Gain is Godlines. Now in my text St. Paul counter-mines their opinion, or raiseth our antiposition to batter down their false conceit, most elegantly crossing and inverting their words;
Gain is Godliness. Now in my text Saint Paul countermines their opinion, or Raiseth our antiposition to batter down their false conceit, most elegantly crossing and inverting their words;
n1 vbz n1. av p-acp po11 n1 n1 np1 n2 po32 n1, cc vvz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 j n1, av-ds av-j vvg cc vvg po32 n2;
Take notice of the unaffected elegancy of the Apostle, how clearly and naturally with a little adtion, he turns the worldlings Paradox into a Christian truth.
Take notice of the unaffected elegancy of the Apostle, how clearly and naturally with a little adtion, he turns the worldlings Paradox into a Christian truth.
Alwayes provided, that the sweetnesse of the sawce spoile not the savourinesse of the meat The Preacher sought to finde out acceptable or pleasant words, that so his sound matter might be more welcome to his auditors.
Always provided, that the sweetness of the sauce spoil not the savoriness of the meat The Preacher sought to find out acceptable or pleasant words, that so his found matter might be more welcome to his Auditors.
av vvd, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 vvd pc-acp vvi av j cc j n2, cst av po31 j n1 vmd vbi av-dc j-jn p-acp po31 n2.
Well, here wee have two contrary opinions set on foot together, 〈 ◊ 〉 is godlinesse, faith the worldling, whose Gold is his god, looking and telling thereof, his saying of his prayers.
Well, Here we have two contrary opinions Set on foot together, 〈 ◊ 〉 is godliness, faith the worldling, whose Gold is his god, looking and telling thereof, his saying of his Prayers.
and relates to God the Author thereof. 2. The Bride-maid. The Virgin her companion that follows her, or her inseparable attendant, Contentment. Godlinesse with contentment.
and relates to God the Author thereof. 2. The Bridemaid. The Virgae her Companion that follows her, or her inseparable attendant, Contentment. Godliness with contentment.
cc vvz p-acp np1 dt n1 av. crd dt n1. dt n1 po31 n1 cst vvz pno31, cc po31 j n-jn, n1. n1 p-acp n1.
Aske some Fryer observant, What godlines is, and he will tel you, the wearing of ashirt of hair, girdle of hemp, fasting so often in the week, praying so often in the day with such like Canonical devotions.
Ask Some Fryer observant, What godliness is, and he will tell you, the wearing of ashirt of hair, girdle of hemp, fasting so often in the Week, praying so often in the day with such like Canonical devotions.
vvb d n1 j, q-crq n1 vbz, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn22, dt n-vvg pp-f n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1, vvg av av p-acp dt n1, vvg av av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j j n2.
Ask the tenacious maintainer of some new upstart opinion, what godlines is? And he will answer, It is the zealous defending with limb and life of such,
Ask the tenacious maintainer of Some new upstart opinion, what godliness is? And he will answer, It is the zealous defending with limb and life of such,
vvb dt j n1 pp-f d j n1 n1, r-crq n1 vbz? cc pns31 vmb vvi, pn31 vbz dt j vvg p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f d,
and such strangetenets, which our fathers perchance never hard of before; yea which is worse, such a person wil presume soto confine Godlines to his opinion,
and such strangetenets, which our Father's perchance never hard of before; yea which is Worse, such a person will presume soto confine Godliness to his opinion,
cc d n2, r-crq po12 n2 av av-x j pp-f a-acp; uh q-crq vbz av-jc, d dt n1 vmb vvi fw-la vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1,
Oh, if God should have no more mercy on us, then wee have charity one to another, what would become of us? Indeed Christ tearmeth his own a little flock, Fear not little flock. But if some mens rash and cruel censures should be true, the number of the godly would be so little, it would not be a flock.
O, if God should have no more mercy on us, then we have charity one to Another, what would become of us? Indeed christ termeth his own a little flock, fear not little flock. But if Some men's rash and cruel censures should be true, the number of the godly would be so little, it would not be a flock.
uh, cs np1 vmd vhi dx dc n1 p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vhb n1 crd p-acp n-jn, r-crq vmd vvi pp-f pno12? np1 np1 vvz po31 d dt j n1, vvb xx j n1. cc-acp cs d ng2 j cc j n2 vmd vbi j, dt n1 pp-f dt j vmd vbi av j, pn31 vmd xx vbi dt n1.
5 It is a true but sad consideration how in all ages, men with more vehemency of spirit have stickled about small and unimportant points then about such matters as most concern their salvation.
5 It is a true but sad consideration how in all ages, men with more vehemency of Spirit have stickled about small and unimportant points then about such matters as most concern their salvation.
crd pn31 vbz dt j p-acp j n1 c-crq p-acp d n2, n2 p-acp dc n1 pp-f n1 vhb vvn p-acp j cc j n2 av p-acp d n2 c-acp ds vvi po32 n1.
So that I may say (these sorrowfull times having tuned all our tongues to military phrases) some men have lavished more powder and shot in the defence of some sleight outworks which might well have been quitted without any losse to Religion,
So that I may say (these sorrowful times having tuned all our tongues to military phrases) Some men have lavished more powder and shot in the defence of Some sleight outworks which might well have been quit without any loss to Religion,
av cst pns11 vmb vvi (d j n2 vhg vvn d po12 n2 p-acp j n2) d n2 vhb vvd dc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 n2 r-crq vmd av vhi vbn vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1,
For when men have studied many weeks, moneths or years about some additionall point in Divinity, they contend to have the same essentiall to salvation,
For when men have studied many weeks, months or Years about Some additional point in Divinity, they contend to have the same essential to salvation,
p-acp c-crq n2 vhb vvn d n2, n2 cc n2 p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi dt d j p-acp n1,
As for all particular forms of Church Government, Ceremonies and outward manner of divine worship, most of them admitting of alteration upon emergencies,
As for all particular forms of Church Government, Ceremonies and outward manner of divine worship, most of them admitting of alteration upon emergencies,
Yea, in one and the same nation, he that feareth him and worketh righteousnesse of what Sect, Side, Party, Profession, Opinion, Church, Congregation soever he be is accepted with him,
Yea, in one and the same Nation, he that fears him and works righteousness of what Sect, Side, Party, Profession, Opinion, Church, Congregation soever he be is accepted with him,
uh, p-acp crd cc dt d n1, pns31 cst vvz pno31 cc vvz n1 pp-f r-crq n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 av pns31 vbb vbz vvn p-acp pno31,
for, if it be patience perforce, what reward have you? What doe you more then others? Doe not even the Publicans and Sinners the same? Yea, what doe you more then Mules and Horses which being kept with Bit and Bridle quietly carry their ryders which they cannot cast off;
for, if it be patience perforce, what reward have you? What do you more then Others? Do not even the Publicans and Sinners the same? Yea, what do you more then Mules and Horses which being kept with Bit and Bridle quietly carry their riders which they cannot cast off;
p-acp, cs pn31 vbb n1 av, r-crq n1 vhb pn22? q-crq vdb pn22 av-dc cs n2-jn? vdb xx av dt n2 cc n2 dt d? uh, q-crq vdb pn22 av-dc cs n2 cc n2 r-crq vbg vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 av-jn vvi po32 n2 r-crq pns32 vmbx vvi a-acp;
In all conditions, patient in adversity, humble in prosperity, thankfull in both; looking neither above our estates with the ambitious man to have it higher;
In all conditions, patient in adversity, humble in Prosperity, thankful in both; looking neither above our estates with the ambitious man to have it higher;
Even justifying Gods proceedings unto us, though wee receive from him what flesh & blood would count hard measure, namely, if his Divine wisdome should so appoint it, That with just men we perish with our righteousnesse,
Even justifying God's proceedings unto us, though we receive from him what Flesh & blood would count hard measure, namely, if his Divine Wisdom should so appoint it, That with just men we perish with our righteousness,
Which furnisheth us with two profitable observations, 1. Wheresoever there is true godlinesse there is contentment. 2. Wheresoever there is true contentment there is godlines.
Which furnisheth us with two profitable observations, 1. Wheresoever there is true godliness there is contentment. 2. Wheresoever there is true contentment there is godliness.
Now Esau's enough was indeed not enough, being onely a proud and vain-glorious brag, scorning and disdaining at the first (till importunity altered him) to receive a guift from his younger Brother,
Now Esau's enough was indeed not enough, being only a proud and vainglorious brag, scorning and disdaining At the First (till importunity altered him) to receive a gift from his younger Brother,
av npg1 d vbds av xx av-d, vbg av-j dt j cc j n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp dt ord (c-acp n1 vvd pno31) pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 jc n1,
Iacobs enough was a true and reall acknowledgement of Gods goodnesse to him, resting satisfied with that portion divine providence had alotted him, such contentment alwaies gos with godlines, and is great gain.
Iacobs enough was a true and real acknowledgement of God's Goodness to him, resting satisfied with that portion divine providence had allotted him, such contentment always gos with godliness, and is great gain.
npg1 d vbds dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31, vvg vvn p-acp d n1 j-jn n1 vhd vvn pno31, d n1 av vvz p-acp n1, cc vbz j n1.
Saul did not give but take a dowry with his daughter, and it is observable that 100 of foreskins onely were required of David, but he gave 200 for her.
Saul did not give but take a dowry with his daughter, and it is observable that 100 of foreskins only were required of David, but he gave 200 for her.
Yet see the goodnes of God, who knowing he is to deale with such dull workmen, who will take pains no longer then they are paid, whets us on with reward in his service.
Yet see the Goodness of God, who knowing he is to deal with such dull workmen, who will take pains no longer then they Are paid, whets us on with reward in his service.
However great is Gods goodnes, who knowing whereof wee are made, and remembring that we are but dust, is pleased to spurre us on in the rase of piety with a reward propounded, godlines with contentment is great gain.
However great is God's Goodness, who knowing whereof we Are made, and remembering that we Are but dust, is pleased to spur us on in the raze of piety with a reward propounded, godliness with contentment is great gain.
In journying often, in perils of waters, in perils of Robbers, in perils by mine own Country-men, in perils by the Heathen, in perils in the City, in perils in the Wildernes, in perils in the Sea, in perils amongst false brethren.
In journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of Robbers, in perils by mine own Countrymen, in perils by the Heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the Wilderness, in perils in the Sea, in perils among false brothers.
Where is the gain all this while? you will say, these were but the Apostles adventures, his rich return (slow but sure) will come at last. Once more we will try.
Where is the gain all this while? you will say, these were but the Apostles adventures, his rich return (slow but sure) will come At last. Once more we will try.
It will never sink into a worldlings head that godlinesse is gain, whilest the grandees of piety are found so poore, Eliah begging food of a Widdow, Peter without gold or silver;
It will never sink into a worldlings head that godliness is gain, whilst the grandees of piety Are found so poor, Elijah begging food of a Widow, Peter without gold or silver;
Our Saviour said unto Pilate, My kingdome is not of this world. So the sense and interpretation of my text is not of this world, is not carnall but spiritual, not temporal but eternal.
Our Saviour said unto Pilate, My Kingdom is not of this world. So the sense and Interpretation of my text is not of this world, is not carnal but spiritual, not temporal but Eternal.
po12 n1 vvd p-acp np1, po11 n1 vbz xx pp-f d n1. av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po11 n1 vbz xx pp-f d n1, vbz xx j p-acp j, xx j p-acp j.
For what will it profit a man if he win the whole world, and loose his own soule. Most poore is the condition of those who have plenty of worldly wealth,
For what will it profit a man if he win the Whole world, and lose his own soul. Most poor is the condition of those who have plenty of worldly wealth,
It seems in like manner that wicked men being sensible that they want waight in the scales of the sanctuary, ( Tekel thou art waighed in the ballance and found too light ) of set purpose load themselves with thick clay. But all will not make them currant in Gods sight,
It seems in like manner that wicked men being sensible that they want weight in the scales of the sanctuary, (Tekel thou art weighed in the balance and found too Light) of Set purpose load themselves with thick clay. But all will not make them currant in God's sighed,
for riches availe not in the day of wrath. They are long in getting with much pains, hard in keeping with much care, quick in loosing with more sorrow.
for riches avail not in the day of wrath. They Are long in getting with much pains, hard in keeping with much care, quick in losing with more sorrow.
c-acp n2 vvi xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. pns32 vbr av-j p-acp vvg p-acp d n2, av-j p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, j p-acp vvg p-acp dc n1.
All tribulations are thorns to flesh and blood (the word imports as much) yet as Sanctified to Gods children in Christ they become of excellent use, increasing their grace here and glory hereafter;
All tribulations Are thorns to Flesh and blood (the word imports as much) yet as Sanctified to God's children in christ they become of excellent use, increasing their grace Here and glory hereafter;
av-d n2 vbr n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 (dt n1 vvz p-acp d) av c-acp vvn p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp np1 pns32 vvb pp-f j n1, vvg po32 n1 av cc vvi av;
But least Gods children should have any cause of discontentment, that their joy may have room enough to dilate it self in, see a life and a life, a vvorld and a vvorld, one here and another hereafter, one in possession, another in reversion alotted unto them.
But lest God's children should have any cause of discontentment, that their joy may have room enough to dilate it self in, see a life and a life, a world and a world, one Here and Another hereafter, one in possession, Another in reversion allotted unto them.
cc-acp cs ng1 n2 vmd vhi d n1 pp-f n1, cst po32 n1 vmb vhi n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp, vvb dt n1 cc dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1, pi av cc j-jn av, pi p-acp n1, j-jn p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno32.
for how can things to come be ours, which be not, But know St. Paul spake with languages more then them all, and had no need to learn the congruity of construction from any other.
for how can things to come be ours, which be not, But know Saint Paul spoke with languages more then them all, and had no need to Learn the congruity of construction from any other.
Oh that I had perswasive eloquence effectually to advance this match, the best is, what is vvanting in mee the spokesman, is plentifully supplyed in her the bride.
O that I had persuasive eloquence effectually to advance this match, the best is, what is wanting in me the spokesman, is plentifully supplied in her the bride.
It is to be feared that many who pretend to love godlinesse it self, fall at last a courting and woeing of the forme, the meer outside and garb of Religion,
It is to be feared that many who pretend to love godliness it self, fallen At last a courting and Wooing of the Form, the mere outside and garb of Religion,
pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cst d r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi n1 pn31 n1, vvb p-acp ord dt vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1, dt j av-an cc n1 pp-f n1,
We finde how the next kinsman was very ready to redeem the parcel of Naomies land which was his brother Elimelechs. But as soon as withall he heard, hee must take Ruth to wife, he fell back from his promise and purpose;
We find how the next kinsman was very ready to Redeem the parcel of Naomies land which was his brother Elimelech's. But as soon as withal he herd, he must take Ruth to wife, he fell back from his promise and purpose;
pns12 vvb c-crq dt ord n1 vbds av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 n1 r-crq vbds po31 n1 n2. p-acp a-acp av c-acp av pns31 vvd, pns31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvd av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1;
But let us labour to have the substance and sincerity of Piety in our hearts, knowing that we are to deale with such a God who prefers a dramme of integrity before a pound of profession;
But let us labour to have the substance and sincerity of Piety in our hearts, knowing that we Are to deal with such a God who prefers a dram of integrity before a pound of profession;
I say godlinesse in generall not restrictively Engrossed to some particular party, but extended according to the dimension of charity to all persons agreeing in the essentials to salvation;
I say godliness in general not restrictively Engrossed to Some particular party, but extended according to the dimension of charity to all Persons agreeing in the essentials to salvation;
pns11 vvb n1 p-acp n1 xx av-j vvn p-acp d j n1, cc-acp vvd vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp dt n2-jn p-acp n1;
