A sermon on the sincerity and integrity of the heart preach'd before Her Majesty, at White-Hall, February the 28th, 1693/4 / by T. Mannyngham ...

Manningham, Thomas, 1651?-1722
Publisher: Printed for S Smith and B Walford
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1694
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A51819 ESTC ID: R6583 STC ID: M500
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms CXXXIX, 23-24; Sermons, English;
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0 PSALM CXXXIX. 23.24. Search me, O God, and know my Heart: Try me, and know my Thoughts: PSALM CXXXIX. 23.24. Search me, Oh God, and know my Heart: Try me, and know my Thoughts: np1 crd. crd. vvb pno11, uh np1, cc vvb po11 n1: vvb pno11, cc vvb po11 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way Everlasting. And see if there be any wicked Way in me, and led me in the Way Everlasting. cc vvb cs pc-acp vbb d j n1 p-acp pno11, cc vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
2 THis Psalm is supposed to have been made by David, when he was under the Persecution of Saul, when his Enemies accus'd him of Wicked Designs against the Government, THis Psalm is supposed to have been made by David, when he was under the Persecution of Saul, when his Enemies accused him of Wicked Designs against the Government, d n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq po31 n2 vvd pno31 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
3 and laid many things to his charge, of which he knew himself to be no ways guilty. and laid many things to his charge, of which he knew himself to be no ways guilty. cc vvd d n2 p-acp po31 n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd px31 pc-acp vbi dx n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
4 This put him upon the Justification of himself, and the clearing of his Innocency betwixt God and his own Soul; This put him upon the Justification of himself, and the clearing of his Innocency betwixt God and his own Soul; d vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, cc dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
5 which he performed in a very solemn and deliberate manner, by appealing to the Omniscience of God, which he performed in a very solemn and deliberate manner, by appealing to the Omniscience of God, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt j j cc j n1, p-acp n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
6 when he had with much exactness, and a peculiar elegancy describ'd it in the former part of this Psalm. when he had with much exactness, and a peculiar elegancy described it in the former part of this Psalm. c-crq pns31 vhd p-acp d n1, cc dt j n1 vvn pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
7 For here he acknowledges the Spiritual Nature of God, whereby he is present to all the Thoughts of our Minds, to all the Desires of our Hearts, to the most secret Designs, For Here he acknowledges the Spiritual Nature of God, whereby he is present to all the Thoughts of our Minds, to all the Desires of our Hearts, to the most secret Designs, p-acp av pns31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vbz j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt av-ds j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
8 and hidden Counsels of the Soul: and hidden Counsels of the Soul: cc j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
9 That there is no getting out of his Presence, no concealing any thing from his Knowledge; That there is no getting out of his Presence, no concealing any thing from his Knowledge; cst pc-acp vbz dx vvg av pp-f po31 n1, av-dx vvg d n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
10 that there is no Night, no Darkness with respect to Him; but that all things are in a full Light and Manifestation to his All-seeing Eye. that there is no Night, no Darkness with respect to Him; but that all things Are in a full Light and Manifestation to his All-seeing Eye. cst pc-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31; cc-acp cst d n2 vbr p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
11 Now, when he had declar'd what just Apprehensions he had of the Divine Nature; and how clearly he was convinc'd, That there was no Thought of his Mind, no Word of his Mouth, no Inclination of his Heart, Now, when he had declared what just Apprehensions he had of the Divine Nature; and how clearly he was convinced, That there was no Thought of his Mind, no Word of his Mouth, no Inclination of his Heart, av, c-crq pns31 vhd vvd r-crq j n2 pns31 vhd pp-f dt j-jn n1; cc c-crq av-j pns31 vbds vvd, cst a-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f po31 n1, dx n1 pp-f po31 n1, dx n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
12 but what was perfectly known to that Infinite Spirit, who gave him his Soul, and fram'd all the Parts of his Body, who knew his down-sitting and his up-rising; but what was perfectly known to that Infinite Spirit, who gave him his Soul, and framed all the Parts of his Body, who knew his downsit and his uprising; cc-acp q-crq vbds av-j vvn p-acp d j n1, r-crq vvd pno31 po31 n1, cc vvd d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vvd po31 j cc po31 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
13 who was about his Paths and about his Bed, and was acquainted with all his ways: who was about his Paths and about his Bed, and was acquainted with all his ways: r-crq vbds p-acp po31 n2 cc p-acp po31 n1, cc vbds vvn p-acp d po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
14 when he had wrought such a full Conviction and Awe in his Soul, of the Infinite Knowledge and Presence of the Divine Power; when he had wrought such a full Conviction and Awe in his Soul, of the Infinite Knowledge and Presence of the Divine Power; c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
15 then he deliver'd himself up to the Trial and Examination of that All-knowing Spirit; then he Delivered himself up to the Trial and Examination of that All-knowing Spirit; av pns31 vvd px31 a-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f cst j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
16 desiring, that he would search to the very bottom of his Heart, discover all the Foundations of his Soul, desiring, that he would search to the very bottom of his Heart, discover all the Foundations of his Soul, vvg, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
17 and see if there were any wicked way in him, any evil Purpose or Design, any mischievous Imagination, of which his Enemies accus'd him: and see if there were any wicked Way in him, any evil Purpose or Design, any mischievous Imagination, of which his Enemies accused him: cc vvb cs pc-acp vbdr d j n1 p-acp pno31, d j-jn n1 cc n1, d j n1, pp-f r-crq po31 n2 vvd pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
18 And if he found that he was innocent and clear, that he would still protect and assist him under that Integrity of his Heart, of which he was so greatly Conscious to himself; And if he found that he was innocent and clear, that he would still Pact and assist him under that Integrity of his Heart, of which he was so greatly Conscious to himself; cc cs pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds j-jn cc j, cst pns31 vmd av vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vbds av av-j j p-acp px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
19 that he would lead him in that Path of Ʋprightness and sincere Piety, which would be sure to bring him at length to Everlasting Life. that he would led him in that Path of Ʋprightness and sincere Piety, which would be sure to bring him At length to Everlasting Life. cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, r-crq vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
20 Now, tho' this solemn Appeal to God, which David made in this Psalm, may seem to concern his Innocence, only in respect to those particular Crimes which were then objected against him; Now, though this solemn Appeal to God, which David made in this Psalm, may seem to concern his Innocence, only in respect to those particular Crimes which were then objected against him; av, cs d j vvb p-acp np1, r-crq np1 vvn p-acp d n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1, av-j p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2 r-crq vbdr av vvn p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
21 as that he had enter'd into a Confederacy against the Crown and Life of Saul; and in pursuance of that Design, was a Favourer and Supporter of Wicked and Bloody Men; (the Thoughts of which he utterly detested, as that he had entered into a Confederacy against the Crown and Life of Saul; and in pursuance of that Design, was a Favourer and Supporter of Wicked and Bloody Men; (the Thoughts of which he utterly detested, c-acp cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j cc j n2; (dt n2 pp-f r-crq pns31 av-j vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
22 and declar'd, That he hated them with a perfect Hatred) yet we cannot conceive, and declared, That he hated them with a perfect Hatred) yet we cannot conceive, cc vvd, cst pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt j n1) av pns12 vmbx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
23 but that when David vindicated himself from those particular Accusations, he likewise at the same time appeal'd to God for the General Integrity of his Heart; but that when David vindicated himself from those particular Accusations, he likewise At the same time appealed to God for the General Integrity of his Heart; cc-acp cst c-crq np1 vvn px31 p-acp d j n2, pns31 av p-acp dt d n1 vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
24 for so the Acknowledgment of the Omniscience of God did require him to do, who was acquainted with all the Designs of his Heart; for so the Acknowledgment of the Omniscience of God did require him to do, who was acquainted with all the Designs of his Heart; c-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd vvi pno31 pc-acp vdi, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
25 and if he had indulg'd himself in any Evil way whatever, he could not expect any Protection and Assistance from God. and if he had indulged himself in any Evil Way whatever, he could not expect any Protection and Assistance from God. cc cs pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp d j-jn n1 r-crq, pns31 vmd xx vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
26 The particular Crimes therefore which were objected against him, were the Occasion of his appealing to God for the General Integrity of his Heart, The particular Crimes Therefore which were objected against him, were the Occasion of his appealing to God for the General Integrity of his Heart, dt j n2 av r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, vbdr dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
27 as far as his own Search and Examination could reach: as Far as his own Search and Examination could reach: c-acp av-j c-acp po31 d n1 cc n1 vmd vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
28 and if God by his severer Scrutiny, by any further Trial of Afflictions, should discover to him any Deceitfulness of his Heart, and if God by his severer Scrutiny, by any further Trial of Afflictions, should discover to him any Deceitfulness of his Heart, cc cs np1 p-acp po31 jc n1, p-acp d jc n1 pp-f n2, vmd vvi p-acp pno31 d n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
29 or any way of Wickedness which he himself had not yet observed, he was ready to forsake it upon Conviction, or any Way of Wickedness which he himself had not yet observed, he was ready to forsake it upon Conviction, cc d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns31 px31 vhd xx av vvn, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
30 and to be lead in the Upright Path, the way Everlasting. Search me, O God, and know my Heart; and to be led in the Upright Path, the Way Everlasting. Search me, Oh God, and know my Heart; cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt av-j n1, dt n1 j. vvb pno11, uh np1, cc vvb po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
31 Try me, and know my Thoughts; Try me, and know my Thoughts; vvb pno11, cc vvb po11 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
32 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way Everlasting. And see if there be any wicked Way in me, and led me in the Way Everlasting. cc vvb cs pc-acp vbb d j n1 p-acp pno11, cc vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
33 Which Words may afford us these Three Considerations, 1. What is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart, which God indispensably requires from all of us. Which Words may afford us these Three Considerations, 1. What is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart, which God indispensably requires from all of us. r-crq n2 vmb vvi pno12 d crd n2, crd q-crq vbz cst n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 av-j vvz p-acp d pp-f pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
34 See if there be any wicked way in me. See if there be any wicked Way in me. vvb cs pc-acp vbb d j n1 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
35 II. How we may best judge of this Sincerity and Integrity of our Hearts, viz. by searching and examining our own Consciences; II How we may best judge of this Sincerity and Integrity of our Hearts, viz. by searching and examining our own Consciences; crd c-crq pns12 vmb av-js vvi pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg po12 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
36 and especially by being willing to appeal to God's Omniscience in that Matter: Search me, O God, and know my Heart; and especially by being willing to appeal to God's Omniscience in that Matter: Search me, Oh God, and know my Heart; cc av-j p-acp vbg j p-acp vvb p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp d n1: vvb pno11, uh np1, cc vvb po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
37 Try me, and know my Thoughts. III. That it is only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart which can entitle us to the Protection and favourable Assistance of God. Try me, and know my Thoughts. III. That it is only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart which can entitle us to the Protection and favourable Assistance of God. vvb pno11, cc vvb po11 n2. np1. cst pn31 vbz av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
38 Lead me in the way Everlasting. 1. What is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart indispensably required from all of us. Led me in the Way Everlasting. 1. What is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart indispensably required from all of us. vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 j. crd q-crq vbz cst n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvd p-acp d pp-f pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
39 See if there be any wicked way in me. See if there be any wicked Way in me. vvb cs pc-acp vbb d j n1 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
40 Now according to the Psalmist 's own Expression in another place, God requires Truth in the inward Parts; Now according to the Psalmist is own Expression in Another place, God requires Truth in the inward Parts; av vvg p-acp dt n1 vbz d n1 p-acp j-jn n1, np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
41 That the real Intention of our Minds should be to please him in all things, That the real Intention of our Minds should be to please him in all things, cst dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmd vbi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
42 or that our Obedience should be perform'd upon a True Principle, the Authority of God, or a Conformity to his Will, which is that we mean by Sincerity. or that our obedience should be performed upon a True Principle, the authority of God, or a Conformity to his Will, which is that we mean by Sincerity. cc d po12 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 p-acp po31 vmb, r-crq vbz cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
43 There are many Ends which Men may propose to themselves in the same Action or Undertaking; There Are many Ends which Men may propose to themselves in the same Actium or Undertaking; pc-acp vbr d vvz r-crq n2 vmb vvi p-acp px32 p-acp dt d n1 cc n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
44 but that which makes an Action Religious, is the performing of it with a principle regard to God, and to His Commands. but that which makes an Actium Religious, is the performing of it with a principle regard to God, and to His Commands. cc-acp cst r-crq vvz dt n1 j, vbz dt n-vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
45 A Man may be sober and temperate, because it is agreeable to his Constitution, and conducing to his Health; A Man may be Sobrium and temperate, Because it is agreeable to his Constitution, and conducing to his Health; dt n1 vmb vbi j cc j, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
46 because he would preserve a fair Reputation in the World; Because he would preserve a fair Reputation in the World; c-acp pns31 vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
47 or to keep himself in such a State of Mind and Body, as may give him the truest Relish of sensual Pleasures, or to keep himself in such a State of Mind and Body, as may give him the Truest Relish of sensual Pleasures, cc pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp vmb vvi pno31 dt js vvb pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
48 and a long Enjoyment of Temporal Ease and Happiness: and a long Enjoyment of Temporal Ease and Happiness: cc dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
49 Upon such Principles as these, the more Refined Epicureans may be very temperate and sober Persons, Upon such Principles as these, the more Refined Epicureans may be very temperate and Sobrium Persons, p-acp d n2 c-acp d, dt dc j-vvn njp2 vmb vbi j j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
50 and look like men of great Moderation in the Eyes of the World, and yet be high Sensualists still. and look like men of great Moderation in the Eyes of the World, and yet be high Sensualists still. cc vvb av-j n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av vbi j n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
51 But whosoever governs his Appetites upon a true Principle of Religion, does it upon the account of the Laws of God, and in imitation of the Example of Christ; that by withdrawing himself from the Pleasures of this World, his Heart may be more fix'd upon Spiritual and Heavenly Enjoyments; But whosoever governs his Appetites upon a true Principle of Religion, does it upon the account of the Laws of God, and in imitation of the Exampl of christ; that by withdrawing himself from the Pleasures of this World, his Heart may be more fixed upon Spiritual and Heavenly Enjoyments; cc-acp r-crq vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vdz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; cst p-acp vvg px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, po31 n1 vmb vbi av-dc vvn p-acp j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
52 and that he may live in a Preparation to part with all his present Satisfactions, and that he may live in a Preparation to part with all his present Satisfactions, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
53 when the Providence of God shall lay the Cross upon him, or when Death shall summon him to depart out of this World. when the Providence of God shall lay the Cross upon him, or when Death shall summon him to depart out of this World. c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi dt j p-acp pno31, cc c-crq n1 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
54 All the outward things in Religion are capable of being Dissembled, or at least, of being acted upon Low, and unworthy Designs: Men may give Alms out of a Principle of Vain-glory; All the outward things in Religion Are capable of being Dissembled, or At least, of being acted upon Low, and unworthy Designs: Men may give Alms out of a Principle of Vainglory; d dt j n2 p-acp n1 vbr j pp-f vbg vvd, cc p-acp ds, pp-f vbg vvn p-acp j, cc j n2: n2 vmb vvi n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
55 make long Prayers, as a Preface to Injustice; Fast and Mortifie only to appear Devout; receive the Sacrament in compliance only with Custom, and the expectation of Neighbours; make long Prayers, as a Preface to Injustice; Fast and Mortify only to appear Devout; receive the Sacrament in compliance only with Custom, and the expectation of Neighbours; vvb av-j n2, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; av-j cc vvi av-j pc-acp vvi j; vvb dt n1 p-acp n1 av-j p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
56 They may Read the Bible out of Curiosity, or in order to make Objections against it, They may Read the bible out of Curiosity, or in order to make Objections against it, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 av pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
57 or only to fill their Memories with its Phrases, without considering the Wisdom and Holiness of those Writings, or only to fill their Memories with its Phrases, without considering the Wisdom and Holiness of those Writings, cc av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
58 or without making them a Rule of Faith, and a Law of Life: or without making them a Rule of Faith, and a Law of Life: cc p-acp vvg pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
59 And many may come to Church only to make their best Appearance, and to be Diverted, rather than Edified by a Sermon; And many may come to Church only to make their best Appearance, and to be Diverted, rather than Edified by a Sermon; cc d vmb vvi p-acp n1 av-j pc-acp vvi po32 av-js n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn, av-c cs vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
60 whereas the only solid and lasting Principle of these and such like Duties, is a Sense of our Obligation to God, a complying with his Authority and Will; a Design of promoting his Glory, by our hearty and ready Obedience, whereas the only solid and lasting Principle of these and such like Duties, is a Sense of our Obligation to God, a complying with his authority and Will; a Design of promoting his Glory, by our hearty and ready obedience, cs dt j j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f d cc d j n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, dt j-vvg p-acp po31 n1 cc vmb; dt n1 pp-f j-vvg po31 n1, p-acp po12 j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
61 and of saving our Souls in the Day of the Lord. There are some secular Considerations, which may come in as Ʋnder-Motives to our Duty; and of Saving our Souls in the Day of the Lord. There Are Some secular Considerations, which may come in as Ʋnder-Motives to our Duty; cc pp-f vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pc-acp vbr d j n2, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp p-acp n2 p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
62 because God has been pleas'd to make use of them to invite us to Vertue and Holiness: Because God has been pleased to make use of them to invite us to Virtue and Holiness: c-acp np1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
63 such as a good Name, or fair Reputation in the World; Health and Plenty, and Length of Days; such as a good Name, or fair Reputation in the World; Health and Plenty, and Length of Days; d c-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n1; n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
64 which are represented in the Book of Proverbs, as the Noble Retinue, and the Lovely Attendants of true Wisdom and Piety; which Are represented in the Book of Proverbs, as the Noble Retinue, and the Lovely Attendants of true Wisdom and Piety; r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, c-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n2-jn pp-f j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
65 such as serve to make her Amiable and Glorious in the Eyes of all People; such as serve to make her Amiable and Glorious in the Eyes of all People; d c-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po31 j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
66 and therefore must be allowed to have some attracting Force in them, and to be inducements to a good Life; and Therefore must be allowed to have Some attracting Force in them, and to be inducements to a good Life; cc av vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi d vvg n1 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
67 but then we must take care that they be so in a subordinate manner, that they be not the chief and principle Things for which we are willing to serve God: but then we must take care that they be so in a subordinate manner, that they be not the chief and principle Things for which we Are willing to serve God: cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi n1 cst pns32 vbb av p-acp dt j n1, cst pns32 vbb xx dt j-jn cc n1 n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
68 for these outward Advantages are but Accidental, or the usual Blessings of an ordinary Providence; they are not the certain Fruits of Righteousness, or its Essential Reward: for these outward Advantages Are but Accidental, or the usual Blessings of an ordinary Providence; they Are not the certain Fruits of Righteousness, or its Essential Reward: c-acp d j n2 vbr p-acp j, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1; pns32 vbr xx dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc po31 j vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
69 Persecutions, Afflictions, and a calamitous State of Affairs, may hinder us of those Ornaments of Vertue, Persecutions, Afflictions, and a calamitous State of Affairs, may hinder us of those Ornament of Virtue, n2, n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2, vmb vvi pno12 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
70 and spoil us of those Motives to Religion; and spoil us of those Motives to Religion; cc vvb pno12 pp-f d n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
71 but nothing can break our good Purposes, when they are Bottom'd upon the true Principle, the Authority and Will of God. but nothing can break our good Purposes, when they Are Bottomed upon the true Principle, the authority and Will of God. cc-acp pix vmb vvi po12 j n2, c-crq pns32 vbr j p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 cc vmb pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
72 In quiet Times, and when the Age is in good Temper, Religion may be very profitable even towards the bettering of our Circumstances in this World; In quiet Times, and when the Age is in good Temper, Religion may be very profitable even towards the bettering of our circumstances in this World; p-acp j-jn n2, cc c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp j vvi, n1 vmb vbi j j av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
73 it may bring us to great Honour, and place us in the Favour and Esteem of most People: it may bring us to great Honour, and place us in the Favour and Esteem of most People: pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp j n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ds n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
74 It may be attended by Riches and Plenty, and the fairest Accommodations of this Life; It may be attended by Riches and Plenty, and the Fairest Accommodations of this Life; pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 cc n1, cc dt js n2 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
75 and all the while, none of these splendid things may in the least abate of the sincerity of our Hearts; and all the while, none of these splendid things may in the least abate of the sincerity of our Hearts; cc d dt n1, pix pp-f d j n2 vmb p-acp dt ds vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
76 because we are resolv'd to continue in the same design of serving God, tho' he should take away the Hedge that is about us: Because we Are resolved to continue in the same Design of serving God, though he should take away the Hedge that is about us: c-acp pns12 vbr vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n1 pp-f vvg np1, cs pns31 vmd vvi av dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
77 And tho' his Providence should deliver us over to bitter Trials, yet with Holy Job, we would hold fast our Integrity. And though his Providence should deliver us over to bitter Trials, yet with Holy Job, we would hold fast our Integrity. cc cs po31 n1 vmd vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp j n2, av p-acp j np1, pns12 vmd vvi av-j po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
78 Vertue is always Virtue, and Duty is ever Duty to the sincere Christian; his outward Condition or his Fortune may alter, Virtue is always Virtue, and Duty is ever Duty to the sincere Christian; his outward Condition or his Fortune may altar, n1 vbz av n1, cc n1 vbz av n1 p-acp dt j np1; po31 j n1 cc po31 n1 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
79 but his Heart and his good Intentions are still the same: His Eye is upon God and his Laws, upon his Immutable Nature and Holiness; but his Heart and his good Intentions Are still the same: His Eye is upon God and his Laws, upon his Immutable Nature and Holiness; cc-acp po31 n1 cc po31 j n2 vbr av dt d: png31 n1 vbz p-acp np1 cc po31 n2, p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
80 That is, his Compass to Saile by in the Voyage of Life; and let it be never so Dark and Cloudy, he still Steers on: That is, his Compass to Sail by in the Voyage of Life; and let it be never so Dark and Cloudy, he still Steers on: cst vbz, po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc vvb pn31 vbb av-x av j cc j, pns31 av vvz a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
81 All other Motives may vary and change, but the Fear and Love of God is our sure Direction, and will establish us in the right way. All other Motives may vary and change, but the fear and Love of God is our sure Direction, and will establish us in the right Way. d j-jn n2 vmb vvi cc vvi, cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vbz po12 j n1, cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
82 As Sincerity has respect to the Principle upon which we are to act, so the Integrity of the Heart has respect to all the Commandments of God; As Sincerity has respect to the Principle upon which we Are to act, so the Integrity of the Heart has respect to all the commandments of God; p-acp n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
83 it will not consist with a Partial Obedience, it will not allow of any one Sin, it will not consist with a Partial obedience, it will not allow of any one since, pn31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb xx vvi pp-f d crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
84 tho' mens Constitutions and Natures, their Business and Imployments, the Examples of the Age, and the Vitious Customs of the World, plead ever so hard for the retaining of that one Sin: though men's Constitutions and Nature's, their Business and Employments, the Examples of the Age, and the Vicious Customs of the World, plead ever so hard for the retaining of that one since: cs ng2 n2 cc n2, po32 n1 cc n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb av av av-j p-acp dt vvg pp-f d crd n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
85 for the allowance of any one Sin, which we know to be such, is a direct Violation of the Authority of God, for the allowance of any one since, which we know to be such, is a Direct Violation of the authority of God, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d crd n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi d, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
86 and is inconsistent with a State of Pardon and Grace. and is inconsistent with a State of Pardon and Grace. cc vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
87 If we be contented that there remain any way of Wickedness in us, we have not yet truly Repented, If we be contented that there remain any Way of Wickedness in us, we have not yet truly Repented, cs pns12 vbb vvn cst pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb xx av av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
88 neither can we expect that our Prayers should be heard; for if we regard Iniquity in our Hearts, the Lord will not hear us. neither can we expect that our Prayers should be herd; for if we regard Iniquity in our Hearts, the Lord will not hear us. dx vmb pns12 vvi cst po12 n2 vmd vbi vvn; c-acp cs po12 n1 n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
89 What the Psalmist here calls any Wicked way, we may understand either of a habit and course of Sin, What the Psalmist Here calls any Wicked Way, we may understand either of a habit and course of since, q-crq dt n1 av vvz d j n1, pns12 vmb vvi d pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
90 or of any Indulgence to any one beloved Lust; or of any secret Design and Purpose of committing any Evil whatever: or of any Indulgence to any one Beloved Lust; or of any secret Design and Purpose of committing any Evil whatever: cc pp-f d n1 p-acp d crd j-vvn n1; cc pp-f d j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg d n-jn r-crq: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
91 If there be any thing of this Nature permitted to remain within our Souls, we have not that Integrity of Heart which God indispensably requires to make our Repentance true, If there be any thing of this Nature permitted to remain within our Souls, we have not that Integrity of Heart which God indispensably requires to make our Repentance true, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 pp-f d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vhb xx d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq np1 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi po12 n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
92 and our Religious Service acceptable to him. and our Religious Service acceptable to him. cc po12 j n1 j p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
93 But then we should do well to consider, That the Integrity of the Heart is to be judg'd of by the Truth and Seriousness of our Resolutions and Endeavours, both to discover what ways of Wickedness there are in us, But then we should do well to Consider, That the Integrity of the Heart is to be judged of by the Truth and Seriousness of our Resolutions and Endeavours, both to discover what ways of Wickedness there Are in us, p-acp av pns12 vmd vdi av pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, av-d pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbr p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
94 and then to put them from us, and to guard our selves against them for the future by an honest and hearty Diligence. and then to put them from us, and to guard our selves against them for the future by an honest and hearty Diligence. cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
95 As to some Remains of Corruption, some Tendencies towards Evil, some Strivings of the Flesh with the Spirit, some sort of Infirmities and Slips, which are not seperable from the strictest Life, As to Some Remains of Corruption, Some Tendencies towards Evil, Some Strivings of the Flesh with the Spirit, Some sort of Infirmities and Slips, which Are not separable from the Strictest Life, p-acp p-acp d vvz pp-f n1, d n2 p-acp j-jn, d n2-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, r-crq vbr xx j p-acp dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
96 and some Defects and Imperfections in our best Actions: and Some Defects and Imperfections in our best Actions: cc d n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 js n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
97 These are the Misery and Burden of our Fallen Nature, these are Matter for the Exercise of a continual Humiliation; and notwithstanding these Infirmities, our Hearts may be right with God, These Are the Misery and Burden of our Fallen Nature, these Are Matter for the Exercise of a continual Humiliation; and notwithstanding these Infirmities, our Hearts may be right with God, d vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, d vbr n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; cc a-acp d n1, po12 n2 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
98 when we allow ourselves in no way of Wickedness, in no Course of Sin, in no Indulgence of Appetites, in no Design of complying with any evil Thoughts, Desires and Tendencies, when we allow ourselves in no Way of Wickedness, in no Course of since, in no Indulgence of Appetites, in no Design of complying with any evil Thoughts, Desires and Tendencies, c-crq pns12 vvb px12 p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dx n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dx n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dx n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d j-jn n2, n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
99 but sincerely endeavour to suppress and weaken the Remains of our Corruption, and to perfect Holiness in the fear of the Lord. but sincerely endeavour to suppress and weaken the Remains of our Corruption, and to perfect Holiness in the Fear of the Lord. cc-acp av-j vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt vvz pp-f po12 n1, cc p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
100 Thus we see what is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart, which God indispensably requires from all of us, to qualifie us for his Pardon and Grace, Thus we see what is that Sincerity and Integrity of Heart, which God indispensably requires from all of us, to qualify us for his Pardon and Grace, av pns12 vvb r-crq vbz cst n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 av-j vvz p-acp d pp-f pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
101 and to make us true and real Christians. and to make us true and real Christians. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 j cc j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
102 Sincerity requires that we serve God upon a Right Principle, without Hypocrisie, and with a due Sense of his Authority and good Pleasure. Sincerity requires that we serve God upon a Right Principle, without Hypocrisy, and with a due Sense of his authority and good Pleasure. n1 vvz cst pns12 vvb np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
103 Integrity calls for our Resolution and Endeavour to obey all the Commandments of God, without making a Reserve for any way of Wickedness whatever. Integrity calls for our Resolution and Endeavour to obey all the commandments of God, without making a Reserve for any Way of Wickedness whatever. n1 vvz p-acp po12 n1 cc vvb pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg dt vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
104 The 2d Thing I propos'd, was, how we may best judge of this Sincerity and Integrity of our Hearts, viz. by examining of our own Consciences to that degree, The 2d Thing I proposed, was, how we may best judge of this Sincerity and Integrity of our Hearts, viz. by examining of our own Consciences to that degree, dt crd n1 pns11 vvd, vbds, c-crq pns12 vmb av-js vvi pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, n1 p-acp vvg pp-f po12 d n2 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
105 as to be willing to appeal to God's Omniscience in that Matter: Search me, O God, and know my Heart; as to be willing to appeal to God's Omniscience in that Matter: Search me, Oh God, and know my Heart; c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp d n1: vvb pno11, uh np1, cc vvb po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
106 Try me, and know my Thoughts. The Examining and Searching of our own Hearts is a necessary and a difficult Duty; Try me, and know my Thoughts. The Examining and Searching of our own Hearts is a necessary and a difficult Duty; vvb pno11, cc vvb po11 n2. dt vvg cc vvg pp-f po12 d n2 vbz dt j cc dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
107 all pretend to it, but there are few, I fear, who perform it thoroughly. all pretend to it, but there Are few, I Fear, who perform it thoroughly. d vvb p-acp pn31, cc-acp pc-acp vbr d, pns11 vvb, r-crq vvb pn31 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
108 Most People will allow it to be a requisite Forerunner to the Receiving of the Blessed Sacrament, Most People will allow it to be a requisite Forerunner to the Receiving of the Blessed Sacrament, np1 n1 vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
109 and before the Solemn Festivals they will generally set aside some time to consider of their ways and Lives: and before the Solemn Festivals they will generally Set aside Some time to Consider of their ways and Lives: cc p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vmb av-j vvi av d n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
110 But do they find it an easie matter to descend into themselves, and to search to the bottom of their Souls? Is there not a natural Averseness in Man to behold his own Deformity, or at least to acknowledge it to be such? Can a Man be easily brought to search and probe his own Wounds? Will not he presently draw back his Hand, But do they find it an easy matter to descend into themselves, and to search to the bottom of their Souls? Is there not a natural Averseness in Man to behold his own Deformity, or At least to acknowledge it to be such? Can a Man be Easily brought to search and probe his own Wounds? Will not he presently draw back his Hand, cc-acp vdb pns32 vvi pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2? vbz pc-acp xx dt j n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi d? vmb dt n1 vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vvi cc n1 po31 d n2? vmb xx pns31 av-j vvi av po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
111 and think he has done enough, before he has gone half way, or before he has reach'd to the Bottom and Core of his Disease? and think he has done enough, before he has gone half Way, or before he has reached to the Bottom and Core of his Disease? cc vvb pns31 vhz vdn av-d, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn j-jn n1, cc c-acp pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
112 When men knock at the Door of their own Hearts, are not Self-love, and Pride, When men knock At the Door of their own Hearts, Are not Self-love, and Pride, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, vbr xx n1, cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
113 and Security ready to step out, and to tell them all is well? If they be so resolute as to make a further Entrance, they discover perhaps a great many Sins; and Security ready to step out, and to tell them all is well? If they be so resolute as to make a further Entrance, they discover perhaps a great many Sins; cc n1 j pc-acp vvi av, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 av-d vbz av? cs pns32 vbb av j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt jc n1, pns32 vvb av dt j d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
114 but they are so Painted and Varnished over by Pretences and Excuses taken from the Customs and Examples of the World, that they hardly know how to condemn themselves for entertaining such modish and fashionable Guests. but they Are so Painted and Varnished over by Pretences and Excuses taken from the Customs and Examples of the World, that they hardly know how to condemn themselves for entertaining such modish and fashionable Guests. cc-acp pns32 vbr av vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 av vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp vvg d j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
115 If they chance to be somewhat more inquisitive, and to open another Scene in their Hearts, they find perhaps a multitude of strong and confirmed Habits of Sin, which have dwelt there a long time, and now plead Possesion: If they chance to be somewhat more inquisitive, and to open Another Scene in their Hearts, they find perhaps a multitude of strong and confirmed Habits of since, which have dwelled there a long time, and now plead Possession: cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi av av-dc j, cc pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vvb av dt n1 pp-f j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vhb vvn a-acp dt j n1, cc av vvb n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
116 They think it almost impossible to get out these setled and rooted Inhabitants; They think it almost impossible to get out these settled and rooted Inhabitants; pns32 vvb pn31 av j pc-acp vvi av d j-vvn cc j-vvn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
117 and now they are come to such Strength, to such a twisted and multiply'd Interest, they think they had better be let alone, than disturb'd to no purpose. and now they Are come to such Strength, to such a twisted and multiplied Interest, they think they had better be let alone, than disturbed to no purpose. cc av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp d dt j-vvn cc vvn n1, pns32 vvb pns32 vhd av-jc vbi vvn av-j, cs vvn p-acp dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
118 If they still go on to make a deeper Search, behold there appears a Fountain of Evil continually bubling up into impure Desires, sensual Lusts, worldly Designs, and vile Imaginations! If they still go on to make a Deeper Search, behold there appears a Fountain of Evil continually bubbling up into impure Desires, sensual Lustiest, worldly Designs, and vile Imaginations! cs pns32 av vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt jc-jn n1, vvb a-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f j-jn av-j vvg a-acp p-acp j n2, j n2, j n2, cc j n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
119 then they presently conclude, That this is that which men call Original Sin, the bed of Corruption, the brackish Fountain of Impure Streams, which Poisons all our Nature: then they presently conclude, That this is that which men call Original since, the Bed of Corruption, the brackish Fountain of Impure Streams, which Poisons all our Nature: cs pns32 av-j vvi, cst d vbz d r-crq n2 vvb j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq n2 d po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
120 And as to this they think it sufficient to acknowledge, that there is such a Noisome Dungeon in every Man's Heart, And as to this they think it sufficient to acknowledge, that there is such a Noisome Dungeon in every Man's Heart, cc c-acp p-acp d pns32 vvb pn31 j pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vbz d dt j n1 p-acp d ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
121 as well as in theirs, that there is no Obligation to cleanse it, but to lament and bewayle themselves for it, is enough. as well as in theirs, that there is no Obligation to cleanse it, but to lament and bewail themselves for it, is enough. c-acp av c-acp p-acp png32, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp pn31, vbz av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
122 Thus we see, how some who undertake a self-examination, may be lead through all the Apartments of Sin and Wickedness without much concern; Thus we see, how Some who undertake a self-examination, may be led through all the Apartments of since and Wickedness without much concern; av pns12 vvb, c-crq d r-crq vvb dt n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
123 and be impos'd upon by a train of cheats and delusions, and think there is little for them to correct and amend, and be imposed upon by a train of cheats and delusions, and think there is little for them to correct and amend, cc vbb vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz cc n2, cc vvb pc-acp vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
124 because they have not yet discover'd the great cheat of all, the Decitfulness of their own Hearts: Because they have not yet discovered the great cheat of all, the Decitfulness of their own Hearts: c-acp pns32 vhb xx av vvn dt j n1 pp-f d, dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
125 For if they had found out that, and been well aware of it, they would soon have confess'd, that no fashionable Customs of the World, no Growth, no strength of Habits, could be any excuse for Wilful Sin; and that Original Corruption was no such Torrent of Evil, For if they had found out that, and been well aware of it, they would soon have confessed, that no fashionable Customs of the World, no Growth, no strength of Habits, could be any excuse for Wilful since; and that Original Corruption was no such Torrent of Evil, c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn av cst, cc vbi av j pp-f pn31, pns32 vmd av vhi vvn, cst dx j n2 pp-f dt n1, dx n1, dx n1 pp-f n2, vmd vbi d n1 p-acp j n1; cc d j-jn n1 vbds dx d n1 pp-f n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
126 but that it might be weakned and diverted; and that they were mens actual and voluntary Sins which fed and heightned that Fountain, but that it might be weakened and diverted; and that they were men's actual and voluntary Sins which fed and heightened that Fountain, cc-acp cst pn31 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn; cc cst pns32 vbdr ng2 j cc j-jn n2 r-crq vvd cc vvn d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
127 and made it so often over-flow; and made it so often overflow; cc vvd pn31 av av j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
128 that Repentance, and Prayer, and Watchfulness, and a constancy in good Duties, might easily keep it within its Bounds, that Repentance, and Prayer, and Watchfulness, and a constancy in good Duties, might Easily keep it within its Bounds, d n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 p-acp j n2, vmd av-j vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
129 and reduce it to that low State, that tho' it might sometimes make attempts against a Life of Vertue, and reduce it to that low State, that though it might sometime make attempts against a Life of Virtue, cc vvi pn31 p-acp d j n1, cst cs pn31 vmd av vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
130 yet it should seldom prevail in such Instances as could be interpreted to interrupt a Course of Goodness. yet it should seldom prevail in such Instances as could be interpreted to interrupt a Course of goodness. av pn31 vmd av vvi p-acp d n2 c-acp vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
131 But now if People would examin their Hearts to some purpose, they must allow themselves a considerable time to do it in, especially those who have not accustom'd •hemselves to this Duty already; But now if People would examine their Hearts to Some purpose, they must allow themselves a considerable time to do it in, especially those who have not accustomed •hemselves to this Duty already; p-acp av cs n1 vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp d n1, pns32 vmb vvi px32 dt j n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp, av-j d r-crq vhb xx j-vvn n2 p-acp d n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
132 they must set about it with much thoughtfulness and concern; they must Set about it with much thoughtfulness and concern; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1 cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
133 they must make themselves very sensible of the horrid Nature of Sin, and that there is no escaping the Wrath of God, they must make themselves very sensible of the horrid Nature of since, and that there is no escaping the Wrath of God, pns32 vmb vvi px32 av j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc cst pc-acp vbz dx vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
134 if they wilfully retain Iniquity in their Hearts: if they wilfully retain Iniquity in their Hearts: cs pns32 av-j vvb n1 p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
135 they must be very careful that they be not impos'd upon in this so necessary a Work, by the Wiles of Satan, by the prevailing Vitiousness of the Age, by the Treachery and Deceitfulness of their own Hearts: they must be very careful that they be not imposed upon in this so necessary a Work, by the Wiles of Satan, by the prevailing Viciousness of the Age, by the Treachery and Deceitfulness of their own Hearts: pns32 vmb vbi av j cst pns32 vbb xx vvn p-acp p-acp d av j dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
136 They must recal as many particular Transgressions as they can, and work into their Minds a more earnest and ready Watchfulness against those Sins, which their Constitutions, They must Recall as many particular Transgressions as they can, and work into their Minds a more earnest and ready Watchfulness against those Sins, which their Constitutions, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d j n2 c-acp pns32 vmb, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2 dt av-dc j cc j n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
137 and their Callings, and their way of Life, and their frequent Falls have made them most liable to: and their Callings, and their Way of Life, and their frequent Falls have made them most liable to: cc po32 n2, cc po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc po32 j n2 vhb vvn pno32 av-ds j p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
138 They must compare their Actions with the Rule of God's Word, with the Vows and Engagements they have already made with the strictness of that profession they are under, They must compare their Actions with the Rule of God's Word, with the Vows and Engagements they have already made with the strictness of that profession they Are under, pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pns32 vhb av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns32 vbr p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
139 and with the Spiritual Nature of those Rewards they are preparing themselves to receive. and with the Spiritual Nature of those Rewards they Are preparing themselves to receive. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 pns32 vbr vvg px32 p-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
140 And if they would be further satisfy'd of the Sincerity and Integrity of their Hearts, they cannot refuse the Appealing to God's Omniscience, that they are serious and hearty in what they are doing, that they really design to get a full Knowledge of themselves, that they are not willing to conceal or cover any one Sin; And if they would be further satisfied of the Sincerity and Integrity of their Hearts, they cannot refuse the Appealing to God's Omniscience, that they Are serious and hearty in what they Are doing, that they really Design to get a full Knowledge of themselves, that they Are not willing to conceal or cover any one since; cc cs pns32 vmd vbi av-jc vvn pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vmbx vvi dt n-vvg p-acp npg1 n1, cst pns32 vbr j cc j p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vdg, cst pns32 av-j vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f px32, cst pns32 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi cc vvi d crd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
141 but that having made such Discovery of their Hearts as they are well able to attain to, they are willing and desirous that God would try them further, by that Word of his which is quick and powerful, but that having made such Discovery of their Hearts as they Are well able to attain to, they Are willing and desirous that God would try them further, by that Word of his which is quick and powerful, cc-acp cst vhg vvn d n1 pp-f po32 n2 c-acp pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vvi p-acp, pns32 vbr j cc j cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 av-jc, p-acp d n1 pp-f png31 r-crq vbz j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
142 and sharper than any two edged sword, that is able to divide asunder the Soul and Spirit, the Joynts and Marrow, and sharper than any two edged sword, that is able to divide asunder the Soul and Spirit, the Joints and Marrow, cc jc cs d crd j-vvn n1, cst vbz j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 cc n1, dt n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
143 and is a clear discerner of the Thoughts and Intents of the Heart: and is a clear discerner of the Thoughts and Intents of the Heart: cc vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
144 That if it may be for their further good, God would melt them down in the Furnace of Afflictions, That if it may be for their further good, God would melt them down in the Furnace of Afflictions, cst cs pn31 vmb vbi p-acp po32 jc j, np1 vmd vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
145 and then make them sensible what Dross there was adhering to them, what mixture of Impurity, which nothing but that Fire could have reveal'd. and then make them sensible what Dross there was adhering to them, what mixture of Impurity, which nothing but that Fire could have revealed. cc av vvb pno32 j q-crq n1 a-acp vbds vvg p-acp pno32, r-crq n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pix p-acp d n1 vmd vhi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
146 These are Trials which cannot be propos'd and desir'd, but by an Honest Heart; These Are Trials which cannot be proposed and desired, but by an Honest Heart; d vbr n2 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn cc vvn, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
147 which must needs give us a testimony and Comfortable assurance that we are Sincere, and that it is our full purpose to serve God all our days, which must needs give us a testimony and Comfortable assurance that we Are Sincere, and that it is our full purpose to serve God all our days, r-crq vmb av vvi pno12 dt n1 cc j n1 cst pns12 vbr j, cc cst pn31 vbz po12 j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 d po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
148 and in all the Circumstances of our Lives with clear Sincerity and Integrity of Heart; and in all the circumstances of our Lives with clear Sincerity and Integrity of Heart; cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
149 especially, if we give our selves some leasure to consider what we do when we make this Solemn Appeal to God; especially, if we give our selves Some leisure to Consider what we do when we make this Solemn Appeal to God; av-j, cs pns12 vvb po12 n2 d n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vdb c-crq pns12 vvb d j n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
150 and with David in this Psalm, imploy our Minds for some time on the Spiritual Nature and Omniscience of God, and with David in this Psalm, employ our Minds for Some time on the Spiritual Nature and Omniscience of God, cc p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
151 before we desire to be Try'd, and Prov'd, and Examin'd by it. before we desire to be Tried, and Proved, and Examined by it. c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
152 He confesses that it was God that made him, and that saw his Substance before it was fashion'd into the curious fabrick of an Humane Body: He Confesses that it was God that made him, and that saw his Substance before it was fashioned into the curious fabric of an Humane Body: pns31 vvz cst pn31 vbds np1 cst vvd pno31, cc cst vvd po31 n1 p-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
153 That 'twas his secret power that fram'd the wonderful structure that fitted all the innumerable parts with due proportion and Contexture, That 'twas his secret power that framed the wondered structure that fitted all the innumerable parts with due proportion and Contexture, cst pn31|vbds png31 n-jn n1 cst vvd dt j n1 cst vvn d dt j n2 p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
154 and made it a suitable Habitation for an Immortal Soul. He confesses how the same Spirit and power is present to all the thoughts of his Heart, that there are no foldings, no dark recesses, that can conceal any thing from him, that all the branchings of his Soul, the imaginations of his Heart, the compass of his conversation are register'd in his Book, no night, no retirement that can shut out God; and made it a suitable Habitation for an Immortal Soul. He Confesses how the same Spirit and power is present to all the thoughts of his Heart, that there Are no foldings, no dark Recesses, that can conceal any thing from him, that all the branchings of his Soul, the Imaginations of his Heart, the compass of his Conversation Are registered in his Book, no night, no retirement that can shut out God; cc vvd pn31 dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vvz c-crq dt d n1 cc n1 vbz j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst a-acp vbr dx n2, dx j n2, cst vmb vvi d n1 p-acp pno31, cst d dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, dx n1, dx n1 cst vmb vvi av np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
155 no hiding from his Spirit, thô he should travel into the remotest Countries, or remain in the uttermost parts of the Sea; no hiding from his Spirit, though he should travel into the Remotest Countries, or remain in the uttermost parts of the Sea; dx vvg p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt js n2, cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
156 nay thô he should go down into Hades, and make his abode in the Regions of departed Souls, nay though he should go down into Hades, and make his Abided in the Regions of departed Souls, uh-x cs pns31 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp np1, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
157 even there his Power and his Hand would find him out. even there his Power and his Hand would find him out. av a-acp po31 n1 cc po31 n1 vmd vvi pno31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
158 And when he had with such deliberation and exactness consider'd and acknowledg'd the Omniscience of God, And when he had with such deliberation and exactness considered and acknowledged the Omniscience of God, cc c-crq pns31 vhd p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
159 and view'd it in several Lights, and imprinted it on his Mind by variety of Expressions; and viewed it in several Lights, and imprinted it on his Mind by variety of Expressions; cc vvd pn31 p-acp j n2, cc vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
160 then he offers his whole Heart to be taken in pieces as an Anatomy before God; then he offers his Whole Heart to be taken in Pieces as an Anatomy before God; cs pns31 vvz po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
161 then he offers all his Resolutions and Designs to be examined by that Spirit that searches all things. then he offers all his Resolutions and Designs to be examined by that Spirit that Searches all things. cs pns31 vvz d po31 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cst vvz d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
162 And truly, whoever shall refuse to undergo this Trial, has reason to doubt that there is some Hypocrisie remaining in him, some falsness of Heart, some allowance of Sin, some way of Wickedness, that he cannot yet bring himself to part with. And truly, whoever shall refuse to undergo this Trial, has reason to doubt that there is Some Hypocrisy remaining in him, Some falseness of Heart, Some allowance of since, Some Way of Wickedness, that he cannot yet bring himself to part with. cc av-j, r-crq vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, vhz n1 pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz d n1 vvg p-acp pno31, d n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmbx av vvi px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
163 We must not think that 'tis the priviledge only of some few Saints to appeal to God in such a Case as this; We must not think that it's the privilege only of Some few Saints to appeal to God in such a Case as this; pns12 vmb xx vvi d pn31|vbz dt n1 av-j pp-f d d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
164 no Man can say his Prayers without doing that which amounts to the same thing; no Man can say his Prayers without doing that which amounts to the same thing; dx n1 vmb vvi po31 n2 p-acp vdg d r-crq vvz p-acp dt d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
165 he cannot ask forgiveness of God without a penitent Heart, and no one can be said to repent without a sincere endeavour to avoid all Sin for the future, of which Resolution he knows that God is the Judge. he cannot ask forgiveness of God without a penitent Heart, and no one can be said to Repent without a sincere endeavour to avoid all since for the future, of which Resolution he knows that God is the Judge. pns31 vmbx vvi n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc dx pi vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt j-jn, pp-f r-crq n1 pns31 vvz cst np1 vbz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
166 The Integrity of the Heart does not oblige any one to say that he has never sinned, The Integrity of the Heart does not oblige any one to say that he has never sinned, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz xx vvi d pi pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vhz av-x vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
167 or that he has no Inclinations to Evil, or that he has already obtain'd a Victory over all his sensual and worldly Desires, or that he has no Inclinations to Evil, or that he has already obtained a Victory over all his sensual and worldly Desires, cc cst pns31 vhz dx n2 p-acp j-jn, cc cst pns31 vhz av vvn dt n1 p-acp d po31 j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
168 or that he can promise to himself never to fall into Sin again: or that he can promise to himself never to fallen into since again: cc cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp px31 av pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
169 these are not the things that are necessarily requir'd to make good the Iutegrity of the Heart; these Are not the things that Are necessarily required to make good the Iutegrity of the Heart; d vbr xx dt n2 cst vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi j dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
170 but if we have seriously considered our ways, and do utterly abhor every thing that is Evil; but if we have seriously considered our ways, and do utterly abhor every thing that is Evil; cc-acp cs pns12 vhb av-j vvn po12 n2, cc vdb av-j vvi d n1 cst vbz j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
171 if our good Resolutions are fixed and our Prayers are wholly bent toward the pleasing of God in newness of Life, if our good Resolutions Are fixed and our Prayers Are wholly bent towards the pleasing of God in newness of Life, cs po12 j n2 vbr vvn cc po12 n2 vbr av-jn vvn p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
172 then are we such true Penitents, and such sincere Christians as God will approve of, even when he himself has searched our Hearts, and known our Thoughts; then Are we such true Penitents, and such sincere Christians as God will approve of, even when he himself has searched our Hearts, and known our Thoughts; av vbr pns12 d j n2-jn, cc d j np1 p-acp np1 vmb vvi pp-f, av c-crq pns31 px31 vhz vvn po12 n2, cc vvn po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
173 then are we such as he will carry on to greater perfection, as he will lead in the way Everlasting. Which is the then Are we such as he will carry on to greater perfection, as he will led in the Way Everlasting. Which is the av vbr pns12 d c-acp pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp jc n1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 j. r-crq vbz dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
174 3d. and Last thing to be considered, viz. That 'tis only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart that can entitle us to the favourable assistance of God, whereby he will lead us in the way Everlasting. 3d. and Last thing to be considered, viz. That it's only this Sincerity and Integrity of the Heart that can entitle us to the favourable assistance of God, whereby he will led us in the Way Everlasting. n1 cc ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, n1 cst pn31|vbz av-j d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
175 Where there is not an honest Heart there can be expected no fruit of righteousness: Where there is not an honest Heart there can be expected no fruit of righteousness: c-crq pc-acp vbz xx dt j n1 a-acp vmb vbi vvn dx n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
176 Sincerity is the only Soil wherein the word of God can be truly planted, and where the Graces of the Gospel can spring and flourish. Sincerity is the only Soil wherein the word of God can be truly planted, and where the Graces of the Gospel can spring and flourish. n1 vbz dt j n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
177 When we see men lead unprofitable Lives under the influence of good Instruction, under the outward Observances of Religion, When we see men led unprofitable Lives under the influence of good Instruction, under the outward Observances of Religion, c-crq pns12 vvb n2 vvb j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
178 and under all the real Advantages of being very eminently vertuous, if they were not wanting to themselves; and under all the real Advantages of being very eminently virtuous, if they were not wanting to themselves; cc p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f vbg av av-j j, cs pns32 vbdr xx vvg p-acp px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
179 then we may be sure that they are not sound at Heart, that all their Religious Actions are blasted by some secret Hypocrisie, and that they cannot prosper in Holiness by reason of some reserved Sin. There is some gainful Injustice that they will not yet lay aside, there are some frauds and cheats that they will not yet seperate from their Imployments and Callings; then we may be sure that they Are not found At Heart, that all their Religious Actions Are blasted by Some secret Hypocrisy, and that they cannot prosper in Holiness by reason of Some reserved Sin. There is Some gainful Injustice that they will not yet lay aside, there Are Some frauds and cheats that they will not yet separate from their Employments and Callings; cs pns12 vmb vbi j cst pns32 vbr xx j p-acp n1, cst d po32 j n2 vbr vvn p-acp d j-jn n1, cc cst pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d vvn np1 pc-acp vbz d j n1 cst pns32 vmb xx av vvi av, pc-acp vbr d n2 cc vvz cst pns32 vmb xx av vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
180 there is some lurking Revenge which they have not yet accomplished, some Malice which they desire to execute, there is Some lurking Revenge which they have not yet accomplished, Some Malice which they desire to execute, pc-acp vbz d j-vvg n1 r-crq pns32 vhb xx av vvn, d n1 r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
181 or some Sensuality which they know not how to renounce, and if there be any of these ways of Wickedness in many professed Christians, no wonder that they do not thrive in Piety, or Some Sensuality which they know not how to renounce, and if there be any of these ways of Wickedness in many professed Christians, no wonder that they do not thrive in Piety, cc d n1 r-crq pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc cs pc-acp vbb d pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d j-vvn np1, dx n1 cst pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
182 and that their Souls grow thin and meagre under the best Provisions in Religion, and the greatest Plenty of the Gospel: and that their Souls grow thin and meager under the best Provisions in Religion, and the greatest Plenty of the Gospel: cc cst po32 n2 vvb j cc j p-acp dt js n2 p-acp n1, cc dt js n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
183 There is some accursed thing, some secret consciousness of an unrepented Guilt that spoils those Duties, which they cannot wholly neglect, There is Some accursed thing, Some secret consciousness of an unrepented Gilded that spoils those Duties, which they cannot wholly neglect, pc-acp vbz d j-vvn n1, d j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 j-vvn cst vvz d n2, r-crq pns32 vmbx av-jn vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
184 and yet from which they receive but little benefit: and yet from which they receive but little benefit: cc av p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
185 whilst their Souls are in such a wretched condition, divided between God and the World, they do every thing deceitfully and with a double Heart; while their Souls Are in such a wretched condition, divided between God and the World, they do every thing deceitfully and with a double Heart; cs po32 n2 vbr p-acp d dt j n1, vvn p-acp np1 cc dt n1, pns32 vdb d n1 av-j cc p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
186 instead of repenting they only prevaricate with God; instead of confessing their Sins, they try to palliate them; instead of repenting they only prevaricate with God; instead of confessing their Sins, they try to palliate them; av pp-f vvg pns32 av-j vvi p-acp np1; av pp-f vvg po32 n2, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
187 when they should search their Corruptions they only cover it; and when they should heal their wounded Souls, they only skin them over. when they should search their Corruptions they only cover it; and when they should heal their wounded Souls, they only skin them over. c-crq pns32 vmd vvi po32 n2 pns32 av-j vvi pn31; cc c-crq pns32 vmd vvi po32 j-vvn n2, pns32 av-j n1 pno32 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
188 That which we read in the Text, if there be any wicked way in me, the Margint of our Bibles has it, That which we read in the Text, if there be any wicked Way in me, the Margint of our Bibles has it, cst r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbb d j n1 p-acp pno11, dt n1 pp-f po12 np1 vhz pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
189 if there be any way of Pain or Grief in me; if there be any Way of Pain or Grief in me; cs pc-acp vbb d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
190 and it is most certain, that where there is not an Integrity of Heart, there men will find no comfort in Religion; and it is most certain, that where there is not an Integrity of Heart, there men will find no Comfort in Religion; cc pn31 vbz av-ds j, cst c-crq pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, a-acp n2 vmb vvi dx vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
191 the Ways and Commandments of God are always grievous to such, they walk in the Paths of Duty with a Leg that was broken and is not well set, the Ways and commandments of God Are always grievous to such, they walk in the Paths of Duty with a Leg that was broken and is not well Set, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vbr av j p-acp d, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vbds vvn cc vbz xx av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
192 but has still some Splinters in it that put them to continual Pain. but has still Some Splinters in it that put them to continual Pain. cc-acp vhz av d n2 p-acp pn31 cst vvd pno32 p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
193 They come to God with a trembling and a king Heart, and can have no Confidence, no filial Trust and Relyance when they appear before him, there is some root of bitterness within that spoils the relish of all their Religious Duties. They come to God with a trembling and a King Heart, and can have no Confidence, no filial Trust and Reliance when they appear before him, there is Some root of bitterness within that spoils the relish of all their Religious Duties. pns32 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-vvg cc dt n1 n1, cc vmb vhi dx n1, dx j n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp cst vvz dt n1 pp-f d po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
194 They pray, but without Faith and Devotion; they do many things in Religion, but without a true Principle of Obedience; They pray, but without Faith and Devotion; they do many things in Religion, but without a true Principle of obedience; pns32 vvb, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1; pns32 vdb d n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
195 they sometimes receive the Sacrament, but 'tis with horror, rather then gladness of Soul, with fear of eating and drinking their own Damnation, rather then with raised Affections and a Spiritual Appetite. they sometime receive the Sacrament, but it's with horror, rather then gladness of Soul, with Fear of eating and drinking their own Damnation, rather then with raised Affections and a Spiritual Appetite. pns32 av vvi dt n1, cc-acp pn31|vbz p-acp n1, av-c cs n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg po32 d n1, av-c av p-acp j-vvn n2 cc dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
196 Believe it, there is no Strength, no Proficiency, no Comfort to be found in Religion, Believe it, there is no Strength, no Proficiency, no Comfort to be found in Religion, vvb pn31, pc-acp vbz dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
197 unless you can bring your Hearts to renounce all ungodliness, and every wicked way: Unless you cleanse your selves from all Maliciousness, Injustice, Hatred and Contentions, Sensuality and Pride, from all Filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit. unless you can bring your Hearts to renounce all ungodliness, and every wicked Way: Unless you cleanse your selves from all Maliciousness, Injustice, Hatred and Contentions, Sensuality and Pride, from all Filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit. cs pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, cc d j n1: cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n1, n1, n1 cc n2, n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
198 But if upon a serious Examination we find our selves to be sincere, and that we are willing to please God in all things, according to our Understandings, and according to our Power; But if upon a serious Examination we find our selves to be sincere, and that we Are willing to please God in all things, according to our Understandings, and according to our Power; cc-acp cs p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vbi j, cc cst pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d n2, vvg p-acp po12 n2, cc vvg p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
199 then we may promise to our selves a gracious Acceptance of our honest and diligent Endeavours, a protection and guidance of our Persons in our lawful Callings and Imployments, then we may promise to our selves a gracious Acceptance of our honest and diligent Endeavours, a protection and guidance of our Persons in our lawful Callings and Employments, av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j n1 pp-f po12 j cc j n2, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
200 and a favourable construction of our unvoluntary Slips and Infirmities: and a favourable construction of our unvoluntary Slips and Infirmities: cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n2 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
201 Then God and his Holy Angels will be ready to asist us, to preserve us from Dangers, to arm us against Temptations, to lead us in Truth and Righteousness, in Piety and Vertue; Then God and his Holy Angels will be ready to assist us, to preserve us from Dangers, to arm us against Temptations, to led us in Truth and Righteousness, in Piety and Virtue; av np1 cc po31 j n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
202 which is the sure, the certain, the everlasting way. which is the sure, the certain, the everlasting Way. r-crq vbz dt j, dt j, dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
203 Where there is no design or purpose of Wickedness, there the Heart is prepared for God to write all his Laws upon it, Where there is no Design or purpose of Wickedness, there the Heart is prepared for God to write all his Laws upon it, c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, a-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d po31 n2 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
204 and as it increases in purity, it will be capable of receiving his Laws in a deeper Impression and a fairer Character. and as it increases in purity, it will be capable of receiving his Laws in a Deeper Impression and a Fairer Character. cc c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi j pp-f vvg po31 n2 p-acp dt jc-jn n1 cc dt jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
205 Sincerity in the lowest degree is the true Image of God on the Soul thô drawn but in weak Colours; Sincerity in the lowest degree is the true Image of God on the Soul though drawn but in weak Colours; n1 p-acp dt js n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cs vvn cc-acp p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
206 a proficiency in Holiness will add a further perfection to it, and quickly give it a stronger Life: a proficiency in Holiness will add a further perfection to it, and quickly give it a Stronger Life: dt n1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi dt jc n1 p-acp pn31, cc av-j vvi pn31 dt jc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
207 The honest Mind receives new Illumination from the Spirit that searches it, and the Thoughts of that Conscience must needs be more awful, where God has been more eminently present. The honest Mind receives new Illumination from the Spirit that Searches it, and the Thoughts of that Conscience must needs be more awful, where God has been more eminently present. dt j n1 vvz j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pn31, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1 vmb av vbi av-dc j, c-crq np1 vhz vbn av-dc av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
208 Goodness, and Power, and Wisdom, and Mercy, delight to encamp about all those who are fully resolved to serve God in the Integrity of their Hearts, they have a disposition that fits them to receive the Influences of the Spirit, whereby they shall be mightily strengthened in the inner Man: goodness, and Power, and Wisdom, and Mercy, delight to encamp about all those who Are Fully resolved to serve God in the Integrity of their Hearts, they have a disposition that fits them to receive the Influences of the Spirit, whereby they shall be mightily strengthened in the inner Man: n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d d r-crq vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vhb dt n1 cst vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
209 they have a worthiness to be admitted to the highest Mysteries of the Christian Religion, to the nearest Communion with God in Holy Duties, where they shall find their good Resolutions confirmed, their pious Purposes encouraged, their honest Affections rais'd, they have a worthiness to be admitted to the highest Mysteres of the Christian Religion, to the nearest Communion with God in Holy Duties, where they shall find their good Resolutions confirmed, their pious Purposes encouraged, their honest Affections raised, pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js n2 pp-f dt njp n1, p-acp dt js n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi po32 j n2 vvn, po32 j n2 vvn, po32 j n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
210 and their Sincerity advanc'd into further degrees of Established Virtue, and whilst they keep on in the plain Path of Duty, and their Sincerity advanced into further Degrees of Established Virtue, and while they keep on in the plain Path of Duty, cc po32 n1 vvn p-acp jc n2 pp-f vvn n1, cc cs pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
211 and an upright Conversation, they shall be safely conducted thrô this Wilderness of Temptation and Misery, to the Blessed Mansions of Everlasting Peace and Glory. and an upright Conversation, they shall be safely conducted thrô this Wilderness of Temptation and Misery, to the Blessed Mansions of Everlasting Peace and Glory. cc dt j n1, pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn uh d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
212 Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, Praise and Thanksgiving, now and for Ever more. FINIS. Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, Praise and Thanksgiving, now and for Ever more. FINIS. av p-acp np1 dt n1, np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt j n1, vbb d n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, av cc p-acp av av-dc. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3

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