The vanity and danger of modern theories a sermon preach'd at St. Mary Church in Cambridge, on Sunday the 13th day of August, 1699 / by Richard Marsh ...

Marsh, Richard, 1670 or 71-1732
Publisher: Printed for Edmund Jeffery
Place of Publication: Cambridge
Publication Year: 1699
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A52027 ESTC ID: R4550 STC ID: M738
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century; Theology;
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0 JOB XXXVIII. ver. JOB XXXVIII. ver. np1 crd. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 iv. Where wast thou, when I lay'd the foundations of the Earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. iv. Where wast thou, when I laid the foundations of the Earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. crd. c-crq vbd2s pns21, c-crq pns11 vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vvb, cs pns21 vh2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 THE occasion why Almighty God put this question to Job, was his going about to sound the Depths of Providence, THE occasion why Almighty God put this question to Job, was his going about to found the Depths of Providence, dt n1 c-crq j-jn np1 vvd d n1 p-acp np1, vbds po31 n-vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 and to fathom the Divine Proceedings of his Honour and Justice. and to fathom the Divine Proceedings of his Honour and justice. cc p-acp n1 dt j-jn n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 After all the Disputes between him and his Friends, and their sentiments upon the matter, God in the close appears to him, to Vindicate his own Wisdom, After all the Disputes between him and his Friends, and their sentiments upon the matter, God in the close appears to him, to Vindicate his own Wisdom, p-acp d dt vvz p-acp pno31 cc po31 n2, cc po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, np1 p-acp dt av-j vvz p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi po31 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 and to Convince him of his Ignorance. and to Convince him of his Ignorance. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 The way which his Almighty Wisdom is pleas'd to take, is not to Unravel that Question he had been upon, The Way which his Almighty Wisdom is pleased to take, is not to Unravel that Question he had been upon, dt n1 r-crq po31 j-jn n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, vbz xx pc-acp vvi d n1 pns31 vhd vbn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 but to propose to him such further Difficulties, which he himself could not deny; and so to confute his Ignorance, by exposing the Weakness and Folly of it. but to propose to him such further Difficulties, which he himself could not deny; and so to confute his Ignorance, by exposing the Weakness and Folly of it. cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d jc n2, r-crq pns31 px31 vmd xx vvi; cc av pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
8 In this Chapter therefore he sets before him the Great Work of his Creation, with this design, to let him see, that His Wisdom and Power did not lie level to his Understanding; In this Chapter Therefore he sets before him the Great Work of his Creation, with this Design, to let him see, that His Wisdom and Power did not lie level to his Understanding; p-acp d n1 av pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi, cst po31 n1 cc n1 vdd xx vvi j-jn p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 and that it is He alone, who is able to comprehend the Laws and Nature of that World he had made. So ver. 5th, and 6th. and that it is He alone, who is able to comprehend the Laws and Nature of that World he had made. So ver. 5th, and 6th. cc cst pn31 vbz pns31 j, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pns31 vhd vvn. np1 fw-la. ord, cc ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastned? or who laid the corner stone thereof? that is, you plainly perceive my Power and Wisdom in this great Structure, Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou Knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon Are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof? that is, you plainly perceive my Power and Wisdom in this great Structure, r-crq vhz vvn dt n2 av, cs pns21 vv2? cc q-crq vhz vvn dt n1 p-acp pn31? c-crq vbr dt n2 av vvn? cc q-crq vvd dt n1 n1 av? cst vbz, pn22 av-j vvb po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 but you cannot see the Hand that guides, nor the Arm that supports it. but you cannot see the Hand that guides, nor the Arm that supports it. cc-acp pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1 cst vvz, ccx dt n1 cst vvz pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 Where wast thou, when I laid the foundations of the Earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Where wast thou, when I laid the foundations of the Earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. c-crq vbd2s pns21, c-crq pns11 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vvb, cs pns21 vh2 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
13 In speaking to which words, I shall do these four things. First, I shall shew the Weakness of any Attempt of this nature. In speaking to which words, I shall do these four things. First, I shall show the Weakness of any Attempt of this nature. p-acp vvg p-acp r-crq n2, pns11 vmb vdi d crd n2. ord, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d vvb pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
14 Secondly, What Mischief may be done to Religion by it. Thirdly, I shall consider the usual Plea that is made for such Attempts. Secondly, What Mischief may be done to Religion by it. Thirdly, I shall Consider the usual Plea that is made for such Attempts. ord, q-crq n1 vmb vbi vdn p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. ord, pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 Fourthly, I shall make some Reflections upon the whole. I. First, I shall shew the Weakness of any Attempt of this nature. Fourthly, I shall make Some Reflections upon the Whole. I First, I shall show the Weakness of any Attempt of this nature. ord, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp dt j-jn. uh ord, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d vvb pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 The greatest, and, I think, the most useful part of our Knowledge consists in finding out the true Bounds and Extent of it: The greatest, and, I think, the most useful part of our Knowledge consists in finding out the true Bounds and Extent of it: dt js, cc, pns11 vvb, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz p-acp vvg av dt j n2 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
17 to sound in what Depths we can stand, and how far our Line will reach. to found in what Depths we can stand, and how Far our Line will reach. pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n2 pns12 vmb vvi, cc c-crq av-j po12 n1 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
18 For that there are a great many things, whose Natures and Manners of acting are above our Comprehension, is too plain to be deny'd; For that there Are a great many things, whose Nature's and Manners of acting Are above our Comprehension, is too plain to be denied; p-acp cst a-acp vbr dt j d n2, rg-crq n2 cc n2 pp-f vvg vbr a-acp po12 n1, vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
19 and there needs no more to be said upon that, in which Mankind are agreed. and there needs no more to be said upon that, in which Mankind Are agreed. cc a-acp vvz dx dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, p-acp r-crq n1 vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
20 Now if this be true, one wou'd at first sight think, that the Wisdom and Power of God in the Creation, shou'd pass all Understanding; Now if this be true, one would At First sighed think, that the Wisdom and Power of God in the Creation, should pass all Understanding; av cs d vbb j, pi vmd p-acp ord n1 vvb, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vvd vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
21 and that an Essay upon such a Subject as the World, wou'd be almost as vain, and that an Essay upon such a Subject as the World, would be almost as vain, cc cst dt n1 p-acp d dt j-jn c-acp dt n1, vmd vbi av p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
22 as to pretend to make one. as to pretend to make one. c-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
23 In treating upon other things we sometimes meet with Difficulties, which we cou'd not well foresee, In treating upon other things we sometime meet with Difficulties, which we could not well foresee, p-acp vvg p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 av vvi p-acp n2, r-crq pns12 vmd xx av vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
24 and which don't appear, till we are got a great way in: and which don't appear, till we Are god a great Way in: cc r-crq vdbx vvi, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn dt j n1 p-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
25 but in this we may view at the very Entrance the inaccessible Height, and the first Step tells us, what Success we may expect. but in this we may view At the very Entrance the inaccessible Height, and the First Step tells us, what Success we may expect. cc-acp p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 dt j n1, cc dt ord n1 vvz pno12, q-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
26 The way by which Men proceed in so bold an Undertaking, in short is this: The Way by which Men proceed in so bold an Undertaking, in short is this: dt n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvb p-acp av j dt n-vvg, p-acp j vbz d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
27 they are pleas'd to confine the Mosaic History of the Creation to this Earth alone with it's Appurtenances; they Are pleased to confine the Mosaic History of the Creation to this Earth alone with it's Appurtenances; pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 av-j p-acp pn31|vbz n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
28 and think, upon Mechanical Principles, to account for the Manner of it's Formation at first. and think, upon Mechanical Principles, to account for the Manner of it's Formation At First. cc vvb, p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31|vbz n1 p-acp ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
29 But admitting the possibility of an Hypothesis (which is the utmost it's Author can contend for) the Inference from this must be, that the World was Created, But admitting the possibility of an Hypothesis (which is the utmost it's Author can contend for) the Inference from this must be, that the World was Created, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbz dt j pn31|vbz n1 vmb vvi p-acp) dt n1 p-acp d vmb vbi, cst dt n1 vbds vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
30 and that Moses gives a possible account of that Part of it, unto which they are pleas'd to confine his History. and that Moses gives a possible account of that Part of it, unto which they Are pleased to confine his History. cc cst np1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
31 As to the Creation of the World, that, I think, stands upon better Grounds, it being easy to prove, that it cou'd not have been from Eternity: As to the Creation of the World, that, I think, Stands upon better Grounds, it being easy to prove, that it could not have been from Eternity: p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst, pns11 vvb, vvz p-acp jc n2, pn31 vbg j pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vmd xx vhi vbn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
32 and as to the Mosaical account, he that takes a view of an Hypothesis, can hardly believe (but only we are told so) that the one was made for the sake of the other. and as to the Mosaical account, he that Takes a view of an Hypothesis, can hardly believe (but only we Are told so) that the one was made for the sake of the other. cc c-acp p-acp dt j vvb, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb av vvi (cc-acp av-j pns12 vbr vvn av) cst dt pi vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
33 He that reads the first Chapter of Genesis, will find little Scope of exercising his Wit upon a Subject, that is only a bare Historical Narration. He that reads the First Chapter of Genesis, will find little Scope of exercising his Wit upon a Subject, that is only a bore Historical Narration. pns31 cst vvz dt ord n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi j n1 pp-f vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn, cst vbz av-j dt j j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
34 We meet there with no Laws of Gravity, by which God acted: We meet there with no Laws of Gravity, by which God acted: pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp dx n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
35 we have his Power only describ'd by his Will, and his Wisdom by his good Pleasure. we have his Power only described by his Will, and his Wisdom by his good Pleasure. pns12 vhb po31 n1 av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
36 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth, and Let things be, is all along the Stile of this Sacred Writer. In the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth, and Let things be, is all along the Style of this Sacred Writer. p-acp dt n1 np1 vvd dt n1 cc dt n1, cc vvb n2 vbi, vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
37 It was God's Pleasure the World shou'd be six daies a making, and to give greater Instances of his Power in one day than another: It was God's Pleasure the World should be six days a making, and to give greater Instances of his Power in one day than Another: pn31 vbds npg1 n1 dt n1 vvd vbb crd n2 dt vvg, cc pc-acp vvi jc n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp crd n1 cs j-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
38 and tho' this admirable Fabrick is contriv'd in the greatest Harmony and Proportion, yet God cannot be suppos'd to be confin'd to our Waies and Methods of acting, and Conceptions of things; and though this admirable Fabric is contrived in the greatest Harmony and Proportion, yet God cannot be supposed to be confined to our Ways and Methods of acting, and Conceptions of things; cc cs d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt js n1 cc n1, av n1 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f vvg, cc n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
39 and therefore we have no reason to exclude any Part of the Universe from the six daies Creation, whatever seeming Disproportion may appear to us in the Work. and Therefore we have no reason to exclude any Part of the Universe from the six days Creation, whatever seeming Disproportion may appear to us in the Work. cc av pns12 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt crd ng2 n1, r-crq vvg n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
40 This I take to be an unhappy Mistake, and goes more upon Mechanical Principles, than upon a just Sense of an Almighty Power. This I take to be an unhappy Mistake, and Goes more upon Mechanical Principles, than upon a just Sense of an Almighty Power. d pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc vvz av-dc p-acp j n2, cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
41 If we will believe Moses, we must believe the Account he gives; If we will believe Moses, we must believe the Account he gives; cs pns12 vmb vvi np1, pns12 vmb vvi dt vvb pns31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
42 and it do's not become us to make any Alteration in it, tho' it shou'd suit never so well with our Schemes. and it do's not become us to make any Alteration in it, though it should suit never so well with our Schemes. cc pn31 vdz xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn31, cs pn31 vvd n1 av-x av av p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
43 When Texts are forc'd off from their Natural and Obvious Sense, and from those Interpretations, of which they have been so long in Possession, this Consideration alone is enough to discover the Weakness of such a Design. When Texts Are forced off from their Natural and Obvious Sense, and from those Interpretations, of which they have been so long in Possession, this Consideration alone is enough to discover the Weakness of such a Design. c-crq n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp po32 j cc j n1, cc p-acp d n2, pp-f r-crq pns32 vhb vbn av av-j p-acp n1, d n1 av-j vbz d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
44 But Secondly, Besides the ill Success, such Speculations do usually meet with from Scripture, the Principles upon which they are founded are so Precarious, that they find but little better Encouragement. But Secondly, Beside the ill Success, such Speculations do usually meet with from Scripture, the Principles upon which they Are founded Are so Precarious, that they find but little better Encouragement. p-acp ord, p-acp dt j-jn n1, d n2 vdb av-j vvi p-acp p-acp n1, dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn vbr av j, cst pns32 vvb p-acp j j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
45 There cannot be a plainer Instance of this, than the Clashing of such Authors in their Opinions. There cannot be a plainer Instance of this, than the Clashing of such Authors in their Opinions. pc-acp vmbx vbi dt jc n1 pp-f d, cs dt n-vvg pp-f d n2 p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
46 For one Hypothesis is no sooner out, but 'tis suck'd up, like their Notions of the Planets, by a greater Force and Gravitation of another. For one Hypothesis is no sooner out, but it's sucked up, like their Notions of the Planets, by a greater Force and Gravitation of Another. p-acp crd n1 vbz av-dx av-c av, cc-acp pn31|vbz vvd a-acp, vvb po32 n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
47 We have seen a Des-Cartes run down, whose Reputation is absorb'd by the more prevailing Power of new Theories: tho' if we take a view of Them, we shall find they have not had the Happiness of giving any greater Satisfaction. We have seen a Des-Cartes run down, whose Reputation is absorbed by the more prevailing Power of new Theories: though if we take a view of Them, we shall find they have not had the Happiness of giving any greater Satisfaction. pns12 vhb vvn dt n2 vvb a-acp, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt av-dc j-vvg n1 pp-f j n2: pns21 cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns12 vmb vvi pns32 vhb xx vhn dt n1 pp-f vvg d jc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
48 The saying something New and Surprising, makes such Speculations at first to be in Vogue, and gives them a Reputation; The saying something New and Surprising, makes such Speculations At First to be in Vogue, and gives them a Reputation; dt vvg pi j cc vvg, vvz d n2 p-acp ord pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, cc vvz pno32 dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
49 but a little Time wears this off, and then Men find they are just as Wife as they were before. but a little Time wears this off, and then Men find they Are just as Wife as they were before. cc-acp dt j n1 vvz d a-acp, cc av n2 vvb pns32 vbr j p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vbdr a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
50 There's no end of such Philosophical Solutions; and indeed the Reason is, because there is no sure treading at the Beginning; There's no end of such Philosophical Solutions; and indeed the Reason is, Because there is no sure treading At the Beginning; pc-acp|vbz dx n1 pp-f d j n2; cc av dt n1 vbz, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx j vvg p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
51 the Natures of things being to us wholly unaccountable. the Nature's of things being to us wholly unaccountable. dt n2 pp-f n2 vbg p-acp pno12 av-jn j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
52 Had God design'd us for so nice a Search into his World, he wou'd have given us other Senses, Had God designed us for so Nicaenae a Search into his World, he would have given us other Senses, vhd np1 vvn pno12 p-acp av j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmd vhi vvn pno12 j-jn n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
53 and not such as can skim only the Surface, but can go no deeper. and not such as can skim only the Surface, but can go no Deeper. cc xx d c-acp vmb vvi av-j dt n1, cc-acp vmb vvi dx jc-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
54 There is one thing hath advanc'd the Reputation of such Speculations, and that is, the Mathematical Learning, with which they appear in the World. There is one thing hath advanced the Reputation of such Speculations, and that is, the Mathematical Learning, with which they appear in the World. pc-acp vbz crd n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc d vbz, dt j vvg, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
55 But notwithstanding this, it is not in the power of that Science, to give us any clearer account of the Nature of Things: But notwithstanding this, it is not in the power of that Science, to give us any clearer account of the Nature of Things: p-acp a-acp d, pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 d jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
56 and how high soever we may imagine to Soar by the help of This, I doubt such things as these will still be above us. and how high soever we may imagine to Soar by the help of This, I doubt such things as these will still be above us. cc c-crq j av pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, pns11 vvb d n2 c-acp d vmb av vbi p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
57 We may Calculate, as long as we please, the Force and Powers of Bodies; We may Calculate, as long as we please, the Force and Powers of Bodies; pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vvb, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
58 but this will never make the Natures of them the more known, or Natural Philosophy the less uncertain. but this will never make the Nature's of them the more known, or Natural Philosophy the less uncertain. cc-acp d vmb av-x vvi dt n2 pp-f pno32 dt av-dc vvn, cc j n1 dt av-dc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
59 And 'tis observable, that Des-Cartes, whose Principles are now out of Repute, was himself no mean Mathematician: and altho' the Masters of this Science are agreed in the Demonstrations which properly belong unto it; And it's observable, that Des-Cartes, whose Principles Are now out of Repute, was himself no mean Mathematician: and although the Masters of this Science Are agreed in the Demonstrations which properly belong unto it; cc pn31|vbz j, cst n2, rg-crq n2 vbr av av pp-f n1, vbds n1 dx j n1: cc cs dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq av-j vvb p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
60 yet that they are not so in their Observations upon Nature, their different Hypotheses are so many undeniable Instances: yet that they Are not so in their Observations upon Nature, their different Hypotheses Are so many undeniable Instances: av cst pns32 vbr xx av p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, po32 j n2 vbr av d j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
61 which shews, that tho' as Mathematicians, yet they have not hitherto agreed as Natural Philosophers. It may be demonstrably prov'd, that the World was Created: which shows, that though as Mathematicians, yet they have not hitherto agreed as Natural Philosophers. It may be demonstrably proved, that the World was Created: r-crq vvz, cst cs p-acp n2, av pns32 vhb xx av vvn p-acp j n2. pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cst dt n1 vbds vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
62 but when we go about to Dive into the Manner of it, there indeed we are wholly at a loss; but when we go about to Dive into the Manner of it, there indeed we Are wholly At a loss; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb a-acp pc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, a-acp av pns12 vbr av-jn p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
63 and we shew more Vanity and Presumption in our Reasonings, than Truth and Solidity. and we show more Vanity and Presumption in our Reasonings, than Truth and Solidity. cc pns12 vvb dc n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2-vvg, cs n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
64 A Man wou'd Smile at the Folly of him, that shou'd pretend to give an account of the curious Make of a Watch, A Man would Smile At the Folly of him, that should pretend to give an account of the curious Make of a Watch, dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, cst vvd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
65 when he hardly knows how to wind it up: when he hardly knows how to wind it up: c-crq pns31 av vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
66 and yet we are so far from knowing how the World was Created, that it is to be question'd, whether we understand the most ordinary Appearances in it; and yet we Are so Far from knowing how the World was Created, that it is to be questioned, whither we understand the most ordinary Appearances in it; cc av pns12 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn, cst pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cs pns12 vvb dt av-ds j n2 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
67 the Structure of the least Insect being able to Baffle the greatest Philosopher. the Structure of the least Insect being able to Baffle the greatest Philosopher. dt n1 pp-f dt ds n1 vbg j p-acp vvb dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
68 'Tis the observation of a Noble Person (and of one, who knew as much of Nature, It's the observation of a Noble Person (and of one, who knew as much of Nature, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 (cc pp-f crd, r-crq vvd p-acp d pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
69 as any whatever) that we are not so Competent Judges of Wisdom, as we are of Justice and Veracity; as any whatever) that we Are not so Competent Judges of Wisdom, as we Are of justice and Veracity; c-acp d r-crq) cst pns12 vbr xx av j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns12 vbr pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
70 for these last nam'd are to be estimated by Eternal and Fixed Bounds or Rules, which are very intelligible to a Moderate Understanding: for these last named Are to be estimated by Eternal and Fixed Bounds or Rules, which Are very intelligible to a Moderate Understanding: p-acp d ord vvn vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j cc vvn n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr av j p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
71 but as for Wisdom, the more Profound it is, the less we are able to look thro' it, but as for Wisdom, the more Profound it is, the less we Are able to look through it, cc-acp c-acp p-acp n1, dt av-dc j pn31 vbz, dt av-dc pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
72 and penetrating to the Bottom of it, to judge knowingly of it's Actions. and penetrating to the Bottom of it, to judge knowingly of it's Actions. cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi av-vvg pp-f pn31|vbz n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
73 Thus far that great Man. And it wou'd become others to imitate him in his Modesty, Thus Far that great Man. And it would become Others to imitate him in his Modesty, av av-j cst j n1 cc pn31 vmd vvi ng2-jn pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
74 as well as in that diligent Search, which he made in Nature. Philosophy, as well as Religion, teacheth a Man to be humble and modest: as well as in that diligent Search, which he made in Nature. Philosophy, as well as Religion, Teaches a Man to be humble and modest: c-acp av c-acp p-acp cst j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1. n1, c-acp av c-acp n1, vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
75 he that makes This his study, will find his greatest Discoveries to be those of his Weakness and Ignorance. he that makes This his study, will find his greatest Discoveries to be those of his Weakness and Ignorance. pns31 cst vvz d po31 n1, vmb vvi po31 js n2 pc-acp vbi d pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
76 Such an Ignorance, as appears after a strict and rational Search into the Mysteries either of Nature or Revelation, is the true Mother both of Devotion in Religion, and Modesty in Philosophy; Such an Ignorance, as appears After a strict and rational Search into the Mysteres either of Nature or Revelation, is the true Mother both of Devotion in Religion, and Modesty in Philosophy; d dt n1, c-acp vvz p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1, vbz dt j n1 av-d pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
77 and we need not be afraid of being thought either Papists in the one, or Aristotelians in the other. and we need not be afraid of being Thought either Papists in the one, or Aristotelians in the other. cc pns12 vvb xx vbi j pp-f vbg vvn d njp2 p-acp dt pi, cc njp2 p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
78 II. I come now to the Second part, which I at first propos'd, viz. to consider what Mischief may be done to Religion by such Attempts. II I come now to the Second part, which I At First proposed, viz. to Consider what Mischief may be done to Religion by such Attempts. crd pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq pns11 p-acp ord vvn, n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 vmb vbi vdn p-acp n1 p-acp d vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
79 The Christian Church hath had its Obscure Age, in which Men believ'd almost every thing, and knew little or nothing: The Christian Church hath had its Obscure Age, in which Men believed almost every thing, and knew little or nothing: dt njp n1 vhz vhn po31 j n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vvd av d n1, cc vvd j cc pix: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
80 but now the Tide is turn'd, and the Stream runs as high for Knowledge and Reason, against Faith and Revelation. but now the Tide is turned, and the Stream runs as high for Knowledge and Reason, against Faith and Revelation. cc-acp av dt n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp j c-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
81 Men are turning Levellers in Religion, as they were of old in Government; Men Are turning Levellers in Religion, as they were of old in Government; n2 vbr vvg n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr pp-f j p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
82 and nothing now must pass for an Article of their Faith, but what is of the same Height with their Reason. and nothing now must pass for an Article of their Faith, but what is of the same Height with their Reason. cc pix av vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp q-crq vbz pp-f dt d n1 p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
83 This is what the Libertines of this Age stand upon: if you wou'd have them believe any thing; This is what the Libertines of this Age stand upon: if you would have them believe any thing; d vbz q-crq dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvb p-acp: cs pn22 vmd vhi pno32 vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
84 you must make the Manner of it intelligible. you must make the Manner of it intelligible. pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
85 But 'tis well worth a Man's while to consider, whether such Men ought to be gratify'd with Explications of Mysteries in Religion: But it's well worth a Man's while to Consider, whither such Men ought to be gratified with Explications of Mysteres in Religion: p-acp pn31|vbz av j dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi, cs d n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
86 this perhaps hath been done too much already; this perhaps hath been done too much already; d av vhz vbn vdn av av-d av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
87 and the not being able to Sound these Deep Things of God, and yet to pretend to it, hath given the Adversaries of our Faith, too great occasion for Triumph: and the not being able to Found these Deep Things of God, and yet to pretend to it, hath given the Adversaries of our Faith, too great occasion for Triumph: cc cs xx vbg j pc-acp vvi d j-jn n2 pp-f np1, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, vhz vvn dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, av j n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
88 and I am apt to believe, it will be impossible to satisfy, either a Socinian by an explication of the Mystery in the Trinity, or an Atheist by an Hypothesis. For to keep to this of the Text: and I am apt to believe, it will be impossible to satisfy, either a Socinian by an explication of the Mystery in the Trinity, or an Atheist by an Hypothesis. For to keep to this of the Text: cc pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, d dt np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt np1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1. p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
89 he that will not believe a God, from that Order and Regularity he sees in the World, he that will not believe a God, from that Order and Regularity he sees in the World, pns31 cst vmb xx vvi dt n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
90 and from an Irresistible Conviction of his own Being, that he must necessarily come to one that is Eternal, will never be convinc'd by weaker Evidence, much less by Conjectures and bare Possibilities: and from an Irresistible Conviction of his own Being, that he must necessarily come to one that is Eternal, will never be convinced by Weaker Evidence, much less by Conjectures and bore Possibilities: cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d vbg, cst pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp pi cst vbz j, vmb av-x vbi vvd p-acp jc n1, av-d av-dc p-acp n2 cc j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
91 and therefore, without any long Deductions, we may gather, that such things as these portend no good to Religion; and Therefore, without any long Deductions, we may gather, that such things as these portend no good to Religion; cc av, p-acp d j n2, pns12 vmb vvi, cst d n2 c-acp d vvb dx j p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
92 and that upon these following accounts. and that upon these following accounts. cc cst p-acp d j-vvg n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
93 First, The Atheist sets himself against God and Religion, and it will be no little Satisfaction to him, to have an Hypothesis run down; First, The Atheist sets himself against God and Religion, and it will be no little Satisfaction to him, to have an Hypothesis run down; ord, dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp np1 cc n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi dx j n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvb a-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
94 and he will think the Story of Cadmus reviv'd, when he sees Systems of the World, and he will think the Story of Cadmus revived, when he sees Systems of the World, cc pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn, c-crq pns31 vvz n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
95 and Explications of Faith rising up, and fighting one another to death: and Explications of Faith rising up, and fighting one Another to death: cc n2 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp, cc vvg pi j-jn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
96 and so from the Weakness of Men's Reason, and Inconsiderateness of such Attempts, he will be apt to Triumph over the Cause of God and Religion. and so from the Weakness of Men's Reason, and Inconsiderateness of such Attempts, he will be apt to Triumph over the Cause of God and Religion. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n1, cc n1 pp-f d vvz, pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
97 The Atheist may, if he please, have Demonstration for the Being of a God, and Creation of the World; The Atheist may, if he please, have Demonstration for the Being of a God, and Creation of the World; dt n1 vmb, cs pns31 vvb, vhb n1 p-acp dt vbg pp-f dt np1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
98 and he has all the Moral Evidence of the Mosaical Account, which is possible to be had at such a distance: and he has all the Moral Evidence of the Mosaical Account, which is possible to be had At such a distance: cc pns31 vhz d dt j n1 pp-f dt j vvb, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
99 he that will not be satisfy'd with Demonstration in the one case, and with the highest Probability in the other, will not be satisfy'd with light and Airy Notions. he that will not be satisfied with Demonstration in the one case, and with the highest Probability in the other, will not be satisfied with Light and Airy Notions. pns31 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt crd n1, cc p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n-jn, vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
100 But he is willing, I believe, to drop such Arguments as these, which are too Hardy for him; But he is willing, I believe, to drop such Arguments as these, which Are too Hardy for him; p-acp pns31 vbz j, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp d, r-crq vbr av j c-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
101 and must, if he wou'd reason as impartially as other Men, be convinc'd by them. He finds now, we have a Weaker Side, and he's willing there to attack us; and must, if he would reason as impartially as other Men, be convinced by them. He finds now, we have a Weaker Side, and he's willing there to attack us; cc vmb, cs pns31 vmd vvi c-acp av-j c-acp j-jn n2, vbb vvd p-acp pno32. pns31 vvz av, pns12 vhb dt jc n1, cc pns31|vbz vvg a-acp p-acp n1 pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
102 as having either more hopes of Victory, or at least of being more Secure from the danger of Conviction. as having either more hope's of Victory, or At least of being more Secure from the danger of Conviction. c-acp vhg d dc n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp ds pp-f n1 av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
103 From this he may form a more Specious Pretence: From this he may from a more Specious Pretence: p-acp d pns31 vmb vvi dt av-dc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
104 You tell me, says he, of the World's being Created, and you give me a fine story and explication of it: You tell me, Says he, of the World's being Created, and you give me a fine story and explication of it: pn22 vvb pno11, vvz pns31, pp-f dt n1|vbz vbg vvn, cc pn22 vvb pno11 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
105 pray, first, how come you to know this? and what reason have I to believe the Wonders of Your Comet, more than of any other Romance? and secondly, how comes it that you cannot agree among your selves? do you think to convince me This Way, who am so hardy, pray, First, how come you to know this? and what reason have I to believe the Wonders of Your Cometam, more than of any other Romance? and secondly, how comes it that you cannot agree among your selves? do you think to convince me This Way, who am so hardy, vvb, ord, q-crq vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi d? cc q-crq n1 vhb pns11 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, av-dc cs pp-f d j-jn n1? cc ord, c-crq vvz pn31 cst pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp po22 n2? vdb pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi pno11 d n1, r-crq vbm av j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
106 as to stand out against what all the rest of the World call a Demonstration? These and the like, however Foolish they may be, are the Natural Consequences, that such Men draw from an Hypothesis; and however good and pious the Intention is, as to stand out against what all the rest of the World call a Demonstration? These and the like, however Foolish they may be, Are the Natural Consequences, that such Men draw from an Hypothesis; and however good and pious the Intention is, c-acp pc-acp vvi av p-acp r-crq d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb dt n1? np1 cc dt j, c-acp j pns32 vmb vbi, vbr dt j n2, cst d n2 vvb p-acp dt n1; cc c-acp j cc j dt n1 vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
107 yet I crave leave to say, it do's not answer the Design. One weak Argument do's a cause more hurt, yet I crave leave to say, it do's not answer the Design. One weak Argument do's a cause more hurt, av pns11 vvb vvb pc-acp vvi, pn31 vdi|po31 xx vvi dt n1. crd j n1 vdi|po31 dt n1 av-dc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
108 than Twenty stronger can do it good: as the vicious Life of one Man brings a Scandal upon the whole Body: than Twenty Stronger can do it good: as the vicious Life of one Man brings a Scandal upon the Whole Body: cs crd jc n1 vdb pn31 j: c-acp dt j n1 pp-f crd n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
109 not that there is the least Ground at all for this; not that there is the least Ground At all for this; xx d pc-acp vbz dt ds n1 p-acp d c-acp d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
110 but we find, the World is govern'd by Examples more than Reason, and judgeth more by Appearance, than Truth. but we find, the World is governed by Examples more than Reason, and Judgeth more by Appearance, than Truth. cc-acp pns12 vvb, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 av-dc cs n1, cc vvz av-dc p-acp n1, cs n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
111 Secondly, Let us come down a step lower, and we meet with Deism: the Men of this rank pretend to believe a God, Secondly, Let us come down a step lower, and we meet with Deism: the Men of this rank pretend to believe a God, ord, vvb pno12 vvi a-acp dt n1 av-jc, cc pns12 vvb p-acp n1: dt n2 pp-f d n1 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
112 and Natural Religion, such as they are pleas'd to make it, but deny Revelation; and Natural Religion, such as they Are pleased to make it, but deny Revelation; cc j n1, d c-acp pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, cc-acp vvb n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
113 let us then try, of what service an Hypothesis may be, in order to convince them of the Truth and Certainty of it. let us then try, of what service an Hypothesis may be, in order to convince them of the Truth and Certainty of it. vvb pno12 av vvi, pp-f r-crq n1 dt n1 vmb vbi, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
114 The great Design of these Men is to give a Rational Account of the Mosaical Creation; The great Design of these Men is to give a Rational Account of the Mosaical Creation; dt j n1 pp-f d n2 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j vvb pp-f dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
115 and where the Sacred Writer is either silent, or goes off from Mechanical Rules, there the Philosopher steps in, to help him out in the matter; and where the Sacred Writer is either silent, or Goes off from Mechanical Rules, there the Philosopher steps in, to help him out in the matter; cc c-crq dt j n1 vbz d j, cc vvz a-acp p-acp j n2, a-acp dt n1 n2 p-acp, pc-acp vvi pno31 av p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
116 and rather than Mechanism must be broke, the Sacred Text must be rack'd into Confession of it. and rather than Mechanism must be broke, the Sacred Text must be racked into Confessi of it. cc av-c cs n1 vmb vbi vvn, dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
117 Daies must be taken for Years; Days must be taken for years; n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
118 and as if this was but just enough for the Formation of the Earth with it's Appurtenances, the rest of the Universe must be excepted out of the Account. and as if this was but just enough for the Formation of the Earth with it's Appurtenances, the rest of the Universe must be excepted out of the Account. cc c-acp cs d vbds cc-acp j av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31|vbz n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
119 Philosophy it seems is proud, and can't Bend; but Scripture must, tho' it Breaks. Philosophy it seems is proud, and can't Bend; but Scripture must, though it Breaks. n1 pn31 vvz vbz j, cc vmb|pn31 vvb; cc-acp n1 vmb, cs pn31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
120 Do Men think thus to promote the Cause of God and Religion? Is this to defend the Perspicuity and Light of the Scriptures? Can we think this will make the Deist in love with Scripture, when we treat of it so boldly and irreverently our selves? Are Men to measure the true Meaning of Texts only by the Skill they pretend to have in Philosophy? We are indeed commanded to try all our Doctrines by Scripture; but I never heard before, that the true Meaning of Scripture was to be try'd by an Hypothesis: and I am apt to believe, Do Men think thus to promote the Cause of God and Religion? Is this to defend the Perspicuity and Light of the Scriptures? Can we think this will make the Deist in love with Scripture, when we Treat of it so boldly and irreverently our selves? are Men to measure the true Meaning of Texts only by the Skill they pretend to have in Philosophy? We Are indeed commanded to try all our Doctrines by Scripture; but I never herd before, that the true Meaning of Scripture was to be tried by an Hypothesis: and I am apt to believe, vdb n2 vvi av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1? vbz d pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2? vmb pns12 vvi d vmb vvi dt np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f pn31 av av-j cc av-j po12 n2? vbr n2 pc-acp vvi dt j vvg pp-f n2 av-j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi p-acp n1? pns12 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi d po12 n2 p-acp n1; p-acp pns11 av-x vvd a-acp, cst dt j vvg pp-f n1 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: cc pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
121 if St. Paul was now alive, he wou'd tell us, that this falls under that sort of Philosophy, which he bids us take heed of. Deism makes but too great an Appearance in the World, both for Number and Quality; if Saint Paul was now alive, he would tell us, that this falls under that sort of Philosophy, which he bids us take heed of. Deism makes but too great an Appearance in the World, both for Number and Quality; cs n1 np1 vbds av j, pns31 vmd vvi pno12, cst d vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vvz pno12 vvi n1 pp-f. n1 vvz p-acp av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
122 if it ow'd not its Rise at first to those disingenuous Abuses, which have been put upon Scripture, yet it is certainly fed and nourisht by them: if it owed not its Rise At First to those disingenuous Abuses, which have been put upon Scripture, yet it is Certainly fed and nourished by them: cs pn31 vvd xx po31 n1 p-acp ord p-acp d j n2, r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, av pn31 vbz av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
123 and if so, the blame ought to lie upon Those, that start such bold Conjectures; and if so, the blame ought to lie upon Those, that start such bold Conjectures; cc cs av, dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp d, cst vvb d j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
124 and when it shall please God to give them a sense of their Errours, they ought to ballance the ill they have done, by retracting them as openly, and when it shall please God to give them a sense of their Errors, they ought to balance the ill they have done, by retracting them as openly, cc c-crq pn31 vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pns32 vhb vdn, p-acp vvg pno32 c-acp av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
125 as they have publish'd them to the World. as they have published them to the World. c-acp pns32 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
126 Whatever Esteem some Men have for the Holy Scriptures, 'tis to be wisht, they wou'd shew as great a Love for Them, Whatever Esteem Some Men have for the Holy Scriptures, it's to be wished, they would show as great a Love for Them, r-crq vvb d n2 vhb p-acp dt j n2, pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp j dt n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
127 as they do for their own Notions; as they do for their own Notions; c-acp pns32 vdb p-acp po32 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
128 that they wou'd bend their Hypotheses to the Scriptures, and not the Scriptures to their Hypotheses; and that they wou'd see first what account God gives of his World, that they would bend their Hypotheses to the Scriptures, and not the Scriptures to their Hypotheses; and that they would see First what account God gives of his World, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2, cc xx dt n2 p-acp po32 n2; cc cst pns32 vmd vvi ord q-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
129 before they think upon one of their own. before they think upon one of their own. c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp crd pp-f po32 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
130 Thirdly, This loose way of interpreting Scripture to serve an Hypothesis, gives too great a Colour for the Socinian Interpretation of it. Thirdly, This lose Way of interpreting Scripture to serve an Hypothesis, gives too great a Colour for the Socinian Interpretation of it. ord, d j n1 pp-f n-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvz av j dt n1 p-acp dt np1 n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
131 We see what Some have made of the First Chapter of St. John; and we see what Some have made of the First Chapter of Genesis: if we enquire into the Reasons of both, we shall find, they are too near ally'd; We see what some have made of the First Chapter of Saint John; and we see what some have made of the First Chapter of Genesis: if we inquire into the Reasons of both, we shall find, they Are too near allied; pns12 vvb r-crq d vhb vvn pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f n1 np1; cc pns12 vvb r-crq d vhb vvn pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f n1: cs pns12 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, pns12 vmb vvi, pns32 vbr av av-j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
132 for the one can't conceive, how our Saviour can be God; nor the other, how God's Wisdom can be justify'd, without such an Interpretation. for the one can't conceive, how our Saviour can be God; nor the other, how God's Wisdom can be justified, without such an Interpretation. p-acp dt crd vmb|pn31 vvb, c-crq po12 n1 vmb vbi np1; ccx dt n-jn, c-crq npg1 n1 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
133 I am far from running the Parallel all along between them; yet they both seem to agree in their bold Searches of things above their Reason: I am Far from running the Parallel all along between them; yet they both seem to agree in their bold Searches of things above their Reason: pns11 vbm av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 d a-acp p-acp pno32; av pns32 d vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
134 and when they meet with a place of Scripture for their Purpose, they treat it with much the same Modesty and Ingenuity, by making it speak whatsoever they please. and when they meet with a place of Scripture for their Purpose, they Treat it with much the same Modesty and Ingenuity, by making it speak whatsoever they please. cc c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvb pn31 p-acp d dt d n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg pn31 vvi r-crq pns32 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
135 But however this may be, we may well suppose such loose Interpretations as these keep the Socinians in Countenance, But however this may be, we may well suppose such lose Interpretations as these keep the socinians in Countenance, cc-acp c-acp d vmb vbi, pns12 vmb av vvi d j n2 p-acp d vvb dt njp2 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
136 and give them that very Advantage against us, which we have against them, viz. by shewing how plainly the Doctrine of the Trinity is deliver'd in Scripture; and that we are not put to those Sorry Shifts and far fetcht Interpretations, to which their Cause is expos'd. and give them that very Advantage against us, which we have against them, viz. by showing how plainly the Doctrine of the Trinity is Delivered in Scripture; and that we Are not put to those Sorry Shifts and Far fetched Interpretations, to which their Cause is exposed. cc vvi pno32 d j n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp pno32, n1 p-acp vvg c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f dt np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1; cc cst pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp d j n2 cc av-j vvn n2, p-acp r-crq po32 n1 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
137 This is a plain and manifest Advantage we have over them: This is a plain and manifest Advantage we have over them: d vbz dt j cc j n1 pns12 vhb p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
138 and how far some Mens indulging themselves in such a Liberty to serve an Hypothesis, has expos'd the Doctrine of the Trinity, by giving its Adversaries an occasion of returning our own Complaint against them, upon our selves, I shall leave others to judge. and how Far Some Men's indulging themselves in such a Liberty to serve an Hypothesis, has exposed the Doctrine of the Trinity, by giving its Adversaries an occasion of returning our own Complaint against them, upon our selves, I shall leave Others to judge. cc c-crq av-j d ng2 vvg px32 p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt np1, p-acp vvg po31 n2 dt n1 pp-f vvg po12 d n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp po12 n2, pns11 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
139 Fourthly, such rash Attempts may have a dangerous Influence even upon Pious and well meaning Christians. Fourthly, such rash Attempts may have a dangerous Influence even upon Pious and well meaning Christians. ord, d j vvz vmb vhi dt j n1 av p-acp j cc av vvg np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
140 They may imagin, that the Certainty of an Article of Religion depends upon the Strength of an Hypothesis; and when this falls, they may begin to doubt of that Truth, which it was set up to defend. They may imagine, that the Certainty of an Article of Religion depends upon the Strength of an Hypothesis; and when this falls, they may begin to doubt of that Truth, which it was Set up to defend. pns32 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc c-crq d n2, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pn31 vbds vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
141 Every Man has not either the Parts, or Education, or Opportunity of making a through search into Controversies about Religion: Every Man has not either the Parts, or Education, or Opportunity of making a through search into Controversies about Religion: np1 n1 vhz xx d dt n2, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg av p-acp n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
142 and as he must trust others for the truth of a matter of Fact, that he can't go to see himself; and as he must trust Others for the truth of a matter of Fact, that he can't go to see himself; cc c-acp pns31 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vmb|pn31 vvb pc-acp vvi px31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
143 so he must to the Skill and Ingenuity of another for the Proof of that in Divinity, which he either wants Parts or Opportunity himself to defend. so he must to the Skill and Ingenuity of Another for the Proof of that in Divinity, which he either Wants Parts or Opportunity himself to defend. av pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn c-acp dt n1 pp-f d p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 av-d vvz n2 cc n1 px31 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
144 Men therefore that put out any thing in defence of Religion, ought to be very sure of their Hand; Men Therefore that put out any thing in defence of Religion, ought to be very sure of their Hand; np1 av cst vvd av d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pi pc-acp vbi av j pp-f po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
145 for shou'd they miscarry, even pious and good Christians will be too apt to impute the weakness of the Person, to the weakness of the Cause; for should they miscarry, even pious and good Christians will be too apt to impute the weakness of the Person, to the weakness of the Cause; p-acp vvd pns32 vvb, av j cc j np1 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
146 and so instead of being defended, Religion suffers from such Mens Rashness and Indiscretion. and so instead of being defended, Religion suffers from such Men's Rashness and Indiscretion. cc av av pp-f vbg vvn, n1 vvz p-acp d ng2 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
147 The only good use can be made of an Hypothesis, I think, is to let us see our own Ignorance; The only good use can be made of an Hypothesis, I think, is to let us see our own Ignorance; dt j j n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb, vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi po12 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
148 that after the utmost Application and Search into the Nature of things, we miserably Grope in the Dark; that After the utmost Application and Search into the Nature of things, we miserably Grope in the Dark; cst p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pns12 av-j vvb p-acp dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
149 and that whatever pretences we make to this sort of Knowledge, we shew only the Vanity and Affectation of it. and that whatever pretences we make to this sort of Knowledge, we show only the Vanity and Affectation of it. cc cst r-crq n2 pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vvb av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
150 This is what appears to a Considering Man at first view; This is what appears to a Considering Man At First view; d vbz q-crq vvz p-acp dt vvg n1 p-acp ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
151 but every one is not able to make a good use of it, and to take things by the right Handle: but every one is not able to make a good use of it, and to take things by the right Handle: cc-acp d pi vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31, cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
152 and therefore from these and the like Considerations we may modestly conclude at least, that such Attempts do no good to Religion. III. I come now to the Third part, viz. to consider the usual Plea that is made for such Attempts. and Therefore from these and the like Considerations we may modestly conclude At least, that such Attempts do no good to Religion. III. I come now to the Third part, viz. to Consider the usual Plea that is made for such Attempts. cc av p-acp d cc dt j n2 pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp ds, cst d vvz vdi dx j p-acp n1. np1. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 14
153 We live, say they, in an Inquisitive Thinking Age; and what pass'd for Reason in former times, will not do so now. We live, say they, in an Inquisitive Thinking Age; and what passed for Reason in former times, will not do so now. pns12 vvb, vvb pns32, p-acp dt j vvg n1; cc q-crq vvd p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, vmb xx vdi av av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
154 Men are not to be put off with Mysteries, and other things, that can't be explain'd; Men Are not to be put off with Mysteres, and other things, that can't be explained; n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2, cc j-jn n2, cst vmb|pn31 vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
155 you must break the Shell, or else they'l believe, there's nothing in it: the Vulgar Exposition, we are told, is less Rational: you must break the Shell, or Else They'll believe, there's nothing in it: the vulgar Exposition, we Are told, is less Rational: pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, cc av pns32|vmb vvi, pc-acp|vbz pix p-acp pn31: dt j n1, pns12 vbr vvn, vbz av-dc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
156 there must be a consideration had of Nature, Reason, Philosophy, and just Decorum in the several Parts of it. there must be a consideration had of Nature, Reason, Philosophy, and just Decorum in the several Parts of it. pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 vhd pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
157 This is the sum of their Plea, and upon which I shall make these following Observations. This is the sum of their Plea, and upon which I shall make these following Observations. d vbz dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi d j-vvg n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 14
158 First, What, I wonder, has Nature and Philosophy to be concern'd in the case? is not this the Work of an Almighty Being? have we any other Account of the Time, the World was Created in, First, What, I wonder, has Nature and Philosophy to be concerned in the case? is not this the Work of an Almighty Being? have we any other Account of the Time, the World was Created in, ord, q-crq, pns11 vvb, vhz n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1? vbz xx d dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vbg? vhb pns12 d n-jn vvb pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
159 than from Scripture? and cou'd not we have believ'd this to have been done in an Instant, than from Scripture? and could not we have believed this to have been done in an Instant, cs p-acp n1? cc vmd xx pns12 vhi vvn d pc-acp vhi vbn vdn p-acp dt j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
160 if it had been so reveal'd? is there any other reason to be assign'd for the Creation of the World in six daies, if it had been so revealed? is there any other reason to be assigned for the Creation of the World in six days, cs pn31 vhd vbn av vvn? vbz pc-acp d j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
161 than the Pleasure of it's Almighty Author? Surely we are not arriv'd to that Height, than the Pleasure of it's Almighty Author? Surely we Are not arrived to that Height, cs dt n1 pp-f pn31|vbz j-jn n1? np1 pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
162 as to measure the Power and Wisdom of God, by that Scantling of them we perceive in our selves. as to measure the Power and Wisdom of God, by that Scantling of them we perceive in our selves. c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f pno32 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
163 What if the Creation of the Earth had took up five of the six daies, What if the Creation of the Earth had took up five of the six days, q-crq cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhd vvd a-acp crd pp-f dt crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
164 and all the rest of the World but one? is this any Blemish upon God's Wisdom? If this be so, we may as well charge his Goodness, and all the rest of the World but one? is this any Blemish upon God's Wisdom? If this be so, we may as well charge his goodness, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp crd? vbz d d n1 p-acp npg1 n1? cs d vbb av, pns12 vmb a-acp av vvb po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
165 for not Creating the World before he did it; for not Creating the World before he did it; c-acp xx vvg dt n1 c-acp pns31 vdd pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
166 there being no other reason, as far as I can conceive, either why he did it not sooner, there being no other reason, as Far as I can conceive, either why he did it not sooner, a-acp vbg dx j-jn n1, c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb vvi, av-d c-crq pns31 vdd pn31 xx av-c, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
167 or why he was six daies a doing it, or why more was done in one Day than another, or why he was six days a doing it, or why more was done in one Day than Another, cc c-crq pns31 vbds crd n2 dt vdg pn31, cc q-crq n1 vbds vdn p-acp crd n1 cs j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
168 than the Free Will and Good Pleasure of this Almighty Being. than the Free Will and Good Pleasure of this Almighty Being. cs dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f d np1 vbg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
169 He that argues from his own, to the manner of God's acting, do's not seem to argue as becomes a Creature: He that argues from his own, to the manner of God's acting, do's not seem to argue as becomes a Creature: pns31 cst vvz p-acp po31 d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n-vvg, vdz xx vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp vvz dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
170 to say, God has done a thing such a way, therefore 'tis done with great Wisdom and Goodness, is indeed a safe and a Christian way of arguing; to say, God has done a thing such a Way, Therefore it's done with great Wisdom and goodness, is indeed a safe and a Christian Way of arguing; pc-acp vvi, np1 vhz vdn dt n1 d dt n1, av pn31|vbz vdn p-acp j n1 cc n1, vbz av dt j cc dt njp n1 pp-f vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 15
171 but to argue backwards, and to say, Such a way is Wise and Good, therefore God has done it this way, smells too much of Vanity and Presumption; but to argue backwards, and to say, Such a Way is Wise and Good, Therefore God has done it this Way, smells too much of Vanity and Presumption; cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-j, cc pc-acp vvi, d dt n1 vbz j cc j, av np1 vhz vdn pn31 d n1, vvz av d pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
172 and instead of God, it looks like proundly setting our Selves at the Top of all things. and instead of God, it looks like proundly setting our Selves At the Top of all things. cc av pp-f np1, pn31 vvz av-j av-j vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
173 And therefore, as we live in an Inquisitive, so, I hope, we live in a Christian Age, that will no more part with their Faith than their Senses: And Therefore, as we live in an Inquisitive, so, I hope, we live in a Christian Age, that will no more part with their Faith than their Senses: cc av, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt j, av, pns11 vvb, pns12 vvb p-acp dt njp n1, cst vmb av-dx dc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cs po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
174 and as this Church has asserted the latter against Popery and Superstition; so, I don't doubt, it will assert the former against Atheism and Deism. We don't think we have any more occasion to part with our Faith, in those things which are above, and as this Church has asserted the latter against Popery and Superstition; so, I don't doubt, it will assert the former against Atheism and Deism. We don't think we have any more occasion to part with our Faith, in those things which Are above, cc c-acp d n1 vhz vvn dt d p-acp n1 cc n1; av, pns11 vdbx vvb, pn31 vmb vvb dt j p-acp n1 cc n1. pns12 vdbx vvb pns12 vhb d dc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
175 than to part with our Reason, in those things which are within our Comprehension: than to part with our Reason, in those things which Are within our Comprehension: cs pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr p-acp po12 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
176 and therefore let the Men of this Age be as Inquisitive as they please, yet we don't pretend to give a Solution of what cannot be given, and Therefore let the Men of this Age be as Inquisitive as they please, yet we don't pretend to give a Solution of what cannot be given, cc av vvb dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbb a-acp j c-acp pns32 vvb, av pns12 vdbx vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq vmbx vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
177 or to gratify the Weakness of Their Faith, at the Expence and Hazard of our own. or to gratify the Weakness of Their Faith, At the Expense and Hazard of our own. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 16
178 For, Secondly, 'tis evident, that no Hypothesis has or can give us nay reasonable Satisfaction about the first Formation of Things; For, Secondly, it's evident, that no Hypothesis has or can give us nay reasonable Satisfaction about the First Formation of Things; p-acp, ord, pn31|vbz j, cst dx n1 vhz cc vmb vvi pno12 uh j n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
179 and perhaps the Authors themselves are in their private Thoughts of the same Opinion: and perhaps the Authors themselves Are in their private Thoughts of the same Opinion: cc av dt n2 px32 vbr p-acp po32 j n2 pp-f dt d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
180 now to pretend to give an Account of what can't be done, is to expose Religion, instead of defending it. now to pretend to give an Account of what can't be done, is to expose Religion, instead of defending it. av pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f r-crq vmb|pn31 vbi vdn, vbz p-acp vvb n1, av pp-f vvg pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
181 To say, that this is an Inquisitive Age, and that Men will have an Explication of God's Power, To say, that this is an Inquisitive Age, and that Men will have an Explication of God's Power, p-acp vvb, cst d vbz dt j n1, cc d n2 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
182 and manner of Creating the World, is no sufficient Plea, and, with submission, ought to be overrul'd: and manner of Creating the World, is no sufficient Plea, and, with submission, ought to be overruled: cc n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, vbz dx j n1, cc, p-acp n1, pi pc-acp vbi vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 16
183 for if Men will not be satisfy'd with such reasons as can be given; they ought not to be gratify'd with those, which only expose a Cause. for if Men will not be satisfied with such Reasons as can be given; they ought not to be gratified with those, which only expose a Cause. c-acp cs np1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp vmb vbi vvn; pns32 vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, r-crq av-j vvb dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
184 A Demonstration is never the worse for it's not being understood; A Demonstration is never the Worse for it's not being understood; dt n1 vbz av-x dt jc c-acp pn31|vbz xx vbg vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
185 nor a Reason the weaker, because some Men's Intersts and Lusts will not let them be convinc'd by it: nor a Reason the Weaker, Because Some Men's Intersts and Lustiest will not let them be convinced by it: ccx dt n1 dt jc, c-acp d ng2 n2 cc n2 vmb xx vvi pno32 vbi vvd p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
186 but when we drop the best Methods of Conviction, and go upon Conjectures and Fancies of our own, whatever Reptutation we may get in the World our selves, we do no real service to Religion. but when we drop the best Methods of Conviction, and go upon Conjectures and Fancies of our own, whatever Reptutation we may get in the World our selves, we do no real service to Religion. cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb dt js n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 d, r-crq n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 po12 n2, pns12 vdb dx j n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
187 Thirdly, He that wou'd defend Religion like a wise and good Christian, must not endeavour to raise it at one place, by depressing it at another. Thirdly, He that would defend Religion like a wise and good Christian, must not endeavour to raise it At one place, by depressing it At Another. ord, pns31 cst vmd vvi n1 av-j dt j cc j njp, vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp crd n1, p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
188 The Hypotheses and Systems of this Age seem to have gone off from this Rule; The Hypotheses and Systems of this Age seem to have gone off from this Rule; dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vvb pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
189 and their Author's, at the same time they have endeavour'd to give a clearer Revelation of God's Wisdom from Nature, have drawn the Veil over it in Scripture: and therefore it can be no Plea for them, that go this way to work. and their Author's, At the same time they have endeavoured to give a clearer Revelation of God's Wisdom from Nature, have drawn the Veil over it in Scripture: and Therefore it can be no Plea for them, that go this Way to work. cc po32 ng1, p-acp dt d n1 pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt jc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp n1, vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1: cc av pn31 vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp pno32, cst vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
190 If they think to do any good by such a Method, they are under a great mistake; If they think to do any good by such a Method, they Are under a great mistake; cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vdi d j p-acp d dt n1, pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
191 for Religion had better be without it. We see every day what bold Attempts are made upon Revelation; for Religion had better be without it. We see every day what bold Attempts Are made upon Revelation; p-acp n1 vhd j vbi p-acp pn31. pns12 vvb d n1 r-crq j vvz vbr vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 17
192 and some Criticks, to raise their own, have expos'd the Reputation of the Scripture; so that there is need of all the Caution, how we treat these Sacred Books: and Some Critics, to raise their own, have exposed the Reputation of the Scripture; so that there is need of all the Caution, how we Treat these Sacred Books: cc d n2, pc-acp vvi po32 d, vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1; av cst pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f d dt n1, c-crq pns12 vvb d j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
193 and a wise Christian will not so much as publish one Thought to the World, that gives the least occasion of Weakning this grand Pillar of his Faith. and a wise Christian will not so much as publish one Thought to the World, that gives the least occasion of Weakening this grand Pillar of his Faith. cc dt j njp vmb xx av av-d c-acp vvi crd n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvz dt ds n1 pp-f vvg d j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
194 Fourthly, Whatever Explications Men require in Religion, and how hard soever they are otherwise to believe; Fourthly, Whatever Explications Men require in Religion, and how hard soever they Are otherwise to believe; ord, r-crq n2 n2 vvb p-acp n1, cc c-crq av-j av pns32 vbr av pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
195 yet this Vanity and Presumption shew'd it's self in most Ages of the Church; and we have plain Prints of it from Scripture, even in the Apostles times. yet this Vanity and Presumption showed it's self in most Ages of the Church; and we have plain Prints of it from Scripture, even in the Apostles times. av d n1 cc n1 vvd pn31|vbz n1 p-acp ds n2 pp-f dt n1; cc pns12 vhb j n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n2 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
196 There is so remarkable a passage of this in St. Paul 's first Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter the 15. about the Resurrection; that I can't forbear taking Notice of it. There is so remarkable a passage of this in Saint Paul is First Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter the 15. about the Resurrection; that I can't forbear taking Notice of it. pc-acp vbz av j dt n1 pp-f d p-acp n1 np1 vbz ord n1 p-acp dt np1, n1 dt crd p-acp dt n1; cst pns11 vmb|pn31 vvb vvg n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
197 Some of these Corinthians, no doubt, pretended to be great Virtuoso; s, and wou'd have had the Apostle given a Philosophical Account of the Doctrine he Preach'd; some of these Corinthians, no doubt, pretended to be great Virtuoso; s, and would have had the Apostle given a Philosophical Account of the Doctrine he Preached; d pp-f d np1, dx n1, vvd pc-acp vbi j n1; uh, cc vmd vhi vhn dt n1 vvn dt j vvb pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
198 as may appear from the twelfth verse, How say some amongst you, that there is no resurrection of the dead? This cou'd proceed from nothing else, as may appear from the twelfth verse, How say Some among you, that there is no resurrection of the dead? This could proceed from nothing Else, c-acp vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1, q-crq vvb d p-acp pn22, cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f dt j? d vmd vvi p-acp pix av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
199 but the Difficulty they conceiv'd to be in it: but the Difficulty they conceived to be in it: cc-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
200 what way then do's the Apostle take with these Men? Why he proves the Certainty of our own, from that of our Saviour's Resurrection, what Way then do's the Apostle take with these Men? Why he Proves the Certainty of our own, from that of our Saviour's Resurrection, q-crq n1 av vdi|po31 dt n1 vvb p-acp d n2? uh-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 d, p-acp d pp-f po12 ng1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
201 for the truth of which he produc'd a Cloud of Witnesses. This did not seem to give them satisfaction; for the truth of which he produced a Cloud of Witnesses. This did not seem to give them satisfaction; p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f n2. d vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
202 but they boggl'd still at the Nature and Difficulty of the thing, as may farther appear from that question, which at the thirty fifth verse, he makes one of them to put: but they boggled still At the Nature and Difficulty of the thing, as may farther appear from that question, which At the thirty fifth verse, he makes one of them to put: cc-acp pns32 vvd av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp vmb av-jc vvi p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp dt crd ord n1, pns31 vvz crd pp-f pno32 p-acp vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
203 But some will say, How are the dead rais'd up? and with what body do they come? To which St. Paul answers with a just reproof of their Infidelity, verse the thirty sixth, Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickned, except it die; But Some will say, How Are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? To which Saint Paul answers with a just reproof of their Infidelity, verse the thirty sixth, Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die; p-acp d vmb vvi, q-crq vbr dt j vvn a-acp? cc p-acp r-crq n1 vdb pns32 vvi? p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, n1 dt crd ord, pns21 n1, cst r-crq pns21 vv2 vbz xx vvn, c-acp pn31 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
204 and so go's on to give them a general Idea of God's Power by this Similitude: and so go's on to give them a general Idea of God's Power by this Similitude: cc av vvz p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
205 but he do's not enter at all into the Manner of the thing; but he do's not enter At all into the Manner of the thing; cc-acp pns31 vdi|po31 xx vvi p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
206 nor takes the least notice of those Objections, which no doubt were most of them known to that Age, nor Takes the least notice of those Objections, which no doubt were most of them known to that Age, ccx vvz dt ds n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq dx n1 vbdr av-ds pp-f pno32 vvn p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
207 and which the Infidels of our Times make so much Noise and Dust about. This, tho' not immediately belonging to the Text, is undoubtedly a parallel Case: and which the Infidels of our Times make so much Noise and Dust about. This, though not immediately belonging to the Text, is undoubtedly a parallel Case: cc r-crq dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vvi av d n1 cc n1 a-acp. np1, cs xx av-j vvg p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j dt n1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
208 from which we may draw this Inference, that if an inspir'd Apostle did not think fit to unravel the Nature of such Mysteries, from which we may draw this Inference, that if an inspired Apostle did not think fit to unravel the Nature of such Mysteres, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi d n1, cst cs dt vvn n1 vdd xx vvi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
209 or explain the manner of God's Wisdom and Power; or explain the manner of God's Wisdom and Power; cc vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
210 it less becoms Us to do it, who cannot pretend to so great and extraordinary Qualifications. it less becomes Us to do it, who cannot pretend to so great and extraordinary Qualifications. pn31 av-dc vvz pno32 pc-acp vdi pn31, r-crq vmbx vvi p-acp av j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
211 The manner of the Creation of the World, I take to be as much a matter of Faith, The manner of the Creation of the World, I take to be as much a matter of Faith, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi c-acp av-d dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
212 as the manner of the Resurrection; as the manner of the Resurrection; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
213 and indeed if these two with the Trinity are not so, it will be difficult to shew, that there is any such thing in Scripture: so that from the Authority of St. Paul in this parallel Instance, and indeed if these two with the Trinity Are not so, it will be difficult to show, that there is any such thing in Scripture: so that from the authority of Saint Paul in this parallel Instance, cc av cs d crd p-acp dt np1 vbr xx av, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vbz d d n1 p-acp n1: av cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp d n1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
214 and from other places, which may be produc'd, we may fairly conclude, that Scripture gives not the least Encouragement to such Attempts; and from other places, which may be produced, we may fairly conclude, that Scripture gives not the least Encouragement to such Attempts; cc p-acp j-jn n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvn, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst n1 vvz xx dt ds n1 p-acp d vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
215 much less, when Men will erect Systems against the common and receiv'd Interpretations of it. IV. I shall make some short Reflections upon the whole, and so conclude. much less, when Men will erect Systems against the Common and received Interpretations of it. IV. I shall make Some short Reflections upon the Whole, and so conclude. av-d av-dc, c-crq n2 vmb vvi n2 p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f pn31. np1 pns11 vmb vvi d j n2 p-acp dt j-jn, cc av vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 20
216 First, It seems strange at first view to consider, what shou'd put Men upon so difficult a Task. First, It seems strange At First view to Consider, what should put Men upon so difficult a Task. ord, pn31 vvz j p-acp ord n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq vvd vvi n2 p-acp av j dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
217 Do's not the least thing in the World puzzle us? and is it not God that made the World? and are not His Waies past finding out? How freely do we confess our Ignorance in smaller matters: Do's not the least thing in the World puzzle us? and is it not God that made the World? and Are not His Ways passed finding out? How freely do we confess our Ignorance in smaller matters: vdi|po31 xx dt ds n1 p-acp dt n1 vvi pno12? cc vbz pn31 xx np1 cst vvd dt n1? cc vbr xx po31 n2 p-acp vvg av? c-crq av-j vdb pns12 vvb po12 n1 p-acp jc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
218 and surely it becomes our Ingenuity as much, to do it in so great an Instance of infinite Wisdom, and surely it becomes our Ingenuity as much, to do it in so great an Instance of infinite Wisdom, cc av-j pn31 vvz po12 n1 c-acp d, pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
219 as the Creation of the World. as the Creation of the World. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
220 If we understood the Nature of any thing, one wou'd think, it shou'd be that of our selves; If we understood the Nature of any thing, one would think, it should be that of our selves; cs pns12 vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1, pi vmd vvi, pn31 vvd vbb d pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
221 here surely, if any where, we might perceive the manner of God's Wisdom and Power: Here surely, if any where, we might perceive the manner of God's Wisdom and Power: av av-j, cs d c-crq, pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
222 and yet we are not conscious of any one thing we do, how we do it; and yet we Are not conscious of any one thing we do, how we do it; cc av pns12 vbr xx j pp-f d crd n1 pns12 vdb, c-crq pns12 vdb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
223 we are as much at a loss to tell how we See, and Hear, as we are sure we have those very Senses. we Are as much At a loss to tell how we See, and Hear, as we Are sure we have those very Senses. pns12 vbr a-acp av-d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns12 vvb, cc vvi, c-acp pns12 vbr j pns12 vhb d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
224 We find Something within us, that thinks, and reflects upon its own Actions: We find Something within us, that thinks, and reflects upon its own Actions: pns12 vvb pi p-acp pno12, cst vvz, cc vvz p-acp po31 d n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
225 and yet this very Being, tho' sensibly present in the body, can neither tell how it acts upon it, and yet this very Being, though sensibly present in the body, can neither tell how it acts upon it, cc av d av vbg, cs av-j j p-acp dt n1, vmb av-dx vvi c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
226 nor indeed account for the manner of its own Operations. nor indeed account for the manner of its own Operations. ccx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
227 The only thing which we know most, is what we consider least, and that is our Ignorance; The only thing which we know most, is what we Consider least, and that is our Ignorance; dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vvb ds, vbz q-crq pns12 vvb ds, cc d vbz po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
228 this we may learn every where, from the Book of Nature, and from that of Revelation: this we may Learn every where, from the Book of Nature, and from that of Revelation: d pns12 vmb vvi d c-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
229 and the Vanity of grasping at what in both of them is incomprehensible, has expos'd Philosophy as well as Religion; and the Vanity of grasping At what in both of them is incomprehensible, has exposed Philosophy as well as Religion; cc dt n1 pp-f j-vvg p-acp q-crq p-acp d pp-f pno32 vbz j, vhz vvn n1 c-acp av c-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
230 and 'tis well if it has not made the Philosopher sometimes drop the Divine. Whatever extraordinary Parts some Men have, and it's well if it has not made the Philosopher sometime drop the Divine. Whatever extraordinary Parts Some Men have, cc pn31|vbz av cs pn31 vhz xx vvn dt n1 av vvb dt j-jn. r-crq j n2 d n2 vhb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
231 and whatever Improvements they may have made in those Sciences, that tend to father discoveries in Nature; and whatever Improvements they may have made in those Sciences, that tend to father discoveries in Nature; cc r-crq n2 pns32 vmb vhi vvn p-acp d n2, cst vvb p-acp n1 n2 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
232 I can hardly believe, that ever the Reasonableness of the thing, or real Hopes of success cou'd put them at first upon such a design: I can hardly believe, that ever the Reasonableness of the thing, or real Hope's of success could put them At First upon such a Design: pns11 vmb av vvi, cst av dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j ng1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp ord p-acp d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
233 and if we consider, what is too commonly our Weak Side, we may be able perhaps to assign another reason for it. and if we Consider, what is too commonly our Weak Side, we may be able perhaps to assign Another reason for it. cc cs pns12 vvb, q-crq vbz av av-j po12 j n1, pns12 vmb vbi j av pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 21
234 Secondly, These Men in their proceedings with the Atheist, are forc'd to Suppose the very thing in question, viz. the being of a God, who Created Matter out of Nothing: Secondly, These Men in their proceedings with the Atheist, Are forced to Suppose the very thing in question, viz. the being of a God, who Created Matter out of Nothing: ord, d n2 p-acp po32 n2-vvg p-acp dt n1, vbr vvn p-acp vvb dt j n1 p-acp n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f dt np1, r-crq vvn n1 av pp-f pix: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
235 so that no Theory which lay's this down as a Principle, can give the Atheist satisfaction. so that no Theory which lay's this down as a Principle, can give the Atheist satisfaction. av cst dx n1 r-crq vvz d a-acp p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi dt n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
236 Convince him first of the Existence of a God, and he can as easily believe that God cou'd have made the World, without any explication of the Manner of it, Convince him First of the Existence of a God, and he can as Easily believe that God could have made the World, without any explication of the Manner of it, vvi pno31 ord pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cc pns31 vmb a-acp av-j vvi cst np1 vmd vhi vvn dt n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
237 as that He created Matter out of Nothing. as that He created Matter out of Nothing. c-acp cst pns31 vvd n1 av pp-f pix. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
238 And the case wou'd be much the same, shou'd we suppose it of a Deist: For that Argument, which disproves the Eternity of the World, undeniably proves a Creation of it: And the case would be much the same, should we suppose it of a Deist: For that Argument, which disproves the Eternity of the World, undeniably Proves a Creation of it: cc dt n1 vmd vbi d dt d, vvd pns12 vvb pn31 pp-f dt np1: p-acp d n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
239 and therefore convince him but of the one, and he'll want the help of no Theory to make him believe the other. and Therefore convince him but of the one, and he'll want the help of no Theory to make him believe the other. cc av vvi pno31 p-acp pp-f dt crd, cc pns31|vmb vvb dt n1 pp-f dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 22
240 Thirdly, Such a design is inconsistent with the End and Meaning of the Text: Thirdly, Such a Design is inconsistent with the End and Meaning of the Text: ord, d dt n1 vbz j p-acp dt vvb cc vvg pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
241 Job insisted at least so far upon his own Innocence, as to conclude he had not deserv'd so great a Punishment, beyond the rest of Mankind; Job insisted At least so Far upon his own Innocence, as to conclude he had not deserved so great a Punishment, beyond the rest of Mankind; np1 vvd p-acp ds av av-j p-acp po31 d n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pns31 vhd xx vvn av j dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
242 and therefore, tho' he wou'd not call Divine Justice into question, yet he desir'd a clearer Explication of it, and Therefore, though he would not call Divine justice into question, yet he desired a clearer Explication of it, cc av, cs pns31 vmd xx vvi j-jn n1 p-acp n1, av pns31 vvd dt jc n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
243 as of that which he did not understand: as of that which he did not understand: c-acp pp-f d r-crq pns31 vdd xx vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
244 to whom the Lord answered, verse the second, Who is this that darkneth Counsel by words without knowledge? and in the Text, Where wast thou, when I lay'd the foundations of the Earth? that is, My proceedings with you, is not the only thing above your Reach: to whom the Lord answered, verse the second, Who is this that darkeneth Counsel by words without knowledge? and in the Text, Where wast thou, when I laid the foundations of the Earth? that is, My proceedings with you, is not the only thing above your Reach: p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvd, n1 dt ord, r-crq vbz d cst vvz n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1? cc p-acp dt n1, q-crq vbd2s pns21, c-crq pns11 vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1? cst vbz, po11 n2-vvg p-acp pn22, vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp po22 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
245 no, view this great Fabrick of the World, and see if you can tell me, no, view this great Fabric of the World, and see if you can tell me, uh-dx, vvb d j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb cs pn22 vmb vvi pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
246 how I made it at first? If you can't, sure you have no Reason to inquire, by what Methods I govern my Creatures in it. how I made it At First? If you can't, sure you have no Reason to inquire, by what Methods I govern my Creatures in it. c-crq pns11 vvd pn31 p-acp ord? cs pn22 vmb|pn31, av-j pn22 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq n2 pns11 vvb po11 n2 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
247 So that if there is any Force in this Argument (and sure there is, for 'tis God's own reasoning) this plainly discovers the Vanity of such an Attempt. So that if there is any Force in this Argument (and sure there is, for it's God's own reasoning) this plainly discovers the Vanity of such an Attempt. av cst cs pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp d n1 (cc av-j a-acp vbz, c-acp pn31|vbz npg1 d vvg) d av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d dt vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
248 The Manner of God's creating the World is not compar'd with the general and ordinary, The Manner of God's creating the World is not compared with the general and ordinary, dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
249 but with the particular and extraordinary Method of God's Providence, as is plain in the case of Job: and therefore if the Difficulties be insuperable on the one side, they must (if there is any force in the Argument) be so on the other. but with the particular and extraordinary Method of God's Providence, as is plain in the case of Job: and Therefore if the Difficulties be insuperable on the one side, they must (if there is any force in the Argument) be so on the other. cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc av cs dt n2 vbb j p-acp dt crd n1, pns32 vmb (cs pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp dt n1) vbb av p-acp dt n-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
250 Fourthly and lastly, Tho' a good use may be made of Philosophy in Religion, yet 'tis not Safe, Fourthly and lastly, Though a good use may be made of Philosophy in Religion, yet it's not Safe, ord cc ord, cs dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f n1 p-acp n1, av pn31|vbz xx j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
251 nor Prudent to venture it much upon that Bottom. nor Prudent to venture it much upon that Bottom. ccx j pc-acp vvi pn31 d p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
252 For the Solutions of things in Nature, are different in one Age, from what they were in another, For the Solutions of things in Nature, Are different in one Age, from what they were in Another, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, vbr j p-acp crd n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
253 and will, I fear, be so, as long as the World lasts; and will, I Fear, be so, as long as the World lasts; cc vmb, pns11 vvb, vbb av, c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
254 there being no reason, either from the Success of others, or consideration of our own Capacities, to expect it shou'd be otherwise: there being no reason, either from the Success of Others, or consideration of our own Capacities, to expect it should be otherwise: a-acp vbg dx n1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc n1 pp-f po12 d n2, pc-acp vvi pn31 vvd vbi av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
255 and therefore this can be of little force in the scale for Religion, which ought to turn upon it's own Weight of fixt and immutable Arguments. and Therefore this can be of little force in the scale for Religion, which ought to turn upon it's own Weight of fixed and immutable Arguments. cc av d vmb vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31|vbz d n1 pp-f vvn cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
256 As Men's Bodies continue the same, tho' the Mode for Apparel alters daily; so shou'd Religion do, however agreeable 'tis made by Philosophy: As Men's Bodies continue the same, though the Mode for Apparel alters daily; so should Religion do, however agreeable it's made by Philosophy: p-acp ng2 n2 vvb dt d, cs dt n1 p-acp n1 vvz av-j; av vvd n1 vdb, c-acp j pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
257 and we are not to alter the Sense of Scripture, as often as New Reasons are found out in Nature, and we Are not to altar the Sense of Scripture, as often as New Reasons Are found out in Nature, cc pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp j n2 vbr vvn av p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
258 if we wou'd not be thought to bring down Scripture to the same Uncertainty: if we would not be Thought to bring down Scripture to the same Uncertainty: cs pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
259 for however Philosophy may get over it, Religion will have a harder Task to wipe off such an Imputation. for however Philosophy may get over it, Religion will have a harder Task to wipe off such an Imputation. c-acp c-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, n1 vmb vhi dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
260 We have not that concern for Philosophy, as Religion: we may get Reputation from the one, but our Happiness must come from the other: We have not that concern for Philosophy, as Religion: we may get Reputation from the one, but our Happiness must come from the other: pns12 vhb xx d vvi p-acp n1, c-acp n1: pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt crd, cc-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-jn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
261 and they who go about to force the obvious Sense of Scripture for the sake of an Hypothesis, do in effect cast a Reflection upon the Spirit that indited it; and they who go about to force the obvious Sense of Scripture for the sake of an Hypothesis, do in Effect cast a Reflection upon the Spirit that Indited it; cc pns32 r-crq vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vdb p-acp n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvd pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
262 and have something more to answer for, besides the Vanity of the Attempt. To conclude. and have something more to answer for, beside the Vanity of the Attempt. To conclude. cc vhb pi dc pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvb. pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 23
263 He that takes a view of the World, will find all things calculated for his Admiration, He that Takes a view of the World, will find all things calculated for his Admiration, pns31 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi d n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
264 but little or nothing for his Comprehension: but little or nothing for his Comprehension: cc-acp j cc pix p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
265 and he that looks into Scripture, will see God's Wisdom, and his own Ignorance, every where writ in great Characters. and he that looks into Scripture, will see God's Wisdom, and his own Ignorance, every where writ in great Characters. cc pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, vmb vvi npg1 n1, cc po31 d n1, d c-crq vvn p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
266 I shall end all with that of the Psalmist, Psal. 104. ver. 24. O Lord, how manifold are thy Works! I shall end all with that of the Psalmist, Psalm 104. ver. 24. Oh Lord, how manifold Are thy Works! pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp d pp-f dt n1, np1 crd fw-la. crd uh n1, c-crq j vbr po21 vvz! (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24
267 in Wisdom hast thou made them all: the Earth is full of thy Riches. THE END. in Wisdom hast thou made them all: the Earth is full of thy Riches. THE END. p-acp n1 vh2 pns21 vvn pno32 d: dt n1 vbz j pp-f po21 n2. dt vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 24

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