A sermon concerning unity & agreement preached at Carfax Church in Oxford, August 9, 1646 / by Iasper Maine ...

Mayne, Jasper, 1604-1672
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Place of Publication: Oxford
Publication Year: 1647
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A50417 ESTC ID: R32062 STC ID: M1477
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Corinthians, 1st, I, 10; Concord;
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0 A SERMON CONCERNING UNITY and AGREEMENT. 1 COR. 1. 10. Now I beseech you Brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that yee all speake the same thing, A SERMON CONCERNING UNITY and AGREEMENT. 1 COR. 1. 10. Now I beseech you Brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ, that ye all speak the same thing, dt n1 vvg n1 cc n1. crd np1. crd crd av pns11 vvb pn22 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, cst pn22 d vvb dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 and that there be no Divisions among you: and that there be no Divisions among you: cc cst pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pn22: (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
2 but that ye be perfectly joyned together in the same mind, and in the same judgement. but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgement. cc-acp cst pn22 vbb av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
3 THough Truth, from what mouth soever it bee spoken, or in what shape or dresse soever it appeare, be but one and the same; THough Truth, from what Mouth soever it be spoken, or in what shape or dress soever it appear, be but one and the same; cs n1, p-acp r-crq n1 av pn31 vbi vvn, cc p-acp r-crq n1 cc vvi av pn31 vvi, vbb cc-acp crd cc dt d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 and where it is rightly understood, carries this uniting, peacefull quality with it, that it makes all its followers of one consent, and mind too; and where it is rightly understood, carries this uniting, peaceful quality with it, that it makes all its followers of one consent, and mind too; cc c-crq pn31 vbz av-jn vvn, vvz d n-vvg, j n1 p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vvz d po31 n2 pp-f crd n1, cc n1 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 yet I know not from what mist, or impotence, lodged in our nature, with whom errors and mistakes do for the most part prevaile more then Arguments or Demonstrations; yet I know not from what missed, or impotence, lodged in our nature, with whom errors and mistakes do for the most part prevail more then Arguments or Demonstrations; av pns11 vvb xx p-acp r-crq n1, cc n1, vvn p-acp po12 n1, p-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 vdb p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvi av-dc cs n2 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 and with whom our owne mis-conceipts (conveyed into us from such whom we think too holy to deceive us, and with whom our own mis-conceipts (conveyed into us from such whom we think too holy to deceive us, cc p-acp ro-crq po12 d n2 (vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp d ro-crq pns12 vvb av j pc-acp vvi pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 or too learned to deceive themselves) do for the most part sticke so deeply, or too learned to deceive themselves) do for the most part stick so deeply, cc av j pc-acp vvi px32) vdb p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvi av av-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 and take such root and impression in us, that it is not in the power of truth it selfe to remove them: and take such root and impression in us, that it is not in the power of truth it self to remove them: cc vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
9 This one, uniting, peacefull Bond of minds, this Ray of our Soules, according to the severall Teachers of it, This one, uniting, peaceful Bound of minds, this Ray of our Souls, according to the several Teachers of it, d pi, n-vvg, j n1 pp-f n2, d n1 pp-f po12 n2, vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
10 and according to the severall formes and shapes, into which they have cast it, hath alwaies been looked on as so many severall Truths; and according to the several forms and shapes, into which they have cast it, hath always been looked on as so many several Truths; cc vvg p-acp dt j n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn pn31, vhz av vbn vvn a-acp p-acp av d j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
11 And to the discredit, and disadvantage of it, hath in all Ages been as severally entertained and followed. And to the discredit, and disadvantage of it, hath in all Ages been as severally entertained and followed. cc p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31, vhz p-acp d n2 vbn a-acp av-j vvn cc vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
12 Thus among the Heathen Plilosophers, we finde the number of Sects, to be much greater then the number of Sciences. Thus among the Heathen philosophers, we find the number of Sects, to be much greater then the number of Sciences. av p-acp dt j-jn n2, pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vbi av-d jc cs dt n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
13 Every new famous Teacher, who professed severlty in his looks, and austerity in his manners, had the power to draw a cloud of Disciples after him, Every new famous Teacher, who professed severlty in his looks, and austerity in his manners, had the power to draw a cloud of Disciples After him, np1 j j n1, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
14 and to erect a new Truth with a new School. and to erect a new Truth with a new School. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
15 And thus in the very Church of God it selfe, the Gospell no sooner began to be preached to the world, And thus in the very Church of God it self, the Gospel no sooner began to be preached to the world, cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1, dt n1 av-dx av-c vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
16 but it began to have its Sects and Schismes, and sidings too. but it began to have its Sects and Schisms, and sidings too. cc-acp pn31 vvd pc-acp vhi po31 n2 cc n2, cc n2 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
17 The Apostles taught but one Faith, one Baptisme, one Christ, one plaine, open way of salvation to men; The Apostles taught but one Faith, one Baptism, one christ, one plain, open Way of salvation to men; dt n2 vvn p-acp crd n1, crd n1, crd np1, crd n1, j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
18 yet they were mis-understood by some, as if they had preached many: yet they were misunderstood by Some, as if they had preached many: av pns32 vbdr j p-acp d, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
19 Or as if the numbers of their severall Doctrines, had equalled the number of their severall persons, Or as if the numbers of their several Doctrines, had equaled the number of their several Persons, cc c-acp cs dt n2 pp-f po32 j n2, vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
20 and they had (every one where he went) scattered a severall Gospell. and they had (every one where he went) scattered a several Gospel. cc pns32 vhd (d crd c-crq pns31 vvd) vvd dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
21 To speake yet more plainely to you, and neerer home to the History of this Text; To speak yet more plainly to you, and nearer home to the History of this Text; pc-acp vvi av av-dc av-j p-acp pn22, cc av-jc n1-an p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
22 The Corinthians (to whom this Epistle was written) as if from every new Teacher that came thither, they had learned a new Religion, began at length to have as many Religions among them as they had heard Teachers. The Corinthians (to whom this Epistle was written) as if from every new Teacher that Come thither, they had learned a new Religion, began At length to have as many Religions among them as they had herd Teachers. dt np1 (p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbds vvn) c-acp cs p-acp d j n1 cst vvd av, pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1, vvd p-acp n1 pc-acp vhi p-acp d n2 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vhd vvn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
23 You might have distinguished divers Churches in the same City, and have divided their Beleefs and Creeds by their Families and streets. You might have distinguished diverse Churches in the same city, and have divided their Beliefs and Creeds by their Families and streets. pn22 vmd vhi vvn j n2 p-acp dt d n1, cc vhb vvn po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
24 Where, by a fallacy and deceit of the eare, judging of the things taught, by their affection to the Teacher, Where, by a fallacy and deceit of the ear, judging of the things taught, by their affection to the Teacher, q-crq, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg pp-f dt n2 vvn, p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
25 and not judging of the Teacher by the things which he taught, every one chose to himselfe the name of his Minister to make a Side and faction by. and not judging of the Teacher by the things which he taught, every one chosen to himself the name of his Minister to make a Side and faction by. cc xx vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vvd, d pi vvd p-acp px31 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
26 One (as you read at the 12. Verse, of this Chapter) said, I am of Paul, another, I am of Apollos, a third, I am of Cephas, a fourth, I am of Christ: As if Christ had either been divided, One (as you read At the 12. Verse, of this Chapter) said, I am of Paul, Another, I am of Apollos, a third, I am of Cephas, a fourth, I am of christ: As if christ had either been divided, pi (c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp dt crd n1, pp-f d n1) vvd, pns11 vbm pp-f np1, j-jn, pns11 vbm pp-f npg1, dt ord, pns11 vbm pp-f np1, dt ord, pns11 vbm pp-f np1: c-acp cs np1 vhd d vbn vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
27 or else were to stand with the rest as the name of a distinct Religion; or Else were to stand with the rest as the name of a distinct Religion; cc av vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
28 Or at least, as if the Gospell (which at first sprung from him) like streams broken off from their spring-head, were no longer to retaine the name of the Fountain from whence it rose, Or At least, as if the Gospel (which At First sprung from him) like streams broken off from their springhead, were no longer to retain the name of the Fountain from whence it rose, cc p-acp ds, c-acp cs dt n1 (r-crq p-acp ord vvn p-acp pno31) j n2 vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1, vbdr av-dx av-jc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp c-crq pn31 vvd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
29 but were to weare the stile of the severall pipes and channells, by which it was conveyed abroad into the world. but were to wear the style of the several pipes and channels, by which it was conveyed abroad into the world. cc-acp vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
30 This diversity of names, and sides, grew at first from their diversity of opinions, and minds. This diversity of names, and sides, grew At First from their diversity of opinions, and minds. d n1 pp-f n2, cc n2, vvd p-acp ord p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n2, cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
31 When the unlearned wresting the Scripture which they had heard preached to an Apostles sense, would presume to impose that sense, which was indeed, not an Apostles, on others. When the unlearned wresting the Scripture which they had herd preached to an Apostles sense, would presume to impose that sense, which was indeed, not an Apostles, on Others. c-crq dt j vvg dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn vvn p-acp dt n2 n1, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, r-crq vbds av, xx dt n2, p-acp n2-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
32 And those others, equally as unlearned, thought it as reasonable, so they could entitle it to another Apostle, to impose their interpretation of Scripture on the first. And those Others, equally as unlearned, Thought it as reasonable, so they could entitle it to Another Apostle, to impose their Interpretation of Scripture on the First. cc d n2-jn, av-j c-acp j, vvd pn31 p-acp j, av pns32 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ord. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
33 This diversity of minds, proceeded at length to diversity of language and speech. This diversity of minds, proceeded At length to diversity of language and speech. d n1 pp-f n2, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
34 Congregation spoke censoriously of Congregation, as if none had been in the right, but they onely who most vehemently could charge others with being in the wrong. Congregation spoke censoriously of Congregation, as if none had been in the right, but they only who most vehemently could charge Others with being in the wrong. n1 vvd av-j pp-f n1, c-acp cs pi vhd vbn p-acp dt n-jn, cc-acp pns32 j q-crq av-ds av-j vmd vvi n2-jn p-acp vbg p-acp dt n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
35 Saint Paul was urged, and quoted against Saint Peter, and Apollos against both, and Christ against all three. Saint Paul was urged, and quoted against Saint Peter, and Apollos against both, and christ against all three. n1 np1 vbds vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1 np1, cc npg1 p-acp d, cc np1 p-acp d crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
36 Whose Sermons, like those changeable figures which melancholly men frame to themselves in the clouds, were made to weare the shape and form, which every mans zeale and fancy suggested to him. Whose Sermons, like those changeable figures which melancholy men frame to themselves in the Clouds, were made to wear the shape and from, which every men zeal and fancy suggested to him. rg-crq n2, av-j d j n2 r-crq j-jn n2 vvb p-acp px32 p-acp dt n2, vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, r-crq d ng1 n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
37 Hence, in time, from difference and disagreement in mindes and speech, they grew to difference and disagreement in society and conversation too. Hence, in time, from difference and disagreement in minds and speech, they grew to difference and disagreement in society and Conversation too. av, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc n1, pns32 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
38 Difference of opinion bred separation of companies; Difference of opinion bred separation of companies; n1 pp-f n1 vvn n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
39 and that which was at first but a neighbourly dispute, by degrees tooke flame, and grew to be mortall hatred, division and schisme. and that which was At First but a neighbourly dispute, by Degrees took flame, and grew to be Mortal hatred, division and Schism. cc cst r-crq vbds p-acp ord p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n2 vvd n1, cc vvd pc-acp vbi j-jn n1, n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
40 Men of the next doore were no longer neighbours to one another. All the bonds of Charity became utterly broken. Men of the next door were no longer neighbours to one Another. All the bonds of Charity became utterly broken. n2 pp-f dt ord n1 vbdr dx jc n2 p-acp crd j-jn. av-d dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd av-j vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
41 All Christian entercourse, and familiarity and commerce ceast between them. All Christian intercourse, and familiarity and commerce ceased between them. av-d njp n1, cc n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
42 He was thought to be false, and to betray his side, who offered to shew himselfe affable or civill to one of another party. He was Thought to be false, and to betray his side, who offered to show himself affable or civil to one of Another party. pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi px31 j cc j p-acp crd pp-f j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
43 In short, the breach became so wide, that he was thought to be the onely religious man who could most enlarge the rent, In short, the breach became so wide, that he was Thought to be the only religious man who could most enlarge the rend, p-acp j, dt n1 vvd av av-j, cst pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt j j n1 r-crq vmd ds vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
44 and could bring most fuell to the present combustion which was thus unhappily kindled among them. and could bring most fuel to the present combustion which was thus unhappily kindled among them. cc vmd vvi ds n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbds av av-j vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
45 To compose these differences therefore, (differences not unlike those of our miserable, distracted times) and to make the Knot and Reconciliation as fast and strong, To compose these differences Therefore, (differences not unlike those of our miserable, distracted times) and to make the Knot and Reconciliation as fast and strong, p-acp vvi d n2 av, (n2 xx av-j d pp-f po12 j, j-vvn n2) cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 c-acp av-j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
46 as the disagreement and rent was large and wide, S. Paul here in this Text, prescribes a severall Cure, as the disagreement and rend was large and wide, S. Paul Here in this Text, prescribes a several Cure, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbds j cc j, n1 np1 av p-acp d n1, vvz dt j vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
47 for every particular and severall breach. First, to remove the discord which rose among them, by calling themselves by severall names, for every particular and several breach. First, to remove the discord which rose among them, by calling themselves by several names, p-acp d j cc j n1. ord, pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vvd p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg px32 p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
48 and to banish the ill consequences of all such factious compellations, which for the most part are bitter Invectives, and to banish the ill consequences of all such factious compellations, which for the most part Are bitter Invectives, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2 pp-f d d j n2, r-crq p-acp dt av-ds n1 vbr j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
49 and sharp arrowes of detraction hurld at one another, he perswades them to unity of language and speech, and sharp arrows of detraction hurled At one Another, he persuades them to unity of language and speech, cc j n2 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp crd j-jn, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
50 and exhorts them to call themselves all by the same name, in these words, Now I beseech you Brethren, that ye al speak the same thing. and exhorts them to call themselves all by the same name, in these words, Now I beseech you Brothers, that you all speak the same thing. cc vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi px32 d p-acp dt d n1, p-acp d n2, av pns11 vvb pn22 n2, cst pn22 d vvb dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
51 Next, to remove their want of meetings, and Communion together in the same place of Gods Worship, he perswades them to unity of Assemblies, Next, to remove their want of meetings, and Communion together in the same place of God's Worship, he persuades them to unity of Assemblies, ord, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 av p-acp dt d n1 pp-f npg1 n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
52 and Congregation, in these words, Now I beseech you, Brethren, that there be no divisions, That is, (as I shall in the progress of this Sermon, make it clear to you from the Original) that there be no separations, that is, (as our English word doth wel express it) that there be no private sequestred meetings, no such things as Conventicles among you. and Congregation, in these words, Now I beseech you, Brothers, that there be no divisions, That is, (as I shall in the progress of this Sermon, make it clear to you from the Original) that there be no separations, that is, (as our English word does well express it) that there be no private sequestered meetings, no such things as Conventicles among you. cc n1, p-acp d n2, av pns11 vvb pn22, n2, cst pc-acp vbi dx n2, cst vbz, (c-acp pns11 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb pn31 j p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j-jn) cst pc-acp vbi dx n2, cst vbz, (p-acp po12 jp n1 vdz av vvi pn31) cst pc-acp vbi dx j j-vvn n2, dx d n2 c-acp n2 p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
53 Thirdly ▪ to remove the root, and spring of all these uncharitable strifes, and divisions, Thirdly ▪ to remove the root, and spring of all these uncharitable strifes, and divisions, ord ▪ pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d d j n2, cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
54 and separations, he perswades them to unity of opinions and minds, in these words, Now I beseech you, Brethren, that you be perfectly joyned together in the same mind, and in the same judgement. and separations, he persuades them to unity of opinions and minds, in these words, Now I beseech you, Brothers, that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgement. cc n2, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp d n2, av pns11 vvb pn22, n2, cst pn22 vbb av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
55 Lastly, that he might with the greater successe do this, and (like a skilfull reconciler) might win upon all sides, he for a while layes aside the Authority of his Apostleship; Lastly, that he might with the greater success do this, and (like a skilful reconciler) might win upon all sides, he for a while lays aside the authority of his Apostleship; ord, cst pns31 vmd p-acp dt jc n1 vdb d, cc (av-j dt j n1) vmd vvi p-acp d n2, pns31 p-acp dt n1 vvz av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
56 and mingling Request and Conjuration, with Exhortation and Advice, he acts the part of an Apostle, in the forme of a Petitioner, in these words, Now I beseech you Brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, &c. Upon these parts, the Apostles mild insinuation, and mingling Request and Conjuration, with Exhortation and advice, he acts the part of an Apostle, in the Form of a Petitioner, in these words, Now I beseech you Brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ, etc. Upon these parts, the Apostles mild insinuation, cc vvg n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n2, av pns11 vvb pn22 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, av p-acp d n2, dt n2 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
57 and addresse of himselfe, and the severall Degrees of unity and concord, in speech, in Assemblies, and address of himself, and the several Degrees of unity and concord, in speech, in Assemblies, cc vvi pp-f px31, cc dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
58 and in Opinions, to which he here exhorts the Corinthians, I will build my future discourse. and in Opinions, to which he Here exhorts the Corinthians, I will built my future discourse. cc p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvz dt njp2, pns11 vmb vvi po11 j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
59 In the ordering of which, I will begin with the Apostles submissive insinuation, or addresse of himselfe, in these words, Now I beseech you, Brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the ordering of which, I will begin with the Apostles submissive insinuation, or address of himself, in these words, Now I beseech you, Brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 j n1, cc vvi pp-f px31, p-acp d n2, av pns11 vvb pn22, n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
60 For the clearer and more usefull handling of this part of the Text, First, it will be necessary that I speake somthing to you of Saint Pauls person, the Preacher here in the Text, For the clearer and more useful handling of this part of the Text, First, it will be necessary that I speak something to you of Saint Paul's person, the Preacher Here in the Text, p-acp dt jc cc av-dc j n-vvg pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, ord, pn31 vmb vbi j cst pns11 vvb pi p-acp pn22 pp-f n1 npg1 n1, dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
61 and of his calling to the Ministery; and of his calling to the Ministry; cc pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
62 which well considered, will conduce very much to the removall of a certaine dangerous error received of late into the minds of too many unlearned, vulgar men among us: which well considered, will conduce very much to the removal of a certain dangerous error received of late into the minds of too many unlearned, Vulgar men among us: r-crq av vvd, vmb vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 vvn pp-f av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f av d j, j n2 p-acp pno12: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
63 Which is, That Universities, and Bookes, and Studies, and Learning are so farre from being necessary preparations to make a Preacher of the Gospell, that any Lay-man, Which is, That Universities, and Books, and Studies, and Learning Are so Far from being necessary preparations to make a Preacher of the Gospel, that any Layman, r-crq vbz, cst n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n1 vbr av av-j p-acp vbg j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
64 though perhaps brought up to a manuall Trade, of a vocation of Husbandry, or attendance upon Cattel, though perhaps brought up to a manual Trade, of a vocation of Husbandry, or attendance upon Cattle, cs av vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
65 if he finde by himselfe that he is called by the Spirit of God, may put himselfe into Orders, if he find by himself that he is called by the Spirit of God, may put himself into Order, cs pns31 vvb p-acp px31 cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi px31 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
66 and take the Ministery upon him. and take the Ministry upon him. cc vvb dt n1 p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
67 And thus enabled from above, without the forme of Ordination, or those other slow, tedious, lazy helps, of sitting twenty years in a Colledge to understand the Bible, may in the few minutes of a powerfull Inspiration spring up an Apostle, And thus enabled from above, without the Form of Ordination, or those other slow, tedious, lazy helps, of sitting twenty Years in a College to understand the bible, may in the few minutes of a powerful Inspiration spring up an Apostle, cc av vvn p-acp a-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d j-jn j, j, j n2, pp-f vvg crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, vmb p-acp dt d n2 pp-f dt j n1 vvb a-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
68 and go forth a Preacher of the Word of God. To this perswasion they have been invited by two sorts of Examples in the Scripture; and go forth a Preacher of the Word of God. To this persuasion they have been invited by two sorts of Examples in the Scripture; cc vvb av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. p-acp d n1 pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp crd n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
69 one in the Old Testament, the other in the New. In the Old Testament, Doe you not read, say they, that God called Elisha from the Plough to be a Prophet? And doth not Amos tell you in the 7. Chapter of his Prophesie, at the 14. Verse, that he was a Herdman, one in the Old Testament, the other in the New. In the Old Testament, Do you not read, say they, that God called Elisha from the Plough to be a Prophet? And does not Amos tell you in the 7. Chapter of his Prophesy, At the 14. Verse, that he was a Herdsman, pi p-acp dt j n1, dt j-jn p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt j n1, vdb pn22 xx vvi, vvb pns32, cst np1 vvn np1 p-acp dt vvb pc-acp vbi dt n1? cc vdz xx np1 vvb pn22 p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f po31 vvb, p-acp dt crd n1, cst pns31 vbds dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
70 and a gatherer of Sycamore fruit? Then for examples in the New Testament, pray what were the Apostles? were they great Schollars? or did Christ send to Athens for them? were they not Fishermen, men altogether unletter'd, men called from mending nets to preach the Gospell? If this were so, That God according to his good pleasure, without any consideration of study, and a gatherer of Sycamore fruit? Then for Examples in the New Testament, pray what were the Apostles? were they great Scholars? or did christ send to Athens for them? were they not Fishermen, men altogether unlettered, men called from mending nets to preach the Gospel? If this were so, That God according to his good pleasure, without any consideration of study, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 n1? av p-acp n2 p-acp dt j n1, vvb r-crq vbdr dt n2? vbdr pns32 j n2? cc vdd np1 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno32? vbdr pns32 xx n2, n2 av j, n2 vvn p-acp vvg n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1? cs d vbdr av, cst np1 vvg p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
71 or height of parts, chose simple, unlearned, unstudied men, to be Prophets and Apostles, and Teachers, or height of parts, chosen simple, unlearned, unstudied men, to be prophets and Apostles, and Teachers, cc n1 pp-f n2, vvd j, j, j-vvn n2, pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2, cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
72 then why should any thinke he hath so confined, or entailed his free Spirit, or vocation of men, upon great parts, then why should any think he hath so confined, or entailed his free Spirit, or vocation of men, upon great parts, av q-crq vmd d vvb pns31 vhz av vvn, cc vvd po31 j n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
73 and studies, that he may not, if he please call the like unstudied, simple men from the Plough or Fisher-boat, and studies, that he may not, if he please call the like unstudied, simple men from the Plough or Fisherboat, cc n2, cst pns31 vmb xx, cs pns31 vvb vvi dt av-j vvd, j n2 p-acp dt vvb cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
74 or Stall, or Shop-board, to be Ministers of his Gospel, and Teachers of his people now? or Stall, or Shopboard, to be Ministers of his Gospel, and Teachers of his people now? cc n1, cc n1, pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 av? (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
75 My Brethren, you see I have not prevaricated, or diminished ought of the strength of the Argument which is urged in favour of Lay-mens preaching. My Brothers, you see I have not prevaricated, or diminished ought of the strength of the Argument which is urged in favour of Laymen's preaching. po11 n2, pn22 vvb pns11 vhb xx vvn, cc vvn pi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f ng2 vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
76 In answer to which, laying aside all partiality to my selfe, and prejudice against them, I shall with the same spirit of meekness and Candour, with which Saint Paul here in this Text bespoke his Corinthians, beseech you, who heare me this day, to observe, In answer to which, laying aside all partiality to my self, and prejudice against them, I shall with the same Spirit of meekness and Candour, with which Saint Paul Here in this Text bespoke his Corinthians, beseech you, who hear me this day, to observe, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq, vvg av d n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc n1 p-acp pno32, pns11 vmb p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 av p-acp d n1 vvd po31 np1, vvb pn22, r-crq vvb pno11 d n1, pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
77 and weigh, and consider well this which I shall say for a Reply? First, Far, far be it from me so to flatter the place of my Education, and weigh, and Consider well this which I shall say for a Reply? First, far, Far be it from me so to flatter the place of my Education, cc vvi, cc vvb av d r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1? ord, av-j, av-j vbb pn31 p-acp pno11 av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
78 or so to biass my beleef, by any false ovevarluing of humane Industry, or great parts that I should pinion, or so to bias my belief, by any false ovevarluing of humane Industry, or great parts that I should pinion, cc av p-acp n1 po11 n1, p-acp d j vvg pp-f j n1, cc j n2 cst pns11 vmd n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
79 as it were, or put limits to the power of the Almighty; as it were, or put Limits to the power of the Almighty; c-acp pn31 vbdr, cc vvd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
80 Or should be so irreligiously bold, as to gain-say that piece of his Gospell which compares his holy Spirit to the Wind, which bloweth where it listeth. If they who thus pretend to a private Inspiration doe meane, that whatever God did in the times heretofore, he is able to doe now, I shall easily grant it; Or should be so irreligiously bold, as to gainsay that piece of his Gospel which compares his holy Spirit to the Wind, which blows where it lists. If they who thus pretend to a private Inspiration do mean, that whatever God did in the times heretofore, he is able to do now, I shall Easily grant it; cc vmd vbi av av-j j, c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1 r-crq vvz po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz c-crq pn31 vvz. cs pns32 r-crq av vvb p-acp dt j n1 vdb vvi, cst r-crq np1 vdd p-acp dt n2 av, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vdi av, pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
81 And here in the presence of you all, confesse my selfe to be of their opinion. And Here in the presence of you all, confess my self to be of their opinion. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn22 d, vvb po11 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
82 Nor shall I make any doubt or scruple at all, to say, that, if we looke upon what God is able to doe, by the fame power by which he was able to raise up Children to Abraham out of stones, Nor shall I make any doubt or scruple At all, to say, that, if we look upon what God is able to do, by the fame power by which he was able to raise up Children to Abraham out of stones, ccx vmb pns11 vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vvi, cst, cs pns12 vvb p-acp r-crq n1 vbz j pc-acp vdi, p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1 av pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
83 or (to speake yet more neerly to the Argument in hand) by the same power that hee was able to make a Herd-man a Prophet, or (to speak yet more nearly to the Argument in hand) by the same power that he was able to make a Herdsman a Prophet, cc (pc-acp vvi av av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1) p-acp dt d n1 cst pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
84 or a Fisher-man an Apostle, he is able, in our times also, if he please, to make the meanest Tradesman one of the greatest Luminaries of his Church. or a Fisherman an Apostle, he is able, in our times also, if he please, to make the Meanest Tradesman one of the greatest Luminaries of his Church. cc dt n1 dt n1, pns31 vbz j, p-acp po12 n2 av, cs pns31 vvb, pc-acp vvi dt js n1 crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
85 Since to an Omnipotent Agent, whose gifts are meerly Arbitrary, and depend wholly upon the pleasure of his owne will, the greatest endowments of men, Since to an Omnipotent Agent, whose Gifts Are merely Arbitrary, and depend wholly upon the pleasure of his own will, the greatest endowments of men, p-acp p-acp dt j n1, rg-crq n2 vbr av-j j-jn, cc vvb av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, dt js n2 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
86 and the least, are alike easie. and the least, Are alike easy. cc dt ds, vbr av j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
87 But though he be able to doe this, and in the ancient times of the Scripture have imparted his Gifts without respect of Persons, But though he be able to do this, and in the ancient times of the Scripture have imparted his Gifts without respect of Persons, p-acp cs pns31 vbb j pc-acp vdi d, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb vvn po31 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
88 yet whether he now will, or whether in our times hee doth still thus extraordinarily raise up Teachers to himselfe, is extreamly to be doubted. yet whither he now will, or whither in our times he does still thus extraordinarily raise up Teachers to himself, is extremely to be doubted. av cs pns31 av vmb, cc cs p-acp po12 n2 pns31 vdz av av av-j vvi a-acp n2 p-acp px31, vbz av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
89 For here with all the Christian gentleness and reason, which may possibly conduce to the clearing of this doubt, were I to argue this Controversie with one of those men who invade our function, For Here with all the Christian gentleness and reason, which may possibly conduce to the clearing of this doubt, were I to argue this Controversy with one of those men who invade our function, p-acp av p-acp d dt njp n1 cc n1, r-crq vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, vbdr pns11 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp crd pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
90 and from gathering of Sycamore fruit step up into the Pulpit, I would onely aske him this question; and from gathering of Sycamore fruit step up into the Pulpit, I would only ask him this question; cc p-acp vvg pp-f np1 n1 vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmd av-j vvi pno31 d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
91 What Commission he hath thus to usurp upon our Office; Or who signed him his patent; What Commission he hath thus to usurp upon our Office; Or who signed him his patent; q-crq n1 pns31 vhz av pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1; cc r-crq vvd pno31 po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
92 Since the Apostle tells us in the fifth Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrewes, at the fourth Verse, (A place well worth your marking, my Brethren) That no man taketh this honour of a Priest to himselfe, Since the Apostle tells us in the fifth Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews, At the fourth Verse, (A place well worth your marking, my Brothers) That no man Takes this honour of a Priest to himself, c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt njpg2, p-acp dt ord n1, (dt n1 av j po22 vvg, po11 n2) cst dx n1 vvz d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp px31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
93 But he who is called of God, as was Aaron? I know his common answer will bee, that God hath called him to this Office by the secret Instinct, But he who is called of God, as was Aaron? I know his Common answer will be, that God hath called him to this Office by the secret Instinct, cc-acp pns31 r-crq vbz vvn pp-f np1, c-acp vbds np1? pns11 vvb po31 j n1 vmb vbi, cst np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
94 and Motion of his Holy Spirit. and Motion of his Holy Spirit. cc n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
95 But, then, he must not take it ill, if I yet farther aske him, by what signes, But, then, he must not take it ill, if I yet farther ask him, by what Signs, p-acp, av, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31 av-jn, cs pns11 av jc vvb pno31, p-acp r-crq n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
96 or markes, or testimonies, or tokens, he can either ma•e it reasonably appeare to himselfe, or marks, or testimonies, or tokens, he can either ma•e it reasonably appear to himself, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, pns31 vmb av-d vvi pn31 av-j vvi p-acp px31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
97 or others, that God hath dealt with him as he dealt with some of the Prophets, or Apostles; or Others, that God hath dealt with him as he dealt with Some of the prophets, or Apostles; cc n2-jn, cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp d pp-f dt n2, cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
98 called him from his Trade by such a motion of his Spirit? Elisha we know, made Iron swim, called him from his Trade by such a motion of his Spirit? Elisha we know, made Iron swim, vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? np1 pns12 vvb, vvd n1 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
99 and knew mens Closet-discourses in a farre Countrey, which was a sure and certaine signe that God had called him to be a Prophet. and knew men's closet-discourses in a Far Country, which was a sure and certain Signen that God had called him to be a Prophet. cc vvd ng2 n2 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbds dt j cc j n1 cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
100 The Apostles also we know, wrought many of Christs miracles, which was a most infallible signe that God had chosen them to be Apostles. The Apostles also we know, wrought many of Christ Miracles, which was a most infallible Signen that God had chosen them to be Apostles. dt n2 av pns12 vvb, vvn d pp-f npg1 n2, r-crq vbds dt av-ds j n1 cst np1 vhd vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
101 If any of these men, who derive their warrant from the same sacred spring, can make Iron swim, If any of these men, who derive their warrant from the same sacred spring, can make Iron swim, cs d pp-f d n2, r-crq vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt d j n1, vmb vvi n1 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
102 or like Elisha, remaining here in their owne Israel, can tell us what the King of Syria saies in his Bed-chamber; or like Elisha, remaining Here in their own Israel, can tell us what the King of Syria Says in his Bedchamber; cc av-j np1, vvg av p-acp po32 d np1, vmb vvi pno12 r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
103 Or if like Saint Peter they can cure fevers and diseases by their bare shadowes passing over them; Or if like Saint Peter they can cure fevers and diseases by their bore shadows passing over them; cc cs j n1 np1 pns32 vmb vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp po32 j n2 vvg p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
104 Or if, like the rest of the Apostles, having never before knowne Letters, they can of a sudden speake all Languages, the Controversie is at an end; Or if, like the rest of the Apostles, having never before known Letters, they can of a sudden speak all Languages, the Controversy is At an end; cc cs, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vhg av-x c-acp vvn n2, pns32 vmb pp-f dt j vvi d n2, dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
105 It would bee a very great sinne against the Spirit of God to deny, that hee is in them of a Truth. It would be a very great sin against the Spirit of God to deny, that he is in them of a Truth. pn31 vmd vbi dt av j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
106 But if all the proofe and signe they can give us that they have him, be onely a strong perswasion of themselves; But if all the proof and Signen they can give us that they have him, be only a strong persuasion of themselves; cc-acp cs d dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vmb vvi pno12 cst pns32 vhb pno31, vbb av-j dt j n1 pp-f px32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
107 Nay, if by an infallible Illumination they could assure themselves, that they have him, yet as many as have not the like infallible Illumination to assure them so too, will not be guilty of an unpardonable offence, Nay, if by an infallible Illumination they could assure themselves, that they have him, yet as many as have not the like infallible Illumination to assure them so too, will not be guilty of an unpardonable offence, uh-x, cs p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vmd vvi px32, cst pns32 vhb pno31, av c-acp d c-acp vhb xx dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av av, vmb xx vbi j pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
108 if they suspect they have him not. For here, I must once more repeat my former Question, and aske by what effects, if they suspect they have him not. For Here, I must once more repeat my former Question, and ask by what effects, cs pns32 vvb pns32 vhb pno31 xx. p-acp av, pns11 vmb a-acp av-dc vvi po11 j n1, cc vvi p-acp r-crq n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
109 or signes of the Spirit, men shall know them to be called? By what? will some man say, or Signs of the Spirit, men shall know them to be called? By what? will Some man say, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, n2 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn? p-acp q-crq? vmb d n1 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
110 why? Doe you not heare them preach, expound Scripture, unfold Prophecies, interpret Parables, nay plucke the veile and cloud from the Booke of Mysteries it selfe, the very Revelation? Can any of you great Schollers, with all your study of Philosophers, Fathers, Councells, Schoole-men, Historians, Oratours, Poets, either hold your Congregations longer, why? Do you not hear them preach, expound Scripture, unfold Prophecies, interpret Parables, nay pluck the veil and cloud from the Book of Mysteres it self, the very Revelation? Can any of you great Scholars, with all your study of Philosophers, Father's, Counsels, Schoolmen, Historians, Orators, Poets, either hold your Congregations longer, q-crq? vdb pn22 xx vvi pno32 vvi, vvb n1, vvb n2, vvb n2, uh-x vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 pn31 n1, dt j n1? vmb d pp-f pn22 j n2, p-acp d po22 n1 pp-f n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, av-d vvb po22 n2 av-jc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
111 or send them away more edified? And will you yet ask Questions? Or doubt of the certainty of their vocation? I must not dissemble with you, or send them away more edified? And will you yet ask Questions? Or doubt of the certainty of their vocation? I must not dissemble with you, cc vvi pno32 av av-dc vvn? cc vmb pn22 av vvi n2? cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1? pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
112 if I could meet with an unlearned Handicraft-man, who without study, can doe this to the same height, if I could meet with an unlearned handicraftsman, who without study, can do this to the same height, cs pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1, r-crq p-acp n1, vmb vdi d p-acp dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
113 and measure of Truth, as those unjustly-cryed downe, learned, and well-studied men doe, I should begin to alter my opinion; and measure of Truth, as those unjustly-cried down, learned, and well-studied men do, I should begin to altar my opinion; cc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp d j a-acp, j, cc j n2 vdb, pns11 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po11 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
114 And should reckon him as hee deserves, in the number of the inspired. And should reckon him as he deserves, in the number of the inspired. cc vmd vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
115 But alas, my Brethren, as I am not come hither to disparage the guifts of the Holy Ghost, in what person soever I finde them, But alas, my Brothers, as I am not come hither to disparage the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, in what person soever I find them, p-acp uh, po11 n2, c-acp pns11 vbm xx vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp r-crq n1 av pns11 vvb pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
116 or to perswade that Scripture rightly expounded, is not one, and the same, from the mouth of a Priest, or an inspired Lay-man; or to persuade that Scripture rightly expounded, is not one, and the same, from the Mouth of a Priest, or an inspired Layman; cc pc-acp vvi d n1 av-jn vvn, vbz xx pi, cc dt d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j-vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
117 so this I must freely say to you, That as many of those strange Teachers as I have heard, have expounded Scripture indeed, so this I must freely say to you, That as many of those strange Teachers as I have herd, have expounded Scripture indeed, av d pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pn22, cst p-acp d pp-f d j n2 c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, vhb vvn n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
118 and have ventured upon some of the hardest places of the Prophets. and have ventured upon Some of the Hardest places of the prophets. cc vhb vvn p-acp d pp-f dt js n2 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
119 But, then, if all my studies of the Bible, assisted with all those holy, uncorrupted learned helps, which might enable mee to understand it aright, have not deceived me, their expositions, But, then, if all my studies of the bible, assisted with all those holy, uncorrupted learned helps, which might enable me to understand it aright, have not deceived me, their expositions, p-acp, av, cs d po11 n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp d d j, j j n2, r-crq vmd vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi pn31 av, vhb xx vvn pno11, po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
120 and Sermons, how passionately delivered, or how long soever, are evident proofes to mee that they have not the Spirit. and Sermons, how passionately Delivered, or how long soever, Are evident proofs to me that they have not the Spirit. cc n2, c-crq av-j vvn, cc c-crq av-j av, vbr j n2 p-acp pno11 cst pns32 vhb xx dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
121 If they had, they would never, certainely, expound Scripture so directly contrary to his meaning; If they had, they would never, Certainly, expound Scripture so directly contrary to his meaning; cs pns32 vhd, pns32 vmd av-x, av-j, vvb n1 av av-j j-jn p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
122 Or make the writings of the Prophets or Apostles, weare only that present shape, not which the holy Ghost hath imprinted and stampt upon them, Or make the writings of the prophets or Apostles, wear only that present shape, not which the holy Ghost hath imprinted and stamped upon them, cc vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, vvb av-j cst j n1, xx r-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
123 but which tends to the division of a Kingdom, and the confusion of a Church; but which tends to the division of a Kingdom, and the confusion of a Church; cc-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
124 Nor would they, as they do, what ever the Text be, presse that sense from it, not which is genuine, Nor would they, as they do, what ever the Text be, press that sense from it, not which is genuine, ccx vmd pns32, c-acp pns32 vdb, r-crq av dt n1 vbi, vvb d n1 p-acp pn31, xx r-crq vbz j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
125 and naturall, but which tends most to the destruction of a party, or the fomentation of a most unnaturall Civill Warre. and natural, but which tends most to the destruction of a party, or the fomentation of a most unnatural Civil War. cc j, cc-acp r-crq vvz av-ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
126 Saint Paul tells us in the fift Chapter of the Epistle to the Galatians, at the 22, and 23. Verses, that the fruits, or effects of the Spirit, are love, peace, long-suffering, gentlenesse, meeknesse, temperance. Saint Paul tells us in the fift Chapter of the Epistle to the Galatians, At the 22, and 23. Verses, that the fruits, or effects of the Spirit, Are love, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, temperance. n1 np1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np1, p-acp dt crd, cc crd n2, cst dt n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr n1, n1, j, n1, n1, n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
127 He useth to speake to men in the voice, and figure of a Dove: He uses to speak to men in the voice, and figure of a Dove: pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
128 But to entitle him to all those forbidden workes of the flesh, of variance, hatred, sedition, heresies, envyings, murthers, But to entitle him to all those forbidden works of the Flesh, of variance, hatred, sedition, heresies, envyings, murders, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d d j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1, pp-f n1, n1, n1, n2, n2-vvg, n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
129 and the like, there reckoned up in the precedent Verses of that Chapter, is to make him speake with the voice of a Raven. and the like, there reckoned up in the precedent Verses of that Chapter, is to make him speak with the voice of a Raven. cc dt j, a-acp vvd a-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
130 In short, my Brethren, the Holy Ghost is not the Author of such Doctrines as breake Gods Commandements in the Pulpit. In short, my Brothers, the Holy Ghost is not the Author of such Doctrines as break God's commandments in the Pulpit. p-acp j, po11 n2, dt j n1 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vvb npg1 n2 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
131 Nor is it a long Prayer, or a zealous two-houres reviling of the foot-steps of the Lords Anointed, their lawfull Soveraigne, which can make their Sermons to be any other then so much Libell, or holy Detractation; Nor is it a long Prayer, or a zealous two-houres reviling of the footsteps of the lords Anointed, their lawful Sovereign, which can make their Sermons to be any other then so much Libel, or holy Detractation; ccx vbz pn31 dt j n1, cc dt j n2 vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvn, po32 j n-jn, r-crq vmb vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vbi d n-jn av av av-d vvi, cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
132 Or which can make their Intrepretations of the Word of God, how moderate soever in other cases, Or which can make their interpretations of the Word of God, how moderate soever in other cases, cc r-crq vmb vvi po32 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq j av p-acp j-jn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
133 if they be not agreeable to the scope, and minde, and intention of the Holy Ghost, to be any more then so many zealous mistakes, if they be not agreeable to the scope, and mind, and intention of the Holy Ghost, to be any more then so many zealous mistakes, cs pns32 vbb xx j p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vbi d dc cs av d j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
134 and so many illegitimate births, and creatures of their own deluded fancies. and so many illegitimate births, and creatures of their own deluded fancies. cc av d j n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 d j-vvn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
135 Next, in pursuit of this seasonable Argument, give me leave, I pray, with all the plainenesse I can, (for I well know where I am, Next, in pursuit of this seasonable Argument, give me leave, I pray, with all the plainness I can, (for I well know where I am, ord, p-acp n1 pp-f d j n1, vvb pno11 vvi, pns11 vvb, p-acp d dt n1 pns11 vmb, (c-acp pns11 av vvb c-crq pns11 vbm, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
136 and to what Auditorie I speake) to make it yet farther evident to you, that if I should grant what these NONLATINALPHABET, and to what Auditory I speak) to make it yet farther evident to you, that if I should grant what these, cc p-acp r-crq j pns11 vvb) pc-acp vvi pn31 av jc j p-acp pn22, cst cs pns11 vmd vvi r-crq d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
137 as S. Basil calls them, these Saints of a daies growth, challenge to themselves, who thinke that all that is required to make a Minister of the Gospell, is NONLATINALPHABET, onely to be willing, as S. Basil calls them, these Saints of a days growth, challenge to themselves, who think that all that is required to make a Minister of the Gospel, is, only to be willing, c-acp np1 np1 vvz pno32, d n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, vvb p-acp px32, r-crq vvb cst d cst vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz, av-j pc-acp vbi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
138 and to start up a Preacher. and to start up a Preacher. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
139 If, I say, it should be granted them, that they have the inward calling of the Spirit, If, I say, it should be granted them, that they have the inward calling of the Spirit, cs, pns11 vvb, pn31 vmd vbi vvn pno32, cst pns32 vhb dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
140 yet God is so much the God of order, that unlesse they will enter themselves into his service, by undergoing those Rites of Consecration and Imposition of Hands, which God hath prescribed in his Church, to stand for ever as the outward formes and signes of their vocation too, every act of the Ministerie which they performe, is but a sacrifice like theirs who offered strange fire before the Lord, yet God is so much the God of order, that unless they will enter themselves into his service, by undergoing those Rites of Consecration and Imposition of Hands, which God hath prescribed in his Church, to stand for ever as the outward forms and Signs of their vocation too, every act of the Ministry which they perform, is but a sacrifice like theirs who offered strange fire before the Lord, av np1 vbz av av-d dt n1 pp-f n1, cst cs pns32 vmb vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp j-vvg d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp av c-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1 av, d n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb, vbz p-acp dt n1 av-j png32 r-crq vvd j n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
141 and miserably perisht by their owne forbidden Censors. and miserably perished by their own forbidden Censors. cc av-j vvn p-acp po32 d j-vvn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
142 Or if you will have me expresse the danger of it by a judgement as terrible. Or if you will have me express the danger of it by a judgement as terrible. cc cs pn22 vmb vhi pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
143 Thus to put their hand to the Arke, thus to support it, if 'twere ready to fall, is such an unwarranted piece of officiousnesse, Thus to put their hand to the Ark, thus to support it, if 'twere ready to fallen, is such an unwarranted piece of officiousness, av pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, av pc-acp vvi pn31, cs pn31|vbdr j pc-acp vvi, vbz d dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
144 as will (certainely) unrepented, at some time or other, draw the punishment of Vzzrah upon them, provoke the abused Almighty to breake forth in a flame of fire upon them, as will (Certainly) unrepented, At Some time or other, draw the punishment of Vzzrah upon them, provoke the abused Almighty to break forth in a flame of fire upon them, c-acp vmb (av-j) n1, p-acp d n1 cc n-jn, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, vvb dt j-vvn j-jn pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
145 and consume them for their unnecessarie diligence. and consume them for their unnecessary diligence. cc vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
146 For here, all the Scripture examples which imbolden them to this worke, do returne upon them, For Here, all the Scripture Examples which embolden them to this work, do return upon them, p-acp av, d dt n1 n2 r-crq vvi pno32 p-acp d n1, vdb vvi p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
147 as so many instances and proofes of their incroachment on our office. as so many instances and proofs of their encroachment on our office. c-acp av d n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
148 For here let me once more ask them, How was Elisha called to be a Prophet? meerly by the secret, unknown whisper and instinct of the holy Ghost? Truly, For Here let me once more ask them, How was Elisha called to be a Prophet? merely by the secret, unknown whisper and instinct of the holy Ghost? Truly, p-acp av vvb pno11 a-acp av-dc vvi pno32, c-crq vbds np1 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1? av-j p-acp dt j-jn, j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1? np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
149 if he had, yet this would not make much for them; if he had, yet this would not make much for them; cs pns31 vhd, av d vmd xx vvi d p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
150 because God never tyed himself precisely to those outward formes in the choice of a Prophet, which he then did, Because God never tied himself precisely to those outward forms in the choice of a Prophet, which he then did, c-acp np1 av-x vvd px31 av-j p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 av vdd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
151 and still doth in the choice of his Priests. and still does in the choice of his Priests. cc av vdz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
152 Yet the calling of this Prophet was not without its visible signe ▪ Goe, saies God to Elias, in the 19. Chap. of the first booke of Kings, at the 16. Verse, Anoint Elisha the Son of Shaphat to be Prophet in thy roome. Yet the calling of this Prophet was not without its visible Signen ▪ Go, Says God to Elias, in the 19. Chap. of the First book of Kings, At the 16. Verse, Anoint Elisha the Son of Shaphat to be Prophet in thy room. av dt n-vvg pp-f d n1 vbds xx p-acp po31 j n1 ▪ vvb, vvz np1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt crd np1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt crd n1, vvb np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp po21 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
153 And whether the like Ceremony of powring oyle on his head, were not also performed by some elder Prophet upon Amos as the younger, And whither the like Ceremony of Pouring oil on his head, were not also performed by Some elder Prophet upon Amos as the younger, cc cs dt j n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbdr xx av vvn p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt jc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
154 as 'tis not affirmed, so 'tis not denyed in Scripture, but left probable. In the Consecration of the Priests of those times, the case is much more evident: as it's not affirmed, so it's not denied in Scripture, but left probable. In the Consecration of the Priests of those times, the case is much more evident: c-acp pn31|vbz xx vvn, av pn31|vbz xx vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd j. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n2, dt n1 vbz d dc j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
155 Read at your leisure the 29. Chapter of Exodus, there you shall finde, that before God would receive them into that sacred function, Read At your leisure the 29. Chapter of Exodus, there you shall find, that before God would receive them into that sacred function, vvb p-acp po22 n1 dt crd n1 pp-f fw-la, a-acp pn22 vmb vvi, cst p-acp np1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
156 first, divers Sacrifices were to bee offered for them; then they were to be brought to the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and there to bee washt; First, diverse Sacrifices were to be offered for them; then they were to be brought to the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and there to be washed; ord, j n2 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32; av pns32 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
157 then the Priests Garments, the Coat, the Ephod, the Brest-plate, and Mitre, were to be put upon them. then the Priests Garments, the Coat, the Ephod, the Breastplate, and Mitre, were to be put upon them. av dt ng1 n2, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc n1, vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
158 Lastly, followed the anointing oyle, which was powred upon their heads: And this was the Consecration of the Priests of those times. Lastly, followed the anointing oil, which was poured upon their Heads: And this was the Consecration of the Priests of those times. ord, vvd dt vvg n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po32 n2: cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
159 The Ceremonies of Consecration in the New Testament, were different, I confesse, from those of the Old; The Ceremonies of Consecration in the New Testament, were different, I confess, from those of the Old; dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbdr j, pns11 vvb, p-acp d pp-f dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
160 but yet equivalent, and answerable to them in their kinde. but yet equivalent, and answerable to them in their kind. cc-acp av j, cc j p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
161 These were, a publike meeting of the Church together, a presentation there made of the person to bee made a Priest; These were, a public meeting of the Church together, a presentation there made of the person to be made a Priest; np1 vbdr, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av, dt n1 a-acp vvd pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
162 solemne prayers and supplications put up to God, to make him usefull to his Church: solemn Prayers and supplications put up to God, to make him useful to his Church: j n2 cc n2 vvn a-acp p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 j p-acp po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
163 and for a seale of all the rest, the Imposition of the Bishops hands, assisted by his Presbyters. and for a seal of all the rest, the Imposition of the Bishops hands, assisted by his Presbyters. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2, vvn p-acp po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
164 Now, my Brethren, apply this to the strange Priests of our times, who with unwasht feet thrust themselves into the Tabernacle; Now, my Brothers, apply this to the strange Priests of our times, who with unwashed feet thrust themselves into the Tabernacle; av, po11 n2, vvb d p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq p-acp j n2 vvd px32 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
165 not a sacrifice, not so much as a handfull of meale, or grain of Incense, or drop of oyl spent towards their Consecration; not a sacrifice, not so much as a handful of meal, or grain of Incense, or drop of oil spent towards their Consecration; xx dt n1, xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
166 No solemne assembly, no presentation of themselves made to God, no imposition of hands, not so much as a short Prayer, No solemn assembly, no presentation of themselves made to God, no imposition of hands, not so much as a short Prayer, dx j n1, dx n1 pp-f px32 vvn p-acp np1, dx n1 pp-f n2, xx av av-d c-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
167 or benediction, or God speed you, used towards their setting forth into the Lords Vineyard, or benediction, or God speed you, used towards their setting forth into the lords Vineyard, cc n1, cc np1 vvb pn22, vvn p-acp po32 vvg av p-acp dt n2 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
168 and you will find that these are the theeves and robbers (pardon the hardness of the language, I cannot make the Scripture speake mildlier then it doth) which our Saviour Christ speaks of in the 1•. and you will find that these Are the thieves and robbers (pardon the hardness of the language, I cannot make the Scripture speak mildlier then it does) which our Saviour christ speaks of in the 1•. cc pn22 vmb vvi cst d vbr dt n2 cc n2 (vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmbx vvi dt n1 vvb av-jc cs pn31 vdz) r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvz pp-f p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
169 Chapter of S. John at the first Verse, Men who enter not in by the doore into the sheep-fold, Chapter of S. John At the First Verse, Men who enter not in by the door into the sheepfold, n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp dt ord n1, n2 r-crq vvb xx p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
170 but climbe up some other way. In briefe, men, whose Sermons and Doctrines correspond to their consecrations. but climb up Some other Way. In brief, men, whose Sermons and Doctrines correspond to their consecrations. cc-acp vvi a-acp d j-jn n1. p-acp j, n2, rg-crq n2 cc n2 vvi p-acp po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
171 By stealth they enter into the Ministery, and by stealth they exercise it. By stealth they enter into the Ministry, and by stealth they exercise it. p-acp n1 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 pns32 vvb pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
172 And whereas the mark and Character of all the true Ministers of the Gospel is to stand, having their feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, these men wander, And whereas the mark and Character of all the true Ministers of the Gospel is to stand, having their feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, these men wander, cc cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi, vhg po32 n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, d n2 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
173 and goe about, having their feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of strife. and go about, having their feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of strife. cc vvi a-acp, vhg po32 n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
174 Men, who never think themselves sufficiently Apostles, till all the world doe call them the sons of thunder too. Men, who never think themselves sufficiently Apostles, till all the world do call them the Sons of thunder too. np1, r-crq av-x vvb px32 av-j n2, c-acp d dt n1 vdb vvi pno32 dt n2 pp-f n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
175 Men who speake fire, and throw lightning among the people; Men who speak fire, and throw lightning among the people; np1 r-crq vvb n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
176 and thinke they have then onely done the worke, and businesse of an Apostle, when they have cast the Congregation which they leave behind them into a cumbustion and flame. and think they have then only done the work, and business of an Apostle, when they have cast the Congregation which they leave behind them into a combustion and flame. cc vvb pns32 vhb av av-j vdi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
177 I shall trouble your patience but with one Objection, which may possibly be made against what I have hitherto said; that is this: I shall trouble your patience but with one Objection, which may possibly be made against what I have hitherto said; that is this: pns11 vmb vvi po22 n1 cc-acp p-acp crd n1, r-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns11 vhb av vvn; d vbz d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
178 Here, some one of these moderne, selfe-inspiring Teachers may say, Sir, you tell us of Ceremonies and Consecrations, Here, Some one of these modern, self-inspiring Teachers may say, Sir, you tell us of Ceremonies and Consecrations, av, d crd pp-f d j, j n2 vmb vvi, n1, pn22 vvb pno12 pp-f n2 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
179 and I know not what, Imposition of hands; but either you have forgot your selfe, or wisely dissembled the vocation of the Apostles. and I know not what, Imposition of hands; but either you have forgotten your self, or wisely dissembled the vocation of the Apostles. cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq, n1 pp-f n2; cc-acp d pn22 vhb vvn po22 n1, cc av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
180 Were not they without your formality of laying on of hands, without all this adoe of conveying orders, Were not they without your formality of laying on of hands, without all this ado of conveying order, vbdr xx pns32 p-acp po22 n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pp-f n2, p-acp d d n1 pp-f vvg n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
181 and the holy Ghost by fingers, immediately called by Christ? What imposition of hands went to change S. Peter from a Fisher-man into an Apostle? or what Bishops Ceremonies past to make S. Paul (in whose person you have all this while preacht against us) of a persecutor of the Church to become a Doctor of the Gentiles? Doth not your own Tertullian say, Nonne & Laici Sacerdotes sumus, That any Lay-man, and the holy Ghost by fingers, immediately called by christ? What imposition of hands went to change S. Peter from a Fisherman into an Apostle? or what Bishops Ceremonies past to make S. Paul (in whose person you have all this while preached against us) of a persecutor of the Church to become a Doctor of the Gentiles? Does not your own Tertullian say, Nonne & Laici Sacerdotes sumus, That any Layman, cc dt j n1 p-acp n2, av-j vvn p-acp np1? q-crq n1 pp-f n2 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1? cc q-crq n2 n2 j pc-acp vvi n1 np1 (p-acp rg-crq n1 pn22 vhb d d n1 vvd p-acp pno12) pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j? vdz xx po22 d np1 vvb, n1 cc np1 np1 fw-la, cst d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
182 if he please, may be a Priest? To this I reply; if he please, may be a Priest? To this I reply; cs pns31 vvb, vmb vbi dt n1? p-acp d pns11 vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
183 first, As for the Apostles, 'tis true, indeed, we doe not read that they were consecrated to their Ministerie by such Rites and Imposition of hands, First, As for the Apostles, it's true, indeed, we do not read that they were consecrated to their Ministry by such Rites and Imposition of hands, ord, c-acp p-acp dt n2, pn31|vbz j, av, pns12 vdb xx vvi cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
184 as were afterwards received and practised in the Church. as were afterwards received and practised in the Church. c-acp vbdr av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
185 Yet something answerable to the Imposition of hands went to their Consecration, before they were invested with full Authority to preach the Gospell to the world. Yet something answerable to the Imposition of hands went to their Consecration, before they were invested with full authority to preach the Gospel to the world. av pi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vvd p-acp po32 n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
186 For besides their first vocation by Christ to be his Disciples, from whom they learnt that Gospell which they afterwards preacht, what saies the Scripture? Tarry yee at Jerusalem, sayes Christ to them, after his Resurrection, till I send the promise of my Father upon you, For beside their First vocation by christ to be his Disciples, from whom they learned that Gospel which they afterwards preached, what Says the Scripture? Tarry ye At Jerusalem, Says christ to them, After his Resurrection, till I send the promise of my Father upon you, p-acp p-acp po32 ord n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi po31 n2, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvd cst n1 r-crq pns32 av vvd, r-crq vvz dt n1? vvb pn22 p-acp np1, vvz np1 p-acp pno32, p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
187 and yee be indued with power from above. and ye be endued with power from above. cc pn22 vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
188 And, pray, what was that promise, and what was this power? Certainly, that which you read of in the second Chapter of the Acts, where at the time prefixt by Christ, the Holy Ghost descended on them. And, pray, what was that promise, and what was this power? Certainly, that which you read of in the second Chapter of the Acts, where At the time prefixed by christ, the Holy Ghost descended on them. cc, vvb, r-crq vbds d n1, cc r-crq vbds d n1? av-j, cst r-crq pn22 vvb pp-f p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
189 And how did hee descend? in a still, soft, secret, invisible perswasion of the Fancy? Or in the silent whisper of an unperceived Illumination? No such matter, Quod Episcopus aliis, Spiritus sanctus Apostolis, saies a learned man. And how did he descend? in a still, soft, secret, invisible persuasion of the Fancy? Or in the silent whisper of an unperceived Illumination? No such matter, Quod Episcopus Others, Spiritus Sanctus Apostles, Says a learned man. cc q-crq vdd pns31 vvi? p-acp dt j, j, j-jn, j n1 pp-f dt n1? cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1? dx d n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1, vvz dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
190 The holy Ghost here supplyed the Office of a Bishop, descended upon them in an audible rushing wind, which signified his election of them to the eare; The holy Ghost Here supplied the Office of a Bishop, descended upon them in an audible rushing wind, which signified his election of them to the ear; dt j n1 av vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j j-vvg n1, r-crq vvd po31 n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
191 And sate upon their heads in the shape of cloven Tongues of fire; which signified his election of them to the eye. Hi ritus, haec impositio; And sat upon their Heads in the shape of cloven Tongues of fire; which signified his election of them to the eye. Him Ritus, haec Impositio; cc vvd p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 pp-f n1; r-crq vvd po31 n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1. pno31 fw-la, fw-la fw-la; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
192 These were his Ceremonies, this his Imposition of hands, sayes that Author. These were his Ceremonies, this his Imposition of hands, Says that Author. d vbdr po31 n2, d po31 n1 pp-f n2, vvz d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
193 So that all the difference betweene the Admission of the Apostles to the Ministery, and others, was onely this: So that all the difference between the Admission of the Apostles to the Ministry, and Others, was only this: av cst d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n2-jn, vbds av-j d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
194 In other Consecrations the Bishop onely granted the power to preach, but bestowed not the Guifts; In other Consecrations the Bishop only granted the power to preach, but bestowed not the Gifts; p-acp j-jn n2 dt n1 av-j vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp vvd xx dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
195 Here the Holy Ghost bestowed both. Here the Holy Ghost bestowed both. av dt j n1 vvd av-d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
196 He first by visible, outward signes, testified to the world whom hee had chosen, and to whom they were to hearken; He First by visible, outward Signs, testified to the world whom he had chosen, and to whom they were to harken; pns31 ord p-acp j, j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 ro-crq pns31 vhd vvn, cc p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
197 And then furnisht them with Tongues, and Languages, and knowledge, and parts, fit to be the Guides and great Instructers of the world. And then furnished them with Tongues, and Languages, and knowledge, and parts, fit to be the Guides and great Instructers of the world. cc av vvd pno32 p-acp n2, cc n2, cc n1, cc n2, j pc-acp vbi dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
198 Let these men make it appeare to me, that the Holy Ghost hath thus descended upon them, Let these men make it appear to me, that the Holy Ghost hath thus descended upon them, vvb d n2 vvb pn31 vvi p-acp pno11, cst dt j n1 vhz av vvn p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
199 thus furnisht them with parts, and I will most willingly resign my place to them in the Pulpit. thus furnished them with parts, and I will most willingly resign my place to them in the Pulpit. av vvd pno32 p-acp n2, cc pns11 vmb av-ds av-j vvb po11 n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
200 Next, as for S. Paul, 'tis cleare by the story of his Conversion, that he received not his Commission to preach from that which Christ spoke to him immediately from Heaven. Next, as for S. Paul, it's clear by the story of his Conversion, that he received not his Commission to preach from that which christ spoke to him immediately from Heaven. ord, c-acp p-acp n1 np1, pn31|vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd xx po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d r-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31 av-j p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
201 But what saies the place? After he was fallen to the Earth blinde, Arise, saies Christ to him, and goe into the City, But what Says the place? After he was fallen to the Earth blind, Arise, Says christ to him, and go into the city, p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1? p-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 j, vvb, vvz np1 p-acp pno31, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
202 and there it shall be told thee what thou must doe. and there it shall be told thee what thou must do. cc a-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno21 r-crq pns21 vmb vdi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
203 When hee came into the City, a certaine Disciple named Ananias, pre-instructed by Christ in a vision, was sent to him, who putting his hands on him, saies the Text, said to him, Brother Saul, the Lord (even Jesus that appeared to thee in the way) hath sent me, that thou mightst receive thy sight, When he Come into the city, a certain Disciple nam Ananias, pre-instructed by christ in a vision, was sent to him, who putting his hands on him, Says the Text, said to him, Brother Saul, the Lord (even jesus that appeared to thee in the Way) hath sent me, that thou Mightest receive thy sighed, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 vvn np1, j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vbds vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq vvg po31 n2 p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1, vvd p-acp pno31, n1 np1, dt n1 (av np1 cst vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1) vhz vvn pno11, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi po21 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
204 and be filled with the Holy Ghost. Till his Imposition of hands, the holy Ghost was not bestowed upon him. and be filled with the Holy Ghost. Till his Imposition of hands, the holy Ghost was not bestowed upon him. cc vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2, dt j n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
205 And when he was bestowed upon him, yet he had not his full Commission; he was but yet a Disciple consecrated by a Disciple. And when he was bestowed upon him, yet he had not his full Commission; he was but yet a Disciple consecrated by a Disciple. cc c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pno31, av pns31 vhd xx po31 j n1; pns31 vbds p-acp av dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
206 To make him an out-right Apostle, a higher, second, and more solemne consecration past upon him, which you may read in the 13. Chapter of the Acts, where, sayes the Holy Ghost to the Prophets, To make him an outright Apostle, a higher, second, and more solemn consecration passed upon him, which you may read in the 13. Chapter of the Acts, where, Says the Holy Ghost to the prophets, p-acp vvi pno31 dt av-j n1, dt jc, ord, cc av-dc j n1 vvn p-acp pno31, r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq, vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
207 and Teachers of the Church of Antioch, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the worke whereunto I have called them, Ver. 2. And how were they separated I pray? The third Verse tells you, When the Prophets and Teachers (there mentioned) had fasted, and prayed, and Teachers of the Church of Antioch, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them, Ver. 2. And how were they separated I pray? The third Verse tells you, When the prophets and Teachers (there mentioned) had fasted, and prayed, cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, j pno11 np1 cc np1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns11 vhb vvn pno32, np1 crd cc q-crq vbdr pns32 vvn pns11 vvb? dt ord n1 vvz pn22, c-crq dt n2 cc ng1 (pc-acp vvn) vhd vvd, cc vvd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
208 and laid their hands on them, saies the Text, they sent them away, till then they wanted power. and laid their hands on them, Says the Text, they sent them away, till then they wanted power. cc vvd po32 n2 p-acp pno32, vvz dt n1, pns32 vvd pno32 av, c-acp cs pns32 vvd n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
209 To which passage of this vocation, or calling to the Ministery, give me leave to adde this for his parts. To which passage of this vocation, or calling to the Ministry, give me leave to add this for his parts. p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f d n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi d p-acp po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
210 That in a humane way of acquired Learning, hee was the greatest Scholler of his time, bred up at the feet of Gamaliel, a great Doctor of Law, spoke more Tongues, attained by his owne Industry, That in a humane Way of acquired Learning, he was the greatest Scholar of his time, bred up At the feet of Gamaliel, a great Doctor of Law, spoke more Tongues, attained by his own Industry, cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvn n1, pns31 vbds dt js n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvd dc n2, vvn p-acp po31 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
211 then all the other Apostles, which had almost all Languages instilled into them by infusion. then all the other Apostles, which had almost all Languages instilled into them by infusion. cs d dt j-jn n2, r-crq vhd av d n2 j-vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
212 In short, he was verst, and read, and studied, not onely in the Scripture, but in the highest parts of secular learning; In short, he was versed, and read, and studied, not only in the Scripture, but in the highest parts of secular learning; p-acp j, pns31 vbds vvd, cc vvi, cc vvn, xx av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
213 In the writings of Menander, Epimenides, and Aratus, Heathen Poets. In the writings of Menander, Epimenides, and Aratus, Heathen Poets. p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, cc np1, j-jn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
214 Which is sure signe to us, that studies, and learning, and parts acquired in Universities, are no hindrances, Which is sure Signen to us, that studies, and learning, and parts acquired in Universities, Are no hindrances, r-crq vbz j n1 p-acp pno12, cst vvz, cc n1, cc n2 vvn p-acp n2, vbr dx n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
215 or impediments, if not helps to the Ministery. or impediments, if not helps to the Ministry. cc n2, cs xx vvz p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
216 Lastly, as for that saying of Tertullian, that Lay-men may be Priests, hee tells you, in the following words, in what case this is to be understood. Lastly, as for that saying of Tertullian, that Laymen may be Priests, he tells you, in the following words, in what case this is to be understood. ord, c-acp p-acp d n-vvg pp-f np1, d n2 vmb vbi n2, pns31 vvz pn22, p-acp dt vvg n2, p-acp r-crq n1 d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
217 Vbi Ecclesiastici ordinis non est consessus; Vbi Ecclesiastici Order non est Consessus; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
218 Where the condition of the time and place is such, that Ecclesiasticall orders cannot be had; Where the condition of the time and place is such, that Ecclesiastical order cannot be had; c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 vbz d, cst j n2 vmbx vbi vhn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
219 If a Christian Lay-man should come into a Pagan Island, or into a Countrey of Heathen people, where there is no true Minister, here Tinguis, & offers, & sacerdos es, everie man is a Priest, If a Christian Layman should come into a Pagan Island, or into a Country of Heathen people, where there is no true Minister, Here Tinguis, & offers, & sacerdos es, every man is a Priest, cs dt njp n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx j n1, av fw-la, cc n2, cc fw-la fw-la, d n1 vbz dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
220 and may baptize, and adminster the Sacrament, and preach as much of the Gospell as hee knowes. and may baptise, and administer the Sacrament, and preach as much of the Gospel as he knows. cc vmb vvi, cc vvb dt n1, cc vvi p-acp d pp-f dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
221 But where this necessity is not, to snatch the Sermon out of the mouth, or the Sacrament out of the hands or the child out of the armes of the true Minister, is certainly to to be in the number of those uncalled Teachers, of whom God complaines in the 23. Chapter of Jeremy, at the 21. Verse, where he saies, I have not sent these Prophets, yet they ran; But where this necessity is not, to snatch the Sermon out of the Mouth, or the Sacrament out of the hands or the child out of the arms of the true Minister, is Certainly to to be in the number of those uncalled Teachers, of whom God complains in the 23. Chapter of Jeremiah, At the 21. Verse, where he Says, I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran; p-acp c-crq d n1 vbz xx, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 av pp-f dt n2 cc dt n1 av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, vbz av-j p-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, pp-f ro-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt crd n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, pns11 vhb xx vvn d n2, av pns32 vvd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
222 I have not spoken to them, yet they prophecied. And farther then this I will not pursue the first thing I proposed to you; I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. And farther then this I will not pursue the First thing I proposed to you; pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp pno32, av pns32 vvd. cc jc cs d pns11 vmb xx vvi dt ord n1 pns11 vvd p-acp pn22; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
223 which was by occasion of Saint Pauls calling to be an Apostle, to remove an errour of late taken into the minds of some, that crafts-men may exercise the place and function of a Priest. which was by occasion of Saint Paul's calling to be an Apostle, to remove an error of late taken into the minds of Some, that craftsmen may exercise the place and function of a Priest. r-crq vbds p-acp n1 pp-f n1 npg1 vvg pc-acp vbi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, cst n2 vmb vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
224 The next thing I shall observe to you, is, the holy art and insinuation which S. Paul here useth to win upon the minds of his disagreeing Corinthians. Though he professe, in the beginning of the next Chapter, that he came not to them with that part of an Orator about him, which consists in the excellency of speech, The next thing I shall observe to you, is, the holy art and insinuation which S. Paul Here uses to win upon the minds of his disagreeing Corinthians. Though he profess, in the beginning of the next Chapter, that he Come not to them with that part of an Orator about him, which consists in the excellency of speech, dt ord n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, vbz, dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq n1 np1 av vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 vvg np1. cs pns31 vvb, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1, cst pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
225 or the entising words of mans wisdome, (lest if he had done so, he might perhaps, have gained much glory to himselfe, or the enticing words of men Wisdom, (lest if he had done so, he might perhaps, have gained much glory to himself, cc dt j-vvg n2 pp-f ng1 n1, (zz cs pns31 vhd vdn av, pns31 vmd av, vhb vvn d n1 p-acp px31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
226 but then his Master must have been in danger to lose his, and so the Gospell have suffered from his Eloquence; but then his Master must have been in danger to loose his, and so the Gospel have suffered from his Eloquence; cc-acp cs po31 n1 vmb vhi vbn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31, cc av dt n1 vhb vvn p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
227 and his Epistles might, perhaps, have past for a good piece of Rhetorick, but not for good Sermons) yet he every where carried this other, equally prevailing part of a good Oratour with him, that by complying with the affections of those to whom he wrote, he first transformed himselfe into their shapes, and his Epistles might, perhaps, have passed for a good piece of Rhetoric, but not for good Sermons) yet he every where carried this other, equally prevailing part of a good Orator with him, that by complying with the affections of those to whom he wrote, he First transformed himself into their shapes, cc po31 n2 vmd, av, vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp xx p-acp j n2) av pns31 d q-crq vvd d n-jn, av-j j-vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno31, cst p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, pns31 ord vvd px31 p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
228 and became all things to all men, that he might the better transforme them into his, and became all things to all men, that he might the better transform them into his, cc vvd d n2 p-acp d n2, cst pns31 vmd dt av-jc vvi pno32 p-acp po31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
229 and make all men become like himselfe. Thus to the Jewes he became as a Jew; and make all men become like himself. Thus to the Jews he became as a Jew; cc vvi d n2 vvb av-j px31. av p-acp dt np2 pns31 vvd p-acp dt np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
230 and put himselfe a while with them under the Law, that by insensible degrees hee might take their yoke from them, and put himself a while with them under the Law, that by insensible Degrees he might take their yoke from them, cc vvd px31 dt n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp j n2 pns31 vmd vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
231 and might beget their liking, and entertainment of the Gospell. and might beget their liking, and entertainment of the Gospel. cc vmd vvi po32 n-vvg, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
232 And thus to the Gentiles, who were without the Law, he became as a Gentile, without the Law too, that he might unite them to the Jewes. And thus to the Gentiles, who were without the Law, he became as a Gentile, without the Law too, that he might unite them to the Jews. cc av p-acp dt n2-j, r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 av, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt np2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
233 If I may speake of him, by his owne description of himselfe, (and certainly, in that description of himselfe, he was inspired to speake truth as well as in his other writings) as he was not chosen, If I may speak of him, by his own description of himself, (and Certainly, in that description of himself, he was inspired to speak truth as well as in his other writings) as he was not chosen, cs pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pno31, p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f px31, (cc av-j, p-acp d n1 pp-f px31, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi n1 c-acp av c-acp p-acp po31 j-jn n2) c-acp pns31 vbds xx vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
234 like the rest of the Apostles, out of Fisher-men, or men unlearned, nor call'd to preach the Gospell from mending Nets; like the rest of the Apostles, out of Fishermen, or men unlearned, nor called to preach the Gospel from mending Nets; av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n2, av pp-f n2, cc n2 j, ccx vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
235 But as there was a concurrence of naturall, acquired, and infused abilities in him, which rendred him though not one of the twelve, But as there was a concurrence of natural, acquired, and infused abilities in him, which rendered him though not one of the twelve, cc-acp c-acp pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f j, vvn, cc vvd n2 p-acp pno31, r-crq vvd pno31 c-acp xx crd pp-f dt crd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
236 yet of equall guifts and endowments to them all. yet of equal Gifts and endowments to them all. av pp-f j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32 d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
237 Lastly, as his taske and patent to preach the Gospell was much larger then the rest, Lastly, as his task and patent to preach the Gospel was much larger then the rest, ord, c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vbds av-d jc cs dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
238 as much larger, as the rest of mankind was larger then the Nation of the Jewes; as much larger, as the rest of mankind was larger then the nation of the Jews; c-acp d jc, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds jc cs dt n1 pp-f dt np2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
239 So in the performance of his taske, he never failed to expresse all this. So in the performance of his task, he never failed to express all this. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 av-x vvd pc-acp vvi d d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
240 Like the beast, of which Pliny speakes, which puts on the likenesse of every thing next it, Like the beast, of which pliny speaks, which puts on the likeness of every thing next it, j dt n1, pp-f r-crq np1 vvz, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 ord pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
241 and showes like a flower before a flower, like a streame before a streame, and like a flame before a flame; and shows like a flower before a flower, like a stream before a stream, and like a flame before a flame; cc vvz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
242 so 'twas a piece of this Apostles (Art shall I say? or) holy commission, to be all things to all men. so 'twas a piece of this Apostles (Art shall I say? or) holy commission, to be all things to all men. av pn31|vbds dt n1 pp-f d n2 (n1 vmb pns11 vvi? cc) j n1, pc-acp vbi d n2 p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
243 Strong with the strong, and weak with the weake. To part with his Liberty to the scrupulous, and to use it with the indifferent. Strong with the strong, and weak with the weak. To part with his Liberty to the scrupulous, and to use it with the indifferent. j p-acp dt j, cc j p-acp dt j. p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
244 To eat all things wtth those that did eat all things, and with those that did not, to keep himselfe to herbes. To eat all things wtth those that did eat all things, and with those that did not, to keep himself to herbs. p-acp vvi d n2 av d cst vdd vvi d n2, cc p-acp d cst vdd xx, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
245 Will you heare him in all these particulars expresse himselfe? Turne to the ninth Chapt. of this Epistle, Will you hear him in all these particulars express himself? Turn to the ninth Chapter of this Epistle, n1 pn22 vvi pno31 p-acp d d n2-j vvb px31? vvb p-acp dt ord np1 pp-f d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
246 and to the nineteen Verse, where setting downe the end, and aime, which hee proposed to all his holy Arts, he saies, Though I be free from all men, that is, no way obliged to doe as I doe, and to the nineteen Verse, where setting down the end, and aim, which he proposed to all his holy Arts, he Says, Though I be free from all men, that is, no Way obliged to do as I do, cc p-acp dt crd n1, c-crq vvg a-acp dt n1, cc vvb, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d po31 j n2, pns31 vvz, cs pns11 vbb j p-acp d n2, cst vbz, dx n1 vvn pc-acp vdi c-acp pns11 vdb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
247 but for my Masters service, yet have I made my selfe a servant to all, that I might win the more. but for my Masters service, yet have I made my self a servant to all, that I might win the more. cc-acp p-acp po11 ng1 n1, av vhb pns11 vvn po11 n1 dt n1 p-acp d, cst pns11 vmd vvi dt av-dc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
248 Now if humility, and the casting of himselfe below himselfe; Now if humility, and the casting of himself below himself; av cs n1, cc dt n-vvg pp-f px31 p-acp px31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
249 if to beseech, and entreat, and petition there, where he had sufficient authority and commission to enjoyne and command, be to wear the forme of a servant; if to beseech, and entreat, and petition there, where he had sufficient Authority and commission to enjoin and command, be to wear the Form of a servant; cs pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc vvb a-acp, c-crq pns31 vhd j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, vbb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
250 and if all discreet behaviours, compliances, and applications, take their measure, and use, and praise, from the good end to which they are directed, and if all discreet behaviours, compliances, and applications, take their measure, and use, and praise, from the good end to which they Are directed, cc cs d j n2, n2, cc n2, vvb po32 n1, cc vvi, cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
251 and the good successe which they are likely to procure, in all his Epistles I finde not this Apostle more expediently making use of his Art in the forme of a suppliant, and the good success which they Are likely to procure, in all his Epistles I find not this Apostle more expediently making use of his Art in the Form of a suppliant, cc dt j n1 r-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi, p-acp d po31 n2 pns11 vvb xx d n1 av-dc av-j vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
252 then in this Text. For consider these Corinthians, to whom he here applies himselfe, divided, and broken into Factions; then in this Text. For Consider these Corinthians, to whom he Here Applies himself, divided, and broken into Factions; av p-acp d np1 p-acp vvi d np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 av vvz px31, vvn, cc vvn p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
253 and these Factions severally deriving themselves, some from him, others from Cephas, others from Apollos, (Names in their opinions, and these Factions severally deriving themselves, Some from him, Others from Cephas, Others from Apollos, (Names in their opinions, cc d n2 av-j vvg px32, d p-acp pno31, n2-jn p-acp np1, n2-jn p-acp npg1, (n2 p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
254 as holy, and great as his) and to have dealt imperiously with them, or to have used his Apostolicall power, as holy, and great as his) and to have dealt imperiously with them, or to have used his Apostolical power, c-acp j, cc j c-acp po31) cc pc-acp vhi vvn av-j p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vhi vvn po31 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
255 and to have commanded them to agreement, had not been to make peace, but to animate, and to have commanded them to agreement, had not been to make peace, but to animate, cc pc-acp vhi vvn pno32 p-acp n1, vhd xx vbn p-acp vvi n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
256 and inflame that party which called themselves his side. and inflame that party which called themselves his side. cc vvi d n1 r-crq vvd px32 po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
257 It had been too, to call up opposition, and disdaine in the others, who were not of that side. It had been too, to call up opposition, and disdain in the Others, who were not of that side. pn31 vhd vbn av, pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n2-jn, r-crq vbdr xx pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
258 Who citing Apollos, or Saint Peter against him, and thinking it to be some confession of their error and weaknesse to yeeld first, Who citing Apollos, or Saint Peter against him, and thinking it to be Some Confessi of their error and weakness to yield First, r-crq vvg np1, cc n1 np1 p-acp pno31, cc vvg pn31 pc-acp vbi d n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi ord, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
259 or to go over to them who said they were of Paul, it being as reasonable that they should come over to them, who said they were of Cephas or Apollos, might have askt the same question which the striving Israelite askt Moses, Who made thee a Judge over us? And might have seconded this question with another, or to go over to them who said they were of Paul, it being as reasonable that they should come over to them, who said they were of Cephas or Apollos, might have asked the same question which the striving Israelite asked Moses, Who made thee a Judge over us? And might have seconded this question with Another, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno32 r-crq vvd pns32 vbdr pp-f np1, pn31 vbg p-acp j cst pns32 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp pno32, r-crq vvd pns32 vbdr pp-f np1 cc npg1, vmd vhi vvn dt d n1 r-crq dt vvg np1 vvd np1, r-crq vvd pno21 dt n1 p-acp pno12? cc vmd vhi vvn d n1 p-acp j-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
260 and have askt him, how one interested, and ingaged, nay the head (as they conceived) of a Faction, could be presumed to be an impartiall reconciler? The better therefore, to establish a peace and concord among them, S. Paul in this Chap. proceeds by three conducible waies of Reconciliation. and have asked him, how one interested, and engaged, nay the head (as they conceived) of a Faction, could be presumed to be an impartial reconciler? The better Therefore, to establish a peace and concord among them, S. Paul in this Chap. proceeds by three conducible ways of Reconciliation. cc vhb vvn pno31, c-crq crd vvn, cc vvn, uh-x dt n1 (c-acp pns32 vvd) pp-f dt n1, vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1? dt jc av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, np1 np1 p-acp d np1 vvz p-acp crd j n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
261 At the 13. Ver. hee cleares himselfe from all interest and ingagement to a side; At the 13. Ver. he clears himself from all Interest and engagement to a side; p-acp dt crd np1 pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
262 and equally blaming those who said they were of Paul, as those who said they were of Cephas, or Apollos; he askes them how it came to passe, that they dealt with the Gospell of Christ, which was entire and seamlesse, and equally blaming those who said they were of Paul, as those who said they were of Cephas, or Apollos; he asks them how it Come to pass, that they dealt with the Gospel of christ, which was entire and seamless, cc av-jn vvg d r-crq vvd pns32 vbdr pp-f np1, p-acp d r-crq vvd pns32 vbdr pp-f np1, cc npg1; pns31 vvz pno32 c-crq pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
263 like his Coat, as the Souldiers did with his other Garments, divided it by a kinde of blind Lottery among them, like his Coat, as the Soldiers did with his other Garments, divided it by a kind of blind Lottery among them, av-j po31 n1, c-acp dt n2 vdd p-acp po31 j-jn n2, vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
264 and every one take his share? Is Christ divided? Saies he. and every one take his share? Is christ divided? Says he. cc d crd vvi po31 n1? vbz np1 vvn? vvz pns31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
265 Was Paul crucified for you? Or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? If you were not, Was Paul Crucified for you? Or were you baptised in the name of Paul? If you were not, vbds np1 vvn p-acp pn22? cc vbdr pn22 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? cs pn22 vbdr xx, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
266 why doe you raise a Sect, and Faction from him? VVhy doe you call your selves by way of marke and distinction, Paulists? And so turn the name of your Preacher and Apostle, into the name of a Schisme and side? why do you raise a Sect, and Faction from him? Why do you call your selves by Way of mark and distinction, Paulists? And so turn the name of your Preacher and Apostle, into the name of a Schism and side? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi dt n1, cc n1 p-acp pno31? q-crq vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np2? cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1? (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
267 Next, as he well knew that the readyest way to reconcile all sides, was to manifest himselfe to be of none; Next, as he well knew that the Readiest Way to reconcile all sides, was to manifest himself to be of none; ord, c-acp pns31 av vvd cst dt js n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, vbds pc-acp vvi px31 pc-acp vbi pp-f pix; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
268 so he well knew too, that he that would knit, and re-unite disagreeing mindes, was not to deale roughly, so he well knew too, that he that would knit, and reunite disagreeing minds, was not to deal roughly, av pns31 av vvd av, cst pns31 cst vmd vvi, cc j vvg n2, vbds xx pc-acp vvi av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
269 or magisterially with them, (for that were to lose both; or magisterially with them, (for that were to loose both; cc av-jn p-acp pno32, (c-acp d vbdr pc-acp vvi d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
270 and to turne the enmity and hatred which they held between themselves, upon the Reconciler, who strived to make them friends) but was to quench such discords with soft language, and to turn the enmity and hatred which they held between themselves, upon the Reconciler, who strived to make them Friends) but was to quench such discords with soft language, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp px32, p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 n2) cc-acp vbds pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
271 and to cure such rents and wounds of the Church by pouring oyle into them. and to cure such rends and wounds of the Church by pouring oil into them. cc pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
272 Though, therfore, being armed with the authority of Christ himselfe, he might, with justice enough, have made Decrees and Ordinances to bind them to agreement, Though, Therefore, being armed with the Authority of christ himself, he might, with Justice enough, have made Decrees and Ordinances to bind them to agreement, cs, av, vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, pns31 vmd, p-acp n1 av-d, vhb vvn n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
273 yet he rather chooseth to reconcile them to one another with their owne consents. In a mild, and humble addresse of himselfe; yet he rather chooses to reconcile them to one Another with their own consents. In a mild, and humble address of himself; av pns31 av-c vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp crd j-jn p-acp po32 d n2. p-acp dt j, cc j vvi pp-f px31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
274 therefore, not entitling himselfe more to one side then anonher, he equally beseecheth them all, that he might the more regardfully be listned to by all. Therefore, not entitling himself more to one side then anonher, he equally Beseecheth them all, that he might the more regardfully be listened to by all. av, xx vvg px31 av-dc p-acp crd n1 av j-jn, pns31 av-j vvz pno32 d, cst pns31 vmd dt av-dc av-j vbi vvd p-acp p-acp d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
275 And he beseecheth them for things which little concerned himselfe, but for their owne good. And he Beseecheth them for things which little concerned himself, but for their own good. cc pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n2 r-crq av-j vvd px31, cc-acp p-acp po32 d j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
276 He petitions them that they would be saved, and spends intreaties that they would vouchsafe to goe to heaven. He petitions them that they would be saved, and spends entreaties that they would vouchsafe to go to heaven. pns31 n2 pno32 cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cc vvz n2 cst pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
277 He requests them that they would not be worse Christians, that is, Schismatiques and Seperatists, then they were Heathens, that is, unanimous Idolaters. He requests them that they would not be Worse Christians, that is, Schismatics and Separatists, then they were heathens, that is, unanimous Idolaters. pns31 vvz pno32 cst pns32 vmd xx vbi jc np1, cst vbz, n1 cc n2, cs pns32 vbdr n2-jn, cst vbz, j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
278 Lastly, he begs of them that they would once more be a Church and City; that is, a place of communion, and society, and Christian conversation. Lastly, he begs of them that they would once more be a Church and city; that is, a place of communion, and society, and Christian Conversation. ord, pns31 vvz pp-f pno32 cst pns32 vmd a-acp av-dc vbb dt n1 cc n1; d vbz, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc njp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
279 And that hee might the more prevailingly obtaine this of them, he addresseth himselfe to them in a stile and compellation of the greatest and gentlest perswasion to peace that can bee used, And that he might the more prevailingly obtain this of them, he Addresseth himself to them in a style and compellation of the greatest and gentlest persuasion to peace that can be used, cc cst pns31 vmd dt av-dc av-vvg vvi d pp-f pno32, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt js cc js n1 p-acp n1 cst vmb vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
280 and calls them Brethren. A word, which to remove all opinion of better or worse, and calls them Brothers. A word, which to remove all opinion of better or Worse, cc vvz pno32 n2. dt n1, r-crq pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f j cc av-jc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
281 or of inferiour or superiour, (the usuail grounds of discord) not only signifies an equality between the beseecher and the beseeched, or of inferior or superior, (the usuail grounds of discord) not only signifies an equality between the beseecher and the beseeched, cc pp-f j-jn cc j-jn, (dt n1 n2 pp-f n1) xx av-j vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
282 and the besecched among themsevles; (For Esse Fratres est relatio inter aequales, sayes the Lawyer as well as the Logician; and the besecched among themsevles; (For Esse Brothers est relatio inter aequales, Says the Lawyer as well as the Logician; cc dt j p-acp n-jn; (c-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
283 to be brethren, carries a reference of equality to one another) but it implies all the naturall and religious grounds for which men ought to maintaine League and Agreement, and Peace with one another. to be brothers, carries a Referente of equality to one Another) but it Implies all the natural and religious grounds for which men ought to maintain League and Agreement, and Peace with one Another. pc-acp vbi n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n-jn) cc-acp pn31 vvz d dt j cc j n2 p-acp r-crq n2 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
284 For in calling them Brethren, he called them men of the same sociable kinde, equally descended from the same common Originall and stock, For in calling them Brothers, he called them men of the same sociable kind, equally descended from the same Common Original and stock, p-acp p-acp vvg pno32 n2, pns31 vvd pno32 n2 pp-f dt d j n1, av-jn vvn p-acp dt d j j-jn cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
285 and equally wearing in their nature one and the same common Image of God. And therefore, for this they were not to disagree, or quarrell with one another: and equally wearing in their nature one and the same Common Image of God. And Therefore, for this they were not to disagree, or quarrel with one Another: cc av-jn vvg p-acp po32 n1 crd cc dt d j n1 pp-f np1. cc av, c-acp d pns32 vbdr xx pc-acp vvi, cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
286 Since likenesse of kinde maintains agreement between savage beasts and Tygers. Leonum feritas inter se non dimicat, serpentum morsus non petunt serpentes; Since likeness of kind maintains agreement between savage beasts and Tigers. Leonum feritas inter se non dimicat, Serpentum Morsus non petunt Serpents; p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
287 Who ever heard of a Lyon devovred by a Lyon? Or who ever heard of a Serpent stung by a Serpent? much lesse should men then, bite and devour, and prey upon one another. Who ever herd of a lion devoured by a lion? Or who ever herd of a Serpent stung by a Serpent? much less should men then, bite and devour, and prey upon one Another. r-crq av vvn pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? cc q-crq av vvn pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? av-d av-dc vmd n2 av, vvb cc vvi, cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
288 Againe, in calling them Brethren, besides the naturall affinity that was between them as men, he put them in minde of their spirituall alliance, as they were Christians too. Again, in calling them Brothers, beside the natural affinity that was between them as men, he put them in mind of their spiritual alliance, as they were Christians too. av, p-acp vvg pno32 n2, p-acp dt j n1 cst vbds p-acp pno32 c-acp n2, pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr np1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
289 That is, men allied to one another by one common Faith, one common Hope, one common Redemption, That is, men allied to one Another by one Common Faith, one Common Hope, one Common Redemption, cst vbz, n2 vvn p-acp crd j-jn p-acp crd j n1, crd j n1, crd j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
290 and therefore to meet in one common bond of Peace and Charity too. Rixari, & se invicem convitiis lacessere Infidelium est; and Therefore to meet in one Common bound of Peace and Charity too. Rixari, & se invicem convitiis lacessere Infidels est; cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av. np1, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
291 'Tis for Infidells, and men not converted to the Faith, to provoke, or brawle, or quarrell with one another. It's for Infidels, and men not converted to the Faith, to provoke, or brawl, or quarrel with one Another. pn31|vbz p-acp n2, cc n2 xx vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
292 Thirdly, lest all this sweetnesse of addresse and language should not prevaile, he joynes Conjuration to Petition, Thirdly, lest all this sweetness of address and language should not prevail, he joins Conjuration to Petition, ord, cs d d n1 pp-f vvi cc n1 vmd xx vvi, pns31 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
293 but vailes it in the stile and forme of a Petition too, and beseecheth them to unity by the name of his, and their Lord Jesus Christ. but vails it in the style and Form of a Petition too, and Beseecheth them to unity by the name of his, and their Lord jesus christ. cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt vvb av, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f png31, cc po32 n1 np1 np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
294 A name, by which as he had before dispossest Devills, cured sicknesses, and restored the dead to life againe, A name, by which as he had before dispossessed Devils, cured Sicknesses, and restored the dead to life again, dt n1, p-acp r-crq p-acp pns31 vhd a-acp vvn n2, vvn n2, cc vvd dt j p-acp n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
295 so he repuests that he may dispossesse opinions, cure divisions, and restore agreement by it too. so he repuests that he may dispossess opinions, cure divisions, and restore agreement by it too. av pns31 vvz cst pns31 vmb vvi n2, vvb n2, cc vvi n1 p-acp pn31 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
296 It being that name into which they were all baptized, and to which they had all past their promises, and vowes. It being that name into which they were all baptised, and to which they had all passed their promises, and vows. pn31 vbg d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr d vvn, cc p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd d p-acp po32 n2, cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
297 Lastly, a name by which they were all to be saved; Lastly, a name by which they were all to be saved; ord, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr d pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
298 and by which they, by whose names (to the blemish and disparagement of this) they called themselves, were, with them, equally to be called, that is, Christians. and by which they, by whose names (to the blemish and disparagement of this) they called themselves, were, with them, equally to be called, that is, Christians. cc p-acp r-crq pns32, p-acp rg-crq n2 (p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d) pns32 vvd px32, vbdr, p-acp pno32, av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vbz, np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
299 Here then, 'twere much to be wisht, that the Preachers of our times would deale with their disagreeing flocks, Here then, 'twere much to be wished, that the Preachers of our times would deal with their disagreeing flocks, av av, pn31|vbdr av-d pc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vmd vvi p-acp po32 vvg n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
300 as this Apostle dealt with his: as this Apostle dealt with his: c-acp d n1 vvn p-acp po31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
301 That is, that they would imploy their holy, and religious arts and endeavours, by sweetnesse of language, That is, that they would employ their holy, and religious arts and endeavours, by sweetness of language, cst vbz, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 j, cc j n2 cc n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
302 and indifferencie of behaviour to all parties, to reconcile them. and indifferency of behaviour to all parties, to reconcile them. cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
303 For since it may be truly said of Preachers, what was once said of Oratours, that the people are the waters, For since it may be truly said of Preachers, what was once said of Orators, that the people Are the waters, p-acp c-acp pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f n2, r-crq vbds a-acp vvn pp-f n2, cst dt n1 vbr dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
304 and they the windes that move them; and they the winds that move them; cc pns32 dt n2 cst vvb pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
305 to be thus the windes to them, as to speak, and move, and blow them into waves and billowes, which shall roll, to be thus the winds to them, as to speak, and move, and blow them into waves and billows, which shall roll, pc-acp vbi av dt n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2, r-crq vmb vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
306 and strike, and dash, and breake themselves against each other; Or to be thus the windes to them, as to rob them of their calme, and strike, and dash, and break themselves against each other; Or to be thus the winds to them, as to rob them of their Cam, cc vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi px32 p-acp d n-jn; cc pc-acp vbi av dt n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
307 and to trouble the peacefull course, and streame of things well setled, and to raise a storme and tempest there, where they should compose and allay one, is not to act the part of an Apostle, and to trouble the peaceful course, and stream of things well settled, and to raise a storm and tempest there, where they should compose and allay one, is not to act the part of an Apostle, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 av vvn, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 a-acp, c-crq pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi pi, vbz xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
308 or of a Preacher of the Gospell, but of an Erynnis, or Fury, who ascending from hell with a firebrand in her hand, or of a Preacher of the Gospel, but of an Erynnis, or Fury, who ascending from hell with a firebrand in her hand, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pp-f dt np1, cc n1, r-crq vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
309 and snakes on her head, scatters warres, and strifes, and hatreds, and murthers, and treasons, and betrayings of one another as she passeth. and snakes on her head, scatters wars, and strifes, and hatreds, and murders, and treasons, and betrayings of one Another as she passes. cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, vvz n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2-vvg pp-f crd j-jn c-acp pns31 vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
310 Every haire of her head hurld among the people becomes a sedition, and serpent; Every hair of her head hurled among the people becomes a sedition, and serpent; np1 n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1, cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
311 and every shaking of her Torch sets Villages, and Towns, and Cities and Kingdomes, and Empires in a Combustion. and every shaking of her Torch sets Villages, and Towns, and Cities and Kingdoms, and Empires in a Combustion. cc d n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 vvz n2, cc n2, cc n2 cc n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
312 Alas, my brethren, how many such furies, rather then Preachers, have for some yeares walkt among us? Men who speaking to the people in a whirle-winde, Alas, my brothers, how many such furies, rather then Preachers, have for Some Years walked among us? Men who speaking to the people in a whirlwind, uh, po11 n2, c-crq d d n2, av-c cs n2, vhb p-acp d n2 vvd p-acp pno12? np1 r-crq vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
313 and breathing nothing but pitcht-fields, and sieges, and slaughters of their Brethren, doe professe no Sermon to be a Sermon, which rends not the Rockes and the Mountaines before it: and breathing nothing but pitched-fields, and sieges, and slaughters of their Brothers, do profess no Sermon to be a Sermon, which rends not the Rocks and the Mountains before it: cc vvg pix cc-acp n2, cc n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 n2, vdb vvi dx n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, r-crq vvz xx dt n2 cc dt n2 p-acp pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
314 forgetting that God rather dwells in still, soft voices. 'Tis true indeed, the Holy Ghost once assumed the shape of cloven Tongues of fire: forgetting that God rather dwells in still, soft voices. It's true indeed, the Holy Ghost once assumed the shape of cloven Tongues of fire: vvg cst np1 av vvz p-acp av, j n2. pn31|vbz j av, dt j n1 a-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
315 But that was not from thence to beget Incendiaries of the Church; Teachers whose Doctrine should be cloven too; But that was not from thence to beget Incendiaries of the Church; Teachers whose Doctrine should be cloven too; cc-acp d vbds xx p-acp av pc-acp vvi n2-j pp-f dt n1; n2 rg-crq n1 vmd vbi vvn av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
316 and which should tend onely to divide their Congregations. and which should tend only to divide their Congregations. cc r-crq vmd vvi av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
317 If I should aske you, from whence have sprung our present distractions? Or, who are they who keep the wounds of our divided Kingdome bleeding? Are they not certaine tempestuous, uncharitable active men, who make it their work and businesse to rob men of the greatest temporal blessing of the Scripture, If I should ask you, from whence have sprung our present distractions? Or, who Are they who keep the wounds of our divided Kingdom bleeding? are they not certain tempestuous, uncharitable active men, who make it their work and business to rob men of the greatest temporal blessing of the Scripture, cs pns11 vmd vvi pn22, p-acp c-crq vhb vvn po12 j n2? cc, r-crq vbr pns32 r-crq vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 vvg? vbr pns32 xx j j, j j n2, r-crq vvb pn31 po32 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f dt js j n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
318 and to preach every man out of the shade of his owne Vine, and out of the fruit of his owne Fig-tree, and to preach every man out of the shade of his own Vine, and out of the fruit of his own Fig tree, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
319 and out of the water of his owne Cisterne? Are they not men who will stone you for your Vineyard, and out of the water of his own Cistern? are they not men who will stone you for your Vineyard, cc av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1? vbr pns32 xx n2 r-crq vmb n1 pn22 p-acp po22 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
320 and then urge Scripture for it? And will take away your field, your possession, your daily bread from you, and then urge Scripture for it? And will take away your field, your possession, your daily bred from you, cc av vvb n1 p-acp pn31? cc vmb vvi av po22 n1, po22 n1, po22 j n1 p-acp pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
321 and then repay you with a piece of Esay or Ezekiel, or one of the Prophets, anc call this melting, and then repay you with a piece of Isaiah or Ezekielem, or one of the prophets, Anc call this melting, cc av vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, cc crd pp-f dt n2, fw-fr vvb d j-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
322 and reformation? Are they not men who doe onely professe to have the art not to heale, and Reformation? are they not men who do only profess to have the art not to heal, cc n1? vbr pns32 xx n2 r-crq vdb av-j vvi pc-acp vhi dt n1 xx pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
323 or close, or reconcile, but to inflame, and kindle sides? Men who blow a Trumpet in the Pulpit, or close, or reconcile, but to inflame, and kindle sides? Men who blow a Trumpet in the Pulpit, cc av-j, cc vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2? np1 r-crq vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
324 and there breath nothing but thunder, and ruine, and desolation, and destruction, Whose followers call themselves Brethren, indeed, and there breath nothing but thunder, and ruin, and desolation, and destruction, Whose followers call themselves Brothers, indeed, cc pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, rg-crq n2 vvb px32 n2, av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
325 and boast much of their charity; But they call only such as are of their owne confederacy, Brethren: and boast much of their charity; But they call only such as Are of their own confederacy, Brothers: cc vvi d pp-f po32 n1; cc-acp pns32 vvb av-j d c-acp vbr pp-f po32 d n1, n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
326 and make no other use of the word which was at first imposed by Christ, to bee the stile and marke of agreement and peace, and make no other use of the word which was At First imposed by christ, to be the style and mark of agreement and peace, cc vvb dx j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbds p-acp ord vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
327 then to bee the word and mark to know a faction by, and make no other use of their charity, which should extend it selfe to all men, then to be the word and mark to know a faction by, and make no other use of their charity, which should extend it self to all men, cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp, cc vvb dx j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1, r-crq vmd vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
328 even to their very enemies, but onely to keep themselves together in a separation and conspiracy. even to their very enemies, but only to keep themselves together in a separation and Conspiracy. av p-acp po32 j n2, cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi px32 av p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
329 Lastly, these are the men, who when they should strive to quench the present flame with their teares, do conjure as earnestly by the name of Christ to discord and confusion, Lastly, these Are the men, who when they should strive to quench the present flame with their tears, do conjure as earnestly by the name of christ to discord and confusion, ord, d vbr dt n2, r-crq c-crq pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, vdb vvi c-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
330 as S. Paul here in this Text doth to order and agreement. as S. Paul Here in this Text does to order and agreement. c-acp np1 np1 av p-acp d n1 vdz p-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
331 Men who call it prophecy, and edification, and building up of the people, when they breake and divide them into Sects and Factions. Men who call it prophecy, and edification, and building up of the people, when they break and divide them into Sects and Factions. np1 r-crq vvb pn31 n1, cc n1, cc vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
332 As zealously exhorting them to speake divers things, as S. Paul here exhorts them to speake all the same. As zealously exhorting them to speak diverse things, as S. Paul Here exhorts them to speak all the same. p-acp av-j vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi j n2, c-acp np1 np1 av vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi d dt d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
333 Which is the next thing to be considered; Which is the next thing to be considered; r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
334 and the first step towards the reconciliation, and peace, here petitioned for, which is unity and agreement in compellations and names in these words, Now I beseech you Brethren, that yee all speak the same thing. and the First step towards the reconciliation, and peace, Here petitioned for, which is unity and agreement in compellations and names in these words, Now I beseech you Brothers, that ye all speak the same thing. cc dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1, av vvn p-acp, r-crq vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2, av pns11 vvb pn22 n2, cst pn22 d vvb dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
335 Whether the dispersion of men, after the building of the Tower of Babell, over the face of the whole earth, were a panishment or a blessing to mankinde, I shall not in this Auditory examine or dispute. Whither the dispersion of men, After the building of the Tower of Babel, over the face of the Whole earth, were a panishment or a blessing to mankind, I shall not in this Auditory examine or dispute. cs dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vbdr dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb xx p-acp d j vvi cc vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
336 Only thus much we learne from the History of that place, that the occasion of that dispersion and separation of men from one another, sprung first from the confusion which God threw among them, Only thus much we Learn from the History of that place, that the occasion of that dispersion and separation of men from one Another, sprung First from the confusion which God threw among them, j av av-d pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp crd j-jn, vvd ord p-acp dt n1 r-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
337 and that confusion sprung from their diversity of speech. and that confusion sprung from their diversity of speech. cc d n1 vvd p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
338 For as speech was at first bestowed upon us by God, that wee might hold league and society, and friendship with one another: For as speech was At First bestowed upon us by God, that we might hold league and society, and friendship with one Another: p-acp p-acp n1 vbds p-acp ord vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1, cst pns12 vmd vvi n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
339 so you may read in the 11. Chapter of Genesis, that as long as all the world was of one language, so you may read in the 11. Chapter of Genesis, that as long as all the world was of one language, av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f n1, d c-acp av-j c-acp d dt n1 vbds pp-f crd n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
340 and of one speech, they lived unanimously together like men of one family and house. One heart, one soule seemed to move in them all. and of one speech, they lived unanimously together like men of one family and house. One heart, one soul seemed to move in them all. cc pp-f crd n1, pns32 vvd av-j av j n2 pp-f crd n1 cc n1. crd n1, crd n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
341 But when they once ceast to be unius labii homines, men of the same lip and speech, But when they once ceased to be unius labii homines, men of the same lip and speech, p-acp c-crq pns32 a-acp vvd pc-acp vbi fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 pp-f dt d n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
342 when as many languages were throwne among them, as they afterwards possest Countries, then society, and co-habitation, and brotherhood ceast among them too. when as many languages were thrown among them, as they afterwards possessed Countries, then society, and cohabitation, and brotherhood ceased among them too. c-crq p-acp d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 av vvd n2, cs n1, cc n1, cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
343 They were scattered abroad upon the face of all the earth, saies the Scripture. They were scattered abroad upon the face of all the earth, Says the Scripture. pns32 vbdr vvn av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, vvz dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
344 They who were before children of the same common Ancestours, and derived themselves from the same common parentage and stock, They who were before children of the same Common Ancestors, and derived themselves from the same Common parentage and stock, pns32 r-crq vbdr p-acp n2 pp-f dt d j n2, cc vvn px32 p-acp dt d j n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
345 as if they had been borne in the adverse Hemispheres of the world, or had taken their beginning from as many severall Parents, as if they had been born in the adverse Hemispheres of the world, or had taken their beginning from as many several Parents, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vhd vvn po32 n1 p-acp p-acp d j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
346 as they afterwards found Islands, of one great Family and Kindred, became so many divided Nations. as they afterwards found Islands, of one great Family and Kindred, became so many divided nations. c-acp pns32 av vvd n2, pp-f crd j n1 cc n1, vvd av d j-vvn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
347 As this diversity of Tongues at first broke the world into the severall crumbles and portions of men, who from that time to this have divided it among them; As this diversity of Tongues At First broke the world into the several crumbles and portions of men, who from that time to this have divided it among them; p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp ord vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j vvz cc n2 pp-f n2, r-crq p-acp d n1 p-acp d vhb vvn pn31 p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
348 so there is not any one thing which hath so fatally divided Kingdomes, and States, and Churches against themselves, somtimes to an utter extirpation, many times to an eternall breach, so there is not any one thing which hath so fatally divided Kingdoms, and States, and Churches against themselves, sometimes to an utter extirpation, many times to an Eternal breach, av a-acp vbz xx d crd n1 r-crq vhz av av-j vvn n2, cc n2, cc n2 p-acp px32, av p-acp dt j n1, d n2 p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
349 and Irreconciliation, as diversity of Language. and Irreconciliation, as diversity of Language. cc n1, c-acp n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
350 I doe not meane when men speake divers tongues of severall dialects, and significations, (as when they at the building of Babell spoke some of them Hebrew perhaps, some of them Greek) but my meaning is, that nothing more directly tends to the division of a State, I do not mean when men speak diverse tongues of several dialects, and significations, (as when they At the building of Babel spoke Some of them Hebrew perhaps, Some of them Greek) but my meaning is, that nothing more directly tends to the division of a State, pns11 vdb xx vvi c-crq n2 vvb j n2 pp-f j n2, cc n2, (c-acp c-crq pns32 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 vvd d pp-f pno32 njp av, d pp-f pno32 jp) p-acp po11 n1 vbz, cst pix av-dc av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
351 or Church, then for severall companies of men to distinguish, and divide and separate themselves from one another by certaine words and names of marke and difference, especially if they be words of disgrace, or Church, then for several companies of men to distinguish, and divide and separate themselves from one Another by certain words and names of mark and difference, especially if they be words of disgrace, cc n1, av p-acp j n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp crd j-jn p-acp j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-j cs pns32 vbb n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
352 and scandall, and reproach, mutually imposed, and stuck upon each other; Or words of faction, and combination, assumed and taken by themselves. and scandal, and reproach, mutually imposed, and stuck upon each other; Or words of faction, and combination, assumed and taken by themselves. cc n1, cc n1, av-j vvn, cc vvd p-acp d n-jn; cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp px32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
353 Then, if hatred of person, or difference of Religion doe accompany such words of distinction, that for the most part befalls them, which befell the men of the old world, they breake society and Communion, and crumble asunder; Then, if hatred of person, or difference of Religion do accompany such words of distinction, that for the most part befalls them, which befell the men of the old world, they break society and Communion, and crumble asunder; av, cs n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vdb vvi d n2 pp-f n1, cst p-acp dt av-ds n1 vvz pno32, r-crq vvd dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, pns32 vvb n1 cc n1, cc vvb av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
354 and of one people become so many divided Nations, and Churches to each other. and of one people become so many divided nations, and Churches to each other. cc pp-f crd n1 vvi av d j-vvn n2, cc n2 p-acp d n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
355 This is an Engine which the Devill and wicked Polititians have in all ages of the world made use of, to disturb the peace, This is an Engine which the devil and wicked Politicians have in all ages of the world made use of, to disturb the peace, d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 cc j n2 vhb p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 vvd n1 pp-f, pc-acp vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
356 and trouble the happinesse of Kingdomes and Common-wealths. Making holy, vertuous words and names, many times the partition wall of separation; and trouble the happiness of Kingdoms and Commonwealths. Making holy, virtuous words and names, many times the partition wall of separation; cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. vvg j, j n2 cc n2, d n2 dt n1 n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
357 And the device, and incitement, not onely to divide Kingdomes but Corporations, and private Families against themselves. And the device, and incitement, not only to divide Kingdoms but Corporations, and private Families against themselves. cc dt n1, cc n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n2, cc j n2 p-acp px32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
358 As long as the Jewes called themselves by one and the same common name of their Father Jacob, Israelites, they made but one State, one Common-wealth among them. As long as the Jews called themselves by one and the same Common name of their Father Jacob, Israelites, they made but one State, one Commonwealth among them. p-acp av-j c-acp dt np2 vvd px32 p-acp crd cc dt d j n1 pp-f po32 n1 np1, np1, pns32 vvd p-acp crd n1, crd n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
359 But when once ten Tribes ingrossed that name to themselves, and the other two for distinction sake called themselves by the name of the Tribe of Judah, the most united, happiest, neerliest allied people in the world, a people of one blood, But when once ten Tribes ingrossed that name to themselves, and the other two for distinction sake called themselves by the name of the Tribe of Judah, the most united, Happiest, neerliest allied people in the world, a people of one blood, p-acp c-crq c-acp crd n2 vvn d n1 p-acp px32, cc dt j-jn crd p-acp n1 n1 vvn px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt av-ds j-vvn, js, js vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f crd n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
360 as well as one language, fell asunder, and divided themselves, like Jacob and Esau, into two hostile, irreconcileable, never more to bee united Kingdomes. as well as one language, fell asunder, and divided themselves, like Jacob and Esau, into two hostile, Irreconcilable, never more to be united Kingdoms. c-acp av c-acp crd n1, vvd av, cc vvn px32, av-j np1 cc np1, p-acp crd j, j, av-x av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
361 And this was the case of these disagreeing Corinthians, to whom S. Paul directed this Text. As long as they called themselves by one, And this was the case of these disagreeing Corinthians, to whom S. Paul directed this Text. As long as they called themselves by one, cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f d vvg njp2, p-acp ro-crq n1 np1 vvd d np1 p-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vvd px32 p-acp crd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
362 and the same common name of Christians, they made but one City, one Church, one place of Concord. and the same Common name of Christians, they made but one city, one Church, one place of Concord. cc dt d j n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vvd p-acp crd n1, crd n1, crd n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
363 But when they once began to distinguish themselves by their severall Teachers, when some said, We are of Paul, others, we are of Cephas: As third sort, we are of Apollos; And onely a fourth sort, more Orthodox then the rest, we are of Christ; Then, But when they once began to distinguish themselves by their several Teachers, when Some said, We Are of Paul, Others, we Are of Cephas: As third sort, we Are of Apollos; And only a fourth sort, more Orthodox then the rest, we Are of christ; Then, p-acp c-crq pns32 a-acp vvd pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 j n2, c-crq d vvd, pns12 vbr pp-f np1, n2-jn, pns12 vbr pp-f np1: c-acp ord n1, pns12 vbr pp-f npg1; cc av-j dt ord n1, dc n1 cs dt n1, pns12 vbr pp-f np1; av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
364 then indeed, as if Christ had been devided, or had beene the Author of severall Religions, preacht among them by severall Apostles, they became broken, then indeed, as if christ had been divided, or had been the Author of several Religions, preached among them by several Apostles, they became broken, av av, c-acp cs np1 vhd vbn vvn, cc vhd vbn dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp j n2, pns32 vvd vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
365 and rent, and torne asunder, into severall Churches and Congregations. and rend, and torn asunder, into several Churches and Congregations. cc vvn, cc vvn av, p-acp j n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
366 Where their usuall custome was, not onely to oppose Sermon against Sermon, and Gospell against Gospell, Where their usual custom was, not only to oppose Sermon against Sermon, and Gospel against Gospel, c-crq po32 j n1 vbds, xx av-j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
367 and Teacher against Teacher, but everie one in the defence of their owne Teacher, and his Gospell, thought it part of their Religion to extoll, and Teacher against Teacher, but every one in the defence of their own Teacher, and his Gospel, Thought it part of their Religion to extol, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp d pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, cc po31 n1, vvd pn31 n1 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
368 and quote, and urge the purity and infallibility of the one, to the depression, and disgrace, and contempt of the other: and quote, and urge the purity and infallibility of the one, to the depression, and disgrace, and contempt of the other: cc vvi, cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt crd, p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
369 Till at length it came to passe, (as I told you before) that that which begun in Religion, proceeded to bad manners, and ill behaviour. Till At length it Come to pass, (as I told you before) that that which begun in Religion, proceeded to bad manners, and ill behaviour. c-acp p-acp n1 pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi, (c-acp pns11 vvd pn22 a-acp) cst d r-crq vvd p-acp n1, vvn p-acp j n2, cc j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
370 Markes and words of distinction, and difference, grew to bitter invectives, and mutuall reproaches of one another. Marks and words of distinction, and difference, grew to bitter invectives, and mutual Reproaches of one Another. vvz cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvd p-acp j n2, cc j n2 pp-f crd j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
371 They who were the followers of Saint Pauls Doctrine, called those who followed Apollos, by way of marke and infamy, Apolonists. And they who were the followers of Apollos, by way of retaliation, They who were the followers of Saint Paul's Doctrine, called those who followed Apollos, by Way of mark and infamy, Apolonists. And they who were the followers of Apollos, by Way of retaliation, pns32 r-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f n1 npg1 n1, vvd d r-crq vvd npg1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1. cc pns32 r-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f npg1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
372 and brand, called the followers of Saint Paul, Paulists, though Saint Paul and Apollos preach both the same Doctrine. and brand, called the followers of Saint Paul, Paulists, though Saint Paul and Apollos preach both the same Doctrine. cc n1, vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, np2, cs n1 np1 cc npg1 vvb d dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
373 Hard censures flew between them in as hard language; Hard censures flew between them in as hard language; j n2 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp p-acp j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
374 who ever was not of a party, nor enrolled of a side, was thought to be without the pale of the Church. who ever was not of a party, nor enrolled of a side, was Thought to be without the pale of the Church. r-crq av vbds xx pp-f dt n1, ccx vvn pp-f dt n1, vbds vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
375 The gates of heaven were shut against him, and nothing but reprobation, and the lot of the damned, The gates of heaven were shut against him, and nothing but reprobation, and the lot of the damned, dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, cc pix cc-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
376 and hell fire were allowed to be his portion. and hell fire were allowed to be his portion. cc n1 n1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
377 Here then, my Brethren, lot me make my appeale to eyery one of you, who heare me this day, hath not this been our verie case? I must with sorrow of heart confesse to you, that as often as I have for some yeares, made to my selfe a contemplative survey of this unhappie Kingdome, I have been able to discover no cause so pernicious for the many alienations of mind, Here then, my Brothers, lot me make my appeal to eyery one of you, who hear me this day, hath not this been our very case? I must with sorrow of heart confess to you, that as often as I have for Some Years, made to my self a contemplative survey of this unhappy Kingdom, I have been able to discover no cause so pernicious for the many alienations of mind, av av, po11 n2, n1 pno11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp j pi pp-f pn22, r-crq vvb pno11 d n1, vhz xx d vbn po12 j n1? pns11 vmb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp pn22, cst c-acp av c-acp pns11 vhb p-acp d n2, vvn p-acp po11 n1 dt j n1 pp-f d j n1, pns11 vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi dx n1 av j p-acp dt d n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
378 or the many separations of Congregation from Congregation, heightned at length into the tragedy of an over-spreading Civill War, or the many separations of Congregation from Congregation, heightened At length into the tragedy of an overspreading Civil War, cc dt d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
379 as certain vain, ridiculous, empty words, and names of distinction among us; as certain vain, ridiculous, empty words, and names of distinction among us; c-acp j j, j, j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
380 which have sprung from some mens stricter or looser carriage of themselves in their profession of the same Religion. which have sprung from Some men's Stricter or looser carriage of themselves in their profession of the same Religion. r-crq vhb vvn p-acp d ng2 jc cc jc n1 pp-f px32 p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
381 They of the more free, and open carriage and behaviour, who call a severe regularity and strictnesse of life, precisenesse, They of the more free, and open carriage and behaviour, who call a severe regularity and strictness of life, preciseness, pns32 pp-f dt av-dc j, cc j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvb dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
382 and an abridgement of Christian liberty, have called those of a more reserved, and lockt up, and an abridgement of Christian liberty, have called those of a more reserved, and locked up, cc dt n1 pp-f njp n1, vhb vvn d pp-f dt av-dc vvn, cc vvd a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
383 and demure conversation, Puritans, and Round-heads, and I know not what other names of contumely, and reproach. and demure Conversation, Puritans, and Roundheads, and I know not what other names of contumely, and reproach. cc j n1, np2, cc n2, cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
384 And they of the more strict behaviour, have equally as faulty, called those of afreer, and lesse composed conversation, Libertines, and Papists; And they of the more strict behaviour, have equally as faulty, called those of afreer, and less composed Conversation, Libertines, and Papists; cc pns32 pp-f dt av-dc j n1, vhb av-j a-acp j, vvn d pp-f n1, cc av-dc j-vvn n1, n2, cc njp2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
385 the usuall words of infamy made to signifie a Cavalier. These two words my Brethren, have almost destroyed a flourishing Kingdome between them. the usual words of infamy made to signify a cavalier. These two words my Brothers, have almost destroyed a flourishing Kingdom between them. dt j n2 pp-f n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1. np1 crd n2 po11 n2, vhb av vvn dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
386 To this, I cannot but adde one most pernicious cause of our present divisions more, which people have derived to themselves from making themselves followers too much of severall Teachers; To this, I cannot but add one most pernicious cause of our present divisions more, which people have derived to themselves from making themselves followers too much of several Teachers; p-acp d, pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi pi av-ds j n1 pp-f po12 j n2 av-dc, r-crq n1 vhb vvn p-acp px32 p-acp vvg px32 n2 av d pp-f j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
387 and affecting too much to bee called after their names: and affecting too much to be called After their names: cc vvg av av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
388 whilest one saies, I am of Paul, another, I am of Cephas, a third, I am of Apollos, only a few neutrall men, We are of Christ. Nay, whilst one Says, I am of Paul, Another, I am of Cephas, a third, I am of Apollos, only a few neutral men, We Are of christ. Nay, cs pi vvz, pns11 vbm pp-f np1, j-jn, pns11 vbm pp-f np1, dt ord, pns11 vbm pp-f npg1, av-j dt d j n2, pns12 vbr pp-f np1. uh, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
389 if we needs must goe severall waies, I could wish wee had such sacred names as S. Paul, or S. Peter, or Apollos to divide us. if we needs must go several ways, I could wish we had such sacred names as S. Paul, or S. Peter, or Apollos to divide us. cs pns12 av vmb vvi j n2, pns11 vmd vvi pns12 vhd d j n2 p-acp n1 np1, cc np1 np1, cc npg1 pc-acp vvi pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
390 I know not whether it will be seasonable for me to speake it in this Assembly: I know not whither it will be seasonable for me to speak it in this Assembly: pns11 vvb xx cs pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
391 But we for some late yeares have chosen to our selves names more moderne, and fallible to divide ourselves by; But we for Some late Years have chosen to our selves names more modern, and fallible to divide ourselves by; cc-acp pns12 p-acp d j n2 vhb vvn p-acp po12 n2 n2 av-dc j, cc j pc-acp vvi px12 p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
392 whilest some have said, We are of Calvin, others, We are of Arminius, others, VVe are of Socinus. These, to the blemish, whilst Some have said, We Are of calvin, Others, We Are of Arminius, Others, We Are of Socinus. These, to the blemish, cs d vhb vvn, pns12 vbr pp-f np1, n2-jn, pns12 vbr pp-f np1, n2-jn, pns12 vbr pp-f np1. d, p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
393 and reproach of Christian Religion, have been made names of strife and faction, Yet they have been great and learned names; and reproach of Christian Religion, have been made names of strife and faction, Yet they have been great and learned names; cc n1 pp-f njp n1, vhb vbn vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, av pns32 vhb vbn j cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
394 though some of them, I must confesse, have been lyable to humane Errours. though Some of them, I must confess, have been liable to humane Errors. cs d pp-f pno32, pns11 vmb vvi, vhb vbn j p-acp j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
395 But if you consider the many rents and separations into which the ordinary sort of people have for some years divided themselves, either you will find no names at all for them, But if you Consider the many rends and separations into which the ordinary sort of people have for Some Years divided themselves, either you will find no names At all for them, p-acp cs pn22 vvb dt d n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vhb p-acp d n2 vvn px32, av-d pn22 vmb vvi dx n2 p-acp d c-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
396 or names so unlearned, so obscure, so altogether mechanick, and unconsiderable, that it will be your wonder how such vulgar, rude, untaught Teachers should draw Disciples after them. or names so unlearned, so Obscure, so altogether mechanic, and unconsiderable, that it will be your wonder how such Vulgar, rude, untaught Teachers should draw Disciples After them. cc n2 av j, av j, av av n1, cc j, cst pn31 vmb vbi po22 n1 c-crq d j, j, j n2 vmd vvi n2 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
397 It would pose me very much to tell you by any Monument of learning, or piety, which he hath left behind him to be knowne by, who was the Father, It would pose me very much to tell you by any Monument of learning, or piety, which he hath left behind him to be known by, who was the Father, pn31 vmd vvi pno11 av av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, r-crq vbds dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
398 or first bringer up of the Sect of the Brownists; or who was the first Author of the Sect of the Anabaptists. or First bringer up of the Sect of the Brownists; or who was the First Author of the Sect of the Anabaptists. cc ord n1 a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2; cc r-crq vbds dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
399 I know there were Anabaptists in divers of the Fathers times; I know there were Anabaptists in diverse of the Father's times; pns11 vvb a-acp vbdr np1 p-acp j pp-f dt ng1 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
400 and I know too, that the Parent of that Sect then, though he were an Hereticke, yet hee was a Scholler. and I know too, that the Parent of that Sect then, though he were an Heretic, yet he was a Scholar. cc pns11 vvb av, cst dt n1 pp-f d n1 av, cs pns31 vbdr dt n1, av pns31 vbds dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
401 But as for the Auther of the Sect of the Anabaptists of our times, I cannot well say what he was. But as for the Auther of the Sect of the Anabaptists of our times, I cannot well say what he was. cc-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1 pp-f po12 n2, pns11 vmbx av vvi r-crq pns31 vbds. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
402 One who hath written the History of their wilde proceedings at Munster, (where they begun with the Reformation of the Church of Jesus Christ, One who hath written the History of their wild proceedings At Munster, (where they begun with the Reformation of the Church of jesus christ, pi r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2-vvg p-acp np1, (c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
403 and proceeded at length to three wives a piece) saies, hee was a Dutch Botcher; and proceeded At length to three wives a piece) Says, he was a Dutch Butcher; cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp crd n2 dt n1) vvz, pns31 vbds dt jp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
404 one who repaird old Germents under a stall at Leyden in the Low-Countries; Another sayes, he was a Garmane Cobler; one who repaired old garments under a stall At Leyden in the Low countries; another Says, he was a garment Cobbler; pi r-crq vvd j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt np2; j-jn vvz, pns31 vbds dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
405 A third, that hee was a Westphalia Needle-maker; But another controlls that, and saies he was a Westphalia Baker. A third, that he was a Westphalia needle-maker; But Another controls that, and Says he was a Westphalia Baker. dt ord, cst pns31 vbds dt np1 n1; cc-acp j-jn n2 cst, cc vvz pns31 vbds dt np1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
406 But whatever hee were, have not we in our times seens Patriarches and Prophets, as vulgar and mechanick, But whatever he were, have not we in our times seens Patriarchs and prophets, as Vulgar and mechanic, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbdr, vhb xx pns12 p-acp po12 n2 n2 n2 cc n2, c-acp j cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
407 as unlearned and base as he? Men who have invaded the Pulpit. as unlearned and base as he? Men who have invaded the Pulpit. c-acp j cc j c-acp pns31? np1 r-crq vhb vvn dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
408 I will not say, from mending old breeches, or cobling old shooes, (pardon the homelinesse of the expression I beseech you, it is but the Historians Latine translated into my English) but from Trades so meane, I will not say, from mending old breeches, or cobbling old shoes, (pardon the homeliness of the expression I beseech you, it is but the Historians Latin translated into my English) but from Trades so mean, pns11 vmb xx vvi, p-acp vvg j n2, cc vvg j n2, (vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvb pn22, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 jp vvn p-acp po11 np1) cc-acp p-acp n2 av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
409 so dis-ingenuous, so illiberall, that I should defile your eares, and the Pulpit to describe them: so disingenuous, so illiberal, that I should defile your ears, and the Pulpit to describe them: av j, av j, cst pns11 vmd vvi po22 n2, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
410 And yet, have not these moderne shades of Muntzer, John of Leyden, Rotman, Knippenburge, Knipperdolling, Melchior Hoffman, the great Enthusiasts, And yet, have not these modern shades of Muntzer, John of Leyden, Rotman, Knippenburg, Knipperdolling, Melchior Hoffman, the great Enthusiasts, cc av, vhb xx d j n2 pp-f np1, np1 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, np1 np1, dt j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
411 and disturbers of Germany, to the Astonishment of all Judging men, drawn Disciples after them, I wish I could only say, and disturbers of Germany, to the Astonishment of all Judging men, drawn Disciples After them, I wish I could only say, cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvg n2, vvn n2 p-acp pno32, pns11 vvb pns11 vmd av-j vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
412 as meane, and base, and vulgar as themselves? Certainly, my brethren, consider the parallel well betweene the inspired Troublers of our Kingdome, as mean, and base, and Vulgar as themselves? Certainly, my brothers, Consider the parallel well between the inspired Troublers of our Kingdom, c-acp j, cc j, cc j p-acp px32? av-j, po11 n2, vvb dt n1 av p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
413 and those, who by their wild Doctrines did set Westphalia, Saxony, Munster, and all the noblest parts of the Germane Empire in a flame, and those, who by their wild Doctrines did Set Westphalia, Saxony, Munster, and all the Noblest parts of the Germane Empire in a flame, cc d, r-crq p-acp po32 j n2 vdd vvi np1, np1, np1, cc d dt js n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
414 and you will finde, that in this sad Eclipse of Monarchy among us, there wants onely a Sarcinator, or botcher, to assume to himselfe the Crowne, and you will find, that in this sad Eclipse of Monarchy among us, there Wants only a Sarcinator, or butcher, to assume to himself the Crown, cc pn22 vmb vvi, cst p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvz av-j dt np1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
415 and to be called by a Sanedrim or privy Councell of the like Trades, Rex Justitiae, & novae Jerusalem Imperator, King of Righteousnesse, and to be called by a Sanhedrin or privy Council of the like Trades, Rex Justitiae, & novae Jerusalem Imperator, King of Righteousness, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt np1 cc j n1 pp-f dt j n2, fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la np1 fw-la, n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
416 and Emperour of the new Jerusalem, to make our case the very same with theirs. and Emperor of the new Jerusalem, to make our case the very same with theirs. cc n1 pp-f dt j np1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 dt av d p-acp png32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
417 Againe, in this diversitie of Guides and pastors, (Pastors scarce fit to be Overseers of unreasonable Flocks) do we not also hear as great a diversity of language spoken? The Lay-Preacher accuseth the University-man with want of the Spirit; Again, in this diversity of Guides and Pastors, (Pastors scarce fit to be Overseers of unreasonable Flocks) do we not also hear as great a diversity of language spoken? The Lay-Preacher Accuseth the University-man with want of the Spirit; av, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, (ng1 j j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f j n2) vdb pns12 xx av vvi p-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn? dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
418 and we of the Uaiversity doe backe again account such Lay-men mad. and we of the Uaiversity do back again account such Laymen mad. cc pns12 pp-f dt n1 vdb av av vvi d n2 j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
419 Nay among us Schollars, they who pretend to Calvins Doctrine, doe banish all those out of the state of salvation, who deny absolute Predestination; Nay among us Scholars, they who pretend to Calvins Doctrine, do banish all those out of the state of salvation, who deny absolute Predestination; uh-x p-acp pno12 n2, pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp np1 n1, vdb vvi d d av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
420 Or hold not, that from all eternity without any respect of their workes or actions, Or hold not, that from all eternity without any respect of their works or actions, cc vvb xx, cst p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
421 whether they be good or bad, God hath past this sad irreversible sentence and decree, That some shall necessarily be saved, others shall as necessarily be damned. whither they be good or bad, God hath passed this sad irreversible sentence and Decree, That Some shall necessarily be saved, Others shall as necessarily be damned. cs pns32 vbb j cc j, np1 vhz vvn d j j n1 cc n1, cst d vmb av-j vbi vvn, n2-jn vmb a-acp av-j vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
422 They who thinke this a piece of Stoicisme, or a Doctrine brought into the world to drive People to despaire, doe equally banish those from the state of salvation, who thus uncharitably banish others. They who think this a piece of Stoicism, or a Doctrine brought into the world to drive People to despair, do equally banish those from the state of salvation, who thus uncharitably banish Others. pns32 r-crq vvb d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi, vdb av-jn vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av av-j vvi n2-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
423 But what speake I to you of this Congregation of such high, schollarly dissentious? or discourse to you of disputes and controversies, not in the power of Scripture, Synods, But what speak I to you of this Congregation of such high, schollarly dissentious? or discourse to you of disputes and controversies, not in the power of Scripture, Synods, p-acp q-crq vvb pns11 p-acp pn22 pp-f d n1 pp-f d j, av-j j? cc n1 p-acp pn22 pp-f vvz cc n2, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
424 or Generall Councells to decide? That which hath more troubled the peace of our distracted Kingdome, hath been a strife of words about things as small as Cummin, or General Counsels to decide? That which hath more troubled the peace of our distracted Kingdom, hath been a strife of words about things as small as Cummin, cc n1 n2 pc-acp vvi? d r-crq vhz dc vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n2 p-acp j c-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
425 or Annise And about that part of the Kingdome of heaven, which lies not wrapt up in an insearchable 〈 ◊ 〉 or an eternall sentence of Gods concealed Will, or Anise And about that part of the Kingdom of heaven, which lies not wrapped up in an insearchable 〈 ◊ 〉 or an Eternal sentence of God's concealed Will, cc vvi cc p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt j 〈 sy 〉 cc dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
426 but in a grain of mustard-seed: A little, sleight indifferent Ceremony, or piece of Church-Discipline. One hath called it an Idolatry to make an obeysance in the Church; but in a grain of Mustard seed: A little, sleight indifferent Ceremony, or piece of Church discipline. One hath called it an Idolatry to make an obeisance in the Church; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: dt j, n1 j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. pi vhz vvn pn31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
427 another hath call'd it a piece of Gods outward worship to doe so. One hath stiled the Crosse in Baptisme a signe of Superstition; Another hath called it a piece of God's outward worship to do so. One hath styled the Cross in Baptism a Signen of Superstition; n-jn vhz vvn pn31 dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 pc-acp vdi av. pi vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
428 another hath stiled it the marke, and badge, and embleme of his Christianity and profession. One calls all Pictures in Church windowes, Idols; Another hath styled it the mark, and badge, and emblem of his Christianity and profession. One calls all Pictures in Church windows, Idols; n-jn vhz vvn pn31 dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. pi vvz d n2 p-acp n1 n2, n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
429 another looks on them as so much holy story, brought into Imagery and Colours. The very garments we weare have not escaped contradiction. Another looks on them as so much holy story, brought into Imagery and Colours. The very garments we wear have not escaped contradiction. j-jn n2 p-acp pno32 c-acp av d j n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n2. dt j n2 pns12 vvb vhb xx vvn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
430 One calls the Surplice a Romish vesture; another calls it a white robe of Innocence, and Decencie. One calls the Surplice a Romish vesture; Another calls it a white robe of Innocence, and Decency. pi vvz dt n1 dt jp n1; j-jn vvz pn31 dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
431 Nay our very Prayers and Devotions have not been free from quarrels. Nay our very Prayers and Devotions have not been free from quarrels. uh po12 j n2 cc n2 vhb xx vbn j p-acp n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
432 Whilst some have called the Lords Prayer, A perfect forme, enjoyned by Christ to be said as it is; While Some have called the lords Prayer, A perfect Form, enjoined by christ to be said as it is; cs d vhb vvn dt n2 n1, dt j n1, vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pn31 vbz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
433 others most irreverently have called it a Taylors Measure, fit onley to cut out other Petitions by ▪ Others most irreverently have called it a Tailors Measure, fit only to Cut out other Petitions by ▪ ng2-jn av-ds av-j vhi vvn pn31 dt ng1 n1, vvb av-j pc-acp vvi av j-jn n2 p-acp ▪ (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
434 In this miserable diversity of sides, then, where Countrymen, and men of the same speech, doe so ordinarily speak divers languages, What why is there left to beget a peace and union among us? In this miserable diversity of sides, then, where Countrymen, and men of the same speech, do so ordinarily speak diverse languages, What why is there left to beget a peace and Union among us? p-acp d j n1 pp-f n2, av, c-crq n2, cc n2 pp-f dt d n1, vdb av av-jn vvi j n2, q-crq q-crq vbz a-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12? (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
435 Truly, my brethren, I know none so fit as that Saint Paul here prescribes in this Text; Truly, my brothers, I know none so fit as that Saint Paul Here prescribes in this Text; av-j, po11 n2, pns11 vvb pix av j c-acp d n1 np1 av vvz p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
436 a way, which if it were well practised, or if men would either have more charity, a Way, which if it were well practised, or if men would either have more charity, dt n1, r-crq cs pn31 vbdr av vvn, cc cs n2 vmd av-d vhi dc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
437 or lesse gall in them, would in time beget an union and agreement between all Churches; or less Gall in them, would in time beget an Union and agreement between all Churches; cc dc n1 p-acp pno32, vmd p-acp n1 vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
438 that is, NONLATINALPHABET, that we all speake the same thing. that is,, that we all speak the same thing. d vbz,, cst pns12 d vvb dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
439 That is, first, that wee lay aside all those odious, hatefull names and words of reproach, which serve onely to Provoke and engender strifes, That is, First, that we lay aside all those odious, hateful names and words of reproach, which serve only to Provoke and engender strifes, cst vbz, ord, cst pns12 vvb av d d j, j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
440 and to beget a dislike of one mans conversation with another; and to beget a dislike of one men Conversation with Another; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f crd ng1 n1 p-acp j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
441 that the honest, strict, regular, heedfull, conscientious man, be no longer called a Puritane, nor his wife a holy Sister; that the honest, strict, regular, heedful, conscientious man, be no longer called a Puritan, nor his wife a holy Sister; cst dt j, j, j, j, j n1, vbb av-dx av-jc vvn dt np1, ccx po31 n1 dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
442 Nor the free, sociable, affable, open, harmlesly unssrupulous man, be any longer called a Papist, or Atheist, or by way of reproach, a Cavallier. Nor the free, sociable, affable, open, harmlessly unssrupulous man, be any longer called a Papist, or Atheist, or by Way of reproach, a cavalier. ccx dt j, j, j, j, av-j j n1, vbb d av-jc vvn dt njp, cc n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
443 I speak not now of the adulterous, swearing, riotous, lying, drinking, covetous man; I speak not now of the adulterous, swearing, riotous, lying, drinking, covetous man; pns11 vvb xx av pp-f dt j, vvg, j, vvg, vvg, j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
444 these are such, that one of the wayes to reforme them, is to call them by their right names. these Are such, that one of the ways to reform them, is to call them by their right names. d vbr d, cst pi pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi pno32, vbz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 j-jn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
445 Next, that we no longer, as our interest, or affections, or prejudices, or education, or customes sway us, pin our beleefe or faith upon any one Particular Guide or Teacher, Next, that we no longer, as our Interest, or affections, or prejudices, or education, or customs sway us, pin our belief or faith upon any one Particular Guide or Teacher, ord, cst pns12 av-dx av-jc, c-acp po12 n1, cc n2, cc n2, cc n1, cc n2 vvb pno12, n1 po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d crd j n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
446 so irremoveably, as without comparison or examination to reject and desplse al others. so irremovably, as without comparison or examination to reject and desplse all Others. av av-j, c-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc av d n2-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
447 I am of opinion we should quickly make one Church againe, if those new-borne names and words of Independent and Presbyter did not divide us. I am of opinion we should quickly make one Church again, if those newborn names and words of Independent and Presbyter did not divide us. pns11 vbm pp-f n1 pns12 vmd av-j vvi crd n1 av, cs d j n2 cc n2 pp-f j-jn cc n1 vdd xx vvi pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
448 And I am also Perswaded, that our severall Disciplines and Doctrines have not kept the Church of Rome at a greater distance with us, And I am also Persuaded, that our several Disciplines and Doctrines have not kept the Church of Room At a greater distance with us, cc pns11 vbm av vvd, cst po12 j n2 cc n2 vhb xx vvn dt n1 pp-f vvb p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
449 then the style and compellation of Protestant and Papist then the style and compellation of Protestant and Papist cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc njp (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
450 Thirdly, that we Schollars, in those high mysterious poynts which have equall argument and proofe on both sides, Thirdly, that we Scholars, in those high mysterious points which have equal argument and proof on both sides, ord, cst pns12 n2, p-acp d j j n2 r-crq vhb j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
451 and which both sides (for ought I know) may hold yet meet in heaven, doe factiously or peremptorily betake our selves to neither; and which both sides (for ought I know) may hold yet meet in heaven, do factiously or peremptorily betake our selves to neither; cc r-crq d n2 (c-acp pi pns11 vvb) vmb vvi av vvi p-acp n1, vdb av-j cc av-j vvb po12 n2 p-acp dx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
452 But either lay them aside, as things of meere contemplation, not of practise or use; But either lay them aside, as things of mere contemplation, not of practice or use; cc-acp d vvd pno32 av, c-acp n2 pp-f j n1, xx pp-f n1 cc vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
453 or else speak of them to the people, onely in that generall sense wherein all sides agree, or Else speak of them to the people, only in that general sense wherein all sides agree, cc av vvb pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, av-j p-acp cst j n1 c-crq d n2 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
454 and as that generall sense is laid downe to us in the Scripture. Lastly, that in matters of Ceremony and forme, things either altogether indifferent, or at most, and as that general sense is laid down to us in the Scripture. Lastly, that in matters of Ceremony and Form, things either altogether indifferent, or At most, cc c-acp cst j n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. ord, cst p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n2 d av j, cc p-acp ds, (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
455 neither enjoyned, nor forbidden in the Scripture, that our carriage and words be alwayes as indifferent: neither enjoined, nor forbidden in the Scripture, that our carriage and words be always as indifferent: d vvn, ccx vvn p-acp dt n1, cst po12 n1 cc n2 vbb av p-acp j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
456 That we call not that scandalous which is decent; or that decent which is scandalous: That we presse not things as necessary, which are meerly ornamentall; That we call not that scandalous which is decent; or that decent which is scandalous: That we press not things as necessary, which Are merely ornamental; cst pns12 vvb xx d j r-crq vbz j; cc cst j r-crq vbz j: cst pns12 vvb xx n2 p-acp j, r-crq vbr av-j j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
457 nor impose ornaments as things of necessity. nor impose Ornament as things of necessity. ccx vvb n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
458 That where no well-establisht Law is broken by it, both in Actions and Language, where ever we come, we conforme our selves to the harmelesse (though to us unusuall) custome of the place: That where no well-established Law is broken by it, both in Actions and Language, where ever we come, we conform our selves to the harmless (though to us unusual) custom of the place: cst c-crq dx j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, av-d p-acp n2 cc n1, c-crq av pns12 vvb, pns12 vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j (cs p-acp pno12 j) n1 pp-f dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
459 Herein imitating that sure example of S. Paul, by being strong with the strong, and weak with the weak, as neere as we can, to become all things to all men. Herein imitating that sure Exampl of S. Paul, by being strong with the strong, and weak with the weak, as near as we can, to become all things to all men. av vvg d j n1 pp-f n1 np1, p-acp vbg j p-acp dt j, cc j p-acp dt j, c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb, p-acp vvb d n2 p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
460 In things meerly Ceremoniall, to part with our Christian liberty, and peaceably to yeeld to those, who, being otherwise perswaded, will contentiously refuse to part with theirs. In things merely Ceremonial, to part with our Christian liberty, and peaceably to yield to those, who, being otherwise persuaded, will contentiously refuse to part with theirs. p-acp n2 av-j j, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 np1 n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d, r-crq, vbg av vvn, vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp png32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
461 And where our salvation, or the salvation of our neighbour is not concerned, charitably to comply, and sort with their infirmities; And where our salvation, or the salvation of our neighbour is not concerned, charitably to comply, and sort with their infirmities; cc c-crq po12 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz xx vvn, av-j pc-acp vvi, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
462 neither crossing them by our practice, though perhaps the better, nor perplexing them with our disputes, though perhaps the more rationall: neither crossing them by our practice, though perhaps the better, nor perplexing them with our disputes, though perhaps the more rational: dx vvg pno32 p-acp po12 n1, cs av dt jc, ccx vvg pno32 p-acp po12 vvz, cs av dt av-dc j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
463 But if it be possible, as much as lies in us, not only to have peace with all men in words and speech, But if it be possible, as much as lies in us, not only to have peace with all men in words and speech, cc-acp cs pn31 vbb j, c-acp d c-acp vvz p-acp pno12, xx av-j pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp n2 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
464 but in society, and conversation, and Church-Assemblies too: but in society, and Conversation, and Church assemblies too: cc-acp p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n2 av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
465 Which is the next degree of Unity here petitioned for, that is, an unity of meeting together in the same house of God, set downe in these words, I beseech you Brethren, that there be no divisions among you. Which is the next degree of Unity Here petitioned for, that is, an unity of meeting together in the same house of God, Set down in these words, I beseech you Brothers, that there be no divisions among you. r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pp-f n1 av vvd p-acp, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f vvg av p-acp dt d n1 pp-f np1, vvb a-acp p-acp d n2, pns11 vvb pn22 n2, cst pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
466 That I may the clearlier proceed in the interpretation of this part of the Text, I shall desire you to observe, that the word which we here in English doe translate Divisions, is in the Originall Greek (by which we are to order our exposition) NONLATINALPHABET: That I may the clearlier proceed in the Interpretation of this part of the Text, I shall desire you to observe, that the word which we Here in English do translate Divisions, is in the Original Greek (by which we Are to order our exposition): cst pns11 vmb dt avc-jn vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 r-crq pns12 av p-acp jp vdb vvi n2, vbz p-acp dt j-jn jp (p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n1): (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
467 A word which signifies not every kinde of rent, or division, or disagreement among men; A word which signifies not every kind of rend, or division, or disagreement among men; dt n1 r-crq vvz xx d n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
468 but such a division onely as is accompanied with a perverse, unreasonable deniall of society and communion together in the same Church. but such a division only as is accompanied with a perverse, unreasonable denial of society and communion together in the same Church. cc-acp d dt n1 av-j c-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt j, j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av p-acp dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
469 A division which carries with it an obstinate separation upon unnecessary grounds. A division which carries with it an obstinate separation upon unnecessary grounds. dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pn31 dt j n1 p-acp j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
470 Which unnecessary separation upon weake, slight grounds, is that which Saint Paul here in this Text, by way of difference and distinction from lighter Rents, calls NONLATINALPHABET, Schismes. Which unnecessary separation upon weak, slight grounds, is that which Saint Paul Here in this Text, by Way of difference and distinction from lighter Rends, calls, Schisms. r-crq j n1 p-acp j, j n2, vbz d r-crq n1 np1 av p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp jc n2, vvz, n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
471 A sin, my Brethren, of which if I should discourse to you at large, and should shew you the hainousness of it, by its dangerous effects; A since, my Brothers, of which if I should discourse to you At large, and should show you the heinousness of it, by its dangerous effects; dt n1, po11 n2, pp-f r-crq cs pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp j, cc vmd vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp po31 j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
472 I might tell you that it is not only a sin against the sociable nature of men, who are borne for Communion and Commerce, I might tell you that it is not only a since against the sociable nature of men, who Are born for Communion and Commerce, pns11 vmd vvi pn22 cst pn31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
473 and the mutuall help of one another; and the mutual help of one Another; cc dt j n1 pp-f pi j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
474 but it is a sin directly against that unity and peace, which Christ, as his last Legacy bequeath'd to his Church. but it is a since directly against that unity and peace, which christ, as his last Legacy bequeathed to his Church. cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 av-j p-acp d n1 cc n1, r-crq np1, c-acp po31 ord n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
475 A sin, which (besides the uncharitable opinion which accompanies it, which is, that they who are separated from, must therefore be separated from, A since, which (beside the uncharitable opinion which Accompanies it, which is, that they who Are separated from, must Therefore be separated from, dt n1, r-crq (p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvz pn31, r-crq vbz, cst pns32 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
476 because they are wicked, deplorably wicked men, men reprobated, and utterly lost in the wayes of Errour, Because they Are wicked, deplorably wicked men, men reprobated, and utterly lost in the ways of Error, c-acp pns32 vbr j, av-j j n2, n2 vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
477 and with whom all communion is destructive to our Salvation) doth not alwaies confine it selfe within the retired, sequestred limits of a bare separation. and with whom all communion is destructive to our Salvation) does not always confine it self within the retired, sequestered Limits of a bore separation. cc p-acp ro-crq d n1 vbz j p-acp po12 n1) vdz xx av vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
478 But that which at first began from a scruple, hath many times proceeded to a Tragedy and massacre. But that which At First began from a scruple, hath many times proceeded to a Tragedy and massacre. p-acp cst r-crq p-acp ord vvd p-acp dt n1, vhz d n2 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
479 They who at first causelesly separated themselves from their Brethren, because they were wicked, have many times, They who At First causelessly separated themselves from their Brothers, Because they were wicked, have many times, pns32 r-crq p-acp ord av-j vvn px32 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pns32 vbdr j, vhb d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
480 as their strength and numbers have encouraged them, and as the time hath favoured their Reformation (as they have called it) proceeded from the rectifying of mens Errors, to the lessening of their fortunes. as their strength and numbers have encouraged them, and as the time hath favoured their Reformation (as they have called it) proceeded from the rectifying of men's Errors, to the lessening of their fortune's. c-acp po32 n1 cc n2 vhb vvn pno32, cc p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn po32 n1 (c-acp pns32 vhb vvn pn31) vvd p-acp dt vvg pp-f ng2 n2, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
481 And they only have at length been called the wicked, who have been rich, and have had estates to lose. And they only have At length been called the wicked, who have been rich, and have had estates to loose. cc pns32 av-j vhb p-acp n1 vbn vvn dt j, r-crq vhb vbn j, cc vhb vhn n2 pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
482 That onely which I shall further say to you of it, is this: Separation is a sin which hath alwaies veyl'd it selfe in the disguise of sanctity. That only which I shall further say to you of it, is this: Separation is a since which hath always veiled it self in the disguise of sanctity. cst av-j r-crq pns11 vmb av-jc vvi p-acp pn22 pp-f pn31, vbz d: n1 vbz dt n1 r-crq vhz av vvn pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
483 Thus Montanus, and his followers broke off Communion with the whole Christian Church then in the world, Thus Montanus, and his followers broke off Communion with the Whole Christian Church then in the world, av np1, cc po31 n2 vvd a-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn njp n1 av p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
484 because, forsooth, 'twas revealed to them by divine illumination, that the Holy Ghost was no where to be found but in their Conventicle. Because, forsooth, 'twas revealed to them by divine illumination, that the Holy Ghost was no where to be found but in their Conventicle. c-acp, uh, pn31|vbds vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp j-jn n1, cst dt j n1 vbds av-dx c-crq pc-acp vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
485 An Heresie, which beginning in Schisme proceeded at length to this monstrous conceit among them, That only the house of Montanus was the true, Church, an Heresy, which beginning in Schism proceeded At length to this monstrous conceit among them, That only the house of Montanus was the true, Church, dt n1, r-crq vvg p-acp n1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno32, cst av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds dt j, n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
486 and that Montanus himselfe was the Holy Ghost. and that Montanus himself was the Holy Ghost. cc cst np1 px31 vbds dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
487 Thus also the Donatists (an over-scrupulous Sect of men) divided themselves from the then Catholique Church, Thus also the Donatists (an overscrupulous Sect of men) divided themselves from the then Catholic Church, av av dt n2 (dt j n1 pp-f n2) vvn px32 p-acp dt av jp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
488 because it was not pure enough for such sanctified Communicants; Because it was not pure enough for such sanctified Communicants; c-acp pn31 vbds xx j av-d p-acp d j-vvn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
489 nor complied with the inspired doctrines of the Father of that Sect. And this, it seems, was the fault of these Corinthians here in this Text; nor complied with the inspired doctrines of the Father of that Sect. And this, it seems, was the fault of these Corinthians Here in this Text; ccx vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f cst np1 cc d, pn31 vvz, vbds dt n1 pp-f d np1 av p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
490 who having intitled themselves to severall Teachers, proceeded by degrees to divide themselves into severall Churches and Congregations: who having entitled themselves to several Teachers, proceeded by Degrees to divide themselves into several Churches and Congregations: r-crq vhg vvd px32 p-acp j n2, vvn p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp j n2 cc n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
491 every one of which challenging to themselves the true and right Religion, and charging the others with the name of the false, thought at length that no way was left to keep themselves pure and unspotted, every one of which challenging to themselves the true and right Religion, and charging the Others with the name of the false, Thought At length that no Way was left to keep themselves pure and unspotted, d crd pp-f r-crq vvg p-acp px32 dt j cc j-jn n1, cc vvg dt n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, vvd p-acp n1 cst dx n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi px32 j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
492 but by breaking off all Religious, nay Civill Commerce and Communion with each other. but by breaking off all Religious, nay Civil Commerce and Communion with each other. cc-acp p-acp vvg a-acp d j, uh-x j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
493 Hence, for feare of infection, it was held a crime for any but the Righteous, to assemble, Hence, for Fear of infection, it was held a crime for any but the Righteous, to assemble, av, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp d p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
494 or converse with any but the Righteous; or converse with any but the Righteous; cc vvi p-acp d p-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
495 or for any to meet together at a spirituall Exercise, but such who first agreed in the same purity of Opinions. or for any to meet together At a spiritual Exercise, but such who First agreed in the same purity of Opinions. cc p-acp d pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp d r-crq ord vvd p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
496 Here, then, if I may once more take the liberty to parallel one people with another; Here, then, if I may once more take the liberty to parallel one people with Another; av, av, cs pns11 vmb a-acp av-dc vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
497 is not this our very case? Hath it not been the practice of many, many yeares, is not this our very case? Hath it not been the practice of many, many Years, vbz xx d po12 j n1? vhz pn31 xx vbn dt n1 pp-f d, d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
498 for those who call themselves the godly, the righteous, the children of the most High, to breake off society and communion, for those who call themselves the godly, the righteous, the children of the most High, to break off society and communion, p-acp d r-crq vvb px32 dt j, dt j, dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j, pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
499 nay almost neighbourly civility, with those whom they call the wicked? As there were among the Jewes certaine uncleane places, nay almost neighbourly civility, with those whom they call the wicked? As there were among the Jews certain unclean places, uh-x av j n1, p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvb dt j? p-acp a-acp vbdr p-acp dt np2 j j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
500 and things, and persons, which whosoever toucht were for that time uncleane too; and things, and Persons, which whosoever touched were for that time unclean too; cc n2, cc n2, r-crq c-crq vvn vbdr p-acp d n1 j av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
501 so, hath not the like opinion past among us, that there have been certaine unholy, un sanctified places, so, hath not the like opinion passed among us, that there have been certain unholy, un sanctified places, av, vhz xx dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cst pc-acp vhi vbn j j, j j-vvn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
502 and persons, which make those who touch, or approach neer them unholy too? Have not some Pulpits been thought unsanctified, and Persons, which make those who touch, or approach near them unholy too? Have not Some Pulpits been Thought unsanctified, cc n2, r-crq vvb d r-crq n1, cc vvi av-j pno32 j av? vhb xx d n2 vbn vvn j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
503 because, forsooth, the Preacher hath been ungifted? And wherein, I pray, hath his ungiftedness appeared? Because hee hath not expressed himself in that light, fluent, running, passionate, zealous stile, which should make him for that time seem religiously distracted, Because, forsooth, the Preacher hath been ungifted? And wherein, I pray, hath his ungiftedness appeared? Because he hath not expressed himself in that Light, fluent, running, passionate, zealous style, which should make him for that time seem religiously distracted, c-acp, uh, dt n1 vhz vbn vvn? cc c-crq, pns11 vvb, vhz po31 n1 vvn? p-acp pns31 vhz xx vvn px31 p-acp d n1, j, vvg, j, j n1, r-crq vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 vvi av-j vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
504 or beside himselfe? Or because his Prayer or Sermon hath been premeditated, and hath not flowne from him in such an Ex tempore loose careere of devout emptinesses and nothings, or beside himself? Or Because his Prayer or Sermon hath been premeditated, and hath not flown from him in such an Ex tempore lose career of devout emptinesses and nothings, cc p-acp px31? cc c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vhz vbn vvn, cc vhz xx vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d dt fw-la fw-la vvb n1 pp-f j n2 cc pi2x, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
505 as serve onely to entertaine the people, as Bubbles doe children, with a thin, unsolid, brittle, painted blast of wind and ayre? Or because, perhaps, the sands of his Glasse have not fleeted for two tedious houres together with nothing but the bold insolent defamation and reviling of his Prince? as serve only to entertain the people, as Bubbles do children, with a thin, unsolid, brittle, painted blast of wind and air? Or Because, perhaps, the sands of his Glass have not fleeted for two tedious hours together with nothing but the bold insolent defamation and reviling of his Prince? c-acp vvb av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-acp n2 vdb n2, p-acp dt j, j, j, j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? cc c-acp, av, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vhb xx vvn p-acp crd j n2 av p-acp pix cc-acp dt j j n1 cc vvg pp-f po31 n1? (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
506 Againe, have there not been some who have thought our Temples unholy, because the Common-Prayer Booke hath been read there? And have renounced the Congregation, where part of the Service hath been tuned through an Organ? Hath not a dumb Picture in the window driven some from the Church? And in exchange of the Oratories, have not some in the heat and zeale of their Separation, turned their Parlours, Chambers, Again, have there not been Some who have Thought our Temples unholy, Because the Common prayer Book hath been read there? And have renounced the Congregation, where part of the Service hath been tuned through an Organ? Hath not a dumb Picture in the window driven Some from the Church? And in exchange of the Oratories, have not Some in the heat and zeal of their Separation, turned their Parlours, Chambers, av, vhb zz xx vbn d r-crq vhb vvn po12 n2 j, c-acp dt n1 n1 vhz vbn vvn a-acp? cc vhb vvd dt n1, c-crq n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1? vhz xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn d p-acp dt n1? cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2, vhb xx d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvd po32 n2, n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
507 and Dining-roomes into Temples, and Houses of Prayer? Nay, hath not Christ been worshipt in places yet more vile and mean? In places, which have reduced him the second time to a Stable? If I should aske the people of both Sexes, who are thus given to separation, and Dining-rooms into Temples, and Houses of Prayer? Nay, hath not christ been worshipped in places yet more vile and mean? In places, which have reduced him the second time to a Stable? If I should ask the people of both Sexes, who Are thus given to separation, cc n2 p-acp n2, cc n2 pp-f n1? uh-x, vhz xx np1 vbn vvd p-acp n2 av av-dc j cc j? p-acp n2, r-crq vhb vvn pno31 dt ord n1 p-acp dt j? cs pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
508 and with whom a Repetition in a Chamber edifies more then a learned Sermon in the Church, upon what religious grounds, and with whom a Repetition in a Chamber Edifies more then a learned Sermon in the Church, upon what religious grounds, cc p-acp ro-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz av-dc cs dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
509 or motives either taken from the Word of God, (which is so much in their mouthes) or from reason, (which is so little in their practice) they thus affect to single and divide themselves from others: or motives either taken from the Word of God, (which is so much in their mouths) or from reason, (which is so little in their practice) they thus affect to single and divide themselves from Others: cc n2 av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (r-crq vbz av av-d p-acp po32 n2) cc p-acp n1, (r-crq vbz av j p-acp po32 n1) pns32 av vvb p-acp j cc vvi px32 p-acp n2-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
510 I believe it would pose them very much to give a satisfying Answer. I believe it would pose them very much to give a satisfying Answer. pns11 vvb pn31 vmd vvi pno32 av av-d pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
511 Is it because the persons from whom they thus separate themselves, are irreligious, wicked men? Men who are Christians onely in forme, Is it Because the Persons from whom they thus separate themselves, Are irreligious, wicked men? Men who Are Christians only in Form, vbz pn31 p-acp dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns32 av vvi px32, vbr j, j n2? np1 r-crq vbr njpg2 av-j p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
512 and whose conversation carries nothing but evill example and pollution with it? If I should grant this to be true, and whose Conversation carries nothing but evil Exampl and pollution with it? If I should grant this to be true, cc rg-crq n1 vvz pix cc-acp j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31? cs pns11 vmd vvi d pc-acp vbi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
513 and should allow them to be out-right what they call themselves, The Elect, and Godly, and Holy ones of the earth; and should allow them to be outright what they call themselves, The Elect, and Godly, and Holy ones of the earth; cc vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av-j r-crq pns32 vvb px32, dt j-vvn, cc j, cc j pi2 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
514 and other men to be outright what they call them, The Reprobate, the wicked, the ungodly and prophane, and other men to be outright what they call them, The Reprobate, the wicked, the ungodly and profane, cc j-jn n2 pc-acp vbi av-j r-crq pns32 vvb pno32, dt n-jn, dt j, dt j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
515 yet is not this warrant enough to divide or separate themselves from them. yet is not this warrant enough to divide or separate themselves from them. av vbz xx d n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
516 Nor are they competent Judges of this, but God only, who by the mouth of his Son, hath told us in the Parable, that the wheat and corne is not to be separated from the chaffe and tarres when we list, Nor Are they competent Judges of this, but God only, who by the Mouth of his Son, hath told us in the Parable, that the wheat and corn is not to be separated from the chaff and tarres when we list, ccx vbr pns32 j n2 pp-f d, cc-acp np1 av-j, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 cc n1 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n2 c-crq pns12 vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
517 but that both are to grow together till the great harvest of the world. but that both Are to grow together till the great harvest of the world. cc-acp cst d vbr pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
518 Till then 'tis a piece of the building of it, that there bee a commixture of good and bad. Till then it's a piece of the building of it, that there be a commixture of good and bad. p-acp av pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, cst pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j cc j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
519 Besides, let me put this Christian Dilemma to them: either the persons from whom they divide themselves are holy or unholy: Beside, let me put this Christian Dilemma to them: either the Persons from whom they divide themselves Are holy or unholy: a-acp, vvb pno11 vvi d njp n1 p-acp pno32: d dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb px32 vbr j cc j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
520 If they be holy, they are not to separate themselves from them, because they are like themselves; If they be holy, they Are not to separate themselves from them, Because they Are like themselves; cs pns32 vbb j, pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr av-j px32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
521 If they be unholy, they are in charity to converse with them, that they may reforme and make them better. If they be unholy, they Are in charity to converse with them, that they may reform and make them better. cs pns32 vbb j, pns32 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32 av-jc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
522 Did not our Saviour Christ (and certainely his example is too great to be refused) usually converse with Publicans and sinners? Did he forsake the Table, Did not our Saviour christ (and Certainly his Exampl is too great to be refused) usually converse with Publicans and Sinners? Did he forsake the Table, vdd xx po12 n1 np1 (cc av-j po31 n1 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn) av-j vvi p-acp np1 cc n2? vdd pns31 vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
523 because a Pharisee made the Feast? Or did he refuse a perfume, because a harlot powred it on his head? Or did he refuse to goe up into the Temple, Because a Pharisee made the Feast? Or did he refuse a perfume, Because a harlot poured it on his head? Or did he refuse to go up into the Temple, c-acp dt np1 vvd dt n1? cc vdd pns31 vvi dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1? cc vdd pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
524 because buyers and sellers were there, men who had turned it into a den of Theeves? Certainely my Brethren, we may, Because buyers and sellers were there, men who had turned it into a den of Thieves? Certainly my Brothers, we may, c-acp n2 cc n2 vbdr a-acp, n2 r-crq vhd vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2? av-j po11 n2, pns12 vmb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
525 like Christ, keep company with Harlots, and Hypocrites, and Publicans and Sinners, and yet retaine our innocence. like christ, keep company with Harlots, and Hypocrites, and Publicans and Sinners, and yet retain our innocence. j np1, vvb n1 p-acp n2, cc n2, cc n2 cc n2, cc av vvb po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
526 'Tis a weake excuse to say, I will never consort my selfe with a swearer, lest I learne to blaspheme: It's a weak excuse to say, I will never consort my self with a swearer, lest I Learn to Blaspheme: pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb av-x vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
527 Or, I will utterly renounce all familiarity and acquaintance with such and such an Adulterer, Or, I will utterly renounce all familiarity and acquaintance with such and such an Adulterer, cc, pns11 vmb av-j vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp d cc d dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
528 or with such and such a Drunkard, lest I learne to commit Fornication from the one, or Intemperance from the other. or with such and such a Drunkard, lest I Learn to commit Fornication from the one, or Intemperance from the other. cc p-acp d cc d dt n1, cs pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt crd, cc n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
529 In all such conversations, we are to imitate the Sun, who shines into the foulest puddles, In all such conversations, we Are to imitate the Sun, who shines into the Foulest puddles, p-acp d d n2, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt js n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
530 and yet returnes from thence with a pure untainted Ray. and yet returns from thence with a pure untainted Ray. cc av n2 p-acp av p-acp dt j j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
531 If mens vices then, and corruptions, bee not a sufficient cause to warrant a separation, what else can be? Is it the place of meeting, If men's vices then, and corruptions, be not a sufficient cause to warrant a separation, what Else can be? Is it the place of meeting, cs ng2 n2 av, cc n2, vbb xx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq av vmb vbi? vbz pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
532 or Church, or the things done there, which hath made them shun our ordinary Congregations? Yes, say some, we have held it very unlawfull (as we conceive) to assemble in such a place, where we have seen Altars, or Church, or the things done there, which hath made them shun our ordinary Congregations? Yes, say Some, we have held it very unlawful (as we conceive) to assemble in such a place, where we have seen Altars, cc n1, cc dt n2 vdn a-acp, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 vvi po12 j n2? uh, vvb d, pns12 vhb vvn pn31 av j (c-acp pns12 vvb) pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
533 and Windowes worshipped, superstitious garments worne, and have heard the more superstitious Common-Prayer Booke read, that great bolster to slothfull Ministers, and Windows worshipped, superstitious garments worn, and have herd the more superstitious Common prayer Book read, that great bolster to slothful Ministers, cc n2 vvn, j n2 vvn, cc vhb vvn dt av-dc j n1 n1 vvn, cst j n1 p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
534 and twin-brother to the Mass, and Liturgie of Rome. and twin-brother to the Mass, and Liturgy of Room. cc n1 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
535 Were this Charge true, (a very heavy one, I confess) had there been any among us so unreasonably stupid, Were this Charge true, (a very heavy one, I confess) had there been any among us so unreasonably stupid, vbdr d vvb j, (dt av j pi, pns11 vvb) vhd a-acp vbn d p-acp pno12 av av-j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
536 as to spend their devotion on a pane of glass, or pay worship to the dumb sensless creature of the Painter, as to spend their devotion on a Bread of glass, or pay worship to the dumb senseless creature of the Painter, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
537 or adore the Communion-Table, the wooden issue of the Axe and Carpenter, (as I think there were none) had there (I say) been very Idolaters among us, or adore the Communion table, the wooden issue of the Axe and Carpenter, (as I think there were none) had there (I say) been very Idolaters among us, cc vvb dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, (c-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vbdr pix) vhd a-acp (pns11 vvb) vbn j n2 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
538 yet unlesse they would have compelled them to be Idolaters too, I (after all the imparciall Objections which my weake understanding can frame) can see no reason why they should not communicate with them in other things wherein they were no Idolaters. yet unless they would have compelled them to be Idolaters too, I (After all the imparciall Objections which my weak understanding can frame) can see no reason why they should not communicate with them in other things wherein they were no Idolaters. av cs pns32 vmd vhi vvn pno32 pc-acp vbi n2 av, pns11 (c-acp d dt j n2 r-crq po11 j n1 vmb vvi) vmb vvi dx n1 c-crq pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp j-jn n2 c-crq pns32 vbdr dx n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
539 I am sure, if S. Paul had not kept company with Idolaters, we to this day (for ought I know) had remained Infidels. I am sure, if S. Paul had not kept company with Idolaters, we to this day (for ought I know) had remained Infidels. pns11 vbm j, cs n1 np1 vhd xx vvn n1 p-acp n2, pns12 p-acp d n1 (c-acp pi pns11 vvb) vhd vvn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
540 My Brethren, deceive not your selves with a fallacy, which every child is able to discover. My Brothers, deceive not your selves with a fallacy, which every child is able to discover. po11 n2, vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq d n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
541 If such superstitions had been publikely practised among us, it is not necessary that every one that is a spectator to anothers mans, If such superstitions had been publicly practised among us, it is not necessary that every one that is a spectator to another's men, cs d n2 vhd vbn av-j vvn p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz xx j cst d pi cst vbz dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
542 sin, should presently be an offender. since, should presently be an offender. n1, vmd av-j vbi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
543 Nor are all offences so like the Pestilence, that he that comes within the breath and ayre of them, must needs depart infected. Nor Are all offences so like the Pestilence, that he that comes within the breath and air of them, must needs depart infected. ccx vbr d n2 av av-j dt n1, cst pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, vmb av vvi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
544 Thou seest one, out of a blind zeale, pay reverence to a picture, he hath the more to answer for. Thou See one, out of a blind zeal, pay Reverence to a picture, he hath the more to answer for. pns21 vv2 pi, av pp-f dt j n1, vvb n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vhz dt av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
545 But why dost thou, out of zeale altogether as blind, thinke thy selfe so interested in his errour, But why dost thou, out of zeal altogether as blind, think thy self so interested in his error, p-acp q-crq vd2 pns21, av pp-f n1 av p-acp j, vvb po21 n1 av vvn p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
546 as to thinke thy self a partaker of his fault, unless thou excommunicate thy selfe from his coversation. as to think thy self a partaker of his fault, unless thou excommunicate thy self from his Conversation. c-acp pc-acp vvi po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs pns21 vvb po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
547 Againe, tell me thou, who callest Separation security; Again, tell me thou, who Callest Separation security; av, vvb pno11 pns21, q-crq vv2 n1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
548 what seest thou in a Surplice, or hearest in the Common-Prayer Booke, which should make thee forbeare the Congregation where these are retained? Is it the web, what See thou in a Surplice, or Hearst in the Common prayer Book, which should make thee forbear the Congregation where these Are retained? Is it the web, q-crq vv2 pns21 p-acp dt n1, cc vv2 p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq vmd vvi pno21 vvi dt n1 c-crq d vbr vvn? vbz pn31 dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
549 or matter, or colour, or fashion of the garment, or is it the frame or forme, or matter, or colour, or fashion of the garment, or is it the frame or Form, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vbz pn31 dt n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
550 or indevotion of the Book which offends thee? Or art thou troubled because they have both beene borrowed from the Church of Rome? That indeed is the great argument of exception; or indevotion of the Book which offends thee? Or art thou troubled Because they have both been borrowed from the Church of Rome? That indeed is the great argument of exception; cc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vvz pno21? cc vb2r pns21 vvn c-acp pns32 vhb av-d vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? cst av vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
551 which under the stile of Popery, hath almost turned Religion it selfe out of the Church. which under the style of Popery, hath almost turned Religion it self out of the Church. r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhz av vvn n1 pn31 n1 av pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
552 But, then, it is so weake, so accidentall, so vulgar an Argument, an Argument so fit for none to urge but silly women, with whom the first impression of things alwaies takes strongliest, that I must say in replie to it, That by the same reason, that thou poore, tender-conscienc'd man, (who art not yet past milke, But, then, it is so weak, so accidental, so Vulgar an Argument, an Argument so fit for none to urge but silly women, with whom the First impression of things always Takes strongliest, that I must say in reply to it, That by the same reason, that thou poor, tender-conscienced man, (who art not yet past milk, p-acp, av, pn31 vbz av j, av j, av j dt n1, dt n1 av j p-acp pix pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, p-acp ro-crq dt ord n1 pp-f n2 av vvz av-jn, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, cst p-acp dt d n1, cst pns21 j, j n1, (r-crq vbz xx av j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
553 or the food of infants in the Church) makest such an innocent, decent vesture as Surplices, unlawfull, or the food of Infants in the Church) Makest such an innocent, decent vesture as Surplices, unlawful, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1) vv2 d dt j-jn, j n1 p-acp n2, j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
554 because Papists weare them, thou mayest make eating and drinking unlawfull, because Papists dine and sup. Because Papists wear them, thou Mayest make eating and drinking unlawful, Because Papists dine and sup. c-acp njp2 vvb pno32, pns21 vm2 vvi vvg cc vvg j, c-acp njp2 vvb cc vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
555 The subject is not high or noble enough to deserve a more serious confutation. That therefore, which I shall say by way of Repetition, is onely this: The Subject is not high or noble enough to deserve a more serious confutation. That Therefore, which I shall say by Way of Repetition, is only this: dt n-jn vbz xx j cc j av-d pc-acp vvi dt av-dc j n1. cst av, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbz av-j d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
556 If to weare or do, whatever Papists weare or doe be unlawfull, as it will presently concerne us all to throw off our garments and turne Adamites, so it will very neerely concern us too, to lay aside our Tables, If to wear or do, whatever Papists wear or doe be unlawful, as it will presently concern us all to throw off our garments and turn Adamites, so it will very nearly concern us too, to lay aside our Tables, cs pc-acp vvi cc vdb, r-crq njp2 n1 cc n1 vbb j, c-acp pn31 vmb av-j vvi pno12 d pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n2 cc n1 np2, av pn31 vmb av av-j vvi pno12 av, pc-acp vvi av po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
557 and betake our selves to fasting, as the ready way to famine. and betake our selves to fasting, as the ready Way to famine. cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp vvg, c-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
558 Then to reject the Common-Prayer Book, because some of the Prayers in it resemble the Prayers in the Romish Liturgie, is as unreasonable, Then to reject the Common prayer Book, Because Some of the Prayers in it resemble the Prayers in the Romish Liturgy, is as unreasonable, cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1, c-acp d pp-f dt n2 p-acp pn31 vvi dt n2 p-acp dt jp n1, vbz a-acp j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
559 as if thou shouldst make piety and devotion in generall unlawfull, because Papists say their Prayers. as if thou Shouldst make piety and devotion in general unlawful, Because Papists say their Prayers. c-acp cs pns21 vmd2 vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 j, c-acp njp2 vvb po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
560 And so, in opposition to whatever they do ▪ shouldst think thou art to turne Athiest, And so, in opposition to whatever they do ▪ Shouldst think thou art to turn Atheist, cc av, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb ▪ vmd2 vvi pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
561 because most in that Church do confess there is a God. Because most in that Church do confess there is a God. c-acp ds p-acp d n1 vdb vvi pc-acp vbz dt np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
562 The time wil not give me leave to say much in the defence of that excellent Book; The time will not give me leave to say much in the defence of that excellent Book; dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
563 Or, if I should, tis in any thing, I presume, which can fall from my imperfect mouth, which wil be able to recover the use of it back again into this Church. Or, if I should, this in any thing, I presume, which can fallen from my imperfect Mouth, which will be able to recover the use of it back again into this Church. cc, cs pns11 vmd, pn31|vbz p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po11 j n1, r-crq vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 av av p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
564 Yet thus much, out of the just sense, and apprehension which I have of the wisedome, Yet thus much, out of the just sense, and apprehension which I have of the Wisdom, av av av-d, av pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 r-crq pns11 vhb pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
565 as well as piety, and devotion of it, I shall adventure to say. as well as piety, and devotion of it, I shall adventure to say. c-acp av c-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
566 That I cannot think, that ever any Christian Church, since the time that that name first came into the world, had a publique forme of Gods Worship, more Primitively pure, more Religiously grave, That I cannot think, that ever any Christian Church, since the time that that name First Come into the world, had a public Form of God's Worship, more Primitively pure, more Religiously grave, cst pns11 vmbx vvi, cst av d np1 n1, c-acp dt n1 cst d n1 ord vvd p-acp dt n1, vhd dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, av-dc av-j j, av-dc av-j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
567 and more agreeable in all points to the Scripture, then that is. and more agreeable in all points to the Scripture, then that is. cc av-dc j p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, av cst vbz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
568 To which I shall only add this one praise of it more, that there is not any Ancient, Classically condemned Heresie, to be found in the Records of Councells, Church-Histories, To which I shall only add this one praise of it more, that there is not any Ancient, Classically condemned Heresy, to be found in the Records of Counsels, Church-histories, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi d crd n1 pp-f pn31 av-dc, cst pc-acp vbz xx d j, av-j j-vvn n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
569 or the Confutations of Fathers, which is not by some clause or other in that most Orthodox Book excluded. or the Confutations of Father's, which is not by Some clause or other in that most Orthodox Book excluded. cc dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz xx p-acp d n1 cc n-jn p-acp cst av-ds n1 n1 vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
570 Here, then, if there be any in this Assembly of that il-perswaded mind, that he would not at this present make one of the Congregation, Here, then, if there be any in this Assembly of that il-perswaded mind, that he would not At this present make one of the Congregation, av, av, cs pc-acp vbb d p-acp d n1 pp-f cst j n1, cst pns31 vmd xx p-acp d n1 vvi crd pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
571 if the Common-prayers were read, let me once more ask him, what that great Antipathie between him, if the Common-prayers were read, let me once more ask him, what that great Antipathy between him, cs dt n2 vbdr vvn, vvb pno11 a-acp av-dc vvb pno31, r-crq d j n1 p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
572 and that admirable Book is, which should make them quarrel one another out of the Church ▪ Is it because it prescribes a Ring in marriage, and that admirable Book is, which should make them quarrel one Another out of the Church ▪ Is it Because it prescribes a Ring in marriage, cc cst j n1 vbz, r-crq vmd vvi pno32 vvi pi j-jn av pp-f dt n1 ▪ vbz pn31 c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
573 or a Cross in Baptisme? over-scrupulous man! who would'st rather choose to make a rent and schisme, and division in the Church, or a Cross in Baptism? overscrupulous man! who Wouldst rather choose to make a rend and Schism, and division in the Church, cc dt n1 p-acp n1? j n1! q-crq vmd av-c vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
574 then be spectatour to th•ngs so harmless, and indifferent. But thy weak Conscience is wounded. Weak, indeed, when a piece of marriage-Gold, or a little water sprinkled in the signe, then be spectator to th•ngs so harmless, and indifferent. But thy weak Conscience is wounded. Weak, indeed, when a piece of marriage-Gold, or a little water sprinkled in the Signen, av vbi n1 p-acp n2 av j, cc j. p-acp po21 j n1 vbz vvn. j, av, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
575 and figure of a cross, the Type, and Emblem of thy Christianity, shall drive thee from the Church. and figure of a cross, the Type, and Emblem of thy Christianity, shall drive thee from the Church. cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po21 n1, vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
576 I must confess to you freely, if such things, as the veneration of images, or adorations of Altars, I must confess to you freely, if such things, as the veneration of Images, or adorations of Altars, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 av-j, cs d n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n2 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
577 or sacrifices for the dead, or the worshiping of the Hoste, or the Mass-book, with all the unsignificant Ave Maryes, and superstitious prayers, which use to trauell round the Circle of a numerous set of Beads, had been establisht among us by publique Authority; or Sacrifices for the dead, or the worshipping of the Host, or the Mass-book, with all the unsignificant Have Maryes, and superstitious Prayers, which use to travel round the Circle of a numerous Set of Beads, had been established among us by public authority; cc n2 p-acp dt j, cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1, p-acp d dt j vhb np1, cc j n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2, vhd vbn vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
578 And had been enforced upon the practice, and Consciences of men, and no Liberty of person, And had been Enforced upon the practice, and Consciences of men, and no Liberty of person, cc vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n2 pp-f n2, cc dx n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
579 or freedome of estates allow'd them, unless they would conform to the present Golden Calf of superstition set up before them, a separation had not only been allowable, but necessary. or freedom of estates allowed them, unless they would conform to the present Golden Calf of Superstition Set up before them, a separation had not only been allowable, but necessary. cc n1 pp-f n2 vvn pno32, cs pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f n1 vvn a-acp p-acp pno32, dt n1 vhd xx av-j vbn j, cc-acp j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
580 We would have offended God very much to be partakers of such dross. We would have offended God very much to be partakers of such dross. pns12 vmd vhi vvn np1 av av-d pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
581 And our best Answer would have been the Answer of the Three Children, when the King would have had them fall down to the huge image, And our best Answer would have been the Answer of the Three Children, when the King would have had them fallen down to the huge image, cc po12 js n1 vmd vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2, c-crq dt n1 vmd vhi vhn pno32 vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
582 and Colossus which he had set up, O King, we are not carefull to observe thee in this matter. and Colossus which he had Set up, Oh King, we Are not careful to observe thee in this matter. cc n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, uh n1, pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
583 But where no such things were enjoyned, where every one was left to the full use and exercise of his Christian liberty, where nothing was blameable among us, But where no such things were enjoined, where every one was left to the full use and exercise of his Christian liberty, where nothing was blameable among us, cc-acp c-crq dx d n2 vbdr vvn, c-crq d pi vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 njp n1, c-crq pix vbds j-u p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
584 but the ridiculous, over-acted postures and gestures of some few busie, fantasticall men, whose Popery lay in makeing discreet men laugh, to see them so artificially devout, but the ridiculous, overacted postures and gestures of Some few busy, fantastical men, whose Popery lay in making discreet men laugh, to see them so artificially devout, cc-acp dt j, j n2 cc n2 pp-f d d j, j n2, rg-crq n1 vvd p-acp vvg j n2 vvi, pc-acp vvi pno32 av av-j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
585 and so affectedly ceremonious, to divide, and separate, or to give us over for a lost Church, and so affectedly ceremonious, to divide, and separate, or to give us over for a lost Church, cc av av-vvn j, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
586 because the Psalmes of David, after his own Musicall way, used to be sung to an Organ; Because the Psalms of David, After his own Musical Way, used to be sung to an Organ; c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 d j n1, vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
587 As innocently, certainly, as if they had been tuned through his own loud Cymball, or had more softly been sung, and vowell'd to his Harpe: As innocently, Certainly, as if they had been tuned through his own loud Cymbal, or had more softly been sung, and voweled to his Harp: c-acp av-jn, av-j, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vbn vvn p-acp po31 d j np1-n, cc vhd dc j vbn vvn, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
588 Or to renounce our solemne Assemblies, for such sleight, indifferent things, as a piece of holy story in a glass window, Or to renounce our solemn Assemblies, for such sleight, indifferent things, as a piece of holy story in a glass window, cc pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, p-acp d n1, j n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
589 or because the Minister wears white, or because marryed people come together by a Ring, or Because the Minister wears white, or Because married people come together by a Ring, cc c-acp dt n1 vvz j-jn, cc c-acp vvn n1 vvb av p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
590 or because the Lords Prayer is more then once repeated, is not only Schisme, and I may safely say, Schisme upon scandall taken, not giuen, or Because the lords Prayer is more then once repeated, is not only Schism, and I may safely say, Schism upon scandal taken, not given, cc c-acp dt n2 n1 vbz av-dc cs a-acp vvn, vbz xx av-j n1, cc pns11 vmb av-j vvi, n1 p-acp n1 vvn, xx vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
591 but tis directly contrary to S Pauls advice, here in this Text; but this directly contrary to S Paul's Advice, Here in this Text; cc-acp pn31|vbz av-j j-jn p-acp n1 npg1 n1, av p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
592 who is so far from tolerating any such needless divisions, and separations of presences and bodies, that he will not allow in the same Church and Congregation the least dissent or division of minds; who is so Far from tolerating any such needless divisions, and separations of presences and bodies, that he will not allow in the same Church and Congregation the least dissent or division of minds; r-crq vbz av av-j p-acp vvg d d j n2, cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, cst pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt d n1 cc n1 dt ds n1 cc n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
593 But makes it the least part of his Petition to his disagreeing Corinthians, that they would not only meet together in the same place of Gods Worship, But makes it the least part of his Petition to his disagreeing Corinthians, that they would not only meet together in the same place of God's Worship, cc-acp vvz pn31 dt av-ds n1 pp-f po31 vvb p-acp po31 vvg np1, cst pns32 vmd xx av-j vvi av p-acp dt d n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
594 but that they would be perfectly joyned together in the same mind, and in the same judg-ment, which is the last part of the Text. To which I shall only adde some brief Application of some things in this Sermon to you my hearers, but that they would be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgement, which is the last part of the Text. To which I shall only add Some brief Application of Some things in this Sermon to you my hearers, cc-acp cst pns32 vmd vbi av-j vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d j, r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt np1 p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi d j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp pn22 po11 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
595 and so commend you to God. and so commend you to God. cc av vvb pn22 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
596 'Twas well said of one of the Philosophers, (which saying of his hath since almost grown into a Prouerb of truth) Nihil est in Intellectu, quod non fuit priùs in sensu; 'Twas well said of one of the Philosophers, (which saying of his hath since almost grown into a Proverb of truth) Nihil est in Intellectu, quod non fuit priùs in sensu; pn31|vbds av vvn pp-f crd pp-f dt n2, (r-crq vvg pp-f png31 vhz p-acp av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
597 That there is nothing in the understanding, or mind within, which was not first in the sense without. That there is nothing in the understanding, or mind within, which was not First in the sense without. cst pc-acp vbz pix p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp, r-crq vbds xx ord p-acp dt n1 p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
598 Tis as great, and measured a Truth, that there is nothing in our speech, or words, This as great, and measured a Truth, that there is nothing in our speech, or words, pn31|vbz p-acp j, cc vvd dt n1, cst pc-acp vbz pix p-acp po12 n1, cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
599 or actions without, which was not first in our mind, or wil, or affections within. or actions without, which was not First in our mind, or will, or affections within. cc n2 p-acp, r-crq vbds xx ord p-acp po12 n1, cc vmb, cc n2 a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
600 For what our Saviour Christ said, that Out of the heart proceed evill thought's, murthers, adulteries, thefts, false witness, blasphemies, and the like; For what our Saviour christ said, that Out of the heart proceed evil thought's, murders, adulteries, thefts, false witness, Blasphemies, and the like; p-acp r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvd, cst av pp-f dt n1 vvb j-jn ng1, n2, n2, n2, j n1, n2, cc dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
601 to every one of which sins without, belongs some secret, invisible spring within. As, I say, to every Adultery without, belongs some hidden lust within; to every one of which Sins without, belongs Some secret, invisible spring within. As, I say, to every Adultery without, belongs Some hidden lust within; p-acp d crd pp-f r-crq n2 p-acp, vvz d n-jn, j n1 p-acp. p-acp, pns11 vvb, p-acp d n1 p-acp, vvz d j-vvn n1 p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
602 and the uncleannesse of the body is but the soul issue, and off-spring of the soul; and the uncleanness of the body is but the soul issue, and offspring of the soul; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
603 And as to every murther without, belongs some secret envy, or hatred, or thirst of revenge within; And as to every murder without, belongs Some secret envy, or hatred, or thirst of revenge within; cc c-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp, vvz d j-jn n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
604 and the rancour of the heart only clothes it self in the violence and bloud-shed of the hand: and the rancour of the heart only clothes it self in the violence and bloodshed of the hand: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
605 so we may say of our Divisions, and Disagreements too. All those odious words, and names of mutuall infamy and reproach; so we may say of our Divisions, and Disagreements too. All those odious words, and names of mutual infamy and reproach; av pns12 vmb vvi pp-f po12 n2, cc n2 av. av-d d j n2, cc n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
606 all those perverse crossings, and thwartings, and contradictions of speech; all this duell, and skirmish, and quarrelsomeness of language; all those perverse crossings, and thwartings, and contradictions of speech; all this duel, and skirmish, and quarrelsomeness of language; d d j n2-vvg, cc n2-vvg, cc n2 pp-f n1; d d n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
607 Lastly, all this shunning and lothing of one anothers company; Lastly, all this shunning and loathing of one another's company; ord, d d vvg cc vvg pp-f pi j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
608 all this separation, and denyall of communion, which we so ordinarily see exercised, and practiced without, are but so many unchristian behaviours, which take their originall and birth from as unchristian grudges, all this separation, and denial of communion, which we so ordinarily see exercised, and practiced without, Are but so many unchristian behaviours, which take their original and birth from as unchristian grudges, d d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 av av-jn vvi vvn, cc vvd p-acp, vbr p-acp av d j n2, r-crq vvb po32 j-jn cc n1 p-acp a-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
609 and prejudices, and jealousies, and mis-apprehensions within. and prejudices, and jealousies, and misapprehensions within. cc n2, cc n2, cc n2 a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
610 Never man yet dissented from another in speech, but he first dissented from him in opinion: Never man yet dissented from Another in speech, but he First dissented from him in opinion: av-x n1 av vvn p-acp j-jn p-acp n1, cc-acp pns31 ord vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
611 And never man yet separated from another in communion, but he first separated from him in affection and will. And never man yet separated from Another in communion, but he First separated from him in affection and will. cc av-x n1 av vvn p-acp j-jn p-acp n1, cc-acp pns31 ord vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
612 To remove, therefore, the root and spring of all disagreements, as well as the current and stream; To remove, Therefore, the root and spring of all disagreements, as well as the current and stream; p-acp n1, av, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
613 and to beget a peace, and concord, and reconciliation without, Saint Paul, like a skilfull Artist, who reserves the hardest part for the last, proceeds from mens words and actions, to their opinions and thoughts: and to beget a peace, and concord, and reconciliation without, Saint Paul, like a skilful Artist, who reserves the Hardest part for the last, proceeds from men's words and actions, to their opinions and thoughts: cc pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp, n1 np1, av-j dt j n1, r-crq vvz dt js n1 p-acp dt ord, vvz p-acp ng2 n2 cc n2, p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
614 and like those who fet Watches, and Clocks, where the Hand upon the Dyall without, cannot move regularly, and like those who fetched Watches, and Clocks, where the Hand upon the Dial without, cannot move regularly, cc av-j d r-crq vvd n2, cc n2, c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp, vmbx vvi av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
615 unless the weights and springs which guide it, move orderly within; unless the weights and springs which guide it, move orderly within; cs dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vvb pn31, vvb av-j a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
616 the better to make us go all alike, and strike the same time, he endeavors to setle and compose those inward wheels, by which our words and behaviors without, are to be ruled and governed. the better to make us go all alike, and strike the same time, he endeavors to settle and compose those inward wheels, by which our words and behaviours without, Are to be ruled and governed. dt jc pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi d av, cc vvi dt d n1, pns31 n2 p-acp vvi cc vvi d j n2, p-acp r-crq po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
617 The thing then for which he here so earnestly Petitions, is Unity, and Agreement, and Consent of minds. The thing then for which he Here so earnestly Petitions, is Unity, and Agreement, and Consent of minds. dt n1 av p-acp r-crq pns31 av av av-j n2, vbz n1, cc n1, cc vvb pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
618 Which, in plain terms, is to exhort us, that as we are all men of one and the same reasonable kind, formed and created like one another in the shape and figure of our body, Which, in plain terms, is to exhort us, that as we Are all men of one and the same reasonable kind, formed and created like one Another in the shape and figure of our body, r-crq, p-acp j n2, vbz pc-acp vvi pno12, cst c-acp pns12 vbr d n2 pp-f crd cc dt d j n1, vvn cc vvn av-j pi j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
619 so that we would approve our selves to be men of one and the same reasonable kinde, in the Musique and Harmony of our souls too. so that we would approve our selves to be men of one and the same reasonable kind, in the Music and Harmony of our Souls too. av cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f crd cc dt d j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
620 Which would then come to pass, if every one of us would by the impartiall search, Which would then come to pass, if every one of us would by the impartial search, r-crq vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi, cs d crd pp-f pno12 vmd p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
621 and examination of his own mind, dislodg those mists and clouds of errour, which blind him towards himself, and benight him towards others. and examination of his own mind, dislodge those mists and Clouds of error, which blind him towards himself, and benight him towards Others. cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1, vvb d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq j pno31 p-acp px31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n2-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
622 Or, if he cannot do this by the strength and diligence of his own naturall Forces, that he would have recourse to those who are most able to pluck this beam out of his eye; Or, if he cannot do this by the strength and diligence of his own natural Forces, that he would have recourse to those who Are most able to pluck this beam out of his eye; cc, cs pns31 vmbx vdi d p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d j n2, cst pns31 vmd vhi n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr av-ds j pc-acp vvi d n1 av pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
623 and whose work and business it is so to apply their Cures, as by proposing that one, constant, immutable, eternall, Divine Truth to his mind, in which tis possible for all minds well enlightned to concenter and agree, by degrees to reduce him from his blindness and errour, and whose work and business it is so to apply their Cures, as by proposing that one, constant, immutable, Eternal, Divine Truth to his mind, in which this possible for all minds well enlightened to concenter and agree, by Degrees to reduce him from his blindness and error, cc rg-crq n1 cc n1 pn31 vbz av pc-acp vvi po32 n2, c-acp p-acp vvg cst pi, j, j, j, j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pn31|vbz j p-acp d n2 av vvn p-acp jc-jn cc vvi, p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
624 and to make him not only speak, but conceive, and think the same things with him that taught him. and to make him not only speak, but conceive, and think the same things with him that taught him. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 xx av-j vvi, cc-acp vvb, cc vvb dt d n2 p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
625 It was wel said of him, who compared our minds to Looking-glasses, or Mirrours; It was well said of him, who compared our minds to Looking-glasses, or Mirrors; pn31 vbds av vvn pp-f pno31, r-crq vvd po12 n2 p-acp n2, cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
626 For certainly if we could but keep them open, and unclouded, they carry this property of Mirrours with them, not only to return the images, For Certainly if we could but keep them open, and unclouded, they carry this property of Mirrors with them, not only to return the Images, c-acp av-j cs pns12 vmd cc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, cc vvn, pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno32, xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
627 and shapes, and truths of things, which pass before them as they are; and shapes, and truths of things, which pass before them as they Are; cc n2, cc n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vbr; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
628 but all minds in a clearer, or less clear degree, have a capacity to receive into them the truth of the same things alike. but all minds in a clearer, or less clear degree, have a capacity to receive into them the truth of the same things alike. cc-acp d n2 p-acp dt jc, cc av-dc j n1, vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
629 As a thousand Glasses, if they be true, successively lookt in, wil shew us the same faces: As a thousand Glasses, if they be true, successively looked in, will show us the same faces: p-acp dt crd n2, cs pns32 vbb j, av-j vvn p-acp, vmb vvi pno12 av d n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
630 But then, as Glasses, if they be false, wil cast false resemblances; But then, as Glasses, if they be false, will cast false resemblances; cc-acp av, c-acp n2, cs pns32 vbb j, vmb vvi j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
631 or if they be discoloured, wil transform all things which flow into them into their own die: So tis with us. or if they be discoloured, will transform all things which flow into them into their own die: So this with us. cc cs pns32 vbb vvn, vmb vvi d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 d n1: av pn31|vbz p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
632 I know not how it comes to pass, or whether I may ascribe the fault to Education, I know not how it comes to pass, or whither I may ascribe the fault to Education, pns11 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc cs pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
633 or Custome, or to our parents, or to our Affections, too much knit, and wedded to the Religion, or Custom, or to our Parents, or to our Affections, too much knit, and wedded to the Religion, cc n1, cc p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2, av av-d vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
634 or Doctrin, or Opinion, or Teacher, which most complyes with our Fancies; or Doctrine, or Opinion, or Teacher, which most complies with our Fancies; cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, r-crq av-ds vvz p-acp po12 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
635 but there are certain ill-cut, false-reporting minds, which look upon men, and things, in another size and figure then they are. but there Are certain ill-cut, false-reporting minds, which look upon men, and things, in Another size and figure then they Are. cc-acp pc-acp vbr j j, j n2, r-crq vvb p-acp n2, cc n2, p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vbr. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
636 Other minds there are stained and died (as it were) with certain weak prejudices, and corrupt opinions; Other minds there Are stained and died (as it were) with certain weak prejudices, and corrupt opinions; av-jn n2 pc-acp vbr vvn cc vvd (c-acp pn31 vbdr) p-acp j j n2, cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
637 through which, as through so many deceiving colours, they discern no truths which wear not that hue. through which, as through so many deceiving colours, they discern no truths which wear not that hue. p-acp r-crq, c-acp p-acp av d j-vvg n2, pns32 vvb dx n2 r-crq vvb xx d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
638 As he that looks through a green Glass, takes all things for green; and he that looks through a blew Glass, takes all things for azure. As he that looks through a green Glass, Takes all things for green; and he that looks through a blue Glass, Takes all things for azure. p-acp pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvz d n2 p-acp j-jn; cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvz d n2 p-acp n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
639 And this was the very case of these Corinthians here in the Text. They first addicted themselves over-partially to severall Teachers; And this was the very case of these Corinthians Here in the Text. They First addicted themselves over-partially to several Teachers; cc d vbds dt j n1 pp-f d np1 av p-acp dt np1 pns32 ord vvn px32 j p-acp j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
640 and from their severall Teachers, took in severall apprehensions, as they pleased to like or affect him above others, whose Disciples they called themselves. and from their several Teachers, took in several apprehensions, as they pleased to like or affect him above Others, whose Disciples they called themselves. cc p-acp po32 j n2, vvd p-acp j n2, c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp n2-jn, rg-crq n2 pns32 vvd px32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
641 Some, though they did not well understand what they held, resolved (without any examination what they were) to be only of Saint Pauls opinions: some, though they did not well understand what they held, resolved (without any examination what they were) to be only of Saint Paul's opinions: d, cs pns32 vdd xx av vvi r-crq pns32 vvd, vvd (p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vbdr) pc-acp vbi j pp-f n1 npg1 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
642 Others resolved to hold only what had been taught them by Apollos: Others resolved to hold only what had been preacht by S. Peter. All which three taught and preacht one and the same Gospell; Others resolved to hold only what had been taught them by Apollos: Others resolved to hold only what had been preached by S. Peter. All which three taught and preached one and the same Gospel; ng2-jn vvd pc-acp vvi av-j r-crq vhd vbn vvn pno32 p-acp np1: n2-jn vvn pc-acp vvi av-j r-crq vhd vbn vvd p-acp np1 np1. d r-crq crd vvn cc vvd crd cc dt d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
643 yet that Gospel was not alike entertained by all hearers. yet that Gospel was not alike entertained by all hearers. av d n1 vbds xx av-j vvn p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
644 Whilst some disliked it in S. Paul, because (as himself complains) he was of an humble presence, and of an ungrateful utterance. While Some disliked it in S. Paul, Because (as himself complains) he was of an humble presence, and of an ungrateful utterance. cs d vvd pn31 p-acp n1 np1, c-acp (p-acp px31 vvz) pns31 vbds pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
645 Others dislike it, perhaps, in the mouth of Apollos, because it came Rhetorically from him, and he was guilty of that unedifying crime, forsooth, of being eloquent in the Pulpit. Others dislike it, perhaps, in the Mouth of Apollos, Because it Come Rhetorically from him, and he was guilty of that unedifying crime, forsooth, of being eloquent in the Pulpit. ng2-jn vvb pn31, av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vvd av-j p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vbds j pp-f d j-vvg n1, uh, pp-f vbg j p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
646 Others perhaps entertain'd it coldly from S. Peter, because he had not been bred up in the School of Demosthenes, nor tasted of the finer Arts and educations of Greece. Others perhaps entertained it coldly from S. Peter, Because he had not been bred up in the School of Demosthenes, nor tasted of the finer Arts and educations of Greece. ng2-jn av vvd pn31 av-jn p-acp n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vhd xx vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, ccx vvd pp-f dt jc n2 cc n2 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
647 In short, one and the same saving Truth, for want of a little right judgment in the Hearers to compare it, comming from several mouths, past into divers opinions first; In short, one and the same Saving Truth, for want of a little right judgement in the Hearers to compare it, coming from several mouths, passed into diverse opinions First; p-acp j, crd cc dt d vvg n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, vvg p-acp j n2, vvn p-acp j n2 ord; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
648 and then these opinions broke forth into divers factions. and then these opinions broke forth into diverse factions. cc cs d n2 vvd av p-acp j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
649 And is not this, my Bretheren, our very case? Do but consider the present distempers of our poor, divided Kingdome; And is not this, my Brethren, our very case? Do but Consider the present distempers of our poor, divided Kingdom; cc vbz xx d, po11 n2, po12 j n1? vdb p-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po12 j, j-vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
650 and, pray, what hath been the true root and spring of so much variance, and hatred, and, pray, what hath been the true root and spring of so much variance, and hatred, cc, vvb, r-crq vhz vbn dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f av d n1, cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
651 and heart-burning among us? What hath crumbled us asunder, and turn'd one of the purest, and heartburning among us? What hath crumbled us asunder, and turned one of the Purest, cc n-vvg p-acp pno12? q-crq vhz vvd pno12 av, cc vvd crd pp-f dt js, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
652 and most flourishing Churches of the world, into a heap of Heresies and confusion? Hath it not been the very word of God it self? In which all minds, I confess, should agree, and most flourishing Churches of the world, into a heap of Heresies and confusion? Hath it not been the very word of God it self? In which all minds, I confess, should agree, cc av-ds j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1? vhz pn31 xx vbn dt j n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1? p-acp r-crq d n2, pns11 vvb, vmd vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
653 and which should be the rule to compose all our strifes; and which should be the Rule to compose all our strifes; cc r-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d po12 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
654 and before whose decisions the greatest Scholars Disputes, and the meanest mans Doubts, should fall down, and before whose decisions the greatest Scholars Disputes, and the Meanest men Doubts, should fallen down, cc p-acp rg-crq n2 dt js n2 vvz, cc dt js ng1 n2, vmd vvi a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
655 and mutually imbrace, and kiss each other. and mutually embrace, and kiss each other. cc av-j vvi, cc vvi d n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
656 How comes it then to pass, that Religion, which was ordained by God to be the oyl to cure our wounds, should prove only the oyl to feed, How comes it then to pass, that Religion, which was ordained by God to be the oil to cure our wounds, should prove only the oil to feed, q-crq vvz pn31 av pc-acp vvi, cst n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vmd vvi av-j dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
657 and nourish our combustious? Whence is it, that the Scripture, that Sword of the Spirit, should prove to us only NONLATINALPHABET, a two-edged sword, and nourish our combustious? Whence is it, that the Scripture, that Sword of the Spirit, should prove to us only, a two-edged sword, cc vvb po12 j? q-crq vbz pn31, cst dt n1, cst n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vvi p-acp pno12 j, dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
658 and that no other use should be made of it by us, but only to be the weapon of our Conflicts, by committing the edges, and that no other use should be made of it by us, but only to be the weapon of our Conflicts, by committing the edges, cc cst dx j-jn n1 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp pno12, cc-acp av-j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp vvg dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
659 and making them enter duell, and combat with each other? Truly, my bretheren, all the reason that I can give you for this, is, That some (perhaps wel minded people, and making them enter duel, and combat with each other? Truly, my brethren, all the reason that I can give you for this, is, That Some (perhaps well minded people, cc vvg pno32 vvi n1, cc vvi p-acp d j-jn? np1, po11 n2, d dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d, vbz, cst d (av av j-vvn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
660 but not of understandings either strong, or learned enough to reach the true sense and meaning of some places) have stept beyond their measure; but not of understandings either strong, or learned enough to reach the true sense and meaning of Some places) have stepped beyond their measure; cc-acp xx pp-f n2 d j, cc j av-d pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2) vhb vvn p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
661 and have presumed to interpret more then they have well understood. and have presumed to interpret more then they have well understood. cc vhb vvn pc-acp vvi av-dc cs pns32 vhb av vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
662 Others, of a more modest, but credulous composition, have thought that only to be the right meaning of the Word of God, which they have heard from the mouth of the Preacher which they most affect. Others, of a more modest, but credulous composition, have Thought that only to be the right meaning of the Word of God, which they have herd from the Mouth of the Preacher which they most affect. n2-jn, pp-f dt av-dc j, cc-acp j n1, vhb vvn cst av-j pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns32 ds vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
663 Others, of a more dangerous policy, finding that the Scripture rightly expounded would extreamly make against the plot of their dark proceedings, Others, of a more dangerous policy, finding that the Scripture rightly expounded would extremely make against the plot of their dark proceedings, n2-jn, pp-f dt av-dc j n1, vvg cst dt n1 av-jn vvn vmd av-jn vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
664 and that the holy Ghost cannot be bribed to finde Texts to make covetousness, sedition, or the slaughter of their Brethren, or Rebellion against their Prince, lawfull; and that the holy Ghost cannot be bribed to find Texts to make covetousness, sedition, or the slaughter of their Brothers, or Rebellion against their Prince, lawful; cc cst dt j n1 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi n1, n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc n1 p-acp po32 n1, j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
665 have, with some formall helps of piety, and zeal, put to their expositions, made the Scripture speak only those plausible untruthes, which most complied with their ends, and the peoples Fancy. have, with Some formal helps of piety, and zeal, put to their expositions, made the Scripture speak only those plausible untruths, which most complied with their ends, and the peoples Fancy. vhb, p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvn p-acp po32 n2, vvd dt n1 vvb av-j d j n2, r-crq av-ds vvn p-acp po32 n2, cc dt ng1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
666 Hence, the better to arrive to their Estates, by the distractions of their minds, they have dealt with them as cunning Anglers do with silly fishes, troubled the stream, Hence, the better to arrive to their Estates, by the distractions of their minds, they have dealt with them as cunning Anglers do with silly Fish, troubled the stream, av, dt jc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vhb vvn p-acp pno32 c-acp j-jn n2 vdb p-acp j n2, vvd dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
667 and blinded them, and then made them their prey. and blinded them, and then made them their prey. cc vvd pno32, cc av vvd pno32 po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
668 The way to do this was to affront, and disgrace, clamour down all the primitive Truths for some Generations taught among them; The Way to do this was to affront, and disgrace, clamour down all the primitive Truths for Some Generations taught among them; dt n1 pc-acp vdi d vbds p-acp n1, cc n1, vvb a-acp d dt j n2 p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
669 and to recall from their sepulchres, and dust, all the old, intricate, long since buried Opinions, which were the madnesse of their own times, and to Recall from their sepulchres, and dust, all the old, intricate, long since buried Opinions, which were the madness of their own times, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc n1, d dt j, j, av-j c-acp vvn n2, r-crq vbdr dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
670 and the Civill Warre of ours. and the Civil War of ours. cc dt j n1 pp-f png12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
671 With which opinions they have dealt, as the Witch of Endor dealt with her Familiar, raised them up to the people clothed in a long mantle, With which opinions they have dealt, as the Witch of Endor dealt with her Familiar, raised them up to the people clothed in a long mantle, p-acp r-crq n2 pns32 vhb vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp po31 j-jn, vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
672 and speaking to them in the shape and voyce of a Prophet. and speaking to them in the shape and voice of a Prophet. cc vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
673 Hence come those severall acceptions, and interpretations among you, even in your ordinary discourses, of one and the same plaine, Hence come those several acceptions, and interpretations among you, even in your ordinary discourses, of one and the same plain, av vvb d j n2, cc n2 p-acp pn22, av p-acp po22 j n2, pp-f crd cc dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
674 but sinisterly understood places of Scripture. but sinisterly understood places of Scripture. cc-acp av-j vvd n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
675 One, following the practice of all the purest ages of the Church, thinkes the Sacrament of Baptisme is to be administred to Infants. One, following the practice of all the Purest ages of the Church, thinks the Sacrament of Baptism is to be administered to Infants. pi, vvg dt n1 pp-f d dt js n2 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
676 Others, (who would certainly be a strange sight to the Congregation, if they should appear the second time at the Font) of late are taught to thinke that none are to be baptized, Others, (who would Certainly be a strange sighed to the Congregation, if they should appear the second time At the Font) of late Are taught to think that none Are to be baptised, n2-jn, (r-crq vmd av-j vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pns32 vmd vvi dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1) pp-f j vbr vvn pc-acp vvi d pi vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
677 but such as are old enough to be their owne Godfathers, and can enter into Covenant with God, and promise for themselves. but such as Are old enough to be their own Godfathers, and can enter into Covenant with God, and promise for themselves. cc-acp d c-acp vbr j av-d pc-acp vbi po32 d n2, cc vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp px32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
678 Some, because it hath beene called a binding of the spirit, to fetter their devotions in a set forme of Prayer, have banisht that Prayer, which Christ prescribed to his Apostles, out of their Closets, as well as Temples. some, Because it hath been called a binding of the Spirit, to fetter their devotions in a Set Form of Prayer, have banished that Prayer, which christ prescribed to his Apostles, out of their Closets, as well as Temples. d, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn vvn dt vvg pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, vhb vvn d n1, r-crq np1 vvd p-acp po31 n2, av pp-f po32 n2, c-acp av c-acp n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
679 Others, of as rectified a piety, think no Prayer so likely to finde acceptance with God, Others, of as rectified a piety, think no Prayer so likely to find acceptance with God, n2-jn, pp-f a-acp j-vvn dt n1, vvb dx n1 av j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
680 as that which was conceived, and put into forme by his Sonne. as that which was conceived, and put into Form by his Son. c-acp d r-crq vbds vvn, cc vvd p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
681 I should tire your patience too much to give you an exact Catalogue of all the rotten opinions which at this present swarm among us. I should tire your patience too much to give you an exact Catalogue of all the rotten opinions which At this present swarm among us. pns11 vmd vvi po22 n1 av av-d pc-acp vvi pn22 dt j n1 pp-f d dt j-vvn n2 r-crq p-acp d j n1 p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
682 One who hath computed the Heresies, which have sprung up in this Kingdome within these five years, sayes, they have doubled the number of those which were in Saint Austins time; One who hath computed the Heresies, which have sprung up in this Kingdom within these five Years, Says, they have doubled the number of those which were in Saint Austins time; pi r-crq vhz vvn dt n2, r-crq vhb vvn a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp d crd n2, vvz, pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbdr p-acp n1 npg1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
683 and then they were very neer fourscore. One is a Chiliast, and holds the personall Reigne of Christ upon Earth. and then they were very near fourscore. One is a Chiliast, and holds the personal Reign of christ upon Earth. cc cs pns32 vbdr av av-j crd. pi vbz dt j, cc vvz dt j vvi pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
684 Another is a Corporealist, and holds the death of the Soul with the Body. another is a Corporealist, and holds the death of the Soul with the Body. j-jn vbz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
685 Nay, as 'tis said in Africke, a Lyon will couple with a Tyger, from whence will spring a Libbard; Nay, as it's said in Africa, a lion will couple with a Tiger, from whence will spring a Libbard; uh-x, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp c-crq vmb vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
686 so certain strange, unheard-of, double-sex't Heresies are sprung up among us: not able to understand what he would hold himselfe. so certain strange, unheard-of, double-sexed Heresies Are sprung up among us: not able to understand what he would hold himself. av j j, j, j n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno12: xx j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmd vvi px31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
687 You shall have an Arrian and Sabellian lodged together in the same person. You shall have an Arrian and Sabellian lodged together in the same person. pn22 vmb vhi dt n1 cc np1 vvn av p-acp dt d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
688 Nay, (which is yet worse) whatever Celsus spoke in scorn, and Origen in vindication of our Redeemer, Christ and his Mother, hath of late trodden the Stage again, Nay, (which is yet Worse) whatever Celsus spoke in scorn, and Origen in vindication of our Redeemer, christ and his Mother, hath of late trodden the Stage again, uh-x, (r-crq vbz av av-jc) r-crq np1 vvd p-acp n1, cc np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, np1 cc po31 n1, vhz pp-f av-j vvn dt n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
689 and appeared to disturbe the World. and appeared to disturb the World. cc vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
690 One (I tremble to speak it) hath called the Virgin Maryes chastity into question; One (I tremble to speak it) hath called the Virgae Maryes chastity into question; pi (pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31) vhz vvn dt n1 np1 n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
691 And others have spoken of the Saviour of the World so suspiciously as if he had been a thing, of a stoln, unlawfull Birth. And Others have spoken of the Saviour of the World so suspiciously as if he had been a thing, of a stolen, unlawful Birth. cc n2-jn vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av av-j c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn dt n1, pp-f dt j-vvn, j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
692 In short, there want only some of those Munster men among us, of whom Sleydan writes, where one calleth himselfe God the Father, another God the Sonne, A third Paraclete, In short, there want only Some of those Munster men among us, of whom Sleydan writes, where one calls himself God the Father, Another God the Son, A third Paraclete, p-acp j, pc-acp vvi av-j d pp-f d np1 n2 p-acp pno12, pp-f ro-crq np1 vvz, c-crq pi vvz px31 np1 dt n1, j-jn np1 dt n1, dt ord np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
693 or God the holy Ghost, to make our Babel and confusion of wilde opinions at the height. or God the holy Ghost, to make our Babel and confusion of wild opinions At the height. cc np1 dt j n1, pc-acp vvi po12 np1 cc n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
694 In this miserable distraction, then, where Heresie, and Errour, hath almost eaten up the true Religion; In this miserable distraction, then, where Heresy, and Error, hath almost eaten up the true Religion; p-acp d j n1, av, c-crq n1, cc n1, vhz av vvn a-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
695 And where all the light at the Gospel, which shines among us, is but like that imperfect light at the Creation, which shined before the Sunne was placed in the firmament; And where all the Light At the Gospel, which shines among us, is but like that imperfect Light At the Creation, which shined before the Sun was placed in the firmament; cc c-crq d dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12, vbz cc-acp av-j cst j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
696 A light creeping forth of a dark Chaos and blind masse, and strifefull heape of jarring Elements: A Light creeping forth of a dark Chaos and blind mass, and strifeful heap of jarring Elements: dt n1 vvg av pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1, cc j n1 pp-f j-vvg n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
697 In this thick fogge of strange Doctrines, I say, which hath condenst it selfe into a cloud, which hath almost overspread this whole Kingdome, from which Truth seemes to have taken slight, In this thick fog of strange Doctrines, I say, which hath condensed it self into a cloud, which hath almost overspread this Whole Kingdom, from which Truth seems to have taken slight, p-acp d j n1 pp-f j n2, pns11 vvb, r-crq vhz vvn pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz av vvn d j-jn n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vvz pc-acp vhi vvn j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
698 and made way for Ignorance to stile it selfe once more the Mother of devotion, what way is there left to reconcile our minds, and made Way for Ignorance to style it self once more the Mother of devotion, what Way is there left to reconcile our minds, cc vvd n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pn31 n1 a-acp av-dc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 vbz a-acp j pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
699 or to beget one right knowledge, and understanding of the wayes of God among us? Truly, I know none but that which Saint Paul here prescribes in the Text; or to beget one right knowledge, and understanding of the ways of God among us? Truly, I know none but that which Saint Paul Here prescribes in the Text; cc pc-acp vvi pi j-jn n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12? np1, pns11 vvb pix cc-acp cst r-crq n1 np1 av vvz p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
700 which is, that we endeavour as near as we can, to be of one mind, and of one judgment. which is, that we endeavour as near as we can, to be of one mind, and of one judgement. r-crq vbz, cst pns12 vvb a-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb, pc-acp vbi pp-f crd n1, cc pp-f crd n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
701 But how shall this be brought to pass, unless all judgments were alike clear, and unbiassed? Or, But how shall this be brought to pass, unless all Judgments were alike clear, and unbiased? Or, cc-acp q-crq vmb d vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cs d n2 vbdr av j, cc vvn? cc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
702 unless, laying apart all partiality, and affection to their own side, and all prejudice, and hatred against those from whom they differ, men would submit themselves to him, who is best able to instruct them; unless, laying apart all partiality, and affection to their own side, and all prejudice, and hatred against those from whom they differ, men would submit themselves to him, who is best able to instruct them; cs, vvg av d n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 d n1, cc d n1, cc n1 p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvb, n2 vmd vvi px32 p-acp pno31, r-crq vbz js j pc-acp vvi pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
703 Or who can bring with him the most saving Truths into the Pulpit? Besides, (may some one say) if people should bring minds prepared to entertain the Truth, where is that instructor so infallible, Or who can bring with him the most Saving Truths into the Pulpit? Beside, (may Some one say) if people should bring minds prepared to entertain the Truth, where is that instructor so infallible, cc q-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno31 dt av-ds j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1? p-acp, (vmb d crd n1) cs n1 vmd vvi n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, q-crq vbz d n1 av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
704 or so opinionated of the strength of his own gifts and knowledg, that another pretending to the same Truth, may not challenge to himself the like infallibility? who shall be the Judg of Controversies? or who shall present Truth to us with such known marks and notes about it, that as soon as tis presented, every congregation (of what mean capacities soever) shall presently acknowledg, or so opinionated of the strength of his own Gifts and knowledge, that Another pretending to the same Truth, may not challenge to himself the like infallibility? who shall be the Judge of Controversies? or who shall present Truth to us with such known marks and notes about it, that as soon as this presented, every congregation (of what mean capacities soever) shall presently acknowledge, cc av vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2 cc n1, cst j-jn vvg p-acp dt d n1, vmb xx vvi p-acp px31 dt j n1? q-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n2? cc q-crq vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d j-vvn n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31, cst c-acp av c-acp pn31|vbz vvn, d n1 (pp-f r-crq j n2 av) vmb av-j vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
705 and entertain it? Wil you, Sir, who have all this while thus bemoaningly pitied our divisions? We are bound to thank you for your charity to us; and entertain it? Wil you, Sir, who have all this while thus bemoaningly pitied our divisions? We Are bound to thank you for your charity to us; cc vvi pn31? np1 pn22, n1, r-crq vhb d d n1 av av-jn vvn po12 n2? pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
706 and should be desirous enough to imbrace a truth of your description. and should be desirous enough to embrace a truth of your description. cc vmd vbi j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
707 But you are a Scholar, whose parts and abilities lye in the humane modell, and building of your own secular studies. But you Are a Scholar, whose parts and abilities lie in the humane model, and building of your own secular studies. p-acp pn22 vbr dt n1, rg-crq n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc vvg pp-f po22 d j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
708 We are therefore bid to doubt very much, whether you have the Spirit; and are told by some who profess themselves inspired, that all your Readings, and Studyings, We Are Therefore bid to doubt very much, whither you have the Spirit; and Are told by Some who profess themselves inspired, that all your Readings, and Studyings, pns12 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d, cs pn22 vhb dt n1; cc vbr vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb px32 vvn, cst d po22 n2-vvg, cc n2-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
709 and tyrings of your self over a difficult piece of Scripture, at midnight perhaps, when all others sleep, by a lone, solitary, dumb candle, are but so many labours in vain, and tirings of your self over a difficult piece of Scripture, At midnight perhaps, when all Others sleep, by a lone, solitary, dumb candle, Are but so many labours in vain, cc n2 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 av, c-crq d n2-jn vvb, p-acp dt n1, j, j n1, vbr p-acp av d n2 p-acp j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
710 Since tis impossible for any to understand the Scripture aright, but such only who have it revealed to them by the same holy Spirit that wrote it. Since this impossible for any to understand the Scripture aright, but such only who have it revealed to them by the same holy Spirit that wrote it. c-acp pn31|vbz j p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt n1 av, cc-acp d av-j r-crq vhb pn31 vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d j n1 cst vvd pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
711 My Brethren, what shall I say to you? Modesty, and the knowledg I have of my own imperfections, wil not allow me to say peremptorily, that I have the Spirit of God. My Brothers, what shall I say to you? Modesty, and the knowledge I have of my own imperfections, will not allow me to say peremptorily, that I have the Spirit of God. po11 n2, r-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pn22? n1, cc dt n1 pns11 vhb pp-f po11 d n2, vmb xx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi av-j, cst pns11 vhb dt n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
712 Or if I could distinguish his secret influences and assistances from the operations of my own soul, Or if I could distinguish his secret influences and assistances from the operations of my own soul, cc cs pns11 vmd vvi po31 j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
713 or could certainly say I have him, (which S, Paul himself durst not say definitively) yet 'twould not become me so to confine him to my frail, narrow parts, or could Certainly say I have him, (which S, Paul himself durst not say definitively) yet 'twould not become me so to confine him to my frail, narrow parts, cc vmd av-j vvi pns11 vhb pno31, (r-crq n1, np1 px31 vvd xx vvi av-j) av pn31|vmd xx vvi pno11 av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po11 j, j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
714 as to deny him to all others more learned then my self. as to deny him to all Others more learned then my self. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2-jn av-dc j cs po11 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
715 For the setling therefore, and composing of your divided minds, I will not take upon me to be the Judge of Controversies, For the settling Therefore, and composing of your divided minds, I will not take upon me to be the Judge of Controversies, p-acp dt vvg av, cc vvg pp-f po22 j-vvn n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
716 but you your selves shall be. but you your selves shall be. cc-acp pn22 po22 n2 vmb vbi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
717 Onely the better to enable you to performe this charitable office to your selves, and for your better direction how not to be out in your judgement, Only the better to enable you to perform this charitable office to your selves, and for your better direction how not to be out in your judgement, j dt jc pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp po22 jc n1 c-crq xx pc-acp vbi av p-acp po22 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
718 as a sure clue to guide you through the perplext windings of that labyrinth into which some of you are falne, as a sure Clue to guide you through the perplexed windings of that labyrinth into which Some of you Are fallen, c-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j-vvn j-vvg pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq d pp-f pn22 vbr vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
719 so falne, that they seem to me quite lost in a wood of mistakes, where every path is a guide, so fallen, that they seem to me quite lost in a wood of mistakes, where every path is a guide, av vvn, cst pns32 vvb p-acp pno11 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, c-crq d n1 vbz dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
720 and every guide is an error, give me leave to commend to you that seasonable advice of Saint John, which he delivers in the fourth Chapter of his first Epistle, at the first verse, where (as if he had prophecyed of our times) he sayes, Beloved, beleeve not every spirit, and every guide is an error, give me leave to commend to you that seasonable Advice of Saint John, which he delivers in the fourth Chapter of his First Epistle, At the First verse, where (as if he had prophesied of our times) he Says, beloved, believe not every Spirit, cc d n1 vbz dt n1, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 d j n1 pp-f n1 np1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 ord n1, p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq (c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvd pp-f po12 n2) pns31 vvz, vvn, vvb xx d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
721 but try the spirits whether they be of God: because many false Prophets are gone out into the world. In which words; but try the spirits whither they be of God: Because many false prophets Are gone out into the world. In which words; cc-acp vvb dt n2 cs pns32 vbb pp-f np1: c-acp d j n2 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1. p-acp r-crq n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
722 you have two of the best Rules assigned you to go by, that can possibly be prescribed for the settlement of minds. First, be not too credulous; you have two of the best Rules assigned you to go by, that can possibly be prescribed for the settlement of minds. First, be not too credulous; pn22 vhb crd pp-f dt js n2 vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. ord, vbb xx av j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
723 Doe not presently beleeve every man that sayes he hath the Spirit; nor suffer your selves to be tost and carried about with every wind of doctrine: Do not presently believe every man that Says he hath the Spirit; nor suffer your selves to be tossed and carried about with every wind of Doctrine: vdb xx av-j vvi d n1 cst vvz pns31 vhz dt n1; ccx vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
724 For that is not the way to be all of one, but of as many severall minds as the art or cunning of severall Teachers shall please to work upon you. For that is not the Way to be all of one, but of as many several minds as the art or cunning of several Teachers shall please to work upon you. c-acp d vbz xx dt n1 pc-acp vbi d pp-f crd, cc-acp pp-f p-acp d j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n-jn pp-f j n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
725 I am perswaded this easinesse of belief, this credulity, or (as the Apostle calls it) this admiration, this overvaluing of some mens persons, hath been one of the great parents of our present dissentions: I am persuaded this easiness of belief, this credulity, or (as the Apostle calls it) this admiration, this overvaluing of Some men's Persons, hath been one of the great Parents of our present dissensions: pns11 vbm vvn d n1 pp-f n1, d n1, cc (c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31) d n1, d vvg pp-f d ng2 n2, vhz vbn crd pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
726 whilst some weak, but yet well-minded people, building their judgment meerly upon the outward appearances of men, have mistaken the zeal and strict life of their Preacher for his sufficiency. while Some weak, but yet well-minded people, building their judgement merely upon the outward appearances of men, have mistaken the zeal and strict life of their Preacher for his sufficiency. cs d j, cc-acp av j n1, vvg po32 n1 av-j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, vhb vvn dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
727 And taking their Logicke from the precisenesse of his behaviour, have framed these charitable, but false conclusions to themselves: And taking their Logic from the preciseness of his behaviour, have framed these charitable, but false conclusions to themselves: np1 vvg po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vhb vvn d j, cc-acp j n2 p-acp px32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
728 He is a man of a composed countenance, of a reserved speech, of a grave carriage, He is a man of a composed countenance, of a reserved speech, of a grave carriage, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, pp-f dt j-vvn n1, pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
729 and of a devout elocution, therefore surely he is a holy man. and of a devout elocution, Therefore surely he is a holy man. cc pp-f dt j n1, av av-j pns31 vbz dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
730 And because he is a holy man, therefore whatever hee saies, shall be to us Oracle; And Because he is a holy man, Therefore whatever he Says, shall be to us Oracle; cc c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1, av r-crq pns31 vvz, vmb vbi p-acp pno12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
731 as coming from the mouth of one, so much in the favour of God, that it is impossible he should deceive us, as coming from the Mouth of one, so much in the favour of God, that it is impossible he should deceive us, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn31 vbz j pns31 vmd vvi pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
732 or speak that which is not right. My Brethren, I have no designe or purpose to bring Holinesse into contempt; or speak that which is not right. My Brothers, I have no Design or purpose to bring Holiness into contempt; cc vvi d r-crq vbz xx j-jn. po11 n2, pns11 vhb dx n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
733 nor can I bee so injurious to piety or a good life, where ever I find it, nor can I be so injurious to piety or a good life, where ever I find it, ccx vmb pns11 vbi av j p-acp n1 cc dt j n1, c-crq av pns11 vvb pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
734 as to expose it to the scorne of the licentious, by not giving it its due. as to expose it to the scorn of the licentious, by not giving it its due. c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp xx vvg pn31 po31 j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
735 I am so farre also from lending encouragement to the lives of vitious Teachers, (Teachers who are the shame of their Mother, I am so Far also from lending encouragement to the lives of vicious Teachers, (Teachers who Are the shame of their Mother, pns11 vbm av av-j av p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, (n2 q-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
736 and the scandall of their Flock) that I could wish that every Congregation in England were furnished with such an exemplary Minister, that his life as well as preaching, might be Sermon to the people. and the scandal of their Flock) that I could wish that every Congregation in England were furnished with such an exemplary Minister, that his life as well as preaching, might be Sermon to the people. cc dt n1 pp-f po32 vvb) cst pns11 vmd vvi cst d n1 p-acp np1 vbdr vvn p-acp d dt j n1, cst po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp vvg, vmd vbi n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
737 Nay, give me leave, I beseech you, to extend my charity yet one degree farther. Nay, give me leave, I beseech you, to extend my charity yet one degree farther. uh-x, vvb pno11 vvi, pns11 vvb pn22, pc-acp vvi po11 n1 av crd n1 av-jc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
738 I am so farre from disliking holinesse either in Preacher or people, that I wish we all made but one united Kingdome of Priests. I am so Far from disliking holiness either in Preacher or people, that I wish we all made but one united Kingdom of Priests. pns11 vbm av av-j p-acp j-vvg n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns11 vvb pns12 d vvd p-acp crd j-vvn n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
739 Or, if you will have me expresse my selfe in the words of one of the holiest and meekest men of the earth, I could wish that all the Lords People were Prophets. Or, if you will have me express my self in the words of one of the Holiest and Meekest men of the earth, I could wish that all the lords People were prophets. cc, cs pn22 vmb vhi pno11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd pp-f dt js cc js n2 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vmd vvi d d dt n2 n1 vbdr n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
740 But, then, you must give me leave to say too, That holinesse and strictnesse, and austerity of life, are no infallible signes that the Preacher may not erre. But, then, you must give me leave to say too, That holiness and strictness, and austerity of life, Are no infallible Signs that the Preacher may not err. p-acp, av, pn22 vmb vvi pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi av, cst n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, vbr dx j n2 cst dt n1 vmb xx vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
741 Nor hath God so annext the understanding of his Word to the unstudied, unlearned piety, Nor hath God so annexed the understanding of his Word to the unstudied, unlearned piety, ccx vhz np1 av vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
742 or sober carriage of the Expounder, that he that is most zealous shall still bee most in the right. or Sobrium carriage of the Expounder, that he that is most zealous shall still be most in the right. cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 cst vbz av-ds j vmb av vbi ds p-acp dt n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
743 As long as that saying of S. Paul remaines upon record, That we hold this treasure, this knowledge of Gods Will, NONLATINALPHABET, in earthen vessells; As long as the Preacher, As long as that saying of S. Paul remains upon record, That we hold this treasure, this knowledge of God's Will,, in earthen vessels; As long as the Preacher, p-acp j c-acp d n-vvg pp-f n1 np1 vvz p-acp n1, cst pns12 vvb d n1, d n1 pp-f n2 vmb,, p-acp j n2; p-acp j c-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
744 how holy soever he be, is so much one of the people, as to dwell in a fraile, weake Tabernacle of clay; how holy soever he be, is so much one of the people, as to dwell in a frail, weak Tabernacle of clay; c-crq j av pns31 vbb, vbz av d crd pp-f dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
745 Lastly, as long as men are men, they will bee liable to mens infirmities. And as the learned scandalous Preacher may be sometimes in the right; Lastly, as long as men Are men, they will be liable to men's infirmities. And as the learned scandalous Preacher may be sometime in the right; ord, c-acp av-j c-acp n2 vbr n2, pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp ng2 n2. cc c-acp dt j j n1 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
746 so it is possible that the ignorant, zealous, holy Preacher may be often in the wrong. so it is possible that the ignorant, zealous, holy Preacher may be often in the wrong. av pn31 vbz j cst dt j, j, j n1 vmb vbi av p-acp dt n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
747 How to know this, and how to distinguish them, therefore, you are to make use of the next Rule prescribed to you by Saint John; that is, How to know this, and how to distinguish them, Therefore, you Are to make use of the next Rule prescribed to you by Saint John; that is, c-crq pc-acp vvi d, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32, av, pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 np1; cst vbz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
748 when you heare an Exposition, or a Sermon, or a new Doctrine preached to you, not rashly, without distinction or choice to consent to it, till you have past the impartiall sentence of a cleare judgement on it; when you hear an Exposition, or a Sermon, or a new Doctrine preached to you, not rashly, without distinction or choice to consent to it, till you have passed the impartial sentence of a clear judgement on it; c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt j n1 vvn p-acp pn22, xx av-j, p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
749 compared and weighed Sermon with Sermon, and Preacher with Preacher; compared and weighed Sermon with Sermon, and Preacher with Preacher; vvn cc vvn n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
750 called every Doctrine, every Proofe, every confident Assertion to the touch-stone, and measured it by some plaine evident place of Scripture; called every Doctrine, every Proof, every confident Assertion to the touchstone, and measured it by Some plain evident place of Scripture; vvd d n1, d n1, d j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd pn31 p-acp d j j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
751 and examined whether the Holy Ghost, or his owne vaine, popular ambition ▪ have for that time inspired the speaker; and examined whither the Holy Ghost, or his own vain, popular ambition ▪ have for that time inspired the speaker; cc vvn cs dt j n1, cc po31 d j, j n1 ▪ vhb p-acp d n1 vvn dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
752 or whether his Sermon have had some dissembled, secular end, or Gods glory for its marke. or whither his Sermon have had Some dissembled, secular end, or God's glory for its mark. cc cs po31 n1 vhb vhn d vvn, j n1, cc ng1 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
753 And this Saint John calls, trying of the spirits; which is then done, when (as I said before) you reduce what you heare spoken by the Preacher to the infallible Rule of Truth, the Word of God; And this Saint John calls, trying of the spirits; which is then done, when (as I said before) you reduce what you hear spoken by the Preacher to the infallible Rule of Truth, the Word of God; cc d n1 np1 vvz, vvg pp-f dt n2; r-crq vbz av vdn, c-crq (c-acp pns11 vvd a-acp) pn22 vvb r-crq pn22 vvb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
754 and make that, well cons••• … ed, the scales to weigh his Doctrine in. and make that, well cons••• … ed, the scales to weigh his Doctrine in. cc vvb d, av n1 … wd, dt n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
755 Does hee preach charity, and banish strife from his Pulpit? Does he not flatter Vice, Does he preach charity, and banish strife from his Pulpit? Does he not flatter Vice, vdz pns31 vvi n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp po31 n1? vdz pns31 xx vvi n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
756 though he find it clothed in Purple, nor speak neglectfully of Vertue, though he finde it clothed in rags? Does he strive to plant the feare and love of God in his Auditory, the forgivenesse of their enemies, though he find it clothed in Purple, nor speak neglectfully of Virtue, though he find it clothed in rags? Does he strive to plant the Fear and love of God in his Auditory, the forgiveness of their enemies, cs pns31 vvb pn31 vvn p-acp j-jn, ccx vvi j pp-f n1, cs pns31 vvb pn31 vvn p-acp n2? vdz pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j, dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
757 and pity towards the poore? Dares he arraigne a publique sinne, though never so fortunate? or speak in defence of afflicted Innocence, and pity towards the poor? Dares he arraign a public sin, though never so fortunate? or speak in defence of afflicted Innocence, cc vvb p-acp dt j? vvz pns31 vvi dt j n1, cs av-x av j? cc vvb p-acp n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
758 though over-borne by oppression? Dares he maintaine his Christian courage in Tyrannicall, doubtfull times? And dares he call prosperous Sedition, though overborne by oppression? Dares he maintain his Christian courage in Tyrannical, doubtful times? And dares he call prosperous Sedition, cs j p-acp n1? vvz pns31 vvi po31 njp n1 p-acp j, j n2? np1 vvz pns31 vvb j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
759 but a more successefull mischiefe? Lastly, does he preach such Christian Truths for which some holy men have died, but a more successful mischief? Lastly, does he preach such Christian Truths for which Some holy men have died, cc-acp dt av-dc j n1? ord, vdz pns31 vvi d njp n2 p-acp r-crq d j n2 vhb vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
760 and to which he himselfe would not be affraid to fall a sacrifice ▪ This, this man is to be hearkned to; and to which he himself would not be afraid to fallen a sacrifice ▪ This, this man is to be hearkened to; cc p-acp r-crq pns31 px31 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 ▪ d, d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
761 this man is fit to bee obeyed. this man is fit to be obeyed. d n1 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
762 And this man speaking the same things which God himselfe doth in the Scripture, (whatever his gifts of pleasing, And this man speaking the same things which God himself does in the Scripture, (whatever his Gifts of pleasing, cc d n1 vvg dt d n2 r-crq np1 px31 vdz p-acp dt n1, (r-crq po31 n2 pp-f j-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
763 or not pleasing sick, fastidious, delicate fancies be) is thus at least to be thought of, That though he speake not by the Spirit, (as a thing entailed upon him) yet, or not pleasing sick, fastidious, delicate fancies be) is thus At least to be Thought of, That though he speak not by the Spirit, (as a thing entailed upon him) yet, cc xx vvg j, j, j n2 vbb) vbz av p-acp ds pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, cst cs pns31 vvb xx p-acp dt n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31) av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
764 for that time, the Spirit speaks by him, which ought to be all one to you. for that time, the Spirit speaks by him, which ought to be all one to you. c-acp cst n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi d crd p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
765 On the contrary, does the Preachers Sanctity and Religion consist meerly in the devout composure of his looks and carriage? Does he strive to preach downe Learning, On the contrary, does the Preachers Sanctity and Religion consist merely in the devout composure of his looks and carriage? Does he strive to preach down Learning, p-acp dt n-jn, vdz dt n2 n1 cc n1 vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n1? vdz pns31 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
766 or does he call Study a humane folly? Does he choose his Text out of the Bible, or does he call Study a humane folly? Does he choose his Text out of the bible, cc vdz pns31 vvi n1 dt j n1? vdz pns31 vvi po31 n1 av pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
767 and make the Sermon out of his Fancy? Does he reprove Adultery, but preach up discord? Is he passionate against Superstition, and make the Sermon out of his Fancy? Does he reprove Adultery, but preach up discord? Is he passionate against Superstition, cc vvi dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1? vdz pns31 vvi n1, cc-acp vvb a-acp n1? vbz pns31 j p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
768 but milde and calme towards Sacriledge? Does hee inveigh and raile at Popery, and at the same time imitate the worst of Papists, Jesuits, urge Texts for the Rebellion of Subjects against their Prince, but mild and Cam towards Sacrilege? Does he inveigh and rail At Popery, and At the same time imitate the worst of Papists, Jesuits, urge Texts for the Rebellion of Subject's against their Prince, cc-acp j cc j-jn p-acp n1? vdz pns31 vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt d n1 vvi dt js pp-f njp2, np2, vvb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
769 and quote Scripture for the deposing, and But chery of Kings? Does hee startle at a dumb picture in a Church-window, and quote Scripture for the deposing, and But cheery of Kings? Does he startle At a dumb picture in a Church window, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt n-vvg, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n2? vdz pns31 vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
770 and at the same time preach all good order and right Discipline out of the Church? Does an Oath provoke his zeale, and At the same time preach all good order and right Discipline out of the Church? Does an Oath provoke his zeal, cc p-acp dt d n1 vvi d j n1 cc j-jn n1 av pp-f dt n1? vdz dt n1 vvb po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
771 yet does he count lying in the godly no sin? Lastly, does hee preach separation upon weake untemper'd grounds? Or does labour to divide the minds, which hee should strive to reconcile? Let him bring what demurenesse or composure of countenance he please into the Pulpit; yet does he count lying in the godly no since? Lastly, does he preach separation upon weak untempered grounds? Or does labour to divide the minds, which he should strive to reconcile? Let him bring what demureness or composure of countenance he please into the Pulpit; av vdz pns31 vvi vvg p-acp dt j dx n1? ord, vdz pns31 vvi n1 p-acp j j n2? cc vdz vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2, r-crq pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi? vvb pno31 vvi r-crq n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
772 Let him, if he please, joyne sanctity of deportment to earnestnesse of zeale; Let him, if he please, join sanctity of deportment to earnestness of zeal; vvb pno31, cs pns31 vvb, vvb n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
773 Let him never so devoutly bewaile the calamities of his Country, which he hath helpt to make miserable; Let him never so devoutly bewail the calamities of his Country, which he hath helped to make miserable; vvb pno31 av-x av av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
774 Or let him weepe never so passionately over the Congregation, which he hath broken into factions; Or let him weep never so passionately over the Congregation, which he hath broken into factions; cc vvb pno31 vvi av-x av av-j p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
775 In short, how seemingly holy, how 〈 ◊ 〉, how unprophane soever his behaviour bee; though the Scripture doe so continually over-flow in his mouth, that hee will neither eat, In short, how seemingly holy, how 〈 ◊ 〉, how unprofane soever his behaviour be; though the Scripture do so continually overflow in his Mouth, that he will neither eat, p-acp j, c-crq av-vvg j, uh-crq 〈 sy 〉, c-crq j av po31 n1 vbi; cs dt n1 vdb av av-j j p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb av-dx vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
776 nor drinke, nor speake, nor scarce sleep but in that phrase, yet as long as he thus forgets his Charity, nor drink, nor speak, nor scarce sleep but in that phrase, yet as long as he thus forgets his Charity, ccx vvi, ccx vvi, ccx av-j vvi cc-acp p-acp d n1, av c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 av vvz po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
777 thus Preaches strife, thus Division, I shall so farre mistrust whether he have the Spirit, that I shall not doubt to reckon him in the number of those false Prophets which S. John sayes are gone out into the world. thus Preaches strife, thus Division, I shall so Far mistrust whither he have the Spirit, that I shall not doubt to reckon him in the number of those false prophets which S. John Says Are gone out into the world. av vvz n1, av n1, pns11 vmb av av-j vvi cs pns31 vhb dt n1, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j ng1 r-crq n1 np1 vvz vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
778 The Conclusion then of this Sermon shall be this. The Conclusion then of this Sermon shall be this. dt n1 av pp-f d n1 vmb vbi d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
779 Men and brethren, I have with all the sincerity and plainnesse which might benefit your soules, preacht Truth, Men and brothers, I have with all the sincerity and plainness which might benefit your Souls, preached Truth, np1 cc n2, pns11 vhb p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 r-crq vmd vvi po22 n2, vvd n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
780 and Concord, and mutuall Charity to you. and Concord, and mutual Charity to you. cc n1, cc j n1 p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
781 I have also for some yeeres, not been so sleepy an Observer, but that I have perceived some of you (who have thought your selves more Religious then the rest) to be guilty of the (I might say Crime, I have also for Some Years, not been so sleepy an Observer, but that I have perceived Some of you (who have Thought your selves more Religious then the rest) to be guilty of thee (I might say Crime, pns11 vhb av p-acp d n2, xx vbi av j dt n1, cc-acp cst pns11 vhb vvn d pp-f pn22 (r-crq vhb vvn po22 n2 av-dc j cs dt n1) pc-acp vbi j pp-f pno32 (pns11 vmd vvi n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
782 but I will rather say of the) mis-guided Zeale of these Corinthians here in my Text. There have been certaine Divisions, but I will rather say of thee) misguided Zeal of these Corinthians Here in my Text. There have been certain Divisions, cc-acp pns11 vmb av-c vvi pp-f pno32) j n1 pp-f d np1 av p-acp po11 np1 pc-acp vhi vbn j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
783 and I know not what separations among you. and I know not what separations among you. cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq n2 p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
784 I have farther observed, that certaine false, causlesse prejudices and aspersions have been raised upon our University, which to the grief of this famous Nursery of Gods Church at home, I have farther observed, that certain false, causeless prejudices and Aspersions have been raised upon our university, which to the grief of this famous Nursery of God's Church At home, pns11 vhb av-jc vvn, cst j j, j n2 cc n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp po12 n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1-an, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
785 and the reproach of it abroad, are still kept waking against us by some of you, and the reproach of it abroad, Are still kept waking against us by Some of you, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 av, vbr av vvn vvg p-acp pno12 p-acp d pp-f pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
786 as if Conscience and Religion, as well as Learning and Gifts; as if Conscience and Religion, as well as Learning and Gifts; c-acp cs n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp n1 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
787 had so far forsaken us, that all the Schools of the Prophets cannot afford you a set of able, vertuous men, fit to be the Lecturers to this soule-famisht Parish. had so Far forsaken us, that all the Schools of the prophets cannot afford you a Set of able, virtuous men, fit to be the Lecturers to this soul-famished Parish. vhd av av-j vvn pno12, cst d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vmbx vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f j, j n2, j pc-acp vbi dt np1 p-acp d j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
788 How we should deserve to be thus mistaken by you, or why you should under-value those able Teachers which you have already, How we should deserve to be thus mistaken by you, or why you should undervalue those able Teachers which you have already, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp pn22, cc c-crq pn22 vmd n1 d j n2 r-crq pn22 vhb av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
789 or refuse to take your supply from so many Colledges which here stand present and ready to afford you choyce: or refuse to take your supply from so many Colleges which Here stand present and ready to afford you choice: cc vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp av d n2 r-crq av vvb j cc j pc-acp vvi pn22 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
790 or why you should supplicate to the great Councell of this Kingdome, in pitty to your soules, to send you Godly Teachers, (which, perhaps, is but a well-meaning Petition from you, or why you should supplicate to the great Council of this Kingdom, in pity to your Souls, to send you Godly Teachers, (which, perhaps, is but a well-meaning Petition from you, cc c-crq pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2, pc-acp vvi pn22 j n2, (r-crq, av, vbz p-acp dt j vvb p-acp pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
791 but certainly 'tis a great scandall, and Libell against us) I know not. but Certainly it's a great scandal, and Libel against us) I know not. cc-acp av-j pn31|vbz dt j n1, cc vvi p-acp pno12) pns11 vvb xx. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
792 But whatever the mysterious cause be, I am confident, that unlesse they will sleep over their infamy and reproach, it will alwayes be in the power of our despised University-Divines, to make it appeare, even to those whom you intend to petition, That this is but a zealous errour in you: But whatever the mysterious cause be, I am confident, that unless they will sleep over their infamy and reproach, it will always be in the power of our despised University-Divines, to make it appear, even to those whom you intend to petition, That this is but a zealous error in you: p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vbi, pns11 vbm j, cst cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb av vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn j, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi, av p-acp d ro-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi, cst d vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pn22: (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
793 And that they are as able to edifie you, certainly, as he, whose occupation it was to repaire the old shooes of the Prophets. And that they Are as able to edify you, Certainly, as he, whose occupation it was to repair the old shoes of the prophets. cc cst pns32 vbr a-acp j pc-acp vvi pn22, av-j, c-acp pns31, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
794 I should shame some of you too much, who were the Disciples of that Apostle, if I should discribe him to you by a larger character. I should shame Some of you too much, who were the Disciples of that Apostle, if I should describe him to you by a larger character. pns11 vmd vvi d pp-f pn22 av av-d, r-crq vbdr dt n2 pp-f d n1, cs pns11 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt jc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
795 Instead therefore of a farther vindication of the reproach throwne upon us, that which I shall say of more neere concernment to you, is this: Instead Therefore of a farther vindication of the reproach thrown upon us, that which I shall say of more near concernment to you, is this: av av pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cst r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dc j n1 p-acp pn22, vbz d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
796 If I have in the progresse of this Sermon, ript open any wounds among you, it hath not been with a purpose, to enlarge, If I have in the progress of this Sermon, ripped open any wounds among you, it hath not been with a purpose, to enlarge, cs pns11 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvd av-j d n2 p-acp pn22, pn31 vhz xx vbn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
797 or make them bleed, but to powre wine and Oyle into them, and to heale, and close them up. or make them bleed, but to pour wine and Oil into them, and to heal, and close them up. cc vvi pno32 vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno32 a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
798 Next, If I have cleared any of your sights, or inabled you at length to discerne, that the reason why the mote in your brothers eye seemed so big, was, Next, If I have cleared any of your sights, or enabled you At length to discern, that the reason why the mote in your Brother's eye seemed so big, was, ord, cs pns11 vhb vvn d pp-f po22 n2, cc vvn pn22 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 c-crq dt n1 p-acp po22 ng1 n1 vvd av j, vbds, (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
799 because an over-scrupulous zeale had placed a beame in your owne; Because an overscrupulous zeal had placed a beam in your own; c-acp dt j n1 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp po22 d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
800 and that in contributing to the ruine of one of the purest Religions in the world, the reason why you have swallowed so many monstrous Camels, hath been, and that in contributing to the ruin of one of the Purest Religions in the world, the reason why you have swallowed so many monstrous Camels, hath been, cc cst p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd pp-f dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 c-crq pn22 vhb vvn av d j n2, vhz vbn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
801 because at first you made scruple, and strained at gnats, I have what I intended: Because At First you made scruple, and strained At gnats, I have what I intended: c-acp p-acp ord pn22 vvd n1, cc vvd p-acp n2, pns11 vhb r-crq pns11 vvd: (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
802 Which was to let you see, that to divide and separate your selves from the communion of our Church, Which was to let you see, that to divide and separate your selves from the communion of our Church, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi pn22 vvb, cst pc-acp vvi cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
803 if it had been guilty of a mole or two, is as unreasonable, as if you should quarrell the Moon out of her Orb, if it had been guilty of a mole or two, is as unreasonable, as if you should quarrel the Moon out of her Orb, cs pn31 vhd vbn j pp-f dt n1 cc crd, vbz a-acp j, c-acp cs pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
804 or think her unworthy of the skies, because she wears a spot or two writ on a glorious ball of light. or think her unworthy of the skies, Because she wears a spot or two writ on a glorious ball of Light. cc vvi po31 j pp-f dt n2, c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1 cc crd n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
805 Lastly, if I have said any thing in the reproof of discord, or the praise of charity, which may re-unite your minds, Lastly, if I have said any thing in the reproof of discord, or the praise of charity, which may reunite your minds, ord, cs pns11 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb j po22 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
806 and make you all men of the same heart and beliefe, as well as of the same Citie and Corporation, I shall thinke I have done the work and businesse of a just Divider of the World of God towards you, and make you all men of the same heart and belief, as well as of the same city and Corporation, I shall think I have done the work and business of a just Divider of the World of God towards you, cc vvb pn22 d n2 pp-f dt d n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp pp-f dt d n1 cc n1, pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vhb vdn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22, (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
807 and of a faithfull Servant and Steward towards my heavenly Master. and of a faithful Servant and Steward towards my heavenly Master. cc pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po11 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
808 Whose blessing of peace be upon you all, together with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, Whose blessing of peace be upon you all, together with the grace of our Lord jesus christ, rg-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbb p-acp pn22 d, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
809 and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost. To which glorious Trinity, be ascribed all Honor, Praise, Dominion and Power, for ever. AMEN. FINIS. and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost. To which glorious Trinity, be ascribed all Honour, Praise, Dominion and Power, for ever. AMEN. FINIS. cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. p-acp r-crq j np1, vbb vvn d n1, vvb, n1 cc n1, c-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
60 0 S Pauls qualification. S Paul's qualification. n1 npg1 n1.
172 0 Ephes. 5, 15. Ephesians 5, 15. np1 crd, crd
186 0 Luk. 24. 49. Luk. 24. 49. np1 crd crd
201 0 Acts 9. 6. &c. Acts 9. 6. etc. vvz crd crd av
203 0 Act. 9. 17. Act. 9. 17. n1 crd crd
224 0 The arti• … insinuation himselfe. The arti• … insinuation himself. dt n1 … n1 px31.
466 0 Unity of Asse• … blies. Unity of Asse• … blies. n1 pp-f np1 … n2.
581 0 Dan. 3. 16. Dan. 3. 16. np1 crd crd
596 0 Unity of minds Unity of minds n1 pp-f n2
600 0 Mat. 15. 17. Mathew 15. 17. np1 crd crd
644 0 2 Cor. 10 ▪ 10. 2 Cor. 10 ▪ 10. crd np1 crd ▪ crd
739 0 Numb. 11. 29. Numb. 11. 29. j. crd crd
743 0 2. Cor. 4. 7. 2. Cor. 4. 7. crd np1 crd crd