A sermon preach'd at the meeting of the sons of the clergy in S. Mary-le-Bow Church, on Tuesday the sixth of December, 1692 by Edward Lord Bishop of Gloucester.

Fowler, Edward, 1632-1714
Publisher: Printed by T M for B Aylmer and A and J Churchil
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1692
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A40095 ESTC ID: R10616 STC ID: F1722
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- John XIII, 34; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 JOHN 13. 34. A New Commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. JOHN 13. 34. A New Commandment I give unto you, That you love one Another; as I have loved you, that you also love one Another. np1 crd crd dt j n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vvb pi j-jn; c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22, cst pn22 av vvi pi j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THE Design of this Meeting of the Sons of the Clergy being to promote Love and Amity among our selves, THE Design of this Meeting of the Sons of the Clergy being to promote Love and Amity among our selves, dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbg pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and to exercise Christian Charity, I think these Words are no improper Subject to be discoursed on upon this Occasion. and to exercise Christian Charity, I think these Words Are no improper Subject to be discoursed on upon this Occasion. cc pc-acp vvi np1 n1, pns11 vvb d n2 vbr dx j j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 A New Commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another. A New Commandment! A New Commandment I give unto you, That you love one Another. A New Commandment! dt j n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vvb pi j-jn. dt j n1! (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 Was Love to each other no Duty before the coming of our Blessed Saviour? Was it never injoyned under the Old Law? Our Lord himself assures us of the contrary, Mark 12. 31. As in the foregoing Verse, he saith, that the Love of God comprehends the whole first Table, Was Love to each other not Duty before the coming of our Blessed Saviour? Was it never enjoined under the Old Law? Our Lord himself assures us of the contrary, Mark 12. 31. As in the foregoing Verse, he Says, that the Love of God comprehends the Whole First Table, vbds n1 p-acp d n-jn xx n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 j-vvn n1? vbds pn31 av vvd p-acp dt j n1? po12 n1 px31 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n-jn, vvb crd crd p-acp p-acp dt vvg n1, pns31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt j-jn ord n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 so in this, that the Love of our Neighbour is the Sum and Substance of the Second: The Second is like, so in this, that the Love of our Neighbour is the Sum and Substance of the Second: The Second is like, av p-acp d, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord: dt ord vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 namely this, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self. namely this, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self. av d, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 And we find the Duty of loving our Neighbour, often repeated and inculcated in the Old Testament. And we find the Duty of loving our Neighbour, often repeated and inculcated in the Old Testament. cc pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f j-vvg po12 n1, av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 The New Commandment therefore was not, that we should merely Love one another, but that we should Love one another, as Christ hath loved us. The New Commandment Therefore was not, that we should merely Love one Another, but that we should Love one Another, as christ hath loved us. dt j n1 av vbds xx, cst pns12 vmd av-j vvi pi j-jn, p-acp cst pns12 vmd vvi pi j-jn, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 A New Commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. We have in the Words, A New Commandment I give unto you, That you love one Another; as I have loved you, that you also love one Another. We have in the Words, dt j n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vvb pi j-jn; c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22, cst pn22 av vvi pi j-jn. pns12 vhb p-acp dt n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 First, A Duty enjoyned, viz. Loving one another. First, A Duty enjoined, viz. Loving one Another. ord, dt n1 vvd, n1 vvg pi j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
11 Secondly, The Pattern we are to follow in so doing ▪ As I have loved you. Secondly, The Pattern we Are to follow in so doing ▪ As I have loved you. ord, dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp av vdg ▪ a-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 And in the handling of them I shall observe this Method. And in the handling of them I shall observe this Method. cc p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 pns11 vmb vvi d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
13 I. I shall shew, What it is to Love one another. II. The Necessity of so doing. I I shall show, What it is to Love one Another. II The Necessity of so doing. uh pns11 vmb vvi, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb pi j-jn. crd dt n1 pp-f av vdg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
14 III. How far this Phrase One Another is to extend. IV. What Qualifications our Love to each other ought to have. III. How Far this Phrase One another is to extend. IV. What Qualifications our Love to each other ought to have. np1. c-crq av-j d n1 crd j-jn vbz pc-acp vvi. np1 q-crq n2 po12 n1 p-acp d n-jn vmd pc-acp vhi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
15 V. In what Instances it ought to be expressed. V. In what Instances it ought to be expressed. np1 p-acp r-crq n2 pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 First, What it is to Love one another. The Word Love signifies either Complacency, or Benevolence and Good Will. And it is our Duty to Love one another, according to both these Acceptations of the Word, First, What it is to Love one Another. The Word Love signifies either Complacency, or Benevolence and Good Will. And it is our Duty to Love one Another, according to both these Acceptations of the Word, ord, r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb pi j-jn. dt n1 vvb vvz d n1, cc n1 cc j n1. cc pn31 vbz po12 n1 p-acp vvb pi j-jn, vvg p-acp d d n2 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
17 though not every individual Person, according to both Some we are obliged to Love Complacentially, to take Delight and Pleasure in them; though not every Individu Person, according to both some we Are obliged to Love Complacentially, to take Delight and Pleasure in them; cs xx d j-jn n1, vvg p-acp d d pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av-j, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
18 but there are others, whom we are not bound so to Love; nay whom we are bound not so to Love. but there Are Others, whom we Are not bound so to Love; nay whom we Are bound not so to Love. cc-acp pc-acp vbr n2-jn, r-crq pns12 vbr xx vvn av pc-acp vvi; uh-x q-crq pns12 vbr vvn xx av pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
19 Some we can not so Love though we would; and there are others whom we may not so Love, some we can not so Love though we would; and there Are Others whom we may not so Love, d pns12 vmb xx av vvi cs pns12 vmd; cc pc-acp vbr n2-jn ro-crq pns12 vmb xx av vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
20 though we could. For instance, Churlish Nabals, People of Sour, Morose, or Captious Tempers, to whom scarce a free Word can be spoken, without danger of Offence: though we could. For instance, Churlish Nabal's, People of Sour, Morose, or Captious Tempers, to whom scarce a free Word can be spoken, without danger of Offence: cs pns12 vmd. p-acp n1, j n2, n1 pp-f j, np1, cc j n2, p-acp ro-crq av-j dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
21 We cannot Love these with a Love of Delight, though we would never so fain. We cannot Love these with a Love of Delight, though we would never so fain. pns12 vmbx vvb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vmd av-x av av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
22 To whom may be added Narrow-soul'd People, who have no Concern for any but their own dear Selves; To whom may be added Narrowsouled People, who have no Concern for any but their own dear Selves; p-acp ro-crq vmb vbi vvn j n1, r-crq vhb dx vvi p-acp d p-acp po32 d j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
23 and much more such as make no Conscience of injuring others to serve themselves. and much more such as make no Conscience of injuring Others to serve themselves. cc av-d av-dc d c-acp vvb dx n1 pp-f vvg n2-jn pc-acp vvi px32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
24 As Good natur'd People can take no satisfaction in such as these, so can hardly any of these, be pleased with the Society of one another: Especially, Proud, or Envious, or Churlish, or Testy and Waspish People, are no Company for one another; and much less for those, who are of contrary Qualities; As Good natured People can take no satisfaction in such as these, so can hardly any of these, be pleased with the Society of one Another: Especially, Proud, or Envious, or Churlish, or Testy and Waspish People, Are no Company for one Another; and much less for those, who Are of contrary Qualities; p-acp j j-vvn n1 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp d c-acp d, av vmb av d pp-f d, vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd j-jn: av-j, j, cc j, cc j, cc j cc j n1, vbr dx n1 p-acp crd j-jn; cc av-d av-dc p-acp d, r-crq vbr pp-f j-jn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
25 Similitude being the Foundation of all Love of Complacency. Similitude being the Foundation of all Love of Complacency. n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
26 Tho' where there is Similitude there may be no such Love, viz. when it lyeth in unlovely and troublesome Qualities; Though where there is Similitude there may be no such Love, viz. when it lies in unlovely and troublesome Qualities; c-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 a-acp vmb vbi dx d n1, n1 c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp j cc j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
27 yet wheresoever there is such a Love, there must be more or less Similitude: And according to the degree of Similitude, will be the degree of Complacential Love. yet wheresoever there is such a Love, there must be more or less Similitude: And according to the degree of Similitude, will be the degree of Complacential Love. av c-crq pc-acp vbz d dt n1, pc-acp vmb vbi av-dc cc dc n1: cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
28 Again, if such a Person be sensible, that such a one Hates him, and watcheth all Occasions to do him Mischief, he cannot have this kind of Love for him. Again, if such a Person be sensible, that such a one Hates him, and watches all Occasions to do him Mischief, he cannot have this kind of Love for him. av, cs d dt n1 vbi j, cst d dt crd vvz pno31, cc vvz d n2 pc-acp vdi pno31 n1, pns31 vmbx vhb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
29 Now when I say that some we can take no Complacency in, I suppose that therefore we are not obliged to it. Now when I say that Some we can take no Complacency in, I suppose that Therefore we Are not obliged to it. av c-crq pns11 vvb cst d pns12 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp, pns11 vvb cst av pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
30 Nemo tenetur ad impossibile. Nor is it agreeable to the Divine Goodness, to impose unnatural things on Men. Nemo tenetur ad impossibile. Nor is it agreeable to the Divine goodness, to impose unnatural things on Men. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. ccx vbz pn31 j p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
31 There are again Others, whom we may not Love with this Love of Delight, though we could: Namely, Prophane or Debauched People; There Are again Others, whom we may not Love with this Love of Delight, though we could: Namely, Profane or Debauched People; pc-acp vbr av n2-jn, r-crq pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cs pns12 vmd: av, j cc j-vvn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
32 those, who tho' they may have the Form of Godliness, deny in their Practice the Power thereof. those, who though they may have the From of Godliness, deny in their Practice the Power thereof. d, r-crq cs pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb p-acp po32 n1 dt n1 av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
33 The Apostle admonisheth his Son Timothy, to withdraw himself from such as these. To be pleased with the Conversations of such People, is to express a liking of their Ways; The Apostle Admonisheth his Son Timothy, to withdraw himself from such as these. To be pleased with the Conversations of such People, is to express a liking of their Ways; dt n1 vvz po31 n1 np1, p-acp vvb px31 p-acp d c-acp d. pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
34 at least it argues a very Luke-warm Temper, and a great Unconcernedness for the Honour of God, and the Interest of Religion. At lest it argues a very Lukewarm Temper, and a great Unconcernedness for the Honour of God, and the Interest of Religion. p-acp cs pn31 vvz dt j j vvi, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
35 But no Man can be of so Unlovely a Temper, or so wicked a Wretch, But no Man can be of so Unlovely a Temper, or so wicked a Wretch, p-acp dx n1 vmb vbi pp-f av j-u dt vvi, cc av j dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
36 as that it should not be our Duty to love him, in the Second Sense of the Word, viz. to wish well to him, as that it should not be our Duty to love him, in the Second Sense of the Word, viz. to wish well to him, c-acp cst pn31 vmd xx vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 p-acp vvb av p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
37 and endeavour, as we have Opportunity, his Welfare and Happiness. and endeavour, as we have Opportunity, his Welfare and Happiness. cc n1, c-acp pns12 vhb n1, po31 n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
38 Which supposeth, I need not say, a Change of his Nature, without which he cannot be capable of Happiness. Which Supposeth, I need not say, a Change of his Nature, without which he cannot be capable of Happiness. r-crq vvz, pns11 vvb xx vvi, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmbx vbi j pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
39 And therefore this Change of his Nature is in the first place to be desired and endeavoured. And Therefore this Change of his Nature is in the First place to be desired and endeavoured. cc av d n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
40 Secondly, As to the Necessity of Loving each other; there is no Duty more plainly enjoyned, or more vigorously urged in the Holy Scriptures: Secondly, As to the Necessity of Loving each other; there is no Duty more plainly enjoined, or more vigorously urged in the Holy Scriptures: ord, a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg d n-jn; pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-dc av-j vvn, cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
41 Especially by our Blessed Saviour and his Holy Apostles. Especially by our Blessed Saviour and his Holy Apostles. av-j p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 cc po31 j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
42 And therefore those who are better acquainted with the Christian Religion, than with the Spirits and Behaviour of those who profess it, may think it needless to spend any time, upon this Argument. And Therefore those who Are better acquainted with the Christian Religion, than with the Spirits and Behaviour of those who profess it, may think it needless to spend any time, upon this Argument. cc av d r-crq vbr jc vvn p-acp dt njp n1, cs p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb pn31, vmb vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi d n1, p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
43 But because the Religion of too too many who are called Christians, and that Religion which our Saviour brought into the World, are very unlike, it will not be amiss to give a short Account what this is, in reference to the Point before us. But Because the Religion of too too many who Are called Christians, and that Religion which our Saviour brought into the World, Are very unlike, it will not be amiss to give a short Account what this is, in Referente to the Point before us. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f av av d r-crq vbr vvn np1, cc cst n1 r-crq po12 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vbr av j, pn31 vmb xx vbi av pc-acp vvi dt j vvb r-crq d vbz, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
44 As our Blessed Lord calls it His New Commandment, That we Love one another as He hath Loved us; As our Blessed Lord calls it His New Commandment, That we Love one Another as He hath Loved us; p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 vvz pn31 po31 j n1, cst pns12 vvb pi j-jn c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
45 so in the Words following, he makes this the distinguishing Character of his Disciples. so in the Words following, he makes this the distinguishing Character of his Disciples. av p-acp dt n2 vvg, pns31 vvz d dt vvg n1 pp-f po31 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
46 By this, saith he, shall all men know that you are my Disciples, if ye have Love one to another. By this, Says he, shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you have Love one to Another. p-acp d, vvz pns31, vmb d n2 vvb cst pn22 vbr po11 n2, cs pn22 vhb n1 crd p-acp n-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
47 And so desirous was he that they should not be defective in Love, that above all the excellent Petitions he puts up for them Iohn 17. this of Love is the only Grace, he particularly prays for in their behalf, viz. ver. 21. That they all may be one as thou Father art in me and I in thee; And so desirous was he that they should not be defective in Love, that above all the excellent Petitions he puts up for them John 17. this of Love is the only Grace, he particularly prays for in their behalf, viz. ver. 21. That they all may be one as thou Father art in me and I in thee; cc av j vbds pns31 cst pns32 vmd xx vbi j p-acp n1, cst p-acp d dt j n2 pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp pno32 np1 crd d pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1, pns31 av-j vvz p-acp p-acp po32 n1, n1 fw-la. crd cst pns32 d vmb vbi crd c-acp pns21 n1 n1 p-acp pno11 cc pns11 p-acp pno21; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
48 that they may be united in Love, have one Heart, and one Soul. And the Reason for which he thus prayeth, doth mightily Commend this Grace, viz. That the World may believe that thou hast sen• me. that they may be united in Love, have one Heart, and one Soul. And the Reason for which he thus Prayeth, does mightily Commend this Grace, viz. That the World may believe that thou hast sen• me. cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, vhb crd n1, cc crd n1 cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvz, vdz av-j vvi d n1, n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi cst pns21 vh2 n1 pno11. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
49 Which is as much as to say, that Christian ex〈 … 〉ing in the Grace of Love, will be a great Conviction to the World, of the Execllency, Which is as much as to say, that Christian ex〈 … 〉ing in the Grace of Love, will be a great Conviction to the World, of the Excellency, r-crq vbz p-acp d c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst np1 n1 … vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
50 and therefore of the Truth, of the Christian Religion. and Therefore of the Truth, of the Christian Religion. cc av pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt njp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
51 And again Verse the last, I have declared, saith he, to them thy Name, and will declare it, that the Love wherewith thou hast Loved me, may be in them. And again Verse the last, I have declared, Says he, to them thy Name, and will declare it, that the Love wherewith thou hast Loved me, may be in them. cc av vvb dt ord, pns11 vhb vvn, vvz pns31, p-acp pno32 po21 n1, cc vmb vvi pn31, cst dt n1 c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11, vmb vbi p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
52 And his Beloved Disciple S. Iohn thought, he could never enough extol this Grace. And his beloved Disciple S. John Thought, he could never enough extol this Grace. cc po31 j-vvn n1 np1 np1 vvd, pns31 vmd av av-d vvi d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
53 He makes Love the very Essence of the Deity, 1 Ep. 4. 16. God is Love; He makes Love the very Essence of the Deity, 1 Epistle 4. 16. God is Love; pns31 vvz n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 vbz n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
54 and adds, that he who dwelleth •n Love, dwelleth in God and God in him. and adds, that he who dwells •n Love, dwells in God and God in him. cc vvz, cst pns31 r-crq vvz av n1, vvz p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
55 And v. 7. he saith, that Love is of God, and every one that Loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. Knoweth him practically and experimentally. And v. 7. he Says, that Love is of God, and every one that Loves is born of God, and Knoweth God. Knoweth him practically and experimentally. cc n1 crd pns31 vvz, cst n1 vbz pp-f np1, cc d pi cst vvz vbz vvn pp-f np1, cc vvz np1. vvz pno31 av-j cc av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
56 And Ch. 3. 14. We know, saith he, that, we have passed from Death to Life, because we love the Brethren: And Christ 3. 14. We know, Says he, that, we have passed from Death to Life, Because we love the Brothers: np1 np1 crd crd pns12 vvb, vvz pns31, cst, pns12 vhb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
57 We know that we are Regenerate Christians by our Love and Charity. He that loveth not his Brother abideth in Death. We know that we Are Regenerate Christians by our Love and Charity. He that loves not his Brother Abideth in Death. pns12 vvb cst pns12 vbr vvn np1 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. pns31 cst vvz xx po31 n1 vvz p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
58 He is certainly an Unregenerate Man, a wicked Creature. He is Certainly an Unregenerate Man, a wicked Creature. pns31 vbz av-j dt j n1, dt j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
59 And ver. 15. Whosoever hateth his Brother is a Murtherer, and ye know that no Murther hath Eternal Life abiding in him. And ver. 15. Whosoever hates his Brother is a Murderer, and you know that no Murder hath Eternal Life abiding in him. cc fw-la. crd r-crq vvz po31 n1 vbz dt n1, cc pn22 vvb cst dx n1 vhz j n1 vvg p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
60 Nor is S. Paul wanting in Recommending and pressing this Duty. Owe, saith he, no man any thing but to love one another; Nor is S. Paul wanting in Recommending and pressing this Duty. Owe, Says he, no man any thing but to love one Another; ccx vbz n1 np1 vvg p-acp vvg cc vvg d n1. vvb, vvz pns31, dx n1 d n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi pi j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
61 for he that loveth another, hath fulfilled the Law. Or this is the Christian Perfection of the Law, as it relates to our Neighbour. for he that loves Another, hath fulfilled the Law. Or this is the Christian Perfection of the Law, as it relates to our Neighbour. c-acp pns31 cst vvz j-jn, vhz vvn dt n1. cc d vbz dt njp n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 6
62 And in what follows he sheweth, that the whole second Table is herein implyed. And in short, this great Apostle preferreth Charity before all other Endowments and Accomplishments: And in what follows he shows, that the Whole second Table is herein employed. And in short, this great Apostle preferreth Charity before all other Endowments and Accomplishments: cc p-acp r-crq vvz pns31 vvz, cst dt j-jn ord n1 vbz av vvn. cc p-acp j, d j n1 vvz n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
63 Before the speaking with the Tongues of Men or Angels, before 〈 … 〉 all Mysteries, before all Kn•••••• and 〈 ◊ 〉 all Faith too, Before the speaking with the Tongues of Men or Angels, before 〈 … 〉 all Mysteres, before all Kn•••••• and 〈 ◊ 〉 all Faith too, c-acp dt vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp 〈 … 〉 d n2, p-acp d np1 cc 〈 sy 〉 d n1 av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
64 even the Faith of Miracles; nay before the greatest Zeal, nay such a zeal as will make men give their Bodies to be burnt, 1 Cor. 13 chapter. even the Faith of Miracles; nay before the greatest Zeal, nay such a zeal as will make men give their Bodies to be burned, 1 Cor. 13 chapter. av dt n1 pp-f n2; uh p-acp dt js n1, uh d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi n2 vvb po32 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, crd np1 crd n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
65 He there tells us, that Charity is so much above all these, that they are none of them worth any thing without Charity. He there tells us, that Charity is so much above all these, that they Are none of them worth any thing without Charity. pns31 a-acp vvz pno12, cst n1 vbz av av-d p-acp d d, cst pns32 vbr pix pp-f pno32 j d n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
66 Much more may be said to sh•w, what a mighty Figure, this Duty of Loving each other makes, in the Religion of our Saviour. Much more may be said to sh•w, what a mighty Figure, this Duty of Loving each other makes, in the Religion of our Saviour. av-d av-dc vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, q-crq dt j n1, d n1 pp-f vvg d n-jn vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
67 Thirdly, I come to shew how far this duty of loving one another is to extend; Thirdly, I come to show how Far this duty of loving one Another is to extend; ord, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j d n1 pp-f vvg pi j-jn vbz pc-acp vvi; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
68 or what we are to understand by one another in the Text. In a word, it takes in all Men whatsoever: Not only our Friends and Acquaintance: or what we Are to understand by one Another in the Text. In a word, it Takes in all Men whatsoever: Not only our Friends and Acquaintance: cc r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j-jn p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp d n2 r-crq: xx av-j po12 n2 cc n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
69 Not only our own Party, and those that say as we say, and think as we think: Not only our own Party, and those that say as we say, and think as we think: xx av-j po12 d n1, cc d cst vvb p-acp pns12 vvb, cc vvb p-acp pns12 vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
70 Not only those that oblige us and do us good turns; Not only those that oblige us and do us good turns; xx av-j d cst vvb pno12 cc vdi pno12 j n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
71 but all the World, all that partake of the same common Nature with our selves, be they who or what they will. but all the World, all that partake of the same Common Nature with our selves, be they who or what they will. cc-acp d dt n1, d cst vvb pp-f dt d j n1 p-acp po12 n2, vbb pns32 r-crq cc r-crq pns32 vmb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
72 1. This is apparent from the Text. A new Commandment I give unto you, That you love one another, as I have loved you. 1. This is apparent from the Text. A new Commandment I give unto you, That you love one Another, as I have loved you. crd d vbz j p-acp dt np1 dt j n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vvb pi j-jn, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
73 Now the Love of Christ was Vnlimited, He dyed for all mankind. S. Iohn saith, that He is the Propitiation for the Sins of the whole World. Now the Love of christ was Unlimited, He died for all mankind. S. John Says, that He is the Propitiation for the Sins of the Whole World. av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j, pns31 vvd p-acp d n1. np1 np1 vvz, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
74 S. Paul calls him, The Saviour of all Men: S. Paul calls him, The Saviour of all Men: np1 np1 vvz pno31, dt n1 pp-f d n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
75 That is, so their Saviour as to exclude none from Salvation, who will comply with the Terms on which He offereth it. That is, so their Saviour as to exclude none from Salvation, who will comply with the Terms on which He Offereth it. cst vbz, av po32 n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi pix p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
76 He hath shut out none from having benefit, by what he did and suffered in the behalf of Sinners; He hath shut out none from having benefit, by what he did and suffered in the behalf of Sinners; pns31 vhz vvn av pix p-acp vhg n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vdd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
77 nor ever will he any, who shall not reject the Counsel of God against themselves. nor ever will he any, who shall not reject the Counsel of God against themselves. ccx av vmb pns31 d, r-crq vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp px32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
78 And lest we should think that by the World, and the whole World, and all Men, we are only to understand some of all sorts, this same Apostle assures us, that this Phrase all Men is to be taken in the same Latitude, in referrence to the Remedy brought by Christ, that 'tis to be taken in, in reference to the Mischief done by Adam. Therefore as by the offence of one, saith he, judgment came upon all men to Condemnation, And lest we should think that by the World, and the Whole World, and all Men, we Are only to understand Some of all sorts, this same Apostle assures us, that this Phrase all Men is to be taken in the same Latitude, in Referente to the Remedy brought by christ, that it's to be taken in, in Referente to the Mischief done by Adam. Therefore as by the offence of one, Says he, judgement Come upon all men to Condemnation, cc cs pns12 vmd vvi cst p-acp dt n1, cc dt j-jn n1, cc d n2, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi d pp-f d n2, d d n1 vvz pno12, cst d n1 d n2 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, cst pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vdn p-acp np1. av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, vvz pns31, n1 vvd p-acp d n2 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
79 even so by the Righteousness of One, the free-gift came upon all men to Iustification of Life; even so by the Righteousness of One, the Free gift Come upon all men to Justification of Life; av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, dt n1 vvd p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
80 viz. the gift of the new Gracious Covenant. viz. the gift of the new Gracious Covenant. n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
81 And the Author to the Hebrews, chap. 2. 9. tells us, that Christ tasted death for every man. And the Author to the Hebrews, chap. 2. 9. tells us, that christ tasted death for every man. cc dt n1 p-acp dt np2, n1 crd crd vvz pno12, cst np1 vvn n1 p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
82 Now if our Saviour loved all men, loved all so as to put them into a Reconcilable state; Now if our Saviour loved all men, loved all so as to put them into a Reconcilable state; av cs po12 n1 vvd d n2, vvd d av c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
83 so that it must be their own Personal fault, and long of their Wilfulness and Obstinacy, so that it must be their own Personal fault, and long of their Wilfulness and Obstinacy, av cst pn31 vmb vbi po32 d j n1, cc av-j pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
84 if the worst of Sinners be not actually reconciled to God; if the worst of Sinners be not actually reconciled to God; cs dt js pp-f n2 vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
85 then, since he hath commanded us to love others as He hath loved them, our Love is to extend to all without exception. then, since he hath commanded us to love Others as He hath loved them, our Love is to extend to all without exception. av, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp n1 n2-jn c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno32, po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
86 And well might our Lord call this a New Commandment, for no such is to be found in the Law of Moses, or in the Prophets. And well might our Lord call this a New Commandment, for no such is to be found in the Law of Moses, or in the prophets. cc av vmd po12 n1 vvb d dt j n1, c-acp dx d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
87 2. This farther appears from those other words of our Saviour, Mark. 12. 31. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self. 2. This farther appears from those other words of our Saviour, Mark. 12. 31. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self. crd d av-jc vvz p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvb. crd crd pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
88 You may say, the word Neighbour seems to be Limiting and Confining. You may say, the word Neighbour seems to be Limiting and Confining. pn22 vmb vvi, dt n1 n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvg cc vvg. (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
89 But we must understand this word, as our Lord himself hath Explained it, Luke 10. 29. Here is a Question put by a Lawyer to Him, Who is my Neighbour? Now see His Answer in the following words: But we must understand this word, as our Lord himself hath Explained it, Lycia 10. 29. Here is a Question put by a Lawyer to Him, Who is my Neighbour? Now see His Answer in the following words: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi d n1, c-acp po12 n1 px31 vhz vvn pn31, av crd crd av vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz po11 n1? av vvi po31 vvb p-acp dt vvg n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
90 A Certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his Rayment, A Certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his Raiment, dt j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp np1, cc vvd p-acp n2, r-crq vvd pno31 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
91 and wounded him, leaving him half dead; and wounded him, leaving him half dead; cc vvd pno31, vvg pno31 av-jn av-j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
92 and by chance there came a certain Priest that way, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side; and by chance there Come a certain Priest that Way, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side; cc p-acp n1 a-acp vvd dt j n1 cst n1, cc c-crq pns31 vvd pno31, pns31 vvd p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
93 and likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came, and looked on him, and passed by on the other side: and likewise a Levite, when he was At the place, Come, and looked on him, and passed by on the other side: cc av dt np1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1, vvd, cc vvd p-acp pno31, cc vvd p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
94 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him, he had Compassion on him, &c. Now saith our Saviour, v. 36. Which of these three, thinkest thou, was Neighbour to him that fell among thieves? And the Lawyer answering, He that shewed mercy on him; But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, Come where he was, and when he saw him, he had Compassion on him, etc. Now Says our Saviour, v. 36. Which of these three, Thinkest thou, was Neighbour to him that fell among thieves? And the Lawyer answering, He that showed mercy on him; cc-acp dt j np1, c-acp pns31 vvd, vvd c-crq pns31 vbds, cc c-crq pns31 vvd pno31, pns31 vhd n1 p-acp pno31, av av vvz po12 n1, n1 crd r-crq pp-f d crd, vv2 pns21, vbds n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvd p-acp n2? cc dt n1 vvg, pns31 cst vvd n1 p-acp pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
95 Our Lord replyed, Go thou and do likewise. Which is as if he had said, Thou hast now answered thy self; Our Lord replied, Go thou and do likewise. Which is as if he had said, Thou hast now answered thy self; po12 n1 vvd, vvb pns21 cc vdb av. r-crq vbz p-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns21 vh2 av vvn po21 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
96 every Person that needs thy relief, tho' he be unto thee as Iews and Samaritans are to one another; tho' he be of a different Religion from thee, every Person that needs thy relief, though he be unto thee as Iews and Samaritans Are to one Another; though he be of a different Religion from thee, d n1 cst av po21 n1, cs pns31 vbb p-acp pno21 p-acp np2 cc njp2 vbr pc-acp pi j-jn; cs pns31 vbb pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno21, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
97 nay tho' he be thine Enemy, as the Iews and Samaritans were to each other, he is thy Neighbour; nay though he be thine Enemy, as the Iews and Samaritans were to each other, he is thy Neighbour; uh-x cs pns31 vbb po21 n1, p-acp dt np2 cc njp2 vbdr p-acp d n-jn, pns31 vbz po21 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
98 and therefore thou art obliged to love him as thy self; and Therefore thou art obliged to love him as thy self; cc av pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp vvb pno31 p-acp po21 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
99 to do to him, when in an afflicted state, as thou wouldst be done unto in the like Condition. Again 'tis Evident, to do to him, when in an afflicted state, as thou Wouldst be done unto in the like Condition. Again it's Evident, pc-acp vdi p-acp pno31, c-crq p-acp dt j-vvn n1, c-acp pns21 vmd2 vbi vdn p-acp p-acp dt j n1. av pn31|vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
100 3. That we are not to confine our Love and Charity to some particular Persons, in that we are farther required by our Saviour, to imitate our Heavenly Fathers Love and Charity. Be Perfect, saith he, as your Heavenly Father is perfect, Mat. 5. 48. That is, as appears from what goes before, let the exercise of your Charity extend as far as God ' s extendeth, For, as it follows v. 45. He maketh His Sun to rise on the Evil and on the Good, 3. That we Are not to confine our Love and Charity to Some particular Persons, in that we Are farther required by our Saviour, to imitate our Heavenly Father's Love and Charity. Be Perfect, Says he, as your Heavenly Father is perfect, Mathew 5. 48. That is, as appears from what Goes before, let the exercise of your Charity extend as Far as God ' s extendeth, For, as it follows v. 45. He makes His Sun to rise on the Evil and on the Good, crd cst pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2, p-acp cst pns12 vbr av-jc vvn p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 j ng1 vvb cc n1. vbb j, vvz pns31, p-acp po22 j n1 vbz j, np1 crd crd cst vbz, c-acp vvz p-acp r-crq vvz a-acp, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 vvi c-acp av-j c-acp n1 ' ng1 vvz, c-acp, c-acp pn31 vvz n1 crd pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn cc p-acp dt j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
101 and sendeth Rain on the Iust and on the Vnjust: And, as the Psalmist declareth, His mereys are over all his works: and sends Rain on the Just and on the Unjust: And, as the Psalmist Declareth, His mereys Are over all his works: cc vvz n1 p-acp dt j cc a-acp dt j: cc, c-acp dt n1 vvz, po31 n2 vbr p-acp d po31 n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
102 The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercys are over all His works. But, The Lord is good to all, and His tender Mercies Are over all His works. But, dt n1 vbz j p-acp d, cc po31 j n2 vbr p-acp d po31 n2. p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
103 4. Express Texts enjoyn this. If any are to be excluded from our Love, they must be our Enemies; 4. Express Texts enjoin this. If any Are to be excluded from our Love, they must be our Enemies; crd j n2 vvb d. cs d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, pns32 vmb vbi po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
104 but what saith our Lord of these, Mat. 5. 44? But I say unto you Love your Enemies, bless them that curse you, but what Says our Lord of these, Mathew 5. 44? But I say unto you Love your Enemies, bless them that curse you, cc-acp q-crq vvz po12 n1 pp-f d, np1 crd crd? p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 vvb po22 n2, vvb pno32 cst vvb pn22, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
105 and pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be the Children of your Father which is in Heaven. and pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be the Children of your Father which is in Heaven. cc vvb p-acp pno32 cst av-j vvb pn22 cc vvi pn22, cst pn22 vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
106 And v. 46. If you love them which love you, what Reward have you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And if you Salute, NONLATINALPHABET embrace, your Bretheren only, what do you more than others? Or, what Excellent thing do you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And Gal. 6. 10. The Apostle saith, Let us do good unto all men; And v. 46. If you love them which love you, what Reward have you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And if you Salute, embrace, your Brethren only, what do you more than Others? Or, what Excellent thing do you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And Gal. 6. 10. The Apostle Says, Let us do good unto all men; cc n1 crd cs pn22 vvb pno32 r-crq vvb pn22, q-crq n1 vhb pn22? vdb xx av dt np1 dt d? cc cs pn22 vvb, vvb, po22 n2 av-j, q-crq vdb pn22 av-dc cs n2-jn? cc, r-crq j n1 vdb pn22? vdb xx av dt n2 dt d? cc np1 crd crd dt n1 vvz, vvb pno12 vdb j p-acp d n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
107 and the next words shew, that tho' we ought to love all without exception, as that word signifies Benevolence, yet we are not to shew neither this kind of love to all alike: For it follows, Especially to them who are of the Household of Faith. and the next words show, that though we ought to love all without exception, as that word signifies Benevolence, yet we Are not to show neither this kind of love to all alike: For it follows, Especially to them who Are of the Household of Faith. cc dt ord n2 vvi, cst cs pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1, c-acp cst n1 vvz n1, av pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi dx d j pp-f n1 p-acp d av: p-acp pn31 vvz, av-j p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
108 That which makes our Brother a Member of Christ's Church, doth give him a Title to our greater Affection in both the foresaid Senses. That which makes our Brother a Member of Christ's Church, does give him a Title to our greater Affection in both the foresaid Senses. cst r-crq vvz po12 n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vdz vvi pno31 dt n1 p-acp po12 jc n1 p-acp d dt j-vvn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
109 And here let me mind you, that we ought to have a higher degree of love, And Here let me mind you, that we ought to have a higher degree of love, cc av vvb pno11 vvi pn22, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi dt jc n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
110 for all that own Christ for their Lord and Saviour, than for Infidels, and such as are Enemies to his Religion; for all that own christ for their Lord and Saviour, than for Infidels, and such as Are Enemies to his Religion; p-acp d cst d np1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cs p-acp n2, cc d c-acp vbr n2 p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
111 and those that own him most in their Practice, we are obliged to have a greater love for, and those that own him most in their Practice, we Are obliged to have a greater love for, cc d cst vvd pno31 av-ds p-acp po32 vvi, pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi dt jc n1 p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
112 than for mere Professors of Christianity; or such as whose lives are less Conformable thereunto. 'Tis highly Reasonable, that the most Lovely Persons should have most of our love. than for mere Professors of Christianity; or such as whose lives Are less Conformable thereunto. It's highly Reasonable, that the most Lovely Persons should have most of our love. cs p-acp j n2 pp-f np1; cc d p-acp rg-crq n2 vbr av-dc j av. pn31|vbz av-j j, cst dt av-ds j n2 vmd vhi av-ds pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
113 There is nothing so Amiable as true Goodness, and according to the degree thereof in any Person; There is nothing so Amiable as true goodness, and according to the degree thereof in any Person; pc-acp vbz pix av j c-acp j n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 av p-acp d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
114 should be the degree of our Love to him. should be the degree of our Love to him. vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
115 God is to be the Object of our Highest Love, because He is Perfectly and Originally Good; God is to be the Object of our Highest Love, Because He is Perfectly and Originally Good; np1 vbz pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 js n1, c-acp pns31 vbz av-j cc av-j j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
116 and according as Men are more or less like to God, the greater or less Complacency ought we to take in them; and according as Men Are more or less like to God, the greater or less Complacency ought we to take in them; cc vvg p-acp n2 vbr n1 cc av-dc av-j p-acp np1, dt jc cc av-dc n1 vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
117 and more or less ardently to Desire and Endeavour their Wellfare. and more or less ardently to Desire and Endeavour their Welfare. cc av-dc cc av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
118 The true Christian Love doth chiefly consist in loving His Image from whom we are call'd Christians: The true Christian Love does chiefly consist in loving His Image from whom we Are called Christians: dt j njp n1 vdz av-jn vvi p-acp j-vvg po31 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
119 And where there is most of that, whether the Persons are in all things of our minds or no, we do not Love as becomes Christians, if there we do not most love. And where there is most of that, whither the Persons Are in all things of our minds or no, we do not Love as becomes Christians, if there we do not most love. cc c-crq pc-acp vbz av-js pp-f d, cs dt n2 vbr p-acp d n2 pp-f po12 n2 cc uh-dx, pns12 vdb xx vvi c-acp vvz np1, cs pc-acp pns12 vdb xx ds vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 12
120 I speak now of Christian Love, as I said, such a love as is the effect of our own choice, directed and Governed by our Saviour's Laws. I speak now of Christian Love, as I said, such a love as is the Effect of our own choice, directed and Governed by our Saviour's Laws. pns11 vvb av pp-f njp n1, c-acp pns11 vvd, d dt n1 c-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 d n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp po12 ng1 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
121 I speak not of a Natural Love, which is necessary, and not the effect of Choice. I speak not of a Natural Love, which is necessary, and not the Effect of Choice. pns11 vvb xx pp-f dt j vvb, r-crq vbz j, cc xx dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
122 This love do we what we can, will ordinarily flow most freely towards our Yoke-Fellows; Children, Brethren, and Sisters, as being parts of our selves. This love do we what we can, will ordinarily flow most freely towards our Yoke-Fellows; Children, Brothers, and Sisters, as being parts of our selves. d n1 vdb pns12 r-crq pns12 vmb, vmb av-j vvi av-ds av-j p-acp po12 n2; n2, n2, cc n2, p-acp vbg n2 pp-f po12 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
123 And so for those that are Naturalized to us by a long Acquaintance, we cannot in that respect but love them better, And so for those that Are Naturalized to us by a long Acquaintance, we cannot in that respect but love them better, cc av p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vmbx p-acp cst n1 p-acp n1 pno32 av-jc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
124 than such as are less known to us; than such as Are less known to us; cs d c-acp vbr dc vvn p-acp pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
125 and those that have greatly obliged us, we naturally love with a greater Passion, than those to whom we are not at all, or less beholden. and those that have greatly obliged us, we naturally love with a greater Passion, than those to whom we Are not At all, or less beholden. cc d cst vhb av-j vvn pno12, pns12 av-j vvb p-acp dt jc n1, cs d p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr xx p-acp d, cc dc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
126 But tho' Scripture, Nature, and Reason do enjoyn us to love one another with a different kind and degree of love, But though Scripture, Nature, and Reason do enjoin us to love one Another with a different kind and degree of love, cc-acp cs n1, n1, cc vvb vdb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pi j-jn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
127 yet it hath been fully made to appear, that 'tis our duty to extend our love to all; to wish well to, yet it hath been Fully made to appear, that it's our duty to extend our love to all; to wish well to, av pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn pc-acp vvi, cst pn31|vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d; pc-acp vvi av p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
128 and desire and endeavour (as we are able and have opportunity) the happiness of every man. and desire and endeavour (as we Are able and have opportunity) the happiness of every man. cc vvi cc n1 (c-acp pns12 vbr j cc vhb n1) dt n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
129 Fourthly, I proceed to shew, what Qualifications our love to each other ought to have. Fourthly, I proceed to show, what Qualifications our love to each other ought to have. ord, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 po12 n1 p-acp d n-jn vmd pc-acp vhi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
130 Our Text tells us, that we ought to love one another as Christ hath loved us; Our Text tells us, that we ought to love one Another as christ hath loved us; po12 n1 vvz pno12, cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pi j-jn c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
131 and the other Text in S. Mark, that we are to love our Neighbour as our selves. And that is, and the other Text in S. Mark, that we Are to love our Neighbour as our selves. And that is, cc dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 vvb, cst pns12 vbr p-acp vvb po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2. cc d vbz, (5) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
132 1. Most Heartily and Sincerely. My little Children, saith S. Iohn, Let us not love in word, 1. Most Heartily and Sincerely. My little Children, Says S. John, Let us not love in word, crd np1 av-j cc av-j. po11 j n2, vvz n1 np1, vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
133 neither in tongue, but in Deed and in Truth. neither in tongue, but in Deed and in Truth. av-dx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
134 Let love be without dissimulation, saith S. Paul. I need not say that Christ 's love to us was most hearty, Let love be without dissimulation, Says S. Paul. I need not say that christ is love to us was most hearty, vvb n1 vbi p-acp n1, vvz n1 np1. pns11 vvb xx vvi cst np1 vbz n1 p-acp pno12 vbds av-ds j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
135 nor that our love to our selves is so. nor that our love to our selves is so. ccx cst po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2 vbz av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
136 Indeed, if our Love be not hearty, as we love not like Christians, so we do not love at all. Love is seated in the Heart only, Indeed, if our Love be not hearty, as we love not like Christians, so we do not love At all. Love is seated in the Heart only, np1, cs po12 n1 vbb xx j, c-acp pns12 vvb xx av-j np1, av pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp d. n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
137 so that Professions of love, and love it self are no more the same thing, than are Shadows and Substances, Realities and mere Appearances. so that Professions of love, and love it self Are no more the same thing, than Are Shadows and Substances, Realities and mere Appearances. av d n2 pp-f n1, cc vvb pn31 n1 vbr av-dx av-dc dt d n1, cs vbr n2 cc n2, n2 cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 13
138 2. We ought to love Ingenuously as well as Heartily. 2. We ought to love Ingenuously as well as Heartily. crd pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi av-j c-acp av c-acp av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
139 To love Men Ingenuously, is to delight in them, or wish well to them, for their own sakes, without respect to our own Interest. To love Men Ingenuously, is to delight in them, or wish well to them, for their own sakes, without respect to our own Interest. p-acp n1 n2 av-j, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cc vvb av p-acp pno32, c-acp po32 d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
140 So, you need not be told, our Saviour loved Mankind; So, you need not be told, our Saviour loved Mankind; np1, pn22 vvb xx vbi vvn, po12 n1 vvd n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
141 next to the Glory of God, and the Advancement of Righteousness and Universal Goodness in the World, He was acted by a vehement desire of Our happiness. next to the Glory of God, and the Advancement of Righteousness and Universal goodness in the World, He was acted by a vehement desire of Our happiness. ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j-u n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
142 He did not Love Men, as men love their Horses, and too commonly their Servants, only or mostly for his own Advantage. He did not Love Men, as men love their Horses, and too commonly their Servants, only or mostly for his own Advantage. pns31 vdd xx vvi n2, p-acp n2 vvb po32 n2, cc av av-j po32 n2, av-j cc j p-acp po31 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 13
143 Now, as I said that to Pretend to love, is not to love, so to love others merely with respect to our own good, is rather mere self - love, than a love of them. Now, as I said that to Pretend to love, is not to love, so to love Others merely with respect to our own good, is rather mere self - love, than a love of them. av, c-acp pns11 vvd cst p-acp vvb pc-acp vvi, vbz xx p-acp n1, av pc-acp vvi n2-jn av-j p-acp n1 p-acp po12 d j, vbz av-c j n1 - vvi, cs dt n1 pp-f pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
144 And to love others principally for our own sakes, is more to love our selves than them. And to love Others principally for our own sakes, is more to love our selves than them. cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn av-j p-acp po12 d n2, vbz av-dc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cs pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
145 And that such a love is far from deserving to be called Christian Love, will appear by what a Pagan saith of it. Tully tells us in his Laelius, that Ipse se quisque deligit non ut aliquam a seipso mercedem exigat Charitatis suae, And that such a love is Far from deserving to be called Christian Love, will appear by what a Pagan Says of it. Tully tells us in his Laelius, that Ipse se Quisque deligit non ut aliquam a Seipso mercedem exigat Charitatis suae, cc cst d dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi vvn njp n1, vmb vvi p-acp r-crq dt j-jn vvz pp-f pn31. np1 vvz pno12 p-acp po31 np1, cst fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la dt fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
146 sed quod perse sibi quisque Charus est, &c. Every man loves himself, not that be may obtain a reward from himself for so doing, sed quod pierce sibi Quisque Charis est, etc. Every man loves himself, not that be may obtain a reward from himself for so doing, fw-la fw-la vvi fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la, av d n1 vvz px31, xx cst vbb vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp px31 p-acp av vdg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
147 but because he is, for his own sake, dear to himself: but Because he is, for his own sake, dear to himself: cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz, p-acp po31 d n1, j-jn p-acp px31: (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
148 And except (as he proceeds) men so love one another, they cannot be true Friends. And except (as he proceeds) men so love one Another, they cannot be true Friends. cc c-acp (c-acp pns31 vvz) n2 av vvb pi j-jn, pns32 vmbx vbi j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
149 And this (saith he farther) is seen in the very Brutes, how much more then ought it to be found among Men. And this (Says he farther) is seen in the very Brutus's, how much more then ought it to be found among Men. cc d (vvz pns31 av-jc) vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2, c-crq d dc cs vmd pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
150 But many Impudently desire that others should be such Friends to them, as they will be to none; But many Impudently desire that Others should be such Friends to them, as they will be to none; p-acp d av-j vvi d n2-jn vmd vbi d n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi p-acp pix; (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
151 and expect that love from others, which they will not bestow on others. and expect that love from Others, which they will not bestow on Others. cc vvb d n1 p-acp n2-jn, r-crq pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
152 That is, they expect that others should love them purely upon their own account, and not that their love to them, should Ultimately Terminate in themselves. That is, they expect that Others should love them purely upon their own account, and not that their love to them, should Ultimately Terminate in themselves. cst vbz, pns32 vvb d n2-jn vmd vvi pno32 av-j p-acp po32 d vvi, cc xx d po32 n1 p-acp pno32, vmd av-j vvi p-acp px32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
153 And as the Example of our Saviour, so that of God the Father obligeth us thus to love one another. For Man cannot be profitable to God, And as the Exampl of our Saviour, so that of God the Father obliges us thus to love one Another. For Man cannot be profitable to God, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av d pp-f np1 dt n1 vvz pno12 av pc-acp vvi pi j-jn. p-acp n1 vmbx vbi j p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
154 as he that is wise may be profitable to himself. as he that is wise may be profitable to himself. c-acp pns31 cst vbz j vmb vbi j p-acp px31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 14
155 Is it any Pleasure, or Courtesy, to the Almighty, that thou art Righteous? &c. Iob 22. 2, 3. And therefore he cannot desire, that Sinners should turn from their Wickedness and live, for any gain to himself. Is it any Pleasure, or Courtesy, to the Almighty, that thou art Righteous? etc. Job 22. 2, 3. And Therefore he cannot desire, that Sinners should turn from their Wickedness and live, for any gain to himself. vbz pn31 d n1, cc n1, p-acp dt j-jn, cst pns21 vb2r j? av np1 crd crd, crd cc av pns31 vmbx vvi, cst n2 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc vvi, p-acp d n1 p-acp px31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
156 If therefore we would be the Children of God, we must love each other not only sincerely, but generously and ingenuously. If Therefore we would be the Children of God, we must love each other not only sincerely, but generously and ingenuously. cs av pns12 vmd vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb vvi d n-jn xx av-j av-j, cc-acp av-j cc av-j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
157 And indeed, if we consider the Nature of Mankind, we shall find that this, as well as the Commands of God and our Saviour, doth oblige us to such a love of all Men. And indeed, if we Consider the Nature of Mankind, we shall find that this, as well as the Commands of God and our Saviour, does oblige us to such a love of all Men. cc av, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi d d, c-acp av c-acp dt vvz pp-f np1 cc po12 n1, vdz vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
158 And this, indeed, is the reason why they have obliged us hereunto by their Commands. They Command it because it is fittest in it self and best. And this, indeed, is the reason why they have obliged us hereunto by their Commands. They Command it Because it is Fittest in it self and best. cc d, av, vbz dt n1 c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pno12 av p-acp po32 vvz. pns32 vvb pn31 c-acp pn31 vbz js p-acp pn31 n1 cc js. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
159 And therefore are we required to love and wish well to all for their own sakes, And Therefore Are we required to love and wish well to all for their own sakes, cc av vbr pns12 vvn p-acp n1 cc vvi av p-acp d c-acp po32 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
160 because every man is in himself considered, and as abstracted from Vicious Habits, and from what is Preternatural, Because every man is in himself considered, and as abstracted from Vicious Habits, and from what is Preternatural, c-acp d n1 vbz p-acp px31 vvn, cc c-acp vvn p-acp j n2, cc p-acp r-crq vbz j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
161 an Excellent, and therefore a Lovely Creature. Every man, as to his pure Naturals, bears God's Image; an Excellent, and Therefore a Lovely Creature. Every man, as to his pure Naturals, bears God's Image; dt j, cc av dt j n1. np1 n1, c-acp p-acp po31 j n2-j, vvz npg1 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
162 and consequently 'tis most reasonable to love every man, and desire his greatest happiness, for his own sake. and consequently it's most reasonable to love every man, and desire his greatest happiness, for his own sake. cc av-j pn31|vbz av-ds j pc-acp vvi d n1, cc vvi po31 js n1, p-acp po31 d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
163 Nay, we ought to bear such a sort of Good-will to God's whole Creation; Nay, we ought to bear such a sort of Goodwill to God's Whole Creation; uh, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f j p-acp npg1 j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
164 thus to love Brutes as well as Men, tho' in a far lower degree, and to desire for them all that Happiness their Natures are Capable of, without as well as with respect to our own Advantage, thus to love Brutes as well as Men, though in a Far lower degree, and to desire for them all that Happiness their Nature's Are Capable of, without as well as with respect to our own Advantage, av pc-acp vvi npg1 c-acp av c-acp n2, cs p-acp dt av-j jc n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d cst n1 po32 n2 vbr j pp-f, p-acp c-acp av c-acp p-acp vvb p-acp po12 d n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
165 and the service they may do us. I say we ought to desire the well-being of all Creatures whatsoever, and the service they may do us. I say we ought to desire the well-being of all Creatures whatsoever, cc dt n1 pns32 vmb vdi pno12. pns11 vvb pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
166 for their own sakes (I mean so far as it is consistent with the Well-being of Men) because all God's Works are good, and whatsoever is so hath a Right to our Benevolence as such. A mercifull man, saith K. Solomon, Is merciful to his Beast: for their own sakes (I mean so Far as it is consistent with the Well-being of Men) Because all God's Works Are good, and whatsoever is so hath a Right to our Benevolence as such. A merciful man, Says K. Solomon, Is merciful to his Beast: p-acp po32 d n2 (pns11 vvb av av-j c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt j pp-f n2) c-acp d npg1 vvz vbr j, cc r-crq vbz av vhz dt j-jn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d. dt j n1, vvz n1 np1, vbz j p-acp po31 n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
167 And not only is he so, because by his ill usage of his Beast, he will disable him from being serviceable (for this would not speak one a Merciful Man, And not only is he so, Because by his ill usage of his Beast, he will disable him from being serviceable (for this would not speak one a Merciful Man, cc xx j vbz pns31 av, c-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp vbg j (c-acp d vmd xx vvi pi dt j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
168 but a Man that considers his own interest) but because the poor Creature has a Right to good Usage. but a Man that considers his own Interest) but Because the poor Creature has a Right to good Usage. cc-acp dt n1 cst vvz po31 d n1) cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 vhz dt j-jn p-acp j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
169 And if such a Love as this be due to Beasts, much more is it so to Man-kind. And if such a Love as this be due to Beasts, much more is it so to Mankind. cc cs d dt n1 c-acp d vbb j-jn p-acp n2, av-d dc vbz pn31 av p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
170 By the way, what an ill-natured Principle is that of the Malmsbury Philosopher, viz. That our Need of each other, is the only Cause of our entring into Societys, By the Way, what an ill-natured Principle is that of the Malmsbury Philosopher, viz. That our Need of each other, is the only Cause of our entering into Societys, p-acp dt n1, r-crq dt j n1 vbz cst pp-f dt np1 n1, n1 cst po12 n1 pp-f d n-jn, vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 vvg p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
171 and the Ground of all Friendship. and the Ground of all Friendship. cc dt n1 pp-f d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
172 He might judge so by himself, but every one whose Nature is not miserably depraved, knows by but reflecting on himself, that this is wretched Doctrine. He might judge so by himself, but every one whose Nature is not miserably depraved, knows by but reflecting on himself, that this is wretched Doctrine. pns31 vmd vvi av p-acp px31, p-acp d pi rg-crq n1 vbz xx av-j vvn, vvz p-acp p-acp vvg p-acp px31, cst d vbz j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 16
173 3. We are obliged to have such a degree of Love for one another, as will make us most Prompt and Ready to the Performance of all Offices of Mercy and Kindness, as shall be shewn presently: 3. We Are obliged to have such a degree of Love for one Another, as will make us most Prompt and Ready to the Performance of all Offices of Mercy and Kindness, as shall be shown presently: crd pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd j-jn, c-acp vmb vvi pno12 av-ds j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp vmb vbi vvn av-j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
174 And so to love the Souls of our Brethren, as to be willing even to lay down our Lives for the procuring of their Eternal Happiness, And so to love the Souls of our Brothers, as to be willing even to lay down our Lives for the procuring of their Eternal Happiness, cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp pc-acp vbi j av pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
175 if it be necessary. Hereby, saith S. Iohn, Perceive we the Love of God, because He laid down his Life for us, if it be necessary. Hereby, Says S. John, Perceive we the Love of God, Because He laid down his Life for us, cs pn31 vbb j. av, vvz n1 np1, vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
176 and we ought to lay down our lives for the Brethren. and we ought to lay down our lives for the Brothers. cc pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
177 And thus to love one another as Christ hath loved us, is not only o love our Neighbour as our selves, And thus to love one Another as christ hath loved us, is not only oh love our Neighbour as our selves, cc av p-acp vvb crd j-jn c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12, vbz xx av-j sy vvb po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
178 but even better than our Selves, that is, than one part of our selves, our viler part. but even better than our Selves, that is, than one part of our selves, our Viler part. cc-acp av jc cs po12 n2, cst vbz, cs crd n1 pp-f po12 n2, po12 jc vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
179 And as severe as this may seem, nothing is more highly Reasonable, than that we should prefer our Brethrens Souls before our own Bodies; than that we should be more solicitous for their Eternal, than for our own Temporal life. And as severe as this may seem, nothing is more highly Reasonable, than that we should prefer our Brothers' Souls before our own Bodies; than that we should be more solicitous for their Eternal, than for our own Temporal life. cc c-acp j c-acp d vmb vvi, pix vbz av-dc av-j j, cs cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 ng2 n2 p-acp po12 d n2; cs cst pns12 vmd vbi av-dc j p-acp po32 j, cs p-acp po12 d j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
180 This appears so Reasonable at first sight, that such a Man as Tully, had it come into his Mind, would certainly have asserted it to be our duty. This appears so Reasonable At First sighed, that such a Man as Tully, had it come into his Mind, would Certainly have asserted it to be our duty. np1 vvz av j p-acp ord n1, cst d dt n1 p-acp np1, vhd pn31 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vmd av-j vhi vvn pn31 pc-acp vbi po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
181 This Love I might shew, S. Paul professed to have for his Unbelieving Country-Men, and he gave the greatest Demonstrations of the sincerity of that his Profession; This Love I might show, S. Paul professed to have for his Unbelieving Country-Men, and he gave the greatest Demonstrations of the sincerity of that his Profession; d n1 pns11 vmd vvi, n1 np1 vvd pc-acp vhi p-acp po31 vvg n2, cc pns31 vvd dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
182 and so did the other Apostles too of the like Love. And the same ought we all to aspire after. and so did the other Apostles too of the like Love. And the same ought we all to aspire After. cc av vdd dt j-jn n2 av pp-f dt av-j vvi. cc dt d vmd pns12 d pc-acp vvi a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 17
183 Fifthly, I come, in the last place, to shew in what Instances our Love to one another ought to be expressed. Fifthly, I come, in the last place, to show in what Instances our Love to one Another ought to be expressed. ord, pns11 vvb, p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n2 po12 n1 p-acp crd n-jn vmd pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
184 Many I might lay before you, but I cannot insist on above two or three. Many I might lay before you, but I cannot insist on above two or three. av-d pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22, cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi a-acp p-acp crd cc crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
185 1. It ought to be Exprest by Sympathizing with each other in Afflictions, and Rejoicing in each others Prosperity. 1. It ought to be Expressed by Sympathizing with each other in Afflictions, and Rejoicing in each Others Prosperity. crd pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp d n-jn p-acp n2, cc vvg p-acp d n2-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
186 Rejoice, saith the Apostle, with them that Rejoice, and Weep with them that Weep. Rejoice, Says the Apostle, with them that Rejoice, and Weep with them that Weep. vvb, vvz dt n1, p-acp pno32 cst vvb, cc vvb p-acp pno32 cst vvb. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
187 And look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. And look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of Others. cc vvb xx d n1 p-acp po31 d n2, cc-acp d n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
188 Not that he would have us be Busy-bodies in other folks matters; this we are elsewhere Cautioned against by the same Apostle: Not that he would have us be Busybodies in other folks matters; this we Are elsewhere Cautioned against by the same Apostle: xx d pns31 vmd vhi pno12 vbi n2 p-acp j-jn ng2 n2; d pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp p-acp dt d n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
189 But he would have us enquire after, and be affected with, the State of others; if it be good not to Envy them, but to be Glad for their sakes; But he would have us inquire After, and be affected with, the State of Others; if it be good not to Envy them, but to be Glad for their sakes; cc-acp pns31 vmd vhi pno12 vvi a-acp, cc vbi vvn p-acp, dt n1 pp-f n2-jn; cs pn31 vbb j xx p-acp n1 pno32, cc-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
190 and if bad to Compassionate them. This was the Temper of our Blessed Lord, when on Earth. and if bad to Compassionate them. This was the Temper of our Blessed Lord, when on Earth. cc cs j p-acp j pno32. d vbds dt vvi pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, c-crq p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
191 We again and again read, that upon the sight of People in Calamity NONLATINALPHABET, His Bowels yerned towards them. We again and again read, that upon the sighed of People in Calamity, His Bowels yearned towards them. pns12 av cc av vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
192 And this we must have a special care to be like Him in, as we profess to be His Followers. And this we must have a special care to be like Him in, as we profess to be His Followers. np1 d pns12 vmb vhi dt j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j pno31 p-acp, c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi po31 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
193 Love as Brethren (saith S. Peter) be pitiful. But then, Love as Brothers (Says S. Peter) be pitiful. But then, vvb p-acp n2 (vvz np1 np1) vbi j. p-acp av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
194 2. To our Affecting Sense of the Condition of others, we must add our Relief of all Objects of Pity, according to our Ability. 2. To our Affecting Sense of the Condition of Others, we must add our Relief of all Objects of Pity, according to our Ability. crd p-acp po12 vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
195 And our Nature is indued with such a Passion as this of Pity, for this reason only, that we may be the more strongly thereby excited to Relieve our Afflicted Brethren; And our Nature is endued with such a Passion as this of Pity, for this reason only, that we may be the more strongly thereby excited to Relieve our Afflicted Brothers; cc po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d pp-f vvb, p-acp d n1 av-j, cst pns12 vmb vbi dt av-dc av-j av vvd p-acp vvb po12 j-vvn n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
196 so that 'tis for this end that we ought to cherish this Affection. so that it's for this end that we ought to cherish this Affection. av cst pn31|vbz p-acp d vvb cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
197 And to be affected with the sufferings of others, without administring what help we can, is so poor and low an expression of love, And to be affected with the sufferings of Others, without administering what help we can, is so poor and low an expression of love, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp j-vvg q-crq vvi pns12 vmb, vbz av j cc j dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
198 as to be of no Account at all with God. as to be of no Account At all with God. c-acp pc-acp vbi pp-f dx vvb p-acp d p-acp np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
199 If a Brother or Sister (saith S. Iames) be Naked and destitute of daily Food, If a Brother or Sister (Says S. James) be Naked and destitute of daily Food, cs dt n1 cc n1 (vvz np1 np1) vbi j cc j pp-f j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
200 and one of you say unto them, Depart in Peace, be ye warmed or filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful for the Body; and one of you say unto them, Depart in Peace, be you warmed or filled; notwithstanding you give them not those things which Are needful for the Body; cc crd pp-f pn22 vvb p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp n1, vbb pn22 vvn cc vvn; c-acp pn22 vvb pno32 xx d n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 18
201 what doth it profit? That is, if you be so little Affected with the Condition of your poor Indigent Brethren and Sisters, what does it profit? That is, if you be so little Affected with the Condition of your poor Indigent Brothers and Sisters, q-crq vdz pn31 vvi? cst vbz, cs pn22 vbb av av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j j n2 cc n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
202 as only to bestow good Wishes on them, it will neither profit them nor your selves. as only to bestow good Wishes on them, it will neither profit them nor your selves. c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb av-dx vvi pno32 cc po22 n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
203 I will present you with two or three Texts, which if we will Consider, we cannot think our selves sincere Christians, I will present you with two or three Texts, which if we will Consider, we cannot think our selves sincere Christians, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp crd cc crd n2, r-crq cs pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 j np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
204 while we live in the neglect of this duty of Charity. while we live in the neglect of this duty of Charity. cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
205 The first shall be that of S. Iohn, Whoso hath this Worlds Goods, and seeth his Brother hath need, The First shall be that of S. John, Whoso hath this World's Goods, and sees his Brother hath need, dt ord vmb vbi d pp-f n1 np1, r-crq vhz d ng1 n2-j, cc vvz po31 n1 vhz n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
206 and shutteth up his Bowels of Compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 Iohn 3. 17. He hath no more love for God, and shutteth up his Bowels of Compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him? 1 John 3. 17. He hath no more love for God, cc vvz a-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, q-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31? crd np1 crd crd pns31 vhz dx dc n1 p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
207 than he hath for his Brother. than he hath for his Brother. cs pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
208 The second shall be that of S. Iames, Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Affliction; The second shall be that of S. James, Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Affliction; dt ord vmb vbi d pp-f n1 np1, j n1 cc j p-acp np1 cc dt n1 vbz d, pc-acp vvi dt j cc n2 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
209 and to keep ones self unspotted from the World, Iames, 1. 27. The third shall be that of the Prophet Micah, He hath shewed thee O man, what is Good; and to keep ones self unspotted from the World, James, 1. 27. The third shall be that of the Prophet micah, He hath showed thee Oh man, what is Good; cc pc-acp vvi pig n1 j p-acp dt n1, np1, crd crd dt ord vmb vbi d pp-f dt n1 np1, pns31 vhz vvn pno21 uh n1, r-crq vbz j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
210 and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love Mercy, and what does the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love Mercy, cc q-crq vdz dt n1 vvb pp-f pno21, cc-acp pc-acp vdi av-j, pc-acp vvi n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
211 and to walk Humbly with thy God? Mich. 6. 8. And so great a number of Texts of the like nature, may be produced, and to walk Humbly with thy God? Mich. 6. 8. And so great a number of Texts of the like nature, may be produced, cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po21 n1? np1 crd crd cc av j dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f dt j n1, vmb vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
212 as you must needs be satisfied are more than enough, to overthrow all the Hopes of a Covetous Hard-hearted Professour of Christianity, let him have built his hopes upon never so many - other Evidences. as you must needs be satisfied Are more than enough, to overthrow all the Hope's of a Covetous Hardhearted Professor of Christianity, let him have built his hope's upon never so many - other Evidences. c-acp pn22 vmb av vbi vvn vbr dc cs av-d, pc-acp vvi d dt ng1 pp-f dt j j n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 vhb vvn po31 n2 p-acp av-x av d - j-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 19
213 3. Another Expression of Love to each other, should be wholesome Advice and Counsel. 3. another Expression of Love to each other, should be wholesome advice and Counsel. crd j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n-jn, vmd vbi j n1 cc n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
214 As Oyntment and Perfume (says the Wise Man) rejoice the heart, so does the sweetness of a mans Friend by hearty Counsel. As Ointment and Perfume (Says the Wise Man) rejoice the heart, so does the sweetness of a men Friend by hearty Counsel. p-acp n1 cc n1 (vvz dt j n1) vvb dt n1, av vdz dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 p-acp j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
215 And if in our Temporal Concerns, the good Advice of a Friend is to be valued, And if in our Temporal Concerns, the good advice of a Friend is to be valued, cc cs p-acp po12 j vvz, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
216 How highly valuable is it in our Spiritual! And therefore, How much more should our Love prompt us to give it in such Concerns! How highly valuable is it in our Spiritual! And Therefore, How much more should our Love prompt us to give it in such Concerns! c-crq av-j j vbz pn31 p-acp po12 j! cc av, c-crq d dc vmd po12 n1 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d vvz! (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
217 Exhort one another daily, says the Apostle, While it is called to day, left any of you be hardned through the deceitfulness of sin. Exhort one Another daily, Says the Apostle, While it is called to day, left any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since. vvb crd j-jn j, vvz dt n1, cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, vvd d pp-f pn22 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
218 And let us consider one another, to provoke unto love and to good works. And let us Consider one Another, to provoke unto love and to good works. cc vvb pno12 vvi pi j-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
219 Can I be a Friend to any man, and not be so to his better Part, his Soul? And can I be Friend to his Soul, and decline giving him that Advice which I am sensible he needs, either for the Taking him off from some sinful Course, Can I be a Friend to any man, and not be so to his better Part, his Soul? And can I be Friend to his Soul, and decline giving him that advice which I am sensible he needs, either for the Taking him off from Some sinful Course, vmb pns11 vbi dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc xx vbi av p-acp po31 jc vvi, po31 n1? cc vmb pns11 vbi n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb vvg pno31 cst n1 r-crq pns11 vbm j pns31 av, d p-acp dt vvg pno31 a-acp p-acp d j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
220 or prevention of his falling into some Sin, or of his Continuance in the neglect of some necessary duty? And to encourage us to this great Instance of Friendship, let us consider those words with which S. Iames concludeth his Epistle, Brethren, if any of you do Err from the truth, and one Convert him; or prevention of his falling into Some since, or of his Continuance in the neglect of Some necessary duty? And to encourage us to this great Instance of Friendship, let us Consider those words with which S. James Concludeth his Epistle, Brothers, if any of you do Err from the truth, and one Convert him; cc n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp d n1, cc pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1? cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1, vvb pno12 vvi d n2 p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz po31 n1, n2, cs d pp-f pn22 vdb vvb p-acp dt n1, cc crd vvb pno31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
221 let him know that he who Converteth a sinner from the Errour of his way, shall save a Soul from death, let him know that he who Converts a sinner from the Error of his Way, shall save a Soul from death, vvb pno31 vvi cst pns31 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
222 and shall hide a multitude of Sins. Or, this will be a prevailing Motive with God to pardon his own many sins. and shall hide a multitude of Sins. Or, this will be a prevailing Motive with God to pardon his own many Sins. cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. cc, d vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po31 d d n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
223 But yet, as Noble and necessary an instance of Charity as this is, and as great a Reward as is Promised to it, there is no duty more neglected in this Luke-warm, nay most Prophane Age; But yet, as Noble and necessary an instance of Charity as this is, and as great a Reward as is Promised to it, there is no duty more neglected in this Lukewarm, nay most Profane Age; p-acp av, c-acp j cc j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d vbz, cc p-acp j dt n1 c-acp vbz vvn p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-dc vvn p-acp d j, uh av-ds j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
224 in which such an Expression of Friendship, too generally passeth for a Piece of Fanaticism. But Honest Heathens have had a much more honourable Opinion of it. in which such an Expression of Friendship, too generally passes for a Piece of Fanaticism. But Honest heathens have had a much more honourable Opinion of it. p-acp r-crq d dt n1 pp-f n1, av av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp j n2-jn vhb vhn dt av-d av-dc j n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
225 And I will conclude this Argument with this saying of Cicero: Consilia, Sermones, Cohortationes, Consolationes, interdum etiam Objurgationes, in Amicis vigent maxime. And I will conclude this Argument with this saying of Cicero: Consilia, Sermons, Cohortationes, Consolationes, Interdum etiam Objurgationes, in Amicis vigent maxim. cc pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp d vvg pp-f np1: fw-la, n2, np1, np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp np1 j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
226 Good Counsel, wholesome Admonitions, Instructions and Consolations, and severe Reproofs too, when there is Occasion for them, do most take place in Friendship. Good Counsel, wholesome Admonitions, Instructions and Consolations, and severe Reproofs too, when there is Occasion for them, do most take place in Friendship. j n1, j n2, n2 cc n2, cc j n2 av, c-crq pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp pno32, vdb av-ds vvi n1 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
227 I might proceed to other Instances of Love, to which we are necessarily obliged; As a Readiness to forgive offences: I might proceed to other Instances of Love, to which we Are necessarily obliged; As a Readiness to forgive offences: pns11 vmd vvi p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av-j vvn; c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
228 A Forwardness to make up differences. Putting the most Candid interpretations we reasonably can, upon each others Actions: A Forwardness to make up differences. Putting the most Candid interpretations we reasonably can, upon each Others Actions: dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2. vvg dt av-ds j n2 pns12 av-j vmb, p-acp d n2-jn n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
229 Concealing each others Faults, except when it is necessary to make them Publick: And Condescention to each others infirmities. Concealing each Others Faults, except when it is necessary to make them Public: And Condescension to each Others infirmities. vvg d n2-jn n2, c-acp c-crq pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 j: cc n1 p-acp d n2-jn n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
230 But I may not do more than Mention these, lest I trespass too much upon your Patience. But I may not do more than Mention these, lest I trespass too much upon your Patience. cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vdi av-dc cs n1 d, cs pns11 vvi av av-d p-acp po22 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 21
231 The Application. The Application. dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 36 Page 22
232 NOw what remaineth, but that we put in practice with all our might, this Great, this New Commandment of loving one another, as Christ hath loved us. NOw what remains, but that we put in practice with all our might, this Great, this New Commandment of loving one Another, as christ hath loved us. av r-crq vvz, cc-acp cst pns12 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d po12 n1, d j, d j n1 pp-f vvg pi j-jn, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12. (6) part (DIV2) 37 Page 22
233 And we of this Society, who are many of us Clergy-men, and all Sons of the Clergy, are in these respects under a special Obligation, of Excelling in this, with all other Christian Virtues. And we of this Society, who Are many of us Clergymen, and all Sons of the Clergy, Are in these respects under a special Obligation, of Excelling in this, with all other Christian Virtues. cc pns12 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbr d pp-f pno12 n2, cc d n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j n1, pp-f vvg p-acp d, p-acp d j-jn np1 n2. (6) part (DIV2) 37 Page 22
234 Those of us who are Clergy-men are strictly bound, as S. Paul tells us, in the Person of Timothy, to be Examples to the Flock; and so to demean our selves, in all respects, Those of us who Are Clergymen Are strictly bound, as S. Paul tells us, in the Person of Timothy, to be Examples to the Flock; and so to demean our selves, in all respects, d pp-f pno12 r-crq vbr n2 vbr av-j vvn, c-acp np1 np1 vvz pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt vvb; cc av pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp d n2, (6) part (DIV2) 38 Page 22
235 as to be able to say as that Apostle did, Walk as ye have us for an Example. as to be able to say as that Apostle did, Walk as you have us for an Exampl. c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp cst np1 vdd, vvb p-acp pn22 vhb pno12 p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 38 Page 22
236 As it is our great Business to Teach others their duty, and to press them thereto by the most persuasive Arguments, As it is our great Business to Teach Others their duty, and to press them thereto by the most persuasive Arguments, p-acp pn31 vbz po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi n2-jn po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp dt av-ds j n2, (6) part (DIV2) 38 Page 22
237 so must we make great Conscience of it our selves, as we would not lose our labour; so must we make great Conscience of it our selves, as we would not loose our labour; av vmb pns12 vvi j n1 pp-f pn31 po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vmd xx vvi po12 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 38 Page 22
238 nay as we would not do more hurt than good. And those ought to Expect, at least to have their labour lost upon their People, whose Examples do not back and inforce their Doctrine. nay as we would not do more hurt than good. And those ought to Expect, At lest to have their labour lost upon their People, whose Examples do not back and enforce their Doctrine. uh-x p-acp pns12 vmd xx vdi av-dc vvn cs j. cc d pi pc-acp vvi, p-acp cs pc-acp vhi po32 n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1, rg-crq n2 vdb xx av cc vvi po32 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 38 Page 22
239 If we are not such our selves, as we tell them, as they hope to be saved, they must be, each of them will be ready to make this shamefull Reflexion, upon our Sermons and good Admonitions, Cur verba audio, cum facta non videam? If we Are not such our selves, as we tell them, as they hope to be saved, they must be, each of them will be ready to make this shameful Reflection, upon our Sermons and good Admonitions, Cur verba audio, cum facta non videam? cs pns12 vbr xx d po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vvb pno32, c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vmb vbi, d pp-f pno32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d j n1, p-acp po12 n2 cc j n2, n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-fr n1? (6) part (DIV2) 38 Page 22
240 And particularly, as to this duty of loving one another, it will be in vain to use Arguments with our Flocks to stir them up hereunto, And particularly, as to this duty of loving one Another, it will be in vain to use Arguments with our Flocks to stir them up hereunto, cc av-j, c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg pi j-jn, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp av, (6) part (DIV2) 39 Page 23
241 while they perceive us wanting in any of the Necessary instances and Expressions of Love: I mean such as are within our own power. while they perceive us wanting in any of the Necessary instances and Expressions of Love: I mean such as Are within our own power. cs pns32 vvb pno12 vvg p-acp d pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1: pns11 vvb d c-acp vbr p-acp po12 d n1. (6) part (DIV2) 39 Page 23
242 And I say this, because a Multitude of our Clergy are, God knows, in very sorry Circumstances to be Exemplary, in that great Expression of Love, Alms-giving. I much doubt, that the far greater Part have not wherewith to be so. And I say this, Because a Multitude of our Clergy Are, God knows, in very sorry circumstances to be Exemplary, in that great Expression of Love, Almsgiving. I much doubt, that the Far greater Part have not wherewith to be so. cc pns11 vvb d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbr, np1 vvz, p-acp av j n2 pc-acp vbi j, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1, j. pns11 av-d vvb, cst dt av-j jc n1 vhb xx c-crq pc-acp vbi av. (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 23
243 Nay 'twould pity any good Man to see, how many of them are reduced to such Streights (especially of late years) as to want a Competent Subsistence for themselves and Families. Nay 'twould pity any good Man to see, how many of them Are reduced to such Straights (especially of late Years) as to want a Competent Subsistence for themselves and Families. uh-x pn31|vmd vvi d j n1 pc-acp vvi, c-crq d pp-f pno32 vbr vvn p-acp d n2 (av-j pp-f j n2) p-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp px32 cc n2. (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 23
244 And 'tis very sad to Observe what Contempt is by this means brought upon their Holy, their Honourable Function. Necessitas cogit ad turpia. And it's very sad to Observe what Contempt is by this means brought upon their Holy, their Honourable Function. Necessity cogit ad Turpia. cc pn31|vbz av j pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 vbz p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp po32 j, po32 j n1. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (6) part (DIV2) 40 Page 23
245 And this puts me in mind to wish, that the Condition of the Clergy were better Considered, in the Taxes and other impositions, than it lately hath been. And this puts me in mind to wish, that the Condition of the Clergy were better Considered, in the Taxes and other impositions, than it lately hath been. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr av-jc vvn, p-acp dt n2 cc j-jn n2, cs pn31 av-j vhz vbn. (6) part (DIV2) 41 Page 23
246 What I have now suggested, I am too well Confirmed in the belief of, by the sad Informations I have received, What I have now suggested, I am too well Confirmed in the belief of, by the sad Informations I have received, q-crq pns11 vhb av vvn, pns11 vbm av av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f, p-acp dt j n2 pns11 vhb vvn, (6) part (DIV2) 42 Page 23
247 and Observations I have made, up and down in my own Diocese: Which yet, I think, is not the poorest in the Nation. and Observations I have made, up and down in my own Diocese: Which yet, I think, is not the Poorest in the nation. cc n2 pns11 vhb vvn, a-acp cc a-acp p-acp po11 d n1: r-crq av, pns11 vvb, vbz xx dt js p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 42 Page 23
248 In the next place, I would mind you, my Brethren, not only that the Clergy, as such, are most concerned of all Persons, to be Exemplary in the Virtue of the Text, and all other, but the Sons too of the Clergy are in an Especial manner obliged here to, upon the account of their coming out of the Loyns of such Parents, and their having generally had so Religious Educations, In the next place, I would mind you, my Brothers, not only that the Clergy, as such, Are most concerned of all Persons, to be Exemplary in the Virtue of the Text, and all other, but the Sons too of the Clergy Are in an Especial manner obliged Here to, upon the account of their coming out of the Loins of such Parents, and their having generally had so Religious Educations, p-acp dt ord n1, pns11 vmd vvi pn22, po11 n2, xx av-j d dt n1, p-acp d, vbr av-ds vvn pp-f d n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d n-jn, p-acp dt n2 av pp-f dt n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1 vvn av p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg av pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n2, cc po32 vhg av-j vhd av j n2, (6) part (DIV2) 43 Page 24
249 as they are to be supposed to have. Next to the Faults of the Clergy, those of their Children are exceeding Scandalous; as they Are to be supposed to have. Next to the Faults of the Clergy, those of their Children Are exceeding Scandalous; c-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vhi. ord p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, d pp-f po32 n2 vbr av-vvg j; (6) part (DIV2) 43 Page 24
250 Nothing being more common, than for Prophane People, and such as catch at all Opportunities, to cast Dirt upon our Excellent Religion and Church, to charge the Sins of such upon their Parents loose Education of them. Nothing being more Common, than for Profane People, and such as catch At all Opportunities, to cast Dirt upon our Excellent Religion and Church, to charge the Sins of such upon their Parents lose Education of them. pix vbg av-dc j, cs p-acp j n1, cc d c-acp vvi p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d p-acp po32 ng2 j n1 pp-f pno32. (6) part (DIV2) 44 Page 24
251 Nor is any thing more Ordinary, than for People to Encourage themselves to do Evil, by the bad Examples of the Children of their Teachers, Nor is any thing more Ordinary, than for People to Encourage themselves to do Evil, by the bad Examples of the Children of their Teachers, ccx vbz d n1 av-dc j, cs p-acp n1 p-acp vvb px32 p-acp vdb j-jn, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (6) part (DIV2) 44 Page 24
252 as well as of their Teachers themselves. as well as of their Teachers themselves. c-acp av c-acp pp-f po32 ng1 px32. (6) part (DIV2) 44 Page 24
253 These two things, it is likely, the Apostle had a Special regard to, in making it a necessary Qualification of an Elder, to have faithful Children, not accused of Riot, These two things, it is likely, the Apostle had a Special regard to, in making it a necessary Qualification of an Elder, to have faithful Children, not accused of Riot, np1 crd n2, pn31 vbz j, dt n1 vhd dt j n1 p-acp, p-acp vvg pn31 dt j n1 pp-f dt n-jn, pc-acp vhi j n2, xx vvn pp-f n1, (6) part (DIV2) 44 Page 24
254 or unruly, as well as to be blameless himself, and the Husband of one Wife; Titus 1. 6. or unruly, as well as to be blameless himself, and the Husband of one Wife; Titus 1. 6. cc j, c-acp av c-acp pc-acp vbi j px31, cc dt n1 pp-f crd n1; np1 crd crd (6) part (DIV2) 44 Page 24
255 But in reference to this duty of Love, I will repeat what I now said, viz. What remains, But in Referente to this duty of Love, I will repeat what I now said, viz. What remains, cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvb, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq pns11 av vvd, n1 r-crq vvz, (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 24
256 but that we Endeavour to practise it with all our might. but that we Endeavour to practise it with all our might. cc-acp cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d po12 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 24
257 That All bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil-speaking, be put away from us, with all malice. That All bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and Evil-speaking, be put away from us, with all malice. cst d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc j, vbb vvn av p-acp pno12, p-acp d n1. (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 24
258 And that we be kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another; And that we be kind one to Another, tender-hearted, forgiving one Another; cc cst pns12 vbb j pi p-acp n-jn, j, j-vvg pi j-jn; (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 25
259 Even as God for Christ 's sake hath forgiven us: According to the earnest Advice of the Apostle, Eph. 4. 31, 32. That we be kindly Affectioned one to another, notwithstanding any differences of Opinion, with Brotherly love in Honour preferring one another; Even as God for christ is sake hath forgiven us: According to the earnest advice of the Apostle, Ephesians 4. 31, 32. That we be kindly Affectioned one to Another, notwithstanding any differences of Opinion, with Brotherly love in Honour preferring one Another; av-j c-acp np1 p-acp np1 vbz n1 vhz vvn pno12: vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd d pns12 vbi av-j j-vvn pi p-acp n-jn, a-acp d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 vvg pi j-jn; (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 25
260 As the same Apostle Exhorts, Rom. 12. 10. Oh how many pressing and powerful Motives to this duty of Love, Vniversal Love, Catholick Charity, doth the New Testament, As the same Apostle Exhorts, Rom. 12. 10. O how many pressing and powerful Motives to this duty of Love, Universal Love, Catholic Charity, does the New Testament, p-acp dt d n1 vvz, np1 crd crd uh q-crq d n-vvg cc j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvb, j-u n1, njp n1, vdz dt j n1, (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 25
261 and Natural Reason too, present us with! and Natural Reason too, present us with! cc j n1 av, vvb pno12 p-acp! (6) part (DIV2) 45 Page 25
262 But I will now onely Observe to you, that what Nerves and Sinues, are to our Natural Bodies, that is Love in all Bodies Politick, 'Tis Love, above all things, which Cements and holds together Societies and Communities. But I will now only Observe to you, that what Nerves and Sinews, Are to our Natural Bodies, that is Love in all Bodies Politic, It's Love, above all things, which Cements and holds together Societies and Communities. cc-acp pns11 vmb av av-j vvb p-acp pn22, cst r-crq n2 cc vvz, vbr p-acp po12 j n2, cst vbz n1 p-acp d n2 j, pn31|vbz vvb, p-acp d n2, r-crq n2 cc vvz av n2 cc n2. (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 25
263 And therefore another short and sad Digression is here too Seasonable, viz. 'Tis a Wonderfull thing, that this Church and Kingdom should not long since have been utterly Broken to pieces, And Therefore Another short and sad Digression is Here too Seasonable, viz. It's a Wonderful thing, that this Church and Kingdom should not long since have been utterly Broken to Pieces, cc av j-jn j cc j n1 vbz av av j, n1 pn31|vbz dt j n1, cst d n1 cc n1 vmd xx av-j a-acp vhb vbn av-j vvn p-acp n2, (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 25
264 as they hath both been miserably shattered, by means of our most Vnchristian, and indeed Inhumane Breaches; as they hath both been miserably shattered, by means of our most Unchristian, and indeed Inhumane Breaches; c-acp pns32 vhz d vbn av-j vvn, p-acp n2 pp-f po12 av-ds j, cc av j n2; (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 25
265 by means of our having so banished Love: Not onely Christian, but Natural Love, in a very great measure: by means of our having so banished Love: Not only Christian, but Natural Love, in a very great measure: p-acp n2 pp-f po12 vhg av vvn n1: xx av-j njp, p-acp j vvb, p-acp dt j j n1: (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 25
266 Not onely Vniversal Love, but Love to one another, taking that Phrase in the most restrained Sense. Not only Universal Love, but Love to one Another, taking that Phrase in the most restrained Sense. xx av-j j-u vvi, cc-acp vvb p-acp crd j-jn, vvg d n1 p-acp dt ds vvd n1. (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 25
267 We should before now have been Wofull Examples of the Truth of that observation of our Blessed Saviour, A City or Kingdom, divided against it self cannot stand, We should before now have been Woeful Examples of the Truth of that observation of our Blessed Saviour, A city or Kingdom, divided against it self cannot stand, pns12 vmd p-acp av vhb vbn j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, dt n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp pn31 n1 vmbx vvi, (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 26
268 but is brought to Desolation, had it not been prevented by a Series, a long Train of such Providences, but is brought to Desolation, had it not been prevented by a Series, a long Train of such Providences, cc-acp vbz vvn p-acp n1, vhd pn31 xx vbn vvn p-acp dt n2, dt j vvi pp-f d n2, (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 26
269 as have scarcely been much short of Miracles. as have scarcely been much short of Miracles. c-acp vhb av-j vbn d j pp-f n2. (6) part (DIV2) 46 Page 26
270 Desolation is the Natural Consequent of great Divisions, of Divisions not greater than Ours have long been. Desolation is the Natural Consequent of great Divisions, of Divisions not greater than Ours have long been. n1 vbz dt j j pp-f j n2, pp-f n2 xx jc cs png12 vhb av-j vbn. (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
271 If ye bite and devour each other, take heed ye be not Consumed one of another, said S. Paul to the divided Galatians, ch. 5. 15. But especially is it so, If you bite and devour each other, take heed you be not Consumed one of Another, said S. Paul to the divided Galatians, changed. 5. 15. But especially is it so, cs pn22 vvb cc vvi d n-jn, vvb n1 pn22 vbb xx vvn crd pp-f n-jn, vvd n1 np1 p-acp dt j-vvn np1, vvn. crd crd p-acp av-j vbz pn31 av, (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
272 as Divisions give a mighty Advantage to a Common Enemy. as Divisions give a mighty Advantage to a Common Enemy. c-acp n2 vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
273 And therefore nothing can hinder their produceing this Effect, but a NONLATINALPHABET, signal interpositions of the Divine Providence: And Therefore nothing can hinder their producing this Effect, but a, signal interpositions of the Divine Providence: cc av pix vmb vvi po32 vvg d vvb, cc-acp dt, n1 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
274 Which I say, & you need not be told it, we have from time to time had ▪ Oh what a History of such Interpositions have these five last years given us! Which I say, & you need not be told it, we have from time to time had ▪ O what a History of such Interpositions have these five last Years given us! r-crq pns11 vvb, cc pn22 vvb xx vbi vvn pn31, pns12 vhb p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vhd ▪ uh q-crq dt n1 pp-f d n2 vhb d crd ord n2 vvn pno12! (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
275 And never had we a more Eminent one, than this last Spring. And never had we a more Eminent one, than this last Spring. cc av-x vhd pns12 dt av-dc j pi, cs d ord n1. (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
276 But what a Dangerous Condition are those People in, who have little to Encourage their hopes with, But what a Dangerous Condition Are those People in, who have little to Encourage their hope's with, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbr d n1 p-acp, r-crq vhb j p-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp, (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
277 but the Continuance of Extraordinary Providences! but the Continuance of Extraordinary Providences! cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2! (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
278 And especially when they have no other Reason still to Expect them, but because they have had so many of them. And especially when they have no other Reason still to Expect them, but Because they have had so many of them. cc av-j c-crq pns32 vhb dx j-jn n1 av pc-acp vvi pno32, cc-acp c-acp pns32 vhb vhn av d pp-f pno32. (6) part (DIV2) 47 Page 26
279 But, alass, we of all ▪ People have the least cause still to depend upon them, But, alas, we of all ▪ People have the least cause still to depend upon them, p-acp, uh, pns12 pp-f d ▪ n1 vhb dt ds n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (6) part (DIV2) 48 Page 26
280 because no Visible good Effect upon us, hath been produced by them; We will not be Reformed in any One instance. Because no Visible good Effect upon us, hath been produced by them; We will not be Reformed in any One instance. c-acp dx j j vvb p-acp pno12, vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno32; pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d crd n1. (6) part (DIV2) 48 Page 26
281 And particularly, we will still Obstinately persevere in our Old Emnity to one another, which daily Encreaseth too instead of abating, Let God Almighty do what He will, and a Formidable Enemy do what he can, to make us Friends. And particularly, we will still Obstinately persevere in our Old Enmity to one Another, which daily Increases too instead of abating, Let God Almighty do what He will, and a Formidable Enemy do what he can, to make us Friends. cc av-j, pns12 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp crd j-jn, r-crq j vvz av av pp-f vvg, vvb np1 j-jn vdb r-crq pns31 n1, cc dt j n1 vdb r-crq pns31 vmb, pc-acp vvi pno12 n2. (6) part (DIV2) 48 Page 27
282 But I must not lengthen out any father so Melancholy a Digression, since we are now met upon so Pleasant an Occasion. But I must not lengthen out any father so Melancholy a Digression, since we Are now met upon so Pleasant an Occasion. p-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi av d n1 av j-jn dt n1, c-acp pns12 vbr av vvn p-acp av j dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 48 Page 27
283 And therefore I add, that Love is the main thing, that makes such Meetings as these, and our Eating and Drinking together, a true Pleasure. Better, saith King Solomon, is a Dinner of green Herbs, where love is, And Therefore I add, that Love is the main thing, that makes such Meetings as these, and our Eating and Drinking together, a true Pleasure. Better, Says King Solomon, is a Dinner of green Herbs, where love is, cc av pns11 vvb, cst vvb vbz dt j n1, cst vvz d n2 p-acp d, cc po12 vvg cc vvg av, dt j n1. j, vvz n1 np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, c-crq n1 vbz, (6) part (DIV2) 49 Page 27
284 than a Stalled Ox, and Hatred therewith. than a Stalled Ox, and Hatred therewith. cs dt vvn n1, cc n1 av. (6) part (DIV2) 49 Page 27
285 And as Love makes Meetings of this nature, very pleasant Diversions, so the professed Design of them being to Encrease Friendship, And as Love makes Meetings of this nature, very pleasant Diversions, so the professed Design of them being to Increase Friendship, cc p-acp n1 vvz n2 pp-f d n1, av j n2, av dt j-vvn n1 pp-f pno32 vbg p-acp vvb n1, (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 27
286 and to Express Love by shewing Mercy, it makes them highly Commendable and Praise-worthy. and to Express Love by showing Mercy, it makes them highly Commendable and Praiseworthy. cc p-acp j n1 p-acp vvg n1, pn31 vvz pno32 av-j j cc j. (6) part (DIV2) 50 Page 27
287 And of All Works of Mercy there is no one more Acceptable to our Heavenly Father and Blessed Saviour, And of All Works of Mercy there is no one more Acceptable to our Heavenly Father and Blessed Saviour, cc pp-f d vvz pp-f n1 pc-acp vbz dx pi av-dc j p-acp po12 j n1 cc j-vvn n1, (6) part (DIV2) 51 Page 27
288 as is Evident from what hath been said, than that of Comforting distressed Widows, and making their Hearts to sing for joy; as is Evident from what hath been said, than that of Comforting distressed Widows, and making their Hearts to sing for joy; c-acp vbz j p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, cs d pp-f vvg vvn n2, cc vvg po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 51 Page 27
289 and Taking Care of poor Orphans, and Enabling them to live Comfortably and usefully in the World. and Taking Care of poor Orphans, and Enabling them to live Comfortably and usefully in the World. cc vvg n1 pp-f j n2, cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 51 Page 27
290 And the Relief of the poor Widows of Clergy men; and providing for their helpless Children, being the onely Design of our being Incorporated, let their Names be had in Everlasting Remembrance, who first set on foot this Noble Project; And the Relief of the poor Widows of Clergy men; and providing for their helpless Children, being the only Design of our being Incorporated, let their Names be had in Everlasting Remembrance, who First Set on foot this Noble Project; cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1 n2; cc vvg p-acp po32 j n2, vbg dt j n1 pp-f po12 vbg vvn, vvb po32 n2 vbb vhn p-acp j n1, r-crq ord vvd p-acp n1 d j n1; (6) part (DIV2) 52 Page 28
291 and, next to them ▪ theirs, who have chiefly Contributed to the Encouragement of it ▪ and, next to them ▪ theirs, who have chiefly Contributed to the Encouragement of it ▪ cc, ord p-acp pno32 ▪ png32, r-crq vhb av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 ▪ (6) part (DIV2) 52 Page 28
292 And the Latter of these Charities, viz. That which relates to the poor Children of deceased Ministers, being the Special Design of these Annual Assemblies, may This at least Equalize each of the former ones, in this Excellent Work! And the Latter of these Charities, viz. That which relates to the poor Children of deceased Ministers, being the Special Design of these Annual Assemblies, may This At least Equalise each of the former ones, in this Excellent Work! cc dt d pp-f d ng1, n1 cst r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-vvn n2, vbg dt j n1 pp-f d j n2, vmb d p-acp ds vvb d pp-f dt j pi2, p-acp d j n1! (6) part (DIV2) 53 Page 28
293 Our Courts of Assistants, and Stewards of these Feasts, have ever been made too sensible of what I but now observ'd, of the miserably streight Circumstances of Abundance of our Clergy, by the Vast Number of their Widows and Children, whose deplorable Condition is, year after year, laid before them. Our Courts of Assistants, and Stewards of these Feasts, have ever been made too sensible of what I but now observed, of the miserably straight circumstances of Abundance of our Clergy, by the Vast Number of their Widows and Children, whose deplorable Condition is, year After year, laid before them. po12 n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f d n2, vhb av vbn vvn av j pp-f r-crq pns11 p-acp av vvn, pp-f dt av-j j n2 pp-f n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, rg-crq j n1 vbz, n1 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp pno32. (6) part (DIV2) 54 Page 28
294 And tho' the Bounty which Worthy persons have from time to time deposited in our Treasurers hands, be very Considerable, And though the Bounty which Worthy Persons have from time to time deposited in our Treasurers hands, be very Considerable, cc cs dt n1 r-crq j-jn n2 vhb p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2 n2, vbb av j, (6) part (DIV2) 54 Page 28
295 yet 'tis grievous to see how little falls to the Share of particular Supplicants, by reason of their Excessive Number. yet it's grievous to see how little falls to the Share of particular Supplicants, by reason of their Excessive Number. av pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 54 Page 28
296 Nor is the Parade, which makes such a noble shew on these days, in our Streets, any Objection against what I have sadly observed to you; Nor is the Parade, which makes such a noble show on these days, in our Streets, any Objection against what I have sadly observed to you; ccx vbz dt n1, r-crq vvz d dt j vvi p-acp d n2, p-acp po12 n2, d n1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb av-j vvn p-acp pn22; (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 29
297 since it would be very strange, if so many Thousands of Ministers as our Church consists of, should not always produce a very great Number, whose Natural parts, since it would be very strange, if so many Thousands of Ministers as our Church consists of, should not always produce a very great Number, whose Natural parts, c-acp pn31 vmd vbi av j, cs av d crd pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n1 vvz pp-f, vmd xx av vvb dt j j n1, rg-crq j n2, (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 29
298 and Liberal Educations, have Enabled them, to improve the Advantages put into their hands by the Good providence of God, to the Arriving at very plentifull Fortunes. and Liberal Educations, have Enabled them, to improve the Advantages put into their hands by the Good providence of God, to the Arriving At very plentiful Fortune's. cc j n2, vhb vvn pno32, pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt vvg p-acp av j n2. (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 29
299 And, upon a just Computation, I doubt not but it will be found, That there are Extremely Few of the Sons of the Clergy, whose large Circumstances in the World are owing to their Patrimony, in Comparison of those who are inriched, by the Blessing of God, upon their own Industry. And, upon a just Computation, I doubt not but it will be found, That there Are Extremely Few of the Sons of the Clergy, whose large circumstances in the World Are owing to their Patrimony, in Comparison of those who Are enriched, by the Blessing of God, upon their own Industry. np1, p-acp dt j n1, pns11 vvb xx p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst a-acp vbr av-jn d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq j n2 p-acp dt n1 vbr vvg p-acp po32 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po32 d n1. (6) part (DIV2) 55 Page 29
300 I hope I need not tell such, how much they are Obliged in Gratitude to their Great Benefactor, I hope I need not tell such, how much they Are Obliged in Gratitude to their Great Benefactor, pns11 vvb pns11 vvb xx vvi d, c-crq av-d pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1, (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 29
301 for making such a difference between them, and most of their Brethren, To be Liberal in their Contributions towards the Relief of the Necessitous part of them. for making such a difference between them, and most of their Brothers, To be Liberal in their Contributions towards the Relief of the Necessitous part of them. p-acp vvg d dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc av-ds pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f pno32. (6) part (DIV2) 56 Page 29
302 And this is the most Effectual Course you can possibly take, to secure Gods Blessing to your Posterity; And this is the most Effectual Course you can possibly take, to secure God's Blessing to your Posterity; cc d vbz dt av-ds j n1 pn22 vmb av-j vvi, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 p-acp po22 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 57 Page 29
303 and to prevent their Ever Coming into the Number of Petitioners for Charity. and to prevent their Ever Coming into the Number of Petitioners for Charity. cc pc-acp vvi po32 av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1. (6) part (DIV2) 57 Page 29
304 And, which is a far greater Consideration, being Compassionate towards Widows and the Fatherless is such a sort of Charity, And, which is a Far greater Consideration, being Compassionate towards Widows and the Fatherless is such a sort of Charity, cc, r-crq vbz dt av-j jc n1, vbg j p-acp n2 cc dt j vbz d dt n1 pp-f n1, (6) part (DIV2) 58 Page 30
305 as will make those who are in love with it, the Happy Objects of Gods Special Love. as will make those who Are in love with it, the Happy Objects of God's Special Love. c-acp vmb vvi d r-crq vbr p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, dt j n2 pp-f n2 j n1. (6) part (DIV2) 58 Page 30
306 Be as a Father to the Fatherless, saith the Son of Syrach, and instead of an Husband unto their Mother; Be as a Father to the Fatherless, Says the Son of Sirach, and instead of an Husband unto their Mother; vbb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n1; (6) part (DIV2) 58 Page 30
307 so shalt thou be as the Son of the most High, and He shall love thee more than thy Mother doth. THE END. so shalt thou be as the Son of the most High, and He shall love thee more than thy Mother does. THE END. av vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno21 av-dc cs po21 n1 vdz. dt vvb. (6) part (DIV2) 58 Page 30

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