A sermon preached at the anniversary meeting of the Eaton-scholars at St. Mary le Bow, on Nov. 22d, 1683 by Joseph Layton.

Layton, Joseph
Publisher: Printed for Sam Carr
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1684
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A49848 ESTC ID: R25797 STC ID: L760
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Romans XII, 1; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Rom. 12.1. Latter part of the Verse. Which is your Reasonable Service. Rom. 12.1. Latter part of the Verse. Which is your Reasonable Service. np1 crd. d n1 pp-f dt n1. r-crq vbz po22 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 YOU have already had (worthy Friends and School-fellows) the advantages of a Learned and Liberal Education, set forth in Terms befitting such an Education, YOU have already had (worthy Friends and School fellows) the advantages of a Learned and Liberal Education, Set forth in Terms befitting such an Education, pn22 vhb av vhn (j n2 cc n2) dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, vvd av p-acp n2 vvg d dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and full of such a Learning. and full of such a Learning. cc j pp-f d dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 Learning, the Refiner of Mens Manners, the Polisher of their Understandings, the Builder of Cities, the Founder of Empires, the Counsellor of Kings, the Companion of Inspired Prophets and Apostles. Learning, the Refiner of Men's Manners, the Polisher of their Understandings, the Builder of Cities, the Founder of Empires, the Counsellor of Kings, the Companion of Inspired prophets and Apostles. n1, dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2, dt jc pp-f po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 In short, Learning, the Heathens Grace, the Christians Glory and Aureola, the Ornament of the World, the Arcanum of Paradice. In short, Learning, the heathens Grace, the Christians Glory and Aureola, the Ornament of the World, the Arcanum of Paradise. p-acp j, n1, dt n2-jn n1, dt njpg2 n1 cc np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt np1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 You have had also the Beauties and Advantages of your particular Education, set forth with all that Gratitude and Affection that becomes the Disciples of so many worthy Teachers, You have had also the Beauty's and Advantages of your particular Education, Set forth with all that Gratitude and Affection that becomes the Disciples of so many worthy Teachers, pn22 vhb vhn av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po22 j n1, vvd av p-acp d cst n1 cc n1 cst vvz dt n2 pp-f av d j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 and the Foster-Children, the Alumni of so many Kings: and the Foster-Children, the Alumni of so many Kings: cc dt n2, dt np1 pp-f av d n2: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 After this, little more could have been added to the honour of your Solemnities, even this so fertile an Argument had been quite exhausted, After this, little more could have been added to the honour of your Solemnities, even this so fertile an Argument had been quite exhausted, p-acp d, j n1 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, av d av j dt n1 vhd vbn av vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
8 if in our late Revolutions, the Mischief and Malice of other Meetings had not set off the Innocence and Beauty of yours: if in our late Revolutions, the Mischief and Malice of other Meetings had not Set off the Innocence and Beauty of yours: cs p-acp po12 j n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2 vhd xx vvn a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f png22: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 And the Practices of Unruly and Unreasonable Men had not furnished us with a fresh and new Topick of Praise and Thanksgiving to God the Father of all Mercies, who by the Providence of our Education admonisht, that we have not so learned Christ; And the Practices of Unruly and Unreasonable Men had not furnished us with a fresh and new Topic of Praise and Thanksgiving to God the Father of all mercies, who by the Providence of our Education admonished, that we have not so learned christ; cc dt n2 pp-f j-u cc j-u n2 vhd xx vvn pno12 p-acp dt j cc j np1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvn, cst pns12 vhb xx av j np1; (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 and by the Inspiration of his Grace has disposed us to offer up this truly Holy, Ingenuous, and Reasonable Service. and by the Inspiration of his Grace has disposed us to offer up this truly Holy, Ingenuous, and Reasonable Service. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi a-acp d av-j j, j, cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 It is a joy to see the Members of this worthy Christian Assembly crowd and press through the throng of business: It is a joy to see the Members of this worthy Christian Assembly crowd and press through the throng of business: pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d j njp n1 n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 And from all Quarters of Professions and Employments, and from all distinctions of Degree and Quality hasten up to this Rendezvous of Love and Friendship; And from all Quarters of Professions and Employments, and from all Distinctions of Degree and Quality hasten up to this Rendezvous of Love and Friendship; cc p-acp d n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
13 such a March, and with so good a Will I conceive the Disbanded Atoms of our Bodies shall make at the day of Resurrection, such a March, and with so good a Will I conceive the Disbanded Atoms of our Bodies shall make At the day of Resurrection, d dt n1, cc p-acp av j dt n1 pns11 vvi dt vvd n2 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
14 when they shall rally up, and reunite again. when they shall rally up, and reunite again. c-crq pns32 vmb vvi a-acp, cc vvi av. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 2
15 And now we are here, It is a Pleasure to consider the Conduct of God's Providence over us; And now we Are Here, It is a Pleasure to Consider the Conduct of God's Providence over us; cc av pns12 vbr av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 From what Beginnings we are thus grown up; From what Beginnings we Are thus grown up; p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vbr av vvn a-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 To remember with what Staff we past our Jordan: And now, Behold what a mighty Band we are, Tho this, I say, be joyful, To Remember with what Staff we passed our Jordan: And now, Behold what a mighty Band we Are, Though this, I say, be joyful, pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vvd po12 n1: cc av, vvb q-crq dt j n1 pns12 vbr, av d, pns11 vvb, vbb j, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
18 yet let me tell you, 'tis a greater Comfort to have made our Passage hither untainted, uninfected with Popish or Fanatick Pollutions: yet let me tell you, it's a greater Comfort to have made our Passage hither untainted, uninfected with Popish or Fanatic Pollutions: av vvb pno11 vvi pn22, pn31|vbz dt jc n1 pc-acp vhi vvn po12 n1 av j, vvn p-acp j cc j-jn n2: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 That ye have scap'd the Leaven both of the Scribes and Pharisees, the Men of meer Text and Tradition: That you have scaped the Leaven both of the Scribes and Pharisees, the Men of mere Text and Tradition: cst pn22 vhb vvd dt n1 av-d pp-f dt n2 cc np2, dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
20 And that ye have brought hither the same honest hearts, and the same Festival faces, the same Integrity and Alacrity as ever. And that you have brought hither the same honest hearts, and the same Festival faces, the same Integrity and Alacrity as ever. cc cst pn22 vhb vvn av dt d j n2, cc dt d n1 n2, dt d n1 cc n1 c-acp av. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
21 And because next to God's preventing Grace we owe this happiness to the Principles we imbib'd in our first and younger years; And Because next to God's preventing Grace we owe this happiness to the Principles we imbibed in our First and younger Years; cc c-acp ord p-acp npg1 vvg n1 pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n2 pns12 vvd p-acp po12 ord cc jc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
22 Therefore it shall be our Task this day, among the rest of our NONLATINALPHABET, to render Almighty God our most hearty and unfeigned thanks, who hath enabled us To eschew the Evil and choose the Good; Therefore it shall be our Task this day, among the rest of our, to render Almighty God our most hearty and unfeigned thanks, who hath enabled us To eschew the Evil and choose the Good; av pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12, pc-acp vvi j-jn np1 po12 av-ds j cc j n2, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn cc vvi dt j; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
23 the God who hath preserved us steady and upright, amidst the many late Confusions and Apostacies: the God who hath preserved us steady and upright, amid the many late Confusions and Apostasies: dt np1 r-crq vhz vvn pno12 j cc j, p-acp dt d j n2 cc n2: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
24 and by affording us some little part of Solomon 's Blessing, A Wise and Understanding heart, has continued us hitherto in one constant course of regular Piety, and unblemish'd Loyalty. and by affording us Some little part of Solomon is Blessing, A Wise and Understanding heart, has continued us hitherto in one constant course of regular Piety, and unblemished Loyalty. cc p-acp vvg pno12 d j n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, dt j cc n1 n1, vhz vvn pno12 av p-acp crd j n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 3
25 Brethren, in the List and Catalogue of your Endowments, your Accomplishments, could I have pitch't on any thing so considerable as this: Brothers, in the List and Catalogue of your Endowments, your Accomplishments, could I have pitched on any thing so considerable as this: n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2, po22 n2, vmd pns11 vhi vvn p-acp d n1 av j c-acp d: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
26 Learning and Breeding gives you a vivacity of Spirit, it furnishes you with Dexterity for Business, with Prudence for Counsel, with pertinent Examples for Practice, Learning and Breeding gives you a vivacity of Spirit, it furnishes you with Dexterity for Business, with Prudence for Counsel, with pertinent Examples for Practice, n1 cc n-vvg vvz pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vvz pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
27 and an Useful Profitable Reputation to your Persons. But above all, Learning enables you to search into Mysteries, to understand the Nature, Order, and an Useful Profitable Reputation to your Persons. But above all, Learning enables you to search into Mysteres, to understand the Nature, Order, cc dt j j n1 p-acp po22 n2. p-acp p-acp d, n1 vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
28 and Connexion of things to comprehend Divine Truths, To be wise unto Salvation, and even to seize upon Heaven it self, with the victorious Violence of a Reason that is Train'd and Tutor'd in the School, and Armed in the Church. and Connexion of things to comprehend Divine Truths, To be wise unto Salvation, and even to seize upon Heaven it self, with the victorious Violence of a Reason that is Trained and Tutored in the School, and Armed in the Church. cc n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pn31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, cc j-vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 4
29 Even your old School-Authors, Tully, and some others, how little did they want to become Christians? How far did they go by the light of Reason improv'd by Education? You may reckon them in some measure with the Patriarchs, That desired to see the things that ye see; Even your old School-Authors, Tully, and Some Others, how little did they want to become Christians? How Far did they go by the Light of Reason improved by Education? You may reckon them in Some measure with the Patriarchs, That desired to see the things that you see; av po22 j n2, np1, cc d n2-jn, c-crq av-j vdd pns32 vvi pc-acp vvi np1? c-crq av-j vdd pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1? pn22 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2, cst vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst pn22 vvb; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
30 or with him in the Gospel, That was not far from the Kingdom of Heaven. or with him in the Gospel, That was not Far from the Kingdom of Heaven. cc p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cst vbds xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
31 At least this we may say, That the Learning of Greece and Rome disposed the World to receive Christianity; At least this we may say, That the Learning of Greece and Room disposed the World to receive Christianity; p-acp ds d pns12 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvb vvn dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
32 That Plato and Aristotle were the Gentiles John Baptists, to prepare Christ's way and Make his paths streight; and among ingenuous inquisitive Men that were aweary of the Reign of Jupiter, and tir'd with the Tales of Elysium, it was no difficult matter to introduce so reasonable a Service as that of our Religion. That Plato and Aristotle were the Gentiles John Baptists, to prepare Christ's Way and Make his paths straight; and among ingenuous inquisitive Men that were weary of the Reign of Jupiter, and tired with the Tales of Elysium, it was no difficult matter to introduce so reasonable a Service as that of our Religion. cst np1 cc np1 vbdr dt np1 np1 np1, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc vvb po31 n2 av; cc p-acp j j n2 cst vbdr j pp-f dt vvi pp-f np1, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pn31 vbds dx j n1 pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 c-acp d pp-f po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
33 And for the Honour of your Profession (for such you shall give me leave to call it) you may observe, that tho God imployed not the Wise and the Learned to convince the World at first, And for the Honour of your Profession (for such you shall give me leave to call it) you may observe, that though God employed not the Wise and the Learned to convince the World At First, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 (c-acp d pn22 vmb vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31) pn22 vmb vvi, cst cs np1 vvd xx dt j cc dt j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp ord, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
34 but us'd illiterate Persons to make his Power in them more manifest; but used illiterate Persons to make his Power in them more manifest; cc-acp vvd j n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32 av-dc j; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
35 yet as the World came in He withdrew his Arm and his Miracles, and at last he entirely committed the defence of his Cause to Study and Learning, to Arts and Sciences, yet as the World Come in He withdrew his Arm and his Miracles, and At last he entirely committed the defence of his Cause to Study and Learning, to Arts and Sciences, av c-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 cc po31 n2, cc p-acp ord pns31 av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc n1, p-acp n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 5
36 then when the Philosophers succeeded the Fisher-men, and Learned Apologies and Orations to Verily, Verily I say unto you. then when the Philosophers succeeded the Fishermen, and Learned Apologies and Orations to Verily, Verily I say unto you. av c-crq dt n2 vvd dt n2, cc j n2 cc n2 p-acp av-j, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 5
37 Among these Worthies ye are to be Numbred, that not only believe but understand their Religion, and can defend it. Among these Worthies you Are to be Numbered, that not only believe but understand their Religion, and can defend it. p-acp d n2-jn pn22 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, cst xx av-j vvi cc-acp vvb po32 n1, cc vmb vvi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
38 And it is God's peculiar favour to commit this Talent to you, which, as I said, is our this days business, to give him thanks for that he has enabled us to offer him this Reasonable Service. In doing which, 1. I shall instance in several Particulars, wherein your Education has befriended you, towards the enabling you to this Duty of serving God reasonably and acceptably. 2. To excite your Gratitude the more, I shall compare your Condition with that of most others, whom we may rank under Three Heads. 1. The Formal bred and born Christian, that makes no use of his Reason. 2. The Papist, That enslaves it, trusting to his implicit Faith. 3. The Enthusiast, That despises and renounces it. 3. Shew that this particular Meeting is a Reasonable Service, And it is God's peculiar favour to commit this Talon to you, which, as I said, is our this days business, to give him thanks for that he has enabled us to offer him this Reasonable Service. In doing which, 1. I shall instance in several Particulars, wherein your Education has befriended you, towards the enabling you to this Duty of serving God reasonably and acceptably. 2. To excite your Gratitude the more, I shall compare your Condition with that of most Others, whom we may rank under Three Heads. 1. The Formal bred and born Christian, that makes no use of his Reason. 2. The Papist, That enslaves it, trusting to his implicit Faith. 3. The Enthusiast, That despises and renounces it. 3. Show that this particular Meeting is a Reasonable Service, cc pn31 vbz npg1 j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn22, r-crq, c-acp pns11 vvd, vbz po12 d n2 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 n2 p-acp cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31 d j n1. p-acp vdg r-crq, crd pns11 vmb n1 p-acp j n2-j, c-crq po22 n1 vhz vvn pn22, p-acp dt vvg pn22 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg np1 av-j cc av-j. crd p-acp vvi po22 n1 dt av-dc, pns11 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp d pp-f av-ds n2-jn, ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp crd n2. crd dt j vvn cc vvn np1, cst vvz dx n1 pp-f po31 n1. crd dt njp, cst vvz pn31, vvg p-acp po31 j n1. crd dt n1, cst vvz cc vvz pn31. crd n1 cst d j n1 vbz dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
39 and that we are to thank him because he has enabled us to be thankful. That is to say, and that we Are to thank him Because he has enabled us to be thankful. That is to say, cc cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vbi j. cst vbz pc-acp vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
40 1. A Learned Education by refining a Mans Parts, elevating his Mind, ennobling his Faculties, 1. A Learned Education by refining a men Parts, elevating his Mind, ennobling his Faculties, crd dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt ng1 n2, j-vvg po31 n1, vvg po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
41 and filling them with rich and worthy Ideas, does thereby enable him to have Just and Honourable apprehension of God: and filling them with rich and worthy Ideas, does thereby enable him to have Just and Honourable apprehension of God: cc vvg pno32 p-acp j cc j n2, vdz av vvi pno31 pc-acp vhi j cc j n1 pp-f np1: (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
42 And this is the first and most important Principle of Religion, for such as we suppose God to be, such a course shall we take to please him. And this is the First and most important Principle of Religion, for such as we suppose God to be, such a course shall we take to please him. cc d vbz dt ord cc av-ds j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d c-acp pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vbi, d dt n1 vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
43 Some have fancied God to be an unactive Being in the World, enjoying himself in an Eternal Rest and Retiredness, accordingly they abandon themselves to Luxury and Sensuality; some have fancied God to be an unactive Being in the World, enjoying himself in an Eternal Rest and Retiredness, accordingly they abandon themselves to Luxury and Sensuality; d vhb vvn np1 pc-acp vbi dt j vbg p-acp dt n1, vvg px31 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, av-vvg pns32 vvb px32 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
44 for how should they dread that Providence that cares for nothing? Or that Omnipotence that does Nothing? Others confine him to too narrow a Sphear, providing but for a little Flock and a small Remnant, wronging all his other Attributes to exalt his Sovereignty: for how should they dread that Providence that Cares for nothing? Or that Omnipotence that does Nothing? Others confine him to too narrow a Sphere, providing but for a little Flock and a small Remnant, wronging all his other Attributes to exalt his Sovereignty: c-acp q-crq vmd pns32 vvi cst n1 cst vvz p-acp pix? cc d n1 cst vdz pix? ng2-jn vvb pno31 p-acp av j dt n1, vvg p-acp p-acp dt j vvb cc dt j n1, vvg d po31 j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
45 And they seek private and unaccountable ways to assure themselves of an ungrounded unaccountable favour. And they seek private and unaccountable ways to assure themselves of an ungrounded unaccountable favour. cc pns32 vvb j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f dt j j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
46 The Papists, that they might give their People a Notion of God, dress him up in the similitude of a Man; The Papists, that they might give their People a Notion of God, dress him up in the similitude of a Man; dt njp2, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
47 and though they pretend not to paint Essences, yet they expose him to every vulgar Eye, and though they pretend not to paint Essences, yet they expose him to every Vulgar Eye, cc cs pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi n2, av pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp d j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
48 and every vulgar Conception, in such resemblances which he was only pleased for secret Reasons, and in Mystical ways to Communicate to his chosen Prophets. and every Vulgar Conception, in such resemblances which he was only pleased for secret Reasons, and in Mystical ways to Communicate to his chosen prophets. cc d j n1, p-acp d n2 r-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp j-jn n2, cc p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j-vvn n2. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
49 And they Transcribe Ovid and Propertius to find a style for the loves of Angels and Glorified Spirits above. And they Transcribe Ovid and Propertius to find a style for the loves of Angels and Glorified Spirits above. cc pns32 vvi np1 cc np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc vvn n2 a-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
50 And not a few fancying God to be adorned as they best like, seek after a strange and personal Union with him. And not a few fancying God to be adorned as they best like, seek After a strange and personal union with him. cc xx dt d vvg np1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns32 av-js vvb, vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
51 And in this Scene of their Imaginations they pursue him with Effeminate Passions, with Longings and Languishments, with Extravagant Joys and sudden Despairs, And in this Scene of their Imaginations they pursue him with Effeminate Passion, with Longings and Languishments, with Extravagant Joys and sudden Despairs, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n2 pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp j n2, p-acp n2-vvg cc n2, p-acp j n2 cc j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
52 as their sick and distemper'd Fancies lead them. as their sick and distempered Fancies led them. c-acp po32 j cc vvd n2 vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
53 These are Gross and Carnal Conceptions changing the Glory of the Incorruptible God into the Similitude of a Corruptible Creature, Rom. 1.3. These Are Gross and Carnal Conceptions changing the Glory of the Incorruptible God into the Similitude of a Corruptible Creature, Rom. 1.3. d vbr j cc j n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
54 But to make him vindicative and Sanguinary, and with a Turkish Tyranny to fling away Souls into Eternal Perdition is next to Blasphemy. But to make him vindicative and Sanguinary, and with a Turkish Tyranny to fling away Souls into Eternal Perdition is next to Blasphemy. p-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 j cc j, cc p-acp dt jp n1 pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp j n1 vbz ord p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
55 But your Predecessor Abraham NONLATINALPHABET, being a Man addicted to Study and Contemplation, when he consider'd the Creation, God's Work, But your Predecessor Abraham, being a Man addicted to Study and Contemplation, when he considered the Creation, God's Work, p-acp po22 n1 np1, vbg dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq pns31 vvn dt n1, npg1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
56 and consulted with his Reason, which is a Beam of God himself, He found, That to be God is to be most Holy, Wise, Just, Good, Merciful: and consulted with his Reason, which is a Beam of God himself, He found, That to be God is to be most Holy, Wise, Just, Good, Merciful: cc vvd p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, pns31 vvd, cst pc-acp vbi np1 vbz pc-acp vbi av-ds j, j, j, j, j: (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
57 In short, That which we can conceive to be most Perfect, that, and infinitely more so is God. In short, That which we can conceive to be most Perfect, that, and infinitely more so is God. p-acp j, cst r-crq pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av-ds j, cst, cc av-j av-dc av vbz np1. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
58 He Judged of him by reasonable Collections, not fanciful Ideas: He Judged of him by reasonable Collections, not fanciful Ideas: pns31 vvd pp-f pno31 p-acp j n2, xx j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
59 And such an advantage have ye, Brethren, who having your minds purged from all drossy and low thoughts, are enabled by the benefit of your Education to attain to this first and fundamental Principle of Eternal Life; And such an advantage have you, Brothers, who having your minds purged from all drossy and low thoughts, Are enabled by the benefit of your Education to attain to this First and fundamental Principle of Eternal Life; cc d dt n1 vhb pn22, n2, r-crq vhg po22 n2 vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d ord cc j n1 pp-f j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
60 Namely, To know Thee the Only True God, and so to offer him a Worthy Reasonable Service. Namely, To know Thee the Only True God, and so to offer him a Worthy Reasonable Service. av, pc-acp vvi pno21 dt j j np1, cc av pc-acp vvi pno31 dt j-jn j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
61 2. Hereby we come to know the true Nature, Excellency and Perfection of Religion. 2. Hereby we come to know the true Nature, Excellency and Perfection of Religion. crd av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
62 For since God is such, such also must be the way to Honour and Worship him. For since God is such, such also must be the Way to Honour and Worship him. p-acp c-acp np1 vbz d, d av vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
63 And if in any of his Commands there be any doubtful Expressions, and variety of Interpretations, that is to be esteemed most agreeable to God's Will, which is most consonant to Reason. And if in any of his Commands there be any doubtful Expressions, and variety of Interpretations, that is to be esteemed most agreeable to God's Will, which is most consonant to Reason. cc cs p-acp d pp-f png31 vvz pc-acp vbi d j n2, cc n1 pp-f n2, cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-ds j p-acp npg1 n1, r-crq vbz av-ds j p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
64 God Governs us as he has made us; God Governs us as he has made us; np1 vvz pno12 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
65 so that being neither Engins nor Angels, we act not by Instinct nor Intuition, but by discourse and rational Progressions. so that being neither Engines nor Angels, we act not by Instinct nor Intuition, but by discourse and rational Progressions. av cst vbg dx n2 ccx n2, pns12 vvb xx p-acp n1 ccx n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
66 If you consider the Articles, the Mysteries of our most Holy Faith, none but a considering Man will be induc'd to receive them: If you Consider the Articles, the Mysteres of our most Holy Faith, none but a considering Man will be induced to receive them: cs pn22 vvb dt n2, dt n2 pp-f po12 av-ds j n1, pix cc-acp dt vvg n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
67 And for the practical Points of our Obedience, none but a Brute will reject them. There must be wise Consideration and serious Pondering: And for the practical Points of our obedience, none but a Brutus will reject them. There must be wise Consideration and serious Pondering: cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, pix cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno32. pc-acp vmb vbi j n1 cc j vvg: (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
68 The Beraean Generosity, and a full Conviction of the Understanding to make a Man a Christian; The Berean Generosity, and a full Conviction of the Understanding to make a Man a Christian; dt jp n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt njp; (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
69 for Faith is not the Milk of the Nurse, nor the Credulity of the Simple, nor a point of Honour among Sword-men; for Faith is not the Milk of the Nurse, nor the Credulity of the Simple, nor a point of Honour among Swordmen; p-acp n1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt j, ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2; (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
70 nor the Sence of the House among Politicians, nor a blind Subjection to the Infallible Chair: nor the Sense of the House among Politicians, nor a blind Subjection to the Infallible Chair: ccx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2, ccx dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
71 But it is the deliberate Choice of a Prudent Rational Man, that without contending for rigorous Demonstrations, But it is the deliberate Choice of a Prudent Rational Man, that without contending for rigorous Demonstrations, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j j n1, cst p-acp vvg p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
72 and Scientifical Surefootings, is content to submit to every degree of Truth, and entertain every Beam of Light, is ready to comply when the motives to belief preponderate, and Scientifical Surefootings, is content to submit to every degree of Truth, and entertain every Beam of Light, is ready to comply when the motives to belief preponderate, cc j n2, vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi d n1 pp-f n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq dt n2 p-acp n1 j, (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
73 tho the things themselves be incomprehensible. though the things themselves be incomprehensible. cs dt n2 px32 vbi j. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
74 But Oh the loss, the misery of those whose Talent it is to hold the Plough; But O the loss, the misery of those whose Talon it is to hold the Plough; cc-acp uh dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt vvb; (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
75 How should they comprehend with all illuminated Saints, Eph. 3.18. What is the Breadth and Length, and Heigth and Depth; How should they comprehend with all illuminated Saints, Ephesians 3.18. What is the Breadth and Length, and Heighth and Depth; q-crq vmd pns32 vvi p-acp d vvn n2, np1 crd. q-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1, cc n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
76 and observe the Lines of the Great Mystery of Godliness, from so many Points of so vast a Circumference beautifully centring in the Messias? How should they with the Wisemen follow his Star, and observe the Lines of the Great Mystery of Godliness, from so many Points of so vast a Circumference beautifully centring in the Messias? How should they with the Wise men follow his Star, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av d n2 pp-f av j dt n1 av-j vvg p-acp dt np1? q-crq vmd pns32 p-acp dt n2 vvb po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
77 or trace the Great Birth, the Promised Seed from its first quick'ning in Eve, through the long-liv'd Patriarchs, through the Sacrifices and Ceremonies of the Law, through all the Prophets down to the Midwifry of the Baptist, or trace the Great Birth, the Promised Seed from its First quickening in Eve, through the long-lived Patriarchs, through the Sacrifices and Ceremonies of the Law, through all the prophets down to the Midwifery of the Baptist, cc vvi dt j n1, dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 ord n-vvg p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d dt n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
78 when in the fulness of time it ripned into the Stature of a Man in Christ Jesus? What a Glorious Knowledge is this, to discourse out of the Scriptures, when in the fullness of time it ripened into the Stature of a Man in christ jesus? What a Glorious Knowledge is this, to discourse out of the Scriptures, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 np1? q-crq dt j n1 vbz d, pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
79 and from them to be able to give a reason of our Faith: and from them to be able to give a reason of our Faith: cc p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
80 To Summon in the Antiquities of Nations, the Histories of Times, the Rites and Religious Solemnities of Priests, the Fables of Poets, the Results of Philosophers? In short, to press the whole Creation to make bare every Shoulder for this Service of attesting to the Truth of our Religion, To Summon in the Antiquities of nations, the Histories of Times, the Rites and Religious Solemnities of Priests, the Fables of Poets, the Results of Philosophers? In short, to press the Whole Creation to make bore every Shoulder for this Service of attesting to the Truth of our Religion, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, dt n2 pp-f n2, dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f n2, dt n2 pp-f n2, dt vvz pp-f n2? p-acp j, pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi vvd d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
81 and Illustrating the Glory of Jesus. These things, Brethren, ye are called to know, that is, ye have been put into the way to know them, your Fleece, and Illustrating the Glory of jesus. These things, Brothers, you Are called to know, that is, you have been put into the Way to know them, your Fleece, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1. d n2, n2, pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, cst vbz, pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
82 like Gideon 's, has been moist'ned with this Heavenly Dew, when so many others has been left dry. like gideon is, has been moistened with this Heavenly Due, when so many Others has been left dry. av-j np1 vbz, vhz vbn vvn p-acp d j n1, c-crq av d n2-jn vhz vbn vvn j. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
83 So that having your hearts filled with these Sacred Truths, and your whole Man Transported with Raptures of Love, Joy, So that having your hearts filled with these Sacred Truths, and your Whole Man Transported with Raptures of Love, Joy, av cst vhg po22 n2 vvn p-acp d j n2, cc po22 j-jn n1 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
84 and Admiration, ye will find fresh cause to bless God for the benefit of being able to offer him this Reasonable Service. and Admiration, you will find fresh cause to bless God for the benefit of being able to offer him this Reasonable Service. cc n1, pn22 vmb vvi j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg j pc-acp vvi pno31 d j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
85 3. It is a great help towards discerning the Spirits, that so we may better hold fast the Truth. 3. It is a great help towards discerning the Spirits, that so we may better hold fast the Truth. crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp vvg dt n2, cst av pns12 vmb av-jc vvi av-j dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
86 It is a difficult matter among the many Cries, Lo here is Christ, and there is Christ, to distinguish the Voice of God; It is a difficult matter among the many Cries, Lo Here is christ, and there is christ, to distinguish the Voice of God; pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt d vvz, uh av vbz np1, cc pc-acp vbz np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
87 so that 'tis necessary to our other Graces to add Knowledge, and to have our Sences exercised in Spiritual Matters. so that it's necessary to our other Graces to add Knowledge, and to have our Senses exercised in Spiritual Matters. av cst pn31|vbz j p-acp po12 j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn p-acp j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
88 Is it likely and reasonable that God should entrust one Man with a Spirit of Infallibility for the benefit of his Church, Is it likely and reasonable that God should entrust one Man with a Spirit of Infallibility for the benefit of his Church, vbz pn31 j cc j cst np1 vmd vvi crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
89 and yet no where declare so much? Or that it should never be put in Practice, and yet no where declare so much? Or that it should never be put in Practice, cc av av-dx q-crq vvb av d? cc cst pn31 vmd av-x vbi vvn p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
90 or that so Divine a gift should be lodged in a vicious Man, and God should liken his Vicegerent to the fallen Angels, who with Perfection of Knowledge abound in Wickedness? Or where is the Reason of fighting for Faith, or that so Divine a gift should be lodged in a vicious Man, and God should liken his Vicegerent to the fallen Angels, who with Perfection of Knowledge abound in Wickedness? Or where is the Reason of fighting for Faith, cc cst av j-jn dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc np1 vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt vvn n2, r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp n1? cc q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 10
91 and Rebelling for Religion? Our Saviour refused all force and violence, tho he could have call'd in more than twelve Legions to his Assistance. and Rebelling for Religion? Our Saviour refused all force and violence, though he could have called in more than twelve Legions to his Assistance. cc j-vvg p-acp n1? po12 n1 vvd d n1 cc n1, cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dc cs crd n2 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
92 But the Saints may do more than the Angels, and Reform the Government even of Christ himself. But the Saints may do more than the Angels, and Reform the Government even of christ himself. p-acp dt n2 vmb vdi av-dc cs dt n2, cc vvi dt n1 av pp-f np1 px31. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
93 We hear The noise of the Whip, and the ratling of the Wheels, and the Prancing of the Horses; We hear The noise of the Whip, and the rattling of the Wheels, and the Prancing of the Horses; pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt vvb, cc dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n2; (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
94 The Horseman lifteth up his bright Sword and his glittering Spear, Nahum 3.2, 3. Every part of Christendom almost is a Stage of War, The Horseman lifts up his bright Sword and his glittering Spear, Nahum 3.2, 3. Every part of Christendom almost is a Stage of War, dt n1 vvz a-acp po31 j n1 cc po31 j-vvg n1, np1 crd, crd np1 n1 pp-f np1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
95 and how narrowly did we escape it? And their Pretence is written in their Banners, For God and Religion. But ye see this is all but Masquery and Disguise. and how narrowly did we escape it? And their Pretence is written in their Banners, For God and Religion. But you see this is all but Masquery and Disguise. cc c-crq av-j vdd pns12 vvi pn31? cc po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp po32 n2, p-acp np1 cc n1. p-acp pn22 vvb d vbz d p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
96 And when we come to compare these practices, with such Notions of God and Religion as are reasonable and becoming them, And when we come to compare these practices, with such Notions of God and Religion as Are reasonable and becoming them, cc c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi d n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 c-acp vbr j cc vvg pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
97 then do we find the Mercy in these times of deceit and distraction, that God has endued us with a Spirit of Understanding, then do we find the Mercy in these times of deceit and distraction, that God has endued us with a Spirit of Understanding, av vdb pns12 vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
98 and rescued us from the common Errors and Delusions of the Age. 4. It teaches us to give a due Value to every thing; and rescued us from the Common Errors and Delusions of the Age. 4. It Teaches us to give a due Valve to every thing; cc vvd pno12 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1. crd pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn vvi p-acp d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
99 and to give due Limits to every Action, and choose apt Seasons. It moderates Zeal with Knowledge: It fortifies Innocence with Prudence: and to give due Limits to every Actium, and choose apt Seasons. It moderates Zeal with Knowledge: It fortifies Innocence with Prudence: cc pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 p-acp d n1, cc vvi j n2. pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1: pn31 vvz n1 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 11
100 It Inspires Meekness with a becoming Fortitude, and distinguishes Patience from Pusillanimity: It Inspires Meekness with a becoming Fortitude, and Distinguishes Patience from Pusillanimity: pn31 vvz n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc vvz n1 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 11
101 It guides the hand of Charity, and by a wise observation of fitting Circumstances makes the action Beautiful and Decorous. It guides the hand of Charity, and by a wise observation of fitting circumstances makes the actium Beautiful and Decorous. pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-vvg n2 vvz dt n1 j cc j. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 11
102 Certainly Religion deserves our utmost care and skill to recommend it dext'rously to the Affections of Men, St. Paul has Commanded us to adorn the Gospel, Certainly Religion deserves our utmost care and skill to recommend it dexterously to the Affections of Men, Saint Paul has Commanded us to adorn the Gospel, av-j n1 vvz po12 j n1 cc n1 p-acp vvb pn31 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n1 np1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
103 and to take heed lest our God be evil spoken of, and our most Holy Religion Blasphemed through our means. and to take heed lest our God be evil spoken of, and our most Holy Religion Blasphemed through our means. cc pc-acp vvi n1 cs po12 n1 vbi j-jn vvn pp-f, cc po12 av-ds j n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
104 And those that strain at a Gnat and swallow a Camel, That will rebuke a Servant for Recreating on the Lord's day, And those that strain At a Gnat and swallow a Camel, That will rebuke a Servant for Recreating on the Lord's day, cc d cst vvb p-acp dt n1 cc vvi dt n1, cst vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
105 and entice him from his Calling to take up Arms against the Lords Anointed. and entice him from his Calling to take up Arms against the lords Anointed. cc vvi pno31 p-acp po31 vvg pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
106 Those that are Imprudent and Inconsiderate, that are rude in their Rebukes, and scurrillous in their Language: Those that Are Imprudent and Inconsiderate, that Are rude in their Rebukes, and scurrilous in their Language: d cst vbr j cc j, cst vbr j p-acp po32 n2, cc j p-acp po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
107 That Reproach Kings to their faces, and thereby make Truth odious and offensive, do a great disservice to their most Holy Cause, by their untutor'd, undisciplin'd fierceness. That Reproach Kings to their faces, and thereby make Truth odious and offensive, do a great disservice to their most Holy Cause, by their untutored, undisciplined fierceness. cst n1 n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc av vvb n1 j cc j, vdb dt j n1 p-acp po32 av-ds j n1, p-acp po32 j, j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
108 But Education makes a Man soft and plyable, and like the Learned Apostle to become all things to all Men: But Education makes a Man soft and pliable, and like the Learned Apostle to become all things to all Men: p-acp n1 vvz dt n1 j cc j, cc av-j dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp d n2: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
109 It makes him watch all Opportunities, and wait at all the Avenues of the Soul to gain Entrance, to use honest Flatteries, It makes him watch all Opportunities, and wait At all the Avenues of the Soul to gain Entrance, to use honest Flatteries, pn31 vvz pno31 vvi d n2, cc vvi p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
110 and proper Insinuations to do a Man good. and proper Insinuations to do a Man good. cc j n2 pc-acp vdi dt n1 j. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
111 Were there no other benefit, yet this were Considerable, that it takes away that brutish Impetus that makes a Man rush like a Horse into the Battle: Were there no other benefit, yet this were Considerable, that it Takes away that brutish Impetus that makes a Man rush like a Horse into the Battle: vbdr a-acp dx j-jn n1, av d vbdr j, cst pn31 vvz av d j np1 cst vvz dt n1 vvb av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
112 It allays his heat, composes his Mind and Countenance, modulates his very Tone and Action, It allays his heat, composes his Mind and Countenance, modulates his very Tone and Actium, pn31 vvz po31 n1, vvz po31 n1 cc n1, vvz po31 j n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
113 and gives a Charm to every thing he does, besides the Reputation it gives to his Discourses. and gives a Charm to every thing he does, beside the Reputation it gives to his Discourses. cc vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1 pns31 vdz, p-acp dt n1 pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
114 Reputation, I say, that important bubble, which tho it be but noise and vapour, yet is the most powerful thing in Nature, without which Goodness is but a weak helpless thing: Reputation, I say, that important bubble, which though it be but noise and vapour, yet is the most powerful thing in Nature, without which goodness is but a weak helpless thing: n1, pns11 vvb, cst j n1, r-crq cs pn31 vbb p-acp n1 cc n1, av vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz p-acp dt j j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 13
115 Neither is there any fame so considerable as that of a Learned Knowing Man; all his Words are Oracles, and his Actions Presidents and rul'd Cases: Neither is there any fame so considerable as that of a Learned Knowing Man; all his Words Are Oracles, and his Actions Presidents and ruled Cases: av-dx vbz pc-acp d n1 av j c-acp d pp-f dt j vvg n1; d po31 n2 vbr n2, cc po31 n2 n2 cc vvn n2: (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 13
116 Nature affix'd a shame to Ignorance, and gives an Authority and Reverence to Learning; Nature affixed a shame to Ignorance, and gives an authority and reverence to Learning; n1 vvn dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 13
117 therefore no impertinent Question, Have the Pharisees believ'd in him? And St. Paul, when he would bespeak the favour and attention of the Athenians, he made use of his acquaintance with their own Poets and Philosophers. Therefore no impertinent Question, Have the Pharisees believed in him? And Saint Paul, when he would bespeak the favour and attention of the Athenians, he made use of his acquaintance with their own Poets and Philosophers. av dx j n1, vhb dt np2 vvd p-acp pno31? cc n1 np1, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp2, pns31 vvd n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po32 d n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 13
118 This is another addition to the advantages ye receive by Education. This is Another addition to the advantages you receive by Education. d vbz j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pn22 vvb p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 13
119 5. It gives a Man courage and boldness in the day of Tryal, and at all times a love and hearty concern for his Religion, because he understands it. 5. It gives a Man courage and boldness in the day of Trial, and At all times a love and hearty concern for his Religion, Because he understands it. crd pn31 vvz dt n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n2 dt n1 cc j vvi p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
120 You have a late Example of this, they were the wise and well disciplin'd Christians that stem'd the Tyde, and stopt the Torrent. You have a late Exampl of this, they were the wise and well disciplined Christians that stemmed the Tide, and stopped the Torrent. pn22 vhb dt j n1 pp-f d, pns32 vbdr dt j cc av vvn np1 cst vvd dt n1, cc vvd dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
121 How little does the Scoff of the Atheist, or the Cavil of the Heretick, or the Sword of Persecution, How little does the Scoff of the Atheist, or the Cavil of the Heretic, or the Sword of Persecution, c-crq av-j vdz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
122 or the Example of the Multitude work upon a mind that is setled and assured in it self? I know, I am perswaded, I am assured, I have confidence, said the Apostles. or the Exampl of the Multitude work upon a mind that is settled and assured in it self? I know, I am persuaded, I am assured, I have confidence, said the Apostles. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31 n1? pns11 vvb, pns11 vbm vvn, pns11 vbm vvn, pns11 vhb n1, vvd dt n2. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 13
123 And in the Virtue of this Strength they could endure all things not only with Patience but Joy, not only with Meekness but Magnanimity. And in the Virtue of this Strength they could endure all things not only with Patience but Joy, not only with Meekness but Magnanimity. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns32 vmd vvi d n2 xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n1, xx av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
124 So little does the two great Vices of the Age, the Droll of the Atheist, So little does the two great Vices of the Age, the Droll of the Atheist, av j vdz dt crd j n2 pp-f dt n1, dt uh pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
125 and the Rage of the Religionist signifie to a Soul that is Armed with Syllogism and the Spirit; and the Rage of the Religionist signify to a Soul that is Armed with Syllogism and the Spirit; cc dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vvb p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
126 and at all times a concern for it. It is true the knowing Soul is naturally calm and quiet; and At all times a concern for it. It is true the knowing Soul is naturally Cam and quiet; cc p-acp d n2 dt vvi p-acp pn31. pn31 vbz j dt j-vvg n1 vbz av-j j-jn cc j-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
127 and when after a few previous vibrations it is once setled on its Basis, there it rests, enjoying its self in its own Circle of light and temperate heat: and when After a few previous vibrations it is once settled on its Basis, there it rests, enjoying its self in its own Circle of Light and temperate heat: cc c-crq p-acp dt d j n2 pn31 vbz a-acp vvn p-acp po31 n1, a-acp pn31 vvz, vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
128 While conceited Ignorants are noisy and restless: While conceited ignorants Are noisy and restless: cs j n2-j vbr j cc j: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
129 But when once they become sensible of the necessity of their assistance, then they afford a hearty, generous, and lasting Service: But when once they become sensible of the necessity of their assistance, then they afford a hearty, generous, and lasting Service: cc-acp c-crq c-acp pns32 vvb j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cs pns32 vvb dt j, j, cc j-vvg n1: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
130 It is too true, That the Affection of many is grown Cold; It is too true, That the Affection of many is grown Cold; pn31 vbz av j, cst dt n1 pp-f d vbz vvn j-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
131 and by shifting off their Duties upon God's and the Magistrates Care for the Church, Evil Men had like to have swallowed us up Quick; and by shifting off their Duties upon God's and the Magistrates Care for the Church, Evil Men had like to have swallowed us up Quick; cc p-acp vvg a-acp po32 n2 p-acp npg1 cc dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, j-jn n2 vhd av-j pc-acp vhi vvn pno12 p-acp j; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
132 and the noise of Arms would have drown'd the voice of Thanksgiving, and Triumphant Fanaticism would have taken away not only the Memorials of our Education, but the Places themselves too. and the noise of Arms would have drowned the voice of Thanksgiving, and Triumphant Fanaticism would have taken away not only the Memorials of our Education, but the Places themselves too. cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1 vmd vhi vvn av xx av-j dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp dt n2 px32 av. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
133 But among the few that have retain'd their first Love I may well reckon the Sons of Learning, the Heirs of Kings, Men obliged and instructed by their breeding to undertake this labour of Love. But among the few that have retained their First Love I may well reckon the Sons of Learning, the Heirs of Kings, Men obliged and instructed by their breeding to undertake this labour of Love. p-acp p-acp dt d cst vhb vvn po32 ord n1 pns11 vmb av vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n2, n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
134 None can so well understand the value of our present enjoyments, nor foresee the misery of a change, None can so well understand the valve of our present enjoyments, nor foresee the misery of a change, pix vmb av av vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, ccx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 14
135 nor more timely prevent, nor more effectually redress; nor more timely prevent, nor more effectually redress; ccx n1 av-j vvi, ccx av-dc av-j vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 15
136 so that ye have a peculiar Call to this Honourable Work of preserving Religion, and supporting the Crown, so that you have a peculiar Call to this Honourable Work of preserving Religion, and supporting the Crown, av cst pn22 vhb dt j n1 p-acp d j n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, cc vvg dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 15
137 and so making as it were some returns to the Piety and Bounty of our Royal Founder. and so making as it were Some returns to the Piety and Bounty of our Royal Founder. cc av vvg c-acp pn31 vbdr d n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 15
138 6. Because 'tis a Reasonable Service, therefore such a Man has a real and solid Satisfaction when he comes to take a Review of his Method. 6. Because it's a Reasonable Service, Therefore such a Man has a real and solid Satisfaction when he comes to take a Review of his Method. crd p-acp pn31|vbz dt j n1, av d dt n1 vhz dt j cc j n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt vvi pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
139 Certainly the greatest happiness of this life is a peaceful temperate Alacrity and Tranquility of mind; Certainly the greatest happiness of this life is a peaceful temperate Alacrity and Tranquillity of mind; av-j dt js n1 pp-f d n1 vbz dt j j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
140 but this is gain'd only by Reason, and is the result of Prudence and Conduct. but this is gained only by Reason, and is the result of Prudence and Conduct. cc-acp d vbz vvn av-j p-acp n1, cc vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
141 Fools that do good by Chance, or put on by Example, or a fit of good humour, are carried into Extravagant Transports, their Joys are indecent and freakish, Happiness sits not handsomly on them, Fools that do good by Chance, or put on by Exampl, or a fit of good humour, Are carried into Extravagant Transports, their Joys Are indecent and freakish, Happiness sits not handsomely on them, ng1 cst vdb j p-acp n1, cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1, cc dt j pp-f j n1, vbr vvn p-acp j vvz, po32 n2 vbr j cc j, n1 vvz xx av-j p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
142 because they laid no Foundation, nor went wisely to work. Because they laid no Foundation, nor went wisely to work. c-acp pns32 vvd dx n1, ccx vvd av-j pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
143 It is a delightful thing to stand on the Shore, after a long and dangerous Voyage, It is a delightful thing to stand on the Shore, After a long and dangerous Voyage, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
144 and see others struggling with the contrarieties of the Wind and Waves. And it is a noble Applause that the Pilot gives himfelf: and see Others struggling with the contrarieties of the Wind and Waves. And it is a noble Applause that the Pilot gives himself: cc vvi n2-jn vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n2. cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst dt n1 vvz px31: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
145 And it fattens his Soul to consider the success of his skill: And it fattens his Soul to Consider the success of his skill: cc pn31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
146 And in his mind he repeats all the passages, what Rocks and what Sands he escap'd, where he bore up against the Storm, And in his mind he repeats all the passages, what Rocks and what Sands he escaped, where he boar up against the Storm, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvz d dt n2, r-crq n2 cc r-crq n2 pns31 vvd, c-crq pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
147 and where he sided and complyed a little: and where he sided and complied a little: cc c-crq pns31 vvd cc vvd dt j: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
148 And upon the whole to prove and demonstrate his Course by the Rules of his Art. Such is the satisfaction of a wise man. And upon the Whole to prove and demonstrate his Course by the Rules of his Art. Such is the satisfaction of a wise man. cc p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
149 What the comforts be that God bestows by extraordinary Irradiations upon some Great and Eminent Persons, is a bold curiosity to enquire; What the comforts be that God bestows by extraordinary Irradiations upon Some Great and Eminent Persons, is a bold curiosity to inquire; q-crq dt n2 vbb cst np1 vvz p-acp j n2 p-acp d j cc j n2, vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
150 but all the ordinary Confidences which the Spirit of God creates in the Elect are built upon Duty and conditional Agreements: but all the ordinary Confidences which the Spirit of God creates in the Elect Are built upon Duty and conditional Agreements: cc-acp d dt j n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
151 Hereby we know we are Translated from Death to Life, if we love the Brethren, 1 John 3.14. Hereby we know we Are Translated from Death to Life, if we love the Brothers, 1 John 3.14. av pns12 vvb pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb dt n2, vvn np1 crd. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
152 And many the like Scriptures are but Rational Inferences from supposed Premisses: And many the like Scriptures Are but Rational Inferences from supposed Premises: cc d dt j n2 vbr p-acp j n2 p-acp j-vvn n2: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
153 And when departing Saints cast the last Eye upon themselves, their securest Anchor, next to the All-sufficient Merits of Christ, is, I say, ordinarily but the Conclusion of a Syllogism, whereof God makes the Major: And when departing Saints cast the last Eye upon themselves, their securest Anchor, next to the All-sufficient Merits of christ, is, I say, ordinarily but the Conclusion of a Syllogism, whereof God makes the Major: cc c-crq vvg n2 vvd dt ord n1 p-acp px32, po32 js n1, ord p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, vbz, pns11 vvb, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz dt j: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
154 And every Man by the Assistance of his Reason, and Examination of his Conscience is to add the Minor. Such a joyful Prospect I presume shall ye one day have, And every Man by the Assistance of his Reason, and Examination of his Conscience is to add the Minor. Such a joyful Prospect I presume shall you one day have, cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j d dt j n1 pns11 vvb vmb pn22 crd n1 vhi, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
155 when after the Toil and Troubles of a busie Life ye shall seek Privacy, and be glad to retire into the Simplicity of the years ye this day Commemorate: when After the Toil and Troubles of a busy Life you shall seek Privacy, and be glad to retire into the Simplicity of the Years you this day Commemorate: c-crq p-acp dt n1 cc vvz pp-f dt j n1 pn22 vmb vvi n1, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pn22 d n1 j: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
156 For I reckon we must once more go to School, to Con over this dull Lesson of the World again, where Experience will be your Master, and Repentance your Discipline: For I reckon we must once more go to School, to Con over this dull lesson of the World again, where Experience will be your Master, and Repentance your Discipline: c-acp pns11 vvb pns12 vmb a-acp av-dc vvb pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 av, c-crq n1 vmb vbi po22 n1, cc n1 po22 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
157 It shall be a joy then, I say, upon rational grounds to conclude, I have run my Race, I have finished my Course, henceforth a Crown of Life is laid up for me. It shall be a joy then, I say, upon rational grounds to conclude, I have run my Raze, I have finished my Course, henceforth a Crown of Life is laid up for me. pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 av, pns11 vvb, p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 16
158 Lastly, and not the least, this Education, this Ability, this Knowledge is best to teach us our own Ignorance, Lastly, and not the least, this Education, this Ability, this Knowledge is best to teach us our own Ignorance, ord, cc xx dt ds, d n1, d n1, d n1 vbz js pc-acp vvi pno12 po12 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
159 and consequently Humility, Meekness and Condescention to others. and consequently Humility, Meekness and Condescension to Others. cc av-j n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
160 He that knows the intricacies of Things, the variety of Apprehensions, the different sizes of Understandings: He that knows the intricacies of Things, the variety of Apprehensions, the different sizes of Understandings: pns31 cst vvz dt n2 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt j n2 pp-f n2: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
161 The Power of Prejudice, and Passion, must needs have compassionate thoughts for the generality of Men; The Power of Prejudice, and Passion, must needs have compassionate thoughts for the generality of Men; dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vmb av vhi j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
162 and can with equal affection maintain Reason, and pity Ignorance. In Sum, Among all your Gifts and Graces, there is none so Amiable, so Honourable, and can with equal affection maintain Reason, and pity Ignorance. In Sum, Among all your Gifts and Graces, there is none so Amiable, so Honourable, cc vmb p-acp j-jn n1 vvi n1, cc vvb n1. p-acp n1, p-acp d po22 n2 cc n2, pc-acp vbz pix av j, av j, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
163 so becoming a Schollar, as Humility, and Modesty, and Mercy: so becoming a Scholar, as Humility, and Modesty, and Mercy: av vvg dt n1, c-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
164 Insomuch that though you could speak With all Tongues, and work Miracles, yet without this Charity they were nothing worth: Insomuch that though you could speak With all Tongues, and work Miracles, yet without this Charity they were nothing worth: av cst cs pn22 vmd vvi p-acp d n2, cc vvi n2, av p-acp d n1 pns32 vbdr pix j: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
165 So that if we bethink our selves well, we shall find this one of the most Reasonable Services of all. So that if we bethink our selves well, we shall find this one of the most Reasonable Services of all. av cst cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 av, pns12 vmb vvi d crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f d. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 17
166 These are some few of the many advantages of your Education, as it qualifies to serve God Reasonably, and with Understanding; These Are Some few of the many advantages of your Education, as it Qualifies to serve God Reasonably, and with Understanding; d vbr d d pp-f dt d n2 pp-f po22 n1, c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi np1 av-j, cc p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
167 than which, next to his Sanctifying Grace, he has not bestowed a nobler Talent upon the Sons of Men, than which, next to his Sanctifying Grace, he has not bestowed a Nobler Talon upon the Sons of Men, cs r-crq, ord p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, pns31 vhz xx vvn dt jc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
168 and which therefore deserves our most serious Consideration, and our most sincere acknowledgments. and which Therefore deserves our most serious Consideration, and our most sincere acknowledgments. cc r-crq av vvz po12 av-ds j n1, cc po12 av-ds j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 17
169 To illustrate this a little more, and settle it upon your affections, it will not be amiss briefly from these Regions of Light to look down and behold the Children of Darkness, grovling and wandering in the Mazes of Error, whom I reduced to three ranks; To illustrate this a little more, and settle it upon your affections, it will not be amiss briefly from these Regions of Light to look down and behold the Children of Darkness, grovling and wandering in the Mazes of Error, whom I reduced to three ranks; p-acp vvi d dt j n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2, pn31 vmb xx vbi av av-j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, j-vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, ro-crq pns11 vvd p-acp crd n2; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
170 in our Second Part, 1. Such as make no use, Formal, Customary Christians. 2. Such as Enslave it by an implicit Faith. 3. Such as renounce and despise it, under Pretence of the Spirit. in our Second Part, 1. Such as make no use, Formal, Customary Christians. 2. Such as Enslave it by an implicit Faith. 3. Such as renounce and despise it, under Pretence of the Spirit. p-acp po12 ord n1, crd d c-acp vvb dx n1, j, j np1. crd d c-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1. crd d c-acp vvb cc vvi pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 18
171 1. Formal, The bred and born Christian, he that sucks in his Religion with his Country Air, 1. Formal, The bred and born Christian, he that sucks in his Religion with his Country Air, crd j, dt vvn cc vvn np1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
172 and holds his Creed by the courtesie of England; that distinguishes Christianity from Mahometanism by Crosses and Half-Moons; and holds his Creed by the courtesy of England; that Distinguishes Christianity from Mahometanism by Crosses and Half-Moons; cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cst vvz np1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
173 and the Reformation from Popery by Beads and Bibles. and the Reformation from Popery by Beads and Bibles. cc dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc np1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
174 In short, He that is a Proselyte to Custom, and the Laws, a Disciple of Leviathan rather than Christ. In short, He that is a Proselyte to Custom, and the Laws, a Disciple of Leviathan rather than christ. p-acp j, pns31 cst vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 av-c cs np1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
175 And it is a sad truth: And it is a sad truth: cc pn31 vbz dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
176 How few are able to render a reason of their Faith, and yet what a noise and a bustle do they make for the Cause, How few Are able to render a reason of their Faith, and yet what a noise and a bustle do they make for the Cause, c-crq d vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc av q-crq dt n1 cc dt n1 vdb pns32 vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
177 and the True Protestant Religion? to whose Support they Contribute no more, than the Antick Faces do to the strengthning of a Church: and the True Protestant Religion? to whose Support they Contribute no more, than the Antic Faces do to the strengthening of a Church: cc dt j n1 n1? p-acp rg-crq vvb pns32 vvi av-dx av-dc, cs dt j-jn n2 vdb p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
178 'Tis true, 'tis a mercy to be born within the Pale of the Church, to open our Eyes in the Light of the Gospel, It's true, it's a mercy to be born within the Pale of the Church, to open our Eyes in the Light of the Gospel, pn31|vbz j, pn31|vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
179 and so 'tis to be born in a Temperate Clime. and so it's to be born in a Temperate Climb. cc av pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
180 I make no doubt but God accepts the sincerity of the Plough-man as well as the reason of the Philosopher: I make no doubt but God accepts the sincerity of the Ploughman as well as the reason of the Philosopher: pns11 vvb dx n1 p-acp np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 18
181 That he will favour his own Gift, and receive those to Glory whom he has predestin'd to Grace. That he will favour his own Gift, and receive those to Glory whom he has predestined to Grace. cst pns31 vmb vvi po31 d n1, cc vvi d p-acp n1 ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
182 Altho then These little Ones have their Angels, and a Title to the Kingdom of Heaven, Although then These little Ones have their Angels, and a Title to the Kingdom of Heaven, cs av d j pi2 vhb po32 n2, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
183 yet in this blind Felicity they are apt to stumble, and when Persecution comes, to draw back: yet in this blind Felicity they Are apt to Stumble, and when Persecution comes, to draw back: av p-acp d j n1 pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, cc c-crq n1 vvz, pc-acp vvi av: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
184 It is little more then the Homage which Birds and Beasts pay; It is seeing by the benefit of Clay and Spittle; It is little more then the Homage which Birds and Beasts pay; It is seeing by the benefit of Clay and Spittle; pn31 vbz av-j av-dc cs dt n1 r-crq n2 cc n2 vvb; pn31 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
185 a Sacrifice without Salt. Whereas the Excellency of Religion consists in a free and rational complyance with God's Commands, to understand the Excellency of them, a Sacrifice without Salt. Whereas the Excellency of Religion consists in a free and rational compliance with God's Commands, to understand the Excellency of them, dt n1 p-acp n1. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp npg1 vvz, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
186 and this is it that fixed David 's heart, that preserved Lot amidst a crooked and perverse Generation: and this is it that fixed David is heart, that preserved Lot amid a crooked and perverse Generation: cc d vbz pn31 cst vvn np1 vbz n1, cst vvd n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
187 And made St. Paul so confident, That nothing of any Nature should be able to separate them from the Love of Jesus. And made Saint Paul so confident, That nothing of any Nature should be able to separate them from the Love of jesus. cc vvd n1 np1 av j, cst pix pp-f d n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 19
188 2. From hence turn your Eye to the Men of implicit Faith, and you shall see them creeping before Images, adoring of Wafers, paying Pensions for Purgatory, 2. From hence turn your Eye to the Men of implicit Faith, and you shall see them creeping before Images, adoring of Wafers, paying Pensions for Purgatory, crd p-acp av vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc pn22 vmb vvi pno32 vvg p-acp n2, vvg pp-f n2, vvg n2 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 19
189 and Traffiquing for the price of Sins. and Trafficking for the price of Sins. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 19
190 In the midst of all this Pageantry, and this Nonsense, Their comfort is, they believe as the Church believes. In the midst of all this Pageantry, and this Nonsense, Their Comfort is, they believe as the Church believes. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n1, cc d n1, po32 n1 vbz, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 19
191 But God calls upon us to employ our Talent, to Exercise our selves in these things, to Build up our selves in our most holy Faith, and to Stand fast in the Liberty wherewith Christ has made us Free. But God calls upon us to employ our Talon, to Exercise our selves in these things, to Built up our selves in our most holy Faith, and to Stand fast in the Liberty wherewith christ has made us Free. p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp vvb a-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 av-ds j n1, cc p-acp vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 c-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12 j. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 19
192 There can be no Articles de Novo impos'd upon the Church, because the Church signifies a Number of Men already agreed upon common Terms: There can be no Articles de Novo imposed upon the Church, Because the Church signifies a Number of Men already agreed upon Common Terms: a-acp vmb vbi dx n2 fw-fr fw-la vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 av vvn p-acp j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 19
193 And to impose New, is to alter the Primitive Constitution of the Church: But this device serves the ends of both Parties: And to impose New, is to altar the Primitive Constitution of the Church: But this device serves the ends of both Parties: cc pc-acp vvi j, vbz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1: cc-acp d n1 vvz dt n2 pp-f d n2: (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
194 And the Juggle is, That what the People part with of their Understanding, and the Use of their Reason, is made up to them in Allowances and Indulgences for sin, in easie Absolutions and cheap Penances. And the Juggle is, That what the People part with of their Understanding, and the Use of their Reason, is made up to them in Allowances and Indulgences for since, in easy Absolutions and cheap Penances. cc dt vvi vbz, cst r-crq dt n1 vvb p-acp pp-f po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, p-acp j n2 cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
195 'Tis a powerful Temptation to be freed from the trouble of Searching, Discussing, Examining: and it is a strong support of the Papal Tyranny. It's a powerful Temptation to be freed from the trouble of Searching, Discussing, Examining: and it is a strong support of the Papal Tyranny. pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, vvg, vvg: cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
196 But where has God allowed this shifting and shuffling of Duties from one to another? How is it possible for one Man to understand and believe for another? But God accepts not the Sacrifice of Fools, But where has God allowed this shifting and shuffling of Duties from one to Another? How is it possible for one Man to understand and believe for Another? But God accepts not the Sacrifice of Fools, p-acp q-crq vhz np1 vvn d j-vvg cc n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp crd p-acp j-jn? q-crq vbz pn31 j p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp j-jn? p-acp np1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
197 nor can any Man Redeem his Brothers Life. And at the last day, whatever aggravations there may be for our Pride and our Sloth in this Case, nor can any Man redeem his Brother's Life. And At the last day, whatever aggravations there may be for our Pride and our Sloth in this Case, ccx vmb d n1 vvi po31 ng1 n1. cc p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq n2 a-acp vmb vbi p-acp po12 n1 cc po12 n1 p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
198 yet there will be no Commutations of Punishments, no engagements for one anothers Souls will there be accepted. yet there will be no Commutations of Punishments, no engagements for one another's Souls will there be accepted. av pc-acp vmb vbi dx n2 pp-f n2, dx n2 p-acp pi ng1-jn n2 vmb a-acp vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
199 But every Man shall suffer in his own person according as He has done in the Body. But every Man shall suffer in his own person according as He has done in the Body. p-acp d n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 d n1 vvg p-acp pns31 vhz vdn p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 20
200 Lastly, Behold the Enthufiast, that is above Reason, and the Carnality of Discourse; Lastly, Behold the Enthufiast, that is above Reason, and the Carnality of Discourse; ord, vvb dt n1, cst vbz p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 20
201 and you shall find him to be given over to folly and madness, to giddy Doctrines, and destructive dangerous Impulses. and you shall find him to be given over to folly and madness, to giddy Doctrines, and destructive dangerous Impulses. cc pn22 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j n2, cc j j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 20
202 If he commits a murther 'tis with the Sword of the Spirit, and if he throws down Churches 'tis with the Breath of the Spirit: If he commits a murder it's with the Sword of the Spirit, and if he throws down Churches it's with the Breath of the Spirit: cs pns31 vvz dt n1 pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cs pns31 vvz a-acp n2 pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 20
203 In the Transactions with Mankind God declared not only his Attributes but his Nature, subsisting in a Trinity of Persons, In the Transactions with Mankind God declared not only his Attributes but his Nature, subsisting in a Trinity of Persons, p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 np1 vvd xx av-j po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt np1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
204 and as such he will be worshipped: and as such he will be worshipped: cc c-acp d pns31 vmb vbi vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
205 But is it reasonable that the manifestation of the Spirit should swallow up the work of the Creation, But is it reasonable that the manifestation of the Spirit should swallow up the work of the Creation, cc-acp vbz pn31 j cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
206 and by being Christians we should cease to be Men. and by being Christians we should cease to be Men. cc p-acp vbg njpg2 pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi n2. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
207 If the Scriptures which were given by Inspiration of the Holy Ghost be not perfect, all Mankind is at a loss, in a Maze still, If the Scriptures which were given by Inspiration of the Holy Ghost be not perfect, all Mankind is At a loss, in a Maze still, cs dt n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbb xx j, d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 av, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
208 and the Apostles did not as they said, Declare the whole Truth of God; and the Apostles did not as they said, Declare the Whole Truth of God; cc dt n2 vdd xx c-acp pns32 vvd, vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
209 and it would disparage the Divine Providence, and affront the Spirit of God, which is a Spirit of Wisdom, and it would disparage the Divine Providence, and affront the Spirit of God, which is a Spirit of Wisdom, cc pn31 vmd vvi dt j-jn n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
210 and Knowledge, of Order and Regular Dispensations. and Knowledge, of Order and Regular Dispensations. cc n1, pp-f n1 cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 21
211 And this, in brief, may be sufficient to let you see the folly and mischief of all other Methods and Institutions, save those that Minister to a Reasonable Service: And this, in brief, may be sufficient to let you see the folly and mischief of all other Methods and Institutions, save those that Minister to a Reasonable Service: cc d, p-acp j, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn22 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 cc n2, p-acp d cst vvb p-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 21
212 Which brings me to the third and last Particular, The Reasonableness of this present Service; Which brings me to the third and last Particular, The Reasonableness of this present Service; r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord cc ord j-jn, dt n1 pp-f d j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 21
213 concerning which so much has been already said by my Predecessors, that I may be allowed to be the shorter. Concerning which so much has been already said by my Predecessors, that I may be allowed to be the shorter. vvg r-crq av av-d vhz vbn av vvn p-acp po11 n2, cst pns11 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt jc. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 21
214 1. Nothing is so Reasonable, so Spiritual and acceptable to God as these Eucharistical Oblations: 1. Nothing is so Reasonable, so Spiritual and acceptable to God as these Eucharistical Oblations: crd np1 vbz av j, av j cc j p-acp np1 c-acp d j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
215 As for other Services by way of Petition or Deprecation, they are peculiar to this Life only, As for other Services by Way of Petition or Deprecation, they Are peculiar to this Life only, c-acp p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f vvb cc n1, pns32 vbr j p-acp d n1 av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
216 and so of a lower Allay, and are in some sort common to Beasts, for even they lift up their Eyes to God; and so of a lower Allay, and Are in Some sort Common to Beasts, for even they lift up their Eyes to God; cc av pp-f dt jc n1, cc vbr p-acp d n1 j p-acp n2, c-acp av pns32 vvd a-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
217 and the whole Creation groaneth when it is in pain or want. Only Intellectual Beings can return Thanks, and Converse with God by Reciprocal intercourses. and the Whole Creation Groaneth when it is in pain or want. Only Intellectual Beings can return Thanks, and Converse with God by Reciprocal intercourses. cc dt j-jn n1 vvz c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp n1 cc n1. j j n2 vmb vvi n2, cc vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
218 It argues a deep sence of favours received, and a thorough understanding of their worth, It argues a deep sense of favours received, and a thorough understanding of their worth, pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2 vvn, cc dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
219 and a Soul not only fram'd and moulded by the Holy Spirit to this Noble Work, and a Soul not only framed and moulded by the Holy Spirit to this Noble Work, cc dt n1 xx av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
220 but Crown'd with Joy and Raptures, and the unspeakable satisfactions of the Holy Ghost. but Crowned with Joy and Raptures, and the unspeakable satisfactions of the Holy Ghost. cc-acp vvn p-acp n1 cc n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
221 It was God's Command, Deut. 16, That the Males should appear Three times a year before him; It was God's Command, Deuteronomy 16, That the Males should appear Three times a year before him; pn31 vbds npg1 n1, np1 crd, cst dt n2-jn vmd vvi crd n2 dt n1 p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
222 and that not empty, but bringing their returns of Gratitude with them. and that not empty, but bringing their returns of Gratitude with them. cc cst xx j, cc-acp vvg po32 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
223 Among Christians this is our NONLATINALPHABET, and as at the Primitive Eucharists they us'd to offer Thanks for all the Patriarchs and Confessors, the Founders and Benefactors of the Church; Among Christians this is our, and as At the Primitive Eucharists they used to offer Thanks for all the Patriarchs and Confessors, the Founders and Benefactors of the Church; p-acp np1 d vbz po12, cc c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
224 so we do for all our particular Favours and Blessings: so we do for all our particular Favours and Blessings: av pns12 vdb p-acp d po12 j n2 cc n2: (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
225 And as in the Law every one was to give as he was able, so we are to present him with our Souls and Bodies, And as in the Law every one was to give as he was able, so we Are to present him with our Souls and Bodies, cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 d pi vbds pc-acp vvi c-acp pns31 vbds j, av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
226 and the several proportions of Goodness, Wisdom, Wealth, Honour we have attain'd to. and the several proportions of goodness, Wisdom, Wealth, Honour we have attained to. cc dt j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1, vvb pns12 vhb vvd p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
227 If the Souls of departed Saints have any Sence of what is done here below, no doubt but all your glorious friends above, will rejoyce and applaud themselves in their work, If the Souls of departed Saints have any Sense of what is done Here below, no doubt but all your glorious Friends above, will rejoice and applaud themselves in their work, cs dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n2 vhb d n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vdn av p-acp, dx n1 p-acp d po22 j n2 a-acp, vmb vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
228 and reap the abundant fruits of their labour, in seeing their Pupils, their Charge advanc't by the benefit of their Education, to a work so like their own: and reap the abundant fruits of their labour, in seeing their Pupils, their Charge advanced by the benefit of their Education, to a work so like their own: cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp vvg po32 n2, po32 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 av av-j po32 d: (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
229 For I conceive Love and Learning to be the employment of Angels and glorified Spirits too as well as yours, who after they have taken out their Lesson from the face of God, the Beatifick Vision, betake themselves to Laud and Thansgivings, to Feasts, such as Angels make, and mutual Embracements. For I conceive Love and Learning to be the employment of Angels and glorified Spirits too as well as yours, who After they have taken out their lesson from the face of God, the Beatific Vision, betake themselves to Laud and Thanksgivings, to Feasts, such as Angels make, and mutual Embracements. c-acp pns11 vvb n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc vvn n2 av c-acp av c-acp png22, r-crq c-acp pns32 vhb vvn av po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 n1, vvb px32 p-acp n1 cc n2-vvg, p-acp n2, d c-acp n2 vvb, cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
230 If not, if they be laid up in their secret Repositories till the day of Judgment, God shall be a sufficient reward and recompence, who will fill your hearts with more grace, If not, if they be laid up in their secret Repositories till the day of Judgement, God shall be a sufficient reward and recompense, who will fill your hearts with more grace, cs xx, cs pns32 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp po32 j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmb vbi dt j n1 cc n1, r-crq vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp dc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
231 and your minds with more light, and your Families with more Blessings; and your Names both Living a Dead with the Perfume of good and faithful Servants. and your minds with more Light, and your Families with more Blessings; and your Names both Living a Dead with the Perfume of good and faithful Servants. cc po22 n2 p-acp dc n1, cc po22 n2 p-acp dc n2; cc po22 n2 d vvg dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
232 2. It is an act highly Reasonable and infinitely Commendable, to declare your Gratitude in this publick Assembly to those worthy Persons, the Instructors of your Youth, your Guides, your Teachers, your Angel-Guardians, here below, 2. It is an act highly Reasonable and infinitely Commendable, to declare your Gratitude in this public Assembly to those worthy Persons, the Instructors of your Youth, your Guides, your Teachers, your Angel-Guardians, Here below, crd pn31 vbz dt n1 av-j j cc av-j j, pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp d j n2, dt np1 pp-f po22 n1, po22 n2, po22 n2, po22 n2, av a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
233 when you were little Ones. Among the other degeneracies of the Age, there is this common one of Ingratitude to Teachers: when you were little Ones. Among the other Degeneracies of the Age, there is this Common one of Ingratitude to Teachers: c-crq pn22 vbdr j pi2. p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz d j crd pp-f n1 p-acp n2: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
234 And the first act our Gallants do when they write Man is this piece of Inhumanity of despising and villifying their Education: And the First act our Gallants do when they write Man is this piece of Inhumanity of despising and vilifying their Education: cc dt ord n1 po12 n2-jn vdb c-crq pns32 vvb n1 vbz d n1 pp-f n1 pp-f vvg cc n-vvg po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
235 So that this Assembly may in some measure Atone for many others, and your Charity cover a multitude of faults. So that this Assembly may in Some measure Atone for many Others, and your Charity cover a multitude of Faults. av cst d n1 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp d n2-jn, cc po22 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
236 It is much that the regular Method, and the Indefatigable Industry, and the rich Stock of Learning in our Schools and Academies should so soon be outstript by a Clubb and a Coffee-house; It is much that the regular Method, and the Indefatigable Industry, and the rich Stock of Learning in our Schools and Academies should so soon be outstripped by a Club and a Coffeehouse; pn31 vbz d cst dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 vmd av av vbi vvn p-acp dt np1 cc dt np1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
237 but Vice abhors all Learning, and Sloth invents Compendiums; and a great deal of Conceit, and a little of Mr. Hobbs sets up a raw young Man for a Philosopher, but Vice abhors all Learning, and Sloth invents Compendiums; and a great deal of Conceit, and a little of Mr. Hobbs sets up a raw young Man for a Philosopher, cc-acp n1 vvz d n1, cc np1 vvz n2; cc dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j pp-f n1 np1 vvz a-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
238 and a Statesman, and a Man of the World. and a Statesman, and a Man of the World. cc dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
239 I shall not stand to reckon up the Honours that Emperors and Cities in all Nations have given to the Instructors of their Youth: I shall not stand to reckon up the Honours that Emperor's and Cities in all nations have given to the Instructors of their Youth: pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt ng1 d n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt np1 pp-f po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
240 Of how great importance it is to Season wisely the growing hopes, the Futurus Populus of a Nation; Of how great importance it is to Season wisely the growing hope's, the Future Populus of a nation; pp-f c-crq j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp n1 av-j dt j-vvg n2, dt np1 fw-la pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
241 it is sufficient that our Blessed Saviour, in whom the Fulness of the Godhead dwelt bodily, and in Whom all the Treasures of Wisdom were laid up, yet in his Minority he went among the Doctors, it is sufficient that our Blessed Saviour, in whom the Fullness of the Godhead dwelled bodily, and in Whom all the Treasures of Wisdom were laid up, yet in his Minority he went among the Doctors, pn31 vbz j cst po12 j-vvn n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd j, cc p-acp ro-crq d dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn a-acp, av p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
242 if I may so say, to School; and he honour'd and Authoris'd their Profession by his Conversing with them: if I may so say, to School; and he honoured and Authorised their Profession by his Conversing with them: cs pns11 vmb av vvi, pc-acp vvi; cc pns31 vvd cc vvd po32 n1 p-acp po31 vvg p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
243 I will in your Names therefore return to as many as are living and capable of receiving them, your unfeigned and acknowledgments thanks, I will in your Names Therefore return to as many as Are living and capable of receiving them, your unfeigned and acknowledgments thanks, pns11 vmb p-acp po22 n2 av vvi p-acp p-acp d c-acp vbr vvg cc j pp-f vvg pno32, po22 j cc n2 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
244 and pray that God would return an 100 fold into their Bosom, all that Love and Care they have bestowed upon us. and pray that God would return an 100 fold into their Bosom, all that Love and Care they have bestowed upon us. cc vvb cst np1 vmd vvi dt crd n1 p-acp po32 n1, d cst n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
245 3. This Publick Legal Assembly is a suitable return for the mercy of our Publick Legal Education. 3. This Public Legal Assembly is a suitable return for the mercy of our Public Legal Education. crd d j j n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 24
246 A Blessing no ways to be pretermitted since it brings so many considerable Advantages with it. A Blessing no ways to be pretermitted since it brings so many considerable Advantages with it. dt n1 dx n2 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pn31 vvz av d j n2 p-acp pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 24
247 It is a common Question, Which is the readier way to Learning, Private or Publick Teaching: It is a Common Question, Which is the Readier Way to Learning, Private or Public Teaching: pn31 vbz dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt jc n1 p-acp n1, j cc j vvg: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
248 For the former there is urg'd, A constant Care and Attendance upon one or a few Persons, a particular and exact observation of their Natural Inclinations, Intellectual Abilities, For the former there is urged, A constant Care and Attendance upon one or a few Persons, a particular and exact observation of their Natural Inclinations, Intellectual Abilities, c-acp dt j pc-acp vbz vvn, dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp crd cc dt d n2, dt j cc j n1 pp-f po32 j n2, j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
249 and acquired Improvements, and so a just apportionating his Task to his Capacity. On the other side, There is the light of Example, and the heat of Emulation, and acquired Improvements, and so a just apportionating his Task to his Capacity. On the other side, There is the Light of Exampl, and the heat of Emulation, cc vvn n2, cc av dt j vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
250 and the joy of Society, and a vivacity of Spirit thence resulting, necessary to all the Parts and Duties of a Scholar, and the joy of Society, and a vivacity of Spirit thence resulting, necessary to all the Parts and Duties of a Scholar, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvg, j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
251 and a very probable security of Success; and it is better to know how to secure Harvest, then how to hasten Fruits. and a very probable security of Success; and it is better to know how to secure Harvest, then how to hasten Fruits. cc dt j j n1 pp-f n1; cc pn31 vbz jc pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi n1, av c-crq pc-acp vvi n2. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
252 But if the Question be, Which is the best way to make him an useful honest sound Scholar? For a few Criticisms and Speculations, But if the Question be, Which is the best Way to make him an useful honest found Scholar? For a few Criticisms and Speculations, p-acp cs dt n1 vbi, r-crq vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 dt j j j n1? p-acp dt d n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
253 or to teach the Greek Grammer a year before others, hold no Comparison with Concord and Unity; or to teach the Greek Grammer a year before Others, hold no Comparison with Concord and Unity; cc pc-acp vvi dt jp np1 dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, vvb dx n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
254 here without doubt the Advantage lyes on the Publick side: Here without doubt the Advantage lies on the Public side: av p-acp n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
255 For here are no unsound Documents, no private poisonous Intermixtures, no preparatory Doses for Schism and Faction: For Here Are no unsound Documents, no private poisonous Intermixtures, no preparatory Doses for Schism and Faction: c-acp av vbr dx j n2, dx j j n2, dx n1 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
256 but all things are Administred according to the setled Dispensatory of Laws and Statutes: but all things Are Administered according to the settled Dispensatory of Laws and Statutes: cc-acp d n2 vbr vvn vvg p-acp dt j-vvn j pp-f n2 cc n2: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
257 And the Domus Doctrinae joyns to the Synagogue, and Men of Fame and Integrity teach in Solomon 's Porch, in the view and observation of the whole World. And the Domus Doctrine joins to the Synagogue, and Men of Fame and Integrity teach in Solomon is Porch, in the view and observation of the Whole World. cc dt fw-la np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp np1 vbz n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
258 Experience teaches us the mischief of Foreign Seminaries and unlicens'd Academies at home: Experience Teaches us the mischief of Foreign Seminaries and unlicensed Academies At home: n1 vvz pno12 dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc j n2 p-acp n1-an: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 26
259 And as from the remote Corners of Scythia from Dens and Marshes, the barbarous Goths and Vandals brake in upon and destroyed fair and Learned Italy, so from these private Holes it was that our Locusts overspread the face of our Church and Nation. And as from the remote Corners of Scythia from Dens and Marshes, the barbarous Gothis and Vandals brake in upon and destroyed fair and Learned Italy, so from these private Holes it was that our Locusts overspread the face of our Church and nation. cc c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n2 cc n2, dt j np1 cc np1 vvd p-acp p-acp cc vvd j cc j np1, av p-acp d j n2 pn31 vbds d po12 n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 26
260 But that which I would recommend to your observation, and so I have done, is, But that which I would recommend to your observation, and so I have done, is, p-acp cst r-crq pns11 vmd vvi p-acp po22 n1, cc av pns11 vhb vdn, vbz, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 26
261 That a private, secret Education does not only expose a Youth to the Malignant Influences of evil Men, That a private, secret Education does not only expose a Youth to the Malignant Influences of evil Men, cst dt j, j-jn n1 vdz xx av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
262 but Secrecy and Solitariness it self does naturally poison the Candour and Ingenuity of his Nature. but Secrecy and Solitariness it self does naturally poison the Candour and Ingenuity of his Nature. cc-acp n1 cc n1 pn31 n1 vdz av-j vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
263 For as soon as they are seated in their places, they look upon themselves in a state of Opposition and Hostility with other Schools; For as soon as they Are seated in their places, they look upon themselves in a state of Opposition and Hostility with other Schools; p-acp c-acp av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb p-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp j-jn n2; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
264 and so they catch at Paradoxes and Novelties, and study Cavils and Quirks and Evasions, and so they catch At Paradoxes and Novelties, and study Cavils and Quirks and Evasions, cc av pns32 vvb p-acp n2 cc n2, cc vvi n2 cc n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
265 and hunt after Slanders and Stories to advance their Party, and illustrate the obscurity of their Education. and hunt After Slanders and Stories to advance their Party, and illustrate the obscurity of their Education. cc vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
266 It is almost necessary they should grow either Proud or Splenatick, or Sad and Gloomy, or Sullen and Morose, or Envious and Wrathful; It is almost necessary they should grow either Proud or Splenetic, or Sad and Gloomy, or Sullen and Morose, or Envious and Wrathful; pn31 vbz av j pns32 vmd vvi d j cc n1, cc j cc j, cc j cc np1, cc j cc j; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
267 and with these accomplishments they come into the World, and are exactly qualified at least to become the Author's in Characters, and with these accomplishments they come into the World, and Are exactly qualified At least to become the Author's in Characters, cc p-acp d n2 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vbr av-j vvn p-acp ds pc-acp vvi dt ng1 p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
268 and your Julians, and your Growth of Popery, and all that Spawn of Pamphlets that have of late disturb'd and infected the Nation. and your Julians, and your Growth of Popery, and all that Spawn of Pamphlets that have of late disturbed and infected the nation. cc po22 np1, cc po22 n1 pp-f n1, cc d cst n1 pp-f n2 cst vhb pp-f av-j vvn cc vvn dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 26
269 Solitude is a thing so dangerous, that our Lord himself, speaking of him as a Man, would not venture into the Wilderness, Solitude is a thing so dangerous, that our Lord himself, speaking of him as a Man, would not venture into the Wilderness, n1 vbz dt n1 av j, cst po12 n1 px31, vvg pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1, vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
270 but under the Guidance and Protection of the Spirit. but under the Guidance and Protection of the Spirit. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
271 In Sum, The several Forms of Angels in gladsom Troops and Lightsom Places, celebrate the Divine Praise, In Sum, The several Forms of Angels in gladsome Troops and Lightsome Places, celebrate the Divine Praise, p-acp n1, dt j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp j n2 cc j n2, vvb dt j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
272 and study the good of Mankind: and study the good of Mankind: cc vvi dt j pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
273 Only Furies in dark and desolate Caves, and Witches in Melancholly midnight Meetings, and Traytors at Secret Consults and Cabals Complot their Mischiefs and Destruction. Only Furies in dark and desolate Caves, and Witches in Melancholy midnight Meetings, and Traitors At Secret Consults and Cabals Complot their Mischiefs and Destruction. av-j n2 p-acp j cc j n2, cc n2 p-acp j-jn n1 n2, cc n2 p-acp j-jn vvz cc npg1 n1 po32 n2 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
274 I have now done with your Patience; And it remains only to pray, I have now done with your Patience; And it remains only to pray, pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp po22 n1; cc pn31 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 27
275 That God would Inspire us with a due Sence and Acknowledgments of the many Blessings he has bestowed upon us. That God would Inspire us with a due Sense and Acknowledgments of the many Blessings he has bestowed upon us. cst np1 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n2 pp-f dt d n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 27
276 That we may live like the Children of Light and Knowledge, and shew our Gratitude by our right use and improvement of them, to his Honour and Glory. That we may live like the Children of Light and Knowledge, and show our Gratitude by our right use and improvement of them, to his Honour and Glory. cst pns12 vmb vvi av-j dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 27
277 That God would showre down his Blessings upon the Head of our most Gracious Sovereign Lord King Charles, the Heir of our Royal Founder's Piety and Patrimony, That God would shower down his Blessings upon the Head of our most Gracious Sovereign Lord King Charles, the Heir of our Royal Founder's Piety and Patrimony, cst np1 vmd vvi a-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 av-ds j j-jn n1 n1 np1, dt n1 pp-f po12 j ng1 n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
278 and the Protector of our Fortunes, and the Encourager, and (if I may say it with Reverence) in some sort the Companion of our present Meetings; and the Protector of our Fortune's, and the Encourager, and (if I may say it with reverence) in Some sort the Companion of our present Meetings; cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1, cc (cs pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1) p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
279 and that he would Accumulate upon his Head all the Blessings due to the constant Defender of the Faith, and that he would Accumulate upon his Head all the Blessings due to the constant Defender of the Faith, cc cst pns31 vmd vvb p-acp po31 n1 d dt n2 j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
280 and the Munificent Nursing Father of the Church: and the Munificent Nursing Father of the Church: cc dt j n-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
281 And that the Prayers of all the Poor, and the Orphan, and all that have received Life and Warmth, And that the Prayers of all the Poor, and the Orphan, and all that have received Life and Warmth, cc cst dt n2 pp-f d dt j, cc dt n1, cc d cst vhb vvn n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 28
282 or any benefit from the Charity of this Royal Foundation, may descend upon Himself and his Posterity to all Generations. or any benefit from the Charity of this Royal Foundation, may descend upon Himself and his Posterity to all Generations. cc d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, vmb vvi p-acp px31 cc po31 n1 p-acp d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 28
283 Lastly, May Love, and Unity, and all the good natur'd Vertues dwell amongst your selves, Lastly, May Love, and Unity, and all the good natured Virtues dwell among your selves, ord, vmb vvi, cc n1, cc d dt j j-vvn n2 vvb p-acp po22 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
284 and preserve you ever, till you meet together again, and Feast in the Kingdom of Heaven. and preserve you ever, till you meet together again, and Feast in the Kingdom of Heaven. cc vvb pn22 av, c-acp pn22 vvb av av, cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
285 Now, to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Three Persons, and One God, be all Honour, Power, Praise and Glory attributed for these and all his other Mercies, now and for ever more. Amen. FINIS. Now, to God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Three Persons, and One God, be all Honour, Power, Praise and Glory attributed for these and all his other mercies, now and for ever more. Amen. FINIS. av, p-acp np1 dt n1, n1, cc j n1, crd n2, cc crd np1, vbb d n1, n1, vvb cc n1 vvn p-acp d cc d po31 j-jn n2, av cc p-acp av av-dc. uh-n. fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 28

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