A sermon preach'd at the anniversary meeting of the sons of clergy-men in the church of St. Mary-le-Bow, on Thursday, December the 7th, 1693 printed at the request of the stewards of the feast, to whom it is humbly presented / by Edward Lake ...

Lake, Edward, 1641-1704
Publisher: Printed by J Leake for Henry Bonwicke
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A48361 ESTC ID: R2388 STC ID: L194
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Hebrews XIII, 7; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 HEBREWS xiij. 7. Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: HEBREWS xiij. 7. remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: np1 crd. crd vvb pno32 r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp pn22, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. whose faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation. rg-crq n1 vvb, vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
2 WE do not doubt to assert this Epistle Canonical Scripture, and assign it to St. Paul, as the Amanuensis or Pen-man of it; WE do not doubt to assert this Epistle Canonical Scripture, and assign it to Saint Paul, as the Amanuensis or Penman of it; pns12 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvb d n1 j n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp n1 np1, p-acp dt np1 cc n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
3 though controverted of old by Marcion, and the Arians in Opposition to the Divinity of Christ, herein plainly evinced; and by Cajetan of late. though controverted of old by Marcion, and the Arians in Opposition to the Divinity of christ, herein plainly evinced; and by Cajetan of late. cs vvn pp-f j p-acp np1, cc dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av av-j vvd; cc p-acp jp pp-f j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
4 St. Peter 's Intimation in his Second Epistle, an Epistle written Six Years after this, does, methinks, put it quite out of doubt: Saint Peter is Intimation in his Second Epistle, an Epistle written Six years After this, does, methinks, put it quite out of doubt: n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp po31 ord n1, dt n1 vvn crd n2 p-acp d, vdz, vvz, vvb pn31 av av pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
5 Our beloved Brother Paul also, according to the Wisdom given unto him, 1 Pet. 1.1. hath written to you, viz. To you Jews, then Strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia: Our Beloved Brother Paul also, according to the Wisdom given unto him, 1 Pet. 1.1. hath written to you, viz. To you jews, then Strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bythynia: po12 j-vvn n1 np1 av, vvg p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd. vhz vvn p-acp pn22, n1 p-acp pn22 np2, cs n2 vvn p-acp np1, np1, np1, np1 cc np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
6 For we know of no other Epistle but this, directed by our Apostle to them. For we know of no other Epistle but this, directed by our Apostle to them. c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dx j-jn n1 p-acp d, vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
7 If any will not rest satisfied with this, let him look upon the token or seal, which he sets to every Epistle, If any will not rest satisfied with this, let him look upon the token or seal, which he sets to every Epistle, cs d vmb xx n1 vvn p-acp d, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
8 as he did to this, viz. The Grace of Jesus Christ; as he did to this, viz. The Grace of jesus christ; c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp d, n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
9 whereas the Jews did usually conclude their Addresses with a Valediction of Peace, as did St. Peter and St. John afterward. whereas the jews did usually conclude their Addresses with a Valediction of Peace, as did Saint Peter and Saint John afterwards. cs dt np2 vdd av-j vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, a-acp vdd n1 np1 cc n1 np1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
10 And though he prefixes not his Name to it, as he did to the rest of his Epistles, And though he prefixes not his Name to it, as he did to the rest of his Epistles, cc cs pns31 vvz xx po31 n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
11 for some good Reasons, which would take up too much of your Time and Patience to hear; for Some good Reasons, which would take up too much of your Time and Patience to hear; p-acp d j n2, r-crq vmd vvi a-acp av d pp-f po22 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
12 yet the Sentences thereof so grave and weighty, and expressive, breath the Spirit and Majesty of this Apostle. yet the Sentences thereof so grave and weighty, and expressive, breath the Spirit and Majesty of this Apostle. av dt n2 av av j cc j, cc j, vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
13 Add hereunto the Prosecution of his Design herein, which renders it highly probable; Add hereunto the Prosecution of his Design herein, which renders it highly probable; vvb av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 av, r-crq vvz pn31 av-j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
14 for, according to his wonted Method, he first lays the Doctrine of Faith as a Foundation, for, according to his wonted Method, he First lays the Doctrine of Faith as a Foundation, p-acp, vvg p-acp po31 j n1, pns31 ord vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
15 and upon it raises Precepts of good Manners, and Directions to an holy Life, as the Building. and upon it raises Precepts of good Manners, and Directions to an holy Life, as the Building. cc p-acp pn31 vvz n2 pp-f j n2, cc n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
16 And as by Faith, we are united to our Head Christ Jesus; so by Love we are knit together, and united among our selves; And as by Faith, we Are united to our Head christ jesus; so by Love we Are knit together, and united among our selves; cc c-acp p-acp n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1; av p-acp n1 pns12 vbr vvn av, cc vvn p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
17 therefore to the Doctrine of Faith, treated of at large in the Twelve First Chapters, he does immediately subjoin an Exhortation to brotherly Love in the beginning of this, specifying two sorts of Persons, to whom more especially we are obliged to direct it, viz. Strangers and Captives. Strangers driven from their Homes, Therefore to the Doctrine of Faith, treated of At large in the Twelve First Chapters, he does immediately subjoin an Exhortation to brotherly Love in the beginning of this, specifying two sorts of Persons, to whom more especially we Are obliged to Direct it, viz. Strangers and Captives. Strangers driven from their Homes, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn pp-f p-acp j p-acp dt crd ord n2, pns31 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d, vvg crd n2 pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq av-dc av-j pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, n1 n2 cc n2-jn. n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2-an, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
18 and forced to take up Desarts, Dens, and Caves for their Habitation; and forced to take up Deserts, Dens, and Caves for their Habitation; cc vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
19 Captives, who were housed indeed, but to their greater Affliction, detained in their Bonds and Prison for their Profession of Christianity. Captives, who were housed indeed, but to their greater Affliction, detained in their Bonds and Prison for their Profession of Christianity. n2-jn, r-crq vbdr vvn av, cc-acp p-acp po32 jc n1, vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
20 This Profession he doth very earnestly exhort them in this Epistle, to hold fast without wavering, maugre those grievous Persecutions, which from Jews and Gentiles did now press hard upon them on every side; This Profession he does very earnestly exhort them in this Epistle, to hold fast without wavering, maugre those grievous Persecutions, which from jews and Gentiles did now press hard upon them on every side; d n1 pns31 vdz av av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp vvg, p-acp d j n2, r-crq p-acp np2 cc n2-j vdd av vvi av-j p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
21 to give earnest heed to the things which they had heard; 3.6. to hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end; 10. •9. to give earnest heed to the things which they had herd; 3.6. to hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end; 10. •9. pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn; crd. pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 j p-acp dt n1; crd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
22 not to be of them who draw back unto perdition, but of them who believe, to the saving of the soul. not to be of them who draw back unto perdition, but of them who believe, to the Saving of the soul. xx pc-acp vbi pp-f pno32 r-crq vvb av p-acp n1, cc-acp pp-f pno32 r-crq vvb, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
23 Lastly, Not to be slothful, but to be followers of them, 6.12. who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Lastly, Not to be slothful, but to be followers of them, 6.12. who through faith and patience inherit the promises. ord, xx pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f pno32, crd. r-crq p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
24 The very Argument which my Text offers, Remember them, &c. The very Argument which my Text offers, remember them, etc. dt j n1 r-crq po11 n1 vvz, vvb pno32, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
25 The Persons mentioned therein are presented with a double Character, they are such as rule over them, The Persons mentioned therein Are presented with a double Character, they Are such as Rule over them, dt n2 vvn av vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 vbr d c-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
26 and have spoken to them the Word of God: The Duties which referr to them are two; and have spoken to them the Word of God: The Duties which refer to them Are two; cc vhb vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1: dt n2 r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 vbr crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
27 they must remember and imitate them; they must Remember and imitate them; pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
28 and this in two things here particularly taken Notice of, as 1. Their Faith. 2. Their Perseverance and Constancy, and this in two things Here particularly taken Notice of, as 1. Their Faith. 2. Their Perseverance and Constancy, cc d p-acp crd n2 av av-j vvn n1 pp-f, c-acp crd po32 n1. crd po32 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
29 even to the end of their Conversation. I will (by God's Help) very plainly, and expeditely speak to these particulars, even to the end of their Conversation. I will (by God's Help) very plainly, and expeditely speak to these particulars, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. pns11 vmb (p-acp npg1 n1) av av-j, cc av-j vvi p-acp d n2-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
30 and then give them a Review, and adapt the whole to the Design of our present Solemnity. and then give them a Review, and adapt the Whole to the Design of our present Solemnity. cc av vvb pno32 dt np1, cc vvi dt j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
31 And for the better understanding of what I have to say, I premise, 1. That the Apostle cannot be supposed to mean here, those who were then living, And for the better understanding of what I have to say, I premise, 1. That the Apostle cannot be supposed to mean Here, those who were then living, cc p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi, pns11 n1, crd cst dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av, d r-crq vbdr av vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
32 but who had been for some time deceased. It is true, we read it in the present Tense, those who have the Rule; but who had been for Some time deceased. It is true, we read it in the present Tense, those who have the Rule; cc-acp r-crq vhd vbn p-acp d n1 vvn. pn31 vbz j, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1, d r-crq vhb dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
33 but the Word NONLATINALPHABET, may be well rendred in a past one, as will appear by comparing it with the following Words, but the Word, may be well rendered in a past one, as will appear by comparing it with the following Words, cc-acp dt n1, vmb vbi av vvn p-acp dt j pi, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp dt j-vvg n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
34 and have spoken to you the Word of God, and the Apostle calls on them to remember them, which supposes them absent from them, viz. in the Body, and present with the Lord; and have spoken to you the Word of God, and the Apostle calls on them to Remember them, which supposes them absent from them, viz. in the Body, and present with the Lord; cc vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp vvb pno32, r-crq vvz pno32 j p-acp pno32, n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
35 as also to consider the End of their Conversation, NONLATINALPHABET, i. e. their Decease, their Exit, or Departure out of the World. as also to Consider the End of their Conversation,, i. e. their Decease, their Exit, or Departure out of the World. c-acp av pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f po32 n1,, sy. sy. po32 n1, po32 n1, cc n1 av pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
36 2. This was the last of St. Paul 's Epistles, and written by him, as 'tis guess'd, about the Eighth Year of the Emperour Nero, and presently after Timothy 's Enlargement from Prison: 2. This was the last of Saint Paul is Epistles, and written by him, as it's guessed, about the Eighth Year of the Emperor Nero, and presently After Timothy is Enlargement from Prison: crd d vbds dt ord pp-f n1 np1 vbz n2, cc vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp pn31|vbz vvd, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, cc av-j p-acp np1 vbz n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
37 After which, we hear no more of our Apostle; nothing indeed of him but Conjecture. After which, we hear no more of our Apostle; nothing indeed of him but Conjecture. p-acp r-crq, pns12 vvb av-dx dc pp-f po12 n1; pix av pp-f pno31 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
38 So that before the writing of this Epistle, not only St. Stephen the Protomartyr, but St. James the Great, the Brother of John; and also very probably, St. James the Less, the Brother of our Lord, So that before the writing of this Epistle, not only Saint Stephen the Protomartyr, but Saint James the Great, the Brother of John; and also very probably, Saint James the Less, the Brother of our Lord, av cst p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, xx av-j n1 np1 dt n1, cc-acp n1 np1 dt j, dt n1 pp-f np1; cc av av av-j, n1 np1 dt av-dc, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
39 and Constituted by him Bishop of Jerusalem, were put to Death; and Constituted by him Bishop of Jerusalem, were put to Death; cc vvn p-acp pno31 n1 pp-f np1, vbdr vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
40 and perhaps some others, whom neither Holy Scriptures, nor Ecclesiastical Writings, give us any Account of. and perhaps Some Others, whom neither Holy Scriptures, nor Ecclesiastical Writings, give us any Account of. cc av d n2-jn, ro-crq dx j n2, ccx j n2-vvg, vvb pno12 d vvb pp-f. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
41 Only Baronius out of Dositheus, tells us of Silas, Narcissus, and others, whose Memories the Hebrews were obliged to Regard and Preserve, whose Faith to Follow, whose Conversations to Imitate. And, Only Baronius out of Dositheus, tells us of Silas, Narcissus, and Others, whose Memories the Hebrews were obliged to Regard and Preserve, whose Faith to Follow, whose Conversations to Imitate. And, j np1 av pp-f np1, vvz pno12 pp-f np1, np1, cc n2-jn, rg-crq n2 dt np1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc vvb, rg-crq n1 pc-acp vvi, rg-crq n2 pc-acp vvi. np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
42 1. Them who rule over you, viz. chiefly and principally the Bishops; 1. Them who Rule over you, viz. chiefly and principally the Bishops; crd pno32 r-crq n1 p-acp pn22, n1 av-jn cc av-jn dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
43 as also, though in an inferiour Sence, Presbyters: For thus, both among Prophane and Sacred Authors, the Word imports Prefects or Governours, whether in Church or State. as also, though in an inferior Sense, Presbyters: For thus, both among Profane and Sacred Authors, the Word imports Prefects or Governors, whither in Church or State. c-acp av, cs p-acp dt j-jn n1, n2: c-acp av, av-d p-acp j cc j n2, dt n1 vvz n2 cc n2, cs p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
44 We find the Title Applied to Christ as Ruler or Governour in Israel; to his Apostles, NONLATINALPHABET, Let him that is chief, or who ruleth among you, be as he that doth serve; We find the Title Applied to christ as Ruler or Governor in Israel; to his Apostles,, Let him that is chief, or who Ruleth among you, be as he that does serve; pns12 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1; p-acp po31 n2,, vvb pno31 cst vbz j-jn, cc r-crq vvz p-acp pn22, vbb c-acp pns31 cst vdz vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
45 and particularly to Silas and Judas, Act. 15.22. Chief men or rulers among the people. and particularly to Silas and Judas, Act. 15.22. Chief men or Rulers among the people. cc av-j p-acp np1 cc np1, n1 crd. av-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
46 This Notion of the Word we have from the last Words of this Chapter and Epistle; This Notion of the Word we have from the last Words of this Chapter and Epistle; d n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vhb p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f d n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
47 Salute all them that have the rule over you, viz. the Bishops and Pastors of your Churches, (for such there were, at this time, constituted over the Churches of the believing Jews, especially in Syria and Judaea ) and all the Saints, viz. the Flock committed to their charge: Salute all them that have the Rule over you, viz. the Bishops and Pastors of your Churches, (for such there were, At this time, constituted over the Churches of the believing jews, especially in Syria and Judaea) and all the Saints, viz. the Flock committed to their charge: vvb d pno32 cst vhb dt n1 p-acp pn22, n1 dt n2 cc ng1 pp-f po22 n2, (c-acp d a-acp vbdr, p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg np2, av-j p-acp np1 cc np1) cc d dt n2, n1 dt vvb vvn p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
48 Rulers and Saints being the Two Words made use of to comprehend all the Christian Hebrews, to whom this Epistle is directed. Rulers and Saints being the Two Words made use of to comprehend all the Christian Hebrews, to whom this Epistle is directed. n2 cc n2 vbg dt crd n2 vvd n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi d dt njp np1, p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
49 If Mr. Mede 's Thought be right in his Exposition of that Text of the Apostle, Let the Elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honour, If Mr. Mede is Thought be right in his Exposition of that Text of the Apostle, Let the Elders that Rule well, be counted worthy of double honour, cs n1 np1 vbz vvd vbi j-jn p-acp po31 n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb dt n2-jn cst vvb av, vbb vvn j pp-f j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
50 and especially they who labour in the Word and Doctrine; and especially they who labour in the Word and Doctrine; cc av-j pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
51 where he distinguishes Two sort of Elders, viz. Residentiaries, and such as were affixed to certain Churches, whose business was praesidere gregi, to govern and Instruct their Flocks, who are elsewhere called Prophets and Doctors; where he Distinguishes Two sort of Elders, viz. Residentiaries, and such as were affixed to certain Churches, whose business was praesidere gregi, to govern and Instruct their Flocks, who Are elsewhere called prophets and Doctors; c-crq pns31 vvz crd n1 pp-f n2-jn, n1 n2-j, cc d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp j n2, rg-crq n1 vbds fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n2, r-crq vbr av vvn n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
52 and others who had no fixed Station or Charge over any certain Church, but travelled up and down to Preach the Gospel where it was not, and Others who had no fixed Station or Charge over any certain Church, but traveled up and down to Preach the Gospel where it was not, cc n2-jn r-crq vhd dx j-vvn n1 cc vvb a-acp d j n1, cc-acp vvd a-acp cc a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
53 and to Establish it where it was. Their Diocess was the whole World, as it was St. Paul 's; and to Establish it where it was. Their Diocese was the Whole World, as it was Saint Paul is; cc pc-acp vvb pn31 c-crq pn31 vbds. po32 n1 vbds dt j-jn n1, c-acp pn31 vbds n1 np1 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
54 NONLATINALPHABET, saith he, I have laboured, or, I have travelled up and down more than they all; , Says he, I have laboured, or, I have traveled up and down more than they all; , vvz pns31, pns11 vhb vvn, cc, pns11 vhb vvn a-acp cc a-acp av-dc cs pns32 d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
55 and they are elsewhere known by the Name of Evangelists: and they Are elsewhere known by the Name of Evangelists: cc pns32 vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
56 I say, If this Observation be genuine, why may not we too distinguish in my Text, those that ruled well among the Hebrews, from others who had spoken to them the Word of God? I say, If this Observation be genuine, why may not we too distinguish in my Text, those that ruled well among the Hebrews, from Others who had spoken to them the Word of God? pns11 vvb, cs d n1 vbi j, q-crq vmb xx pns12 av vvi p-acp po11 n1, d cst vvd av p-acp dt np2, p-acp n2-jn r-crq vhd vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
57 The First of these, under what Name soever they pass among Divines, whether we call them Ministers of the Word, The First of these, under what Name soever they pass among Divines, whither we call them Ministers of the Word, dt ord pp-f d, p-acp r-crq n1 av pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn, cs pns12 vvb pno32 n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
58 or Apostles, or Governours, or Pastors, or Doctors, or Conductors and Guides of Faith, or High-Priests, or Apostles, or Governors, or Pastors, or Doctors, or Conductors and Guides of Faith, or High priests, cc n2, cc n2, cc ng1, cc n2, cc n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
59 or Prelates and Bishops of the Church, this is obvious, that their Work is to rule over, and govern their Flocks. or Prelates and Bishops of the Church, this is obvious, that their Work is to Rule over, and govern their Flocks. cc n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, d vbz j, cst po32 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc vvi po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
60 What Society can subsist without Order, without Government? This is the very Soul that animates and influences it: What Society can subsist without Order, without Government? This is the very Soul that animates and influences it: q-crq n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1? d vbz dt j n1 cst vvz cc n2 pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
61 Neither Church nor Kingdom can live and breath without it. Neither Church nor Kingdom can live and breath without it. av-dx n1 ccx n1 vmb vvi cc n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
62 Look over the several Appellations given to our Lord in Holy Scripture, as Lord, Shepherd, King, Husband, the Head of his Church, Look over the several Appellations given to our Lord in Holy Scripture, as Lord, Shepherd, King, Husband, the Head of his Church, vvb p-acp dt j n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
63 and do they not all imply a Precedence or Authority? Read over the Titles with which he hath grac'd his beloved Church, stiling her his Body, his Spouse, his Flock, his Houshold or Family, and do they not all imply a Precedence or authority? Read over the Titles with which he hath graced his Beloved Church, styling her his Body, his Spouse, his Flock, his Household or Family, cc vdb pns32 xx d vvi dt n1 cc n1? np1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn po31 j-vvn n1, vvg po31 po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 vvb, po31 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
64 and do they not all import an orderly and regular Submission? But Christ hath now left the World, and ascended up on high; and do they not all import an orderly and regular Submission? But christ hath now left the World, and ascended up on high; cc vdb pns32 xx d n1 dt j cc j n1? p-acp np1 vhz av vvn dt n1, cc vvd a-acp p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
65 and when he did so, he gave Gifts unto Men; He gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, and when he did so, he gave Gifts unto Men; He gave Some Apostles, and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers, cc c-crq pns31 vdd av, pns31 vvd n2 p-acp n2; pns31 vvd d n2, cc d n2, cc d n2, cc d ng1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
66 for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministery, for the edifying of the body of Christ. for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the body of christ. p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
67 And thus particularly did he authorize his Apostles, this Commission did he give them, and in them their Successors, not only to speak the Word of God unto his Saints, but to rule over them; And thus particularly did he authorise his Apostles, this Commission did he give them, and in them their Successors, not only to speak the Word of God unto his Saints, but to Rule over them; cc av av-jn vdd pns31 vvi po31 n2, d n1 vdd pns31 vvi pno32, cc p-acp pno32 po32 n2, xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
68 a Power really communicated to them, with other Gifts and Graces, on the Day of Pentecost: Act. 1.4. Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; a Power really communicated to them, with other Gifts and Graces, on the Day of Pentecost: Act. 1.4. You shall receive power After that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp pno32, p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: n1 crd. pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
69 a Power which hath been ever since exercised in the Church of Christ, by Christian Bishops and Priests, a Power which hath been ever since exercised in the Church of christ, by Christian Bishops and Priests, dt n1 r-crq vhz vbn av c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp njp n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
70 but with respect to their different Station and Order. but with respect to their different Station and Order. cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
71 Aaron of Old, had, you know, his Rod, as the Bishop his Pastoral Staff, an Emblem of Authority, Aaron of Old, had, you know, his Rod, as the Bishop his Pastoral Staff, an Emblem of authority, np1 pp-f j, vhd, pn22 vvb, po31 n1, c-acp dt n1 po31 n-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
72 an Ensign of Jurisdiction, a Rod to support the Weak and Innocent, to chastise the Wicked and Impenitent, to mete out Reward and Punishment respectively unto all. an Ensign of Jurisdiction, a Rod to support the Weak and Innocent, to chastise the Wicked and Impenitent, to meet out Reward and Punishment respectively unto all. dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j cc j-jn, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j, pc-acp vvi av vvb cc n1 av-j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
73 This Rod of his St. Austin calls Sacramentum Sacerdotale, and Isidore Pelusiote, NONLATINALPHABET, the Type of the Priesthood, a significant Hieroglyphick of his Duty. This Rod of his Saint Austin calls Sacramentum Sacerdotale, and Isidore Pelusium,, the Type of the Priesthood, a significant Hieroglyphic of his Duty. d n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 vvz fw-la fw-la, cc np1 np1,, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
74 It instructs him to be courageous and vigilant in his Office, and to Rebuke with all Authority, to Admonish, to Reprove, It instructs him to be courageous and vigilant in his Office, and to Rebuke with all authority, to Admonish, to Reprove, pn31 vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
75 and that with Sharpness too, as occasion offers, according to the Power which the Lord hath given to Edification, and not unto Destruction. and that with Sharpness too, as occasion offers, according to the Power which the Lord hath given to Edification, and not unto Destruction. cc cst p-acp n1 av, c-acp n1 vvz, vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp n1, cc xx p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
76 And to reject those Counsels and Reproofs, is to offer Violence to the Authority which God hath erected in his Church: And to reject those Counsels and Reproofs, is to offer Violence to the authority which God hath erected in his Church: cc pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2, vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
77 In this case, He that despiseth, 1 Thess. 4.8. despiseth not Man but God. In this case, He that despises, 1 Thess 4.8. despises not Man but God. p-acp d n1, pns31 cst vvz, crd np1 crd. vvz xx n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
78 The highest Acts of this Authority are the admission of Persons to the Communion of the Church by Baptism, The highest Acts of this authority Are the admission of Persons to the Communion of the Church by Baptism, dt js n2 pp-f d n1 vbr dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
79 and excluding them from it by Excommunication: and excluding them from it by Excommunication: cc vvg pno32 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
80 When Men once contemn Discipline, and despise Order, and become Refractary and Obstinate, Resolution and Severity, are then the proper Vertues of these Rulers, When Men once contemn Discipline, and despise Order, and become Refractory and Obstinate, Resolution and Severity, Are then the proper Virtues of these Rulers, c-crq n2 a-acp vvi n1, cc vvi n1, cc vvi j cc j, n1 cc n1, vbr av dt j n2 pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
81 and Justice it self is their Mercy; and justice it self is their Mercy; cc n1 pn31 n1 vbz po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
82 they must then with David, condescend to be Door-keepers in the house of God, to shut out all Prophaneness, they must then with David, condescend to be Doorkeepers in the house of God, to shut out all Profaneness, pns32 vmb av p-acp np1, vvb pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
83 and debar such Offenders from invading her Communion and Offices, from hearing the Word of God spoken to them. and debar such Offenders from invading her Communion and Offices, from hearing the Word of God spoken to them. cc vvi d n2 p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
84 This is the other Character of the Persons recommended to our Remembrance and Imitation; This is the other Character of the Persons recommended to our Remembrance and Imitation; d vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
85 who have spoken to you the Word of God, who have instructed you in the Knowledge of Christ, the proper Food and Nourishment of the Soul, with which his Sheep, his Lambs are fed; who have spoken to you the Word of God, who have instructed you in the Knowledge of christ, the proper Food and Nourishment of the Soul, with which his Sheep, his Lambs Are fed; r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhb vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq po31 n1, po31 n2 vbr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
86 and by Virtue of which, they advance and grow up unto a full Stature in Christ Jesus: Joh. 17.3. This is life eternal to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. and by Virtue of which, they advance and grow up unto a full Stature in christ jesus: John 17.3. This is life Eternal to know thee, the only true God, and jesus christ whom thou hast sent. cc p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq, pns32 vvb cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 np1: np1 crd. d vbz n1 j pc-acp vvi pno21, dt j j np1, cc np1 np1 ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
87 And this is a Work, that none is too great or too high for; for it is a Work of Charity, and Charity is the Work of Heaven; And this is a Work, that none is too great or too high for; for it is a Work of Charity, and Charity is the Work of Heaven; cc d vbz dt n1, cst pix vbz av j cc av j c-acp; p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
88 nay, of the highest and most eminent Charity, to give Alms to the Souls of Men, to cloath the Nakedness of their Understandings, nay, of the highest and most eminent Charity, to give Alms to the Souls of Men, to cloth the Nakedness of their Understandings, uh-x, pp-f dt js cc av-ds j n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
89 and supply the Wants of their impoverished Reason. and supply the Wants of their impoverished Reason. cc vvi dt vvz pp-f po32 vvd n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
90 And for this Purpose, hath God appointed and separated an Order of Men, whose business should be to devote themselves to the Service of Religion, the Study of the Scriptures, And for this Purpose, hath God appointed and separated an Order of Men, whose business should be to devote themselves to the Service of Religion, the Study of the Scriptures, cc p-acp d n1, vhz np1 vvn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, rg-crq n1 vmd vbi pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
91 and the Work of the Ministry; and the Work of the Ministry; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
92 to instruct men in those things they know not, to re-mind them of those things they already know, to reprove them for what they do amiss, to inspect diligently the Lives and Manners of Men, to apply seasonable Encouragements to fearful, and Comforts to distressed, Consciences. to instruct men in those things they know not, to remind them of those things they already know, to reprove them for what they do amiss, to inspect diligently the Lives and Manners of Men, to apply seasonable Encouragements to fearful, and Comforts to distressed, Consciences. pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb xx, p-acp n1 pno32 pp-f d n2 pns32 av vvb, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb av, p-acp j av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp j, cc n2 p-acp j-vvn, n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
93 This is indeed, speaking the Word of God; This is indeed, speaking the Word of God; d vbz av, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
94 it is not properly a flow of Words, nor the draining of an Hour-glass, but an effectual procuring that men be taught their Duty, it is not properly a flow of Words, nor the draining of an Hourglass, but an effectual procuring that men be taught their Duty, pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n2, ccx dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt j vvg d n2 vbb vvn po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
95 and urged to the performance of it. And this is effected more particularly and publickly by Catechizing and Preaching. and urged to the performance of it. And this is effected more particularly and publicly by Catechizing and Preaching. cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. cc d vbz vvn av-dc av-j cc av-j p-acp vvg cc vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
96 As to Catechizing, you cannot but know the great import and Advantages of it; As to Catechizing, you cannot but know the great import and Advantages of it; c-acp p-acp vvg, pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
97 how necessary it is, that a good Foundation be first laid before a firm Superstructure can be raised, how necessary it is, that a good Foundation be First laid before a firm Superstructure can be raised, c-crq j pn31 vbz, cst dt j n1 vbb ord vvn p-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
98 how needful it is, that the first Principles should be well understood before the greater mysteries can be throughly apprehended; how needful it is, that the First Principles should be well understood before the greater Mysteres can be thoroughly apprehended; c-crq j pn31 vbz, cst dt ord n2 vmd vbi av vvn p-acp dt jc n2 vmb vbi av-j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
99 What a most excellent Expedient it is to prevent Schism and Heresy, Atheism and Prophaneness; What Benefits would hence accrue both to Church and State; What a most excellent Expedient it is to prevent Schism and Heresy, Atheism and Profaneness; What Benefits would hence accrue both to Church and State; q-crq dt av-ds j j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1; q-crq n2 vmd av vvi d p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
100 I suppose it needless to enlarge on it in this knowing Assembly. Nor is this Office of Catechizing below the Dignity of the greatest Minister of God: The Primitive Fathers generally were NONLATINALPHABET; I suppose it needless to enlarge on it in this knowing Assembly. Nor is this Office of Catechizing below the Dignity of the greatest Minister of God: The Primitive Father's generally were; pns11 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d j-vvg n1. ccx vbz d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 pp-f np1: dt j n2 av-j vbdr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
101 nay, very probably the holy Apostles themselves were so. nay, very probably the holy Apostles themselves were so. uh-x, av av-j dt j n2 px32 vbdr av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
102 As to Preaching, 'tis a Duty too of infinite consequence and advantage, even the Power of God unto Salvation, when rightly and plainly dispensed: As to Preaching, it's a Duty too of infinite consequence and advantage, even the Power of God unto Salvation, when rightly and plainly dispensed: c-acp p-acp vvg, pn31|vbz dt n1 av pp-f j n1 cc n1, av dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, c-crq av-jn cc av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
103 I say, plainly, for what have the ignorant Vulgar to do with controversy? Why should their Heads be filled with perplexed Notions and foolish Questions which engender Strifes? Such things as are of daily Use and Practice, such as are all earnest and zealous Inculcations of Obedience to God, I say, plainly, for what have the ignorant vulgar to do with controversy? Why should their Heads be filled with perplexed Notions and foolish Questions which engender Strifes? Such things as Are of daily Use and Practice, such as Are all earnest and zealous Inculcations of obedience to God, pns11 vvb, av-j, p-acp r-crq vhb dt j j pc-acp vdi p-acp n1? q-crq vmd po32 n2 vbb vvn p-acp j-vvn n2 cc j n2 r-crq vvb n2? d n2 c-acp vbr pp-f j n1 cc n1, d c-acp vbr d j cc j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
104 and to man for God's Sake, of Humility and Sobriety, of Love and Charity, of common Justice and Honesty, of Faith and Repentance and good Works, &c. If thou put them in remembrance of these things, 1 Tim. 4.6. thou shalt be NONLATINALPHABET, a faithful Minister of Jesus Christ; and to man for God's Sake, of Humility and Sobriety, of Love and Charity, of Common justice and Honesty, of Faith and Repentance and good Works, etc. If thou put them in remembrance of these things, 1 Tim. 4.6. thou shalt be, a faithful Minister of jesus christ; cc p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f j n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1 cc j vvz, av cs pns21 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f d n2, crd np1 crd. pns21 vm2 vbi, dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
105 and as such, worthy hereafter to be remembred, which directs me to consider the Duties here recommended to us, and, 1. Remember, and as such, worthy hereafter to be remembered, which directs me to Consider the Duties Here recommended to us, and, 1. remember, cc c-acp d, j av pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi dt n2 av vvn p-acp pno12, cc, crd np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
106 Men naturally desire to be remembred tho' dead and gone, to have their Names perpetuated to after-Ages; Men naturally desire to be remembered though dead and gone, to have their Names perpetuated to Afterages; n2 av-j vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cs j cc vvn, pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
107 nor has there been wanting among the Heathen, such, who, tho' not inspired with the Hopes of a future Reward, nor has there been wanting among the Heathen, such, who, though not inspired with the Hope's of a future Reward, ccx vhz a-acp vbn vvg p-acp dt j-jn, d, r-crq, cs xx vvn p-acp dt ng1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
108 yet have taken care to have their memories conveyed to Posterity. yet have taken care to have their memories conveyed to Posterity. av vhb vvn n1 pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
109 Witness the Egyptian Pyramids, as also certain Statues among the Greeks, with the Names of their Founders inscribed on them. Witness the Egyptian Pyramids, as also certain Statues among the Greeks, with the Names of their Founders inscribed on them. n1 dt jp n2, c-acp av j n2 p-acp dt np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
110 This they impetrated as a Favour from their Gods; this they accounted a Blessi•g to have themselves remembred after Death. And indeed so it is; This they impetrated as a Favour from their God's; this they accounted a Blessi•g to have themselves remembered After Death. And indeed so it is; d pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2; d pns32 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vhi px32 vvn p-acp n1. cc av av pn31 vbz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
111 for otherwise God would never have assured it to righteous men, That they should be had in everlasting remembrance, That their righteousness should remain for ever; and their memories never perish. for otherwise God would never have assured it to righteous men, That they should be had in everlasting remembrance, That their righteousness should remain for ever; and their memories never perish. p-acp av np1 vmd av-x vhi vvn pn31 p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vmd vbi vhn p-acp j n1, cst po32 n1 vmd vvi p-acp av; cc po32 n2 av-x vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
112 Our Saviour hath said it of Mary Magdalen, That wheresoever his Gospel should be preached, that which she had done should be spoken of for a memorial of her. Our Saviour hath said it of Marry Magdalen, That wheresoever his Gospel should be preached, that which she had done should be spoken of for a memorial of her. po12 n1 vhz vvn pn31 pp-f uh np1, cst c-crq po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn, cst r-crq pns31 vhd vdn vmd vbi vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
113 Whereas God hath threatned the Wicked with Excision, even of their very Names, that their memory should perish; Whereas God hath threatened the Wicked with Excision, even of their very Names, that their memory should perish; cs np1 vhz vvn dt j p-acp n1, av pp-f po32 j n2, cst po32 n1 vmd vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
114 or, if it did out-live them, it should rot, and (as we say) stink above ground; or, if it did outlive them, it should rot, and (as we say) stink above ground; cc, cs pn31 vdd vvi pno32, pn31 vmd vvi, cc (c-acp pns12 vvb) vvb p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
115 or like Lot 's Wife's Pillar, which remained to Posterity, a Spectacle of Divine Vengeance for many Generations; or like Lot is Wife's Pillar, which remained to Posterity, a Spectacle of Divine Vengeance for many Generations; cc av-j n1 vbz ng1 n1, r-crq vvd p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
116 so that they who passed by wagged their Heads at it. But the memory of the Just shall be blessed, i. e. so far as known; so that they who passed by wagged their Heads At it. But the memory of the Just shall be blessed, i. e. so Far as known; av cst pns32 r-crq vvd p-acp vvd po32 n2 p-acp pn31. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vbi vvn, sy. sy. av av-j c-acp vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
117 and God calls on us, who survive them, to take care, that it be so. Remember them; and God calls on us, who survive them, to take care, that it be so. remember them; cc np1 vvz p-acp pno12, r-crq vvb pno32, pc-acp vvi n1, cst pn31 vbb av. vvb pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
118 recollect those Gifts and Graces, with which God had so remarkably endowed them; Acknowledge to his Glory, what good they have done us; recollect those Gifts and Graces, with which God had so remarkably endowed them; Acknowledge to his Glory, what good they have done us; vvb d n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq np1 vhd av av-j vvd pno32; vvb p-acp po31 n1, r-crq j pns32 vhb vdn pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
119 remember them as our spiritual Parents and Benefactours; as those who laboured and watched for the good of our Souls; Remember them as our spiritual Parents and Benefactors; as those who laboured and watched for the good of our Souls; vvb pno32 p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2; c-acp d r-crq vvd cc vvn p-acp dt j pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
120 think of them with Delight, who have put off their Flesh, and are passed this Stage of sin and sorrow to their everlasting Homes; think of them with Delight, who have put off their Flesh, and Are passed this Stage of since and sorrow to their everlasting Homes; vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, r-crq vhb vvn a-acp po32 n1, cc vbr vvn d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 j n2-an; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
121 speak of them to their praise, for which God did so eminently qualify them. speak of them to their praise, for which God did so eminently qualify them. vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vdd av av-j vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
122 This hath been the Practice of all Ages, even of such as never heard of Christ. Let us now praise famous Men, (said the wise Syracides) and our fathers that begat us: This hath been the Practice of all Ages, even of such as never herd of christ. Let us now praise famous Men, (said the wise Syracides) and our Father's that begat us: d vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d n2, av pp-f d c-acp av-x vvd pp-f np1. vvb pno12 av vvi j n2, (vvd dt j n2) cc po12 n2 cst vvd pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
123 The Lord hath wrought glory on them through his great Power from the beginning; such as did bear Rule in their Kingdoms, men renowned for their Power; Leaders of the People: The Lord hath wrought glory on them through his great Power from the beginning; such as did bear Rule in their Kingdoms, men renowned for their Power; Leaders of the People: dt n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1; d c-acp vdd vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, n2 vvn p-acp po32 n1; n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
124 By their Counsels and by their Knowledge of Learning meet for the People; wise and eloquent in their Instructions. By their Counsels and by their Knowledge of Learning meet for the People; wise and eloquent in their Instructions. p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt n1; j cc j p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
125 And again, All these were honoured in their Generations, and were the Glory of the times; And again, All these were honoured in their Generations, and were the Glory of the times; cc av, d d vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
126 There be of them that have left a Name behind them, that their Praises might be reported. There be of them that have left a Name behind them, that their Praises might be reported. pc-acp vbi pp-f pno32 cst vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pno32, cst po32 n2 vmd vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
127 And again, Mereisul men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten; Their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not be blotted out. And again, Mereisul men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten; Their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not be blotted out. cc av, n1 n2, rg-crq n1 vhz xx vbn vvn; po32 n1 vmb vvi p-acp av, cc po32 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
128 And again, Their bodies are buried in Peace, 13. v. but their Name liveth for evermore; And again, Their bodies Are buried in Peace, 13. v. but their Name lives for evermore; cc av, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, crd n1 p-acp po32 n1 vvz p-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
129 The people will tell of their wisdom, and the Congregation will shew forth their praise. The people will tell of their Wisdom, and the Congregation will show forth their praise. dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f po32 n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi av po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
130 How very exact too were the Primitive Christians, in honouring the memories of their Martyrs and deceased Bishops? For this were the Diptychs read in the Church, which were two Leaves or Tables, on the one whereof were written the Names of those pious Men and Confessors who were yet alive; How very exact too were the Primitive Christians, in honouring the memories of their Martyrs and deceased Bishops? For this were the Diptychs read in the Church, which were two Leaves or Tables, on the one whereof were written the Names of those pious Men and Confessors who were yet alive; uh-crq av vvi av vbdr dt j np1, p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 cc j-vvn n2? p-acp d vbdr dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbdr crd n2 cc n2, p-acp dt pi c-crq vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f d j n2 cc n2 r-crq vbdr av j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
131 and on the other those who had died in the Lord, and were at rest. For this were Altars erected over their Graves; and on the other those who had died in the Lord, and were At rest. For this were Altars erected over their Graves; cc p-acp dt n-jn d r-crq vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbdr p-acp n1. p-acp d vbdr n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
132 For this were their Pictures hung up in their private Shops and Houses; For this were their Pictures hung up in their private Shops and Houses; c-acp d vbdr po32 n2 vvd a-acp p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
133 For this were Churches, though dedicated to God, made to bear the Names of Saints to preserve their Memories; For this were Churches, though dedicated to God, made to bear the Names of Saints to preserve their Memories; c-acp d vbdr n2, cs vvn p-acp np1, vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
134 For this were their Feast-days celebrated, Panegyricks made on them, and their Lives written. St. Basil wrote the Life of Barlaam, who was but a poor Shepherd; For this were their Feast-days celebrated, Panegyrics made on them, and their Lives written. Saint Basil wrote the Life of Barlaam, who was but a poor Shepherd; c-acp d vbdr po32 n2 vvn, n2 vvn p-acp pno32, cc po32 n2 vvn. n1 np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
135 Nazianzen, of Basil and others, which, he saith, he left to Posterity, NONLATINALPHABET, as a common Table of Virtue for all the World to look on. Nazianzen, of Basil and Others, which, he Says, he left to Posterity,, as a Common Table of Virtue for all the World to look on. np1, pp-f np1 cc n2-jn, r-crq, pns31 vvz, pns31 vvd p-acp n1,, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
136 We do not read of any Worship in those times addressed to them (this were to dishonour not only that God who crowned them, but themselves also; We do not read of any Worship in those times addressed to them (this were to dishonour not only that God who crowned them, but themselves also; pns12 vdb xx vvi pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp pno32 (d vbdr p-acp n1 xx j cst np1 r-crq vvd pno32, cc-acp px32 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
137 for Honour, where it is not due, is a kind of contumely:) we do not read of any Prayers for them to be delivered out of Purgatory, for Honour, where it is not due, is a kind of contumely:) we do not read of any Prayers for them to be Delivered out of Purgatory, p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vbz xx j-jn, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1:) pns12 vdb xx vvi pp-f d n2 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
138 nor of adoring their Reliques, nor of Prostration to their Images, nor of Pilgrimages to their Shrines, nor of adoring their Relics, nor of Prostration to their Images, nor of Pilgrimages to their Shrines, ccx pp-f vvg po32 n2, ccx pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2, ccx pp-f n2 p-acp po32 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
139 nor of saying Masses, nor of making Vows or Oblations unto them, as Cornelius à Lapide, and others, urge even from this very Text. No, they only prayed, nor of saying Masses, nor of making Vows or Oblations unto them, as Cornelius à Lapide, and Others, urge even from this very Text. No, they only prayed, ccx pp-f vvg n2, ccx pp-f vvg n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp np1 fw-fr fw-la, cc n2-jn, vvb av p-acp d j np1 uh-dx, pns32 av-j vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
140 as we doe, for a glorious Resurrection, for their perfect Consummation and Bliss both in Body and Soul, in his eternal and everlasting Kingdom. as we do, for a glorious Resurrection, for their perfect Consummation and Bliss both in Body and Soul, in his Eternal and everlasting Kingdom. c-acp pns12 vdb, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
141 But the greatest Honour which they did them, was to follow or imitate them; which is the second Duty inculcated in the Text. But the greatest Honour which they did them, was to follow or imitate them; which is the second Duty inculcated in the Text. p-acp dt js n1 r-crq pns32 vdd pno32, vbds pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32; r-crq vbz dt ord n1 vvn p-acp dt np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
142 The very Remembrance of good men is a Degree, an Approach to Holiness; otherwise St. Paul would not, as in our Text, have required it: The very Remembrance of good men is a Degree, an Approach to Holiness; otherwise Saint Paul would not, as in our Text, have required it: dt j n1 pp-f j n2 vbz dt n1, dt n1 p-acp n1; av n1 np1 vmd xx, c-acp p-acp po12 n1, vhb vvn pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
143 as he did in another place of this Epistle call upon his Hebrews, Heb. 10.24. to consider, NONLATINALPHABET, narrowly to mark and observe, as he did in Another place of this Epistle call upon his Hebrews, Hebrew 10.24. to Consider,, narrowly to mark and observe, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 vvb p-acp po31 np1, np1 crd. pc-acp vvi,, av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
144 and study one another, NONLATINALPHABET, to whet and sharpen each others Affections, now, perhaps, dull'd with vain and impertinent Speculations, to provoke unto love and to good works. and study one Another,, to whet and sharpen each Others Affections, now, perhaps, dulled with vain and impertinent Speculations, to provoke unto love and to good works. cc vvi pi j-jn,, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2-jn n2, av, av, vvn p-acp j cc j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
145 By Virtue of this Imitation it is, that we become influenced, nay, ecstafied with the Spirits of those who are gone before us; By Virtue of this Imitation it is, that we become influenced, nay, ecstafied with the Spirits of those who Are gone before us; p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pn31 vbz, cst pns12 vvb vvn, uh-x, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
146 that we become meek with Moses, patient with Job, chast with Joseph, devout with David, that with our Apostle, we forget those things which are behind, that we become meek with Moses, patient with Job, chaste with Joseph, devout with David, that with our Apostle, we forget those things which Are behind, cst pns12 vvb j p-acp np1, j p-acp n1, j p-acp np1, j p-acp np1, cst p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb d n2 r-crq vbr a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
147 and press forward to those things which are before; that with him we are ready to be offered up; and press forward to those things which Are before; that with him we Are ready to be offered up; cc vvb av-j p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr a-acp; cst p-acp pno31 pns12 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
148 yea, are at the Stake, or on the Rack, or at the Block with the Holy Martyrs. yea, Are At the Stake, or on the Rack, or At the Block with the Holy Martyrs. uh, vbr p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
149 Thus when in the course of Christianity we doubt or dispute with our selves which way to take, we then deliberate and advise, what Paths they trod, who have already departed this Life in the Faith and Fear of God, Thus when in the course of Christianity we doubt or dispute with our selves which Way to take, we then deliberate and Advice, what Paths they trod, who have already departed this Life in the Faith and fear of God, av c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi, pns12 av j cc vvi, r-crq n2 pns32 vvd, r-crq vhb av vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
150 and especially they who have had the rule over us, Holy Bishops, or our good Fathers; and especially they who have had the Rule over us, Holy Bishops, or our good Father's; cc av-j pns32 r-crq vhb vhn dt n1 p-acp pno12, j n2, cc po12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
151 would they have turned their Backs in the Day of Battel, and been Cowards at the sight of a glittering Spear? Would they have struck Sail at every Pyrate's Threat? Would they have basely and unworthily betray'd their Holy Faith? With what Courage, with what Resolution, with what Patience were they Endow'd? would they have turned their Backs in the Day of Battle, and been Cowards At the sighed of a glittering Spear? Would they have struck Sail At every Pyrate's Threat? Would they have basely and unworthily betrayed their Holy Faith? With what Courage, with what Resolution, with what Patience were they Endowed? vmd pns32 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1? vmd pns32 vhb vvn n1 p-acp d npg1 n1? vmd pns32 vhb av-j cc av-j vvn po32 j n1? p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbdr pns32 vvn? (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
152 And indeed, as I intimated e'en now, this is the highest Honour we can do them, to propound them to our selves as our Patterns, And indeed, as I intimated even now, this is the highest Honour we can do them, to propound them to our selves as our Patterns, cc av, c-acp pns11 vvd av av, d vbz dt js n1 pns12 vmb vdi pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
153 and to follow them in their constant Love to God, to Religion, and to all Mankind, whatsoever we suffer for it. and to follow them in their constant Love to God, to Religion, and to all Mankind, whatsoever we suffer for it. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1, r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
154 This was the due Practice of Holy Men of Old; This was the due Practice of Holy Men of Old; d vbds dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2 pp-f j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
155 Laudamus, Glorificamus, Admiramur, &c. (to use the Words of St. Austin, or whoever he was that wrote the Book de Excidio urbis ) We Praise, we Glorify, we Admire the Blessed Martyrs, we Celebrate their Days with a pious Solemnity, we Venerate their Worth, Laudamus, Glorificamus, Admiramur, etc. (to use the Words of Saint Austin, or whoever he was that wrote the Book de Excidio urbis) We Praise, we glorify, we Admire the Blessed Martyrs, we Celebrate their Days with a pious Solemnity, we Venerate their Worth, np1, np1, fw-la, av (pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, cc r-crq pns31 vbds cst vvd dt n1 fw-fr np1 fw-la) pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb dt j-vvn n2, pns12 vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vvb po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
156 and, as far as we can, we Follow them, and endeavour to do as they did. and, as Far as we can, we Follow them, and endeavour to do as they did. cc, c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb, pns12 vvb pno32, cc vvb pc-acp vdi c-acp pns32 vdd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
157 By this we raise them as 'twere, from the Dead to Life again, we revive their Memories, we personate them in this World, and act their Parts: By this we raise them as 'twere, from the Dead to Life again, we revive their Memories, we personate them in this World, and act their Parts: p-acp d pns12 vvb pno32 c-acp pn31|vbdr, p-acp dt j p-acp n1 av, pns12 vvb po32 n2, pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp d n1, cc vvi po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
158 Our Actions are the Resultances of theirs, our Praises the Echo's of their Songs, and our Selves the living Images of them. Our Actions Are the Resultances of theirs, our Praises the Echo's of their Songs, and our Selves the living Images of them. po12 n2 vbr dt n2 pp-f png32, po12 n2 dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, cc po12 n2 dt j-vvg n2 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
159 And those, who do thus Honour God's Saints and Friends, God himself will Honour everlastingly. And those, who do thus Honour God's Saints and Friends, God himself will Honour everlastingly. cc d, r-crq vdb av vvi npg1 n2 cc n2, np1 px31 vmb vvi av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
160 Here are Two Graces express'd in the Text, in which especially we are obliged to follow them. 1. Their Faith. 2. Their Perseverance and Constancy even unto the end of their Conversation. Here Are Two Graces expressed in the Text, in which especially we Are obliged to follow them. 1. Their Faith. 2. Their Perseverance and Constancy even unto the end of their Conversation. av vbr crd n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq av-j pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno32. crd po32 n1. crd po32 n1 cc n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
161 As to Faith, we here understand by it, the Grace rather than the Rule of Faith; As to Faith, we Here understand by it, the Grace rather than the Rule of Faith; c-acp p-acp n1, pns12 av vvb p-acp pn31, dt n1 av-c cs dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
162 and by it, we mean a constant Dependance upon God for the Performance of his Promises; and by it, we mean a constant Dependence upon God for the Performance of his Promises; cc p-acp pn31, pns12 vvb dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
163 a being convinc'd of the truth of those things, of which we have no ocular or sensible Demonstration. a being convinced of the truth of those things, of which we have no ocular or sensible Demonstration. av vbg vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2, pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb dx j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
164 We have an Account of it thus understood throughout the whole Eleventh Chapter of this Epistle, We have an Account of it thus understood throughout the Whole Eleventh Chapter of this Epistle, pns12 vhb dt vvb pp-f pn31 av vvd p-acp dt j-jn ord n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
165 and of those brave Exploits, which by Virtue hereof, the Fathers of the Old Testament had wrought, and of those brave Exploits, which by Virtue hereof, the Father's of the Old Testament had wrought, cc pp-f d j n2, r-crq p-acp n1 av, dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vhd vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
166 and therefore obtained a good report, viz. a Testimony of God's Approbation of, and Respect unto them. and Therefore obtained a good report, viz. a Testimony of God's Approbation of, and Respect unto them. cc av vvd dt j n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 pp-f, cc n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
167 But here, as the Apostle spake in the Close of that Chapter, The time would fail me to speak of Abel, But Here, as the Apostle spoke in the Close of that Chapter, The time would fail me to speak of Abel, p-acp av, c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt j pp-f d n1, dt n1 vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
168 and Enoch, and Noah, and Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and Moses, and those other Worthies; and Enoch, and Noah, and Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and Moses, and those other Worthies; cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc d j-jn n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
169 who through Faith, subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained Promises, &c. who through Faith, subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained Promises, etc. r-crq p-acp n1, vvn n2, vvd n1, vvn vvz, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
170 And no less Eminent for this Grace, were those Holy Men under the New Testament, whose Faith these Hebrews here are bid to follow; And no less Eminent for this Grace, were those Holy Men under the New Testament, whose Faith these Hebrews Here Are bid to follow; cc av-dx av-dc j p-acp d n1, vbdr d j n2 p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq n1 d np1 av vbr vvn pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
171 whom they had observ'd depending on God's Strength and Blessing, constantly and fearlessly discharging their Duties. whom they had observed depending on God's Strength and Blessing, constantly and fearlessly discharging their Duties. ro-crq pns32 vhd vvn vvg p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, av-j cc av-j vvg po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
172 And though there were as yet but few, but Three or Four of them that we know of, beside private Christians; And though there were as yet but few, but Three or Four of them that we know of, beside private Christians; cc cs pc-acp vbdr a-acp av p-acp d, cc-acp crd cc crd pp-f pno32 cst pns12 vvb pp-f, a-acp j np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
173 not such a Cloud as was under the Jewish Oeconomy; yet they ought to lay aside every weight, Heb. 12.2. and the sin which doth so easily beset them, and to run with patience the race which was set before them; not such a Cloud as was under the Jewish Oeconomy; yet they ought to lay aside every weight, Hebrew 12.2. and the since which does so Easily beset them, and to run with patience the raze which was Set before them; xx d dt n1 a-acp vbds p-acp dt jp np1; av pns32 vmd p-acp vvd av d n1, np1 crd. cc dt n1 r-crq vdz av av-j vvd pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
174 Looking unto Jesus, as also unto those, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises, considering the end of their Conversation. Looking unto jesus, as also unto those, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises, considering the end of their Conversation. vvg p-acp np1, c-acp av p-acp d, r-crq p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi dt vvz, vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
175 Intuentes, Looking upon seriously, and diligently, again and again, their NONLATINALPHABET, their Exit or Catastrophe, their End or going out of the World. Intuentes, Looking upon seriously, and diligently, again and again, their, their Exit or Catastrophe, their End or going out of the World. np1, vvg p-acp av-j, cc av-j, av cc av, po32, po32 n1 cc n1, po32 vvb cc vvg av pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
176 Revolve with your selves, how holily they adorn'd their Faith, how constantly they persevered in the Profession of it, Revolve with your selves, how holily they adorned their Faith, how constantly they persevered in the Profession of it, vvi p-acp po22 n2, c-crq av-j pns32 vvn po32 n1, c-crq av-j pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
177 how gloriously they attested and signed it with their Blood! how gloriously they attested and signed it with their Blood! c-crq av-j pns32 vvn cc vvn pn31 p-acp po32 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
178 Faithfull they were unto Death, or, as Clemens Alexandrinus expresseth it, NONLATINALPHABET, to the very last Gasp; Faithful they were unto Death, or, as Clemens Alexandrian Expresses it,, to the very last Gasp; j pns32 vbdr p-acp n1, cc, c-acp np1 np1 vvz pn31,, p-acp dt av ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
179 as they did run the race set before them, so they did it NONLATINALPHABET, with Patience and Perseverance. as they did run the raze Set before them, so they did it, with Patience and Perseverance. c-acp pns32 vdd vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, av pns32 vdd pn31, p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
180 Nor shall the Crown of Heaven be consign'd to those that contend, but to those that overcome; Nor shall the Crown of Heaven be consigned to those that contend, but to those that overcome; ccx vmb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvd p-acp d cst vvb, cc-acp p-acp d cst vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
181 St. Paul himself, that noble Champion of Christianity, Triumpheth not when he put on his Armour, Saint Paul himself, that noble Champion of Christianity, Triumpheth not when he put on his Armour, n1 np1 px31, cst j n1 pp-f np1, vvz xx c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
182 but when about to put it off; but when about to put it off; cc-acp c-crq p-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
183 He knew there is laid up for him a Crown of Righteousness, but de reliquo, henceforth only, He knew there is laid up for him a Crown of Righteousness, but de reliquo, henceforth only, pns31 vvd a-acp vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp fw-fr fw-la, av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
184 when he was now a Veterane in the Christian Warfare, had already worn out a long Life, when he was now a Veterans in the Christian Warfare, had already worn out a long Life, c-crq pns31 vbds av dt np1 p-acp dt njp n1, vhd av vvn av dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
185 and had nothing now to do, but to die in it. and had nothing now to do, but to die in it. cc vhd pix av pc-acp vdi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
186 He was ready, prepared, not only to be bound, (as the Sacrifices under the Law were wont) but to die for the Name of the Lord Jesus: He was ready, prepared, not only to be bound, (as the Sacrifices under the Law were wont) but to die for the Name of the Lord jesus: pns31 vbds j, vvn, xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, (c-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 vbdr j) p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
187 And he is most unworthy of that high and honourable Name, who will not take up the most painfull and ignominious Cross, which weareth upon it, the Inscription of JESƲS of NAZARETH: Jesus, who hath ever wrought in his own, both to will and to do, and to suffer too for doing well; And he is most unworthy of that high and honourable Name, who will not take up the most painful and ignominious Cross, which weareth upon it, the Inscription of JESƲS of NAZARETH: jesus, who hath ever wrought in his own, both to will and to do, and to suffer too for doing well; cc pns31 vbz av-ds j pp-f cst j cc j n1, r-crq vmb xx vvi a-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f np1: np1, r-crq vhz av vvn p-acp po31 d, d p-acp n1 cc pc-acp vdi, cc pc-acp vvi av p-acp vdg av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
188 who, as he hath ever supported them under whatever Sufferings they have at any time labour'd, who, as he hath ever supported them under whatever Sufferings they have At any time laboured, r-crq, c-acp pns31 vhz av vvn pno32 p-acp r-crq n2 pns32 vhb p-acp d n1 vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
189 so will continue to do so; for he is Yesterday, to Day, and the same for ever. so will continue to do so; for he is Yesterday, to Day, and the same for ever. av vmb vvi pc-acp vdi av; c-acp pns31 vbz av-an, p-acp n1, cc dt d p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
190 And now passing from my Text as it lies in it self, unto the Application of it unto this present Solemnity, I will introduce it with those Words of St. Peter to the Jews, with a little Variation; And now passing from my Text as it lies in it self, unto the Application of it unto this present Solemnity, I will introduce it with those Words of Saint Peter to the jews, with a little Variation; cc av vvg p-acp po11 n1 c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d j n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp dt np2, p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
191 Men, Fathers, and Brethren, Act. 2.26. Men, Father's, and Brothers, Act. 2.26. n2, n2, cc n2, n1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
192 Let me freely speak unto you, not of the Patriarch David, but of your own Progenitors, your Parents both in the Flesh and in Christ too, your Spiritual as well as your natural ones, who have had the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God, who, many, most of them, are dead and buried, Let me freely speak unto you, not of the Patriarch David, but of your own Progenitors, your Parents both in the Flesh and in christ too, your Spiritual as well as your natural ones, who have had the Rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God, who, many, most of them, Are dead and buried, vvb pno11 av-j vvi p-acp pn22, xx pp-f dt n1 np1, cc-acp pp-f po22 d n2, po22 n2 av-d p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp np1 av, po22 j c-acp av c-acp po22 j pi2, q-crq vhb vhn dt n1 p-acp pn22, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq, d, ds pp-f pno32, vbr j cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
193 and their sepulchres are with us unto this day: and their sepulchres Are with us unto this day: cc po32 n2 vbr p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
194 But withall, with their Characters and Inscriptions, their good Instructions and Examples, which we should endeavour to Transcribe and Copy out in our own Converfations: But withal, with their Characters and Inscriptions, their good Instructions and Examples, which we should endeavour to Transcribe and Copy out in our own Converfations: cc-acp av, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, po32 j n2 cc n2, r-crq pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cc n1 av p-acp po12 d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
195 For Solomon is therefore Commended, that he walked in the Steps of his Father David. For Solomon is Therefore Commended, that he walked in the Steps of his Father David. c-acp np1 vbz av vvn, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
196 I am willing to believe this of the Parents of us all here present, That they took Care to have us Nurs'd up and Imbib'd with early Sentiments of Religion; I am willing to believe this of the Parents of us all Here present, That they took Care to have us Nursed up and Imbibed with early Sentiments of Religion; pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt n2 pp-f pno12 d av j, cst pns32 vvd n1 pc-acp vhi pno12 vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
197 to have our Minds, before they could be filled with Vanity, infus'd with the Knowledge of God and of Christ; to have our Minds, before they could be filled with Vanity, infused with the Knowledge of God and of christ; pc-acp vhi po12 n2, c-acp pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
198 to have our Wills, whilst they were yet flexible, form'd to the Love of Vertue and Piety, that it is in a manner become natural to you. to have our Wills, while they were yet flexible, formed to the Love of Virtue and Piety, that it is in a manner become natural to you. pc-acp vhi po12 n2, cs pns32 vbdr av j, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvb j p-acp pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
199 Ye are the Children of the Prophets, and of the Covenant which God made with your Fathers; You Are the Children of the prophets, and of the Covenant which God made with your Father's; pn22 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc pp-f dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
200 of such Fathers, who have not only with the most tender and affectionate Words that Love could dictate, directed you in the Ways of Holiness, of such Father's, who have not only with the most tender and affectionate Words that Love could dictate, directed you in the Ways of Holiness, pp-f d n2, r-crq vhb xx av-j p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2 cst n1 vmd vvi, vvd pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
201 but walked before you in those Ways; but walked before you in those Ways; cc-acp vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
202 who have not only by Admonitions shew'd it to be most rational, but also by their constant Practice, evidene'd it to be most Pleasant and Delightfull. who have not only by Admonitions showed it to be most rational, but also by their constant Practice, evideneed it to be most Pleasant and Delightful. r-crq vhb xx av-j p-acp n2 vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi av-ds j, cc-acp av p-acp po32 j n1, j pn31 pc-acp vbi av-ds j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
203 Unto whom then can the Duties in my Text be more properly applied? How can we chuse but remember and follow them, our venerable Guides? Revolve with our selves their grave Advices, their remarkable Sayings, Unto whom then can the Duties in my Text be more properly applied? How can we choose but Remember and follow them, our venerable Guides? Revolve with our selves their grave Advices, their remarkable Sayings, p-acp ro-crq av vmb dt n2 p-acp po11 n1 vbi av-dc av-j vvn? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi cc-acp vvb cc vvi pno32, po12 j n2? vvi p-acp po12 n2 po32 j n2, po32 j n2-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
204 and their wise and worthy Actions, remember with what good Admonitions and Instructions they pursu'd and press'd you from time to time, and their wise and worthy Actions, Remember with what good Admonitions and Instructions they pursued and pressed you from time to time, cc po32 n1 cc j n2, vvb p-acp r-crq j n2 cc n2 pns32 vvd cc vvn pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
205 and particularly when they emancipated, and discharg'd you out of their Government into the World, and particularly when they emancipated, and discharged you out of their Government into the World, cc av-j c-crq pns32 vvn, cc vvn pn22 av pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
206 and to the Practice of those Professions and Conditions of Life you are now advanc'd to. and to the Practice of those Professions and Conditions of Life you Are now advanced to. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pn22 vbr av vvn p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
207 So that now Wickedness in us is a direct Rep•oach unto them; So that now Wickedness in us is a Direct Rep•oach unto them; av cst av n1 p-acp pno12 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
208 all Sin and Iniquity in us a manifest Scorn and Contempt of their Sanctity, as if it had been nothing else but a foolish Strictness of those who understood not their own Liberty. all since and Iniquity in us a manifest Scorn and Contempt of their Sanctity, as if it had been nothing Else but a foolish Strictness of those who understood not their own Liberty. d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn pix av cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vvd xx po32 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
209 O let not us then disparage our Extraction! Let us not degenerate from the Credit and Honour of it! O let not us then disparage our Extraction! Let us not degenerate from the Credit and Honour of it! sy vvb xx pno12 av vvi po12 n1! vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31! (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
210 But Let our light so shine before men, Mat. •. 16. that they seeing those good works, with which we adorn our Original, may be induc'd to Glorify God our Heavenly Father, nay, our Earthly Fathers too, who are now in Heaven. But Let our Light so shine before men, Mathew •. 16. that they seeing those good works, with which we adorn our Original, may be induced to glorify God our Heavenly Father, nay, our Earthly Father's too, who Are now in Heaven. p-acp vvb po12 n1 av vvi p-acp n2, np1 •. crd. cst pns32 vvg d j n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb po12 j-jn, vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvb np1 po12 j n1, uh, po12 j n2 av, r-crq vbr av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
211 Let us adhere to that Faith which they own'd, some of them with the loss of their Liberty, their Estates, and perhaps too their Lives; Let us adhere to that Faith which they owned, Some of them with the loss of their Liberty, their Estates, and perhaps too their Lives; vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 j-vvn, d pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, po32 n2, cc av av po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
212 Malign'd, Persecuted for their Loyalty to the best of Kings; Maligned, Persecuted for their Loyalty to the best of Kings; vvd, vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt js pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
213 Drag'd from their Homes into Gaols and Prisons, there to Languish through the Cruelty of the Malevolent and Implacable Round-head. Dragged from their Homes into Gaols and Prisons, there to Languish through the Cruelty of the Malevolent and Implacable Roundhead. vvn p-acp po32 n2-an p-acp n2 cc n2, a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
214 Si deest tyrannus, si spoliator, &c. (as St. Austin speaks) though there be no Tryrant (blessed be God for it!) no Sequestrator, no Plunderer abroad; Si deest tyrannus, si spoliator, etc. (as Saint Austin speaks) though there be no Tryrant (blessed be God for it!) no Sequestrator, no Plunderer abroad; fw-mi fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1, av (c-acp n1 np1 vvz) cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 (j-vvn vbb np1 p-acp pn31!) dx n1, dx n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
215 yet, forasmuch as our Religion is a suffering Religion; yet, forasmuch as our Religion is a suffering Religion; av, av c-acp po12 n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
216 and we, of all others, are taught, upon Occasion, to exert a Passive Obedience, that noble, that heroic, that peculiar Doctrine and Glory too of our Church, let us all be resolved, and we, of all Others, Are taught, upon Occasion, to exert a Passive obedience, that noble, that heroic, that peculiar Doctrine and Glory too of our Church, let us all be resolved, cc pns12, pp-f d n2-jn, vbr vvn, p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cst j, cst j, cst j n1 cc n1 av pp-f po12 n1, vvb pno12 d vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
217 and prepared to do so, whenever God shall call us thereunto, and by so doing follow their Faith considering the end of their Conversation. and prepared to do so, whenever God shall call us thereunto, and by so doing follow their Faith considering the end of their Conversation. cc vvd pc-acp vdi av, av np1 vmb vvi pno12 av, cc p-acp av vdg vvi po32 n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
218 Lastly, Because Faith without Works is dead, or, no Faith at all, let us proceed, and add unto it Brotherly-kindness, and unto Brotherlykindness Charity. Lastly, Because Faith without Works is dead, or, no Faith At all, let us proceed, and add unto it Brotherly kindness, and unto Brotherly kindness Charity. ord, p-acp n1 p-acp vvz vbz j, cc, dx n1 p-acp d, vvb pno12 vvi, cc vvi p-acp pn31 n1, cc p-acp n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
219 Above all things put on Charity; Above all things put on Charity; p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
220 nay, let it influence our minds, and excite us to that Beneficence, which both the Hopes and Necessities of our poor Brethren exact from us. nay, let it influence our minds, and excite us to that Beneficence, which both the Hope's and Necessities of our poor Brothers exact from us. uh-x, vvb pn31 n1 po12 n2, cc vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, r-crq d dt ng1 cc n2 pp-f po12 j n2 vvb p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
221 And here I must crave Leave to beg a rais'd Attention (though it has been tired sufficiently;) for Time commands me to crowd my Materials into a narrow Compass. And Here I must crave Leave to beg a raised Attention (though it has been tired sufficiently;) for Time commands me to crowd my Materials into a narrow Compass. cc av pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvn n1 (cs pn31 vhz vbn vvn av-j;) p-acp n1 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi po11 n2-jn p-acp dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 4
222 My Brethren, we are met together this Day in an Holy Assembly, upon a Design of relieving those of the same Descent with our selves, those I mean, who do now mourn in secret, My Brothers, we Are met together this Day in an Holy Assembly, upon a Design of relieving those of the same Descent with our selves, those I mean, who do now mourn in secret, po11 n2, pns12 vbr vvn av d n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg d pp-f dt d n1 p-acp po12 n2, d pns11 vvb, q-crq vdb av vvi p-acp j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
223 and dwell in the low Tabernacles of Smoak and desolate Want; and dwell in the low Tabernacles of Smoke and desolate Want; cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
224 who themselves also would have made a part of this Solemnity, had not God in his Providence dispos'd them to a sadder Entertainment. who themselves also would have made a part of this Solemnity, had not God in his Providence disposed them to a sadder Entertainment. r-crq px32 av vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f d n1, vhd xx np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvn pno32 p-acp dt jc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
225 Remember the Fatherless and Widows, whose Cries come up to Heaven, even now whilst we are paying our Devotions towards it; remember the Fatherless and Widows, whose Cries come up to Heaven, even now while we Are paying our Devotions towards it; np1 dt j cc n2, rg-crq vvz vvn a-acp p-acp n1, av av cs pns12 vbr vvg po12 n2 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
226 who sustain the Necessities and Hardships, the Cold and Hunger of the whole Year, upon the Hopes of being comforted by the Bounty and Charity, which this Day may, through God's Grace, Occasion. who sustain the Necessities and Hardships, the Cold and Hunger of the Whole Year, upon the Hope's of being comforted by the Bounty and Charity, which this Day may, through God's Grace, Occasion. q-crq vvb dt n2 cc n2, dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt ng1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, r-crq d n1 vmb, p-acp npg1 n1, n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
227 To you therefore, who have acquired Estates by God's Blessing, whether on your own, or the Industry of your Ancestors; To you Therefore, who have acquired Estates by God's Blessing, whither on your own, or the Industry of your Ancestors; p-acp pn22 av, r-crq vhb vvn n2 p-acp npg1 n1, cs p-acp po22 d, cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
228 To you, in what State or Condition you are, in the Church, or in the State, in the City or in the Country, in the Court or in the Camp, on the Bench or at the Bar, I address my self indifferently to you all, I charge and exhort, I adjure and obtest you by the Bowels of Christ, by your Sacred Charter, by whatever other Obligation, in the Words of the Apostle, to do good, to be rich in good Works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate. To you, in what State or Condition you Are, in the Church, or in the State, in the city or in the Country, in the Court or in the Camp, on the Bench or At the Bar, I address my self indifferently to you all, I charge and exhort, I adjure and obtest you by the Bowels of christ, by your Sacred Charter, by whatever other Obligation, in the Words of the Apostle, to do good, to be rich in good Works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate. p-acp pn22, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vbr, p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb po11 n1 av-j p-acp pn22 d, pns11 vvb cc vvi, pns11 vvb cc vv2 pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp po22 j n1, p-acp r-crq j-jn n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vdi j, pc-acp vbi j p-acp j vvz, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi, vvg pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
229 Remember, That Charity is so great a Duty, that it renders men like God himself, who giveth liberally and upbraideth not; remember, That Charity is so great a Duty, that it renders men like God himself, who gives liberally and upbraideth not; vvi, cst n1 vbz av j dt n1, cst pn31 vvz n2 av-j np1 px31, r-crq vvz av-j cc vvz xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
230 like his Son and our Saviour, who went about doing good; this brought him down from Heaven, this nailed him to the Cross: like his Son and our Saviour, who went about doing good; this brought him down from Heaven, this nailed him to the Cross: av-j po31 n1 cc po12 n1, r-crq vvd a-acp vdg j; d vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1, d vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
231 That 'tis the only means we have, by which, as we are able, we can make Returns to God for what we are and have. That it's the only means we have, by which, as we Are able, we can make Returns to God for what we Are and have. d pn31|vbz dt j n2 pns12 vhb, p-acp r-crq, c-acp pns12 vbr j, pns12 vmb vvi vvz p-acp np1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr cc vhb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
232 By this means, we increase our Estates on Earth, and lay up Treasures in Heaven. Plead not the Number of your Children or Dependants; By this means, we increase our Estates on Earth, and lay up Treasures in Heaven. Plead not the Number of your Children or Dependants; p-acp d n2, pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvd a-acp n2 p-acp n1. vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 cc n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
233 say not, as the wise said to the foolish Virgins, we have not enough for us and you; say not, as the wise said to the foolish Virgins, we have not enough for us and you; vvb xx, c-acp dt j vvd p-acp dt j n2, pns12 vhb xx av-d p-acp pno12 cc pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
234 but know, that God will provide for and bless your Off-spring, how numerous soever; but know, that God will provide for and bless your Offspring, how numerous soever; p-acp vvi, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp cc vvb po22 n1, c-crq j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
235 and you'll oblige him to take Care of them by your continued Charities, to those especially who are of the Houshold of Faith, of the same Extraction with your selves; and You'll oblige him to take Care of them by your continued Charities, to those especially who Are of the Household of Faith, of the same Extraction with your selves; cc pn22|vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po22 j-vvn ng1, p-acp d av-j r-crq vbr pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt d n1 p-acp po22 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
236 for such are the Sacrifices under the Gospel, and with such God is well pleased. for such Are the Sacrifices under the Gospel, and with such God is well pleased. p-acp d vbr dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d np1 vbz av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
237 I have done, adding only those Words of Nehemiah, or rather Ezra, Go your way, eat the fat, I have done, adding only those Words of Nehemiah, or rather Ezra, Go your Way, eat the fat, pns11 vhb vdn, vvg av-j d n2 pp-f np1, cc av-c np1, vvb po22 n1, vvb dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
238 and drink the sweet, and send portions to them for whom nothing is prepared: and drink the sweet, and send portions to them for whom nothing is prepared: cc vvi dt j, cc vvi n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pix vbz vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
239 And then, as it follows, This day shall be holy unto our Lord, neither shall ye be sorry, And then, as it follows, This day shall be holy unto our Lord, neither shall you be sorry, cc av, c-acp pn31 vvz, d n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po12 n1, dx vmb pn22 vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
240 for the Joy of the Lord will be your Strength. FINIS. for the Joy of the Lord will be your Strength. FINIS. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi po22 n1. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4

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