Where is the wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdome of this world? Cor. I, 20.

Penington, Isaac, 1616-1679
Publisher: Printed for Robert Wilson
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1660
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A54078 ESTC ID: R33050 STC ID: P1221
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Corinthians, 1st, I, 20; Christian life -- 17th century; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Wisdom -- Religious aspects;
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0 Where is the Wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the Disputer of this World? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdome of this World? 1 Cor. 1.20. THese have always been the Enemies and opposers of Truth, and Setters up of false Images thereof in all ages, The Wise, the Learned, the great Disputants. Where is the Wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the Disputer of this World? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this World? 1 Cor. 1.20. THese have always been the Enemies and opposers of Truth, and Setters up of false Images thereof in all ages, The Wise, the Learned, the great Disputants. q-crq vbz dt j? q-crq vbz dt vvi? q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1? vhz xx np1 vvn j dt n1 pp-f d n1? vvn np1 crd. d vhb av vbn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 a-acp pp-f j n2 av p-acp d n2, dt j, dt j, dt j n2. (1) text (DIV1) 0 Image 1
1 To these Truth hath still been mean and contemptible, their Eye hath still overlooked it, and their imaginatious have still out-run it, finding out somewhat else in the stead thereof, To these Truth hath still been mean and contemptible, their Eye hath still overlooked it, and their imaginatious have still outrun it, finding out somewhat Else in the stead thereof, p-acp d n1 vhz av vbn j cc j, po32 n1 vhz av vvn pn31, cc po32 ng1 vhb av vvn pn31, vvg av av av p-acp dt n1 av, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
2 for which they have been still able and vigorous to contend, and against the Truth it self. for which they have been still able and vigorous to contend, and against the Truth it self. p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vbn av j cc j pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1. (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
3 And indeed, how can the Wise Eye see that, how can the learned Eye acknowledge that, which comes quite out of the way of it's knowledge and learning, And indeed, how can the Wise Eye see that, how can the learned Eye acknowledge that, which comes quite out of the Way of it's knowledge and learning, cc av, q-crq vmb dt j n1 vvi d, q-crq vmb dt j n1 vvi d, r-crq vvz av av pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31|vbz n1 cc n1, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
4 even in a path that it is not at all acquainted with? Wisdom is justified of her Children, Those that are wise to Salvation, those that are learned in the Spirit, those that can dispute in the power of the life and demonstration of the Spirit, these know her habitation, even in a path that it is not At all acquainted with? Wisdom is justified of her Children, Those that Are wise to Salvation, those that Are learned in the Spirit, those that can dispute in the power of the life and demonstration of the Spirit, these know her habitation, av p-acp dt n1 cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp d vvn p-acp? n1 vbz vvn pp-f po31 n2, d cst vbr j p-acp n1, d cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, d cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, d vvb po31 n1, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
5 and her out goings, and can own her in every age, and in every dispensation and coming forth: and her out goings, and can own her in every age, and in every Dispensation and coming forth: cc pno31 av n2-vvg, cc vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 cc vvg av: (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
6 but the Wise and Learned of this World are shut out of this wisdom, and in all their searches after Truth, cannot find her; but the Wise and Learned of this World Are shut out of this Wisdom, and in all their Searches After Truth, cannot find her; cc-acp dt j cc j pp-f d n1 vbr vvn av pp-f d n1, cc p-acp d po32 n2 p-acp n1, vmbx vvi pno31; (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
7 and if at any time they do find and tast somewhat of her, yet they cannot keep her, and if At any time they do find and taste somewhat of her, yet they cannot keep her, cc cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vdb vvi cc vvi av pp-f pno31, av pns32 vmbx vvi pno31, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
8 but the Wisdom, and Learning, and Strength of the earthly part in them, soon betrayes and makes a prey of the simplicity that is in Christ, but the Wisdom, and Learning, and Strength of the earthly part in them, soon betrays and makes a prey of the simplicity that is in christ, cc-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno32, av vvz cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
9 and of his pure Gospel, which cannot be comprehended nor will take up a dwelling place with this wisdom, and of his pure Gospel, which cannot be comprehended nor will take up a Dwelling place with this Wisdom, cc pp-f po31 j n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn ccx vmb vvi a-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp d n1, (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
10 but brings it to nothing, tramples upon it, and keeps it down for ever, where it abides. but brings it to nothing, tramples upon it, and keeps it down for ever, where it abides. cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp pix, vvz p-acp pn31, cc vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp av, c-crq pn31 vvz. (1) text (DIV1) 1 Image 1
11 Three sorts of Enemies of the Wise, the Learned, the great Disputants, Truth hath always had. Three sorts of Enemies of the Wise, the Learned, the great Disputants, Truth hath always had. crd n2 pp-f n2 pp-f dt j, dt j, dt j n2, n1 vhz av vhn. (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
12 First, Of such as have denyed the true form of knowledge and worship. Secondly, Of such as have owned the form, but withstood the power. First, Of such as have denied the true from of knowledge and worship. Secondly, Of such as have owned the from, but withstood the power. ord, pp-f d c-acp vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. ord, pp-f d c-acp vhb vvd dt n1, cc-acp vvd dt n1. (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
13 Thirdly, Of such as have had a tast of the power, but afterward erred from it, Thirdly, Of such as have had a taste of the power, but afterwards erred from it, ord, pp-f d c-acp vhb vhn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av vvn p-acp pn31, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
14 and so held that, which once they had a true tast of, in the unrighteous part, and so held that, which once they had a true taste of, in the unrighteous part, cc av vvd cst, r-crq a-acp pns32 vhd dt j n1 pp-f, p-acp dt j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
15 and likewise added to it by their own imaginations, and likewise added to it by their own Imaginations, cc av vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 d n2, (1) text (DIV1) 2 Image 1
16 When Israel was in Aegypt (that poor illiterate company of Brickmakers) in bondage under that wise people; When Israel was in Egypt (that poor illiterate company of Brickmakers) in bondage under that wise people; c-crq np1 vbds p-acp np1 (cst j j n1 pp-f n2) p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1; (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
17 the Egyptians, withal their wisdom, could not own their God or their worship, but their God was an unknown Being to all that wisdom ( Exod. 5.2.) and his worship and sacrifice the abomination of their Eyes, Exod. 8.26. and Jannes and Jambres, with other wise Magitians, withstood the appearance of God, and Pharoah and his people with their wisdom thought to have kept God's Israel from multiplying, Exod. 1.10. and to have held Israel still under their servitude, after the Lord was risen to stretch out his Arm for their deliverance, Exod 5.8, 9 And how did all the wise Nations still watch to make a prey of God's Jerusalem! How did they count the Towers! the egyptians, withal their Wisdom, could not own their God or their worship, but their God was an unknown Being to all that Wisdom (Exod 5.2.) and his worship and sacrifice the abomination of their Eyes, Exod 8.26. and Jannes and Jambres, with other wise Magicians, withstood the appearance of God, and Pharaoh and his people with their Wisdom Thought to have kept God's Israel from multiplying, Exod 1.10. and to have held Israel still under their servitude, After the Lord was risen to stretch out his Arm for their deliverance, Exod 5.8, 9 And how did all the wise nations still watch to make a prey of God's Jerusalem! How did they count the Towers! dt njp2, av po32 n1, vmd xx vvi po32 n1 cc po32 n1, cc-acp po32 n1 vbds dt j vbg p-acp d cst n1 (np1 crd.) cc po31 n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, np1 crd. cc n2 cc n2, p-acp j-jn j n2, vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 cc po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1 vvd pc-acp vhi vvn npg1 np1 p-acp vvg, np1 crd. cc pc-acp vhi vvn np1 av p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1, j crd, crd cc q-crq vdd d dt j n2 av vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 np1! q-crq vdd pns32 vvi dt n2! (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
18 How often did they think to divide the spoyl! Iudg. 5.28. Isai. 33.18. How did Senacharib and Rabsh•ka make her their own! How often did they think to divide the spoil! Judges 5.28. Isaiah 33.18. How did Senacharib and Rabsh•ka make her their own! uh-crq av vdd pns32 vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1! np1 crd. np1 crd. q-crq vdd vvi cc np1 vvb pno31 po32 d! (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
19 And when the Lord did at any time give Jacob for a spoyl, and Israel to the Robbers, how did they think to keep her under for ever! And when the Lord did At any time give Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the Robbers, how did they think to keep her under for ever! cc c-crq dt n1 vdd p-acp d n1 vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, cc np1 p-acp dt n2, q-crq vdd pns32 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp p-acp av! (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
20 The wise Assyrian, the Moabite, the Ammonite, the Edomite, the Philistim, the Amalekite, the wise Babylonian or Chaldean thought to keep her under, The wise assyrian, the Moabite, the Ammonite, the Edomite, the Philistim, the Amalekite, the wise Babylonian or Chaldean Thought to keep her under, dt j jp, dt n1, dt n1, dt np1, dt n1, dt n1, dt j jp cc jp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp, (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
21 as Pharoah had done, even till their wisedome and knowledge perverted them also, Isai. 47.10. and the Prince of Tire, who was wiser then Daniel, Ezek. 28.3. he also could insult over Ierusalem, and rejoyce at her downfal and captivity, chap. 26.2. But to come closer; Come to Israel it self. as Pharaoh had done, even till their Wisdom and knowledge perverted them also, Isaiah 47.10. and the Prince of Tire, who was Wiser then daniel, Ezekiel 28.3. he also could insult over Ierusalem, and rejoice At her downfall and captivity, chap. 26.2. But to come closer; Come to Israel it self. c-acp np1 vhd vdn, av c-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vvn pno32 av, np1 crd. cc dt n1 pp-f vvb, r-crq vbds jc cs np1, np1 crd. pns31 av vmd vvi p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, n1 crd. p-acp pc-acp vvi av-jc; vvb p-acp np1 pn31 n1. (1) text (DIV1) 3 Image 1
22 That people, by all the wisdome it could gather from the Law, by all the experiences it had had of God's power, by all the faith that was wrought in them upon deliverances, That people, by all the Wisdom it could gather from the Law, by all the experiences it had had of God's power, by all the faith that was wrought in them upon Deliverances, cst n1, p-acp d dt n1 pn31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp d dt n2 pn31 vhd vhn pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp d dt n1 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp n2, (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
23 yet had not Eyes to see, nor Ears to hear, nor Hearts to perceive, but were a people that did always err in their Hearts, yet had not Eyes to see, nor Ears to hear, nor Hearts to perceive, but were a people that did always err in their Hearts, av vhd xx n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, cc-acp vbdr dt n1 cst vdd av vvi p-acp po32 n2, (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
24 and did not understand the way of Truth and Peace. and did not understand the Way of Truth and Peace. cc vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
25 The Prophets among them were still Fools, yea, the Spiritual man mad, Hos. 9 7. The Priests were generally ignorant of the Lord (for though they had the Ark of his presence, his Tabernacle, his Temple, Altar, Sacrifices, Worship, &c. yet they did not know where he was, The prophets among them were still Fools, yea, the Spiritual man mad, Hos. 9 7. The Priests were generally ignorant of the Lord (for though they had the Ark of his presence, his Tabernacle, his Temple, Altar, Sacrifices, Worship, etc. yet they did not know where he was, dt n2 p-acp pno32 vbdr j n2, uh, dt j n1 j, np1 crd crd dt n2 vbdr av-j j pp-f dt n1 (c-acp cs pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, n1, n2, n1, av av pns32 vdd xx vvi c-crq pns31 vbds, (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
26 nor did inquire after him, but contented themselves with a form of knowledge and worship.) And they that handled the Law knew not him who gave the Law, nor did inquire After him, but contented themselves with a from of knowledge and worship.) And they that handled the Law knew not him who gave the Law, ccx vdd vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp vvd px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1.) cc pns32 cst vvd dt n1 vvd xx pno31 r-crq vvd dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
27 and was the sole true interpreter of the Law, but the Pastors transgressed against him, and the Prophets prophecied by another Spirit, Ier. 2.8. and was the sole true interpreter of the Law, but the Pastors transgressed against him, and the prophets prophesied by Another Spirit, Jeremiah 2.8. cc vbds dt j j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt ng1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc dt n2 vvn p-acp j-jn n1, np1 crd. (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
28 They were wise, and did abound in their own meanings, guestings and gathered knowledge, but they knew not the Truth, no nor of the Let er according to the Law, They were wise, and did abound in their own meanings, guestings and gathered knowledge, but they knew not the Truth, no nor of the Let er according to the Law, pns32 vbdr j, cc vdd vvi p-acp po32 d n2, n2-vvg cc j-vvn n1, cc-acp pns32 vvd xx dt n1, uh-dx ccx pp-f dt vvb c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
29 and according to that Light, which God sometimes caused to shine among them from his Prophets. and according to that Light, which God sometime caused to shine among them from his prophets. cc vvg p-acp d n1, r-crq np1 av vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n2. (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
30 Hence it was that that people, with their Rulers, their Teachers, their Priests, their Prophets, were generally enemies to the Prophets whom God raised up, hating, persecuting, imprisoning, stoning them, &c. The Prophets of God (that spake his Truth in his Wisdom, in his Life, in Power, in the demonstration of his Spirit) they could not away with: Hence it was that that people, with their Rulers, their Teachers, their Priests, their prophets, were generally enemies to the prophets whom God raised up, hating, persecuting, imprisoning, stoning them, etc. The prophets of God (that spoke his Truth in his Wisdom, in his Life, in Power, in the demonstration of his Spirit) they could not away with: av pn31 vbds cst d n1, p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, vbdr av-j n2 p-acp dt n2 r-crq np1 vvd a-acp, vvg, vvg, vvg, j-vvg pno32, av dt n2 pp-f np1 (cst vvd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1) pns32 vmd xx av p-acp: (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
31 these were Fools with them, these were mad-men with them, (2 Kings 9.11. Ier. 29.26.) these were poor illiterate Herdsmen and Plowmen: these were Fools with them, these were madmen with them, (2 Kings 9.11. Jeremiah 29.26.) these were poor illiterate Herdsmen and Plowmen: d vbdr n2 p-acp pno32, d vbdr n2 p-acp pno32, (crd n2 crd. np1 crd.) d vbdr j j n2 cc n2: (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
32 they had learned men, that were brought up at the Schools of the Prophets, that could Prophecy Divine things, sweet things, that could open the Law learnedly; they had learned men, that were brought up At the Schools of the prophets, that could Prophecy Divine things, sweet things, that could open the Law learnedly; pns32 vhd vvn n2, cst vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cst vmd n1 vvi n2, j n2, cst vmd vvi dt n1 av-j; (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
33 these Prophets, and these Priests the Rulers cherished, and the people loved, Ier. 5.31. and 23.26, 27. Ezek 13.3, &c. these prophets, and these Priests the Rulers cherished, and the people loved, Jeremiah 5.31. and 23.26, 27. Ezekiel 13.3, etc. d n2, cc d n2 dt n2 vvn, cc dt n1 vvd, np1 crd. cc crd, crd np1 crd, av (1) text (DIV1) 4 Image 1
34 Yea among that people, such as had had a tast of the Truth, as Corah Dathan and Abiram might have (for surely it was not a small matter that could so lift them up, to oppose Moses and Aaron in that manner, Yea among that people, such as had had a taste of the Truth, as Corah Dathan and Abiram might have (for surely it was not a small matter that could so lift them up, to oppose Moses and Aaron in that manner, uh p-acp d n1, d c-acp vhd vhn dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 np1 cc np1 vmd vhi (c-acp av-j pn31 vbds xx dt j n1 cst vmd av vvi pno32 a-acp, pc-acp vvi np1 cc np1 p-acp d n1, (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
35 and to stand out the contest with them even in the Lord's presence, Numb. 16.18. and to stand out the contest with them even in the Lord's presence, Numb. 16.18. cc pc-acp vvi av dt vvi p-acp pno32 av p-acp dt ng1 n1, j. crd. (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
36 but an apprehension of God's being on their side from some appearance of his to them) and as Balaam had, whose Eyes were opened to see the beauty of the Tents of Iacob; yet these, through the prevalency of the fleshly lusts and wisdome, become enemies, but an apprehension of God's being on their side from Some appearance of his to them) and as balaam had, whose Eyes were opened to see the beauty of the Tents of Iacob; yet these, through the prevalency of the fleshly Lustiest and Wisdom, become enemies, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 vbg p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f png31 p-acp pno32) cc c-acp np1 vhd, rg-crq n2 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1; av d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n1, vvb n2, (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
37 and try always to prevail over Israel, even over the Truth and over the Power. The Apostle Jude compares such to the Angels that kept not their first Estate. and try always to prevail over Israel, even over the Truth and over the Power. The Apostle U^de compares such to the Angels that kept not their First Estate. cc vvi av pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, av p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1. dt n1 np1 vvz d p-acp dt n2 cst vvd xx po32 ord n1. (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
38 The Angels that fell, had a place and standing once in truth, but they kept it not (they abode not in the truth) but fell from it, The Angels that fell, had a place and standing once in truth, but they kept it not (they Abided not in the truth) but fell from it, dt n2 cst vvd, vhd dt n1 cc vvg a-acp p-acp n1, cc-acp pns32 vvd pn31 xx (pns32 vvd xx p-acp dt n1) cc-acp vvd p-acp pn31, (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
39 and so became Devils, enemies to the truth from which they fell: and so became Devils, enemies to the truth from which they fell: cc av vvd n2, n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd: (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
40 So those that fall from the truth, from the power, from the living vertue whereof they once tasted, from the true wisdome, which once appeared to them and began to season and savour them, in their fallen wisdome they become the greatest enemies, the greatest accusers, the greatest opposers, So those that fallen from the truth, from the power, from the living virtue whereof they once tasted, from the true Wisdom, which once appeared to them and began to season and savour them, in their fallen Wisdom they become the greatest enemies, the greatest accusers, the greatest opposers, av d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1 c-crq pns32 a-acp vvd, p-acp dt j n1, r-crq a-acp vvd p-acp pno32 cc vvd p-acp n1 cc vvi pno32, p-acp po32 vvn n1 pns32 vvb dt js n2, dt js n2, dt js n2, (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
41 and the stiffest maintainers of a false Image of that Truth, which they once had some knowledge of, and some unity with. and the stiffest maintainers of a false Image of that Truth, which they once had Some knowledge of, and Some unity with. cc dt js n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq pns32 a-acp vhd d n1 pp-f, cc d n1 p-acp. (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
42 Thus it was in the Jewish state; Now come to the Apostles dayes. Thus it was in the Jewish state; Now come to the Apostles days. av pn31 vbds p-acp dt jp n1; av vvb p-acp dt n2 n2. (1) text (DIV1) 5 Image 1
43 First, They had all the Wise men of that age against them, all the Wise Greeks, all the Wise Jews; First, They had all the Wise men of that age against them, all the Wise Greeks, all the Wise jews; ord, pns32 vhd d dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno32, d dt j np1, d dt j np2; (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
44 the Learned men, the able Disputants of all sorts. The Greeks could not find wisdome in that knowledge of Christ which they held forth, the Learned men, the able Disputants of all sorts. The Greeks could not find Wisdom in that knowledge of christ which they held forth, dt j n2, dt j n2 pp-f d n2. dt np1 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns32 vvd av, (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
45 nor the Jews could not find power in it, 1 Cor. 1.22. nor the jews could not find power in it, 1 Cor. 1.22. ccx dt np2 vmd xx vvi n1 p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd. (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
46 and so the one accounted it foolishness, the other stumbled at it, v. 23. There were many sorts and Sects of Wise-men among the Iews, and so the one accounted it foolishness, the other stumbled At it, v. 23. There were many sorts and Sects of Wise men among the Iews, cc av dt pi vvd pn31 n1, dt n-jn vvd p-acp pn31, n1 crd pc-acp vbdr d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt np2, (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
47 but not one sort could own the Truth, though they were looking for it, searching the Scriptures about it, and disputing concerning it. but not one sort could own the Truth, though they were looking for it, searching the Scriptures about it, and disputing Concerning it. cc-acp xx crd n1 vmd vvi dt n1, cs pns32 vbdr vvg p-acp pn31, vvg dt n2 p-acp pn31, cc vvg vvg pn31. (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
48 The very thing then in agitation and inquirie among them was, when the Kingdom of God should come. The very thing then in agitation and inquiry among them was, when the Kingdom of God should come. dt j n1 av p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32 vbds, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi. (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
49 The King himself direct, them where it was, that they might know where to expect and wait for it, Luke 17.21. and in many parables opens it to them, but it was still hid from the Eye of that wisdom, wherewith they did strive to see, understand and comprehend it. The King himself Direct, them where it was, that they might know where to expect and wait for it, Lycia 17.21. and in many parables Opens it to them, but it was still hid from the Eye of that Wisdom, wherewith they did strive to see, understand and comprehend it. dt n1 px31 vvi, pno32 c-crq pn31 vbds, cst pns32 vmd vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, av crd. cc p-acp d n2 vvz pn31 p-acp pno32, cc-acp pn31 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq pns32 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi, vvb cc vvi pn31. (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
50 So that all the several sorts of Wise-men of that age, even those who were Admirers of the Law and the Prophets, So that all the several sorts of Wise men of that age, even those who were Admirers of the Law and the prophets, av cst d dt j n2 pp-f n2 pp-f d n1, av d r-crq vbdr n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2, (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
51 yet were Strangers and Enemies to the Truth, because they joyned to that Wisdom, and to that Learning and comprehension of the Scriptures, out of the sight whereof it came. yet were Strangers and Enemies to the Truth, Because they joined to that Wisdom, and to that Learning and comprehension of the Scriptures, out of the sighed whereof it Come. av vbdr n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, av pp-f dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvd. (1) text (DIV1) 6 Image 1
52 Secondly, For such as did own Christ after the flesh, such as were convinced by his Miracles, (as Nicodemus and many of the honester sort of the Iews were) yet Christ did not commit himself to them, Joh. 2.24. He knew this faith and this owning of him, which was founded upon the Wisdom and Ingenuity of the creature would fail; Secondly, For such as did own christ After the Flesh, such as were convinced by his Miracles, (as Nicodemus and many of the Honester sort of the Iews were) yet christ did not commit himself to them, John 2.24. He knew this faith and this owning of him, which was founded upon the Wisdom and Ingenuity of the creature would fail; ord, c-acp d c-acp vdd vvi np1 p-acp dt n1, d c-acp vbdr vvn p-acp po31 n2, (c-acp np1 cc d pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f dt np2 vbdr) av np1 vdd xx vvi px31 p-acp pno32, np1 crd. pns31 vvd d n1 cc d vvg pp-f pno31, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi; (1) text (DIV1) 7 Image 1
53 and so he would not own it in Nicodemus, but bids him look after the new birth, ( Joh. 3.2, 3.) nor in such as followed him up and down upon this or any other fleshly account, and so he would not own it in Nicodemus, but bids him look After the new birth, (John 3.2, 3.) nor in such as followed him up and down upon this or any other fleshly account, cc av pns31 vmd xx vvi pn31 p-acp np1, p-acp vvz pno31 vvi p-acp dt j n1, (np1 crd, crd) ccx p-acp d c-acp vvd pno31 a-acp cc a-acp p-acp d cc d j-jn j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 7 Image 1
54 but sometimes withdrew and hid himself from them, ( Luke 5.16 Joh 6.14, 15,) and sometimes preached Doctrines which stumbled them, but sometime withdrew and hid himself from them, (Lycia 5.16 John 6.14, 15,) and sometime preached Doctrines which stumbled them, cc-acp av vvd cc vvd px31 p-acp pno32, (av crd np1 crd, crd,) cc av vvd n2 r-crq vvd pno32, (1) text (DIV1) 7 Image 1
55 and made them withdraw from him, Joh. 6, 66. And so in the Apostles days, there were many could get the form, and made them withdraw from him, John 6, 66. And so in the Apostles days, there were many could get the from, cc vvd pno32 vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd, crd cc av p-acp dt n2 n2, pc-acp vbdr d vmd vvi dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 7 Image 1
56 and gain advantage thereby to the fleshly wisdom, to withstand the power, 2 Tim. 3.5. 2 Cor. 11.13. Thirdly. and gain advantage thereby to the fleshly Wisdom, to withstand the power, 2 Tim. 3.5. 2 Cor. 11.13. Thirdly. cc vvi n1 av p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd. ord. (1) text (DIV1) 7 Image 1
57 There were such as had rasted of the heavenly gift, and of the powers of the World to come, There were such as had rasted of the heavenly gift, and of the Powers of the World to come, pc-acp vbdr d c-acp vhd vvn pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (1) text (DIV1) 8 Image 1
58 and yet fell away, Heb. 6.4, 5, 6. There were such as denyed the Lord that bought them, 2 Pet 2.1. and yet fell away, Hebrew 6.4, 5, 6. There were such as denied the Lord that bought them, 2 Pet 2.1. cc av vvd av, np1 crd, crd, crd pc-acp vbdr d c-acp vvd dt n1 cst vvd pno32, crd n1 crd. (1) text (DIV1) 8 Image 1
59 Such as fell from the love of the Truth, to the love of their vomit, and of the mire of the World again, v. 22. 2 Tim. 4.10. Such as fell from the love of the Truth, to the love of their vomit, and of the mire of the World again, v. 22. 2 Tim. 4.10. d c-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av, n1 crd crd np1 crd. (1) text (DIV1) 8 Image 1
60 Such as had a standing in the Churches Heaven (like the Angels which fell) but kept not their habitation, Such as had a standing in the Churches Heaven (like the Angels which fell) but kept not their habitation, d c-acp vhd dt vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1 (av-j dt n2 r-crq j) cc-acp vvd xx po32 n1, (1) text (DIV1) 8 Image 1
61 but were swept down from thence to the earth by the Dragons tail, Rev. 12 4. These are the notablest Champions (in the earthly wisdom, but were swept down from thence to the earth by the Dragons tail, Rev. 12 4. These Are the notablest Champions (in the earthly Wisdom, cc-acp vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, n1 crd crd d vbr dt js n2 (p-acp dt j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 8 Image 1
62 and for a corrupted estate and false Image) of all the rest. and for a corrupted estate and false Image) of all the rest. cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc j n1) pp-f d dt n1. (1) text (DIV1) 8 Image 1
63 Now as the Prophets of God among the Jews had these enemies, and as the Apostles also had these enemies: Now as the prophets of God among the jews had these enemies, and as the Apostles also had these enemies: av p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt np2 vhd d n2, cc p-acp dt n2 av vhd d n2: (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
64 so all along the Apostacy these enemies have been rise. so all along the Apostasy these enemies have been rise. av d p-acp dt n1 d n2 vhb vbn vvn. (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
65 The witnesses have had a wise sort of direct opposers among the Papists, a wise sort of secret underminers among the Protestants, The Witnesses have had a wise sort of Direct opposers among the Papists, a wise sort of secret underminers among the Protestants, dt n2 vhb vhn dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt njp2, dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n2 p-acp dt n2, (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
66 and also another wise sort of such among themselves, as had some tast of the Truth, and also Another wise sort of such among themselves, as had Some taste of the Truth, cc av j-jn j n1 pp-f d p-acp px32, c-acp vhd d n1 pp-f dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
67 but departed from the power of it into the earthly wisdom, into the earthly understanding: but departed from the power of it into the earthly Wisdom, into the earthly understanding: cc-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1: (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
68 and this last sort fight more suriously and more vehemently against the Truth, and are more subtile to assault it and grapple with it, then the other two. and this last sort fight more suriously and more vehemently against the Truth, and Are more subtle to assault it and grapple with it, then the other two. cc d ord n1 vvi av-dc av-j cc av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1, cc vbr av-dc j pc-acp vvi pn31 cc vvi p-acp pn31, cs dt j-jn crd. (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
69 Oh there is no such bitter deadly enemy to Christ and his Truth, as he who once had some tast of the vertue of it, O there is no such bitter deadly enemy to christ and his Truth, as he who once had Some taste of the virtue of it, uh a-acp vbz dx d j j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, c-acp pns31 r-crq a-acp vhd d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
70 and is now turned from it into the Earth, into the wisdom and love of the World, and is now turned from it into the Earth, into the Wisdom and love of the World, cc vbz av vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
71 and yet still holds some of the notion of that Truth (whereof he once left the power) in the earthly part. To come yet closer. and yet still holds Some of the notion of that Truth (whereof he once left the power) in the earthly part. To come yet closer. cc av av vvz d pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 (c-crq pns31 a-acp vvd dt n1) p-acp dt j n1. pc-acp vvi av av-jc. (1) text (DIV1) 9 Image 1
72 There is in every man (not throughly sanctified) that Wisdom which is not of God, that wisdom from which God hides his precious Truths, which wisdom lyes ready to catch every discovery and revelation of truth to him, that it might improve it, grow rich and wise by it. There is in every man (not thoroughly sanctified) that Wisdom which is not of God, that Wisdom from which God hides his precious Truths, which Wisdom lies ready to catch every discovery and Revelation of truth to him, that it might improve it, grow rich and wise by it. pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 (xx av-j vvn) cst n1 r-crq vbz xx pp-f np1, cst n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz po31 j n2, r-crq n1 vvz j pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, cst pn31 vmd vvi pn31, vvb j cc j p-acp pn31. (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
73 Now this Wisdom cannot attain to the knowledge of any of the things of God, Now this Wisdom cannot attain to the knowledge of any of the things of God, av d n1 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
74 neither can this Wisdom keep the true knowledge, but whatever this Wisdom catcheth, it presently corrupts. neither can this Wisdom keep the true knowledge, but whatever this Wisdom Catches, it presently corrupts. dx vmb d n1 vvi dt j n1, cc-acp r-crq d n1 vvz, pn31 av-j vvz. (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
75 The true Wisdom, the true Light, the true Knowledge of Christ is like the Manna in the Wilderness; The true Wisdom, the true Light, the true Knowledge of christ is like the Manna in the Wilderness; dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
76 it dayly comes down from Heaven, and must dayly be gathered fresh. it daily comes down from Heaven, and must daily be gathered fresh. pn31 j vvz a-acp p-acp n1, cc vmb av-j vbi vvn j. (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
77 The true Light springs from the Life, and it must be held in the Life, in the Vessel which the Life forms, in the new Bottle, in the new Understanding; The true Light springs from the Life, and it must be held in the Life, in the Vessel which the Life forms, in the new Bottle, in the new Understanding; dt j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq dt n1 n2, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1; (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
78 not in the fleshly part, nay not in the natural part: for as the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2.14. not in the fleshly part, nay not in the natural part: for as the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit, 1 Cor. 2.14. xx p-acp dt j n1, uh-x xx p-acp dt j n1: c-acp c-acp dt j n1 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, crd np1 crd. (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
79 So neither can he retain them. So neither can he retain them. av dx vmb pns31 vvi pno32. (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
80 The old store house, into which earthly things were gathered, must be burnt up, and not made a Treasure for the things of God, The old store house, into which earthly things were gathered, must be burned up, and not made a Treasure for the things of God, dt j n1 n1, p-acp r-crq j n2 vbdr vvn, vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc xx vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
81 but the new understanding, which is given by him that is true, (1 Joh. 5.20.) which new-forms, but the new understanding, which is given by him that is true, (1 John 5.20.) which new-forms, cc-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31 cst vbz j, (crd np1 crd.) r-crq n2, (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
82 and preserves, and is all in the natural. and preserves, and is all in the natural. cc vvz, cc vbz d p-acp dt j. (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
83 Sink out of the earthly part and read me, that thou mayst be able to say within thy self, and concerning thy self. Sink out of the earthly part and read me, that thou Mayest be able to say within thy self, and Concerning thy self. np1 av pp-f dt j n1 cc vvb pno11, cst pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1, cc vvg po21 n1. (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
84 Where is the Wise? where is the Scribe? where is the Disputer? Where is the Wise? where is the Scribe? where is the Disputer? q-crq vbz dt j? q-crq vbz dt vvi? q-crq vbz dt n1? (1) text (DIV1) 10 Image 1
85 The Wise part, the knowing part, the reaching part in every man will be putting forth it's hand to gather of the Tree of Life: The Wise part, the knowing part, the reaching part in every man will be putting forth it's hand to gather of the Tree of Life: dt j n1, dt j-vvg n1, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvg av pn31|vbz n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
86 but what hath it ever been able to gather? I know men may gather notions of any kind, of any Sect, of any sort of Profession, of any appearance or dispensation: but what hath it ever been able to gather? I know men may gather notions of any kind, of any Sect, of any sort of Profession, of any appearance or Dispensation: cc-acp q-crq vhz pn31 av vbi j pc-acp vvi? pns11 vvb n2 vmb vvi n2 pp-f d n1, pp-f d n1, pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, pp-f d n1 cc n1: (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
87 but who is able to come near the Life, to touch the Power, the Truth, the everlasting Spring, but who is able to come near the Life, to touch the Power, the Truth, the everlasting Spring, cc-acp q-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi av-j dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt n1, dt j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
88 or any stream or drop of water that issues from it? And he who hath a true touch or tast thereof given him, can his Wisdom add to it? nay can he so much as retain it? ( David had a true sence and experience of this, who cryed out, O continue thy loving kindness to them that know thee, or any stream or drop of water that issues from it? And he who hath a true touch or taste thereof given him, can his Wisdom add to it? nay can he so much as retain it? (David had a true sense and experience of this, who cried out, Oh continue thy loving kindness to them that know thee, cc d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31? cc pns31 r-crq vhz dt j n1 cc vvi av vvn pno31, vmb po31 n1 vvi p-acp pn31? uh-x vmb pns31 av av-d c-acp vvb pn31? (np1 vhd dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d, r-crq vvd av, uh vvb po21 j-vvg n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno21, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
89 and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. cc po21 n1 p-acp dt j p-acp n1. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
90 ) Indeed if he like not to retain the thing it self in his knowledge, he may improve the notion, ) Indeed if he like not to retain the thing it self in his knowledge, he may improve the notion, ) av cs pns31 vvb xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pn31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
91 and bend that to the temperature and disposition of the earthy part in himself and others; and bend that to the temperature and disposition of the earthy part in himself and Others; cc vvb cst p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp px31 cc n2-jn; (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
92 but this is not truth, but a dead image, or a dead remembrance of what once was truly living. but this is not truth, but a dead image, or a dead remembrance of what once was truly living. cc-acp d vbz xx n1, cc-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f r-crq a-acp vbds av-j vvg. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
93 Oh how doth the Soul that is begotten of the Divine breath, that is born of the living Power and Vertue, depend upon God for his continual breathings! O how does the Soul that is begotten of the Divine breath, that is born of the living Power and Virtue, depend upon God for his continual breathings! uh q-crq vdz dt n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst vbz vvn pp-f dt j-vvg n1 cc n1, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j n2-vvg! (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
94 There is nothing hath so much from God, and yet nothing is so little able to live without him. There is nothing hath so much from God, and yet nothing is so little able to live without him. pc-acp vbz pix vhz av av-d p-acp np1, cc av pix vbz av j j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
95 If he withdraw from it, it presently hangs down its head: nay if he do but so much as hide his face, it is troubled; If he withdraw from it, it presently hangs down its head: nay if he do but so much as hide his face, it is troubled; cs pns31 vvb p-acp pn31, pn31 av-j vvz a-acp po31 n1: uh-x cs pns31 vdb cc-acp av av-d c-acp vvi po31 n1, pn31 vbz vvn; (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
96 and all the fulness, which it immediatly before had from God is not able to keep up its. and all the fullness, which it immediately before had from God is not able to keep up its. cc d dt n1, r-crq pn31 av-j a-acp vhd p-acp np1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi a-acp po31. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
97 Life one moment, but it pants, & fails, & flags, & withers, until a new supply of refreshment be administred to it. Life one moment, but it pants, & fails, & flags, & withers, until a new supply of refreshment be administered to it. n1 crd n1, cc-acp pn31 vvz, cc vvz, cc n2, cc vvz, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn p-acp pn31. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
98 And he that knows this in any measure, will not wonder at, the distress and misery of such for want of God's presence, And he that knows this in any measure, will not wonder At, the distress and misery of such for want of God's presence, cc pns31 cst vvz d p-acp d n1, vmb xx vvi p-acp, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vvb pp-f npg1 n1, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
99 and at their cryings out after the Spring of their Life (even as the Hart brayeth after the water brooks) though they should have fulness of all outward things, and At their cryings out After the Spring of their Life (even as the Heart Brayeth After the water brooks) though they should have fullness of all outward things, cc p-acp po32 n2 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 (av c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvz) cs pns32 vmd vhi n1 pp-f d j n2, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
100 yea and also fulness of knowledge in things of Religion, even concerning all conditions and estates. yea and also fullness of knowledge in things of Religion, even Concerning all conditions and estates. uh cc av n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, av vvg d n2 cc n2. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
101 The thing that I wanted in my great misery, it was not outward knowledge, it was not experience of God's mercy and goodness: The thing that I wanted in my great misery, it was not outward knowledge, it was not experience of God's mercy and Goodness: dt n1 cst pns11 vvd p-acp po11 j n1, pn31 vbds xx j n1, pn31 vbds xx n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1: (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
102 but this I wanted, the issuings forth of his fresh Life, and livingly to know where to wait for it, but this I wanted, the issuings forth of his fresh Life, and livingly to know where to wait for it, cc-acp d pns11 vvd, dt n2-vvg av pp-f po31 j n1, cc av-vvg pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
103 and livingly to know it when it appeared: and livingly to know it when it appeared: cc av-vvg pc-acp vvi pn31 c-crq pn31 vvd: (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
104 for it was still near me all the time of my darkness, and did preserve me and appear unto me, for it was still near me all the time of my darkness, and did preserve me and appear unto me, c-acp pn31 vbds av av-j pno11 d dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc vdd vvi pno11 cc vvi p-acp pno11, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
105 but I livingly knew it not, but thought I would be wiser then others: but I livingly knew it not, but Thought I would be Wiser then Others: cc-acp pns11 av-vvg vvd pn31 xx, cc-acp vvd pns11 vmd vbi jc cs n2-jn: (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
106 For I saw many deceived, and so I would not own it in such a way as it then appeared in me, For I saw many deceived, and so I would not own it in such a Way as it then appeared in me, c-acp pns11 vvd d vvn, cc av pns11 vmd xx vvi pn31 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pn31 av vvd p-acp pno11, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
107 least I also should be deceived like others, but waited for such an appearance as could not be questioned by the fleshly Wisdom. lest I also should be deceived like Others, but waited for such an appearance as could not be questioned by the fleshly Wisdom. cs pns11 av vmd vbi vvn av-j n2-jn, cc-acp vvd p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
108 And be that waits for that, and so despise the day of small things, cannot but refuse the little seed; And be that waits for that, and so despise the day of small things, cannot but refuse the little seed; cc vbb cst vvz p-acp d, cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2, vmbx p-acp vvi dt j n1; (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
109 and so, it being not received into his earth, it can never grow up in him into a great Tree, whereby the Glory of the Kingdom will be hid from him, and so, it being not received into his earth, it can never grow up in him into a great Tree, whereby the Glory of the Kingdom will be hid from him, cc av, pn31 vbg xx vvn p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vmb av-x vvi a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
110 and be shut out of it, when others enter into and sit down in it. and be shut out of it, when Others enter into and fit down in it. cc vbi vvn av pp-f pn31, c-crq n2-jn vvb p-acp cc vvi a-acp p-acp pn31. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
111 Therefore, he that will be Wise, let him become a Fool that be may be Wise; Therefore, he that will be Wise, let him become a Fool that be may be Wise; av, pns31 cst vmb vbi j, vvb pno31 vvi dt n1 cst vbb vmb vbi j; (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
112 Let him receive that for his Light, his King, his Guide, which mans wisdom never did nor never will own. Let him receive that for his Light, his King, his Guide, which men Wisdom never did nor never will own. vvb pno31 vvi cst p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, r-crq ng1 n1 av-x vdd ccx av-x vmb d. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
113 He that ever looks to injoy the Comforter, let him receive the Reprover, the Convincer of sin, He that ever looks to enjoy the Comforter, let him receive the Reprover, the Convincer of since, pns31 cst av vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb pno31 vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
114 and wait for his Law of judging him throughout the whole course of his sinful State and Nature, passing along with him through the whole condemnation, and wait for his Law of judging him throughout the Whole course of his sinful State and Nature, passing along with him through the Whole condemnation, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc n1, vvg a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
115 until he arrive with him at the justification of the Life, which the fleshly wisdom, until he arrive with him At the justification of the Life, which the fleshly Wisdom, c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq dt j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
116 nor any of his knowledge of the things of God, (as they are held in the fleshly part) must ever arrive with him at. nor any of his knowledge of the things of God, (as they Are held in the fleshly part) must ever arrive with him At. ccx d pp-f po31 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, (c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1) vmb av vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp. (1) text (DIV1) 11 Image 1
117 Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this World? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this World? vhz xx np1 vvn j dt n1 pp-f d n1? (1) text (DIV1) 12 Image 1
118 The Wisdom of this World is precious in the Eye of the World, and the Wisdom of God in his poor, weak, despised, earthen Vessels is still foolishness with them: The Wisdom of this World is precious in the Eye of the World, and the Wisdom of God in his poor, weak, despised, earthen Vessels is still foolishness with them: dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j, j, j-vvn, j n2 vbz av n1 p-acp pno32: (1) text (DIV1) 13 Image 1
119 but the Lord so orders it, as he still justifies his despised Wisdom in his despised Vessels, but the Lord so order it, as he still Justifies his despised Wisdom in his despised Vessels, cc-acp dt n1 av n2 pn31, c-acp pns31 av vvz po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n2, (1) text (DIV1) 13 Image 1
120 and makes the Wisdom of the World appear foolish to all the single and upright-hearted, who thirst after and wait for the Revelation of his Truth. and makes the Wisdom of the World appear foolish to all the single and upright-hearted, who thirst After and wait for the Revelation of his Truth. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb j p-acp d dt j cc j, r-crq n1 a-acp cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (1) text (DIV1) 13 Image 1
121 Now two ways especially the Lord makes the solly of this Worlds Wisdom appear, Now two ways especially the Lord makes the solly of this World's Wisdom appear, av crd n2 av-j dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 vvi, (1) text (DIV1) 13 Image 1
122 First, In that by all their Wisdom they cannot find out the true knowledge of God, v. 21. The World by Wisdom knew not God, though there be an exceeding desire kindled in them to know God, First, In that by all their Wisdom they cannot find out the true knowledge of God, v. 21. The World by Wisdom knew not God, though there be an exceeding desire kindled in them to know God, ord, p-acp cst p-acp d po32 n1 pns32 vmbx vvi av dt j n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd dt n1 p-acp n1 vvd xx np1, cs pc-acp vbi dt j-vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi np1, (1) text (DIV1) 14 Image 1
123 though they take all the ways that heart can imagine to attain their desires, though they study and meditate never so hard, though they take all the ways that heart can imagine to attain their Desires, though they study and meditate never so hard, cs pns32 vvb d dt n2 cst n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cs pns32 vvb cc vvi av-x av j, (1) text (DIV1) 14 Image 1
124 though they get never so many Arts & Languages, nay though they read the very Scriptures never so diligently, though they get never so many Arts & Languages, nay though they read the very Scriptures never so diligently, cs pns32 vvb av av d n2 cc n2, uh-x cs pns32 vvb dt j n2 av-x av av-j, (1) text (DIV1) 14 Image 1
125 though they labour in the very fire, yet what they get, what they gather, what they understand, what they comprehend by this Wisdom, it is all but very vanity, Hab. 2.13. though they labour in the very fire, yet what they get, what they gather, what they understand, what they comprehend by this Wisdom, it is all but very vanity, Hab. 2.13. cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1, av r-crq pns32 vvb, r-crq pns32 vvb, r-crq pns32 vvb, r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz d p-acp j n1, np1 crd. (1) text (DIV1) 14 Image 1
126 it reaches not the Immortal, it nourishes not the Immortal, it satisfies not the Soul, it refreshes not the seed, it reaches not the Immortal, it Nourishes not the Immortal, it Satisfies not the Soul, it Refreshes not the seed, pn31 vvz xx dt j, pn31 vvz xx dt j, pn31 vvz xx dt n1, pn31 vvz xx dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 14 Image 1
127 but only feeds and pleases the earthly part, the earthly understanding, the earthly mind, the earthly desires and affections, but only feeds and Pleases the earthly part, the earthly understanding, the earthly mind, the earthly Desires and affections, cc-acp av-j vvz cc vvz dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j n2 cc n2, (1) text (DIV1) 14 Image 1
128 even the man's Part, the man's Spirit, the man's Nature, which though elevated and raised never so high, is still but earth. even the Man's Part, the Man's Spirit, the Man's Nature, which though elevated and raised never so high, is still but earth. av dt ng1 n1, dt ng1 n1, dt ng1 n1, r-crq cs vvn cc vvn av av j, vbz av p-acp n1. (1) text (DIV1) 14 Image 1
129 Secondly, In that all their Wisdom cannot reach them to come down to, to submit to, to come into God's way of having their Wisdom crucified, Secondly, In that all their Wisdom cannot reach them to come down to, to submit to, to come into God's Way of having their Wisdom Crucified, ord, p-acp cst d po32 n1 vmbx vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp, pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f vhg po32 n1 vvd, (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
130 and that raised up in them which might receive the Truth. This they can never learn in the fleshly Wisdom. and that raised up in them which might receive the Truth. This they can never Learn in the fleshly Wisdom. cc cst vvd a-acp p-acp pno32 r-crq vmd vvi dt n1. d pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt j n1. (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
131 They may indeed come thus far, even to see that there is no way of entrance but by death, They may indeed come thus Far, even to see that there is no Way of Entrance but by death, pns32 vmb av vvi av av-j, av pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp p-acp n1, (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
132 and so seek death (that they may enter into the Life) but they cannot find it. and so seek death (that they may enter into the Life) but they cannot find it. cc av vvb n1 (cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1) cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi pn31. (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
133 The seed of Jacob in his seeking misses not, but this Seeker never finds, to this Asker it is never given, The seed of Jacob in his seeking misses not, but this Seeker never finds, to this Asker it is never given, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg vvz xx, cc-acp d np1 av-x vvz, p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz av vvn, (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
134 and to this Knocker it is never opened: and to this Knocker it is never opened: cc p-acp d n1 pn31 vbz av vvn: (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
135 and that is it which makes this Wisdom in every appearance, in every sort of Profession and Sect of Professors, and that is it which makes this Wisdom in every appearance, in every sort of Profession and Sect of Professors, cc cst vbz pn31 r-crq vvz d n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
136 so rage at the seed of Jacob, even because it finds it self still shut out of the Life, into which an entrance is administred to the seed. so rage At the seed of Jacob, even Because it finds it self still shut out of the Life, into which an Entrance is administered to the seed. av n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av c-acp pn31 vvz pn31 n1 av vvn av pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
137 And how can that which would fain have the Kingdom, but rage against that which takes the inheritance from it? how can every sort of Professors but strive to slay the heir, that the inheritance might be theirs? Were it not for the living Seed, And how can that which would fain have the Kingdom, but rage against that which Takes the inheritance from it? how can every sort of Professors but strive to slay the heir, that the inheritance might be theirs? Were it not for the living Seed, cc q-crq vmb cst r-crq vmd av-j vhi dt n1, cc-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31? q-crq vmb d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst dt n1 vmd vbi png32? vbdr pn31 xx p-acp dt j-vvg n1, (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
138 and the living Power and Vertue, which breaks forth in them and among them, the Religion and Worship of the first birth might pass for currant: and the living Power and Virtue, which breaks forth in them and among them, the Religion and Worship of the First birth might pass for currant: cc dt j-vvg n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz av p-acp pno32 cc p-acp pno32, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord n1 vmd vvi p-acp n1: (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
139 but this is it which darkens the Glory of all Professions and Professors upon the earth, but this is it which darkens the Glory of all Professions and Professors upon the earth, cc-acp d vbz pn31 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
140 even that living thing which God hath begotten in his people, and his living presence with it, and blessing upon it: even that living thing which God hath begotten in his people, and his living presence with it, and blessing upon it: av cst j-vvg n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp pn31, cc n1 p-acp pn31: (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
141 at this, all the zealous Sacrificers, Teachers, and Professors out of the Life rage and are mad, At this, all the zealous Sacrificers, Teachers, and Professors out of the Life rage and Are mad, p-acp d, d dt j n2, n2, cc n2 av pp-f dt n1 n1 cc vbr j, (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
142 and would break the cords and bands wherewith this strives to bind them unto God's Altar. and would break the cords and bans wherewith this strives to bind them unto God's Altar. cc vmd vvi dt n2 cc n2 c-crq d vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp npg1 n1. (1) text (DIV1) 15 Image 1
143 Now look over all Ages, could the Wise Heathens stoop to God's dispensation to the Jews? was it not foolishness and abomination to them? or could the Wise Jews stoop to the Law within, to the Word in the Heart, (although directed thereto by Moses, Deut. 30.14.) to learn there to do justly, to love mercy, Now look over all Ages, could the Wise heathens stoop to God's Dispensation to the jews? was it not foolishness and abomination to them? or could the Wise jews stoop to the Law within, to the Word in the Heart, (although directed thereto by Moses, Deuteronomy 30.14.) to Learn there to do justly, to love mercy, av vvi p-acp d n2, vmd dt j n2-jn vvb p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt np2? vbds pn31 xx n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32? cc vmd dt j np2 vvb p-acp dt n1 a-acp, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (cs vvn av p-acp np1, np1 crd.) pc-acp vvi a-acp pc-acp vdi av-j, pc-acp vvi n1, (1) text (DIV1) 16 Image 1
144 and to walk humbly with their God? Mic. 6.8. and to walk humbly with their God? Mic. 6.8. cc pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n1? np1 crd. (1) text (DIV1) 16 Image 1
145 Could they wait there to have their Hearts circumcised by that Word of power, and so to be washed and made clean? Nay were they not drowned in their outward Sacrifices, Temple, Incence, New-Moons and Sabbaths, Could they wait there to have their Hearts circumcised by that Word of power, and so to be washed and made clean? Nay were they not drowned in their outward Sacrifices, Temple, Incense, New moons and Sabbaths, vmd pns32 vvi a-acp pc-acp vhi po32 n2 vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc av pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvd j? uh vbdr pns32 xx vvn p-acp po32 j n2, n1, n1, n2 cc n2, (1) text (DIV1) 16 Image 1
146 and such kind of observations, and could not heat the Truth of the Lord as it was delivered by Moses, nor as it was opened by the Prophets ( Isa. 1.11.) So that this People seeking to know the Lord from the Letter by this Wisdom, could never come to the knowledge of him, and such kind of observations, and could not heat the Truth of the Lord as it was Delivered by Moses, nor as it was opened by the prophets (Isaiah 1.11.) So that this People seeking to know the Lord from the letter by this Wisdom, could never come to the knowledge of him, cc d n1 pp-f n2, cc vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, ccx p-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 (np1 crd.) av cst d n1 vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, vmd av-x vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, (1) text (DIV1) 16 Image 1
147 but the place of his Light and Wisdom was hid from them. but the place of his Light and Wisdom was hid from them. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 vbds vvn p-acp pno32. (1) text (DIV1) 16 Image 1
148 Again, When Christ came, and the Kingdom was preached, and the everlasting way of Redemption and Salvation made manifest, could the Wise Eye in the Greeks, Again, When christ Come, and the Kingdom was preached, and the everlasting Way of Redemption and Salvation made manifest, could the Wise Eye in the Greeks, av, c-crq np1 vvd, cc dt n1 vbds vvn, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvd j, vmd dt j n1 p-acp dt np1, (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
149 or the Wise Eye in the Jews see it? did not the Greeks shut themselves out by a Wisdom above the Letter (as they thought) and the Jews by a knowledge and Wisdom which they had gathered out of the Letter? How wise were they from the Letter to reason against the King of Life? This man cannot be of God, or the Wise Eye in the jews see it? did not the Greeks shut themselves out by a Wisdom above the letter (as they Thought) and the jews by a knowledge and Wisdom which they had gathered out of the letter? How wise were they from the letter to reason against the King of Life? This man cannot be of God, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt np2 vvb pn31? vdd xx dt njpg2 vvi px32 av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 (c-acp pns32 vvd) cc dt np2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 r-crq pns32 vhd vvn av pp-f dt n1? q-crq j vbdr pns32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? d n1 vmbx vbi pp-f np1, (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
150 for he is a breaker of his Sabbath. for he is a breaker of his Sabbath. c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
151 He is a Nazarite, and can any good thing come out of Nazareth? He saith the Son of man must be lifted up, He is a Nazarite, and can any good thing come out of Nazareth? He Says the Son of man must be lifted up, pns31 vbz dt np1, cc vmb d j n1 vvb av pp-f np1? pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
152 but we read that Christ abideth for ever. but we read that christ Abideth for ever. cc-acp pns12 vvb cst np1 vvz p-acp av. (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
153 He is against Gods Temple, against Gods day of Worship, gives his Disciples such scope and liberty, He is against God's Temple, against God's day of Worship, gives his Disciples such scope and liberty, pns31 vbz p-acp ng1 n1, p-acp ng1 n1 pp-f n1, vvz po31 n2 d n1 cc n1, (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
154 as neither the Pharisces nor John gave their Disciples, but reviles our strict and Godly Teachers and Expounders of the Law, calling them Hipocrites, blind Guides, &c. And mark with what a rough severe Spirit he reproves them, as neither the Pharisees nor John gave their Disciples, but reviles our strict and Godly Teachers and Expounders of the Law, calling them Hypocrites, blind Guides, etc. And mark with what a rough severe Spirit he reproves them, c-acp dx dt fw-la ccx np1 vvd po32 n2, cc-acp vvz po12 j cc j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg pno32 n2, j n2, av cc vvb p-acp r-crq dt j j n1 pns31 vvz pno32, (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
155 whereas they call him Master, and speak mildly and gently to him. whereas they call him Master, and speak mildly and gently to him. cs pns32 vvb pno31 n1, cc vvi av-j cc av-j p-acp pno31. (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
156 O what Iew in that Nature, in that Wisdom, in that Spirit could but find matter and occasion of stumbling at Christ, Oh what Iew in that Nature, in that Wisdom, in that Spirit could but find matter and occasion of stumbling At christ, uh q-crq np1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 vmd cc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1, (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
157 even from the Law & the Prophets! even from the Law & the prophets! av p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2! (1) text (DIV1) 17 Image 1
158 And as they stumbled at the true Christ, so have all the generations of wise men since the Apostacy, all the learned men generally (their Councils, Synods, Convocations and Assemblies) stumbled at the true Church, looking for some such like building as had been in the Apostles days, And as they stumbled At the true christ, so have all the generations of wise men since the Apostasy, all the learned men generally (their Councils, Synods, Convocations and Assemblies) stumbled At the true Church, looking for Some such like building as had been in the Apostles days, cc c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt j np1, av vhb d dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1, d dt j n2 av-j (po32 n2, n2, n2 cc n2) vvd p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp d d j n1 a-acp vhd vbn p-acp dt n2 n2, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
159 and not understanding and observing how the Lord took down that building (as it had been set up in the World) and how he prepared a place in the Wilderness for his true Church, and not understanding and observing how the Lord took down that building (as it had been Set up in the World) and how he prepared a place in the Wilderness for his true Church, cc xx n1 cc vvg c-crq dt n1 vvd a-acp d n1 (c-acp pn31 vhd vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1) cc c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
160 unto which he gave her wings to fly, Revel. 12. and how afterwards the false Woman, unto which he gave her wings to fly, Revel. 12. and how afterwards the false Woman, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd po31 n2 pc-acp vvi, vvb. crd cc q-crq av dt j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
161 or false Church got up in her stead, who with a Golden Cup of fornication bewitched the Kings and Inhabiters of the Earth, Revel. 17.2. (even Peoples, Multitudes, Nations and Tongues, ver. 15.) So that they mistook her for the True Church, or false Church god up in her stead, who with a Golden Cup of fornication bewitched the Kings and Inhabiters of the Earth, Revel. 17.2. (even Peoples, Multitudes, nations and Tongues, ver. 15.) So that they mistook her for the True Church, cc j n1 vvn a-acp p-acp po31 n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvn dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb. crd. (av n2, n2, n2 cc n2, fw-la. crd) av cst pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp dt j n1, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
162 and went into her Bed of Whoredomes? Which of all the learned men, which of all the Councils of the Papists have seen this? nay which of the Protestant Councils, and went into her Bed of Whoredoms? Which of all the learned men, which of all the Councils of the Papists have seen this? nay which of the Protestant Councils, cc vvd p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2? r-crq pp-f d dt j n2, r-crq pp-f d dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 vhb vvn d? uh r-crq pp-f dt n1 n2, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
163 or Convocations or Assemblies have beheld the State of the True Church? nay have nor every Sort and Sect of the Protestants endeavoured to build up some image or likeness of the True Church, not so much as suspecting that she was fled into, or Convocations or Assemblies have beheld the State of the True Church? nay have nor every Sort and Sect of the Protestants endeavoured to built up Some image or likeness of the True Church, not so much as suspecting that she was fled into, cc n2 cc n2 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? uh vhb ccx d vvb cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, xx av av-d c-acp vvg cst pns31 vbds vvn p-acp, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
164 and was to abide in the wilderness for a time, times and half a time? O what darkness hath covered the Earth! and was to abide in the Wilderness for a time, times and half a time? O what darkness hath covered the Earth! cc vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, n2 cc av-jn dt n1? sy q-crq n1 vhz vvn dt n1! (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
165 O how hath God befooled the wise-men of every sort, the wise-men of every age! the wise Protestants, aswel as the wise Papists; O how hath God befooled the Wise men of every sort, the Wise men of every age! the wise Protestants, aswell as the wise Papists; sy q-crq vhz np1 vvn dt n2 pp-f d n1, dt n2 pp-f d n1! dt j n2, p-acp p-acp dt j njp2; (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
166 the wise Independents and Baptists, aswell as the wise Episcopalians and Presbiterians! the wise Independents and Baptists, aswell as the wise Episcopalians and Presbyterians! dt j n2-jn cc np1, av c-acp dt j njp2 cc njp2! (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
167 and how blind and sottish are Nations and Peoples, that still they think to find out the Truth by having a Synod, Assembly or Convocation of the Wisemen gathered together! and how blind and sottish Are nations and Peoples, that still they think to find out the Truth by having a Synod, Assembly or Convocation of the Wise men gathered together! cc c-crq j cc j vbr n2 cc ng1, cst av pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp vhg dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vvd av! (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
168 Indeed they are fittest to rear upon an Image to please the earthly part of man, Indeed they Are Fittest to rear upon an Image to please the earthly part of man, av pns32 vbr js pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
169 and the earthly Powers and interests with, but Truth never came in by that way, and the earthly Powers and interests with, but Truth never Come in by that Way, cc dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp, cc-acp n1 av-x vvd p-acp p-acp d n1, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
170 but the Wise and learned have still been shut out from it, and have proved Enemies to it. but the Wise and learned have still been shut out from it, and have proved Enemies to it. cc-acp dt j cc j vhb av vbn vvn av p-acp pn31, cc vhb vvn n2 p-acp pn31. (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
171 And whosoever comes out of the Apostacy from the Spirit and from the Truth, to the Spirit and Truth again, shall find nothing so great an Enemy, And whosoever comes out of the Apostasy from the Spirit and from the Truth, to the Spirit and Truth again, shall find nothing so great an Enemy, cc r-crq vvz av pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av, vmb vvi pix av j dt n1, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
172 as the wisdom in himself, and directions from the wisdom in others: as the Wisdom in himself, and directions from the Wisdom in Others: c-acp dt n1 p-acp px31, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2-jn: (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
173 for that which God leads, is a simple, a weak Babe, a Child to the Wisdom of this World; for that which God leads, is a simple, a weak Babe, a Child to the Wisdom of this World; c-acp d r-crq np1 vvz, vbz dt j, dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
174 and he leads it in a Path, which is wholly out of the line of this worlds Wisdom and Knowledge of the Scriptures, and he leads it in a Path, which is wholly out of the line of this world's Wisdom and Knowledge of the Scriptures, cc pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz av-jn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
175 as the Path God chose in Christs and the Apostles dayes, was out of the line of the Iews knowledge of the Scriptures. as the Path God chosen in Christ and the Apostles days, was out of the line of the Iews knowledge of the Scriptures. c-acp dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp npg1 cc dt n2 n2, vbds av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np2 n1 pp-f dt n2. (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
176 Such is the recovery out of the Apostacy: Such is the recovery out of the Apostasy: d vbz dt n1 av pp-f dt n1: (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
177 it is hid from all the fleshly-wise-men of this age, even as the entrance into the Truths of the Kingdom was hid from all the fleshly-wise-men of that age. it is hid from all the fleshly-wise-men of this age, even as the Entrance into the Truths of the Kingdom was hid from all the fleshly-wise-men of that age. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1, av c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1. (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
178 Happy is he who ceaseth from striving after the knowledge and comprehending of the things of God in this Worlds Spirit and Wisdom, Happy is he who ceases from striving After the knowledge and comprehending of the things of God in this World's Spirit and Wisdom, j vbz pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d ng1 n1 cc n1, (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1
179 and waiteth in the humility and fear of the Lord, first to be made a Fool, that afterwards he may be made Wise unto everlasting Life. J. P. The End. and waits in the humility and Fear of the Lord, First to be made a Fool, that afterwards he may be made Wise unto everlasting Life. J. P. The End. cc vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, ord pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, cst av pns31 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp j n1. np1 np1 dt n1 (1) text (DIV1) 18 Image 1

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