A sermon preached at the anniversary meeting of the Eton-scholars, at St. Mary Le Bow, on Decemb. the 6. 1681 by William Perse ...

Perse, William, 1640 or 41-1707
Publisher: Printed for Samuel Carr
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1682
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A54462 ESTC ID: R11012 STC ID: P1653
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Acts XXII, 3; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ACTS 22. part of the 3d Verse. Yet brought up in this City at the feet of Gamaliel. ACTS 22. part of the 3d Verse. Yet brought up in this city At the feet of Gamaliel. n2 crd n1 pp-f dt crd n1. av vvd a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 THe several Feasts and Solemn Meetings which the Jews, a particular Society or Corporation of Men distinct from the rest of the World, held unto the Lord, were instituted and appointed by God himself, either for a lasting Memorial of some great and remarkable Deliverance, THe several Feasts and Solemn Meetings which the jews, a particular Society or Corporation of Men distinct from the rest of the World, held unto the Lord, were instituted and appointed by God himself, either for a lasting Memorial of Some great and remarkable Deliverance, dt j n2 cc j n2 r-crq dt np2, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt n1, vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 px31, av-d p-acp dt j-vvg n-jn pp-f d j cc j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 or for a grateful acknowledgment of that extraordinary plenty of Temporal Blessing which they received from the open and munificent hand of the Divine Providence: or for a grateful acknowledgment of that extraordinary plenty of Temporal Blessing which they received from the open and munificent hand of the Divine Providence: cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f j n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 Another Reason as we are told of the constant Celebration of those Festivals in that place where God chose to fix his Name, was, that the general appearance of all the Tribes no less than three times in the Year, might not only Combine them in the more strict bands of Mutual Love and Friendship, another Reason as we Are told of the constant Celebration of those Festivals in that place where God chosen to fix his Name, was, that the general appearance of all the Tribes no less than three times in the Year, might not only Combine them in the more strict bans of Mutual Love and Friendship, j-jn n1 c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1 c-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vbds, cst dt j n1 pp-f d dt n2 av-dx av-dc cs crd n2 p-acp dt n1, vmd xx av-j vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 but keep them up to the due and uniform observance of that publick Form of Worship which was establisht amongst them. but keep them up to the due and uniform observance of that public From of Worship which was established among them. cc-acp vvb pno32 a-acp p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 The Feast of the Passover, was Ordained for a continual remembrance of their Miraculous Deliverance from their Egyptian Bondage, The Feast of the Passover, was Ordained for a continual remembrance of their Miraculous Deliverance from their Egyptian Bondage, dt n1 pp-f dt np1, vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1 p-acp po32 np1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 and the Feast of Harvest and Ingathering was kept, that thereby they might have an opportunity unanimously to praise the large bounty of their Heavenly Benefactor, who had Blessed them in the City, and the Feast of Harvest and Ingathering was kept, that thereby they might have an opportunity unanimously to praise the large bounty of their Heavenly Benefactor, who had Blessed them in the city, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvg vbds vvn, cst av pns32 vmd vhi dt n1 av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1, r-crq vhd vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 and in the Field, in their Baskets and in their Store, giving them a more than ordinary increase above their Neighbours round about them. and in the Field, in their Baskets and in their Store, giving them a more than ordinary increase above their Neighbours round about them. cc p-acp dt n1, p-acp po32 n2 cc p-acp po32 n1, vvg pno32 dt av-dc cs j n1 p-acp po32 n2 av-j p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 And in all these publick Testimonies of their Gratitude, in all these Annual demonstrations of their joy, none were to appear empty before the Lord. And in all these public Testimonies of their Gratitude, in all these Annual demonstrations of their joy, none were to appear empty before the Lord. cc p-acp d d j n2 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp d d j n2 pp-f po32 n1, pix vbdr p-acp vvi j p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
9 The occasion, Dearly beloved Brethren, of our Solemn meeting together this day, of this Anniversary Feast which we hold unto the Lord, hath, The occasion, Dearly Beloved Brothers, of our Solemn meeting together this day, of this Anniversary Feast which we hold unto the Lord, hath, dt n1, av-jn j-vvn n2, pp-f po12 j n1 av d n1, pp-f d n1 vvb r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, vhz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 though not the same Divine Authority to warrant its Institution, yet, the same Pious and Laudable ends to approve and commend its continuation. though not the same Divine authority to warrant its Institution, yet, the same Pious and Laudable ends to approve and commend its continuation. cs xx dt d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, av, dt d j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 We are come (Most worthy School-fellows, by what other titles soever you may be dignified above, We Are come (Most worthy School fellows, by what other titles soever you may be dignified above, pns12 vbr vvn (av-ds j n2, p-acp r-crq j-jn n2 av pn22 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
12 or distinguished from one another) from diverse parts of the Land, as the Jews to the Celebration of the Passover, to this great City, the Center and Metropolis of the Nation, to this our Jerusalem, to offer up an unbloudy Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving to our God for our happy deliverance from the land of Darkness, from the heavy yoke of Barbarism and Ignorance under which so many unfortunately labour, by the great advantages which we have by his goodness obtained of a free and ingenuous Education. or distinguished from one Another) from diverse parts of the Land, as the jews to the Celebration of the Passover, to this great city, the Centre and Metropolis of the nation, to this our Jerusalem, to offer up an unbloody Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving to our God for our happy deliverance from the land of Darkness, from the heavy yoke of Barbarism and Ignorance under which so many unfortunately labour, by the great advantages which we have by his Goodness obtained of a free and ingenuous Education. cc vvn p-acp crd n-jn) p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, p-acp d j n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d po12 np1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq av d av-j n1, p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns12 vhb p-acp po31 n1 vvn pp-f dt j cc j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 To Praise him with our mouths, whose lips he hath opened with the key of Knowledge, to rejoyce before him that our Lot fell to us in a good ground, that he vouchsafed to plant us not only in a Literal, To Praise him with our mouths, whose lips he hath opened with the key of Knowledge, to rejoice before him that our Lot fell to us in a good ground, that he vouchsafed to plant us not only in a Literal, p-acp n1 pno31 p-acp po12 n2, rg-crq n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cst po12 n1 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n1, cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno12 xx j p-acp dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
14 but a more exalted Sense, by the Water-springs, by the Rivulets of Knowledg, that we might bring forth the several Fruits of our proper Callings in our due time and seasons: but a more exalted Sense, by the Water-springs, by the Rivulets of Knowledge, that we might bring forth the several Fruits of our proper Callings in our due time and seasons: cc-acp dt av-dc j-vvn n1, p-acp dt n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmd vvi av dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp po12 j-jn n1 cc n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
15 We are met together to Praise God for our Seed-time, and our Harvest, for the Blessing which he gave to our first endeavours, by Crowning our tender Years with his goodness, We Are met together to Praise God for our Seedtime, and our Harvest, for the Blessing which he gave to our First endeavours, by Crowning our tender years with his Goodness, pns12 vbr vvn av p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po12 n1, cc po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po12 ord n2, p-acp vvg po12 j n2 p-acp po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
16 and also for the Ingathering the fruits of our labours; and also for the Ingathering the fruits of our labours; cc av p-acp dt vvg dt n2 pp-f po12 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
17 for the Improvements we have made, and the Benefits we have reaped by being nurtured and brought up at that Royal foundation to which we did sometime belong. for the Improvements we have made, and the Benefits we have reaped by being nurtured and brought up At that Royal Foundation to which we did sometime belong. p-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb vvn, cc dt n2 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp vbg vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp d j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vdd av vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
18 Neither in these our Meetings must we appear empty before the Lord; works of Piety and Charity should go hand in hand and kiss each other: Neither in these our Meetings must we appear empty before the Lord; works of Piety and Charity should go hand in hand and kiss each other: av-d p-acp d po12 n2 vmb pns12 vvi j p-acp dt n1; n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi d n-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
19 This is the precious Ointment which no Feast should lack, which perfumes the whole Room, This is the precious Ointment which no Feast should lack, which perfumes the Whole Room, d vbz dt j n1 r-crq dx n1 vmd vvi, r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
20 and extends likewise its Odor to those which are at a great distance from us This is the way to Sanctifie our Feast, (for if the First-fruits be holy, the lump is also holy) by making others who are in a worse condition than our selves, by our kindness, in some measure partakers of that innocent mirth and freedom which are the natural result of such loving and friendly entertainments. and extends likewise its Odour to those which Are At a great distance from us This is the Way to Sanctify our Feast, (for if the Firstfruits be holy, the lump is also holy) by making Others who Are in a Worse condition than our selves, by our kindness, in Some measure partakers of that innocent mirth and freedom which Are the natural result of such loving and friendly entertainments. cc vvz av po31 n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno12 d vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvb po12 n1, (c-acp cs dt n2 vbb j, dt n1 vbz av j) p-acp vvg n2-jn r-crq vbr p-acp dt jc n1 cs po12 n2, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp d n1 n2 pp-f d j-jn n1 cc n1 r-crq vbr dt j n1 pp-f d j-vvg cc j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
21 And as these publick Meetings are (Subordinately to that great end I have already mentioned) designed to renew that Amity and Friendship, without which no condition of life is tolerable, which by long absence, And as these public Meetings Are (Subordinately to that great end I have already mentioned) designed to renew that Amity and Friendship, without which no condition of life is tolerable, which by long absence, cc p-acp d j n2 vbr (av-j p-acp cst j n1 pns11 vhb av vvn) vvd pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq dx n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, r-crq p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
22 and variety of accidents hath for some time been interrupted, so likewise that I may finish the parallel our appearance in this place dedicated to Gods Service does testifie our unanimous conformity to those most excellent rules of his publick Worship as they are by our wholsom Laws establisht and confirmed. and variety of accidents hath for Some time been interrupted, so likewise that I may finish the parallel our appearance in this place dedicated to God's Service does testify our unanimous conformity to those most excellent rules of his public Worship as they Are by our wholesome Laws established and confirmed. cc n1 pp-f n2 vhz p-acp d n1 vbn vvn, av av cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 po12 n1 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp npg1 n1 vdz vvi po12 j n1 p-acp d av-ds j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp po12 j n2 vvn cc vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
23 Neither is it without reason that we observe this Annual Solemnity for a grateful remembrance of those many Blessings and Benefits we received under the Care and Tuition of those who were appointed to be the Guides and Instructors of our Youth, seeing St. Paul, the Learned Apostle, in the Defence which he made for himself before his Brethren the Jews, takes a particular occasion to make an honourable mention of his Masters Name, under whom he became so great a proficient in the Knowledge and Practise of the Law; Neither is it without reason that we observe this Annual Solemnity for a grateful remembrance of those many Blessings and Benefits we received under the Care and Tuition of those who were appointed to be the Guides and Instructors of our Youth, seeing Saint Paul, the Learned Apostle, in the Defence which he made for himself before his Brothers the jews, Takes a particular occasion to make an honourable mention of his Masters Name, under whom he became so great a proficient in the Knowledge and practice of the Law; d vbz pn31 p-acp n1 cst pns12 vvb d j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d d n2 cc n2 pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d r-crq vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2 cc np1 pp-f po12 n1, vvg n1 np1, dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp px31 p-acp po31 n2 dt np2, vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd av j dt j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
24 telling them, that although he was Born in Tarsus, a City of Cilicia; and, as Strabo says, telling them, that although he was Born in Tarsus, a city of Cilicia; and, as Strabo Says, vvg pno32, cst cs pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f np1; cc, c-acp np1 vvz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
25 an Academy furnished with Schools of Learning; an Academy furnished with Schools of Learning; dt n1 vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
26 yet that he might the better compleat, and bring to perfection those Studies which he had so happily begun, he Travelled to Jerusalem, where the great Rabbies and Doctors of the Law resided, yet that he might the better complete, and bring to perfection those Studies which he had so happily begun, he Traveled to Jerusalem, where the great Rabbies and Doctors of the Law resided, av cst pns31 vmd dt av-jc j, cc vvi p-acp n1 d n2 r-crq pns31 vhd av av-j vvn, pns31 vvd p-acp np1, c-crq dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
27 and in that City was brought up at the feet of Gamaliel; alluding to the Custom of the Jewish Masters, who were wont to sit, and in that city was brought up At the feet of Gamaliel; alluding to the Custom of the Jewish Masters, who were wont to fit, cc p-acp d n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp n2, r-crq vbdr j pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
28 whilst their Disciples and Scholars stood at their feet to receive those Precepts of Wisdom which those Oracles of Knowledge delivered with a Gravity becoming their Years and Profession. while their Disciples and Scholars stood At their feet to receive those Precepts of Wisdom which those Oracles of Knowledge Delivered with a Gravity becoming their years and Profession. cs po32 n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq d n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 vvg po32 n2 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
29 Under the Tuition of this great Master was St. Paul Educated, and Instructed in the Knowledge of the Law, wherein he made such vast improvements, having the Advantage of being previously well grounded in the first Principles and Elements of Learning, that he quickly outstript his fellow-disciples. Under the Tuition of this great Master was Saint Paul Educated, and Instructed in the Knowledge of the Law, wherein he made such vast improvements, having the Advantage of being previously well grounded in the First Principles and Elements of Learning, that he quickly outstripped his Fellow-disciples. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vbds n1 np1 vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd d j n2, vhg dt n1 pp-f vbg av-j av vvn p-acp dt ord n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst pns31 av-j vvn po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
30 And indeed as if his Tribe, the Tribe of Benjamin had Intituled him to a double share, he seems, And indeed as if his Tribe, the Tribe of Benjamin had Entitled him to a double share, he seems, cc av c-acp cs po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vvz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
31 though Born out of time, to have had a larger portion of Knowledge than the rest of the Apostles. though Born out of time, to have had a larger portion of Knowledge than the rest of the Apostles. cs vvn av pp-f n1, pc-acp vhi vhn dt jc n1 pp-f n1 cs dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
32 And truly it seemed but fit that this great Minister of the uncircumcision, whom God chose to bear his Name before the Gentiles, should have an Education which might furnish him with all those useful parts of Learning that were requisite for the accomplishment of that important Work for which he was designed. And truly it seemed but fit that this great Minister of the uncircumcision, whom God chosen to bear his Name before the Gentiles, should have an Education which might furnish him with all those useful parts of Learning that were requisite for the accomplishment of that important Work for which he was designed. cc av-j pn31 vvd p-acp n1 cst d j n1 pp-f dt n1, ro-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2-j, vmd vhi dt n1 r-crq vmd vvi pno31 p-acp d d j n2 pp-f n1 cst vbdr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
33 He was to Dispute with the Heathen Philosophers, Men versed in all the Learning of the Ancients, studied in all the Sophisms of the Schools; He was to Dispute with the Heathen Philosophers, Men versed in all the Learning of the Ancients, studied in all the Sophisms of the Schools; pns31 vbds p-acp vvb p-acp dt j-jn n2, n2 vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, vvd p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
34 and therefore he was to be so prepared, as to be able to answer all those Objections which they could raise against that new Doctrine, and Therefore he was to be so prepared, as to be able to answer all those Objections which they could raise against that new Doctrine, cc av pns31 vbds pc-acp vbi av vvn, c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi d d n2 r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
35 as they thought, which he should deliver to them, to convince them by their own Arguments, as they Thought, which he should deliver to them, to convince them by their own Arguments, c-acp pns32 vvd, r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
36 and to turn their own Artillery upon themselves. and to turn their own artillery upon themselves. cc pc-acp vvi po32 d n1 p-acp px32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
37 Hence St. Hierome, in an Epistle to Magnus, a Roman Orator, taking notice of that Innocent, Hence Saint Jerome, in an Epistle to Magnus, a Roman Orator, taking notice of that Innocent, av n1 np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp fw-la, dt njp n1, vvg n1 pp-f d n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
38 but cunning Artifice that St. Paul made use of at his coming to Athens, when he took occasion from an Inscription which he met with upon one of their Altars, To the unknown God, tolead them to the knowledge of the true one, highly applauds the Skill and readiness of his Argumentation. but cunning Artifice that Saint Paul made use of At his coming to Athens, when he took occasion from an Inscription which he met with upon one of their Altars, To the unknown God, tolead them to the knowledge of the true one, highly applauds the Skill and readiness of his Argumentation. cc-acp j-jn n1 cst n1 np1 vvn n1 pp-f p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp p-acp crd pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt j np1, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j pi, av-j vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
39 Behold, saith he, how this Invincible Orator pleading in the behalf of the Christian Doctrine, turns the Inscription which he seem'd casually to light upon, on the Athenians themselves, having learnt from the true David to wrest the Weapon out of the Enemies hand, Behold, Says he, how this Invincible Orator pleading in the behalf of the Christian Doctrine, turns the Inscription which he seemed casually to Light upon, on the Athenians themselves, having learned from the true David to wrest the Weapon out of the Enemies hand, vvb, vvz pns31, c-crq d j n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vvz dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp dt njp2 px32, vhg vvn p-acp dt j np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt ng1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
40 and to cut off Goliath 's Head with his own Sword. and to Cut off Goliath is Head with his own Sword. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 vbz n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
41 And when this Learned Apostle would prove against the Epicureans that we were not the product of Chance, And when this Learned Apostle would prove against the Epicureans that we were not the product of Chance, cc c-crq d j n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt njp2 d pns12 vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
42 but of Divine Extraction, he refers them to their own Authors, to their own Poets, but of Divine Extraction, he refers them to their own Authors, to their own Poets, cc-acp pp-f j-jn n1, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 d n2, p-acp po32 d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
43 for whom they had a great Veneration, and amongst whom the choicest Treasures of Mysterious Knowledge were reposited; for whom they had a great Veneration, and among whom the Choicest Treasures of Mysterious Knowledge were reposited; p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhd dt j n1, cc p-acp ro-crq dt js n2 pp-f j n1 vbdr vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
44 citing a place out of Aratus to that purpose, NONLATINALPHABET. And though at first he seemed to some of them no better than a Babler, citing a place out of Aratus to that purpose,. And though At First he seemed to Some of them no better than a Babbler, vvg dt n1 av pp-f np1 p-acp d n1,. cc cs p-acp ord pns31 vvd p-acp d pp-f pno32 av-dx av-jc cs dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
45 yet by his solid Discourses, and his rational Inferences, he gained so much upon them, that at his first Lecture he Converted one of their chief Doctors, Dionysius the Areopagite; and others there were of less note, who at the same time embraced that Doctrine which he then with so much power and strength of Argument delivered unto them. yet by his solid Discourses, and his rational Inferences, he gained so much upon them, that At his First Lecture he Converted one of their chief Doctors, Dionysius the Areopagite; and Others there were of less note, who At the same time embraced that Doctrine which he then with so much power and strength of Argument Delivered unto them. av p-acp po31 j n2, cc po31 j n2, pns31 vvd av av-d p-acp pno32, cst p-acp po31 ord n1 pns31 vvn crd pp-f po32 j-jn n2, np1 dt np1; cc n2-jn a-acp vbdr pp-f dc n1, r-crq p-acp dt d n1 vvd d n1 r-crq pns31 av p-acp av d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
46 His Eloquence was so perswasive, and his Reason so convincing, that it was hard to resist either the Charms of the one, His Eloquence was so persuasive, and his Reason so convincing, that it was hard to resist either the Charms of the one, po31 n1 vbds av j, cc po31 n1 av vvg, cst pn31 vbds j pc-acp vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt crd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
47 or the Force of the other: or the Force of the other: cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
48 For though his Personage was mean, and almost contemptible, yet all acknowledged that his Words were powerful, and his Reasonings irrefragable. For though his Personage was mean, and almost contemptible, yet all acknowledged that his Words were powerful, and his Reasonings irrefragable. c-acp cs po31 n1 vbds j, cc av j, av av-d vvn cst po31 n2 vbdr j, cc po31 n2-vvg j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
49 When he writes to his Church at Corinth, (to which Learned City every one was not fit to be sent an Embassadour) how does he bestir, When he writes to his Church At Corinth, (to which Learned city every one was not fit to be sent an Ambassador) how does he Bestir, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, (p-acp r-crq j n1 d pi vbds xx j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1) c-crq vdz pns31 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
50 and lay about himself? What Elegant Tropes, and Figures of Speech, what easie Transitions, what vehemence of Expression, what kind and pathetical Insinuations, what gentle, and lay about himself? What Elegant Tropes, and Figures of Speech, what easy Transitions, what vehemence of Expression, what kind and pathetical Insinuations, what gentle, cc vvd p-acp px31? q-crq j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq j n2, r-crq n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 cc j n2, r-crq j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
51 and yet cogent Admonitions does he make use of? suitable to the nature of the Subject of which he treated, and yet cogent Admonitions does he make use of? suitable to the nature of the Subject of which he treated, cc av j n2 vdz pns31 vvi n1 pp-f? j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
52 and the Persons to whom he directed his Discourse: and the Persons to whom he directed his Discourse: cc dt n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
53 So that Beza, in his Annotations upon the 11th. Chapter of his Second Epistle to the Corinthians, tells us, That having well weighed the several Ornaments and Elegancies of Speech diffused over that and others of his Epistles, he could not meet with the same height and grandeur of Expression, with the like smart and grave way of Reprehension; So that Beza, in his Annotations upon the 11th. Chapter of his Second Epistle to the Corinthians, tells us, That having well weighed the several Ornament and Elegances of Speech diffused over that and Others of his Epistles, he could not meet with the same height and grandeur of Expression, with the like smart and grave Way of Reprehension; av cst np1, p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt ord. n1 pp-f po31 ord n1 p-acp dt np1, vvz pno12, cst vhg av vvn dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d cc ng2-jn pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
54 or with so attractive and winning a manner of Perswasion, either in Plato or Demosthenes, in Aristotle or Galen, though they were all great Masters and Professors of Eloquence. or with so Attractive and winning a manner of Persuasion, either in Plato or Demosthenes, in Aristotle or Galen, though they were all great Masters and Professors of Eloquence. cc p-acp av j cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp np1 cc np1, p-acp np1 cc np1, c-acp pns32 vbdr d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
55 He that reads those Excellent and Eloquent Defences which he made in behalf of himself and his Doctrine, He that reads those Excellent and Eloquent Defences which he made in behalf of himself and his Doctrine, pns31 cst vvz d j cc j n2 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f px31 cc po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
56 before Felix and King Agrippa, by the last of which, he almost perswaded his chiefest Auditor to become his Convert and Proselyte, will easily find what Improvements he made, before Felix and King Agrippa, by the last of which, he almost persuaded his chiefest Auditor to become his Convert and Proselyte, will Easily find what Improvements he made, c-acp np1 cc n1 np1, p-acp dt ord pp-f r-crq, pns31 av vvd po31 js-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 vvb cc n1, vmb av-j vvi r-crq n2 pns31 vvd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
57 and what benefits he received by virtue of his first Education in good Letters, by being brought up, and what benefits he received by virtue of his First Education in good Letters, by being brought up, cc r-crq n2 pns31 vvd p-acp n1 pp-f po31 ord n1 p-acp j n2, p-acp vbg vvn a-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
58 as he tells us in my Text, in the City of Jerusalem, at the feet of the Learned and great Rabbi, Gamaliel. as he tells us in my Text, in the city of Jerusalem, At the feet of the Learned and great Rabbi, Gamaliel. c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp po11 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1, np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
59 In regard all the benefits and advantages of a free and ingenuous Education have been most excellently and fully in this place, In regard all the benefits and advantages of a free and ingenuous Education have been most excellently and Fully in this place, p-acp n1 d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1 vhb vbn av-ds av-j cc av-j p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
60 and upon the same Occasion declared unto you; and upon the same Occasion declared unto you; cc p-acp dt d n1 vvn p-acp pn22; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
61 and that I may not build my Hay and Stubble upon that Foundation, on which so much Gold and Precious Stones have been already laid: and that I may not built my Hay and Stubble upon that Foundation, on which so much Gold and Precious Stones have been already laid: cc cst pns11 vmb xx vvi po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq av d n1 cc j n2 vhb vbn av vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
62 I shall endeavour in my ensuing Discourse, taking the hint from St. Paul 's Institution, I shall endeavour in my ensuing Discourse, taking the hint from Saint Paul is Institution, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 j-vvg n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
63 and the manner of it, to shew you, 1. That Humane Learning, a competent skill in Arts and Sciences, a Liberal Education in good Literature, are very necessary qualifications for all those who are dedicated to the Sacred Ministry, and the manner of it, to show you, 1. That Humane Learning, a competent skill in Arts and Sciences, a Liberal Education in good Literature, Are very necessary qualifications for all those who Are dedicated to the Sacred Ministry, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi pn22, crd cst j n1, dt j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, dt j n1 p-acp j n1, vbr av j n2 p-acp d d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
64 and thereby Authoriz'd to Interpret unto the People the Oracles of Divine Truth. 2. That a good Foundation in the Rudiments and Principles of Learning does fit and capacitate all Persons whatsoever for the well governing and improving themselves in those several Callings and Stations, to which the Divine Providence hath assigned them. 3. That Publick Schools and Seminaries are the best Nurseries for the training up of Youth in all those parts of Knowledge which may render them Useful and Serviceable in their several Capacities to the Common-wealth, or Society wherein they live. and thereby Authorized to Interpret unto the People the Oracles of Divine Truth. 2. That a good Foundation in the Rudiments and Principles of Learning does fit and capacitate all Persons whatsoever for the well governing and improving themselves in those several Callings and Stations, to which the Divine Providence hath assigned them. 3. That Public Schools and Seminaries Are the best Nurseries for the training up of Youth in all those parts of Knowledge which may render them Useful and Serviceable in their several Capacities to the Commonwealth, or Society wherein they live. cc av vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1. crd cst dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vdz vvi cc vvi d n2 r-crq p-acp dt av vvg cc vvg px32 p-acp d j n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq dt j-jn n1 vhz vvn pno32. crd cst j n2 cc n2 vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f n1 p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 j cc j p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 c-crq pns32 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
65 And 4. I shall shew you how that Royal Foundation, of which we were once Members, hath at least equal Advantages with any other of the same kind, in order to the obtaining the forementioned great End. And 4. I shall show you how that Royal Foundation, of which we were once Members, hath At least equal Advantages with any other of the same kind, in order to the obtaining the forementioned great End. cc crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 c-crq cst j n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vbdr a-acp n2, vhz p-acp ds j-jn n2 p-acp d n-jn pp-f dt d n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg dt j j n1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
66 My first Proposition was, that Humane Learning, an early Education in good Literature, are very useful and necessary Qualifications for all those who are Dedicated to the Sacred Ministry, My First Proposition was, that Humane Learning, an early Education in good Literature, Are very useful and necessary Qualifications for all those who Are Dedicated to the Sacred Ministry, po11 ord n1 vbds, cst j n1, dt j n1 p-acp j n1, vbr av j cc j n2 p-acp d d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
67 and thereby Commissionated to Interpret the Oracles of Divine Truth to the Congregation. and thereby Commissionated to Interpret the Oracles of Divine Truth to the Congregation. cc av j-vvn p-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
68 They are not improperly stiled the Handmaids of Divinity, seeing they do very much facilitate our access to that Divine Mistress, the Coelestial Truth, which does not Prostitute her Sacred Treasures to Profane and Ignorant Intruders, They Are not improperly styled the Handmaids of Divinity, seeing they do very much facilitate our access to that Divine Mistress, the Celestial Truth, which does not Prostitute her Sacred Treasures to Profane and Ignorant Intruders, pns32 vbr xx av-j vvd dt n2 pp-f n1, vvg pns32 vdb av av-d vvi po12 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, dt j n1, r-crq vdz xx vvb po31 j n2 p-acp j cc j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
69 but suffers her self to be gain'd like Heaven it self, whose Off-spring she is, by the Violence and Importunate sollicitations of those Wise Charmers, whose force she is neither able nor willing to withstand. but suffers her self to be gained like Heaven it self, whose Offspring she is, by the Violence and Importunate solicitations of those Wise Charmers, whose force she is neither able nor willing to withstand. cc-acp vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j n1 pn31 n1, rg-crq n1 pns31 vbz, p-acp dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f d j n2, rg-crq n1 pns31 vbz dx j ccx j pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
70 They are not indeed the Heaven, but they are the bright Stars that illustrate it; they are not the Crown, but they are the Orient Gems that embellish it; They Are not indeed the Heaven, but they Are the bright Stars that illustrate it; they Are not the Crown, but they Are the Orient Gems that embellish it; pns32 vbr xx av dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr dt j n2 cst vvb pn31; pns32 vbr xx dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr dt j-jn n2 cst vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
71 they are not the Ground-work, but they are the Rich Imbroidery that adorn it. they Are not the Groundwork, but they Are the Rich Embroidery that adorn it. pns32 vbr xx dt n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr dt j n1 cst vvb pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
72 They are the sweet Oyl which feeds those golden Lamps, those burning and shining Lights, which belong unto the Sanctuary of our God: They Are the sweet Oil which feeds those golden Lamps, those burning and shining Lights, which belong unto the Sanctuary of our God: pns32 vbr dt j n1 r-crq vvz d j n2, d j-vvg cc j-vvg n2, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
73 They are as the dew of Hermon, which makes fruitful, and long may it do so, the Hill of our Sion. They Are as the due of Hermon, which makes fruitful, and long may it do so, the Hill of our Sion. pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz j, cc av-j vmb pn31 vdb av, dt n1 pp-f po12 np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
74 That which some object, of our Saviours choosing poor simple Fishermen for the propagation of his Doctrine through the World, being of no validity in this case. That which Some Object, of our Saviors choosing poor simple Fishermen for the propagation of his Doctrine through the World, being of no validity in this case. cst r-crq d n1, pp-f po12 ng1 vvg j j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, vbg pp-f dx n1 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
75 For though our Saviour chose out such illiterate Persons to be his first Disciples, that those extraordinary endowments wherewith He their great Master and Teacher furnish'd them for the execution of their Apostolical office might appear to be derived to them by the immediate flowing in of his Spirit upon them, For though our Saviour chosen out such illiterate Persons to be his First Disciples, that those extraordinary endowments wherewith He their great Master and Teacher furnished them for the execution of their Apostolical office might appear to be derived to them by the immediate flowing in of his Spirit upon them, p-acp cs po12 n1 vvd av d j n2 pc-acp vbi po31 ord n2, cst d j n2 c-crq pns31 po32 j n1 cc n1 vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j vvg p-acp pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
76 and not convey'd to them by the ordinary and slow Channel of the Senses, thereby to astonish the Learned Rabbies of that Age, and not conveyed to them by the ordinary and slow Channel of the Senses, thereby to astonish the Learned Rabbies of that Age, cc xx vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n2, av pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
77 and to make their Incredulity under so clear a light, and so evident a Demonstration, the more inexcusable; and to make their Incredulity under so clear a Light, and so evident a Demonstration, the more inexcusable; cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp av j dt n1, cc av j dt n1, dt av-dc j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
78 yet after he had left them, and in a Miraculous manner conferred the gift of Tongues upon them, to qualifie them for the discharge of that Ministry which was committed to them, (which by the way shews the necessity of such gifts for that purpose) now they were not only to guide and govern the Church during their own time, yet After he had left them, and in a Miraculous manner conferred the gift of Tongues upon them, to qualify them for the discharge of that Ministry which was committed to them, (which by the Way shows the necessity of such Gifts for that purpose) now they were not only to guide and govern the Church during their own time, av c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvn dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32, (r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1) av pns32 vbdr xx av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
79 but to be Patterns and Examples to all succeeding Generations, these supernatural Illuminations by degrees vanished and disappeared. but to be Patterns and Examples to all succeeding Generations, these supernatural Illuminations by Degrees vanished and disappeared. cc-acp pc-acp vbi n2 cc n2 p-acp d j-vvg n2, d j n2 p-acp n2 vvn cc vvd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
80 Now, the Foundation was not only laid, but a superstructure raised; Now, the Foundation was not only laid, but a superstructure raised; av, dt n1 vbds xx av-j vvn, cc-acp dt n1 vvd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
81 these Scaffolds which were only erected for the more easie and safe finishing of it, were taken down: these Scaffolds which were only erected for the more easy and safe finishing of it, were taken down: d n2 r-crq vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt av-dc j cc av-j vvg pp-f pn31, vbdr vvn a-acp: (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
82 He therefore, who from this example of our Saviour, will argue for a necessity of Enthusiastick Inspirations for the Interpretation of Scripture, may by the same Rule maintain, that a Christian Prince with an hundred Men may encounter a Pagan Enemy coming against him with Twenty Thousand, He Therefore, who from this Exampl of our Saviour, will argue for a necessity of Enthusiastic Inspirations for the Interpretation of Scripture, may by the same Rule maintain, that a Christian Prince with an hundred Men may encounter a Pagan Enemy coming against him with Twenty Thousand, pns31 av, r-crq p-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb p-acp dt d n1 vvi, cst dt njp n1 p-acp dt crd n2 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp crd crd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
83 because once by the especial Command of God, Gideon reduced his great Army to three hundred, Because once by the especial Command of God, gideon reduced his great Army to three hundred, c-acp a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, np1 vvd po31 j n1 p-acp crd crd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
84 and with them Vanquished the Host of the Midianites, which were as the Sand of the Sea for multitude. and with them Vanquished the Host of the midianites, which were as the Sand of the Sea for multitude. cc p-acp pno32 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
85 We are to Guide and Govern the several Periods and Circumstances of our Lives by those stated Rules and Measures which God in his Infinite Wisdom hath appointed for us, not to propose one or two extraordinary Examples for our Patterns and Imitation. We Are to Guide and Govern the several Periods and circumstances of our Lives by those stated Rules and Measures which God in his Infinite Wisdom hath appointed for us, not to propose one or two extraordinary Examples for our Patterns and Imitation. pns12 vbr p-acp n1 cc vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d j-vvn n2 cc n2 r-crq np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, xx pc-acp vvi crd cc crd j n2 p-acp po12 n2 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
86 We must make use of those plain, easie, and natural Methods which are laid down before us for the Improvement of our Reason, We must make use of those plain, easy, and natural Methods which Are laid down before us for the Improvement of our Reason, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d n1, j, cc j n2 r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
87 and the Information of our Judgments, not expect that our Understanding, which the Wise Man calls The Candle of the Lord, should be lighted, and the Information of our Judgments, not expect that our Understanding, which the Wise Man calls The Candle of the Lord, should be lighted, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, xx vvi cst po12 n1, r-crq dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmd vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
88 as the Wood upon his Altar sometimes was, by an immediate fire from Heaven. And how necessary it is for all those who are designed to be the Ministers, as the Wood upon his Altar sometime was, by an immediate fire from Heaven. And how necessary it is for all those who Are designed to be the Ministers, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 av vbds, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1. cc c-crq j pn31 vbz p-acp d d r-crq vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
89 and dispenfers of the Word of God, to apply themselves betimes to those means which are most proper for the attainment of that Knowledge which may prepare them for the through discharge of their Duty, will sufficiently appear by the great damage the Church hath in all Ages sustained by the Ignorance of foolish and unlearned Men. and dispenfers of the Word of God, to apply themselves betimes to those means which Are most proper for the attainment of that Knowledge which may prepare them for the through discharge of their Duty, will sufficiently appear by the great damage the Church hath in all Ages sustained by the Ignorance of foolish and unlearned Men. cc vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi px32 av p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av-ds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt a-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt j n1 dt n1 vhz p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
90 He must not pretend to understand the Scriptures, or to be conversant in the Style and Language of them, who does not acknowledge that they abound in Tropes, and Figures; in Parables, and dark Speeches; He must not pretend to understand the Scriptures, or to be conversant in the Style and Language of them, who does not acknowledge that they abound in Tropes, and Figures; in Parables, and dark Speeches; pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32, r-crq vdz xx vvi cst pns32 vvb p-acp n2, cc n2; p-acp n2, cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
91 and that there are divers weighty and important verities couch'd under those Allegorical and Enigmatical forms of Speech, which cannot be discovered till that Vail and Covering be done away by the Skill and Industry of those whose Education entitles them to that sort of Learning. and that there Are diverse weighty and important verities couched under those Allegorical and Enigmatical forms of Speech, which cannot be discovered till that vail and Covering be done away by the Skill and Industry of those whose Education entitles them to that sort of Learning. cc cst a-acp vbr j j cc j n2 vvn p-acp d j cc j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc vvg vbi vdn av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d rg-crq n1 vvz pno32 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
92 What Monstrous Opinions, what Prodigious Absurdities, what Pernitious Doctrines hath this want of Art to distinguish between what is to be taken in a proper and literal, what in a Forein and borrowed sense, begat in the Christian World? To this the Error of the Millenaries, which began so early, What Monstrous Opinions, what Prodigious Absurdities, what Pernicious Doctrines hath this want of Art to distinguish between what is to be taken in a proper and literal, what in a Foreign and borrowed sense, begat in the Christian World? To this the Error of the Millennials, which began so early, q-crq j n2, r-crq j n2, r-crq j n2 vhz d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j, r-crq p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, vvd p-acp dt njp n1? p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn, r-crq vvd av av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
93 and hath continued so long, more or less, in the Church, owes its first rise and Original. and hath continued so long, more or less, in the Church, owes its First rise and Original. cc vhz vvn av av-j, av-dc cc av-dc, p-acp dt n1, vvz po31 ord n1 cc j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
94 Unskilful and unwary Men looking no farther than the bare letter of the Text, applying those Glorious and specious Metaphors, under which the Prophets of Old shadowed the Spiritual Riches and Happiness of Christs Kingdom, to their down-right Natural meaning, made such a Plat-form and Idea of that State as best suited with their Fancy and Imagination. Unskilful and unwary Men looking no farther than the bore Letter of the Text, applying those Glorious and specious Metaphors, under which the prophets of Old shadowed the Spiritual Riches and Happiness of Christ Kingdom, to their downright Natural meaning, made such a Platform and Idea of that State as best suited with their Fancy and Imagination. j-u cc j-u n2 vvg dx jc cs dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg d j cc j n2, p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f j vvn dt j n2 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp po32 j j n1, vvd d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 c-acp av-js vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
95 And how hard a matter it was, even for our Saviour himself, the great Teacher of Truth, to wean his own Disciples from that false Opinion they had in the time of their Ignorance suck'd in of his Earthly and Temporal Kingdom, the Evangelical History does abundantly demonstrate. And how hard a matter it was, even for our Saviour himself, the great Teacher of Truth, to wean his own Disciples from that false Opinion they had in the time of their Ignorance sucked in of his Earthly and Temporal Kingdom, the Evangelical History does abundantly demonstrate. cc c-crq av-j dt n1 pn31 vbds, av p-acp po12 n1 px31, dt j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi po31 d n2 p-acp d j n1 pns32 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvd p-acp pp-f po31 j cc j n1, dt np1 n1 vdz av-j vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
96 This sort of Ignorance begat the Follies and idle Dreams of the Anthropomorphites, whilst taking those things which were spoken Figuratively in favour to the weakness of our shallow Understandings, concerning the Essence of the Invisible God, in their Natural Capacity, they have represented him as a Corporeal, Visible Substance, consisting of Humane Members; This sort of Ignorance begat the Follies and idle Dreams of the Anthropomorphites, while taking those things which were spoken Figuratively in favour to the weakness of our shallow Understandings, Concerning the Essence of the Invisible God, in their Natural Capacity, they have represented him as a Corporeal, Visible Substance, consisting of Humane Members; d n1 pp-f n1 vvd dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f dt np1, cs vvg d n2 r-crq vbdr vvn av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, p-acp po32 j n1, pns32 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp dt j, j n1, vvg pp-f j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
97 and even such a one as themselves. and even such a one as themselves. cc av d dt crd c-acp px32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
98 And truly, one would almost think, that those of the Romish Church, who stick so close to the literal sense of that Sacramental expression, This is my Body, had forgotten that our Saviour ever made use of any Figures of Speech in the several Discourses which he made whilst he was conversant here on Earth. And truly, one would almost think, that those of the Romish Church, who stick so close to the literal sense of that Sacramental expression, This is my Body, had forgotten that our Saviour ever made use of any Figures of Speech in the several Discourses which he made while he was conversant Here on Earth. cc av-j, pi vmd av vvi, cst d pp-f dt np1 n1, r-crq vvb av av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f cst j n1, d vbz po11 n1, vhd vvn d po12 n1 av vvd n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n2 r-crq pns31 vvd cs pns31 vbds j av p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
99 And when their great Bellarmine crouds in that Text, Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, to Patronize the Order of their Mendicant Friers, I should almost judge him to be of the same Opinion, had we not more Reason to believe, that he and the rest of them do rather endeavour to bend the Scriptures to their Designs, And when their great Bellarmine crouds in that Text, Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, to Patronise the Order of their Mendicant Friars, I should almost judge him to be of the same Opinion, had we not more Reason to believe, that he and the rest of them do rather endeavour to bend the Scriptures to their Designs, cc c-crq po32 j np1 n2 p-acp d n1, vvn vbr dt j p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n2, pns11 vmd av vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi pp-f dt d n1, vhd pns12 xx dc n1 p-acp vvb, cst pns31 cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 vdb av-c vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
100 than to accommodate their Designs to the Rules of Scripture. than to accommodate their Designs to the Rules of Scripture. cs pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
101 And as the inconveniences are many which have accrued to the Church by the Ignorance and Impudence of those who have presumed to touch the Mysteries of the Sanctuary with unwash'd and unhallowed Hands; And as the inconveniences Are many which have accrued to the Church by the Ignorance and Impudence of those who have presumed to touch the Mysteres of the Sanctuary with unwashed and unhallowed Hands; cc p-acp dt n2 vbr d r-crq vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j cc j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
102 so on the other side, she must acknowledge her self to owe the Defence of her Religion, the Propagation of her Faith, so on the other side, she must acknowledge her self to owe the Defence of her Religion, the Propagation of her Faith, av p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
103 and the Confutation of her Adversaries to the Learned Pens, and the Eloquent Discourses of those Wise Master-Builders which God raised up in all Ages, for her Security and Preservation. and the Confutation of her Adversaries to the Learned Pens, and the Eloquent Discourses of those Wise Master-Builders which God raised up in all Ages, for her Security and Preservation. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f d j n2 r-crq np1 vvd a-acp p-acp d n2, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
104 The Ancient Fathers and Writers, who spent themselves and their time to serve the Church, not only in their own Age, The Ancient Father's and Writers, who spent themselves and their time to serve the Church, not only in their own Age, dt j n2 cc n2, r-crq vvd px32 cc po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, xx av-j p-acp po32 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
105 but to succeeding Generations, had lost much of their aim, and the People of God much of the Benefit was intended them, had their Learnned Apologies for the Christian Religion, their Pious Explanations of the same Faith, their useful Commentaries, their strong and solid Arguments layen moulding in Libraries, without a Key to unlock the meaning of them, their Books had long since undergone the same Fate with themselves, but to succeeding Generations, had lost much of their aim, and the People of God much of the Benefit was intended them, had their Learned Apologies for the Christian Religion, their Pious Explanations of the same Faith, their useful Commentaries, their strong and solid Arguments lain moulding in Libraries, without a Key to unlock the meaning of them, their Books had long since undergone the same Fate with themselves, cc-acp p-acp j-vvg n2, vhd vvn d pp-f po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 av-d pp-f dt n1 vbds vvn pno32, vhd po32 j n2 p-acp dt njp n1, po32 j n2 pp-f dt d n1, po32 j n2, po32 j cc j n2 vvn vvg p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32, po32 n2 vhd av-j c-acp vvn dt d n1 p-acp px32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
106 and become, as they have done, a prey for Moths and Worms. and become, as they have done, a prey for Moths and Worms. cc vvi, c-acp pns32 vhb vdn, dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
107 But now by us, though dead, they yet speak, and become profitable, like the Scriptures of which they treat, But now by us, though dead, they yet speak, and become profitable, like the Scriptures of which they Treat, p-acp av p-acp pno12, cs j, pns32 av vvb, cc vvi j, av-j dt n2 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
108 for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Correction, for Instruction in Righteousness. for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Correction, for Instruction in Righteousness. p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
109 Who, unless he attain to the Knowledge of the Greek Tongue, by the Advantages of a happy Education, can discover the Golden Mines of St. Chrysostom 's Eloquence? For where is that Excellent, Fluent, Comprehensive Language Naturally now spoken? Even Greece her self, once the great Nurse and Favourer of Arts, that labours as well under the sad and deplorable Fate of Barbarism and Ignorance, Who, unless he attain to the Knowledge of the Greek Tongue, by the Advantages of a happy Education, can discover the Golden Mines of Saint Chrysostom is Eloquence? For where is that Excellent, Fluent, Comprehensive Language Naturally now spoken? Even Greece her self, once the great Nurse and Favourer of Arts, that labours as well under the sad and deplorable Fate of Barbarism and Ignorance, q-crq, cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, vmb vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1 np1 vbz n1? p-acp q-crq vbz d j, j, j n1 av-j av vvn? j np1 po31 n1, c-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cst n2 c-acp av p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
110 as the Yoke of Turkish Slavery, needs the help of acquired Learning to enable her to understand the great Masters of her own Attick Elegance. as the Yoke of Turkish Slavery, needs the help of acquired Learning to enable her to understand the great Masters of her own Attic Elegance. c-acp dt n1 pp-f jp n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f vvn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po31 d j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
111 I might Instance in the other Famous Language, which, like a Vagabond, hath no certain home; I might Instance in the other Famous Language, which, like a Vagabond, hath no certain home; pns11 vmd n1 p-acp dt j-jn j n1, r-crq, av-j dt n1, vhz dx j av-an; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
112 for Rome her self hath lost her Ancient Tongue, as well as her first Faith: Both, whatever some pretend to say in the defence of them, are Corrupted; for Room her self hath lost her Ancient Tongue, as well as her First Faith: Both, whatever Some pretend to say in the defence of them, Are Corrupted; p-acp vvb po31 n1 vhz vvn po31 j n1, c-acp av c-acp po31 ord n1: d, r-crq d vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, vbr vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
113 and her Language as well as Manners in the decay and declination of her Empire, degenerated into a soft, and effeminate Delicacy. and her Language as well as Manners in the decay and declination of her Empire, degenerated into a soft, and effeminate Delicacy. cc po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvn p-acp dt j, cc j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
114 Should I pursue this Argument as far as it would go, I might tire both my self and you; Should I pursue this Argument as Far as it would go, I might tire both my self and you; vmd pns11 vvi d n1 c-acp av-j c-acp pn31 vmd vvi, pns11 vmd vvi d po11 n1 cc pn22; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
115 but I must remember that I told you, that that Learning which is the product of a Liberal Education, was not only, but I must Remember that I told you, that that Learning which is the product of a Liberal Education, was not only, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi cst pns11 vvd pn22, cst d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbds xx av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
116 though chiefly necessary for those who wait at the Altar, but also serviceable to all Persons in those several stations and Professions to which the Divine Providence hath assigned them, which was the second Proposition I laid down. though chiefly necessary for those who wait At the Altar, but also serviceable to all Persons in those several stations and Professions to which the Divine Providence hath assigned them, which was the second Proposition I laid down. c-acp av-jn j p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, cc-acp av j p-acp d n2 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 p-acp r-crq dt j-jn n1 vhz vvn pno32, r-crq vbds dt ord n1 pns11 vvd a-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
117 Setting aside the Studies of Law and Physick, in which none can be supposed without a good Stock and Bottom of this sort of Learning to arrive at any Degree of Eminence, either for their own, Setting aside the Studies of Law and Physic, in which none can be supposed without a good Stock and Bottom of this sort of Learning to arrive At any Degree of Eminence, either for their own, vvg av dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pix vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp po32 d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
118 or others Advantage, I shall instance in others, whose Callings may seem to be so remote, or Others Advantage, I shall instance in Others, whose Callings may seem to be so remote, cc ng2-jn n1, pns11 vmb n1 p-acp n2-jn, rg-crq n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
119 as not to be capable of receiving any beneficial Influence from those Beams of early Knowledge, wherewith their Infant-understandings were at first but faintly inlightned. as not to be capable of receiving any beneficial Influence from those Beams of early Knowledge, wherewith their Infant-understandings were At First but faintly enlightened. c-acp xx pc-acp vbi j pp-f vvg d j n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1, c-crq po32 n2 vbdr p-acp ord p-acp av-j vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
120 I am not of the Opinion of those who Argue for the parity and equality of Souls; I am not of the Opinion of those who Argue for the parity and equality of Souls; pns11 vbm xx pp-f dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
121 but this I may be bold to Affirm, That Education, a timely seasoning of the Mind with the sound and wholsome Principles of Knowledge, hath oftentimes differenced those, who otherwise had the same intellectual Faculties: but this I may be bold to Affirm, That Education, a timely seasoning of the Mind with the found and wholesome Principles of Knowledge, hath oftentimes differenced those, who otherwise had the same intellectual Faculties: cc-acp d pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvb, cst n1, dt j vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f n1, vhz av vvn d, r-crq av vhd dt d j n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
122 And although all Souls have not the same Genius and Inclination, nor the same Capacity and Comprehension, (the Almighty Wisdom having in some measure proportioned the gifts of the Mind to the several Uses and Ends for which he designed the Persons) yet an Ingenuous Breeding does fit and prepare every one for that Employment to which his Choice and Inclination leads him: And although all Souls have not the same Genius and Inclination, nor the same Capacity and Comprehension, (the Almighty Wisdom having in Some measure proportioned the Gifts of the Mind to the several Uses and Ends for which he designed the Persons) yet an Ingenuous Breeding does fit and prepare every one for that Employment to which his Choice and Inclination leads him: cc cs d n2 vhb xx dt d n1 cc n1, ccx av d n1 cc n1, (dt j-jn n1 vhg p-acp d n1 vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 cc vvz p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd dt n2) av dt j n-vvg vdz vvi cc vvi d pi p-acp cst n1 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 cc n1 vvz pno31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
123 Like the former and the latter Rain it raises and quickens those Seeds which before lay dormant and unactive in the solid mass, Like the former and the latter Rain it raises and quickens those Seeds which before lay dormant and unactive in the solid mass, av-j dt j cc dt d vvb pn31 vvz cc vvz d n2 r-crq a-acp vvd j cc j p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
124 and gives to every Grain its own Body. 'Tis this that makes Men the easier to comprehend the several Mysteries of their Profession, and gives to every Grain its own Body. It's this that makes Men the Easier to comprehend the several Mysteres of their Profession, cc vvz p-acp d n1 po31 d n1. pn31|vbz d cst vvz n2 dt jc pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
125 and to make considerable Additions to the ordinary Measures and Standards of those Arts which they Profess. and to make considerable Additions to the ordinary Measures and Standards of those Arts which they Profess. cc pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2 r-crq pns32 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
126 This puts them upon new Discoveries and Improvements, and makes them Eminent in the Sphere wherein they move, This puts them upon new Discoveries and Improvements, and makes them Eminent in the Sphere wherein they move, np1 vvz pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n2, cc vvz pno32 j p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
127 and in the place wherein they live. and in the place wherein they live. cc p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
128 So that the Learned as well as the Righteous Man, becomes more excellent than his Neighbour. So that the Learned as well as the Righteous Man, becomes more excellent than his Neighbour. av cst dt j c-acp av c-acp dt j n1, vvz av-dc j cs po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
129 Thus Education is the Elixir that ripens all sorts of Metals, and brings them to their due perfection; Thus Education is the Elixir that ripens all sorts of Metals, and brings them to their due perfection; av n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz d n2 pp-f n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po32 j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
130 every thing taking a form suitable to that Spirit wherewith it was first impregnated: every thing taking a from suitable to that Spirit wherewith it was First impregnated: d n1 vvg dt n1 j p-acp d n1 c-crq pn31 vbds ord vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
131 It assimilates, and by a Spiritual Alchymy turns all that it hath digested, into its own Substance, It assimilates, and by a Spiritual Alchemy turns all that it hath digested, into its own Substance, pn31 vvz, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvz d cst pn31 vhz vvn, p-acp po31 d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
132 and by its heat and vigour makes that to be Gold, which otherwise would have continued an imperfect Mineral. and by its heat and vigour makes that to be Gold, which otherwise would have continued an imperfect Mineral. cc p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvz cst pc-acp vbi n1, r-crq av vmd vhi vvn dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
133 Divers, perhaps, do not consider that those extraordinary Parts and Abilities of which they are sometimes Masters, are the result of those Rudiments of Knowledge, which were instilled into them in their first Years. Diverse, perhaps, do not Consider that those extraordinary Parts and Abilities of which they Are sometime Masters, Are the result of those Rudiments of Knowledge, which were instilled into them in their First years. j, av, vdb xx vvi cst d j n2 cc n2 pp-f r-crq pns32 vbr av n2, vbr dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbdr j-vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 ord n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
134 But yet upon a serious recollection they must be forced to allow those Improvements to be chiefly the off-spring of a good and virtuous Institution; But yet upon a serious recollection they must be forced to allow those Improvements to be chiefly the offspring of a good and virtuous Institution; p-acp av p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n2 pc-acp vbi av-jn dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
135 for the faculties of the Mind were thereby enlarged, and capacitated to entertain greater proportions of Knowledge and Wisdom than they could have received, had they then been un-employed. for the faculties of the Mind were thereby enlarged, and capacitated to entertain greater proportions of Knowledge and Wisdom than they could have received, had they then been unemployed. p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr av vvn, cc vvd pc-acp vvi jc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vmd vhi vvn, vhd pns32 av vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
136 And although in some those Notions, which were, it may be, with great difficulty and reluctancy fixt upon their Minds, do not exert their operations presently, not being able to extricate themselves from that viscous and tenacious matter wherein they were absorpt; And although in Some those Notions, which were, it may be, with great difficulty and reluctancy fixed upon their Minds, do not exert their operations presently, not being able to extricate themselves from that viscous and tenacious matter wherein they were absorbed; cc cs p-acp d d n2, r-crq vbdr, pn31 vmb vbi, p-acp j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2, vdb xx vvi po32 n2 av-j, xx vbg j p-acp j px32 p-acp d j cc j n1 c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
137 yet after they have conquered their Phlegmatick temper, and wrought themselves into a clearer Liberty, they must acknowledge, whatever other apprehensions they had in the days of their dulness and obscurity, that their several accomplishments are the effect and product of those first Characters, which were, yet After they have conquered their Phlegmatic temper, and wrought themselves into a clearer Liberty, they must acknowledge, whatever other apprehensions they had in the days of their dullness and obscurity, that their several accomplishments Are the Effect and product of those First Characters, which were, av c-acp pns32 vhb vvn po32 j-jn n1, cc vvd px32 p-acp dt jc n1, pns32 vmb vvi, r-crq j-jn n2 pns32 vhd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, cst po32 j n2 vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d ord n2, r-crq vbdr, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
138 though with much labour, imprinted on them. though with much labour, imprinted on them. cs p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
139 'Tis to a generous Education likewise that the Nobility and Gentry, (of which kind no Foundation can boast more, It's to a generous Education likewise that the Nobilt and Gentry, (of which kind no Foundation can boast more, pn31|vbz p-acp dt j n1 av cst dt n1 cc n1, (pp-f r-crq n1 dx n1 vmb vvi av-dc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
140 or more deserving than our own) are indebted for those excellent Qualities which render them not only acceptable to all ingenuous Company, or more deserving than our own) Are indebted for those excellent Qualities which render them not only acceptable to all ingenuous Company, cc av-dc j-vvg cs po12 d) vbr vvn p-acp d j n2 r-crq vvb pno32 xx av-j j p-acp d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
141 and useful to the Common-wealth, but for the happy Comforts of entertaining themselves at their most leisure, and spare hours. and useful to the Commonwealth, but for the happy Comforts of entertaining themselves At their most leisure, and spare hours. cc j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f vvg px32 p-acp po32 av-ds n1, cc j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
142 It being the saying of the Wise Lord Faukland, That he pitied an unlearned Gentleman in a Rainy Day. It being the saying of the Wise Lord Faukland, That he pitied an unlearned Gentleman in a Rainy Day. pn31 vbg dt n-vvg pp-f dt j n1 np1, cst pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
143 Those who by vertue of the Rudiments which were gently infus'd into them in their first years, (whose tincture, Those who by virtue of the Rudiments which were gently infused into them in their First Years, (whose tincture, d r-crq p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 r-crq vbdr av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 ord n2, (rg-crq n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
144 like that of our first Notices, can never be wash'd off) arrive at any competency of Learning, being able upon any emergent accident of their Life, like that of our First Notices, can never be washed off) arrive At any competency of Learning, being able upon any emergent accident of their Life, av-j d pp-f po12 ord n2, vmb av-x vbi vvn a-acp) vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vbg j p-acp d fw-la n1 pp-f po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
145 or when either Weather, or their present temper does not dispose them to Field-Recreations, to employ their time, not only to their own private satisfaction, or when either Weather, or their present temper does not dispose them to Field-Recreations, to employ their time, not only to their own private satisfaction, cc c-crq d n1, cc po32 j n1 vdz xx vvi pno32 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, xx av-j p-acp po32 d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
146 but for the benefit of the Publick also: but for the benefit of the Public also: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
147 Whereas the unthinking, and unitelligent Croud are forced upon such occasions, either to doze away their time in sleep and idleness, Whereas the unthinking, and unitelligent Crowd Are forced upon such occasions, either to doze away their time in sleep and idleness, cs dt j, cc j n1 vbr vvn p-acp d n2, av-d p-acp n1 av po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
148 or else to take up with some ungenerous and unmanly Vice for their present Divertisement; or Else to take up with Some ungenerous and unmanly Vice for their present Divertisement; cc av pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp d j cc j n1 p-acp po32 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
149 thereby compounding for their Ignorance at no less a rate than the price of their precious and immortal Souls. thereby compounding for their Ignorance At no less a rate than the price of their precious and immortal Souls. av vvg p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dx av-dc dt n1 cs dt n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
150 And the great Seneca tells us to this purpose, in his Eighty second Epistle, Otium sine literis mors est, & vivi hominis Sepultura. And the great Senecca tells us to this purpose, in his Eighty second Epistle, Otium sine literis mors est, & Vivi hominis Sepultura. cc dt j np1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1, p-acp po31 crd ord n1, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
151 Those who have not learnt wisely to dispose of their most vacant Minutes, being buried alive in that gross and heavy Earth, which they carry about them: Those who have not learned wisely to dispose of their most vacant Minutes, being buried alive in that gross and heavy Earth, which they carry about them: d r-crq vhb xx vvn av-j pc-acp vvi pp-f po32 av-ds j n2, vbg vvn j p-acp cst j cc j n1, r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
152 And surely there is neither Wit, nor Counsel, nor Knowledge, nor Invention in that Grave. And surely there is neither Wit, nor Counsel, nor Knowledge, nor Invention in that Grave. cc av-j a-acp vbz dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1 p-acp d j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
153 But in vain do I inveigh against Ignorance, or commend the general usefulness of Knowledge, unless I can shew you the most ready and proper way to escape the Follies and Inconveniencies of the one, by attaining the Wisdom and Advantages of the other, which is that which in the third place I am to speak to, viz. That Publick Schools and Seminaries of Learning are the best Nurseries for the training up of Youth in all those parts of Knowledge which may render them Serviceable and Useful in their several Capacities, to the Common-wealth or Society wherein they live. But in vain do I inveigh against Ignorance, or commend the general usefulness of Knowledge, unless I can show you the most ready and proper Way to escape the Follies and Inconveniences of the one, by attaining the Wisdom and Advantages of the other, which is that which in the third place I am to speak to, viz. That Public Schools and Seminaries of Learning Are the best Nurseries for the training up of Youth in all those parts of Knowledge which may render them Serviceable and Useful in their several Capacities, to the Commonwealth or Society wherein they live. cc-acp p-acp j vdb pns11 vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1, cs pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt av-ds j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt crd, p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n-jn, r-crq vbz d r-crq p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi p-acp, n1 cst j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vbr dt js n2 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f n1 p-acp d d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 j cc j p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
154 The first publick Seed-plots for Learning amongst the Jews were in, or adjoyning to the Cities of the Levites, of which there were some in every Tribe, The First public Seed-plots for Learning among the jews were in, or adjoining to the Cities of the Levites, of which there were Some in every Tribe, dt ord j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt np2 vbdr p-acp, cc vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np2, pp-f r-crq a-acp vbdr d p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
155 for the greater convenience of Gods Worship, and the better Instructing of those who were designed for the performance of it. for the greater convenience of God's Worship, and the better Instructing of those who were designed for the performance of it. p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt av-jc vvg pp-f d r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
156 Afterwards about Samuel 's time, the Levites neglecting their Duty of Instructing their Charge, and applying themselves chiefly to the deciding of Controversies arising about the Ceremonial Law, which Trade was gainful to them, Afterwards about Samuel is time, the Levites neglecting their Duty of Instructing their Charge, and applying themselves chiefly to the deciding of Controversies arising about the Ceremonial Law, which Trade was gainful to them, av p-acp np1 vbz n1, dt np1 vvg po32 n1 pp-f vvg po32 n1, cc vvg px32 av-jn p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2 vvg p-acp dt j n1, r-crq n1 vbds j p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
157 and the Priesthood it self being much degenerated, the Priests being both loose and ignorant, that great Prophet Founded two Societies or Colledges, which were called the Schools of the Prophets for the training up of Young Students in all those Scholastical Exercises, which might tend to the Improvement of their Natural Faculties, and the Priesthood it self being much degenerated, the Priests being both lose and ignorant, that great Prophet Founded two Societies or Colleges, which were called the Schools of the prophets for the training up of Young Students in all those Scholastical Exercises, which might tend to the Improvement of their Natural Faculties, cc dt n1 pn31 n1 vbg d vvn, dt n2 vbg av-d j cc j, cst j n1 vvd crd n2 cc n2, r-crq vbdr vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f j n2 p-acp d d j n2, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
158 and their Advancement in the Rules of Piety and Devotion, thereby to prepare them for the Discharge of their Prophetical Office: and their Advancement in the Rules of Piety and Devotion, thereby to prepare them for the Discharge of their Prophetical Office: cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, av pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
159 The number of these in process of time was increased, and their Foundations enlarged. Thus we read of divers of these Publick Schools, at Bethel, Jericho, Jordan, and elswhere; The number of these in process of time was increased, and their Foundations enlarged. Thus we read of diverse of these Public Schools, At Bethel, Jericho, Jordan, and elsewhere; dt n1 pp-f d p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn, cc po32 n2 vvn. av pns12 vvb pp-f j pp-f d j n2, p-acp np1, np1, np1, cc av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
160 so necessary did those great Masters and Governours of the Jewish Church think those places of publick Education for the Instructing of Youth in all those Sciences, which might dispose them for the more orderly Celebration of Gods Worship, so necessary did those great Masters and Governors of the Jewish Church think those places of public Education for the Instructing of Youth in all those Sciences, which might dispose them for the more orderly Celebration of God's Worship, av j vdd d j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt jp n1 vvb d n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1 p-acp d d n2, r-crq vmd vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
161 and the better Information of his People. and the better Information of his People. cc dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
162 And indeed if we rightly consider the Advantages which great Seminaries have above those Private Corners wherein Youth are sometimes Instituted, we shall easily grant, that those Ancient Foundations were Built upon a firm Basis and ground of Reason. And indeed if we rightly Consider the Advantages which great Seminaries have above those Private Corners wherein Youth Are sometime Instituted, we shall Easily grant, that those Ancient Foundations were Built upon a firm Basis and ground of Reason. cc av cs pns12 av-jn vvi dt n2 r-crq j n2 vhb p-acp d j n2 c-crq n1 vbr av vvn, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst d j n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
163 Such exact Methods of Teaching, such regular Discipline, such free and open Communication of Notions, such generous Emulations, Such exact Methods of Teaching, such regular Discipline, such free and open Communication of Notions, such generous Emulations, d j n2 pp-f vvg, d j n1, d j cc j n1 pp-f n2, d j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
164 as are common and usual in Publick Schools, cannot be expected in those small and inconsiderable Laboratories, as Are Common and usual in Public Schools, cannot be expected in those small and inconsiderable Laboratories, c-acp vbr j cc j p-acp j n2, vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d j cc j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
165 as I may call them, that are set up in Countrey Villages. as I may call them, that Are Set up in Country Villages. c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pno32, cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
166 Indeed it is not every ones good Fortune to go to Corinth, or to be brought up at the feet of a Gamaliel, but it were to be wish'd, that we had more Publick Nurseries, Indeed it is not every ones good Fortune to go to Corinth, or to be brought up At the feet of a Gamaliel, but it were to be wished, that we had more Public Nurseries, av pn31 vbz xx d pi2 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np1, p-acp pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns12 vhd av-dc j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
167 and so conveniently Situated, that none of those who are designed for the Study of good Letters might want the benefit of a Liberal Education, and so conveniently Situated, that none of those who Are designed for the Study of good Letters might want the benefit of a Liberal Education, cc av av-j vvn, cst pix pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
168 nor be exposed to the hazards which divers run by being tampered with in their first years, by those little Mountebanks, those Dabblers in Grammar, who, nor be exposed to the hazards which diverse run by being tampered with in their First Years, by those little Mountebanks, those Dabblers in Grammar, who, ccx vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq j vvn p-acp vbg vvd p-acp p-acp po32 ord n2, p-acp d j n2, d n2 p-acp n1, r-crq, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
169 like other Quacks, Kill more than they Cure; like other Quacks, Kill more than they Cure; av-j j-jn n2, vvb dc cs pns32 vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
170 who by infusing their unsound and Sophisticate Notions into their easie and tender Minds, fix such ill habits upon the several Faculties, who by infusing their unsound and Sophisticate Notions into their easy and tender Minds, fix such ill habits upon the several Faculties, r-crq p-acp vvg po32 j cc j n2 p-acp po32 j cc j n2, vvb d j-jn n2 p-acp dt j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
171 as are scarce ever to be eradicated by the most potent Remedies of a contrary Institution. as Are scarce ever to be eradicated by the most potent Remedies of a contrary Institution. c-acp vbr av-j av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
172 Like Diseased Nurses, they Infect those Children they should nourish, and by conveying their unwholsome Juices into the empty veins of their Young Pupils, they not only weaken and corrupt the before Healthy Constitution of the Soul, Like Diseased Nurse's, they Infect those Children they should nourish, and by conveying their unwholesome Juices into the empty Veins of their Young Pupils, they not only weaken and corrupt thee before Healthy Constitution of the Soul, j j-vvn n2, pns32 vvb d n2 pns32 vmd vvi, cc p-acp vvg po32 j n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 j n2, pns32 xx av-j vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
173 but leave such Marks and Characters of their own Imperfections upon them, as are never to be obliterated and worn out. but leave such Marks and Characters of their own Imperfections upon them, as Are never to be obliterated and worn out. cc-acp vvb d n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 d n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp vbr av pc-acp vbi j cc vvn av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
174 Those raw Beginners, who it may be have made a transient Visit to the University for Fashion-sake, cannot have those Qualifications that are requisite in those to whom the Government of wild and unbridled Youth ought to be committed. Those raw Beginners, who it may be have made a Transient Visit to the university for Fashion-sake, cannot have those Qualifications that Are requisite in those to whom the Government of wild and unbridled Youth ought to be committed. d j n2, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi vhb vvn dt j vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vmbx vhb d n2 cst vbr j p-acp d p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f j cc j-vvn n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
175 They want that Discretion, Prudence, and Moderation, (to say no more) which are the most commendable Qualities in those who take that difficult, They want that Discretion, Prudence, and Moderation, (to say no more) which Are the most commendable Qualities in those who take that difficult, pns32 vvb cst n1, n1, cc n1, (pc-acp vvi dx av-dc) q-crq vbr dt av-ds j n2 p-acp d r-crq vvb cst j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
176 but withal most useful Profession upon them. but withal most useful Profession upon them. cc-acp av av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
177 And not being able to Govern their own Passions, nor having Judgment to proportion their Corrections to the measure of the Fault committed, And not being able to Govern their own Passion, nor having Judgement to proportion their Corrections to the measure of the Fault committed, cc xx vbg j pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, ccx vhg n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
178 nor to distinguish between the several dispositions of Youth, by their unreasonable and exorbitant Cruelties, they force their little Flock to take Sanctuary at their own home, nor to distinguish between the several dispositions of Youth, by their unreasonable and exorbitant Cruelties, they force their little Flock to take Sanctuary At their own home, ccx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp po32 j cc j n2, pns32 vvb po32 j vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 d av-an, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
179 or else create such an aversion and prejudice against all manner of Learning in their Minds which is never to be removed: or Else create such an aversion and prejudice against all manner of Learning in their Minds which is never to be removed: cc av vvb d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n2 r-crq vbz av-x pc-acp vbi vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
180 And indeed what else can be expected, when the Young Orbilius, who hath scarce the sound of the Ferula out of his Ears, And indeed what Else can be expected, when the Young Orbilius, who hath scarce the found of the Ferula out of his Ears, cc av q-crq av vmb vbi vvn, c-crq dt j np1, r-crq vhz av-j dt n1 pp-f dt np1 av pp-f po31 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
181 nor the smart of it out of his Hands, having gotten that wooden Sceptre into his power, begins to Rule Arbitrarily in his little Aedileship, nor the smart of it out of his Hands, having got that wooden Sceptre into his power, begins to Rule Arbitrarily in his little Aedileship, ccx dt n1 pp-f pn31 av pp-f po31 n2, vhg vvn d j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvz pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp po31 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
182 and thinks it but just to deal with others, as he was served himself. and thinks it but just to deal with Others, as he was served himself. cc vvz pn31 p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns31 vbds vvn px31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
183 Whereas the grave Rector of the Publick School takes his measures from the Capacities and Dispositions of those who are under his Care, whose Inclinations he knows as well as their Faces, Whereas the grave Rector of the Public School Takes his measures from the Capacities and Dispositions of those who Are under his Care, whose Inclinations he knows as well as their Faces, cs dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr p-acp po31 n1, rg-crq n2 pns31 vvz a-acp av c-acp po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
184 and from thence suits his demeanour towards them; and from thence suits his demeanour towards them; cc p-acp av vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
185 he knows how to quicken the Slothful, and to reclaim the Extravagant, by shaming them into better Manners, he knows how to quicken the Slothful, and to reclaim the Extravagant, by shaming them into better Manners, pns31 vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j, cc pc-acp vvi dt j, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp jc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
186 and reduces more to Obedience by Stratagem than by Force. and reduces more to obedience by Stratagem than by Force. cc vvz av-dc p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cs p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
187 He knows by proposing little Praemio's to make all so run as to strive for the Mastery; He knows by proposing little Praemio's to make all so run as to strive for the Mastery; pns31 vvz p-acp vvg j npg1 pc-acp vvi d av vvn c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
188 and by mixing some few grains of pleasure with those useful Principles he instills into them, he makes his Scholars in love with himself and their Books at the fame time. and by mixing Some few grains of pleasure with those useful Principles he instills into them, he makes his Scholars in love with himself and their Books At the fame time. cc p-acp vvg d d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp px31 cc po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
189 But alas, nothing of this Nature is to be expected from the Countrey Chancel, which seldom produces any thing fit for the Use and Service of the Church. But alas, nothing of this Nature is to be expected from the Country Chancel, which seldom produces any thing fit for the Use and Service of the Church. cc-acp uh, pix pp-f d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq av vvz d n1 j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
190 Indeed some of us may remember, (and may we never see such days again) when divers of the choicest of Gods Servants, some of the Chief and most Eminent Pastors of our Church, whose only Crime was their Loyalty, were forced for the Testimony of a good Conscience, to wander up and down in Desarts, to bide themselves in Dens and Caves of the Earth, destitute, Indeed Some of us may Remember, (and may we never see such days again) when diverse of the Choicest of God's Servants, Some of the Chief and most Eminent Pastors of our Church, whose only Crime was their Loyalty, were forced for the Testimony of a good Conscience, to wander up and down in Deserts, to bide themselves in Dens and Caves of the Earth, destitute, np1 d pp-f pno12 vmb vvi, (cc vmb pns12 av-x vvi d n2 av) q-crq j pp-f dt js pp-f ng1 n2, d pp-f dt j-jn cc av-ds j ng1 pp-f po12 n1, rg-crq j n1 vbds po32 n1, vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp cc a-acp p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
191 and Afflicted, of whom our English World was not worthy. These, I say, were glad to Teach Youth in some private corner for a mean Livelyhood, to retire into some by, unfrequented place to shelter themselves from the Tyranny of those Oppressors, which then rid on the Necks of Gods People. and Afflicted, of whom our English World was not worthy. These, I say, were glad to Teach Youth in Some private corner for a mean Livelihood, to retire into Some by, unfrequented place to shelter themselves from the Tyranny of those Oppressors's, which then rid on the Necks of God's People. cc j-vvn, pp-f r-crq po12 np1 n1 vbds xx j. d, pns11 vvb, vbdr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d a-acp, j n1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng2, r-crq av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
192 Under those shades did those great Shepherds feed their Lambs, being driven from their Sheep, in the Noon-day, in the heat and fury of that Persecution that then raged amongst us: Under those shades did those great Shepherd's feed their Lambs, being driven from their Sheep, in the Noonday, in the heat and fury of that Persecution that then raged among us: p-acp d n2 vdd d j n2 vvb po32 n2, vbg vvn p-acp po32 n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 cst av vvd p-acp pno12: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
193 Amongst those were many of our Loyal Nobility and Gentry bred, and by their wholsom Doctrines kept stedfast in the Purity of that Worship, among those were many of our Loyal Nobilt and Gentry bred, and by their wholesome Doctrines kept steadfast in the Purity of that Worship, p-acp d vbdr d pp-f po12 j n1 cc n1 vvn, cc p-acp po32 j n2 vvd j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
194 and in those just and honest Principles for which their Worthy Parents then Suffered, either by Death, or Banishment, and in those just and honest Principles for which their Worthy Parents then Suffered, either by Death, or Banishment, cc p-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp r-crq po32 j n2 av vvd, d p-acp n1, cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
195 or Consiscation of Goods, or else Imprisonment. or Confiscation of Goods, or Else Imprisonment. cc n1 pp-f n2-j, cc av n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
196 But he that will urge this as an Argument for the countenancing of private Schools, may as well make the secret Meetings, But he that will urge this as an Argument for the countenancing of private Schools, may as well make the secret Meetings, p-acp pns31 cst vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f j n2, vmb a-acp av vvi dt j-jn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
197 and Nocturnal Assemblies of the Primitive Christians in Dens and Caves, during the heat of Persecution, and Nocturnal Assemblies of the Primitive Christians in Dens and Caves, during the heat of Persecution, cc j n2 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
198 an Argument to uphold those unlawful Conventicles which are but too frequent amongst us at this day. an Argument to uphold those unlawful Conventicles which Are but too frequent among us At this day. dt n1 pc-acp vvi d j n2 r-crq vbr p-acp av j p-acp pno12 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
199 Neither do I Condemn all private places which are made use of for the Breeding of Youth, in some of which, without question, divers Worthy and Eminent Men have been Educated, who either have met with some extraordinary Master, Neither do I Condemn all private places which Are made use of for the Breeding of Youth, in Some of which, without question, diverse Worthy and Eminent Men have been Educated, who either have met with Some extraordinary Master, av-dx vdb pns11 vvb d j n2 r-crq vbr vvn n1 pp-f p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1, p-acp d pp-f r-crq, p-acp n1, j j cc j n2 vhb vbn vvn, r-crq d vhb vvn p-acp d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
200 or else who by the strength of their Natural parts have conquered the Malignity of those ill Principles wherewith they were first tainted. or Else who by the strength of their Natural parts have conquered the Malignity of those ill Principles wherewith they were First tainted. cc av q-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 c-crq pns32 vbdr ord vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
201 But still give me leave, as our Learned Apostle St. Paul says upon another account, to tell you, That I shew unto you a more excellent way. But still give me leave, as our Learned Apostle Saint Paul Says upon Another account, to tell you, That I show unto you a more excellent Way. p-acp av vvb pno11 vvi, c-acp po12 j n1 n1 np1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi pn22, cst pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 dt av-dc j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
202 And thus having shewn you the Usefulness of Humane Learning, as to the several Occasions and Emergencies wherein we can be concerned in the World, And thus having shown you the Usefulness of Humane Learning, as to the several Occasions and Emergencies wherein we can be concerned in the World, cc av vhg vvn pn22 dt np1 pp-f j n1, c-acp p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
203 and the most probable way of attaining that Knowledge by an early Education in publick Schools: and the most probable Way of attaining that Knowledge by an early Education in public Schools: cc dt av-ds j n1 pp-f vvg d n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
204 Suffer me, in the last place, that I may conclude my Discourse with something pertinent to the Solemnity of this present Day, to offer somewhat in behalf of that Royal Foundation of Eton Colledge, the Pious and Charitable Work of Henry the Sixth, one of the best, Suffer me, in the last place, that I may conclude my Discourse with something pertinent to the Solemnity of this present Day, to offer somewhat in behalf of that Royal Foundation of Eton College, the Pious and Charitable Work of Henry the Sixth, one of the best, vvb pno11, p-acp dt ord n1, cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp pi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pc-acp vvi av p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f np1 n1, dt j cc j n1 pp-f np1 dt ord, crd pp-f dt js, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
205 though most unfortunate, of our Princes, at which we received the better part of our Education, though most unfortunate, of our Princes, At which we received the better part of our Education, c-acp ds j-u, pp-f po12 n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvd dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
206 and from which divers of us, amongst whom I my self (which I shall ever gratefully acknowledge) though the most unworthy, derived other secular Advantages. and from which diverse of us, among whom I my self (which I shall ever gratefully acknowledge) though the most unworthy, derived other secular Advantages. cc p-acp r-crq j pp-f pno12, p-acp ro-crq pns11 po11 n1 (r-crq pns11 vmb av av-j vvi) cs dt av-ds j, vvn n-jn j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
207 I will not say, that though her Sisters, of which she hath many, and of great Renown, (but few of the same Noble extract with her self) have all done virtuously, that yet she hath excelled them all: I will not say, that though her Sisters, of which she hath many, and of great Renown, (but few of the same Noble extract with her self) have all done virtuously, that yet she hath excelled them all: pns11 vmb xx vvi, cst cs po31 n2, pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz d, cc pp-f j n1, (cc-acp d pp-f dt d j n1 p-acp po31 n1) vhb d vdn av-j, cst av pns31 vhz vvn pno32 d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
208 But I think I may affirm that which our Apostle does of himself, That she comes not behind the very chiefest of them all. But I think I may affirm that which our Apostle does of himself, That she comes not behind the very chiefest of them all. cc-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi d r-crq po12 n1 vdz pp-f px31, cst pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt j js-jn pp-f pno32 d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
209 If Experience, which cannot lye, be a sure Rule to go by, I have many living Instances before me at this time to Witness those great and extraordinary Improvements and Accomplishments which are the result and effect of those many hours they carefully spent under the happy Tuition of the several Masters of that Famous and well Disciplin'd School; If Experience, which cannot lie, be a sure Rule to go by, I have many living Instances before me At this time to Witness those great and extraordinary Improvements and Accomplishments which Are the result and Effect of those many hours they carefully spent under the happy Tuition of the several Masters of that Famous and well Disciplined School; cs n1, r-crq vmbx vvi, vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, pns11 vhb d j-vvg n2 p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d j cc j n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d d n2 pns32 av-j vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f cst j cc av vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
210 and who do Naturally commend the same Education to others, which they found so useful and beneficial to themselves. and who do Naturally commend the same Education to Others, which they found so useful and beneficial to themselves. cc q-crq vdb av-j vvi dt d n1 p-acp n2-jn, r-crq pns32 vvd av j cc j p-acp px32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
211 But give me leave to shew you likewise, how that Royal Society, to which you did once belong, hath all those conveniences which the Wisest and Discreetest Men have judged to be most proper and conducing to that great End for which it was designed. But give me leave to show you likewise, how that Royal Society, to which you did once belong, hath all those conveniences which the Wisest and Discreetest Men have judged to be most proper and conducing to that great End for which it was designed. cc-acp vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 av, c-crq cst j n1, p-acp r-crq pn22 vdd a-acp vvi, vhz d d n2 r-crq dt js cc js n2 vhb vvn pc-acp vbi av-ds j cc vvg p-acp d j vvb p-acp r-crq pn31 vbds vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
212 The most Learned of the Jewish Writers have given their Opinion, that congruity of place, The most Learned of the Jewish Writers have given their Opinion, that congruity of place, dt av-ds j pp-f dt jp n2 vhb vvn po32 n1, cst n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
213 and separation from the World, were two Circumstances not to be omitted in the Building of their Schools of the Prophets, in Order to the quicker and easier attaining of that Natural Knowledge which might dispose them the sooner for the gift of Prophecy. and separation from the World, were two circumstances not to be omitted in the Building of their Schools of the prophets, in Order to the quicker and Easier attaining of that Natural Knowledge which might dispose them the sooner for the gift of Prophecy. cc n1 p-acp dt n1, vbdr crd n2 xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt jc cc av-jc vvg pp-f d j n1 r-crq vmd vvi pno32 dt av-c p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
214 By congruity of place, they meant its Situation in a good Air; by the other, a private Retirement from the noise and hurry of the World; By congruity of place, they meant its Situation in a good Air; by the other, a private Retirement from the noise and hurry of the World; p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1; p-acp dt n-jn, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
215 both very useful for the fitting and preparing the Mind for the free Entertaining the Principles and Elements of good Learning. both very useful for the fitting and preparing the Mind for the free Entertaining the Principles and Elements of good Learning. d av j p-acp dt j-vvg cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt j vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
216 A chearful serene Air hath a great Influence upon the temper and complexion of the Body, it puts the Spirits upon a gentle, A cheerful serene Air hath a great Influence upon the temper and complexion of the Body, it puts the Spirits upon a gentle, dt j j n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz dt n2 p-acp dt j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
217 but active ferment, and thereby renders the whole Crasis and Constitution more pliant and serviceable to the motions and sallies of the Soul than otherwise it would have been: but active ferment, and thereby renders the Whole Crasis and Constitution more pliant and serviceable to the motions and sallies of the Soul than otherwise it would have been: cc-acp j n1, cc av vvz dt j-jn n1 cc n1 av-dc j cc j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 cs av pn31 vmd vhi vbn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
218 As Glasses are no where made in the same perfection for Beauty and Lustre, as in Murano, an Island near to Venice, which is attributed to the clearness of the circumambient Air which hangs over the place, As Glasses Are no where made in the same perfection for Beauty and Lustre, as in Murano, an Island near to Venice, which is attributed to the clearness of the circumambient Air which hangs over the place, c-acp n2 vbr av-dx q-crq vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp p-acp np1, dt n1 av-j p-acp np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
219 and is continually purified and attenuated by the constant fires; and is continually purified and attenuated by the constant fires; cc vbz av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
220 so it is observable, that no Wits have been so pure and refined as those who were Bred and Educated in a Healthful and Temperate Clime. so it is observable, that no Wits have been so pure and refined as those who were Bred and Educated in a Healthful and Temperate Climb. av pn31 vbz j, cst dx n2 vhb vbn av j cc j-vvn c-acp d r-crq vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j cc j vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
221 And on the contrary, a gross, heavy, thick Air imprisons and chains up the Spirits, And on the contrary, a gross, heavy, thick Air imprisons and chains up the Spirits, cc p-acp dt n-jn, dt j, j, j n1 vvz cc n2 p-acp dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
222 and robs them of their elastick Faculty, so that the Soul cannot shew forth her Native brightness, and robs them of their elastic Faculty, so that the Soul cannot show forth her Native brightness, cc vvz pno32 pp-f po32 j n1, av cst dt n1 vmbx vvi av po31 j-jn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
223 but only put forth some dull and faint glimmerings, whilst she labours under the indisposition of a Body choak'd up and opprest with the impurities of a foul and Corrupted Air. but only put forth Some dull and faint glimmerings, while she labours under the indisposition of a Body choked up and oppressed with the Impurities of a foul and Corrupted Air. cc-acp av-j vvd av d j cc j n2, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j-vvn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
224 Retirement also, and Solitude do very much incline the Mind to receive the Characters and Images of Truth and Knowledge into the Sacred Treasury of the unprejudiced Memory, which had it been distracted with variety of Objects, would have been wholly filled, Retirement also, and Solitude do very much incline the Mind to receive the Characters and Images of Truth and Knowledge into the Sacred Treasury of the unprejudiced Memory, which had it been distracted with variety of Objects, would have been wholly filled, n1 av, cc n1 vdb av av-d vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vhd pn31 vbn vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, vmd vhi vbn av-jn vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
225 and prepossest with trifling and impertinent Vanities. Hence most of the fore-mentioned Schools of the Prophets were erected not in the Towns, and prepossessed with trifling and impertinent Vanities. Hence most of the forementioned Schools of the prophets were erected not in the Towns, cc vvd p-acp vvg cc j n2. av ds pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 vbdr vvn xx p-acp dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
226 but in the Neighbour-hood of them. but in the Neighbourhood of them. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
227 Not in the Towns, (I speak with Reverence to the Famous Schools of this great City) in regard the Temptations are so great, Not in the Towns, (I speak with reverence to the Famous Schools of this great city) in regard the Temptations Are so great, xx p-acp dt n2, (pns11 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n1) p-acp vvi dt n2 vbr av j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
228 and the Avocations so many, amidst the throng and concourse of the Multitude, the Youthful Fancy being apt to be taken with every thing that is gay and new, and the Avocations so many, amid the throng and concourse of the Multitude, the Youthful Fancy being apt to be taken with every thing that is gay and new, cc dt n2 av d, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j n1 vbg j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cst vbz j cc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
229 and so please it self with those little useless Trifles it first meets with, to its own prejudice and disadvantage. and so please it self with those little useless Trifles it First meets with, to its own prejudice and disadvantage. cc av vvb pn31 n1 p-acp d j j n2 pn31 ord vvz p-acp, p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
230 In the Neighbour-hood, that so the Mind may not be altogether a stranger to what passes in the World, In the Neighbourhood, that so the Mind may not be altogether a stranger to what passes in the World, p-acp dt n1, cst av dt n1 vmb xx vbi av dt n1 p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
231 but have some private notices of things and persons (as she will necessarily have, but have Some private notices of things and Persons (as she will necessarily have, cc-acp vhb d j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 (c-acp pns31 vmb av-j vhi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
232 if not purposely debarred of that Intelligence) for the Improvement of her Judgment, and the polishing her Conversation. if not purposely debarred of that Intelligence) for the Improvement of her Judgement, and the polishing her Conversation. cs xx av vvn pp-f d n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n-vvg po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
233 Otherwise if she be kept still in the dark, and coopt up from the cognizance of the most material passages that are the common Theme and Subject of the present Time, Otherwise if she be kept still in the dark, and coopt up from the cognizance of the most material passages that Are the Common Theme and Subject of the present Time, av cs pns31 vbb vvn av p-acp dt j, cc vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-jn n2 cst vbr dt j n1 cc j-jn pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
234 when she comes abroad, she is frighted with the sudden Light, and her Organs being not well fitted for the reception of those violent impressions, which if entertained by degrees, had been easily perceptible, she becomes amazed, when she comes abroad, she is frighted with the sudden Light, and her Organs being not well fitted for the reception of those violent impressions, which if entertained by Degrees, had been Easily perceptible, she becomes amazed, c-crq pns31 vvz av, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc po31 n2 vbg xx av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, r-crq cs vvn p-acp n2, vhd vbn av-j j, pns31 vvz vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
235 and startles at that which every common Capacity that hath had a more free and open converse, understands. and startles At that which every Common Capacity that hath had a more free and open converse, understands. cc vvz p-acp d r-crq d j n1 cst vhz vhn dt n1 j cc j n1, vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
236 And this is the Reason why divers who have been Cloystered up from the Society of Men, And this is the Reason why diverse who have been Cloistered up from the Society of Men, cc d vbz dt n1 c-crq j r-crq vhb vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
237 and only Conversed with their Books, when they have chanced to appear in the World, have rendred themselves contemptible, and only Conversed with their Books, when they have chanced to appear in the World, have rendered themselves contemptible, cc av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vhb vvn px32 j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
238 and their Studies unfruitful, it being all one to have no Learning; and not to know how to make a right use of it. and their Studies unfruitful, it being all one to have no Learning; and not to know how to make a right use of it. cc po32 n2 j, pn31 vbg d pi pc-acp vhi dx n1; cc xx pc-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
239 And here I cannot but praise and commend the Wisdom of our Pious Founder, in Building that Colledge which he designed for the Education and Instruction of Youth in such a place, where the pleasantness of the Situation, the temperature of the Air, not so subtil as to prey upon, And Here I cannot but praise and commend the Wisdom of our Pious Founder, in Building that College which he designed for the Education and Instruction of Youth in such a place, where the pleasantness of the Situation, the temperature of the Air, not so subtle as to prey upon, cc av pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, p-acp n1 cst n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx av j c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
240 yet so clear as to refine the Spirits, and its proper distance from Town and Court, do insensibly inlighten the Faculties of the Soul, yet so clear as to refine the Spirits, and its proper distance from Town and Court, do insensibly inlighten the Faculties of the Soul, av av j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc po31 j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vdb av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
241 and make them more quick and ready to apprehend those excellent Lessons of Knowledge that are inculcated into them; and make them more quick and ready to apprehend those excellent Lessons of Knowledge that Are inculcated into them; cc vvi pno32 av-dc j cc j pc-acp vvi d j n2 pp-f n1 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
242 and indeed it seems as if it were contrived on purpose for the Head-Mansion-Seat of the Muses, who have long dwelt in those delightful shades, and indeed it seems as if it were contrived on purpose for the Head-Mansion-Seat of the Muses, who have long dwelled in those delightful shades, cc av pn31 vvz c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq vhb av-j vvn p-acp d j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
243 and I hope will never, through the levelling designs of those who would root up the Church, the Government, and I hope will never, through the levelling designs of those who would root up the Church, the Government, cc pns11 vvb vmb av-x, p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f d r-crq vmd vvi a-acp dt n1, dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
244 and Leatning, the Supporter of them both, (as was once intended) be forced to forsake their Ancient Habitation. and Leatning, the Supporter of them both, (as was once intended) be forced to forsake their Ancient Habitation. cc vvg, dt n1 pp-f pno32 d, (c-acp vbds a-acp vvn) vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po32 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
245 This is our Nayoth, which, as Peter Martyr tells us, signifies Green Pasture, Situate by those pleasant Meadows and gentle Streams, which enliven the Fancy, This is our Nayoth, which, as Peter Martyr tells us, signifies Green Pasture, Situate by those pleasant Meadows and gentle Streams, which enliven the Fancy, d vbz po12 av-d, r-crq, c-acp np1 n1 vvz pno12, vvz j-jn n1, j p-acp d j n2 cc j n2, r-crq vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
246 and quicken and exalt the Imagination. and quicken and exalt the Imagination. cc vvi cc vvi dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
247 This is the Palace which Wisdom built for her self, setting it upon those seven hewen Pillars, the seven Liberal Sciences, whose Foundation can never fail. This is the Palace which Wisdom built for her self, setting it upon those seven hewn Pillars, the seven Liberal Sciences, whose Foundation can never fail. d vbz dt n1 r-crq n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvg pn31 p-acp d crd j-vvn n2, dt crd j n2, rg-crq n1 vmb av-x vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
248 This is the place, that I may with the addition of a word allude as our Learned Apostle, St. Paul, does in another case, to one of your own Poets, to your old School-fellow, This is the place, that I may with the addition of a word allude as our Learned Apostle, Saint Paul, does in Another case, to one of your own Poets, to your old Schoolfellow, d vbz dt n1, cst pns11 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvi p-acp po12 j n1, n1 np1, vdz p-acp n-jn n1, p-acp crd pp-f po22 d n2, p-acp po22 j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
249 and Companion to one that will never leave your Society as long as Learning is encouraged, to your beloved Homer. NONLATINALPHABET for which Quotation, not well to be omitted, I hope I shall easily obtain a Pardon from this Learned Auditory, being assured that should I have occasion, which I shall rather avoid than seek, of making use of any more of the same Nature, that I shall not incur our Apostles displeasure, in speaking to you in an unknown Tongue. And now, and Companion to one that will never leave your Society as long as Learning is encouraged, to your Beloved Homer. for which Quotation, not well to be omitted, I hope I shall Easily obtain a Pardon from this Learned Auditory, being assured that should I have occasion, which I shall rather avoid than seek, of making use of any more of the same Nature, that I shall not incur our Apostles displeasure, in speaking to you in an unknown Tongue. And now, cc n1 p-acp pi cst vmb av-x vvi po22 n1 c-acp av-j c-acp n1 vbz vvn, p-acp po22 j-vvn np1. p-acp r-crq n1, xx av pc-acp vbi vvn, pns11 vvb pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp d j j, vbg vvn cst vmd pns11 vhi n1, r-crq pns11 vmb av-c vvi cs vvi, pp-f vvg n1 pp-f d dc pp-f dt d n1, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi po12 n2 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j n1. cc av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
250 before I take my leave of you, suffer me, most worthy School-fellows and Companions, to apply my self to you in a few words, before I take my leave of you, suffer me, most worthy School fellows and Sodales, to apply my self to you in a few words, c-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1 pp-f pn22, vvb pno11, av-ds j n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
251 and I shall cease to be further troublesome to you at this time. and I shall cease to be further troublesome to you At this time. cc pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi jc j p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
252 You were all, my dear Brethren, planted at first in the same Pleasant and Fruitful Soyl, had the same or the like cultivating, You were all, my dear Brothers, planted At First in the same Pleasant and Fruitful Soil, had the same or the like cultivating, pn22 vbdr d, po11 j-jn n2, vvn p-acp ord p-acp dt d j cc j n1, vhd dt d cc dt av-j vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
253 and Manuring, and drunk in the same sweet dews of Knowledge which distilled from the lips of those who were the Teachers and Governours of your Youth: and Manuring, and drunk in the same sweet dews of Knowledge which distilled from the lips of those who were the Teachers and Governors of your Youth: cc vvg, cc vvn p-acp dt d j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbdr dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po22 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
254 And all of you in your due seasons transplanted from that Nursery into larger Gardens of different Moulds and goodness one from another, And all of you in your due seasons transplanted from that Nursery into larger Gardens of different Moulds and Goodness one from Another, cc d pp-f pn22 p-acp po22 j-jn n2 vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp jc n2 pp-f j vvz cc n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
255 but all sufficient by virtue of that Original tincture you had imbibed there, to enable you to bring forth in great abundance the proper fruits of your several Callings and Professions. but all sufficient by virtue of that Original tincture you had imbibed there, to enable you to bring forth in great abundance the proper fruits of your several Callings and Professions. cc-acp d j p-acp n1 pp-f d j-jn n1 pn22 vhd vvn a-acp, pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi av p-acp j n1 dt j n2 pp-f po22 j n2 cc n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
256 I need not desire you, I know your own Ingenuity, and geinerous Inclinations lead you to behave your selves so in your several Posts and Stations, I need not desire you, I know your own Ingenuity, and geinerous Inclinations led you to behave your selves so in your several Posts and Stations, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22, pns11 vvb po22 d n1, cc j n2 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av p-acp po22 j n2 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
257 as that you may neither derogate from the place of your Education, nor the Credit of your Professions, as that you may neither derogate from the place of your Education, nor the Credit of your Professions, c-acp cst pn22 vmb av-dx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
258 but prove rather, what I have great Reason to believe you are, Ornaments to both. but prove rather, what I have great Reason to believe you Are, Ornament to both. cc-acp vvb av-c, r-crq pns11 vhb j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 vbr, n2 p-acp d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
259 You have received largely at the hands of God, it will, and ought to be expected that you make suitable returns. You have received largely At the hands of God, it will, and ought to be expected that you make suitable returns. pn22 vhb vvn av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb, cc pi pc-acp vbi vvn cst pn22 vvb j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
260 And though, as our great Apostle says in another sense, when you were Children, you spake, And though, as our great Apostle Says in Another sense, when you were Children, you spoke, cc cs, p-acp po12 j n1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, c-crq pn22 vbdr n2, pn22 vvd, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
261 and thought, and understood, and acted as Children; and Thought, and understood, and acted as Children; cc vvd, cc vvd, cc vvn p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
262 yet remember that now you write Men, and such too, as by virtue of your ingenuous Education, have had greater Advantages than many others of improving your Reason and Understanding. yet Remember that now you write Men, and such too, as by virtue of your ingenuous Education, have had greater Advantages than many Others of improving your Reason and Understanding. av vvb cst av pn22 vvb n2, cc d av, c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po22 j n1, vhb vhn jc n2 cs d n2-jn pp-f vvg po22 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
263 Wherefore forgetting what is behind, reach forward towards that which is before you, that you may prove as Eminent in your several ways, Wherefore forgetting what is behind, reach forward towards that which is before you, that you may prove as Eminent in your several ways, c-crq vvg r-crq vbz a-acp, vvb av-j p-acp d r-crq vbz p-acp pn22, cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp po22 j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
264 as the Nature and Quality of your Employment will bear. as the Nature and Quality of your Employment will bear. c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n1 vmb vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
265 To shut up all, Let your Garments, as the Preacher Advises, Eccles. 9. v. 8. be white, and let your Heads, upon this Solemn Festival, lack no Oyntment; and carry along with you a chearful Countenance, To shut up all, Let your Garments, as the Preacher Advises, Eccles. 9. v. 8. be white, and let your Heads, upon this Solemn Festival, lack no Ointment; and carry along with you a cheerful Countenance, p-acp vvn a-acp d, vvb po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd n1 crd vbb j-jn, cc vvb po22 n2, p-acp d j n1, vvb dx n1; cc vvi a-acp p-acp pn22 dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
266 and all the civil marks and signatures of an Innocent and inoffensive joy, to the place whither you are going. and all the civil marks and signatures of an Innocent and inoffensive joy, to the place whither you Are going. cc d dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn22 vbr vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
267 Innocence and true Mirth are near Allyed, and it is pity they should ever be asunder. Innocence and true Mirth Are near Allied, and it is pity they should ever be asunder. n1 cc j n1 vbr av-j vvn, cc pn31 vbz n1 pns32 vmd av vbi av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
268 'Tis a good Conscience, a welcome Remembrance, that you have in some measure answered the Ends of your Liberal Institution at that Royal Foundation where you were Bred, which will be the best relish, It's a good Conscience, a welcome Remembrance, that you have in Some measure answered the Ends of your Liberal Institution At that Royal Foundation where you were Bred, which will be the best relish, pn31|vbz dt j n1, dt j-jn n1, cst pn22 vhb p-acp d n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f po22 j n1 p-acp d j n1 c-crq pn22 vbdr vvn, r-crq vmb vbi dt js n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
269 and give the highest taste not only to your publick Entertainment this day, but be a continual Feast to you afterwards. and give the highest taste not only to your public Entertainment this day, but be a continual Feast to you afterwards. cc vvi dt js n1 xx av-j p-acp po22 j n1 d n1, cc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp pn22 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
270 And let us all, it being a Duty which my Text, and our own Obligations require of us, retain a Venerable Esteem for those Wise, Learned, And let us all, it being a Duty which my Text, and our own Obligations require of us, retain a Venerable Esteem for those Wise, Learned, cc vvb pno12 d, pn31 vbg dt n1 r-crq po11 n1, cc po12 d n2 vvi pp-f pno12, vvb dt j n1 p-acp d n1, j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
271 and Good Men, who were the careful and painful Instructors of our Youth, who brought us from Darkness unto Light; and Good Men, who were the careful and painful Instructors of our Youth, who brought us from Darkness unto Light; cc j n2, r-crq vbdr dt j cc j np1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vvd pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
272 who by bearing with our Infirmities, complying with our several Dispositions, informing our Judgments, and filling up the Blanks and empty spaces of our Souls, distinguish'd us from the Common Herd, who being void of Knowledge, are like the Beasts that perish. who by bearing with our Infirmities, complying with our several Dispositions, informing our Judgments, and filling up the Blanks and empty spaces of our Souls, distinguished us from the Common Heard, who being void of Knowledge, Are like the Beasts that perish. r-crq p-acp vvg p-acp po12 n1, vvg p-acp po12 j n2, vvg po12 n2, cc vvg a-acp dt n2 cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2, vvn pno12 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbg j pp-f n1, vbr av-j dt n2 cst vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
273 Let us likewise praise the Lord for those Excellent Kings and Queens whom he raised in several Ages to be the Nursing-Fathers, Let us likewise praise the Lord for those Excellent Kings and Queen's whom he raised in several Ages to be the Nursing fathers, vvb pno12 av vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi dt n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
274 and the Nursing-Mothers of his Church, especially let us return our hearty and unfeigned Thanks unto Almighty God, and the Nursing mothers of his Church, especially let us return our hearty and unfeigned Thanks unto Almighty God, cc dt ng1 pp-f po31 n1, av-j vvb pno12 vvi po12 j cc j n2 p-acp j-jn np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
275 for putting those good Thoughts into the Heart of our Religious Founder, Henry the Sixth, of Blessed Memory, to erect that Famous Seminary and Nursery of good Learning, Eton Colledge, our Common and Indulgent Mother, from whose full and overflowing Breasts we suck'd that wholsome and kindly Nourishment, which hath added to the stature of our Knowledge, for putting those good Thoughts into the Heart of our Religious Founder, Henry the Sixth, of Blessed Memory, to erect that Famous Seminary and Nursery of good Learning, Eton College, our Common and Indulgent Mother, from whose full and overflowing Breasts we sucked that wholesome and kindly Nourishment, which hath added to the stature of our Knowledge, p-acp vvg d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, np1 dt ord, pp-f j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi d j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, np1 n1, po12 j cc j n1, p-acp rg-crq j cc vvg n2 pns12 vvd cst j cc j n1, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
276 and increased the growth of our Understanding. Finally, seeing Et spes, & ratio studiorum in Caesare; and increased the growth of our Understanding. Finally, seeing Et spes, & ratio Studiorum in Caesar; cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. av-j, vvg fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la p-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
277 Seeing we enjoy not only the Freedom, but the Benefits and Advantages of our Studies by the Protection, Seeing we enjoy not only the Freedom, but the Benefits and Advantages of our Studies by the Protection, vvg pns12 vvb xx av-j dt n1, cc-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
278 and under the Peaceable and Auspicious Government of our Gracious Sovereign, Charles the Second, who is not only the Promoter and Encourager of all Ingenious Learning, and under the Peaceable and Auspicious Government of our Gracious Sovereign, Charles the Second, who is not only the Promoter and Encourager of all Ingenious Learning, cc p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 j n-jn, np1 dt ord, r-crq vbz xx av-j dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
279 but a great Master of all those useful Arts and Sciences which are worthy a Prince's knowledge: but a great Master of all those useful Arts and Sciences which Are worthy a Prince's knowledge: cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f d d j n2 cc n2 r-crq vbr j dt ng1 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
280 And seeing he vouchsafes to own us in a particular manner as his own, and to Grace this our Meeting with peculiar Marks of his Royal Favour, let us all unanimously, And seeing he vouchsafes to own us in a particular manner as his own, and to Grace this our Meeting with peculiar Marks of his Royal Favour, let us all unanimously, cc vvg pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 d, cc pc-acp vvi d po12 n1 p-acp j n2 pp-f po31 j n1, vvb pno12 d av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
281 as our Duty and Allegiance binds us, pray for the long and Prosperous Reign of His Most Sacred Majesty, as our Duty and Allegiance binds us, pray for the long and Prosperous Reign of His Most Sacred Majesty, c-acp po12 n1 cc n1 vvz pno12, vvb p-acp dt j cc j vvi pp-f po31 av-ds j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
282 and that there may be still a continued Succession of Princes from that Ancient Stock to Rule these Nations in Peace and Quietness till the Dissolution of all Humane Authority; and that there may be still a continued Succession of Princes from that Ancient Stock to Rule these nations in Peace and Quietness till the Dissolution of all Humane authority; cc cst a-acp vmb vbi av dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2 p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
283 and that they may continue to be still Defenders of the true Primitive Faith, till Faith it self be no more, and that they may continue to be still Defenders of the true Primitive Faith, till Faith it self be no more, cc cst pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f dt j j n1, c-acp n1 pn31 n1 vbi av-dx av-dc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
284 and the Church which is now Militant become Triumphant. and the Church which is now Militant become Triumphant. cc dt n1 r-crq vbz av j vvn j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
285 And I hope in putting up this Address to the Throne of Grace, I shall meet with no Dissenters in this Congregation. And I hope in putting up this Address to the Throne of Grace, I shall meet with no Dissenters in this Congregation. cc pns11 vvb p-acp vvg a-acp d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dx n2 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
286 Let all the Lucky Signs of a favourable Providence attend his Sacred Person; Let all the Lucky Signs of a favourable Providence attend his Sacred Person; vvb d dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 vvi po31 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
287 Let the Sun offer him his Beams, the Earth her Fruits, and all his Subjects their Loyal Hearts. Let the Sun offer him his Beams, the Earth her Fruits, and all his Subject's their Loyal Hearts. vvb dt n1 vvb pno31 po31 n2, dt n1 po31 n2, cc d po31 n2-jn po32 j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
288 Let the Poor Bless him, and his very Enemies be forced to praise him. Let Peace remain in his Dwellings, and Integrity dwell in his Bosom: Let the Poor Bless him, and his very Enemies be forced to praise him. Let Peace remain in his Dwellings, and Integrity dwell in his Bosom: vvb dt j vvb pno31, cc po31 j n2 vbb vvn pc-acp vvi pno31. vvb n1 vvi p-acp po31 n2, cc n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
289 Let true Religion and the welfare of the Church be ever dear unto him; Let all his Laws and Commands be duly Executed, and Religiously Observed. Let true Religion and the welfare of the Church be ever dear unto him; Let all his Laws and Commands be duly Executed, and Religiously Observed. vvb j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av j-jn p-acp pno31; vvb d po31 n2 cc vvz vbi av-jn vvn, cc av-j vvd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
290 Let Wisdom be the Supporter of his Throne, and let her carry for him, as she usually does, in her Right Hand length of Days, Let Wisdom be the Supporter of his Throne, and let her carry for him, as she usually does, in her Right Hand length of Days, vvb n1 vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 av-j vdz, p-acp po31 j-jn n1 n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
291 and in her left Hand Riches and Honour. and in her left Hand Riches and Honour. cc p-acp po31 j n1 n2 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
292 Let Patience (a Virtue he hath but too much occasion to make use of) possess his Royal Heart; Let Patience (a Virtue he hath but too much occasion to make use of) possess his Royal Heart; vvb n1 (dt n1 pns31 vhz p-acp av d n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f) vvb po31 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
293 Let Majesty sit still upon his Brow, and yet Mercy continue to couch between his Eye-lids. Let Majesty fit still upon his Brow, and yet Mercy continue to couch between his Eyelids. vvb n1 vvi av p-acp po31 n1, cc av n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
294 Let the Angels of God be his Guardians, and his particular Providence his Shield of Defence. Let the Angels of God be his Guardians, and his particular Providence his Shield of Defence. vvb dt n2 pp-f np1 vbb po31 n2, cc po31 j n1 po31 n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
295 Let the many Headed Hydra that hisses and spits its Venom in Libels and Pamphlets against the Government, be destroyed, Let the many Headed Hydra that hisses and spits its Venom in Libels and Pamphlets against the Government, be destroyed, vvb dt d j-vvn np1 cst vvz cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, vbb vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
296 and those that speak evil of Dignities, receive their just Reward; and let him trample all Rebellion and Conspiracies, wherever they be, under his Feet: and those that speak evil of Dignities, receive their just Reward; and let him trample all Rebellion and Conspiracies, wherever they be, under his Feet: cc d cst vvb j-jn pp-f n2, vvb po32 j n1; cc vvb pno31 vvi d n1 cc n2, c-crq pns32 vbb, p-acp po31 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
297 And after a long and happy Reign, let the Glorious Spirits, those Winged Chariots of God, convey him to that Blessed place of Rest that is prepared for all true Believers. And After a long and happy Reign, let the Glorious Spirits, those Winged Chariots of God, convey him to that Blessed place of Rest that is prepared for all true Believers. cc p-acp dt j cc j vvi, vvb dt j n2, d vvn n2 pp-f np1, vvb pno31 p-acp d j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
298 Where may all his Loyal Subjects who fear God, and Honour their King, meet him, and amongst them we who are met together this Day. Where may all his Loyal Subject's who Fear God, and Honour their King, meet him, and among them we who Are met together this Day. q-crq vmb d po31 j n2-jn r-crq vvb np1, cc vvi po32 n1, vvb pno31, cc p-acp pno32 pns12 r-crq vbr vvn av d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
299 And that for the sake, and through the Merits of our Blessed Saviour and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Three Persons, And that for the sake, and through the Merits of our Blessed Saviour and Redeemer, jesus christ, to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Three Persons, cc cst p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 cc n1, np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1, crd n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
300 and One God, be all Honour, Praise, and Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. and One God, be all Honour, Praise, and Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. cc crd np1, vbb d n1, vvb, cc n1, c-acp av cc av. uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2

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