p-acp n2 j pp-f vvg np1, c-acp vvg pno31 p-acp d po32 n2, vvg dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 65 Image 3
267 and the Inexpressible Obligations He hath laid upon them? and the Inexpressible Obligations He hath laid upon them? cc dt j n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno32? (3) text (DIV1) 65 Image 3
268 What so Agreeable to our Nature, as to love Him who is the Author of our Being, after whose Image we were made, who is the Centre of our Souls, What so Agreeable to our Nature, as to love Him who is the Author of our Being, After whose Image we were made, who is the Centre of our Souls, q-crq av j p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 vbg, p-acp rg-crq n1 pns12 vbdr vvn, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 3
269 and in whom alone consisteth our True Happiness? And 'tis very easy to shew, that the Love of God will naturally draw after it, all those duties which relate, either immediately to Him, or to our Neighbour, or to our own Souls and Bodies. and in whom alone Consisteth our True Happiness? And it's very easy to show, that the Love of God will naturally draw After it, all those duties which relate, either immediately to Him, or to our Neighbour, or to our own Souls and Bodies. cc p-acp r-crq av-j vvz po12 j n1? cc pn31|vbz av j pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pn31, d d n2 r-crq vvb, av-d av-j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp po12 d n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 3
270 Now, Considering these things, well may God Almighty Expostulate with Partially Obedient Christians, as once He did with such Iews, and that with greater reason, O my people, what have I done unto thee? And wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me. Now, Considering these things, well may God Almighty Expostulate with Partially Obedient Christians, as once He did with such Iews, and that with greater reason, Oh my people, what have I done unto thee? And wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me. av, vvg d n2, av vmb np1 np1 vvi p-acp av-j j np1, c-acp a-acp pns31 vdd p-acp d np2, cc cst p-acp jc n1, uh po11 n1, q-crq vhb pns11 vdn p-acp pno21? cc c-crq vhb pns11 vvn pno21? vvi p-acp pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 67 Image 3
271 He hath been indeed so far from wearying us with His Impositions, that every good Christian's Experience is able to Testify that the greatest satisfaction, the truest self-Enjoyment, ariseth from the Observance of His Laws. He hath been indeed so Far from wearying us with His Impositions, that every good Christian's Experience is able to Testify that the greatest satisfaction, the Truest self-Enjoyment, arises from the Observance of His Laws. pns31 vhz vbn av av av-j p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp po31 n2, cst d j njp|vbz n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cst dt js n1, dt js n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 67 Image 3
272 Nor can it be otherwise, since Love, and the Love of God, is the fulfilling of them. For what so Pleasant as Love, and much more as love placed on such an Object as God is? We ought therefore to be so far from thinking much of yielding Obedience to all His Laws, that we are highly disingenuous, if we be not heartily thankful to Him, Nor can it be otherwise, since Love, and the Love of God, is the fulfilling of them. For what so Pleasant as Love, and much more as love placed on such an Object as God is? We ought Therefore to be so Far from thinking much of yielding obedience to all His Laws, that we Are highly disingenuous, if we be not heartily thankful to Him, ccx vmb pn31 vbi av, c-acp vvb, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt vvg pp-f pno32. p-acp r-crq av j c-acp vvb, cc d dc p-acp n1 vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp np1 vbz? pns12 vmd av pc-acp vbi av av-j p-acp vvg d pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp d po31 n2, cst pns12 vbr av-j j, cs pns12 vbb xx av-j j p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 67 Image 3
273 for giving us so few, and those such as in Obedience to which consists such Pleasure. for giving us so few, and those such as in obedience to which consists such Pleasure. p-acp vvg pno12 av d, cc d d c-acp p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq vvz d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 67 Image 3
274 In the last place, and with these words I will Conclude, What a sad thing, and miserable disappointment, must it needs be, to come near to the Kingdom of Heaven, In the last place, and with these words I will Conclude, What a sad thing, and miserable disappointment, must it needs be, to come near to the Kingdom of Heaven, p-acp dt ord n1, cc p-acp d n2 pns11 vmb vvi, q-crq dt j n1, cc j n1, vmb pn31 av vbi, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 68 Image 3
275 and yet at last fall short of it, for want of going a little farther ? and yet At last fallen short of it, for want of going a little farther? cc av p-acp ord vvi j pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt j jc? (3) text (DIV1) 68 Image 3
276 May all Partially Obedient Professors of Christianity, Consider this also, and lay it well to heart. FINIS. May all Partially Obedient Professors of Christianity, Consider this also, and lay it well to heart. FINIS. vmb d av-j j n2 pp-f np1, vvb d av, cc vvd pn31 av p-acp n1. fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 69 Image 3

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179 0 1 Tim. 5.24. 1 Tim. 5.24. crd np1 crd.
188 0 Iob, 27.8. Job, 27.8. np1, crd.
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