A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the lord mayor Sir James Smith, the Right Worshipful the aldermen and sheriffs of the city of London, and the governours of the hospitals on Tuesday in Easter last, at the parish-church of St. Botolph Aldgate / by Greg. Hascard.

Hascard, Gregory
Publisher: Printed for William Crook
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A43063 ESTC ID: R25416 STC ID: H1115
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Ephesians IV, 32; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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1 And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven you. And be you kind one to Another, tender-hearted, forgiving one Another, even as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven you. cc vbb pn22 j pi p-acp n-jn, j, j-vvg pi j-jn, av c-acp np1, p-acp npg1 n1, vhz vvn pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 THis Apostle of the Gentiles, having converted many of these Ephesians to the Christian Faith, draws an Argument from thence, to persuade these new Disciples to leave their old Vices, ver. 17. While they were Gentiles, to be slaves to their Lusts and Follies, might come from the Lewdness of their Pagan Religion, which many times did allow them, THis Apostle of the Gentiles, having converted many of these Ephesians to the Christian Faith, draws an Argument from thence, to persuade these new Disciples to leave their old Vices, ver. 17. While they were Gentiles, to be slaves to their Lustiest and Follies, might come from the lewdness of their Pagan Religion, which many times did allow them, d n1 pp-f dt n2-j, vhg vvn d pp-f d np1 p-acp dt njp n1, vvz dt n1 p-acp av, pc-acp vvi d j n2 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2, fw-la. crd cs pns32 vbdr n2-j, pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1, r-crq d n2 vdd vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 and sometimes made them parts of their Devotion; and sometime made them parts of their Devotion; cc av vvd pno32 n2 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 or from the darkness of their minds about the nature of God, and the Rewards and Punishments after death, ver. 18.19. or from the darkness of their minds about the nature of God, and the Rewards and Punishments After death, ver. 18.19. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, fw-la. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 For when the great Diana was their Goddess, they thought it pure Religion to imitate her actions, For when the great Diana was their Goddess, they Thought it pure Religion to imitate her actions, p-acp c-crq dt j np1 vbds po32 n1, pns32 vvd pn31 j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
6 though they were nothing else but folly and lewdness, and deem'd it true Devotion to draw her Pictures, and make Shrines for them; though they were nothing Else but folly and Lewdness, and deemed it true Devotion to draw her Pictures, and make Shrines for them; cs pns32 vbdr pix av cc-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvd pn31 j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc vvi vvz p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
7 but now, saith the Apostle, ch. 2. ver. 13. you have left the foppish and Idolatrous Service of Diana's Temple, but now, Says the Apostle, changed. 2. ver. 13. you have left the foppish and Idolatrous Service of Diana's Temple, cc-acp av, vvz dt n1, vvn. crd fw-la. crd pn22 vhb vvn dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
8 and are baptiz'd into the Christian Religion, which is plainly evidenc't to be Divine, her Precepts to be wise and good, and Rewards infinite: and Are baptized into the Christian Religion, which is plainly evidenced to be Divine, her Precepts to be wise and good, and Rewards infinite: cc vbr vvn p-acp dt njp n1, r-crq vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vbi j-jn, po31 n2 pc-acp vbi j cc j, cc n2 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
9 for you to live the lives of Pagans still, to change your Temples but not your Minds, is like the madness of Diana's rout, the greatest part knew not for what end they were met together; for you to live the lives of Pagans still, to change your Temples but not your Minds, is like the madness of Diana's rout, the greatest part knew not for what end they were met together; c-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn av, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc-acp xx po22 n2, vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, dt js n1 vvd xx p-acp r-crq n1 pns32 vbdr vvn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 notwithstanding your zeal and noise for Christianity, you know not what that Religion means, and therefore the Apostle, ver. 20. tells his Christian Disciples, that they had not so learned Christ, that they had been well instructed that his Religion was Spiritual and Divine, that it taught and persuaded a change of their vicious nature, notwithstanding your zeal and noise for Christianity, you know not what that Religion means, and Therefore the Apostle, ver. 20. tells his Christian Disciples, that they had not so learned christ, that they had been well instructed that his Religion was Spiritual and Divine, that it taught and persuaded a change of their vicious nature, p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pn22 vvb xx r-crq cst n1 vvz, cc av dt n1, fw-la. crd vvz po31 np1 n2, cst pns32 vhd xx av j np1, cst pns32 vhd vbn av vvn cst po31 n1 vbds j cc j-jn, cst pn31 vvd cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 and the renovation of their mind and temper, and, contrary to the Follies that hitherto they were guilty of, they must now follow Truth and Honesty, Meekness and Charity, all sorts of Virtue and Goodness, which would far out-shine Diana and her Temples in all their glory; and the renovation of their mind and temper, and, contrary to the Follies that hitherto they were guilty of, they must now follow Truth and Honesty, Meekness and Charity, all sorts of Virtue and goodness, which would Far outshine Diana and her Temples in all their glory; cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, cc, j-jn p-acp dt n2 cst av pns32 vbdr j pp-f, pns32 vmb av vvi n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vmd av-j vvi np1 cc po31 n2 p-acp d po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
12 these Graces being the perfection of their nature, hugely beneficial to mankind, the Image of God enstamp't upon them, these Graces being the perfection of their nature, hugely beneficial to mankind, the Image of God enstamped upon them, d n2 vbg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, av-j j p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 and the proper qualifications for the Divine state of Heaven; and the proper qualifications for the Divine state of Heaven; cc dt j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
14 and, among the rest, he principally recommends the Virtues in my Text, which are the ease of Humane nature, the glew of Societies and Conversation, the best imitation of God and Christ, and, among the rest, he principally recommends the Virtues in my Text, which Are the ease of Humane nature, the glew of Societies and Conversation, the best imitation of God and christ, cc, p-acp dt n1, pns31 av-j vvz dt n2 p-acp po11 n1, r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt vvi pp-f n2 cc n1, dt js n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
15 and the finest Livery and Ornament of a Christian, And be ye kind one to another, &c. Wherein, and the Finest Livery and Ornament of a Christian, And be you kind one to Another, etc. Wherein, cc dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp, cc vbb pn22 j pi p-acp n-jn, av c-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
16 1. Three great Duties or Virtues are commanded; 1. Kindness. 2. Tender-heartedness. 3. Readiness to forgive. 1. Three great Duties or Virtues Are commanded; 1. Kindness. 2. Tenderheartedness. 3. Readiness to forgive. crd crd j n2 cc n2 vbr vvn; crd n1. crd n1. crd n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
17 2. The Patern to do all this by, and the reason of it, even as God, &c. 2. The Pattern to do all this by, and the reason of it, even as God, etc. crd dt n1 pc-acp vdi d d a-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, av p-acp np1, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
18 Though these three Duties are many times promiscuously us'd, and put one for another, yet they have different relations and respects, Though these three Duties Are many times promiscuously used, and put one for Another, yet they have different relations and respects, cs d crd n2 vbr d n2 av-j vvn, cc vvd pi p-acp n-jn, av pns32 vhb j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
19 and may be fairly distinguish'd one from another, and seem to be rang'd and set in opposition to the contrary Vices of Anger and Wrath, Bitterness and Clamour, evil Speaking and Malice, ver. 31. As therefore Kindness is contrary to Bitterness or ill nature, it may express it self in these following particulars. and may be fairly distinguished one from Another, and seem to be ranged and Set in opposition to the contrary Vices of Anger and Wrath, Bitterness and Clamour, evil Speaking and Malice, ver. 31. As Therefore Kindness is contrary to Bitterness or ill nature, it may express it self in these following particulars. cc vmb vbi av-j vvn pi p-acp n-jn, cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, j-jn vvg cc n1, fw-la. crd p-acp av n1 vbz j-jn p-acp n1 cc j-jn n1, pn31 vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d j-vvg n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
20 1. In pleasantness and easiness of Conversation, in sweetness of Disposition, and a courteous and obliging temper. 1. In pleasantness and easiness of Conversation, in sweetness of Disposition, and a courteous and obliging temper. crd p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j cc j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
21 The true Christian is not morose and sullen, but if any indifferent Custom or Usage of Life will please his Neighbour, he is ready to comply: The true Christian is not morose and sullen, but if any indifferent Custom or Usage of Life will please his Neighbour, he is ready to comply: dt j np1 vbz xx n1 cc j, cc-acp cs d j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
22 if Age, or Temper, or other circumstance of Life, will not permit him in some things to do as his fellow Christian doth, if Age, or Temper, or other circumstance of Life, will not permit him in Some things to do as his fellow Christian does, cs n1, cc vvi, cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1, vmb xx vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vdi p-acp po31 n1 np1 vdz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
23 yet he is not censorious, calling that a mortal Sin, which God hath allow'd for a liberty of Life: yet he is not censorious, calling that a Mortal since, which God hath allowed for a liberty of Life: av pns31 vbz xx j, vvg cst dt j-jn n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
24 if he loves Retirement, yet he condemns not Society, and a more open Conversation, for a Vice: if he loves Retirement, yet he condemns not Society, and a more open Conversation, for a Vice: cs pns31 vvz n1, av pns31 vvz xx n1, cc dt av-dc j n1, p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
25 if he be not gay, he is not peevish, if of a grave deportment, yet not rough and sour, if he be not gay, he is not peevish, if of a grave deportment, yet not rough and sour, cs pns31 vbb xx j, pns31 vbz xx j, cs pp-f dt j n1, av xx j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
26 and hath been better taught, than to call that common and unclean which God hath cleans'd, and hath been better taught, than to call that Common and unclean which God hath cleansed, cc vhz vbn jc vvn, cs pc-acp vvi d j cc j r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
27 and infringe the freedom of Mankind. and infringe the freedom of Mankind. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
28 He is of so generous a temper, as to become all things to all men in the natural liberties of Life, He is of so generous a temper, as to become all things to all men in the natural Liberties of Life, pns31 vbz pp-f av j dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
29 so as to pluck up the Briars and Thorns which Adam sow'd, ease the common burthens of this World, so as to pluck up the Briers and Thorns which Adam sowed, ease the Common burdens of this World, av c-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 cc n2 r-crq np1 vvn, vvb dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
30 and sweeten the bitter thoughts of men arising from the condition of mortal Life; that man is not always religious when he is sullen or Melancholy. and sweeten the bitter thoughts of men arising from the condition of Mortal Life; that man is not always religious when he is sullen or Melancholy. cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1; d n1 vbz xx av j c-crq pns31 vbz j cc j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
31 Christianity never bid its Disciples to dwell, like the; Spirit in the Gospel, always among the Tombs; Christianity never bid its Disciples to dwell, like thee; Spirit in the Gospel, always among the Tombs; np1 av-x vvb po31 n2 pc-acp vvi, vvb pno32; n1 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
32 This is Superstition only, which is no mote true Religion, than to be out of our Wits is to be Wise, This is Superstition only, which is no mote true Religion, than to be out of our Wits is to be Wise, d vbz n1 av-j, r-crq vbz dx n1 j n1, cs pc-acp vbi av pp-f po12 n2 vbz pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
33 and a false conception of God, that thinks him a sullen and peevish Being, and makes his Servants such, thinking it Perfection to imitate such a God, and a false conception of God, that thinks him a sullen and peevish Being, and makes his Servants such, thinking it Perfection to imitate such a God, cc dt j n1 pp-f np1, cst vvz pno31 dt j cc j vbg, cc vvz po31 n2 d, vvg pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
34 as though he was displeas'd and angry with the little diversions and pleasures of Humane Life, when the Earth is the Lords and the fulness thereof. as though he was displeased and angry with the little diversions and pleasures of Humane Life, when the Earth is the lords and the fullness thereof. c-acp cs pns31 vbds vvn cc j p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz dt n2 cc dt n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
35 So kind, so bountiful a Being do we Christians serve, who planted us in a Paradise, not a Desart, So kind, so bountiful a Being do we Christians serve, who planted us in a Paradise, not a Desert, av j, av j dt vbg vdb pns12 np1 vvi, r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp dt n1, xx dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
36 and therefore to live thankfully to him, and with ease to our selves. and Therefore to live thankfully to him, and with ease to our selves. cc av pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno31, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
37 When we have made our Sacrifice of Faith and Love, our Prayers and Devotion unto God, he then is pleas'd, When we have made our Sacrifice of Faith and Love, our Prayers and Devotion unto God, he then is pleased, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, po12 n2 cc n1 p-acp np1, pns31 av vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
38 and hath left all the World with its variety besides, to be enjoy'd by the discreet and sober Christian: and hath left all the World with its variety beside, to be enjoyed by the discreet and Sobrium Christian: cc vhz vvn d dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 a-acp, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
39 the best men have the greatest reason to be cheerful and pleasant. Our Saviour deny'd not his presence to the Solemnity of a Marriage-Feast; the best men have the greatest reason to be cheerful and pleasant. Our Saviour denied not his presence to the Solemnity of a Marriage-feast; dt js n2 vhb dt js n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j. po12 n1 vvn xx po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
40 and Socrates upon his Reed is not so fantastical a sight, as is the sullen and morose Christian, who frights men from Religion, thinking, that when they must become good, they must leave all the little diversions of Life, and Socrates upon his Reed is not so fantastical a sighed, as is the sullen and morose Christian, who frights men from Religion, thinking, that when they must become good, they must leave all the little diversions of Life, cc npg1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz xx av j dt n1, c-acp vbz dt j cc j njp, r-crq vvz n2 p-acp n1, vvg, cst c-crq pns32 vmb vvi j, pns32 vmb vvi d dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
41 and ever after be black and melancholy in their minds. and ever After be black and melancholy in their minds. cc av p-acp vbi j-jn cc j-jn p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
42 Thus to be kind, is not only our Convenience, but our Duty, we being oblig'd by our Religion to go out of our selves, Thus to be kind, is not only our Convenience, but our Duty, we being obliged by our Religion to go out of our selves, av pc-acp vbi j, vbz xx av-j po12 n1, cc-acp po12 n1, pns12 vbg vvn p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
43 and do all those things which may better the condition of the World, and make men more happy. and do all those things which may better the condition of the World, and make men more happy. cc vdb d d n2 r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi n2 av-dc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
44 And what doth more promote that, than such a temper as this, which knows how innocently to yield, And what does more promote that, than such a temper as this, which knows how innocently to yield, cc q-crq vdz av-dc vvi d, cs d dt n1 c-acp d, r-crq vvz c-crq av-jn p-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
45 and comply in the natural Liberties and lawful Freedoms of Life. The contrary Disposition usually carries with it the Spiritual sins of Uncharitableness, Arrogance and Pride. and comply in the natural Liberties and lawful Freedoms of Life. The contrary Disposition usually carries with it the Spiritual Sins of Uncharitableness, Arrogance and Pride. cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 cc j n2 pp-f n1. dt j-jn n1 av-j vvz p-acp pn31 dt j n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
46 There was more pride in the Cynick's trampling upon the Philosopher's Carpets, than the Learned and Good man had in the Use of them; There was more pride in the Cynick's trampling upon the Philosopher's Carpets, than the Learned and Good man had in the Use of them; pc-acp vbds dc n1 p-acp dt npg1 vvg p-acp dt ng1 n2, cs dt j cc j n1 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
47 while the kind man in this sence is humble and charitable, the salt and delight of all Society: while the kind man in this sense is humble and charitable, the salt and delight of all Society: cs dt j n1 p-acp d n1 vbz j cc j, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
48 and when Christ taught his Disciples the Christian Religion, he did not destroy Humanity, but made it a great Duty in it; and when christ taught his Disciples the Christian Religion, he did not destroy Humanity, but made it a great Duty in it; cc c-crq np1 vvd po31 n2 dt njp n1, pns31 vdd xx vvi n1, cc-acp vvd pn31 dt j n1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
49 and men that are ever sullen and morose, have as little Religion as they have Manhood in them. and men that Are ever sullen and morose, have as little Religion as they have Manhood in them. cc n2 cst vbr av j cc j, vhb p-acp j n1 c-acp pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
50 2. In a generous temper, ready and free to do good. Such a man knows, he is not born for himself, that his Strength, Riches, Wisdom, 2. In a generous temper, ready and free to do good. Such a man knows, he is not born for himself, that his Strength, Riches, Wisdom, crd p-acp dt j n1, j cc j pc-acp vdi j. d dt n1 vvz, pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp px31, cst po31 n1, n2, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
51 and other Abilities and Endowments of Nature, are not only to serve their Master; and other Abilities and Endowments of Nature, Are not only to serve their Master; cc j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, vbr xx av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
52 but his King, Countrey, Parents, Friends, Neighbours, and all Mankind may justly challenge a share in them. but his King, Country, Parents, Friends, Neighbours, and all Mankind may justly challenge a share in them. cc-acp po31 n1, n1, n2, n2, n2, cc d n1 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
53 He is not to be a dark Lanthorn, and only shine to himself, his Counsel is to direct the Paths of the Simple, his Power to relieve the oppress'd, He is not to be a dark Lantern, and only shine to himself, his Counsel is to Direct the Paths of the Simple, his Power to relieve the oppressed, pns31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc av-j vvi p-acp px31, po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
54 and his Abundance to supply the Poor, he being only a Trustee of God and Nature's Gifts; and his Abundance to supply the Poor, he being only a Trustee of God and Nature's Gifts; cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j, pns31 vbg av-j dt np1 pp-f np1 cc ng1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
55 and if he use them not to the Benefit of others, is not only uncharitable, but Unjust. and if he use them not to the Benefit of Others, is not only uncharitable, but Unjust. cc cs pns31 vvb pno32 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp j-u. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
56 The man that is thus kind, perfects his own Nature, creates himself Pleasures beyond those of an Epicure, The man that is thus kind, perfects his own Nature, creates himself Pleasures beyond those of an Epicure, dt n1 cst vbz av j, vvz po31 d n1, vvz px31 n2 p-acp d pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
57 and lays the greatest Obligations upon others, (his former goodness being his store) against all the sad changes of Times and Fortune. and lays the greatest Obligations upon Others, (his former Goodness being his store) against all the sad changes of Times and Fortune. cc vvz dt js n2 p-acp n2-jn, (po31 j n1 vbg po31 n1) p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
58 If Magistrates are called Gods for their Authority and Power, good men may merit more that Title, nothing representing that infinite Being better, If Magistrates Are called God's for their authority and Power, good men may merit more that Title, nothing representing that infinite Being better, cs n2 vbr vvn n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, j n2 vmb vvi av-dc cst n1, pix vvg d j vbg j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
59 than a Soul universally bent to do good. than a Soul universally bent to do good. cs dt n1 av-j vvn pc-acp vdi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
60 'Tis the delight of that immense Being, the joy of Angels, and the great Ingredient to the Happiness of glorify'd Souls above. It's the delight of that immense Being, the joy of Angels, and the great Ingredient to the Happiness of glorified Souls above. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f cst j vbg, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvn n2 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
61 It seems to be the top and Sum of all the great Characters of our dear Lord, that he went about doing good. 'Tis a sad account that some of his pretended Servants are to make when they come to dye, only to tell the number of their merry Meetings, what Possessions they leave behind by their Care and Industry; It seems to be the top and Sum of all the great Characters of our dear Lord, that he went about doing good. It's a sad account that Some of his pretended Servants Are to make when they come to die, only to tell the number of their merry Meetings, what Possessions they leave behind by their Care and Industry; pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt j n2 pp-f po12 j-jn n1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp vdg j. pn31|vbz dt j n1 cst d pp-f po31 j-vvn n2 vbr pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, r-crq n2 pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
62 not what naked Bodies they have cloath'd, what hungry Jaws they have fed, what Differences they have compos'd, what publick Dangers and Broils they have prevented, what Errours they have reclaim'd; but they ate and drank; not what naked Bodies they have clothed, what hungry Jaws they have fed, what Differences they have composed, what public Dangers and Broils they have prevented, what Errors they have reclaimed; but they ate and drank; xx r-crq j n2 pns32 vhb vvn, r-crq j n2 pns32 vhb vvn, r-crq n2 pns32 vhb vvn, r-crq j n2 cc n2 pns32 vhb vvn, r-crq n2 pns32 vhb vvn; cc-acp pns32 vvd cc vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
63 and as they came, so now they are describing a Circle, and returning to their Mother Earth again; and as they Come, so now they Are describing a Circle, and returning to their Mother Earth again; cc c-acp pns32 vvd, av av pns32 vbr vvg dt n1, cc vvg p-acp po32 n1 n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
64 and because they hid their Talent in the Earth, us'd the Goodness of God only to their own sensual Interest, deserve to be condemn'd thither to sleep for ever; and Because they hid their Talon in the Earth, used the goodness of God only to their own sensual Interest, deserve to be condemned thither to sleep for ever; cc c-acp pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j p-acp po32 d j n1, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn av pc-acp vvi p-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
65 and 'twas well if so, but a severer doom follows them, pass'd by their Lord and Judge, Begone into eternal misery, ye workers of iniquity; for I know you not. and 'twas well if so, but a severer doom follows them, passed by their Lord and Judge, Begone into Eternal misery, you workers of iniquity; for I know you not. cc pn31|vbds av cs av, cc-acp dt jc n1 vvz pno32, vvd p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp j n1, pn22 n2 pp-f n1; c-acp pns11 vvb pn22 xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
66 If Antoninus told the Senate right, that he had lost a day when he had done no good, many, in the sence of that Noble Heathen, have liv'd, only to lose their Lives; If Antoninus told the Senate right, that he had lost a day when he had done no good, many, in the sense of that Noble Heathen, have lived, only to loose their Lives; cs np1 vvd dt n1 j-jn, cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 c-crq pns31 vhd vdn dx j, d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j j-jn, vhb vvd, av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
67 they have existed only, the Christian Life not being measur'd by number of years, but by Virtue and Goodness that doth attend it, they have existed only, the Christian Life not being measured by number of Years, but by Virtue and goodness that does attend it, pns32 vhb vvn av-j, dt njp n1 xx vbg vvd p-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 cst vdz vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
68 and he ill merits the name of Christian, who only pleaseth himself with the Title and Priviledges, the cheap and easie parts of Christianity, and he ill merits the name of Christian, who only Pleases himself with the Title and Privileges, the cheap and easy parts of Christianity, cc pns31 av-jn vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vvz px31 p-acp dt n1 cc n2, dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
69 but displays it not in solid and substantial Acts, in doing good. but displays it not in solid and substantial Acts, in doing good. cc-acp vvz pn31 xx p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp vdg j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
70 The true Christian is not stingy and narrow, confining his kindness to his Friends, and his Party, The true Christian is not stingy and narrow, confining his kindness to his Friends, and his Party, dt j np1 vbz xx j cc j, vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
71 but, like his God, makes his Sun to shine, and his Rain to fall upon the Just and Unjust, but, like his God, makes his Sun to shine, and his Rain to fallen upon the Just and Unjust, cc-acp, av-j po31 n1, vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j-u, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
72 though especially the Houshold of Faith, yet the Dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from his Table, those that are in the right, though especially the Household of Faith, yet the Dogs eat of the crumbs which fallen from his Table, those that Are in the right, cs av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, av dt n2 vvb pp-f dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po31 n1, d cst vbr p-acp dt n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
73 and those that are out of the way, Jew and Gentile, in some degree all mankind taste of his Goodness. and those that Are out of the Way, Jew and Gentile, in Some degree all mankind taste of his goodness. cc d cst vbr av pp-f dt n1, np1 cc j, p-acp d n1 d n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
74 3. In abstaining from rigours, and refusing advantages, which Humane Laws may give him. 3. In abstaining from rigours, and refusing advantages, which Humane Laws may give him. crd p-acp vvg p-acp n2, cc vvg n2, r-crq j n2 vmb vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
75 In making of Laws, principal regard is had unto the Community, and many times particular Persons suffer by the Publick Interest. In making of Laws, principal regard is had unto the Community, and many times particular Persons suffer by the Public Interest. p-acp vvg pp-f n2, j-jn n1 vbz vhd p-acp dt n1, cc d n2 j n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
76 The good man will not entertain that advantage which the rigour of such Laws do give him, The good man will not entertain that advantage which the rigour of such Laws do give him, dt j n1 vmb xx vvi d n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f d n2 vdb vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
77 but charitably considers, that 'tis beside the intention of the Law-maker, and proceeds from the imperfection of Laws, and circumstances of Humane Affairs. but charitably considers, that it's beside the intention of the Lawmaker, and proceeds from the imperfection of Laws, and Circumstances of Humane Affairs. cc-acp av-j vvz, cst pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
78 The Intention of the Law may be otherwise, yet Fraud, Ignorance, an imperfect judgment of things to come, Accidents, The Intention of the Law may be otherwise, yet Fraud, Ignorance, an imperfect judgement of things to come, Accidents, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi av, av n1, n1, dt j n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
79 and breach of Confidence, may pervert it. and breach of Confidence, may pervert it. cc n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
80 The kind man therefore sets up a Chancery in his own Breast, and desires to be called not only Just but Good, The kind man Therefore sets up a Chancery in his own Breast, and Desires to be called not only Just but Good, dt j n1 av vvz a-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvz pc-acp vbi vvn xx av-j j p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
81 and thinks Joseph an excellent Pattern for his imitation, who, being a good man, merciful, full of humanity and clemency, would not, and thinks Joseph an excellent Pattern for his imitation, who, being a good man, merciful, full of humanity and clemency, would not, cc vvz np1 dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq, vbg dt j n1, j, j pp-f n1 cc n1, vmd xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
82 as the Law gave him leave, make a publick Example of the holy Mary, suspected by him to be unfaithful to her Vow, as the Law gave him leave, make a public Exampl of the holy Marry, suspected by him to be unfaithful to her Voelli, c-acp dt n1 vvd pno31 vvi, vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt j vvi, vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
83 but only design'd a private dismission; but only designed a private dismission; cc-acp av-j vvd dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
84 and knows that this is the best Character of the best of men, Enoch and Noah, Job and Cornelius, and Christ himself. and knows that this is the best Character of the best of men, Enoch and Noah, Job and Cornelius, and christ himself. cc vvz cst d vbz dt js n1 pp-f dt js pp-f n2, np1 cc np1, np1 cc np1, cc np1 px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
85 And a signal Favour and Reward many times attends him, that whereas for a righteous man, a man of Legal Justice only, few or none will venture death to serve him, but for a good man, some will even dare to dye. And a signal Favour and Reward many times attends him, that whereas for a righteous man, a man of Legal justice only, few or none will venture death to serve him, but for a good man, Some will even Dare to die. cc dt n1 n1 cc vvb d n2 vvz pno31, cst cs p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f j n1 av-j, d cc pix vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, p-acp p-acp dt j n1, d vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
86 This obligation to Goodness and Equity, was antecedent to any right that Humane Laws could give him, being commanded by God, This obligation to goodness and Equity, was antecedent to any right that Humane Laws could give him, being commanded by God, d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vbds n1 p-acp d n-jn cst j n2 vmd vvi pno31, vbg vvn p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
87 and enstamp'd upon his Nature when he was born; and enstamped upon his Nature when he was born; cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
88 and if the Law will absolve him from Injustice, yet it will not from Unequitableness and Inhumanity. and if the Law will absolve him from Injustice, yet it will not from Unequitableness and Inhumanity. cc cs dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1, av pn31 vmb xx p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
89 The man of rigour and severity is pleas'd with advantages that the Law may give him, having a colour to violate the eternal Laws of Nature, under the protection of a Temporary Law of Man, which was only short-sighted, The man of rigour and severity is pleased with advantages that the Law may give him, having a colour to violate the Eternal Laws of Nature, under the protection of a Temporary Law of Man, which was only shortsighted, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 cst dt n1 vmb vvi pno31, vhg dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbds av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
90 and when it aim'd at a common good, never design'd a particular mischief; and when it aimed At a Common good, never designed a particular mischief; cc c-crq pn31 vvd p-acp dt j j, av-x vvd dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
91 but when that happen'd beyond the meaning of that Law, it suppos'd the Laws of Nature and Christianity in every mans breast would relieve his fellow Christian. but when that happened beyond the meaning of that Law, it supposed the Laws of Nature and Christianity in every men breast would relieve his fellow Christian. cc-acp c-crq d vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pn31 vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d ng1 n1 vmd vvi po31 n1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
92 The second Duty in the Text is Tender-heartedness, which consists of these following particulars. 1. In being extreamly sensible of the common troubles and miseries of our Christian Brethren; The second Duty in the Text is Tenderheartedness, which consists of these following particulars. 1. In being extremely sensible of the Common Troubles and misery's of our Christian Brothers; dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz n1, r-crq vvz pp-f d j-vvg n2-j. crd p-acp vbg av-jn j pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 np1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
93 this is the spring and original, the proper Source and cause of our Charity and Meekness, our Love and Relief of our fellow Beings. this is the spring and original, the proper Source and cause of our Charity and Meekness, our Love and Relief of our fellow Beings. d vbz dt n1 cc n-jn, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
94 When our tempers are soft and sensible, and easily receive impressions from the Sufferings of others, we are pain'd within, When our tempers Are soft and sensible, and Easily receive impressions from the Sufferings of Others, we Are pained within, c-crq po12 n2 vbr j cc j, cc av-j vvi n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, pns12 vbr vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
95 and to ease our selves, we are ready to succour them, and then Nature discharging her Burthen and Oppression, creates both her own pleasure and satisfaction, and performs her Duty. and to ease our selves, we Are ready to succour them, and then Nature discharging her Burden and Oppression, creates both her own pleasure and satisfaction, and performs her Duty. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi pno32, cc av n1 vvg po31 n1 cc n1, vvz d po31 d n1 cc n1, cc vvz po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
96 The multitude of miserable Persons will not upon this account produce a continued trouble in your breast, The multitude of miserable Persons will not upon this account produce a continued trouble in your breast, dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmb xx p-acp d n1 vvi dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
97 for if the generality of mankind had this fellow-feeling, it would lessen the number; for if the generality of mankind had this fellow-feeling, it would lessen the number; c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd d n1, pn31 vmd vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
98 and as it is, the pleasure of doing good far surpasseth the pain in pittying, which is the objection against commiseration: and as it is, the pleasure of doing good Far Surpasses the pain in pitying, which is the objection against commiseration: cc c-acp pn31 vbz, dt n1 pp-f vdg j av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp vvg, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
99 if I may call it pain, or rather the natural delight of a good and generous mind; if I may call it pain, or rather the natural delight of a good and generous mind; cs pns11 vmb vvi pn31 n1, cc av-c dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
100 for there is pity and compassion in Heaven, in the breast of the blessed Jesus toward his distressed Members here, for there is pity and compassion in Heaven, in the breast of the blessed jesus towards his distressed Members Here, c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn np1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
101 yet where no pain can dwell: this Temper is therefore to imitate the best of Natures above, consistent with our happiness, yet where no pain can dwell: this Temper is Therefore to imitate the best of Nature's above, consistent with our happiness, av c-crq dx n1 vmb vvi: d vvi vbz av pc-acp vvi dt js pp-f n2 a-acp, j p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
102 or is part of it there, and the Ornament and Beauty of our Soul here, founded in Nature, or is part of it there, and the Ornament and Beauty of our Soul Here, founded in Nature, cc vbz n1 pp-f pn31 a-acp, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 av, vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
103 and perfected by the Divine Spirit, and may justly be called one of its chiefest Graces, and perfected by the Divine Spirit, and may justly be called one of its chiefest Graces, cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vmb av-j vbi vvn crd pp-f po31 js-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
104 and he that wants it, ceaseth to be a man and a Christian at the same time. and he that Wants it, ceases to be a man and a Christian At the same time. cc pns31 cst vvz pn31, vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc dt njp p-acp dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
105 When therefore Nebuchadnezzar had put off his Humanity and pity, shewing no mercy to the distress'd, he suitably put on the shape of that without, which he was within, being degraded from a Man and King, When Therefore Nebuchadnezzar had put off his Humanity and pity, showing no mercy to the distressed, he suitably put on the shape of that without, which he was within, being degraded from a Man and King, c-crq av np1 vhd vvn a-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vvg dx n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, pns31 av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp, r-crq pns31 vbds a-acp, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
106 and, like a Beast, graz'd so long, till he acknowledg'd, that the Heavens did rule, and shew'd mercy to the Poor, that he so cruelly had oppress'd. and, like a Beast, grazed so long, till he acknowledged, that the Heavens did Rule, and showed mercy to the Poor, that he so cruelly had oppressed. cc, av-j dt n1, vvd av av-j, c-acp pns31 vvn, cst dt n2 vdd vvi, cc vvd n1 p-acp dt j, cst pns31 av av-j vhd vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
107 The Priest and the Levite who boasted of their Knowledg, their Oracles, and Temple at Jerusalem, yet passd by, The Priest and the Levite who boasted of their Knowledge, their Oracles, and Temple At Jerusalem, yet passed by, dt n1 cc dt np1 r-crq vvd pp-f po32 n1, po32 n2, cc n1 p-acp np1, av vvd p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
108 and disregarded the strip'd and wounded Stranger in their way, shew'd their Religion was but Faction and Hypocrisie, while the good Samaritan, who pitty'd and poured in Oyl, and disregarded the striped and wounded Stranger in their Way, showed their Religion was but Faction and Hypocrisy, while the good Samaritan, who pitied and poured in Oil, cc j dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n1 p-acp po32 n1, vvd po32 n1 vbds p-acp n1 cc n1, cs dt j np1, r-crq vvd cc vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
109 though he had not so good a Temple, had more of God. though he had not so good a Temple, had more of God. cs pns31 vhd xx av j dt n1, vhd dc pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
110 Many times God sends Calamities upon men, to soften their hard temper, that by experience they might learn to succour others in their distress. Many times God sends Calamities upon men, to soften their hard temper, that by experience they might Learn to succour Others in their distress. av-d n2 np1 vvz n2 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi po32 j n1, cst p-acp n1 pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
111 And very often severe, yet suitable Judgments have pursued the cruel and unmerciful. Twas the fate of Agag, because his Sword had made women childless,1 Sam. 14.33. his Mother now should be so by his Death; And very often severe, yet suitable Judgments have pursued the cruel and unmerciful. It the fate of Agag, Because his Sword had made women childless,1 Sam. 14.33. his Mother now should be so by his Death; cc av av j, av j n2 vhb vvn dt j cc j. pn31|vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 vhd vvn n2 n1 np1 crd. po31 n1 av vmd vbi av p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
112 and because he never gave, he should receive no mercy. and Because he never gave, he should receive no mercy. cc c-acp pns31 av-x vvd, pns31 vmd vvi dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
113 'Tis one great thing to the making of a Devil, Beelzebub, that Prince of Flys, who is so far from pittying, he laughs at, It's one great thing to the making of a devil, Beelzebub, that Prince of Flys, who is so Far from pitying, he laughs At, pn31|vbz pi j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, np1, cst n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz av av-j p-acp vvg, pns31 vvz p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
114 and feasts upon the sores, the miseries of Mankind. and feasts upon the sores, the misery's of Mankind. cc n2 p-acp dt n2, dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
115 Such that have hearts rejoycing in mischief, surpassing the hardness of Rocks, who can stand at shoar and with pleasure see others wrack't, Such that have hearts rejoicing in mischief, surpassing the hardness of Rocks, who can stand At shore and with pleasure see Others wracked, d cst vhb n2 vvg p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 vvb n2-jn vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
116 and drown'd by storms and tempests, who can warm their hands at their Neighbours fires, and drowned by storms and tempests, who can warm their hands At their Neighbours fires, cc vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 ng1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
117 and be as pleasant, as Nero was, upon the same occasion, who from smaller beginnings of cruelty, in being delighted to rip up, and be as pleasant, as Nero was, upon the same occasion, who from smaller beginnings of cruelty, in being delighted to rip up, cc vbi a-acp j, c-acp np1 vbds, p-acp dt d n1, r-crq p-acp jc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp vbg vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
118 and see the panting hearts of Leverets, came at last to do the same unto his Mother. and see the panting hearts of Leverets, Come At last to do the same unto his Mother. cc vvi dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n2, vvd p-acp ord pc-acp vdi dt d p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
119 This is to be a Fiend, and to such perfection of Vice may men arrive. God, to keep this Vice at the greatest distance, forbad David to build his Temple, This is to be a Fiend, and to such perfection of Vice may men arrive. God, to keep this Vice At the greatest distance, forbade David to built his Temple, d vbz pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vmb n2 vvi. np1, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt js n1, vvd np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
120 because he had been concern'd in Wars and Blood: Because he had been concerned in Wars and Blood: c-acp pns31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp n2 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
121 and the Jews, for the same reason, would not permit an Executioner to offer any thing to the Sanctuary. and the jews, for the same reason, would not permit an Executioner to offer any thing to the Sanctuary. cc dt np2, p-acp dt d n1, vmd xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
122 And we Christians have thus learn'd Christ, he having taught us, that when upon occasion our fellow Christians shall be full of tears and sorrow for the crosses and sad accidents of Life, that we should put on a suitable temper, having a fellow-feeling, to weep with them that weep, And we Christians have thus learned christ, he having taught us, that when upon occasion our fellow Christians shall be full of tears and sorrow for the Crosses and sad accidents of Life, that we should put on a suitable temper, having a fellow-feeling, to weep with them that weep, cc pns12 np1 vhb av vvn np1, pns31 vhg vvn pno12, cst c-crq p-acp n1 po12 n1 np1 vmb vbi j pp-f n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1, vhg dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
123 and mourn with them that mourn, that we may help them in their misery and distress. and mourn with them that mourn, that we may help them in their misery and distress. cc vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
124 2. In being ready to help them out of these troubles, by all the just means we can. 2. In being ready to help them out of these Troubles, by all the just means we can. crd p-acp vbg j pc-acp vvi pno32 av pp-f d n2, p-acp d dt j n2 pns12 vmb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
125 Without this, our former pity is but an idle passion, and serves only to upbraid their misery, and disturb our selves. Without this, our former pity is but an idle passion, and serves only to upbraid their misery, and disturb our selves. p-acp d, po12 j n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
126 To view the naked and the destitute with Tears only, and fruitless wishes, that some kind hand would bestow a Raiment upon them, serves only to distinguish a dead from a living Faith. To view the naked and the destitute with Tears only, and fruitless wishes, that Some kind hand would bestow a Raiment upon them, serves only to distinguish a dead from a living Faith. p-acp n1 dt j cc dt j p-acp n2 av-j, cc j n2, cst d j n1 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, vvz av-j pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
127 For such men there are, whose Nature and Religion prompts them to pity and commiseration, yet Covetousness or expensive Vanities check the good inclination. For such men there Are, whose Nature and Religion prompts them to pity and commiseration, yet Covetousness or expensive Vanities check the good inclination. p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbr, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cc n1, av n1 cc j n2 vvb dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
128 When Sports or Pastimes, and the instruments of them, an Horse, or a Dog, shall have the preference of an honest Christian, When Sports or Pastimes, and the Instruments of them, an Horse, or a Dog, shall have the preference of an honest Christian, c-crq n2 cc n2, cc dt n2 pp-f pno32, dt n1, cc dt n1, vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
129 and he shall searce live, while the other is pamper'd; when in the times of Dearth and Scarceness, the plump Epicure feasts and surfeits within, and he shall searce live, while the other is pampered; when in the times of Dearth and Scarceness, the plump Epicure feasts and Surfeits within, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi, cs dt n-jn vbz j-vvn; c-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt j n1 n2 cc vvz a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
130 while the poor Christian for want dyes in the common Streets, at best, in common with his Dogs; while the poor Christian for want dies in the Common Streets, At best, in Common with his Dogs; cs dt j njp p-acp n1 vvz p-acp dt j n2, p-acp js, p-acp j p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
131 he gives him only a few crumbs from his Table, to ease himself, the pityable object disturbing his Pleasure. he gives him only a few crumbs from his Table, to ease himself, the pityable Object disturbing his Pleasure. pns31 vvz pno31 av-j dt d n2 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi px31, dt j n1 vvg po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
132 The Covetous, whose Barns are full, and Stores plentiful, out of an unjust suspicion of Providence, that some time or other he shall want these, The Covetous, whose Barns Are full, and Stores plentiful, out of an unjust suspicion of Providence, that Some time or other he shall want these, dt j, rg-crq n2 vbr j, cc vvz j, av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, cst d n1 cc n-jn pns31 vmb vvi d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
133 or from an unaccountable and silly fancy of having much, and dying rich, keeps this abundance only to serve Rust and Mice, or from an unaccountable and silly fancy of having much, and dying rich, keeps this abundance only to serve Rust and Mice, cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f vhg av-d, cc vvg j, vvz d n1 av-j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
134 while his fellow Christian groans for want, and dyes unreliev'd. while his fellow Christian groans for want, and dies unrelieved. cs po31 n1 np1 vvz p-acp n1, cc vvz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
135 When Schisms rend the Church, and Factions the State, when Neighbourhoods and Societies are torn in pieces by strifes and Contentions, When Schisms rend the Church, and Factions the State, when Neighbourhoods and Societies Are torn in Pieces by strifes and Contentions, c-crq n2 vvb dt n1, cc n2 dt n1, c-crq n2 cc n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
136 yet the jolly Gallio cares for none of these. yet the jolly Gallio Cares for none of these. av dt j np1 vvz p-acp pix pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
137 Fear in some, Covetousness in others, hopes of Advantage, and Idleness and Softness in many more, make these sad things look as indifferent and little, fear in Some, Covetousness in Others, hope's of Advantage, and Idleness and Softness in many more, make these sad things look as indifferent and little, n1 p-acp d, n1 p-acp n2-jn, n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp d dc, vvb d j n2 vvb p-acp j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
138 as the buzzings and quarrels of Wasps and Bees about a Flower. as the buzzings and quarrels of Wasps and Bees about a Flower. c-acp dt n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
139 A melting passion for other mens misery, is no discharge of our Duty, till real Actions follow, A melting passion for other men's misery, is no discharge of our Duty, till real Actions follow, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp j-jn ng2 n1, vbz dx n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp j n2 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
140 and we become eyes to the blind, feet to the lame, give our counsel to the simple, our strength to the oppressed, our purse to the indigent, and we become the common Granaries and supplies to the poor and weak: and we become eyes to the blind, feet to the lame, give our counsel to the simple, our strength to the oppressed, our purse to the indigent, and we become the Common Granaries and supplies to the poor and weak: cc pns12 vvb n2 p-acp dt j, n2 p-acp dt j, vvb po12 n1 p-acp dt j, po12 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, po12 n1 p-acp dt j, cc pns12 vvb dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
141 who can challenge these good things of us by the right of Nature, the Obligations of Religion, the Design of our Plenty; who can challenge these good things of us by the right of Nature, the Obligations of Religion, the Design of our Plenty; r-crq vmb vvi d j n2 pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
142 but when we simply pity but not relieve, the sincerity of our Faith is justly question'd. but when we simply pity but not relieve, the sincerity of our Faith is justly questioned. cc-acp c-crq pns12 av-j vvb p-acp xx vvi, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
143 When we hate our Brethren whom we have seen, (for that is hatred of them with God, to deny them Relief when we can give it) with whom we are joyn'd in the common necessities of Nature, When we hate our Brothers whom we have seen, (for that is hatred of them with God, to deny them Relief when we can give it) with whom we Are joined in the Common necessities of Nature, c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn, (c-acp d vbz n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pn31) p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
144 and a more familiar Conversation, and only magnifie God, whom we have not seen•, pretending deeper mystery and knowledge of him, and a more familiar Conversation, and only magnify God, whom we have not seen•, pretending Deeper mystery and knowledge of him, cc dt av-dc j-jn n1, cc av-j vvi np1, ro-crq pns12 vhb xx n1, vvg avc-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
145 and passion for him, our Love and Religion towards him turns into Hypocrisie and Falseness, Enthusiasm or Carnality. and passion for him, our Love and Religion towards him turns into Hypocrisy and Falseness, Enthusiasm or Carnality. cc n1 p-acp pno31, po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
146 3. In Gentleness when we punish. 3. In Gentleness when we Punish. crd p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
147 The sturdy nature of men, not to be drawn by the bands of Love, hath made Punishments absolutely necessary to Rule and Government, without which, Laws would be but Formalities and Entreaties: The sturdy nature of men, not to be drawn by the bans of Love, hath made Punishments absolutely necessary to Rule and Government, without which, Laws would be but Formalities and Entreaties: dt j n1 pp-f n2, xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vhz vvn n2 av-j j pc-acp vvi cc n1, p-acp r-crq, n2 vmd vbi p-acp n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
148 and therefore God himself, and the wisest Governours, have arm'd their Laws with the greatest terrours, to affright the refractory into Obedience; and Therefore God himself, and the Wisest Governors, have armed their Laws with the greatest terrors, to affright the refractory into obedience; cc av np1 px31, cc dt js n2, vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt js n2, pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
149 not onely to be Scarecrows of Power, but to be really inflicted by the hands of Justice, where Mercy will not take place; not only to be Scarecrows of Power, but to be really inflicted by the hands of justice, where Mercy will not take place; xx av-j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-crq n1 vmb xx vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
150 but where abatements of punishment will serve the end, viz. preserve Government, and cause Repentance, God and good men have never us'd utmost severity and destruction, which are due onely to the refractory and impenitent, and are rarely executed; but where abatements of punishment will serve the end, viz. preserve Government, and cause Repentance, God and good men have never used utmost severity and destruction, which Are due only to the refractory and impenitent, and Are rarely executed; cc-acp c-crq n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt n1, n1 vvb n1, cc n1 np1-n, np1 cc j n2 vhb av-x vvn j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr j-jn j p-acp dt j cc j, cc vbr av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
151 yet sometimes they are, to make wholsome Presidents and Examples to terrifie, and are good Land-marks to keep others from splitting upon the same Rocks, and destroying themselves. yet sometime they Are, to make wholesome Presidents and Examples to terrify, and Are good Landmarks to keep Others from splitting upon the same Rocks, and destroying themselves. av av pns32 vbr, pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi, cc vbr j n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp vvg p-acp dt d n2, cc vvg px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
152 Utmost rigors many times lose the end of Punishment, making men desperate; Utmost rigors many times loose the end of Punishment, making men desperate; j n2 d n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg n2 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
153 alwayes scourging drives away Modesty, begets a brawny and a sensless temper, which will run away with its Rider, and contemns its unmerciful Governour; always scourging drives away Modesty, begets a brawny and a senseless temper, which will run away with its Rider, and contemns its unmerciful Governor; av vvg vvz av n1, vvz dt j cc dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi av p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
154 who, while he endeavours to reform some sort of Vice in others, by such severe Methods, he begets and cherisheth another sort of Vice in himself, Unmercifulness being as great a Vice as any. who, while he endeavours to reform Some sort of Vice in Others, by such severe Methods, he begets and Cherishes Another sort of Vice in himself, Unmercifulness being as great a Vice as any. r-crq, cs pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn, p-acp d j n2, pns31 vvz cc vvz j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp px31, n1 vbg p-acp j dt n1 c-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
155 Far unlike to the temper of Jesus, whose Person and Authority, the Jews so maliciously contemned and perfecuted, who would have accepted of their Repentance for their Blasphemy and Disobedience, and given them a Reprieve; far unlike to the temper of jesus, whose Person and authority, the jews so maliciously contemned and persecuted, who would have accepted of their Repentance for their Blasphemy and Disobedience, and given them a Reprieve; j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 cc n1, dt np2 av av-j vvn cc vvn, r-crq vmd vhi vvn pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, cc vvn pno32 dt vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
156 and when their sturdy Malice against him fore'd him to a sentence, he did it like the good Emperour, (only in an higher degree) with Tears, and when their sturdy Malice against him foreed him to a sentence, he did it like the good Emperor, (only in an higher degree) with Tears, cc c-crq po32 j n1 p-acp pno31 vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdd pn31 av-j dt j n1, (av-j p-acp dt jc n1) p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
157 and felt those Pains and Sorrows for them, which they would not feel for themselves. Justice it self only there takes place, where Mercy could not; and felt those Pains and Sorrows for them, which they would not feel for themselves. justice it self only there Takes place, where Mercy could not; cc vvd d n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32, r-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp px32. n1 pn31 n1 av-j a-acp vvz n1, c-crq n1 vmd xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
158 much less must rigorous Execution be us'd, when lighter Chastisements and softer Proceedings will reclaim the Offender. much less must rigorous Execution be used, when lighter Chastisements and Softer Proceedings will reclaim the Offender. av-d av-dc vmb j n1 vbi vvn, c-crq jc n2 cc jc n2-vvg vmb vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
159 As Magistrates are called Gods, so in this they must be like God, who, when he goes to take Vengeance of his Enemies, (the Divine Government calling for a particular instance of severity) is said to rise out of his place, As Magistrates Are called God's, so in this they must be like God, who, when he Goes to take Vengeance of his Enemies, (the Divine Government calling for a particular instance of severity) is said to rise out of his place, p-acp n2 vbr vvn n2, av p-acp d pns32 vmb vbi j np1, r-crq, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po31 n2, (dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1) vbz vvn pc-acp vvi av pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
160 and do a Work strange to his Nature, Mercy and Forgiveness, Lenity and Longanimity being his delight, and essential to him. and do a Work strange to his Nature, Mercy and Forgiveness, Lenity and Longanimity being his delight, and essential to him. cc vdb dt n1 j p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vbg po31 n1, cc j p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
161 4. In the distribution of Charity and Alms, and providing for the necessities of the Poor, tender-heartedness being the natural Spring from whence it doth arise. 4. In the distribution of Charity and Alms, and providing for the necessities of the Poor, tenderheartedness being the natural Spring from whence it does arise. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j, n1 vbg dt j n1 p-acp c-crq pn31 vdz vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
162 Of all the Duties in the Christian Religion, none carry so many Arguments with them to enforce their Practice, as this. Of all the Duties in the Christian Religion, none carry so many Arguments with them to enforce their Practice, as this. pp-f d dt n2 p-acp dt njp n1, pix vvb av d n2 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, c-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
163 'Tis a Duty of an easie performance, Charity not being confin'd to the building of Churches and Hospitals, It's a Duty of an easy performance, Charity not being confined to the building of Churches and Hospitals, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1 xx vbg vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
164 and other expensive Instances, but expresseth it self, in good Counsel, devout Prayers, good Reports, and other expensive Instances, but Expresses it self, in good Counsel, devout Prayers, good Reports, cc j-jn j n2, cc-acp vvz pn31 n1, p-acp j n1, j n2, j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
165 and the like, which the great and rich in Honour may receive, and the poor can, and ought to give. and the like, which the great and rich in Honour may receive, and the poor can, and ought to give. cc dt j, r-crq dt j cc j p-acp n1 vmb vvi, cc dt j vmb, cc pi pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
166 Charity is but reverence which we owe to our common Nature, the Poor having Caesar 's Image and Superscription enstamp'd upon them, Charity is but Reverence which we owe to our Common Nature, the Poor having Caesar is Image and Superscription enstamped upon them, n1 vbz p-acp n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j n1, dt j vhg np1 vbz n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
167 and we may say of them as Seneca did of Servants; and we may say of them as Senecca did of Servants; cc pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 c-acp np1 vdd pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
168 Servi sunt, imo homines, servi sunt, imo contubernales, servi sunt, imo humiles amici, servi sunt, imo conservi: Servi sunt, imo homines, servi sunt, imo Comrades, servi sunt, imo Humiles Friends, servi sunt, imo conservi: np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la n2 fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
169 in such near relation they stand to the God of Heaven, our common Parent. in such near Relation they stand to the God of Heaven, our Common Parent. p-acp d j n1 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
170 'Tis a debt that we owe them, and when we pay it not, we are unrighteous and unjust. It's a debt that we owe them, and when we pay it not, we Are unrighteous and unjust. pn31|vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vvb pno32, cc c-crq pns12 vvb pn31 xx, pns12 vbr j cc j-u. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
171 Under the rigid Law of Moses, and among the Jews, a People given to Covetousness and Exaction, Under the rigid Law of Moses, and among the jews, a People given to Covetousness and Exaction, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt np2, dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
172 how careful, how bountiful, was Divine Providence, when he gave them Laws, to provide for the distressed and poor. how careful, how bountiful, was Divine Providence, when he gave them Laws, to provide for the distressed and poor. c-crq j, c-crq j, vbds j-jn n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvn cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
173 And under the new Dispensation to recommend the Duty. The NONLATINALPHABET is the NONLATINALPHABET, the charitable is the perfect man. And under the new Dispensation to recommend the Duty. The is the, the charitable is the perfect man. cc p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. dt vbz dt, dt j vbz dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
174 To make the Duty honourable and great, God takes the Charity done to one of his poor as done to himself; To make the Duty honourable and great, God Takes the Charity done to one of his poor as done to himself; p-acp vvi dt n1 j cc j, np1 vvz dt n1 vdn p-acp crd pp-f po31 j c-acp vdi p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
175 and as he is pleas'd to accept it, we are put in a capacity of obliging him, who gave us all that we enjoy. and as he is pleased to accept it, we Are put in a capacity of obliging him, who gave us all that we enjoy. cc c-acp pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pno31, r-crq vvd pno12 d cst pns12 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
176 Upon this account, we more eminently lay up Treasure in Heaven, and by filling the poor mans Box here, we become Heirs to the many Mansions in our Fathers house. Upon this account, we more eminently lay up Treasure in Heaven, and by filling the poor men Box Here, we become Heirs to the many Mansions in our Father's house. p-acp d n1, pns12 av-dc av-j vvd a-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp vvg dt j ng1 n1 av, pns12 vvb n2 p-acp dt d n2 p-acp po12 ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
177 In nothing more we imitate that mighty Being above, to whom, all Creatures, cloth'd in their different Liveries, put up their cryes and groans for the Pensions and Charity of Heaven, and God's the Almoner there; In nothing more we imitate that mighty Being above, to whom, all Creatures, clothed in their different Liveries, put up their cries and groans for the Pensions and Charity of Heaven, and God's the Almoner there; p-acp pix av-dc pns12 vvb cst j vbg a-acp, p-acp ro-crq, d n2, vvn p-acp po32 j n2, vvd a-acp po32 n2 cc vvz p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc np1|vbz dt n1 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
178 then in being Stewards to his good things, the plenty of Earth, we freely make distribution of them to relieve the wants of others. then in being Stewards to his good things, the plenty of Earth, we freely make distribution of them to relieve the Wants of Others. av p-acp vbg n2 p-acp po31 j n2, dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 av-j vvb n1 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
179 Otherwise we forfeit the great end of Temporal Blessings, having an happy opportunity of doing good to others, Otherwise we forfeit the great end of Temporal Blessings, having an happy opportunity of doing good to Others, av pns12 vvb dt j n1 pp-f j n2, vhg dt j n1 pp-f vdg j p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
180 and to procure a Blessing upon our selves. and to procure a Blessing upon our selves. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
181 For besides the Rewards above, and the Provisions we make to our selves here from the grateful poor, who are many times advanc'd to a better condition, For beside the Rewards above, and the Provisions we make to our selves Here from the grateful poor, who Are many times advanced to a better condition, p-acp p-acp dt n2 a-acp, cc dt n2 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2 av p-acp dt j j, r-crq vbr d n2 vvn p-acp dt jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
182 when the Changes and Revolutions in the World may wheel us about into lower and meaner circumstances of Life, what strange Deliverances and unexpected Supplies, new Friends and secret Helps, in a silent and invisible way, have followed our former Charity. when the Changes and Revolutions in the World may wheel us about into lower and meaner Circumstances of Life, what strange Deliverances and unexpected Supplies, new Friends and secret Helps, in a silent and invisible Way, have followed our former Charity. c-crq dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp p-acp jc cc jc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq j n2 cc j n2, j n2 cc j-jn n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1, vhb vvn po12 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
183 But what need I? I must not urge any more Arguments to enforce the practice of this mighty Duty to this Auditory, which hath so often heard them upon this occasion, But what need I? I must not urge any more Arguments to enforce the practice of this mighty Duty to this Auditory, which hath so often herd them upon this occasion, p-acp r-crq n1 pns11? pns11 vmb xx vvi d dc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp d j, r-crq vhz av av vvd pno32 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
184 and so well have practis'd them. and so well have practised them. cc av av vhb vvn pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
185 The Charity that this Ancient and Renowned City, and the generous Members of it, have shewn, in various instances, The Charity that this Ancient and Renowned city, and the generous Members of it, have shown, in various instances, dt n1 cst d j cc j-vvn n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f pn31, vhb vvn, p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
186 and numerous expressions of it, hath told the Pagan World, what a beneficial thing true Christianity is to mankind, confuted the Scandal cast upon our Reformed Church of England by her Adversaries, that our Religion consists only in Faith and Profession, but doing no good Works; and numerous expressions of it, hath told the Pagan World, what a beneficial thing true Christianity is to mankind, confuted the Scandal cast upon our Reformed Church of England by her Adversaries, that our Religion consists only in Faith and Profession, but doing no good Works; cc j n2 pp-f pn31, vhz vvn dt j-jn n1, r-crq dt j n1 j np1 vbz p-acp n1, vvn dt n1 vvd p-acp po12 vvn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2, cst po12 n1 vvz av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vdg dx j vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
187 it hath added lustre to your Names and City; it hath added lustre to your Names and city; pn31 vhz vvn n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
188 you have wip'd away the Tears, and still'd the Groans of the poor and destitute, chang'd their Curses into Prayers, you have wiped away the Tears, and stilled the Groans of the poor and destitute, changed their Curses into Prayers, pn22 vhb vvn av dt n2, cc vvn dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j, vvd po32 n2 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
189 and all Generations shall call you blessed. and all Generations shall call you blessed. cc d n2 vmb vvi pn22 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
190 And therefore I do not so much exhort as praise, and give our saviours blessing to you, Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing. And Therefore I do not so much exhort as praise, and give our Saviors blessing to you, Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing. cc av pns11 vdb xx av av-d vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb po12 n2 vvg p-acp pn22, vvn vbz d n1, ro-crq po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz vmb vvi av vdg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
191 And therefore, not for ostentation but encouragement, I will give you a true report of the great number of poor Children and other People maintained in the several Hospitals, under the pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty, And Therefore, not for ostentation but encouragement, I will give you a true report of the great number of poor Children and other People maintained in the several Hospitals, under the pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty, cc av, xx p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f j n2 cc j-jn n1 vvn p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
192 and Citizens of the City of London, the year last past. and Citizens of the city of London, the year last passed. cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 ord vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
193 Children put forth Apprentices, and discharg'd out of Christs Hospital — 86. Still remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital — 772. There have been cured in the Hospital of St. Bartholomew, of wounded, sick, Children put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ Hospital — 86. Still remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital — 772. There have been cured in the Hospital of Saint Bartholomew, of wounded, sick, np1 vvd av n2, cc vvn av pp-f npg1 n1 — crd j vvg p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f dt j-vvn n1 — crd pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, pp-f j-vvn, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
194 and diseased Persons — 1735. Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 258. In the Hospital of St. Thomas, cured the last year — 1595. Still under Cure — 242. Vagrants and indigent Persons received into the Hospital of Bridewel, reliev'd and sent by Passes into their Native Countreys — 1279. Maintain'd and brought up in divers Arts and Trades — 133. Besides the Hospital of Bethlem, which is of excellent Use and great necessity, and diseased Persons — 1735. Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 258. In the Hospital of Saint Thomas, cured the last year — 1595. Still under Cure — 242. Vagrants and indigent Persons received into the Hospital of Bridewell, relieved and sent by Passes into their Native Countries' — 1279. Maintained and brought up in diverse Arts and Trades — 133. Beside the Hospital of Bethlehem, which is of excellent Use and great necessity, cc j-vvn n2 — crd np1 vvg p-acp vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1 — crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, vvn dt ord n1 — crd j p-acp vvb — crd ng1 cc j n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd cc vvn p-acp n2 p-acp po32 j-jn ng2 — crd vvd cc vvd a-acp p-acp j n2 cc n2 — crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz pp-f j n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
195 for the keeping and curing of Distracted Persons. for the keeping and curing of Distracted Persons. p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
196 There have been brought into that Hospital the last year, distracted Men and Women — 59. Cured of the Lunacy, There have been brought into that Hospital the last year, distracted Men and Women — 59. Cured of the Lunacy, pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp d n1 dt ord n1, j-vvn n2 cc n2 — crd j-vvn pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
197 and discharged thence — 35. Now remaining under their care, and provided with Physick and other Relief at the Hospitals Charge — 119. and discharged thence — 35. Now remaining under their care, and provided with Physic and other Relief At the Hospitals Charge — 119. cc vvn av — crd av vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc vvn p-acp n1 cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb — crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
198 Notwithstanding the great Losses all these Hospitals have sustained by the late dreadful Fire in September 1666. and other Fires which have happen'd in and about the City of London. Notwithstanding the great Losses all these Hospitals have sustained by the late dreadful Fire in September 1666. and other Fires which have happened in and about the city of London. a-acp dt j n2 d d n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1 crd cc n-jn n2 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp cc a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
199 There can be no more powerful Argument used to provoke you unto such good Works as these, There can be no more powerful Argument used to provoke you unto such good Works as these, pc-acp vmb vbi dx av-dc j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d j vvz p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
200 than what our Saviour hath laid down, to excite our affections and care towards the Maimed the Lame and the Blind. Luke 14.14. And thou shalt be Blessed, for they cannot recompence thee, for thou shalt be recompensed at the Resurrection of the Just. than what our Saviour hath laid down, to excite our affections and care towards the Maimed the Lame and the Blind. Luke 14.14. And thou shalt be Blessed, for they cannot recompense thee, for thou shalt be recompensed At the Resurrection of the Just. cs r-crq po12 n1 vhz vvn a-acp, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvn dt j cc dt j. zz crd. cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn, c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi pno21, c-acp pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
201 The third Duty in the Text is readiness to forgive; which may express it self in these following particulars. The third Duty in the Text is readiness to forgive; which may express it self in these following particulars. dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz n1 pc-acp vvi; r-crq vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d j-vvg n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
202 1. Though we be the offended, yet to seek peace with the offending Party; 1. Though we be the offended, yet to seek peace with the offending Party; crd cs pns12 vbb dt vvn, av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
203 a Principle of Peace and Charity will be naturally acting, and travels with pain to it self, till it bring forth the fruits of Love and Reconciliation; a Principle of Peace and Charity will be naturally acting, and travels with pain to it self, till it bring forth the fruits of Love and Reconciliation; dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi av-j vvg, cc vvz p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 n1, c-acp pn31 vvb av dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
204 such good nature is not at ease and quiet with it self, not because it hath received an Injury, such good nature is not At ease and quiet with it self, not Because it hath received an Injury, d j n1 vbz xx p-acp n1 cc j-jn p-acp pn31 n1, xx c-acp pn31 vhz vvn dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
205 but because the pleasant exercise of mutual Love and Friendship is stopt, and therefore labours first, to remove the dirt and rubbish that damm'd it up, that it might flow again in its gentle stream; but Because the pleasant exercise of mutual Love and Friendship is stopped, and Therefore labours First, to remove the dirt and rubbish that dammed it up, that it might flow again in its gentle stream; cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 vbz vvn, cc av vvz ord, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 cst vvn pn31 a-acp, cst pn31 vmd vvi av p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
206 To seek Peace, is far from being a sign of a mean and Abject Spirit, that 'tis imitating the greatest, most infinite Being, God, who intreats his Enemies to be reconcil'd, To seek Peace, is Far from being a Signen of a mean and Abject Spirit, that it's imitating the greatest, most infinite Being, God, who intreats his Enemies to be reconciled, pc-acp vvi n1, vbz av-j p-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, cst pns31|vbz vvg dt js, ds j vbg, n1, r-crq vvz po31 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
207 and when the prodigal Sons of Adam, who scorned their Father and his House before, are at distance, he runs out, meets them in their return, and when the prodigal Sons of Adam, who scorned their Father and his House before, Are At distance, he runs out, meets them in their return, cc c-crq dt j-jn n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd po32 n1 cc po31 n1 a-acp, vbr p-acp n1, pns31 vvz av, vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
208 and prevents them with his Pardon and Love: and prevents them with his Pardon and Love: cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
209 And many times the brave and the generous, the Prince and the Conquerour have sent out their Pardons, And many times the brave and the generous, the Prince and the Conqueror have sent out their Pardons, cc d n2 dt j cc dt j, dt n1 cc dt n1 vhb vvn av po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
210 before the Rebel hath laid down his Arms. The offending Party sometimes out of ignorance of your good Nature, before the Rebel hath laid down his Arms. The offending Party sometime out of ignorance of your good Nature, p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn a-acp po31 n2 dt j-vvg n1 av av pp-f n1 pp-f po22 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
211 or because he is an ill man, thinks no injur'd Person can be heartily reconcil'd, or Because he is an ill man, thinks no injured Person can be heartily reconciled, cc c-acp pns31 vbz dt j-jn n1, vvz dx j-vvn n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
212 but is smooth'd over only for a time, while 'tis his Interest and better Opportunity of Revenge (which is a strange imputation to Humane Nature and Christian Religion) and therefore out of despair of Peace, continues in a State of War with you; but is smoothed over only for a time, while it's his Interest and better Opportunity of Revenge (which is a strange imputation to Humane Nature and Christian Religion) and Therefore out of despair of Peace, continues in a State of War with you; cc-acp vbz vvn a-acp av-j c-acp dt n1, cs pn31|vbz po31 n1 cc jc n1 pp-f n1 (r-crq vbz dt j n1 p-acp j n1 cc njp n1) cc av av pp-f n1 pp-f n1, vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
213 by seeking Peace, you undeceive his Error, you heap Coals of Fire upon his Head, melting him down into softness and repentance, he is more asham'd and confounded at his Fault and mistake; by seeking Peace, you undeceive his Error, you heap Coals of Fire upon his Head, melting him down into softness and Repentance, he is more ashamed and confounded At his Fault and mistake; p-acp vvg n1, pn22 vvi po31 n1, pn22 vvb n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pno31 a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vbz av-dc j cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
214 you humble him more by your Mercy than Severity, your kindness takes Revenge, your Reputation is the fairer, you humble him more by your Mercy than Severity, your kindness Takes Revenge, your Reputation is the Fairer, pn22 vvb pno31 av-dc p-acp po22 n1 cs n1, po22 n1 vvz n1, po22 n1 vbz dt jc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
215 and 'tis your Interest, you gaining that by this easie Method, which might possibly have been lost by a more tedious and troublesome way of Pride and Rigor: and it's your Interest, you gaining that by this easy Method, which might possibly have been lost by a more tedious and troublesome Way of Pride and Rigor: cc pn31|vbz po22 n1, pn22 vvg d p-acp d j n1, r-crq vmd av-j vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
216 there are indeed cross Tempers in the World, which grow harder by your yielding, and run backwards, there Are indeed cross Tempers in the World, which grow harder by your yielding, and run backwards, a-acp vbr av j n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb jc p-acp po22 n-vvg, cc vvi av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
217 because you are coming on, but for the respect of Mankind, I hope these are not many, Because you Are coming on, but for the respect of Mankind, I hope these Are not many, c-acp pn22 vbr vvg a-acp, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb d vbr xx d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
218 and the worst of them are mollified in some degree, those that are not, ill deserve the name and shape they bear, and the worst of them Are mollified in Some degree, those that Are not, ill deserve the name and shape they bear, cc dt js pp-f pno32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, d cst vbr xx, j-jn vvb dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
219 and will not excuse in the general this Duty of being forward and zealous to forgive, and will not excuse in the general this Duty of being forward and zealous to forgive, cc vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 d n1 pp-f vbg j cc j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
220 and make Peace, which is our Honour and Christianity. and make Peace, which is our Honour and Christianity. cc vvi n1, r-crq vbz po12 n1 cc np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
221 2. We must not stick upon too difficult terms of Reconciliation, either above the Merit of the Fault, or always equal to it. 2. We must not stick upon too difficult terms of Reconciliation, either above the Merit of the Fault, or always equal to it. crd pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp av j n2 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av j-jn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
222 Satisfaction by way of Punishment above the Merit of the Crime, shows us rigid and unjust, Satisfaction by Way of Punishment above the Merit of the Crime, shows us rigid and unjust, n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz pno12 j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
223 and exceeds the Severity of the Mosaick-Law, which allowed only a Tooth for a Tooth but not an Eye for a Tooth, and exceeds the Severity of the Mosaick-Law, which allowed only a Tooth for a Tooth but not an Eye for a Tooth, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc-acp xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
224 or an Head for an Eye in Compensation by way of payment or profit, above the Nature of the Fault, shews the Exactor of it is Coveteous and Cruel, or an Head for an Eye in Compensation by Way of payment or profit, above the Nature of the Fault, shows the Exactor of it is Covetous and Cruel, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
225 and for Interest sake rejoyceth in Evil, and is pleas'd with Offences because of advantage, and for Interest sake Rejoiceth in Evil, and is pleased with Offences Because of advantage, cc p-acp n1 n1 vvz p-acp j-jn, cc vbz vvn p-acp n2 c-acp pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
226 and would unchristianly and meanly prostitute-his Fame and Religion too, so he might gain by it; and would unchristianly and meanly prostitute-his Fame and Religion too, so he might gain by it; cc vmd av-j cc av-j j n1 cc n1 av, av pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
227 always to stick upon equal satisfactions, to have the Injury and Atonement weighed in nice Ballances, to come to Granes and Scruples, is far from being a good or benign Man, a merciful or Charitable Person, far from the Evangelical Temper, which rests not in a dry and sullen Justice, always to stick upon equal satisfactions, to have the Injury and Atonement weighed in Nicaenae Balances, to come to Granes and Scruples, is Far from being a good or benign Man, a merciful or Charitable Person, Far from the Evangelical Temper, which rests not in a dry and sullen justice, av pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n2, pc-acp vhi dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 cc n2, vbz av-j p-acp vbg dt j cc j n1, dt j cc j n1, av-j p-acp dt np1 vvi, r-crq vvz xx p-acp dt j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
228 but softens into Clemency and Grace. Government it self and points of Honour exceed not the bounds of Justice; but softens into Clemency and Grace. Government it self and points of Honour exceed not the bounds of justice; cc-acp vvz p-acp n1 cc n1. n1 pn31 n1 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvb xx dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
229 in resenting Injuries, always, as near, as decently they can, they regard Charity and Mercy, much more private Persons in their Circumstances and Condition ought to do. in resenting Injuries, always, as near, as decently they can, they regard Charity and Mercy, much more private Persons in their circumstances and Condition ought to do. p-acp vvg n2, av, c-acp av-j, c-acp av-j pns32 vmb, pns32 vvb n1 cc n1, av-d av-dc j n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n1 vmd pc-acp vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
230 Men of Rigour know not, or forget the Constitution of Mankind, who are transgressing one against another, Men of Rigour know not, or forget the Constitution of Mankind, who Are transgressing one against Another, n2 pp-f n1 vvb xx, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr vvg pi p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
231 and if Forgiveness or abatement of Punishment and Satisfaction did not take place, the World must turn into Confusion, and if Forgiveness or abatement of Punishment and Satisfaction did not take place, the World must turn into Confusion, cc cs n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vdd xx vvi n1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
232 or nothing heard of, besides Judges and Tribunals. or nothing herd of, beside Judges and Tribunals. cc pix vvd pp-f, p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
233 Such a man is not always the wisest, demanding Retaliation for Injuries, and to retreive his Fame by the smartest Penalties, he provokes but the World to Wrath for the time of his offending; Such a man is not always the Wisest, demanding Retaliation for Injuries, and to retreive his Fame by the Smartest Penalties, he provokes but the World to Wrath for the time of his offending; d dt n1 vbz xx av dt js, vvg n1 p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt js n2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
234 and if he clear his Reputation by such hard Methods, he foyls it at the same time, meriting the Title of severe and Cruel, and if he clear his Reputation by such hard Methods, he foils it At the same time, meriting the Title of severe and Cruel, cc cs pns31 vvb po31 n1 p-acp d j n2, pns31 n2 pn31 p-acp dt d n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
235 as great a reproach as any: while easie Conditions would gain his end as well. as great a reproach as any: while easy Conditions would gain his end as well. c-acp j dt n1 c-acp d: cs j n2 vmd vvi po31 n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
236 viz. Keep his Fame and advance it higher, giving him the Title of good and gracious, that God himself is pleas'd with; viz. Keep his Fame and advance it higher, giving him the Title of good and gracious, that God himself is pleased with; n1 vvi po31 n1 cc vvi pn31 av-jc, vvg pno31 dt n1 pp-f j cc j, cst np1 px31 vbz vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
237 nothing being more inhumane, then, when Life or a plentiful way of living, a Christians Fortune and his Peace are to be given in Camposition to any implacable Person of private Circumstances, nothing being more inhumane, then, when Life or a plentiful Way of living, a Christians Fortune and his Peace Are to be given in Camposition to any implacable Person of private circumstances, pix vbg av-dc j, av, c-crq n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg, dt njpg2 n1 cc po31 n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
238 for a trivial loss, undecent carriage, or angry and passionate words. 3. To do the offending Party any good. for a trivial loss, undecent carriage, or angry and passionate words. 3. To do the offending Party any good. p-acp dt j n1, j n1, cc j cc j n2. crd pc-acp vdi dt j-vvg n1 d j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
239 This is the height of Goodness, and by Christ is call'd Perfection: This is the height of goodness, and by christ is called Perfection: d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp np1 vbz vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
240 and to this we have an obligation, not only from the greatness of Rewards, which are promis'd to so great a mind, and to this we have an obligation, not only from the greatness of Rewards, which Are promised to so great a mind, cc p-acp d pns12 vhb dt n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
241 but from our own act and the nature of Forgiveness. For where you intirely pardon, you restore the man into his former circumstances and condition, but from our own act and the nature of Forgiveness. For where you entirely pardon, you restore the man into his former Circumstances and condition, cc-acp p-acp po12 d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp c-crq pn22 av-j vvb, pn22 vvb dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
242 and if your Charity was due to him before, so 'tis now. and if your Charity was due to him before, so it's now. cc cs po22 n1 vbds j-jn p-acp pno31 a-acp, av pn31|vbz av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
243 Our Prudence and our Religion sometimes bid us not be too credulous in thinking the repentance of the offending Party to be sincere, Our Prudence and our Religion sometime bid us not be too credulous in thinking the Repentance of the offending Party to be sincere, po12 n1 cc po12 n1 av vvb pno12 xx vbi av j p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
244 nor too profuse, without distinction in scattering our Mercies, yet to be too severe in judging, is often Cruelty, nor too profuse, without distinction in scattering our mercies, yet to be too severe in judging, is often Cruelty, ccx av j, p-acp n1 p-acp vvg po12 n2, av pc-acp vbi av j p-acp vvg, vbz av n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
245 and many times an hypocritical pretence to stop a merciful or a bountiful hand. and many times an hypocritical pretence to stop a merciful or a bountiful hand. cc d n2 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j cc dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
246 Or to be too rigid about the after carriage of the Penitent, as though hereafter he was to be impeccable, Or to be too rigid about the After carriage of the Penitent, as though hereafter he was to be impeccable, cc pc-acp vbi av j p-acp dt a-acp n1 pp-f dt j-jn, c-acp cs av pns31 vbds pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
247 and expect no grace for common Errours and Frailties, this is Severity and Unmercifulness, and you are so far from pardoning, that you punish still: and expect no grace for Common Errors and Frailties, this is Severity and Unmercifulness, and you Are so Far from pardoning, that you Punish still: cc vvb dx n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2, d vbz n1 cc n1, cc pn22 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg, cst pn22 vvb av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
248 for, before, he had the allowance of all mankind, but now you have taken it away: for, before, he had the allowance of all mankind, but now you have taken it away: c-acp, a-acp, pns31 vhd dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp av pn22 vhb vvn pn31 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
249 and is far from the kind dealings of God with Offenders, to whom, upon repentance, and is Far from the kind dealings of God with Offenders, to whom, upon Repentance, cc vbz av-j p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n2, p-acp ro-crq, p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
250 when he promises remission of sins, he means, not only you shall escape an Hell, non pasces in cruce corvos, but you shall enjoy an Heaven. when he promises remission of Sins, he means, not only you shall escape an Hell, non pasces in Cruce corvos, but you shall enjoy an Heaven. c-crq pns31 vvz n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vvz, xx av-j pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, fw-fr fw-la p-acp n1 fw-la, p-acp pn22 vmb vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
251 To pretend to pardon, and when the opportunity of doing a great good to the Delinquent is come, To pretend to pardon, and when the opportunity of doing a great good to the Delinquent is come, p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi, cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f vdg dt j j p-acp dt n-jn vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
252 then to deny him, is only delaying the Punishment to a more convenient season, for a more heavy revenge. then to deny him, is only delaying the Punishment to a more convenient season, for a more heavy revenge. cs pc-acp vvi pno31, vbz av-j vvg dt n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1, p-acp dt av-dc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
253 If your Mercy be misplac'd and abus'd, it only aggravates his Crime you pardon, but lessons not your Goodness, whose purpose was honest and great of doing well. If your Mercy be misplaced and abused, it only aggravates his Crime you pardon, but Lessons not your goodness, whose purpose was honest and great of doing well. cs po22 n1 vbi vvn cc vvn, pn31 av-j vvz po31 n1 pn22 vvb, cc-acp n2 xx po22 n1, rg-crq n1 vbds j cc j pp-f vdg av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
254 It hath been the immortal honour of the great and brave, that they have not only forgiven their Enemies, It hath been the immortal honour of the great and brave, that they have not only forgiven their Enemies, pn31 vhz vbn dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc j, cst pns32 vhb xx av-j vvn po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
255 but advanc'd them, and many times it hath prov'd their Interest; but advanced them, and many times it hath proved their Interest; cc-acp vvd pno32, cc d n2 pn31 vhz vvn po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
256 candour and sence of their Princes Goodness and their own Offences hath made them surer Friends and more faithful Servants. candour and sense of their Princes goodness and their own Offences hath made them Surer Friends and more faithful Servants. n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n1 cc po32 d n2 vhz vvn pno32 jc n2 cc av-dc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
257 'Tis a Proverb that only fits the Vulgars Mouths who know how to forgive, but not to forget. It's a Proverb that only fits the Vulgars Mouths who know how to forgive, but not to forget. pn31|vbz dt n1 cst av-j vvz dt j n2 r-crq vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
258 The Mercies of the noble and truly Christian are clean and large, not fetter'd with too many Conditions and Restrictions, endeavouring more to be generously good, then nicely wise; The mercies of the noble and truly Christian Are clean and large, not fettered with too many Conditions and Restrictions, endeavouring more to be generously good, then nicely wise; dt n2 pp-f dt j cc av-j np1 vbr j cc j, xx j-vvn p-acp av d n2 cc n2, vvg av-dc pc-acp vbi av-j j, av av-j j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
259 and though his Mercy should not gain is excellent end to reclaim the Offender, yet 'tis the Perfection of his own Nature, and though his Mercy should not gain is excellent end to reclaim the Offender, yet it's the Perfection of his own Nature, cc cs po31 n1 vmd xx vvi vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, av pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
260 and the advancement of his Glory. Secondly, the Pattern to do this by, and the reason of it. and the advancement of his Glory. Secondly, the Pattern to do this by, and the reason of it. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. ord, dt n1 pc-acp vdi d p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
261 Even as God, for Christs sake, hath forgiven you. The obligation to this is strong, if we consider these two things. 1. Our selves, or what we are. Even as God, for Christ sake, hath forgiven you. The obligation to this is strong, if we Consider these two things. 1. Our selves, or what we Are. av-j c-acp np1, p-acp npg1 n1, vhz vvn pn22. dt n1 p-acp d vbz j, cs pns12 vvb d crd n2. crd po12 n2, cc r-crq pns12 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
262 He knows not himself to be a man, who will not write himself naturally ignorant and perverse, little and proud, insolent and disobedient, full of so many follies and baseness, that here we want, shall I call it ill, He knows not himself to be a man, who will not write himself naturally ignorant and perverse, little and proud, insolent and disobedient, full of so many follies and baseness, that Here we want, shall I call it ill, pns31 vvz xx px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1, r-crq vmb xx vvi px31 av-j j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, j pp-f av d n2 cc n1, cst av pns12 vvb, vmb pns11 vvi pn31 av-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
263 or good and proper Language to express his Character. His Body is compounded of the Elements common to the Bruits over whom he domineers, and scorns; or good and proper Language to express his Character. His Body is compounded of the Elements Common to the Bruits over whom he domineers, and scorns; cc j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. po31 n1 vbz vvn pp-f dt n2 j p-acp dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvz, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
264 subject to more Diseases and greater filth; Subject to more Diseases and greater filth; j-jn p-acp dc n2 cc jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
265 his better part, his Soul, the Image of God, is strangely corrupted and defac'd, and the worse now, his better part, his Soul, the Image of God, is strangely corrupted and defaced, and the Worse now, po31 jc n1, po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av-j vvn cc vvd, cc dt jc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
266 because originally, so good, his carriage rude and ungrateful towards his Maker, cruel and inhumane towards his Fellows, superstitions in his Devotion, silly and false in his Conversation; Because originally, so good, his carriage rude and ungrateful towards his Maker, cruel and inhumane towards his Fellows, superstitions in his Devotion, silly and false in his Conversation; c-acp av-j, av j, po31 n1 j cc j p-acp po31 n1, j cc j p-acp po31 n2, n2 p-acp po31 n1, j cc j p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
267 in short, whatever is mean, wicked, or imperfect, in some degree at least, we may charge on man, he being prone to all these, in short, whatever is mean, wicked, or imperfect, in Some degree At least, we may charge on man, he being prove to all these, p-acp j, r-crq vbz j, j, cc j, p-acp d n1 p-acp ds, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns31 vbg j p-acp d d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
268 and in a Passion may cry out, Lord, what is man that thou art mindful of him, and in a Passion may cry out, Lord, what is man that thou art mindful of him, cc p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi av, n1, r-crq vbz n1 cst pns21 vb2r j pp-f pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
269 or the son of man that thou visitest him? And which more shews what a strange Being Man is, the eminent Kindness and Providence of God over him, makes him conceited, that he is a Being very great in himself, useful unto God, or the son of man that thou visitest him? And which more shows what a strange Being Man is, the eminent Kindness and Providence of God over him, makes him conceited, that he is a Being very great in himself, useful unto God, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst pns21 js pno31? cc r-crq av-dc vvz r-crq dt j vbg n1 vbz, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, vvz pno31 vvn, cst pns31 vbz dt vbg av j p-acp px31, j p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
270 and merits this care at his hands. and merits this care At his hands. cc vvz d n1 p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
271 For such a Being as this, that wants so much mercy, not to shew any, that receives so much bounty, not to give, that is supported and lives by the immense Love and Charity, to be envious and cruel, confutes his pretence, that he is not the Image of God, he is only a clod of Earth temper'd with Blood, lutum sanguine maceratum, as was said of one of the vilest of the whole Creation. For such a Being as this, that Wants so much mercy, not to show any, that receives so much bounty, not to give, that is supported and lives by the immense Love and Charity, to be envious and cruel, confutes his pretence, that he is not the Image of God, he is only a clod of Earth tempered with Blood, lutum sanguine maceratum, as was said of one of the Vilest of the Whole Creation. p-acp d dt vbg p-acp d, cst vvz av d n1, xx pc-acp vvi d, cst vvz av d n1, xx pc-acp vvi, cst vbz vvn cc vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbi j cc j, vvz po31 n1, cst pns31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, a-acp vbds vvn pp-f crd pp-f dt js pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
272 Should Malefactors in their Prisons upbraid one another with their Crimes, or deny their mutual Pardons for Offences committed among themselves, would it not tempt their Prince to deny them a reprieve; Should Malefactors in their Prisons upbraid one Another with their Crimes, or deny their mutual Pardons for Offences committed among themselves, would it not tempt their Prince to deny them a reprieve; vmd n2 p-acp po32 n2 vvi pi j-jn p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi po32 j n2 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp px32, vmd pn31 xx vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
273 should Slaves, Beggars and Hospitals, fall out and implead one another, for wry Faces, undecent Words, should Slaves, Beggars and Hospitals, fallen out and implead one Another, for wry Faces, undecent Words, vmd n2, n2 cc n2, vvb av cc vvi pi j-jn, c-acp j n2, j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
274 and stand upon Terms of Honour and be implacable; and stand upon Terms of Honour and be implacable; cc vvb p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc vbi j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
275 would it not move laughter in the Beholder, and call for a lash to discipline them into Meekness and Love among themselves? Such Creatures are men, ill meriting that noble name, who for their Hatred and Malice, their Revenge and Cruelty among themselves, are as much laught at, would it not move laughter in the Beholder, and call for a lash to discipline them into Meekness and Love among themselves? Such Creatures Are men, ill meriting that noble name, who for their Hatred and Malice, their Revenge and Cruelty among themselves, Are as much laughed At, vmd pn31 xx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp px32? d n2 vbr n2, av-jn vvg d j n1, r-crq p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp px32, vbr a-acp av-d vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
276 and condemn'd by the great and knowing Spirits above, as we scorn Frogs and Lice, and other Vermin here. and condemned by the great and knowing Spirits above, as we scorn Frogs and Lice, and other Vermin Here. cc vvn p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n2 a-acp, c-acp pns12 vvb n2 cc n1, cc j-jn n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
277 Our Prayers for pardon of Sin, are but confident Provocations, while we are Cruel and entertain Revenge; Our Prayers for pardon of since, Are but confident Provocations, while we Are Cruel and entertain Revenge; po12 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbr cc-acp j n2, cs pns12 vbr j cc vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
278 with what Brow can we expect that God should every day forgive, when we sometimes will not pardon a single Offence all our Life. with what Brow can we expect that God should every day forgive, when we sometime will not pardon a single Offence all our Life. p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi cst np1 vmd d n1 vvi, c-crq pns12 av vmb xx vvi dt j n1 d po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
279 Do we not come to crucifie the Lord of Life again, and make him the daily boody Sacrifice, Do we not come to crucify the Lord of Life again, and make him the daily body Sacrifice, vdb pns12 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av, cc vvi pno31 dt j n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
280 when we bring our Hatred and Malice, to that holy Board of Love and Charity. when we bring our Hatred and Malice, to that holy Board of Love and Charity. c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
281 A Wolf to feast with a Lamb, and instead of making him an Atonement for our Sin, we make him the Aggravation of it. A Wolf to feast with a Lamb, and instead of making him an Atonement for our since, we make him the Aggravation of it. dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc av pp-f vvg pno31 dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb pno31 dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
282 Tyrants and men of Blood seldom dye dry Deaths, and the unmerciful, rarely find Mercy; Tyrants and men of Blood seldom die dry Death's, and the unmerciful, rarely find Mercy; ng1 cc n2 pp-f n1 av vvi j n2, cc dt j, av-j vvb n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
283 and men of implacable Spirits, of Sowerness and Rigour, of Malice and Revenge, are most commonly hated and contemn'd by all, and men of implacable Spirits, of Sourness and Rigour, of Malice and Revenge, Are most commonly hated and contemned by all, cc n2 pp-f j n2, pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr av-ds av-j vvn cc vvd p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
284 while they live, dye without a Tear, and are laugh'd unto their Graves. while they live, die without a Tear, and Are laughed unto their Graves. cs pns32 vvb, vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vbr vvd p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
285 So it is our Interest and Reputation here, as well as our Religion and Heavens Reward hereafter, to be of a forgiving Temper. 2. The Nature of God and his Proceedings with Men, among all the imitable things of the Divine Nature none are so fairly propos'd and recommended, So it is our Interest and Reputation Here, as well as our Religion and Heavens Reward hereafter, to be of a forgiving Temper. 2. The Nature of God and his Proceedings with Men, among all the imitable things of the Divine Nature none Are so fairly proposed and recommended, av pn31 vbz po12 n1 cc n1 av, c-acp av c-acp po12 n1 cc n2 vvb av, pc-acp vbi pp-f dt j-vvg vvi. crd dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n2-vvg p-acp n2, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pix vbr av av-j vvn cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
286 as the long Suffering and Mercy of God, the frequency of its exercise, the absolute Necessity of it for mankind, make it appear the most lovely among all his mighty Attributes, there being no sort of men so good and circumspect in their Demeanour here, as the long Suffering and Mercy of God, the frequency of its exercise, the absolute Necessity of it for mankind, make it appear the most lovely among all his mighty Attributes, there being no sort of men so good and circumspect in their Demeanour Here, c-acp dt av-j vvg cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, vvb pn31 vvi dt av-ds j p-acp d po31 j n2, a-acp vbg dx n1 pp-f n2 av j cc j p-acp po32 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
287 but must daily beg the Divine Pardon and Mercy; the best of men have therefore thus humbled themselves. but must daily beg the Divine Pardon and Mercy; the best of men have Therefore thus humbled themselves. cc-acp vmb av-j vvi dt j-jn n1 cc n1; dt js pp-f n2 vhb av av vvn px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
288 Lord who knows how oft he offends, cleanse thou me from my secret Faults, describing theirs Sins with all their aggravating Circumstances, of Number, Scandal, Presumption, Lord who knows how oft he offends, cleanse thou me from my secret Faults, describing theirs Sins with all their aggravating circumstances, of Number, Scandal, Presumption, n1 r-crq vvz c-crq av pns31 vvz, vvb pns21 pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n2, vvg png32 vvz p-acp d po32 vvg n2, pp-f n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
289 and the like, not for Rhetorick or Passion sake, to make a tedious Prayer, but to make them truly sensible of Gods Mercy and Forgiveness. and the like, not for Rhetoric or Passion sake, to make a tedious Prayer, but to make them truly sensible of God's Mercy and Forgiveness. cc dt j, xx p-acp n1 cc n1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j j pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
290 He that knows not this, is the worst of Men, having fin'd himself into Stupidity, and made his Condition desperate. He that knows not this, is the worst of Men, having fined himself into Stupidity, and made his Condition desperate. pns31 cst vvz xx d, vbz dt js pp-f n2, vhg vvn px31 p-acp n1, cc vvd po31 n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
291 Shall not therefore the superabundant Mercy of God, and his infinite patience towards Mankind, lead them into an imitation to Pitty, and forgive their offending Brother. Shall not Therefore the superabundant Mercy of God, and his infinite patience towards Mankind, led them into an imitation to Pity, and forgive their offending Brother. vmb xx av dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc po31 j n1 p-acp n1, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi po32 j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
292 'Tis not the Nature of God willingly to grieve the Children of Men, and shall we please our selves with Severitys, be unconcern'd at common Calamities, It's not the Nature of God willingly to grieve the Children of Men, and shall we please our selves with Severitys, be unconcerned At Common Calamities, pn31|vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, vbb vvn p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
293 and make Vengeance upon our Enemies, our pleasure and pastime, hath he not commanded us to forgive our Brethren till seventy times seven, and make Vengeance upon our Enemies, our pleasure and pastime, hath he not commanded us to forgive our Brothers till seventy times seven, cc vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, po12 n1 cc n1, vhz pns31 xx vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp crd n2 crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
294 and his Meroy is as far above ours as Heaven is from Earth, and so far removes our Sins froms us: and his Mercy is as Far above ours as Heaven is from Earth, and so Far removes our Sins froms us: cc po31 n1 vbz a-acp av-j p-acp png12 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc av av-j vvz po12 n2 n2 pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
295 Shall his Mercy retch unto the Heavens and his Truth unto the Clouds, and shall our kindness and bowels being only consin'd to our little selves? We sin, Shall his Mercy retch unto the Heavens and his Truth unto the Clouds, and shall our kindness and bowels being only confined to our little selves? We sin, vmb po31 n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, cc vmb po12 n1 cc n2 vbg av-j vvn p-acp po12 j n2? pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
296 and God is provoked every day, and he punisheth and lightly too once in an Age be being slow to Anger and of great Mercy, and God is provoked every day, and he Punisheth and lightly too once in an Age be being slow to Anger and of great Mercy, cc np1 vbz vvn d n1, cc pns31 vvz cc av-j av a-acp p-acp dt n1 vbb n1 j pc-acp vvi cc pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
297 but we are quick with Revenge, usurping the Priviledge of God, making Vengeance our own never forgiving, sometimes not on a dying Bed, but we Are quick with Revenge, usurping the Privilege of God, making Vengeance our own never forgiving, sometime not on a dying Bed, cc-acp pns12 vbr j p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg n1 po12 d av j-vvg, av xx p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
298 but persuing the Memory and Ghost of our Enemy beyond the grave, and entailing Quarrels upon Posterities beyond the third and fourth Generation, but pursuing the Memory and Ghost of our Enemy beyond the grave, and entailing Quarrels upon Posterities beyond the third and fourth Generation, cc-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg n2 p-acp n2 p-acp dt ord cc ord n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
299 and contrary to the Mereies of God our. Anger endures for ever: and contrary to the Mercies of God our. Anger endures for ever: cc j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 po12. n1 vvz p-acp av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
300 Should our desire of Revenge take place, Fire every day would be comming down from Heaven, Should our desire of Revenge take place, Fire every day would be coming down from Heaven, vmd po12 n1 pp-f n1 vvb n1, vvb d n1 vmd vbi vvg a-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
301 and Plagues and Mildews would be as common as our Breath to destroy our Adversaries, which in their several turns would almost be the Race of Mankind, till we existed alone, and Plagues and Mildews would be as Common as our Breath to destroy our Adversaries, which in their several turns would almost be the Raze of Mankind, till we existed alone, cc n2 cc n2 vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, r-crq p-acp po32 j n2 vmd av vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vvd av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
302 as troublesome to our selves as to our fellows. as troublesome to our selves as to our Fellows. c-acp j p-acp po12 n2 a-acp p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
303 Is not the Honour of God as great as ours, his Power as large, andweless serviceable to him than to one another? Had we been condemned to endless Miseries upon our first Offence, Is not the Honour of God as great as ours, his Power as large, andweless serviceable to him than to one Another? Had we been condemned to endless Misery's upon our First Offence, vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp j c-acp png12, po31 n1 c-acp j, j j p-acp pno31 cs p-acp crd j-jn? vhd pns12 vbn vvn p-acp j ng1 p-acp po12 ord n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
304 or return'd to our former nothing, there had never been less joy in Heaven, there are infinite numbers of Spirits about his Throne, to praise his Name, or returned to our former nothing, there had never been less joy in Heaven, there Are infinite numbers of Spirits about his Throne, to praise his Name, cc vvn p-acp po12 j pi2, a-acp vhd av vbn dc n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbr j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
305 and execute his Will, or he could out of stones have rais'd up Children to magnifie the God of Abraham, or enjoyd himself in the same infinite manner before the World was, and execute his Will, or he could out of stones have raised up Children to magnify the God of Abraham, or enjoyed himself in the same infinite manner before the World was, cc vvi po31 n1, cc pns31 vmd av pp-f n2 vhb vvn a-acp n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd px31 p-acp dt d j n1 p-acp dt n1 vbds, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
306 but because he would be Merciful, he therefore would be Merciful, not compell'd by any necssity from without or from within; but Because he would be Merciful, he Therefore would be Merciful, not compelled by any necessity from without or from within; cc-acp c-acp pns31 vmd vbi j, pns31 av vmd vbi j, xx vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp a-acp cc p-acp a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
307 and must our dealings and conversation in Rigors in Extremities with our fellow Christians, of the same stamp of Nature and Religion with us, and must our dealings and Conversation in Rigors in Extremities with our fellow Christians, of the same stamp of Nature and Religion with us, cc vmb po12 n2-vvg cc n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n2 p-acp po12 n1 np1, pp-f dt d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
308 and so useful to us, be so far unlike to the Methods of this mighty Being? When we were Bankrupts, and so useful to us, be so Far unlike to the Methods of this mighty Being? When we were bankrupts, cc av j p-acp pno12, vbb av av-j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j vbg? c-crq pns12 vbdr n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
309 and had nothing to compound our Debts with Heaven, except God perfectly forgave all, which he so freely hath done, ought not we to pardon and relieve, to be easily reconcill'd, and had nothing to compound our Debts with Heaven, except God perfectly forgave all, which he so freely hath done, ought not we to pardon and relieve, to be Easily reconcilled, cc vhd pix pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 av-j vvd d, r-crq pns31 av av-j vhz vdn, vmd xx pns12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vbi av-j j-vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
310 and Friends to those that offend us? This Argument is so plain and so cogent, and Friends to those that offend us? This Argument is so plain and so cogent, cc n2 p-acp d cst vvb pno12? d n1 vbz av j cc av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
311 so useful to us and excellent in its Nature, that to add more would be to trifle, so useful to us and excellent in its Nature, that to add more would be to trifle, av j p-acp pno12 cc j p-acp po31 n1, cst pc-acp vvi n1 vmd vbi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
312 and therefore I shall conclude with St Paul 's enetreaty, If there be therefore any Consolation in Christ, and Therefore I shall conclude with Saint Paul is enetreaty, If there be Therefore any Consolation in christ, cc av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp zz np1 vbz n1, cs pc-acp vbi av d n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
313 if any Comfort of Love, if any Fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and Mercies, which give us so much praise and satisfaction of Mind here and rewards hereafter: if any Comfort of Love, if any Fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and mercies, which give us so much praise and satisfaction of Mind Here and rewards hereafter: cs d n1 pp-f n1, cs d n1 pp-f dt n1, cs d n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb pno12 av d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av cc vvz av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
314 Think on these things, God Almighty grant it for the sake of his Son; To whom be Glory and Praise both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. Think on these things, God Almighty grant it for the sake of his Son; To whom be Glory and Praise both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. vvb p-acp d n2, np1 j-jn vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; p-acp ro-crq vbb n1 cc n1 av-d av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2

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