An assize-sermon preach'd at St. Edmunds-Bury in Suffolk March the 23rd, 1696/7 before the Right Honourable Sir John Holt, Knight, lord chief justice of the King's Bench, and John Packe, Esq., high sheriff for the county / by Thomas Knaggs ...

Knaggs, Thomas, 1660 or 1-1724
Publisher: Printed for Jonas Luntley
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1697
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A47524 ESTC ID: R37960 STC ID: K662A
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Acts XXIV, 16; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ACTS XXIV. 16. ACTS XXIV. 16. vvz np1. crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 7
1 And herein do I exercise my self to have always a Conscience void of Offence towards God, and towards Man. ST. And herein do I exercise my self to have always a Conscience void of Offence towards God, and towards Man. SAINT. cc av vdb pns11 vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vhi av dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1 zz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 7
2 Paul having been accused before Felix the Governour by Tertullus and several others of the Jews, was by them represented as a dangerous Person, a pestilent Fellow, a Mover of Sedition, a great Promoter of the Religion of the Nazarens, and a Profaner of the Temple. Paul having been accused before Felix the Governor by Tertullus and several Others of the jews, was by them represented as a dangerous Person, a pestilent Fellow, a Mover of Sedition, a great Promoter of the Religion of the Nazarens, and a Profaner of the Temple. np1 vhg vbn vvn p-acp np1 dt n1 p-acp np1 cc j n2-jn pp-f dt np2, vbds p-acp pno32 vvn p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
3 These were the hainous Crimes he stood accused of; These were the heinous Crimes he stood accused of; d vbdr dt j n2 pns31 vvd vvn pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
4 but being to answer for himself, before his Judg he declared his Innocency, and that he was not in the least guilty of what they laid to his Charge, but being to answer for himself, before his Judge he declared his Innocency, and that he was not in the least guilty of what they laid to his Charge, cc-acp vbg p-acp n1 p-acp px31, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd po31 n1, cc cst pns31 vbds xx p-acp dt av-ds j pp-f r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
5 and that they were not able to prove the things whereof they accused him, giving Felix a Confession of his Faith: and that they were not able to prove the things whereof they accused him, giving Felix a Confessi of his Faith: cc cst pns32 vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n2 c-crq pns32 vvd pno31, vvg np1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 7
6 And have Hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a Resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. And have Hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a Resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. cc vhb vvi p-acp np1, r-crq pns32 px32 av vvi, cst a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j, d pp-f dt j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 8
7 This was the Sum of that Apostle's Faith and Hope. Herein, i. e. This was the Sum of that Apostle's Faith and Hope. Herein, i. e. d vbds dt n1 pp-f cst ng1 n1 cc n1. av, sy. sy. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 8
8 in a real Belief of the Resurrection and the last Judgment, do I exercise my self to have always a Conscience void of Offence towards God, and towards Man. in a real Belief of the Resurrection and the last Judgement, do I exercise my self to have always a Conscience void of Offence towards God, and towards Man. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt ord n1, vdb pns11 vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vhi av dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 8
9 In discoursing of which Words I shall consider, I. In discoursing of which Words I shall Consider, I. p-acp vvg pp-f r-crq n2 pns11 vmb vvi, pns11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 8
10 What Conscience is. II. Wherein a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man, doth chiefly consist. III. The Advantages that will accrue by keeping such a Conscience. IV. Shall lay down several Inducements for the keeping such a Conscience. What Conscience is. II Wherein a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man, does chiefly consist. III. The Advantages that will accrue by keeping such a Conscience. IV. Shall lay down several Inducements for the keeping such a Conscience. q-crq n1 vbz. crd c-crq dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1, vdz av-jn vvi. np1. dt n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp vvg d dt n1. np1 vmb vvi a-acp j n2 p-acp dt vvg d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 8
11 Lastly, Shall conclude with some Rules for your Help and Direction herein. An•, Lastly, Shall conclude with Some Rules for your Help and Direction herein. An•, ord, vmb vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 av. np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 8
12 I. What Conscience is. I. What Conscience is. pns11. q-crq n1 vbz. (5) part (DIV2) 3 Page 8
13 In every Man there is a Soul, and in every Soul a Deputy-Judg, we call the Conscience. In every Man there is a Soul, and in every Soul a Deputy-Judg, we call the Conscience. p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbz dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 dt n1, pns12 vvb dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 8
14 This 〈 ◊ 〉 Faculty by which a Man becomes conscious to himself of all that he hath either done or design'd. This 〈 ◊ 〉 Faculty by which a Man becomes conscious to himself of all that he hath either done or designed. d 〈 sy 〉 n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz j p-acp px31 pp-f d cst pns31 vhz av-d vdn cc vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
15 This examines, sifts, and tries our Actions. 'Tis a Spy upon them, an exact Notary of whatever we think or act; This examines, sifts, and tries our Actions. It's a Spy upon them, an exact Notary of whatever we think or act; np1 vvz, n2, cc vvz po12 n2. pn31|vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32, dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
16 and 'tis called by St. Paul a Co-witness with God, Rom. 9.1. and it's called by Saint Paul a Co-witness with God, Rom. 9.1. cc pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1 np1 dt n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
17 Next under God himself, who is the supream Judg, this, as the Almighty's Vicegerent, exerciseth a Soveraign Power in every Man's own Breast, calling him to the Bar, and arraigning him; Next under God himself, who is the supreme Judge, this, as the Almighty's Vicegerent, Exerciseth a Sovereign Power in every Man's own Breast, calling him to the Bar, and arraigning him; ord p-acp np1 px31, r-crq vbz dt j n1, d, c-acp dt ng1-jn n1, vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp d ng1 d n1, vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
18 and being the Register, Witness, and Judg of all his Thoughts, Words, and Actions, sits upon him, and being the Register, Witness, and Judge of all his Thoughts, Words, and Actions, sits upon him, cc vbg dt n1, vvb, cc n1 pp-f d po31 n2, n2, cc n2, vvz p-acp pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
19 and upon Examination either accuseth, or else excuseth, acquits, or condemns him. and upon Examination either Accuseth, or Else excuseth, acquits, or condemns him. cc p-acp n1 av-d vvz, cc av vvz, vvz, cc vvz pno31. (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
20 This of all other things has the most irresistable Influence upon every Man's Happiness or Misery; This of all other things has the most irresistible Influence upon every Man's Happiness or Misery; d pp-f d j-jn n2 vhz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp d ng1 n1 cc n1; (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
21 for according as Conscience is either for him or against him, so he hath Boldness or Fear in time of Life, for according as Conscience is either for him or against him, so he hath Boldness or fear in time of Life, c-acp vvg p-acp n1 vbz av-d p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31, av pns31 vhz n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
22 and in the Hour of Death. and in the Hour of Death. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
23 The Horrours that naturally arise out of an accusing Conscience, such as Frights and Distraction, Anguish and Despair, Grief and Fear, Lashes and Gripes, The Horrors that naturally arise out of an accusing Conscience, such as Frights and Distraction, Anguish and Despair, Grief and fear, Lashes and Gripes, dt n2 cst av-j vvb av pp-f dt j-vvg n1, d c-acp vvz cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n2 cc zz, (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
24 as they cruelly vex and torment the Mind; as they cruelly vex and torment the Mind; c-acp pns32 av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 9
25 so on the other side, the Delight and Joy, the Pleasure and Satisfaction, the Peace and Quietness that follow upon the Discharge of an honest and upright one, abide for ever, so on the other side, the Delight and Joy, the Pleasure and Satisfaction, the Peace and Quietness that follow upon the Discharge of an honest and upright one, abide for ever, av p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j pi, vvb p-acp av, (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 10
26 and accompany both Life and Death with Tranquillity and Rest of Spirit. I come and accompany both Life and Death with Tranquillity and Rest of Spirit. I come cc vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vvb (5) part (DIV2) 4 Page 10
27 II. To consider wherein a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man doth chiefly consist. And, II To Consider wherein a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man does chiefly consist. And, crd p-acp vvi c-crq dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1 vdz av-jn vvi. np1, (6) part (DIV2) 4 Page 10
28 1. To keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God, we must with Zacharie and Elizabeth be righteous before him, walking in all the Commandments, 1. To keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God, we must with Zacharias and Elizabeth be righteous before him, walking in all the commandments, crd p-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vmb p-acp np1 cc np1 vbi j p-acp pno31, vvg p-acp d dt n2, (6) part (DIV2) 5 Page 10
29 and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, Luke 1.6. Our Piety towards God must be constant. and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, Lycia 1.6. Our Piety towards God must be constant. cc n2 pp-f dt n1 j, av crd. po12 n1 p-acp np1 vmb vbi j. (6) part (DIV2) 5 Page 10
30 We must be serious in all our Addresses to him, uniform in our Obedience, and as much as in us lie, endeavour to copy out in our Lives that Holiness, Justice, We must be serious in all our Addresses to him, uniform in our obedience, and as much as in us lie, endeavour to copy out in our Lives that Holiness, justice, pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp d po12 n2 p-acp pno31, j p-acp po12 n1, cc c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno12 vvi, vvb p-acp n1 av p-acp po12 n2 d n1, n1, (6) part (DIV2) 5 Page 10
31 and Innocency, which in his holy Word he commands. and Innocency, which in his holy Word he commands. cc n1, r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vvz. (6) part (DIV2) 5 Page 10
32 2. To keep a Conscience void of offence towards God, we must love and fear him, walk in his holy Ways, do what he has commanded, 2. To keep a Conscience void of offence towards God, we must love and Fear him, walk in his holy Ways, do what he has commanded, crd p-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi pno31, vvb p-acp po31 j n2, vdb r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (6) part (DIV2) 6 Page 10
33 and abstain from what he has prohibited. and abstain from what he has prohibited. cc vvi p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (6) part (DIV2) 6 Page 10
34 3. To keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God, we must be free from all Appearances of Hypocrisy and Insincerity, diligent and faithful in our Pursuits of Heaven and Eternity, 3. To keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God, we must be free from all Appearances of Hypocrisy and Insincerity, diligent and faithful in our Pursuits of Heaven and Eternity, crd p-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, j cc j p-acp po12 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (6) part (DIV2) 7 Page 11
35 and live up to the constant and Spiritual Performance of those indispensable Duties. and live up to the constant and Spiritual Performance of those indispensable Duties. cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d j n2. (6) part (DIV2) 7 Page 11
36 I come to shew wherein the keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards Man, doth chiefly consist, And, I come to show wherein the keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards Man, does chiefly consist, And, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi c-crq dt vvg dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vdz av-jn vvi, cc, (6) part (DIV2) 8 Page 11
37 1. It consists in being just and honest in all our Dealings, in being innocent and candid in our Conversation with him, charitable, 1. It consists in being just and honest in all our Dealings, in being innocent and candid in our Conversation with him, charitable, crd pn31 vvz p-acp vbg j cc j p-acp d po12 n2-vvg, p-acp vbg j-jn cc j p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno31, j, (6) part (DIV2) 9 Page 11
38 and merciful to him, and to offer no Wrong either to his Name, Goods, or Person. and merciful to him, and to offer no Wrong either to his Name, Goods, or Person. cc j p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi dx j-jn av-d p-acp po31 n1, n2-j, cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 9 Page 11
39 2. He that would keep a Conscience void of Offence towards Man, in his Words and Discourses must speak the Truth in his Heart to him. 2. He that would keep a Conscience void of Offence towards Man, in his Words and Discourses must speak the Truth in his Heart to him. crd pns31 cst vmd vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (6) part (DIV2) 10 Page 11
40 His Thoughts, Words and Actions must be all of a piece. His Thoughts, Words and Actions must be all of a piece. po31 n2, n2 cc n2 vmb vbi d pp-f dt n1. (6) part (DIV2) 10 Page 11
41 Who has no by, corrupt, sinister Designs, but walks in the plain and beaten Paths of Righteousness and Integrity. Who has not by, corrupt, sinister Designs, but walks in the plain and beaten Paths of Righteousness and Integrity. r-crq vhz xx p-acp, j, j n2, cc-acp vvz p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (6) part (DIV2) 10 Page 11
42 3. He that would keep a Conscience void of Offence towards Man, must in his Dealings with him lay aside all cunning Practices of Guile and Hypocrisy, all secret Arts and base Tricks, 3. He that would keep a Conscience void of Offence towards Man, must in his Dealings with him lay aside all cunning Practices of Guile and Hypocrisy, all secret Arts and base Tricks, crd pns31 cst vmd vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vmb p-acp po31 n2-vvg p-acp pno31 vvd av d j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, d j-jn n2 cc j n2, (6) part (DIV2) 11 Page 11
43 and be mov'd to his Duty by fair Means and Ways. and be moved to his Duty by fair Means and Ways. cc vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2. (6) part (DIV2) 11 Page 11
44 He that observes these Rules, shall keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man; He that observes these Rules, shall keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man; pns31 cst vvz d n2, vmb vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1; (6) part (DIV2) 11 Page 12
45 and at the great Day of Account, when the eternal Retributions shall be adjusted to Men according to their Works, and At the great Day of Account, when the Eternal Retributions shall be adjusted to Men according to their Works, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvb, c-crq dt j n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 vvg p-acp po32 vvz, (6) part (DIV2) 11 Page 12
46 then God will confirm the Sentence of his Conscience, reward him for what he has done, then God will confirm the Sentence of his Conscience, reward him for what he has done, cs np1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb pno31 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, (6) part (DIV2) 11 Page 12
47 and in the Presence of Men and Angels own him, as a faithful Servant, and bid him enter into the Joy of his Lord. and in the Presence of Men and Angels own him, as a faithful Servant, and bid him enter into the Joy of his Lord. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvb pno31, c-acp dt j n1, cc vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (6) part (DIV2) 11 Page 12
48 III. I proceed to shew the Advantages that will accrue by keeping such a Conscience. III. I proceed to show the Advantages that will accrue by keeping such a Conscience. np1. pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp vvg d dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 11 Page 12
49 It makes the Heart sincere and upright, sets these Duties of Integrity and Honesty, Righteousness and Justice, close upon the Soul, It makes the Heart sincere and upright, sets these Duties of Integrity and Honesty, Righteousness and justice, close upon the Soul, pn31 vvz dt n1 j cc j, vvz d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, av-j p-acp dt n1, (7) part (DIV2) 12 Page 12
50 and is its Counsellor, Guide, and Director. The constant keeping such a Conscience makes good Men, whether in publick or private Stations. and is its Counsellor, Guide, and Director. The constant keeping such a Conscience makes good Men, whither in public or private Stations. cc vbz po31 n1, n1, cc n1. dt j vvg d dt n1 vvz j n2, cs p-acp j cc j n2. (7) part (DIV2) 12 Page 12
51 The Magistrate being appointed by the great Judg of his Conscience to punish evil Doers, and encourage such as do well; The Magistrate being appointed by the great Judge of his Conscience to Punish evil Doers, and encourage such as do well; dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, cc vvi d c-acp vdb av; (7) part (DIV2) 12 Page 12
52 he therefore will not, because he knows 'tis a Violation of his Conscience, either protect the Guilty, or oppress the Innocent. he Therefore will not, Because he knows it's a Violation of his Conscience, either Pact the Guilty, or oppress the Innocent. pns31 av vmb xx, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-d vvb dt j, cc vvi dt j-jn. (7) part (DIV2) 12 Page 12
53 This makes him just and impartial in the Discharge of his Trust, always prevails with him to advance Righteousness and Justice, to deal fairly between Party and Party, This makes him just and impartial in the Discharge of his Trust, always prevails with him to advance Righteousness and justice, to deal fairly between Party and Party, np1 vvz pno31 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, (7) part (DIV2) 12 Page 13
54 and to take care that the poor Man's Cause have as friendly and favourable a hearing as that of the Rich. The keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, will make the Judg have no respect of Persons in Judgment, and to take care that the poor Man's Cause have as friendly and favourable a hearing as that of the Rich. The keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, will make the Judge have no respect of Persons in Judgement, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cst dt j ng1 n1 vhb p-acp j cc j dt n-vvg p-acp d pp-f dt np1 dt vvg dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, vmb vvi dt n1 vhb dx n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, (7) part (DIV2) 12 Page 13
55 and put him upon nothing but what is for his Esteem and Veneration, his Honour and Reputation. and put him upon nothing but what is for his Esteem and Veneration, his Honour and Reputation. cc vvd pno31 p-acp pix cc-acp r-crq vbz p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 cc n1. (7) part (DIV2) 12 Page 13
56 And as the Magistrate in particular, by keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man, has this Advantage by it, that it always prevails with him to do Justice, and to denounce righteous Judgment; And as the Magistrate in particular, by keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man, has this Advantage by it, that it always prevails with him to do justice, and to denounce righteous Judgement; cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp j, p-acp vvg dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1, vhz d n1 p-acp pn31, cst pn31 av vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vdi n1, cc pc-acp vvi j n1; (7) part (DIV2) 13 Page 13
57 so it has the same Influence on Bodies and Societies of Men, and habituates them to the faithful Discharge of that Trust which is reposed in them. so it has the same Influence on Bodies and Societies of Men, and habituates them to the faithful Discharge of that Trust which is reposed in them. av pn31 vhz dt d n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32. (7) part (DIV2) 13 Page 13
58 The Sense of such a Conscience makes faithful and true Witnesses, upright and unbiass'd Juries, charitable Plaintiffs and Defendants, The Sense of such a Conscience makes faithful and true Witnesses, upright and unbiased Juries, charitable Plaintiffs and Defendants, dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vvz j cc j n2, j cc j-vvn n2, j n2 cc n2, (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 13
59 and puts Men out of love with vexatious Suits, and the things that make not for Peace. and puts Men out of love with vexatious Suits, and the things that make not for Peace. cc vvz n2 av pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, cc dt n2 cst vvb xx p-acp n1. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 13
60 Let us all strive after such a Conscience. Let us all strive After such a Conscience. vvb pno12 d vvi p-acp d dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 13
61 Such a one is the only wise, great, and secure Man, the truest Politician, and none so safe as he. Such a one is the only wise, great, and secure Man, the Truest Politician, and none so safe as he. d dt pi vbz dt av-j j, j, cc j n1, dt js n1, cc pix av j c-acp pns31. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 14
62 Those two Philosophers Plato and Aristotle could tell us that a Man that acts from the Spring of a good Conscience, is NONLATINALPHABET, like a Die; cast him which way you will, he still finds a Bottom. Those two Philosophers Plato and Aristotle could tell us that a Man that acts from the Spring of a good Conscience, is, like a Die; cast him which Way you will, he still finds a Bottom. d crd n2 np1 cc np1 vmd vvi pno12 d dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbz, av-j dt n1; vvd pno31 r-crq n1 pn22 vmb, pns31 av vvz dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 14
63 Like his God, he is still the same yesterday, to day, and for ever. His first Principle is to have honest Principles, whether in a publick or private Station. Like his God, he is still the same yesterday, to day, and for ever. His First Principle is to have honest Principles, whither in a public or private Station. j po31 n1, pns31 vbz av dt d av-an, p-acp n1, cc p-acp av. po31 ord n1 vbz pc-acp vhi j n2, cs p-acp dt j cc j n1. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 14
64 'Tis a memorable Story of Constantius, who at his first coming to the Empire, commanded all his Nobles and Servants to offer Sacrifice unto Idols, threatning to banish all from his Court and Service that should refuse to obey him in that Edict. It's a memorable Story of Constantius, who At his First coming to the Empire, commanded all his Nobles and Servants to offer Sacrifice unto Idols, threatening to banish all from his Court and Service that should refuse to obey him in that Edict. pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp po31 ord n-vvg p-acp dt n1, vvd d po31 n2-j cc n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2, vvg pc-acp vvi d p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 14
65 Many were easily induc'd to dispense with their Consciences; Many were Easily induced to dispense with their Consciences; d vbdr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2; (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 14
66 and rather than hazard the Loss of their Places at Court, would content themselves to be of any, or no Religion: and rather than hazard the Loss of their Places At Court, would content themselves to be of any, or no Religion: cc av-c cs vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1, vmd vvi px32 pc-acp vbi pp-f d, cc dx n1: (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 14
67 But others choosing rather to obey God than Man, would not yield Obedience to so wicked an Edict. But Others choosing rather to obey God than Man, would not yield obedience to so wicked an Edict. cc-acp n2-jn vvg av-c pc-acp vvi np1 cs n1, vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp av j dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 14
68 The good Emperor retain'd these about him, and banish'd all the others who were so forward to embrace Idolatry, saying, Quomodo fidem in violatam praestabunt Imperatori, qui Deo sunt perfidi? What Loyalty and Allegiance can there be expected from them towards their Soveraign, that were so perfidious to their God? The good Emperor retained these about him, and banished all the Others who were so forward to embrace Idolatry, saying, Quomodo fidem in violatam praestabunt Imperatori, qui God sunt perfidi? What Loyalty and Allegiance can there be expected from them towards their Sovereign, that were so perfidious to their God? dt j n1 vvd d p-acp pno31, cc vvn d dt n2-jn r-crq vbdr av av-j pc-acp vvi n1, vvg, np1 fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-mi, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la? q-crq n1 cc n1 vmb a-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n-jn, cst vbdr av j p-acp po32 n1? (7) part (DIV2) 14 Page 15
69 But tho I have insisted hitherto wherein a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards Man doth chiefly consist, But though I have insisted hitherto wherein a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards Man does chiefly consist, cc-acp cs pns11 vhb vvd av c-crq dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1 vdz av-jn vvi, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 15
70 and shewn the Advantages that will accrue by keeping such a Conscience; and shown the Advantages that will accrue by keeping such a Conscience; cc vvn dt n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp vvg d dt n1; (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 15
71 yet what I have delivered has not been to countenance the Practices of such Men, who out of a tender Conscience, yet what I have Delivered has not been to countenance the Practices of such Men, who out of a tender Conscience, av r-crq pns11 vhb vvn vhz xx vbn p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq av pp-f dt j n1, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 15
72 as they pretend, have pleaded for the most unconscionable Actions. as they pretend, have pleaded for the most unconscionable Actions. c-acp pns32 vvb, vhb vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 15
73 What shall we think of their Consciences, who dare not for their Lives taste Flesh in Lent, stand cover'd before the Picture of our Lady, or receive the Eucharist, omitting Auricular Confession; What shall we think of their Consciences, who Dare not for their Lives taste Flesh in Lent, stand covered before the Picture of our Lady, or receive the Eucharist, omitting Auricular Confessi; q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vvb xx p-acp po32 n2 vvi n1 p-acp vvn, vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vvi dt n1, vvg j n1; (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 15
74 and yet stick not to venture upon the most abominable Treasons, to commit horrid Murders, to Assassinate Kings, to undermine States, and yet stick not to venture upon the most abominable Treasons, to commit horrid Murders, to Assassinate Kings, to undermine States, cc av vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-ds j n2, pc-acp vvi j n2, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi n2, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 15
75 and involve Kingdoms in Blood and Confusion? What shall we say of their Consciences, who have a seeming Zeal for the Church of England, and yet take direct Ways and Means for bringing in Popery, Slavery, and Tyranny? Or what shall we think of their Consciences, who endeavour to make the World sensible of their Love for the common Good, and involve Kingdoms in Blood and Confusion? What shall we say of their Consciences, who have a seeming Zeal for the Church of England, and yet take Direct Ways and Means for bringing in Popery, Slavery, and Tyranny? Or what shall we think of their Consciences, who endeavour to make the World sensible of their Love for the Common Good, cc vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vhb dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvb j n2 cc n2 p-acp vvg p-acp n1, n1, cc n1? cc q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f po32 n2, r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt j j, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 15
76 and yet are Enemies to a Prince that has preserv'd their Liberties and Properties, and by his Courage and Conduct sav'd Europe? A Prince whom God rais'd up in the day of our distress to work a Deliverance for us, and yet Are Enemies to a Prince that has preserved their Liberties and Properties, and by his Courage and Conduct saved Europe? A Prince whom God raised up in the day of our distress to work a Deliverance for us, cc av vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn po32 n2 cc n2, cc p-acp po31 n1 cc vvb vvn np1? dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
77 and to advance the Honour of this Nation to its antient Splendour and Glory. and to advance the Honour of this nation to its ancient Splendour and Glory. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
78 Would some Men but think or consider, they would not be drawn they know not whither, Would Some Men but think or Consider, they would not be drawn they know not whither, vmd d n2 cc-acp vvb cc vvi, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn pns32 vvb xx c-crq, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
79 or be so solicitous to compleat the Ruin and Destruction of their Country, and expose it to the Revenge of an incens'd Enemy to our Religion, Laws, and Liberties. or be so solicitous to complete the Ruin and Destruction of their Country, and expose it to the Revenge of an incensed Enemy to our Religion, Laws, and Liberties. cc vbb av j p-acp j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po12 n1, n2, cc n2. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
80 The old Romans were ready to sacrifice their Fortunes for the Safety of their Country, and were neither afraid nor asham'd to die in so glorious a Cause. The old Romans were ready to sacrifice their Fortune's for the Safety of their Country, and were neither afraid nor ashamed to die in so glorious a Cause. dt j npg1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vbdr d j ccx j pc-acp vvi p-acp av j dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
81 How then are some Englishmen degenerated from antient Worth and Honour, in seeking to betray what the others were so zealous to preserve? This is one of the worst kind of Consciences in the World. How then Are Some Englishmen degenerated from ancient Worth and Honour, in seeking to betray what the Others were so zealous to preserve? This is one of the worst kind of Consciences in the World. uh-crq av vbr d np1 vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi r-crq dt n2-jn vbdr av j pc-acp vvi? d vbz pi pp-f dt js n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
82 A Conscience that strains at a Gnat, and swallows a Camel. A Conscience that strains At a Gnat, and Swallows a Camel. dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n1. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
83 A Conscience that has a hot and flaming Zeal for the Church, yet at the same time carries on the Interest of him who for many Years has been endeavouring to establish Popery and Arbitrary Government. A Conscience that has a hight and flaming Zeal for the Church, yet At the same time carries on the Interest of him who for many years has been endeavouring to establish Popery and Arbitrary Government. dt n1 cst vhz dt j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp dt d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq p-acp d n2 vhz vbn vvg pc-acp vvi n1 cc j-jn n1. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 16
84 A squinting Conscience that looks one way, and sees another. A squinting Conscience that looks one Way, and sees Another. dt vvg n1 cst vvz crd n1, cc vvz j-jn. (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 17
85 But as much as it looks awry, such are the Consciences of too many, I speak it to their Shame. I come, But as much as it looks awry, such Are the Consciences of too many, I speak it to their Shame. I come, cc-acp c-acp d c-acp pn31 vvz av, d vbr dt n2 pp-f av d, pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp po32 n1. pns11 vvb, (7) part (DIV2) 15 Page 17
86 IV. To lay down several Inducements for the keeping a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards Man. IV. To lay down several Inducements for the keeping a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards Man. np1 p-acp vvi a-acp j n2 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1 (8) part (DIV2) 15 Page 17
87 1. From that Peace and Tranquillity of Mind that follow upon the keeping such a Conscience. 1. From that Peace and Tranquillity of Mind that follow upon the keeping such a Conscience. crd p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cst vvb p-acp dt vvg d dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
88 Solomon tells us that the righteous Man's Heart is a continual Feast, Prov. 15. The Man who carries a clean Conscience about with him, marcheth every where with an Head lifted up: Solomon tells us that the righteous Man's Heart is a continual Feast, Curae 15. The Man who carries a clean Conscience about with him, marches every where with an Head lifted up: np1 vvz pno12 d dt j ng1 n1 vbz dt j n1, np1 crd dt n1 r-crq vvz dt j n1 a-acp p-acp pno31, vvz d c-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd a-acp: (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
89 his Heart rejoiceth in an undisturbed Serenity of Mind. his Heart rejoices in an undisturbed Serenity of Mind. po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
90 Whether he sleepeth or waketh, he has quiet Rest. His Soul being free from all notorious Crimes, he fears no ill Tidings, Whither he Sleepeth or waketh, he has quiet Rest. His Soul being free from all notorious Crimes, he fears no ill Tidings, cs pns31 vvz cc vvz, pns31 vhz j-jn n1 po31 n1 vbg j p-acp d j n2, pns31 vvz dx j-jn n2, (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
91 but is as bold as a Lion. but is as bold as a lion. cc-acp vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
92 St. Paul made so great an Account of the Testimony of a good Conscience, that he call'd it his Glory. O the Comfort a good Conscience will afford us while we live, Saint Paul made so great an Account of the Testimony of a good Conscience, that he called it his Glory. Oh the Comfort a good Conscience will afford us while we live, n1 np1 vvd av j dt vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst pns31 vvd pn31 po31 n1. uh dt n1 dt j n1 vmb vvi pno12 cs pns12 vvb, (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
93 and when we come to die! and when we come to die! cc c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi! (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
94 O the internal Consolation that Soul feels, who has made Piety and Godliness the Scope of all its doings! O the internal Consolation that Soul feels, who has made Piety and Godliness the Scope of all its doings! sy dt j n1 cst n1 vvz, r-crq vhz vvn n1 cc n1 dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2-vdg! (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 17
95 Such a Conscience chears a Man in Life, and speaks comfortable things to him at his Death. Such a Conscience cheers a Man in Life, and speaks comfortable things to him At his Death. d dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz j n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 18
96 It is a sure Testimony of a secure Mind here, and eternal Happiness hereafter. Nothing can be conceiv'd more pregnant with Delight and Joy than a peaceful Conscience. It is a sure Testimony of a secure Mind Here, and Eternal Happiness hereafter. Nothing can be conceived more pregnant with Delight and Joy than a peaceful Conscience. pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 av, cc j n1 av. pix vmb vbi vvn av-dc j p-acp n1 cc n1 cs dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 18
97 There is no Chearfulness like the Effect of that. That is the Man who is establish'd in the Possession of inviolable Pleasure and Satisfaction. There is no Cheerfulness like the Effect of that. That is the Man who is established in the Possession of inviolable Pleasure and Satisfaction. pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-j dt vvb pp-f d. cst vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 18
98 It was the Counsel of the Divine Philosopher, If thou wouldst live without Fear, live without Offence. It was the Counsel of the Divine Philosopher, If thou Wouldst live without fear, live without Offence. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp n1, vvb p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 18
99 And King Ptolomy having ask'd one of the Hebrew Interpreters how he might be at rest when he slept, receiv'd this Answer, Let Piety and righteous Dealing be the Scope of all thy Sayings and Doings; And King Ptolemy having asked one of the Hebrew Interpreters how he might be At rest when he slept, received this Answer, Let Piety and righteous Dealing be the Scope of all thy Sayings and Doings; cc n1 np1 vhg vvd crd pp-f dt njp n2 c-crq pns31 vmd vbi p-acp n1 c-crq pns31 vvd, vvd d n1, vvb n1 cc j vvg vbb dt n1 pp-f d po21 n2-vvg cc n2-vdg; (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 18
100 for by applying all thy Discourses and Works to such excellent Ends, whether thou sleepest or wakest, thou shalt have quiest Rest in regard of thy self. for by applying all thy Discourses and Works to such excellent Ends, whither thou Sleepest or wakest, thou shalt have quiest Rest in regard of thy self. c-acp p-acp vvg d po21 n2 cc vvz p-acp d j n2, cs pns21 vv2 cc vv2, pns21 vm2 vhi js n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 18
101 And as one Inducement for the keeping a Conscience void of offence towards God and Man, is taken from that Peace and Tranquillity of Mind that follow upon the keeping such a Conscience: So, And as one Inducement for the keeping a Conscience void of offence towards God and Man, is taken from that Peace and Tranquillity of Mind that follow upon the keeping such a Conscience: So, cc p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, vbz vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cst vvb p-acp dt vvg d dt n1: av, (8) part (DIV2) 16 Page 18
102 2. Another Inducement shall be taken from the Remorses that attend an evil one. 2. another Inducement shall be taken from the Remorses that attend an evil one. crd j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 cst vvb dt j-jn crd. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 18
103 That cruel Emperor Caligula was continually terrify'd and in fear, and never had secure and quiet rest. That cruel Emperor Caligula was continually terrified and in Fear, and never had secure and quiet rest. cst j n1 np1 vbds av-j vvn cc p-acp n1, cc av-x vhd j cc j-jn n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 18
104 Nero after he had kill'd his Mother, confess'd that whilst he slept he was troubled by her, Nero After he had killed his Mother, confessed that while he slept he was troubled by her, np1 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1, vvd cst cs pns31 vvd pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
105 and tormented with Furies as Revengers of that Sin. Thus it was with Adam and his Conscience; and tormented with Furies as Revengers of that Sin. Thus it was with Adam and his Conscience; cc vvn p-acp n2 c-acp n2 pp-f d np1 av pn31 vbds p-acp np1 cc po31 n1; (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
106 for when the Lord call'd unto him and said, Adam, where art thou? He answered, I heard thy Voice in the Garden, for when the Lord called unto him and said, Adam, where art thou? He answered, I herd thy Voice in the Garden, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 cc vvd, np1, q-crq vb2r pns21? pns31 vvd, pns11 vvd po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
107 and was afraid, because I was naked. and was afraid, Because I was naked. cc vbds j, c-acp pns11 vbds j. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
108 But who was it told him he was naked? no other surely but his own Conscience. But who was it told him he was naked? no other surely but his own Conscience. cc-acp r-crq vbds pn31 vvd pno31 pns31 vbds j? dx n-jn av-j p-acp po31 d n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
109 This remembred him of the Law he had broke, the Penalty of Death he had incur'd thereby, This remembered him of the Law he had broke, the Penalty of Death he had incurred thereby, np1 vvd pno31 pp-f dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vhd vvn av, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
110 and how he had expos'd himself to God's Displeasure, and therefore hid himself from the Presence of the Lord. and how he had exposed himself to God's Displeasure, and Therefore hid himself from the Presence of the Lord. cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp npg1 n1, cc av vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
111 I could instance in Cain, Saul, Judas, Felix, and such like, which the Scripture mentions, who had a Worm that gnaw'd their Consciences both day and night. I could instance in Cain, Saul, Judas, Felix, and such like, which the Scripture mentions, who had a Worm that gnawed their Consciences both day and night. pns11 vmd n1 p-acp np1, np1, np1, np1, cc d av-j, r-crq dt n1 n2, r-crq vhd dt n1 cst vvd po32 n2 d n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
112 What Creature can be imagin'd more miserable than a Man whose Life is accompanied with the secret Lashes and Tortures of a guilty Conscience? What Shame and Confusion, what Frights and Anguishes, What Creature can be imagined more miserable than a Man whose Life is accompanied with the secret Lashes and Tortures of a guilty Conscience? What Shame and Confusion, what Frights and Anguishes, q-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn av-dc j cs dt n1 rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1? q-crq n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz cc vvz, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
113 and what Terrors and Fears within his Breast, whilst he is awake? and in his Dreams he is disturb'd with the like Perturbations. and what Terrors and Fears within his Breast, while he is awake? and in his Dreams he is disturbed with the like Perturbations. cc r-crq n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vbz j? cc p-acp po31 n2 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
114 Such is the Custom of an evil Conscience, that the Man that has it even trembles at the fall of a Leaf from a Tree. Such is the Custom of an evil Conscience, that the Man that has it even trembles At the fallen of a Leaf from a Tree. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst dt n1 cst vhz pn31 av vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 19
115 His own Shadow is a Terror to him, any unusual Noise terrifies him, and every Man that cometh towards him he suspects as coming against him. His own Shadow is a Terror to him, any unusual Noise terrifies him, and every Man that comes towards him he suspects as coming against him. po31 d n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31, d j n1 vvz pno31, cc d n1 cst vvz p-acp pno31 pns31 vvz p-acp vvg p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
116 Like Etna he has in his very Bowels the Fire that consumes him. Like Etna he has in his very Bowels the Fire that consumes him. j np1 pns31 vhz p-acp po31 j n2 dt n1 cst vvz pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
117 The Conscience of a wicked Man (saith Justin Martyr ) is unto him instead of an Accuser, a Witness, a Judg, and an Executioner. The Conscience of a wicked Man (Says Justin Martyr) is unto him instead of an Accuser, a Witness, a Judge, and an Executioner. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 (vvz np1 n1) vbz p-acp pno31 av pp-f dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
118 It will be his Witness to accuse him, his Judg to condemn him, and his Executioner to torture him. It will be his Witness to accuse him, his Judge to condemn him, and his Executioner to torture him. pn31 vmb vbi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
119 And is not that a dreadful Punishment, when a Man shall become his own Accuser, Judg, And is not that a dreadful Punishment, when a Man shall become his own Accuser, Judge, cc vbz xx d dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi po31 d n1, n1, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
120 and Executioner? Holy Job in his 15th Chap. has given a lively Description of the miserable State of such a Man. The wicked Man travelleth with Pain all his Days, and Executioner? Holy Job in his 15th Chap. has given a lively Description of the miserable State of such a Man. The wicked Man travelleth with Pain all his Days, cc n1? j np1 p-acp po31 ord np1 vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1 dt j n1 vvz p-acp n1 d po31 n2, (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
121 and the Number of Years is hidden to the Oppressor. A dreadful Sound is in his Ears, in Prosperity the Destroyer shall come upon him. and the Number of years is hidden to the Oppressor. A dreadful Found is in his Ears, in Prosperity the Destroyer shall come upon him. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. dt j n1 vbz p-acp po31 n2, p-acp n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
122 He believes not, he shall return out of Darkness, and he is waited for of the Sword. He believes not, he shall return out of Darkness, and he is waited for of the Sword. pns31 vvz xx, pns31 vmb vvi av pp-f n1, cc pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pp-f dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
123 He wandreth abroad for Bread, saying, Where is it? He knows that the Day of Darkness is at hand. He wanders abroad for Bred, saying, Where is it? He knows that the Day of Darkness is At hand. pns31 vvz av p-acp n1, vvg, q-crq vbz pn31? pns31 vvz cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
124 Trouble and Anguish shall make him afraid, they shall prevail against him as a King ready to Battel. Trouble and Anguish shall make him afraid, they shall prevail against him as a King ready to Battle. n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno31 j, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 j p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
125 A guilty Conscience is still imagining terrible things to be coming upon it self. A guilty Conscience is still imagining terrible things to be coming upon it self. dt j n1 vbz av vvg j n2 pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp pn31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 20
126 It knows what it deserves, and therefore is holden in continual fear, and always tormented within it self. It knows what it deserves, and Therefore is held in continual Fear, and always tormented within it self. pn31 vvz r-crq pn31 vvz, cc av vbz vvn p-acp j n1, cc av vvd p-acp pn31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 21
127 'Tis against a Man whilst he lives, and against him when he comes to die. It's against a Man while he lives, and against him when he comes to die. pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vvz, cc p-acp pno31 c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi. (8) part (DIV2) 17 Page 21
128 3. Another Inducement to keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, is, we must all of us one day bid adieu to the World, 3. another Inducement to keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, is, we must all of us one day bid adieu to the World, crd j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, vbz, pns12 vmb d pp-f pno12 crd n1 vvb uh-n p-acp dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 21
129 and then it will be found that the best Pillow to lay a dying Head on, will be a good Conscience. and then it will be found that the best Pillow to lay a dying Head on, will be a good Conscience. cc av pn31 vmb vbi vvn cst dt js n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp, vmb vbi dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 21
130 When our Breath is just going from us, and our Souls ready to take their Flight from our trembling Lips; When our Breath is just going from us, and our Souls ready to take their Flight from our trembling Lips; c-crq po12 n1 vbz av vvg p-acp pno12, cc po12 n2 j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp po12 j-vvg n2; (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 21
131 when Death is summoning us to give up our Accounts to the great Auditor of the World, when Death is summoning us to give up our Accounts to the great Auditor of the World, c-crq n1 vbz vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 21
132 then all the Pomp and Glories of the Earth will be but weak Cordials, and afford but small Comfort to him who dies with an accusing Conscience staring him in the Face. then all the Pomp and Glories of the Earth will be but weak Cordials, and afford but small Comfort to him who die with an accusing Conscience staring him in the Face. cs d dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi cc-acp j n2, cc vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vvz p-acp dt j-vvg n1 vvg pno31 p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 21
133 If we would put our selves into a good Posture of dying, we must take care to observe those Commands of St. Paul; That our Hearts be sprinkled from an evil Conscience, Heb. 10.22. To hold Faith and a good Conscience, 1 Tim. 1.19. If we would put our selves into a good Posture of dying, we must take care to observe those Commands of Saint Paul; That our Hearts be sprinkled from an evil Conscience, Hebrew 10.22. To hold Faith and a good Conscience, 1 Tim. 1.19. cs pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi d vvz pp-f n1 np1; cst po12 n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd. p-acp vvb n1 cc dt j n1, vvn np1 crd. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 21
134 To live in all good Conscience, and to keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man. If we expect to die in Peace, To live in all good Conscience, and to keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man. If we expect to die in Peace, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp vvb dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1 cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 21
135 and go off the Stage of the World with Joy and Comfort, we must have nothing to do with any thing that our Conscience either condemns us in, or for. and go off the Stage of the World with Joy and Comfort, we must have nothing to do with any thing that our Conscience either condemns us in, or for. cc vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns12 vmb vhi pix pc-acp vdi p-acp d n1 cst po12 n1 av-d vvz pno12 p-acp, cc p-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 22
136 The more spotless and blameless our Consciences are, the more prepared we are to look Death in the Face. The more spotless and blameless our Consciences Are, the more prepared we Are to look Death in the Face. dt av-dc j cc j po12 n2 vbr, dt av-dc vvd pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 22
137 For a Man to talk of Death, and make Preparation for it, and yet not to discharge his Conscience of all the Remains of its past Guilt, is the greatest Folly and Presumption in the World. For a Man to talk of Death, and make Preparation for it, and yet not to discharge his Conscience of all the Remains of its past Gilded, is the greatest Folly and Presumption in the World. p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp pn31, cc av xx pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f d dt vvz pp-f po31 j j-vvn, vbz dt js n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 22
138 They and they only, who discharge a good Conscience while they live, are those who will be found prepar'd to die. They and they only, who discharge a good Conscience while they live, Are those who will be found prepared to die. pns32 cc pns32 av-j, r-crq vvb dt j n1 cs pns32 vvb, vbr d r-crq vmb vbi vvn vvd p-acp vvi. (8) part (DIV2) 18 Page 22
139 4. Another Inducement for the keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, shall be taken from the Consideration of the general Resurrection, and the last Judgment. 4. another Inducement for the keeping a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, shall be taken from the Consideration of the general Resurrection, and the last Judgement. crd j-jn n1 p-acp dt vvg dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt ord n1. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 22
140 There will be a Day when all that are in their Graves shall come forth and appear before an impartial Judg, to receive their Doom. There will be a Day when all that Are in their Graves shall come forth and appear before an impartial Judge, to receive their Doom. pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq d cst vbr p-acp po32 n2 vmb vvi av cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 22
141 The Court shall be called, and the Books opened, not only of guilty Consciences, but also the Book of Life, wherein God himself has written with his own Finger all our Thoughts, Words, and Actions. The Court shall be called, and the Books opened, not only of guilty Consciences, but also the Book of Life, wherein God himself has written with his own Finger all our Thoughts, Words, and Actions. dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n2 vvd, xx av-j pp-f j n2, cc-acp av dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1 d po12 n2, n2, cc n2. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 22
142 The Dead, small and great, shall be judged out of those things which are written in the Books, according to their Works; The Dead, small and great, shall be judged out of those things which Are written in the Books, according to their Works; dt j, j cc j, vmb vbi vvn av pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2, vvg p-acp po32 vvz; (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 22
143 and whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, Rev. 20. Which way will the Man who has a condemning Conscience at that Day look, and whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, Rev. 20. Which Way will the Man who has a condemning Conscience At that Day look, cc r-crq vbz xx vvn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd r-crq n1 vmb dt n1 r-crq vhz dt vvg n1 p-acp d n1 vvi, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
144 when he stands forth and makes his Appearance before the great Tribunal at the general Assize holden for the whole World? If he looks upwards, there sits his Judg ready to pass an unrepealable Sentence upon him. when he Stands forth and makes his Appearance before the great Tribunal At the general Assize held for the Whole World? If he looks upward, there sits his Judge ready to pass an unrepealable Sentence upon him. c-crq pns31 vvz av cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1? cs pns31 vvz av-j, a-acp vvz po31 n1 j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
145 If he casts his Eyes downwards, there stands his Accuser beneath him; his Conscience also at the same time from within crying out and witnessing against him. If he Cast his Eyes downwards, there Stands his Accuser beneath him; his Conscience also At the same time from within crying out and witnessing against him. cs pns31 vvz po31 n2 av-j, a-acp vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno31; po31 n1 av p-acp dt d n1 p-acp p-acp vvg av cc vvg p-acp pno31. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
146 It will be in vain then to plead not guilty; for his own Iniquities shall convince him to the Face. It will be in vain then to plead not guilty; for his own Iniquities shall convince him to the Face. pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j av pc-acp vvi xx j; p-acp po31 d n2 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
147 O that Men were wise to consider this, and that they would live in the Fear of that Day, O that Men were wise to Consider this, and that they would live in the fear of that Day, sy d n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi d, cc cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
148 when the Trumpet shall sound the Call, Arise ye Dead and come to Judgment! when the Trumpet shall found the Call, Arise you Dead and come to Judgement! c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1, vvb pn22 j cc vvn p-acp n1! (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
149 What dreadful Impressions should the Proceedings at that day make upon our Lives, to do the thing that is lawful and right? A serious Reflection upon an Eternity of Misery, accompanied with all the Horrours and Pangs that that Day writes upon the Forehead of an evil Conscience, What dreadful Impressions should the Proceedings At that day make upon our Lives, to do the thing that is lawful and right? A serious Reflection upon an Eternity of Misery, accompanied with all the Horrors and Pangs that that Day writes upon the Forehead of an evil Conscience, q-crq j n2 vmd dt n2-vvg p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vdi dt n1 cst vbz j cc j-jn? dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 cst d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
150 if duly weighed and considered, would prove a powerful Motive to perswade us to the Discharge of a good Conscience. if duly weighed and considered, would prove a powerful Motive to persuade us to the Discharge of a good Conscience. cs av-jn vvn cc vvn, vmd vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 23
151 If the Man who has destroyed the Widow and the Fatherless by Injustice and Oppression, If the Man who has destroyed the Widow and the Fatherless by Injustice and Oppression, cs dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 cc dt j p-acp n1 cc n1, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
152 and is become fat with Frauds and Wrongs, would but think seriously on the general Resurrection, and is become fat with Frauds and Wrongs, would but think seriously on the general Resurrection, cc vbz vvn j p-acp n2 cc n2-jn, vmd cc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
153 and the last Judgment, he would be now of the same Mind as he will be when he shall see the Heavens pass away with a Noise, and the last Judgement, he would be now of the same Mind as he will be when he shall see the Heavens pass away with a Noise, cc dt ord n1, pns31 vmd vbi av pp-f dt d n1 c-acp pns31 vmb vbi c-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n2 vvb av p-acp dt n1, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
154 and the Elements melt with fervent Heat; the Earth also, and the Works that are therein be burnt up. and the Elements melt with fervent Heat; the Earth also, and the Works that Are therein be burned up. cc dt n2 vvb p-acp j n1; dt n1 av, cc dt vvz cst vbr av vbi vvn a-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
155 The Ways of Injustice, Oppression, and Extortion, how gainful and pleasant soever they appear here, do not deserve to be bought with the dear Purchase of endless Misery hereafter; The Ways of Injustice, Oppression, and Extortion, how gainful and pleasant soever they appear Here, do not deserve to be bought with the dear Purchase of endless Misery hereafter; dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, c-crq j cc j av pns32 vvb av, vdb xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n1 av; (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
156 for whoever buys them so, will find that at the great Day of Account he has a very hard and sad Bargain. for whoever buys them so, will find that At the great Day of Account he has a very hard and sad Bargain. p-acp r-crq vvz pno32 av, vmb vvi cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvb pns31 vhz dt j j cc j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
157 There is nothing cover'd that shall not then be revealed, nor hid that shall not then be made known. There is nothing covered that shall not then be revealed, nor hid that shall not then be made known. pc-acp vbz pix vvn cst vmb xx av vbi vvn, ccx vvd cst vmb xx av vbi vvn vvn. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
158 What an Obligation do we lie under to make a diligent Inspection into our Consciences, to be nice and curious in examining our Lives and Conversations, to set that right which is amiss, What an Obligation do we lie under to make a diligent Inspection into our Consciences, to be Nicaenae and curious in examining our Lives and Conversations, to Set that right which is amiss, q-crq dt n1 vdb pns12 vvb p-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp vvg po12 n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi d n-jn r-crq vbz av, (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
159 and to hasten out of an evil Frame into one that is good and gracious? This was St. Paul 's great Care and Exercise. and to hasten out of an evil Frame into one that is good and gracious? This was Saint Paul is great Care and Exercise. cc pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp pi cst vbz j cc j? d vbds n1 np1 vbz j n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 24
160 The Belief and Hope of a general Resurrection, and the Judgment that is to follow upon it, did strongly oblige and bind that Apostle's Conscience to Vertue and Goodness, to Purity and Holiness, to Honesty and Uprightness, insomuch that he kept always a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man. The Belief and Hope of a general Resurrection, and the Judgement that is to follow upon it, did strongly oblige and bind that Apostle's Conscience to Virtue and goodness, to Purity and Holiness, to Honesty and Uprightness, insomuch that he kept always a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, vdd av-j vvi cc vvi d ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, av cst pns31 vvd av dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1 (8) part (DIV2) 19 Page 25
161 5. Another Inducement for the keeping such a Conscience, is; 5. another Inducement for the keeping such a Conscience, is; crd j-jn n1 p-acp dt vvg d dt n1, vbz; (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 25
162 The very Conscience, were there nothing else, of doing well, and being imployed in so blessed an Exercise, is it self a brave Reward. The very Conscience, were there nothing Else, of doing well, and being employed in so blessed an Exercise, is it self a brave Reward. dt j n1, vbdr a-acp pix av, pp-f vdg av, cc vbg vvn p-acp av vvn dt n1, vbz pn31 n1 dt j n1. (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 25
163 Was there nothing to be expected beyond the Grave: Was there no Life after this: Was the Soul not to survive the Body: Was there nothing to be expected beyond the Grave: Was there no Life After this: Was the Soul not to survive the Body: vbds a-acp pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j: vbds a-acp dx n1 p-acp d: vbds dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi dt n1: (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 25
164 And were the Resurrection, and a Judgment to come, mere Fables, yet the Ease and Comfort, the Joy and Peace, the Delight and Pleasure, And were the Resurrection, and a Judgement to come, mere Fables, yet the Ease and Comfort, the Joy and Peace, the Delight and Pleasure, cc vbdr dt n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, j n2, av dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1, (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 25
165 and that inward Contentment, which a universal and exact Conscientiousness begets in vertuous Men, will make them abundant Recompence for all that upright Conversation it puts them upon. and that inward Contentment, which a universal and exact Conscientiousness begets in virtuous Men, will make them abundant Recompense for all that upright Conversation it puts them upon. cc cst j n1, r-crq dt j cc j n1 vvz p-acp j n2, vmb vvi pno32 j n1 p-acp d cst j n1 pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp. (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 25
166 If a Man would consult his own Happiness, and be blessed with a quiet and comfortable Life, let it be his Care to tie up himself to an exact Conscientiousness, which will contribute very much to his convenient living in this World. If a Man would consult his own Happiness, and be blessed with a quiet and comfortable Life, let it be his Care to tie up himself to an exact Conscientiousness, which will contribute very much to his convenient living in this World. cs dt n1 vmd vvi po31 d n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1, vvb pn31 vbi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp px31 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi av av-d p-acp po31 j n-vvg p-acp d n1. (8) part (DIV2) 20 Page 25
167 And now discern between the Righteous and the Wicked. And now discern between the Righteous and the Wicked. cc av vvi p-acp dt j cc dt j. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
168 What an excellent Temper of Spirit ariseth from the Minds of those that have kept a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man? They can appeal to God with Considence, What an excellent Temper of Spirit arises from the Minds of those that have kept a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man? They can appeal to God with Confidence, q-crq dt j vvi pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vhb vvn dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1? pns32 vmb vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
169 and say with good Hezekiah, Lord, remember that I have walked before thee with an upright Heart, and say with good Hezekiah, Lord, Remember that I have walked before thee with an upright Heart, cc vvb p-acp j np1, n1, vvb cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j n1, (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
170 and have done that which is good in thy Sight, Isa. 38.3. None shall be able to lay any thing to their Charge; and have done that which is good in thy Sighed, Isaiah 38.3. None shall be able to lay any thing to their Charge; cc vhb vdn d r-crq vbz j p-acp po21 n1, np1 crd. pix vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po32 n1; (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
171 they have God to justify them, and their own Consciences to acquit them, and therefore they live quietly, sleep in Peace, and die with Comfort. they have God to justify them, and their own Consciences to acquit them, and Therefore they live quietly, sleep in Peace, and die with Comfort. pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc po32 d n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, cc av pns32 vvb av-jn, vvb p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
172 On the contrary, how full of Fears are the Minds of those that are troubled with an evil Conscience? They walk with perplexing Thoughts, their Repose in the Night is uneasy, they are possest with the frightful Appearances of Ghosts, and pursued by the same. On the contrary, how full of Fears Are the Minds of those that Are troubled with an evil Conscience? They walk with perplexing Thoughts, their Repose in the Night is uneasy, they Are possessed with the frightful Appearances of Ghosts, and pursued by the same. p-acp dt n-jn, c-crq j pp-f n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1? pns32 vvb p-acp vvg n2, po32 vvb p-acp dt n1 vbz j, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, cc vvd p-acp dt d. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
173 Ponder on these things, I beseech you; Ponder on these things, I beseech you; np1 p-acp d n2, pns11 vvb pn22; (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
174 a good Conscience is necessary to Happiness, it will prepare us for it, and bring us unto it. a good Conscience is necessary to Happiness, it will prepare us for it, and bring us unto it. dt j n1 vbz j p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pn31, cc vvb pno12 p-acp pn31. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
175 The more exact we are in our Keligion towards God, and in our Conversation among Men, the more we are prepared for Death and Judgment. The more exact we Are in our Keligion towards God, and in our Conversation among Men, the more we Are prepared for Death and Judgement. dt av-dc j pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n2, dt av-dc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 26
176 This was that which St. Paul aimed at, to live in all Purity before God, and in Righteousness among Men; This was that which Saint Paul aimed At, to live in all Purity before God, and in Righteousness among Men; d vbds d r-crq n1 np1 vvd p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n2; (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
177 and that Work and Imployment of his was constant, always: A Vein and a Tincture of these ran through all he did; and that Work and Employment of his was constant, always: A Vein and a Tincture of these ran through all he did; cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f png31 vbds j, av: dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d vvd p-acp d pns31 vdd; (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
178 his civil as well as religious Actions were influenced by them, admitting of not the least Taint of Defilement at any time whatsoever. his civil as well as religious Actions were influenced by them, admitting of not the least Taint of Defilement At any time whatsoever. po31 j c-acp av c-acp j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, vvg pp-f xx dt ds vvb pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
179 'Tis usual with Men, when they are cast upon a Bed of Sickness, and the Visions of Death and the Grave are before them, It's usual with Men, when they Are cast upon a Bed of Sickness, and the Visions of Death and the Grave Are before them, pn31|vbz j p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 cc dt j vbr p-acp pno32, (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
180 then to make Conscience of their Ways, to dedicate themselves to God, and to be open and fair in their Dealings with Men; then to make Conscience of their Ways, to dedicate themselves to God, and to be open and fair in their Dealings with Men; cs pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp po32 n2-vvg p-acp n2; (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
181 the Apprehension of Death puts them upon Devotion, Religion towards God, as well as Integrity towards Men. the Apprehension of Death puts them upon Devotion, Religion towards God, as well as Integrity towards Men. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno32 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp np1, c-acp av c-acp n1 p-acp n2. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
182 When they see they must die, and appear before a righteous Tribunal, to have their everlasting State and Condition determined, When they see they must die, and appear before a righteous Tribunal, to have their everlasting State and Condition determined, c-crq pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vhi po32 j n1 cc n1 vvd, (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
183 then they are for doing nothing but what Conscience shall approve of, and what that shall witness. then they Are for doing nothing but what Conscience shall approve of, and what that shall witness. cs pns32 vbr p-acp vdg pix p-acp r-crq n1 vmb vvi pp-f, cc r-crq d vmb vvi. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
184 Now St. Paul acted more wisely; Now Saint Paul acted more wisely; av n1 np1 vvn av-dc av-j; (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 27
185 in all things and at all times, in Health as well as in Sickness, and in the time of Life as well as in the Hour of Death, he laboured to have a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man. That Apostle was not conscientious in his Dealings by Fits and Starts, in all things and At all times, in Health as well as in Sickness, and in the time of Life as well as in the Hour of Death, he laboured to have a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man. That Apostle was not conscientious in his Dealings by Fits and Starts, p-acp d n2 cc p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vhi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1 cst n1 vbds xx j p-acp po31 n2-vvg p-acp np1 cc vvz, (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 28
186 but lived always in the same Frame, and was continually in the same Posture: One Part of his Life did not clash with the other. but lived always in the same Frame, and was continually in the same Posture: One Part of his Life did not clash with the other. cc-acp vvd av p-acp dt d n1, cc vbds av-j p-acp dt d n1: pi n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n-jn. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 28
187 His Conversation was in Heaven every Day, and kept a holy Intercourse with God from time to time. His Conversation was in Heaven every Day, and kept a holy Intercourse with God from time to time. po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1 d n1, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 28
188 He that would live and die in all good Conscience, must be regulated by it in the Shop as well as in the Church; He that would live and die in all good Conscience, must be regulated by it in the Shop as well as in the Church; pns31 cst vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp d j n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1; (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 28
189 be as just at the Bar as at the Altar; and have as great a Veneration for the Ten Commandments as his Creed. be as just At the Bar as At the Altar; and have as great a Veneration for the Ten commandments as his Creed. vbb p-acp j p-acp dt vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1; cc vhb p-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp po31 n1. (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 28
190 That you may be serious in that Exercise, I shall That you may be serious in that Exercise, I shall cst pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb (8) part (DIV2) 21 Page 28
191 Lastly, Lay down some Rules for your Help and Direction therein. And, Lastly, Lay down Some Rules for your Help and Direction therein. And, ord, vvb a-acp d n2 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 av. np1, (9) part (DIV2) 21 Page 28
192 1. To the happy Discharge of your Consciences towards God and Man, ye must endeavour for Holiness of Life, and Purity of Heart. 1. To the happy Discharge of your Consciences towards God and Man, you must endeavour for Holiness of Life, and Purity of Heart. crd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp np1 cc n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 22 Page 28
193 Be diligent, that ye may be found of him in Peace, without spot, and blameless; 2 Pet. 3.14. The more spotless and blameless we are in our Ways, and the more we breathe after a Principle of Holiness and Purity, the more our Industry and Study will be to keep a Conscience void of Offence. Be diligent, that you may be found of him in Peace, without spot, and blameless; 2 Pet. 3.14. The more spotless and blameless we Are in our Ways, and the more we breathe After a Principle of Holiness and Purity, the more our Industry and Study will be to keep a Conscience void of Offence. vbb j, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc j; crd np1 crd. dt av-dc j cc j pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2, cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt av-dc po12 n1 cc n1 vmb vbi pc-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1. (9) part (DIV2) 22 Page 28
194 An unholy and impure Soul will not walk with God, but lives and allows it self in Ways and Haunts of sinning, indulging this and the other unconscionable Action. an unholy and impure Soul will not walk with God, but lives and allows it self in Ways and Haunts of sinning, indulging this and the other unconscionable Actium. dt j cc j n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp np1, cc-acp n2 cc vvz pn31 n1 p-acp n2 cc vvz pp-f vvg, vvg d cc dt n-jn j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 22 Page 29
195 And therefore St. Paul prays in behalf of the Thessalonians, And the Lord make you to abound and increase in Love one towards another, And Therefore Saint Paul prays in behalf of the Thessalonians, And the Lord make you to abound and increase in Love one towards Another, cc av n1 np1 vvz p-acp n1 pp-f dt njp2, cc dt n1 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (9) part (DIV2) 22 Page 29
196 and towards all Men, even as we do towards you, to the end he may establish your Hearts unblameable in Holiness before God, and towards all Men, even as we do towards you, to the end he may establish your Hearts unblameable in Holiness before God, cc p-acp d n2, av c-acp pns12 vdb p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi po22 ng1 j-u p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (9) part (DIV2) 22 Page 29
197 even our Father, at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, with all his Saints, 1 Thess. 3.12, 13. Our Hearts and Affections must be pure and holy within, even our Father, At the coming of the Lord jesus christ, with all his Saints, 1 Thess 3.12, 13. Our Hearts and Affections must be pure and holy within, av po12 n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, p-acp d po31 n2, vvn np1 crd, crd po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi j cc j p-acp, (9) part (DIV2) 22 Page 29
198 as well as our Lives and Conversations without, if we would be owners of a good Conscience. as well as our Lives and Conversations without, if we would be owners of a good Conscience. c-acp av c-acp po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp, cs pns12 vmd vbi n2 pp-f dt j n1. (9) part (DIV2) 22 Page 29
199 2. If we would keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, we must have a deep Sense of God's Omnipresence and Omniscience, 2. If we would keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, we must have a deep Sense of God's Omnipresence and Omniscience, crd cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, pns12 vmb vhi dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 29
200 and set the Lord always before us. and Set the Lord always before us. cc vvd dt n1 av p-acp pno12. (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 29
201 I know nothing that would conduce more to the infusing a Spirit of exact Conscientiousness into us, I know nothing that would conduce more to the infusing a Spirit of exact Conscientiousness into us, pns11 vvb pix cst vmd vvi av-dc p-acp dt vvg dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12, (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 29
202 than the Consideration of those two Attributes. Who would dare to take a false Oath, smite his Neighbour secretly, steal his Goods, than the Consideration of those two Attributes. Who would Dare to take a false Oath, smite his Neighbour secretly, steal his Goods, cs dt n1 pp-f d crd n2. q-crq vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1, vvb po31 n1 av-jn, vvi po31 n2-j, (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 29
203 or do an ill thing, if he consider'd that every Creature is manifest in his sight, or do an ill thing, if he considered that every Creature is manifest in his sighed, cc vdb dt j-jn n1, cs pns31 vvn cst d n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n1, (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 29
204 and that God has his Eye continually upon him? All things are naked and open unto the Eyes of him with whom we have to do, Heb. 4.13. Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord, Jer. 23.24. Do not I fill Heaven and Earth? The Darkness and the Light to him are both alike. and that God has his Eye continually upon him? All things Are naked and open unto the Eyes of him with whom we have to do, Hebrew 4.13. Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? Says the Lord, Jer. 23.24. Do not I fill Heaven and Earth? The Darkness and the Light to him Are both alike. cc cst np1 vhz po31 n1 av-j p-acp pno31? d n2 vbr j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi, np1 crd. vmb d vvi px31 p-acp j-jn n2 cst pns11 vmb xx vvi pno31? vvz dt n1, np1 crd. vdb xx pns11 vvi n1 cc n1? dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno31 vbr d av. (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 30
205 There is no hiding nor keeping a wicked thing from the Lord. There is no hiding nor keeping a wicked thing from the Lord. pc-acp vbz dx vvg ccx vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 30
206 He that lives under the consideration of God's Omnipresence and Omniscience, will exercise himself to have always a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man. And the rather, because, He that lives under the consideration of God's Omnipresence and Omniscience, will exercise himself to have always a Conscience void of Offence towards God and towards Man. And the rather, Because, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1, vmb vvi px31 pc-acp vhi av dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1 cc dt av-c, c-acp, (9) part (DIV2) 23 Page 30
207 3. He who overlooks him in all he does in this Life, will be his Judg in the next. 3. He who overlooks him in all he does in this Life, will be his Judge in the next. crd pns31 r-crq vvz pno31 p-acp d pns31 vdz p-acp d n1, vmb vbi po31 n1 p-acp dt ord. (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 30
208 And is not this a strong Motive to keep a Conscience void of Offence? We had need look to our ways, live blamelesly, And is not this a strong Motive to keep a Conscience void of Offence? We had need look to our ways, live blamelessly, cc vbz xx d dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1? pns12 vhd n1 vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvb av-j, (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 30
209 and press after a universal Conscientiousness, that have to deal with a Judg who is to conclude our everlasting State, and press After a universal Conscientiousness, that have to deal with a Judge who is to conclude our everlasting State, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, cst vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 30
210 whether it shall be for Happiness or Misery. O of what great Concern is this, when we are to be try'd for Eternity, whither it shall be for Happiness or Misery. O of what great Concern is this, when we Are to be tried for Eternity, cs pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 cc n1. sy pp-f r-crq j vvb vbz d, c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 30
211 and appear before a Judg who is then to pass an eternal Sentence upon us! O the Benefit then of a good Conscience! and appear before a Judge who is then to pass an Eternal Sentence upon us! O the Benefit then of a good Conscience! cc vvi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz av pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno12! sy dt n1 av pp-f dt j n1! (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 30
212 Without that no Man shall be able to stand in Judgment. Without that no Man shall be able to stand in Judgement. p-acp cst dx n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 30
213 They shall quake and tremble, and cry out to the Mountains, O fall upon us, and to the Hills, O cover us from the Presence of him that sits upon the Throne. They shall quake and tremble, and cry out to the Mountains, Oh fallen upon us, and to the Hills, Oh cover us from the Presence of him that sits upon the Throne. pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi, cc vvb av p-acp dt n2, uh vvi p-acp pno12, cc p-acp dt n2, uh vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1. (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 31
214 But this shall be in vain, for the great Day of the Almighty's Wrath is come, But this shall be in vain, for the great Day of the Almighty's Wrath is come, p-acp d vmb vbi p-acp j, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1-jn n1 vbz vvn, (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 31
215 and they as guilty must feel the dreadful Effects of it. and they as guilty must feel the dreadful Effects of it. cc pns32 p-acp j vmb vvi dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (9) part (DIV2) 24 Page 31
216 Lastly, To keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, it will be highly requisite frequently to meditate upon the Uncertainty of your Lives, and the shortness of them. Lastly, To keep a Conscience void of Offence towards God and Man, it will be highly requisite frequently to meditate upon the Uncertainty of your Lives, and the shortness of them. ord, pc-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi av-j j av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32. (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 31
217 In the midst of Life we are in Death. In the midst of Life we Are in Death. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vbr p-acp n1. (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 31
218 Man is like to Vanity, his Days are as a Shadow that passeth away, a Vapour that appears for a little time, and is gone. Man is like to Vanity, his Days Are as a Shadow that passes away, a Vapour that appears for a little time, and is gone. n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1, po31 n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 cst vvz av, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt j n1, cc vbz vvn. (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 31
219 Now if our Days be few, and they uncertain, how should that Consideration put us forward with all our might, to live in all good Conscience? If Death surpriseth us in a guilty Conscience, it leaves us under an Impossibility of ever wiping it off. Now if our Days be few, and they uncertain, how should that Consideration put us forward with all our might, to live in all good Conscience? If Death surpriseth us in a guilty Conscience, it leaves us under an Impossibility of ever wiping it off. av cs po12 n2 vbb d, cc pns32 j, q-crq vmd d n1 vvd pno12 av-j p-acp d po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1? cs n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f av vvg pn31 a-acp. (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 31
220 And therefore it concerns us, as much as our everlasting Interest amounts to, to use all present Care and Diligence to discharge a good Conscience both towards God and Men. And Therefore it concerns us, as much as our everlasting Interest amounts to, to use all present Care and Diligence to discharge a good Conscience both towards God and Men. cc av pn31 vvz pno12, c-acp d c-acp po12 j n1 vvz p-acp, pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av-d p-acp np1 cc n2. (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 31
221 In that blessed Disposition let all of us live, that so we may neither be afraid nor asham'd to die; In that blessed Disposition let all of us live, that so we may neither be afraid nor ashamed to die; p-acp cst j-vvn n1 vvb d pp-f pno12 vvi, cst av pns12 vmb av-dx vbi j ccx j pc-acp vvi; (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 31
222 and having our Hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience, we may depart in Peace, close our Eyes with Joy and Confidence, and fall asleep in hopes of a glorious Resurrection at the last Day. and having our Hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience, we may depart in Peace, close our Eyes with Joy and Confidence, and fallen asleep in hope's of a glorious Resurrection At the last Day. cc vhg po12 n2 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vvi j p-acp n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 32
223 Which that we may all do, God grant for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen. FINIS. Which that we may all do, God grant for the sake of jesus christ. Amen. FINIS. r-crq cst pns12 vmb d vdb, np1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. uh-n. fw-la. (9) part (DIV2) 25 Page 32

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