The Gregorian account, or, The spiritual watch a sermon preached to the society of the Gregories dwelling in and about the city of London and assembled in the Church of St. Michael Cornhill, June 19, 1673 / by Francis Gregory.

Gregory, Francis, 1625?-1707
Publisher: Printed by E Flesher for Richard Royston
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1673
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A42049 ESTC ID: R27395 STC ID: G1895
Subject Headings: Christian life; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 THE GREGORIAN ACCOUNT, OR THE SPIRITUAL WATCH. MARK 13.37. And what I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch. THE GREGORIAN ACCOUNT, OR THE SPIRITUAL WATCH. MARK 13.37. And what I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch. dt np1 vvb, cc dt j n1. np1 crd. cc r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pns11 vvb p-acp d, vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 WHat that Duty is which our Blessed Saviour doth here require, will be easily guess'd, if we consider that there is but a twofold Watch. WHat that Duty is which our Blessed Saviour does Here require, will be Easily guessed, if we Consider that there is but a twofold Watch. q-crq d n1 vbz q-crq po12 j-vvn n1 vdz av vvi, vmb vbi av-j vvd, cs pns12 vvb cst pc-acp vbz p-acp dt j vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 1. There is a Watch that's Civil or Military. So Pilate tells the Jews, Ye have a watch: 1. There is a Watch that's Civil or Military. So Pilate tells the jews, You have a watch: crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst|vbz j cc j. av np1 vvz dt np2, pn22 vhb dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 (Matt. 27.65.) what's that? NONLATINALPHABET, saith Theophylact, a guard of sixty souldiers. Thus the ancient Jews divided their Night into three several Watches; (Matt. 27.65.) what's that?, Says Theophylact, a guard of sixty Soldiers. Thus the ancient jews divided their Night into three several Watches; (np1 crd.) q-crq|vbz d?, vvz vvd, dt vvb pp-f crd n2. av dt j np2 vvd po32 n1 p-acp crd j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
4 whereas Euripides mentions NONLATINALPHABET, intimating that the Graecians, and from them the Romans and later Jews, had four: accordingly the Evangelist mentions NONLATINALPHABET, the fourth watch of the night (Matt. 14.25.) But this civil or military Watch we shall pass by, whereas Euripides mentions, intimating that the Greeks, and from them the Romans and later jews, had four: accordingly the Evangelist mentions, the fourth watch of the night (Matt. 14.25.) But this civil or military Watch we shall pass by, cs np1 n2, vvg cst dt njp2, cc p-acp pno32 dt np1 cc jc np2, vhd crd: av-vvg dt np1 n2, dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 (np1 crd.) p-acp d j cc j vvb pns12 vmb vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
5 as that which hath little to do within the bounds and precincts of the Text. 2. There is a Watch that is Religious and Sacred: and that's double too; as that which hath little to do within the bounds and precincts of the Text. 2. There is a Watch that is Religious and Sacred: and that's double too; c-acp d r-crq vhz j pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt np1 crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst vbz j cc j: cc d|vbz j-jn av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
6 'tis either literal and proper, or metaphorical. it's either literal and proper, or metaphorical. pn31|vbz d j cc j, cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
7 1. There is a Religious Watch that's proper: when the Night, or some considerable part thereof, is redeemed from sleep, and spent in holy Duties. This Watch I find observed sometimes by single persons. Thus Christ himself; 1. There is a Religious Watch that's proper: when the Night, or Some considerable part thereof, is redeemed from sleep, and spent in holy Duties. This Watch I find observed sometime by single Persons. Thus christ himself; crd pc-acp vbz dt j vvb d j: c-crq dt n1, cc d j n1 av, vbz vvn p-acp vvi, cc vvn p-acp j n2. d vvb pns11 vvb vvn av p-acp j n2. av np1 px31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
8 he continued all night in prayer. he continued all night in prayer. pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
9 (Luke 6.12.) Thus St. Paul and Silas; they prayed and sang praises at midnight. (Lycia 6.12.) Thus Saint Paul and Silas; they prayed and sang praises At midnight. (n1 crd.) av n1 np1 cc np1; pns32 vvd cc vvd n2 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
10 (Acts 16.25.) NONLATINALPHABET, saith St. Chrysostome; Totâ nocte vigilârunt, saith St. Hierom, they watched all night. (Acts 16.25.), Says Saint Chrysostom; Totâ nocte vigilârunt, Says Saint Hieronymus, they watched all night. (n2 crd.), vvz n1 np1; np1 fw-la fw-la, vvz n1 np1, pns32 vvd d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
11 And as some single persons kept this Watch, so did whole Assemblies too: many were gathered together praying. And as Some single Persons kept this Watch, so did Whole Assemblies too: many were gathered together praying. cc c-acp d j n2 vvd d vvb, av vdd j-jn n2 av: d vbdr vvn av vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 (Acts 12.12.) Tertullian mentions nocturnas convocationes, their nightly Meetings: St. Bernard mentions vigilias sanctas, their holy Vigils: (Acts 12.12.) Tertullian mentions nocturnas convocationes, their nightly Meetings: Saint Bernard mentions vigilias sanctas, their holy Vigils: (n2 crd.) np1 n2 fw-la fw-la, po32 j n2: n1 np1 n2 av n2, po32 j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
13 and Nazianzen records NONLATINALPHABET, the candles and lamps whereby they prayed and preached. and Nazianzen records, the Candles and lamps whereby they prayed and preached. cc np1 vvz, dt n2 cc n2 c-crq pns32 vvd cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
14 But these Religious Vigils, that were originally occasioned by the Tyranny of persecuting Emperours, and afterwards kept up onely by the voluntary Devotion and Zeal of Christians, though they were laudable in themselves, frequented by Saints, and commended by several Fathers; yet notwithstanding, to prevent Scandals and gross Abuses, that had crept in, they were much disused and discountenanced, But these Religious Vigils, that were originally occasioned by the Tyranny of persecuting emperors, and afterwards kept up only by the voluntary Devotion and Zeal of Christians, though they were laudable in themselves, frequented by Saints, and commended by several Father's; yet notwithstanding, to prevent Scandals and gross Abuses, that had crept in, they were much disused and discountenanced, p-acp d j n2, cst vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n2, cc av vvd a-acp av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vbdr j p-acp px32, vvd p-acp n2, cc vvn p-acp j n2; av a-acp, pc-acp vvi n2 cc j n2, cst vhd vvn p-acp, pns32 vbdr d vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
15 and particularly by the Council of Eliberis; and so fall not under our present Disquisition. and particularly by the Council of Elvira; and so fallen not under our present Disquisition. cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc av vvb xx p-acp po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
16 2. There is a Religious Watch that's metaphorical; Vigilia mentis, the Watch, not of man's eye, but of his soul; that Watch which St. Austine doth mention and recommend too, Corde vigila, Watch with thy heart. And this is the Watch which my Text requires; 2. There is a Religious Watch that's metaphorical; Vigilia mentis, the Watch, not of Man's eye, but of his soul; that Watch which Saint Augustine does mention and recommend too, Cord vigila, Watch with thy heart. And this is the Watch which my Text requires; crd pc-acp vbz dt j vvb d j; np1 fw-la, dt n1, xx pp-f ng1 vvb, cc-acp pp-f po31 n1; cst vvb r-crq n1 np1 vdz vvi cc vvi av, n1 fw-la, vvb p-acp po21 n1. cc d vbz dt n1 r-crq po11 n1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
17 namely, our diligent care, our greatest caution, our exactest vigilance and circumspection about those high concerns which respect our God and our selves. And this is the business of the Text, and that great thing which our Blessed Saviour requires in this expression, What I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch. namely, our diligent care, our greatest caution, our Exactest vigilance and circumspection about those high concerns which respect our God and our selves. And this is the business of the Text, and that great thing which our Blessed Saviour requires in this expression, What I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch. av, po12 j vvb, po12 js n1, po12 js n1 cc n1 p-acp d j vvz q-crq vvb po12 np1 cc po12 n2. cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc d j n1 r-crq po12 j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp d n1, r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pns11 vvb p-acp d, vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
18 The words contain two things considerable. The words contain two things considerable. dt n2 vvb crd n2 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
19 1. Our Saviour 's great Command, NONLATINALPHABET, Watch; Be careful, be wary, be circumspect: That's the nature and matter of this Command. 1. Our Saviour is great Command,, Watch; Be careful, be wary, be circumspect: That's the nature and matter of this Command. crd po12 n1 vbz j vvi,, vvb; vbb j, vbb j, vbb j: d|vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
20 2. The Subjects of this Command, the Persons to whom it belongs; 2. The Subject's of this Command, the Persons to whom it belongs; crd dt n2-jn pp-f d n1, dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
21 Who must watch? The Text answers: 1. the Apostles, NONLATINALPHABET, I say unto you; 2. every person whatsoever, NONLATINALPHABET, I say unto all, Watch. Who must watch? The Text answers: 1. the Apostles,, I say unto you; 2. every person whatsoever,, I say unto all, Watch. q-crq vmb vvi? dt n1 n2: crd dt n2,, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22; crd d n1 r-crq,, pns11 vvb p-acp d, vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 3
22 The substance of the Text may be gathered up into this Conclusion, namely, That every person stands obliged to watch. The substance of the Text may be gathered up into this Conclusion, namely, That every person Stands obliged to watch. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, av, cst d n1 vvz vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 3
23 But what must we watch? and why? But what must we watch? and why? p-acp r-crq vmb pns12 vvi? cc c-crq? (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 3
24 There's no Watchman but hath his Walk or Station. The Bishop, who is the great Watchman of the Church, hath his Diocese; the Minister, who is the Bishop 's Substitute, Trustee and Deputy, hath his Parish; the Justice hath his County; the Mayor hath his Corporation: Every Watchman hath his Charge, his Ward; and what then is ours? where must we watch? and what? I answer. There's no Watchman but hath his Walk or Station. The Bishop, who is the great Watchman of the Church, hath his Diocese; the Minister, who is the Bishop is Substitute, Trustee and Deputy, hath his Parish; the justice hath his County; the Mayor hath his Corporation: Every Watchman hath his Charge, his Ward; and what then is ours? where must we watch? and what? I answer. pc-acp|vbz dx n1 cc-acp vhz po31 vvb cc n1. dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vhz po31 n1; dt vvb, r-crq vbz dt n1 vbz n1, np1 cc np1, vhz po31 n1; dt n1 vhz po31 n1; dt n1 vhz po31 n1: d n1 vhz po31 vvb, po31 vvi; cc r-crq av vbz png12? c-crq vmb pns12 vvi? cc r-crq? pns11 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 4
25 1. There's no man but stands obliged to watch over his Brother, his Friend, his Neighbour. It was but an uncharitable and saucy reply which Cain made to God, Am I my brother's keeper? (Gen. 4.9.) Yea, NONLATINALPHABET, saith St. Chrysostom, Man should be his Brother's keeper: but if not, 'tis like he may prove in one sense what Cain was in another, his murtherer too. 1. There's no man but Stands obliged to watch over his Brother, his Friend, his Neighbour. It was but an uncharitable and saucy reply which Cain made to God, Am I my Brother's keeper? (Gen. 4.9.) Yea,, Says Saint Chrysostom, Man should be his Brother's keeper: but if not, it's like he may prove in one sense what Cain was in Another, his murderer too. crd pc-acp|vbz dx n1 cc-acp vvz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1. pn31 vbds p-acp dt j cc j vvi r-crq np1 vvn p-acp np1, vbm pns11 po11 ng1 n1? (np1 crd.) uh,, vvz n1 np1, n1 vmd vbi po31 ng1 n1: cc-acp cs xx, pn31|vbz av-j pns31 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 r-crq np1 vbds p-acp j-jn, po31 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
26 'Tis St. Paul 's Command, Exhort one another; (Heb. 3.13.) and again, Edifie one another; (1 Thess. 5.11.) and yet again, Admonish one another; (Rom. 15.14.) What mean all these Commands, It's Saint Paul is Command, Exhort one Another; (Hebrew 3.13.) and again, Edify one Another; (1 Thess 5.11.) and yet again, Admonish one Another; (Rom. 15.14.) What mean all these Commands, pn31|vbz n1 np1 vbz n1, vvb pi j-jn; (np1 crd.) cc av, vvb pi j-jn; (vvd np1 crd.) cc av av, vvb pi j-jn; (np1 crd.) q-crq vvb d d vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
27 if we are not bound to watch over one another? if we Are not bound to watch over one Another? cs pns12 vbr xx vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j-jn? (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 4
28 2. There's no man but stands obliged to watch over his own House and Family. Thus Josuah, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 2. There's no man but Stands obliged to watch over his own House and Family. Thus Joshua, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. crd pc-acp|vbz dx n1 cc-acp vvz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. av np1, c-acp p-acp pno11 cc po11 n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 4
29 (Jos. 24.15.) This good man concerns himself for his Family; and doubtless there is not a soul within our walls but is our particular charge. Thus St. Austin, Ʋnusquisque in domo sua Episcopus: (Jos. 24.15.) This good man concerns himself for his Family; and doubtless there is not a soul within our walls but is our particular charge. Thus Saint Austin, Ʋnusquisque in domo sua Episcopus: (np1 crd.) d j n1 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1; cc av-j a-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp vbz po12 j n1. av n1 np1, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
30 Our Family is our proper Parish, our peculiar Diocese; and the Governour of the house is the Bishop, and consequently the Watchman there. But, Our Family is our proper Parish, our peculiar Diocese; and the Governor of the house is the Bishop, and consequently the Watchman there. But, po12 n1 vbz po12 j n1, po12 j n1; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1, cc av-j dt n1 a-acp. p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
31 3. There is no man but stands obliged to watch over Himself. And methinks 'tis our shame, and against the common principles of nature, that man should need to be thus commanded over and over. Take heed unto your selves; 3. There is no man but Stands obliged to watch over Himself. And methinks it's our shame, and against the Common principles of nature, that man should need to be thus commanded over and over. Take heed unto your selves; crd pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc-acp vvz vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp px31. cc vvz pn31|vbz po12 vvi, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, cst n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi av vvd a-acp cc a-acp. vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
32 so Moses: (Deut. 4.15.) and thus St. Paul, Take heed unto your selves; (Act. 20.28.) NONLATINALPHABET, take all care imaginable; so Moses: (Deuteronomy 4.15.) and thus Saint Paul, Take heed unto your selves; (Act. 20.28.), take all care imaginable; av np1: (np1 crd.) cc av n1 np1, vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2; (n1 crd.), vvb d n1 j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
33 and that, NONLATINALPHABET, about your selves. And the truth is, were this Watchman in the Text another Argus, had man as many eyes as the Heavens have stars; yet even then would he need no Charge, no Precinct, no other Ward to oversee, guard and watch, and that,, about your selves. And the truth is, were this Watchman in the Text Another Argus, had man as many eyes as the Heavens have Stars; yet even then would he need no Charge, no Precinct, no other Ward to oversee, guard and watch, cc cst,, p-acp po22 n2. cc dt n1 vbz, vbdr d n1 p-acp dt n1 j-jn np1, vhd n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n2 vhb n2; av av av vmd pns31 vvi dx vvb, dx n1, dx j-jn vvb pc-acp vvi, n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
34 but himself. See this in 2 particulars. but himself. See this in 2 particulars. cc-acp px31. vvb d p-acp crd n2-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
35 First, 'Tis our great concern, and must be our daily task, and an hard one 'tis, to guard and set a watch upon our Senses, and Outward man. If these be not carefully lookt to, 'tis ten to one but they prove our eternal ruine. First, It's our great concern, and must be our daily task, and an hard one it's, to guard and Set a watch upon our Senses, and Outward man. If these be not carefully looked to, it's ten to one but they prove our Eternal ruin. ord, pn31|vbz po12 j vvi, cc vmb vbi po12 j n1, cc dt j pi pn31|vbz, p-acp vvb cc vvi dt vvb p-acp po12 n2, cc j n1. cs d vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp, pn31|vbz crd p-acp crd cc-acp pns32 vvb po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
36 Shall I instance in these 3 particulars onely? Shall I instance in these 3 particulars only? vmb pns11 n1 p-acp d crd n2-jn av-j? (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
37 1. 'Tis the great concern, and must be the daily care of man, to set a Watch upon his Eye. It's true, the Eye itself is Nature's Centinel; 'tis purposely placed in man's upper Region, as in a Tower, to be his Watchman. Yea, 1. It's the great concern, and must be the daily care of man, to Set a Watch upon his Eye. It's true, the Eye itself is Nature's Centinel; it's purposely placed in Man's upper Region, as in a Tower, to be his Watchman. Yea, crd pn31|vbz dt j vvi, cc vmb vbi dt j vvb pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt vvb p-acp po31 n1. pn31|vbz j, dt vvb px31 vbz n1|vbz n1; pn31|vbz av vvn p-acp ng1 jc n1, a-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi po31 n1. uh, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
38 but how ready this very Watchman of ours is to undoe us, methinks the God of nature himself seems to inform us, by providing and lending us a guard to secure it. but how ready this very Watchman of ours is to undo us, methinks the God of nature himself seems to inform us, by providing and lending us a guard to secure it. cc-acp c-crq j d j n1 pp-f png12 vbz pc-acp vvb pno12, vvz dt np1 pp-f n1 px31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno12 dt vvb p-acp j pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
39 'Tis the observation of St. Ambrose, Deus oculum munivit, God hath set a fence about man's Eye, he hath clapped upon it a Lid, like a Trap-door; and that not onely to prevent the entrance of an Enemy, but to anticipate the dangerous excursions and sallies of the Eye it self. It's the observation of Saint Ambrose, Deus Oculum munivit, God hath Set a fence about Man's Eye, he hath clapped upon it a Lid, like a Trap-door; and that not only to prevent the Entrance of an Enemy, but to anticipate the dangerous excursions and sallies of the Eye it self. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp ng1 vvb, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn31 dt n1, av-j dt n1; cc cst xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 6
40 And that this little Centinel of ours is apt enough most basely to betray us, our Saviour hath given us this fair intimation, If thine eye offend thee — (Matt. 5.29.) What's that? Si ad delinquendum incitat, saith Grotius, if it provoke thee to sin; perhaps the sin of Envy. And that this little Centinel of ours is apt enough most basely to betray us, our Saviour hath given us this fair intimation, If thine eye offend thee — (Matt. 5.29.) What's that? Si ad delinquendum incitat, Says Grotius, if it provoke thee to sin; perhaps the since of Envy. cc cst d j n1 pp-f png12 vbz j av-d av-ds av-j p-acp vvb pno12, po12 n1 vhz vvn pno12 d j n1, cs po21 n1 vvi pno21 — (np1 crd.) q-crq|vbz d? fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz np1, cs pn31 vvb pno21 p-acp vvb; av dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
41 Is thine eye evil? (Matt. 20.15.) Evil how? NONLATINALPHABET, saith St. Chrysostom; is it an eye of envy and malice? Solomon mentions NONLATINALPHABET, the proud and lofty eyes. Is thine eye evil? (Matt. 20.15.) Evil how?, Says Saint Chrysostom; is it an eye of envy and malice? Solomon mentions, the proud and lofty eyes. vbz po21 n1 j-jn? (np1 crd.) av-jn c-crq?, vvz n1 np1; vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f vvb cc n1? np1 n2, dt j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
42 (Prov. 6.17.) There is another Eye which Pineda styles animae lenonem, the baud and pander of the soul: NONLATINALPHABET, saith Saint Peter, an eye full of the adulteress. (1 Pet. 2.14.) This eye David did not guard. (Curae 6.17.) There is Another Eye which Pineda styles Spirits lenonem, the baud and pander of the soul:, Says Saint Peter, an eye full of the adulteress. (1 Pet. 2.14.) This eye David did not guard. (np1 crd.) pc-acp vbz j-jn vvb r-crq np1 ng1 fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1:, vvz n1 np1, dt vvb j pp-f dt n1. (vvd np1 crd.) d vvb np1 vdd xx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
43 He saw a woman: what then? he took her, and lay with her. He saw a woman: what then? he took her, and lay with her. pns31 vvd dt n1: r-crq av? pns31 vvd pno31, cc vvd p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
44 (2 Sam. 11.2, 4.) The Naturalists tell us, that there are some Creatures that spawn and engender by the Eye. 'Tis thus with man: (2 Sam. 11.2, 4.) The Naturalists tell us, that there Are Some Creatures that spawn and engender by the Eye. It's thus with man: (crd np1 crd, crd) dt n2 vvb pno12, cst a-acp vbr d n2 cst n1 cc vvb p-acp dt n1. pn31|vbz av p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
45 his Eye engenders; his Heart, like the womb, conceiveth; and his Hand, like the midwife, brings forth sin. his Eye engenders; his Heart, like the womb, conceiveth; and his Hand, like the midwife, brings forth sin. png31 n1 vvz; po31 n1, av-j dt n1, vvz; cc po31 n1, av-j dt n1, vvz av vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 6
46 There is yet one Eye more, that must be glanced at too; the covetous Eye: His eye is not satisfied with riches. There is yet one Eye more, that must be glanced At too; the covetous Eye: His eye is not satisfied with riches. pc-acp vbz av crd vvb av-dc, cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp av; dt j n1: po31 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
47 (Eccles 8.4.) 'Tis not said, his heart, but, his eye, is not satisfied. No; (Eccles 8.4.) It's not said, his heart, but, his eye, is not satisfied. No; (np1 crd.) pn31|vbz xx vvn, po31 n1, p-acp, po31 n1, vbz xx vvn. uh-dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
48 nummos contemplor, saith that wretch in Horace, I behold, I view my bags. Nummos contemplor, Says that wretch in Horace, I behold, I view my bags. fw-la fw-la, vvz d n1 p-acp np1, pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb po11 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
49 And what then? Poor Achan tells us, When I saw, then I coveted, and took. And what then? Poor achan tells us, When I saw, then I coveted, and took. cc q-crq av? j np1 vvz pno12, c-crq pns11 vvd, cs pns11 vvd, cc vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
50 (Jos. 7.21.) Achan declares, as Masius observes, progrediendi ordinem, the Order, Method and Progress of his sin ▪ à visu ad animum, ab animo ad opus. (Jos. 7.21.) achan declares, as Masius observes, progrediendi ordinem, the Order, Method and Progress of his since ▪ à visu ad animum, ab animo ad opus. (np1 crd.) np1 vvz, c-acp np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la, dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 ▪ fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
51 Sin moved from his Sight to his Soul: When I saw, then I coveted. since moved from his Sighed to his Soul: When I saw, then I coveted. n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: c-crq pns11 vvd, cs pns11 vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
52 It moved again from his Soul to his Hand: I coveted, and took. Thus did this daring sin of Sacrilege pass through this little member: It moved again from his Soul to his Hand: I coveted, and took. Thus did this daring since of Sacrilege pass through this little member: pn31 vvd av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: pns11 vvd, cc vvd. av vdd d vvg n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp d j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
53 Achan 's Eye, that diminutive light, that small candle of his body, had a great thief in it. achan is Eye, that diminutive Light, that small candle of his body, had a great thief in it. np1 vbz n1, cst j n1, cst j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vhd dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
54 And sure we are, though the natural Camel, with a bunch and a load upon his back, could not pass that narrow gate of Hierusalem which (as some say, though Erasmus laugh at it) was called the Needle's eye; yet this moral Camel, this huge and mighty sin, Covetousness, Theft, Sacrilege, though never so much laden, doth often pass the Eye of man. And sure we Are, though the natural Camel, with a bunch and a load upon his back, could not pass that narrow gate of Jerusalem which (as Some say, though Erasmus laugh At it) was called the Needle's eye; yet this moral Camel, this huge and mighty since, Covetousness, Theft, Sacrilege, though never so much laden, does often pass the Eye of man. cc av-j pns12 vbr, cs dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vmd xx vvi cst j n1 pp-f np1 r-crq (c-acp d vvb, cs np1 vvb p-acp pn31) vbds vvn dt ng1 n1; av d j n1, d j cc j n1, n1, n1, n1, c-acp av-x av d vvn, vdz av vvi dt vvb pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 7
55 And if so, if this Eye, which Nature hath given us to be our Watchman, do thus prove a Traitour, and let in our sorest Enemies, let us with Job indent and article with it; And if so, if this Eye, which Nature hath given us to be our Watchman, do thus prove a Traitor, and let in our Sorest Enemies, let us with Job indent and article with it; cc cs av, cs d n1, r-crq n1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi po12 n1, vdb av vvi dt n1, cc vvb p-acp po12 js n2, vvb pno12 p-acp n1 vvi cc n1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
56 and what a fair Covenant cannot doe, a strong Guard must: and what a fair Covenant cannot do, a strong Guard must: cc q-crq dt j n1 vmbx vdi, dt j n1 vmb: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
57 lest otherwise our own Eye prove to us what that of the Basilisk doth to others; lest otherwise our own Eye prove to us what that of the Basilisk does to Others; cs av po12 d n1 vvi p-acp pno12 r-crq d pp-f dt n1 vdz p-acp n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
58 lest with one unhappy glance it strike us dead for ever. lest with one unhappy glance it strike us dead for ever. cs p-acp crd j vvb pn31 vvb pno12 j p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 7
59 2. 'Tis the great concern, and must be the daily care of man, to set a Watch upon his Tongue. 2. It's the great concern, and must be the daily care of man, to Set a Watch upon his Tongue. crd pn31|vbz dt j vvi, cc vmb vbi dt j vvb pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt vvb p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 7
60 St. James styles the Tongue of man NONLATINALPHABET, a little member, (Jam. 3.5.) and yet, Saint James styles the Tongue of man, a little member, (Jam. 3.5.) and yet, n1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1, (np1 crd.) cc av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 7
61 as little as it is, O what great mischief doth it work? The Apostle tells us, that an ungoverned tongue defiles the whole body, as little as it is, Oh what great mischief does it work? The Apostle tells us, that an ungoverned tongue defiles the Whole body, c-acp j c-acp pn31 vbz, uh q-crq j n1 vdz pn31 vvi? dt n1 vvz pno12, cst dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
62 and sets on fire the course of nature. and sets on fire the course of nature. cc vvz p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
63 (Jam. 3.6.) Mark his expression, NONLATINALPHABET, it defiles and fires: it blacks and sullies like the smoak; but withall, it scorcheth and burneth like the flame. I remember the Psalmist compares the language of an ill Tongue to Coals of Juniper. (Psal. 120.4.) But why to them? 'Tis observed, that whilest the Juniper is preserved fresh and green, it affordeth the coolest shade; but when 'tis cut down and burnt, it yields the hottest Coal. 'Tis thus with the Tongue of man: (Jam. 3.6.) Mark his expression,, it defiles and fires: it blacks and sullies like the smoke; but withal, it scorcheth and burns like the flame. I Remember the Psalmist compares the language of an ill Tongue to Coals of Juniper. (Psalm 120.4.) But why to them? It's observed, that whilst the Juniper is preserved fresh and green, it affords the Coolest shade; but when it's Cut down and burned, it yields the hottest Coal. It's thus with the Tongue of man: (np1 crd.) n1 po31 n1,, pn31 vvz cc n2: pn31 n2-jn cc n2 av-j dt n1; p-acp av, pn31 vvz cc vvz av-j dt n1. pns11 vvb dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (np1 crd.) p-acp q-crq p-acp pno32? pn31|vbz vvn, cst cs dt n1 vbz vvn j cc j-jn, pn31 vvz dt vv2 n1; p-acp c-crq pn31|vbz n1 a-acp cc vvn, pn31 vvz dt js n1. pn31|vbz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
64 If it be well used and rightly governed, it refresheth, like some welcome shade; but if not, it strongly burns. And as it fires whatever else is round about it, If it be well used and rightly governed, it refresheth, like Some welcome shade; but if not, it strongly burns. And as it fires whatever Else is round about it, cs pn31 vbb av vvn cc av-jn vvn, pn31 vvz, av-j d j-jn vvi; p-acp cs xx, pn31 av-j vvz. cc c-acp pn31 n2 r-crq av vbz av-j p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
65 so will it scorch the mouth that holds it too. Whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of Hell-fire. so will it scorch the Mouth that holds it too. Whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of Hell-fire. av vmb pn31 vvb dt n1 cst vvz pn31 av. c-crq vmb vvi, pns21 n1, vmb vbi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
66 (Matt. 5.22.) Vox convitii gravioris, saith Drusius, One base reproach from a slanderous Tongue, (Matt. 5.22.) Vox convitii gravioris, Says Drusius, One base reproach from a slanderous Tongue, (np1 crd.) fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz np1, pi j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
67 as it burns like Coals of Juniper, so doth it kindle the flames of Hell too. as it burns like Coals of Juniper, so does it kindle the flames of Hell too. c-acp pn31 vvz av-j n2 pp-f n1, av vdz pn31 vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 8
68 And methinks, if the Tongue of man be thus like fire, we are concerned to watch it. And methinks, if the Tongue of man be thus like fire, we Are concerned to watch it. cc vvz, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb av av-j n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
69 When an house is burnt, though the main flame be extinguished, yet if there be some few coals left glowing within the rubbish, to prevent any farther danger, 'tis duly watched, till all fear be over. When an house is burned, though the main flame be extinguished, yet if there be Some few coals left glowing within the rubbish, to prevent any farther danger, it's duly watched, till all Fear be over. c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, cs dt j n1 vbi vvn, av cs pc-acp vbb d d n2 vvd vvg p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi d jc n1, pn31|vbz av-jn vvn, c-acp d n1 vbb a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
70 Believe it, there's greater hazard from a Tongue, if it be not the better lookt to. Believe it, there's greater hazard from a Tongue, if it be not the better looked to. vvb pn31, pc-acp|vbz jc n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn31 vbb xx dt av-jc vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
71 Solomon tells us, Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Solomon tells us, Death and life Are in the power of the tongue. np1 vvz pno12, n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
72 (Prov. 18.21.) Yea and a greater then Solomon tells us too, By thy words thou shalt be justified, (Curae 18.21.) Yea and a greater then Solomon tells us too, By thy words thou shalt be justified, (np1 crd.) uh cc dt jc av np1 vvz pno12 av, p-acp po21 n2 pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
73 and by thy words thou shalL be condemned. and by thy words thou shalL be condemned. cc p-acp po21 n2 pns21 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 8
74 (Matt. 12.37.) Here lieth jus vitae & necis: as we order our Tongue thus or thus, (Matt. 12.37.) Here lies jus vitae & necis: as we order our Tongue thus or thus, (np1 crd.) av vvz fw-la fw-la cc fw-la: c-acp pns12 vvb po12 n1 av cc av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
75 so shall we either live or die, and that for ever. so shall we either live or die, and that for ever. av vmb pns12 d vvb cc vvb, cc cst p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 9
76 And if so, let us resolve with David, I will take heed that I sin not with my tongue. And if so, let us resolve with David, I will take heed that I sin not with my tongue. cc cs av, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp np1, pns11 vmb vvi n1 cst pns11 vvb xx p-acp po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
77 But how will he help it? thus, I will keep my mouth with a bridle. But how will he help it? thus, I will keep my Mouth with a bridle. cc-acp q-crq vmb pns31 vvi pn31? av, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
78 (Psal. 39.1.) So we: (Psalm 39.1.) So we: (np1 crd.) av pns12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
79 but the LXX thus, NONLATINALPHABET, I have set a guard upon my mouth. But lest David 's own guard should prove too weak for this unruly member, he begs some auxiliaries from Heaven, Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth. but the LXX thus,, I have Set a guard upon my Mouth. But lest David is own guard should prove too weak for this unruly member, he begs Some auxiliaries from Heaven, Set a watch, Oh Lord, before my Mouth. cc-acp dt crd av,, pns11 vhb vvn dt vvb p-acp po11 n1. cc-acp cs np1 vbz d vvb vmd vvi av j c-acp d j n1, pns31 vvz d n2-j p-acp n1, vvb dt n1, uh n1, p-acp po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
80 (Psal. 141.3.) One would think that Nature had sufficiently done this already; (Psalm 141.3.) One would think that Nature had sufficiently done this already; (np1 crd.) pi vmd vvi d n1 vhd av-j vdn d av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
81 for, besides two Lips without the Mouth, she hath placed within NONLATINALPHABET, as Homer words it, (NONLATINALPHABET.) a double row of Teeth, like so many Palisadoes, or little Pike-men, to keep in the Tongue: and yet notwithstanding, David thinks all this guard too weak, and his Tongue too strong; and therefore doth thus petition his God yet once again, Keep thou the door of my lips. for, beside two Lips without the Mouth, she hath placed within, as Homer words it, (.) a double row of Teeth, like so many Palisadoes, or little Pikemen, to keep in the Tongue: and yet notwithstanding, David thinks all this guard too weak, and his Tongue too strong; and Therefore does thus petition his God yet once again, Keep thou the door of my lips. p-acp, a-acp crd n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp, c-acp np1 n2 pn31, (.) dt j-jn vvi pp-f n2, av-j av d n2, cc j n2, p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1: cc av a-acp, np1 vvz d d vvb av j, cc po31 n1 av j; cc av vdz av vvi po31 np1 av a-acp av, vvb pns21 dt n1 pp-f po11 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
82 (Ibid.) Man's Lips, like a Door, must be sometimes open, sometimes shut. 'Tis a Door of such constant use, that it cannot possibly be blocked, nailed, or quite walled up: (Ibid) Man's Lips, like a Door, must be sometime open, sometime shut. It's a Door of such constant use, that it cannot possibly be blocked, nailed, or quite walled up: (np1) ng1 n2, av-j dt n1, vmb vbi av j, av vvn. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f d j vvi, cst pn31 vmbx av-j vbi vvn, vvn, cc av vvn a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
83 but withall, 'tis a Door of so much danger, that it need be constantly watched and strongly guarded. but withal, it's a Door of so much danger, that it need be constantly watched and strongly guarded. cc-acp av, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f av d n1, cst pn31 n1 vbi av-j vvn cc av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 9
84 3. 'Tis the great concern, and must be the daily care of man, to watch over his Hand; I mean, his Works, all his works whatsoever. 3. It's the great concern, and must be the daily care of man, to watch over his Hand; I mean, his Works, all his works whatsoever. crd pn31|vbz dt j vvi, cc vmb vbi dt j vvb pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; pns11 vvb, po31 vvz, d po31 n2 r-crq. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 9
85 'Tis excellent Counsel, Take heed what thou doest. It's excellent Counsel, Take heed what thou dost. pn31|vbz j n1, vvb n1 r-crq pns21 vd2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 9
86 (Acts 22.26.) Such counsel St. Paul gave Timothy, Take heed to thy self, (1 Tim. 4.16.) that is, to thy Conversation. Thus David, I will take heed to my ways, (Psal. 39.1) that is, to the course, tenour and actions of my life. (Acts 22.26.) Such counsel Saint Paul gave Timothy, Take heed to thy self, (1 Tim. 4.16.) that is, to thy Conversation. Thus David, I will take heed to my ways, (Psalm 39.1) that is, to the course, tenor and actions of my life. (n2 crd.) d n1 n1 np1 vvd np1, vvb n1 p-acp po21 n1, (vvd np1 crd.) cst vbz, p-acp po21 n1. av np1, pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp po11 n2, (np1 crd) cst vbz, p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n2 pp-f po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
87 And that we are obliged to watch against all wicked actions I need not prove, since we are bid to watch over even good ones too. And that we Are obliged to watch against all wicked actions I need not prove, since we Are bid to watch over even good ones too. cc cst pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2 pns11 vvb xx vvi, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp j j pi2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
88 So Christ commands, Take heed how ye hear. (Luk. 8.18.) So again, Take ye heed, watch and pray. So christ commands, Take heed how you hear. (Luk. 8.18.) So again, Take you heed, watch and pray. np1 np1 vvz, vvb n1 c-crq pn22 vvb. (np1 crd.) av av, vvb pn22 n1, vvb cc vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
89 (Mark 13.33.) Yet once more, Take heed that ye doe not your alms so and so. (Matt. 6.1.) We must take heed, not onely how we curse, but how we pray; not onely how we speak what's naught, but how we hear what's good; not onely how we rob the rich, but even how we relieve the poor too. (Mark 13.33.) Yet once more, Take heed that you do not your alms so and so. (Matt. 6.1.) We must take heed, not only how we curse, but how we pray; not only how we speak what's nought, but how we hear what's good; not only how we rob the rich, but even how we relieve the poor too. (n1 crd.) av a-acp av-dc, vvb n1 cst pn22 vdb xx po22 n2 av cc av. (np1 crd.) pns12 vmb vvi n1, xx av-j c-crq pns12 vvi, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb; xx av-j c-crq pns12 vvb q-crq|vbz pix, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb q-crq|vbz j; xx av-j c-crq pns12 vvb dt j, p-acp av c-crq pns12 vvi dt j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
90 Whatever our actions are, natural, civil, or sacred, we are much concerned to watch them. But, Whatever our actions Are, natural, civil, or sacred, we Are much concerned to watch them. But, r-crq po12 n2 vbr, j, j, cc j, pns12 vbr av-d vvn p-acp vvb pno32. p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 10
91 Secondly, 'Tis our great concern, and must be our daily task, and an hard one 'tis, to watch over our Inward man. Secondly, It's our great concern, and must be our daily task, and an hard one it's, to watch over our Inward man. ord, pn31|vbz po12 j vvi, cc vmb vbi po12 j n1, cc dt j pi pn31|vbz, pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 10
92 'Tis good Counsel which the Prophet giveth us, Take heed to your spirit. (Mal. 2.15.) 'Tis true, man's flesh wants a Guard; It's good Counsel which the Prophet gives us, Take heed to your Spirit. (Malachi 2.15.) It's true, Man's Flesh Wants a Guard; pn31|vbz j n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pno12, vvb n1 p-acp po22 n1. (np1 crd.) pn31|vbz j, ng1 n1 vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
93 the Eye was a Supervisor, the Foot wants a Guide, the Ear wants a Monitour, the Tongue wants a Curb, the Hand wants a Restraint; but above all, here lieth our main care. the Eye was a Supervisor, the Foot Wants a Guide, the Ear Wants a Monitour, the Tongue Wants a Curb, the Hand Wants a Restraint; but above all, Here lies our main care. dt vvb vbds dt n1, dt n1 vvz dt vvb, dt n1 vvz dt np1, dt n1 vvz dt vvb, dt n1 vvz dt n1; p-acp p-acp d, av vvz po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
94 Keep thy heart, saith Solomon. (Prov. 4.23.) But how must that be kept? The Text answers, Keep thy heart with all diligence: NONLATINALPHABET saith the Hebrew, NONLATINALPHABET saith the Greek; Keep thy heart with all keeping: omni cautelâ saith the Arabick, with the utmost care and caution that can be used. Keep thy heart, Says Solomon. (Curae 4.23.) But how must that be kept? The Text answers, Keep thy heart with all diligence: Says the Hebrew, Says the Greek; Keep thy heart with all keeping: omni cautelâ Says the Arabic, with the utmost care and caution that can be used. vvb po21 n1, vvz np1. (np1 crd.) p-acp q-crq vmb d vbi vvn? dt n1 vvz, vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n1: vvz dt njp, vvz dt jp; vvb po21 n1 p-acp d vvg: fw-la fw-la vvz dt jp, p-acp dt j vvb cc n1 cst vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
95 But you'l say, What is there in the Heart of man that needs all this watching? I answer, But You'll say, What is there in the Heart of man that needs all this watching? I answer, p-acp pn22|vmb vvi, q-crq vbz a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz d d vvg? pns11 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 10
96 1. The Thoughts and Imaginations that are in man's Heart have too much need to be watched. 1. The Thoughts and Imaginations that Are in Man's Heart have too much need to be watched. crd dt n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp ng1 n1 vhb av d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 11
97 What swarms of Thoughts, and evil ones too, are found in the Heart of man, our Blessed Saviour hath thus informed us, Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murthers, adulteries, fornications, thefts, &c. (Matt. 15.19) Tell me, what strange guests are these, that they should find the least harbour within the noble Soul of man! Murthers! Adulteries! Thefts! What swarms of Thoughts, and evil ones too, Are found in the Heart of man, our Blessed Saviour hath thus informed us, Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, etc. (Matt. 15.19) Tell me, what strange guests Are these, that they should find the least harbour within the noble Soul of man! Murders! Adulteries! Thefts! q-crq n2 pp-f n2, cc j-jn pi2 av, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 j-vvn n1 vhz av vvn pno12, av pp-f dt n1 vvb j-jn n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, av (np1 crd) vvb pno11, q-crq j n2 vbr d, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt ds vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1! vvz! n2! n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
98 Methinks, whereever we catch an Adulterer, a Robber, a Murtherer, we should immediately clap strong guards upon them. One great reason why the Officer doth search suspected houses, Methinks, wherever we catch an Adulterer, a Robber, a Murderer, we should immediately clap strong guards upon them. One great reason why the Officer does search suspected houses, vvz, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, pns12 vmd av-j vvi j vvz p-acp pno32. crd j n1 c-crq dt n1 vdz vvi vvn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
99 and keeps up his Watch and his ward, is to prevent the Adulterer, the Murtherer, the Thief, or else to apprehend him. and keeps up his Watch and his ward, is to prevent the Adulterer, the Murderer, the Thief, or Else to apprehend him. cc vvz a-acp po31 vvb cc po31 vvi, vbz p-acp vvb dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc av p-acp vvb pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
100 And certainly, if every suspected place deserves to be watcht and searched, let us watch and search our Hearts too; And Certainly, if every suspected place deserves to be watched and searched, let us watch and search our Hearts too; cc av-j, cs d vvn n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi po12 n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
101 'tis like enough there sneaks the Adulterer, there lurks the Thief, there 's hid the Murtherer: and if we find this cursed crew lodged within us, Custodiendae sunt vigiliae super cogitationum gregem, saith St. Bernard, we must set a guard upon these desperate Villains; such brutish and devillish Thoughts must be shackled, chained, dislodged, condemned, & crucified. it's like enough there sneaks the Adulterer, there lurks the Thief, there is hid the Murderer: and if we find this cursed crew lodged within us, Custodiendae sunt Vigil super cogitationum gregem, Says Saint Bernard, we must Set a guard upon these desperate Villains; such brutish and devilish Thoughts must be shackled, chained, dislodged, condemned, & Crucified. pn31|vbz j av-d a-acp vvz dt n1, a-acp vvz dt n1, a-acp vbz vvn dt n1: cc cs pns12 vvb d vvn n1 vvn p-acp pno12, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz n1 np1, pns12 vmb vvi dt vvb p-acp d j n2; d j cc j n2 vmb vbi j-vvn, vvn, vvd, vvn, cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
102 Such a caution hath Moses left us, Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying thus or thus. (Deut. 15.9.) The expression imports, that although men make light of wicked Thoughts, Such a caution hath Moses left us, Beware that there be not a Thought in thy wicked heart, saying thus or thus. (Deuteronomy 15.9.) The expression imports, that although men make Light of wicked Thoughts, d dt n1 vhz np1 vvn pno12, vvb cst a-acp vbb xx dt n1 p-acp po21 j n1, vvg av cc av. (np1 crd.) dt n1 vvz, cst cs n2 vvb n1 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
103 yet 'tis our great concern, not onely to watch, but with indignation and zeal to throw them out. yet it's our great concern, not only to watch, but with Indignation and zeal to throw them out. av pn31|vbz po12 j vvi, xx av-j p-acp vvb, p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp vvb pno32 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 11
104 2. The Designs, Ends and Aims that are found in man's Heart have too much need to be watched. 2. The Designs, Ends and Aims that Are found in Man's Heart have too much need to be watched. crd dt n2, vvz cc vvz cst vbr vvn p-acp ng1 n1 vhb av d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 11
105 'Tis usually said, Finis coronat opus, 'tis the End that crowns the work. The Philosopher tells us, Actiones morales specificantur à fine; It's usually said, Finis Coronat opus, it's the End that crowns the work. The Philosopher tells us, Actiones morales specificantur à fine; pn31|vbz av-j vvn, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn31|vbz dt vvb cst n2 dt n1. dt n1 vvz pno12, fw-la n2 fw-la fw-fr fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
106 Moral actions are good or bad according to that End towards which they are designed. Moral actions Are good or bad according to that End towards which they Are designed. j n2 vbr j cc j vvg p-acp d vvb p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
107 How good soever any work may be in its matter and substance, yet if the End be naught, the whole work will prove so too. How good soever any work may be in its matter and substance, yet if the End be nought, the Whole work will prove so too. q-crq j av d n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, av cs dt vvb vbb pix, dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi av av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
108 Doubtless the Pharisees did many excellent things; they observed the Sabbaths, they prayed, they fasted, they gave Alms: Doubtless the Pharisees did many excellent things; they observed the Sabbaths, they prayed, they fasted, they gave Alms: av-j dt np1 vdd d j n2; pns32 vvd dt n2, pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd, pns32 vvd n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
109 and yet their base unworthy Designs, their NONLATINALPHABET, their desire of a little applause and vain-glory, provoked God to disown their persons that were so plausible, and to reject all that service that was so pompous. and yet their base unworthy Designs, their, their desire of a little applause and vainglory, provoked God to disown their Persons that were so plausible, and to reject all that service that was so pompous. cc av po32 j j n2, po32, po32 n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, vvn np1 p-acp vvn po32 n2 cst vbdr av j, cc pc-acp vvi d cst n1 cst vbds av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 12
110 And truly, 'tis but sad to consider that these Pharisees, who looked so much like glorious Saints, should by the treachery of naughty Hearts, And truly, it's but sad to Consider that these Pharisees, who looked so much like glorious Saints, should by the treachery of naughty Hearts, cc av-j, pn31|vbz p-acp j pc-acp vvi cst d np2, r-crq vvd av d j j n2, vmd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 12
111 and the proposal of sinister Ends, render themselves but gilded Hypocrites. 'Tis but sad that such splendid shews of Devotion, such strict observations of Sabbaths, such frequent Prayers, and such set and solemn Fastings, should rather, through their low Designs, provoke our God then please him; and the proposal of sinister Ends, render themselves but gilded Hypocrites. It's but sad that such splendid shows of Devotion, such strict observations of Sabbaths, such frequent Prayers, and such Set and solemn Fastings, should rather, through their low Designs, provoke our God then please him; cc dt n1 pp-f j vvz, vvb px32 p-acp j-vvn n2. pn31|vbz p-acp j cst d j vvz pp-f n1, d j n2 pp-f n2, d j n2, cc d vvn cc j n2-vvg, vmd av-c, p-acp po32 j n2, vvb po12 np1 av vvb pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 12
112 that those very persons should prove but Meteors, whom the world took not onely for Stars, but Constellations too. that those very Persons should prove but Meteors, whom the world took not only for Stars, but Constellations too. cst d j n2 vmd vvi p-acp n2, r-crq dt n1 vvd xx av-j p-acp n2, p-acp n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 12
113 And lest this should prove our own condition, lest all our services should miscarry, and God should say unto us, as once he did to the Jews, When ye fasted and mourned, did ye at all fast to me, And lest this should prove our own condition, lest all our services should miscarry, and God should say unto us, as once he did to the jews, When you fasted and mourned, did you At all fast to me, cc cs d vmd vvi po12 d n1, cs d po12 n2 vmd vvi, cc np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp a-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt np2, c-crq pn22 vvd cc vvd, vdd pn22 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
114 even to me? (Zach. 7.5.) 'Tis a dreadfull demand: even to me? (Zach 7.5.) It's a dreadful demand: av p-acp pno11? (np1 crd.) pn31|vbz dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
115 but that it concern us not, we are obliged most strictly to examine what are the Designs and Projects of our Hearts; but that it concern us not, we Are obliged most strictly to examine what Are the Designs and Projects of our Hearts; cc-acp cst pn31 vvi pno12 xx, pns12 vbr vvn av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi r-crq vbr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 12
116 lest perhaps some mean and wicked End should corrupt our holy Duties, lest some degenerous and ignoble Aims should turn our Gold into dirt, our sacrifice into sin, and make our sweetest incense goe ••t and stink with God, as if it were but so mu•• snuff. lest perhaps Some mean and wicked End should corrupt our holy Duties, lest Some degenerous and ignoble Aims should turn our Gold into dirt, our sacrifice into since, and make our Sweetest incense go ••t and stink with God, as if it were but so mu•• snuff. cs av d j cc j vvb vmd vvi po12 j n2, cs d j cc j vvz vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, po12 vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb po12 js n1 vvi av cc vvb p-acp np1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr cc-acp av n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 13
117 3. The several Passions that are found within the Heart of man have but too much need to be watched too. 3. The several Passion that Are found within the Heart of man have but too much need to be watched too. crd dt j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vhb p-acp av d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 13
118 That there are, and ever were and will be, whatever the Stoicks dream, whatever some Fathers think, such and such Affections found within the Heart of man, 'tis sure enough. That there Are, and ever were and will be, whatever the Stoics dream, whatever Some Father's think, such and such Affections found within the Heart of man, it's sure enough. d a-acp vbr, cc av vbdr cc vmb vbi, r-crq dt njp2 vvi, r-crq d n2 vvb, d cc d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz j av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 13
119 Plutarch tells us, NONLATINALPHABET, To find a man without those common Passions of love, hatred, fear, hope, desire, and the rest, 'tis impossible. Plutarch tells us,, To find a man without those Common Passion of love, hatred, Fear, hope, desire, and the rest, it's impossible. np1 vvz pno12,, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f vvb, n1, n1, vvb, vvb, cc dt n1, pn31|vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 13
120 That these Affections and strong and impetuous, all experience sheweth. That these Affections and strong and impetuous, all experience shows. cst d n2 cc j cc j, d n1 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 13
121 St. Bernard thus complains, Intellectus & Affectus quandoque sibi adversantur, man's Passion contradicts his Reason: Parere nescit, saith Seneca, it will not obey: Saint Bernard thus complains, Intellectus & Affectus quandoque sibi adversantur, Man's Passion contradicts his Reason: Parere nescit, Says Senecca, it will not obey: n1 np1 av vvz, np1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, ng1 n1 vvz po31 n1: fw-la fw-la, vvz np1, pn31 vmb xx vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 13
122 no, impar Ratio, saith Seneca again, man's Reason is too weak for his Passions, which rule that Soul whom they should have served. no, impar Ratio, Says Senecca again, Man's Reason is too weak for his Passion, which Rule that Soul whom they should have served. uh-dx, vvb fw-la, vvz np1 av, ng1 vvb vbz av j c-acp po31 n2, r-crq vvb cst n1 r-crq pns32 vmd vhi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 13
123 And methinks, if our Affections, instead of being loyal Subjects, are thus like to invade and usurp our Reason 's throne; if our Passions, which were designed by God to be the servants of our Ʋnderstandings, are like to become domineering Lords and Tyrants; if these blind and boisterous Rebells endeavour to seise the captive Soul, and then use it even at pleasure; And methinks, if our Affections, instead of being loyal Subject's, Are thus like to invade and usurp our Reason is throne; if our Passion, which were designed by God to be the Servants of our Ʋnderstandings, Are like to become domineering lords and Tyrants; if these blind and boisterous Rebels endeavour to seize the captive Soul, and then use it even At pleasure; cc vvz, cs po12 n2, av pp-f vbg j n2-jn, vbr av av-j p-acp vvb cc vvb po12 vvb vbz n1; cs po12 n2, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, vbr j pc-acp vvi j-vvg n2 cc n2; cs d j cc j ng1 vvb p-acp vvb dt j-jn n1, cc av vvb pn31 av p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
124 methinks we are concerned, and that in time, and guard and watch them. methinks we Are concerned, and that in time, and guard and watch them. vvz pns12 vbr vvn, cc cst p-acp n1, cc vvb cc vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
125 I remember that expression of the Psalmist, quoted by St. Paul, Stand in awe, and sin not. I Remember that expression of the Psalmist, quoted by Saint Paul, Stand in awe, and sin not. pns11 vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp n1 np1, vvb p-acp n1, cc vvb xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 13
126 (Psal. 4.4.) St. Hierom translates it, Irascimini, and the LXX thus, NONLATINALPHABET, Be angry, and sin not. (Psalm 4.4.) Saint Hieronymus translates it, You are angry, and the LXX thus,, Be angry, and sin not. (np1 crd.) n1 np1 vvz pn31, np1, cc dt crd av,, vbb j, cc vvb xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 13
127 This Text doth not command our anger, as a Duty, but doth rather suppose it, as a natural and lawfull Passion. Si irascimini; so Muis: Si contingat irasci; This Text does not command our anger, as a Duty, but does rather suppose it, as a natural and lawful Passion. Si You are angry; so Muis: Si contingat Irascible; d n1 vdz xx vvi po12 vvi, p-acp dt n1, p-acp vdz av vvb pn31, c-acp dt j cc j n1. fw-mi fw-la; av np1: fw-mi fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
128 so Estius: If this Passion chance to move and stir. so Estius: If this Passion chance to move and stir. av np1: cs d n1 vvb p-acp vvb cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
129 What then? Cavete, beware, set a watch, lest perhaps it exceed its bounds, and so become a sin. The same course must be taken with other Passions too. What then? Beware, beware, Set a watch, lest perhaps it exceed its bounds, and so become a since. The same course must be taken with other Passion too. q-crq av? np1, vvb, vvb dt n1, cs av pn31 vvb po31 n2, cc av vvb dt n1. dt d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
130 It's-true, what Seneca saith of our best Endeavours, non tollunt, sed temperant: we cannot destroy these Affections and quite root them out; It's-true, what Senecca Says of our best Endeavours, non tollunt, sed temperant: we cannot destroy these Affections and quite root them out; j, r-crq np1 vvz pp-f po12 js n2, fw-fr fw-la, fw-la j: pns12 vmbx vvb d n2 cc av vvi pno32 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
131 but yet we are concerned to moderate, subdue and rule them; and in order to that, we must be sure to guard and watch them. but yet we Are concerned to moderate, subdue and Rule them; and in order to that, we must be sure to guard and watch them. cc-acp av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j, vvb cc vvb pno32; cc p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp vvb cc vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
132 But why all this? upon what score is it that man stands thus obliged to watch over Himself, his Eye, his Tongue, his Hand, But why all this? upon what score is it that man Stands thus obliged to watch over Himself, his Eye, his Tongue, his Hand, p-acp c-crq d d? p-acp q-crq n1 vbz pn31 cst n1 vvz av vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
133 but above all his Heart and Spirit? I answer, but above all his Heart and Spirit? I answer, cc-acp p-acp d po31 n1 cc n1? pns11 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 14
134 First, The Soul of man doth sufficiently need the strictest Watch and the strongest Guard that can be thought on: and that for these Reasons. First, The Soul of man does sufficiently need the Strictest Watch and the Strongest Guard that can be Thought on: and that for these Reasons. ord, dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz av-j n1 dt js vvb cc dt js vvb cst vmb vbi vvn a-acp: cc cst p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 14
135 1. The Soul of man hath many Enemies abroad, round about, and very near it too. 1. The Soul of man hath many Enemies abroad, round about, and very near it too. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vhz d n2 av, av-j a-acp, cc av av-j pn31 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 14
136 This is one great Consideration that doth ordinarily quicken men to watch: This is one great Consideration that does ordinarily quicken men to watch: d vbz pi j n1 cst vdz av-jn vvi n2 pc-acp vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
137 Hannibal ad portas; if an enemy be at the Gate, if Thieves and Robbers beset the house, 'tis no time then to snort and sleep. This argument is not mine, but St. Peter 's; Be sober, be vigilant: Hannibal ad portas; if an enemy be At the Gate, if Thieves and Robbers beset the house, it's no time then to snort and sleep. This argument is not mine, but Saint Peter is; Be Sobrium, be vigilant: np1 fw-la fw-la; cs dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, cs n2 cc n2 vvn dt n1, pn31|vbz dx n1 av p-acp vvb cc vvb. d n1 vbz xx png11, cc-acp n1 np1 vbz; vbb j, vbb j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
138 but what needs that? because your adversary the Devil, as a roaring lion, walks, &c. (1 Pet. 5.8.) The Devil walks his rounds, but what needs that? Because your adversary the devil, as a roaring Lion, walks, etc. (1 Pet. 5.8.) The devil walks his rounds, cc-acp q-crq vvz d? c-acp po22 n1 dt n1, c-acp dt j-vvg n1, n2, av (vvd np1 crd.) dt n1 vvz po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
139 and shall man lie secure? the Devil himself doth roar, and is not man concerned to look about him? 'Tis observable that the Devil is styled a Lion, a beast nullius ferè somni, saith Coelius Rhodiginus, one that sleeps but little: and if the Devil himself doth watch, how dares the Sinner slumber? and shall man lie secure? the devil himself does roar, and is not man concerned to look about him? It's observable that the devil is styled a lion, a beast Nullius ferè Somni, Says Coelius Rhodiginus, one that sleeps but little: and if the devil himself does watch, how dares the Sinner slumber? cc vmb n1 vvb j? dt n1 px31 vdz vvi, cc vbz xx n1 vvn p-acp vvb p-acp pno31? pn31|vbz j cst dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1, dt n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz np1 np1, pi cst vvz p-acp j: cc cs dt n1 px31 vdz vvi, c-crq vvz dt n1 n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 15
140 But besides the Devil and his numerous legions, the World hath in it great store of Enemies too: But beside the devil and his numerous legions, the World hath in it great store of Enemies too: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc po31 j n2, dt n1 vhz p-acp pn31 j n1 pp-f n2 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
141 its Pleasures, its Profits, its Honours, its Sons of Belial, what are all these but so many Traps and Ginns to catch and ruine Souls? Hostes sacrilegi, animi mei fures; so Socrates rightly called them. its Pleasures, its Profits, its Honours, its Sons of Belial, what Are all these but so many Traps and Gins to catch and ruin Souls? Hosts Sacrilegious, animi mei fures; so Socrates rightly called them. po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 ng1, po31 n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbr d d p-acp av d n2 cc vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2? n2 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la; av npg1 av-jn vvd pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 15
142 And yet there is one Enemy more, that's nearer still; And yet there is one Enemy more, that's nearer still; cc av pc-acp vbz crd n1 av-dc, d|vbz av-jc av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 15
143 I mean our own Flesh with its numerous train of Lusts. And certainly this Enemy doth approach somewhat near indeed. I mean our own Flesh with its numerous train of Lusts. And Certainly this Enemy does approach somewhat near indeed. pns11 vvb po12 d n1 p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f np1 cc av-j d n1 vdz vvi av av-j av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 15
144 As St. John is styled by the Greek Father NONLATINALPHABET, Christ 's bosom friend: so may our Flesh be styled NONLATINALPHABET, man's bosom foe. Hence the Apostle thus exhorts us, Abstain from fleshly lusts: why? NONLATINALPHABET they war against the Soul. (1 Pet. 2.11.) And methinks, As Saint John is styled by the Greek Father, christ is bosom friend: so may our Flesh be styled, Man's bosom foe. Hence the Apostle thus exhorts us, Abstain from fleshly Lustiest: why? they war against the Soul. (1 Pet. 2.11.) And methinks, p-acp n1 np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt jp n1, np1 vbz n1 n1: av vmb po12 n1 vbb vvn, ng1 n1 n1. av dt n1 av vvz pno12, vvb p-acp j n2: q-crq? pns32 n1 p-acp dt n1 (vvd np1 crd.) np1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 15
145 if the Soul of man be thus opposed by the Flesh, besieged by the World, assaulted by the Devil; if it be surrounded with Enemies, that are strong, cruel, malicious, and strangely politick; it must needs want the strictest Watch and the strongest Guards that can be thought on. if the Soul of man be thus opposed by the Flesh, besieged by the World, assaulted by the devil; if it be surrounded with Enemies, that Are strong, cruel, malicious, and strangely politic; it must needs want the Strictest Watch and the Strongest Guards that can be Thought on. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb av vvn p-acp dt n1, j-vvn p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1; cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp n2, cst vbr j, j, j, cc av-j j; pn31 vmb av vvb dt js vvb cc dt js vvz cst vmb vbi vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 15
146 2. The Soul of man is but infirm, impotent and weak. Indeed Nazianzene tells us that a religious Soul is NONLATINALPHABET, a strong Soul; 2. The Soul of man is but infirm, impotent and weak. Indeed Nazianzene tells us that a religious Soul is, a strong Soul; crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp j, j cc j. av np1 vvz pno12 d dt j n1 vbz, dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 15
147 NONLATINALPHABET, like a wall of brass: and St. Paul saith Abraham was strong in faith. , like a wall of brass: and Saint Paul Says Abraham was strong in faith. , av-j dt n1 pp-f n1: cc n1 np1 vvz np1 vbds j p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 15
148 (Rom. 4.20.) Perhaps there may be such a spiritual Sampson here and there, whom these cursed Philistines cannot easily conquer: but, alas! (Rom. 4.20.) Perhaps there may be such a spiritual Sampson Here and there, whom these cursed philistines cannot Easily conquer: but, alas! (np1 crd.) av a-acp vmb vbi d dt j np1 av cc a-acp, ro-crq d j-vvn njp2 vmbx av-j vvi: cc-acp, uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 15
149 what's this to the generality of Christians? Tell me, Sirs, are we indeed grown such Giants in Grace that we need no guard? are we grown such strong men in Christ that we need not fear to be surprized by the Flesh, World, or Devil? Sure I am, the Devil was too hard for Judas, though an Apostle; the World was too hard for Demas, though a great Professour; and the Flesh was too hard for David, though an eminent Saint; nay, a poor Maid servant was too hard for him who is styled by St. Chrysostom NONLATINALPHABET, the prime and chief of all the Apostles. what's this to the generality of Christians? Tell me, Sirs, Are we indeed grown such Giants in Grace that we need no guard? Are we grown such strong men in christ that we need not Fear to be surprised by the Flesh, World, or devil? Sure I am, the devil was too hard for Judas, though an Apostle; the World was too hard for Demas, though a great Professor; and the Flesh was too hard for David, though an eminent Saint; nay, a poor Maid servant was too hard for him who is styled by Saint Chrysostom, the prime and chief of all the Apostles. q-crq|vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vvb pno11, n2, vbr pns12 av vvn d n2 p-acp vvb cst pns12 vvb dx vvi? vbr pns12 vvn d j n2 p-acp np1 cst pns12 vvb xx vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1? j pns11 vbm, dt n1 vbds av j c-acp np1, cs dt n1; dt n1 vbds av j c-acp np1, cs dt j n1; cc dt n1 vbds av j c-acp np1, cs dt j n1; uh, dt j n1 n1 vbds av j c-acp pno31 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 np1, dt j-jn cc n-jn pp-f d dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 16
150 And methinks, if such a man as Peter, that professed Champion of his dear Lord and ours, was thus miserably foiled by a pitiful wench; we should not grow secure, And methinks, if such a man as Peter, that professed Champion of his dear Lord and ours, was thus miserably foiled by a pitiful wench; we should not grow secure, cc vvz, cs d dt n1 c-acp np1, cst j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 cc png12, vbds av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1; pns12 vmd xx vvi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 16
151 as if we were strong enough to deal with the Anakims of our Flesh, the Zamzummins of the World, and the Devil himself, that greater and worse Goliah. The truth is, we are generally such babes in Christ, such weaklings in Faith, such pulings and dwarfs in Grace, that we may too justly complain in the words of Baynus, Quàm facilè vincimur? quàm nullo negotio huc illuc impellimur? How easily is the heart of man conquered? how quickly is it taken? There's scarce a Temptation that's strong, but is prevalent too; as if we were strong enough to deal with the Anakims of our Flesh, the Zamzummins of the World, and the devil himself, that greater and Worse Goliath. The truth is, we Are generally such babes in christ, such Weaklings in Faith, such pulings and dwarfs in Grace, that we may too justly complain in the words of Baynus, Quàm facilè vincimur? quàm nullo negotio huc Illuc impellimur? How Easily is the heart of man conquered? how quickly is it taken? There's scarce a Temptation that's strong, but is prevalent too; c-acp cs pns12 vbdr j av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvz pp-f po12 n1, dt np1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 px31, cst jc cc jc np1. dt n1 vbz, pns12 vbr av-j d n2 p-acp np1, d n2 p-acp n1, d n2 cc ng1 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la? fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? c-crq av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn? c-crq av-j vbz pn31 vvn? pc-acp|vbz av-j dt n1 d j, a-acp vbz j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 16
152 there's scarce a Lust that stirs, but beats us. See how sadly St. Paul complains of this; there's scarce a Lust that stirs, but beats us. See how sadly Saint Paul complains of this; pc-acp|vbz av-j dt n1 cst vvz, p-acp vvz pno12. vvb c-crq av-j n1 np1 vvz pp-f d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 16
153 I marvel that ye are so soon removed, to be overthrown, and that so quickly too. (Gal. 1.6.) Surely 'tis but a slender Garrison that holds not out one day; 'tis a weak Fort that holds not out one hour. Such a Fort is the Heart of man; I marvel that you Are so soon removed, to be overthrown, and that so quickly too. (Gal. 1.6.) Surely it's but a slender Garrison that holds not out one day; it's a weak Fort that holds not out one hour. Such a Fort is the Heart of man; pns11 vvb cst pn22 vbr av av vvn, pc-acp vbi vvn, cc d av av-j av. (np1 crd.) np1 pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1 cst vvz xx av crd n1; pn31|vbz dt j n1 cst vvz xx av crd n1. d dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 16
154 no sooner doth the Devil demand a surrender, but it sometimes yields in a moment. But what's the reason? The Prophet tells us, The whole heart is faint: no sooner does the devil demand a surrender, but it sometime yields in a moment. But what's the reason? The Prophet tells us, The Whole heart is faint: av-dx av-c vdz dt n1 vvb dt n1, cc-acp pn31 av vvz p-acp dt n1. cc-acp q-crq|vbz dt n1? dt n1 vvz pno12, dt j-jn n1 vbz j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 16
155 (Esa. 1.5.) and if so, where our royal Fort is weak, there our Guard should be the stronger. Thus Cartwright, Diurnas & nocturnas excubias hîc collocemus; (Isaiah 1.5.) and if so, where our royal Fort is weak, there our Guard should be the Stronger. Thus Cartwright, Diurnas & nocturnas Excubias hîc collocemus; (np1 crd.) cc cs av, c-crq po12 j n1 vbz j, pc-acp po12 vvb vmd vbi dt jc. av np1, np1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 16
156 since man's Soul is thus infirm and impotent, and yet must expect the strongest assaults imaginable, we must watch by day, we must watch by night: nay more, Quaterniones augeamus, we are concerned to double and treble those Guards which we set upon it. since Man's Soul is thus infirm and impotent, and yet must expect the Strongest assaults imaginable, we must watch by day, we must watch by night: nay more, Quaterniones augeamus, we Are concerned to double and triple those Guards which we Set upon it. a-acp ng1 n1 vbz av j cc j, cc av vmb vvi dt js n2 j, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1: uh n1, fw-la fw-la, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn cc j d n2 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 17
157 3. The Soul of man is false and treacherous. Thus Nazianzene, NONLATINALPHABET, the Soul of man is perfidious and faithless, and so must rather be watched then trusted. 'Tis thus in the world; 3. The Soul of man is false and treacherous. Thus Nazianzene,, the Soul of man is perfidious and faithless, and so must rather be watched then trusted. It's thus in the world; crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j cc j. av np1,, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j cc j, cc av vmb av-c vbi vvn cs vvn. pn31|vbz av p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 17
158 if a Servant or Souldier be but once suspected to be false, he will be constantly eyed, and closely observed so much the more. if a Servant or Soldier be but once suspected to be false, he will be constantly eyed, and closely observed so much the more. cs dt n1 cc n1 vbb p-acp a-acp vvn pc-acp vbi j, pns31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn av av-d dt av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 17
159 And thus must the Soul of man be dealt with; there's too much reason for it. And thus must the Soul of man be dealt with; there's too much reason for it. cc av vmb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp; pc-acp|vbz av d n1 c-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
160 Thus the Prophet, The heart is deceitfull: (Jer. 17.9.) aptum ad fallendum, saith Clarius; 'tis apt to cheat us. Thus the Prophet, The heart is deceitful: (Jer. 17.9.) aptum ad fallendum, Says Clarius; it's apt to cheat us. av dt n1, dt n1 vbz j: (np1 crd.) fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz np1; pn31|vbz j p-acp vvi pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
161 There's nothing so treacherous as this; so much doth the Text assure us. There's nothing so treacherous as this; so much does the Text assure us. pc-acp|vbz pix av j c-acp d; av d vdz dt n1 vvb pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
162 The heart is deceitfull: but how? and in what measure? NONLATINALPHABET, above all things. 'Tis worse then Laban. Your father hath deceived me ten times, saith Jacob: (Gen. 31.7.) but, alas! The heart is deceitful: but how? and in what measure?, above all things. It's Worse then Laban. Your father hath deceived me ten times, Says Jacob: (Gen. 31.7.) but, alas! dt n1 vbz j: cc-acp q-crq? cc p-acp r-crq n1?, p-acp d n2. pn31|vbz jc cs np1. po22 n1 vhz vvn pno11 crd n2, vvz np1: (np1 crd.) cc-acp, uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
163 our hearts deceive us more then ten times ten: they promise fair, but fail; they make covenants, but basely break them; our hearts deceive us more then ten times ten: they promise fair, but fail; they make Covenants, but basely break them; po12 n2 vvb pno12 dc cs crd n2 crd: pns32 vvb j, cc-acp vvb; pns32 vvb n2, p-acp av-j vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
164 they vow allegeance to Heaven, and yet prove Traitours; they pretend to succour us against our enemies, they Voelli allegiance to Heaven, and yet prove Traitors; they pretend to succour us against our enemies, pns32 vvb n1 p-acp n1, cc av vvb n2; pns32 vvb p-acp vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
165 and yet how do they betray us into their hands? and if so, O quàm dolosum est cor hominis! and yet how do they betray us into their hands? and if so, O quàm dolosum est cor hominis! cc av q-crq vdb pns32 vvi pno12 p-acp po32 n2? cc cs av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la! (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
166 saith one, O how perfidious and treacherous are these Hearts of ours! Man doth little dream what strange fallacies and tricks are in them. Says one, Oh how perfidious and treacherous Are these Hearts of ours! Man does little dream what strange fallacies and tricks Are in them. vvz pi, uh q-crq j cc j vbr d n2 pp-f png12! n1 vdz av-j vvi r-crq j n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
167 Is thy servant a dog, that he should doe this great thing? (2 Reg. 8.13.) Poor Hazael! he took himself to be a man, but really proved that very dog which he thus disowned and scorned. And methinks, Is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? (2 Reg. 8.13.) Poor hazael! he took himself to be a man, but really proved that very dog which he thus disowned and scorned. And methinks, vbz po21 n1 dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vdi d j n1? (crd np1 crd.) j np1! pns31 vvd px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, p-acp av-j vvn cst av n1 r-crq pns31 av vvn cc vvn. cc vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
168 if the Heart of man be so false and traitorous, if it hath already betrayed and cheated us over and over, we should never trust it more without the strictest Watch and strongest Guard. if the Heart of man be so false and traitorous, if it hath already betrayed and cheated us over and over, we should never trust it more without the Strictest Watch and Strongest Guard. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb av j cc j, cs pn31 vhz av vvn cc vvn pno12 a-acp cc a-acp, pns12 vmd av vvb pn31 av-dc p-acp dt js n1 cc js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 18
169 Secondly, The Soul of man, as it greatly needs, so doth it highly deserve the strictest Watch and strongest Guard that can be thought on. See why in 2 Particulars. Secondly, The Soul of man, as it greatly needs, so does it highly deserve the Strictest Watch and Strongest Guard that can be Thought on. See why in 2 Particulars. ord, dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 av-j av, av vdz pn31 av-j vvi dt js vvb cc js vvb cst vmb vbi vvn a-acp. n1 q-crq p-acp crd n2-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 18
170 1. The Soul of man is the main and chiefest Interest which Christ hath in all the world. 1. The Soul of man is the main and chiefest Interest which christ hath in all the world. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j cc js-jn n1 r-crq np1 vhz p-acp d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 18
171 'Tis not to be disputed but we stand obliged to tender the Concerns of our Blessed Saviour, who hath already shewed such a tender respect to us and ours. One would think that mere Ingenuity, Gratitude and the Gentileness of a Christian spirit should engage us, to our very utmost power, to secure all the Interests of that Holy Jesus, who hath already been at so much cost and pains to secure all that which we call ours. It's not to be disputed but we stand obliged to tender the Concerns of our Blessed Saviour, who hath already showed such a tender respect to us and ours. One would think that mere Ingenuity, Gratitude and the Gentleness of a Christian Spirit should engage us, to our very utmost power, to secure all the Interests of that Holy jesus, who hath already been At so much cost and pains to secure all that which we call ours. pn31|vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc-acp pns12 vvb vvn p-acp j dt vvz pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, r-crq vhz av vvn d dt j n1 p-acp pno12 cc png12. crd vmd vvi d j n1, n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1 vmd vvi pno12, p-acp po12 j j n1, p-acp j d dt n2 pp-f d j np1, r-crq vhz av vbn p-acp av d vvb cc n2 p-acp j d d r-crq pns12 vvb png12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 18
172 If it be demanded what Concerns Christ hath in the world that are in danger, and need securing; If it be demanded what Concerns christ hath in the world that Are in danger, and need securing; cs pn31 vbb vvn r-crq vvz np1 vhz p-acp dt n1 cst vbr p-acp n1, cc n1 vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 18
173 I answer, Whatever Interest Christ hath throughout the world, there's nothing so exposed to hazard, there is nothing that he doth so entirely love and so highly prize, as the Soul of man. I answer, Whatever Interest christ hath throughout the world, there's nothing so exposed to hazard, there is nothing that he does so entirely love and so highly prize, as the Soul of man. pns11 vvb, r-crq n1 np1 vhz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp|vbz pix av vvn p-acp vvi, a-acp vbz pix cst pns31 vdz av av-j n1 cc av av-j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 18
174 This is the thing which he doth particularly challenge and claim to be his. Behold, all souls are mine. This is the thing which he does particularly challenge and claim to be his. Behold, all Souls Are mine. d vbz dt n1 r-crq pns31 vdz av-j vvi cc vvb pc-acp vbi png31. vvb, d n2 vbr png11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 18
175 (Ezek. 18.4.) They are his by Donation, by Covenant, by Conquest, yea and by Purchace too. (Ezekiel 18.4.) They Are his by Donation, by Covenant, by Conquest, yea and by Purchase too. (np1 crd.) pns32 vbr po31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, uh cc p-acp vvi av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 18
176 Thus the Apostle, Ye were bought with a price. Thus the Apostle, You were bought with a price. av dt n1, pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 18
177 (1 Cor. 6.20.) The Soul of man is the Fruit of Christ 's Sufferings, 'tis the Travail of his soul, 'tis the Reward of his obedience, 'tis the Purchace of his tears, his groans, his sweat, his agony, his Cross, yea and his bloud too. (1 Cor. 6.20.) The Soul of man is the Fruit of christ is Sufferings, it's the Travail of his soul, it's the Reward of his Obedience, it's the Purchase of his tears, his groans, his sweat, his agony, his Cross, yea and his blood too. (vvd np1 crd.) dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n2, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31|vbz dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, pn31|vbz dt vvb pp-f po31 n2, po31 n2, po31 vvi, po31 n1, po31 vvi, uh cc po31 n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 18
178 And methinks, since our Blessed Saviour hath pay'd such a vast price for the Soul of man, we should not easily see it lost: since this is the thing which Christ makes his grand concern, and yet we find it in the midst of enemies, we should not think much to watch and guard it. And methinks, since our Blessed Saviour hath paid such a vast price for the Soul of man, we should not Easily see it lost: since this is the thing which christ makes his grand concern, and yet we find it in the midst of enemies, we should not think much to watch and guard it. cc vvz, c-acp po12 j-vvn n1 vhz vvn d dt j vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmd xx av-j vvi pn31 vvn: c-acp d vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz po31 j vvi, cc av pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt p-acp pp-f n2, pns12 vmd xx vvi d p-acp vvb cc vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 19
179 I am confident there is not a man amongst us so ill-natured, but he would gladly secure the Interest of his Friend. I reade that Abraham, with no greater army then his own house could raise him, adventured to encounter four Kings to rescue Lot, that was his Nephew. Tell me, Sirs, who amongst you would not save an ordinary neighbour 's beast from drowning? nay more, who amongst you would not gladly be instrumental to save your very enemie 's house from being robbed or burnt to ashes? I am confident there is not a man among us so ill-natured, but he would gladly secure the Interest of his Friend. I read that Abraham, with no greater army then his own house could raise him, adventured to encounter four Kings to rescue Lot, that was his Nephew. Tell me, Sirs, who among you would not save an ordinary neighbour is beast from drowning? nay more, who among you would not gladly be instrumental to save your very enemy is house from being robbed or burned to Ashes? pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp pno12 av j, p-acp pns31 vmd av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. pns11 vvb cst np1, p-acp dx jc n1 cs po31 d n1 vmd vvi pno31, vvd pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp vvb n1, cst vbds po31 n1. vvb pno11, n2, r-crq p-acp pn22 vmd xx p-acp dt j n1 vbz n1 p-acp vvg? uh-x av-dc, r-crq p-acp pn22 vmd xx av-j vbi j p-acp p-acp po22 j n1 vbz n1 p-acp vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 19
180 And certainly, if we have this respect for an Enemy, we should have much more for our dearest Friends: if we are thus tender of an ordinary Neighbour, how much more tender should we be of that Blessed Jesus, who deserves it better? Remember, the Soul of man is the great interest of him that loves you; And Certainly, if we have this respect for an Enemy, we should have much more for our dearest Friends: if we Are thus tender of an ordinary Neighbour, how much more tender should we be of that Blessed jesus, who deserves it better? remember, the Soul of man is the great Interest of him that loves you; cc av-j, cs pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd vhi d dc p-acp po12 js-jn n2: cs pns12 vbr av j pp-f dt j n1, c-crq av-d av-dc j vmd pns12 vbi pp-f d vvn np1, r-crq vvz pn31 av-jc? np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f pno31 d vvz pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 19
181 'tis that which he counts his Treasure, 'tis that which he calleth his Jewel, 'tis that which he owns for his Spouse, 'tis that which he esteems as one of his Members: and if so, it's that which he counts his Treasure, it's that which he calls his Jewel, it's that which he owns for his Spouse, it's that which he esteems as one of his Members: and if so, pn31|vbz d r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, pn31|vbz d r-crq pns31 vvz po31 n1, pn31|vbz d r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pn31|vbz d r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2: cc cs av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 19
182 if the Treasure of Heaven doth lie in danger, if the Jewels of God are like to be lost, if the Spouse of Christ is like to be ravished, if the Members of his body are like to be rent and torn in pieces, if the Treasure of Heaven does lie in danger, if the Jewels of God Are like to be lost, if the Spouse of christ is like to be ravished, if the Members of his body Are like to be rend and torn in Pieces, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1, cs dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cs dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 19
183 or, which is all one, if the Soul of man be like to miscarry; we are obliged to be at least so kind to our Blessed Saviour as to watch and guard that Soul, which is the Purchace of his bloud, and the onely thing on this side Heaven which he dearly loves. or, which is all one, if the Soul of man be like to miscarry; we Are obliged to be At least so kind to our Blessed Saviour as to watch and guard that Soul, which is the Purchase of his blood, and the only thing on this side Heaven which he dearly loves. cc, r-crq vbz d pi, cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb j p-acp vvb; pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp ds av j p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 a-acp p-acp vvb cc vvb cst n1, r-crq vbz dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, cc dt av-j n1 p-acp d n1 n1 r-crq pns31 av-jn vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 19
184 2. The Soul of man is in itself a thing of far greater value then any thing else man hath besides. 2. The Soul of man is in itself a thing of Far greater valve then any thing Else man hath beside. crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f j jc n1 av d n1 av n1 vhz p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 20
185 Experience tells us, that the more considerable things are, the more carefully are they looked to. The poor Fisherman is not so solicitous to provide a Convoy for his little Boat, as the wealthy Merchant is for his Ships that are richly laden. The Beggar, that hath nothing on his cupboard but an earthen dish, nothing in his wardrobe but rags, nothing in his yard but a few sticks and straws, what cares he for Watch and ward? but as for the moneyed Citizen, the Banker, the Jeweller, the man that deals in things of value, his doors and windows must be secured; his locks, bolts and bars must be strong; nor is this enough without a considerable Watch in the streets too. Experience tells us, that the more considerable things Are, the more carefully Are they looked to. The poor Fisherman is not so solicitous to provide a Convoy for his little Boat, as the wealthy Merchant is for his Ships that Are richly laden. The Beggar, that hath nothing on his cupboard but an earthen dish, nothing in his wardrobe but rags, nothing in his yard but a few sticks and straws, what Cares he for Watch and ward? but as for the moneyed Citizen, the Banker, the Jeweller, the man that deals in things of valve, his doors and windows must be secured; his locks, bolts and bars must be strong; nor is this enough without a considerable Watch in the streets too. n1 vvz pno12, cst dt av-dc j n2 vbr, dt dc av-j vbr pns32 vvd p-acp. dt j n1 vbz xx av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt j n1 vbz p-acp po31 n2 cst vbr av-j vvn. dt n1, cst vhz pix p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pix p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n2, pix p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt d vvz cc n2, r-crq vvz pns31 p-acp vvb cc vvi? p-acp c-acp p-acp dt vvn n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n2 pp-f n1, po31 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn; po31 n2, n2 cc n2 vmb vbi j; ccx vbz d d p-acp dt j vvb p-acp dt n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 20
186 And, surely, if things of this nature deserve all this care, the Soul of man doth so much more. And, surely, if things of this nature deserve all this care, the Soul of man does so much more. cc, av-j, cs n2 pp-f d n1 vvi d d n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz av av-d av-dc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 20
187 For, tell me, what is there to be named that's worth so much as Souls? Alas! For, tell me, what is there to be nam that's worth so much as Souls? Alas! p-acp, vvb pno11, r-crq vbz a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn cst|vbz j av d c-acp n2? uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 20
188 Gold and Silver are but so much dirt; Pearls, Diamonds and Rubies are but so much rubbish. What if I tell you that those very Pearls, which the world counts pretious, are little better then the wens, the excrescencies, nay the scabs of a poor fish? and if so, what pittifull things are these compared with Souls? Gold and Silver Are but so much dirt; Pearls, Diamonds and Rubies Are but so much rubbish. What if I tell you that those very Pearls, which the world counts precious, Are little better then the wens, the Excrescences, nay the scabs of a poor Fish? and if so, what pitiful things Are these compared with Souls? n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp av d n1; n2, n2 cc n2 vbr p-acp av d n1. q-crq cs pns11 vvb pn22 cst d j n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz j, vbr av-j av-jc cs dt n2, dt n2, uh dt n2 pp-f dt j n1? cc cs av, r-crq j n2 vbr d vvn p-acp n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 20
189 What the Soul of man is Macarius tells us, NONLATINALPHABET, a creature that's wonderfull, high and noble: 'tis NONLATINALPHABET, saith Nazianzene, 'tis somewhat near, somewhat of kin to God. What the Soul of man is Macarius tells us,, a creature that's wonderful, high and noble: it's, Says Nazianzene, it's somewhat near, somewhat of kin to God. q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz np1 vvz pno12,, dt n1 cst|vbz j, j cc j: pn31|vbz, vvz np1, pn31|vbz av av-j, av pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 20
190 Pluris valet quàm coelum & terra totúsque mundus, saith another: Pluris valet quàm coelum & terra totúsque World, Says Another: np1 n1 fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz j-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
191 Heaven, earth, the whole world is not of equal value to any one Soul that's in it. Heaven, earth, the Whole world is not of equal valve to any one Soul that's in it. n1, n1, dt j-jn n1 vbz xx pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d crd n1 cst|vbz p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
192 Tell me then, shall we carefully secure a little contemptible dirt, and yet expose our choicer Treasure? shall we set a guard upon an handfull of earth, and yet hazard our richest Jewel? 'Tis not thus in cases of common danger. Tell me then, shall we carefully secure a little contemptible dirt, and yet expose our choicer Treasure? shall we Set a guard upon an handful of earth, and yet hazard our Richest Jewel? It's not thus in cases of Common danger. vvb pno11 av, vmb pns12 av-j j dt j j n1, cc av vvb po12 jc n1? vmb pns12 vvi dt vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vvb po12 js n1? pn31|vbz xx av p-acp n2 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
193 If an House be fired, whatever becomes of lumber, the best furniture shall be secured: if an Enemy invade a Kingdom, every man will send his Treasure into that Garrison that's best fortified & most strongly manned. That's our case. If an House be fired, whatever becomes of lumber, the best furniture shall be secured: if an Enemy invade a Kingdom, every man will send his Treasure into that Garrison that's best fortified & most strongly manned. That's our case. cs dt n1 vbb vvn, r-crq vvz pp-f n1, dt av-js n1 vmb vbi vvn: cs dt n1 vvb dt n1, d n1 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1 d av-js vvn cc ds av-j vvn. d|vbz po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
194 There is an enemy that will invade us; There is an enemy that will invade us; pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
195 and our main Concern is an immortal Soul. If we lose any other thing whatever, 'tis not considerable; and our main Concern is an immortal Soul. If we loose any other thing whatever, it's not considerable; cc po12 j vvi vbz dt j n1 cs pns12 vvb d j-jn n1 r-crq, pn31|vbz xx j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
196 if we lose our Estates, our Reputation, nay, our very Lives, 'tis no great matter: but if our Soul be lost, whatever else be kept, we are undone for ever: if we loose our Estates, our Reputation, nay, our very Lives, it's no great matter: but if our Soul be lost, whatever Else be kept, we Are undone for ever: cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, po12 n1, uh, po12 j vvz, pn31|vbz dx j n1: cc-acp cs po12 n1 vbb vvn, r-crq av vbi vvn, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
197 if we lose our Souls, we lose our share in glory, we lose a Crown, we lose the society of Saints and Angels, we lose the enjoyment of Christ, and the Vision of God; and if so, where is our Guard? where's our Watch? if we loose our Souls, we loose our share in glory, we loose a Crown, we loose the society of Saints and Angels, we loose the enjoyment of christ, and the Vision of God; and if so, where is our Guard? where's our Watch? cs pns12 vvb po12 n2, pns12 vvb po12 vvi p-acp n1, pns12 vvb dt n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1; cc cs av, q-crq vbz po12 vvb? q-crq|vbz po12 vvi? (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 21
198 Thirdly, 'Tis very uncertain when our great Lord will come to Judgement. Thus the very Judge himself hath told us, Of that day and hour no man knoweth, no not the Angels, Thirdly, It's very uncertain when our great Lord will come to Judgement. Thus the very Judge himself hath told us, Of that day and hour no man Knoweth, no not the Angels, ord, pn31|vbz j j c-crq po12 j n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1. av dt j vvb px31 vhz vvn pno12, pp-f d n1 cc n1 av-dx n1 vvz, uh-dx xx dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 21
199 neither the Son, but the Father. (Mark 13.32.) That there will be such a day, 'tis sure enough. neither the Son, but the Father. (Mark 13.32.) That there will be such a day, it's sure enough. av-dx dt n1, cc-acp dt n1. (n1 crd.) d a-acp vmb vbi d dt n1, pn31|vbz j av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 21
200 Thus the Evangelist, the Son of man cometh, (Matt. 24.44.) NONLATINALPHABET, he is coming: the expression sounds as if he were already set out and upon his way; Thus the Evangelist, the Son of man comes, (Matt. 24.44.), he is coming: the expression sounds as if he were already Set out and upon his Way; av dt np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, (np1 crd.), pns31 vbz vvg: dt n1 vvz c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av vvd av cc p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 21
201 and how near he may be, no man can tell. and how near he may be, no man can tell. cc q-crq av-j pns31 vmb vbi, dx n1 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 21
202 And methinks the uncertainty of this great Day should make us watch. 'Tis our Saviour 's own Argument: And methinks the uncertainty of this great Day should make us watch. It's our Saviour is own Argument: cc vvz dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vmd vvi pno12 vvi. pn31|vbz po12 n1 vbz d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 21
203 Watch, there's his counsel; but what's his motive? for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. Watch, there's his counsel; but what's his motive? for you know not what hour your Lord does come. vvb, pc-acp|vbz png31 n1; cc-acp q-crq|vbz po31 n1? p-acp pn22 vvb xx r-crq n1 po22 n1 vdz vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 22
204 (Matt. 24.42.) Should he come and surprize us in our beds of security, O what would become of us then? 'Tis recorded of a certain Commander, that finding one of his Centinels fast asleep, without more adoe he ran him through; and for that severity said no more but onely this, Qualem inveni, talem reliqui, Asleep I found him, (Matt. 24.42.) Should he come and surprise us in our Beds of security, Oh what would become of us then? It's recorded of a certain Commander, that finding one of his Centinels fast asleep, without more ado he ran him through; and for that severity said no more but only this, Qualem Inveni, talem reliqui, Asleep I found him, (np1 crd.) vmd pns31 vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1, uh q-crq vmd vvi pp-f pno12 av? pn31|vbz vvn pp-f dt j n1, cst vvg pi pp-f po31 n2 av-j j, p-acp dc n1 pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp; cc p-acp d n1 vvd dx dc cc-acp av-j d, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, j pns11 vvd pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 22
205 and fast asleep I left him, and that for ever. Yea, that of Virgil, which is onely unhappy in other cases, is very just in this, Caeduntur vigiles — If the man that is obliged and undertakes to watch be found false to his trust, and fast asleep I left him, and that for ever. Yea, that of Virgil, which is only unhappy in other cases, is very just in this, Caeduntur Vigiles — If the man that is obliged and undertakes to watch be found false to his trust, cc av-j j pns11 vvd pno31, cc cst p-acp av. uh, cst pp-f np1, r-crq vbz j j p-acp j-jn n2, vbz j j p-acp d, fw-la fw-la — cs dt n1 cst vbz vvn cc vvz p-acp vvb vbb vvn j p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 22
206 and careless of himself and others, he deserves to die. and careless of himself and Others, he deserves to die. cc j pp-f px31 cc n2-jn, pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 22
207 So 'tis threatned, The Lord of that servant shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with hypocrites. So it's threatened, The Lord of that servant shall Cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with Hypocrites. av pn31|vbz vvn, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi pno31 av, cc vvi pno31 po31 n1 p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 22
208 (Matt. 24.50, 51.) If this once prove a man's case, we may say to him as Tiberius once did to a prodigal Spend-thrift that had wasted a fair Estate, (Matt. 24.50, 51.) If this once prove a Man's case, we may say to him as Tiberius once did to a prodigal Spendthrift that had wasted a fair Estate, (np1 crd, crd) cs d c-acp vvb dt ng1 n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 a-acp vdd p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst vhd vvn dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 22
209 and at last complained of his present wants and former follies; Serò experrectus es; Sir, saith he, you are awake too late. and At last complained of his present Wants and former follies; Serò experrectus es; Sir, Says he, you Are awake too late. cc p-acp ord vvd pp-f po31 j n2 cc j n2; np1 fw-la fw-la; n1, vvz pns31, pn22 vbr j av av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 22
210 Let us remember that expression of Pliny, Vita vigilia est; Let us Remember that expression of pliny, Vita vigilia est; vvb pno12 vvi d n1 pp-f np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 22
211 to be awake is to be alive. There's much of truth in that of Plato, NONLATINALPHABET, A man that is fast asleep differs but very little from that man that is dead. And certain it is, to be awake is to be alive. There's much of truth in that of Plato,, A man that is fast asleep differs but very little from that man that is dead. And certain it is, pc-acp vbi j vbz pc-acp vbi j. pc-acp|vbz d pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f np1,, dt n1 cst vbz av-j j vvz p-acp av j p-acp d n1 cst vbz j. cc j pn31 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 22
212 if we desire to live with God, we must not sleep in sin: if we desire to live for ever in another world, we must for ever be awake in this. 'Tis a concerning expression that of St. Paul, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead. if we desire to live with God, we must not sleep in since: if we desire to live for ever in Another world, we must for ever be awake in this. It's a Concerning expression that of Saint Paul, Awake thou that Sleepest, and arise from the dead. cs pns12 vvb p-acp vvb p-acp np1, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1: cs pns12 vvb p-acp vvb p-acp av p-acp j-jn n1, pns12 vmb p-acp av vbi j p-acp d. pn31|vbz dt vvg n1 cst pp-f n1 np1, vvb pns21 cst vv2, cc vvi p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 22
213 (Eph. 5.14.) NONLATINALPHABET, saith St. Chrysostom: The man that lives in a course of sin is one that's fast asleep, yea and dead too; (Ephesians 5.14.), Says Saint Chrysostom: The man that lives in a course of sin is one that's fast asleep, yea and dead too; (np1 crd.), vvz n1 np1: dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz pi cst|vbz j j, uh cc j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 23
214 dead at present, and, if he wake not the sooner, like to continue dead for ever. For when once our Lord shall come, dead At present, and, if he wake not the sooner, like to continue dead for ever. For when once our Lord shall come, j p-acp j, cc, cs pns31 vvb xx dt av-c, av-j pc-acp vvi j p-acp av. c-acp c-crq c-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 23
215 if he find us rocked and lulled asleep in sin, what the event will be St. Austine tells us, Dormitando casurus es, such a spiritual slumber and lethargy will even quite undoe us; if he find us rocked and lulled asleep in since, what the event will be Saint Augustine tells us, Dormitando casurus es, such a spiritual slumber and lethargy will even quite undo us; cs pns31 vvb pno12 vvn cc vvn j p-acp n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb vbi n1 np1 vvz pno12, fw-la fw-la fw-la, d dt j vvi cc n1 vmb av av vvi pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 23
216 it will onely prepare our Bodies for a grave, and render our Souls fit for nothing else but Hell. But, on the other hand, it will only prepare our Bodies for a grave, and render our Souls fit for nothing Else but Hell. But, on the other hand, pn31 vmb av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j, cc vvb po12 n2 j p-acp pix av cc-acp n1. p-acp, p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 23
217 if we will but once awake, if we will but up and be doing, if our Lord shall find us at our work, upon our Guard and our Watch; what then? Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing. But, if we will but once awake, if we will but up and be doing, if our Lord shall find us At our work, upon our Guard and our Watch; what then? Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing. But, cs pns12 vmb p-acp a-acp vvb, cs pns12 vmb p-acp a-acp cc vbb vdg, cs po12 n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 vvi, p-acp po12 vvb cc po12 vvb; r-crq av? vvn vbz cst n1 r-crq po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz vmb vvi av vdg. p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 23
218 Fourthly, There is yet one Argument more that I must press upon myself and you who are my Namesakes too, and that's this; Fourthly, There is yet one Argument more that I must press upon myself and you who Are my Namesakes too, and that's this; ord, pc-acp vbz av crd n1 dc cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp px11 cc pn22 r-crq vbr po11 vvz av, cc d|vbz d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 23
219 We are obliged to watch by that very Name which we bear: I do not mean onely our general Christian Name, but our particular Surname too. We Are obliged to watch by that very Name which we bear: I do not mean only our general Christian Name, but our particular Surname too. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp vvb p-acp cst j vvb r-crq pns12 vvb: pns11 vdb xx vvi av-j po12 n1 njp n1, p-acp po12 j n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 23
220 I remember that person who hath written the Life of our incomparable Bishop Jewel observes out of St. Chrysostom, that there lieth a great Treasury in Names, and that the excellent worth of several persons hath been conspicuous in them; I Remember that person who hath written the Life of our incomparable Bishop Jewel observes out of Saint Chrysostom, that there lies a great Treasury in Names, and that the excellent worth of several Persons hath been conspicuous in them; pns11 vvb d n1 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1 n1 vvz av pp-f n1 np1, cst a-acp vvz dt j n1 p-acp n2, cc d dt j j pp-f j n2 vhz vbn j p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 23
221 as, the Heavenly gifts of Theodosius, the Divine spirit of Ambrose, the sweet vein of Lactantius, the shining style of Fulgentius, the golden mouth of Chrysostom, &c. as, the Heavenly Gifts of Theodosius, the Divine Spirit of Ambrose, the sweet vein of Lactantius, the shining style of Fulgentius, the golden Mouth of Chrysostom, etc. c-acp, dt j n2 pp-f np1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt vvg n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 23
222 And certainly, Names of excellence are bestowed but ill where they are not answered well. To bear a good name is matter of credit; but to live contrary to it, 'tis matter of shame. 'Tis but a sad expression, Thou hast a name to live, and art dead. (Apoc. 3.1.) Alas! And Certainly, Names of excellence Are bestowed but ill where they Are not answered well. To bear a good name is matter of credit; but to live contrary to it, it's matter of shame. It's but a sad expression, Thou hast a name to live, and art dead. (Apocalypse 3.1.) Alas! cc av-j, n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn c-crq pns32 vbr xx vvn av. p-acp vvb dt j n1 vbz n1 pp-f n1; p-acp p-acp vvb j-jn p-acp pn31, pn31|vbz n1 pp-f n1. pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1, pns21 vh2 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n1 j. (np1 crd.) np1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 23
223 what's the name without the thing? what• s a name to be rich, if a man be really poor? what's a name to be saved, and yet he damned? So here, What's the name of a Watchman, if we are found fast asleep? what's the name without the thing? what• s a name to be rich, if a man be really poor? what's a name to be saved, and yet he damned? So Here, What's the name of a Watchman, if we Are found fast asleep? q-crq|vbz dt vvb p-acp dt n1? n1 zz dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, cs dt n1 vbi av-j j? q-crq|vbz dt vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av pns31 vvn? av av, q-crq|vbz dt vvb pp-f dt n1, cs pns12 vbr vvn av-j j? (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 24
224 Historians tell us, that Alexander the Great, that man of Courage, had a souldier in his Army that was of his own name, Historians tell us, that Alexander the Great, that man of Courage, had a soldier in his Army that was of his own name, n2 vvb pno12, cst np1 dt j, cst n1 pp-f n1, vhd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cst vbds pp-f po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 24
225 but a pittifull Coward: whereupon Alexander thus took him up; Either quit thy baseness, or quit thy name. but a pitiful Coward: whereupon Alexander thus took him up; Either quit thy baseness, or quit thy name. cc-acp dt j n1: c-crq np1 av vvd pno31 a-acp; av-d vvi po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 24
226 So say I to you, Either be what your present names import, or else get new ones. So say I to you, Either be what your present names import, or Else get new ones. av vvb pns11 p-acp pn22, d vbb r-crq po22 j n2 vvi, cc av vvb j pi2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 24
227 I can tell you, the great God answers his Name. O Lord, how excellent is thy Name! I can tell you, the great God answers his Name. O Lord, how excellent is thy Name! pns11 vmb vvi pn22, dt j np1 vvz po31 vvb. sy n1, c-crq j vbz po21 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
228 (Psal. 8.1.) But are his Works so too? yea, the Lord hath done excellent things. (Psalm 8.1.) But Are his Works so too? yea, the Lord hath done excellent things. (np1 crd.) cc-acp vbr po31 vvz av av? uh, dt n1 vhz vdn j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
229 (Esa. 12.5.) As is his Name, so are his Works, and so is He; Thou art more glorious and excellent, &c. (Psal. 76.4.) Yea, God answers this and all his other names to the very full; (Isaiah 12.5.) As is his Name, so Are his Works, and so is He; Thou art more glorious and excellent, etc. (Psalm 76.4.) Yea, God answers this and all his other names to the very full; (np1 crd.) p-acp vbz po31 vvb, av vbr po31 vvz, cc av vbz pns31; pns21 vb2r av-dc j cc j, av (np1 crd.) uh, np1 vvz d cc d po31 j-jn n2 p-acp dt j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
230 nay, God is infinitely better then any name doth speak him: and if so, let not us be worse. nay, God is infinitely better then any name does speak him: and if so, let not us be Worse. uh-x, np1 vbz av-j j cs d vvb vdz vvi pno31: cc cs av, vvb xx pno12 vbi av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
231 Again, Christ answers his great Name too: Again, christ answers his great Name too: av, np1 vvz po31 j vvb av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
232 Thou shalt call his name Jesus, (Matt. 1.21.) that is, Saviour, saith the Angel. But will Christ make good this Name? Yea, he shall save; he shall doe what his name imports. Yet farther; Thou shalt call his name jesus, (Matt. 1.21.) that is, Saviour, Says the Angel. But will christ make good this Name? Yea, he shall save; he shall do what his name imports. Yet farther; pns21 vm2 vvi po31 n1 np1, (np1 crd.) cst vbz, n1, vvz dt n1. p-acp n1 np1 vvb j d vvb? uh, pns31 vmb vvi; pns31 vmb vdb r-crq po31 vvb vvz. av av-jc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
233 I find there is not an Angel in Heaven but answers his Name too. I find there is not an Angel in Heaven but answers his Name too. pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 po31 vvb av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
234 Dionysius tells us that Thrones is a name of Height, Cherubim a name of Knowledge, Seraphim a name of Ardency, Dominations a name of Power; and in general, NONLATINALPHABET, the names of the whole Hierarchy of Heaven are NONLATINALPHABET, declarations of those choice Endowments that are certainly found in the persons of those Angels to whom they belong. Dionysius tells us that Thrones is a name of Height, Cherubin a name of Knowledge, Seraphim a name of Ardency, Dominations a name of Power; and in general,, the names of the Whole Hierarchy of Heaven Are, declarations of those choice Endowments that Are Certainly found in the Persons of those Angels to whom they belong. npg1 vvz pno12 d n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 dt n1 pp-f n1; cc p-acp n1,, dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbr, n2 pp-f d j n2 cst vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
235 Thus do God, Christ and Angels answer their Names; and why should not we answer ours? My Text requires it: Thus do God, christ and Angels answer their Names; and why should not we answer ours? My Text requires it: av vdb np1, np1 cc n2 vvb po32 n2; cc q-crq vmd xx pns12 vvb png12? po11 n1 vvz pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 25
236 NONLATINALPHABET. What's that? why onely this, Act the part of him who is a real Gregory, a Watchman indeed. . What's that? why only this, Act the part of him who is a real Gregory, a Watchman indeed. . q-crq|vbz d? q-crq av-j d, n1 dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbz dt j np1, dt n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 25
237 I could mention several Namesakes of ours that were no Sleepers. Gregory Bishop of Neocaesarea is styled by Eusebius NONLATINALPHABET, of all the Bishops of that Age the most famous: NONLATINALPHABET, a Disciple of the Gospel; so Nyssene: NONLATINALPHABET, a glorius Light; I could mention several Namesakes of ours that were no Sleepers. Gregory Bishop of Neocaesarea is styled by Eusebius, of all the Bishops of that Age the most famous:, a Disciple of the Gospel; so Nyssene:, a glorious Light; pns11 vmd vvi j vvz pp-f png12 cst vbdr dx n2. np1 n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, pp-f d dt n2 pp-f d n1 dt av-ds j:, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; av np1:, dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
238 so Great St. Basil: vir Apostolicorum signorum atque Virtutum, a man somewhat like the Apostles in doing Miracles; so Great Saint Basil: vir Apostolicorum signorum atque Virtues, a man somewhat like the Apostles in doing Miracles; av j n1 np1: fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 av av-j dt n2 p-acp vdg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
239 so St. Hierom. Insomuch that he is recommended to all posterity by this known Title, NONLATINALPHABET, Gregory the great Worker of Wonders. so Saint Hieronymus Insomuch that he is recommended to all posterity by this known Title,, Gregory the great Worker of Wonders. av n1 np1 av cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1,, np1 dt j n1 pp-f vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
240 I could tell you of Gregory Nyssene too, a man styled NONLATINALPHABET, a great Example of Vertue, NONLATINALPHABET, the Ornament of Mankind; nay more, NONLATINALPHABET, a man ranked with Angels: concerning whom Nazianzene writes thus, I could tell you of Gregory Nyssene too, a man styled, a great Exampl of Virtue,, the Ornament of Mankind; nay more,, a man ranked with Angels: Concerning whom Nazianzene writes thus, pns11 vmd vvi pn22 pp-f np1 np1 av, dt n1 vvn, dt j n1 pp-f n1,, dt n1 pp-f n1; uh n1,, dt n1 vvn p-acp n2: vvg r-crq np1 vvz av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
241 as indeed became the Son of such a Father; NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. as indeed became the Son of such a Father;,,,, etc. c-acp av vvd dt n1 pp-f d dt n1;,,,, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
242 And as for this Nazianzene himself, as he justly commends his Father, so do others as deservedly commend him too. NONLATINALPHABET, saith one; And as for this Nazianzene himself, as he justly commends his Father, so do Others as deservedly commend him too., Says one; cc c-acp p-acp d np1 px31, c-acp pns31 av-j vvz po31 n1, av vdb n2-jn p-acp av-vvn vvi pno31 av., vvz crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 25
243 This Gregory was a man every way accomplished: NONLATINALPHABET, He was surnamed Gregory the great Theologue or Divine of those Times. This Gregory was a man every Way accomplished:, He was surnamed Gregory the great Theologue or Divine of those Times. d np1 vbds dt n1 d n1 vvn:, pns31 vbds vvn np1 dt j n1 cc j-jn pp-f d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 25
244 So reverend and pious was he, that the good Emperour Theodosius did NONLATINALPHABET, honour him even as if he had been his father. So reverend and pious was he, that the good Emperor Theodosius did, honour him even as if he had been his father. av j-jn cc j vbds pns31, cst dt j n1 np1 vdd, vvb pno31 av c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 26
245 I might yet name one Gregory more in the Latine Church too, the first and the best Bishop of Rome that ever bore that Name, I might yet name one Gregory more in the Latin Church too, the First and the best Bishop of Room that ever boar that Name, pns11 vmd av vvi crd np1 av-dc p-acp dt jp n1 av, dt ord cc dt js n1 pp-f vvb cst av vvd d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
246 and was styled Gregorius Magnus, Gregory the Great; a man of the choicest Piety, and withall so Humble, that he opposed that proud Title of Ʋniversal Bishop, which Boniface the Third procured, and the Pope still retains. and was styled Gregorius Magnus, Gregory the Great; a man of the Choicest Piety, and withal so Humble, that he opposed that proud Title of Ʋniversal Bishop, which Boniface the Third procured, and the Pope still retains. cc vbds vvn np1 np1, np1 dt j; dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, cc av av j, cst pns31 vvd cst j n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq np1 dt ord vvd, cc dt n1 av vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
247 So far from this Ambition was this Namesake of ours, that he was the very first Roman Bishop that ever styled himself Servus servorum Dei, the Servant of the servants of God. So Far from this Ambition was this Namesake of ours, that he was the very First Roman Bishop that ever styled himself Servus Servorum Dei, the Servant of the Servants of God. av av-j p-acp d n1 vbds d vvb pp-f png12, d pns31 vbds dt av ord njp n1 cst av vvn px31 np1 fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
248 And now since we bear the same Name with these Holy men, let us lead the same Lives, and manifest the same Graces too. And now since we bear the same Name with these Holy men, let us led the same Lives, and manifest the same Graces too. cc av c-acp pns12 vvb dt d vvb p-acp d j n2, vvb pno12 vvi dt d vvz, cc vvi dt d n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
249 Though we cannot be Bishops, yet we may and must be Saints, as well as they: though we cannot be as Learned, yet let us be as Holy: though we have not the same Knowledg in our Heads, Though we cannot be Bishops, yet we may and must be Saints, as well as they: though we cannot be as Learned, yet let us be as Holy: though we have not the same Knowledge in our Heads, cs pns12 vmbx vbi n2, av pns12 vmb cc vmb vbb n2, c-acp av c-acp pns32: c-acp pns12 vmbx vbi p-acp j, av vvb pno12 vbi c-acp j: c-acp pns12 vhb xx dt d n1 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
250 yet let us have the same Eyes, that so we may prove Vigilantii, Watchmen, that is, Gregories indeed. yet let us have the same Eyes, that so we may prove Vigilantii, Watchmen, that is, Gregories indeed. av vvb pno12 vhi dt d n2, cst av pns12 vmb vvi np1, n2, cst vbz, npg1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
251 Let's watch against our Lusts, to subdue and kill them: let's watch over our Hearts and Lives, to reform and mend them. Let's watch against our Lustiest, to subdue and kill them: let's watch over our Hearts and Lives, to reform and mend them. vvb|pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2, p-acp vvb cc vvb pno32: vvb|pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, p-acp vvb cc vvb pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
252 Let not the world have occasion, through any of us, to report the Vices of some Gregories, since it finds cause to admire the Graces and Vertues of others. Let not the world have occasion, through any of us, to report the Vices of Some Gregories, since it finds cause to admire the Graces and Virtues of Others. vvb xx dt n1 vhb n1, p-acp d pp-f pno12, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d npg1, c-acp pn31 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
253 Let's but remember that our very Name doth import and promise Vigilance. Let's remember also that there is in our Coat of Arms a Lion, who is not onely the most generous, but the most watchfull Creature; Let's but Remember that our very Name does import and promise Vigilance. Let's Remember also that there is in our Coat of Arms a lion, who is not only the most generous, but the most watchful Creature; vvb|pno12 p-acp vvi d po12 j vvb vdz vvi cc vvi n1. vvb|pno12 vvb av cst pc-acp vbz p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n2 dt n1, r-crq vbz xx av-j dt av-ds j, p-acp dt av-ds j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 26
254 and this Lion not Dormant, not Couchant, but Passant and upon his Legs too. and this lion not Dormant, not Couchant, but Passant and upon his Legs too. cc d n1 xx np1, xx j, p-acp j cc p-acp po31 n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 26
255 And methinks, since we bear the Lion, that Embleme of Nobility and Vigilance, in our Arms, it would be dishonourable for us to entertain any ignoble Dormouse, any dull, sottish and lethargicall Humour in our Bosomes. What a discredit would it be to our whole Race and Family, should any person who bears the Name of a Gregory be found a mere Endymion, a sluggish Drone, a sleepy Sot? No; And methinks, since we bear the lion, that Emblem of Nobilt and Vigilance, in our Arms, it would be dishonourable for us to entertain any ignoble Dormouse, any dull, sottish and lethargical Humour in our Bosoms. What a discredit would it be to our Whole Raze and Family, should any person who bears the Name of a Gregory be found a mere Endymion, a sluggish Drone, a sleepy Sot? No; np1 vvz, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi d j n1, d j, j cc j vvb p-acp po12 n2. q-crq dt n1 vmd pn31 vbi p-acp po12 j-jn n1 cc n1, vmd d n1 r-crq vvz dt vvb pp-f dt np1 vbi vvn dt j np1, dt j n1, dt j n1? dx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
256 let's up and be doing: let's be active for the Honour of our God and our selves: let's live to the Credit of our Religion and our Name: let not so much as one Hildebrand be found amongst us: let's up and be doing: let's be active for the Honour of our God and our selves: let's live to the Credit of our Religion and our Name: let not so much as one Hildebrand be found among us: vvb|pno12 a-acp cc vbb vdg: vvb|pno12 vbb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 np1 cc po12 n2: vvb|pno12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc po12 vvb: vvb xx av av-d c-acp crd np1 vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27
257 let us hate Vice, and embrace Vertue; that what was once said of Nazianzene, that Great Namesake of ours, may be said of us too, NONLATINALPHABET, This Gregory was a real lover of every man and every thing that is good. Yea, here's an Example fit for our Imitation indeed: let us hate Vice, and embrace Virtue; that what was once said of Nazianzene, that Great Namesake of ours, may be said of us too,, This Gregory was a real lover of every man and every thing that is good. Yea, here's an Exampl fit for our Imitation indeed: vvb pno12 vvi n1, cc vvb n1; cst r-crq vbds a-acp vvn pp-f np1, cst j vvb pp-f png12, vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno12 av,, d np1 vbds dt j n1 pp-f d n1 cc d n1 cst vbz j. uh, av|vbz dt n1 j p-acp po12 n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27
258 and if we will but tread in the steps of such pious and holy persons, we shall recover the decayed Reputation of our Church; we shall maintain the Credit of our Families and the just Honour of our Name; we shall approve ourselves God 's Watchmen now, and if we will but tread in the steps of such pious and holy Persons, we shall recover the decayed Reputation of our Church; we shall maintain the Credit of our Families and the just Honour of our Name; we shall approve ourselves God is Watchmen now, cc cs pns12 vmb cc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j cc j n2, pns12 vmb vvi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1; pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc dt j vvb pp-f po12 vvb; pns12 vmb vvi px12 np1 vbz n2 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27
259 and be crowned his Saints hereafer. and be crowned his Saints hereafer. cc vbi vvn po31 n2 av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27
260 Let us so order the whole Course of our Conversation with that signall Piety towards our God, that ready Obedience towards our Governours, that exemplary Charity towards our Neighbours, and that strict Sobriety towards ourselves; that as we are this day met together in the Church, to serve and worship our Holy God, so we may one day meet again in Heaven, to enjoy him, his Angels, his Saints, and ourselves, his faithfull Gregories, for ever and ever. Δόξα Θεῶ Let us so order the Whole Course of our Conversation with that signal Piety towards our God, that ready obedience towards our Governors, that exemplary Charity towards our Neighbours, and that strict Sobriety towards ourselves; that as we Are this day met together in the Church, to serve and worship our Holy God, so we may one day meet again in Heaven, to enjoy him, his Angels, his Saints, and ourselves, his faithful Gregories, for ever and ever. Δόξα Θεῶ vvb pno12 av vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1 n1 p-acp po12 np1, cst j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc d j n1 p-acp px12; d c-acp pns12 vbr d n1 vvd av p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvb cc vvb po12 j np1, av pns12 vmb crd n1 vvi av p-acp n1, p-acp vvb pno31, po31 n2, po31 n2, cc px12, po31 j npg1, p-acp av cc av. np1 np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27

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3 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Theophylactus in Matt. 14.25. Vigilia una tres horas habet, ac per hoc nox quatuor vigilias habet, ternis horis per singulas vigilias distributis. August. in Matth. serm. 14. Judaei veteres, dum penès ipsos jus armorum fuit, noctem in ternas vigilias diviserunt. Grot. in Matt. 14.25. . Theophylactus in Matt. 14.25. Vigilia una tres horas habet, ac per hoc nox quatuor vigilias habet, ternis horis per singulas vigilias distributis. August. in Matthew sermon. 14. Judaei veteres, dum penès ipsos jus armorum fuit, noctem in ternas vigilias diviserunt. Grot. in Matt. 14.25. . np1 p-acp np1 crd. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la av fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la av fw-la. np1. p-acp np1 n1. crd np1 vvz, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la av fw-la. np1 p-acp np1 crd.
42 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Nazianzen. Orat. 18. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Musaeus. NONLATINALPHABET. Nazianzen. Orat. 34. NONLATINALPHABET. Basil. Magnus de Institut. Monachorum. . Nazianzen. Orat 18., etc. Musaeus.. Nazianzen. Orat 34.. Basil. Magnus de Institute. Monachorum. . np1. np1 crd, av np1.. np1. np1 crd. np1 np1 fw-fr uh. np1.
7 0 Vigilando, orando, psallendo in nocte opera diei peregimus. Augustinus in concione ad Catechumenos, tom. 6. Plinius Secundus allegans, praeter obstinationem sacrificandi, nihil aliud se de Sacramentis eorum (Christianorum) comperisse quàm Coetus antelucanos ad canendum Deo & Christo, &c. Tertullianus in Apolog. c. 2. NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysoft. in Act. 12.12. NONLATINALPHABET. Euseb. Hist. Eccl. l. 2. c. 17. Quis nocturnis Convocationibus, si ità oportuerit, à latere suo Conjugem adimi libenter feret? Tertullian. l. 2. ad Uxorem, c. 4. Vigilando, Praying, psallendo in nocte opera Die peregimus. Augustine in Consorting ad Catechumens, tom. 6. Pliny Secundus allegans, praeter obstinationem sacrificandi, nihil Aliud se de Sacramentis Their (Christians) comperisse quàm Coetus antelucanos ad canendum God & Christ, etc. Tertullian in Apology c. 2.. Chrysoft. in Act. 12.12.. Eusebius Hist. Ecclesiastes l. 2. c. 17. Quis nocturnis Convocationibus, si ità oportuerit, à later Sue Conjugem adimi Libenter Feret? Tertullian. l. 2. ad Uxorem, c. 4. np1, n1, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-gr, fw-mi. crd np1 np1 n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la vvn fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la (np1) fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, av np1 p-acp np1 sy. crd. j. p-acp n1 crd.. np1 np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-fr jc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? np1. n1 crd fw-la fw-la, sy. crd
14 0 Patresnostri vigilabant per noctem, & ad Ecclesiam ludendo & chorizando convenichant; qoud detestabile erat & malum. De qua turpi consuetudine dolebat, &c. Aug. ad Fratres in eremo, serm. 25. Institutum est à Patre nostro Sancto Ambrosio, ut vigiliae cessarent, ut homicidia & fornicationes à fidelibus deponerentur. Aug. ibid. Patresnostri vigilabant per noctem, & ad Church ludendo & chorizando convenichant; quoth detestabile erat & malum. De qua turpi Consuetudine dolebat, etc. Aug. ad Brothers in eremo, sermon. 25. Institutum est à Patre nostro Sancto Ambrosio, ut Vigil cessarent, ut homicidia & fornicationes à fidelibus deponerentur. Aug. Ibid. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la n1; vvd fw-la fw-la cc fw-la. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av np1 fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, n1. crd np1 fw-la fw-fr np1 fw-la fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la.
16 0 Corde vigila, fide vigila, spe vigila, charitate vigila, operibus vigila; & quando corpore dormieris, veniet tempus ut surgas. August. in Luc. serm. 23. NONLATINALPHABET. Theophyl. in Matt. 24.42. NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. in Matt. 24.42. Corde vigila, fide vigila, See vigila, charitate vigila, operibus vigila; & quando corpore dormieris, Come Tempus ut surgas. August. in Luke sermon. 23.. Theophylact. in Matt. 24.42.. Chrysostom in Matt. 24.42. np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, j-jn fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. p-acp np1 n1. crd. np1. p-acp np1 crd.. np1 p-acp np1 crd.
24 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Nazianzen. Epist. ad Caesareenses. . Nazianzen. Epistle ad Caesareenses. . np1. np1 fw-la fw-la.
25 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. 19 Homil. in Genesin. Quanta inhumanitas & feritas est omnem fraterni amoris affectum exuisse & abjecisse? an aequum non erat ut major natu frater minoris tutelam & custodiam gereret? Pererius in Gen. 4.9. In omnibus peccantibus-pecco, quando eos quos seio peccâsse five peccare, quadam crudelis animi malignitate, non increpo. Prosper de Vita contemplat. 3.23. NONLATINALPHABET. Theophylact. in Ep. prior. ad Thessal. c. 5. v. 11. . Chrysostom 19 Homily in Genesis. Quanta inhumanitas & feritas est omnem fraterni amoris affectum exuisse & abjecisse? an Aequum non erat ut Major Natu frater minoris tutelam & custodiam gereret? Pererius in Gen. 4.9. In omnibus peccantibus-pecco, quando eos quos Seio peccâsse five Peccare, Quadam crudelis animi malignitate, non increpo. Prosper de Vita Contemplate. 3.23.. Theophylact in Epistle prior. ad Thessal. c. 5. v. 11. . np1 crd np1 p-acp n1. np1 fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la? dt fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la? np1 p-acp np1 crd. p-acp fw-la j, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la crd uh, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. vvb fw-fr fw-la n1. crd.. np1 p-acp np1 fw-la. fw-la n1. sy. crd n1 crd
28 0 Quòd non de se solo, verùm de sua quoque familia, voti istius sponsionem facit in eo exemplum vel maximè infigne nobis proponitor gubernandae familiae nostrae. Equidem sic semper statui, conjunctionem eam quae famulis nostris nobiscum est permagnam esse, & propè filiorum conjunctioni parem, &c. Masius in Jos. 24.15. NONLATINALPHABET (NONLATINALPHABET) NONLATINALPHABET. Chris. Hom. 42. in Gen. Prisci Patres, qui Legem Mosis praegressi sunt, solebant vivâ voce & per domesticam institutionem & disciplinam docere filios & posteros suos quaecunque ad consequendam animae salutem, &c. Pererius in Gen. 18.19. Quòd non de se solo, verùm de sua quoque familia, voti This sponsionem facit in eo exemplum vel maximè infigne nobis proponitor gubernandae Familiae Nostrae. Equidem sic semper statui, conjunctionem eam Quae famulis nostris nobiscum est permagnam esse, & propè Filiorum conjunctioni Parem, etc. Masius in Jos. 24.15. (). Chris. Hom. 42. in Gen. Prisci Patres, qui Legem Moses praegressi sunt, Solebant vivâ voce & per domesticam institutionem & Disciplinam docere Sons & posteros suos quaecunque ad consequendam Spirits salutem, etc. Pererius in Gen. 18.19. fw-la fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av np1 p-acp np1 crd. (). np1. np1 crd p-acp np1 np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1 n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-mi cc fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la n2 cc n2 j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av np1 p-acp np1 crd.
31 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Basil. Magn. in Append. de Anima, concione 23. . Basil. Magn in Append. de Anima, Consorting 23. . np1 np1 p-acp np1 fw-fr fw-la, fw-la crd
35 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Athanas. Orat. contra Gentes. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Gregor. Nazianzen. Orat. 40. . Athanasius Orat contra Gentes., etc. Gregory. Nazianzen. Orat 40. . np1 np1 fw-la fw-la., av np1. np1. np1 crd
37 0 Quod in Coelo Sol & Luna, ipsum id sunt in homine Oculi. Sol & Luna duo mundi lumina; Oculi certissima in carne sydera fulgent è sublimi, perinde ac in statione speculatores, interdiu noctúque nobis excubantes. Coel. Rhodig. l. 3. c. 28. Oculi & Cor peccati proxenetae. Drusius in Eccles. 4.8. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Greg. Nyssen. de Hominis opificio, orat. 2. Quod in Coelo Sol & Luna, ipsum id sunt in homine Oculi. Sol & Luna duo mundi lumina; Oculi certissima in Carnem sydera fulgent è sublimi, Perinde ac in station Speculators, interdiu noctúque nobis excubantes. Coel Rhodig. l. 3. c. 28. Oculi & Cor peccati proxenetae. Drusius in Eccles. 4.8., etc. Greg. Nyssen. de Hominis Opificio, Orat. 2. vvd p-acp fw-la fw-la cc fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la. np1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la p-acp j fw-la j fw-la fw-la, vvi fw-la p-acp n1 n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 np1. n1 crd sy. crd np1 cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 p-acp np1 crd., av np1 np1. fw-fr fw-la fw-la, j. crd
46 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Athanasius Orat. contra Gentes. . Athanasius Orat contra Gentes. . np1 np1 fw-la fw-la.
54 0 Non est quòd hîc fabulas aniles comminiscantur, Hierosolymis fuisse Portam cui nomen fuerit Acus, &c. Erasmus in Matt. 19.24. Non est quòd hîc fabulas aniles comminiscantur, Jerusalem Fuisse Portam cui Nome fuerit Accuse, etc. Erasmus in Matt. 19.24. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, av np1 p-acp np1 crd.
59 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Nazianzen. Orat. 53. Nihilest quod sordidus dens, & felle non lita, sed macerata, vox non concutiat. Coel. Rhod. l. 26. c. 25. Nihil est tam volucre quàm maledictum; nihil faciliùs emittitur, nihil citiùs expicitur, latiùs dissipatur. Cicero pro Planc. NONLATINALPHABET. Nazianzen. Orat. 40. NONLATINALPHABET. Idem Epist. 191. Quotidiana fornax nostra est humana lingua. August. Confession. l. 10. c. 37. NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. in Ps. 120.4. . Nazianzen. Orat 53. Nihilist quod sordidus dens, & fell non lita, sed macerata, vox non concutiat. Coel Rhodes l. 26. c. 25. Nihil est tam volucre quàm Maledictum; nihil faciliùs emittitur, nihil citiùs expicitur, latiùs dissipatur. Cicero Pro Planc.. Nazianzen. Orat 40.. Idem Epistle 191. Quotidian fornax nostra est Humana lingua. August. Confessi. l. 10. c. 37.. Chrysostom in Ps. 120.4. . np1. np1 crd vv2 fw-la fw-la n2, cc vvd fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la. np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-fr.. np1. np1 crd. fw-la np1 crd np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1. n1. n1 crd sy. crd. np1 p-acp np1 crd.
81 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Eustathius in Hom. NONLATINALPHABET. Accepisti dentes ad macellum corrodendum: cur non potiùs ad omnem hiatum & rictum tuum coronandum? cur non potiùs ad pulsus linguae temperandos? Tertullian. de Resurrect. carnis. . Eustathius in Hom.. Accepisti dentes ad macellum corrodendum: cur non potiùs ad omnem hiatum & rictum tuum coronandum? cur non potiùs ad Pulsus linguae temperandos? Tertullian. the Resurrect. carnis. . np1 p-acp np1. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la? n1 fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la n1? np1. dt j. fw-la.
89 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Macarius Hom. 31. . Macarius Hom. 31. . np1 np1 crd
93 0 NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Basil. Magn. in Apend. concione 23. de Anima: & rursus, NONLATINALPHABET. Ibid. Prae omnibus rebus quas oculatissimè servare solemus, oportet cor & animam servare, nè vel errore ullo inficiatur, vel ad vitia declinet. Baynus in Prov. 4.23. , etc. Basil. Magn in Append. Consorting 23. de Anima: & Rursus,. Ibid Prae omnibus rebus quas oculatissimè servare Solmus, oportet cor & animam servare, nè vel Error ullo inficiatur, vel ad Vices Declinet. Baynus in Curae 4.23. , av np1 np1 p-acp vvd. fw-la crd fw-la fw-la: cc fw-la,. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la p-acp np1 crd.
96 0 Cavaemus Cogitationes inutiles, ut animarum nostrarum facies decora permaneat. Quòd si tamen aliquando noxia aliqua Cogitatio mentem subîerit, totâ solicitudine laboremus citiùs abluere sordem quâ nos maculari conspicimus Bernard. Flor. c. 41. NONLATINALPHABET. Origenes in Matthaeum. Cavaemus Cogitations inutiles, ut animarum nostrarum fancies decora permaneat. Quòd si tamen aliquando Noxia Any Cogitatio mentem subîerit, totâ solicitudine laboremus citiùs abluere sordem quâ nos maculari conspicimus Bernard. Flor c. 41.. Origenes in Matthaeum. np1 np1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la ng2 fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1. np1 sy. crd. np1 p-acp np1.
118 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Nazianzen. ad Gregor. Nyss. orat. 6. . Nazianzen. and Gregory. Nyss. Orat. 6. . np1. cc np1. np1 j. crd
118 1 NONLATINALPHABET. Greg. Nyssen. de Virginit. c. 12. NONLATINALPHABET. Basil. Seleuc. orat. 35. . Greg. Nyssen. de Virginity. c. 12.. Basil. Seleuc. Orat. 35. . np1 np1. fw-fr n1. sy. crd. np1 np1. j. crd
135 0 O si paulò diligentiùs considerare velimus quanta pericula, quanta mala nobis imminent, & Animabus nostris insidiantur! Baynus in Prov. 4.23. Oh si paulò diligentiùs considerare Velimus quanta pericula, quanta mala nobis imminent, & Spirits nostris insidiantur! Baynus in Curae 4.23. uh fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la j, cc np1 fw-la fw-la! fw-la p-acp np1 crd.
146 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Basil. Magn. de Anima concione 23. in Append. . Basil. Magn de Anima Consorting 23. in Append. . np1 np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la crd p-acp np1
184 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Basil. Magn. de Abdicat. rerum. NONLATINALPHABET. Chrys. in Matt. 16.26. . Basil. Magn de Abdicat. rerum.. Chrys. in Matt. 16.26. . np1 np1 fw-fr fw-la. fw-la.. np1 p-acp np1 crd.
189 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Greg. Nyssen. de Anima & Resurrect. . Greg. Nyssen. de Anima & Resurrect. . np1 np1. fw-fr fw-la cc vvi.
191 0 NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Cyril. Hierosol. de Anima. , etc. Cyril. Hierosol. de Anima. , av np1. np1. fw-fr fw-la.
234 0 Dionys. Areop. •e. Coelesti Hier. c. 7. Dionys Areopagus. •e. Coelesti Hier. c. 7. np1 n1. n1. np1 np1 sy. crd
237 0 Euseb. Hist. Eccl. l. 6. cap. 30. Eusebius Hist. Ecclesiastes l. 6. cap. 30. np1 np1 np1 n1 crd n1. crd
237 1 Nyssen. in vita Greg. Thaumat. Basil. Magn. in l. de Spiritu Sancto c. 29. Hieron. in Ep. 184. Nyssen. in vita Greg. Thaumat. Basil. Magn in l. de Spiritu Sancto c. 29. Hieron. in Epistle 184. np1. p-acp fw-la np1 np1. np1 np1 p-acp n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la sy. crd np1. p-acp np1 crd
240 0 Gregor. Nazianz. in Orat. 19. Gregory. Nazianz in Orat 19. np1. np1 p-acp np1 crd
241 0 Gregor. Nazianz. in Carm. iamb. Gregory. Nazianz in Carm jamb. np1. np1 p-acp np1 n1.
243 0 Gregorius Presbyter in vita Nazianzeni. Gregorius Presbyter in vita Nazianzenus. np1 n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la.
246 0 Sympson 's Church-history. Simpson is Church history. np1 vbz n1.