The beauty, vigour and strength of youth bespoke for God in a sermon lately preached to young men / by Thomas Powell ...

Powell, Thomas, 1608-1660
Publisher: Printed for Ben Harris
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1676
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A55560 ESTC ID: R33947 STC ID: P3069
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Ecclesiastes XII, 1; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 ECCLES. XII. 1. Remember Now thy Creatour in the Dayes of thy Youth, while the Evil Dayes come not, ECCLES. XII. 1. remember Now thy Creator in the Days of thy Youth, while the Evil Days come not, np1. np1. crd np1 av po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cs dt j-jn n2 vvb xx, (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 5
1 nor the Years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. nor the years draw High, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. ccx dt n2 vvb av-j, c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 5
2 GOD set up two great Lights in Solomons Heart, one shewing the Excellency of Christ, in the Canticles; the other, the Vanity of the Creature, GOD Set up two great Lights in Solomons Heart, one showing the Excellency of christ, in the Canticles; the other, the Vanity of the Creature, np1 vvd a-acp crd j n2 p-acp np1 n1, pi vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2; dt n-jn, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
3 as in Ecclesiastes, which is the second Book of Solomon; and it is called Ecclesiastes because Solomon was so called: as in Ecclesiastes, which is the second Book of Solomon; and it is called Ecclesiastes Because Solomon was so called: c-acp p-acp n2, r-crq vbz dt ord n1 pp-f np1; cc pn31 vbz vvn vvz c-acp np1 vbds av vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
4 And that either because he speaks unto a Multitude at once, or else because of his Wisdom, with which he was indeed (after a copious manner) endowed. And that either Because he speaks unto a Multitude At once, or Else Because of his Wisdom, with which he was indeed (After a copious manner) endowed. cc cst d c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp a-acp, cc av c-acp pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds av (c-acp dt j n1) vvd. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
5 The whole Book is a declaration of Solomons repentance written in his old age, as may be gather'd both out of the title of it, The Whole Book is a declaration of Solomons Repentance written in his old age, as may be gathered both out of the title of it, dt j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 vvn p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp vmb vbi vvn av-d av pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
6 and the closure of it in, the six last verses, and also out of the whole body of it, being written upon a serious view of the passages and practices of his life past, and the closure of it in, the six last Verses, and also out of the Whole body of it, being written upon a serious view of the passages and practices of his life past, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp, dt crd ord n2, cc av av pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 j, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
7 and the great and manifold experience he made and found therein. and the great and manifold experience he made and found therein. cc dt j cc j n1 pns31 vvd cc vvd av. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
8 He treats chiefly of the worlds vanity, true felicity, the maladies of old age, & the Advantage of being good betimes. He treats chiefly of the world's vanity, true felicity, the maladies of old age, & the Advantage of being good betimes. pns31 vvz av-jn pp-f dt ng1 n1, j n1, dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vbg j av. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
9 Hence it is that young men in the conclusion of all are call'd upon to mind their Creator; Hence it is that young men in the conclusion of all Are called upon to mind their Creator; av pn31 vbz cst j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d vbr vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
10 and that whatsoever they are employed in besides is vanity of vanities, and no wise yielding true satisfaction, and that whatsoever they Are employed in beside is vanity of vanities, and no wise yielding true satisfaction, cc cst r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp a-acp vbz n1 pp-f n2, cc dx j vvg j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
11 but anxiety and torment unto their souls. but anxiety and torment unto their Souls. cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
12 Remember now thy Creator in the dayes of thy youth, while the evil dayes come not, remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, vvb av po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cs dt j-jn n2 vvb xx, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
13 nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. nor the Years draw High when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. ccx dt n2 vvb av-j c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
14 The words in general do press unto a duty of the greatest moment in the world; The words in general do press unto a duty of the greatest moment in the world; dt n2 p-acp n1 vdb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 5
15 wherein you may take notice of these several things. 1. The Act, Remember. 2. The Object, Creator. 3. The adjunct of Time; wherein you may take notice of these several things. 1. The Act, remember. 2. The Object, Creator. 3. The adjunct of Time; c-crq pn22 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d j n2. crd dt n1, vvb. crd dt n1, n1. crd dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 5
16 Now, in the dayes of thy youth, exegetically repeated, while the evil dayes come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them. Now, in the days of thy youth, exegetically repeated, while the evil days come not, nor the Years draw High, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them. av, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, av-j vvn, cs dt j-jn n2 vvb xx, ccx dt n2 vvb av-j, c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 5
17 The words will afford us many points of Doctrine. I shall only observe two, and so insist upon them. The words will afford us many points of Doctrine. I shall only observe two, and so insist upon them. dt n2 vmb vvi pno12 d n2 pp-f n1. pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd, cc av vvi p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 5
18 Doct. 1. That above all things whatsoever, we should not forget, but Remember our Creator. Doct. 1. That above all things whatsoever, we should not forget, but remember our Creator. np1 crd cst p-acp d n2 r-crq, pns12 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vvb po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 5
19 Doct. 2. That there is great reason why we should remember our Creatour in the dayes of our youth, even while we are young, Doct. 2. That there is great reason why we should Remember our Creator in the days of our youth, even while we Are young, np1 crd cst pc-acp vbz j n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, av cs pns12 vbr j, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 5
20 and before old age over-takes us. These in order; and before old age overtakes us. These in order; cc p-acp j n1 j pno12. d p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 5
21 and with the first I begin, viz. That above all things whatsoever, we should not forget, but Remember our Creator. and with the First I begin, viz. That above all things whatsoever, we should not forget, but remember our Creator. cc p-acp dt ord pns11 vvb, n1 cst p-acp d n2 r-crq, pns12 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp vvb po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Image 5
22 The prosecution of this Point, I purpose, through Gods assistance in this wise: 1. I shall set my self to amplifie it. 2. To Apply it. The prosecution of this Point, I purpose, through God's assistance in this wise: 1. I shall Set my self to amplify it. 2. To Apply it. dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vvb, p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp d n1: crd pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. crd p-acp vvi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Image 5
23 The amplification will consist of Explication and confirmation. The amplification will consist of Explication and confirmation. dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Image 5
24 1. Explication, and so I shall shew you. 1. What this Creator is. 2. What it is to remember our Creator. 3. What it is to remember our Creator above all things whatsoever. 1. Explication, and so I shall show you. 1. What this Creator is. 2. What it is to Remember our Creator. 3. What it is to Remember our Creator above all things whatsoever. crd n1, cc av pns11 vmb vvi pn22. crd q-crq d n1 vbz. crd r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp vvb po12 n1. crd r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Image 5
25 First, I am to shew you, What this Creator is, whom we are call'd upon in the text to mind, Remember now thy Creator in the dayes of thy youth. First, I am to show you, What this Creator is, whom we Are called upon in the text to mind, remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. ord, pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi pn22, q-crq d n1 vbz, r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, vvb av po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Image 5
26 In the Hebrews it is (Thy Creatours) alluding to the Trinity, so that by Creatour we are to understand God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost; In the Hebrews it is (Thy Creators) alluding to the Trinity, so that by Creator we Are to understand God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost; p-acp dt njp2 pn31 vbz (po21 ng1) vvg p-acp dt np1, av cst p-acp n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi np1 dt n1, np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 5
27 for though the Creation of the world is peculiarly ascribed to God the Father, and look't upon as his proper work, in respect of order and relation, for though the Creation of the world is peculiarly ascribed to God the Father, and looked upon as his proper work, in respect of order and Relation, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp np1 dt n1, cc vvb|pn31 p-acp c-acp po31 j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 5
28 as he is the first person of the Trinity, yet not so as to exclude the rest; as he is the First person of the Trinity, yet not so as to exclude the rest; c-acp pns31 vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt np1, av xx av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 5
29 for all the persons of the Trinity (to speak after the manner of men) had a hand in the Creation of the world, Gen. 1. 26. And God said, Let us make man ni our Image, after our likeness: for all the Persons of the Trinity (to speak After the manner of men) had a hand in the Creation of the world, Gen. 1. 26. And God said, Let us make man ni our Image, After our likeness: p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt np1 (pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2) vhd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd cc np1 vvd, vvb pno12 vvi n1 fw-fr po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 5
30 who should the Father speak unto here; Let us, but unto the Son and the Holy Ghost. who should the Father speak unto Here; Let us, but unto the Son and the Holy Ghost. r-crq vmd dt n1 vvi p-acp av; vvb pno12, p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Image 5
31 Secondly, What it is to Remember our Creator; Secondly, What it is to remember our Creator; ord, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 5
32 It is not onely a bare thinking on him, and that now and then, but to remember our Creator implyes these several things. First, To know him; It is not only a bore thinking on him, and that now and then, but to Remember our Creator Implies these several things. First, To know him; pn31 vbz xx av-j dt j vvg p-acp pno31, cc cst av cc av, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vvz d j n2. ord, pc-acp vvi pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Image 5
33 to know that he is, and what he is. to know that he is, and what he is. pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vbz, cc r-crq pns31 vbz. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
34 That God is, and that he is to be worshipped, is, NONLATINALPHABET, a Law written in the heart of man, That God is, and that he is to be worshipped, is,, a Law written in the heart of man, cst np1 vbz, cc cst pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz,, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
35 and that which the book of the Creatures teacheth as well as the book of the Scriptures. and that which the book of the Creatures Teaches as well as the book of the Scriptures. cc cst r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz a-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
36 But now who This God is, and the right mode of worshipping him, many are at a loss; But now who This God is, and the right mode of worshipping him, many Are At a loss; p-acp av r-crq d np1 vbz, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvg pno31, d vbr p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
37 and the candle-light of Nature (without the help of the Holy Spirit in and by the Scriptures) cannot direct us, and the candlelight of Nature (without the help of the Holy Spirit in and by the Scriptures) cannot Direct us, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 (p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n2) vmbx vvi pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
38 neither can our knowledge of God by them be a comprehensive knowledge, what God is in his Essence, in his Attributes, in his persons & in his works, no man or Angel hath, doth, or ever shall know; neither can our knowledge of God by them be a comprehensive knowledge, what God is in his Essence, in his Attributes, in his Persons & in his works, no man or Angel hath, does, or ever shall know; dx vmb po12 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32 vbb dt j n1, r-crq np1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 n2 cc p-acp po31 n2, dx n1 cc n1 vhz, vdz, cc av vmb vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
39 Though we must (if we would remember our Creator aright) know something of each, Though we must (if we would Remember our Creator aright) know something of each, cs pns12 vmb (cs pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 av) vvb pi pp-f d, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
40 yet he must have the wisdom of God, and so be a God, that comprehendeth God in his Essence, Attributes, Persons and works, what say you now Sirs, do you remember your Creator in this sense? such who do not experimentally know God, that he is; yet he must have the Wisdom of God, and so be a God, that comprehendeth God in his Essence, Attributes, Persons and works, what say you now Sirs, do you Remember your Creator in this sense? such who do not experimentally know God, that he is; av pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vbi dt np1, cst vvz np1 p-acp po31 n1, n2, n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb pn22 av n2, vdb pn22 vvi po22 n1 p-acp d n1? d r-crq vdb xx av-j vvi np1, cst pns31 vbz; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
41 and in measure, What he is, cannot properly be said to Remember him. and in measure, What he is, cannot properly be said to remember him. cc p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 vbz, vmbx av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
42 Remember your Creator, that is no less than the Import of knowing and acknowledging your selves with God, whereby peace may come unto you, according unto that excellent counsel of Eliphaz to Iob, Acquaint now thy self with God, thereby Good shall come unto thee, Job. 22. 21. remember your Creator, that is no less than the Import of knowing and acknowledging your selves with God, whereby peace may come unto you, according unto that excellent counsel of Eliphaz to Job, Acquaint now thy self with God, thereby Good shall come unto thee, Job. 22. 21. np1 po22 n1, cst vbz dx dc cs dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg po22 n2 p-acp np1, c-crq n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, vvg p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, vvb av po21 n1 p-acp np1, av j vmb vvi p-acp pno21, np1. crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 16 Image 5
43 Remember your Creator: That is of no less Import than the dying words of King David to his Son Solomon; And thou Solomon my Son, know thou the God of thy Father, 1 Chron. 28. 9. remember your Creator: That is of no less Import than the dying words of King David to his Son Solomon; And thou Solomon my Son, know thou the God of thy Father, 1 Chronicles 28. 9. vvb po22 n1: cst vbz pp-f dx dc n1 cs dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 np1; cc pns21 np1 po11 n1, vvb pns21 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvn np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 17 Image 5
44 Secondly, To Remember our Creator, implyes a reverent Fear of Him. Remembring of God is fearing of God. Secondly, To remember our Creator, Implies a reverend fear of Him. Remembering of God is fearing of God. ord, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, vvz dt j vvb pp-f pno31. vvg pp-f np1 vbz vvg pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 5
45 Prov. 23. 17. Be thou in the Fear of the Lord all the day long. Curae 23. 17. Be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long. np1 crd crd vbb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 d dt n1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 5
46 How darest thou to say, that thou Remembrest God, when thou fearest him not, and hast but little dread of his Greatness in thy Heart? Thou canst fear Afflictions, Death, How Darest thou to say, that thou Rememberest God, when thou Fearest him not, and hast but little dread of his Greatness in thy Heart? Thou Canst Fear Afflictions, Death, q-crq vv2 pns21 pc-acp vvi, cst pns21 vv2 np1, c-crq pns21 vv2 pno31 xx, cc vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1? pns21 vm2 vvi n2, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 5
47 or any Evil approaching towards thee, and for the diverting whereof, applyest thy self to the Means in order thereunto, or any Evil approaching towards thee, and for the diverting whereof, applyest thy self to the Means in order thereunto, cc d n-jn vvg p-acp pno21, cc p-acp dt vvg c-crq, vv2 po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 av, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 5
48 but how little doest thou use thy Strength and Prudence against Sin that cursed thing, but how little dost thou use thy Strength and Prudence against since that cursed thing, cc-acp c-crq j vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cst j-vvn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 5
49 and which rendreth thee obnoxious to the Wrath of God, which if thou fearest not here, shalt hereafter to thy sorrow and eternal detriment. and which rendereth thee obnoxious to the Wrath of God, which if thou Fearest not Here, shalt hereafter to thy sorrow and Eternal detriment. cc r-crq vvz pno21 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq cs pns21 vv2 xx av, vm2 av p-acp po21 n1 cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Image 5
50 Thou canst reverence a Person of Quality, or any Earthly Monarch, and when Access unto him is granted thee, Thou Canst Reverence a Person of Quality, or any Earthly Monarch, and when Access unto him is granted thee, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc d j n1, cc c-crq n1 p-acp pno31 vbz vvn pno21, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
51 how great is thy Care and Diligence in demeaning thy self before him? and how dost thou tremble lest by any uncomely Gesture or Action thou shouldst offend him, knowing that in case of Default, thou mayst not onely meet with Repulse, how great is thy Care and Diligence in demeaning thy self before him? and how dost thou tremble lest by any uncomely Gesture or Actium thou Shouldst offend him, knowing that in case of Default, thou Mayest not only meet with Repulse, c-crq j vbz po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp n-vvg po21 n1 p-acp pno31? cc q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi cs p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pns21 vmd2 vvi pno31, vvg cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vm2 xx av-j vvi p-acp vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
52 but also Penalty? And shall the Presence of Worms so awe thee, and not God, in whose presence the blessed Saints and Angels cover their Faces, but also Penalty? And shall the Presence of Worms so awe thee, and not God, in whose presence the blessed Saints and Angels cover their Faces, cc-acp av n1? cc vmb dt n1 pp-f n2 av vvi pno21, cc xx np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 dt j-vvn n2 cc n2 vvb po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
53 as being unworthy of Beholding him? It's no marvel why Conscience bears so little sway now adayes, why Piety is so little countenanc'd, as being unworthy of Beholding him? It's no marvel why Conscience bears so little sway now adays, why Piety is so little countenanced, c-acp vbg j pp-f vvg pno31? pn31|vbz dx n1 q-crq n1 vvz av j n1 av av, q-crq n1 vbz av av-j vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
54 why Gods Glory is so little preferr'd, why one Man even becomes a Devil to another, why God's Glory is so little preferred, why one Man even becomes a devil to Another, c-crq npg1 n1 vbz av av-j vvn, c-crq crd n1 av vvz dt n1 p-acp j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
55 and why Young men Remember not their Creator. The Reason of all lies here; The Fear of God is not before their Eyes, nor his Greatness studyed by them. and why Young men remember not their Creator. The Reason of all lies Here; The fear of God is not before their Eyes, nor his Greatness studied by them. cc c-crq j n2 vvb xx po32 n1. dt n1 pp-f d n2 av; dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx p-acp po32 n2, ccx po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
56 Our Creator is God over all Blessed for evermore, the Lord of Hosts is his Name; Our Creator is God over all Blessed for evermore, the Lord of Hosts is his Name; po12 n1 vbz np1 p-acp d j-vvn c-acp av, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
57 all the Creatures are at his Beck and Check; all the Creatures Are At his Beck and Check; d dt n2 vbr p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
58 he is the stronger side, and whosoever fears the Lord, need not fear any thing else. he is the Stronger side, and whosoever fears the Lord, need not Fear any thing Else. pns31 vbz dt jc n1, cc r-crq vvz dt n1, vvb xx vvi d n1 av. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
59 Confidence and strong Confidence is in the Fear of the Lord, yea a Fear-freeing Fear this Fear is. Confidence and strong Confidence is in the fear of the Lord, yea a Fear-freeing fear this fear is. n1 cc j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, uh dt j n1 d n1 vbz. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Image 5
60 Thirdly, To Remember our Creator implies setting the Mind on work on the Excellencies of him. Thirdly, To remember our Creator Implies setting the Mind on work on the Excellencies of him. ord, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vvz vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
61 Psal. 104. v. 34. My Meditation of him shall be sweet. The Excellencies of God are many, great and incommunicable: Psalm 104. v. 34. My Meditation of him shall be sweet. The Excellencies of God Are many, great and incommunicable: np1 crd n1 crd po11 n1 pp-f pno31 vmb vbi j. dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr d, j cc j: (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
62 Many and wonderfull are the Excellencies of the Creature, but not to be compar'd with God's; Many and wonderful Are the Excellencies of the Creature, but not to be compared with God's; d cc j vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
63 because all Creature-Excellencies are but Derivatives. And what are the Streams, compar'd to the Fountain; Because all Creature-Excellencies Are but Derivatives. And what Are the Streams, compared to the Fountain; p-acp d n2 vbr p-acp n2. cc q-crq vbr dt n2, vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
64 the Rivers to the Ocean, and the excellencies of the Creature to the Excellencies of the Creator? being in him primitively and incommunicably, the rivers to the Ocean, and the excellencies of the Creature to the Excellencies of the Creator? being in him primitively and incommunicably, dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vbg p-acp pno31 av-j cc av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
65 yea the proper subject and seat of all Excellencies whatsoever, God is. yea the proper Subject and seat of all Excellencies whatsoever, God is. uh dt j n-jn cc n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq, np1 vbz. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
66 And canst thou Ovain young man set thy Heart on these transitory Excellencies of the Creature, and yet canst not look up so high as to the Creator, And Canst thou Ovain young man Set thy Heart on these transitory Excellencies of the Creature, and yet Canst not look up so high as to the Creator, cc vm2 pns21 np1 j n1 vvn po21 n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av vm2 xx vvi a-acp av j c-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
67 and take a View of his glorious and transcendent Excellencies that have and do ravish the Hearts of all their Contemplators? Davids Meditations of his Creators Excellencies were sweet unto him. and take a View of his glorious and transcendent Excellencies that have and do ravish the Hearts of all their Contemplators? Davids Meditations of his Creators Excellencies were sweet unto him. cc vvb dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n2 cst vhb cc vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f d po32 n2? npg1 n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n2 vbdr j p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
68 Call back, O young Man, all thy stragling Affections; Call back, Oh young Man, all thy straggling Affections; n1 av, uh j n1, d po21 j-vvg n2; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
69 it is high time now, they have been long enough seeking Rest in these terrene things, and finding none. it is high time now, they have been long enough seeking Rest in these terrene things, and finding none. pn31 vbz j n1 av, pns32 vhb vbn av-j av-d vvg n1 p-acp d j n2, cc vvg pix. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
70 Call home (O vain man) thy Love, thy Joy, Hope, Grief and Fear: These are to the Soul, as the Souldiers to the Centurion; Call home (Oh vain man) thy Love, thy Joy, Hope, Grief and fear: These Are to the Soul, as the Soldiers to the Centurion; vvb av-an (uh j n1) po21 n1, po21 n1, vvb, n1 cc n1: d vbr p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
71 If he said to one, Go, he went; if to another, Come, he came: These (say some) are the Messengers of the Will; If he said to one, Go, he went; if to Another, Come, he Come: These (say Some) Are the Messengers of the Will; cs pns31 vvd p-acp crd, vvb, pns31 vvd; cs p-acp j-jn, vvb, pns31 vvd: np1 (vvi d) vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
72 these (say others) are the Wheels, the Chariots, the Wings, the Feet of the Soul. But now if thy Love, which is the first, these (say Others) Are the Wheels, the Chariots, the Wings, the Feet of the Soul. But now if thy Love, which is the First, d (vvi n2-jn) vbr dt n2, dt n2, dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp av cs po21 n1, r-crq vbz dt ord, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
73 and General of all the Affections, should be set, not on God, but the World; and General of all the Affections, should be Set, not on God, but the World; cc n1 pp-f d dt n2, vmd vbi vvn, xx p-acp np1, cc-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
74 if your Hatred should be directed, not against Sin, but Good men, or (which is worse) against Goodness it self; if your Hatred should be directed, not against since, but Good men, or (which is Worse) against goodness it self; cs po22 n1 vmd vbi vvn, xx p-acp n1, cc-acp j n2, cc (r-crq vbz av-jc) p-acp n1 pn31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
75 if your Zeal should not be pure Flames for Divine Glory, but a burning Rage against the Truth of God; if your Zeal should not be pure Flames for Divine Glory, but a burning Rage against the Truth of God; cs po22 n1 vmd xx vbi j n2 p-acp j-jn n1, cc-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
76 if your Fear should not be a flight from Evil, but an Apostasie from Christ; if your fear should not be a flight from Evil, but an Apostasy from christ; cs po22 n1 vmd xx vbi dt n1 p-acp j-jn, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
77 if your Anger should be a Displeasure at anothers Eminencies, and not at your own Exorbitances; if your Anger should be a Displeasure At another's Eminences, and not At your own Exorbitances; cs po22 n1 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2, cc xx p-acp po22 d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
78 if your Hope should not be a well-ballanced Expectation of Happiness, but a blind and venturous Presumption of Mercy; if your Hope should not be a well-balanced Expectation of Happiness, but a blind and venturous Presumption of Mercy; cs po22 n1 vmd xx vbi dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
79 and if your Grief should be a trouble that you cannot be and doe more evil; and if your Grief should be a trouble that you cannot be and do more evil; cc cs po22 n1 vmd vbi dt n1 cst pn22 vmbx vbi cc vdb av-dc j-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
80 Ah how vile, how irregular, how dangerous are Affections thus misplac'd! Ah how vile, how irregular, how dangerous Are Affections thus misplaced! uh q-crq j, c-crq j, c-crq j vbr n2 av vvn! (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
81 When Love and Hatred keep to their right Centres, and move towards their proper Objects, to love nothing but Good, to hate nothing but Evil. When Love and Hatred keep to their right Centres, and move towards their proper Objects, to love nothing but Good, to hate nothing but Evil. c-crq n1 cc np1-n vvb p-acp po32 j-jn n2, cc vvi p-acp po32 j n2, pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp j, pc-acp vvi pix cc-acp np1 (3) text (DIV1) 20 Image 5
82 Fourthly, To Remember our Creator implies to recollect our selves, and return unto him as the Fountain of our Salvation, Psal. 22. 27. All the Ends of the World shall remember and turn unto the Lord. Fourthly, To remember our Creator Implies to recollect our selves, and return unto him as the Fountain of our Salvation, Psalm 22. 27. All the Ends of the World shall Remember and turn unto the Lord. ord, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd crd d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Image 5
83 By Sin we have Apostatiz'd from God; By since we have Apostatized from God; p-acp n1 pns12 vhb vvn p-acp np1; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
84 are we yet return'd unto him? is there a Conversion of the whole man unto God? Are Old things past away, Are we yet returned unto him? is there a Conversion of the Whole man unto God? are Old things passed away, vbr pns12 av vvn p-acp pno31? vbz pc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp np1? vbr j n2 vvn av, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
85 and all things become New? Hast thou a New Heart? till then thou canst not remember God with any Affection. and all things become New? Hast thou a New Heart? till then thou Canst not Remember God with any Affection. cc d n2 vvb j? vh2 pns21 dt j n1? c-acp cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi np1 p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
86 Hast thou a New Will? till then thou canst not do as thou oughtest. Hast thou a New Will? till then thou Canst not do as thou Ought. vh2 pns21 dt j n1? c-acp cs pns21 vm2 xx vdi c-acp pns21 vmd2. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
87 Hast thou a New Eye? till then thou canst not see the difference that there is between things Spiritual and Temporal. Hast thou a New Eye? till then thou Canst not see the difference that there is between things Spiritual and Temporal. vh2 pns21 dt j n1? c-acp cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi dt n1 cst pc-acp vbz p-acp n2 j cc j. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
88 Hast thou a new Appetite? till then thou canst not know what is bitter, or what is sweet. Hast thou a new Appetite? till then thou Canst not know what is bitter, or what is sweet. vh2 pns21 dt j n1? c-acp cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi r-crq vbz j, cc r-crq vbz j. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
89 Every Faculty is become the seat of Sin, and therefore a Necessity there is, of a universal Change. Every Faculty is become the seat of since, and Therefore a Necessity there is, of a universal Change. np1 n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av dt n1 a-acp vbz, pp-f dt j vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
90 The Understanding is dark, and stands in need of Divine Illumination. The Will is contumacious, and needeth the Almighty Power of God to make it flexible. The Understanding is dark, and Stands in need of Divine Illumination. The Will is contumacious, and needs the Almighty Power of God to make it flexible. dt n1 vbz j, cc vvz p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1. dt n1 vbz j, cc vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pn31 j. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
91 The Memory is weak, and needeth supernatural strengthening. The Affections are dull, and need spiritual Operation. The Memory is weak, and needs supernatural strengthening. The Affections Are dull, and need spiritual Operation. dt n1 vbz j, cc vvz j vvg. dt n2 vbr j, cc vvb j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
92 The Conscience is benumm'd, and needeth the beams of God's Spirit to warm it, and quicken it, that it may no more mislead, The Conscience is benumbed, and needs the beams of God's Spirit to warm it, and quicken it, that it may no more mislead, dt n1 vbz vvn, cc vvz dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvb pn31, cst pn31 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
93 and be as a blind Guide. And thus our whole Life is crooked and perverse; and be as a blind Guide. And thus our Whole Life is crooked and perverse; cc vbi c-acp dt j n1. cc av po12 j-jn n1 vbz j cc j; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
94 hast thou gotten it made strait by a sincere Repentance and Reformation? The Holy Scriptures are a Rule, hast thou measured thy Life by it? The Curse of the Law hangs on thee, hast thou got it made strait by a sincere Repentance and Reformation? The Holy Scriptures Are a Rule, hast thou measured thy Life by it? The Curse of the Law hangs on thee, vh2 pns21 vvn pn31 vvd av-j p-acp dt j n1 cc n1? dt j n2 vbr dt n1, vh2 pns21 vvn po21 n1 p-acp pn31? dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp pno21, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
95 why dost thou not satisfie its Demands, and Appeal to the Grace of God in Christ for freedom therefrom? Thy miseries (O Natural man) are many, great, why dost thou not satisfy its Demands, and Appeal to the Grace of God in christ for freedom therefrom? Thy misery's (Oh Natural man) Are many, great, q-crq vd2 pns21 xx vvi po31 n2, cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 av? po21 n2 (uh j n1) vbr d, j, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
96 and intolerable, why dost thou not endeavour to extricate thy self out of them? Read this Scripture, O Graceless Prodigal: Psal. 9. 19. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, and intolerable, why dost thou not endeavour to extricate thy self out of them? Read this Scripture, Oh Graceless Prodigal: Psalm 9. 19. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, cc j, q-crq vd2 pns21 xx vvi p-acp j po21 n1 av pp-f pno32? np1 d n1, uh j n-jn: np1 crd crd dt j vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
97 and all the Nations that forget God. Recollect therefore your selves, oh Old Men, before your dayes are quite concluded. and all the nations that forget God. Recollect Therefore your selves, o Old Men, before your days Are quite concluded. cc d dt n2 cst vvb np1. vvb av po22 n2, uh j n2, p-acp po22 n2 vbr av vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Image 5
98 Remember your Creator Oh Young Men, while the evil dayes come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. remember your Creator O Young Men, while the evil days come not, nor the Years draw High when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. vvb po22 n1 uh j n2, cs dt j-jn n2 vvb xx, ccx dt n2 vvb av-j c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 5
99 Is it not better to live than die, turn than burn? O Sirs, persist not till it be too late, Is it not better to live than die, turn than burn? Oh Sirs, persist not till it be too late, vbz pn31 xx av-jc p-acp vvb cs vvb, vvb cs vvb? uh n2, vvb xx c-acp pn31 vbb av j, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 5
100 but choose God your chiefest Good, onely Good, suitable Good, and everlasting Good. Fifthly, To Remember our Creator, implies a due Considering what may Please or Displease him. but choose God your chiefest Good, only Good, suitable Good, and everlasting Good. Fifthly, To remember our Creator, Implies a due Considering what may Please or Displease him. cc-acp vvb np1 po22 js-jn j, av-j j, j j, cc j j. ord, p-acp vvb po12 n1, vvz dt av-jn vvg r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Image 5
101 Col. 1. 10. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing. Col. 1. 10. That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing. np1 crd crd cst pn22 vmd vvi j pp-f dt n1 p-acp d j-vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Image 5
102 But how few are there that make this their work, studying how to please God? Doth not the Course of their Lives rather tend to the contrary? Who lives to please God, But how few Are there that make this their work, studying how to please God? Does not the Course of their Lives rather tend to the contrary? Who lives to please God, cc-acp c-crq d vbr pc-acp d vvb d po32 n1, vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi np1? vdz xx dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 av-c vvb p-acp dt j-jn? q-crq vvz pc-acp vvi np1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
103 but rather to displease him? How little is Gods Favour now adayes esteemed of? Most of us are ambitious of doing things that may please Persons highly dignified in this World, but rather to displease him? How little is God's Favour now adays esteemed of? Most of us Are ambitious of doing things that may please Persons highly dignified in this World, cc-acp av-c pc-acp vvi pno31? q-crq j vbz npg1 n1 av av vvn pp-f? ds pp-f pno12 vbr j pp-f vdg n2 cst vmb vvi n2 av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
104 but the pleasing of God is look'd upon as a superfluity, and that which may be as well omitted as perform'd; but the pleasing of God is looked upon as a superfluity, and that which may be as well omitted as performed; cc-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc cst r-crq vmb vbi a-acp av vvn c-acp vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
105 as if Gods good word would not honour us so much as a Mortals, and His Favour do us more good than the Favour of Man, whose breath is in his Nostrils, and must suddenly perish. as if God's good word would not honour us so much as a Mortals, and His Favour do us more good than the Favour of Man, whose breath is in his Nostrils, and must suddenly perish. c-acp cs ng1 j n1 vmd xx vvi pno12 av av-d c-acp dt n2-jn, cc po31 n1 vdb pno12 dc j cs dt n1 pp-f n1, rg-crq n1 vbz p-acp po31 n2, cc vmb av-j vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
106 Mans Favour is good in its place, but when compar'd with Gods, there is vast difference as to the Nature, Property, Effects and Perpetuity of it. men Favour is good in its place, but when compared with God's, there is vast difference as to the Nature, Property, Effects and Perpetuity of it. ng1 n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp c-crq vvn p-acp n2, pc-acp vbz j n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, n1, n2 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
107 Foolish therefore is he who preferres the pleasing of Man before the pleasing of God, and chooseth rather the one than the other; Foolish Therefore is he who prefers the pleasing of Man before the pleasing of God, and chooses rather the one than the other; j av vbz pns31 r-crq vvz dt j-vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f np1, cc vvz av-c dt crd cs dt n-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
108 that can remember what pleaseth the Creature, but not what pleaseth the Creator. This is preferring the less before the greater, and the Servant before the Master. that can Remember what Pleases the Creature, but not what Pleases the Creator. This is preferring the less before the greater, and the Servant before the Master. cst vmb vvi r-crq vvz dt n1, cc-acp xx r-crq vvz dt n1. d vbz vvg dt av-dc p-acp dt jc, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
109 How stands it therefore with us? Are Gods Smiles our Heaven, and his Frowns our Hell? Is there nothing that we take in hand, How Stands it Therefore with us? are God's Smiles our Heaven, and his Frowns our Hell? Is there nothing that we take in hand, q-crq vvz pn31 av p-acp pno12? vbr n2 vvz po12 n1, cc po31 vvz po12 n1? vbz pc-acp pix cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
110 but we seriously pensitate and ponder it in our Minds, saying with our selves, Will this and that make for Gods Glory? if so, I'le do it; if not, I shall forbear. but we seriously pensitate and ponder it in our Minds, saying with our selves, Will this and that make for God's Glory? if so, I'll do it; if not, I shall forbear. cc-acp pns12 av-j n1 cc vvi pn31 p-acp po12 n2, vvg p-acp po12 n2, vmb d cc d vvb p-acp ng1 n1? cs av, pns11|vmb vdi pn31; cs xx, pns11 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
111 But, Oh Christians, how many are remiss in this kind of spiritual Exercise, excusing themselves with Phrases that will not excuse them at the Day of Judgement. But, O Christians, how many Are remiss in this kind of spiritual Exercise, excusing themselves with Phrases that will not excuse them At the Day of Judgement. p-acp, uh np1, c-crq d vbr j p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, vvg px32 p-acp n2 cst vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
112 This is too strict, say some; This is too strict, say Some; d vbz av j, vvb d; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
113 what need is there of it, say others? and, Who can do so, is the language of many: what need is there of it, say Others? and, Who can do so, is the language of many: q-crq n1 vbz a-acp pp-f pn31, vvb n2-jn? cc, r-crq vmb vdi av, vbz dt n1 pp-f d: (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
114 But I wish I might have the Opportunity of telling part of my Mind to such persons. But I wish I might have the Opportunity of telling part of my Mind to such Persons. cc-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f vvg n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
115 Is there not a Necessity of Remembring our Creator, if we would prosper? but can we remember him aright, Is there not a Necessity of Remembering our Creator, if we would prosper? but can we Remember him aright, vbz pc-acp xx dt n1 pp-f vvg po12 n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi? cc-acp vmb pns12 vvi pno31 av, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
116 if we please him not? and if we please him not, can we be saved? if we please him not? and if we please him not, can we be saved? cs pns12 vvb pno31 xx? cc cs pns12 vvb pno31 xx, vmb pns12 vbi vvn? (3) text (DIV1) 27 Image 5
117 Sixthly, To Remember our Creator, implies a remembring his Mercies and retaining a thank full sense thereof. Sixthly, To remember our Creator, Implies a remembering his mercies and retaining a thank full sense thereof. j, p-acp vvb po12 n1, vvz dt vvg po31 n2 cc vvg dt vvb j n1 av. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Image 5
118 Psal. 106. 21. They forgat God their Saviour, which had done great things in Egypt. Psalm 106. 21. They forgot God their Saviour, which had done great things in Egypt. np1 crd crd pns32 vvd np1 po32 n1, r-crq vhd vdn j n2 p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Image 5
119 Doest thou often think on the Mercies of God, so frequently and bountifully conferred on thee? Doest thou often revish thy Soul in calling Mercies past to mind, living upon Mercies present, and depending upon Mercies to come? Remember your Creator, will surely bear this Interpretation without any wrong to the words. Dost thou often think on the mercies of God, so frequently and bountifully conferred on thee? Dost thou often revish thy Soul in calling mercies passed to mind, living upon mercies present, and depending upon mercies to come? remember your Creator, will surely bear this Interpretation without any wrong to the words. vd2 pns21 av vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, av av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp pno21? vd2 pns21 av j po21 n1 p-acp vvg n2 vvn p-acp n1, vvg p-acp n2 j, cc vvg p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi? vvb po22 n1, vmb av-j n1 d n1 p-acp d n-jn p-acp dt n2. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
120 Remember what your Creator has done for you, his Mercies bestowed on you in such and such a kind, at such and such a Time, in such and such a Place, among such and such Company. remember what your Creator has done for you, his mercies bestowed on you in such and such a kind, At such and such a Time, in such and such a Place, among such and such Company. np1 q-crq po22 n1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22, po31 n2 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp d cc d dt n1, p-acp d cc d dt n1, p-acp d cc d dt n1, p-acp d cc d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
121 It is a sign that we sincerely esteem, and heartily remember a Friend, when we do not forget his Kindness, It is a Signen that we sincerely esteem, and heartily Remember a Friend, when we do not forget his Kindness, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst pns12 av-j vvb, cc av-j vvi dt n1, c-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
122 but do even write them down in our Memorandum Book: And so it stands good in this Case also; but do even write them down in our Memorandum Book: And so it Stands good in this Case also; cc-acp vdb av vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po12 np1 n1: cc av pn31 vvz j p-acp d n1 av; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
123 if we say, we remember God, and forget his Mercies, we lie, and the Truth is not in us; if we say, we Remember God, and forget his mercies, we lie, and the Truth is not in us; cs pns12 vvb, pns12 vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n2, pns12 vvb, cc dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
124 it being that which cannot stand together. it being that which cannot stand together. pn31 vbg d r-crq vmbx vvi av. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
125 Such who have received Mercies from the hands of God, yea such Mercies without which they could not have subsisted, Such who have received mercies from the hands of God, yea such mercies without which they could not have subsisted, d r-crq vhb vvn n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, uh d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd xx vhi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
126 and yet are unthankfull, forgetting both God and his Benefits too, surely such of all are most ungratefull. and yet Are unthankful, forgetting both God and his Benefits too, surely such of all Are most ungrateful. cc av vbr j, vvg d n1 cc po31 n2 av, av-j d pp-f d vbr av-ds j. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
127 Mercies above us, and beneath us, Mercies before us and behind us, Mercies on the right hand and on the left, renders us (if still we are barren) the most ungratefull Monsters that ever lived on Earth. mercies above us, and beneath us, mercies before us and behind us, mercies on the right hand and on the left, renders us (if still we Are barren) the most ungrateful Monsters that ever lived on Earth. n2 p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12, n2 p-acp pno12 cc p-acp pno12, n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc p-acp dt j, vvz pno12 (cs av pns12 vbr j) dt av-ds j n2 cst av vvd p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
128 To be unthankfull, where there is the greatest reason of being thankfull, is Folly in the Abstract. To be unthankful, where there is the greatest reason of being thankful, is Folly in the Abstract. pc-acp vbi j, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt js n1 pp-f vbg j, vbz n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
129 And where Mercy is not a Load-stone to draw to God, it will be a Millstone to sink into Hell. And where Mercy is not a Loadstone to draw to God, it will be a Millstone to sink into Hell. cc q-crq n1 vbz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
130 Vinegar you know 'tis NONLATINALPHABET Filius Vini; and the sweetest Wine degenerates into the sharpest vinegar. Vinegar you know it's Filius Wine; and the Sweetest Wine Degenerates into the Sharpest vinegar. n1 pn22 vvb pn31|vbz fw-la np1; cc dt js n1 vvz p-acp dt js n1. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
131 And as nothing is more cold than Lead, yet nothing more scalding than that when melted; And as nothing is more cold than Led, yet nothing more scalding than that when melted; cc c-acp pix vbz av-dc j-jn cs n1, av pix av-dc j-vvg cs d c-crq vvd; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
132 so nothing is more sweet than mercy, when thankfully received, yet nothing more terrible than that when abused; so nothing is more sweet than mercy, when thankfully received, yet nothing more terrible than that when abused; av pix vbz av-dc j cs n1, c-crq av-j vvd, av pix av-dc j cs cst c-crq vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
133 Grace abused turns to fury, and Mercies forgotten turn to sore Wrath. Grace abused turns to fury, and mercies forgotten turn to soar Wrath. n1 vvn n2 p-acp n1, cc n2 vvn n1 p-acp j np1 (3) text (DIV1) 30 Image 5
134 Seventhly and lastly, To Remember our Creator, is to serve and obey him; and this indeed is the summe of all, Deut. 8. 11. Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his Commandments and his Iudgements, Seventhly and lastly, To remember our Creator, is to serve and obey him; and this indeed is the sum of all, Deuteronomy 8. 11. Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments and his Judgments, crd cc ord, p-acp vvb po12 n1, vbz p-acp vvb cc vvb pno31; cc d av vbz dt n1 pp-f d, np1 crd crd vvb cst pns21 vvb xx dt n1 po21 n1, p-acp xx vvg po31 n2 cc po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 5
135 and his Statutes, which I command thee this day. Many, nay more serve the Devil and their own Lusts, than there do serve God. and his Statutes, which I command thee this day. Many, nay more serve the devil and their own Lustiest, than there do serve God. cc po31 n2, r-crq pns11 vvb pno21 d n1. d, uh n1 vvb dt n1 cc po32 d n2, cs pc-acp vdb vvi np1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Image 5
136 God made man for himself, but he hath less from him than any other Creature. Man should serve God, and that in the first place; God made man for himself, but he hath less from him than any other Creature. Man should serve God, and that in the First place; np1 vvd n1 p-acp px31, cc-acp pns31 vhz dc p-acp pno31 cs d j-jn n1. n1 vmd vvi np1, cc cst p-acp dt ord n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
137 but instead thereof he serves himself first, the Devil and his Lusts first. Oh, wonderfull Degeneration, and the Cursedness of our lapsed Estate! but instead thereof he serves himself First, the devil and his Lustiest First. O, wonderful Degeneration, and the Cursedness of our lapsed Estate! cc-acp av av pns31 vvz px31 ord, dt n1 cc po31 ng1 ord. uh, j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 vvn n1! (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
138 One would think it incredible, that the Creature should not serve the Creator; One would think it incredible, that the Creature should not serve the Creator; pi vmd vvi pn31 j, cst dt n1 vmd xx vvi dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
139 we may Wonder at it indeed, and yet Believe it we must, because that it is, nothing is more certain; we may Wonder At it indeed, and yet Believe it we must, Because that it is, nothing is more certain; pns12 vmb n1 p-acp pn31 av, cc av vvb pn31 pns12 vmb, c-acp cst pn31 vbz, pix vbz av-dc j; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
140 God who is Truth it self hath said so, and we by daily Experience find it so: God who is Truth it self hath said so, and we by daily Experience find it so: np1 r-crq vbz n1 pn31 n1 vhz vvn av, cc pns12 p-acp j n1 vvi pn31 av: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
141 here then is a Mystery of Iniquity, That Man should Renounce God who made him, Here then is a Mystery of Iniquity, That Man should Renounce God who made him, av av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cst n1 vmd vvb n1 r-crq vvd pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
142 and Side with the Devil who hates him, and will Eternally destroy him, if still sided with: and Side with the devil who hates him, and will Eternally destroy him, if still sided with: cc n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz pno31, cc vmb av-j vvi pno31, cs av vvn p-acp: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
143 That Man should take more Delight in Self-destruction, than in Self-felicitating: That Man should take more Delight in Self-destruction, than in Self-felicitating: cst n1 vmd vvi dc n1 p-acp n1, cs p-acp j: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
144 That Man should sell himself to sin, and take more delight therein than in Obeying one reasonable Commandement: That Man should fell himself to since, and take more delight therein than in Obeying one reasonable Commandment: cst n1 vmd vvi px31 p-acp n1, cc vvb dc n1 av cs p-acp vvg crd j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
145 Why should all this be, O vain man? Are the wayes of God unequal, his Demands impossible, his Commands intollerable? Have a care of harbouring hard thoughts of God, who hath said that his Yoak is easie, and his burden is light, Matth. 11. 29. Why should all this be, Oh vain man? are the ways of God unequal, his Demands impossible, his Commands intolerable? Have a care of harbouring hard thoughts of God, who hath said that his Yoke is easy, and his burden is Light, Matthew 11. 29. q-crq vmd d d vbi, uh j n1? vbr dt n2 pp-f np1 j, po31 n2 j, po31 vvz j? vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz vvn d po31 n1 vbz j, cc po31 n1 vbz j, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 32 Image 5
146 If thou hast but a mind to be engaged in the Service of God, let not the Difficulties that attend it discourage thee; If thou hast but a mind to be engaged in the Service of God, let not the Difficulties that attend it discourage thee; cs pns21 vh2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb xx dt n2 cst vvb pn31 vvi pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 5
147 but know, that God can by the sweet Discoveries of himself (whilest thou art in his Service) chear thy Heart, but know, that God can by the sweet Discoveries of himself (whilst thou art in his Service) cheer thy Heart, cc-acp vvb, cst np1 vmb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 (cs pns21 vb2r p-acp po31 n1) vvb po21 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 5
148 and make that which seemed hard and difficult, the very Delight of thy Soul. Iacobs meeting with, and make that which seemed hard and difficult, the very Delight of thy Soul. Iacobs meeting with, cc vvi d r-crq vvd j cc j, dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1 npg1 vvg p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 5
149 and enjoying of Rachel, rendered his hard and long Service easie and delightfull unto him: and enjoying of Rachel, rendered his hard and long Service easy and delightful unto him: cc vvg pp-f np1, vvd po31 j cc j n1 j cc j p-acp pno31: (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 5
150 And so a feeling of Gods Spirit moving on thy Heart, when thou art engaged in any Religious Exercise, will make it joyous and not grievous, a Delight and not a Burden, a Heaven, and not an Hell. And so a feeling of God's Spirit moving on thy Heart, when thou art engaged in any Religious Exercise, will make it joyous and not grievous, a Delight and not a Burden, a Heaven, and not an Hell. cc av dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n1 vvg p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp d j n1, vmb vvi pn31 j cc xx j, dt n1 cc xx dt n1, dt n1, cc xx dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Image 5
151 Besides, holy Obedience is only hard and difficult to the Ignoble part of a Saint, viz. the Flesh, not to the Noble part of a Saint, viz. the Soul. All the Wayes of God (though tending to the pulling out of right Eyes, Beside, holy obedience is only hard and difficult to the Ignoble part of a Saint, viz. the Flesh, not to the Noble part of a Saint, viz. the Soul. All the Ways of God (though tending to the pulling out of right Eyes, a-acp, j n1 vbz av-j j cc j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 dt n1, xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, n1 dt n1 av-d dt n2 pp-f np1 (cs vvg p-acp dt vvg av pp-f j-jn n2, (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 5
152 and cutting off of right Hands) are wayes of Pleasantness to the Noble part of a Saint. and cutting off of right Hands) Are ways of Pleasantness to the Noble part of a Saint. cc vvg a-acp pp-f j-jn n2) vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 5
153 So far as every Christian is Renewed, he is best when he can serve God most, according unto the Apostle; So Far as every Christian is Renewed, he is best when he can serve God most, according unto the Apostle; av av-j c-acp d np1 vbz j-vvn, pns31 vbz js c-crq pns31 vmb vvi np1 av-ds, vvg p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 5
154 I delight in the Law of God after the inward Man: I delight in the Law of God After the inward Man: pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 5
155 with my Mind I serve the Law of God, though with my Flesh the Law of Sin. with my Mind I serve the Law of God, though with my Flesh the Law of Sin. p-acp po11 n1 pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cs p-acp po11 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 (3) text (DIV1) 34 Image 5
156 Remember thy Creator; that is, Remember him so as to love, serve, and obey him. And thus you have heard first and last the full Import of these words; Remember thy Creator. remember thy Creator; that is, remember him so as to love, serve, and obey him. And thus you have herd First and last the full Import of these words; remember thy Creator. vvb po21 n1; cst vbz, vvb pno31 av c-acp p-acp vvb, vvb, cc vvb pno31. cc av pn22 vhb vvn ord cc ord dt j n1 pp-f d n2; vvb po21 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Image 5
157 The third thing I am to speak unto by way of Explication, is this. The third thing I am to speak unto by Way of Explication, is this. dt ord n1 pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbz d. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 5
158 What is it to remember our Creator above all-things whatsoever, which may fall under these three heads. 1. Loving God above all things whatsoever. 2. Fearing God above all things whatsoever. 3. Obeying God above all things whatsoever. What is it to Remember our Creator above All things whatsoever, which may fallen under these three Heads. 1. Loving God above all things whatsoever. 2. Fearing God above all things whatsoever. 3. Obeying God above all things whatsoever. q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp vvb po12 n1 p-acp n2 r-crq, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp d crd n2. crd vvg np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq. crd vvg np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq. crd vvg np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Image 5
159 First, Loving God above all things whatsoever. Here is Love in its highest stature, and such a kind of Love God requires; First, Loving God above all things whatsoever. Here is Love in its highest stature, and such a kind of Love God requires; ord, vvg np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq. av vbz n1 p-acp po31 js n1, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
160 nay, no other Love will he acccept of; either of that kind we must give him, or none at all. nay, no other Love will he acccept of; either of that kind we must give him, or none At all. uh-x, dx j-jn n1 vmb pns31 vvi pp-f; d pp-f d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pno31, cc pix p-acp av-d. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
161 The prime of our Affections must God have; The prime of our Affections must God have; dt n-jn pp-f po12 n2 vmb np1 vhb; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
162 and indeed who deserves them more than He? who shall have them, if not He? Verily, our selves have not so great a right unto our selves, and indeed who deserves them more than He? who shall have them, if not He? Verily, our selves have not so great a right unto our selves, cc av r-crq vvz dt av-dc cs pns31? q-crq vmb vhi pno32, cs xx pns31? av-j, po12 n2 vhb xx av j dt j-jn p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
163 as He? We and our selves, and all that is ours are Gods; yea we are more Gods than our own. as He? We and our selves, and all that is ours Are God's; yea we Are more God's than our own. c-acp pns31? pns12 cc po12 n2, cc d cst vbz png12 vbr n2; uh pns12 vbr dc n2 cs po12 d. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
164 How is it then, that God is no more lov'd than he is, and that even some who profess Love unto him, do not love him above all things whatsoever? Surely here lies the Reason, Ignorance, Ignorance, Ignorance; How is it then, that God is no more loved than he is, and that even Some who profess Love unto him, do not love him above all things whatsoever? Surely Here lies the Reason, Ignorance, Ignorance, Ignorance; q-crq vbz pn31 av, cst np1 vbz av-dx av-dc vvn cs pns31 vbz, cc cst av d r-crq vvb n1 p-acp pno31, vdb xx vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 r-crq? np1 av vvz dt n1, n1, n1, n1; (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
165 Ignoti nulla cupido, sayes the old Poet; what we know not, we love not. Did persons but know God more, they would love him more. Ignoti nulla Cupido, Says the old Poet; what we know not, we love not. Did Persons but know God more, they would love him more. fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz dt j n1; r-crq pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vvb xx. vdd n2 p-acp vvb np1 av-dc, pns32 vmd vvi pno31 av-dc. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
166 O who would not but love that infinite Love and Excellency, though he had no Interest of his own in it! O who would not but love that infinite Love and Excellency, though he had no Interest of his own in it! sy q-crq vmd xx p-acp n1 cst j n1 cc n1, cs pns31 vhd dx n1 pp-f po31 d p-acp pn31! (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
167 God is Love it self, and if we will not love Love it self, surely we are distracted. God is Love it self, and if we will not love Love it self, surely we Are distracted. np1 vbz n1 pn31 n1, cc cs pns12 vmb xx vvi n1 pn31 n1, av-j pns12 vbr vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Image 5
168 Doest thou therefore, O my Soul, Remember thy Creator? and doest thou so Remember him as to Love him? and doest thou so love him, Dost thou Therefore, Oh my Soul, remember thy Creator? and dost thou so remember him as to Love him? and dost thou so love him, vd2 pns21 av, uh po11 n1, vvb po21 n1? cc vd2 pns21 av vvi pno31 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno31? cc vd2 pns21 av vvi pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
169 as to love him above all things whatsoever? How many, I fear, if weighed in the Ballance would be found wanting as to this, which is the summe and substance of Christianity! as to love him above all things whatsoever? How many, I Fear, if weighed in the Balance would be found wanting as to this, which is the sum and substance of Christianity! c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 r-crq? c-crq d, pns11 vvb, cs vvn p-acp dt n1 vmd vbi vvn vvg a-acp p-acp d, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1! (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
170 And shall I here expostulate with the Young man? What sayest thou? Art thou willing to give Christ the First-born of every Affection in thy Soul? Doest thou love God above all things whatsoever? Doest thou love him above thy Relations, Estate, And shall I Here expostulate with the Young man? What Sayest thou? Art thou willing to give christ the Firstborn of every Affection in thy Soul? Dost thou love God above all things whatsoever? Dost thou love him above thy Relations, Estate, cc vmb pns11 av vvi p-acp dt j n1? q-crq vv2 pns21? vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi np1 dt j pp-f d n1 p-acp po21 n1? vd2 pns21 vvi np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq? vd2 pns21 vvi pno31 p-acp po21 n2, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
171 and very Life? Canst thou preferre Gods Glory before all Secular Interest whatsoever, and even deny thy very Life for him, and very Life? Canst thou prefer God's Glory before all Secular Interest whatsoever, and even deny thy very Life for him, cc j n1? vm2 pns21 vvi npg1 n1 p-acp d j n1 r-crq, cc av vvb po21 j n1 p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
172 if called thereunto? This indeed is Love like Gold tried in the Fire. if called thereunto? This indeed is Love like Gold tried in the Fire. cs vvn av? np1 av vbz n1 j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
173 Verily, when Carnal Relations come in competition with, and stand in opposition unto Christ, we must hate them; Verily, when Carnal Relations come in competition with, and stand in opposition unto christ, we must hate them; av-j, c-crq j n2 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp, cc vvb p-acp n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vmb vvi pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
174 when our Friends would prove Snares, and hinder us from doing our Duty, we must either leap over them, or tread upon them; when our Friends would prove Snares, and hinder us from doing our Duty, we must either leap over them, or tread upon them; c-crq po12 n2 vmd vvi n2, cc vvb pno12 p-acp vdg po12 n1, pns12 vmb d vvb a-acp pno32, cc vvb p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
175 like Galeacius Caracciolus, that most famous Patron and Second Moses; who though he was the Son of a Marquess, the Pope's Nephew, like Galeacius Caracciolo, that most famous Patron and Second Moses; who though he was the Son of a Marquis, the Pope's Nephew, j np1 np1, d av-ds j n1 cc ord np1; r-crq c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt ng1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
176 yet deserted Italy, and (with Moses) Pharaoh 's Court, treading upon and leaping over his Wife and Children, rather than he would worship Idols, yet deserted Italy, and (with Moses) Pharaoh is Court, treading upon and leaping over his Wife and Children, rather than he would worship Idols, av vvn np1, cc (p-acp np1) np1 vbz n1, vvg p-acp cc vvg a-acp po31 n1 cc n2, av-c cs pns31 vmd vvi n2, (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
177 and so that he might be with Reverend Calvin, under his Ministry in Geneva. So that in this case, Odium in suos, is Pietas in Deum. Ierome likewise hath an excellent passage: and so that he might be with Reverend calvin, under his Ministry in Geneva. So that in this case, Odium in suos, is Pietas in God. Jerome likewise hath an excellent passage: cc av cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp n-jn np1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1. av cst p-acp d n1, np1 p-acp fw-la, vbz np1 p-acp fw-la. np1 av vhz dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
178 If my Wife (saith he) should hang about my Neck, Praecepta docent, exempla movent. If my Wife (Says he) should hang about my Neck, Praecepta docent, exempla movent. cs po11 n1 (vvz pns31) vmd vvi p-acp po11 n1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
179 my Mother shew me the Breasts that gave me suck, perswading me to deny Christ, I would not. my Mother show me the Breasts that gave me suck, persuading me to deny christ, I would not. po11 n1 vvb pno11 dt n2 cst vvd pno11 vvi, vvg pno11 pc-acp vvi np1, pns11 vmd xx. (3) text (DIV1) 38 Image 5
180 Peter though a Friend and Disciple of Christ, yet when he prov'd a Tempter, Christ saith unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan. Peter though a Friend and Disciple of christ, yet when he proved a Tempter, christ Says unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan. np1 cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, av c-crq pns31 vvn dt n1, np1 vvz p-acp pno31, vvb pno21 p-acp pno11, np1. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 5
181 I cannot omit that excellent Passage of Mr. Swinnock, that Laborious and Pious Divine, concerning Love to God, being as followeth: I wish (since Love is the greatest thing my Saviour can give, I cannot omit that excellent Passage of Mr. Swinnock, that Laborious and Pious Divine, Concerning Love to God, being as follows: I wish (since Love is the greatest thing my Saviour can give, pns11 vmbx vvi d j n1 pp-f n1 np1, cst j cc j j-jn, vvg vvb p-acp np1, vbg a-acp vvz: pns11 vvb (c-acp n1 vbz dt js n1 po11 n1 vmb vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 5
182 for God is Love, and the greatest which I can give my Saviour,) that his love to me may be reflected back again; for God is Love, and the greatest which I can give my Saviour,) that his love to me may be reflected back again; c-acp np1 vbz n1, cc dt js r-crq pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1,) cst po31 n1 p-acp pno11 vmb vbi vvn av av; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 5
183 that my chiefest Love may be as a Fountain seal'd up to all others, and broached onely for him who is altogether lovely, that I may hate Father, Mother, Wife, Child, House and Land, out of Love to him; that my chiefest Love may be as a Fountain sealed up to all Others, and broached only for him who is altogether lovely, that I may hate Father, Mother, Wife, Child, House and Land, out of Love to him; cst po11 js-jn n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp d n2-jn, cc vvd av-j p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz av j, cst pns11 vmb vvi n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 cc n1, av pp-f n1 p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 5
184 that many Waters of Affliction may not quench this Love, but rather like snuffers make this Lamp to burn the brighter. that many Waters of Affliction may not quench this Love, but rather like snuffers make this Lamp to burn the Brighter. cst d n2 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi d n1, cc-acp av-c av-j vvz vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi dt jc. (3) text (DIV1) 39 Image 5
185 Again, Doest thou love Christ (O Young man) above thy Estate or this present World? Hast thou put thy Love to Christ in one Ballance, Again, Dost thou love christ (Oh Young man) above thy Estate or this present World? Hast thou put thy Love to christ in one Balance, av, vd2 pns21 vvi np1 (uh j n1) p-acp po21 n1 cc d j n1? vh2 pns21 vvn po21 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp crd n1, (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 5
186 and thy Love to the World in another; and thy Love to the World in Another; cc po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 5
187 and doth thy Love to Christ weigh down thy Love to the World? or is not thy Case like the young Man in the Gospel, who was Christs Hearer, but not his Follower: and does thy Love to christ weigh down thy Love to the World? or is not thy Case like the young Man in the Gospel, who was Christ Hearer, but not his Follower: cc vdz po21 n1 p-acp np1 vvb a-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1? cc vbz xx po21 n1 av-j dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbds npg1 n1, cc-acp xx po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 5
188 When Christ said unto him, Sell all and give to the Poor; When christ said unto him, Fell all and give to the Poor; c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31, vvb d cc vvi p-acp dt j; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 5
189 it is said, Abiit tristis, he went away sorrowfull, Mat. 19. 22. Doth the World lye nearer thy heart than Christ? How then dost thou love Christ above all things whatsoever? it is said, Abiit tristis, he went away sorrowful, Mathew 19. 22. Does the World lie nearer thy heart than christ? How then dost thou love christ above all things whatsoever? pn31 vbz vvn, vvb fw-la, pns31 vvd av j, np1 crd crd vdz dt n1 vvb av-jc po21 n1 cs np1? uh-crq av vd2 pns21 vvi np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq? (3) text (DIV1) 40 Image 5
190 Again, Is Christ (O young Man) of more esteem unto thee than thy Life? canst thou lay it down for his sake? His Love to thee was stronger than Death, is thy Love to him stronger than Life? Can wicked Men be content to suffer for their Lusts, Again, Is christ (Oh young Man) of more esteem unto thee than thy Life? Canst thou lay it down for his sake? His Love to thee was Stronger than Death, is thy Love to him Stronger than Life? Can wicked Men be content to suffer for their Lustiest, av, vbz np1 (uh j n1) pp-f dc n1 p-acp pno21 cs po21 n1? vm2 pns21 vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp po31 n1? po31 n1 p-acp pno21 vbds jc cs n1, vbz po21 n1 p-acp pno31 jc cs n1? vmb j n2 vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 5
191 and will not ye suffer for Christ? Heroick Luther hath an Expression, and indeed it is like himself: and will not you suffer for christ? Heroic Luther hath an Expression, and indeed it is like himself: cc vmb xx pn22 vvi p-acp np1? j np1 vhz dt n1, cc av pn31 vbz av-j px31: (3) text (DIV1) 41 Image 5
192 I would rather (saith he) be a Martyr than a Monarch. And the same said again, Disce mori ut vivat Christi Gloria: I would rather (Says he) be a Martyr than a Monarch. And the same said again, Disce Mori ut vivat Christ Gloria: pns11 vmd av-c (vvz pns31) vbb dt n1 cs dt n1. cc dt d vvd av, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) text (DIV1) 42 Image 5
193 Learn to die that the Glory of Christ may live. Such who do preferre Christ, think not much to die for him; Learn to die that the Glory of christ may live. Such who do prefer christ, think not much to die for him; vvb p-acp vvb cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi. d r-crq vdb vvi np1, vvb xx av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 42 Image 5
194 and that it is so, see it confirm'd in this Cloud of Witnesses. The Prophet Isaiah was kill'd with a Saw, Ieremiah with Stones, Amos with an Iron-barre, and that it is so, see it confirmed in this Cloud of Witnesses. The Prophet Isaiah was killed with a Saw, Jeremiah with Stones, Amos with an Iron-barre, cc cst pn31 vbz av, vvb pn31 vvd p-acp d n1 pp-f n2. dt n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt vvd, np1 p-acp n2, np1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 43 Image 5
195 and St. Luke was hanged on an Olive-tree: and Saint Luke was hanged on an Olive-tree: cc n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 43 Image 5
196 So that this is clear, he who preferres his Life before Christ, is not worthy of him. So that this is clear, he who prefers his Life before christ, is not worthy of him. av cst d vbz j, pns31 r-crq vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, vbz xx j pp-f pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Image 5
197 He that with Iudas and Spira will rather sin than suffer, must with them suffer a Hell on this side of Hell. He that with Iudas and Spira will rather sin than suffer, must with them suffer a Hell on this side of Hell. pns31 cst p-acp np1 cc np1 vmb av-c vvi cs vvi, vmb p-acp pno32 vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Image 5
198 Secondly, Fearing God above all things whatsoever. Secondly, Fearing God above all things whatsoever. ord, vvg np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
199 Thou fearest thy Father and Mother, thy Master, and such who have the Rule over thee; Thou Fearest thy Father and Mother, thy Master, and such who have the Rule over thee; pns21 vv2 po21 n1 cc n1, po21 n1, cc d r-crq vhb dt n1 p-acp pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
200 but doest thou fear thy Maker? How many, I fear, (especially Young men) may I find tardy in this? Why now to remember thy Creator above all things whatsoever, is to fear him; but dost thou Fear thy Maker? How many, I Fear, (especially Young men) may I find tardy in this? Why now to Remember thy Creator above all things whatsoever, is to Fear him; cc-acp vd2 pns21 vvb po21 n1? c-crq d, pns11 vvb, (av-j j n2) vmb pns11 vvi j p-acp d? uh-crq av p-acp vvb po21 n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq, vbz p-acp vvb pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
201 and to fear him above all things whatsoever, is to fear him in an otherguise manner than one Mortal fears another. and to Fear him above all things whatsoever, is to Fear him in an otherguise manner than one Mortal fears Another. cc pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 r-crq, vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 n1 cs crd j-jn n2 j-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
202 Civil or Natural Difference among us here below, commandeth proportionable Reverence, and if such Reverence be due from one Creature to another, Civil or Natural Difference among us Here below, commands proportionable reverence, and if such reverence be due from one Creature to Another, j cc j n1 p-acp pno12 av p-acp, vvz j n1, cc cs d n1 vbi j-jn p-acp crd n1 p-acp j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
203 when they are all made of the same coarse earthly Mould, and must all be buried in the bowels of their common Mother, the Earth; when they Are all made of the same coarse earthly Mould, and must all be buried in the bowels of their Common Mother, the Earth; c-crq pns32 vbr d vvn pp-f dt d j j n1, cc vmb d vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j n1, dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
204 when there is no Essential, but onely an Extrinsecal difference between them: when there is no Essential, but only an Extrinsical difference between them: c-crq a-acp vbz dx j, cc-acp av-j dt j n1 p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
205 What Fear and Reverence then is due from us poor dust and ashes to the God of the Spirits of all Flesh, the King of Kings, What fear and reverence then is due from us poor dust and Ashes to the God of the Spirits of all Flesh, the King of Kings, q-crq n1 cc n1 av vbz j-jn p-acp pno12 j n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
206 and the Lord of Lords, between whom and his Creatures there is an infinite distance! and the Lord of lords, between whom and his Creatures there is an infinite distance! cc dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq cc po31 n2 pc-acp vbz dt j n1! (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
207 O be perswaded (above all things) to fear that glorious and fearfull Name, The Lord thy God. That Name which is the greatest prop of thine Affiance, commandeth thy Fear and Reverence, when thou hearest: O be persuaded (above all things) to Fear that glorious and fearful Name, The Lord thy God. That Name which is the greatest prop of thine Affiance, commands thy fear and reverence, when thou Hearst: sy vbb vvn (p-acp d n2) pc-acp vvi cst j cc j n1, dt n1 po21 n1. cst vvb r-crq vbz dt js n1 pp-f po21 n1, vvz po21 n1 cc n1, c-crq pns21 vv2: (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
208 In the fear of God give Audience to his Word; Acts 13. 16. Poor Peasants should tremble when this Prince is speaking. In the Fear of God give Audience to his Word; Acts 13. 16. Poor Peasants should tremble when this Prince is speaking. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb n1 p-acp po31 n1; vvz crd crd j n2 vmd vvi c-crq d n1 vbz vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
209 It becomes the greatest Person to be awfull in Gods Presence, more than in the presence of any other. It becomes the greatest Person to be awful in God's Presence, more than in the presence of any other. pn31 vvz dt js n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp ng1 n1, av-dc cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
210 Abraham, who had the honour and favour to be Gods Friend, yet when God spake to him, fell on his face, Gen. 17. 3. Moses, though high in the Heart of God, Abraham, who had the honour and favour to be God's Friend, yet when God spoke to him, fell on his face, Gen. 17. 3. Moses, though high in the Heart of God, np1, r-crq vhd dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi npg1 n1, av c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31, vvd p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd np1, c-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
211 yet is humble when he hears from God; He bowed his Head towards the Earth and worships, Exod. 34. 8. yet is humble when he hears from God; He bowed his Head towards the Earth and worships, Exod 34. 8. av vbz j c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1; pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 44 Image 5
212 And so when thou prayest, put up thy Petitions to God with a great deal of Trepidation, knowing that though thou takest upon thee to speak unto the great God of Heaven and Earth, And so when thou Prayest, put up thy Petitions to God with a great deal of Trepidation, knowing that though thou Takest upon thee to speak unto the great God of Heaven and Earth, cc av c-crq pns21 vv2, vvd a-acp po21 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvg cst cs pns21 vv2 p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 45 Image 5
213 yet still thou art but Dust and Ashes. Luther prayed with Confidence as to a Father, but with Reverence as to a God. yet still thou art but Dust and Ashes. Luther prayed with Confidence as to a Father, but with reverence as to a God. av av pns21 vb2r p-acp n1 cc n2. np1 vvd p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt np1. (3) text (DIV1) 45 Image 5
214 Thou art at best but a Begger, and a proud heart will not suit a Beggers purse. The Eastern Christians when they called on God, threw themselves on the ground. Thou art At best but a Beggar, and a proud heart will not suit a Beggars purse. The Eastern Christians when they called on God, threw themselves on the ground. pns21 vb2r p-acp js p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 vmb xx vvi dt ng1 n1. dt j np1 c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp np1, vvd px32 p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 45 Image 5
215 The Lord will give Grace and Glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly, Psal. 84. 11. God resisteth the proud, but giveth Grace to the humble. The Lord will give Grace and Glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly, Psalm 84. 11. God Resisteth the proud, but gives Grace to the humble. dt n1 vmb vvi n1 cc n1; dx j n1 vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j, np1 crd crd np1 vvz dt j, p-acp vvz n1 p-acp dt j. (3) text (DIV1) 46 Image 5
216 God sets himself in battel-array against a proud man, as the Greek word emphatically signifies: God sets himself in Battle array against a proud man, as the Greek word emphatically signifies: np1 vvz px31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt jp n1 av-j vvz: (3) text (DIV1) 48 Image 5
217 To this man will I look, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, To this man will I look, even to him that is poor, and of a contrite Spirit, p-acp d n1 vmb pns11 vvb, av p-acp pno31 cst vbz j, cc pp-f dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 48 Image 5
218 and trembleth at my Word, Isa. 66. 2. Again, when thou approachest to the Lords Supper, is another special time when God should be more than ordinarily reverenced and feared. and Trembleth At my Word, Isaiah 66. 2. Again, when thou approachest to the lords Supper, is Another special time when God should be more than ordinarily reverenced and feared. cc vvz p-acp po11 n1, np1 crd crd av, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 n1, vbz j-jn j n1 c-crq np1 vmd vbi av-dc cs av-jn vvn cc vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 48 Image 5
219 This is Mysterium tremendum, a Mystery to be trembled at. Read that excellent Scripture. Let us have Grace whereby we may serve him acceptably with reverence and godly fear, This is Mysterium tremendum, a Mystery to be trembled At. Read that excellent Scripture. Let us have Grace whereby we may serve him acceptably with Reverence and godly Fear, d vbz fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. np1 cst j n1. vvb pno12 vhi n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pno31 av-j p-acp n1 cc j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Image 5
220 for our God is a consuming fire, Heb. 12. 28, 29. This holy Fear and Trembling it is that graceth all our performances, and makes them acceptable unto God. for our God is a consuming fire, Hebrew 12. 28, 29. This holy fear and Trembling it is that graceth all our performances, and makes them acceptable unto God. p-acp po12 n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, np1 crd crd, crd d j n1 cc vvg pn31 vbz cst vvz d po12 n2, cc vvz pno32 j p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Image 5
221 Thirdly, Obeying God above all things whatsoever. All Service must be denyed, rather than Gods must be neglected: Thirdly, Obeying God above all things whatsoever. All Service must be denied, rather than God's must be neglected: ord, vvg np1 p-acp d n2 r-crq. av-d n1 vmb vbi vvn, av-c cs n2 vmb vbi vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 5
222 Not that I would hereby encourage Servants unto Neglect in their Masters Employ, that is not my drift; Not that I would hereby encourage Servants unto Neglect in their Masters Employ, that is not my drift; xx cst pns11 vmd av vvi n2 p-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 vvb, cst vbz xx po11 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 5
223 that which I would have Servants and all do, is serving and obeying God in a right manner. that which I would have Servants and all do, is serving and obeying God in a right manner. cst r-crq pns11 vmd vhi n2 cc av-d vdb, vbz vvg cc vvg np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 5
224 And now God is obey'd and serv'd in a right manner, and above all things whatsoever, And now God is obeyed and served in a right manner, and above all things whatsoever, cc av np1 vbz vvd cc vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc p-acp d n2 r-crq, (3) text (DIV1) 51 Image 5
225 First, When he is serv'd sincerely and without the mixtures of hypocrisie. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump, 1 Cor. 5. 6. First, When he is served sincerely and without the mixtures of hypocrisy. A little leaven leaveneth the Whole lump, 1 Cor. 5. 6. ord, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av-j cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. dt j n1 vvz dt j-jn n1, crd np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 52 Image 5
226 My Son give me thy Heart, Prov. 23. 26. My Son give me thy Heart, Curae 23. 26. po11 n1 vvb pno11 po21 n1, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 53 Image 5
227 'Tis the Heart that God looks at, the Heart that God requires, and the Heart it is that makes the Service acceptable, It's the Heart that God looks At, the Heart that God requires, and the Heart it is that makes the Service acceptable, pn31|vbz dt n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp, dt n1 cst np1 vvz, cc dt n1 pn31 vbz cst vvz dt n1 j, (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 5
228 and shews the sincerity of him that performs it. My Son give me thy heart; not lend me thy Ear, or afford me thy Tongue. and shows the sincerity of him that performs it. My Son give me thy heart; not lend me thy Ear, or afford me thy Tongue. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz pn31. po11 n1 vvb pno11 po21 n1; xx vvi pno11 po21 n1, cc vvb pno11 po21 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 5
229 A Sacrifice unto God without the Heart, is an abomination unto him. I hate your Burnt-Offerings, my Soul nauseates your solemn Assemblies. Odi Dianos, & dona •erentes. A Sacrifice unto God without the Heart, is an abomination unto him. I hate your Burnt offerings, my Soul nauseates your solemn Assemblies. Odin Dianos, & dona •erentes. dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31. pns11 vvb po22 n2, po11 n1 vvz po22 j n2. np1 fw-la, cc n1 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 5
230 Bring me no more vain Oblations; NONLATINALPHABET. Hypocrisie spoyls every Prayer, soyls every Ordinance, stains and discolours every Duty, invenoms every Mercy. Bring me no more vain Oblations;. Hypocrisy spoils every Prayer, soils every Ordinance, stains and discolours every Duty, invenoms every Mercy. vvb pno11 av-dx av-dc j n2;. n1 vvz d n1, n2 d n1, n2 cc vvz d n1, vvz d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 5
231 If such an one Pray, 'tis esteemed Howling; if he Mourn, 'tis hanging down the head like a Bulrush; If such an one Pray, it's esteemed Howling; if he Mourn, it's hanging down the head like a Bulrush; cs d dt pi vvb, pn31|vbz vvn vvg; cs pns31 vvb, pn31|vbz vvg a-acp dt n1 av-j dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 5
232 if he Sacrifice, 'tis cutting off a Dogs Neck; if he Rejoyce, 'tis but a Blaze, a crackling of Thorns under the Pot. if he Sacrifice, it's cutting off a Dogs Neck; if he Rejoice, it's but a Blaze, a crackling of Thorns under the Pot. cs pns31 vvb, pn31|vbz vvg a-acp dt ng1 n1; cs pns31 vvb, pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt np1 (3) text (DIV1) 54 Image 5
233 Secondly, When he is serv'd, not with a servile, but with a filial Fear; when he is serv'd, not with constraint, but willingly and chearfully. God loves a willing Servant. Secondly, When he is served, not with a servile, but with a filial fear; when he is served, not with constraint, but willingly and cheerfully. God loves a willing Servant. ord, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, xx p-acp dt j, p-acp p-acp dt j n1; c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, xx p-acp n1, p-acp av-j cc av-j. np1 vvz dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 5
234 Religion should be full of Alacrity. Religion should be full of Alacrity. n1 vmd vbi j pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 5
235 Heavenly Duties and spiritual Performances are to flow freely from the Soul, like those voluntary drops that come sweating from the Honey-comb of its own accord, without any pressing or crushing. Heavenly Duties and spiritual Performances Are to flow freely from the Soul, like those voluntary drops that come sweating from the Honeycomb of its own accord, without any pressing or crushing. j n2 cc j n2 vbr pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt n1, av-j d j-jn n2 cst vvb vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp d n-vvg cc j-vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 5
236 It is onely the Dregs of Obedience that will not come forth without squeezing and wringing. It is only the Dregs of obedience that will not come forth without squeezing and wringing. pn31 vbz av-j dt n2 pp-f n1 cst vmb xx vvi av p-acp vvg cc vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 5
237 The better any thing is, the more freely doth it diffuse it self. The better any thing is, the more freely does it diffuse it self. dt jc d n1 vbz, dt av-dc av-j vdz pn31 vvi pn31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 5
238 If therefore you would serve God as you should do, serve him with a chearfull Fear; If Therefore you would serve God as you should do, serve him with a cheerful fear; cs av pn22 vmd vvi np1 p-acp pn22 vmd vdi, vvb pno31 p-acp dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 5
239 because Chearfulness puts a gloss and lustre upon Religion, and makes it amiable even in the eyes of the world. Because Cheerfulness puts a gloss and lustre upon Religion, and makes it amiable even in the eyes of the world. c-acp n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz pn31 j av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 55 Image 5
240 Thirdly, When he is served universally, in all respects, in Holiness towards God, in Righteousness towards man. Thirdly, When he is served universally, in all respects, in Holiness towards God, in Righteousness towards man. ord, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av-j, p-acp d n2, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 56 Image 5
241 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy Commandments, Psal. 119. 6. Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments, Psalm 119. 6. av vmb pns11 xx vbi j, c-crq pns11 vhb n1 p-acp d po21 n2, np1 crd crd (3) text (DIV1) 57 Image 5
242 How many are there that pick and cull their Duties, and so indeed serve not the will of God, How many Are there that pick and cull their Duties, and so indeed serve not the will of God, q-crq d vbr pc-acp d vvb cc vvi po32 n2, cc av av vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 5
243 but their own Choyce? That answer the Lord with half-Obedience, like the Eccho, which makes not a perfect Respondence of the Voice, but their own Choice? That answer the Lord with half-Obedience, like the Echo, which makes not a perfect Respondence of the Voice, cc-acp po32 d n1? cst n1 dt n1 p-acp n1, av-j dt n1, r-crq vvz xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 5
244 but of some part thereof? Many make such a difference amongst the Tables, as if onely one side, but of Some part thereof? Many make such a difference among the Tables, as if only one side, cc-acp pp-f d n1 av? av-d vvb d dt n1 p-acp dt n2, c-acp cs av-j crd n1, (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 5
245 or one part were of Gods writing; or one part were of God's writing; cc crd n1 vbdr pp-f npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 5
246 The Man that (like Agrippa ) doth but almost Believe, almost Repent, almost Obey, that man shall be sav'd proportionably, almost. The Man that (like Agrippa) does but almost Believe, almost repent, almost Obey, that man shall be saved proportionably, almost. dt n1 cst (av-j np1) vdz p-acp av vvb, av vvb, av vvb, cst n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j, av. (3) text (DIV1) 58 Image 5
247 Fourthly, When he is serv'd constantly; not now and then admitting Cessations, but all the dayes of our Life, constantly in all Estates, Fourthly, When he is served constantly; not now and then admitting Cessations, but all the days of our Life, constantly in all Estates, ord, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av-j; xx av cc av vvg n2, cc-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, av-j p-acp d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 59 Image 5
248 unto the End, Col. 1. 10. I have done with Explication, and so have shewed you the Import of Remembring your Creator, as it lies before you in the Text and Doctrine. unto the End, Col. 1. 10. I have done with Explication, and so have showed you the Import of Remembering your Creator, as it lies before you in the Text and Doctrine. p-acp dt vvb, np1 crd crd pns11 vhb vdn p-acp n1, cc av vhb vvn pn22 dt n1 pp-f vvg po22 n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 59 Image 5
249 The Second part of the Amplification will be Confirmation, which shall consist of several Scripture-Reasons. The Second part of the Amplification will be Confirmation, which shall consist of several Scripture-Reasons. dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi n1, r-crq vmb vvi pp-f j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 59 Image 5
250 First, Above all things whatsoever, we must not forget, but Remember our Creator, because He hath commanded us: First, Above all things whatsoever, we must not forget, but remember our Creator, Because He hath commanded us: ord, p-acp d n2 r-crq, pns12 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp vvb po12 n1, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
251 Remember thy Creator. Doth it become a Child when commanded, to dispute his Fathers Command? Is it not his Father that commands him, remember thy Creator. Does it become a Child when commanded, to dispute his Father's Command? Is it not his Father that commands him, vvb po21 n1. vdz pn31 vvi dt n1 c-crq vvn, pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1? vbz pn31 xx po31 n1 cst vvz pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
252 and therefore he must do it? Why, is not God the Father of us all by Creation, and Therefore he must do it? Why, is not God the Father of us all by Creation, cc av pns31 vmb vdi pn31? uh-crq, vbz xx np1 dt n1 pp-f pno12 d p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
253 and are we not obliged to Obey him? The Wind and Seas do obey him, and Are we not obliged to Obey him? The Wind and Seas do obey him, cc vbr pns12 xx vvn pc-acp vvi pno31? dt n1 cc n2 vdb vvi pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
254 and shall We turn Rebels? All Creatures pay Homage unto him, and shall Man refuse? Doth the Oxe know his Owner, and shall We turn Rebels? All Creatures pay Homage unto him, and shall Man refuse? Does the Ox know his Owner, cc vmb pns12 vvi n2? av-d n2 vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cc vmb n1 vvi? vdz dt n1 vvi po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
255 and the Ass his Masters Crib; and the Ass his Masters Crib; cc dt n1 po31 ng1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
256 Isa. 1. 3. And shall not we whom God hath endowed with Reason, and made capaces Religionis, capable of Religion? Are all the Creatures at Gods beck, Isaiah 1. 3. And shall not we whom God hath endowed with Reason, and made capaces Religion, capable of Religion? are all the Creatures At God's beck, np1 crd crd cc vmb xx pns12 ro-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd n2 np1, j pp-f n1? vbr d dt n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
257 and ready to obey him whensoever he desireth it, and yet shall we spurn against him, provoking him to wrath, and ready to obey him whensoever he Desires it, and yet shall we spurn against him, provoking him to wrath, cc j pc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq pns31 vvz pn31, cc av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pno31, vvg pno31 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
258 and grieving his holy Spirit? Why cannot we find in our hearts to obey our Father, Creator and Lord? Is he not our Sovereign, and grieving his holy Spirit? Why cannot we find in our hearts to obey our Father, Creator and Lord? Is he not our Sovereign, cc vvg po31 j n1? q-crq vmbx pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, n1 cc n1? vbz pns31 xx po12 n-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
259 and have any gone on in a course of Rebellion against him, that did ever prosper? Is it not a vain thing to stand it out with God, and have any gone on in a course of Rebellion against him, that did ever prosper? Is it not a vain thing to stand it out with God, cc vhb d vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, cst vdd av vvi? vbz pn31 xx dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
260 or contend with the Almighty? Would it not be more advantagious to lay down the Weapons, or contend with the Almighty? Would it not be more advantageous to lay down the Weapons, cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn? vmd pn31 xx vbi av-dc j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
261 and crie peccavi, than to wrestle and be foyl'd, fight and be kill'd? Is it not better to remember our Friend, that he may remember us, and cry peccavi, than to wrestle and be foiled, fight and be killed? Is it not better to Remember our Friend, that he may Remember us, cc vvi fw-la, cs pc-acp vvi cc vbi vvn, n1 cc vbi vvn? vbz pn31 xx jc pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
262 when the proudest and most ambitious shall e're long see their need of him. when the proudest and most ambitious shall ever long see their need of him. c-crq dt js cc av-ds j vmb av av-j vvi po32 n1 pp-f pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 60 Image 5
263 Secondly, We must not forget, but above all things Remember our Creator, because it is the End of our Creation. Secondly, We must not forget, but above all things remember our Creator, Because it is the End of our Creation. ord, pns12 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp p-acp d n2 vvb po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt vvb pp-f po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 61 Image 5
264 Man was made to love, serve and obey his Maker, and God hath made him capable, though now by Sin degenerated. Man was made to love, serve and obey his Maker, and God hath made him capable, though now by since degenerated. n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi, vvb cc vvi po31 n1, cc np1 vhz vvn pno31 j, cs av p-acp n1 vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 61 Image 5
265 Thirdly, God who made us, can destroy us; our Creator is our Preserver; as we had our Being from God, so on him doth our Being depend. Thirdly, God who made us, can destroy us; our Creator is our Preserver; as we had our Being from God, so on him does our Being depend. ord, np1 r-crq vvn pno12, vmb vvi pno12; po12 n1 vbz po12 n1; c-acp pns12 vhd po12 vbg p-acp np1, av p-acp pno31 vdz po12 vbg vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 5
266 The same Power that made the World, upholds the World; the same God that made us out of nothing, can make us into nothing: The same Power that made the World, upholds the World; the same God that made us out of nothing, can make us into nothing: dt d n1 cst vvd dt n1, vvz dt n1; dt d np1 cst vvd pno12 av pp-f pix, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pix: (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 5
267 It concerns us therefore that all of us do see to this main thing, Remember thy Creator. Are we not in Gods hands, It concerns us Therefore that all of us do see to this main thing, remember thy Creator. are we not in God's hands, pn31 vvz pno12 av cst d pp-f pno12 vdb vvi p-acp d j n1, vvb po21 n1. vbr pns12 xx p-acp npg1 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 5
268 as the Clay is in the hands of the Potter; as the Clay is in the hands of the Potter; c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 5
269 we are his Creatures, and he may do with us what he pleaseth, and who shall gainsay or oppose him in the least? Let us now therefore deferre no longer, we Are his Creatures, and he may do with us what he Pleases, and who shall gainsay or oppose him in the least? Let us now Therefore defer no longer, pns12 vbr po31 n2, cc pns31 vmb vdi p-acp pno12 r-crq pns31 vvz, cc r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt ds? vvb pno12 av av vvi av-dx av-jc, (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 5
270 but remember and call to mind our Holy Creator, lest he becomes so angry as not to be pacified, but Remember and call to mind our Holy Creator, lest he becomes so angry as not to be pacified, cc-acp vvb cc vvb pc-acp vvi po12 j n1, cs pns31 vvz av j c-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 5
271 but to destroy us for evermore. Fourthly, God is a bountifull Benefactor, he feeds us, cloaths us, and gives us House-room, but to destroy us for evermore. Fourthly, God is a bountiful Benefactor, he feeds us, clothes us, and gives us Houseroom, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp av. ord, np1 vbz dt j n1, pns31 vvz pno12, n2 pno12, cc vvz pno12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 62 Image 5
272 and therefore not to remember him, is double Ingratitude. God shewed Mercy unto thee before thou couldst understand it; and Therefore not to Remember him, is double Ingratitude. God showed Mercy unto thee before thou Couldst understand it; cc av xx pc-acp vvi pno31, vbz j-jn n1. np1 vvd n1 p-acp pno21 c-acp pns21 vmd2 vvi pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
273 he prevented thee with Blessings, before thou couldst desire them. When thou wast in the Womb, his Bounty embrac'd thee; he prevented thee with Blessings, before thou Couldst desire them. When thou wast in the Womb, his Bounty embraced thee; pns31 vvd pno21 p-acp n2, c-acp pns21 vmd2 vvi pno32. c-crq pns21 vbd2s p-acp dt n1, po31 n1 vvd pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
274 when thou hangedst on thy Mothers Breast, he did care for thee. when thou hangedst on thy Mother's Breast, he did care for thee. c-crq pns21 vvd2 p-acp po21 ng1 n1, pns31 vdd vvi p-acp pno21. (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
275 How many years are past, in which thou wast not? yet God erected this House of thy Body for thee; How many Years Are past, in which thou wast not? yet God erected this House of thy Body for thee; c-crq d n2 vbr j, p-acp r-crq pns21 vbd2s xx? av np1 vvd d n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
276 gave thee a Reasonable Soul, made thee a Man and not a Stone or a Serpent; gave thee a Reasonable Soul, made thee a Man and not a Stone or a Serpent; vvd pno21 dt j n1, vvd pno21 dt n1 cc xx dt n1 cc dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
277 And yet wilt thou not love this God, take delight in this God, fear this God, serve and obey this God? Is it not in and by him that thou livest, movest and hast thy being? Is not the Aire which thou breathest in, his? Is not the Night and Day his, whose Intercourses serve for thy Labour and Rest? Is not the Earth his, whose Fruits do nourish thee most plentifully? Yea doth not this Benefactor wonderfully form, furnish and conserve all the Creatures for thy sake, some whereof serve to obey thee, some to nourish thee, some to cloath thee, some to cure thee, some to chastise thee; And yet wilt thou not love this God, take delight in this God, Fear this God, serve and obey this God? Is it not in and by him that thou Livest, movest and hast thy being? Is not the Air which thou breathest in, his? Is not the Night and Day his, whose Intercourses serve for thy Labour and Rest? Is not the Earth his, whose Fruits do nourish thee most plentifully? Yea does not this Benefactor wonderfully from, furnish and conserve all the Creatures for thy sake, Some whereof serve to obey thee, Some to nourish thee, Some to cloth thee, Some to cure thee, Some to chastise thee; cc av vm2 pns21 xx vvi d np1, vvb n1 p-acp d np1, vvb d np1, vvb cc vvi d np1? vbz pn31 xx p-acp cc p-acp pno31 cst pns21 vv2, vv2 cc vvi po21 n1? vbz xx dt n1 r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp, po31? vbz xx dt n1 cc n1 po31, rg-crq n2 vvb p-acp po21 n1 cc n1? vbz xx dt n1 po31, rg-crq n2 vdb vvi pno21 av-ds av-j? uh vdz xx d n1 av-j n1, vvi cc vvi d dt n2 p-acp po21 n1, d c-crq vvb p-acp vvb pno21, d p-acp vvb pno21, d p-acp n1 pno21, d p-acp vvb pno21, d p-acp vvb pno21; (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
278 but all of them to teach and inform thee? What sayest thou now, wilt thou resolve to think now and then on this precious Creator of ours? Muzzle not, I beseech you, the mouth of Conscience, but all of them to teach and inform thee? What Sayest thou now, wilt thou resolve to think now and then on this precious Creator of ours? Muzzle not, I beseech you, the Mouth of Conscience, cc-acp d pp-f pno32 p-acp vvb cc vvb pno21? q-crq vv2 pns21 av, vm2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi av cc av p-acp d j n1 pp-f png12? n1 xx, pns11 vvb pn22, dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
279 but give it leave to speak its mind freely. but give it leave to speak its mind freely. cc-acp vvb pn31 vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 63 Image 5
280 Fifthly, We should not forget, but above all things remember our Creator, because he is our Redeemer also. We do not onely owe unto God our Creation, Sustentation, Fifthly, We should not forget, but above all things Remember our Creator, Because he is our Redeemer also. We do not only owe unto God our Creation, Sustentation, ord, pns12 vmd xx vvi, cc-acp p-acp d n2 vvb po12 n1, c-acp pns31 vbz po12 n1 av. pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp np1 po12 n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 5
281 but Redemption likewise. So that thou mayst say, I was in the jaws of Hell, but thou O God didst pluck me out by the Blood of thy Son; but Redemption likewise. So that thou Mayest say, I was in the Jaws of Hell, but thou Oh God didst pluck me out by the Blood of thy Son; cc-acp n1 av. av cst pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns21 uh n1 vdd2 vvi pno11 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 5
282 I was the slave of Satan, but thy Grace hath deliver'd me out of his power: I was the slave of Satan, but thy Grace hath Delivered me out of his power: pns11 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp po21 n1 vhz vvn pno11 av pp-f po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 5
283 I owe unto thee more than I can perform for my Creation, how then shall I do to repay thee for my Redemption? The lost Sheep thou hast deliver'd out of the Claws of the infernal Wolf. I owe unto thee more than I can perform for my Creation, how then shall I do to repay thee for my Redemption? The lost Sheep thou hast Delivered out of the Claws of the infernal Wolf. pns11 vvb p-acp pno21 av-dc cs pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, c-crq av vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po11 n1? dt j-vvn n1 pns21 vh2 vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 5
284 The fugitive Slave thou hast brought out of the Prison of Hell. The lost Groat thou hast sought out with great carefulness. The fugitive Slave thou hast brought out of the Prison of Hell. The lost Groat thou hast sought out with great carefulness. dt j-jn n1 pns21 vh2 vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. dt j-vvn n1 pns21 vh2 vvn av p-acp j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 5
285 In Adam I fell, and thou hast erected me. In Adam I was captivated, but thou hast set me at liberty. In Adam I fell, and thou hast erected me. In Adam I was captivated, but thou hast Set me At liberty. p-acp np1 pns11 vvd, cc pns21 vh2 vvn pno11. p-acp np1 pns11 vbds vvn, cc-acp pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 5
286 In Adam I was lost, and again thou hast saved me. In Adam I was lost, and again thou hast saved me. p-acp np1 pns11 vbds vvn, cc av pns21 vh2 vvn pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 64 Image 5
287 Sixthly and lastly, we must not forget, but above all things whatwhatsoever Remember our Creator, because our chiefest Happiness and Felicity consists therein. Sixthly and lastly, we must not forget, but above all things whatwhatsoever remember our Creator, Because our chiefest Happiness and Felicity consists therein. j cc ord, pns12 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp p-acp d n2 av vvb po12 n1, p-acp po12 js-jn n1 cc n1 vvz av. (3) text (DIV1) 65 Image 5
288 God is the summum bonum, and if we would be happy, it must be by resting in him, setling and staying the heart on him, not the Creature but the Creator is the Souls Centre: God is the summum bonum, and if we would be happy, it must be by resting in him, settling and staying the heart on him, not the Creature but the Creator is the Souls Centre: np1 vbz dt fw-la fw-la, cc cs pns12 vmd vbi j, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, vvg cc vvg dt n1 p-acp pno31, xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz dt ng1 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 65 Image 5
289 The Soul is immortal, and nothing can satisfie it but God who is immortal. Thy Soul nothing can satiate But God who did thy Soul create. The Soul is immortal, and nothing can satisfy it but God who is immortal. Thy Soul nothing can satiate But God who did thy Soul create. dt n1 vbz j, cc pix vmb vvi pn31 p-acp np1 r-crq vbz j. po21 n1 pix vmb vvi p-acp np1 r-crq vdd po21 n1 vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 65 Image 5
290 The Needle of the Compass trembles till it turns to the North Pole. There is in Man a Natural Pulse that beats after Happiness. The Needle of the Compass trembles till it turns to the North Pole. There is in Man a Natural Pulse that beats After Happiness. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 n1. pc-acp vbz p-acp n1 dt j n1 cst vvz p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
291 Noahs Dove could find no rest for the sole of her foot, till she came to the Ark. Return unto thy Rest, In h•c peccabam quod non in Deo, Noahs Dove could find no rest for the sole of her foot, till she Come to the Ark Return unto thy Rest, In h•c peccabam quod non in God, npg1 n1 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt np1 vvb p-acp po21 n1, p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
292 sed in creaturis ejus, me atque caeteras voluptates quarebam, atque ita irruebamin dolores, confusiones & errores animae. sed in Creaturis His, me atque Caeteras pleasures quarebam, atque ita irruebamin Dolores, confusiones & Errors Spirits. fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, pno11 fw-la n2-av n2 fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
293 Aug. O my Soul, Psal. 116. 7. There is an impossibility of finding true Rest, Solace, Aug. Oh my Soul, Psalm 116. 7. There is an impossibility of finding true Rest, Solace, np1 uh po11 n1, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg j n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
294 and Satisfaction of Soul any where but in God, and with God alone. and Satisfaction of Soul any where but in God, and with God alone. cc n1 pp-f n1 d c-crq p-acp p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
295 You may as soon find Life in Death, or Light in Darkness, as Rest for your Souls any where but in God alone. You may as soon find Life in Death, or Light in Darkness, as Rest for your Souls any where but in God alone. pn22 vmb a-acp av vvi n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp n1, c-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2 d c-crq p-acp p-acp np1 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
296 On the transitory things of this world the Soul often seeks for Rest, but finds it not, On the transitory things of this world the Soul often seeks for Rest, but finds it not, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1 dt n1 av vvz p-acp n1, cc-acp vvz pn31 xx, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
297 why? Because the Soul is more worthy than all the Creatures. God is the End whereunto the Soul was created: why? Because the Soul is more worthy than all the Creatures. God is the End whereunto the Soul was created: q-crq? p-acp dt n1 vbz av-dc j cs d dt n2. np1 vbz dt vvb c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
298 For it was made after the Image of God; For it was made After the Image of God; c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
299 therefore it cannot be quiet and at rest but in its End, that is, in God. Therefore it cannot be quiet and At rest but in its End, that is, in God. av pn31 vmbx vbi j-jn cc p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp po31 vvb, cst vbz, p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
300 As the Soul is the Life of the Body, so is God the Life of the Soul. And where wilt thou go, Sinner? thou canst not find Rest here below in any thing at all. As the Soul is the Life of the Body, so is God the Life of the Soul. And where wilt thou go, Sinner? thou Canst not find Rest Here below in any thing At all. p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av vbz np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc c-crq vm2 pns21 vvi, n1? pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1 av a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp d. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
301 Can Sin give rest, that is the greatest Evil in the world? Can that give rest, that is the Cause of all the Confusions and Desolations that are in the world? Can that give Rest, that was the first and onely Cause and Founder of Hell? Can that give rest, that makes us like the Devil, that restless Spirit? will you have recourse to the good things of this world, to Creature-comforts and Enjoyments; Can since give rest, that is the greatest Evil in the world? Can that give rest, that is the Cause of all the Confusions and Desolations that Are in the world? Can that give Rest, that was the First and only Cause and Founder of Hell? Can that give rest, that makes us like the devil, that restless Spirit? will you have recourse to the good things of this world, to Creature comforts and Enjoyments; vmb n1 vvi n1, cst vbz dt js n-jn p-acp dt n1? vmb d vvi n1, cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 cc n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1? vmb d vvi n1, cst vbds dt ord cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1? vmb d vvi n1, cst vvz pno12 av-j dt n1, cst j n1? vmb pn22 vhb n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
302 to Friends, Relations, Estate, and the like? The Creatures (sayes a worthy Divine) are not good; at least they are not the Souls good; to Friends, Relations, Estate, and the like? The Creatures (Says a worthy Divine) Are not good; At lest they Are not the Souls good; p-acp n2, n2, n1, cc dt j? dt n2 (vvz dt j j-jn) vbr xx j; p-acp cs pns32 vbr xx dt n2 j; (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
303 nothing (says he) but an infinite Godhead can allay your hunger after Happiness. And so another; nothing (Says he) but an infinite Godhead can allay your hunger After Happiness. And so Another; pix (vvz pns31) p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp n1. cc av j-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
304 The understanding, Will and Affections are such a Triangle, as that nothing but the Trinity can sill them. The understanding, Will and Affections Are such a Triangle, as that nothing but the Trinity can sill them. dt n1, n1 cc n2 vbr d dt n1, c-acp cst pix cc-acp dt np1 vmb vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
305 Dura sunt omnia, & tu solus requies: Dura sunt omnia, & tu solus Requies: np1 fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la n2: (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
306 Bonus est qui secit me, & ipse est bonum meum, & illi exulto omnibus bonis meis. Bonus est qui secit me, & ipse est bonum meum, & illi exulto omnibus bonis meis. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la pno11, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
307 All things (sayes Austin) are full of trouble and difficulty; All things (Says Austin) Are full of trouble and difficulty; av-d n2 (vvz np1) vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
308 Thou alone, He is Good that made me (saith Aug) and he is My Good, Thou alone, He is Good that made me (Says Aug) and he is My Good, pns21 j, pns31 vbz j cst vvd pno11 (vvz np1) cc pns31 vbz po11 j, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
309 and in him do I exult and rejoyce. and in him do I exult and rejoice. cc p-acp pno31 vdb pns11 vvi cc vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
310 O God, art the true Rest. All things on this side God have their Mixtures, they have a dark as well as a bright side: O God, art the true Rest. All things on this side God have their Mixtures, they have a dark as well as a bright side: sy np1, vb2r dt j n1 d n2 p-acp d n1 np1 vhb po32 n2, pns32 vhb dt j c-acp av c-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
311 Is not our Wine mixt with Water, our Honey with Gall, our Sugar with Wormwood, Is not our Wine mixed with Water, our Honey with Gall, our Sugar with Wormwood, vbz xx po12 n1 vvn p-acp n1, po12 n1 p-acp n1, po12 n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
312 and our Roses with Prickles? But now God is every way a pure and immixed Good; and our Roses with Prickles? But now God is every Way a pure and immixed Good; cc po12 n2 p-acp n2? p-acp av np1 vbz d n1 dt j cc vvn j; (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
313 He is all Light, Love, Sweetness and Holiness. Deus meus, Vita mea, Dulcedo mea, &c. O my God, my Life, my Sweetness! He is all Light, Love, Sweetness and Holiness. Deus meus, Vita mea, Dulcedo mea, etc. Oh my God, my Life, my Sweetness! pns31 vbz d n1, n1, n1 cc n1. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, np1 fw-la, av uh po11 np1, po11 n1, po11 n1! (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
314 saith Augustine. Why then should we seeke Happiness in those things that cannot give us Health, Says Augustine. Why then should we seek Happiness in those things that cannot give us Health, vvz np1. q-crq av vmd pns12 vvi n1 p-acp d n2 cst vmbx vvi pno12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
315 or Strength, or Ease, or a good Nights Rest, or an Hours Sleep, or a good Stomach. or Strength, or Ease, or a good Nights Rest, or an Hours Sleep, or a good Stomach. cc n1, cc n1, cc dt j ng1 n1, cc dt n2 vvb, cc dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 66 Image 5
316 The Application of the first Doctrine. It will be of great Use unto us by way of Reprchension, Exhortation and Commendation. The Application of the First Doctrine. It will be of great Use unto us by Way of Reprehension, Exhortation and Commendation. dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. pn31 vmb vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. (4) part (DIV2) 66 Image 5
317 First, By way of Reprehension; if this be so, then such are to be Reproved that neither remember God or his Mercies, whose Minds are fill'd with Vanity, First, By Way of Reprehension; if this be so, then such Are to be Reproved that neither Remember God or his mercies, whose Minds Are filled with Vanity, ord, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; cs d vbb av, cs d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn cst dx vvb np1 cc po31 n2, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV2) 68 Image 5
318 and swell therewith, but God and his Mercies are out of their Thoughts. and swell therewith, but God and his mercies Are out of their Thoughts. cc vvi av, cc-acp np1 cc po31 n2 vbr av pp-f po32 n2. (4) part (DIV2) 68 Image 5
319 Secondly, By way of Exhortation; we who have given God but little of our Time, Strength and superior Powers, let us now begin; Secondly, By Way of Exhortation; we who have given God but little of our Time, Strength and superior Powers, let us now begin; ord, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; pns12 r-crq vhb vvn np1 p-acp j pp-f po12 n1, n1 cc j-jn n2, vvb pno12 av vvi; (4) part (DIV2) 69 Image 5
320 For shame let us not live longer in the world without God and Christ; how comfortless and dangerous is it? Some of us have liv'd a great while, For shame let us not live longer in the world without God and christ; how comfortless and dangerous is it? some of us have lived a great while, c-acp n1 vvb pno12 xx vvi av-jc p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1; c-crq j cc j vbz pn31? d pp-f pno12 vhb vvn dt j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 69 Image 5
321 and yet have not made choyce of our chiefest Good, but are as far from it as when we came first into the world. and yet have not made choice of our chiefest Good, but Are as Far from it as when we Come First into the world. cc av vhb xx vvn n1 pp-f po12 js-jn np1, cc-acp vbr a-acp av-j p-acp pn31 p-acp c-crq pns12 vvd ord p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 69 Image 5
322 Thirdly, You who have call'd upon God betimes, and do serve, love and obey him, are to be commended; and whatsoever Reputation or Fame ye may get among men, Thirdly, You who have called upon God betimes, and do serve, love and obey him, Are to be commended; and whatsoever Reputation or Fame you may get among men, ord, pn22 r-crq vhb vvn p-acp np1 av, cc vdb vvi, n1 cc vvi pno31, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn; cc r-crq n1 cc n1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n2, (4) part (DIV2) 70 Image 5
323 yet know this is your highest Dignity, that you Know God, Obey God, Love God, and Walk with God. yet know this is your highest Dignity, that you Know God, Obey God, Love God, and Walk with God. av vvb d vbz po22 js n1, cst pn22 vvb np1, vvb np1, n1 np1, cc vvi p-acp np1. (4) part (DIV2) 70 Image 5
324 This Man fears God, is an Encomium indeed. The Second Doctrine is this: This Man fears God, is an Encomium indeed. The Second Doctrine is this: d n1 vvz np1, vbz dt fw-la av. dt ord n1 vbz d: (4) part (DIV2) 70 Image 5
325 There is great Reason why we should Remember our Creator in the dayes of our Youth, Doct. 2. even while we are young, There is great Reason why we should remember our Creator in the days of our Youth, Doct. 2. even while we Are young, pc-acp vbz j n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, np1 crd j cs pns12 vbr j, (4) part (DIV2) 72 Image 5
326 and before Old Age overtakes us. And this I shall endeavour to make obvious in these several particulars. and before Old Age overtakes us. And this I shall endeavour to make obvious in these several particulars. cc p-acp j n1 vvz pno12. cc d pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi j p-acp d j n2-j. (4) part (DIV2) 72 Image 5
327 First, Because your Creator requires it. First, Because your Creator requires it. ord, p-acp po22 n1 vvz pn31. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
328 Young men, God calls upon you, saying, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth. Young men, God calls upon you, saying, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth. j n2, np1 vvz p-acp pn22, vvg, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
329 Young men, Ministers call upon you, saying, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth. Young men, Ministers call upon you, saying, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth. j n2, n2 vvb p-acp pn22, vvg, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
330 Young men, Good Company calls upon you, saying, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth. Young men, Good Company calls upon you, saying, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth. j n2, j n1 vvz p-acp pn22, vvg, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
331 Angels desire it, the Spirit strives; Angels desire it, the Spirit strives; n2 vvb pn31, dt n1 vvz; (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
332 Christs Invitation is, Come; the Gospel cries, Now; and what, will you rather listen unto Satan? will nothing prevail with you? Shall God call for your Youth, Christ Invitation is, Come; the Gospel cries, Now; and what, will you rather listen unto Satan? will nothing prevail with you? Shall God call for your Youth, npg1 n1 vbz, vvb; dt n1 vvz, av; cc r-crq, vmb pn22 av-c vvi p-acp np1? vmb pix vvi p-acp pn22? vmb np1 vvi p-acp po22 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
333 and will you deny it? How can ye think then to prosper? As therefore you would tender your own safety, answer like the Eccho; and will you deny it? How can you think then to prosper? As Therefore you would tender your own safety, answer like the Echo; cc vmb pn22 vvi pn31? q-crq vmb pn22 vvi av pc-acp vvi? p-acp av pn22 vmd vvi po22 d n1, vvb av-j dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
334 Lord doest thou call for my Youth? O take it then, and thank thee too; Lord dost thou call for my Youth? O take it then, and thank thee too; n1 vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp po11 n1? sy vvb pn31 av, cc vvb pno21 av; (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
335 for what is there in me that should attract God, and make him accept of me? My Youth, is it not full of Levity, Wantonness and Vanity? Am I not all over corrupt, from the Crown of the Head unto the sole of the Foot, full of wounds, bruises and putrifying Sores? Am I not (especially considering me in my Youth) as an untamed Beast? all my Actions being rash and rude, and no Good in me can be found at all; for what is there in me that should attract God, and make him accept of me? My Youth, is it not full of Levity, Wantonness and Vanity? Am I not all over corrupt, from the Crown of the Head unto the sole of the Foot, full of wounds, bruises and Putrifying Sores? Am I not (especially considering me in my Youth) as an untamed Beast? all my Actions being rash and rude, and no Good in me can be found At all; p-acp r-crq vbz a-acp p-acp pno11 cst vmd vvi np1, cc vvi pno31 vvi pp-f pno11? po11 n1, vbz pn31 xx j pp-f n1, n1 cc n1? vbm pns11 xx d p-acp j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1, j pp-f n2, n2 cc vvg n2? vbm pns11 xx (av-j vvg pno11 p-acp po11 n1) c-acp dt j n1? d po11 n2 vbg j cc j, cc dx j p-acp pno11 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d; (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
336 my Affections being strong, are impatient of Reproof and Correction, they will not submit their shoulders to the Yoke of God, my Affections being strong, Are impatient of Reproof and Correction, they will not submit their shoulders to the Yoke of God, po11 n2 vbg j, vbr j pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
337 but like wild shee-Asses they snuffe up the wind, and despise the Hunter. Satan hath Temptations suited to every Age: but like wild shee-Asses they snuff up the wind, and despise the Hunter. Satan hath Temptations suited to every Age: cc-acp av-j j n2 pns32 vvb a-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n1. np1 vhz n2 vvn p-acp d n1: (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
338 And the Age whereupon he works most busily, and prevails most mightily, is Youth. And the Age whereupon he works most busily, and prevails most mightily, is Youth. cc dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz av-ds av-j, cc vvz av-ds av-j, vbz n1. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
339 The Devil he is for the prime of our Dayes, and God he is for the prime of our Dayes, The devil he is for the prime of our Days, and God he is for the prime of our Days, dt n1 pns31 vbz p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po12 n2, cc np1 pns31 vbz p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po12 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
340 and who hath the most right, God or the Devil? surely God, thy Conscience will say: and who hath the most right, God or the devil? surely God, thy Conscience will say: cc r-crq vhz dt av-ds j-jn, np1 cc dt n1? av-j np1, po21 n1 vmb vvi: (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
341 But yet how many (notwithstanding this) are there that give their young and lusty years unto the Prince of the Aire, the God of this World, who allures them so to doe, by telling them that their old, withered and decrepit Age is good enough to serve God. But yet how many (notwithstanding this) Are there that give their young and lusty Years unto the Prince of the Air, the God of this World, who allures them so to do, by telling them that their old, withered and decrepit Age is good enough to serve God. cc-acp av c-crq d (c-acp d) vbr pc-acp d vvb po32 j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vvz pno32 av pc-acp vdi, p-acp vvg pno32 d po32 j, j-vvn cc j n1 vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi np1. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
342 But Iniquity many times is repaired with a proportionable Plague, that because they will not give their young Years unto the Lord, he will not accept the service of their Old Age, But Iniquity many times is repaired with a proportionable Plague, that Because they will not give their young years unto the Lord, he will not accept the service of their Old Age, p-acp n1 d n2 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst c-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
343 but cuts them away, (yea, which is most fearfull, in their sins) and lets them never come to the Honour of a hoary head. but cuts them away, (yea, which is most fearful, in their Sins) and lets them never come to the Honour of a hoary head. cc-acp vvz pno32 av, (uh, r-crq vbz av-ds j, p-acp po32 n2) cc vvz pno32 av-x vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
344 Will ye now Young Men, hearken unto this, and flee Youthfull Lusts; God requires the Cream of your dayes. Will you now Young Men, harken unto this, and flee Youthful Lustiest; God requires the Cream of your days. n1 pn22 av j n2, vvb p-acp d, cc vvi j n2; np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
345 In the Law he required unto himself the First-fruits, Lev. 2. 14. Wheat beaten out of the green Ears; In the Law he required unto himself the Firstfruits, Lev. 2. 14. Wheat beaten out of the green Ears; p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp px31 dt n2, np1 crd crd n1 vvn av pp-f dt j-jn n2; (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
346 to signifie that he will be serv'd with the First-fruits of our green and flourishing Age. to signify that he will be served with the Firstfruits of our green and flourishing Age. pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n-jn cc j-vvg n1. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Image 5
347 Secondly, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth, because too soon you cannot Remember him. Secondly, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, Because too soon you cannot remember him. ord, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, c-acp av av pn22 vmbx vvi pno31. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
348 Nunquam sera est ad bonos mores via: The way to be Good is never too late. Never sera est ad bonos mores via: The Way to be Good is never too late. fw-la fw-it fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: dt n1 pc-acp vbi j vbz av-x av j. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
349 I am sure the way to be Good, is never too soon; I am sure the Way to be Good, is never too soon; pns11 vbm j dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, vbz av-x av av; (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
350 and though Divines do say, a True Repentance is never too late, yet a late Repentance is seldom true. and though Divines do say, a True Repentance is never too late, yet a late Repentance is seldom true. cc cs n2-jn vdb vvi, dt j n1 vbz av-x av j, av dt j n1 vbz av j. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
351 True Repentance (without doubt) cannot be too late; but then, late Repentance is very suspicious, being seldom true: True Repentance (without doubt) cannot be too late; but then, late Repentance is very suspicious, being seldom true: j n1 (p-acp n1) vmbx vbi av j; cc-acp av, j n1 vbz av j, vbg av j: (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
352 Could we have served God in our Mothers Womb, yet we could not serve him too soon. Could we have served God in our Mother's Womb, yet we could not serve him too soon. vmd pns12 vhb vvn np1 p-acp po12 ng1 n1, av pns12 vmd xx vvi pno31 av av. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
353 And those who shall serve him to Eternity, cannot serve him too much. Hark, young men, hark, but let it not amaze you; And those who shall serve him to Eternity, cannot serve him too much. Hark, young men, hark, but let it not amaze you; cc d r-crq vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1, vmbx vvi pno31 av av-d. vvb, j n2, vvb, cc-acp vvb pn31 xx vvi pn22; (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
354 We can never serve God too soon, because he lov'd us from Eternity; and we cannot serve him too much because he loves us to Eternity. We can never serve God too soon, Because he loved us from Eternity; and we cannot serve him too much Because he loves us to Eternity. pns12 vmb av-x vvi np1 av av, c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 p-acp n1; cc pns12 vmbx vvi pno31 av av-d c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
355 Never fear thy setting out too soon, for the sooner the welcomer, and too soon thou canst not be. Never Fear thy setting out too soon, for the sooner the welcomer, and too soon thou Canst not be. av-x vvi po21 vvg av av av, p-acp dt av-c dt n1, cc av av pns21 vm2 xx vbi. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
356 The consideration of this methinks should perplex the Aged that have lost their time, and spur on such who are in their full vigour and strength, The consideration of this methinks should perplex the Aged that have lost their time, and spur on such who Are in their full vigour and strength, dt n1 pp-f d vvz vmd vvi dt j-vvn cst vhb vvn po32 n1, cc vvb p-acp d r-crq vbr p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
357 and tempus commodum, they have for God. and Tempus commodum, they have for God. cc fw-la fw-la, pns32 vhb p-acp np1. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
358 Know, you who are here present, and yet shall not put in practice what has been told you, will have nothing to say for your selves. Know, you who Are Here present, and yet shall not put in practice what has been told you, will have nothing to say for your selves. vvb, pn22 r-crq vbr av j, cc av vmb xx vvi p-acp n1 r-crq vhz vbn vvn pn22, vmb vhi pix pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
359 You cannot not serve God too soon, why then do you not begin, run, and keep on in that way? You cannot not serve God too soon, why then do you not begin, run, and keep on in that Way? pn22 vmbx xx vvi np1 av av, uh-crq av vdb pn22 xx vvi, vvb, cc vvb a-acp p-acp d n1? (4) part (DIV2) 75 Image 5
360 Thirdly, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth, because it is a Time that is most Acceptable. Thirdly, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, Because it is a Time that is most Acceptable. ord, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vbz av-ds j. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
361 Now is the acceptable time, Now is the day of Salvation. 2 Cor. 6. 4. Upon this Monosyllable Now, (saith one) depends Eternity. Now is the acceptable time, Now is the day of Salvation. 2 Cor. 6. 4. Upon this Monosyllable Now, (Says one) depends Eternity. av vbz dt j n1, av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd crd p-acp d n1 av, (vvz pi) vvz n1. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
362 As there is a present Time, so there is a present Truth to lay hold on. As there is a present Time, so there is a present Truth to lay hold on. p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi vvi a-acp. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
363 The time of our Youth is the onely time to lay hold on Eternal Life, and to make a surrender of our selves unto God and Jesus Christ. The time of our Youth is the only time to lay hold on Eternal Life, and to make a surrender of our selves unto God and jesus christ. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1 cc np1 np1. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
364 When we take a far Journey, it is requisite that we have the Morning before us. When we take a Far Journey, it is requisite that we have the Morning before us. c-crq pns12 vvb dt j n1, pn31 vbz j cst pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno12. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
365 Sirs, to goe from Earth to Heaven is a great Journey, let us then be carefull to set out in the Spring and Morning of our Age; Sirs, to go from Earth to Heaven is a great Journey, let us then be careful to Set out in the Spring and Morning of our Age; np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vbz dt j n1, vvb pno12 av vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
366 deferre not till thou beest Old, but walk while thou hast Light, lest the Darkness and Night of Old Age and Death overtake thee, when no man can work. defer not till thou Best Old, but walk while thou hast Light, lest the Darkness and Night of Old Age and Death overtake thee, when no man can work. vvi xx c-acp pns21 vb2s j, cc-acp vvb cs pns21 vh2 n1, cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 vvb pno21, c-crq dx n1 vmb vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
367 If therefore, young Men, you would ever be serviceable to God, let it be while your strength lasts, and before it quite fails. If Therefore, young Men, you would ever be serviceable to God, let it be while your strength lasts, and before it quite fails. cs av, j n2, pn22 vmd av vbi j p-acp np1, vvb pn31 vbi n1 po22 n1 vvz, cc c-acp pn31 av vvz. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
368 Give not the Devil the Prime, Bud, Blossome, Flower of your Age, and the Cream of your dayes, Give not the devil the Prime, Bud, Blossom, Flower of your Age, and the Cream of your days, vvb xx dt n1 dt n-jn, n1, n1, n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
369 and in your Old Age (when you can do nothing) offer your selves to God; and in your Old Age (when you can do nothing) offer your selves to God; cc p-acp po22 j n1 (c-crq pn22 vmb vdi pix) vvb po22 n2 p-acp np1; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
370 as if he were bound to have you then, and onely then when the Devil has done with you: as if he were bound to have you then, and only then when the devil has done with you: c-acp cs pns31 vbdr vvn pc-acp vhi pn22 av, cc av-j av c-crq dt n1 vhz vdn p-acp pn22: (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
371 And O unreasonable Creature, that hast nothing for thy Maker but the Devils Leavings, viz. Old Age, a Receptacle of all manner of Maladies! And Oh unreasonable Creature, that hast nothing for thy Maker but the Devils Leavings, viz. Old Age, a Receptacle of all manner of Maladies! cc uh j n1, cst vh2 pix p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2-vvg, n1 j n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n2! (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
372 Behold, the wrinckled Face, rotten Teeth, stinking Breath, withered with Drieness, dim'd with Blindness, absurded with Deafness, overwhelm'd with Sickness, Behold, the wrinkled Face, rotten Teeth, stinking Breath, withered with Drieness, dimmed with Blindness, absurded with Deafness, overwhelmed with Sickness, vvb, dt j-vvn n1, j-vvn n2, j-vvg n1, vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n1, (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
373 and bowed together with Weakness, having no use of any sense but the sense of Pain. and bowed together with Weakness, having no use of any sense but the sense of Pain. cc vvd av p-acp n1, vhg dx n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
374 Therefore (said the Wise-man) Remember thy Creator in the dayes of thy Youth, while the evil dayes come not, Therefore (said the Wiseman) remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth, while the evil days come not, av (vvd dt n1) vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cs dt j-jn n2 vvb xx, (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
375 nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; And so the Wiseman goes on, Allegorically describing Old Age; nor the Years draw High when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; And so the Wiseman Goes on, Allegorically describing Old Age; ccx dt n2 vvb av-j c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32; cc av dt n1 vvz a-acp, av-j vvg j n1; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
376 shewing the Miseries that do attend the same; showing the Misery's that do attend the same; vvg dt ng1 d vdb vvi dt d; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
377 a little whereof you may take notice of, for the quickening you unto an Improvement of your Time while ye are young. a little whereof you may take notice of, for the quickening you unto an Improvement of your Time while you Are young. dt j c-crq pn22 vmb vvi n1 pp-f, p-acp dt j-vvg pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cs pn22 vbr j. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
378 While the Sun, or the Light, or the Moon, or the Stars be not darkened, nor the Clouds return after the Rain: While the Sun, or the Light, or the Moon, or the Stars be not darkened, nor the Clouds return After the Rain: cs dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n2 vbb xx vvn, ccx dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
379 Shewing hereby, that in Old Age all the Abilities of the Mind shall be decayed: The Clouds retrn after the rain; Showing hereby, that in Old Age all the Abilities of the Mind shall be decayed: The Clouds retrn After the rain; vvg av, cst p-acp j n1 d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn: dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
380 ] As in Winter, one Evil following another. In the day when the Keepers of the House shall tremble; ] As in Winter, one Evil following Another. In the day when the Keepers of the House shall tremble; ] c-acp p-acp n1, crd n-jn vvg j-jn. p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
381 ] The Hands and Arms prove crazy. And the strong men shall bow themselves; ] The Thighs and Leggs shall bend under us. ] The Hands and Arms prove crazy. And the strong men shall bow themselves; ] The Thighs and Legs shall bend under us. ] dt n2 cc n2 vvb j. cc dt j n2 vmb vvi px32; ] dt n2 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno12. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
382 And the Grinders cease, because they are few; ] Dentes molares. Teeth cease. And those that look out of the Windowes be darkened; And the Grinders cease, Because they Are few; ] Dentes Molars. Teeth cease. And those that look out of the Windows be darkened; cc dt n2 vvb, c-acp pns32 vbr d; ] fw-la n2. n2 vvb. cc d cst vvb av pp-f dt n2 vbb vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
383 ] The Eyes darkened and dimm'd with Blindness. And the Doors shall be shut in the streets; ] The Eyes darkened and dimmed with Blindness. And the Doors shall be shut in the streets; ] dt n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp n1. cc dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
384 ] Their Maladies so noysome, that none can come to visit them. And he shall rise up at the voyce of the Bird; ] Their Maladies so noisome, that none can come to visit them. And he shall rise up At the voice of the Bird; ] po32 n2 av j, cst pix vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno32. cc pns31 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
385 ] That is, take little rest; the chirping of a Bird, or any little thing shall awake and disturb him. ] That is, take little rest; the chirping of a Bird, or any little thing shall awake and disturb him. ] cst vbz, vvb j n1; dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc d j n1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno31. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
386 And all the daughters of Musick shall be brought low; And all the daughters of Music shall be brought low; cc d dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn av-j; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
387 ] This may be interpreted by comparing it with 2 Sam. 19. 35. Man goeth to his long home; ] This may be interpreted by comparing it with 2 Sam. 19. 35. Man Goes to his long home; ] d vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp crd np1 crd crd n1 vvz p-acp po31 j n1-an; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
388 ] Comp. Iob 30. 23. and Isa. 26. 4. Or ever the silver Cord be loosed; ] Comp. Job 30. 23. and Isaiah 26. 4. Or ever the silver Cord be loosed; ] np1 np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd cc av dt n1 n1 vbi vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
389 ] Some interpret it of the Marrow, others of the Sinews. Or the golden Bowl be broken, or the Pitcher be broken at the Fountain; ] some interpret it of the Marrow, Others of the Sinews. Or the golden Bowl be broken, or the Pitcher be broken At the Fountain; ] d vvb pn31 pp-f dt n1, n2-jn pp-f dt n2. cc dt j n1 vbi vvn, cc dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
390 ] The Liver is the Fountain of Blood, the Heart of Spirits, these lose their drawing and distributing Power. ] The Liver is the Fountain of Blood, the Heart of Spirits, these loose their drawing and distributing Power. ] dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, d vvb po32 vvg cc vvg n1. (4) part (DIV2) 76 Image 5
391 These things considered, viz. the Inconveniencies of Old Age, and the Fitness of Youth for the Service of his Creator, should (methinks) prevail with young men to live henceforth not unto themselves, These things considered, viz. the Inconveniences of Old Age, and the Fitness of Youth for the Service of his Creator, should (methinks) prevail with young men to live henceforth not unto themselves, d n2 vvn, n1 dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vmd (vvz) vvi p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi av xx p-acp px32, (4) part (DIV2) 77 Image 5
392 but unto their Creator and Redeemer. The time of Youth is Seed-time. The Proverb is, Youth ▪ layes in, and Age lives upon it: but unto their Creator and Redeemer. The time of Youth is Seedtime. The Proverb is, Youth ▪ lays in, and Age lives upon it: cc-acp p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz n1. dt n1 vbz, n1 ▪ vvz p-acp, cc n1 vvz p-acp pn31: (4) part (DIV2) 77 Image 5
393 The one sowes, the other reaps. The one sows, the other reaps. dt crd n2, dt n-jn vvz. (4) part (DIV2) 77 Image 5
394 Now is your Market-time, in which, if ye be wise, ye may make a happy Exchange of Earth for Heaven, of a Valley of Tears for a Paradise of Delights. Now is your Market-time, in which, if you be wise, you may make a happy Exchange of Earth for Heaven, of a Valley of Tears for a Paradise of Delights. av vbz po22 n1, p-acp r-crq, cs pn22 vbb j, pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (4) part (DIV2) 77 Image 5
395 Young Men, consider, you are now Flowers in the bloom; your Friends Delight, your Countreys Hope; Young Men, Consider, you Are now Flowers in the bloom; your Friends Delight, your Countries' Hope; j n2, vvb, pn22 vbr av n2 p-acp dt n1; po22 ng1 n1, po22 ng2 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 77 Image 5
396 It lyeth very much in your Sphere, to be either a Crown of Rejoyceing to them, It lies very much in your Sphere, to be either a Crown of Rejoicing to them, pn31 vvz av av-d p-acp po22 n1, pc-acp vbi d dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno32, (4) part (DIV2) 77 Image 5
397 or to bring down their Gray hairs with sorrow to the Grave. But I dare not enlarge. or to bring down their Grey hairs with sorrow to the Grave. But I Dare not enlarge. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 j-jn n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j. p-acp pns11 vvb xx vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 77 Image 5
398 Fourthly, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth, because if thou thinkest of deferring till Old Age, it is a question whether thou mayst live so long; besides the Inconveniences of Old Age, which I have told you, (as above written,) The Best of us cannot promise our selves a day. Fourthly, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, Because if thou Thinkest of deferring till Old Age, it is a question whither thou Mayest live so long; beside the Inconveniences of Old Age, which I have told you, (as above written,) The Best of us cannot promise our selves a day. ord, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, c-acp cs pns21 vv2 pp-f vvg p-acp j n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cs pns21 vm2 vvi av av-j; p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22, (c-acp a-acp vvn,) dt js pp-f pno12 vmbx vvi po12 n2 dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 78 Image 5
399 The present Time is onely ours; the Morrow we are not sure of. Take Time therefore by the Forelock, and cry not Cras, Cras, to Morrow, to Morrow; The present Time is only ours; the Morrow we Are not sure of. Take Time Therefore by the Forelock, and cry not Cras, Cras, to Morrow, to Morrow; dt j n1 vbz av-j png12; dt n1 pns12 vbr xx j pp-f. vvb n1 av p-acp dt n1, cc vvb xx fw-la, fw-la, p-acp n1, p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 78 Image 5
400 Manna must be gathered in the Morning; the Orient Pearl is generated by the Morning Dew. Manna must be gathered in the Morning; the Orient Pearl is generated by the Morning Due. n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 78 Image 5
401 Egregious folly it is to procrastinate and put off to the last: At tu dum primi floret tibi temporis aetas, Vtere. Tib. Egregious folly it is to procrastinate and put off to the last: At tu dum Primi floret tibi Temporis Aetas, Utere. Tyrius j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt ord: p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la n2, j. np1 (4) part (DIV2) 78 Image 5
402 Improve your Time while you are Young. Improve your Time while you Are Young. vvb po22 n1 cs pn22 vbr j. (4) part (DIV2) 80 Image 5
403 Fifthly, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth, because the Day of Grace may have its Sunset on a sudden: Fifthly, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, Because the Day of Grace may have its Sunset on a sudden: ord, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vhi po31 n1 p-acp dt j: (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
404 Thou mayst live perhaps to an Old Age, but the Day of Grace may not last so long. Thou Mayest live perhaps to an Old Age, but the Day of Grace may not last so long. pns21 vm2 vvi av p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi av av-j. (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
405 Now the Gospel is preached, Christ crucified set forth, the assistance of the Spirit offered, and the Gates of Heaven opened to entertain you; Now the Gospel is preached, christ Crucified Set forth, the assistance of the Spirit offered, and the Gates of Heaven opened to entertain you; av dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 vvd vvn av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd pc-acp vvi pn22; (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
406 O therefore Now, To day if ye will hear his voyce, Heb. 3. 7. If to day thou sayst thou wilt not pray, to morrow thou mayst say thou canst not pray. Oh Therefore Now, To day if you will hear his voice, Hebrew 3. 7. If to day thou Sayest thou wilt not pray, to morrow thou Mayest say thou Canst not pray. uh av av, p-acp n1 cs pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1, np1 crd crd cs p-acp n1 pns21 vv2 pns21 vm2 xx vvi, p-acp n1 pns21 vm2 vvi pns21 vm2 xx vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
407 Now therefore, now, as you would tender the good of your own Souls, work apace; you have the Sun-shine of the Gospel, but a Cloud will come: Now Therefore, now, as you would tender the good of your own Souls, work apace; you have the Sunshine of the Gospel, but a Cloud will come: av av, av, c-acp pn22 vmd vvi dt j pp-f po22 d n2, vvb av; pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi: (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
408 While the Sun therefore doth shine, cock your Hay, shock your Corn; wanton not away your Summer, lest you begge in Winter: While the Sun Therefore does shine, cock your Hay, shock your Corn; wanton not away your Summer, lest you beg in Winter: cs dt n1 av vdz vvi, n1 po22 n1, n1 po22 n1; j-jn xx av po22 n1, cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1: (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
409 The Night indeed is for sleeping, but the Day (especially a Sun-shine Day, a clear Day,) is for working. One being in a fit of Anger, a person said unto him, Domine, Sol ad Occasum; The Sun is going down. The Night indeed is for sleeping, but the Day (especially a Sunshine Day, a clear Day,) is for working. One being in a fit of Anger, a person said unto him, Domine, Sol ad Occasum; The Sun is going down. dt n1 av vbz p-acp vvg, p-acp dt n1 (av-j dt n1 n1, dt j n1,) vbz p-acp vvg. crd vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1; dt n1 vbz vvg a-acp. (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
410 If the Sun must not go down upon our Wrath, let it not go down upon our Loytering. If the Sun must not go down upon our Wrath, let it not go down upon our Loitering. cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi a-acp p-acp po12 n1, vvb pn31 xx vvi a-acp p-acp po12 n-vvg. (4) part (DIV2) 81 Image 5
411 Sixthly, If you have your Life prolonged, and the Means of Grace continued, yet if no more gales of the Spirit be afforded, what art thou the nearer? When Gods Spirit blows upon us, we shall go full Sail to Heaven. Sixthly, If you have your Life prolonged, and the Means of Grace continued, yet if no more gales of the Spirit be afforded, what art thou the nearer? When God's Spirit blows upon us, we shall go full Sail to Heaven. j, cs pn22 vhb po22 n1 vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd, av cs dx av-dc n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn, q-crq vb2r pns21 dt jc? c-crq npg1 n1 vvz p-acp pno12, pns12 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp n1. (4) part (DIV2) 82 Image 5
412 It is good striking therefore while the Iron is hot, and lanching out while Wind and Tide serve; It is good striking Therefore while the Iron is hight, and launching out while Wind and Tide serve; pn31 vbz j n-vvg av cs dt n1 vbz j, cc vvg av cs n1 cc n1 vvi; (4) part (DIV2) 82 Image 5
413 open all thy Sails to every breath and gale of Gods Spirit: Welcome every Suggestion, reverence every Dictate, cherish every Illapse of this blessed Monitor. open all thy Sails to every breath and gale of God's Spirit: Welcome every Suggestion, Reverence every Dictate, cherish every Illapse of this blessed Monitor. vvb d po21 n2 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1: vvb d n1, vvb d vvi, vvb d n1 pp-f d j-vvn np1. (4) part (DIV2) 82 Image 5
414 Let every Inspiration find thee as the Seal doth the Wax, or the Spark the Tinder. Let every Inspiration find thee as the Seal does the Wax, or the Spark the Tinder. vvb d n1 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 vdz dt n1, cc dt n1 dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 82 Image 5
415 Seventhly and lastly, Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth, because the Promise is made unto Early Seekers; Prov. 8. 17. They that seek me Early, shall find me. Seventhly and lastly, remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, Because the Promise is made unto Early Seekers; Curae 8. 17. They that seek me Early, shall find me. crd cc ord, vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, p-acp dt vvb vbz vvn p-acp av-j n2; np1 crd crd pns32 d vvb pno11 av-j, vmb vvi pno11. (4) part (DIV2) 83 Image 5
416 Application. Application. n1. (5) part (DIV2) 83 Image 5
417 Is there good Reason why we should Remember our Creator in the dayes of our Youth? Then let my Message to you (O Young Men) this day be accepted. Is there good Reason why we should remember our Creator in the days of our Youth? Then let my Message to you (Oh Young Men) this day be accepted. vbz a-acp j n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1? av vvb po11 n1 p-acp pn22 (uh j n2) d n1 vbi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 84 Image 5
418 The Reasonableness of my Message I have shewed in several Respects. Did I press you to things that might tend to your hurt, it were something; The Reasonableness of my Message I have showed in several Respects. Did I press you to things that might tend to your hurt, it were something; dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp j n2. vdd pns11 vvi pn22 p-acp n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp po22 n1, pn31 vbdr pi; (5) part (DIV2) 84 Image 5
419 but I am onely intreating you this day to be kind unto your Souls, and make your peace with God: but I am only entreating you this day to be kind unto your Souls, and make your peace with God: cc-acp pns11 vbm av-j vvg pn22 d n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp np1: (5) part (DIV2) 84 Image 5
420 While the dayes come not, nor the years draw nigh, when ye shall say, I have no pleasure in them. While the days come not, nor the Years draw High, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them. cs dt n2 vvb xx, ccx dt n2 vvb av-j, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno32. (5) part (DIV2) 84 Image 5
421 The Result of all therefore is; The Result of all Therefore is; dt n1 pp-f d av vbz; (5) part (DIV2) 85 Image 5
422 Young men, Remember your Creator, by whom it is that you live, move, and have your Being. Forget him not, Young men, remember your Creator, by whom it is that you live, move, and have your Being. Forget him not, j n2, vvb po22 n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz cst pn22 vvi, vvb, cc vhb po22 vbg. vvb pno31 xx, (5) part (DIV2) 85 Image 5
423 lest he forget you, but seek him Early, and ye shall find him. Motives hereunto I think very convenient. As, lest he forget you, but seek him Early, and you shall find him. Motives hereunto I think very convenient. As, cs pns31 vvb pn22, cc-acp vvb pno31 av-j, cc pn22 vmb vvi pno31. n2 av pns11 vvb av j. p-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 85 Image 5
424 First, If Honour will sway you, know that it is the Honourablest thing in the world to Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth. First, If Honour will sway you, know that it is the Most honorable thing in the world to remember your Creator in the days of your Youth. ord, cs vvb vmb vvi pn22, vvb cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
425 Is it commendable for a Child to obey his Earthly Father, how much more commendable is it then for us to Obey our Heavenly Father? Shun (O Young Men) the Worlds Ambition, Is it commendable for a Child to obey his Earthly Father, how much more commendable is it then for us to Obey our Heavenly Father? Shun (Oh Young Men) the World's Ambition, vbz pn31 j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, c-crq av-d av-dc j vbz pn31 av p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 j n1? vvb (uh j n2) dt ng1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
426 and make this your Ambition (with good Iosiah ) to set out betimes; with spiritual Isaac, to give your selves to Meditation while ye are young; and make this your Ambition (with good Josiah) to Set out betimes; with spiritual Isaac, to give your selves to Meditation while you Are young; cc vvi d po22 n1 (p-acp j np1) pc-acp vvi av av; p-acp j np1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 cs pn22 vbr j; (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
427 with heavenly Iacob, to prize and seek the Blessing, while others in the use of their vain Sports lose it; with heavenly Iacob, to prize and seek the Blessing, while Others in the use of their vain Sports loose it; p-acp j np1, p-acp n1 cc vvi dt n1, cs n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vvb pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
428 with King Solomon, to know the God of your Fathers; with righteous Obadiah, to fear the Lord from your Youth; with King Solomon, to know the God of your Father's; with righteous Obadiah, to Fear the Lord from your Youth; p-acp n1 np1, p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2; p-acp j np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
429 and with Ingenious Timothy ▪ to know the Scriptures from a Child. and with Ingenious Timothy ▪ to know the Scriptures from a Child. cc p-acp j np1 ▪ pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
430 And what a Cloud of young Worthies are here? and are they not Honoured, Renowned and made Famous, And what a Cloud of young Worthies Are Here? and Are they not Honoured, Renowned and made Famous, cc q-crq dt n1 pp-f j n2-jn vbr av? cc vbr pns32 xx vvn, j-vvn cc vvn j, (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
431 and that for their soon beginning? The like will be with you, Young men. Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth, and he will Honour you. and that for their soon beginning? The like will be with you, Young men. remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, and he will Honour you. cc cst p-acp po32 av vvg? dt av-j vmb vbi p-acp pn22, j n2. vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn22. (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
432 But alas, how few are the number of these young Branches! But alas, how few Are the number of these young Branches! p-acp uh, c-crq d vbr dt n1 pp-f d j n2! (5) part (DIV2) 86 Image 5
433 How few are there of the Sons of Wisdom, that being enticed by Men, consent not! How few Are there of the Sons of Wisdom, that being enticed by Men, consent not! q-crq d vbr a-acp pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cst vbg vvn p-acp n2, vvb xx! (5) part (DIV2) 87 Image 5
434 But how Honourable is it (I say) for young Men, like Samuel, to minister and serve before the Lord while he was but a Child! But how Honourable is it (I say) for young Men, like Samuel, to minister and serve before the Lord while he was but a Child! p-acp c-crq j vbz pn31 (pns11 vvb) p-acp j n2, av-j np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1! (5) part (DIV2) 87 Image 5
435 and how comely was the Carriage of those Children that sang Hosanna's unto Christ! Contemplate often (Young men) these Looking-glasses; and how comely was the Carriage of those Children that sang Hosanna's unto christ! Contemplate often (Young men) these Looking-glasses; cc c-crq j vbds dt n1 pp-f d n2 cst vvd npg1 p-acp np1! vvi av (j n2) d n2; (5) part (DIV2) 87 Image 5
436 imitate and copy out these patterns and Presidents; Besides, King Edward the Sixth, that Phoenix of his time; imitate and copy out these patterns and Presidents; Beside, King Edward the Sixth, that Phoenix of his time; vvb cc n1 av d n2 cc n2; a-acp, n1 np1 dt ord, cst n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 87 Image 5
437 that truely Noble Prince Henry, and the young Lord Harrington; with many others, who blossomed as the Almond-tree, betimes. that truly Noble Prince Henry, and the young Lord Harrington; with many Others, who blossomed as the Almond tree, betimes. cst av-j j n1 np1, cc dt j n1 np1; p-acp d n2-jn, r-crq vvn p-acp dt n1, av. (5) part (DIV2) 87 Image 5
438 Secondly, The longer you neglect, the more difficult will the setting upon your Duty be. Secondly, The longer you neglect, the more difficult will the setting upon your Duty be. ord, dt jc pn22 vvb, dt av-dc j vmb dt vvg p-acp po22 n1 vbi. (5) part (DIV2) 88 Image 5
439 Much Sloath and Procrastination will at last take away the very Heart and Desire of seeking God; Much Sloth and Procrastination will At last take away the very Heart and Desire of seeking God; av-d n1 cc n1 vmb p-acp ord vvi av dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg np1; (5) part (DIV2) 88 Image 5
440 but now, Youth improved, will make the Performance of the Duty more facile. but now, Youth improved, will make the Performance of the Duty more facile. cc-acp av, n1 vvn, vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-dc j. (5) part (DIV2) 88 Image 5
441 Opportunity improv'd, (sayes one) facilitates every Action and Employment, making a work come off sweetly, smoothly and with facility. Opportunity improved, (Says one) facilitates every Actium and Employment, making a work come off sweetly, smoothly and with facility. n1 vvn, (vvz pi) vvz d n1 cc n1, vvg dt n1 vvb a-acp av-j, av-j cc p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 88 Image 5
442 It is as the laying of the Knife upon the Joynt, when we would divide the Bone. It is as the laying of the Knife upon the Joint, when we would divide the Bone. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vmd vvi dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 88 Image 5
443 It is Wind and Tide to the Oars of Industry. It is Wind and Tide to the Oars of Industry. pn31 vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 88 Image 5
444 Thirdly, The more Wrath you will treasure up unto your selves, by having more sins to answer for. The sooner we begin, the less we shall have to answer for; Thirdly, The more Wrath you will treasure up unto your selves, by having more Sins to answer for. The sooner we begin, the less we shall have to answer for; ord, dt av-dc n1 pn22 vmb n1 a-acp p-acp po22 n2, p-acp vhg av-dc n2 p-acp vvb p-acp. dt av-c pns12 vvi, dt av-dc pns12 vmb vhi pc-acp vvi p-acp; (5) part (DIV2) 89 Image 5
445 but the longer we deferre, the more we shall have to answer for. Fourthly, Young Men shall come to Iudgement as well as those of riper years: but the longer we defer, the more we shall have to answer for. Fourthly, Young Men shall come to Judgement as well as those of riper Years: cc-acp dt jc pns12 vvi, dt av-dc pns12 vmb vhi pc-acp vvi p-acp. ord, j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp d pp-f jc n2: (5) part (DIV2) 89 Image 5
446 You think that you have a Priviledge by your Age; Youth must have its course, (say some;) they must sow their wild Oats. You think that you have a Privilege by your Age; Youth must have its course, (say Some;) they must sow their wild Oats. pn22 vvb cst pn22 vhb dt n1 p-acp po22 n1; n1 vmb vhi po31 n1, (vvb d;) pns32 vmb vvi po32 j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
447 But now the Counsel of the Spirit is otherwise. But now the Counsel of the Spirit is otherwise. p-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av. (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
448 In the Morning sow thy Seed, and in the Evening withhold not thy hand, for thou knowest not whether shall prosper. In the Morning sow thy Seed, and in the Evening withhold not thy hand, for thou Knowest not whither shall prosper. p-acp dt n1 vvb po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvb xx po21 n1, c-acp pns21 vv2 xx c-crq vmb vvi. (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
449 And David doth tie up your untamed Age to the horns of the Altar, saying, That even You must cleanse your wayes, by taking heed thereto according to Gods Word. And David does tie up your untamed Age to the horns of the Altar, saying, That even You must cleanse your ways, by taking heed thereto according to God's Word. cc np1 vdz vvi a-acp po22 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg, cst av pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, p-acp vvg n1 av vvg p-acp ng1 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
450 Think not (I say) because you are Young, you shall be excused: Think not (I say) Because you Are Young, you shall be excused: vvb xx (pns11 vvb) c-acp pn22 vbr j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn: (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
451 For the dead, small and great shall stand before the Lord, and you that now take your pleasures, know, that for all that, ye shall come to Judgement, and your Pleasures shall have an End. Methinks that Scripture in the 11 of Eccles. v. 9. should cool the Courage of such Young men who go on in their Career to Hell in the midst of their Pleasures. For the dead, small and great shall stand before the Lord, and you that now take your pleasures, know, that for all that, you shall come to Judgement, and your Pleasures shall have an End. Methinks that Scripture in the 11 of Eccles. v. 9. should cool the Courage of such Young men who go on in their Career to Hell in the midst of their Pleasures. c-acp dt j, j cc j vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc pn22 cst av vvb po22 n2, vvb, cst p-acp d d, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc po22 n2 vmb vhi dt n1 vvz d n1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 n1 crd vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2 r-crq vvb p-acp p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
452 Rejoyce, O young Man, in thy youth, and let thy Heart cheer thee in the dayes of thy youth, Rejoice, Oh young Man, in thy youth, and let thy Heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, vvb, uh j n1, p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
453 and walk in the wayes of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into Iudgement. and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgement. cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2; cc-acp vvb pns21, cst p-acp d d n2 np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 90 Image 5
454 Fifthly, You will not Repent ▪ that you have call'd God to mind so soon. But thou shalt esteem Gods Grace the more for it; Fifthly, You will not repent ▪ that you have called God to mind so soon. But thou shalt esteem God's Grace the more for it; ord, pn22 vmb xx vvb ▪ cst pn22 vhb vvn np1 pc-acp vvi av av. cc-acp pns21 vm2 vvi npg1 n1 dt av-dc p-acp pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 91 Image 5
455 rejoyce in the sense of it, and in Comfort conclude thy Life whensoever God shall call thee hence. rejoice in the sense of it, and in Comfort conclude thy Life whensoever God shall call thee hence. vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp n1 vvi po21 n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno21 av. (5) part (DIV2) 91 Image 5
456 I would fain lay down some Cautions and Exhortations unto the Young Men of this Age, which if observed by them, I am confident would help them much in remembring of their great Creator. I would fain lay down Some Cautions and Exhortations unto the Young Men of this Age, which if observed by them, I am confident would help them much in remembering of their great Creator. pns11 vmd av-j vvi a-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq cs vvn p-acp pno32, pns11 vbm j vmd vvi pno32 d p-acp vvg pp-f po32 j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 92 Image 5
457 But should I doe this, it would make this little Book swell too much, which for the Poor's sake I would prevent; But should I do this, it would make this little Book swell too much, which for the Poor's sake I would prevent; p-acp vmd pns11 vdi d, pn31 vmd vvi d j n1 vvi av av-d, r-crq p-acp dt ng1 n1 pns11 vmd vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 92 Image 5
458 and yet a little too I will venture. and yet a little too I will venture. cc av dt j av pns11 vmb vvi. (5) part (DIV2) 92 Image 5
459 First more generally, have a care Young Men of laying a stress on Parentage, Birth, Education, Civility, and your Natural Endowments: First more generally, have a care Young Men of laying a stress on Parentage, Birth, Education, Civility, and your Natural Endowments: ord n1 av-j, vhb dt n1 j n2 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, cc po22 j n2: (5) part (DIV2) 93 Image 5
460 They are all but painted shews of Righteousness, and crack'd Titles to Heaven. Faith comes not by Birth, Generation, or Education; They Are all but painted shows of Righteousness, and cracked Titles to Heaven. Faith comes not by Birth, Generation, or Education; pns32 vbr d cc-acp j-vvn vvz pp-f n1, cc j-vvn n2 p-acp n1. n1 vvz xx p-acp n1, n1, cc n1; (5) part (DIV2) 93 Image 5
461 and he who is Gifted, is not alwayes Believing. and he who is Gifted, is not always Believing. cc pns31 r-crq vbz vvn, vbz xx av vvg. (5) part (DIV2) 93 Image 5
462 But (Secondly) more particularly, I would caution you from these Vices, which tend much to the Corruption of Youth: But (Secondly) more particularly, I would caution you from these Vices, which tend much to the Corruption of Youth: p-acp (ord) dc av-j, pns11 vmd n1 pn22 p-acp d n2, r-crq vvb av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 94 Image 5
463 First, I would caution you from Love of the World. If any man love the World, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 Joh. 2. 15. O let not the World lye so neer your Hearts, First, I would caution you from Love of the World. If any man love the World, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15. O let not the World lie so near your Hearts, ord, pns11 vmd n1 pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1. cs d n1 vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz xx p-acp pno31, vvn np1 crd crd sy vvb xx dt n1 vvb av av-j po22 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
464 as it did to the Young Man's in the Gospel. as it did to the Young Man's in the Gospel. c-acp pn31 vdd p-acp dt j n1|vbz p-acp dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
465 You can never Love your Creator so as to die for him, if the World get root in your Heart. You can never Love your Creator so as to die for him, if the World get root in your Heart. pn22 vmb av-x vvi po22 n1 av c-acp p-acp vvb p-acp pno31, cs dt n1 vvb n1 p-acp po22 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
466 Have a care (I beseech you) of preferring the Gifts of God before God himself. Have a care (I beseech you) of preferring the Gifts of God before God himself. vhb dt n1 (pns11 vvb pn22) pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 px31. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
467 All Creatures that the Lord made, he made for Man, and Man for himself: All Creatures that the Lord made, he made for Man, and Man for himself: av-d n2 cst dt n1 vvd, pns31 vvd p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp px31: (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
468 But this is a fearfull Contempt of God and disestimation of his Majesty, when the Creature is better lov'd than God; But this is a fearful Contempt of God and disestimation of his Majesty, when the Creature is better loved than God; cc-acp d vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz jc vvn cs np1; (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
469 as Evah for the love of an Apple lost the love of the Lord; and Esau for a Mess of Pottage sold his Birthright; as Eve for the love of an Apple lost the love of the Lord; and Esau for a Mess of Pottage sold his Birthright; c-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd po31 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
470 and the Gadarens counted their Swine more precious than the Son of God, Christ Iesus. He that loveth these bodily, worldly, and the Gadarenes counted their Swine more precious than the Son of God, christ Iesus. He that loves these bodily, worldly, cc dt np1 vvd po32 n1 av-dc j cs dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 np1. pns31 cst vvz d j, j, (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
471 and perishing Riches, cannot love the spiritual, heavenly and eternal Riches. Love not this World, because the Devil is the God of it; and perishing Riches, cannot love the spiritual, heavenly and Eternal Riches. Love not this World, Because the devil is the God of it; cc vvg n2, vmbx vvi dt j, j cc j n2. n1 xx d n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31; (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
472 love not this World, because it cools thy Affections to God and the things of God. love not this World, Because it cools thy Affections to God and the things of God. vvb xx d n1, c-acp pn31 vvz po21 n2 p-acp np1 cc dt n2 pp-f np1. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
473 Love not this World, because it is the Bird-lime of spiritual Punishments; Love not this World, because the Love of the World is Enmity towards God. Love not this World, Because it is the Birdlime of spiritual Punishments; Love not this World, Because the Love of the World is Enmity towards God. n1 xx d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2; vvb xx d n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
474 The Riches in this World are call'd Thick Clay, Hab. 2. 6. which will sooner break the Back, than lighten the Heart. The Riches in this World Are called Thick Clay, Hab. 2. 6. which will sooner break the Back, than lighten the Heart. dt n2 p-acp d n1 vbr vvn j n1, np1 crd crd r-crq n1 av-c vvi dt n1, cs vvi dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
475 O that I could but disswade Young men from this peccatum peccatorum, sin of Earthly-mindedness. O that I could but dissuade Young men from this peccatum peccatorum, since of Earthly-mindedness. sy cst pns11 vmd cc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp d fw-la fw-la, n1 pp-f j. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
476 Consider, O young Men, what Solomon sayes of this World, who knew as much as ever any did as to the sweetness of sensual pleasures. Three Advantages Solomon had above others to know the Vanity of the Creature. (1) In regard of his Wisdome, 1 Kings 4. 29, 30. (2) Riches, 1 King. 10. 23. (3) In that he gave himself to make trial and Experience of the Creature: Consider, Oh young Men, what Solomon Says of this World, who knew as much as ever any did as to the sweetness of sensual pleasures. Three Advantages Solomon had above Others to know the Vanity of the Creature. (1) In regard of his Wisdom, 1 Kings 4. 29, 30. (2) Riches, 1 King. 10. 23. (3) In that he gave himself to make trial and Experience of the Creature: np1, uh j n2, r-crq np1 vvz pp-f d n1, r-crq vvd p-acp d c-acp av d vdd p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. crd n2 np1 vhd p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (crd) p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, crd n2 crd crd, crd (crd) n2, crd n1. crd crd (crd) p-acp cst pns31 vvd px31 p-acp vvb n1 cc vvb pp-f dt n1: (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
477 Yet, Vanity of Vanities (saith the Preacher) Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity. Yet, Vanity of Vanities (Says the Preacher) Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity. av, n1 pp-f n2 (vvz dt n1) n1 pp-f n2, d vbz n1. (5) part (DIV2) 95 Image 5
478 Five times Vanity. 1. Vanity, not vain onely, but Vanity it self in the Abstract. 2. Excessive Vanity; Vanity of Vanities, Hebraism, superlative, by doubling he signifies most vain, imperfect, uncertain, transitory, void of Content ▪ full of Grief. Five times Vanity. 1. Vanity, not vain only, but Vanity it self in the Abstract. 2. Excessive Vanity; Vanity of Vanities, Hebraism, superlative, by doubling he signifies most vain, imperfect, uncertain, transitory, void of Content ▪ full of Grief. crd n2 n1. crd n1, xx j av-j, cc-acp n1 pn31 n1 p-acp dt n-jn. crd j n1; n1 pp-f n2, n1, j, p-acp vvg pns31 vvz av-ds j, j, j, j, j pp-f j ▪ j pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 96 Image 5
479 3. An heap of Vanities; Vanity of Vanities; an Hebraism, and imports most great Vanity. 4. An universal Proposition; all is Vanity. 3. an heap of Vanities; Vanity of Vanities; an Hebraism, and imports most great Vanity. 4. an universal Proposition; all is Vanity. crd dt n1 pp-f n2; n1 pp-f n2; dt n1, cc vvz av-ds j n1. crd dt j n1; d vbz n1. (5) part (DIV2) 96 Image 5
480 Fugiamus hinc ubi nihil est, ubi inane est omne quod magnificum putatur. Let us flye from this World, wherein is nothing but Vanity. Fugiamus hinc ubi nihil est, ubi inane est omne quod Magnificum putatur. Let us fly from this World, wherein is nothing but Vanity. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d n1, q-crq vbz pix p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 96 Image 5
481 Nihil siquidem a somni Vanitate differt rerum praesentium figura, sive illae tristes sint, sive prosperae: Nihil siquidem a Somni Vanitate Differt rerum praesentium figura, sive Those tristes sint, sive prosperae: fw-la fw-la dt fw-la fw-la vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la: (5) part (DIV2) 96 Image 5
482 The most excellent Shews of this Life are but Dreams, which may affect for a time, The most excellent Shows of this Life Are but Dreams, which may affect for a time, dt av-ds j vvz pp-f d n1 vbr p-acp n2, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 96 Image 5
483 but do vanish so soon as the man awaketh. but do vanish so soon as the man awakes. cc-acp vdb vvi av av c-acp dt n1 vvz. (5) part (DIV2) 96 Image 5
484 And this is the first Caution, Love not the World. The Love of the World is an Obstacle that must be removed, where Love to Christ and to thy Soul (Young man) is to be shewn. And this is the First Caution, Love not the World. The Love of the World is an Obstacle that must be removed, where Love to christ and to thy Soul (Young man) is to be shown. cc d vbz dt ord n1, vvb xx dt n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn, c-crq n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp po21 n1 (j n1) vbz pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 96 Image 5
485 Secondly, I would caution you from Evil Company. I know very well, that we are mighty apt to follow a Multitude to do Evil; Secondly, I would caution you from Evil Company. I know very well, that we Are mighty apt to follow a Multitude to do Evil; ord, pns11 vmd n1 pn22 p-acp j-jn n1. pns11 vvb av av, cst pns12 vbr j j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vdi j-jn; (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
486 I know that Youth, above all, is apt to keep Company, especially had Company. I know that Youth, above all, is apt to keep Company, especially had Company. pns11 vvb d n1, p-acp d, vbz j pc-acp vvi n1, av-j vhd n1. (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
487 And how many have been brought to Ruine thereby? Have not many at the Gallowes laid their sins at the Door of bad Company, forewarning all to shun the same, and take Example by them. And how many have been brought to Ruin thereby? Have not many At the Gallows laid their Sins At the Door of bad Company, forewarning all to shun the same, and take Exampl by them. cc c-crq d vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1 av? vhb xx d p-acp dt n2 vvd po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, n-vvg d p-acp vvi dt d, cc vvb n1 p-acp pno32. (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
488 Every man is as his Company: The Heathen could say, Noscitur ex comite qui non cognoscitur ex se; Every man is as his Company: The Heathen could say, Noscitur ex comite qui non cognoscitur ex se; np1 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1: dt j-jn vmd vvi, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-fr fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la; (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
489 He is known by his Company, that cannot be known by himself. A Mans Company is as it were a Commentary on his Life. He is known by his Company, that cannot be known by himself. A men Company is as it were a Commentary on his Life. pns31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst vmbx vbi vvn p-acp px31. dt ng1 n1 vbz c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
490 A Company or Multitude (and I pray Young Men do you especially take notice of it) is not the Rule you should walk by, A Company or Multitude (and I pray Young Men do you especially take notice of it) is not the Rule you should walk by, dt n1 cc n1 (cc pns11 vvb j n2 vdb pn22 av-j vvb n1 pp-f pn31) vbz xx dt n1 pn22 vmd vvi p-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
491 as for doing Evil, so for doing Good. He that doth Good because a Multitude doth it, will also do Evil because a Multitude doth it. as for doing Evil, so for doing Good. He that does Good Because a Multitude does it, will also do Evil Because a Multitude does it. c-acp p-acp vdg n-jn, av p-acp vdg j. pns31 cst vdz j c-acp dt n1 vdz pn31, vmb av vdi j-jn c-acp dt n1 vdz pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
492 We must not (saith Austin) do a good thing because Many do it, Si potenti•res faciunt, non faciunt, sed gaudeo quia faciunt. but because it is Good: We must not (Says Austin) do a good thing Because Many do it, Si potenti•res faciunt, non faciunt, sed gaudeo quia faciunt. but Because it is Good: pns12 vmb xx (vvz np1) vdb dt j n1 c-acp d vdb pn31, fw-mi fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz j: (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
493 If others doe that which is Good (saith he) I will rejoyce because they doe it, If Others do that which is Good (Says he) I will rejoice Because they do it, cs n2-jn vdb cst r-crq vbz j (vvz pns31) pns11 vmb vvi c-acp pns32 vdb pn31, (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
494 but I will not do it because they do it, &c. Keep good Company we must, it is profitable, but I will not do it Because they do it, etc. Keep good Company we must, it is profitable, cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vdi pn31 c-acp pns32 vdb pn31, av np1 j n1 pns12 vmb, pn31 vbz j, (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
495 but we must not make their doing Good as the Grounds of our doing Good. Shun Evil Company; but we must not make their doing Good as the Grounds of our doing Good. Shun Evil Company; cc-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi po32 vdg j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 vdg j. vvb j-jn n1; (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
496 Is it not an hard thing for a Bird to flie away that is taken in the Lime-twigs? Why Evil Company are the Devils Lime-twigs; Is it not an hard thing for a Bird to fly away that is taken in the Lime-twigs? Why Evil Company Are the Devils Lime-twigs; vbz pn31 xx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av d vbz vvn p-acp dt n2? q-crq j-jn n1 vbr dt ng1 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
497 And what is the Reason that many a man doth continue in Sin, who is convinced of the Evil of it, And what is the Reason that many a man does continue in since, who is convinced of the Evil of it, cc q-crq vbz dt n1 cst d dt n1 vdz vvi p-acp n1, r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n-jn pp-f pn31, (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
498 but because he is held fast in the Bands of his wicked Company? but Because he is held fast in the Bans of his wicked Company? cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz vvn av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1? (5) part (DIV2) 97 Image 5
499 Thirdly, I would caution you from Pride. This is a Vice which is incident to all more or less, but especially to young men. Thirdly, I would caution you from Pride. This is a Vice which is incident to all more or less, but especially to young men. ord, pns11 vmd n1 pn22 p-acp n1. d vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp d dc cc av-dc, cc-acp av-j p-acp j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 98 Image 5
500 Converted young men, beware of Pride, for it is that which will rankor all your Graces; Converted young men, beware of Pride, for it is that which will rancour all your Graces; vvn j n2, vvb pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz d r-crq vmb n1 d po22 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 98 Image 5
501 know that you are vile in Progress, Egress and Ingress. Unconverted young Men, do you also beware of Pride, for it tends to your hurt, know that you Are vile in Progress, Egress and Ingress. Unconverted young Men, do you also beware of Pride, for it tends to your hurt, vvb cst pn22 vbr j p-acp n1, n1 cc n1. vvn j n2, vdb pn22 av vvi pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po22 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 98 Image 5
502 as well as it doth to the other; for that self-conceitedness of yours is that which helps to barre your Hearts against Christ. as well as it does to the other; for that Self-conceitedness of yours is that which helps to bar your Hearts against christ. c-acp av c-acp pn31 vdz p-acp dt j-jn; p-acp d n1 pp-f png22 vbz d r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp np1. (5) part (DIV2) 98 Image 5
503 Young Men, be cloathed with Humility; Young Men, be clothed with Humility; j n2, vbb vvn p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 98 Image 5
504 let every one of us look with one eye upon Grace, to keep the Heart cheerfull; let every one of us look with one eye upon Grace, to keep the Heart cheerful; vvb d crd pp-f pno12 vvi p-acp crd n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 j; (5) part (DIV2) 98 Image 5
505 and with the other eye upon Sin, to keep it humble. Fourthly, I would have young men to beware of Lust, it being their Complexion, Constitution, and beloved Sin; and with the other eye upon since, to keep it humble. Fourthly, I would have young men to beware of Lust, it being their Complexion, Constitution, and Beloved since; cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 j. ord, pns11 vmd vhi j n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, pn31 vbg po32 n1, n1, cc j-vvn n1; (5) part (DIV2) 98 Image 5
506 the sin that attends their Age, and therefore so much the more diligence and pains must be taken in the Mortification thereof; the since that attends their Age, and Therefore so much the more diligence and pains must be taken in the Mortification thereof; dt n1 cst vvz po32 n1, cc av av av-d dt av-dc n1 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 av; (5) part (DIV2) 99 Image 5
507 and I know not any thing that is so proper hereunto as being moderate in Diet, keeping the Body down by frequent Fastings in private between God and thy own Soul upon that Occasion. and I know not any thing that is so proper hereunto as being moderate in Diet, keeping the Body down by frequent Fastings in private between God and thy own Soul upon that Occasion. cc pns11 vvb xx d n1 cst vbz av j av c-acp vbg j p-acp n1, vvg dt n1 a-acp p-acp j n2-vvg p-acp j p-acp np1 cc po21 d n1 p-acp d n1. (5) part (DIV2) 99 Image 5
508 Flee Youthfull Lusts, 2 Tim. 2. 22. Flee Youthful Lustiest, 2 Tim. 2. 22. vvb j n2, crd np1 crd crd (5) part (DIV2) 99 Image 5
509 Fifthly and lastly, Beware of Hypocrisie. Perhaps the Devil may flatter you, with telling you, That if ye can get the Shape, Figure, Fifthly and lastly, Beware of Hypocrisy. Perhaps the devil may flatter you, with telling you, That if you can get the Shape, Figure, ord cc ord, vvb pp-f n1. av dt n1 vmb vvi pn22, p-acp vvg pn22, cst cs pn22 vmb vvi dt vvb, n1, (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
510 and Form of Godliness, it is no matter for any thing else, thou mayst (saith he) go for a Christian eminent enough among men. and From of Godliness, it is no matter for any thing Else, thou Mayest (Says he) go for a Christian eminent enough among men. cc n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz dx n1 p-acp d n1 av, pns21 vm2 (vvz pns31) vvb p-acp dt njp j d p-acp n2. (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
511 Ah, but tell the Tempter, It is onely Piety that hath the Promise of the Life to come, Ah, but tell the Tempter, It is only Piety that hath the Promise of the Life to come, uh, cc-acp vvb dt n1, pn31 vbz j n1 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
512 and though thou mayst goe for a Christian amongst Men, and seem well enough in their sight; and though thou Mayest go for a Christian among Men, and seem well enough in their sighed; cc cs pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt njp p-acp n2, cc vvi av av-d p-acp po32 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
513 yet know, in Gods sight thou shalt be discern'd; yet know, in God's sighed thou shalt be discerned; av vvb, p-acp ng1 n1 pns21 vm2 vbi vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
514 God will one day pull off thy paint, discover thee, and shew thee to the world in thy proper Colours. God will one day pull off thy paint, discover thee, and show thee to the world in thy proper Colours. np1 vmb crd n1 vvi a-acp po21 n1, vvb pno21, cc vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po21 j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
515 The very Interiour Intents of thy Soul he knows, thy heart he can read without a Commentary, The very Interior Intents of thy Soul he knows, thy heart he can read without a Commentary, dt j j-jn n2 pp-f po21 n1 pns31 vvz, po21 n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
516 and those things that are secret, which thou keepest under Lock and Key, he knows; and though thou mayest deceive Man, yet thou canst not deceive God. and those things that Are secret, which thou Keepest under Lock and Key, he knows; and though thou Mayest deceive Man, yet thou Canst not deceive God. cc d n2 cst vbr j-jn, r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz; cc cs pns21 vm2 vvi n1, av pns21 vm2 xx vvi np1. (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
517 Deus nee f•llere, nec falli potest. Deus nee f•llere, nec Fallen potest. fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. (5) part (DIV2) 100 Image 5
518 I should now give some Exhortation, but I cannot, because of being prevented as to that which I spoke before. I should now give Some Exhortation, but I cannot, Because of being prevented as to that which I spoke before. pns11 vmd av vvi d n1, cc-acp pns11 vmbx, c-acp pp-f vbg vvn a-acp p-acp cst r-crq pns11 vvd a-acp. (5) part (DIV2) 101 Image 5
519 Remember your Creator in the dayes of your youth: And as Helps hereunto take these, and enlarge upon them your selves. remember your Creator in the days of your youth: And as Helps hereunto take these, and enlarge upon them your selves. vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1: cc c-acp vvz av vvb d, cc vvi p-acp pno32 po22 n2. (5) part (DIV2) 101 Image 5
520 1. View often the Creation of the World; 1. View often the Creation of the World; crd n1 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) part (DIV2) 102 Image 5
521 what Man in the World can forget God, that has himself and the whole Creation to contemplate at any time? what Man in the World can forget God, that has himself and the Whole Creation to contemplate At any time? r-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi np1, cst vhz n1 cc dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1? (5) part (DIV2) 102 Image 5
522 2. Call to mind his signal Favours vouchsafed unto you, in such a Time, at such a Place, among such Company. 2. Call to mind his signal Favours vouchsafed unto you, in such a Time, At such a Place, among such Company. crd n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 n2 vvn p-acp pn22, p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d n1. (5) part (DIV2) 103 Image 5
523 Can the Begger soon forget that hand which he constantly receives his Alms from? Can the Beggar soon forget that hand which he constantly receives his Alms from? vmb dt n1 av vvi d n1 r-crq pns31 av-j vvz po31 n2 p-acp? (5) part (DIV2) 103 Image 5
524 3. Study the Holy Scriptures. Who can soon forget a holy God, that may read of him every day in the Holy Scriptures? 3. Study the Holy Scriptures. Who can soon forget a holy God, that may read of him every day in the Holy Scriptures? crd n1 dt j n2. q-crq vmb av vvi dt j np1, cst vmb vvi pp-f pno31 d n1 p-acp dt j n2? (5) part (DIV2) 104 Image 5
525 4. Attend upon the Ministry of the Word. You in London may hear from God every day, 4. Attend upon the Ministry of the Word. You in London may hear from God every day, crd vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pn22 p-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp np1 d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 105 Image 5
526 and surely cannot soon forget him. and surely cannot soon forget him. cc av-j vmbx av vvi pno31. (5) part (DIV2) 105 Image 5
527 5. Keep good company, and then you cannot easily forget God, because you converse with his Friends; 5. Keep good company, and then you cannot Easily forget God, Because you converse with his Friends; crd np1 j n1, cc cs pn22 vmbx av-j vvi np1, c-acp pn22 vvb p-acp po31 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 106 Image 5
528 and 'twill be marvel if they do not talk of him sometimes unto you. I shall conclude with the words of the Text. and it'll be marvel if they do not talk of him sometime unto you. I shall conclude with the words of the Text. cc pn31|vmb vbi n1 cs pns32 vdb xx vvi pp-f pno31 av p-acp pn22. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np1 (5) part (DIV2) 106 Image 5
529 Remember now your Creator in the dayes of your youth; remember now your Creator in the days of your youth; vvb av po22 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1; (5) part (DIV2) 108 Image 5
530 that you may be as so many Vessels of Gold for the Prayse and Service of your Maker. Amen. Oecolampadius de Scriptis suis. that you may be as so many Vessels of Gold for the Praise and Service of your Maker. Amen. Oecolampadius de Scriptis suis. cst pn22 vmb vbi a-acp av d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n1. uh-n. np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la. (5) part (DIV2) 108 Image 5
531 NONLATINALPHABET. NONLATINALPHABET. Si bene quid scripsi, Christo gratate datori: Si male quid scripsi, noveris esse meum. FINIS. .. Si bene quid Scripsi, Christ gratate datori: Si male quid Scripsi, noveris esse meum. FINIS. .. fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-mi: fw-mi n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la. (5) part (DIV2) 108 Image 5

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2 0 Ecclesiastes, i. e. a Preacher. Ecclesiastes, i. e. a Preacher. n2, sy. sy. dt n1.
19 0 The evil dayes spoken of in the text, and the years wherein we have no pleasure, is old age. The evil days spoken of in the text, and the Years wherein we have no pleasure, is old age. dt j-jn n2 vvn pp-f p-acp dt n1, cc dt n2 c-crq pns12 vhb dx n1, vbz j n1.
29 0 Quoad ordinem, Patris oper andi modus est à se, per Filium, & Spiritum Sanctum. Hinc origo rerum, nempe Creatio, propriè tribuitur Patri, qui ordine originis est personarum prima. Deus) Hebr. Elohim, id est, unus ex Elohim, scil. Pater, alloqui Filium & Spiritum Sanctum Synecd. integri. Non alloquitur Angelos. Piscat. in loc. Quoad ordinem, Patris Operate andi modus est à se, per Son, & Spiritum Sanctum. Hinc origo rerum, nempe Creation, propriè tribuitur Patri, qui Order originis est personarum prima. Deus) Hebrew Elohim, id est, Unus ex Elohim, scil. Pater, alloqui Son & Spiritum Sanctum Synecd. Integri. Non alloquitur Angels. Physical. in loc. j fw-la, fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1) np1 np1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la np1, n1. np1, fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la np1. fw-la. np1 fw-la np1. vvn. p-acp fw-la.
34 0 Homo naturâ duplicem format syllogismum de Deo, theoricum et practicum. Theoricus est duplex 1. Deus est: ergo debeo eum cognoscere. 2. Deus est bonus, ergo debeo cum colere. Practicus est, in quo conscientia format assumptionem: Deus mihi bonus est; Ergo mihi est colendus, Alsted. Syst. Theolog. Homo naturâ duplicem format syllogismum de God, theoricum et practicum. Theoricus est duplex 1. Deus est: ergo Debow Eum cognoscere. 2. Deus est bonus, ergo Debow cum colere. Practicus est, in quo conscientia format assumptionem: Deus mihi bonus est; Ergo mihi est colendus, Alsted. Syst. Theolog. fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la fw-la crd np1 fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. crd np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, np1. np1 np1
46 0 Where the Fear of God is, there Sin is conquer'd as to its reigning Power, and it shall no more storm Walls, demolish Castles, break through Guards, beat up Quarters, and let in Enemies. Where the fear of God is, there since is conquered as to its reigning Power, and it shall no more storm Walls, demolish Castles, break through Guards, beatrice up Quarters, and let in Enemies. c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz, pc-acp n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, cc pn31 vmb av-dx dc n1 n2, vvb n2, vvb p-acp n2, vvb a-acp n2, cc vvb p-acp n2.
51 0 By the Fear of God Men do not only depart from that which is Evil, but are also inclin'd to do that which is Good. By the fear of God Men do not only depart from that which is Evil, but Are also inclined to do that which is Good. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n2 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp d r-crq vbz j-jn, cc-acp vbr av vvn pc-acp vdi d r-crq vbz j.
53 0 Prov. 16. 6. Curae 16. 6. np1 crd crd
53 1 Deut. 5. 29. Deuteronomy 5. 29. np1 crd crd
55 0 So did not I ( said good Nehemiah) because of the fear of God. So did not I (said good Nehemiah) Because of the Fear of God. av vdd xx pns11 (vvd j np1) c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1.
59 0 Prov. 14. 26. Curae 14. 26. np1 crd crd
61 0 Pulchra sunt omnia faciente te Domine, & ecce tu inenarr abiliter pulchrior qui fecisti omnia. Chrys. All those things which thou hast made, are beautifull, but thou thy self art infinitely more beautifull. Beautiful sunt omnia faciente te Domine, & ecce tu inenarr abiliter pulchrior qui fecisti omnia. Chrys. All those things which thou hast made, Are beautiful, but thou thy self art infinitely more beautiful. fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 d d n2 r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, vbr j, cc-acp pns21 po21 n1 vb2r av-j av-dc j.
63 0 Some Eyes have been dazled too much with the glitterings of the Creatures, so as to take the Servant for the Master; and have been so much in admiring the Glass, as that they forgot the glorious Beauty that is represented. What Worship and Adoration hath the Sun had? even almost as much as the great Creator of Heaven and Earth himself. Strange! that they should see so darkly, as not to discern the Face from the Veil that covers it. For the Sun is at best but umbra Dei, and nubecula citò transitura, a mere spot, a cloud, if compar'd with so bright an Essence; and as He saith notably, the same Worshippers must needs be NONLATINALPHABET, Atheists in the Night-time. some Eyes have been dazzled too much with the glitterings of the Creatures, so as to take the Servant for the Master; and have been so much in admiring the Glass, as that they forgotten the glorious Beauty that is represented. What Worship and Adoration hath the Sun had? even almost as much as the great Creator of Heaven and Earth himself. Strange! that they should see so darkly, as not to discern the Face from the Veil that covers it. For the Sun is At best but umbra Dei, and nubecula citò transitura, a mere spot, a cloud, if compared with so bright an Essence; and as He Says notably, the same Worshippers must needs be, Atheists in the Nighttime. d n2 vhb vbn vvn av av-d p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f dt n2, av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1; cc vhb vbn av av-d p-acp vvg dt n1, c-acp cst pns32 vvd dt j n1 cst vbz vvn. q-crq n1 cc n1 vhz dt n1 vhd? av av c-acp d c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 px31. j! cst pns32 vmd vvi av av-j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pn31. p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp js p-acp fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt j n1, dt n1, cs vvn p-acp av j dt n1; cc c-acp pns31 vvz av-j, dt d n2 vmb av vbi, n2 p-acp dt n1.
90 0 Man is defiled à capite ad calcem, from Head to Foot; that (as the Philosopher saith concerning the Soul, It is in every part; where there is Life, there is the Soul, for the Soul is the Life; so) whatever is in us, and cometh from us, and is acted by us, receiveth defilement from us. Sin is like a Leprosie, over the whole man; like a gangrene spreading over the whole Soul. Man is defiled à capite ad calcem, from Head to Foot; that (as the Philosopher Says Concerning the Soul, It is in every part; where there is Life, there is the Soul, for the Soul is the Life; so) whatever is in us, and comes from us, and is acted by us, receives defilement from us. since is like a Leprosy, over the Whole man; like a gangrene spreading over the Whole Soul. n1 vbz vvn fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 p-acp n1; d (c-acp dt n1 vvz vvg dt n1, pn31 vbz p-acp d n1; c-crq pc-acp vbz n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz dt n1; av) r-crq vbz p-acp pno12, cc vvz p-acp pno12, cc vbz vvn p-acp pno12, vvz n1 p-acp pno12. n1 vbz av-j dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1; av-j dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1
106 0 In thy favour is life, Psal. 30. 5. In thy favour is life, Psalm 30. 5. p-acp po21 n1 vbz n1, np1 crd crd
126 0 Hostis Gratiae, inimica salutis. Bern. Hostis Gratiae, Inimical Salutis. Bern. fw-la np1, fw-la fw-la. np1
135 0 Every wicked man carries (saith one) the Devils, Pack. Every wicked man carries (Says one) the Devils, Pack. d j n1 vvz (vvz pi) dt n2, n1.
146 0 God's Spirit is an assisting and supporting Spirit. God's Spirit is an assisting and supporting Spirit. npg1 n1 vbz dt n-vvg cc vvg n1.
162 0 Love is due to God, not onely for the Good he hath done us, and for the Good that we hope for from him, but for the Good that is in him. Yea God is to be loved for himself. Du Moulin, Treatise of Peace and Contentment of Mind. Love is due to God, not only for the Good he hath done us, and for the Good that we hope for from him, but for the Good that is in him. Yea God is to be loved for himself. Du Moulin, Treatise of Peace and Contentment of Mind. n1 vbz j-jn p-acp np1, xx av-j p-acp dt j pns31 vhz vdn pno12, cc p-acp dt j cst pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp pno31, cc-acp p-acp dt j cst vbz p-acp pno31. uh np1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp px31. np1 np1, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1.
168 0 Tota Lex Christi tribus literulis includitur: Ama. Deum ama, & omnes leges servasti. Drexelius. Tota Lex Christ tribus literulis includitur: Ama. God ama, & omnes leges Servasti. Drexelius. np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: np1 fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1.
174 0 Christus inter Amicos maximus. Christus inter Amicos Maximus. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
181 0 Treatise of making Religion ones Business, pag. 333. Treatise of making Religion ones Business, page. 333. n1 pp-f vvg n1 pig n1, n1. crd
187 0 Mr. Francis Xavarias counsel'd Iohn the Third, King of Portugal, to meditate every day, a quarter of an hour upon this Text: What shall it profit a man to gain the whole World, and lose his own Soul, Mark 8. 36? Mr. Francis Xavarias counseled John the Third, King of Portugal, to meditate every day, a quarter of an hour upon this Text: What shall it profit a man to gain the Whole World, and loose his own Soul, Mark 8. 36? n1 np1 npg1 vvn np1 dt ord, n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1: q-crq vmb pn31 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, cc vvi po31 d n1, vvb crd crd?
190 0 The Apostle Paul carryed the Image of Christ in his heart as a Saint, the Message of Christ in his mouth as a Minister, and the Mark of Christ in his body as a Martyr. The Apostle Paul carried the Image of christ in his heart as a Saint, the Message of christ in his Mouth as a Minister, and the Mark of christ in his body as a Martyr. dt n1 np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1.
193 0 The way to Paradise is by a flaming Sword, the way to Canaan is through a howling Wilderness, and the way to Heaven is by the Gates of Hell. The Way to Paradise is by a flaming Sword, the Way to Canaan is through a howling Wilderness, and the Way to Heaven is by the Gates of Hell. dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
208 0 Constantine the Great, when hearing a Sermon, would ever and anon start out of his Chair of State, and stand up for a while, being affected, and (it may be) terrified with the Word, insomuch that his Courtiers were amazed, because such a posture did not become so high a place. Euseb. de vit. Constant. l. 3. c. 17. Constantine the Great, when hearing a Sermon, would ever and anon start out of his Chair of State, and stand up for a while, being affected, and (it may be) terrified with the Word, insomuch that his Courtiers were amazed, Because such a posture did not become so high a place. Eusebius de vit. Constant. l. 3. c. 17. np1 dt j, c-crq vvg dt n1, vmd av cc av vvb av pp-f po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, vbg vvn, cc (pn31 vmb vbi) vvd p-acp dt n1, av cst po31 n2 vbdr vvn, c-acp d dt n1 vdd xx vvi av j dt n1. np1 fw-fr fw-fr. np1 n1 crd sy. crd
213 0 Tantâ reverentiâ ut si Deo, & tantâ fiduciâ ut si amico. Tantâ reverentiâ ut si God, & tantâ fiduciâ ut si Friend. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
215 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
217 0 Deus propitius est illis qui dolent quòd ipsum peccatis suic offenderunt, ac proinde trepidant, quum cogitant se damnationem aeternam esse meritos. Piscat. in loc. Deus Propitius est illis qui dolent quòd ipsum peccatis suic offenderunt, ac Therefore trepidant, Whom cogitant se damnationem aeternam esse meritos. Physical. in loc. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la vvb j, fw-la j fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. vvn. p-acp n1.
219 0 NONLATINALPHABET, v. 28. NONLATINALPHABET, v. 29. , v. 28., v. 29. , n1 crd, n1 crd
225 0 NONLATINALPHABET, Esau mourned, Iudas confessed, Ahab humbled himself in dust, and Cain sacrificed, but none of these were accepted with God, because the root of the matter was not in them. , Esau mourned, Iudas confessed, Ahab humbled himself in dust, and Cain sacrificed, but none of these were accepted with God, Because the root of the matter was not in them. , np1 vvd, np1 vvn, np1 vvn px31 p-acp n1, cc np1 vvn, cc-acp pix pp-f d vbdr vvn p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds xx p-acp pno32.
230 0 Hypocritae cupit se videri justum. Hypocrites Cupit se videri Justum. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
234 0 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Psal. 110. 3. Hebr. Willingnesses, the Abstract, and in the Plural Number. See Psal. 68. 10. As if the Holy Ghost could not speak enough how willing they are, to note exceeding great willingness to submit to every Commandment of the Lord; or it may signifie Free-will Offerings, voluntary Oblations. Jun. & alii. Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, Psalm 110. 3. Hebrew Willingnesses, the Abstract, and in the Plural Number. See Psalm 68. 10. As if the Holy Ghost could not speak enough how willing they Are, to note exceeding great willingness to submit to every Commandment of the Lord; or it may signify Freewill Offerings, voluntary Oblations. Jun. & alii. po21 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, np1 crd crd np1 n2, dt n-jn, cc p-acp dt j n1. n1 np1 crd crd p-acp cs dt j n1 vmd xx vvi av-d c-crq j pns32 vbr, pc-acp vvi av-vvg j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1; cc pn31 vmb vvi j n2, j-jn n2. np1 cc fw-la.
244 0 Our Obedience must be compleat. Our obedience must be complete. po12 n1 vmb vbi j.
247 0 We must not only begin well but end well. We must not only begin well but end well. pns12 vmb xx av-j vvb av p-acp vvb av.
248 0 Finit coronat Opus. Finit Coronat Opus. j fw-la fw-la.
250 0 Rea. 1. Rea. 1. np1 crd
263 0 Rea. 2. Rea. 2. np1 crd
263 1 Religion that was first in Gods intention, is now become last in mans execution. Religion that was First in God's intention, is now become last in men execution. n1 cst vbds ord p-acp npg1 n1, vbz av vvn vvi p-acp ng1 n1.
265 0 Rea. 3. Rea. 3. np1 crd
265 1 God can easily look us into the Grave, & frown us into Hell. God can Easily look us into the Grave, & frown us into Hell. np1 vmb av-j vvi pno12 p-acp dt j, cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1.
273 0 He is a beast in the shape of a Man, that will not serve that God at whose Mercy he lies every moment. He is a beast in the shape of a Man, that will not serve that God At whose Mercy he lies every moment. pns31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vmb xx vvi cst np1 p-acp rg-crq n1 pns31 vvz d n1.
281 0 The work of Redemption is many wayes to be admired more than Creation. The work of Redemption is many ways to be admired more than Creation. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn av-dc cs n1.
287 0 God is Centrum quietativum (as the Schools speak) the proper, quieting resting Centre of the Soul, and in him alone can it truely rest. God is Centrum quietativum (as the Schools speak) the proper, quieting resting Centre of the Soul, and in him alone can it truly rest. np1 vbz np1 fw-la (c-acp dt n2 vvb) dt j, vvg j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp pno31 av-j vmb pn31 av-j n1.
300 0 Tu bonum null ▪ indigens bouo, semper quietus es, quoniam tua quies tuipse es. Idem. Tu bonum null ▪ indigens bouo, semper quietus es, quoniam tua quies tuipse es. Idem. fw-la fw-la vvb ▪ n1 fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la. fw-la.
317 0 Vse 1. Use 1. vvb crd
319 0 Vse 2. Use 2. vvb crd
322 0 Vse 3. Use 3. vvb crd
327 0 Rea. 1. Rea. 1. np1 crd
335 0 Iuventutis assecla est stultitia; as a Page follows his Master, so Folly follows Youth. Nazian. orat. 46. in Ecclesiast. Youth assecla est Stultitia; as a Page follows his Master, so Folly follows Youth. Nazian. Orat. 46. in Ecclesiatest. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1, av n1 vvz n1. jp. j. crd p-acp n1.
335 1 Vicina la•sibus est Adolescentia: Youth is the Age whereunto men are neerest, and most ready to fall; witness the Prodigal. Vicinity la•sibus est Adolescentia: Youth is the Age whereunto men Are nearest, and most ready to fallen; witness the Prodigal. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq n2 vbr js, cc av-ds j pc-acp vvi; vvb dt j-jn.
347 0 Rea. 2. Rea. 2. np1 crd
360 0 Rea. 3. Rea. 3. np1 crd
363 0 The great weight of Eternity hangs upon the small wire of Time. The great weight of Eternity hangs upon the small wire of Time. dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1.
374 0 Dumvires annique sinunt, tolerate laborem, I am veniet tacito curva senecta pede. Ovid. Dumvires annique sinunt, tolerate laborem, I am Come tacito curva senecta pede. Ovid. vvz fw-la fw-la, vvi fw-la, pns11 vbm j-jn fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1.
392 0 Iuveni parandum, seni utendum, Sen. Iuveni parandum, seni utendum, Sen. fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, np1
395 0 Primitiae terrae, & primitiae aetatis Deosacrae. Primitiae terrae, & primitiae aetatis Deosacrae. fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la np1.
398 0 Rea. 4. Rea. 4. np1 crd
403 0 Rea. 5. Rea. 5. np1 crd
405 0 It is observed, that the Season of Grace is call'd but a Day, not a Month, Week or Year. It is observed, that the Season of Grace is called but a Day, not a Monn, Week or Year. pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, xx dt n1, n1 cc n1.
406 0 The Season of Grace (saith one) is a Summers day for Clearness, but a Winters day for Shortness. The Season of Grace (Says one) is a Summer's day for Clearness, but a Winter's day for Shortness. dt n1 pp-f n1 (vvz pi) vbz dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1.
406 1 Caesar 's deferring to read his Letter before he went to the Senate-house, cost him his Life. Caesar is deferring to read his letter before he went to the Senate-house, cost him his Life. np1 vbz vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1, vvd pno31 po31 n1.
411 0 Rea. 6. Rea. 6. np1 crd
411 1 The Word is as the Wax, the Spirit is as the Seal, so that the Spirit is the principal Verbal in the sentence. The Word is as the Wax, the Spirit is as the Seal, so that the Spirit is the principal Verbal in the sentence. dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, av cst dt n1 vbz dt j-jn j p-acp dt n1.
415 0 Rea. 7. Rea. 7. np1 crd
424 0 Motive 1. Motive 1. n1 crd
438 0 Motive 2. Motive 2. n1 crd
444 0 Motive 3. Motive 3. n1 crd
445 0 Motive 4. Motive 4. n1 crd
471 0 Noli (anima) diligere ea quae sunt in mundo, peribit Mundus, & omnia quae sunt in eo exurentur. Ger. Meditat. Noli (anima) diligere ea Quae sunt in mundo, Peribit World, & omnia Quae sunt in eo exurentur. Ger. Meditat fw-la (fw-la) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, fw-la np1, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la. np1 np1
473 0 Amor rerum terrenarum viscus est spiritualium poenarum. Aug. Amor rerum terrenarum viscus est Spiritual Poenarum. Aug. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1
487 0 Wirness Thomas Savage that penitent Sinner. Wirness Thomas Savage that penitent Sinner. n1 np1 j-jn cst j-jn n1.
491 0 Non saciendum, quia Multifaciunt. sed quia Bonum ut Bon•m faciunt, aut bene satis mihi sunt pauci, satis unus, satis nullus: August. Non saciendum, quia Multifaciunt. sed quia Bonum ut Bon•m faciunt, Or bene satis mihi sunt Pauci, satis Unus, satis nullus: August. fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la: np1.