A sermon of the transfiguration of our Lord preach'd before the Queen-Dowager, in her chappel at Somerset-House, on the second Sunday in Lent, 1687/8 / by Thomas Godden.

Godden, Thomas, 1624-1688
Publisher: Printed by Henry Hills
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1688
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A42902 ESTC ID: R21790 STC ID: G922
Subject Headings: Lenten sermons; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 The First Part. Et transfiguratus est; And he was transfigured. The First Part. Et Transfigured est; And he was transfigured. dt ord n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la; cc pns31 vbds vvn. (3) part (DIV1) 0 Page 7
1 TO give an Account how the Body of our Savior was so transfigured, as to become bright and shining as the Sun, it will be necessary to enquire into the meaning of the word Transfiguration. When we say a thing is disfigured, every one understands the meaning of it: TO give an Account how the Body of our Saviour was so transfigured, as to become bright and shining as the Sun, it will be necessary to inquire into the meaning of the word Transfiguration. When we say a thing is disfigured, every one understands the meaning of it: p-acp vvi dt vvb c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbds av vvn, a-acp pc-acp vvi j cc j-vvg p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1. c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 vbz vvn, d pi vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31: (3) part (DIV1) 1 Page 7
2 but if we say a thing is transfigured, the sense is not so easie and obvious to all, at least to the Unlearned, but if we say a thing is transfigured, the sense is not so easy and obvious to all, At least to the Unlearned, cc-acp cs pns12 vvb dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz xx av j cc j p-acp d, p-acp ds p-acp dt j-u, (3) part (DIV1) 1 Page 7
3 as not to require some Explication: as not to require Some Explication: c-acp xx pc-acp vvi d n1: (3) part (DIV1) 1 Page 7
4 Which yet I shall endeavor to manage so, that whil'st I am instructing those of the lowest Form, such as are in a higher Class may not lose their time; Which yet I shall endeavour to manage so, that whilst I am instructing those of the lowest From, such as Are in a higher Class may not loose their time; r-crq av pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av, cst cs pns11 vbm vvg d pp-f dt js n1, d c-acp vbr p-acp dt jc n1 vmb xx vvi po32 n1; (3) part (DIV1) 1 Page 7
5 remembring, with the great Apostle, that I am a Debtor to both; Sapientibus & insipientibus debitor sum. remembering, with the great Apostle, that I am a Debtor to both; Sapientibus & insipientibus debtor sum. vvg, p-acp dt j n1, cst pns11 vbm dt n1 p-acp d; fw-la cc fw-la n1 fw-la. (3) part (DIV1) 1 Page 7
6 A thing then is said to be transfigured, according to the proper acceptation of the word, A thing then is said to be transfigured, according to the proper acceptation of the word, dt n1 av vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 7
7 when its Shape or Figure, not its Essence, is alter'd, so that it puts on another appearance, more Noble and Glorious than it had before; when its Shape or Figure, not its Essence, is altered, so that it puts on Another appearance, more Noble and Glorious than it had before; c-crq po31 vvb cc n1, xx po31 n1, vbz vvn, av cst pn31 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, av-dc j cc j cs pn31 vhd a-acp; (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
8 for the Particle trans here signifies an excess, or passing beyond or above what is commonly and usually found in the Thing. for the Particle trans Here signifies an excess, or passing beyond or above what is commonly and usually found in the Thing. p-acp dt n1 ng1 av vvz dt n1, cc vvg p-acp cc p-acp r-crq vbz av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
9 An Example of this we have in a Cloud, which of it self is nothing but a dark Vapor or Mist exhaled from the Bowels of the Earth: an Exampl of this we have in a Cloud, which of it self is nothing but a dark Vapor or Missed exhaled from the Bowels of the Earth: dt n1 pp-f d pns12 vhb p-acp dt n1, r-crq pp-f pn31 n1 vbz pix p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
10 yet dark and misty as it is, no sooner is it penetrated by the Rays of the Sun, yet dark and misty as it is, no sooner is it penetrated by the Rays of the Sun, av j cc j c-acp pn31 vbz, av-dx av-c vbz pn31 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
11 but presently it becomes bright and shining; and what before seem'd a black Veil, which muffled the Light of that Glorious Planet, having now drank in his Beams, is transform'd into a radiant Mirror, in which he seems to rejoyce to behold himself so gloriously reflected. but presently it becomes bright and shining; and what before seemed a black Veil, which muffled the Light of that Glorious Planet, having now drank in his Beams, is transformed into a radiant Mirror, in which he seems to rejoice to behold himself so gloriously reflected. cc-acp av-j pn31 vvz j cc vvg; cc r-crq a-acp vvd dt j-jn n1, r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, vhg av vvd p-acp po31 n2, vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi px31 av av-j vvn. (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
12 This change of the Cloud so much for the better, may fitly be called its Transfiguration; and gives us, This change of the Cloud so much for the better, may fitly be called its Transfiguration; and gives us, d vvb pp-f dt n1 av av-d c-acp dt jc, vmb av-j vbi vvn po31 n1; cc vvz pno12, (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
13 tho' not a Parallel, yet a glimpse at least of what passed in the Transfiguration of our Savior; though not a Parallel, yet a glimpse At least of what passed in the Transfiguration of our Saviour; cs xx dt vvi, av dt n1 p-acp ds pp-f r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
14 when his Body, till then dark and obscure, like those of other men, became bright and shining like the Sun. when his Body, till then dark and Obscure, like those of other men, became bright and shining like the Sun. c-crq po31 n1, c-acp av j cc j, vvb d pp-f j-jn n2, vvd j cc vvg av-j dt n1 (3) part (DIV1) 2 Page 8
15 But now, because this Transfiguration, or change so much for the better, may proceed from a two-fold cause; But now, Because this Transfiguration, or change so much for the better, may proceed from a twofold cause; cc-acp av, c-acp d n1, cc n1 av av-d c-acp dt jc, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 n1; (3) part (DIV1) 3 Page 8
16 either from without, as in a Cloud, when penetrated with the Rays of the Sun; either from without, as in a Cloud, when penetrated with the Rays of the Sun; d p-acp p-acp, a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-crq vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) part (DIV1) 3 Page 9
17 or from within, as when a Globe of Chrystal is enlightned by a burning and shining Lamp set in it: or from within, as when a Globe of Crystal is enlightened by a burning and shining Lamp Set in it: cc p-acp a-acp, c-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg cc j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp pn31: (3) part (DIV1) 3 Page 9
18 the Question still remains, Whether this bright Illumination which discover'd it self in the Face and Garments of our Lord, proceeded from some Coelestial Splendor without, like that which appear'd to the Shepherds at his Birth; the Question still remains, Whither this bright Illumination which discovered it self in the Face and Garments of our Lord, proceeded from Some Celestial Splendour without, like that which appeared to the Shepherd's At his Birth; dt n1 av vvz, cs d j n1 r-crq vvd pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1, vvn p-acp d j n1 p-acp, av-j cst r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 p-acp po31 n1; (3) part (DIV1) 3 Page 9
19 or from some Intrinsical Principle, or Fountain of Light, which, like the Lamp upon the Chrystal, diffused it self upon his Body? or from Some Intrinsical Principle, or Fountain of Light, which, like the Lamp upon the Crystal, diffused it self upon his Body? cc p-acp d j n1, cc n1 pp-f j, r-crq, av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn pn31 n1 p-acp po31 n1? (3) part (DIV1) 3 Page 9
20 The Solution of this Question depends upon that generally known Doctrin of Divines with St. Thomas, That the Soul of our Redeemer, by vertue of the Hypostatical Union with the Word, enjoy'd the Beatifical Vision, or sight of the Divine Essence, The Solution of this Question depends upon that generally known Doctrine of Divines with Saint Thomas, That the Soul of our Redeemer, by virtue of the Hypostatical union with the Word, enjoyed the Beatifical Vision, or sighed of the Divine Essence, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp cst av-j vvn n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n1 np1, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvd dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 9
21 and so was full of Glory and Brightness from the first instant of his Conception; and so was full of Glory and Brightness from the First instant of his Conception; cc av vbds j pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt ord n-jn pp-f po31 n1; (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 9
22 And that from hence, as the Stream flows from the Fountain, there ought to have issued, by a Connatural Emanation, a Communication of proportionable Glory and Brightness to his Body. For, as St. Austin says, Tam potenti Natura Deus fecit animam, ut ex ejus plenissima Beatitudine redundet etiam in Corpus plenitudo Sanitatis, id est, incorruptionis vigor: And that from hence, as the Stream flows from the Fountain, there ought to have issued, by a Connatural Emanation, a Communication of proportionable Glory and Brightness to his Body. For, as Saint Austin Says, Tam potenti Nature Deus fecit animam, ut ex His plenissima Beatitude redundet etiam in Corpus plenitudo Sanitatis, id est, incorruptionis vigor: cc cst p-acp av, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vmd p-acp vhb vvn, p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. p-acp, p-acp n1 np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1: (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 9
23 God created the Soul of Man of so powerful a Nature, that from the fulness of its Bliss there should redound also upon the Body a fulness of Health, or vigor of Incorruption, under which terms he comprehends all the four Prerogatives of a Glorified Body, viz. Clarity or Brightness, Agility, Immortality, and Impassibility. All these Qualities then were due to the Body of our Savior, God created the Soul of Man of so powerful a Nature, that from the fullness of its Bliss there should redound also upon the Body a fullness of Health, or vigor of Incorruption, under which terms he comprehends all the four Prerogatives of a Glorified Body, viz. Clarity or Brightness, Agility, Immortality, and Impassibility. All these Qualities then were due to the Body of our Saviour, np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f av j dt n1, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 a-acp vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq n2 pns31 vvz d dt crd n2 pp-f dt vvn n1, n1 np1 cc n1, n1, n1, cc n1. d d n2 av vbdr j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 10
24 as being united to his Glorified Soul, from the first instant of his Conception. as being united to his Glorified Soul, from the First instant of his Conception. c-acp vbg vvn p-acp po31 vvn n1, p-acp dt ord n-jn pp-f po31 n1. (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 10
25 But the end of his coming into the World being to Suffer and Die for our Salvation, 'twas necessary his Glory should remain shut up within his Soul, without being communicated to his Body; for had his Body been glorified as well as his Soul, he had not been in a capacity to suffer for us. But the end of his coming into the World being to Suffer and Die for our Salvation, 'twas necessary his Glory should remain shut up within his Soul, without being communicated to his Body; for had his Body been glorified as well as his Soul, he had not been in a capacity to suffer for us. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1 vbg pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po12 n1, pn31|vbds j po31 n1 vmd vvi vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1; p-acp vhd po31 np1 vbn vvn c-acp av c-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhd xx vbn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12. (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 10
26 Thus did the desire he had to suffer for us cause him to work a constant and prodigious Miracle upon Himself, by forcing, Thus did the desire he had to suffer for us cause him to work a constant and prodigious Miracle upon Himself, by forcing, av vdd dt n1 pns31 vhd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 p-acp px31, p-acp vvg, (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 10
27 as I may say, the Stream of his Glory, like the Waters of Jordan, to roul it self up, as I may say, the Stream of his Glory, like the Waters of Jordan, to roll it self up, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 a-acp, (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 10
28 and stand on a heap, without pouring it self forth upon his Body, which otherwise it would have done. and stand on a heap, without pouring it self forth upon his Body, which otherwise it would have done. cc vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg pn31 n1 av p-acp po31 n1, r-crq av pn31 vmd vhi vdn. (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 10
29 But now the time being come, in which the Divine Wisdom thought fit, not so much for His Own sake as for Ours, that his Pure and Innocent Body before it suffered, should enjoy one Sun-shiny day among so many Cloudy ones: But now the time being come, in which the Divine Wisdom Thought fit, not so much for His Own sake as for Ours, that his Pure and Innocent Body before it suffered, should enjoy one Sunshiny day among so many Cloudy ones: p-acp av dt n1 vbg vvn, p-acp r-crq dt j-jn n1 vvd j, xx av av-d c-acp po31 d n1 c-acp c-acp png12, d po31 j cc j-jn n1 p-acp pn31 vvd, vmd vvi crd j n1 p-acp av d j pi2: (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 11
30 Behold He opens the Sluce, as I may call it, of that Light and Glory which till then had been kept shut up within the Floudgates of his Will, Behold He Opens the Sluice, as I may call it, of that Light and Glory which till then had been kept shut up within the Floodgates of his Will, vvb pns31 vvz dt n1, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn31, pp-f d j cc n1 r-crq c-acp av vhd vbn vvn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 11
31 and gives it leave to pour it self forth in a full Stream upon his Body, which presently was so penetrated and steep'd in a glorious Floud of Light, that (as the Text says) his Face shined like the Sun, and gives it leave to pour it self forth in a full Stream upon his Body, which presently was so penetrated and steeped in a glorious Flood of Light, that (as the Text Says) his Face shined like the Sun, cc vvz pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq av-j vbds av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j, cst (c-acp dt n1 vvz) po31 n1 vvd av-j dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 11
32 and his very Garments became white as Snow. and his very Garments became white as Snow. cc po31 j n2 vvd j-jn p-acp n1. (3) part (DIV1) 4 Page 11
33 Thus it was, Dear Christians, that the Body of our Savior became so gloriously transfigured, not by an Illumination from without, but by an Irradiation from within; by which it appears to have been not so much the effect of a New Miracle, as the suspension or discontinuation of a former one. Thus it was, Dear Christians, that the Body of our Saviour became so gloriously transfigured, not by an Illumination from without, but by an Irradiation from within; by which it appears to have been not so much the Effect of a New Miracle, as the suspension or discontinuation of a former one. av pn31 vbds, j-jn np1, cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvd av av-j vvn, xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp p-acp, p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp p-acp; p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vhi vbn xx av av-d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j pi. (3) part (DIV1) 5 Page 11
34 For as in the Waters of Jordan the Miracle consisted in that they stood on a heap, For as in the Waters of Jordan the Miracle consisted in that they stood on a heap, p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt n1 vvd p-acp cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 5 Page 11
35 and not that they afterwards flowed into the Sea, for that was their natural course: and not that they afterwards flowed into the Sea, for that was their natural course: cc xx cst pns32 av vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp d vbds po32 j n1: (3) part (DIV1) 5 Page 11
36 so in the Transfiguration upon Mount Thabor, the Miracle was, that the Stream of Glory should remain pent up within the Soul of our Redeemer from the first Instant of his Conception, without any other Bank than that of his own Will, so in the Transfiguration upon Mount Mount tabor, the Miracle was, that the Stream of Glory should remain penned up within the Soul of our Redeemer from the First Instant of his Conception, without any other Bank than that of his own Will, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 np1, dt n1 vbds, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt ord j-jn pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d j-jn n1 cs d pp-f po31 d n1, (3) part (DIV1) 5 Page 11
37 and not that it poured it self afterwards upon his Body, for that was but that natural consequence of the Glory of his Soul. and not that it poured it self afterwards upon his Body, for that was but that natural consequence of the Glory of his Soul. cc xx cst pn31 vvd pn31 n1 av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp cst vbds p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 (3) part (DIV1) 5 Page 12
38 And now, Dear Christians, (to make some Application of this to our selves) how much are we bound to our Dearest Redeemer, both for the One and the Other! And now, Dear Christians, (to make Some Application of this to our selves) how much Are we bound to our Dearest Redeemer, both for the One and the Other! cc av, j-jn np1, (pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d p-acp po12 n2) c-crq d vbr pns12 vvn p-acp po12 js-jn n1, av-d p-acp dt crd cc dt j-jn! (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
39 First, that he repressed his Glory, and kept it from communicating it self to his Body, through the whole course of his Life for the space of three and thirty years; First, that he repressed his Glory, and kept it from communicating it self to his Body, through the Whole course of his Life for the Molle of three and thirty Years; ord, cst pns31 vvn po31 n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp vvg pn31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2; (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
40 and then that he let it flow and manifest it self in his Transfiguration, in the brightness both of his Face and Garments, since both were done for our sakes! and then that he let it flow and manifest it self in his Transfiguration, in the brightness both of his Face and Garments, since both were done for our sakes! cc av cst pns31 vvb pn31 vvb cc vvi pn31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 d pp-f po31 n1 cc n2, c-acp d vbdr vdn p-acp po12 n2! (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
41 Had he not been pleased once at least to permit that Floud of Glory, of which his Soul was full, to pour it self forth upon his Body, happily we had been, Had he not been pleased once At least to permit that Flood of Glory, of which his Soul was full, to pour it self forth upon his Body, happily we had been, vhd pns31 xx vbn vvn a-acp p-acp ds pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1, pp-f r-crq po31 n1 vbds j, pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 av p-acp po31 n1, av-j pns12 vhd vbn, (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
42 if not wholly ignorant, yet not so sensible at least of his Love and Mercy in miraculously suspending its Emanation all the rest of his Life, that he might be in a condition to suffer and die for us. if not wholly ignorant, yet not so sensible At least of his Love and Mercy in miraculously suspending its Emanation all the rest of his Life, that he might be in a condition to suffer and die for us. cs xx av-jn j, av xx av j p-acp ds pp-f po31 vvb cc n1 p-acp av-j vvg po31 n1 d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno12. (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
43 And is it not reason, that now we know it we should both thank him for it, And is it not reason, that now we know it we should both thank him for it, cc vbz pn31 xx n1, cst av pns12 vvb pn31 pns12 vmd d vvb pno31 p-acp pn31, (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
44 and make it, in the best manner our condition will permit, the Pattern of our Imitation? Not that we can transfigure our Bodies as His was; and make it, in the best manner our condition will permit, the Pattern of our Imitation? Not that we can transfigure our Bodies as His was; cc vvi pn31, p-acp dt js n1 po12 n1 vmb vvi, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1? xx d pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 c-acp png31 vbds; (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
45 this is a Privilege reserved for the next Life: this is a Privilege reserved for the next Life: d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt ord n1: (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 12
46 but that we may and must prepare and dispose these vile and mortal Bodies of ours to be configured (as the Apostle saith) to the brightness of his Glorified Body hereafter, by repressing within us at present a Floud of another nature, that Floud I mean of Original Corruption, which we bring with us into the World from our first Parent Adam. For such is the condition of man since his Fall, that the Soul is no sooner united to the Body, (which is in the very first Instant of its Creation) but it contracts the Guilt of Original Sin, and together with it a strong Propension or Inclination to the Love of it self, but that we may and must prepare and dispose these vile and Mortal Bodies of ours to be configured (as the Apostle Says) to the brightness of his Glorified Body hereafter, by repressing within us At present a Flood of Another nature, that Flood I mean of Original Corruption, which we bring with us into the World from our First Parent Adam. For such is the condition of man since his Fallen, that the Soul is no sooner united to the Body, (which is in the very First Instant of its Creation) but it contracts the Gilded of Original since, and together with it a strong Propension or Inclination to the Love of it self, cc-acp cst pns12 vmb cc vmb vvi cc vvi d j cc j-jn n2 pp-f png12 p-acp vbb j-vvn (c-acp dt n1 vvz) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vvn n1 av, p-acp vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp j dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cst n1 pns11 vvb pp-f j-jn n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 ord n1 np1. p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 vbz av-dx av-c vvn p-acp dt n1, (r-crq vbz p-acp dt av ord j-jn pp-f po31 n1) cc-acp pn31 vvz dt j-vvn pp-f j-jn n1, cc av p-acp pn31 dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f pn31 n1, (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 13
47 and of all those Objects which are grateful to Flesh and Bloud. So that the heart of man is like a corrupted Fountain, out of which, and of all those Objects which Are grateful to Flesh and Blood. So that the heart of man is like a corrupted Fountain, out of which, cc pp-f d d n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp n1 cc n1. av cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-j dt j-vvn n1, av pp-f r-crq, (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 13
48 as our Savior himself hath told us, proceed evil thoughts, Murthers, Adulteries, Fornications, Thefts, false Witness, Blasphemies, and the like. as our Saviour himself hath told us, proceed evil thoughts, Murders, Adulteries, Fornications, Thefts, false Witness, Blasphemies, and the like. c-acp po12 n1 px31 vhz vvn pno12, vvb j-jn n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, j n1, n2, cc dt j. (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 13
49 And altho' the Guilt of Original Sin be wash'd away by the Waters of Baptism, yet (as the Council of Trent hath declared) Concupiscence, or the Propension to these and the like Vices is permitted to remain even in the Regenerate, for the Exercise of their Vertue, in withstanding the first suggestions of sin, And although the Gilded of Original since be washed away by the Waters of Baptism, yet (as the Council of Trent hath declared) Concupiscence, or the Propension to these and the like Vices is permitted to remain even in the Regenerate, for the Exercise of their Virtue, in withstanding the First suggestions of since, cc cs dt j-vvn pp-f j-jn n1 vbb vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av (c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn) n1, cc dt n1 p-acp d cc dt j n2 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp vvg dt ord n2 pp-f n1, (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 13
50 so as not to suffer it, as the same Apostle saith, to reign in our mortal Body, in such manner as to obey it in its inordinate Lusts and Desires. so as not to suffer it, as the same Apostle Says, to Reign in our Mortal Body, in such manner as to obey it in its inordinate Lustiest and Desires. av c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp dt d n1 vvz, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j-jn n1, p-acp d n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 j n2 cc vvz. (3) part (DIV1) 6 Page 14
51 This is what we oblig'd our selves to do, in the solemn Promise we made in Baptism of renouncing the Suggestions of the Devil, the Desires of the Flesh, and the Pomps and Vanities of the World. And that the doing of this is a Miracle, and such an one as may and ought to be done by us, the Son of Sirach declares, This is what we obliged our selves to do, in the solemn Promise we made in Baptism of renouncing the Suggestions of the devil, the Desires of the Flesh, and the Pomps and Vanities of the World. And that the doing of this is a Miracle, and such an one as may and ought to be done by us, the Son of Sirach declares, d vbz q-crq pns12 vvn po12 n2 pc-acp vdi, p-acp dt j vvb pns12 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. cc d dt vdg pp-f d vbz dt n1, cc d dt pi p-acp vmb cc vmd pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz, (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 14
52 when speaking of the Just man, whom he calls Beatus, or Blessed, he lays this down for one of the conditions of his Beatification, that he has done Miracles in his Life; when speaking of the Just man, whom he calls Beatus, or Blessed, he lays this down for one of the conditions of his Beatification, that he has done Miracles in his Life; c-crq vvg pp-f dt j n1, r-crq pns31 vvz np1, cc vvn, pns31 vvz d a-acp p-acp crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vhz vdn n2 p-acp po31 n1; (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 14
53 fecit enim mirabilia in vita sua: fecit enim mirabilia in vita sua: fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la: (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 14
54 And that we might know what Miracles these were, he presently adds, Qui potuit transgredi, & non est transgressus; facere mala, & non fecit; And that we might know what Miracles these were, he presently adds, Qui Potuit transgredi, & non est transgressus; facere mala, & non fecit; cc cst pns12 vmd vvi r-crq n2 d vbdr, pns31 av-j vvz, fw-fr n1 fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la; (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 14
55 He, says he, is the man that hath done Miracles in his Life, who when it was in his power to transgress, transgressed not; He, Says he, is the man that hath done Miracles in his Life, who when it was in his power to transgress, transgressed not; pns31, vvz pns31, vbz dt n1 cst vhz vdn n2 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq c-crq pn31 vbds p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, vvd xx; (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 14
56 and when he could have done the evil, to which his corrupt Nature inclin'd him, withheld himself from committing it. and when he could have done the evil, to which his corrupt Nature inclined him, withheld himself from committing it. cc c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vdn dt n-jn, p-acp r-crq po31 j n1 vvn pno31, vvn px31 p-acp vvg pn31. (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 14
57 And for this reason it is, that when our Savior, among other Signs or Miracles which he foretels should be done by those that believed in him, puts this for one, That if they drink any thing that is deadly, it shall not hurt them: And for this reason it is, that when our Saviour, among other Signs or Miracles which he foretells should be done by those that believed in him, puts this for one, That if they drink any thing that is deadly, it shall not hurt them: cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz, cst c-crq po12 n1, p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2 r-crq pns31 vvz vmd vbi vdn p-acp d cst vvd p-acp pno31, vvz d p-acp crd, cst cs pns32 vvb d n1 cst vbz j, pn31 vmb xx vvi pno32: (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 14
58 St. Gregory tells us, That then it is this Miracle is wrought in a more Sublime, Saint Gregory tells us, That then it is this Miracle is wrought in a more Sublime, n1 np1 vvz pno12, cst av pn31 vbz d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt av-dc j, (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 15
59 because Spiritual manner, by the Faithful, when feeling in themselves the venemous suggestions and persuasions of the Devil, Because Spiritual manner, by the Faithful, when feeling in themselves the venomous suggestions and persuasions of the devil, c-acp j n1, p-acp dt j, c-crq vvg p-acp px32 dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 15
60 or their own corrupt nature, they are not drawn by them to commit any thing that is evil. or their own corrupt nature, they Are not drawn by them to commit any thing that is evil. cc po32 d j n1, pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vbz j-jn. (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 15
61 Dum pestiferas suasiones audiunt, sed tamen ad operationem pravam minime pertrahuntur; mortiferum quidem est quod bibunt, sed non eis nocebit: Dum pestiferas suasiones Audiunt, sed tamen ad operationem pravam minime pertrahuntur; Deadly quidem est quod bibunt, sed non eis nocebit: fw-la n2-av 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-fr fw-la fw-la: (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 15
62 In this case, saith he, they drink that which indeed is deadly of its own Nature, In this case, Says he, they drink that which indeed is deadly of its own Nature, p-acp d n1, vvz pns31, pns32 vvb cst r-crq av vbz j pp-f po31 d n1, (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 15
63 but not consenting to it, it shall do them no harm. but not consenting to it, it shall do them no harm. cc-acp xx vvg p-acp pn31, pn31 vmb vdi pno32 dx n1. (3) part (DIV1) 7 Page 15
64 And now, if the repressing the first motions of Sin be so miraculous in respect of other Vices; And now, if the repressing the First motions of since be so miraculous in respect of other Vices; cc av, cs dt vvg dt ord n2 pp-f n1 vbb av j p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n2; (3) part (DIV1) 8 Page 15
65 how much more in regard of that of Pride, which is the Source and Spring of all the rest? Whoever has thoroughly considered, says St. Augustin, or which is more, experienced in himself the different degrees of difficulty which occur in the subduing of Vices, knows very well, that the Sin of Pride and Vainglory is the chief, how much more in regard of that of Pride, which is the Source and Spring of all the rest? Whoever has thoroughly considered, Says Saint Augustin, or which is more, experienced in himself the different Degrees of difficulty which occur in the subduing of Vices, knows very well, that the since of Pride and Vainglory is the chief, c-crq d dc p-acp n1 pp-f d pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1? r-crq vhz av-j vvn, vvz n1 np1, cc r-crq vbz av-dc, vvn p-acp px31 dt j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvb p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f n2, vvz av av, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz dt j-jn, (3) part (DIV1) 8 Page 15
66 if not the only one, to which those who have attani'd to Perfection are obnoxious; if not the only one, to which those who have attanied to Perfection Are obnoxious; cs xx dt j pi, p-acp r-crq d r-crq vhb vvn p-acp n1 vbr j; (3) part (DIV1) 8 Page 15
67 and as it was the first which infected the Soul, so also it is the last that is overcome. and as it was the First which infected the Soul, so also it is the last that is overcome. cc c-acp pn31 vbds dt ord r-crq vvd dt n1, av av pn31 vbz dt ord cst vbz vvn. (3) part (DIV1) 8 Page 15
68 From whence St. Peter Damianus doubted not to affirm, That if so so great a man as Elias could shut his mind from admitting a thought of Vainglory, 'twas a greater Miracle than the shutting Heaven by his Prayer, that it rained not for three years and six months together. From whence Saint Peter Damianus doubted not to affirm, That if so so great a man as Elias could shut his mind from admitting a Thought of Vainglory, 'twas a greater Miracle than the shutting Heaven by his Prayer, that it reigned not for three Years and six months together. p-acp q-crq n1 np1 np1 vvd xx pc-acp vvi, cst cs av av j dt n1 c-acp np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbds dt jc n1 cs dt vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst pn31 vvd xx p-acp crd n2 cc crd n2 av. (3) part (DIV1) 8 Page 16
69 Here then it is, that a Christian truly shews himself to be a Thaumaturgus, or Worker of Miracles, when finding thoughts of Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Impurity, Anger, Blasphemy, Revenge, Here then it is, that a Christian truly shows himself to be a Thaumaturgus, or Worker of Miracles, when finding thoughts of Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Impurity, Anger, Blasphemy, Revenge, av av pn31 vbz, cst dt njp av-j vvz px31 pc-acp vbi dt np1, cc n1 pp-f n2, c-crq vvg n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 16
70 and the like, to arise in his heart, ready like an impetuous Floud to overflow, by his Reason or Superior Will, assisted with the Grace of Christ which was given him in Baptism, he forces them back, and the like, to arise in his heart, ready like an impetuous Flood to overflow, by his Reason or Superior Will, assisted with the Grace of christ which was given him in Baptism, he forces them back, cc dt j, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, j av-j dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp po31 vvb cc j-jn n1, vvn p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1 r-crq vbds vvn pno31 p-acp n1, pns31 n2 pno32 av, (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 16
71 and will not suffer them to gain upon his consent, nor to reign in his Mortal Body; Fecit mirabilia in vita sua; and will not suffer them to gain upon his consent, nor to Reign in his Mortal Body; Fecit mirabilia in vita sua; cc vmb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, ccx p-acp vvb p-acp po31 j-jn n1; fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la; (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 16
72 he hath done Miracles in his life: he hath done Miracles in his life: pns31 vhz vdn n2 p-acp po31 n1: (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 16
73 And by depriving himself of those undue delights and satisfactions which are the natural consequences of Concupiscence, he both prepares and disposes his own mortal Body to be configured to the Brightness of the Body of his Glorified Redeemer; And by depriving himself of those undue delights and satisfactions which Are the natural consequences of Concupiscence, he both prepares and disposes his own Mortal Body to be configured to the Brightness of the Body of his Glorified Redeemer; cc p-acp vvg n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1, pns31 d vvz cc vvz po31 d j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 vvn n1; (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 16
74 and shews his Gratitude to him, for having deprived himself of that Glory and Brightness which was due, and shows his Gratitude to him, for having deprived himself of that Glory and Brightness which was due, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp vhg vvn px31 pp-f d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbds j-jn, (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 16
75 and as such would and ought to have redounded upon his Body, from the Glory of his Soul, (had he not miraculously repress'd and kept it back) from the first Instant of his Conception to the day of his Transfiguration. Why he permitted it then to pour it self forth in a glorious Floud of Light upon his Body and Garments, and that in the presence and sight of his Disciples, is what I come now to treat of, and as such would and ought to have redounded upon his Body, from the Glory of his Soul, (had he not miraculously repressed and kept it back) from the First Instant of his Conception to the day of his Transfiguration. Why he permitted it then to pour it self forth in a glorious Flood of Light upon his Body and Garments, and that in the presence and sighed of his Disciples, is what I come now to Treat of, cc c-acp d vmd cc vmd pc-acp vhi vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (vhn pns31 xx av-j vvn cc vvd pn31 av) p-acp dt ord j-jn pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. q-crq pns31 vvd pn31 av pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, cc cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, vbz q-crq pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi pp-f, (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 17
76 as the Subject of the Second Part of my Discourse. as the Subject of the Second Part of my Discourse. c-acp dt j-jn pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f po11 n1. (3) part (DIV1) 9 Page 17
77 The Second Part. Transfiguratus est ante eos; He was transfigured before them. The Second Part. Transfigured est ante eos; He was transfigured before them. dt ord n1 np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la; pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno32. (4) part (DIV1) 9 Page 17
78 AND why before them, or in their sight, but to excite them more efficaciously to labor for the obtaining of so Glorious a Reward? To give light to this Answer, it may not be unuseful to premise, what the Scripture relates to have pass'd with the Patriarch Jacob, when his Sons brought him the News of his Son Joseph 's being alive. The Case was this: AND why before them, or in their sighed, but to excite them more efficaciously to labour for the obtaining of so Glorious a Reward? To give Light to this Answer, it may not be unuseful to premise, what the Scripture relates to have passed with the Patriarch Jacob, when his Sons brought him the News of his Son Joseph is being alive. The Case was this: cc c-crq p-acp pno32, cc p-acp po32 n1, p-acp p-acp vvb pno32 av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f av j dt vvb? pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, pn31 vmb xx vbi j p-acp n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, c-crq po31 n2 vvd pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 vbz vbg j. dt n1 vbds d: (4) part (DIV1) 10 Page 17
79 Joseph being now Vice-Roy of Egypt, and having made himself known to his Brethren, commanded them to go tell his Father Jacob of all his Glory, and to bring him along with them into Egypt, to preserve him from the Famin, which was yet to last five years. Joseph being now Vice-Roy of Egypt, and having made himself known to his Brothers, commanded them to go tell his Father Jacob of all his Glory, and to bring him along with them into Egypt, to preserve him from the Famine, which was yet to last five Years. np1 vbg av n1 pp-f np1, cc vhg vvn px31 vvn p-acp po31 n2, vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi vvi po31 n1 np1 pp-f d po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds av pc-acp vvi crd n2. (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
80 To accomplish this design, he provided them of Carriages, and all things necessary for the way, adding over and above a Present of the good things of Egypt, which might serve as an Earnest or Pledg of the Riches of the Place, to excite him to the Journey. To accomplish this Design, he provided them of Carriages, and all things necessary for the Way, adding over and above a Present of the good things of Egypt, which might serve as an Earnest or Pledge of the Riches of the Place, to excite him to the Journey. p-acp vvi d n1, pns31 vvd pno32 pp-f n2, cc d n2 j p-acp dt n1, vvg a-acp cc p-acp dt j pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
81 No sooner were they arrived in the presence of their Father, but they acquainted him with the good News; No sooner were they arrived in the presence of their Father, but they acquainted him with the good News; av-dx av-c vbdr pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp dt j n1; (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
82 Joseph, Filius tuus, vivit & dominatur in universa terra Aegypti; Joseph, Filius Thy, vivit & dominatur in universa terra Egyptian; np1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la np1; (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
83 Joseph, that Son of thy Love, whose Absence, not to say Death, thou hast so bitterly lamented for so many years, is yet alive, and is Governor over all the Land of Egypt, and nothing is wanting to complete his Happiness, Joseph, that Son of thy Love, whose Absence, not to say Death, thou hast so bitterly lamented for so many Years, is yet alive, and is Governor over all the Land of Egypt, and nothing is wanting to complete his Happiness, np1, cst n1 pp-f po21 vvb, rg-crq n1, xx pc-acp vvi n1, pns21 vh2 av av-j vvn p-acp av d n2, vbz av j, cc vbz n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pix vbz vvg p-acp j po31 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
84 but to have his Father Jacob with him. but to have his Father Jacob with him. cc-acp pc-acp vhi po31 n1 np1 p-acp pno31. (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
85 How may we imagin was the heart of the Holy Man transported with joy at the hearing of this News? and how would he give order to get all things ready for the Journey, that he might go and enjoy the presence of his Beloved Joseph? This indeed might have been expected; How may we imagine was the heart of the Holy Man transported with joy At the hearing of this News? and how would he give order to get all things ready for the Journey, that he might go and enjoy the presence of his beloved Joseph? This indeed might have been expected; q-crq vmb pns12 vvb vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n1? cc q-crq vmd pns31 vvi n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 j p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn np1? d av vmd vhi vbn vvn; (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
86 but not a word of any such thing. but not a word of any such thing. cc-acp xx dt n1 pp-f d d n1. (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 18
87 On the contrary, the Scripture saith, That when Jacob had heard these things, his heart fainted within him; On the contrary, the Scripture Says, That when Jacob had herd these things, his heart fainted within him; p-acp dt n-jn, dt n1 vvz, cst c-crq np1 vhd vvn d n2, po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno31; (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
88 or (as the Vulgar hath it) he remained as a man awaking out of a heavy sleep, without knowing what to think, or (as the vulgar hath it) he remained as a man awaking out of a heavy sleep, without knowing what to think, cc (c-acp dt j vhz pn31) pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 vvg av pp-f dt j n1, p-acp vvg r-crq pc-acp vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
89 for he did not believe them; Quo audito Jacob quasi de gravi somno evigilans, tamen non credebat eis. for he did not believe them; Quo Audito Jacob quasi de gravi Somno evigilans, tamen non credebat eis. c-acp pns31 vdd xx vvi pno32; fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la j n2, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la. (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
90 What then was to be done? They give him a more particular account of all the words of Joseph which he had said to them. What then was to be done? They give him a more particular account of all the words of Joseph which he had said to them. q-crq av vbds pc-acp vbi vdn? pns32 vvb pno31 dt av-dc j n1 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn p-acp pno32. (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
91 And when this availed as little as the former, they shewed him the Wagons and rich Presents which Joseph had sent him; And when this availed as little as the former, they showed him the Wagons and rich Presents which Joseph had sent him; cc c-crq d vvd p-acp j c-acp dt j, pns32 vvd pno31 dt n2 cc j n2 r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31; (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
92 and the Text saith, That when he had seen them, cum { que } vidisset plaustra & universa quae miserat, his Spirit revived within him, revixit Spiritus ejus; and, and the Text Says, That when he had seen them, cum { que } vidisset plaustra & universa Quae miserat, his Spirit revived within him, revixit Spiritus His; and, cc dt n1 vvz, cst c-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32, fw-la { fw-fr } fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la vvi, po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno31, fw-la fw-la fw-la; cc, (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
93 as if he were now no more the same man, but another, he said, It is enough, I am now convinc'd that my Son Joseph is yet living; as if he were now no more the same man, but Another, he said, It is enough, I am now convinced that my Son Joseph is yet living; c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av av-dx av-dc dt d n1, cc-acp j-jn, pns31 vvd, pn31 vbz av-d, pns11 vbm av vvd d po11 n1 np1 vbz av vvg; (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
94 and so, without regarding either the Feebleness of his Old Age, or the Difficulties of the Way, he resolved to go and see him before he dy'd. and so, without regarding either the Feebleness of his Old Age, or the Difficulties of the Way, he resolved to go and see him before he died. cc av, p-acp vvg d dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd. (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
95 Behold here, how much more powerfully our Affections are mov'd to act by the things we see, than by those we only hear! And can we then wonder, Behold Here, how much more powerfully our Affections Are moved to act by the things we see, than by those we only hear! And can we then wonder, vvb av, c-crq d av-dc av-j po12 n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pns12 vvi, cs p-acp d po12 j vvb! cc vmb pns12 av vvb, (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 19
96 if our Dearest Redeemer, whose Wisdom suggested, and Goodness prompted him to make use of the most efficacious means to inflame our Affections with the Love of Heaven, led the Disciples of my Text up to the top of Mount Thabor, and was there transfigured before them! if our Dearest Redeemer, whose Wisdom suggested, and goodness prompted him to make use of the most efficacious means to inflame our Affections with the Love of Heaven, led the Disciples of my Text up to the top of Mount Mount tabor, and was there transfigured before them! cs po12 js-jn np1, rg-crq n1 vvn, cc n1 vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt av-ds j vvz pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, cc vbds a-acp vvd p-acp pno32! (4) part (DIV1) 11 Page 20
97 He had often told them of the Glory of Heaven, and propos'd it as a Reward to all those who should deny themselves, He had often told them of the Glory of Heaven, and proposed it as a Reward to all those who should deny themselves, pns31 vhd av vvd pno32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvn pn31 p-acp dt vvb p-acp d d r-crq vmd vvi px32, (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 20
98 and take up their Cross and follow him. and take up their Cross and follow him. cc vvb a-acp po32 j cc vvi pno31. (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 20
99 He had foretold them also, that himself would rise again the third day, as the first Fruit of those that slept, He had foretold them also, that himself would rise again the third day, as the First Fruit of those that slept, pns31 vhd vvn pno32 av, cst n1 vmd vvi av dt ord n1, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d cst vvd, (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 20
100 and promis'd that his Followers should shine like the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father. and promised that his Followers should shine like the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father. cc vvd cst po31 n2 vmd vvi av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 20
101 And what did all this work upon them? If they did not look upon it as a Dream, they remained at most but as men awakened out of a deep sleep; And what did all this work upon them? If they did not look upon it as a Dream, they remained At most but as men awakened out of a deep sleep; cc q-crq vdd d d n1 p-acp pno32? cs pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd p-acp ds p-acp c-acp n2 vvn av pp-f dt j-jn n1; (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 20
102 for St. Luke says in express terms, that when he spake to them of his Passion and Resurrection, Ipsi nihil horum intellexerunt; they understood nothing of these things, and what he said affected them no more than if he had spoken in some unknown Language; for Saint Lycia Says in express terms, that when he spoke to them of his Passion and Resurrection, Ipsi nihil horum intellexerunt; they understood nothing of these things, and what he said affected them no more than if he had spoken in Some unknown Language; p-acp n1 av vvz p-acp j n2, cst c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; pns32 vvd pix pp-f d n2, cc r-crq pns31 vvd vvn pno32 av-dx dc cs cs pns31 vhd vvn p-acp d j n1; (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 20
103 & verbum hoc erat absconditum ab eis. & verbum hoc erat absconditum ab eis. cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 20
104 What remedy then to disengage their Understandings from this stupidity, and engage their Wills to labor heartily for Heaven? The remedy was, (and blessed be his Goodness in condescending so graciously to our Weakness) to suffer himself to be transfigured before them, and by communicating that Glory to his Body, which hitherto he had kept restrained within his Soul, to give them a sight of that Glory of which he had so often discoursed to them: What remedy then to disengage their Understandings from this stupidity, and engage their Wills to labour heartily for Heaven? The remedy was, (and blessed be his goodness in condescending so graciously to our Weakness) to suffer himself to be transfigured before them, and by communicating that Glory to his Body, which hitherto he had kept restrained within his Soul, to give them a sighed of that Glory of which he had so often discoursed to them: q-crq n1 av p-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp d n1, cc vvb po32 n2 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1? dt n1 vbds, (cc vvn vbb po31 n1 p-acp vvg av av-j p-acp po12 n1) pc-acp vvi px31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq av pns31 vhd vvn vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd av av vvn p-acp pno32: (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 21
105 And that they might not doubt but that a participation of the like Glory was designed also for his Servants and Followers, he caused Moses and Elias to appear in like Majesty and Brightnes with him. And that they might not doubt but that a participation of the like Glory was designed also for his Servants and Followers, he caused Moses and Elias to appear in like Majesty and Brightness with him. cc cst pns32 vmd xx vvi cc-acp cst dt n1 pp-f dt av-j n1 vbds vvn av p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, pns31 vvd np1 cc np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 21
106 The same was also signified in the brightness of his Garments, which (as St. Thomas observes upon this place) were a Type or Figure of the Saints; of whom the Prophet Isay saith, that he shall cloath himself with them as with a Robe of Glory, The same was also signified in the brightness of his Garments, which (as Saint Thomas observes upon this place) were a Type or Figure of the Saints; of whom the Prophet Saiah Says, that he shall cloth himself with them as with a Robe of Glory, dt d vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq (c-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp d n1) vbdr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2; pp-f ro-crq dt n1 np1 vvz, cst pns31 vmb n1 px31 p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 21
107 and wear them for an Ornament in the day of his Nuptials. and wear them for an Ornament in the day of his Nuptials. cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-jn. (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 21
108 From whence the Devout St. Austin, with his wonted Acuteness, took occasion to apply those words of holy David, He giveth his Snow like Wool, (the usual matter of which Garments are made) to what pass'd in the Transfiguration of our Lord; From whence the Devout Saint Austin, with his wonted Acuteness, took occasion to apply those words of holy David, He gives his Snow like Wool, (the usual matter of which Garments Are made) to what passed in the Transfiguration of our Lord; p-acp c-crq dt j n1 np1, p-acp po31 j n1, vvd n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f j np1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 av-j n1, (dt j n1 pp-f r-crq n2 vbr vvn) p-acp r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 21
109 giving us to understand by his appearing then as it were cloathed with Snow, what kind of Fleece his Garment of Glory was to be made of, that is, of those who had washed their Stoles in the Blood of the Lamb, and so were become pure and white as Snow; or â–ª as St. Paul expresses it, a Glorious Church without spot or wrinkle; without spot, as wash'd white in the Blood of the Lamb; giving us to understand by his appearing then as it were clothed with Snow, what kind of Fleece his Garment of Glory was to be made of, that is, of those who had washed their Stoles in the Blood of the Lamb, and so were become pure and white as Snow; or â–ª as Saint Paul Expresses it, a Glorious Church without spot or wrinkle; without spot, as washed white in the Blood of the Lamb; vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 vvg av c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, r-crq n1 pp-f n1 po31 n1 pp-f n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, cst vbz, pp-f d r-crq vhd vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av vbdr vvn j cc j-jn c-acp n1; cc â–ª p-acp n1 np1 vvz pn31, dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; p-acp n1, a-acp vvn j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 22
110 and without wrinkle, as having been extended with him upon the Cross. and without wrinkle, as having been extended with him upon the Cross. cc p-acp n1, c-acp vhg vbn vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt vvi. (4) part (DIV1) 12 Page 22
111 How much more efficaciously the Affections of the Disciples were inflam'd to action by the sight of so Glorious a Reward, than by what they had only heard discours'd of it, the Transport of St. Peter, and the hast he was then in to fall to building of Tabernacles, and (when that was not permitted, How much more efficaciously the Affections of the Disciples were inflamed to actium by the sighed of so Glorious a Reward, than by what they had only herd discoursed of it, the Transport of Saint Peter, and the haste he was then in to fallen to building of Tabernacles, and (when that was not permitted, q-crq d av-dc av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j dt vvb, cs p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd j vvn vvn pp-f pn31, dt vvb pp-f n1 np1, cc dt n1 pns31 vbds av p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg pp-f n2, cc (c-crq d vbds xx vvn, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 22
112 as being out of season, because before the time) the Immense Labors both himself and the rest courageously undertook, as being out of season, Because before the time) the Immense Labors both himself and the rest courageously undertook, c-acp vbg av pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1) dt j n2 av-d px31 cc dt n1 av-j vvd, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 22
113 and cruel Torments they chearfully underwent for the obtaining of it, are too well known to be insisted on. and cruel Torments they cheerfully underwent for the obtaining of it, Are too well known to be insisted on. cc j vvz pns32 av-j vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, vbr av av vvn pc-acp vbi vvd a-acp. (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 22
114 What concerns our selves, Dear Christian Auditors, is to imitate the Example of those, who (as the same St. Peter saith) have made known unto us the Power and Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, having been spectators of his Majesty when they were with him in the Holy Mount, and not to suffer our selves to remain so dull and stupid as not to be moved with it. What concerns our selves, Dear Christian Auditors, is to imitate the Exampl of those, who (as the same Saint Peter Says) have made known unto us the Power and Coming of our Lord jesus christ, having been spectators of his Majesty when they were with him in the Holy Mount, and not to suffer our selves to remain so dull and stupid as not to be moved with it. q-crq vvz po12 n2, j-jn np1 n2, vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq (c-acp dt d n1 np1 vvz) vhb vvn vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 cc vvg pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, vhg vbn n2 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi av j cc j c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 22
115 When Nehemias had restored the Temple and the Altar, he caused the Sacrifices to be sprinkl'd with a thick Water, which the Priests had found in a deep and dry Well, where their Ancestors had hid the Holy Fire when they went into Captivity. When Nehemiah had restored the Temple and the Altar, he caused the Sacrifices to be sprinkled with a thick Water, which the Priests had found in a deep and dry Well, where their Ancestors had hid the Holy Fire when they went into Captivity. c-crq np1 vhd vvn dt n1 cc dt n1, pns31 vvd dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq dt n2 vhd vvn p-acp dt j-jn cc j av, c-crq po32 n2 vhd vvn dt j n1 c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 23
116 The Sun was then in a Cloud; and whil'st he remained so, the Water also remained as before: The Sun was then in a Cloud; and whilst he remained so, the Water also remained as before: dt n1 vbds av p-acp dt n1; cc cs pns31 vvd av, dt n1 av vvd a-acp p-acp: (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 23
117 But as soon as the Sun breake forth out of the Cloud, accensus est ignis magnus, ita ut omnes mirarentur; But as soon as the Sun break forth out of the Cloud, accensus est ignis magnus, ita ut omnes mirarentur; cc-acp c-acp av c-acp dt n1 vvb av av pp-f dt n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 23
118 a great Fire was presently kindl'd, to the wonder & astonishment of all that beheld it. a great Fire was presently kindled, to the wonder & astonishment of all that beheld it. dt j n1 vbds av-j j-vvn, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d cst vvd pn31. (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 23
119 And will it not be a matter of greater Wonder and Astonishment, if now that the Sun of Justice, after having so long remained under a Cloud, has display'd the Beams of his Glory, both in his Face and Garments, our hearts shall still remain like thick Water, that is, cold and earthy, And will it not be a matter of greater Wonder and Astonishment, if now that the Sun of justice, After having so long remained under a Cloud, has displayed the Beams of his Glory, both in his Face and Garments, our hearts shall still remain like thick Water, that is, cold and earthy, cc vmb pn31 xx vbi dt n1 pp-f jc vvb cc n1, cs av cst dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vhg av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, d p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, po12 n2 vmb av vvi av-j j n1, cst vbz, j-jn cc j, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 23
120 and not be converted into Fire? The consideration of this made Holy David cry out, Filii hominem usquequo gravi corde? Ye Sons of men, and not be converted into Fire? The consideration of this made Holy David cry out, Sons hominem Usquequo gravi cord? You Sons of men, cc xx vbi vvn p-acp n1? dt n1 pp-f d vvd j np1 vvb av, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la n1? pn22 n2 pp-f n2, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 23
121 how long will you suffer your hearts to lie groveling upon the Earth? And why will you spend your days in hunting after the vain and transitory, and therefore false and lying Goods of this Life, without aspiring to those Eternal, and therefore only true and substantial Goods, which are prepared for you in Heaven? If a Prize be propos'd to be run for of any considerable Value, how long will you suffer your hearts to lie groveling upon the Earth? And why will you spend your days in hunting After the vain and transitory, and Therefore false and lying Goods of this Life, without aspiring to those Eternal, and Therefore only true and substantial Goods, which Are prepared for you in Heaven? If a Prize be proposed to be run for of any considerable Valve, c-crq av-j vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n1? cc q-crq vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j cc j, cc av j cc vvg n2-j pp-f d n1, p-acp vvg p-acp d j, cc av av-j j cc j n2-j, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp n1? cs dt vvb vbb vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pp-f d j vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 24
122 how do those who are to run for it pluck up their Spirits, and abstain from all things, however otherwise pleasing and dear to them, that may hinder them in the Race? And if they do this to obtain a corruptible Reward, how do those who Are to run for it pluck up their Spirits, and abstain from all things, however otherwise pleasing and dear to them, that may hinder them in the Raze? And if they do this to obtain a corruptible Reward, q-crq vdb d r-crq vbr p-acp vvb p-acp pn31 vvi a-acp po32 n2, cc vvb p-acp d n2, c-acp av vvg cc j-jn p-acp pno32, cst vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1? cc cs pns32 vdb d pc-acp vvi dt fw-fr vvb, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 24
123 how much more, as St. Paul presses the Argument, ought we to abstain from all those things that are hurtful, and may hinder us in our Course to Heaven; since what we contend for, is no less than a Crown of never-fading Glory? They, how much more, as Saint Paul presses the Argument, ought we to abstain from all those things that Are hurtful, and may hinder us in our Course to Heaven; since what we contend for, is no less than a Crown of never-fading Glory? They, c-crq d dc, c-acp n1 np1 vvz dt n1, vmd pns12 p-acp vvb p-acp d d n2 cst vbr j, cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1; p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp, vbz dx dc cs dt vvb pp-f j n1? pns32, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 24
124 when they have done their best, may miss of what they run for, because many run, when they have done their best, may miss of what they run for, Because many run, c-crq pns32 vhb vdn po32 av-js, vmb vvi pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp, c-acp d vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 24
125 but only one can get the Prize: but only one can get the Prize: cc-acp j crd vmb vvi dt n1: (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 24
126 But for the Prize of Heaven, every one (to use the Apostle's expression) that runs lawfully, that is, keeping the Commandments of God, (tho' not with equal Swiftness and Perfection, But for the Prize of Heaven, every one (to use the Apostle's expression) that runs lawfully, that is, keeping the commandments of God, (though not with equal Swiftness and Perfection, cc-acp p-acp dt vvb pp-f n1, d crd (p-acp vvi dt ng1 n1) d vvz av-j, cst vbz, vvg dt n2 pp-f np1, (cs xx p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1, (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 24
127 for our Savior tells us, that in his Father's House there be many Mansions) is sure to obtain it. Alas, Dear Christians! for our Saviour tells us, that in his Father's House there be many Mansions) is sure to obtain it. Alas, Dear Christians! p-acp po12 n1 vvz pno12, cst p-acp po31 ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi d n2) vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31. uh, j-jn np1! (4) part (DIV1) 13 Page 24
128 had it been our hard Lot to have been born in some Barbarous Nation, where there had been no certain Knowledg of the true Reward of Vertue; or to have been brought up among the Philosophers, of whom St. Augustin reporteth, that they had above two hundred different Opinions concerning the last end or Happiness of man, not knowing which to fix upon, had it been our hard Lot to have been born in Some Barbarous nation, where there had been not certain Knowledge of the true Reward of Virtue; or to have been brought up among the Philosophers, of whom Saint Augustin Reporteth, that they had above two hundred different Opinions Concerning the last end or Happiness of man, not knowing which to fix upon, vhd pn31 vbn po12 j n1 pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp d j n1, c-crq a-acp vhd vbn xx j n1 pp-f dt j vvb pp-f n1; cc pc-acp vhi vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2, pp-f r-crq n1 np1 vvz, cst pns32 vhd p-acp crd crd j n2 vvg dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, xx vvg r-crq p-acp vvb p-acp, (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
129 or to prefix to themselves, as the Prize they were to run for, or the Mark to which they were to direct the course of their Lives and Actions: or to prefix to themselves, as the Prize they were to run for, or the Mark to which they were to Direct the course of their Lives and Actions: cc p-acp vvi p-acp px32, c-acp dt vvb pns32 vbdr p-acp vvb p-acp, cc dt vvb p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2: (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
130 some shadow of excuse might have been pretended by us, why we pour'd forth our selves upon the things of this World, Some shadow of excuse might have been pretended by us, why we poured forth our selves upon the things of this World, d vvb pp-f vvb vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vvd av po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
131 and plac'd our satisfaction in the enjoyment of them. and placed our satisfaction in the enjoyment of them. cc vvn po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
132 But now that we both know the Prize that we are to run for, and that if we run lawfully, that is, observing the prescribed Rule of God's Law, we shall certainly obtain it; But now that we both know the Prize that we Are to run for, and that if we run lawfully, that is, observing the prescribed Rule of God's Law, we shall Certainly obtain it; p-acp av cst pns12 d vvb dt vvb cst pns12 vbr p-acp vvb p-acp, cc cst cs pns12 vvb av-j, cst vbz, vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi pn31; (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
133 what can we pretend to save our selves from falling under the Sentence of that Servant, who because he knew the will of his Master, what can we pretend to save our selves from falling under the Sentence of that Servant, who Because he knew the will of his Master, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst n1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
134 and did not do it, was deem'd worthy not only to be deprived of the Reward, but to be beaten with many stripes? Let us not deceive our selves, One way or other we must be finally like to Angels. What our Savior said of the Just, that they shall be as the Angels in Heaven, (and who, says St. Austin, would have believ'd it, and did not do it, was deemed worthy not only to be deprived of the Reward, but to be beaten with many stripes? Let us not deceive our selves, One Way or other we must be finally like to Angels. What our Saviour said of the Just, that they shall be as the Angels in Heaven, (and who, Says Saint Austin, would have believed it, cc vdd xx vdi pn31, vbds vvn j xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2? vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2, crd n1 cc j-jn pns12 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp n2. q-crq po12 n1 vvd pp-f dt av, cst pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, (cc r-crq, vvz n1 np1, vmd vhi vvn pn31, (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
135 if He had not said it?) is as true of the Wicked, that they shall be like to the Apostate Angels in Hell. No medium to be expected; if He had not said it?) is as true of the Wicked, that they shall be like to the Apostate Angels in Hell. No medium to be expected; cs pns31 vhd xx vvn pn31?) vbz p-acp j pp-f dt j, cst pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 n2 p-acp n1. uh-dx fw-la pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 25
136 Eternal Happiness must be our Reward, or Eternal Misery our Doom. This may seem a hard condition to the inordinate Lovers of this World, and perhaps to some faint-hearted Christians, who could wish to be in Heaven, so it might cost them nothing: Eternal Happiness must be our Reward, or Eternal Misery our Doom. This may seem a hard condition to the inordinate Lovers of this World, and perhaps to Some fainthearted Christians, who could wish to be in Heaven, so it might cost them nothing: j n1 vmb vbi po12 vvb, cc j n1 po12 n1. d vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cc av p-acp d j np1, r-crq vmd vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, av pn31 vmd vvi pno32 pix: (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 26
137 But who ever thought the Children of Israel were hardly dealt with, because God, after he had led them on dry ground through the middle of Jordan, let the Waters flow in their ordinary Channel, But who ever Thought the Children of Israel were hardly dealt with, Because God, After he had led them on dry ground through the middle of Jordan, let the Waters flow in their ordinary Channel, cc-acp q-crq av vvd dt n2 pp-f np1 vbdr av vvn p-acp, c-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, vvb dt n2 vvb p-acp po32 j n1, (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 26
138 and hinder their retiring back, so that they were reduc'd to a necessity of being either Conquerors or Slaves? This happy necessity whetted their Courage to that degree, that in a short time they became Masters of the Earthly Canaan, which was a Type and Figure of the Heavenly One. And God seems to make use of the same Stratagem to encourage us to fight for the Glory of Heaven, when having led us through the Waters of Baptism, he puts us upon a necessity of making our selves eternally happy, if we will not be eternally miserable. and hinder their retiring back, so that they were reduced to a necessity of being either Conquerors or Slaves? This happy necessity whetted their Courage to that degree, that in a short time they became Masters of the Earthly Canaan, which was a Type and Figure of the Heavenly One. And God seems to make use of the same Stratagem to encourage us to fight for the Glory of Heaven, when having led us through the Waters of Baptism, he puts us upon a necessity of making our selves eternally happy, if we will not be eternally miserable. cc vvi po32 n-vvg av, av cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg d ng1 cc n2? d j n1 vvn po32 n1 p-acp d n1, cst p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vvd n2 pp-f dt j np1, r-crq vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j pi. cc np1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq vhg vvn pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg po12 n2 av-j j, cs pns12 vmb xx vbi av-j j. (4) part (DIV1) 14 Page 26
139 What then if some difficulties occur in regulating the inordinate desires of our corrupt Nature to the Law of God? What if it cost some pain and labor to mortifie and repress the absurd and extravagant suggestions of our sensual appetites? Is there any thing of satisfaction even in this World, (how short and momentary soever) but costs pain and trouble to obtain it? Does not the Merchant undertake long Voyages at Sea, What then if Some difficulties occur in regulating the inordinate Desires of our corrupt Nature to the Law of God? What if it cost Some pain and labour to mortify and repress the absurd and extravagant suggestions of our sensual appetites? Is there any thing of satisfaction even in this World, (how short and momentary soever) but costs pain and trouble to obtain it? Does not the Merchant undertake long Voyages At Sea, q-crq av cs d n2 vvb p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? q-crq cs pn31 vvd d n1 cc vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvb dt j cc j n2 pp-f po12 j n2? vbz a-acp d n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp d n1, (c-crq j cc j av) cc-acp vvz n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi pn31? vdz xx dt n1 vvb j n2 p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 27
140 and expose his Riches to the danger of being lost, to augment them? Does not the Soldier undergo the greatest hardships, and expose his Riches to the danger of being lost, to augment them? Does not the Soldier undergo the greatest hardships, cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn, p-acp vvb pno32? vdz xx dt n1 vvi dt js n2, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 27
141 and enter the Combat with manifest hazard of his Life, to gain the empty Honor of a Triumph? Does not the sick person abstain from all things which the Physician commands him, and enter the Combat with manifest hazard of his Life, to gain the empty Honour of a Triumph? Does not the sick person abstain from all things which the physician commands him, cc vvi dt vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1? vdz xx dt j n1 vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq dt n1 vvz pno31, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 27
142 and swallow many a bitter Potion, to recover his Health, which may be lost again, and swallow many a bitter Potion, to recover his Health, which may be lost again, cc vvi d dt j n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn av, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 27
143 as soon as re-established? And if the transitory things of this World are not attainable without much toil and labor (which when they are gotten are upon the brink of being lost) can we expect that Heaven alone should be cast upon us without any pains or labor on our part to obtain it? Surely nothing can be more unjust, nor more unworthy a Creature endued with Reason, than this unequal Proceeding. as soon as Reestablished? And if the transitory things of this World Are not attainable without much toil and labour (which when they Are got Are upon the brink of being lost) can we expect that Heaven alone should be cast upon us without any pains or labour on our part to obtain it? Surely nothing can be more unjust, nor more unworthy a Creature endued with Reason, than this unequal Proceeding. c-acp av c-acp j? cc cs dt j n2 pp-f d n1 vbr xx j p-acp d n1 cc n1 (r-crq c-crq pns32 vbr vvn vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn) vmb pns12 vvi d n1 av-j vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31? np1 pix vmb vbi av-dc j, ccx av-dc j dt n1 vvn p-acp n1, cs d j vvg. (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 27
144 Nor can I imagin any other cause of it, but the want of true Faith, Nor can I imagine any other cause of it, but the want of true Faith, ccx vmb pns11 vvi d j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 27
145 or a supine neglect to render it lively by framing a right Judgment of the greatness of the Glory of the next Life in comparison of this? Did we do this, it were impossible we should not ardently desire, and heartily labor for it; or a supine neglect to render it lively by framing a right Judgement of the greatness of the Glory of the next Life in comparison of this? Did we do this, it were impossible we should not ardently desire, and heartily labour for it; cc dt n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d? vdd n1 vdb d, pn31 vbdr j pns12 vmd xx av-j vvi, cc av-j vvi p-acp pn31; (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 28
146 and instead of repining at the pains we are to take for it, wonder, as St. Austin did, that so great a Reward should be expos'd for so little Labor. and instead of repining At the pains we Are to take for it, wonder, as Saint Austin did, that so great a Reward should be exposed for so little Labour. cc av pp-f vvg p-acp dt n2 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, n1, c-acp n1 np1 vdd, cst av j dt vvb vmd vbi vvn p-acp av j n1. (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 28
147 Miraberis tantum dari pro tantillo labore: Miraberis Tantum dari Pro Tantillo labour: np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 n1: (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 28
148 It were but just, says he, that Eternal Labor should be exacted of us for the obtaining of Eternal Rest; Pro aeterna requie, aeternus labor subeundus erat. It were but just, Says he, that Eternal Labour should be exacted of us for the obtaining of Eternal Rest; Pro aeterna requie, Eternal labour subeundus erat. pn31 vbdr p-acp j, vvz pns31, cst j n1 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n1; fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la. (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 28
149 But because then the Reward could never be obtain'd, because the Labor would never be at an end, God has been so gracious as to order, that it shall not only be temporal, but short. Non solum temporalem voluit laborem tuum Deus, sed brevem. But Because then the Reward could never be obtained, Because the Labour would never be At an end, God has been so gracious as to order, that it shall not only be temporal, but short. Non solum temporalem voluit laborem tuum Deus, sed brevem. p-acp c-acp cs dt vvb vmd av-x vbi vvn, c-acp dt n1 vmd av-x vbi p-acp dt n1, np1 vhz vbn av j c-acp pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vmb xx av-j vbi j, p-acp j. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 28
150 And I may add, not only short, but momentary: For if this Globe of Earth on which we live, compar'd with the vast Extension of the Heavens, bears no greater a proportion than that of a Point to the Circumference; what can the few days we have to live upon this Point, be, in comparison of Eternity, but a Moment? And yet how much of this Moment do we daily pare off, And I may add, not only short, but momentary: For if this Globe of Earth on which we live, compared with the vast Extension of the Heavens, bears no greater a proportion than that of a Point to the Circumference; what can the few days we have to live upon this Point, be, in comparison of Eternity, but a Moment? And yet how much of this Moment do we daily pare off, cc pns11 vmb vvi, xx av-j j, p-acp j: c-acp cs d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, vvz dx jc dt n1 cs d pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; r-crq vmb dt d n2 pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, vbb, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1? cc av c-crq d pp-f d n1 vdb pns12 av-j vvb a-acp, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 28
151 and squander away upon the Vanities of the World, as if a whole Moment of Labor were too much for an Eternity of Glory? Whatever our Conduct hath been hitherto, let us not henceforward be so ungrateful to the Riches of God's Goodness, and squander away upon the Vanities of the World, as if a Whole Moment of Labour were too much for an Eternity of Glory? Whatever our Conduct hath been hitherto, let us not henceforward be so ungrateful to the Riches of God's goodness, cc vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp cs dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbdr av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? r-crq po12 vvb vhz vbn av, vvb pno12 xx av vbi av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 29
152 and so treacherous to our own true Interest, as not to employ the remainder of it at least in the Duties of a Pious and Holy Life, and so treacherous to our own true Interest, as not to employ the remainder of it At least in the Duties of a Pious and Holy Life, cc av j p-acp po12 d j n1, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp ds p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 29
153 for the purchasing of so Great and Glorious a Reward. To conclude, and sum up in brief what I have discoursed in this Part, that, for the purchasing of so Great and Glorious a Reward. To conclude, and sum up in brief what I have discoursed in this Part, that, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f av j cc j dt vvb. pc-acp vvi, cc vvb a-acp p-acp j r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d n1, cst, (4) part (DIV1) 15 Page 29
154 like good Seed laid up in your hearts, it may bring forth Fruit with Patience: like good Seed laid up in your hearts, it may bring forth Fruit with Patience: av-j j n1 vvn a-acp p-acp po22 n2, pn31 vmb vvi av n1 p-acp n1: (4) part (DIV1) 16 Page 29
155 God has allotted to man two Lives, the One in this World, short, and subject to many miseries; the Other Eternal, in the next, and to those who live well free from all Misery, God has allotted to man two Lives, the One in this World, short, and Subject to many misery's; the Other Eternal, in the next, and to those who live well free from all Misery, np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1 crd n2, dt crd p-acp d n1, j, cc n-jn p-acp d n2; dt j-jn j, p-acp dt ord, cc p-acp d r-crq vvb av j p-acp d n1, (4) part (DIV1) 16 Page 29
156 and replenished with all kind of Goods. This supposed, nothing can be more evident, than that the latter is infinitly and without comparison to be preferred before the former. What then can we conclude from these premisses, unless we will renounce our Reason, as well as our Happiness, but a strong Resolution to set our selves seriously to work, and replenished with all kind of Goods. This supposed, nothing can be more evident, than that the latter is infinitely and without comparison to be preferred before the former. What then can we conclude from these premises, unless we will renounce our Reason, as well as our Happiness, but a strong Resolution to Set our selves seriously to work, cc vvn p-acp d j pp-f n2-j. d j-vvn, pix vmb vbi av-dc j, cs cst dt d vbz av-j cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j. q-crq av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d n2, cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1, c-acp av c-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi, (4) part (DIV1) 16 Page 29
157 and not suffer any day, or hour, or moment of our Life to slide away, without making an advance towards the obtaining of so great a Good? What was represented on Mount Thabor, tho' Great and Glorious, and not suffer any day, or hour, or moment of our Life to slide away, without making an advance towards the obtaining of so great a Good? What was represented on Mount Mount tabor, though Great and Glorious, cc xx vvi d n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp vvb av, p-acp vvg dt vvb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f av j dt j? q-crq vbds vvn p-acp n1 np1, pns21 j cc j, (4) part (DIV1) 16 Page 29
158 as you have heard in the First Part, was but a Glimpse or Reflection of that Essential Glory, which the Blessed shall enjoy in Heaven. If then the Labor of acquiring it deters us, let the Greatness of the Reward invite us; as you have herd in the First Part, was but a Glimpse or Reflection of that Essential Glory, which the Blessed shall enjoy in Heaven. If then the Labour of acquiring it deters us, let the Greatness of the Reward invite us; c-acp pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt ord n1, vbds p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, r-crq dt j-vvn vmb vvi p-acp n1. cs av dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31 n2 pno12, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt vvb vvb pno12; (4) part (DIV1) 16 Page 30
159 so Great, that St. Paul says, Neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, nor hath it entred into the heart of man to conceive the good things which God hath prepared for those that love him. so Great, that Saint Paul Says, Neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath herd, nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive the good things which God hath prepared for those that love him. av j, cst n1 np1 vvz, dx n1 vhz vvn, ccx n1 vhz vvn, ccx vhz pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp d cst vvb pno31. (4) part (DIV1) 16 Page 30
160 May his Infinit Mercy bring us to that happy Station, where we may behold him, as he is, face to face, and see and enjoy what here we cannot comprehend. In the mean time, let us say from our hearts with St. Paul, 1 Tim. 1. 17. To the King of Ages, Immortal, Invisible, only God, be Honor and Glory for ever and ever. Amen. May his Infinite Mercy bring us to that happy Station, where we may behold him, as he is, face to face, and see and enjoy what Here we cannot comprehend. In the mean time, let us say from our hearts with Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 1. 17. To the King of Ages, Immortal, Invisible, only God, be Honour and Glory for ever and ever. Amen. vmb po31 j n1 vvb pno12 p-acp d j n1, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz, n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb cc vvb r-crq av pns12 vmbx vvb. p-acp dt j n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 np1, vvn np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, j, j, j np1, vbb n1 cc n1 c-acp av cc av. uh-n. (4) part (DIV1) 16 Page 30

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57 0 Marc. 16. Marc. 16. np1 crd
58 0 St. Greg. Hom. 29. in Evang. Saint Greg. Hom. 29. in Evangelist n1 np1 np1 crd p-acp np1
65 0 In Ps. 7. In Ps. 7. p-acp np1 crd
65 1 Quo primo vitio lapsa est anima, hoc ultimum vincit. Quo primo vitio lapsa est anima, hoc ultimum vincit. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la.
68 0 Serm. 60. Sermon 60. np1 crd
68 1 Facilius obserare Coelum, quam Animum. Facilius obserare Coelum, quam Animum. np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la.
20 0 3. P. q. 34. a. 4. 3. P. q. 34. a. 4. crd np1 vvd. crd n1 crd
22 0 Ibid. q. 45. a. 2. Ibid q. 45. a. 2. np1 vvd. crd n1 crd
22 1 Ep. 56. ad Dioscorum. Epistle 56. and Dioscorum. np1 crd vvi np1.
46 0 Phil. 3. 21. Philip 3. 21. np1 crd crd
48 0 Mat. 15. 19. Mathew 15. 19. np1 crd crd
49 0 Sess. 5. Sess. 5. np1 crd
50 0 Rom. 11. 12. Rom. 11. 12. np1 crd crd
51 0 Ecclici 31. Ecclici 31. np1 crd
69 0 Jac. 5. 17. Jacob 5. 17. np1 crd crd
79 0 Gen. 45. Gen. 45. np1 crd
101 0 Mat. 13. 43. Mathew 13. 43. np1 crd crd
102 0 Luc. 18. 34. Luke 18. 34. np1 crd crd
106 0 Isa. 41. 27. Isaiah 41. 27. np1 crd crd
108 0 Ps. 147. Ps. 147. np1 crd
109 0 Merito fulgebat Vestis Christi sicut Nix, tanquam de illa lana jam facta erat Tunica. Merito fulgebat Clothing Christ sicut Nix, tanquam de illa lana jam facta erat Tunica. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1.
109 1 S. Aug. in Ps. 147. S. Aug. in Ps. 147. np1 np1 p-acp np1 crd
114 0 2 Pet. 1. 16. 2 Pet. 1. 16. crd np1 crd crd
115 0 2 Machab. 1. 22. 2 Maccab 1. 22. crd np1 crd crd
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134 0 Mat. 22. 26. Mathew 22. 26. np1 crd crd
147 0 In Ps. 36. In Ps. 36. p-acp np1 crd