A sermon upon Ember-Week, preached before the University of Oxford, at Christ-Church in Oxford, 1698 by David Jones ...

Jones, David, 1663-1724?
Publisher: Printed for Tho Parkhurst
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1699
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A47031 ESTC ID: R2427 STC ID: J939
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Matth. ix. xxxvi, xxxvii, xxxviii. When Jesus saw the Multitudes, he was moved with Compassion on them, because they fainted, Matthew ix. xxxvi, xxxvii, xxxviii. When jesus saw the Multitudes, he was moved with Compassion on them, Because they fainted, np1 crd. crd, crd, crd. c-crq np1 vvd dt n2, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvd, (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 and were scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd. and were scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd. cc vbdr vvn av, c-acp n1 vhg dx n1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 4
2 Then saith he unto his Disciples, the Harvest truly is Plenteous, but the Labourers are Few. Then Says he unto his Disciples, the Harvest truly is Plenteous, but the Labourers Are Few. av vvz pns31 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 av-j vbz j, cc-acp dt n2 vbr d. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 4
3 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that he will send forth Labourers into his Harvest. prey you Therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that he will send forth Labourers into his Harvest. n1 pn22 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi av n2 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 4
4 NExt Lords-day is Ordination-day, That Day upon which Learned and Religious Men are to be Ordained Priests and Deacons; And next Week is Ember-week; NExt Lord's day is Ordination-day, That Day upon which Learned and Religious Men Are to be Ordained Priests and Deacons; And next Week is Ember week; ord n1 vbz n1, cst n1 p-acp r-crq j cc j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn n2 cc n2; cc ord n1 vbz n1; (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
5 That Week which is Emphatically called a Week of Embers or Ashes. For, these two Words do only signifie one and the same thing. That Week which is Emphatically called a Week of Embers or Ashes. For, these two Words do only signify one and the same thing. cst n1 r-crq vbz av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. p-acp, d crd n2 vdb av-j vvi crd cc dt d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
6 And the Reason why this Week is thus called, is this, The Church hath commanded us to Fast and to Pray upon three days in this Week, That God would be pleased to give us such Ministers, And the Reason why this Week is thus called, is this, The Church hath commanded us to Fast and to Pray upon three days in this Week, That God would be pleased to give us such Ministers, cc dt n1 c-crq d n1 vbz av vvn, vbz d, dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp j cc pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n2 p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
7 as are both Willing and Able, both by their Life and Doctrine, to set forth his Glory, as Are both Willing and Able, both by their Life and Doctrine, to Set forth his Glory, c-acp vbr d j cc j, av-d p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi av po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
8 and to set forward the Salvation of all Men. and to Set forward the Salvation of all Men. cc pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
9 And these three Days have been heretofore so strictly kept by holy Men and Women, that they covered themselves with Sackcloath and Ashes, And these three Days have been heretofore so strictly kept by holy Men and Women, that they covered themselves with sackcloth and Ashes, cc d crd n2 vhb vbn av av av-j vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vvd px32 p-acp n1 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
10 and ate nothing till Night, nor then neither, save only a Cake baked under the Embers; which was therefore called Ember-bread. and ate nothing till Night, nor then neither, save only a Cake baked under the Embers; which was Therefore called Ember-bread. cc vvd pix p-acp n1, ccx av av-dx, vvb av-j dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2; r-crq vbds av vvn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
11 And from this strictness and severity which was formerly used upon the three Fasting-days in this Week, the whole Week came to be called Ember-week. And from this strictness and severity which was formerly used upon the three Fasting days in this Week, the Whole Week Come to be called Ember week. cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp d n1, dt j-jn n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 4
12 And the Reason of all this strictness and severity upon this Occasion, is this, When men do Fast from Meat, they acknowledge themselves to be Unworthy of the least Crumb of that Meat they Fast from. And the Reason of all this strictness and severity upon this Occasion, is this, When men do Fast from Meat, they acknowledge themselves to be Unworthy of the least Crumb of that Meat they Fast from. cc dt n1 pp-f d d n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, vbz d, c-crq n2 vdb av-j p-acp n1, pns32 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt ds n1 pp-f d n1 pns32 av-j p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
13 And when they do, in the time of their Fasting, cover themselves with Sackcloath, they acknowledge That to be far better than they deserve. And when they do, in the time of their Fasting, cover themselves with sackcloth, they acknowledge That to be Far better than they deserve. cc c-crq pns32 vdb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n-vvg, vvi px32 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb cst pc-acp vbi av-j av-jc cs pns32 vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
14 They call to mind, that their Cloathing is only the effect of their Nakedness; and that their Nakedness is only the effect of their Sin: They call to mind, that their Clothing is only the Effect of their Nakedness; and that their Nakedness is only the Effect of their since: pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cst po32 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; cc cst po32 n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
15 And therefore, they are resolved not to be Proud of those Cloaths, which ought to Humble them with the thoughts of their first Original, And Therefore, they Are resolved not to be Proud of those Clothes, which ought to Humble them with the thoughts of their First Original, cc av, pns32 vbr vvn xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n2, r-crq vmd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 ord j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
16 and to put them in mind of those tatter'd Rags they are Now Cloathed with, instead of that Glorious Robe of Righteousness, which they Once had in Paradise. and to put them in mind of those tattered Rags they Are Now Clothed with, instead of that Glorious Robe of Righteousness, which they Once had in Paradise. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f d j-vvn n2 pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp, av pp-f d j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 a-acp vhd p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
17 When men do cast Embers, and sprinkle Ashes upon their Heads, they publickly tell God, that their Sins are so Many, When men do cast Embers, and sprinkle Ashes upon their Heads, they publicly tell God, that their Sins Are so Many, c-crq n2 vdb vvi n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 av-j vvb np1, cst po32 n2 vbr av d, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
18 and so great, that they deserve nothing, but Death; and so great, that they deserve nothing, but Death; cc av j, cst pns32 vvb pix, cc-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
19 they deserve nothing, but to have Those dreadful Words, in the Office for the Burial of the Dead, constantly sounding in their Ears, Earth to Earth, Ashes to Ashes, they deserve nothing, but to have Those dreadful Words, in the Office for the Burial of the Dead, constantly sounding in their Ears, Earth to Earth, Ashes to Ashes, pns32 vvb pix, cc-acp pc-acp vhi d j n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, av-j vvg p-acp po32 n2, n1 p-acp n1, n2 p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
20 and Dust to Dust. And when men do thus Openly dedeclare their inward Sorrow of Heart, by these and the like outward signs of Fasting and Mortification, they mightily move both God and Man to have Mercy upon them. and Dust to Dust. And when men do thus Openly dedeclare their inward Sorrow of Heart, by these and the like outward Signs of Fasting and Mortification, they mightily move both God and Man to have Mercy upon them. cc n1 p-acp n1 cc c-crq n2 vdb av av-j vvi po32 j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d cc dt j j n2 pp-f vvg cc n1, pns32 av-j vvi d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
21 For, when the Servants of Ben-hadad King of Syria, girded Sackcloath on their Loins, and put Ropes on their Heads, and presented themselves to Ahab King of Israel, in that humble and miserable Condition, he could not chuse but have Pity upon him, though God had appointed him to utter Destruction, For, when the Servants of Ben-hadad King of Syria, girded sackcloth on their Loins, and put Ropes on their Heads, and presented themselves to Ahab King of Israel, in that humble and miserable Condition, he could not choose but have Pity upon him, though God had appointed him to utter Destruction, p-acp, c-crq dt n2 pp-f j n1 pp-f np1, vvd n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd px32 p-acp np1 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst j cc j n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi cc-acp vhb n1 p-acp pno31, cs np1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
22 and though he and his people were to lose their Lives, for saving him and his people from Death, 1 Kings 20. 32, 42. Yea, and though he and his people were to loose their Lives, for Saving him and his people from Death, 1 Kings 20. 32, 42. Yea, cc cs pns31 cc po31 n1 vbdr pc-acp vvi po32 n2, p-acp vvg pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp n1, crd n2 crd crd, crd uh, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
23 and that very same Ahab, by Humbling himself with Fasting in Sackcloath and Ashes, moved God to take away from him one of the greatest temporal Judgments, that ever was threatned against a mortal Man, 1 Kings 21, 17. with the following Verses to the end of the Chapter. and that very same Ahab, by Humbling himself with Fasting in sackcloth and Ashes, moved God to take away from him one of the greatest temporal Judgments, that ever was threatened against a Mortal Man, 1 Kings 21, 17. with the following Verses to the end of the Chapter. cc cst av d np1, p-acp vvg px31 p-acp vvg p-acp n1 cc n2, vvn np1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31 crd pp-f dt js j n2, cst av vbds vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, crd n2 crd, crd p-acp dt j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 4
24 And here now, let no Proud Sinner, that despiseth the Ministers of God's Word, imagine, that the day appointed for the Ordination of Priests and Deacons, is not of to great Concern to the Nation, that it ought to be kept with so much Strictness and Solemnity: And Here now, let no Proud Sinner, that despises the Ministers of God's Word, imagine, that the day appointed for the Ordination of Priests and Deacons, is not of to great Concern to the nation, that it ought to be kept with so much Strictness and Solemnity: cc av av, vvb dx j n1, cst vvz dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, vvb, cst dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, vbz xx a-acp p-acp j vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av d n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
25 Let no Graceless Person think so scornfully of Ember-week and Ordination-day: Let no Graceless Person think so scornfully of Ember week and Ordination-day: vvb dx j n1 vvb av av-j pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
26 For, the Apostles thought themselves bound, to Ordain no Elders in any Church, without the Solemnity of a Fast, Acts 14, 23. And Christ himself, before he entered upon his Ministerial Office, Fasted forty days and forty nights, Matth. 4. 2, 17. And if Fasting, For, the Apostles Thought themselves bound, to Ordain no Elders in any Church, without the Solemnity of a Fast, Acts 14, 23. And christ himself, before he entered upon his Ministerial Office, Fasted forty days and forty nights, Matthew 4. 2, 17. And if Fasting, p-acp, dt n2 vvd px32 vvn, pc-acp vvi dx n2-jn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, n2 crd, crd cc np1 px31, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1, vvd crd n2 cc crd n2, np1 crd crd, crd cc cs vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
27 and so long Fasting, was Necessary to fit and prepare Christ for the Ministry, how much more Necessary is it to fit and prepare Us for it, who are Infinitly short of his Divine Perfections? and so long Fasting, was Necessary to fit and prepare christ for the Ministry, how much more Necessary is it to fit and prepare Us for it, who Are Infinitely short of his Divine Perfections? cc av av-j vvg, vbds j pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq av-d av-dc j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbr av-j j pp-f po31 j-jn n2? (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 4
28 And thus I have shewn you, what is meant by Ordination-day, and what is meant by Ember-week. And thus I have shown you, what is meant by Ordination-day, and what is meant by Ember week. cc av pns11 vhb vvn pn22, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
29 And that you may all keep them, as they ought to be kept, I have purposely pitch'd upon these Words, which are the Gospel for the Ordination of Priests, as being most proper for this Great Occasion, And that you may all keep them, as they ought to be kept, I have purposely pitched upon these Words, which Are the Gospel for the Ordination of Priests, as being most proper for this Great Occasion, cc cst pn22 vmb d vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, pns11 vhb av vvn p-acp d n2, r-crq vbr dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp vbg av-ds j p-acp d j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
30 and our most Serious Meditation upon it. When Jesus saw the Multitudes, he was moved with Compassion on them, because they fainted, and our most Serious Meditation upon it. When jesus saw the Multitudes, he was moved with Compassion on them, Because they fainted, cc po12 av-ds j n1 p-acp pn31. c-crq np1 vvd dt n2, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvd, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
31 and were scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd. and were scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd. cc vbdr vvn av, c-acp n1 vhg dx n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
32 Then saith he unto his Disciples, The Harvest truly is Plenteous, but the Labourers are Few: Then Says he unto his Disciples, The Harvest truly is Plenteous, but the Labourers Are Few: av vvz pns31 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 av-j vbz j, cc-acp dt n2 vbr d: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
33 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that he will send forth Labourers into his Harvest. Pray you Therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that he will send forth Labourers into his Harvest. vvb pn22 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi av n2 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 4
34 In which words there are several Doctrines: But I can, at present, only Insist upon this One. In which words there Are several Doctrines: But I can, At present, only Insist upon this One. p-acp r-crq n2 a-acp vbr j n2: cc-acp pns11 vmb, p-acp j, av-j vvb p-acp d crd. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 4
35 Though there be a great many Ministers in a City or Country; Though there be a great many Ministers in a city or Country; cs pc-acp vbi dt j d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
36 yet, the Common People may be ready to Faint, and to Perish for want of Knowledge; yet, the Common People may be ready to Faint, and to Perish for want of Knowledge; av, dt j n1 vmb vbi j p-acp j, cc pc-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
37 for want of Plain, Affectionate, Practical, and Scripture Preaching: for want of Plain, Affectionate, Practical, and Scripture Preaching: p-acp n1 pp-f n1, j, j, cc n1 vvg: (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
38 Yea, and their Case may be so desperately Bad, that nothing but a Company of poor silly Sheep scatter'd abroad without a Sheperd, can possibly represent their deplorable Condition. Yea, and their Case may be so desperately Bad, that nothing but a Company of poor silly Sheep scattered abroad without a Shepherd, can possibly represent their deplorable Condition. uh, cc po32 n1 vmb vbi av av-j j, cst pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j j n1 vvn av p-acp dt np1, vmb av-j vvi po32 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 4
39 And the Reasons, which prove this Doctrine, are these: First, There were a great many Scribes, and Pharisees, and Lawyers in our Saviour's time. And the Reasons, which prove this Doctrine, Are these: First, There were a great many Scribes, and Pharisees, and Lawyers in our Saviour's time. cc dt n2, r-crq vvb d n1, vbr d: ord, a-acp vbdr dt j d n2, cc np2, cc n2 p-acp po12 ng1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 4
40 For, he denounced more Woes, and greater Curses against Them, than against all others; For, he denounced more Woes, and greater Curses against Them, than against all Others; p-acp, pns31 vvn dc n2, cc jc n2 p-acp pno32, cs p-acp d n2-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
41 because They were more against Him and his Gospel, than all others were, Matth. 23. throughout the Chapter. Because They were more against Him and his Gospel, than all Others were, Matthew 23. throughout the Chapter. c-acp pns32 vbdr av-dc p-acp pno31 cc po31 n1, cs d n2-jn vbdr, np1 crd p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
42 And yet, notwithstanding there were so many Ministers, and Doctors, and Preachers of the Law at that time, the Text tells us, The Labourers were Few. Few of them all would Labour in the Harvest; And yet, notwithstanding there were so many Ministers, and Doctors, and Preachers of the Law At that time, the Text tells us, The Labourers were Few. Few of them all would Labour in the Harvest; cc av, c-acp pc-acp vbdr av d n2, cc n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 vvz pno12, dt n2 vbdr d. d pp-f pno32 d vmd vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
43 and Feed the Flock of the Lord. and Feed the Flock of the Lord. cc vvb dt vvb pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
44 And therefore, The Multitudes Fainted. Or, as the Margine of the Bible has it, They were Tired, by going so far to hear an Awakening Preacher, And Therefore, The Multitudes Fainted. Or, as the Margin of the bible has it, They were Tired, by going so Far to hear an Awakening Preacher, cc av, dt n2 vvn. cc, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz pn31, pns32 vbdr vvn, p-acp vvg av av-j pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg n1, (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
45 and they Lay down for Weariness, and they were scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd. and they Lay down for Weariness, and they were scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd. cc pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc pns32 vbdr vvn av, c-acp n1 vhg dx n1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
46 And what was their Case then, may, for any thing we know, be the Case of several Thousands and Millions at this present time: And what was their Case then, may, for any thing we know, be the Case of several Thousands and Millions At this present time: cc r-crq vbds po32 n1 av, vmb, p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb, vbb dt n1 pp-f j crd cc crd p-acp d j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
47 For, The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done, is that which shall be done: For, The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done, is that which shall be done: c-acp, dt n1 cst vhz vbn, pn31 vbz d r-crq vmb vbi; cc cst r-crq vbz vdn, vbz d r-crq vmb vbi vdn: (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
48 And there is no New thing under the Sun, Eccl. 1. 9. And there is no New thing under the Sun, Ecclesiastes 1. 9. cc pc-acp vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 4
49 Secondly, The Scripture tells us of some, who ought to be Teachers, but in Truth, have need to be Taught themselves the very first Principles of the Oracles of God, Heb. 5. 12. They set up for Preachers, Secondly, The Scripture tells us of Some, who ought to be Teachers, but in Truth, have need to be Taught themselves the very First Principles of the Oracles of God, Hebrew 5. 12. They Set up for Preachers, ord, dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f d, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi n2, p-acp p-acp n1, vhb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn px32 dt j ord n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
50 before they well understand their Catechism; before they well understand their Catechism; c-acp pns32 av vvb po32 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
51 That Form of Doctrine, that Form of Sound Words, and that Form of Knowledge and Truth, which they ought to be first Instructed in. That From of Doctrine, that From of Found Words, and that From of Knowledge and Truth, which they ought to be First Instructed in. cst n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 pp-f j n2, cc d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi ord vvn p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
52 For says the Prophet, Isa. 56. 10. 11. His Watchmen and his Shepherds are Blind; they are all Ignorant; they are all Dumb Dogs; For Says the Prophet, Isaiah 56. 10. 11. His Watchmen and his Shepherd's Are Blind; they Are all Ignorant; they Are all Dumb Dogs; p-acp vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd crd po31 n2 cc po31 n2 vbr j; pns32 vbr d j; pns32 vbr d j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
53 they cannot Bark, they cannot Vnderstand. they cannot Bark, they cannot Understand. pns32 vmbx vvi, pns32 vmbx vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
54 And if poor Ignorant people have such an Ignorant Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily Perish for want of Knowledge? For, And if poor Ignorant people have such an Ignorant Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily Perish for want of Knowledge? For, cc cs j j n1 vhb d dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb pns32 xx, p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1? p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
55 how can the Blind lead the Blind? Or how can the Dumb speak to the Deaf? Or how can the Ignorant Guide Teach his people Knowledge? how can the Blind led the Blind? Or how can the Dumb speak to the Deaf? Or how can the Ignorant Guide Teach his people Knowledge? c-crq vmb dt j n1 dt j? cc q-crq vmb dt j vvi p-acp dt j? cc q-crq vmb dt j n1 vvb po31 n1 n1? (3) text (DIV1) 10 Image 4
56 Thirdly, The Scripture tells us of others, who, though they are Learned enough, and Able enough to Preach to their People; Thirdly, The Scripture tells us of Others, who, though they Are Learned enough, and Able enough to Preach to their People; ord, dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq, cs pns32 vbr j av-d, cc j av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
57 yet, they are not Willing enough to do it. They are Idle and Lazy; they put their Candle under a Bushel; yet, they Are not Willing enough to do it. They Are Idle and Lazy; they put their Candle under a Bushel; av, pns32 vbr xx j av-d pc-acp vdi pn31. pns32 vbr j cc j; pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
58 they hide their Talent in a Napkin; they hide their Talon in a Napkin; pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
59 and they keep their Learning to themselves, as a stingy Miser does his Gold, and no man is ever the better for it. and they keep their Learning to themselves, as a stingy Miser does his Gold, and no man is ever the better for it. cc pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp px32, c-acp dt j n1 vdz po31 n1, cc dx n1 vbz av dt jc p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
60 For says the Prophet, Isai. 56. 10. They Sleep, they Lie down, they love to Slumber. For Says the Prophet, Isaiah 56. 10. They Sleep, they Lie down, they love to Slumber. p-acp vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vvb, pns32 vvb a-acp, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
61 And this Character did not only belong to some few of them: For, it is there said, they All did so: And this Character did not only belong to Some few of them: For, it is there said, they All did so: cc d n1 vdd xx av-j vvi p-acp d d pp-f pno32: c-acp, pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, pns32 d vdd av: (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
62 That is, the Generality and the greatest part of them did so. That is, the Generality and the greatest part of them did so. cst vbz, dt n1 cc dt js n1 pp-f pno32 vdd av. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
63 And if poor Ignorant people have such an Idle Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, Necessarily Perish for want of Knowledge? For, what matter is it, And if poor Ignorant people have such an Idle Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, Necessarily Perish for want of Knowledge? For, what matter is it, cc cs j j n1 vhb d dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb pns32 xx, p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1? p-acp, r-crq n1 vbz pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
64 whether a Man starve for want of Money to buy him Meat, or for want of a Heart to use his Money for his necessary Support? And, what Matter is it, whither a Man starve for want of Money to buy him Meat, or for want of a Heart to use his Money for his necessary Support? And, what Matter is it, cs dt n1 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 j vvb? np1, r-crq n1 vbz pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
65 whether a mans Guide be Ignorant and cannot; or whether he be Learned, and will not shew him the way to Heaven? whither a men Guide be Ignorant and cannot; or whither he be Learned, and will not show him the Way to Heaven? cs dt ng1 n1 vbb j cc vmbx; cc cs pns31 vbb vvn, cc vmb xx vvi pno31 dt n1 p-acp n1? (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 4
66 Fourthly, The Scripture tells us of others, who, though they are neither Ignorant nor Idle; but, very Learned, and very Laborious: Fourthly, The Scripture tells us of Others, who, though they Are neither Ignorant nor Idle; but, very Learned, and very Laborious: ord, dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq, cs pns32 vbr dx j ccx j; cc-acp, av j, cc av j: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
67 Yet they are Covetous and Voluptuous. They use neither their Learning nor their Labour in Preaching to their People, Yet they Are Covetous and Voluptuous. They use neither their Learning nor their Labour in Preaching to their People, av pns32 vbr j cc j. pns32 vvb d po32 n1 ccx po32 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
68 but in seeking what they have, and in getting it away from them. They seek not Them, but Theirs; but in seeking what they have, and in getting it away from them. They seek not Them, but Theirs; cc-acp p-acp vvg r-crq pns32 vhb, cc p-acp vvg pn31 av p-acp pno32. pns32 vvb xx pno32, cc-acp png32; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
69 not their Souls, but their Riches. not their Souls, but their Riches. xx po32 n2, cc-acp po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
70 Their whole Business is only, to Devour Widows Houses, and to Turn the House of God into a Den of Thieves. Their Whole Business is only, to Devour Widows Houses, and to Turn the House of God into a Den of Thieves. po32 j-jn n1 vbz j, p-acp vvb n2 n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
71 For says the Prophet, Isa. 56. 11. They are Greedy Dogs, which can never have enough; For Says the Prophet, Isaiah 56. 11. They Are Greedy Dogs, which can never have enough; p-acp vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd pns32 vbr j n2, r-crq vmb av-x vhi d; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
72 they all look to their own Way, every one for his Gain from his Quarter. they all look to their own Way, every one for his Gain from his Quarter. pns32 d vvb p-acp po32 d n1, d pi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
73 And that you may know, what they do with all that they thus Covetously scrape together, their Voluptuousness follows in the next words; And that you may know, what they do with all that they thus Covetously scrape together, their Voluptuousness follows in the next words; cc cst pn22 vmb vvi, r-crq pns32 vdb p-acp d cst pns32 av av-j vvi av, po32 n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n2; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
74 they bestow it all upon their Lusts, upon their filthy Pleasure. they bestow it all upon their Lustiest, upon their filthy Pleasure. pns32 vvb pn31 d p-acp po32 n2, p-acp po32 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
75 For, it is there said of them, verse 12. Come ye, say they, I will fetch Wine, For, it is there said of them, verse 12. Come you, say they, I will fetch Wine, p-acp, pn31 vbz a-acp vvn pp-f pno32, n1 crd vvb pn22, vvb pns32, pns11 vmb vvi n1, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
76 and we will fill our selves with Strong drink, and to Morrow shall be as this Day, and much more abundant. and we will fill our selves with Strong drink, and to Morrow shall be as this Day, and much more abundant. cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1, cc p-acp n1 vmb vbi p-acp d n1, cc av-d av-dc j. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
77 And that you may not think, that this one Prophet only met with bad Ministers, hear what is written, Ezek. 34. 2, 3, 4. Woe be to the Shepherds of Israel, that feed themselves, that eat the Fat, And that you may not think, that this one Prophet only met with bad Ministers, hear what is written, Ezekiel 34. 2, 3, 4. Woe be to the Shepherd's of Israel, that feed themselves, that eat the Fat, cc cst pn22 vmb xx vvi, cst d crd n1 av-j vvd p-acp j n2, vvb r-crq vbz vvn, np1 crd crd, crd, crd n1 vbb p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vvb px32, cst vvb dt j, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
78 and cloath them with the Wool, and kill them that are Fed; but, Feed not the Flock, but Rule them with Force and Cruelty. and cloth them with the Wool, and kill them that Are Fed; but, Feed not the Flock, but Rule them with Force and Cruelty. cc n1 pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi pno32 cst vbr vvn; cc-acp, vvb xx dt vvb, cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
79 And that you may not think, that this was only the Character of some few of them, it is there added, ver. 5, 6. There was no Shepherd; And that you may not think, that this was only the Character of Some few of them, it is there added, ver. 5, 6. There was no Shepherd; cc cst pn22 vmb xx vvi, cst d vbds av-j dt n1 pp-f d d pp-f pno32, pn31 vbz a-acp vvn, fw-la. crd, crd pc-acp vbds dx n1; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
80 but, all the Sheep, and all the Flocks, were scattered upon all the Face of the Earth: but, all the Sheep, and all the Flocks, were scattered upon all the Face of the Earth: cc-acp, d dt n1, cc d dt n2, vbdr vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
81 And None, mark it, not One, did Search or Seek after them. And None, mark it, not One, did Search or Seek After them. cc pix, vvb pn31, xx pi, vdd vvi cc vvb p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
82 And therefore, this dreadful Curse is denounced against them, Zech. 11. 17. Woe to the Idol Shepherd. And Therefore, this dreadful Curse is denounced against them, Zechariah 11. 17. Woe to the Idol Shepherd. cc av, d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd n1 p-acp dt n1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
83 That is, that Man who pretends to be a Shepherd, but is no more a Shepherd, That is, that Man who pretends to be a Shepherd, but is no more a Shepherd, cst vbz, cst n1 r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc-acp vbz dx av-dc dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
84 than an Idol, which pretends to be God, is God. Woe to the Idol Shepherd, that leaveth the Flock to the Care of a Hireling: than an Idol, which pretends to be God, is God. Woe to the Idol Shepherd, that Leaveth the Flock to the Care of a Hireling: cs dt n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi np1, vbz np1. n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, cst vvz dt vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
85 The Sword shall be upon his Arm, and upon his right Eye; his Arm shall be clean dryed up, and his right Eye shall be utterly darkned. The Sword shall be upon his Arm, and upon his right Eye; his Arm shall be clean dried up, and his right Eye shall be utterly darkened. dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 j-jn n1; po31 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn a-acp, cc po31 j-jn n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
86 Mark this as long as you live. Mark this as long as you live. vvb d c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
87 A Minister that does not look after his Parish in his own Person, but leaves it to the Care of a Hireling, is not really a Minister; but, he is an Idol. A Minister that does not look After his Parish in his own Person, but leaves it to the Care of a Hireling, is not really a Minister; but, he is an Idol. dt n1 cst vdz xx vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz xx av-j dt n1; cc-acp, pns31 vbz dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
88 For, he has a Mouth indeed; but, he speaks not a Word in Season to the Souls of his People: For, he has a Mouth indeed; but, he speaks not a Word in Season to the Souls of his People: p-acp, pns31 vhz dt n1 av; cc-acp, pns31 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
89 He has Eyes; but, he Sees not their Straits and Necessities: He has Ears; but, he Hears not their Groans and Complaints for Bread: He has Eyes; but, he Sees not their Straits and Necessities: He has Ears; but, he Hears not their Groans and Complaints for Bred: pns31 vhz n2; p-acp, pns31 vvz xx po32 n2 cc n2: pns31 vhz n2; p-acp, pns31 vvz xx po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
90 And he has Feet; but, he Walks not to Visit them upon their Sick or Death-Beds: And he has Feet; but, he Walks not to Visit them upon their Sick or Death-Beds: cc pns31 vhz n2; p-acp, pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j cc n2: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
91 And his Punishment for this is very Severe and Terrible. For, the Sword shall be upon his Arm, and upon his right Eye: And his Punishment for this is very Severe and Terrible. For, the Sword shall be upon his Arm, and upon his right Eye: cc po31 n1 p-acp d vbz av j cc j. p-acp, dt n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 j-jn n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
92 His Arm shall be clean dryed up, and his right Eye shall be utterly darkned. And when all this is come upon thee; His Arm shall be clean dried up, and his right Eye shall be utterly darkened. And when all this is come upon thee; png31 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn a-acp, cc po31 j-jn n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn. cc c-crq d d vbz vvn p-acp pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
93 what? Oh what wilt thou be the better for all that thou hast gotten by thy Pluralities and Non-Residence! What! Oh what will thy Money then avail thee, what? O what wilt thou be the better for all that thou hast got by thy Pluralities and Non-Residence! What! O what will thy Money then avail thee, q-crq? uh q-crq vm2 pns21 vbi dt jc p-acp d cst pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp po21 n2 cc n1! uh uh q-crq vmb po21 n1 av vvi pno21, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
94 when Thou and It must perish both together! when Thou and It must perish both together! c-crq pns21 cc pn31 vmb vvi d av! (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
95 And if poor Ignorant People have such a Covetous and Voluptuous Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, And if poor Ignorant People have such a Covetous and Voluptuous Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, cc cs j j n1 vhb d dt j cc j n1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb pns32 xx, p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1? p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
96 how can a Covetous Man, whose God is his Gold, Preach against the Love of Money, which is the Root of all Evil? Or how can a Voluptuous Man, whose God is his Belly, Preach for Fasting, Self-denial and Mortification? Or if he does; how can a Covetous Man, whose God is his Gold, Preach against the Love of Money, which is the Root of all Evil? Or how can a Voluptuous Man, whose God is his Belly, Preach for Fasting, Self-denial and Mortification? Or if he does; c-crq vmb dt j n1, rg-crq n1 vbz po31 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j-jn? cc c-crq vmb dt j n1, rg-crq n1 vbz po31 n1, vvb p-acp vvg, n1 cc n1? cc cs pns31 vdz; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
97 yet, how can any one that hears him, believe a word of what he says, yet, how can any one that hears him, believe a word of what he Says, av, q-crq vmb d pi cst vvz pno31, vvb dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
98 when that may be justly said to him, which was unjustly said to Moses, Numb. 16. 14. Wilt thou put out the Eyes of these Men, by Preaching that to them, which thou thy Self wilt not practice; when that may be justly said to him, which was unjustly said to Moses, Numb. 16. 14. Wilt thou put out the Eyes of these Men, by Preaching that to them, which thou thy Self wilt not practice; c-crq d vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vbds av-j vvn p-acp np1, j. crd crd vm2 pns21 vvi av dt n2 pp-f d n2, p-acp vvg cst p-acp pno32, r-crq pns21 po21 n1 vm2 xx vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
99 and by binding heavy Burthens, and grievous to be born, and laying them on their Shoulders, and by binding heavy Burdens, and grievous to be born, and laying them on their Shoulders, cc p-acp vvg j n2, cc j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
100 but thou thy self wilt not move them with one of thy Fingers? Matth. 23. 4. but thou thy self wilt not move them with one of thy Fingers? Matthew 23. 4. cc-acp pns21 po21 n1 vm2 xx vvi pno32 p-acp crd pp-f po21 n2? np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 4
101 Fifthly, The Scripture tells us of others, who, though they are neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous; Fifthly, The Scripture tells us of Others, who, though they Are neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous; ord, dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq, cs pns32 vbr dx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
102 yet, they are Proud. They love the Praise of Men, more than the Praise of God; yet, they Are Proud. They love the Praise of Men, more than the Praise of God; av, pns32 vbr j. pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
103 they love to be called Rabbi; they love to be called Rabbi; pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn n1; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
104 they love the uppermost Rooms at Feasts, and the chief Seats in the Synagogues, and Greetings in the Markets. they love the uppermost Rooms At Feasts, and the chief Seats in the Synagogues, and Greetings in the Markets. pns32 vvb dt j n2 p-acp n2, cc dt j-jn n2 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
105 They scorn such a poor place, as Nazareth or Galilee; they must needs be at Jerusalem, and preach at Court, where they may be most seen of Men. They scorn such a poor place, as Nazareth or Galilee; they must needs be At Jerusalem, and preach At Court, where they may be most seen of Men. pns32 vvb d dt j n1, c-acp np1 cc np1; pns32 vmb av vbi p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av-ds vvn pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
106 They think it below them to Feed God's Lambs, to Catechize little Children, to Conceal their Learning, They think it below them to Feed God's Lambs, to Catechise little Children, to Conceal their Learning, pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvb npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi j n2, pc-acp vvb po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
107 and to speak so plain, that the most Ignorant Men and Women may understand and profit by them. and to speak so plain, that the most Ignorant Men and Women may understand and profit by them. cc pc-acp vvi av j, cst dt av-ds j n2 cc n2 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
108 They think that preaching the Law, which is to Convince Men of Sin, and to humble them for it, can never work upon Gentlemen, which are only to be wrought upon by easier and gentler Methods. They think that preaching the Law, which is to Convince Men of since, and to humble them for it, can never work upon Gentlemen, which Are only to be wrought upon by Easier and Gentler Methods. pns32 vvb cst vvg dt n1, r-crq vbz p-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, vmb av-x vvi p-acp n2, r-crq vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp jc cc jc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
109 That is, in plain English, by smooth and flattering Words. They think that preaching of Election, Vocation, Justification, Adoption and Sanctification, is nothing else but so much Spiritual Cant. And indeed, They think no Preaching is good for any thing, That is, in plain English, by smooth and flattering Words. They think that preaching of Election, Vocation, Justification, Adoption and Sanctification, is nothing Else but so much Spiritual Cant And indeed, They think no Preaching is good for any thing, cst vbz, p-acp j jp, p-acp j cc j-vvg n2. pns32 vvb cst vvg pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n1, vbz pix av cc-acp av d j np1 cc av, pns32 vvb dx vvg vbz j p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
110 but that which is really good for nothing: but that which is really good for nothing: cc-acp cst r-crq vbz av-j j p-acp pix: (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
111 That which is High and Lofty, Quaint or Witty, Scholastical or Controversial, and above the Reach of ordinary Capacities. That which is High and Lofty, Quaint or Witty, Scholastical or Controversial, and above the Reach of ordinary Capacities. cst r-crq vbz j cc j, j cc j, j cc j, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
112 And therefore, our Saviour makes it as great a Miracle, and as certain a Sign of the True Messias, that the Poor had the Gospel preached unto them, as that the Blind saw, the Lame walked, the Deaf heard, the Lepers were cleansed, And Therefore, our Saviour makes it as great a Miracle, and as certain a Signen of the True Messias, that the Poor had the Gospel preached unto them, as that the Blind saw, the Lame walked, the Deaf herd, the Lepers were cleansed, cc av, po12 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp j dt n1, cc p-acp j dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, cst dt j vhd dt n1 vvd p-acp pno32, p-acp cst dt j vvd, dt j vvd, dt j vvn, dt n2 vbdr vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
113 and the Dead were raised up from Death to Life, Matth. 11. 5. And if poor Ignorant People have such a Proud Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, and the Dead were raised up from Death to Life, Matthew 11. 5. And if poor Ignorant People have such a Proud Man for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, cc dt j vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd cc cs j j n1 vhb d dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb pns32 xx, p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1? p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
114 if an Archer does always shoot above the Mark, can he ever Hit it? And if a Minister does always preach above the Capacity of his Hearers, can he ever Teach them Knowledge? Is it not all one, if an Archer does always shoot above the Mark, can he ever Hit it? And if a Minister does always preach above the Capacity of his Hearers, can he ever Teach them Knowledge? Is it not all one, cs dt n1 vdz av vvi p-acp dt n1, vmb pns31 av vvn pn31? cc cs dt n1 vdz av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vmb pns31 av vvb pno32 n1? vbz pn31 xx av-d crd, (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
115 as if he spoke to them in an Vnknown Tongue, and were altogether a Barbarian unto them? as if he spoke to them in an Unknown Tongue, and were altogether a Barbarian unto them? c-acp cs pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1, cc vbdr av dt j-jn p-acp pno32? (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 4
116 Sixthly, The Scripture tells us of others, who, though they are neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud: Sixthly, The Scripture tells us of Others, who, though they Are neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud: j, dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq, cs pns32 vbr dx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
117 Yet, they are Deceitful; They handle the Word of God deceitfully; Yet, they Are Deceitful; They handle the Word of God deceitfully; av, pns32 vbr j; pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
118 they Deceive God's people, by preaching that to them for God's Word, which is not really His, but their Own; they preach to them the Inticing Words of Mans Wisdom, instead of the Sincere Milk of the Word; they Deceive God's people, by preaching that to them for God's Word, which is not really His, but their Own; they preach to them the Enticing Words of men Wisdom, instead of the Sincere Milk of the Word; pns32 vvb npg1 n1, p-acp vvg cst p-acp pno32 p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vbz xx av-j po31, p-acp po32 d; pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 dt j-vvg n2 pp-f ng1 n1, av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
119 they shew them the Form, and not the Power of Godliness; they Feed them with Ceremonies and Shadows, instead of Substantial and Fundamental Truths; they show them the From, and not the Power of Godliness; they Feed them with Ceremonies and Shadows, instead of Substantial and Fundamental Truths; pns32 vvb pno32 dt n1, cc xx dt n1 pp-f n1; pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2, av pp-f j cc j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
120 They puff them up with Science falsly so called, instead of the Simplicity of the Gospel; They puff them up with Science falsely so called, instead of the Simplicity of the Gospel; pns32 vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp n1 av-j av vvn, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
121 they spoil them thro' Phylosophy and vain Deceit, after the Tradition of Men, after the Rudiments of the World, and not after Christ; they spoil them through Philosophy and vain Deceit, After the Tradition of Men, After the Rudiments of the World, and not After christ; pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc xx p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
122 They Teach them for Doctrines the Commandments of Men; They Teach them for Doctrines the commandments of Men; pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp n2 dt n2 pp-f n2; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
123 yea, they Teach them the very Doctrines of Devils, Matth. 15. 9. compared with Colos. 2. 8. and 1 Tim. 4. 1. And by this means, all true Gospel-preaching is in many places much neglected; yea, they Teach them the very Doctrines of Devils, Matthew 15. 9. compared with Colos 2. 8. and 1 Tim. 4. 1. And by this means, all true Gospel preaching is in many places much neglected; uh, pns32 vvb pno32 dt j n2 pp-f n2, np1 crd crd vvn p-acp np1 crd crd cc crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp d n2, d j j vbz p-acp d n2 av-d vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
124 and in some places it is almost wholly lost. and in Some places it is almost wholly lost. cc p-acp d n2 pn31 vbz av av-jn vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
125 And if poor Ignorant people have such a deceitful Handler and Corrupter of God's Word for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, And if poor Ignorant people have such a deceitful Handler and Corrupter of God's Word for their Minister, must they not, without a Miracle, necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, cc cs j j n1 vhb d dt j np1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, vmb pns32 xx, p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1? p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
126 how can a Man possibly subsist, if he has only a Stone for Bread, a Scorpion for an Egg, how can a Man possibly subsist, if he has only a Stone for Bred, a Scorpion for an Egg, c-crq vmb dt n1 av-j vvi, cs pns31 vhz av-j dt n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
127 and a Cup of poison for the Blood of the Grape? Seventhly, The Scripture tells us of Others, who, tho' they are neither Ignorant, nor Idle, and a Cup of poison for the Blood of the Grape? Seventhly, The Scripture tells us of Others, who, though they Are neither Ignorant, nor Idle, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? crd, dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f n2-jn, r-crq, cs pns32 vbr dx j, ccx j, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 4
128 nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud, nor Deceitful; yet, they are far Worse than all these. nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud, nor Deceitful; yet, they Are Far Worse than all these. ccx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j; av, pns32 vbr av-j jc cs d d. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
129 For says our Saviour, Matt. 23. 13. Wo unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites. For, ye shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against Men. For Says our Saviour, Matt. 23. 13. Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites. For, you shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against Men. p-acp vvz po12 n1, np1 crd crd n1 p-acp pn22 n2 cc np2, n2. p-acp, pn22 vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
130 Ye neither go into it your selves, neither suffer ye them that are entring to go in. the neither go into it your selves, neither suffer you them that Are entering to go in. dt d vvb p-acp pn31 po22 n2, av-dx vvi pn22 pno32 cst vbr vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
131 And then it follows, ver. 15. Ye compass Sea and Land to make one Proselyte, And then it follows, ver. 15. the compass Sea and Land to make one Proselyte, cc av pn31 vvz, fw-la. crd dt n1 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi crd n1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
132 and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the Child of Hell than your selves. and when he is made, you make him twofold more the Child of Hell than your selves. cc c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, pn22 vvb pno31 j n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cs po22 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
133 They would neither be good Themselves, nor suffer Others to be so. They would neither be good Themselves, nor suffer Others to be so. pns32 vmd av-dx vbi j px32, ccx vvi ng2-jn pc-acp vbi av. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
134 They would neither Preach Themselves, nor suffer Christ and his Apostles to Preach to the People, that were ready to Perish for want of a Plain and a Searching Preacher. They would neither Preach Themselves, nor suffer christ and his Apostles to Preach to the People, that were ready to Perish for want of a Plain and a Searching Preacher. pns32 vmd av-dx vvi px32, ccx vvi np1 cc po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vbdr j pc-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt j cc dt vvg n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
135 They were like those two Priests, Hophni and Phinehas, who would neither be Chast Themselves, They were like those two Priests, Hophni and Phinehas, who would neither be Chaste Themselves, pns32 vbdr av-j d crd n2, np1 cc np1, r-crq vmd av-dx vbi j px32, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
136 nor suffer Others to be so, but lay with the Women that Assembled at the Door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, 1 Sam. 2. 22. They were like Ahab and Zedekiah, those two other Priests, who would neither be Chast Themselves, nor suffer Others to be so, but lay with the Women that Assembled At the Door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, 1 Sam. 2. 22. They were like Ahab and Zedekiah, those two other Priests, who would neither be Chaste Themselves, ccx vvi ng2-jn pc-acp vbi av, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n2 d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn np1 crd crd pns32 vbdr av-j np1 cc np1, d crd j-jn n2, r-crq vmd av-dx vbi j px32, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
137 nor suffer Others to be so, but were Roasted in the Fire by the King of Babylon, nor suffer Others to be so, but were Roasted in the Fire by the King of Babylon, ccx vvi ng2-jn pc-acp vbi av, cc-acp vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
138 for committing Adultery with their Neighbours Wives, Jerem. 29. 22, 23. And they were like those other Ungodly Priests and people of the Jews, who Persecuted St. Paul, and forbid him to Preach to the Gentiles, that they might be Saved, to fill up their Sins alway. for committing Adultery with their Neighbours Wives, Jeremiah 29. 22, 23. And they were like those other Ungodly Priests and people of the jews, who Persecuted Saint Paul, and forbid him to Preach to the Gentiles, that they might be Saved, to fill up their Sins always. p-acp vvg n1 p-acp po32 ng1 n2, np1 crd crd, crd cc pns32 vbdr av-j d j-jn j n2 cc n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq vvn n1 np1, cc vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2-j, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
139 For, the Wrath of God is come upon them to the uttermost, 1 Thes. 2. 15, 16. Mark this all of you as long as you Live: For, the Wrath of God is come upon them to the uttermost, 1 Thebes 2. 15, 16. Mark this all of you as long as you Live: p-acp, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j, vvn np1 crd crd, crd n1 d d pp-f pn22 a-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
140 If a Minister refuses to Preach himself, and forbids others to Preach; If a Minister refuses to Preach himself, and forbids Others to Preach; cs dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi px31, cc vvz n2-jn pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
141 it is a certain Sign, that he is come to the Height of Wickedness, and has filled up the full measure of all his Sins, it is a certain Signen, that he is come to the Height of Wickedness, and has filled up the full measure of all his Sins, pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vhz vvn a-acp dt j n1 pp-f d po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
142 and the Wrath of God is come upon him to the uttermost. and the Wrath of God is come upon him to the uttermost. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
143 And yet, there were not only some few of the Clergy, that were then thus Notoriously Wicked. And yet, there were not only Some few of the Clergy, that were then thus Notoriously Wicked. cc av, pc-acp vbdr xx av-j d d pp-f dt n1, cst vbdr av av av-j j. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
144 For our Saviour lays it to the Charge of all the Scribes, and Pharisees, and Preachers of the Law in his time. For our Saviour lays it to the Charge of all the Scribes, and Pharisees, and Preachers of the Law in his time. p-acp po12 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2, cc np2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
145 And they all were so far from Denying that Charge, that they Gloried, and Boasted in it. And they all were so Far from Denying that Charge, that they Gloried, and Boasted in it. cc pns32 d vbdr av av-j p-acp vvg d n1, cst pns32 vvd, cc vvd p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
146 For say they to the Officers, that would not be so bad as they would have them be, by Apprehending Christ, For say they to the Officers, that would not be so bad as they would have them be, by Apprehending christ, p-acp vvi pns32 p-acp dt n2, cst vmd xx vbi av j c-acp pns32 vmd vhi pno32 vbi, p-acp vvg np1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
147 and bringing him Bound to them, Are ye also Deceived? Have any of the Rulers, and bringing him Bound to them, are you also Deceived? Have any of the Rulers, cc vvg pno31 vvn p-acp pno32, vbr pn22 av vvn? vhb d pp-f dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
148 or of Pharisees believed on him? But, this People, who knoweth not the Law, are Cursed, John 7. 47, 48, 49. And if poor Ignorant people have such men as these for their Ministers, must they not, without a Miracle, Necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, or of Pharisees believed on him? But, this People, who Knoweth not the Law, Are Cursed, John 7. 47, 48, 49. And if poor Ignorant people have such men as these for their Ministers, must they not, without a Miracle, Necessarily perish for want of Knowledge? For, cc pp-f np2 vvd p-acp pno31? p-acp, d n1, r-crq vvz xx dt n1, vbr vvn, np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc cs j j n1 vhb d n2 c-acp d c-acp po32 n2, vmb pns32 xx, p-acp dt n1, av-j vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1? p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
149 how can they possibly learn any True and Saving Knowledge, when their Ministers Curse them for believing on Christ, and Damn them to the pit of Hell, how can they possibly Learn any True and Saving Knowledge, when their Ministers Curse them for believing on christ, and Damn them to the pit of Hell, c-crq vmb pns32 av-j vvi d j cc j-vvg n1, c-crq po32 n2 vvb pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
150 for refusing to be as Bad as they would make them? That is, twofold more the Children of Hell than themselves. for refusing to be as Bad as they would make them? That is, twofold more the Children of Hell than themselves. p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi a-acp j c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pno32? cst vbz, j n1 dt n2 pp-f n1 cs px32. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 4
151 And thus I have Proved out of God's own Word, without any Addition of my own Head; And thus I have Proved out of God's own Word, without any Addition of my own Head; cc av pns11 vhb vvn av pp-f npg1 d n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po11 d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
152 by plain and express Texts of Scripture, that, Though there be a great many Ministers in a City or Country; by plain and express Texts of Scripture, that, Though there be a great many Ministers in a city or Country; p-acp j cc vvi n2 pp-f n1, cst, cs pc-acp vbi dt j d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
153 yet, the Common People may be ready to Faint and to Perish for want of Knowledge; yet, the Common People may be ready to Faint and to Perish for want of Knowledge; av, dt j n1 vmb vbi j p-acp j cc p-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
154 for want of Plain, Affectionate, Practical, and Scripture-Preaching: Yea, and their Case may be so desperately. for want of Plain, Affectionate, Practical, and Scripture-Preaching: Yea, and their Case may be so desperately. p-acp n1 pp-f n1, j, j, cc j: uh, cc po32 n1 vmb vbi av av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
155 Bad, that nothing, but a Company of poor Silly Sheep scattered abroad without a Shepherd, can possibly represent their deplorable Condition. Bad, that nothing, but a Company of poor Silly Sheep scattered abroad without a Shepherd, can possibly represent their deplorable Condition. j, cst pix, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j j n1 vvn av p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vvi po32 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
156 And that is the Doctrine with its Proof. The Use of it is this. And that is the Doctrine with its Proof. The Use of it is this. cc d vbz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 4
157 First, The Holy Ghost has Caused the Faults of God's Ministers to be written in Scripture: First, The Holy Ghost has Caused the Faults of God's Ministers to be written in Scripture: ord, dt j n1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
158 And therefore, We that are the Preachers of God's Word, are bound in Conscience to preach against those Ministerial Faults, in our Sermons before the Clergy: And Therefore, We that Are the Preachers of God's Word, Are bound in Conscience to preach against those Ministerial Faults, in our Sermons before the Clergy: cc av, pns12 cst vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2, p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
159 Especially, upon such publick Occasions, as Ember-week and Ordination-day; Especially, upon such public Occasions, as Ember week and Ordination-day; av-j, p-acp d j n2, c-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
160 that so, we may all be called upon, and stirred up to the better Performance of our Duty. that so, we may all be called upon, and stirred up to the better Performance of our Duty. cst av, pns12 vmb d vbi vvn p-acp, cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
161 For, thus did the Prophets in the Old Testament, as is plain from Mal. 2. 1, 2. O ye Priests, this Commandment is for You: For, thus did the prophets in the Old Testament, as is plain from Malachi 2. 1, 2. O you Priests, this Commandment is for You: p-acp, av vdd dt n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp vbz j p-acp np1 crd crd, crd sy pn22 n2, d n1 vbz p-acp pn22: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
162 If ye will not hear, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give Glory unto my Name, saith the Lord of Hosts; If you will not hear, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give Glory unto my Name, Says the Lord of Hosts; cs pn22 vmb xx vvi, cc cs pn22 vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po11 n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
163 I will even send a Curse upon you, and I will Curse your Blessings: Yea, I have Cursed them already, because Ye do not lay it to heart. I will even send a Curse upon you, and I will Curse your Blessings: Yea, I have Cursed them already, Because You do not lay it to heart. pns11 vmb av vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc pns11 vmb vvi po22 n2: uh, pns11 vhb vvn pno32 av, c-acp pn22 vdb xx vvi pn31 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
164 And thus did Christ himself in the New Testament, as is plain from Matthew 23. throughout the Chapter; And thus did christ himself in the New Testament, as is plain from Matthew 23. throughout the Chapter; cc av vdd np1 px31 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp vbz j p-acp np1 crd p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
165 Where he does Rebuke the Faults of the Jewish Clergy so sharply, and does denounce so many Woes and Curses against them, Where he does Rebuke the Faults of the Jewish Clergy so sharply, and does denounce so many Woes and Curses against them, c-crq pns31 vdz vvb dt n2 pp-f dt jp n1 av av-j, cc vdz vvi av d n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
166 as are enough to make a Man's Heart to ake, and to break in pieces, when he only hears them Read. as Are enough to make a Man's Heart to ache, and to break in Pieces, when he only hears them Read. c-acp vbr av-d pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, c-crq pns31 av-j vvz pno32 vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
167 And therefore, if there be a Minister here present, that Hates him that tells him of his Faults, in God's Name, out of God's Word, and by God's Authority: And Therefore, if there be a Minister Here present, that Hates him that tells him of his Faults, in God's Name, out of God's Word, and by God's authority: cc av, cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 av j, cst vvz pno31 cst vvz pno31 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp npg1 n1, av pp-f npg1 n1, cc p-acp npg1 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
168 Then, thou Hatest the Holy Ghost, that commands him to do so: Thou Hatest the Prophets, that did so: Then, thou Hatest the Holy Ghost, that commands him to do so: Thou Hatest the prophets, that did so: av, pns21 vv2 dt j n1, cst vvz pno31 pc-acp vdi av: pns21 vv2 dt n2, cst vdd av: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
169 Thou Hatest Christ himself, that did so too: Thou Hatest christ himself, that did so too: pns21 vv2 np1 px31, cst vdd av av: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
170 And Thou Hatest good Old Eli, that strictly charged and commanded Samuel to do so to him, upon pain of Damnation, 1 Sam 3. 17. If there be a Minister here present, that Hates him that Thus tells him of his Faults; And Thou Hatest good Old Eli, that strictly charged and commanded Samuel to do so to him, upon pain of Damnation, 1 Same 3. 17. If there be a Minister Here present, that Hates him that Thus tells him of his Faults; cc pns21 vv2 j n1 np1, cst av-j vvn cc vvd np1 pc-acp vdi av p-acp pno31, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, crd d crd crd cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 av j, cst vvz pno31 cst av vvz pno31 pp-f po31 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
171 Then thou art worse than the common People, that desir'd St. John Baptist to do so to them, Luke 3. 10. Thou art worse than the common Souldiers, that desir'd him to do so to them, ver. 14. Thou art worse than the Publicans and Sinners, that desir'd him to do so to them, ver. 12. Thou art worse than a Heathen, Then thou art Worse than the Common People, that desired Saint John Baptist to do so to them, Lycia 3. 10. Thou art Worse than the Common Soldiers, that desired him to do so to them, ver. 14. Thou art Worse than the Publicans and Sinners, that desired him to do so to them, ver. 12. Thou art Worse than a Heathen, cs pns21 vb2r av-jc cs dt j n1, cst vvd n1 np1 np1 pc-acp vdi av p-acp pno32, av crd crd pns21 vb2r av-jc cs dt j n2, cst vvd pno31 pc-acp vdi av p-acp pno32, fw-la. crd pns21 vb2r av-jc cs dt n2 cc n2, cst vvd pno31 pc-acp vdi av p-acp pno32, fw-la. crd pns21 vb2r av-jc cs dt j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
172 an Infidel, a Belshazzar, that highly rewarded the Prophet Daniel for doing so to him, Dan. 5. 25. with the following Verses. an Infidel, a Belshazzar, that highly rewarded the Prophet daniel for doing so to him, Dan. 5. 25. with the following Verses. dt n1, dt np1, cst av-j vvn dt n1 np1 p-acp vdg av p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-vvg n2. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
173 Yea, and in one word, Thou art worse than the very brute Beasts that Perish. Yea, and in one word, Thou art Worse than the very brutus Beasts that Perish. uh, cc p-acp crd n1, pns21 vb2r av-jc cs dt j n1 n2 cst vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
174 And therefore, the Holy Ghost calls thee a Bruitish Pastor, Jerem. 10. 21. And he gives thee the Reason for it, Prov. 12. 1. Because, He that Hateth Reproof is Bruitish. And Therefore, the Holy Ghost calls thee a Brutish Pastor, Jeremiah 10. 21. And he gives thee the Reason for it, Curae 12. 1. Because, He that Hates Reproof is Brutish. cc av, dt j n1 vvz pno21 dt j n1, np1 crd crd cc pns31 vvz pno21 dt n1 p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd p-acp, pns31 cst vvz n1 vbz j. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
175 For, he does like a Bruit, that kicks against the Pricks, and kicks against the Goad, that strikes him. For, he does like a Bruit, that kicks against the Pricks, and kicks against the Goad, that strikes him. p-acp, pns31 vdz vvi dt n1, cst vvz p-acp dt n2, cc vvz p-acp dt n1, cst vvz pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
176 He hates to be Reprov'd, and he flies into his Reprovers Face, and he does him a Mischief, if he can. He hates to be Reproved, and he flies into his Reprovers Face, and he does him a Mischief, if he can. pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2 n1, cc pns31 vdz pno31 dt n1, cs pns31 vmb. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
177 And how then canst Thou pretend to be a Minister, when thou Hatest the Holy Ghost, Hatest the Prophets, Hatest good old Eli, and Hatest Christ himself? How canst Thou pretend to be a Man, a Learned Man, a Christian Man, and a Clergy-man; And how then Canst Thou pretend to be a Minister, when thou Hatest the Holy Ghost, Hatest the prophets, Hatest good old Eli, and Hatest christ himself? How Canst Thou pretend to be a Man, a Learned Man, a Christian Man, and a Clergyman; cc q-crq av vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 dt j n1, vv2 dt n2, vv2 j n1 np1, cc vv2 np1 px31? c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1, dt j n1, dt njp n1, cc dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
178 when thou art worse than the common People, worse than the common Souldiers, worse than the Publicans and Sinners, worse than the Heathens and Infidels; when thou art Worse than the Common People, Worse than the Common Soldiers, Worse than the Publicans and Sinners, Worse than the heathens and Infidels; c-crq pns21 vb2r av-jc cs dt j n1, av-jc cs dt j n2, av-jc cs dt n2 cc n2, av-jc cs dt n2-jn cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
179 yea, and worse than the very Bruits themselves? And yet, This, and only This is thy Name in the Judgement of God, whatever Men judge of Thee, if thou Hatest him that tells thee of thy Faults, in God's Name, out of God's Word, and by God's Authority. yea, and Worse than the very Bruits themselves? And yet, This, and only This is thy Name in the Judgement of God, whatever Men judge of Thee, if thou Hatest him that tells thee of thy Faults, in God's Name, out of God's Word, and by God's authority. uh, cc av-jc cs dt j n2 px32? cc av, d, cc av-j d vbz po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n2 vvb pp-f pno21, cs pns21 vv2 pno31 cst vvz pno21 pp-f po21 n2, p-acp npg1 n1, av pp-f npg1 n1, cc p-acp npg1 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
180 But, my Beloved in the Lord, We are perswaded better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, But, my beloved in the Lord, We Are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, p-acp, po11 j-vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vbr vvn jc n2 pp-f pn22, cc n2 cst vvb n1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
181 though we thus speak, Heb. 6. 9. Secondly, The Holy Ghost has caused the Faults of God's Ministers to be written in Scripture. though we thus speak, Hebrew 6. 9. Secondly, The Holy Ghost has caused the Faults of God's Ministers to be written in Scripture. cs pns12 av vvb, np1 crd crd ord, dt j n1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 4
182 And the same Holy Ghost assures us, that whatever is written in Scripture, is written for our Instruction. And the same Holy Ghost assures us, that whatever is written in Scripture, is written for our Instruction. cc dt d j n1 vvz pno12, cst r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 4
183 And therefore, let every Minister here present lay his Hand to his Heart, and Examine his own Soul strictly and impartially, And Therefore, let every Minister Here present lay his Hand to his Heart, and Examine his own Soul strictly and impartially, cc av, vvb d n1 av j vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb po31 d n1 av-j cc av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 4
184 as he will answer for it before God at the Day of Judgment: as he will answer for it before God At the Day of Judgement: c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 4
185 Let him, I say, thus try and search himself, whether he is not guilty of those Faults, which the Ministers of former Ages are Recorded in Scripture to have been guilty of: Let him, I say, thus try and search himself, whither he is not guilty of those Faults, which the Ministers of former Ages Are Recorded in Scripture to have been guilty of: vvb pno31, pns11 vvb, av vvb cc vvi px31, cs pns31 vbz xx j pp-f d n2, r-crq dt n2 pp-f j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi vbn j pp-f: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 4
186 That so, he may speedily and effectually Repent of them in this World, and avoid that everlasting Destruction, that is due to him for them in the world to come. That so, he may speedily and effectually repent of them in this World, and avoid that everlasting Destruction, that is due to him for them in the world to come. cst av, pns31 vmb av-j cc av-j vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1, cc vvi d j n1, cst vbz j-jn p-acp pno31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 4
187 First of all, Hast thou Entred upon the Ministry, when thou wert Ignorant of the Ministerial Office? Hast thou Ran before God sent thee? and Prophesyed to others, First of all, Hast thou Entered upon the Ministry, when thou Wertenberg Ignorant of the Ministerial Office? Hast thou Ran before God sent thee? and Prophesied to Others, ord pp-f d, vh2 pns21 vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns21 vbd2r j pp-f dt j n1? vh2 pns21 vvd p-acp np1 vvd pno21? cc vvd p-acp n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 4
188 before the Lord had spoken to thee? Jerem. 23. 21. Hast thou set upon the Study of Divinity, before the Lord had spoken to thee? Jeremiah 23. 21. Hast thou Set upon the Study of Divinity, p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno21? np1 crd crd vh2 pns21 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 4
189 before thou hast scarce Read, and much less digested a Sound Course of Philosophy? Hast thou set up for a Preacher, before thou hast ever Read thy Bible Thoroughly and to the Purpose? Or dost thou even yet know and understand the Languages, which thy Bible was Originally writ in? And hast thou taken upon thy self the Cure of Souls, before thou hast scarce Read, and much less digested a Found Course of Philosophy? Hast thou Set up for a Preacher, before thou hast ever Read thy bible Thoroughly and to the Purpose? Or dost thou even yet know and understand the Languages, which thy bible was Originally writ in? And hast thou taken upon thy self the Cure of Souls, c-acp pns21 vh2 av-j vvn, cc av-d av-dc vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1? vh2 pns21 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns21 vh2 av vvn po21 n1 av-j cc p-acp dt n1? cc vd2 pns21 av av vvi cc vvi dt n2, r-crq po21 n1 vbds av-j vvn p-acp? cc vh2 pns21 vvn p-acp po21 n1 dt vvb pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 4
190 before thou wert Learned enough, or perhaps of Age, to undertake it? Secondly, If thou art Learned enough; before thou Wertenberg Learned enough, or perhaps of Age, to undertake it? Secondly, If thou art Learned enough; c-acp pns21 vbd2r j av-d, cc av pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pn31? ord, cs pns21 vb2r j av-d; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 4
191 yet, art thou Willing enough to Discharge so great a Cure? Art thou not idle? Dost thou Read Prayers in thy Parish Church every Day in the Week, both Morning and Evening? Dost thou Preach every Lords-day in the Forenoon, yet, art thou Willing enough to Discharge so great a Cure? Art thou not idle? Dost thou Read Prayers in thy Parish Church every Day in the Week, both Morning and Evening? Dost thou Preach every Lord's day in the Forenoon, av, vb2r pns21 j av-d pc-acp vvb av j dt vvb? vb2r pns21 xx j? vd2 pns21 vvi n2 p-acp po21 n1 n1 d n1 p-acp dt n1, d n1 cc n1? vd2 pns21 vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
192 and Catechize in the Afternoon? Dost thou Catechize and Read a Homily every Holy-day, as the Rubrick commands thee? Dost thou go from House to House in the Week-days, and Catechise in the Afternoon? Dost thou Catechise and Read a Homily every Holiday, as the Rubric commands thee? Dost thou go from House to House in the Weekdays, cc vvi p-acp dt n1? vd2 pns21 vvi cc vvi dt n1 d n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz pno21? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
193 and see whether thy People do Pray, and perform all other Christian Duties in their Families? Acts 20. 20. And dost thou do all this thy Self, and see whither thy People do Pray, and perform all other Christian Duties in their Families? Acts 20. 20. And dost thou do all this thy Self, cc vvb cs po21 n1 vdb vvi, cc vvi d n-jn njp n2 p-acp po32 n2? vvz crd crd cc vd2 pns21 vdi d d po21 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
194 and in thy own Person? Or dost thou only employ a Mercenary Hireling, who is neither Able nor Willing to do it for thee, and in thy own Person? Or dost thou only employ a Mercenary Hireling, who is neither Able nor Willing to do it for thee, cc p-acp po21 d n1? cc vd2 pns21 av-j vvi dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbz dx j ccx j pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp pno21, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
195 but only goes to thy Church on the Lords-day, and never minds thy people all the Week after? but only Goes to thy Church on the Lord's day, and never minds thy people all the Week After? cc-acp av-j vvz p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av-x vvz po21 n1 d dt n1 a-acp? (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 4
196 Thirdly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle; but Learned enough, and Laborious enough: Yet, art thou not Covetous and Voluptuous? Art thou not given to filthy Lucre, Thirdly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle; but Learned enough, and Laborious enough: Yet, art thou not Covetous and Voluptuous? Art thou not given to filthy Lucre, ord, cs pns21 vb2r dx j, ccx j; cc-acp j av-d, cc j av-d: av, vb2r pns21 xx j cc j? vb2r pns21 xx vvn p-acp j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
197 and filthy Pleasure? Does not Whoredom, and wine, and Strong Drink, take away thy Heart; and filthy Pleasure? Does not Whoredom, and wine, and Strong Drink, take away thy Heart; cc j n1? vdz xx n1, cc n1, cc j vvb, vvb av po21 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
198 and take up that Time, which thou oughtest to spend in hard Study, bitter Weeping, fervent Prayer, and take up that Time, which thou Ought to spend in hard Study, bitter Weeping, fervent Prayer, cc vvb a-acp d n1, r-crq pns21 vmd2 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1, j j-vvg, j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
199 and frequent Fasting? Hos. 4. 11. Does not a Stingy, a Sordid, and an Immoderate Love of the World make thee to joyn House to House, and frequent Fasting? Hos. 4. 11. Does not a Stingy, a Sordid, and an Immoderate Love of the World make thee to join House to House, cc j n-vvg? np1 crd crd vdz xx dt j, dt j, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
200 and to lay Field to Field, and to heap up Preferment upon Preferment, till there be no Place for thy poor Brethren, that thou mayest be placed Alone in the midst of the Earth? Isa. 5. 8. And when thou hast gotten all this together, does there not some Secret Curse go along with it, and to lay Field to Field, and to heap up Preferment upon Preferment, till there be no Place for thy poor Brothers, that thou Mayest be placed Alone in the midst of the Earth? Isaiah 5. 8. And when thou hast got all this together, does there not Some Secret Curse go along with it, cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp pc-acp vbi dx n1 p-acp po21 j n2, cst pns21 vm2 vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? np1 crd crd cc c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn d d av, vdz zz xx d j-jn vvb vvb a-acp p-acp pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
201 and make it all to be Bitter unto thee; and make it all to be Bitter unto thee; cc vvi pn31 d pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
202 yea, and make thee to be Bitter and Cruel to thine own Bowels, and hinder thee from being Charitable and Hospitable unto Others, yea, and make thee to be Bitter and Cruel to thine own Bowels, and hinder thee from being Charitable and Hospitable unto Others, uh, cc vvb pno21 pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp po21 d n2, cc vvi pno21 p-acp vbg j cc j p-acp n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
203 and also from being Just to thy Self, whom thou in a manner starvest for want of Necessaries? Does not thy Living overthrow thy Preaching? And does not thy Practice make all thy Sermons of no Effect. and also from being Just to thy Self, whom thou in a manner starvest for want of Necessaries? Does not thy Living overthrow thy Preaching? And does not thy Practice make all thy Sermons of no Effect. cc av p-acp vbg j p-acp po21 n1, ro-crq pns21 p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-j? vdz xx po21 vvg n1 po21 vvg? cc vdz xx po21 n1 vvi d po21 n2 pp-f dx vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 4
204 Fourthly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous; Fourthly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous; ord, cs pns21 vb2r dx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
205 yet, art thou not Proud? Dost thou not scorn to be so Plain in thy Sermons, yet, art thou not Proud? Dost thou not scorn to be so Plain in thy Sermons, av, vb2r pns21 xx j? vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vbi av j p-acp po21 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
206 as be counted a Fool for Christ his Sake? Dost thou not scorn to quit thy Humane Learning, as be counted a Fool for christ his Sake? Dost thou not scorn to quit thy Humane Learning, c-acp vbi vvn dt n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vvi po21 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
207 for the Foolishness of Preaching? Dost thou not scorn to use a Familiar and a Popular way of Preaching, for the Foolishness of Preaching? Dost thou not scorn to use a Familiar and a Popular Way of Preaching, c-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg? vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt j-jn cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
208 when thou Thinkest thou canst speak with the Tongues of Men and Angels? Dost thou not scorn to Quote any Texts of Scripture in thy Sermons, when thou Thinkest thou Canst speak with the Tongues of Men and Angels? Dost thou not scorn to Quote any Texts of Scripture in thy Sermons, c-crq pns21 vv2 pns21 vm2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2? vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
209 and to use Scripture Expressions, Scripture Proofs, Scripture Similitudes, Scripture Examples, and Scripture Applications, as if they were all too Course and Homely for the Itching Ears of this Adulterous Age? Dost thou not disdain the very Name of a Country-Parson, and to use Scripture Expressions, Scripture Proofs, Scripture Similitudes, Scripture Examples, and Scripture Applications, as if they were all too Course and Homely for the Itching Ears of this Adulterous Age? Dost thou not disdain the very Name of a Country-Parson, cc pc-acp vvi n1 n2, n1 n2, n1 n2, n1 n2, cc n1 n2, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr d av n1 cc j p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f d j n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
210 and wholly Set up for a Higher, a Richer, and an Easier Office? Dost thou not disdain to go and Visit poor people, to seek that which was lost, to bring again that which was driven away, to bind up that which was broken, and wholly Set up for a Higher, a Richer, and an Easier Office? Dost thou not disdain to go and Visit poor people, to seek that which was lost, to bring again that which was driven away, to bind up that which was broken, cc av-jn vvn a-acp p-acp dt jc, dt jc, cc dt jc n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvb j n1, pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds vvn, pc-acp vvi av cst r-crq vbds vvn av, pc-acp vvi a-acp d r-crq vbds vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
211 and to strengthen that which was Sick? Ezek. 34. 16. Dost thou not chuse to be the Author of a New Notion, and to strengthen that which was Sick? Ezekiel 34. 16. Dost thou not choose to be the Author of a New Notion, cc pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbds j? np1 crd crd vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
212 tho' it be False, rather than to Preach and to Press an Old Known Truth upon the Hearts of thy Hearers? Dost thou not chuse to Introduce three Gods into the World, rather than be content with the Old and True way of Expressing the Trinity? though it be False, rather than to Preach and to Press an Old Known Truth upon the Hearts of thy Hearers? Dost thou not choose to Introduce three God's into the World, rather than be content with the Old and True Way of Expressing the Trinity? cs pn31 vbb j, av-c cs pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt j j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n2? vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vvi crd n2 p-acp dt n1, av-c cs vbi j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f vvg dt np1? (3) text (DIV1) 22 Image 4
213 Fifthly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud; Fifthly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud; ord, cs pns21 vb2r dx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
214 yet, art thou not Deceitful? Art thou not a Deceitful Handler and Corrupter of Gods Word? Dost thou not hold that Original Sin, is not Properly a Sin; or if it be so; yet, art thou not Deceitful? Art thou not a Deceitful Handler and Corrupter of God's Word? Dost thou not hold that Original since, is not Properly a since; or if it be so; av, vb2r pns21 xx j? vb2r pns21 xx dt j np1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi d j-jn n1, vbz xx av-j dt n1; cc cs pn31 vbb av; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
215 it is but the Least of all Sins? Dost thou not hold the Pelagian and Arminian Doctrines, instead of the Articles and Homilies of our Church? Dost thou not say, that our Articles are only Articles of Peace, and not Articles of Religion? Dost thou not say, that our Homilies do only contain such Doctrines, it is but the lest of all Sins? Dost thou not hold the Pelagian and Arminian Doctrines, instead of the Articles and Homilies of our Church? Dost thou not say, that our Articles Are only Articles of Peace, and not Articles of Religion? Dost thou not say, that our Homilies do only contain such Doctrines, pn31 vbz p-acp dt cs pp-f d n2? vd2 pns21 xx vvi dt jp cc np1 n2, av pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi, cst po12 n2 vbr j n2 pp-f n1, cc xx n2 pp-f n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi, cst po12 n2 vdb av-j vvi d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
216 as were Necessary for the Time they were Writ in, but not for the Time we now Live in? Dost thou not Adore Free-will so far, as were Necessary for the Time they were Writ in, but not for the Time we now Live in? Dost thou not Adore Freewill so Far, c-acp vbdr j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp, cc-acp xx p-acp dt n1 pns12 av vvb p-acp? vd2 pns21 xx vvi j av av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
217 as to make an Idol of it; yea; as to make an Idol of it; yea; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31; uh; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
218 and to make God himself to Wait upon its Choice, in the Almighty Work of thy Conversion? Dost thou not make God to be in a manner an Idle Spectator, and thy Free-will to be the Onely Agent in thy Salvation? Dost thou not Attribute so much to Natural Reason, and Moral Suasion, that the Powerful, and Effectual, and Irresistible, working of Gods Spirit, is wholly Rejected by thee as a meer Dream, and to make God himself to Wait upon its Choice, in the Almighty Work of thy Conversion? Dost thou not make God to be in a manner an Idle Spectator, and thy Freewill to be the Only Agent in thy Salvation? Dost thou not Attribute so much to Natural Reason, and Moral Suasion, that the Powerful, and Effectual, and Irresistible, working of God's Spirit, is wholly Rejected by thee as a mere Dream, cc p-acp vvb np1 px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po21 n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 dt j n1, cc po21 j pc-acp vbi dt av-j n1 p-acp po21 n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvb av av-d p-acp j n1, cc j n1, cst dt j, cc j, cc j, vvg pp-f npg1 n1, vbz av-jn vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
219 and an Idle Fancy? Dost thou not Extol thine Own Strength so far, as to Frustrate the Grace of Christ? Dost not Thou, and not God, make Thee to Differ from another, which is directly contrary to St. Pauls Doctrine? 1 Cor. 4. 7. Dost thou not lay so great a Stress upon Little things, and an Idle Fancy? Dost thou not Extol thine Own Strength so Far, as to Frustrate the Grace of christ? Dost not Thou, and not God, make Thee to Differ from Another, which is directly contrary to Saint Paul's Doctrine? 1 Cor. 4. 7. Dost thou not lay so great a Stress upon Little things, cc dt j n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi po21 d n1 av av-j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1? vd2 xx pns21, cc xx np1, vvb pno21 p-acp vvb p-acp n-jn, r-crq vbz av-j j-jn p-acp n1 npg1 n1? crd np1 crd crd vd2 pns21 xx vvi av j dt n1 p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
220 as to neglect the Weightier matters of the Law? Dost thou not make a Conscience of Bowing at the Name of Jesus; and dost thou make any Conscience at all of Cursing and Swearing by his Name, by his Blood, and by his Wounds? Dost thou not not make a Conscience of Signing a Child with the Sign of the Cross in Baptism; as to neglect the Weightier matters of the Law? Dost thou not make a Conscience of Bowing At the Name of jesus; and dost thou make any Conscience At all of Cursing and Swearing by his Name, by his Blood, and by his Wounds? Dost thou not not make a Conscience of Signing a Child with the Signen of the Cross in Baptism; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1; cc vd2 pns21 vvi d n1 p-acp d pp-f vvg cc vvg p-acp po31 vvb, p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n2? vd2 pns21 xx xx vvb dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt j p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
221 and dost thou make any Conscience at all of Catechizing that Child in the Doctrine of the Cross of Christ, tho' both the Rubrick, and the 59th. Canon command thee to do so, every Lords-day and Holy day in the After-noon, upon pain of Sharp Reproof for the first Fault, Suspension for the second, and dost thou make any Conscience At all of Catechizing that Child in the Doctrine of the Cross of christ, though both the Rubric, and the 59th. Canon command thee to do so, every Lord's day and Holy day in the Afternoon, upon pain of Sharp Reproof for the First Fault, Suspension for the second, cc vd2 pns21 vvi d n1 p-acp d pp-f vvg cst n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cs d dt n1, cc dt ord. n1 vvb pno21 pc-acp vdi av, d n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt ord n1, n1 p-acp dt ord, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
222 and Excommunication for the third? Dost thou not cry out mightily against those that Sacrilegiously rob the Church of its Patrimony; and dost thou at all cry out against thy Self and Others, that rob Christ of those Souls, which he has purchased with his Blood, by Suffering them to Perish for want of True and Saving Knowledge? Dost thou not cry out mightily against those people, that rob thee of the Least of thy Tithes and Offerings; and dost thou at all cry out against thy Self and Others, that rob those very people of their Heart's Blood, their Lives, their Souls, and Excommunication for the third? Dost thou not cry out mightily against those that Sacrilegiously rob the Church of its Patrimony; and dost thou At all cry out against thy Self and Others, that rob christ of those Souls, which he has purchased with his Blood, by Suffering them to Perish for want of True and Saving Knowledge? Dost thou not cry out mightily against those people, that rob thee of the Least of thy Tithes and Offerings; and dost thou At all cry out against thy Self and Others, that rob those very people of their Heart's Blood, their Lives, their Souls, cc n1 p-acp dt ord? vd2 pns21 xx vvi av av-j p-acp d cst av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; cc vd2 pns21 p-acp d n1 av p-acp po21 n1 cc n2-jn, cst vvb np1 pp-f d n2, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f j cc j-vvg n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi av av-j p-acp d n1, cst vvb pno21 pp-f dt ds pp-f po21 n2 cc n2; cc vd2 pns21 p-acp d n1 av p-acp po21 n1 cc n2-jn, cst vvb d j n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n1, po32 n2, po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
223 and their Salvation, by Suffering them to be Damned for want of Catechizing and Preaching? Dost thou not cry out mightily against the Papists, for feeding their Communicants with meer Species and Accidents, instead of Substantial Bread and Wine, representing the Body and Blood of Christ; and their Salvation, by Suffering them to be Damned for want of Catechizing and Preaching? Dost thou not cry out mightily against the Papists, for feeding their Communicants with mere Species and Accidents, instead of Substantial Bred and Wine, representing the Body and Blood of christ; cc po32 n1, p-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg? vd2 pns21 xx vvi av av-j p-acp dt njp2, p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp j n2 cc n2, av pp-f j n1 cc n1, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
224 and dost not thou Thy self at the same time Serve thy Hearers just at the same Rate, and dost not thou Thy self At the same time Serve thy Hearers just At the same Rate, cc vd2 xx pns21 po21 n1 p-acp dt d n1 vvb po21 n2 j p-acp dt d vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
225 whilst thou Contendest so Much, and so Earnestly for the Rites and Ceremonies, and so Little, if at all, for the Doctrines of our Church? while thou Contendest so Much, and so Earnestly for the Rites and Ceremonies, and so Little, if At all, for the Doctrines of our Church? cs pns21 vv2 av d, cc av av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2, cc av j, cs p-acp d, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1? (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 4
226 Sixthly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud, nor Deceitful; Sixthly, If thou art neither Ignorant, nor Idle, nor Covetous, nor Voluptuous, nor Proud, nor Deceitful; j, cs pns21 vb2r dx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j, ccx j; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
227 yet art thou not far Worse than all these? For, dost thou not refuse to be Good Thy self, yet art thou not Far Worse than all these? For, dost thou not refuse to be Good Thy self, av vb2r pns21 xx av-j jc cs d d? p-acp, vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vbi j po21 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
228 and hinder Others to be so? Dost thou not refuse to Fast upon Ember-week Thy self, and hinder Others to be so? Dost thou not refuse to Fast upon Ember week Thy self, cc vvi n2-jn pc-acp vbi av? vd2 pns21 xx vvi p-acp av-j p-acp n1 po21 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
229 and hinder Others to do so, and Reproach them for it? Dost thou not refuse to Preach Thy self, and hinder Others to do so, and Reproach them for it? Dost thou not refuse to Preach Thy self, cc vvi n2-jn pc-acp vdi av, cc n1 pno32 p-acp pn31? vd2 pns21 xx vvi pc-acp vvi po21 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
230 and hinder Others to do so, if thou thinkest they will Dare to Preach against thy Great, and hinder Others to do so, if thou Thinkest they will Dare to Preach against thy Great, cc vvi n2-jn pc-acp vdi av, cs pns21 vv2 pns32 vmb vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
231 and Crying, and Reigning, and Damning Sins? Thy Pluralities, thy Non-Residence, thy Arminianism, and thy Shameful Neglect of Catechizing, and Crying, and Reigning, and Damning Sins? Thy Pluralities, thy Non-Residence, thy Arminianism, and thy Shameful Neglect of Catechizing, cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg n2? po21 n2, po21 n1, po21 n1, cc po21 j vvb pp-f vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
232 and Daily Prayers in thy Church and Family? Dost thou not get as many Church-Preferments, and Daily Prayers in thy Church and Family? Dost thou not get as many Church-preferments, cc j n2 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1? vd2 pns21 xx vvi p-acp d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
233 as thou possibly canst, and refuse to Preach in them All Thy self, and thereby hinder all others, that are both Learned and Laborious; as thou possibly Canst, and refuse to Preach in them All Thy self, and thereby hinder all Others, that Are both Learned and Laborious; c-acp pns21 av-j vm2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d po21 n1, cc av vvi d n2-jn, cst vbr d j cc j; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
234 both Able and Willing to Preach in them in their own Persons? Dost thou not Envy and Hate a good Orthodox Minister, in thy very Heart and Soul; both Able and Willing to Preach in them in their own Persons? Dost thou not Envy and Hate a good Orthodox Minister, in thy very Heart and Soul; d j cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 d n2? vd2 pns21 xx n1 cc vvb dt j n1 vvi, p-acp po21 j n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
235 and say of him, as the Scribes and Pharisees did of Christ; and say of him, as the Scribes and Pharisees did of christ; cc vvb pp-f pno31, c-acp dt n2 cc np1 vdd pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
236 He hath a Devil, and is Mad, why hear ye Him? John 10. 20. Yea, and to Compleat thy Character; He hath a devil, and is Mad, why hear you Him? John 10. 20. Yea, and to Complete thy Character; pns31 vhz dt n1, cc vbz j, q-crq vvb pn22 pno31? np1 crd crd uh, cc p-acp j po21 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
237 Dost thou not reckon it a Greater fault for a Man, to Tell thee of these thy Faults, Dost thou not reckon it a Greater fault for a Man, to Tell thee of these thy Faults, vd2 pns21 xx vvi pn31 dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 pp-f d po21 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
238 than it is for thee and others to be Guilty of them? than it is for thee and Others to be Guilty of them? cs pn31 vbz p-acp pno21 cc n2-jn pc-acp vbi j pp-f pno32? (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 4
239 And thus I have endeavoured to Examine every Minister here present, out of Gods own Word, And thus I have endeavoured to Examine every Minister Here present, out of God's own Word, cc av pns11 vhb vvn p-acp vvb d n1 av j, av pp-f n2 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
240 whether he be really guilty of those Sins, which the Ministers of former Ages, are Recorded in Scripture to have been guilty of. whither he be really guilty of those Sins, which the Ministers of former Ages, Are Recorded in Scripture to have been guilty of. cs pns31 vbb av-j j pp-f d n2, r-crq dt n2 pp-f j n2, vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi vbn j pp-f. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
241 I neither Accuse you of, nor Condemn you for, any one of all these Sins. I neither Accuse you of, nor Condemn you for, any one of all these Sins. pns11 av-dx vvb pn22 pp-f, ccx vvb pn22 p-acp, d crd pp-f d d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
242 But, I wish with all my Heart and Soul, that both God and your own Consciences may Acquit and Absolve you from them all. But, I wish with all my Heart and Soul, that both God and your own Consciences may Acquit and Absolve you from them all. p-acp, pns11 vvb p-acp d po11 n1 cc n1, cst d np1 cc po22 d n2 vmb vvi cc vvi pn22 p-acp pno32 d. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
243 For, I call Heaven and Earth to Record, That I do not say these things to Shame you; For, I call Heaven and Earth to Record, That I do not say these things to Shame you; p-acp, pns11 vvb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns11 vdb xx vvi d n2 p-acp n1 pn22; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
244 but, as my Beloved Brethren, I Warn you, 1 Cor. 4. 14. I Warn you all in Gods Name, but, as my beloved Brothers, I Warn you, 1 Cor. 4. 14. I Warn you all in God's Name, cc-acp, c-acp po11 j-vvn n2, pns11 vvb pn22, vvn np1 crd crd pns11 vvb pn22 d p-acp ng1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
245 and in Christ's Name, that you do not think your selves Altogether Free from All, or from any One of all these Sins. and in Christ's Name, that you do not think your selves Altogether Free from All, or from any One of all these Sins. cc p-acp npg1 n1, cst pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2 av j p-acp d, cc p-acp d crd pp-f d d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
246 For, Original Sin, which has in its self the Seed of every Sin whatever, is not Wholly Mortified in the Best of you all: For, Original since, which has in its self the Seed of every since whatever, is not Wholly Mortified in the Best of you all: p-acp, j-jn n1, r-crq vhz p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq, vbz xx av-jn vvn p-acp dt av-js pp-f pn22 d: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
247 And therefore, it may make you to fall into the very Worst of all these Sins; And Therefore, it may make you to fallen into the very Worst of all these Sins; cc av, pn31 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j js pp-f d d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
248 as it made St. Peter to Deny Christ with Cursing and Swearing; as it made Saint Peter to Deny christ with Cursing and Swearing; c-acp pn31 vvd n1 np1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp vvg cc vvg; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
249 and Hazael to do such Barbarous things, as he thought None but a Dog could ever have done; and hazael to do such Barbarous things, as he Thought None but a Dog could ever have done; cc np1 pc-acp vdi d j n2, c-acp pns31 vvd pix cc-acp dt n1 vmd av vhi vdn; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
250 2 Kings, 8. 13. I Warn you all in Gods Name, and in Christ's Name, that, 2 Kings, 8. 13. I Warn you all in God's Name, and in Christ's Name, that, crd n2, crd crd pns11 vvb pn22 d p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp npg1 n1, cst, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
251 as you value the Salvation of your own Souls, and of them that hear you; as you valve the Salvation of your own Souls, and of them that hear you; c-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2, cc pp-f pno32 cst vvb pn22; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
252 so be ye Sure, not to find fault with the Holy Ghost, who has commanded me, upon pain of Damnation, to Warn you all against all these Sins: so be you Sure, not to find fault with the Holy Ghost, who has commanded me, upon pain of Damnation, to Warn you all against all these Sins: av vbb pn22 j, xx pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno11, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi pn22 d p-acp d d n2: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
253 Nor yet to find fault with Me, who, according to the measure of Grace and Faithfulness He has given me, have Conscienciously obey'd his command, Nor yet to find fault with Me, who, according to the measure of Grace and Faithfulness He has given me, have Conscientiously obeyed his command, ccx av pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno11, r-crq, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz vvn pno11, vhb av-j vvd po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
254 and incurr'd your Displeasure for the Good of your Souls: and incurred your Displeasure for the Good of your Souls: cc vvn po22 n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po22 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
255 But, lay all the fault, if you are guilty of any fault, where it only ought to be laid, even upon your own selves. But, lay all the fault, if you Are guilty of any fault, where it only ought to be laid, even upon your own selves. cc-acp, vvb d dt n1, cs pn22 vbr j pp-f d n1, c-crq pn31 av-j vmd p-acp vbi vvn, av p-acp po22 d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
256 And resolve, resolve immediately upon a full and perfect Amendment of Life, from this very Day, from this very Hour, from this very Moment. And resolve, resolve immediately upon a full and perfect Amendment of Life, from this very Day, from this very Hour, from this very Moment. cc vvb, vvb av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d j n1, p-acp d j n1, p-acp d j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
257 For, we do not know, whether any of us shall Live one Moment longer. For, we do not know, whither any of us shall Live one Moment longer. p-acp, pns12 vdb xx vvi, cs d pp-f pno12 vmb vvi crd n1 av-jc. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
258 We do not know, whether You or I shall Live to go out of this Church, We do not know, whither You or I shall Live to go out of this Church, pns12 vdb xx vvi, cs pn22 cc pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
259 or ever to come into it again, to be told of, and stirred up to, the consciencious discharge of our Ministerial Office, or ever to come into it again, to be told of, and stirred up to, the conscientious discharge of our Ministerial Office, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 av, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, cc vvd a-acp p-acp, dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
260 thus Plainly, thus Impartially, thus Convincingly; and I heartily Pray to God, Effectually. thus Plainly, thus Impartially, thus Convincingly; and I heartily Pray to God, Effectually. av av-j, av av-j, av av-vvg; cc pns11 av-j vvb p-acp np1, av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Image 4
261 Oh my Beloved Brethren, do not think that I am too earnest, ot too much concerned for you and your peoples Immortal Souls: O my beloved Brothers, do not think that I am too earnest, It too much concerned for you and your peoples Immortal Souls: uh po11 j-vvn n2, vdb xx vvi cst pns11 vbm av j, zz av av-d vvn p-acp pn22 cc po22 ng1 j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
262 For, I know, I know, that your Souls have cost Christ very dear; For, I know, I know, that your Souls have cost christ very dear; c-acp, pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb, cst po22 n2 vhb vvn np1 av j-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
263 they have cost him his H•arts Blood, they have cost him his Life. And can I be too much Concerned, they have cost him his H•arts Blood, they have cost him his Life. And can I be too much Concerned, pns32 vhb vvn pno31 po31 n2 n1, pns32 vhb vvn pno31 po31 n1. cc vmb pns11 vbi av d vvd, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
264 or can I ever be Concerned enough, for the Salvation of those Souls, which have cost my Lord, my God, and my Saviour; or can I ever be Concerned enough, for the Salvation of those Souls, which have cost my Lord, my God, and my Saviour; cc vmb pns11 av vbi vvd av-d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vhb vvn po11 n1, po11 np1, cc po11 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
265 which have cost Christ Crucified so much? Oh those Emphatical Words of His to Simon Peter, are always sounding in my Ears, which have cost christ crucified so much? O those Emphatical Words of His to Simon Peter, Are always sounding in my Ears, r-crq vhb vvn np1 vvn av d? uh d j n2 pp-f png31 p-acp np1 np1, vbr av vvg p-acp po11 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 4
266 and deeply Rooted in my very Heart and Soul. Lovest thou Me? Feed my Lambs. and deeply Rooted in my very Heart and Soul. Lovest thou Me? Feed my Lambs. cc av-jn vvn p-acp po11 j n1 cc n1 vv2 pns21 pno11? vvb po11 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
267 Lovest thou Me? Feed my Sheep. Lovest thou Me? Feed my Sheep. vv2 pns21 pno11? vvb po11 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
268 Lovest thou Me? Feed my Sheep, John 21. 15, 16, 17. And does Christ repeat this Thrice, that it may make the Deeper Impression upon us? And are we so Insensible, and so Seared, and so Judicially Hardned, as not to take the Least Notice of it? Does Christ here try a Ministers Love to him, Onely by Catechizing his Lambs, and Preaching to his Sheep? And can I pretend to Love Christ, Lovest thou Me? Feed my Sheep, John 21. 15, 16, 17. And does christ repeat this Thrice, that it may make the Deeper Impression upon us? And Are we so Insensible, and so Seared, and so Judicially Hardened, as not to take the lest Notice of it? Does christ Here try a Ministers Love to him, Only by Catechizing his Lambs, and Preaching to his Sheep? And can I pretend to Love christ, vv2 pns21 pno11? vvb po11 n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc vdz np1 vvi d av, cst pn31 vmb vvi dt avc-jn n1 p-acp pno12? cc vbr pns12 av j, cc av vvn, cc av av-j j-vvn, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt cs n1 pp-f pn31? vdz np1 av vvi dt n2 vvb p-acp pno31, av-j p-acp vvg po31 n2, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1? cc vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi np1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
269 when I neither Catechize nor Preach in my own Parish, all the Year, or perhaps all my Life long? Or can I ever be too strict in recommending these Duties, wherein my Love to Christ does Onely consist? My Love to Christ, who Loved Me, and gave himself for Me, when I neither Catechise nor Preach in my own Parish, all the Year, or perhaps all my Life long? Or can I ever be too strict in recommending these Duties, wherein my Love to christ does Only consist? My Love to christ, who Loved Me, and gave himself for Me, c-crq pns11 av-dx vvb ccx vvi p-acp po11 d n1, d dt n1, cc av d po11 n1 j? cc vmb pns11 av vbi av j p-acp vvg d n2, c-crq po11 n1 p-acp np1 vdz av-j vvi? po11 n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvd pno11, cc vvd px31 p-acp pno11, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
270 when I was Dead in Trespasses and Sins, Gal. 2. 20, compared with Ephes. 2. 1. when I was Dead in Trespasses and Sins, Gal. 2. 20, compared with Ephesians 2. 1. c-crq pns11 vbds j p-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd, vvn p-acp np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 4
271 Oh these Eyes of mine, these Eyes of mine, have seen, how poor Country - people, do Sit in Darkness and the Shadow of Death, and are as Ignorant of Christianity, O these Eyes of mine, these Eyes of mine, have seen, how poor Country - people, do Fit in Darkness and the Shadow of Death, and Are as Ignorant of Christianity, uh d n2 pp-f png11, d n2 pp-f png11, vhb vvn, c-crq j n1 - n1, vdb vvi p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbr a-acp j pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
272 as if Christ had scarce ever been Preached to them! as if christ had scarce ever been Preached to them! c-acp cs np1 vhd av-j av vbi vvn p-acp pno32! (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
273 And I am verily perswaded, that if You, who have Great and Rich Places in the Countrey, would but do as Christ did; And I am verily persuaded, that if You, who have Great and Rich Places in the Country, would but do as christ did; cc pns11 vbm av-j vvn, cst cs pn22, r-crq vhb j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, vmd cc-acp vdb c-acp np1 vdd; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
274 would but Go and See, how the Multitudes committed to your Charge, do Faint, and are Tired, would but Go and See, how the Multitudes committed to your Charge, do Faint, and Are Tired, vmd cc-acp vvb cc vvb, c-crq dt n2 vvn p-acp po22 n1, vdb j, cc vbr vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
275 and Wearied, and lie down, and are scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd; you could not possibly chuse, but be moved with Pity and Compassion on them; and Wearied, and lie down, and Are scattered abroad, as Sheep having no Shepherd; you could not possibly choose, but be moved with Pity and Compassion on them; cc vvn, cc vvb a-acp, cc vbr vvn av, c-acp n1 vhg dx n1; pn22 vmd xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
276 unless your Hearts are all Stone, and your Bowels are all Brass, and You your selves are more Barbarous than the Sea Monsters, which draw out the Breast, unless your Hearts Are all Stone, and your Bowels Are all Brass, and You your selves Are more Barbarous than the Sea Monsters, which draw out the Breast, cs po22 n2 vbr d n1, cc po22 n2 vbr d n1, cc pn22 po22 n2 vbr av-dc j cs dt n1 n2, r-crq vvb av dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
277 and give suck to their Young Ones, Lam. 4. 3. Oh my Beloved Brethren, do not think that I am too earnest, or too much concerned for your and your peoples Immortal Souls. and give suck to their Young Ones, Lam. 4. 3. O my beloved Brothers, do not think that I am too earnest, or too much concerned for your and your peoples Immortal Souls. cc vvb vvi p-acp po32 j pi2, np1 crd crd uh po11 j-vvn n2, vdb xx vvi cst pns11 vbm av j, cc av av-d vvn p-acp po22 cc po22 ng1 j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 4
278 For, whether we be besides our selves, it is to God; or, whether we be sober, it is for your cause: For, whither we be beside our selves, it is to God; or, whither we be Sobrium, it is for your cause: p-acp, cs pns12 vbb p-acp po12 n2, pn31 vbz p-acp np1; cc, cs pns12 vbb j, pn31 vbz p-acp po22 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 4
279 For, the Love of Christ constraineth us, because we thus judge, that if One died for all, then were all dead; For, the Love of christ constrains us, Because we thus judge, that if One died for all, then were all dead; c-acp, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12, c-acp pns12 av vvi, cst cs pi vvd p-acp d, av vbdr d j; (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 4
280 and that he died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto Themselves, and that he died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto Themselves, cc cst pns31 vvd p-acp d, cst pns32 r-crq vvb, vmd xx av vvi p-acp px32, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 4
281 but unto Him, which died for them, and Rose again, 2 Cor. 5. 13, 14, 15. Thirdly, The Holy Ghost has caused the Faults of God's Ministers to be written in Scripture. but unto Him, which died for them, and Rose again, 2 Cor. 5. 13, 14, 15. Thirdly, The Holy Ghost has caused the Faults of God's Ministers to be written in Scripture. cc-acp p-acp pno31, r-crq vvd p-acp pno32, cc vvd av, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd ord, dt j n1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 4
282 And the same Holy Ghost assures us, that the Faults of us Ministers are the Cause, And the same Holy Ghost assures us, that the Faults of us Ministers Are the Cause, cc dt d j n1 vvz pno12, cst dt n2 pp-f pno12 n2 vbr dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
283 why our People do not Repent of their Sins, and Reform their Lives. For says the Lord, Jerem. 23. 22. If the Prophets had stood in my Counsel, why our People do not repent of their Sins, and Reform their Lives. For Says the Lord, Jeremiah 23. 22. If the prophets had stood in my Counsel, c-crq po12 n1 vdb xx vvi pp-f po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2. p-acp vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd cs dt n2 vhd vvn p-acp po11 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
284 and had caused my People to hear my Words; and had caused my People to hear my Words; cc vhd vvn po11 n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
285 then, they should have turned from their evil Way, and from the evil of their Doings. then, they should have turned from their evil Way, and from the evil of their Doings. av, pns32 vmd vhi vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po32 n2-vdg. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
286 Where you see, that the Cause, and indeed, the Onely Cause, here mentioned, why the People did not turn from their evil Way, Where you see, that the Cause, and indeed, the Only Cause, Here mentioned, why the People did not turn from their evil Way, c-crq pn22 vvb, cst dt n1, cc av, dt av-j n1, av vvn, q-crq dt n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp po32 j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
287 and their evil Doings, is, because the Prophets had not stood in the Counsel of the Lord, and their evil Doings, is, Because the prophets had not stood in the Counsel of the Lord, cc po32 j-jn n2-vdg, vbz, c-acp dt n2 vhd xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
288 and had not caused them to hear his Words. and had not caused them to hear his Words. cc vhd xx vvn pno32 pc-acp vvi po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
289 And if you will turn to Malachi 2. 6. You will there find, that the great Success of Levi's Ministry, in the Conversion of Souls unto God, is Onely attributed to his Holy Preaching and Holy Living. And if you will turn to Malachi 2. 6. You will there find, that the great Success of Levi's Ministry, in the Conversion of Souls unto God, is Only attributed to his Holy Preaching and Holy Living. cc cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1 crd crd pn22 vmb a-acp vvi, cst dt j n1 pp-f fw-la n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 j vvg cc j n-vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
290 For, the Law of Truth was in his Mouth, and Iniquity was not found in his Lips; For, the Law of Truth was in his Mouth, and Iniquity was not found in his Lips; p-acp, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp po31 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
291 he walked with God in Peace and Equity; and therefore, he did turn many away from Iniquity. he walked with God in Peace and Equity; and Therefore, he did turn many away from Iniquity. pns31 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1; cc av, pns31 vdd vvi d av p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
292 And if thy Bad Life be the Cause, and the Onely Cause here mentioned, why thy Parishioners are so Bad; And if thy Bad Life be the Cause, and the Only Cause Here mentioned, why thy Parishioners Are so Bad; cc cs po21 j n1 vbb dt n1, cc dt av-j vvb av vvn, c-crq po21 n2 vbr av j; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
293 Good God, what will become of thy poor Soul? Is not thine own Badness enough to Damn thee, Good God, what will become of thy poor Soul? Is not thine own Badness enough to Damn thee, j np1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f po21 j n1? vbz xx po21 d n1 av-d pc-acp vvb pno21, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
294 but thou must also Add all the Badness of thy whole Parish to make thy Damnation the more Intolerable? Can not thine own Sins sink thee deep enough into Hell, but thou must also Add all the Badness of thy Whole Parish to make thy Damnation the more Intolerable? Can not thine own Sins sink thee deep enough into Hell, cc-acp pns21 vmb av vvb d dt n1 pp-f po21 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 dt av-dc j? vmb xx po21 d n2 vvb pno21 j-jn d p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
295 but thou must also Add all the Sins of all thy people, to sink thee deeper and deeper into the bottomless Pit, but thou must also Add all the Sins of all thy people, to sink thee Deeper and Deeper into the bottomless Pit, cc-acp pns21 vmb av vvb d dt n2 pp-f d po21 n1, pc-acp vvi pno21 jc-jn cc jc-jn p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
296 and the Gulf impassable? Oh thou hast Sins enough of thine own to answer for, though thou art the best Man upon Earth; and the Gulf impassable? O thou hast Sins enough of thine own to answer for, though thou art the best Man upon Earth; cc dt n1 j? uh pns21 vh2 n2 d pp-f po21 d p-acp n1 p-acp, c-acp pns21 vb2r dt js n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
297 and therefore, be not thou Partaker of other Mens Sins, 1 Tim. 5. 22. Fourthly, The Holy Ghost has caused the Faults of Gods Ministers to be written in Scripture: and Therefore, be not thou Partaker of other Men's Sins, 1 Tim. 5. 22. Fourthly, The Holy Ghost has caused the Faults of God's Ministers to be written in Scripture: cc av, vbb xx pns21 n1 pp-f j-jn ng2 n2, vvn np1 crd crd ord, dt j n1 vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f npg1 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 4
298 And the same Holy Ghost assures us, that the Faults of us Ministers are the true and the Onely Cause, Why God does curse our very Blessings, And the same Holy Ghost assures us, that the Faults of us Ministers Are the true and the Only Cause, Why God does curse our very Blessings, cc dt d j n1 vvz pno12, cst dt n2 pp-f pno12 n2 vbr dt j cc dt av-j vvb, c-crq np1 vdz vvi po12 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
299 and corrupt our Seed, and spread Dung upon our Faces, even the Dung of our solemn Feasts, and corrupt our Seed, and spread Dung upon our Faces, even the Dung of our solemn Feasts, cc vvi po12 n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, av dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
300 and make us Contemptible and Base before all the people, Malachi 2. 2, 3, 9. Where you see, that all the Seed both of your Body and Ground, all your Estate, all your Land, all your Money, all your Cattle, and make us Contemptible and Base before all the people, Malachi 2. 2, 3, 9. Where you see, that all the Seed both of your Body and Ground, all your Estate, all your Land, all your Money, all your Cattle, cc vvb pno12 j cc j p-acp d dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd c-crq pn22 vvb, cst d dt n1 d pp-f po22 n1 cc n1, d po22 n1, d po22 n1, d po22 n1, d po22 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
301 and all your other temporal Blessings, are Cursed by God himself, because you do not perform the Work of your Ministry without Fear or Favour; but, are Partial in the Law of the most High, ver. 9. You either Fear such a Mans Person, and all your other temporal Blessings, Are Cursed by God himself, Because you do not perform the Work of your Ministry without fear or Favour; but, Are Partial in the Law of the most High, ver. 9. You either fear such a men Person, cc d po22 j-jn j n2, vbr vvn p-acp np1 px31, c-acp pn22 vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; p-acp, vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j, fw-la. crd pn22 d vvb d dt ng1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
302 and Dare not; or you Admire such a Mans Person, and Will not, tell him of his Sins, in Hope of getting something from him, by your base and cowardly Silence. and Dare not; or you Admire such a men Person, and Will not, tell him of his Sins, in Hope of getting something from him, by your base and cowardly Silence. cc vvb xx; cc pn22 vvb d dt ng1 n1, cc vmb xx, vvb pno31 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pi p-acp pno31, p-acp po22 j cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
303 And because you are thus Partial in Gods Law, having Mens Persons in Admiration because of Advantage, and Preferring one before another; And Because you Are thus Partial in God's Law, having Men's Persons in Admiration Because of Advantage, and Preferring one before Another; cc c-acp pn22 vbr av j p-acp ng1 n1, vhg ng2 n2 p-acp n1 c-acp pp-f n1, cc vvg pi p-acp n-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
304 therefore, God will certainly curse all your Blessings; Therefore, God will Certainly curse all your Blessings; av, np1 vmb av-j vvi d po22 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
305 yea, and he has cursed them already, ver. 2. And therefore, if the common Observation, that is in every ones Mouth, be really True: yea, and he has cursed them already, ver. 2. And Therefore, if the Common Observation, that is in every ones Mouth, be really True: uh, cc pns31 vhz vvn pno32 av, fw-la. crd cc av, cs dt j n1, cst vbz p-acp d pig n1, vbb av-j j: (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
306 I do not say, It is True: But, if it be really True: That Clergy-mens Children are more Vnfortunate than other Mens; I do not say, It is True: But, if it be really True: That Clergymen's Children Are more Unfortunate than other Mens; pns11 vdb xx vvi, pn31 vbz j: p-acp, cs pn31 vbb av-j j: d ng2 n2 vbr av-dc j cs j-jn np1; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
307 then One Great Cause of it is this. Their Fathers do not faithfully discharge their Ministerial Office. then One Great Cause of it is this. Their Father's do not faithfully discharge their Ministerial Office. av crd j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz d. po32 n2 vdb xx av-j vvi po32 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
308 And therefore, God, according to his Threatning, does corrupt all the Seed both of their Body and Ground, and lays a dreadful Curse upon all their Blessings and Estates. And those Estates and God's Curse are Entailed together upon their Children; And Therefore, God, according to his Threatening, does corrupt all the Seed both of their Body and Ground, and lays a dreadful Curse upon all their Blessings and Estates. And those Estates and God's Curse Are Entailed together upon their Children; cc av, np1, vvg p-acp po31 vvg, vdz vvi d dt n1 d pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, cc vvz dt j vvb p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2. cc d n2 cc npg1 n1 vbr vvn av p-acp po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
309 as the Leprosy and Estate of Gehazi descended together upon his Posterity, 2 Kings 5. 27. And therefore, the Meat, Drink, Cloaths, Portions, as the Leprosy and Estate of Gehazi descended together upon his Posterity, 2 Kings 5. 27. And Therefore, the Meat, Drink, Clothes, Portions, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvn av p-acp po31 n1, crd n2 crd crd cc av, dt n1, vvb, n2, n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
310 and all other things, which the Children of such ungodly Ministers have, are cursed with the Curse of God. and all other things, which the Children of such ungodly Ministers have, Are cursed with the Curse of God. cc d j-jn n2, r-crq dt n2 pp-f d j n2 vhb, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
311 And how then can such Children possibly Thrive and Prosper in the World? For, if the Blessing of God makes a Man Rich, the Curse of God must needs make him Poor, Prov. 10. 22. And how then can such Children possibly Thrive and Prosper in the World? For, if the Blessing of God makes a Man Rich, the Curse of God must needs make him Poor, Curae 10. 22. cc c-crq av vmb d n2 av-j vvb cc vvb p-acp dt n1? p-acp, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz dt n1 j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av vvi pno31 j, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 4
312 And here in our Church, no Man can be received into the Ministry, but he must first make a Solemn Subscription, that he acknowledgeth the Articles and the Common-prayer Book to be Agreeable to God's Word, And Here in our Church, no Man can be received into the Ministry, but he must First make a Solemn Subscription, that he acknowledgeth the Articles and the Common prayer Book to be Agreeable to God's Word, cc av p-acp po12 n1, dx n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb ord vvi dt j n1, cst pns31 vvz dt n2 cc dt n1 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp npg1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
313 and that he will use That, and No other Form, in publick Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. and that he will use That, and No other From, in public Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. cc cst pns31 vmb vvi cst, cc dx j-jn n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
314 And no Man that is thus solemnly received into the Ministry, can be Lawfully admitted into any Ecclesiastical Place, With or Without Cure of Souls, And no Man that is thus solemnly received into the Ministry, can be Lawfully admitted into any Ecclesiastical Place, With or Without Cure of Souls, cc dx n1 cst vbz av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d j n1, p-acp cc p-acp vvb pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
315 but he must also Take a most Strict and Severe Oath against Simony. but he must also Take a most Strict and Severe Oath against Simony. cc-acp pns31 vmb av vvb dt av-ds j cc j n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
316 And if it were possible for us to know, how many have broken this Oath, and are guilty of Perjury; and have broken their Subscription to the Common-prayer Book, which they pretend to Magnifie and Admire so much, by neglecting to Catechize, and to Read the Daily Prayers and Homilies; And if it were possible for us to know, how many have broken this Oath, and Are guilty of Perjury; and have broken their Subscription to the Common prayer Book, which they pretend to Magnify and Admire so much, by neglecting to Catechise, and to Read the Daily Prayers and Homilies; cc cs pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, c-crq d vhb vvn d n1, cc vbr j pp-f n1; cc vhb vvn po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi av av-d, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
317 and have broken their Subscription to the Articles, by private Disputing, publick Preaching and Printing against them: and have broken their Subscription to the Articles, by private Disputing, public Preaching and Printing against them: cc vhb vvn po32 n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp j vvg, j vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
318 If, I say, it were possible for us to know, how many are guilty of these things; If, I say, it were possible for us to know, how many Are guilty of these things; cs, pns11 vvb, pn31 vbdr j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, c-crq d vbr j pp-f d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
319 it would make us All, if we have but the least Sense of their miserable State, to quake and tremble to Think of their Numbers. it would make us All, if we have but the least Sense of their miserable State, to quake and tremble to Think of their Numbers. pn31 vmd vvi pno12 d, cs pns12 vhb p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f po32 j n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
320 And yet, all these men have all their Blessings, and all their Estates, thus unlawfully gotten, cursed with the Curse of God. And yet, all these men have all their Blessings, and all their Estates, thus unlawfully got, cursed with the Curse of God. cc av, d d n2 vhb d po32 n2, cc d po32 n2, av av-j vvn, vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
321 And they can not possibly leave them to their Children, but they must also at the same time necessarily leave the Curse of God along with them. And they can not possibly leave them to their Children, but they must also At the same time necessarily leave the Curse of God along with them. cc pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp pns32 vmb av p-acp dt d n1 av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
322 And how then can such Children, while they Keep and Live upon these accursed things, without making any Restitution of them to the Right Owners: And how then can such Children, while they Keep and Live upon these accursed things, without making any Restitution of them to the Right Owners: cc q-crq av vmb d n2, cs pns32 vvb cc vvb p-acp d j-vvn n2, p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n2: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
323 How can they, I say, possibly Thrive and Prosper in the World, unless God will suffer them to do so on Purpose, that their Prosperity may destroy them, and make their Destruction the more Intolerable, Prov. 1. 32. How can they, I say, possibly Thrive and Prosper in the World, unless God will suffer them to do so on Purpose, that their Prosperity may destroy them, and make their Destruction the more Intolerable, Curae 1. 32. q-crq vmb pns32, pns11 vvb, av-j vvb cc vvb p-acp dt n1, cs np1 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi av p-acp n1, cst po32 n1 vmb vvi pno32, cc vvi po32 n1 dt av-dc j, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 4
324 And indeed, if a Man seriously considers the Proceedings of God in this Particular, without all Prejudice and Partiality, he will presently find them to be most highly Reasonable. And indeed, if a Man seriously considers the Proceedings of God in this Particular, without all Prejudice and Partiality, he will presently find them to be most highly Reasonable. cc av, cs dt n1 av-j vvz dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d j-jn, p-acp d vvi cc n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av-ds av-j j. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
325 For, all people committed to a Ministers Charge, are, or at least he is to endeavour to make them, his Children according to the Spirit, begotten again, through his Ministry, to a lively Hope, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead, Galat. 4. 19. compared with 1 Pet. 1. 3. And if a Minister, that does not Catechize and Preach in his own Parish-Church, does Force his Children according to the Spirit, to go from Parish to Parish, For, all people committed to a Ministers Charge, Are, or At least he is to endeavour to make them, his Children according to the Spirit, begotten again, through his Ministry, to a lively Hope, by the Resurrection of jesus christ from the Dead, Galatians 4. 19. compared with 1 Pet. 1. 3. And if a Minister, that does not Catechise and Preach in his own Parish-Church, does Force his Children according to the Spirit, to go from Parish to Parish, p-acp, d n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 vvb, vbr, cc p-acp ds pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno32, po31 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, vvn av, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 p-acp dt j, np1 crd crd vvn p-acp crd np1 crd crd cc cs dt n1, cst vdz xx vvi cc vvb p-acp po31 d n1, vdz vvi po31 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
326 and from Church to Church, to beg a little spiritual Food for their Souls, that are ready to Starve for Hunger and Thirst; and from Church to Church, to beg a little spiritual Food for their Souls, that Are ready to Starve for Hunger and Thirst; cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst vbr j pc-acp vvb p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
327 then, is it not most highly reasonable, that his Children according to the Flesh, should be forced to go from House to House, then, is it not most highly reasonable, that his Children according to the Flesh, should be forced to go from House to House, av, vbz pn31 xx av-ds av-j j, cst po31 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
328 and to beg their Bread from Door to Door? And if a Minister forces his Spiritual Children, to starve for want of the Body and Blood of Christ frequently Administred to them in the Blessed Sacrament; and to beg their Bred from Door to Door? And if a Minister forces his Spiritual Children, to starve for want of the Body and Blood of christ frequently Administered to them in the Blessed Sacrament; cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1? cc cs dt n1 vvz po31 j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
329 then, is it not most highly reasonable, that his Natural Children, should be forced to Starve for want of Meat and Drink? then, is it not most highly reasonable, that his Natural Children, should be forced to Starve for want of Meat and Drink? av, vbz pn31 xx av-ds av-j j, cst po31 j n2, vmd vbi vvn p-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc vvi? (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 4
330 Sure I am, whatever you think of this Now, God has long since Threatned it, and he will certainly bring it to pass. Sure I am, whatever you think of this Now, God has long since Threatened it, and he will Certainly bring it to pass. j pns11 vbm, r-crq pn22 vvb pp-f d av, np1 vhz av-j a-acp vvd pn31, cc pns31 vmb av-j vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
331 For says the Lord, Hos. 4. 6, 7. My people are destroyed for lack of Knowledge; For Says the Lord, Hos. 4. 6, 7. My people Are destroyed for lack of Knowledge; p-acp vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd po11 n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
332 because thou hast rejected Knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no Priest to me; Because thou hast rejected Knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no Priest to me; c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn n1, pns11 vmb av vvi pno21, cst pns21 vm2 vbi dx n1 p-acp pno11; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
333 seeing thou hast forgotten the Law of thy God, I will also forget thy Children, and change their Glory into Shame: seeing thou hast forgotten the Law of thy God, I will also forget thy Children, and change their Glory into Shame: vvg pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns11 vmb av vvi po21 n2, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
334 And the Priests eat up the Sin of my people, and they set their Heart on their Iniquity. And the Priests eat up the since of my people, and they Set their Heart on their Iniquity. cc dt n2 vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
335 That is, they Eat and Feast upon the Sacrifices, which my people offer for their Sins; That is, they Eat and Feast upon the Sacrifices, which my people offer for their Sins; cst vbz, pns32 vvb cc vvb p-acp dt n2, r-crq po11 n1 vvi p-acp po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
336 and they are heartily glad, that they commit so many Sins, and do not at all endeavour to Reclaim 'em, and they Are heartily glad, that they commit so many Sins, and do not At all endeavour to Reclaim they, cc pns32 vbr av-j j, cst pns32 vvb av d n2, cc vdb xx p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
337 lest their Gain should be lost. lest their Gain should be lost. cs po32 n1 vmd vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
338 And then it follows, ver. 10. They shall eat, of those Sacrifices unlawfully gotten, and they shall not have enough; And then it follows, ver. 10. They shall eat, of those Sacrifices unlawfully got, and they shall not have enough; cc av pn31 vvz, fw-la. crd pns32 vmb vvi, pp-f d n2 av-j vvn, cc pns32 vmb xx vhi d; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
339 they shall commit Whoredom, thinking thereby to increase their Children, and they shall not Increase; because they have left off to take heed to the Lord. they shall commit Whoredom, thinking thereby to increase their Children, and they shall not Increase; Because they have left off to take heed to the Lord. pns32 vmb vvi n1, vvg av pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc pns32 vmb xx vvi; c-acp pns32 vhb vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
340 Where you see, that the Sins of the Priests are Threatned with Scarcity of Bread, and they Affect and Reach their Children as well as Themselves. Where you see, that the Sins of the Priests Are Threatened with Scarcity of Bred, and they Affect and Reach their Children as well as Themselves. c-crq pn22 vvb, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vbr vvd p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc pns32 vvb cc vvi po32 n2 c-acp av p-acp px32. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
341 And you also see, that every Morsel you eat, and every Draught you drink, and every Rag of Cloaths you and your Children wear, are the Price of the Blood and Souls of those poor People, which are Starved on Earth, And you also see, that every Morsel you eat, and every Draught you drink, and every Rag of Clothes you and your Children wear, Are the Price of the Blood and Souls of those poor People, which Are Starved on Earth, cc pn22 av vvi, cst d n1 pn22 vvb, cc d n1 pn22 vvb, cc d n1 pp-f n2 pn22 cc po22 n2 vvi, vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d j n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
342 and Damned in Hell, for want of your Catechizing and Preaching. and Damned in Hell, for want of your Catechizing and Preaching. cc vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po22 vvg cc vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
343 Every Glass of Wine you drink, is Bought with the Price, and Mingled with the Blood, of those poor People, which Perish through your Neglect. Every Glass of Wine you drink, is Bought with the Price, and Mingled with the Blood, of those poor People, which Perish through your Neglect. np1 n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vvb, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pp-f d j n1, r-crq vvb p-acp po22 vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
344 You Grind the Faces of the poor; You Grind the Faces of the poor; pn22 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
345 and then, as the Psalmist elegantly expresseth it, You eat them up for Bread, whenever you Feed your selves with the Tithes and Offerings of those people, who are ready to perish everlastingly, and then, as the Psalmist elegantly Expresses it, You eat them up for Bred, whenever you Feed your selves with the Tithes and Offerings of those people, who Are ready to perish everlastingly, cc av, c-acp dt n1 av-j vvz pn31, pn22 vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp n1, vvb pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
346 because of your shameful Absence from them all the Year long. Because of your shameful Absence from them all the Year long. c-acp pp-f po22 j n1 p-acp pno32 d dt n1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
347 And by this means, Ye cover the Altar of the Lord with the Tears, the Weeping, And by this means, You cover the Altar of the Lord with the Tears, the Weeping, cc p-acp d n2, pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2, dt j-vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
348 and the Crying out of those Poor, Starved, and Damned Souls; and the Crying out of those Poor, Starved, and Damned Souls; cc dt vvg av pp-f d j, j-vvn, cc j-vvn n2; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
349 Insomuch that the Lord regardeth not your Offering any more, nor receiveth it with good will at your Hands, Mal. 2. 13. Insomuch that the Lord Regardeth not your Offering any more, nor receives it with good will At your Hands, Malachi 2. 13. av cst dt n1 vvz xx po22 vvg d dc, ccx vvz pn31 p-acp j n1 p-acp po22 n2, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 4
350 And how then can you ever expect, that your Estates, thus Damnably gotten, should ever Thrive or Prosper with You or your Children? And therefore, And how then can you ever expect, that your Estates, thus Damnably got, should ever Thrive or Prosper with You or your Children? And Therefore, cc c-crq av vmb pn22 av vvi, cst po22 n2, av av-j vvn, vmd av vvb cc vvb p-acp pn22 cc po22 n2? cc av, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
351 though you have no Regard to your own Souls, nor to the Souls of your people, though you have no Regard to your own Souls, nor to the Souls of your people, cs pn22 vhb dx n1 p-acp po22 d n2, ccx p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
352 nor to the Blood of Christ, which was Shed for the Redemption both of your and their Souls; nor to the Blood of christ, which was Shed for the Redemption both of your and their Souls; ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f po22 cc po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
353 yet however, have some little Regard to the Bodies and Souls of your poor Children. Oh do not make them a Generation of God's Wrath! yet however, have Some little Regard to the Bodies and Souls of your poor Children. O do not make them a Generation of God's Wrath! av a-acp, vhb d j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po22 j n2. uh vdb xx vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1! (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
354 Do not make them the Heirs of your Vices as well as your Estates. Do not make them to Inherit your Curses as well as your Blessings. Do not make them the Heirs of your Vices as well as your Estates. Do not make them to Inherit your Curses as well as your Blessings. vdb xx vvi pno32 dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 c-acp av c-acp po22 n2. vdb xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 c-acp av c-acp po22 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
355 Oh remember what a dreadful Legacy Joab left to his Children, 2 Sam. 3. 29. One of them was to have an Issue, another a Leprosy, another to lean on his Staff for Lameness, another to fall on the Sword, and another to lack Bread. And canst thou find in thy Heart to leave thy Children no better; O Remember what a dreadful Legacy Joab left to his Children, 2 Sam. 3. 29. One of them was to have an Issue, Another a Leprosy, Another to lean on his Staff for Lameness, Another to fallen on the Sword, and Another to lack Bred. And Canst thou find in thy Heart to leave thy Children no better; uh vvb r-crq dt j n1 np1 vvn p-acp po31 n2, crd np1 crd crd crd pp-f pno32 vbds pc-acp vhi dt n1, j-jn dt n1, j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, j-jn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc j-jn pc-acp vvi n1. cc vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n2 av-dx av-jc; (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
356 yea, far worse Legacies than these are? Canst thou find in thy Heart to leave thy Ignorance and Idleness to one, thy Covetousness and Voluptuousness to another, thy Pride and Malice to another, yea, Far Worse Legacies than these Are? Canst thou find in thy Heart to leave thy Ignorance and Idleness to one, thy Covetousness and Voluptuousness to Another, thy Pride and Malice to Another, uh, av-j jc n2 cs d vbr? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp crd, po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn, po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
357 and thy Neglect of Catechising, Preaching, and daily Prayers in thy Church and Family to another of thy Children? Canst thou find in thy Heart to leave thy Children no better Legacies than these are? Canst thou pretend to Love thy Children, and thy Neglect of Catechising, Preaching, and daily Prayers in thy Church and Family to Another of thy Children? Canst thou find in thy Heart to leave thy Children no better Legacies than these Are? Canst thou pretend to Love thy Children, cc po21 vvb pp-f n-vvg, vvg, cc j n2 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n-jn pp-f po21 n2? vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n2 av-dx jc n2 cs d vbr? vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi po21 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
358 and yet leave them Nothing to Live upon, but thy Vices and thy Curses, the Tears of the Living, and the Blood of the Dead? And canst thou still expect, that they should Thrive and Prosper in the World, and yet leave them Nothing to Live upon, but thy Vices and thy Curses, the Tears of the Living, and the Blood of the Dead? And Canst thou still expect, that they should Thrive and Prosper in the World, cc av vvb pno32 pix p-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp po21 n2 cc po21 n2, dt n2 pp-f dt vvg, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j? cc vm2 pns21 av vvi, cst pns32 vmd vvb cc vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
359 when this is all the Portion, and all the Stock, thou givest them, to begin the World, when this is all the Portion, and all the Stock, thou givest them, to begin the World, c-crq d vbz d dt n1, cc d dt n1, pns21 vv2 pno32, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
360 and to set up with? and to Set up with? cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp? (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 4
361 Fifthly, There was heretofore a Generation of Men, who cried up, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, Jerem. 7. 4. And yet, those very Men were the greatest Enemies to that Temple. Fifthly, There was heretofore a Generation of Men, who cried up, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, Jeremiah 7. 4. And yet, those very Men were the greatest Enemies to that Temple. ord, a-acp vbds av dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvd a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cc av, d j n2 vbdr dt js n2 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
362 For, it is there expresly said of them, verse 6. 9. That they would oppress the Poor, the Fatherless, and the Widow; For, it is there expressly said of them, verse 6. 9. That they would oppress the Poor, the Fatherless, and the Widow; p-acp, pn31 vbz a-acp av-j vvn pp-f pno32, n1 crd crd cst pns32 vmd vvi dt j, dt j, cc dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
363 they would shed innocent Blood, Steal, Murder, commit Adultery, Swear falsly, burn Incense to Baal, and walk after other Gods. And have not We just such another sort of Men now adays, who cry up, The Church, The Church, The Church; they would shed innocent Blood, Steal, Murder, commit Adultery, Swear falsely, burn Incense to Baal, and walk After other God's And have not We just such Another sort of Men now adais, who cry up, The Church, The Church, The Church; pns32 vmd vvi j-jn n1, vvb, n1, vvb n1, vvb av-j, vvb n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp j-jn n2 cc vhb xx pns12 j d j-jn n1 pp-f n2 av av, r-crq vvb a-acp, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
364 and yet, will do Nothing for the Church, but Drink, and Swear, and Whore, and take away the Church-Land, and Call the Best Men of its Communion, the Soundest Preachers and the Strictest Livers, a Company of Puritans and Phanaticks? And these Men, I know very well, will presently pretend a great deal of Zeal, and yet, will do Nothing for the Church, but Drink, and Swear, and Whore, and take away the Church-land, and Call the Best Men of its Communion, the Soundest Preachers and the Strictest Livers, a Company of Puritans and Fanatics? And these Men, I know very well, will presently pretend a great deal of Zeal, cc av, vmb vdi pix p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvb, cc vvb, cc n1, cc vvb av dt n1, cc vvb dt av-js n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt js n2 cc dt js n2, dt n1 pp-f np2 cc n2-jn? cc d n2, pns11 vvb av av, vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
365 and will find Fault with those Texts of Scripture, which I have Quoted out of God's own Word for the Proof of my Doctrine: and will find Fault with those Texts of Scripture, which I have Quoted out of God's own Word for the Proof of my Doctrine: cc vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn av pp-f npg1 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
366 And to these Men I will only say thus much, A chast Virgin, or a chast Wife, does not at all think her self abused, And to these Men I will only say thus much, A chaste Virgae, or a chaste Wife, does not At all think her self abused, cc p-acp d n2 pns11 vmb av-j vvi av av-d, dt j n1, cc dt j n1, vdz xx p-acp d vvb po31 n1 vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
367 when she hears a Whore or an Adultress set forth in her proper Colours: when she hears a Whore or an Adulteress Set forth in her proper Colours: c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 cc dt n1 vvd av p-acp po31 j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
368 And a Learned and a Laborious Minister, does not at all think Himself, or the Ministerial Office, abused; And a Learned and a Laborious Minister, does not At all think Himself, or the Ministerial Office, abused; cc dt j cc dt j vvi, vdz xx p-acp d vvb px31, cc dt j n1, vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
369 when an Ignorant, an Idle, a Covetous, a Wanton, and a Proud Pharisee is described to the Life. when an Ignorant, an Idle, a Covetous, a Wanton, and a Proud Pharisee is described to the Life. c-crq dt j, dt j, dt j, dt j-jn, cc dt j np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
370 If any Man here present finds himself Touch'd; in God's Name, let him Reform and Amend: If any Man Here present finds himself Touched; in God's Name, let him Reform and Amend: cs d n1 av j vvz px31 vvd; p-acp npg1 n1, vvb pno31 vvi cc vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
371 And if not, why does he then find Fault? Let him rather Bless God that he stands, And if not, why does he then find Fault? Let him rather Bless God that he Stands, cc cs xx, q-crq vdz pns31 av vvi n1? vvb pno31 av-c vvi np1 cst pns31 vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
372 and take heed that he do not fall. and take heed that he do not fallen. cc vvb n1 cst pns31 vdb xx vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 4
373 When we thus lay the Axe to the Root of the Tree, and begin, where God's Judgments usually do, with God's own House first, When we thus lay the Axe to the Root of the Tree, and begin, where God's Judgments usually do, with God's own House First, c-crq pns12 av vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi, c-crq npg1 n2 av-j vdb, p-acp npg1 d n1 ord, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
374 and deal impartially with our selves; and deal impartially with our selves; cc vvi av-j p-acp po12 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
375 then, our Hearers will think we are in good Earnest, when we do not spare our selves; then, our Hearers will think we Are in good Earnest, when we do not spare our selves; av, po12 n2 vmb vvi pns12 vbr p-acp j n1, c-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi po12 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
376 they will think we have the same Blessed Spirit that Moses had, who did not Spare either Himself, they will think we have the same Blessed Spirit that Moses had, who did not Spare either Himself, pns32 vmb vvi pns12 vhb dt d j-vvn n1 cst np1 vhd, r-crq vdd xx vvi av-d px31, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
377 or his Brother Aaron, or his Sister Miriam; but Plainly and Publickly recorded their Faults in Scripture, as well as others; or his Brother Aaron, or his Sister Miriam; but Plainly and Publicly recorded their Faults in Scripture, as well as Others; cc po31 n1 np1, cc po31 n1 np1; p-acp av-j cc av-j vvn po32 n2 p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
378 and they will never be able to be Angry with us, for telling them of their Sins roundly and smartly to their Face. and they will never be able to be Angry with us, for telling them of their Sins roundly and smartly to their Face. cc pns32 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno12, c-acp vvg pno32 pp-f po32 n2 av cc av-j p-acp po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
379 And indeed, to tell you my Mind freely; And indeed, to tell you my Mind freely; cc av, pc-acp vvi pn22 po11 n1 av-j; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
380 it is not our Priviledge, Onely to tell other Men of their Sins, and never to be told of our own. it is not our Privilege, Only to tell other Men of their Sins, and never to be told of our own. pn31 vbz xx po12 n1, av-j pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc av-x pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po12 d. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
381 It is not our Prerogative, Onely to declaim against other Mens Vices, and to Live and to Reign in our own without Controul. It is not our Prerogative, Only to declaim against other Men's Vices, and to Live and to Reign in our own without Control. pn31 vbz xx po12 n1, av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, cc p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvi p-acp po12 d p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
382 No, No, If ever the Church be Reformed, We Church-Men, and We Clergy-Men, must first Reform our selves. No, No, If ever the Church be Reformed, We Church-Men, and We Clergy-Men, must First Reform our selves. uh-dx, uh-dx, cs av dt n1 vbb vvn, pns12 n2, cc pns12 n2, vmb ord vvi po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
383 For, We are the Salt of the Earth; and therefore, we are to spend our selves, as Salt is spent, to Season others, For, We Are the Salt of the Earth; and Therefore, we Are to spend our selves, as Salt is spent, to Season Others, p-acp, pns12 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2, p-acp n1 vbz vvn, p-acp n1 n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
384 and to keep them from Corruption; and to keep them from Corruption; cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
385 and how can we do so, if we our selves have lost our Savour? We are the light of the World; and how can we do so, if we our selves have lost our Savour? We Are the Light of the World; cc q-crq vmb pns12 vdi av, cs pns12 po12 n2 vhb vvn po12 n1? pns12 vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
386 and therefore, we are to spend our selves; as a Candle is spent, to enlighten others; and Therefore, we Are to spend our selves; as a Candle is spent, to enlighten Others; cc av, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2; p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn, pc-acp vvi n2-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
387 and how can we do so, if we our selves are all Darkness? Matt. 5. 13, 14. and how can we do so, if we our selves Are all Darkness? Matt. 5. 13, 14. cc q-crq vmb pns12 vdi av, cs pns12 po12 n2 vbr d n1? np1 crd crd, crd (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 4
388 Sixthly, If it be a dismal Sight to see several Thousands of poor people, Fainting, Sixthly, If it be a dismal Sighed to see several Thousands of poor people, Fainting, j, cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi j crd pp-f j n1, vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
389 and ready to Perish for want of a little Meat and Drink to feed their Bodies; and ready to Perish for want of a little Meat and Drink to feed their Bodies; cc j p-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
390 then, is it not a far worse Sight to see several Thousands of poor people, Fainting, then, is it not a Far Worse Sighed to see several Thousands of poor people, Fainting, av, vbz pn31 xx dt av-j jc n1 pc-acp vvi j crd pp-f j n1, vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
391 and ready to Perish for want of good Catechizing and Preaching to feed their Souls? For, and ready to Perish for want of good Catechizing and Preaching to feed their Souls? For, cc j p-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f j vvg cc vvg pc-acp vvi po32 n2? p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
392 though a Man's Body starve for want of Meat and Drink; yet, his Soul may go to Heaven notwithstanding; though a Man's Body starve for want of Meat and Drink; yet, his Soul may go to Heaven notwithstanding; cs dt ng1 n1 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc vvb; av, po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 a-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
393 as is plain from what is recorded of Lazarus, Luke 16. 21, 22. But if a Man's Soul starve for want of Catechizing and Preaching, both his Body and his Soul, in the Ordinary Way of God's Providence, must needs go to Hell. as is plain from what is recorded of Lazarus, Lycia 16. 21, 22. But if a Man's Soul starve for want of Catechizing and Preaching, both his Body and his Soul, in the Ordinary Way of God's Providence, must needs go to Hell. a-acp vbz j p-acp r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1, av crd crd, crd p-acp cs dt ng1 n1 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg, d po31 n1 cc po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vmb av vvi p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
394 A Famine of Bread is bad; but, a Famine of the Word is far Worse. A Famine of Bred is bad; but, a Famine of the Word is Far Worse. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j; cc-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-j av-jc. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
395 For, the Soul that feeds upon the Word, is far better than the Body that feeds upon Bread. For, the Soul that feeds upon the Word, is Far better than the Body that feeds upon Bred. p-acp, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j av-jc cs dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
396 For says the Prophet, Isa. 30. 20. Though the Lord give you the Bread of Adversity, and the Water of Affliction; For Says the Prophet, Isaiah 30. 20. Though the Lord give you the Bred of Adversity, and the Water of Affliction; p-acp vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd cs dt n1 vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
397 yet shall not thy Teachers be removed into a Corner any more. yet shall not thy Teachers be removed into a Corner any more. av vmb xx po21 n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 d dc. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
398 Where you see, that though a Man be fed with the Bread of Adversity, and the Water of Affliction; Where you see, that though a Man be fed with the Bred of Adversity, and the Water of Affliction; c-crq pn22 vvb, cst cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
399 that is, such course Fare, as is scarce able to keep Body and Soul together; that is, such course Fare, as is scarce able to keep Body and Soul together; cst vbz, d n1 vvb, c-acp vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 av; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
400 yet, as long as he has his Teachers left him, and he may both See and Hear them; he has that which is far better. yet, as long as he has his Teachers left him, and he may both See and Hear them; he has that which is Far better. av, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vhz po31 n2 vvd pno31, cc pns31 vmb d vvb cc vvi pno32; pns31 vhz d r-crq vbz av-j av-jc. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
401 For, It is better to be a Beggar with the Gospel, than to be a King without it. For, It is better to be a Beggar with the Gospel, than to be a King without it. p-acp, pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
402 For says the Holy K. David, It is better to be a Door-keeper in the House of the Lord, For Says the Holy K. David, It is better to be a Doorkeeper in the House of the Lord, p-acp vvz dt j n1 np1, pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
403 than to dwell in the Tents of Vngodliness, Psalm 84. 10. And therefore, it is a shrewd Sign, that God is extreme Angry with a People, than to dwell in the Tents of Ungodliness, Psalm 84. 10. And Therefore, it is a shrewd Signen, that God is extreme Angry with a People, cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 crd crd cc av, pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst np1 vbz j-jn j p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
404 when he takes away a good Minister from them. For, When God took away Lot, the Preacher of Righteousness, from Sodom; when he Takes away a good Minister from them. For, When God took away Lot, the Preacher of Righteousness, from Sodom; c-crq pns31 vvz av dt j n1 p-acp pno32. p-acp, c-crq np1 vvd av n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
405 he presently rained upon it Fire and Brimstone from Heaven, Gen. 19. 22, 24. It is a shrewd Sign, that God is extreme Angry with a people, he presently reigned upon it Fire and Brimstone from Heaven, Gen. 19. 22, 24. It is a shrewd Signen, that God is extreme Angry with a people, pns31 av-j vvd p-acp pn31 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd crd, crd pn31 vbz dt j n1, cst np1 vbz j-jn j p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
406 when he sends them a bad Minister: when he sends them a bad Minister: c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
407 For, when God sets a Lyon, a Wolf, or a Leopard, to Watch over a City, has he not a mind to Destroy it? Jeremiah 5. 6. And, when God put a lying Spirit into the Mouth of all Ahab's Prophets, to perswade him to go up to Ramoth-Gilead, had he not fully determined that Place for his Destruction? 1 Kings 22. 23. And therefore, you may all assure your selves, that God has not many People to Save in that Parish, where he does not Settle a good Minister. For, when God sets a lion, a Wolf, or a Leopard, to Watch over a city, has he not a mind to Destroy it? Jeremiah 5. 6. And, when God put a lying Spirit into the Mouth of all Ahab's prophets, to persuade him to go up to Ramoth-Gilead, had he not Fully determined that Place for his Destruction? 1 Kings 22. 23. And Therefore, you may all assure your selves, that God has not many People to Save in that Parish, where he does not Settle a good Minister. c-acp, c-crq np1 vvz dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vhz pns31 xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31? np1 crd crd np1, c-crq np1 vvd dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1, vhd pns31 xx av-j vvn cst n1 p-acp po31 n1? crd n2 crd crd cc av, pn22 vmb d vvi po22 n2, cst np1 vhz xx d n1 p-acp vvb p-acp d n1, c-crq pns31 vdz xx vvi dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
408 For, if God has any Harvest in a Parish, he will certainly Send a good Labourer, to reap it down, to gather it up, For, if God has any Harvest in a Parish, he will Certainly Send a good Labourer, to reap it down, to gather it up, p-acp, cs np1 vhz d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
409 and to put it into his Barn. and to put it into his Barn. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 4
410 If God has any Sheep in a Parish, he will certainly Send a good Shepherd to look after them. If God has any Sheep in a Parish, he will Certainly Send a good Shepherd to look After them. cs np1 vhz d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
411 For, if God has much People at Corinth, or any where else, he always Sends them a Paul, or some other able Minister, to Instruct them in the Faith of Christ, Act 18. 9, 10. For, the Harvest, the Sheep, For, if God has much People At Corinth, or any where Else, he always Sends them a Paul, or Some other able Minister, to Instruct them in the Faith of christ, Act 18. 9, 10. For, the Harvest, the Sheep, p-acp, cs np1 vhz d n1 p-acp np1, cc d c-crq av, pns31 av vvz pno32 dt np1, cc d j-jn j n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd, crd p-acp, dt n1, dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
412 and the People of God, are the Jewels of the Lord of Hosts, and they shall all be carefully made up, and safely kept by that watchful Keeper of Israel, that never Slumbers nor Sleeps, Malachi 3. 17. compared with Psalm 121. 4. For, that God, who takes care of every Sparrow, and the People of God, Are the Jewels of the Lord of Hosts, and they shall all be carefully made up, and safely kept by that watchful Keeper of Israel, that never Slumbers nor Sleeps, Malachi 3. 17. compared with Psalm 121. 4. For, that God, who Takes care of every Sparrow, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, cc pns32 vmb d vbi av-j vvn a-acp, cc av-j vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, cst av-x n2 ccx vvz, np1 crd crd vvn p-acp n1 crd crd p-acp, cst np1, r-crq vvz n1 pp-f d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
413 and numbreth the Hairs of your Head, and suffers not so much as a Tear you shed in Secret to be lost, and numbereth the Hairs of your Head, and suffers not so much as a Tear you shed in Secret to be lost, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, cc vvz xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pn22 vvb p-acp j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
414 but puts it in his Bottle, and notes it in his Book; but puts it in his Bottle, and notes it in his Book; cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pn31 p-acp po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
415 that good God, who does all this, will never suffer the Souls of his People to be lost, that good God, who does all this, will never suffer the Souls of his People to be lost, cst j np1, r-crq vdz d d, vmb av-x vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
416 for want of a good Minister to look after them; for want of a good Minister to look After them; p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
417 unless you think that your Souls, which are his Jewels, and for which Christ died, are not worth so much as a Sparrow, a Hair of your Head, unless you think that your Souls, which Are his Jewels, and for which christ died, Are not worth so much as a Sparrow, a Hair of your Head, cs pn22 vvb cst po22 n2, r-crq vbr po31 n2, cc p-acp r-crq np1 vvd, vbr xx j av av-d c-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
418 or a Tear that falls down your Cheeks, when you weep for your Sins. or a Tear that falls down your Cheeks, when you weep for your Sins. cc dt vvb cst vvz a-acp po22 n2, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 4
419 Lastly, If our Fore-Fathers Suffer'd so great a Famine of the Word, that they were ready to Faint and to Perish for want of a Preaching Minister; Lastly, If our Fore-Fathers Suffered so great a Famine of the Word, that they were ready to Faint and to Perish for want of a Preaching Minister; ord, cs po12 n2 vvd av j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vbdr j p-acp j cc p-acp vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvg n1; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
420 then, let us have a great Care, that we do not Provoke God to take away this Inestimable Blessing from us. then, let us have a great Care, that we do not Provoke God to take away this Inestimable Blessing from us. av, vvb pno12 vhi dt j n1, cst pns12 vdb xx vvi np1 pc-acp vvi av d j n1 p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
421 For, at present, blessed be God for it, We have the Bible in our own Tongue, that we may Read it at Home; For, At present, blessed be God for it, We have the bible in our own Tongue, that we may Read it At Home; p-acp, p-acp j, vvn vbi n1 p-acp pn31, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp po12 d n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1-an; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
422 and we have some Few Ministers, that Catechize as well as Preach out of it, that we may be Edified when we are in Church. and we have Some Few Ministers, that Catechise as well as Preach out of it, that we may be Edified when we Are in Church. cc pns12 vhb d d n2, cst vvb c-acp av c-acp vvb av pp-f pn31, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
423 And God increase their Number for Christ his Sake. And God increase their Number for christ his Sake. cc np1 vvi po32 n1 p-acp np1 po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
424 But, if we make Light of this Unspeakable Mercy, we can not possibly have it long. But, if we make Light of this Unspeakable Mercy, we can not possibly have it long. p-acp, cs pns12 vvb n1 pp-f d j-u n1, pns12 vmb xx av-j vhi pn31 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
425 For, If we do not heartily Repent of all our Sins, our Candlestick will Quickly be removed from us, Rev. 2. 5. And if we do not bring forth Fruit meet for Repentance, the Kingdom of God will shortly be taken away from us, For, If we do not heartily repent of all our Sins, our Candlestick will Quickly be removed from us, Rev. 2. 5. And if we do not bring forth Fruit meet for Repentance, the Kingdom of God will shortly be taken away from us, p-acp, cs pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi pp-f d po12 n2, po12 n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno12, n1 crd crd cc cs pns12 vdb xx vvi av n1 vvb p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vbi vvn av p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
426 and given to a Nation bringing forth the Fruit thereof, Matthew 21. 43. Nay further: and given to a nation bringing forth the Fruit thereof, Matthew 21. 43. Nay further: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 vvg av dt n1 av, np1 crd crd uh av-j: (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 4
427 If we come to Church, and do not come there with our Souls as well as our Bodies: Mark this as long as you live: If we come to Church, and do not come there with our Souls as well as our Bodies: Mark this as long as you live: cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cc vdb xx vvi a-acp p-acp po12 n2 c-acp av c-acp po12 n2: vvb d c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
428 If our Souls do not Think upon what the Minister Says to us out of Gods Word; If our Souls do not Think upon what the Minister Says to us out of God's Word; cs po12 n2 vdb xx vvb p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12 av pp-f npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
429 but, do Think of our Studies, our Shops, our Fields; or Such a Man, or Such a Woman, or the like: but, do Think of our Studies, our Shops, our Fields; or Such a Man, or Such a Woman, or the like: cc-acp, vdb vvb pp-f po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 n2; cc d dt n1, cc d dt n1, cc dt j: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
430 If our Souls be Wandering and Roving abroad, while the Minister is Reading, Praying, Catechizing, or Preaching: If our Souls be Wandering and Roving abroad, while the Minister is Reading, Praying, Catechizing, or Preaching: cs po12 n2 vbb vvg cc j-vvg av, cs dt n1 vbz vvg, vvg, vvg, cc vvg: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
431 Then, we Provoke God to take away the Gospel from us: Then, we Provoke God to take away the Gospel from us: av, pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
432 Yea, and God himself has long Since Threatned to do So for this very fault, as Little as you take it to be. Yea, and God himself has long Since Threatened to do So for this very fault, as Little as you take it to be. uh, cc np1 px31 vhz av-j a-acp vvd pc-acp vdi av p-acp d j n1, p-acp j c-acp pn22 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
433 For, thus Saith the Lord, Isai. 29. 13, 14. For as much as this people draw near me with their Mouth, For, thus Says the Lord, Isaiah 29. 13, 14. For as much as this people draw near me with their Mouth, p-acp, av vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp p-acp d c-acp d n1 vvi av-j pno11 p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
434 and with their Lips do honour me; but ▪ have removed their Heart far from me: and with their Lips do honour me; but ▪ have removed their Heart Far from me: cc p-acp po32 n2 vdb vvi pno11; cc-acp ▪ vhb vvn po32 n1 av-j p-acp pno11: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
435 Therefore, Behold, I will proceed to do a Marvellous work among this people, even a Marvellous work, and a Wonder. Therefore, Behold, I will proceed to do a Marvellous work among this people, even a Marvellous work, and a Wonder. av, vvb, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vdi dt j n1 p-acp d n1, av dt j n1, cc dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
436 For, the Wisdom of their Wise Men shall Perish, and the Vnderstanding of their Prudent Men shall be Hid. For, the Wisdom of their Wise Men shall Perish, and the Understanding of their Prudent Men shall be Hid. p-acp, dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vmb vvb, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vmb vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
437 And therefore, when ever you come to Church with your Mouths and with your Lips; but, leave your Hearts and Souls at Home, And Therefore, when ever you come to Church with your Mouths and with your Lips; but, leave your Hearts and Souls At Home, cc av, c-crq av pn22 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc p-acp po22 n2; p-acp, vvb po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1-an, (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
438 or Suffer them to Wander and to Rove abroad, and to Mind any thing, Save onely what Gods Minister says to you out of God's own Word: or Suffer them to Wander and to Rove abroad, and to Mind any thing, Save only what God's Minister Says to you out of God's own Word: cc vvb pno32 p-acp vvb cc p-acp vvb av, cc p-acp n1 d n1, p-acp av-j r-crq npg1 n1 vvz p-acp pn22 av pp-f npg1 d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
439 Then, have a Care, have a great Care, That the Wisdom of your Wise Men do not Perish, Then, have a Care, have a great Care, That the Wisdom of your Wise Men do not Perish, av, vhb dt n1, vhb dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2 vdb xx vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
440 and the Vnderstanding of your Prudent Men be not Hid: and the Understanding of your Prudent Men be not Hid: cc dt n1 pp-f po22 j n2 vbb xx vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
441 And the Gospel, which is the Word of Life; the Gospel, which is the Word of Salvation; the Gospel; And the Gospel, which is the Word of Life; the Gospel, which is the Word of Salvation; the Gospel; cc dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
442 which is the Word of God, be not taken away from You for ever, and given to Others, that will make a better Vse of it. which is the Word of God, be not taken away from You for ever, and given to Others, that will make a better Use of it. r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, vbb xx vvn av p-acp pn22 p-acp av, cc vvn p-acp n2-jn, cst vmb vvi dt jc vvb pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4
443 From which dreadful Judgement, good Lord, deliver us all for Christ his Sake. Amen. Amen. FINIS. From which dreadful Judgement, good Lord, deliver us all for christ his Sake. Amen. Amen. FINIS. p-acp r-crq j n1, j n1, vvb pno12 d p-acp np1 po31 n1. uh-n. uh-n. fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 4

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