A sermon preached before the King at White-hall July 30, 1676 by John Meriton ...

Meriton, John, 1636-1704
Publisher: Printed for Simon Miller
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1677
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A50683 ESTC ID: R744 STC ID: M1821
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew III, 8-9; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 MATTH. iii. 8, 9. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance. And think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our Father; MATTHEW. iii. 8, 9. Bring forth Therefore fruits meet for Repentance. And think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our Father; av. crd. crd, crd vvb av av n2 vvb p-acp n1. cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, pns12 vhb np1 p-acp po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones, to raise up children unto Abraham. for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones, to raise up children unto Abraham. c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst np1 vbz j pp-f d n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
2 THese words were spoken to the Pharisees and Sadduces, who were the great Zealots of the Jewish Church; THese words were spoken to the Pharisees and Sadducees, who were the great Zealots of the Jewish Church; d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt np2 cc np2, r-crq vbdr dt j n2 pp-f dt jp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
3 especially the Pharisees, whom Saint Paul calls NONLATINALPHABET, the most strait Sect amongst the Jews, Act. 26. 5. Which knew me from the beginning (if they would testifie) that after the most strait Sect of our Religion, I lived a Pharisee. especially the Pharisees, whom Saint Paul calls, the most strait Sect among the jews, Act. 26. 5. Which knew me from the beginning (if they would testify) that After the most strait Sect of our Religion, I lived a Pharisee. av-j dt np2, ro-crq n1 np1 vvz, dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt np2, n1 crd crd r-crq vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1 (cs pns32 vmd vvi) cst p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns11 vvd dt np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
4 These were zealous and punctual in the observation of the Law of Circumcision, and all other Rites and Ceremonies instituted of God by Moses: under which for a time, were contained the Mysteries of true Religion and Godliness; These were zealous and punctual in the observation of the Law of Circumcision, and all other Rites and Ceremonies instituted of God by Moses: under which for a time, were contained the Mysteres of true Religion and Godliness; np1 vbdr j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d j-jn n2 cc n2 vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1: p-acp r-crq p-acp dt n1, vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
5 Heb. 9. 9, 10. which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices for sin; Hebrew 9. 9, 10. which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both Gifts and Sacrifices for since; np1 crd crd, crd r-crq vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av j, p-acp r-crq vbdr vvn d n2 cc n2 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
6 which could not make him that did that service perfect, as pertaining to the Conscience: Which stood in meats and drinks, and divers washings and carnal Ordinances; which could not make him that did that service perfect, as pertaining to the Conscience: Which stood in Meats and drinks, and diverse washings and carnal Ordinances; r-crq vmd xx vvi pno31 cst vdd d n1 j, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1: r-crq vvd p-acp n2 cc n2, cc j n2-vvg cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
7 imposed on them only until the time of Reformation. imposed on them only until the time of Reformation. vvn p-acp pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
8 In which Institutions consisted the external Profession and Form of true Religion, and outward Communion with the visible Church, In which Institutions consisted the external Profession and From of true Religion, and outward Communion with the visible Church, p-acp r-crq n2 vvd dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
9 until the coming of Christ in the Flesh: until the coming of christ in the Flesh: c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
10 but by a blind zeal for the Form, without the Power of Godliness, the Pharisees and Sadducees thought themselves privileged against the wrath menaced by the Baptist; but by a blind zeal for the From, without the Power of Godliness, the Pharisees and Sadducees Thought themselves privileged against the wrath menaced by the Baptist; cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt np2 cc np2 vvd px32 vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
11 which contained a Prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem, and other great calamities then approaching to the Jews under Titus and Vespatian, and also the terrour of eternal punishment in the damnation of Hell. which contained a Prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem, and other great calamities then approaching to the jews under Titus and Vespasian, and also the terror of Eternal punishment in the damnation of Hell. r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j-jn j n2 cs vvg p-acp dt np2 p-acp np1 cc np1, cc av dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
12 The multitude came and were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins: The multitude Come and were baptised of him in Jordan, confessing their Sins: dt n1 vvd cc vbdr vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp n1, vvg po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
13 but these righteous in their own eyes had no sins to confess, and came only to his Baptism out of a vain curiosity to see and censure; but these righteous in their own eyes had no Sins to confess, and Come only to his Baptism out of a vain curiosity to see and censure; cc-acp d j p-acp po32 d n2 vhd dx n2 pc-acp vvi, cc vvd av-j p-acp po31 n1 av pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
14 deriding rather than believing that wrath they were warned to flee from; deriding rather than believing that wrath they were warned to flee from; vvg av-c cs vvg d n1 pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
15 reasoning (as is evident from the Baptist's words in the Text,) We are zealous of the Law of Circumcision, reasoning (as is evident from the Baptist's words in the Text,) We Are zealous of the Law of Circumcision, vvg (c-acp vbz j p-acp dt ng1 n2 p-acp dt n1,) pns12 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
16 and all things enjoyned us of God by Moses, and have Abraham to our Father: Tush, God cannot destroy us, being righteous; and all things enjoined us of God by Moses, and have Abraham to our Father: Tush, God cannot destroy us, being righteous; cc d n2 vvd pno12 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, cc vhb np1 pc-acp po12 n1: uh, np1 vmbx vvi pno12, vbg j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
17 nor according to the Oath which he sware to Abraham and his Seed for ever: nor according to the Oath which he sware to Abraham and his Seed for ever: ccx vvg p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 c-acp av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
18 but with Ixion in the Fable, they embraced a Cloud instead of Juno; whilst they thought they had found the clearest and the brightest truth, it proved but a Cloud of palpable errour and darkness. but with Ixion in the Fable, they embraced a Cloud instead of Juno; while they Thought they had found the Clearest and the Brightest truth, it proved but a Cloud of palpable error and darkness. cc-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvd dt n1 av pp-f np1; cs pns32 vvd pns32 vhd vvn dt js cc dt js n1, pn31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
19 For the Baptist accuses their Righteousness of insufficiency, admonishes them to repent, and upbraids their vain oftentation, For the Baptist accuses their Righteousness of insufficiency, admonishes them to Repent, and upbraids their vain ostentation, p-acp dt n1 vvz po32 n1 pp-f n1, vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cc vvz po32 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
20 and fruitless boasting of succession from Abraham; from whose faith and vertue they were so far degenerated, and fruitless boasting of succession from Abraham; from whose faith and virtue they were so Far degenerated, cc j n-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp np1; p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 pns32 vbdr av av-j vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
21 as they were more like a brood of Vipers than his Children. as they were more like a brood of Vipers than his Children. c-acp pns32 vbdr av-dc av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 cs po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
22 They had proceeded all this while upon a false Hypothesis, about that Righteousness, wherein consisted the power and substance of true Religion and Godliness; They had proceeded all this while upon a false Hypothesis, about that Righteousness, wherein consisted the power and substance of true Religion and Godliness; pns32 vhd vvn d d n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp d n1, c-crq vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
23 and upon which the Covenant of God in Christ was confirmed to Abraham, four hundred and thirty years before the giving of the Law by Moses, Gal. 3. 15, 16. So that unless they would now upon means of better information, recant their errours, and upon which the Covenant of God in christ was confirmed to Abraham, four hundred and thirty Years before the giving of the Law by Moses, Gal. 3. 15, 16. So that unless they would now upon means of better information, recant their errors, cc p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp np1, crd crd cc crd n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd, crd av cst cs pns32 vmd av p-acp n2 pp-f jc n1, vvb po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
24 and recall their mistakes, and reform their manners; which is indeed to repent; and Recall their mistakes, and reform their manners; which is indeed to Repent; cc vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2; r-crq vbz av pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
25 they could not secure themselves from being involved in the common Miseries, then approaching their Land and Countrey, under Titus and Vespatian; or for ever escape the damnation of Hell. they could not secure themselves from being involved in the Common Misery's, then approaching their Land and Country, under Titus and Vespasian; or for ever escape the damnation of Hell. pns32 vmd xx vvi px32 p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt j ng1, av vvg po32 n1 cc n1, p-acp np1 cc np1; cc p-acp av vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
26 For the Promise that he should be Heir of the world, was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, For the Promise that he should be Heir of the world, was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 vmd vbi n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds xx p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
27 but through the righteousness of faith. Rom. 4. 13. Religion is not a Complement, but a real thing; but through the righteousness of faith. Rom. 4. 13. Religion is not a Compliment, but a real thing; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd crd n1 vbz xx dt n1, cc-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
28 and that righteousness whereby we are righteous in the sight of God, is not external obedience of the body to instituted Righteousness, or positive Laws; and that righteousness whereby we Are righteous in the sighed of God, is not external Obedience of the body to instituted Righteousness, or positive Laws; cc d n1 c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz xx j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvd n1, cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
29 but internal obedience of the heart, to the Law of Moral goodness, and the Dictates of right Reason engraven upon the conscience of every man; but internal Obedience of the heart, to the Law of Moral Goodness, and the Dictates of right Reason engraven upon the conscience of every man; cc-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt vvz pp-f j-jn n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
30 Rom. 2. 14. Explained and made more evident by the several Revelations of God, who at sundry times, Rom. 2. 14. Explained and made more evident by the several Revelations of God, who At sundry times, np1 crd crd vvn cc vvd av-dc j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
31 and in divers manners, spake in times past to the Fathers by the Prophets; and in diverse manners, spoke in times passed to the Father's by the prophets; cc p-acp j n2, vvd p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
32 and in these last days unto us by his Son, Heb. 1. 1. The former, which is our righteousness in the sight of men, and in these last days unto us by his Son, Hebrew 1. 1. The former, which is our righteousness in the sighed of men, cc p-acp d ord n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd dt j, r-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
33 and but the shadow and carcase of Religion; and but the shadow and carcase of Religion; cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
34 is called a righteousness of our own, which is according to the Law, Phil. 3. 9. As being the performance of the letter of the Law, by the act and operation of the body, through mere natural vertue, which is our own. is called a righteousness of our own, which is according to the Law, Philip 3. 9. As being the performance of the Letter of the Law, by the act and operation of the body, through mere natural virtue, which is our own. vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 d, r-crq vbz vvg p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd p-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp j j n1, r-crq vbz po12 d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
35 But the latter, which is our righteousness in the sight of God; But the latter, which is our righteousness in the sighed of God; p-acp dt d, r-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
36 is called in the same Text, The righteousness which is of God by faith in Jesus Christ: is called in the same Text, The righteousness which is of God by faith in jesus christ: vbz vvn p-acp dt d n1, dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
37 Of which words I think my self obliged to give a distinct and full account (and that according to the demonstration of truth to my own Conscience in the sight of God;) they being the directions of our present life, to a future happiness; Of which words I think my self obliged to give a distinct and full account (and that according to the demonstration of truth to my own Conscience in the sighed of God;) they being the directions of our present life, to a future happiness; pp-f r-crq n2 pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 (cc d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1;) pns32 vbg dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
38 which makes an errour dangerous, and truth to be valued in opening them: then I must give solution to these three Particulars; which makes an error dangerous, and truth to be valued in opening them: then I must give solution to these three Particulars; r-crq vvz dt n1 j, cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg pno32: cs pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d crd n2-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
39 1. In what sence called the righteousness of Faith. 2. Of God. 3. Of God by faith in Jesus Christ. 1. It is called the righteousness of Faith in a double respect: 1. As being the most proper object of our Belief, 1. In what sense called the righteousness of Faith. 2. Of God. 3. Of God by faith in jesus christ. 1. It is called the righteousness of Faith in a double respect: 1. As being the most proper Object of our Belief, crd p-acp r-crq n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1. crd pp-f np1. crd pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1. crd pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1: crd p-acp vbg dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
40 so to conceive of God, as is most agreeable to natural notice, and supernatural Revelation. 2. As being the only Principle to the practice of all the Duties and Obligations of the Will of God so revealed; so to conceive of God, as is most agreeable to natural notice, and supernatural Revelation. 2. As being the only Principle to the practice of all the Duties and Obligations of the Will of God so revealed; av pc-acp vvi pp-f np1, c-acp vbz ds j p-acp j n1, cc j n1. crd p-acp vbg dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 av vvd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
41 Faith being the first Principle of all Religion, both natural and revealed; Faith being the First Principle of all Religion, both natural and revealed; n1 vbg dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, d j cc vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
42 Heb 11. 6. He that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 2. It is called the righteousness of God, 1. As being the Copy or Image of that righteousness, which God is in himself; Hebrew 11. 6. He that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 2. It is called the righteousness of God, 1. As being the Copy or Image of that righteousness, which God is in himself; n1 crd crd pns31 cst vvz p-acp np1 vmb vvi cst pns31 vbz, cc cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst av-j vvi pno31. crd pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, crd p-acp vbg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq np1 vbz p-acp px31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
43 of which God himself is the Original and Perfection. 2. As being that righteousness which God only approves, and will reward: of which God himself is the Original and Perfection. 2. As being that righteousness which God only approves, and will reward: pp-f r-crq np1 px31 vbz dt j-jn cc n1. crd p-acp vbg d n1 r-crq np1 av-j vvz, cc vmb vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
44 Rom. 2. 28. He is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; Rom. 2. 28. He is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; np1 crd crd pns31 vbz xx dt np1, r-crq vbz crd av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
45 nor is Circumcision that which is outward in the flesh, but that which is inward in the heart; nor is Circumcision that which is outward in the Flesh, but that which is inward in the heart; ccx vbz n1 cst r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp cst r-crq vbz j p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
46 whose praise is not of Men, but of God. 3. It is called the Righteousness of God by Faith in Jesus Christ: 1. As to the performance of which, we are assisted by the grace of God, obtained by faith in Jesus Christ (in whose Name, whatsoever we ask, believing, we shall receive) and the grace of the new Covenant consists in these three things; whose praise is not of Men, but of God. 3. It is called the Righteousness of God by Faith in jesus christ: 1. As to the performance of which, we Are assisted by the grace of God, obtained by faith in jesus christ (in whose Name, whatsoever we ask, believing, we shall receive) and the grace of the new Covenant consists in these three things; rg-crq n1 vbz xx pp-f n2, cc-acp pp-f np1. crd pn31 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1: crd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1 (p-acp rg-crq n1, r-crq pns12 vvb, vvg, pns12 vmb vvi) cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz p-acp d crd n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
47 1. To encline our wills to accept the conditions. 2. Upon our acceptance, to assist our weakness. 3. To accept our sincerity through many defects and imperfections: 1. To incline our wills to accept the conditions. 2. Upon our acceptance, to assist our weakness. 3. To accept our sincerity through many defects and imperfections: crd p-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n2. crd p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1. crd p-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
48 the integrity of our Wills will so far commute for the deed, that is, for the perfection of obedience to that Law of Moral Righteousness in a State of Grace; the integrity of our Wills will so Far commute for the deed, that is, for the perfection of Obedience to that Law of Moral Righteousness in a State of Grace; dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp cst n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
49 as whatever pollutions or defilements we may have contracted through the fraud of the Devil, the frailty of the Flesh, or temptations of the World. as whatever pollutions or defilements we may have contracted through the fraud of the devil, the frailty of the Flesh, or temptations of the World. c-acp r-crq n2 cc n2 pns12 vmb vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n2 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
50 So long as our Converse with bodily Objects, have not altogether sunk down our souls into a vicious love of them, which is the dregs and feculency of sin and folly; So long as our Converse with bodily Objects, have not altogether sunk down our Souls into a vicious love of them, which is the dregs and feculency of since and folly; av av-j c-acp po12 n1 p-acp j n2, vhb xx av vvn a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq vbz dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
51 God will accept us upon a sincere repentance, through the Merit and Righteousness of the Holy Jesus: God will accept us upon a sincere Repentance, through the Merit and Righteousness of the Holy jesus: np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
52 the redundancy of whose righteousness is to supply the defects of a sincere repentance. 2. As being that righteousnes, in the pursuance of which in truth, the redundancy of whose righteousness is to supply the defects of a sincere Repentance. 2. As being that righteousness, in the pursuance of which in truth, dt n1 pp-f rg-crq n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. crd p-acp vbg d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
53 though we cannot in perfection, we can only have confidence of acceptance with God, through Jesus Christ: though we cannot in perfection, we can only have confidence of acceptance with God, through jesus christ: cs pns12 vmbx p-acp n1, pns12 vmb av-j vhi n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, p-acp np1 np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
54 though we cannot be golden Scepters, we must be broken Reeds; though not burning and shining Lights, we must be smoaking Flaxes in his sight; though we cannot be golden Sceptres, we must be broken Reeds; though not burning and shining Lights, we must be smoking Flaxes in his sighed; cs pns12 vmbx vbi j n2, pns12 vmb vbi vvn n2; cs xx vvg cc j-vvg n2, pns12 vmb vbi vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
55 who will not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoaking flax, until judgment be brought forth unto victory. who will not break the Bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax, until judgement be brought forth unto victory. r-crq vmb xx vvi dt j-vvn n1, ccx vvi dt j-vvg n1, c-acp n1 vbb vvn av p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
56 And this is that righteousness of Faith, wherein consists the power and substance of true Religion and Godliness; And this is that righteousness of Faith, wherein consists the power and substance of true Religion and Godliness; cc d vbz d n1 pp-f n1, q-crq vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
57 upon which, as the condition, the Covenant of our reconciliation and happiness, was confirmed of God in Christ to Abraham, for all Generations; upon which, as the condition, the Covenant of our reconciliation and happiness, was confirmed of God in christ to Abraham, for all Generations; p-acp r-crq, c-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, vbds vvn pp-f np1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, p-acp d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
58 who received the sign of Circumcision, but as the Seal of the righteousness of Faith, (which is the condition of the Covenant) which he had yet being uncircumcised, that he might be the Father of all that believe; who received the Signen of Circumcision, but as the Seal of the righteousness of Faith, (which is the condition of the Covenant) which he had yet being uncircumcised, that he might be the Father of all that believe; r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1) r-crq pns31 vhd av vbg j, cst pns31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
59 that righteousness might be imputed to them also, though they were not circumcised, Rom. 4. 11. So that God was in no need of Abraham 's Children according to the flesh; that righteousness might be imputed to them also, though they were not circumcised, Rom. 4. 11. So that God was in no need of Abraham is Children according to the Flesh; cst n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp pno32 av, cs pns32 vbdr xx vvn, np1 crd crd av cst np1 vbds p-acp dx n1 pp-f np1 vbz n2 vvg p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
60 but could, without breach of Promise to him (upon their Apostacy and Degeneracy from his faith and righteousness) destroy them all; but could, without breach of Promise to him (upon their Apostasy and Degeneracy from his faith and righteousness) destroy them all; cc-acp vmd, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 (p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1) vvi pno32 d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
61 and out of the obdurate Gentile world, or the very stones, raise up a People to himself, followers of the faith of Abraham; to whom, and out of the obdurate Gentile world, or the very stones, raise up a People to himself, followers of the faith of Abraham; to whom, cc av pp-f dt j j n1, cc dt j n2, vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp px31, n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp ro-crq, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
62 as such, the Promise in Christ did as truly belong, as to the proudest Pharisee or Sadducee of them all. as such, the Promise in christ did as truly belong, as to the proudest Pharisee or Sadducee of them all. c-acp d, dt n1 p-acp np1 vdd c-acp av-j vvi, c-acp p-acp dt js np1 cc np1 pp-f pno32 d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
63 Circumcision was but the sign of the Covenant, not obedience to it; but the profession of Religion, not the practice of it: Circumcision was but the Signen of the Covenant, not Obedience to it; but the profession of Religion, not the practice of it: n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx n1 p-acp pn31; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, xx dt n1 pp-f pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
64 and for them only to profess and expect the reward, was as preposterous, as if a Servant should demand wages of his Master for wearing of his Livery, and neglecting of his Work. and for them only to profess and expect the reward, was as preposterous, as if a Servant should demand wages of his Master for wearing of his Livery, and neglecting of his Work. cc p-acp pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1, vbds a-acp j, c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n1, cc vvg pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
65 The faith and righteousness of Abraham was example for their vertue, not expiation of their sin; The faith and righteousness of Abraham was Exampl for their virtue, not expiation of their since; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbds n1 p-acp po32 n1, xx n1 pp-f po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
66 and they might as reasonably have expected to have lived naturally, by vertue of what Abraham had eat and drank, without eating and drinking for themselves, and they might as reasonably have expected to have lived naturally, by virtue of what Abraham had eat and drank, without eating and drinking for themselves, cc pns32 vmd p-acp av-j vhb vvn pc-acp vhi vvn av-j, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq np1 vhd vvn cc vvd, p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp px32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
67 as to live eternally by vertue of that particular act of believing, whereby Abraham wrought the works of God, which was counted to him for righteousness; as to live eternally by virtue of that particular act of believing, whereby Abraham wrought the works of God, which was counted to him for righteousness; c-acp pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f vvg, c-crq np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
68 unless by the same Spirit of Faith, they should work the works of Abraham and of God, unless by the same Spirit of Faith, they should work the works of Abraham and of God, cs p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 cc pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
69 and thereby work out their own Salvation with fear and trembling: for Abraham 's righteousness determined in himself, he could thereby but deliver his own soul; and thereby work out their own Salvation with Fear and trembling: for Abraham is righteousness determined in himself, he could thereby but deliver his own soul; cc av vvb av po32 d n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg: c-acp np1 vbz n1 vvn p-acp px31, pns31 vmd av cc-acp vvi po31 d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
70 for God respects no man for the goodness of another, but every man in the circumstance of his own integrity: for God respects no man for the Goodness of Another, but every man in the circumstance of his own integrity: p-acp np1 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, cc-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
71 If the Stones, the obdurate Gentiles, the Wild Olives grafted in, will believe and repent, and do the works of Abraham upon the hearing of the Gospel; If the Stones, the obdurate Gentiles, the Wild Olive grafted in, will believe and Repent, and do the works of Abraham upon the hearing of the Gospel; cs dt n2, dt j n2-j, dt j n2 vvn p-acp, vmb vvi cc vvi, cc vdb dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
72 they shall be the Children of Abraham, and Heirs according to the Promise: they shall be the Children of Abraham, and Heirs according to the Promise: pns32 vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 vvg p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
73 and if the Jews, the Natural Branches, continue in their Hardness and Unbelief, it shall be no privilege to them, that they are the Offspring of Abraham according to the flesh: and if the jews, the Natural Branches, continue in their Hardness and Unbelief, it shall be no privilege to them, that they Are the Offspring of Abraham according to the Flesh: cc cs dt np2, dt j n2, vvb p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
74 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: And think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father; Bring forth Therefore fruits meet for Repentance: And think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father; vvb av av n2 vvb p-acp n1: cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, pns12 vhb np1 p-acp po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
75 for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst np1 vbz j pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp n2 p-acp np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
76 The Words thus opened, principally imply two Particulars, by way of Motive to Repentance: 1. The Universality of the purpose of the Grace of God in the Redemption of the world by Jesus Christ; The Words thus opened, principally imply two Particulars, by Way of Motive to Repentance: 1. The Universality of the purpose of the Grace of God in the Redemption of the world by jesus christ; dt n2 av vvn, av-j vvb crd n2-j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1: crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
77 the most proper Motive to Repentance against Despair. 2. The Impartiality of God's Justice, in distributing Rewards and Punishments without respect of persons; ( And think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father ) the most proper Motive to Repentance against carnal security and presumption. the most proper Motive to Repentance against Despair. 2. The Impartiality of God's justice, in distributing Rewards and Punishments without respect of Persons; (And think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father) the most proper Motive to Repentance against carnal security and presumption. dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. crd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp vvg n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2; (cc vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, pns12 vhb np1 p-acp po12 n1) dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
78 God is impartially good that none may despair, and impartially just that none may presume. 1. God is impartially good: God is impartially good that none may despair, and impartially just that none may presume. 1. God is impartially good: np1 vbz av-j j cst pix vmb vvi, cc av-j j cst pix vmb vvi. crd np1 vbz av-j j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
79 Though the Jews were Israelites, to whom appertained the Adoption, and the Glory, and the Covenant, Though the jews were Israelites, to whom appertained the Adoption, and the Glory, and the Covenant, cs dt np2 vbdr np2, p-acp ro-crq vvd dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
80 and the giving of the Law, and the Promises; and the giving of the Law, and the Promises; cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt vvz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
81 whose were the Fathers, and of whom, as concerning the Flesh, Christ came, who is God blessed for ever, Rom. 9. 4. And to whom were committed the Oracles of God, Rom. 3. 2. God had not therefore cast off all care or concern for other Nations; whose were the Father's, and of whom, as Concerning the Flesh, christ Come, who is God blessed for ever, Rom. 9. 4. And to whom were committed the Oracles of God, Rom. 3. 2. God had not Therefore cast off all care or concern for other nations; r-crq vbdr dt n2, cc pp-f ro-crq, c-acp vvg dt n1, np1 vvd, r-crq vbz np1 vvn p-acp av, np1 crd crd cc p-acp ro-crq vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 vhd xx av vvn a-acp d n1 cc vvi p-acp j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
82 though he had left them for some time, to walk in their own ways, without the direction of instituted Righteousness, or positive Laws; though he had left them for Some time, to walk in their own ways, without the direction of instituted Righteousness, or positive Laws; cs pns31 vhd vvn pno32 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvn n1, cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
83 yet he did not leave himself without Witness, in that he did them good, and gave them rain from heaven, and fruitful Seasons; yet he did not leave himself without Witness, in that he did them good, and gave them rain from heaven, and fruitful Seasons; av pns31 vdd xx vvi px31 p-acp n1, p-acp cst pns31 vdd pno32 j, cc vvd pno32 vvi p-acp n1, cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
84 filling their hearts with food and gladness, Acts 14. 17. And though the coming of Christ in the flesh, that he might reconcile both Jew and Gentile unto God in one Body by the Cross, Ephes. 2. 16. And that the Gentiles should be Fellow-Heirs with the Jews of the same Body, filling their hearts with food and gladness, Acts 14. 17. And though the coming of christ in the Flesh, that he might reconcile both Jew and Gentile unto God in one Body by the Cross, Ephesians 2. 16. And that the Gentiles should be Fellow-Heirs with the jews of the same Body, vvg po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, n2 crd crd cc cs dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi d np1 cc j p-acp np1 p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd cc cst dt n2-j vmd vbi n2 p-acp dt np2 pp-f dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
85 and partakers together of the Promises of Christ by the Gospel, was a Notion that had been for some time buried in the dark vault of Nature's Ruines, and partakers together of the Promises of christ by the Gospel, was a Notion that had been for Some time buried in the dark vault of Nature's Ruins, cc n2 av pp-f dt vvz pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbds dt n1 cst vhd vbn p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f ng1 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
86 and long obscured under the thick veil of Moses 's Law, and by the dark sayings of the Prophets concerning Christ, and long obscured under the thick veil of Moses is Law, and by the dark sayings of the prophets Concerning christ, cc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, cc p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f dt n2 vvg np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
87 so as St. Paul, in his Epistles to the Ephesians and Colossians, Ephes. 3. 4, 5. Coloss. 1. 26. calls it a Mystery which hath been hid from Ages and Generations: so as Saint Paul, in his Epistles to the Ephesians and colossians, Ephesians 3. 4, 5. Coloss. 1. 26. calls it a Mystery which hath been hid from Ages and Generations: av c-acp n1 np1, p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt np1 cc njp2, np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd vvz pn31 dt n1 r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp n2 cc n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
88 And St. Peter, the Minister of the Circumcision and great Apostle of the Jews, was first warranted by a Vision from Heaven, Acts 10. 28. before he would acknowledge any Grace of God to the Gentiles; And Saint Peter, the Minister of the Circumcision and great Apostle of the jews, was First warranted by a Vision from Heaven, Acts 10. 28. before he would acknowledge any Grace of God to the Gentiles; cc n1 np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt np2, vbds ord vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, n2 crd crd c-acp pns31 vmd vvi d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
89 yet what was formerly drawn by a dark Coal or Pencil, is now written with a Sunbeam; yet what was formerly drawn by a dark Coal or Pencil, is now written with a Sunbeam; av q-crq vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
90 and there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek, Rom. 10. 12. God can be merciful without being partial, just without being cruel, and there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek, Rom. 10. 12. God can be merciful without being partial, just without being cruel, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt np1 cc dt jp, np1 crd crd np1 vmb vbi j p-acp vbg j, j p-acp vbg j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
91 and truly great without designing irrespectively the far greatest part of Mankind, for the Trophies of his Power, in an eternal misery: and truly great without designing irrespectively the Far greatest part of Mankind, for the Trophies of his Power, in an Eternal misery: cc av-j j p-acp vvg av-j dt av-j js n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
92 For, as it follows in the same Text, the same Lord over all, is rich unto all that call upon him. For, as it follows in the same Text, the same Lord over all, is rich unto all that call upon him. c-acp, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt d n1, dt d n1 p-acp d, vbz j p-acp d cst vvb p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
93 God is equally related unto Mankind as the same Lord, he is the God of the spirits of all flesh, Heb. 12. 9. And hath made of one Blood all Nations of men, to dwell on all the face of the earth; God is equally related unto Mankind as the same Lord, he is the God of the spirits of all Flesh, Hebrew 12. 9. And hath made of one Blood all nations of men, to dwell on all the face of the earth; np1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1, pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, np1 crd crd np1 vhz vvn pp-f crd n1 d n2 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
94 and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitations: and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitations: cc vhz vvn dt n2 a-acp vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
95 Acts 17. 26. His Hands fashioned Esau as well as Jacob; and consequently obliges his love and care in truth, Acts 17. 26. His Hands fashioned Esau as well as Jacob; and consequently obliges his love and care in truth, n2 crd crd po31 n2 vvn np1 c-acp av c-acp np1; cc av-j vvz po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
96 though not in degree for both: though not in degree for both: cs xx p-acp n1 p-acp d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
97 so that those words, Rom. 9. 13. Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated, respect not the persons of Esau and Jacob, but their Posterities; so that those words, Rom. 9. 13. Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated, respect not the Persons of Esau and Jacob, but their Posterities; av cst d n2, np1 crd crd np1 vhb pns11 vvn, cc np1 vhb pns11 vvn, vvb xx dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1, p-acp po32 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
98 as is evident to all unprejudiced minds, from that place of the Prophet Malachi, 1. 1, 2, 3. referred to by the Apostle; as is evident to all unprejudiced minds, from that place of the Prophet Malachi, 1. 1, 2, 3. referred to by the Apostle; a-acp vbz j p-acp d j n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, crd crd, crd, crd vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
99 the words are, The burden of the Word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi; I have loved you, saith the Lord, yet ye say, wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob 's Brother, saith the Lord? yet I loved Jacob, and hated Esau; and laid his Mountains & his Heritage waste for the Dragons of the Wilderness, &c. So that the true meaning of the expressions, Jacob have I loved, the words Are, The burden of the Word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi; I have loved you, Says the Lord, yet you say, wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob is Brother, Says the Lord? yet I loved Jacob, and hated Esau; and laid his Mountains & his Heritage waste for the Dragons of the Wilderness, etc. So that the true meaning of the expressions, Jacob have I loved, dt n2 vbr, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1; pns11 vhb vvn pn22, vvz dt n1, av pn22 vvb, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno12? vbds xx np1 np1 vbz n1, vvz dt n1? av pns11 vvd np1, cc j-vvn np1; cc vvd po31 n2 cc po31 n1 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av av cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, np1 vhb pns11 vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
100 and Esau have I hated, is comparative and gradual with respect only to grace and favour, and Esau have I hated, is comparative and gradual with respect only to grace and favour, cc np1 vhb pns11 vvn, vbz j cc j-jn p-acp n1 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
101 and not at all to ill will or hate; and not At all to ill will or hate; cc xx p-acp d p-acp n-jn vmb cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
102 and may be rendred, Jacob have I preferred in my favour before Esau, in giving his Posterity the good Land of Canaan, and that of Esau's the barren Mountains. and may be rendered, Jacob have I preferred in my favour before Esau, in giving his Posterity the good Land of Canaan, and that of Esau's the barren Mountains. cc vmb vbi vvn, np1 vhb pns11 vvn p-acp po11 n1 p-acp np1, p-acp vvg po31 n1 dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc d pp-f npg1 dt j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
103 And that these expressions were thus usually understood amongst the Jews, is evident by those words of the same Dialect of our Saviour's, Luke, 14. 26. If any man come to me, And that these expressions were thus usually understood among the jews, is evident by those words of the same Dialect of our Saviour's, Lycia, 14. 26. If any man come to me, cc cst d n2 vbdr av av-j vvn p-acp dt np2, vbz j p-acp d n2 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f po12 ng1, av, crd crd cs d n1 vvn p-acp pno11, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
104 and hate not his Father and Mother, and his own life; Where Hate cannot refer to ill-will properly, but to a less degree of love; and hate not his Father and Mother, and his own life; Where Hate cannot refer to ill-will properly, but to a less degree of love; cc vvb xx po31 n1 cc n1, cc po31 d n1; q-crq n1 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp dt av-dc n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
105 unless we can suppose our Saviour to cancel the bonds of natural affection, and extinguish the common Principles of Nature: unless we can suppose our Saviour to cancel the bonds of natural affection, and extinguish the Common Principles of Nature: cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
106 And although our common relation unto God, introduce no Anabaptistical parity or community in his favours, And although our Common Relation unto God, introduce no Anabaptistical parity or community in his favours, cc cs po12 j n1 p-acp np1, vvi dx np1 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
107 but Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated; but Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated; cc-acp np1 vhb pns11 vvn, cc np1 vhb pns11 vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
108 yet it maintains his good will towards all, and secures every man from being miserable, that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him. yet it maintains his good will towards all, and secures every man from being miserable, that with hearty Repentance and true faith turn unto him. av pn31 vvz po31 j n1 p-acp d, cc vvz d n1 p-acp vbg j, cst p-acp j n1 cc j n1 vvi p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
109 And this is a representation worthy of God and Christ, worthy the infinite goodness and grace of God, who is not straitned by saving a few or many, And this is a representation worthy of God and christ, worthy the infinite Goodness and grace of God, who is not straitened by Saving a few or many, cc d vbz dt n1 j pp-f np1 cc np1, j dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp vvg dt d cc d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
110 as if he could save no more; as if he could save no more; c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi av-dx av-dc; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
111 who is able to save unto the utmost all that come unto him in Jesus Christ: who is able to save unto the utmost all that come unto him in jesus christ: r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j d cst vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp np1 np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
112 for he is a Fountain of Living Water, and can quench the thirst of all men and creatures without drawing himself dry; for he is a Fountain of Living Water, and can quench the thirst of all men and creatures without drawing himself dry; c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 p-acp vvg px31 j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
113 his goodness, like the Sun, enlightens every Star, and influences every Plant, without abatement of his own vertue or light; his Goodness, like the Sun, enlightens every Star, and influences every Plant, without abatement of his own virtue or Light; po31 n1, av-j dt n1, vvz d n1, cc n2 d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
114 he is the true Moses 's Bush, that burns without waste, warms and enlivens every thing without consuming or impairing his own heat or beams: he is the true Moses is Bush, that burns without waste, warms and enlivens every thing without consuming or impairing his own heat or beams: pns31 vbz dt j np1 vbz n1, cst vvz p-acp n1, vvz cc vvz d n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg po31 d n1 cc n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
115 and it is a light thing for him (that is, an undervaluing of his Power and Goodness) as he saith by his Prophet Isaiah, to raise up the Tribes of Jacob, and restore the preserved of Israel; therefore have I given him (that is, Christ) that he might be for Salvation unto the ends of the Earth: and it is a Light thing for him (that is, an undervaluing of his Power and goodness) as he Says by his Prophet Isaiah, to raise up the Tribes of Jacob, and restore the preserved of Israel; Therefore have I given him (that is, christ) that he might be for Salvation unto the ends of the Earth: cc pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno31 (cst vbz, dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1 cc n1) c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt vvn pp-f np1; av vhb pns11 vvn pno31 (cst vbz, np1) cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
116 and as they do but eclipse the glory of the Sun in the Firmament, who restrain his light and influence to some few Regions and Countreys, and as they do but eclipse the glory of the Sun in the Firmament, who restrain his Light and influence to Some few Regions and Countries', cc c-acp pns32 vdb p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d d n2 cc ng2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
117 and extend them not from the rising, to the going down of the same; and extend them not from the rising, to the going down of the same; cc vvi pno32 xx p-acp dt n-vvg, p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
118 so do they the Riches of the Grace of God, who confine it to a few, so do they the Riches of the Grace of God, who confine it to a few, av vdb pns32 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvb pn31 p-acp dt d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
119 and extend it not to Mankind. It is also no less worthy of the infinite Merit of the Satisfaction of Christ; and extend it not to Mankind. It is also no less worthy of the infinite Merit of the Satisfaction of christ; cc vvi pn31 xx p-acp n1. pn31 vbz av dx av-dc j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
120 who, by his own Oblation of himself once offered upon the Cross, made a full, perfect and sufficient Sacrifice, Oblation and Satisfaction, who, by his own Oblation of himself once offered upon the Cross, made a full, perfect and sufficient Sacrifice, Oblation and Satisfaction, r-crq, p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f px31 c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd dt j, j cc j n1, n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
121 for the sins of the whole world; for the Sins of the Whole world; p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
122 and can we deem without scandal and imputation to his Satisfaction, the Merit of our Second Adam less powerful to redeem, and can we deem without scandal and imputation to his Satisfaction, the Merit of our Second Adam less powerful to Redeem, cc vmb pns12 vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 ord np1 av-dc j pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
123 than the guilt of the First Adam was to captivate and enthral? So that as by the offence of one Judgment came upon all men to Condemnation; than the guilt of the First Adam was to captivate and enthral? So that as by the offence of one Judgement Come upon all men to Condemnation; cs dt n1 pp-f dt ord np1 vbds pc-acp vvi cc vvi? av cst a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vvd p-acp d n2 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
124 so by the righteousness of one, the free Gift is come upon all men to justification of life, Rom. 5. 18. so by the righteousness of one, the free Gift is come upon all men to justification of life, Rom. 5. 18. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd, dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
125 And as for that Objection, Rom. 9. 18. For who hath resisted his Will: And as for that Objection, Rom. 9. 18. For who hath resisted his Will: cc c-acp p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq vhz vvn po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
126 If God's Will must be accomplished, and God hath willed the Salvation of all men by Jesus Christ, If God's Will must be accomplished, and God hath willed the Salvation of all men by jesus christ, cs npg1 n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp np1 np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
127 how comes it to pass that any perish? how comes it to pass that any perish? q-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi cst d vvi? (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
128 Be it considered for answer hereunto, That God hath willed the Salvation of all men by Jesus Christ, through the Conditions of Faith and Repentance; Be it considered for answer hereunto, That God hath willed the Salvation of all men by jesus christ, through the Conditions of Faith and Repentance; vbb pn31 vvn p-acp n1 av, cst np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
129 and so his Will is unresisted in all that are saved, and in all that perish. and so his Will is unresisted in all that Are saved, and in all that perish. cc av po31 n1 vbz j p-acp d cst vbr vvn, cc p-acp d cst vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
130 Christ died, by the Will of God, for all that believe and repent; but all that believe not, but remain impenitent, perish everlastingly; christ died, by the Will of God, for all that believe and Repent; but all that believe not, but remain impenitent, perish everlastingly; np1 vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d cst vvb cc vvi; cc-acp d cst vvb xx, cc-acp vvb j, vvb av-j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
131 which is the fault of their own impenitence and infidelity, &c. Nor can our Faith or Infidelity make the Will of God of no effect; which is the fault of their own impenitence and infidelity, etc. Nor can our Faith or Infidelity make the Will of God of no Effect; r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1 cc n1, av ccx vmb po12 n1 cc n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f dx n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
132 and such is the concurrence of God's Grace with every man's Will, who works in us to will and to do of His own good pleasure, whereby every man may, and such is the concurrence of God's Grace with every Man's Will, who works in us to will and to do of His own good pleasure, whereby every man may, cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d ng1 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vmb cc pc-acp vdi pp-f po31 d j n1, c-crq d n1 vmb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
133 if he will, work out his own Salvation with fear and trembling; nor can our acceptance or refusal of his Grace prejudice or lessen his good Will; if he will, work out his own Salvation with Fear and trembling; nor can our acceptance or refusal of his Grace prejudice or lessen his good Will; cs pns31 vmb, vvb av po31 d n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg; ccx vmb po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 n1 cc vvi po31 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
134 the neglect or contumely of the Patient, cannot justly derogate from the kindness of the Physician, or Sovereignty of the Remedy; the neglect or contumely of the Patient, cannot justly derogate from the kindness of the physician, or Sovereignty of the Remedy; dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vmbx av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
135 nor are the Riches of God's Grace less in themselves, though multitudes continue poor only because they will not, and despise: nor Are the Riches of God's Grace less in themselves, though Multitudes continue poor only Because they will not, and despise: ccx vbr dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 dc p-acp px32, cs n2 vvb j av-j c-acp pns32 vmb xx, cc vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
136 And God is still the Saviour of all men, though especially or actually only of them that believe, And God is still the Saviour of all men, though especially or actually only of them that believe, cc np1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f d n2, cs av-j cc av-j j pp-f pno32 cst vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
137 because he is not really willing that any should perish, but rather that all should come to Repentance; Because he is not really willing that any should perish, but rather that all should come to Repentance; c-acp pns31 vbz xx av-j j cst d vmd vvi, cc-acp av-c cst d vmd vvi p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
138 his Nature and Property is always to have mercy, and to forgive all that believe and repent; his Nature and Property is always to have mercy, and to forgive all that believe and Repent; po31 n1 cc n1 vbz av pc-acp vhi n1, cc pc-acp vvi d cst vvb cc vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
139 and he is unwillingly compelled to destroy the Impenitent and Unbelieving; and he is unwillingly compelled to destroy the Impenitent and Unbelieving; cc pns31 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vvi dt j cc vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
140 and he is thirsty after no mans blood, who hath granted unto all Repentance unto Life; and he is thirsty After no men blood, who hath granted unto all Repentance unto Life; cc pns31 vbz j p-acp dx ng1 n1, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
141 and his ways are equal, who leaves every man to inherit his own Choice, and renders to every man according to his works, without respect of persons; and his ways Are equal, who leaves every man to inherit his own Choice, and renders to every man according to his works, without respect of Persons; cc po31 n2 vbr j-jn, r-crq vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, cc vvz p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
142 which is the next Particular to be discussed. which is the next Particular to be discussed. r-crq vbz dt ord j pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
143 For, Although Mercy and Free Grace admitted lapsed Mankind to Conditions of Reconciliation and Restitution by Jesus Christ; For, Although Mercy and Free Grace admitted lapsed Mankind to Conditions of Reconciliation and Restitution by jesus christ; p-acp, cs n1 cc j n1 vvn vvn n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
144 yet Justice exacts the performance of those conditions, and accordingly distributes Rewards and Punishments: yet justice exacts the performance of those conditions, and accordingly distributes Rewards and Punishments: av n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc av-vvg vvz n2 cc n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
145 for the Grace of God is a Covenant of Grace, and a Covenant without a Condition, is a Contradiction; for the Grace of God is a Covenant of Grace, and a Covenant without a Condition, is a Contradiction; c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
146 and unless the Conditions be performed, can it reasonably be expected there should be any force or vertue in the Obligation. and unless the Conditions be performed, can it reasonably be expected there should be any force or virtue in the Obligation. cc cs dt n2 vbb vvn, vmb pn31 av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vmd vbi d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
147 And in this adequate and impartial dealing of God, he regards not the merit of the Opus operatum, or or thing done by us, And in this adequate and impartial dealing of God, he regards not the merit of the Opus operatum, or or thing done by us, cc p-acp d j cc j n-vvg pp-f np1, pns31 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt fw-la fw-la, cc cc n1 vdn p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
148 but the Equity and Justice of his own Promise and Covenant; but the Equity and justice of his own Promise and Covenant; cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
149 who hath established a reward infinitely exceeding the Merit of the Obedience required, either as congruous or condign from the consideration of the Work wrought; who hath established a reward infinitely exceeding the Merit of the obedience required, either as congruous or condign from the consideration of the Work wrought; r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, av-d p-acp j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
150 which is but a just compliance with the Will of our Lawful Sovereign, who hath power of Right to impose, which is but a just compliance with the Will of our Lawful Sovereign, who hath power of Right to impose, r-crq vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n-jn, r-crq vhz n1 pp-f j-jn pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
151 and it is but our duty to obey; and it is but our duty to obey; cc pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
152 so that when we have done all, we are but unprofitable Servants, because we have done no more than was our duty to perform; so that when we have done all, we Are but unprofitable Servants, Because we have done no more than was our duty to perform; av cst c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d, pns12 vbr p-acp j n2, c-acp pns12 vhb vdn dx dc cs vbds po12 n1 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
153 and whatever is of duty, implies no reward as of Desert or Merit, but only from that Grace which hath annexed a reward to our duty, to make it our interest to obey. and whatever is of duty, Implies no reward as of Desert or Merit, but only from that Grace which hath annexed a reward to our duty, to make it our Interest to obey. cc r-crq vbz pp-f n1, vvz dx n1 c-acp pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp av-j p-acp d n1 r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 po12 n1 pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
154 So that it is a righteous thing with God, to reward and crown our obedience to his Laws in Christ (whence called a Crown of Righteousness) not for the Righteousness of our Work, but his own Promise; So that it is a righteous thing with God, to reward and crown our Obedience to his Laws in christ (whence called a Crown of Righteousness) not for the Righteousness of our Work, but his own Promise; av cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp np1 (c-crq vvn dt n1 pp-f n1) xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp po31 d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
155 indeed, what is there in us or our services, worthy that Eternal Happiness which he hath promised, indeed, what is there in us or our services, worthy that Eternal Happiness which he hath promised, av, q-crq vbz a-acp p-acp pno12 cc po12 n2, j cst j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
156 as the reward of of his Grace to a sincere Repentance, since both the Will and the Deed is from his Grace, who works in us to will and to do, of his own good pleasure, Philip. 2. 13. So that after we, through God, having done the will of God; as the reward of of his Grace to a sincere Repentance, since both the Will and the Deed is from his Grace, who works in us to will and to do, of his own good pleasure, Philip. 2. 13. So that After we, through God, having done the will of God; c-acp dt n1 pp-f pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp d dt n1 cc dt n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp pno12 pc-acp vmb cc pc-acp vdi, pp-f po31 d j n1, np1. crd crd av d c-acp pns12, p-acp np1, vhg vdn dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
157 what remains for God to reward in us, but his own Gifts and Graces? &c. who renders to every man according to, though not for, his works; what remains for God to reward in us, but his own Gifts and Graces? etc. who renders to every man according to, though not for, his works; r-crq vvz p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp po31 d n2 cc n2? av r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp, cs xx p-acp, po31 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
158 and with him is no respect of persons. Evident with respect, 1. To the Perfection of his Nature; and with him is no respect of Persons. Evident with respect, 1. To the Perfection of his Nature; cc p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1 pp-f n2. j p-acp n1, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
159 who is free from all such Defects and Imperfections, as are incident to Humane Natures; whereby Judgment is often turned into Gall, and Righteousness into Hemlock; who is free from all such Defects and Imperfections, as Are incident to Humane Nature's; whereby Judgement is often turned into Gall, and Righteousness into Hemlock; r-crq vbz j p-acp d d n2 cc n2, c-acp vbr j p-acp j n2; c-crq n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
160 the Wicked are justified, and the Righteous condemned, (both which are alike Abomination to the Lord,) and Justice frequently impartially administred in this Life. the Wicked Are justified, and the Righteous condemned, (both which Are alike Abomination to the Lord,) and justice frequently impartially administered in this Life. dt j vbr vvn, cc dt j vvn, (d r-crq vbr av-j n1 p-acp dt n1,) cc n1 av-j av-j vvn p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
161 Thus Saul spared Agag, and the best of the Spoil of the Amalekites, when he should have destroyed them all, out of Covetousness, Thus Saul spared Agag, and the best of the Spoil of the Amalekites, when he should have destroyed them all, out of Covetousness, av np1 vvd np1, cc dt js pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno32 d, av pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
162 or Cowardise, or both, 1 Sam. 15. 8. Thus Eli slightly reproved his Sons, when he should have recompenced their sin with death (which was great before the Lord) through natural sondness, 1 Sam. 2. 23. But God is free from all such Weaknesses and Imperfections, or Cowardice, or both, 1 Sam. 15. 8. Thus Eli slightly reproved his Sons, when he should have recompensed their since with death (which was great before the Lord) through natural fondness, 1 Sam. 2. 23. But God is free from all such Weaknesses and Imperfections, cc n1, cc d, crd np1 crd crd av np1 av-j vvd po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vmd vhi vvn po32 n1 p-acp n1 (r-crq vbds j p-acp dt n1) p-acp j n1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp np1 vbz j p-acp d d n2 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
163 and therefore with him is no respect of persons: which will yet more evidently appear, with respect to the Immutability of his Will; and Therefore with him is no respect of Persons: which will yet more evidently appear, with respect to the Immutability of his Will; cc av p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1 pp-f n2: r-crq vmb av av-dc av-j vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
164 who is not as a Man, that he should change, or as the Son of Man, that he should repent; who is not as a Man, that he should change, or as the Son of Man, that he should Repent; r-crq vbz xx p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
165 God is free from all such grounds and causes, as render Humane Wills subject to alteration, as Ignorance and Impotence. God is free from all such grounds and Causes, as render Humane Wills Subject to alteration, as Ignorance and Impotence. np1 vbz j p-acp d d n2 cc n2, c-acp vvb j n2 j-jn p-acp n1, c-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
166 Men often change their Wills for want of discretion to chuse no better, and for want of a present clear discerning and interview of things. Men often change their Wills for want of discretion to choose no better, and for want of a present clear discerning and interview of things. np1 av vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt j j vvg cc n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
167 Men are often forced to After-games of Prudence, which is the proper Notion of Repentance; Men Are often forced to After-games of Prudence, which is the proper Notion of Repentance; n2 vbr av vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
168 but God hath an Intuitive Knowledge, and sees all things as they are and shall be in time from all Eternity. but God hath an Intuitive Knowledge, and sees all things as they Are and shall be in time from all Eternity. cc-acp np1 vhz dt j n1, cc vvz d n2 c-acp pns32 vbr cc vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
169 Men frequently change their wills whether they will or no: the Rational Faculty of the Soul is sometimes captivated through force and violence; Men frequently change their wills whither they will or no: the Rational Faculty of the Soul is sometime captivated through force and violence; n2 av-j vvi po32 n2 cs pns32 vmb cc dx: dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
170 but who can resist his Will, who is Omnipotent, to whom all Nations are as the drop of a Bucket, but who can resist his Will, who is Omnipotent, to whom all nations Are as the drop of a Bucket, cc-acp q-crq vmb vvi po31 n1, r-crq vbz j, p-acp ro-crq d n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
171 and as the small dust of the Ballance? and the concurrent strength of created Power, and as the small dust of the Balance? and the concurrent strength of created Power, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1? cc dt j n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
172 but as the Withs, wherewith the Philistines bound Sampson; as a Thred of Tow, when it toucheth the fire, &c. but as the Withs, wherewith the philistines bound Sampson; as a Thread of Tow, when it touches the fire, etc. cc-acp c-acp dt p-acp|po31, c-crq dt njp2 vvd np1; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1, av (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
173 And as for that Objection which some urge against the Immutability of the Divine Will, from such Scriptures as seem to ascribe Repentance to God; And as for that Objection which Some urge against the Immutability of the Divine Will, from such Scriptures as seem to ascribe Repentance to God; cc c-acp p-acp d n1 r-crq d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
174 as, Joel, 2. 14. Jonah, 3. 10. Who knows if he may repent? be it considered that the threatnings of God are conditional; as, Joel, 2. 14. Jonah, 3. 10. Who knows if he may Repent? be it considered that the threatenings of God Are conditional; c-acp, np1, crd crd np1, crd crd q-crq vvz cs pns31 vmb vvi? vbb pn31 vvn cst dt n2-vvg pp-f np1 vbr j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
175 and when not expressed, are ever implyed, according to that Maxime of the Prophet Jeremy, 18. 7, 8, 9. At what instant I shall speak concerning a Nation, and concerning a Kingdom; and when not expressed, Are ever employed, according to that Maxim of the Prophet Jeremiah, 18. 7, 8, 9. At what instant I shall speak Concerning a nation, and Concerning a Kingdom; cc q-crq xx vvn, vbr av vvn, vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, crd crd, crd, crd p-acp r-crq j-jn pns11 vmb vvi vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
176 to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it: to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it: pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
177 if that Nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, then I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. if that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, then I will Repent of the evil that I Thought to do unto them. cs d n1, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn, vvb p-acp po32 n-jn, cs pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dt n-jn cst pns11 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
178 So that it being the Immutable Will of God to repent of the Evil of Punishment upon Man's repenting of the Evil of Sin; So that it being the Immutable Will of God to Repent of the Evil of Punishment upon Man's repenting of the Evil of since; av cst pn31 vbg dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1 p-acp ng1 vvg pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
179 Penitere est sententiam mutare, to repent is but to change his Sentence, but not the Will, the Will still remaining without variableness, or shadow of turning: Penitere est sententiam mutare, to Repent is but to change his Sentence, but not the Will, the Will still remaining without variableness, or shadow of turning: fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp xx dt n1, dt n1 av vvg p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
180 And the immutability of his Will establisheth the truth of his distributing Rewards and Punishments, according to every man's work, without respect of persons; And the immutability of his Will Establisheth the truth of his distributing Rewards and Punishments, according to every Man's work, without respect of Persons; cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 vvg n2 cc n2, vvg p-acp d ng1 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
181 and that he regards not the Persons of men, but the persormance of the Conditions, upon which he hath established the Covenant of our Reconciliation and Happiness by Jesus Christ. and that he regards not the Persons of men, but the persormance of the Conditions, upon which he hath established the Covenant of our Reconciliation and Happiness by jesus christ. cc cst pns31 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f n2, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
182 The proper Inferences now, from this Discourse are, First, Encouragement; and Secondly, Caution. First, Encouragement for every man to make good his Interest in the Common Salvation: The proper Inferences now, from this Discourse Are, First, Encouragement; and Secondly, Caution. First, Encouragement for every man to make good his Interest in the Common Salvation: dt j n2 av, p-acp d n1 vbr, ord, n1; cc ord, n1. ord, n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi j po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
183 Indeed, who would sweat in the Exercise of Grace, and bleed in Conflict with Sin, Indeed, who would sweat in the Exercise of Grace, and bleed in Conflict with since, av, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
184 if after he hath done the Will of God, he must remain uncertain whether he shall inherit the Promise. if After he hath done the Will of God, he must remain uncertain whither he shall inherit the Promise. cs c-acp pns31 vhz vdn dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vmb vvi j cs pns31 vmb vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
185 This is that detains the Devils in Impenitence, who believe and tremble, James, 2. 19. because they are reserved in everlasting Chains under Darkness, to the Judgment of the Last Day, Jude, 6. But though Christ took not on him the Nature of Angels, he hath of the Seed of Abraham; and all that do the Works of Abraham, are the Children of Abraham, and Heirs according to the Promise. This is that detains the Devils in Impenitence, who believe and tremble, James, 2. 19. Because they Are reserved in everlasting Chains under Darkness, to the Judgement of the Last Day, U^de, 6. But though christ took not on him the Nature of Angels, he hath of the Seed of Abraham; and all that do the Works of Abraham, Are the Children of Abraham, and Heirs according to the Promise. d vbz cst vvz dt n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vvb cc vvi, np1, crd crd c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, np1, crd p-acp cs np1 vvd xx p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, pns31 vhz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; cc d cst vdb dt vvz pp-f np1, vbr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc n2 vvg p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
186 Then let no man say with those in Jeremy, 18. 12. There is no hope, Then let no man say with those in Jeremiah, 18. 12. There is no hope, av vvb dx n1 vvb p-acp d p-acp np1, crd crd pc-acp vbz dx n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
187 but we will walk after our own devices, and every man do the imagination of his evil heart: but we will walk After our own devices, and every man do the imagination of his evil heart: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 d n2, cc d n1 vdb dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
188 But let the Wicked forsake his way, and the Unrighteous man his thoughts; and turn unto God, for he is gracious; But let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the Unrighteous man his thoughts; and turn unto God, for he is gracious; cc-acp vvb dt j vvi po31 n1, cc dt j n1 po31 n2; cc vvb p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vbz j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
189 and unto our God, for he will abundantly pardon: And let every man work out his own Salvation with fear and trembling; and unto our God, for he will abundantly pardon: And let every man work out his own Salvation with Fear and trembling; cc p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pns31 vmb av-j vvi: cc vvb d n1 vvi av po31 d n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
190 lest a Promise being left, any man seem to come short of it, &c. Secondly, Caution: 1 Pet. 1. 17. Since we call on the Father; lest a Promise being left, any man seem to come short of it, etc. Secondly, Caution: 1 Pet. 1. 17. Since we call on the Father; cs dt n1 vbg vvn, d n1 vvb pc-acp vvi j pp-f pn31, av ord, n1: crd np1 crd crd c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
191 who, without respect of persons, judgeth according to every man's work, to pass the time of our sojourning here in fear; who, without respect of Persons, Judgeth according to every Man's work, to pass the time of our sojourning Here in Fear; r-crq, p-acp n1 pp-f n2, vvz vvg p-acp d ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 vvg av p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
192 and repose no more confidence of security from Succession from Holy men, than as we are followers of their Faith and Virtues; and repose no more confidence of security from Succession from Holy men, than as we Are followers of their Faith and Virtues; cc vvb av-dx dc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, cs c-acp pns12 vbr n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
193 nor in the strict and zealous performance of all instituted Righteousness and positive Laws, then as they are productive of the main end of purifying our hearts by faith; nor in the strict and zealous performance of all instituted Righteousness and positive Laws, then as they Are productive of the main end of purifying our hearts by faith; ccx p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d vvn n1 cc j n2, av c-acp pns32 vbr j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n-vvg po12 n2 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
194 renewing us in the Spirit of our minds, and cloathing us with that New Man, which after God, is created in Righteousness and true Holiness; renewing us in the Spirit of our minds, and clothing us with that New Man, which After God, is created in Righteousness and true Holiness; vvg pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc n1 pno12 p-acp d j n1, r-crq p-acp np1, vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
195 and the end of the Commandment is Charity, out of a pure heart, and of a good Conscience, and the end of the Commandment is Charity, out of a pure heart, and of a good Conscience, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1, av pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
196 and Faith unfeigned, 1 Tim. 1. 5. And, as it follows, the Law (that is, Positive Law, is not for a righteous man, in whom the Law of Nature lives; and Faith unfeigned, 1 Tim. 1. 5. And, as it follows, the Law (that is, Positive Law, is not for a righteous man, in whom the Law of Nature lives; cc n1 j, crd np1 crd crd np1, c-acp pn31 vvz, dt n1 (cst vbz, j n1, vbz xx p-acp dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
197 and can perform the NONLATINALPHABET, the Dictates of it, without the help of outward Laws: and can perform the, the Dictates of it, without the help of outward Laws: cc vmb vvi dt, dt vvz pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
198 for the design of all instituted Righteousness, and positive Laws, is but to conform us to the Duties and Obligations of the Law of Moral Righteousness; for the Design of all instituted Righteousness, and positive Laws, is but to conform us to the Duties and Obligations of the Law of Moral Righteousness; c-acp dt n1 pp-f d vvn n1, cc j n2, vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
199 and all obedience to them is no farther acceptable, than as it is instrumental and serviceable to that great purpose. and all Obedience to them is no farther acceptable, than as it is instrumental and serviceable to that great purpose. cc d n1 p-acp pno32 vbz av-dx av-jc j, cs c-acp pn31 vbz j cc j p-acp d j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
200 And God is so far from being pleased with the performance of Instituted Righteousness in the guilt of Immoralities, And God is so Far from being pleased with the performance of Instituted Righteousness in the guilt of Immoralities, cc np1 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
201 as it is the great aggravation of his displeasure and indignation; as it is the great aggravation of his displeasure and Indignation; c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
202 Isa. 1. 11. To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices? bring no more vain Oblations, your hands are full of blood: Isaiah 1. 11. To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices? bring no more vain Oblations, your hands Are full of blood: np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n2? vvb av-dx av-dc j n2, po22 n2 vbr j pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
203 Isaiah, 66. 3. He that kills an Ox, is as if he slew a Man; he that sacrificeth a Lamb, as if he cut off a Dog's neck; Isaiah, 66. 3. He that kills an Ox, is as if he slew a Man; he that Sacrificeth a Lamb, as if he Cut off a Dog's neck; np1, crd crd pns31 cst vvz dt n1, vbz c-acp cs pns31 vvd dt n1; pns31 cst vvz dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvd a-acp dt ng1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
204 he that offers an Oblation, as if he offered Swine's blood; he that burneth Incense, as if he blessed an Idol; he that offers an Oblation, as if he offered Swine's blood; he that burns Incense, as if he blessed an Idol; pns31 cst vvz dt n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvd ng1 n1; pns31 cst vvz n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvd dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
205 whilst they have chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in their Abominations, &c. And what-ever Veneration these righteous men in the Text had for themselves, while they have chosen their own ways, and their Souls delight in their Abominations, etc. And whatever Veneration these righteous men in the Text had for themselves, cs pns32 vhb vvn po32 d n2, cc po32 n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2, av cc j n1 d j n2 p-acp dt n1 vhd p-acp px32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
206 for tything Mint, Annice, and Cummin; but neglecting the weightier things of the Law, Judgment, Mercy and Faith; for tithing Mint, Annice, and Cummin; but neglecting the Weightier things of the Law, Judgement, Mercy and Faith; p-acp n1 n1, np1, cc np1; cc-acp vvg dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
207 for making clean the outside of the Cup and Platter, remaining within full of Extortion and Excess; for making clean the outside of the Cup and Platter, remaining within full of Extortion and Excess; c-acp vvg av-j dt n1-an pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp j pp-f n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
208 making long Prayers to devour Widows Houses: making long Prayers to devour Widows Houses: vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi ng1 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
209 Our Saviour esteems no better of them than whited Sepulchres, which appear beautiful to the eye, Our Saviour esteems no better of them than whited Sepulchres, which appear beautiful to the eye, po12 n1 vvz dx jc pp-f pno32 cs vvn n2, r-crq vvb j p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
210 but within are full of rottenness and dead men's bones: let our care be then to be really what we appear; but within Are full of rottenness and dead men's bones: let our care be then to be really what we appear; cc-acp a-acp vbr j pp-f n1 cc j ng2 n2: vvb po12 n1 vbi av pc-acp vbi av-j r-crq pns12 vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
211 not having a Form of Godliness, denying the Power: and let every man that names the Name of Christ, depart from all Iniquity; not having a From of Godliness, denying the Power: and let every man that names the Name of christ, depart from all Iniquity; xx vhg dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg dt n1: cc vvb d n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
212 for bodily Exercise profits little, but Godliness hath the Promise of this life, and that that is to come. for bodily Exercise profits little, but Godliness hath the Promise of this life, and that that is to come. p-acp j n1 vvz j, cc-acp n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc d cst vbz pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
213 This is that Law of Perfection; This is that Law of Perfection; d vbz d n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
214 which it is the design of all positive Laws to advance and propagate, as the Promulgation of the Decalogue, which it is the Design of all positive Laws to advance and propagate, as the Promulgation of the Decalogue, q-crq pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
215 and the Institution of the Gospel; and the Institution of the Gospel; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
216 which is so far from being a relaxation to Moral Duty, as it is the greatest help and obligation to promote it, upon a twofold account; which is so Far from being a relaxation to Moral Duty, as it is the greatest help and obligation to promote it, upon a twofold account; r-crq vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt js n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
217 First, As the most clear and manifest Revelation of Truth; The Law came by Moses, but Grace and Truth by Jesus Christ: First, As the most clear and manifest Revelation of Truth; The Law Come by Moses, but Grace and Truth by jesus christ: ord, c-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f n1; dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
218 The Law was Truth in obscure Types and Shadows, but the Gospel is Truth in its own Image and Likeness: The Law was Truth in Obscure Types and Shadows, but the Gospel is Truth in its own Image and Likeness: dt n1 vbds n1 p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc-acp dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
219 and the clearer and more manifestly any Law is promulged, the greater and more forcible is its Obligation; and the clearer and more manifestly any Law is promulged, the greater and more forcible is its Obligation; cc dt jc cc av-dc av-j d n1 vbz vvn, dt jc cc av-dc j vbz po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
220 Acts, 17. 35. The time of this ignorance God winked at, but now he commands all men every where to repent. Acts, 17. 35. The time of this ignorance God winked At, but now he commands all men every where to Repent. n2, crd crd dt n1 pp-f d n1 np1 vvd p-acp, cc-acp av pns31 vvz d n2 d c-crq pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
221 Secondly, As the most clear evidence of the truth and certainty of a future life after this, the main Argument of the Gospel being the truth and certainty of the Resurrection of Christ from the dead, in the truth and substance of Humane Nature, Secondly, As the most clear evidence of the truth and certainty of a future life After this, the main Argument of the Gospel being the truth and certainty of the Resurrection of christ from the dead, in the truth and substance of Humane Nature, ord, c-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp d, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
222 and in the Circumstances of Life and Immortality, to die no more; and in the circumstances of Life and Immortality, to die no more; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi dx av-dc; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
223 2 Tim. 1. 9. Who hath abolished Death, and brought Life and Immortality to light, through the Gospel. 2 Tim. 1. 9. Who hath abolished Death, and brought Life and Immortality to Light, through the Gospel. crd np1 crd crd r-crq vhz vvn n1, cc vvd n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
224 The Summary Article of which is to confess with our mouths the Lord Jesus, and believe in our hearts that God hath raised him from the dead, Rom. 10. 10. God hath been pleased to give many instances of his Power, in raising the Dead by his Prophets under the Law, The Summary Article of which is to confess with our mouths the Lord jesus, and believe in our hearts that God hath raised him from the dead, Rom. 10. 10. God hath been pleased to give many instances of his Power, in raising the Dead by his prophets under the Law, dt n1 n1 pp-f r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 np1, cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 cst np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt j, np1 crd crd np1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp vvg dt j p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
225 and by Christ and his Apostles under the Gospel; which are strong Inferences of the possibility of a Resurrection: and by christ and his Apostles under the Gospel; which Are strong Inferences of the possibility of a Resurrection: cc p-acp np1 cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1; r-crq vbr j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
226 but because all that were raised from the dead (till Christ) dyed again, and he only lives to die no more. but Because all that were raised from the dead (till christ) died again, and he only lives to die no more. cc-acp c-acp d cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt j (c-acp np1) vvd av, cc pns31 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi dx av-dc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
227 His being so raised is the only assurance, as the First Fruits of a full Harvest of a future Resurrection and Judgment; His being so raised is the only assurance, as the First Fruits of a full Harvest of a future Resurrection and Judgement; po31 vbg av vvn vbz dt j n1, c-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
228 when every man shall rise again with his own Body, to receive according to what he hath done in the Flesh, whether good or evil: when every man shall rise again with his own Body, to receive according to what he hath done in the Flesh, whither good or evil: c-crq d n1 vmb vvi av p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp dt n1, cs j cc j-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
229 and the belief of this is the most (if not only) powerful Motive to Moral Goodness; and the belief of this is the most (if not only) powerful Motive to Moral goodness; cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz dt av-ds (cs xx j) j n1 p-acp j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
230 for if there be no Resurrection, it is a Natural Inference, Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we die. for if there be no Resurrection, it is a Natural Inference, Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we die. c-acp cs pc-acp vbb dx n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi, c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
231 But if there be a Resurrection, it is equally rational to infer: But if there be a Resurrection, it is equally rational to infer: p-acp cs pc-acp vbi dt n1, pn31 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
232 herein let us exercise our selves continually, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man. herein let us exercise our selves continually, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man. av vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2 av-j, pc-acp vhi av dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
233 The Jews were generally governed by the hope and fear of Reward and Punishment only in this life; The jews were generally governed by the hope and Fear of Reward and Punishment only in this life; dt np2 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 av-j p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
234 and generally looked for a Temporal Messiah, to deliver them from the bondage of the Roman Tyranny, and generally looked for a Temporal Messiah, to deliver them from the bondage of the Roman Tyranny, cc av-j vvd p-acp dt j np1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
235 and to give them great temporal Peace and Prosperity: and to give them great temporal Peace and Prosperity: cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j j n1 cc n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
236 and because Christ came in the weakness and poverty of a Servant, and they expected him in the pomp and power of a Sovereign, they owned him not for their Messiah, but to this day look for another; and Because christ Come in the weakness and poverty of a Servant, and they expected him in the pomp and power of a Sovereign, they owned him not for their Messiah, but to this day look for Another; cc c-acp np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn, pns32 vvd pno31 xx p-acp po32 np1, p-acp p-acp d n1 vvb p-acp j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
237 the which their Errours and Mispritions, were the Genuine Off spring of their ignorance and uncertainty of a Future State. the which their Errors and Mispritions, were the Genuine Off spring of their ignorance and uncertainty of a Future State. dt r-crq po32 n2 cc n2, vbdr dt j a-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
238 And the Sadducees, a great and learned Party amongst them, said there is no Resurrection, neither Angel nor Spirit. And the Sadducees, a great and learned Party among them, said there is no Resurrection, neither Angel nor Spirit. cc dt np2, dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno32, vvd a-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1 ccx n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
239 And though the Gentiles (at least some of their wise men and Philosophers) asserted and believed the Immortality of the Soul, And though the Gentiles (At least Some of their wise men and Philosophers) asserted and believed the Immortality of the Soul, cc cs dt np1 (p-acp ds d pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2) vvn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
240 yet they were all uncertain, if not altogether in unbelief, of the Resurrection of the Body: yet they were all uncertain, if not altogether in unbelief, of the Resurrection of the Body: av pns32 vbdr d j, cs xx av p-acp n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
241 that these Mola 's of flesh and blood should put on Incorruption, and be cloathed with Immortality; that these Mola is of Flesh and blood should put on Incorruption, and be clothed with Immortality; cst d np1 vbz pp-f n1 cc n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
242 which is the only clear Revelation of the Gospel, and the m•st powerful Argument to all the Duties and Obligations of Moral Righteousness, &c. which is the only clear Revelation of the Gospel, and the m•st powerful Argument to all the Duties and Obligations of Moral Righteousness, etc. r-crq vbz dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt av-ds j n1 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1, av (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
243 The Jews went into Captivity under Shisack King of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel; and at last, were desolate under Titus and Vespatian, with the Temple of the Lord in their mouths, The jews went into Captivity under Shisack King of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel; and At last, were desolate under Titus and Vespasian, with the Temple of the Lord in their mouths, dt np2 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp np1 n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 n1 pp-f np1; cc p-acp ord, vbdr j p-acp np1 cc np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
244 and the sign of Circumcision in their flesh, and Abraham to their Father. and the Signen of Circumcision in their Flesh, and Abraham to their Father. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc np1 p-acp po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
245 And if God spared not the Natural Branches, it is fair warning to the Wild Olives grafted in not to be high minded, but fear; And if God spared not the Natural Branches, it is fair warning to the Wild Olive grafted in not to be high minded, but Fear; cc cs np1 vvd xx dt j n2, pn31 vbz j n-vvg p-acp dt j n2 vvn a-acp xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc-acp vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
246 not to trust to the outward Privileges of the due Administration of the Word and Sacraments, not to trust to the outward Privileges of the due Administration of the Word and Sacraments, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
247 or external obedience to Instituted Righteousness, and positive Laws, without cleansing themselves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God; or external Obedience to Instituted Righteousness, and positive Laws, without cleansing themselves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God; cc j n1 p-acp vvn n1, cc j n2, p-acp vvg px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
248 for it is not that that goes in, but that that comes out, that defiles a man: for it is not that that Goes in, but that that comes out, that defiles a man: p-acp pn31 vbz xx d cst vvz p-acp, cc-acp d cst vvz av, cst vvz dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
249 Good and Evil properly consists not in the external act and operation of the Body, but in the inward habit and disposition of the mind; Good and Evil properly consists not in the external act and operation of the Body, but in the inward habit and disposition of the mind; j cc j-jn av-j vvz xx p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
250 whence it is, that love is the fulfilling of the Law; and consequently, Hate, the transgression of it: whence it is, that love is the fulfilling of the Law; and consequently, Hate, the Transgression of it: c-crq pn31 vbz, cst n1 vbz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1; cc av-j, n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
251 so that he that loves his Neighbour as himself, is his preserver; and he that hates him in his heart, is his murtherer; so that he that loves his Neighbour as himself, is his preserver; and he that hates him in his heart, is his murderer; av cst pns31 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp px31, vbz po31 n1; cc pns31 cst vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1, vbz po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
252 though neither ever have power or opportunity actuallay either to save or to destroy. Charity is not properly to rerelieve them that want, but to love God above all, though neither ever have power or opportunity actuallay either to save or to destroy. Charity is not properly to rerelieve them that want, but to love God above all, cs d av vhb n1 cc n1 vvi av-d pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi. n1 vbz xx av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 cst vvb, cc-acp pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
253 and our Neighbour as our selves; nor Martyrdome every dying, but dying for the love of God and Truth; and our Neighbour as our selves; nor Martyrdom every dying, but dying for the love of God and Truth; cc po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2; ccx n1 d vvg, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
254 1 Cor. 13. 3. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, 1 Cor. 13. 3. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, crd np1 crd crd cc cs pns11 vvb d po11 n2-j p-acp vvi dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
255 and though I give my body to be burned, and have not Charity, it profiteth me nothing: and though I give my body to be burned, and have not Charity, it profiteth me nothing: cc cs pns11 vvb po11 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vhb xx n1, pn31 vvz pno11 pix: (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
256 Joh. 4. 24. God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth: John 4. 24. God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth: np1 crd crd np1 vbz dt n1, cc pns32 cst vvb pno31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
257 Optimus animus pulcherrimus Dei cultus, Seneca; He worships God best, who hath the best mind. God bears respect to Abel and to his Offering. Optimus animus Pulcherrimus Dei cultus, Senecca; He worships God best, who hath the best mind. God bears respect to Abel and to his Offering. fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, np1; pns31 vvz np1 js, r-crq vhz dt js n1. np1 vvz n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp po31 vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
258 That Holocaust and Oblation which smokes from the Altar of a dovoted heart to God (for the Altar sanctifies the Gift) bears our acceptable Odour, otherwise we are but like Vaults, that sound merely from their hollowness, &c. That Holocaust and Oblation which smokes from the Altar of a dovoted heart to God (for the Altar Sanctifies the Gift) bears our acceptable Odour, otherwise we Are but like Vaults, that found merely from their hollowness, etc. cst vvb cc n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp np1 (c-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1) vvz po12 j n1, av pns12 vbr p-acp j n2, cst vvb av-j p-acp po32 n1, av (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
259 External Profession of the best Religion, Outward Communion with the best Church, such as the Jewish once was, and the Christian now is; External Profession of the best Religion, Outward Communion with the best Church, such as the Jewish once was, and the Christian now is; j n1 pp-f dt js n1, j n1 p-acp dt js n1, d c-acp dt jp a-acp vbds, cc dt njp av vbz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
260 cannot secure or privilege from the storms of Divine Vengeance, without the true belief, and necessry practice of Truth and Holiness, &c. cannot secure or privilege from the storms of Divine Vengeance, without the true belief, and necessary practice of Truth and Holiness, etc. vmbx vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, av (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
261 And since we have the Profession of the best Religion, and live in Communion with one of the best Churches this day in the world (which happiness God grant us long to enjoy, under the protection, And since we have the Profession of the best Religion, and live in Communion with one of the best Churches this day in the world (which happiness God grant us long to enjoy, under the protection, cc c-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt js n1, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp crd pp-f dt js n2 d n1 p-acp dt n1 (r-crq n1 np1 vvb pno12 av-j pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
262 and in the long life and prosperity of our most religious and gracious Sovereign) (and may it ever be the Blessing to us, and in the long life and Prosperity of our most religious and gracious Sovereign) (and may it ever be the Blessing to us, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 av-ds j cc j n-jn) (cc vmb pn31 av vbi dt n1 p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
263 and our Posterities for all Generations) that therein we may effectually save our souls from death, and our Posterities for all Generations) that therein we may effectually save our Souls from death, cc po12 n2 p-acp d n2) cst av pns12 vmb av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
264 and hide the multitude of our sins: and hide the multitude of our Sins: cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
265 may it please God so to assist us with his Grace, as that in the firm belief of all her Principles, may it please God so to assist us with his Grace, as that in the firm belief of all her Principles, vmb pn31 vvi np1 av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d po31 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
266 & in the uniform practice of all her Duties and Obligations, we may lead quiet and peaceable lives in all Godliness and Honesty; & in the uniform practice of all her Duties and Obligations, we may led quiet and peaceable lives in all Godliness and Honesty; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d po31 n2 cc n2, pns12 vmb vvi j-jn cc j n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
267 that being holy, and humble, and undefiled, the Children of God without rebuke, we may at last, together with all those that are departed this world in the true Faith, that being holy, and humble, and undefiled, the Children of God without rebuke, we may At last, together with all those that Are departed this world in the true Faith, cst vbg j, cc j, cc j, dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb p-acp ord, av p-acp d d cst vbr vvn d n1 p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
268 and fear of God, be made partakers of the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord Jesus: To whom, with the Father, and the Holy Spirit; and Fear of God, be made partakers of the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord jesus: To whom, with the Father, and the Holy Spirit; cc n1 pp-f np1, vbb vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1: p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
269 three Persons, and one God, of the same Substance, Power and Eternity; three Persons, and one God, of the same Substance, Power and Eternity; crd n2, cc crd np1, pp-f dt d n1, n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
270 be given of us, all Angels, all Men, and all Creatures, all possible Honour and Glory, Praise and Dominion, Power and Thanksgiving, Fear, Adoration and Obedience, now and for ever; Amen. FINIS. be given of us, all Angels, all Men, and all Creatures, all possible Honour and Glory, Praise and Dominion, Power and Thanksgiving, fear, Adoration and obedience, now and for ever; Amen. FINIS. vbb vvn pp-f pno12, d n2, d n2, cc d n2, d j n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1, n1 cc n1, av cc p-acp av; uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2

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