Sun-beams of gospel-light shining clearly from severall texts of Scripture, opened and applyed. 1. A heavemly [sic] treatise of the devine love of Christ. 2. The Christians freedome. 3. The deformed forme of a formall profession. 4. Christs fulnesse, and mans emptinesse. By John Preston, doctor in divinity, chaplaine in ordinary to King James, Mr. of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Lincolnes Inne.

Preston, John, 1587-1628
Publisher: printed for John Stafford and are to be sold in Blacke Horse Alley
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1644
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A55754 ESTC ID: R219005 STC ID: P3307A
Subject Headings: Christian literature;
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0 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF DIVINE LOVE. A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF DIVINE LOVE. dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Sermon I. 1 COR. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him bee Anathema, Maranatha, Let him bee had in execration, Sermon I. 1 COR. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha, Let him be had in execration, n1 pns11. vvd fw-la. crd crd cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi n1, np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 or let him be excommunicated unto the death. THese words have little dependance on the words before going; or let him be excommunicated unto the death. THese words have little dependence on the words before going; cc vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. d n2 vhb j n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp vvg; (6) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
3 which are these, The salutation of me Paul with my owne hands. It was the custome of the Apostle, that the Church might not deceived with counterfeit Epistles to set his name to those hee wrote: which Are these, The salutation of me Paul with my own hands. It was the custom of the Apostle, that the Church might not deceived with counterfeit Epistles to Set his name to those he wrote: r-crq vbr d, dt n1 pp-f pno11 np1 p-acp po11 d n2. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst dt n1 vmd xx vvn p-acp j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d pns31 vvd: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 And that he would not doe alone, but did alwayes adde some gracious sentence, as commonly this, The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you all. And that he would not do alone, but did always add Some gracious sentence, as commonly this, The grace of our Lord Iesus christ be with you all. cc cst pns31 vmd xx vdi av-j, cc-acp vdd av vvi d j n1, c-acp av-j d, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1 vbb p-acp pn22 d. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 And there he addes that sentence, which so suits with the spirit and mind of S. Paul, that it might easily shew it to be S. Pauls Epistle; And there he adds that sentence, which so suits with the Spirit and mind of S. Paul, that it might Easily show it to be S. Paul's Epistle; cc pc-acp pns31 vvz d n1, r-crq av vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 np1, cst pn31 vmd av-j vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi n1 npg1 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 a man so abounding in the love of the Lord, as hee is zealous against such as love him not. a man so abounding in the love of the Lord, as he is zealous against such as love him not. dt n1 av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp d c-acp vvb pno31 xx. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 We shall finde, in al S. Pauls preaching, that faith and love, were that which he drave at; We shall find, in all S. Paul's preaching, that faith and love, were that which he drave At; pns12 vmb vvi, p-acp d n1 npg1 vvg, cst n1 cc n1, vbdr d r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 those two roots, those two pillars on which the Church is built, from whence all the rest flow: those two roots, those two pillars on which the Church is built, from whence all the rest flow: d crd n2, d crd n2 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp c-crq d dt n1 vvb: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 Hereby teaching Ministers what they should beat at, what should bee their aime: A•d so people are taught hence what to doe: Hereby teaching Ministers what they should beatrice At, what should be their aim: A•d so people Are taught hence what to do: av vvg n2 r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp, r-crq vmd vbi po32 vvb: vvb av n1 vbr vvn av r-crq pc-acp vdi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 they must water these two roots well, and then the branches will flourish. Our wisedome should bee to looke to these; they must water these two roots well, and then the branches will flourish. Our Wisdom should be to look to these; pns32 vmb vvi d crd n2 av, cc av dt n2 vmb vvi. po12 n1 vmd vbi pc-acp vvi p-acp d; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 for these being strong, all will be strong: for these being strong, all will be strong: p-acp d vbg j, d vmb vbi j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 If these bee weake, all will be weake If any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him bee had in execration; yea, accursed unto the death. If these be weak, all will be weak If any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be had in execration; yea, accursed unto the death. cs d vbb j, d vmb vbi j cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1; uh, j-vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
13 His scope is to commend love to the Corinthians. If I should cast about me to commend some speciall thing unto you now at the closing up of my Epistle, I know nothing better then this Love of the Lord Iesus. His scope is to commend love to the Corinthians. If I should cast about me to commend Some special thing unto you now At the closing up of my Epistle, I know nothing better then this Love of the Lord Iesus. po31 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt np1. cs pns11 vmd vvi p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp pn22 av p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vvb pix vvi av d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
14 And there are two reasons why you should love him, first ye were in a miserable and accursed condition if you doe it not. And there Are two Reasons why you should love him, First you were in a miserable and accursed condition if you do it not. cc pc-acp vbr crd n2 c-crq pn22 vmd vvi pno31, ord pn22 vbdr p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1 cs pn22 vdb pn31 xx. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
15 And the second is from the object you are to love, he is the Lord and so may well challenge your love; And the second is from the Object you Are to love, he is the Lord and so may well challenge your love; cc dt ord vbz p-acp dt n1 pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi, pns31 vbz dt n1 cc av vmb av vvi po22 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
16 Iesus your Saviour, and so hath well deserved it: so that we have here an exhortation, and two reasons of it. The words have little difficulty. Iesus your Saviour, and so hath well deserved it: so that we have Here an exhortation, and two Reasons of it. The words have little difficulty. np1 po22 n1, cc av vhz av vvn pn31: av cst pns12 vhb av dt n1, cc crd n2 pp-f pn31. dt n2 vhb j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
17 Somewhat I will say of the two words in the originall Anathema & Maranatha. The word Anathema signifies the separatiō of a thing unto destruction. Somewhat I will say of the two words in the original Anathema & Maranatha. The word Anathema signifies the separation of a thing unto destruction. av pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dt crd n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc np1. dt n1 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
18 Maranatha is a Syrian word, signifying cursing; Maranatha is a Syrian word, signifying cursing; np1 vbz dt jp n1, vvg vvg; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
19 takē from the Hebrew root, and signifies more then Anathema. The Apostle doubles this curse to shew the greatnes of the punishment It is a great punishment which he would expresse in two languages. taken from the Hebrew root, and signifies more then Anathema. The Apostle doubles this curse to show the greatness of the punishment It is a great punishment which he would express in two languages. vvn p-acp dt njp n1, cc vvz av-dc cs n1. dt n1 vvz d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp crd n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
20 The generall doctrine we will observe from these words, is this, That to love the Lord Iesus is so necessarily required of us, that hee is worthy to be cursed that doth it not. The general Doctrine we will observe from these words, is this, That to love the Lord Iesus is so necessarily required of us, that he is worthy to be cursed that does it not. dt j n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, vbz d, cst pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1 vbz av av-j vvn pp-f pno12, cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn cst vdz pn31 xx. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
21 Sometimes in Scripture the promise is made to faith, sometimes to repentance, sometimes to love. Love is so required, that without it, a man is worthy to be accursed; yea, and shall be cursed. Sometime in Scripture the promise is made to faith, sometime to Repentance, sometime to love. Love is so required, that without it, a man is worthy to be accursed; yea, and shall be cursed. av p-acp n1 dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, av p-acp n1, av pc-acp vvi. n1 vbz av vvn, cst p-acp pn31, dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn; uh, cc vmb vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
22 I will but open and apply this; not standing to prove it. And First, I will shew what love is in generall: I will but open and apply this; not standing to prove it. And First, I will show what love is in general: pns11 vmb cc-acp vvi cc vvi d; xx vvg pc-acp vvi pn31. cc ord, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq n1 vbz p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
23 Secondly, what this love of the Lord Iesus is; to shew which there will bee showne how it is wrought: Secondly, what this love of the Lord Iesus is; to show which there will be shown how it is wrought: ord, r-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbz; pc-acp vvi r-crq a-acp vmb vbi vvn c-crq pn31 vbz vvn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
24 And thirdly, how they come to bee worthy to be accursed, that love him not. And first for the first. And Thirdly, how they come to be worthy to be accursed, that love him not. And First for the First. cc ord, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst vvb pno31 xx. cc ord p-acp dt ord. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
25 Love is among the affections, which are planted in the Will; Love is among the affections, which Are planted in the Will; n1 vbz p-acp dt n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
26 and it may be described thus, It is a disposition of the Will and Heart of man, whereby it turnes and inclines to some good, which it apprehends to bee agreeable to its owne nature. and it may be described thus, It is a disposition of the Will and Heart of man, whereby it turns and inclines to Some good, which it apprehends to be agreeable to its own nature. cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn av, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vvz cc vvz p-acp d j, r-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
27 The Will is carried to nothing, but that which is apprehended to bee good. Now this love is a principall act of the Will: The Will is carried to nothing, but that which is apprehended to be good. Now this love is a principal act of the Will: dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pix, cc-acp cst r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j. av d n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
28 and it must bee an agreeable good to him, whose Will inclines unto it; for an envyous man may confesse the excellencies of another man, but hee hates them; he suffers by them; and it must be an agreeable good to him, whose Will inclines unto it; for an envious man may confess the excellencies of Another man, but he hates them; he suffers by them; cc pn31 vmb vbi dt j j p-acp pno31, rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp pn31; p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno32; pns31 vvz p-acp pno32; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
29 they seeme not to be an agreeable good to him. And this may bee illustrated by the contrary. they seem not to be an agreeable good to him. And this may be illustrated by the contrary. pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vbi dt j j p-acp pno31. cc d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
30 Hate is that whereby a man turnes from a thing which he apprehends contrary to himselfe. Hate is that whereby a man turns from a thing which he apprehends contrary to himself. n1 vbz d c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz j-jn p-acp px31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
31 This Love shews it selfe in two effects: first, it desires the preservation of what it loves, that it may be kept safe: This Love shows it self in two effects: First, it Desires the preservation of what it loves, that it may be kept safe: d n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp crd n2: ord, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vvz, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
32 secondly, it desires Vnion with it, that they may draw neerer one to another. That you love, which you desire may bee yours, with which you desire conjunction: secondly, it Desires union with it, that they may draw nearer one to Another. That you love, which you desire may be yours, with which you desire conjunction: ord, pn31 vvz n1 p-acp pn31, cst pns32 vmb vvi av-jc pi p-acp n-jn. cst pn22 vvb, r-crq pn22 vvb vmb vbi png22, p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
33 Now sometimes a thing may bee neerer, sometimes too far off; therefore it desires such a neerenesse as may stand with its convenience. Now sometime a thing may be nearer, sometime too Far off; Therefore it Desires such a nearness as may stand with its convenience. av av dt n1 vmb vbi jc, av av av-j a-acp; av pn31 vvz d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
34 And this is common to all love; And this is Common to all love; cc d vbz j p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
35 if you love a Glasse, you will take care that it bee kept cleane, and whole, and for your use: if you love a Glass, you will take care that it be kept clean, and Whole, and for your use: cs pn22 vvb dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi n1 cst pn31 vbb vvn av-j, cc j-jn, cc p-acp po22 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
36 so, if you love a Horse, you will take care that he bee well, and in good case, and that he be yours. so, if you love a Horse, you will take care that he be well, and in good case, and that he be yours. av, cs pn22 vvb dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi n1 cst pns31 vbb av, cc p-acp j n1, cc cst pns31 vbb png22. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
37 The same we see in the love of a Father to his Sonne, of one friend to another. The same we see in the love of a Father to his Son, of one friend to Another. dt d pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pp-f crd n1 p-acp j-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
38 This is the nature of Love. This is the nature of Love. d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
39 Now Hate contrariwise, desires the destruction of that which is hated, that it may bee taken out of the world; Now Hate contrariwise, Desires the destruction of that which is hated, that it may be taken out of the world; av vvb av, vvz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz vvn, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
40 and if that cannot bee, it desires separation from it, as far as may bee. And thus you have seene the nature of Love in generall. and if that cannot be, it Desires separation from it, as Far as may be. And thus you have seen the nature of Love in general. cc cs cst vmbx vbi, pn31 vvz n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp av-j c-acp vmb vbi. cc av pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
41 Now there are divers kindes of Love: There is a Love of Pitty, whē you desire the preservation of a mans person, Now there Are diverse Kinds of Love: There is a Love of Pity, when you desire the preservation of a men person, av a-acp vbr j n2 pp-f n1: pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
42 and the removing of some ill quality; As, our Saviour mourned in Spirit, for the hardnesse of their hearts; and the removing of Some ill quality; As, our Saviour mourned in Spirit, for the hardness of their hearts; cc dt n-vvg pp-f d j-jn n1; c-acp, po12 n1 vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
43 hee did pitty them, and yet was angry with their sinne. he did pity them, and yet was angry with their sin. pns31 vdd vvi pno32, cc av vbds j p-acp po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 4
44 There is a Love of Desire, when a thing is dered to bee kept safe for our use: There is a Love of Desire, when a thing is dered to be kept safe for our use: pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp po12 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
45 And this is for the inferiour faculties, as the sigh loves a pleasant object should be continued. And this is for the inferior faculties, as the sighs loves a pleasant Object should be continued. cc d vbz p-acp dt j-jn n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz dt j n1 vmd vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
46 There is a Love of Complacence, when wee looke on a thing, in which all the faculties are pleased; There is a Love of Complacence, when we look on a thing, in which all the faculties Are pleased; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq d dt n2 vbr vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
47 not onely the inferiour, but the superiour, as the Minde and the Will. There is a Love of friendship, when a man loves where he is loved again, when love is reciprocall; not only the inferior, but the superior, as the Mind and the Will. There is a Love of friendship, when a man loves where he is loved again, when love is reciprocal; xx av-j dt j-jn, cc-acp dt j-jn, c-acp dt n1 cc dt n1. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av, c-crq n1 vbz j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
48 there is an intercourse of Love. There is a Love of dependance, when wee love him on whom we depend; there is an intercourse of Love. There is a Love of dependence, when we love him on whom we depend; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb; (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
49 and thus we love God, when wee looke upon him, as on whom all our good depends: and thus we love God, when we look upon him, as on whom all our good depends: cc av pns12 vvb np1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, c-acp p-acp ro-crq d po12 j vvz: (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
50 so that we love him more than our selvs, because our good depends upon him, more than on our selves. so that we love him more than our selves, Because our good depends upon him, more than on our selves. av cst pns12 vvb pno31 av-dc cs po12 n2, c-acp po12 j vvz p-acp pno31, av-dc cs p-acp po12 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
51 Wee will adde the qualities of Love; there is a naturall Love, planted in us by nature: we will add the qualities of Love; there is a natural Love, planted in us by nature: pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f n1; pc-acp vbz dt j n1, vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
52 as the of parents to their children, of one man to another: this love is indifferent, not good in it selfe; as the of Parents to their children, of one man to Another: this love is indifferent, not good in it self; c-acp dt pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n2, pp-f crd n1 p-acp j-jn: d n1 vbz j, xx j p-acp pn31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
53 good no otherwise, than directed on a good object. There is a sinfull Love, arising from sinfull habits, which seeke things convenient to it. good no otherwise, than directed on a good Object. There is a sinful Love, arising from sinful habits, which seek things convenient to it. j zz av, cs vvn p-acp dt j n1. pc-acp vbz dt j n1, vvg p-acp j n2, q-crq vvb n2 j p-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
54 As nothing is better than love on a right object, so nothing worse than love on a wrong object. As nothing is better than love on a right Object, so nothing Worse than love on a wrong Object. p-acp pix vbz jc cs n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, av pix jc cs n1 p-acp dt n-jn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
55 As naturall Love puts us in the condition men: so this sinfull Love makes men worse than beasts, and equals them with the Divell. As natural Love puts us in the condition men: so this sinful Love makes men Worse than beasts, and equals them with the devil. p-acp j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 n2: av d j n1 vvz n2 av-jc cs n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
56 There is a spirituall Love, arising out of holy qualities, which seekes an object agreeable to it. There is a spiritual Love, arising out of holy qualities, which seeks an Object agreeable to it. pc-acp vbz dt j n1, vvg av pp-f j n2, r-crq vvz dt n1 j p-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
57 And this makes a man above a man, and in some sort equall with the Angels. Men are as they love. And this makes a man above a man, and in Some sort equal with the Angels. Men Are as they love. cc d vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d n1 j-jn p-acp dt n2. n2 vbr a-acp pns32 vvb. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
58 GOD judges us by our affections, wee are judged by what we love. He that loves wickednesse, is truly a wicked man; GOD judges us by our affections, we Are judged by what we love. He that loves wickedness, is truly a wicked man; np1 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb. pns31 cst vvz n1, vbz av-j dt j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
59 he that loves holinesse, is truely holy. he that loves holiness, is truly holy. pns31 cst vvz n1, vbz av-j j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
60 This foundation that wee have laid, though it may seeme somewhat remote, yet ye shall find it of use to hold up this building, This Foundation that we have laid, though it may seem somewhat remote, yet you shall find it of use to hold up this building, d n1 cst pns12 vhb vvn, cs pn31 vmb vvi av j, av pn22 vmb vvi pn31 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
61 before wee have done with the point. before we have done with the point. c-acp pns12 vhb vdn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
62 The s•cond thing that wee have to declare, is, What this love of the Lord Iesus is. The s•cond thing that we have to declare, is, What this love of the Lord Iesus is. dt j n1 cst pns12 vhb pc-acp vvi, vbz, q-crq d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vbz. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
63 Now the best way to shew what this is, is to shew how it is wrought: Now the best Way to show what this is, is to show how it is wrought: av dt js n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq d vbz, vbz pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vbz vvn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
64 now for the working of it, there must be two Antecedent things which must make way for it; now for the working of it, there must be two Antecedent things which must make Way for it; av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, pc-acp vmb vbi crd n1 n2 r-crq vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
65 and they are Humiliation and Faith: for every one beleeves not this to bee needfull; and they Are Humiliation and Faith: for every one believes not this to be needful; cc pns32 vbr n1 cc n1: p-acp d pi vvz xx d pc-acp vbi j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
66 and if they doe beleeve it, yet they may bee opposite to it, because it is not agreeable to their nature, That a man must be broken so, and if they do believe it, yet they may be opposite to it, Because it is not agreeable to their nature, That a man must be broken so, cc cs pns32 vdb vvi pn31, av pns32 vmb vbi j-jn p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vbz xx j p-acp po32 n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
67 and moulded again, before hee can have this love which is wrought by Humiliation and Faith. and moulded again, before he can have this love which is wrought by Humiliation and Faith. cc vvn av, c-acp pns31 vmb vhi d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
68 And they are wrought on this manner, when we preach the Gospell, and offer Iesus Christ unto you: And they Are wrought on this manner, when we preach the Gospel, and offer Iesus christ unto you: cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d n1, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, cc vvi np1 np1 p-acp pn22: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
69 for the duty of a Minister, is nothing but this, to offer Iesus Christ himselfe unto the world. for the duty of a Minister, is nothing but this, to offer Iesus christ himself unto the world. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz pix p-acp d, pc-acp vvi np1 np1 px31 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
70 To us a Child is borne; To us a Sonne is given: for, unto you is borne a Saviour, that is, Christ the Lord. To us a Child is born; To us a Son is given: for, unto you is born a Saviour, that is, christ the Lord. p-acp pno12 dt n1 vbz vvn; p-acp pno12 dt n1 vbz vvn: p-acp, p-acp pn22 vbz vvn dt n1, cst vbz, np1 dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
71 This is the summe of the Gospell; this is the newes which we bring: God hath given us his Sonne; This is the sum of the Gospel; this is the news which we bring: God hath given us his Son; d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; d vbz dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb: np1 vhz vvn pno12 po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
72 wee offer you not forgivenesse of sinne, But the Lord Iesus. we offer you not forgiveness of sin, But the Lord Iesus. pns12 vvb pn22 xx n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1 np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
73 And when he hath given us him, will hee not with him give us all things also? Christ must first bee given, And when he hath given us him, will he not with him give us all things also? christ must First be given, cc c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pno31, vmb pns31 xx p-acp pno31 vvi pno12 d n2 av? np1 vmb ord vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
74 and when you have him, you shall have all: in him are the promises, yea and Amen. and when you have him, you shall have all: in him Are the promises, yea and Amen. cc c-crq pn22 vhb pno31, pn22 vmb vhi d: p-acp pno31 vbr dt n2, uh cc uh-n. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
75 First have Christ, and then the promises belong unto you, not before. The Gospell is no•hing but this; First have christ, and then the promises belong unto you, not before. The Gospel is no•hing but this; ord vhi np1, cc av dt n2 vvb p-acp pn22, xx a-acp. dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp d; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
76 we are to manifest, that God the Father is willing to give you his Sonne. we Are to manifest, that God the Father is willing to give you his Son. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst np1 dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn22 po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
77 We are his Spokesmen, to beseech you to take him, that you would take him as your husband, to be ruled by him: We Are his Spokesmen, to beseech you to take him, that you would take him as your husband, to be ruled by him: pns12 vbr po31 n2, pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pn22 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po22 n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
78 none, before you are humbled, can marry you to Christ. You must bee divorced from all other things, and beleeve that Christ will take you; none, before you Are humbled, can marry you to christ. You must be divorced from all other things, and believe that christ will take you; pi, c-acp pn22 vbr vvn, vmb vvi pn22 p-acp np1. pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n2, cc vvb cst np1 vmb vvi pn22; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
79 and this is Faith, the other Humiliation. And then when you can receive him, you will love him. and this is Faith, the other Humiliation. And then when you can receive him, you will love him. cc d vbz n1, dt j-jn n1. cc av c-crq pn22 vmb vvi pno31, pn22 vmb vvi pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 6
80 Now when we preach thus unto the world, what answere doe wee finde? Why, there are some that will not beleeve that there is such a Lord: Now when we preach thus unto the world, what answer do we find? Why, there Are Some that will not believe that there is such a Lord: av c-crq pns12 vvi av p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 vdb pns12 vvi? uh-crq, pc-acp vbr d cst vmb xx vvi cst pc-acp vbz d dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
81 and then our worke is to perswade, that Christ is such a Lord; and this was the Apostles worke, and theirs at the beginning. and then our work is to persuade, that christ is such a Lord; and this was the Apostles work, and theirs At the beginning. cc av po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vbz d dt n1; cc d vbds dt n2 vvb, cc png32 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
82 But when wee intreat you to take Christ for your Lord, your answer is, as theirs who were invited to the feast. But when we entreat you to take christ for your Lord, your answer is, as theirs who were invited to the feast. p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po22 n1, po22 n1 vbz, c-acp png32 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
83 This, and this excuse they have to hinder them, to beleeve, that a Christ is propounded, This, and this excuse they have to hinder them, to believe, that a christ is propounded, np1, cc d n1 pns32 vhb pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi, cst dt np1 vbz vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
84 and men regard him not, they will not looke after him. Now, that Christ may be received, there is required Humiliation and Faith: and men regard him not, they will not look After him. Now, that christ may be received, there is required Humiliation and Faith: cc n2 vvb pno31 xx, pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31. av, cst np1 vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vbz vvn n1 cc n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
85 Humiliation opens their eyes, by the Law, and spirit of bondage, that they see themselves miserable men, men condemned to dye. Humiliation Opens their eyes, by the Law, and Spirit of bondage, that they see themselves miserable men, men condemned to die. n1 vvz po32 n2, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vvb px32 j n2, n2 vvn pc-acp vvi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
86 Now when God hath discovered our misery unto us, and wee rightly apprehend what our estates are, Now when God hath discovered our misery unto us, and we rightly apprehend what our estates Are, av c-crq np1 vhz vvn po12 n1 p-acp pno12, cc pns12 av-jn vvb r-crq po12 n2 vbr, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
87 then we beginne to looke on Christ as a condemned malefactour on his pardon; as a Captaine on him that comes to redeeme him; then we begin to look on christ as a condemned Malefactor on his pardon; as a Captain on him that comes to Redeem him; cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1; c-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz pc-acp vvi pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
88 as a Widdow that thought she should live well enough alone, but now when all her goods as seized upon, as a Widow that Thought she should live well enough alone, but now when all her goods as seized upon, c-acp dt n1 cst vvd pns31 vmd vvi av av-d av-j, cc-acp av c-crq d po31 n2-j p-acp vvn p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
89 and they are now to carry her to prison, would bee content if any one would marry her. and they Are now to carry her to prison, would be content if any one would marry her. cc pns32 vbr av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, vmd vbi j cs d pi vmd vvi pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
90 When a man shall see what hee is without Christ, one that is condemned, that must perish if hee have him not; When a man shall see what he is without christ, one that is condemned, that must perish if he have him not; c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vbz p-acp np1, pi cst vbz vvn, cst vmb vvi cs pns31 vhb pno31 xx; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
91 then he lookes on Christ, as upon one most desirable, to prize him, to thirst for him; then he looks on christ, as upon one most desirable, to prize him, to thirst for him; cs pns31 vvz p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp pi av-ds j, pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
92 and if hee know that Christ will then receive him, oh then he cannot but love him; and if he know that christ will then receive him, o then he cannot but love him; cc cs pns31 vvb cst np1 vmb av vvi pno31, uh av pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
93 for Love (as hath beene said) is to a good apprehended; fit for us. for Love (as hath been said) is to a good apprehended; fit for us. c-acp n1 (c-acp vhz vbn vvn) vbz p-acp dt j vvn; j p-acp pno12. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
94 Now without this, wee will thinke of Christ, as if wee might bee well enough without him: Now without this, we will think of christ, as if we might be well enough without him: av p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f np1, c-acp cs pns12 vmd vbi av av-d p-acp pno31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 7
95 But when the heart is thus prepared by Humiliatiō, oh that all the World would vanish for Christ! But when the heart is thus prepared by Humiliation, o that all the World would vanish for christ! cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, uh cst d dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp np1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
96 Then comes the Gospel, and tels us that Christ is willing to take us, to redeeme us, to be ours. Then comes the Gospel, and tells us that christ is willing to take us, to Redeem us, to be ours. av vvz dt n1, cc vvz pno12 d np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, pc-acp vbi png12. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
97 And then when we take him, the match is made up: And then when we take him, the match is made up: cc av c-crq pns12 vvb pno31, dt n1 vbz vvn a-acp: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
98 and thence arises this conjugall Love. The Apostle praies for the Ephesians, that Christ may dwell in their hearts by Faith, Ephes. 3. to unite them to Christ, to marry him; and thence arises this conjugal Love. The Apostle prays for the Ephesians, that christ may dwell in their hearts by Faith, Ephesians 3. to unite them to christ, to marry him; cc av vvz d j n1. dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2, cst np1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, np1 crd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
99 then presently it follovvs, That ye may bee rooted and grounded in Love: so that Love followes this, and not a flash, but it rootes us in Love. then presently it follows, That you may be rooted and grounded in Love: so that Love follows this, and not a flash, but it roots us in Love. av av-j pn31 vvz, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1: av d n1 vvz d, cc xx dt n1, cc-acp pn31 n2 pno12 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
100 The act of justifying Faith, is the taking of Christ for rest. The act of justifying Faith, is the taking of christ for rest. dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, vbz dt n-vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
101 Now when yee have taken him thus, then you will love him, and then all that followes will be effects of this love: Now when ye have taken him thus, then you will love him, and then all that follows will be effects of this love: av c-crq pn22 vhb vvn pno31 av, cs pn22 vmb vvi pno31, cc av d cst vvz vmb vbi n2 pp-f d n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
102 so that this love of the Lord Iesus, is this; to wit, so that this love of the Lord Iesus, is this; to wit, av cst d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, vbz d; p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
103 A holy disposition, arising from Faith, whereby wee cleave unto the Lord Iesus Christ, with full purpose of heart, to serve and please him in all things. Whereby wee cleave to him. A holy disposition, arising from Faith, whereby we cleave unto the Lord Iesus christ, with full purpose of heart, to serve and please him in all things. Whereby we cleave to him. dt j n1, vvg p-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 np1, p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp d n2. c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 8
104 Love inclines, and knits our hearts to him, as it did Davids to Ionathans. And so Barnabas exhorted them to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart, Act. 11. Neither is this idle; Love inclines, and knits our hearts to him, as it did Davids to Ionathans. And so Barnabas exhorted them to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart, Act. 11. Neither is this idle; n1 vvz, cc vvz po12 n2 p-acp pno31, c-acp pn31 vdd npg1 p-acp npg1. cc av np1 vvd pno32 p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, n1 crd av-d vbz d j; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
105 but makes a man desirous to please the Lord in all things. but makes a man desirous to please the Lord in all things. cc-acp vvz dt n1 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
106 A man is saide to love the Lord, when out of a perswasion that Christ is most desirable, A man is said to love the Lord, when out of a persuasion that christ is most desirable, dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-crq av pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vbz av-ds j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
107 and willing to receive him, hee cleaves to the Lord with a desire to serve and please him in all thinges. and willing to receive him, he cleaves to the Lord with a desire to serve and please him in all things. cc j pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 8
108 Faith that begets Love, is not onely a perswasion that the Lord will be mercifull, and forgive us: (For a prisoner may see the Iudge willing to pardon him, Faith that begets Love, is not only a persuasion that the Lord will be merciful, and forgive us: (For a prisoner may see the Judge willing to pardon him, n1 cst vvz n1, vbz xx av-j dt n1 cst dt n1 vmb vbi j, cc vvb pno12: (c-acp dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 j pc-acp vvi pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
109 and perswade himselfe that hee shall be pardoned, and yet love not the Iudge, because hee lookes not on the Iudge, and persuade himself that he shall be pardoned, and yet love not the Judge, Because he looks not on the Judge, cc vvi px31 cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn, cc av vvb xx dt n1, c-acp pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
110 as on an amiable person,) but a receiving and resting upon his amiablenesse. There is another affection; as on an amiable person,) but a receiving and resting upon his amiableness. There is Another affection; c-acp p-acp dt j n1,) p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg p-acp po31 n1. pc-acp vbz j-jn n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
111 when the heart is so framed, it apprehends Christ for its onely good, its happinesse. when the heart is so framed, it apprehends christ for its only good, its happiness. c-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn, pn31 vvz np1 p-acp po31 j j, po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
112 Faith is not onely an act of the minde, to beleeve that God will pardon us; Faith is not only an act of the mind, to believe that God will pardon us; n1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmb vvi pno12; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
113 but of the Will and heart also, to take Christ for our Husband; so that all the parts of the heart are inclined and bent after hem. but of the Will and heart also, to take christ for our Husband; so that all the parts of the heart Are inclined and bent After hem. cc-acp pp-f dt n1 cc n1 av, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1; av cst d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
114 If you beleeve with all your heart, saith Philip to the Eunuch, Act. 8. If a Spouse should see one willing to have her, that is not enough to make up the match; If you believe with all your heart, Says Philip to the Eunuch, Act. 8. If a Spouse should see one willing to have her, that is not enough to make up the match; cs pn22 vvb p-acp d po22 n1, vvz vvi p-acp dt n1, n1 crd cs dt n1 vmd vvi crd j pc-acp vhi pno31, cst vbz xx av-d pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
115 she may not thinke him fit, shee may bee unwilling. she may not think him fit, she may be unwilling. pns31 vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi, pns31 vmb vbi j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
116 But suppose there bee one that shee loves above all, whom she thinkes to bee most fit for her, But suppose there be one that she loves above all, whom she thinks to be most fit for her, cc-acp vvb pc-acp vbi crd cst pns31 vvz p-acp d, ro-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi av-ds j p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
117 yea she thinkes she shall bee undone if she have him not: yea she thinks she shall be undone if she have him not: uh pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vbi vvn cs pns31 vhb pno31 xx: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
118 but yet she is not sure that hee will have her, but thinkes it is very probable that hee may be induced unto it. but yet she is not sure that he will have her, but thinks it is very probable that he may be induced unto it. cc-acp av pns31 vbz xx j cst pns31 vmb vhi pno31, cc-acp vvz pn31 vbz av j cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
119 So this is Faith, when a man sees Christ onely worth his love, he would gladly bee divorced from all, So this is Faith, when a man sees christ only worth his love, he would gladly be divorced from all, av d vbz n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz np1 j n1 po31 n1, pns31 vmd av-j vbi vvn p-acp d, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
120 so that he might have Christ oh he cannot bee without him, yet there is somewhat betwixt them, he cannot firmly beleeve that Christ loves him, so that he might have christ o he cannot be without him, yet there is somewhat betwixt them, he cannot firmly believe that christ loves him, av cst pns31 vmd vhi np1 uh pns31 vmbx vbi p-acp pno31, av pc-acp vbz av p-acp pno32, pns31 vmbx av-j vvi cst np1 vvz pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
121 but yet doth not thinke that hee is wholly averse from him. but yet does not think that he is wholly averse from him. cc-acp av vdz xx vvi cst pns31 vbz av-jn j p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 9
122 Though thy perswasion bee not full, yet if you have this thirst and desire, this hungering after Christ, you may bee comforted. Though thy persuasion be not full, yet if you have this thirst and desire, this hungering After christ, you may be comforted. cs po21 n1 vbb xx j, av cs pn22 vhb d n1 cc n1, d j-vvg p-acp np1, pn22 vmb vbi vvn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
123 This shuts out such as have a perswasion of the pardon of their sinnes, and yet have not this love, this prizing, this desiring after Christ; This shuts out such as have a persuasion of the pardon of their Sins, and yet have not this love, this prizing, this desiring After christ; np1 vvz av d c-acp vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc av vhb xx d n1, d vvg, d vvg p-acp np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
124 and takes in such as doe thus love and prize him, yet finde not that full perswasion of his love; and Takes in such as do thus love and prize him, yet find not that full persuasion of his love; cc vvz p-acp d c-acp vdb av vvi cc vvi pno31, av vvb xx d j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
125 so that this love is that which follows Humiliation and Faith, the breaking of the heart, so that this love is that which follows Humiliation and Faith, the breaking of the heart, av cst d n1 vbz d r-crq vvz n1 cc n1, dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
126 and the moulding of it up againe: and the moulding of it up again: cc dt vvg pp-f pn31 a-acp av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
127 when wee see our need of him, and his willingnesse to receive us, then wee will take him, which cannot bee without this love to him. when we see our need of him, and his willingness to receive us, then we will take him, which cannot be without this love to him. c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1 pp-f pno31, cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cs pns12 vmb vvi pno31, r-crq vmbx vbi p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
128 Now wee come to the third thing, the reasons why they are worthy to bee accursed unto the death that Love not the Lord Iesus. Now we come to the third thing, the Reasons why they Are worthy to be accursed unto the death that Love not the Lord Iesus. av pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, dt n2 c-crq pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vvb xx dt n1 np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
129 This may seeme strange and harsh. This may seem strange and harsh. d vmb vvi j cc j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
130 What then becomes of all unregenerated men? The Apostle meanes, sure, such as continue in their not loving the Lord, What then becomes of all unregenerated men? The Apostle means, sure, such as continue in their not loving the Lord, q-crq av vvz pp-f d j-vvn n2? dt n1 vvz, j, d c-acp vvi p-acp po32 xx vvg dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
131 or such as have sinned against the holy Ghost. or such as have sinned against the holy Ghost. cc d c-acp vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
132 But the former sence I take to bee the best, neither is this any strange thing: But the former sense I take to be the best, neither is this any strange thing: p-acp dt j n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi dt js, av-dx vbz d d j n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
133 for it is one part of the Gospel. There are two parts of the Gospel, If you beleeve, you shalbe saved; for it is one part of the Gospel. There Are two parts of the Gospel, If you believe, you shall saved; c-acp pn31 vbz crd n1 pp-f dt n1. pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f dt n1, cs pn22 vvb, pn22 vmb|vbi vvd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
134 if you beleeve not, you shalbe damned. Sometimes it is if you repent you shalbe saved; if you believe not, you shall damned. Sometime it is if you Repent you shall saved; cs pn22 vvb xx, pn22 vmb|vbi vvn. av pn31 vbz cs pn22 vvb pn22 vmb vvd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
135 or if you doe not you shall perish, so if you love you shalbe saved; if you love not, you shalbe accursed: or if you do not you shall perish, so if you love you shall saved; if you love not, you shall accursed: cc cs pn22 vdb xx pn22 vmb vvi, av cs pn22 vvb pn22 vmb|vbi vvd; cs pn22 vvb xx, pn22 vmb|vbi vvn: (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
136 now why should hee pitch on such a frame of words to expresse their condition? now why should he pitch on such a frame of words to express their condition? av q-crq vmd pns31 vvi p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
137 Because when Christ shall come and bee a suter to us, when he shall woe us, Because when christ shall come and be a suitor to us, when he shall woe us, p-acp c-crq np1 vmb vvi cc vbb dt n1 p-acp pno12, c-crq pns31 vmb n1 pno12, (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 10
138 and offer himselfe to us, and wee will have none of him, then the Sonne waxes angry. When he shall offer himselfe unto us, and offer himself to us, and we will have none of him, then the Son Waxes angry. When he shall offer himself unto us, cc vvi px31 p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vmb vhi pix pp-f pno31, cs dt n1 vvz j. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp pno12, (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
139 and none will kisse him, then hee waxes angry unto the death, and they perish in the way. and none will kiss him, then he Waxes angry unto the death, and they perish in the Way. cc pix vmb vvi pno31, cs pns31 vvz j p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
140 The greatest love not answered, turnes to the greatest hatred: The greatest love not answered, turns to the greatest hatred: dt js n1 xx vvn, vvz p-acp dt js n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
141 so when the Father sent to call them to the feast that were invited, and they refused it, this made him wrath; so when the Father sent to call them to the feast that were invited, and they refused it, this made him wrath; av c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 cst vbdr vvn, cc pns32 vvd pn31, d vvd pno31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
142 when wee shall come to preach Christ to men, when this light hid from the beginning of the world shall shine, when we shall come to preach christ to men, when this Light hid from the beginning of the world shall shine, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n2, c-crq d n1 vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
143 and you shall despise it and contemne it, know that now is the axe laid to the roote of the tree. and you shall despise it and contemn it, know that now is the axe laid to the root of the tree. cc pn22 vmb vvi pn31 cc vvb pn31, vvb cst av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
144 God will beare it at your hands no longer. God will bear it At your hands no longer. np1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2 av-dx av-jc. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
145 Now if a man will not Love the Lord Iesus, let him be had in execration, Now if a man will not Love the Lord Iesus, let him be had in execration, av cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt n1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
146 yea let him bee accursed unto the death. yea let him be accursed unto the death. uh vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
147 If a man did not keepe the Law, he was to be cursed, now there was a double keeping of the Law: If a man did not keep the Law, he was to be cursed, now there was a double keeping of the Law: cs dt n1 vdd xx vvi dt n1, pns31 vbds pc-acp vbi j-vvn, av a-acp vbds dt j-jn n-vvg pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
148 A Legall, which answeres the exact rigour of the Law; A Legal, which answers the exact rigour of the Law; dt j, r-crq n2 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
149 an Evangelicall, which is an earnest endeavouring to keepe the Law, and to make a mans heart as perfect as may be. an Evangelical, which is an earnest endeavouring to keep the Law, and to make a men heart as perfect as may be. dt np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 p-acp j c-acp vmb vbi. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
150 Now there being more mercy in this, there is a greater curse on the breach of it. Now there being more mercy in this, there is a greater curse on the breach of it. av a-acp vbg dc n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vbz dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
151 Now Love is the fulfilling of the Law; Now Love is the fulfilling of the Law; av n1 vbz dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
152 and not to love the Lord, is, not to keepe the Law, and therefore the Curse follows it. and not to love the Lord, is, not to keep the Law, and Therefore the Curse follows it. cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, vbz, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc av dt n1 vvz pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 11
153 If a man love not the Lord Iesus, it is because he loves something better than him. If a man love not the Lord Iesus, it is Because he loves something better than him. cs dt n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1, pn31 vbz p-acp pns31 vvz pi j cs pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
154 It may be you love your Wealth more than Christ: It may be you love your Wealth more than christ: pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vvb po22 n1 av-dc cs np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
155 And are you not worthy to be cursed for it? It may be you are lovers of pleasure more than of God, And Are you not worthy to be cursed for it? It may be you Are lovers of pleasure more than of God, cc vbr pn22 xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31? pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vbr n2 pp-f n1 av-dc cs pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 11
156 and doth not this deserve a Curse? It may bee you love the praise of men, before that of God; and does not this deserve a Curse? It may be you love the praise of men, before that of God; cc vdz xx d vvi dt n1? pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d pp-f np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
157 and is not this to bee accursed? Adultery was punished with death; and what punishment then is enough for the going a whoring from such a God, after such vanties? Againe, Cursing belongs to Hypocrites; and is not this to be accursed? Adultery was punished with death; and what punishment then is enough for the going a whoring from such a God, After such vanties? Again, Cursing belongs to Hypocrites; cc vbz xx d pc-acp vbi vvn? n1 vbds vvn p-acp n1; cc r-crq n1 av vbz av-d p-acp dt vvg dt vvg p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d n2-j? av, vvg vvz p-acp n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 12
158 Woe be unto you Seribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, Matthew 23. Now, what a man doth not out of love, is done out of hypocrisie; Woe be unto you Sermons and Pharisees, Hypocrites, Matthew 23. Now, what a man does not out of love, is done out of hypocrisy; n1 vbb p-acp pn22 n2 cc np2, n2, np1 crd av, q-crq dt n1 vdz xx av pp-f n1, vbz vdn av pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
159 which is, to doe the outward action without the inward affection: as counterfeit gold hath the same stamp and colour with true gold. which is, to do the outward actium without the inward affection: as counterfeit gold hath the same stamp and colour with true gold. r-crq vbz, pc-acp vdi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1: c-acp j-jn n1 vhz dt d n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
160 But as wee cast away counterfeit silver and gold, set it apart to destruction, nayling them up, that they may bee knowne, But as we cast away counterfeit silver and gold, Set it apart to destruction, nailing them up, that they may be known, cc-acp c-acp pns12 vvd av j-jn n1 cc n1, vvb pn31 av p-acp n1, vvg pno32 a-acp, cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
161 so will God deale with such as serve him outwardly, without this love to him. Love is that which commands all in a man. so will God deal with such as serve him outwardly, without this love to him. Love is that which commands all in a man. av vmb np1 vvi p-acp d c-acp vvi pno31 av-j, p-acp d n1 p-acp pno31. n1 vbz d r-crq vvz d p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 12
162 It is as the rudder to a shippe; all followes love. When a man love not the Lord, all go's from him. It is as the rudder to a ship; all follows love. When a man love not the Lord, all go's from him. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; d vvz n1. q-crq dt n1 vvb xx dt n1, d vvz p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
163 Now when the whole man shall go from the Lord, is not such a one worthy to bee cursed, Now when the Whole man shall go from the Lord, is not such a one worthy to be cursed, av c-crq dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, vbz xx d dt crd j pc-acp vbi vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
164 yea to bee had in execration to the death? yea to be had in execration to the death? uh p-acp vbi vhn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 12
165 If this love of the Lord be so necessary, then see what a sinne it is, what an execrable thing it is, not to love the Lord; If this love of the Lord be so necessary, then see what a sin it is, what an execrable thing it is, not to love the Lord; cs d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av j, av vvb r-crq dt n1 pn31 vbz, q-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
166 and what you are to thinke of your selves, if you love not the Lord. and what you Are to think of your selves, if you love not the Lord. cc r-crq pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f po22 n2, cs pn22 vvb xx dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
167 When Iesus Christ shall bee propounded unto men, and this light is great, but men do• resist it, and not embrace the Lord: When Iesus christ shall be propounded unto men, and this Light is great, but men do• resist it, and not embrace the Lord: c-crq np1 np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, cc d n1 vbz j, cc-acp n2 n1 vvi pn31, cc xx vvi dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 12
168 when we see this, we should have such a spirit as Paul, (for this was out of the abundance of his zeale) wee should, I say, bee stirred against such with an holy indignation, Act. 17. Doe not I hate those that hate thee? Psal. 139. yea I hate them with a perfect hate. when we see this, we should have such a Spirit as Paul, (for this was out of the abundance of his zeal) we should, I say, be stirred against such with an holy Indignation, Act. 17. Do not I hate those that hate thee? Psalm 139. yea I hate them with a perfect hate. c-crq pns12 vvb d, pns12 vmd vhi d dt n1 c-acp np1, (c-acp d vbds av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1) pns12 vmd, pns11 vvb, vbb vvn p-acp d p-acp dt j n1, n1 crd vdb xx pns11 vvi d cst vvb pno21? np1 crd uh pns11 vvb pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
169 This thou hast, that thou hatest the workes of the Nicholaitans, which thing also I hate, Revelations 2. And this was a signe of Lots sincerity, that his righteous soule was grieved, This thou hast, that thou Hatest the works of the Nicolaitans, which thing also I hate, Revelations 2. And this was a Signen of Lots sincerity, that his righteous soul was grieved, d pns21 vh2, cst pns21 vv2 dt n2 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq n1 av pns11 vvb, n2 crd cc d vbds dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cst po31 j n1 vbds vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
170 and vexed with the uncleane conversation of the Sodomites, 2 Peter 2. If you can see Christ scorned and re jected, and vexed with the unclean Conversation of the Sodomites, 2 Peter 2. If you can see christ scorned and re jected, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, crd np1 crd cs pn22 vmb vvi np1 vvd cc zz vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
171 and his Word slighted, and his bloud trampled on, and you your selves are not moved with it, you are not of Pauls spirit, who speaking of some, whose God was their belly, whose glory was their shame; and his Word slighted, and his blood trampled on, and you your selves Are not moved with it, you Are not of Paul's Spirit, who speaking of Some, whose God was their belly, whose glory was their shame; cc po31 n1 vvn, cc po31 n1 vvd a-acp, cc pn22 po22 n2 vbr xx vvn p-acp pn31, pn22 vbr xx pp-f npg1 n1, r-crq vvg pp-f d, r-crq np1 vbds po32 n1, rg-crq n1 vbds po32 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
172 of whom (saith hee) I have told you often, and now tell you weeping, that they are the enemies of the crosse of Christ, Philip, 3. Whence came this, of whom (Says he) I have told you often, and now tell you weeping, that they Are the enemies of the cross of christ, Philip, 3. Whence Come this, pp-f ro-crq (vvz pns31) pns11 vhb vvn pn22 av, cc av vvb pn22 vvg, cst pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1, crd q-crq vvd d, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
173 but out of the abundance of his love to Christ, and mankinde? I wish yee would all looke to your selves, but out of the abundance of his love to christ, and mankind? I wish ye would all look to your selves, cc-acp av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp np1, cc n1? pns11 vvb pn22 vmd d vvi p-acp po22 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
174 whether you are in this number or not, of those that love not the Lord. This is such a sinne, as the curse is doubled upon it: whither you Are in this number or not, of those that love not the Lord. This is such a sin, as the curse is doubled upon it: cs pn22 vbr p-acp d n1 cc xx, pp-f d cst vvb xx dt n1. d vbz d dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
175 And the punishment is but to shew the measure of the sinne. Hee thunders not out his curse against him that opposeth the Lord, or resisteth him, And the punishment is but to show the measure of the sin. He Thunders not out his curse against him that Opposeth the Lord, or Resisteth him, cc dt n1 vbz cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns31 vvz xx av po31 n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz dt n1, cc vvz pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
176 but against him that loveth not the Lord. but against him that loves not the Lord. cc-acp p-acp pno31 cst vvz xx dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
177 The Apostle, as Moses, gets him up to the Mount Ebal; and whom doth he curse? Even all such as love not the Lord Iesus. The Apostle, as Moses, gets him up to the Mount Ebal; and whom does he curse? Even all such as love not the Lord Iesus. dt n1, c-acp np1, vvz pno31 a-acp p-acp dt vvb np1; cc r-crq vdz pns31 vvi? j d d c-acp vvb xx dt n1 np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
178 This Doctrine throughly considered, may let in a crevice of light to thee, that now thou maist looke on thy selfe, This Doctrine thoroughly considered, may let in a crevice of Light to thee, that now thou Mayest look on thy self, d n1 av-j vvn, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, cst av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
179 as on an execrable thing which God hates; as on an execrable thing which God hates; c-acp p-acp dt j n1 r-crq np1 vvz; (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 13
180 and thou maist see GOD, even stretching out his power to confound thee, yea thou maist see the Gospel cursing thee. and thou Mayest see GOD, even stretching out his power to confound thee, yea thou Mayest see the Gospel cursing thee. cc pns21 vm2 vvi np1, av vvg av po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno21, uh pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 vvg pno21. (6) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 14
181 But what terrour is there in the preaching of the Gospel, you will say? O much more (my Brethren) than may bee expressed; But what terror is there in the preaching of the Gospel, you will say? O much more (my Brothers) than may be expressed; cc-acp q-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi? np1 d dc (po11 n2) av vmb vbi vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 14
182 for the curse of the Law was not so peremptory; though we have plaine words for it, yet it was not without all condition. for the curse of the Law was not so peremptory; though we have plain words for it, yet it was not without all condition. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds xx av j; cs pns12 vhb j n2 p-acp pn31, av pn31 vbds xx p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
183 But God sweares to this curse, as if wee were thus cursed if wee would continue not to love him. But God swears to this curse, as if we were thus cursed if we would continue not to love him. p-acp np1 vvz p-acp d n1, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr av vvn cs pns12 vmd vvi xx pc-acp vvi pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
184 The Law is the proper instrument of humbling, yet the Gospel humbles more; for sinne is the matter of Humiliation. The Law is the proper Instrument of humbling, yet the Gospel humbles more; for sin is the matter of Humiliation. dt n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg, av dt n1 vvz n1; p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
185 And there bee sinnes against the Gospel, yea greater sinnes than against the Law: And there be Sins against the Gospel, yea greater Sins than against the Law: cc pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp dt n1, uh jc n2 cs p-acp dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
186 when thou hearest the curse of the Law, Cursed be he that continueth not in every thing that is written in the booke of the Law; when thou Hearst the curse of the Law, Cursed be he that Continueth not in every thing that is written in the book of the Law; c-crq pns21 vv2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvn vbb pns31 cst vvz xx p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
187 to doe them, Galathians 3. You will say, you wil go to Christ, & he shall do it for you: to do them, Galatians 3. You will say, you will go to christ, & he shall do it for you: pc-acp vdi pno32, np2 crd pn22 vmb vvi, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc pns31 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp pn22: (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
188 But when the Gospel curses such as love not Christ, to whom will you goe to love God? Another man cannot love for you. But when the Gospel curses such as love not christ, to whom will you go to love God? another man cannot love for you. cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz d c-acp vvb xx np1, p-acp ro-crq vmb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi np1? j-jn n1 vmbx vvi p-acp pn22. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
189 And if you thinke this be too harsh, let this verse sound oft in your eares. And if you think this be too harsh, let this verse found oft in your ears. cc cs pn22 vvb d vbi av j, vvb d n1 vvb av p-acp po22 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 14
190 If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him be accursed unto the death. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ, let him be accursed unto the death. cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 14
191 This cannot bee altered, it is the Word of God; This cannot be altered, it is the Word of God; d vmbx vbi vvn, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
192 aske then thy selfe this question, whether thou lovest the Lord, or no? And put not your selfe off with your Hope, but try your Love; ask then thy self this question, whither thou Lovest the Lord, or no? And put not your self off with your Hope, but try your Love; vvb av po21 n1 d n1, cs pns21 vv2 dt n1, cc dx? np1 vvd xx po22 n1 a-acp p-acp po22 n1, cc-acp vvb po22 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
193 for Love will have sensible strings in the heart; for Love will have sensible strings in the heart; p-acp n1 vmb vhi j n2 p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
194 it will drive you close to the Lord, to keepe in with him, to have communion with him. it will drive you close to the Lord, to keep in with him, to have communion with him. pn31 vmb vvi pn22 av-j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno31, pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 15
195 Dost thou then feele, that thou art never well, but when thou art with him, Dost thou then feel, that thou art never well, but when thou art with him, vd2 pns21 av vvi, cst pns21 vb2r av-x av, cc-acp c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
196 and yet dost thou not love him? Dost thou walke with God, as Enoch did? Will any of you say, that a Wife loves her Husband, which with her good will, will never be with him? and yet dost thou not love him? Dost thou walk with God, as Enoch did? Will any of you say, that a Wife loves her Husband, which with her good will, will never be with him? cc av vd2 pns21 xx vvb pno31? vd2 pns21 vvi p-acp np1, c-acp np1 vdd? n1 d pp-f pn22 vvb, cst dt n1 vvz po31 n1, r-crq p-acp po31 j n1, vmb av-x vbi p-acp pno31? (6) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
197 Love is also very dilligent and laborious, you will never leave, till you get neere him whom you love; Love is also very diligent and laborious, you will never leave, till you get near him whom you love; n1 vbz av av j cc j, pn22 vmb av-x vvi, c-acp pn22 vvb av-j pno31 ro-crq pn22 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
198 no labour will be tedious, to get his favour; no labour will be tedious, to get his favour; dx n1 vmb vbi j, pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
199 many yeeres seeme a few daies to Iacob, to serve for Rachel, because he loved her. many Years seem a few days to Iacob, to serve for Rachel, Because he loved her. d n2 vvb dt d n2 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvd pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
200 Againe, Love is not of a deferring nature, but is impatient of all delayes. Againe, Love is content with it selfe; Again, Love is not of a deferring nature, but is impatient of all delays. Again, Love is content with it self; av, n1 vbz xx pp-f dt vvg n1, cc-acp vbz j pp-f d n2. av, n1 vbz j p-acp pn31 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 15
201 it doth not need to be hired to love, Amor est sibi ipsi dulce pabulum: it carries its meate in its owne mouth. it does not need to be hired to love, Amor est sibi ipsi dulce pabulum: it carries its meat in its own Mouth. pn31 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: pn31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
202 If you love the Lord Iesus, you would not aske what wages you should have to love him. If you love the Lord Iesus, you would not ask what wages you should have to love him. cs pn22 vvb dt n1 np1, pn22 vmd xx vvi r-crq n2 pn22 vmd vhi pc-acp vvi pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 15
203 Againe, Love is a strong impulsive quality, it carries you on impetuously unto the Lord, it is a fire that breakes through thicke and thinne: Again, Love is a strong impulsive quality, it carries you on impetuously unto the Lord, it is a fire that breaks through thick and thin: av, n1 vbz dt j j n1, pn31 vvz pn22 a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp j cc j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
204 so that he that loves, cannot sinne wilfully, if hee would; so that he that loves, cannot sin wilfully, if he would; av cst pns31 cst vvz, vmbx vvi av-j, cs pns31 vmd; (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
205 hee cannot but obey, hee cannot doe any thing against the Gospel, he must doe all things for it. he cannot but obey, he cannot do any thing against the Gospel, he must do all things for it. pns31 vmbx p-acp vvi, pns31 vmbx vdi d n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vdi d n2 c-acp pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
206 The Love of Christ constraines me, saith S. Paul, 2 Corinthians 5. Looke how a man is carried with a strong streame, The Love of christ constrains me, Says S. Paul, 2 Corinthians 5. Look how a man is carried with a strong stream, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno11, vvz n1 np1, crd njp2 crd n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
207 or by a strong man whom hee cannot resist; so his love compelled him; I preach, and preach, and men thinke mee mad, but I cannot but doe it: or by a strong man whom he cannot resist; so his love compelled him; I preach, and preach, and men think me mad, but I cannot but do it: cc p-acp dt j n1 ro-crq pns31 vmbx vvi; av po31 n1 vvd pno31; pns11 vvb, cc vvi, cc n2 vvb pno11 j, cc-acp pns11 vmbx cc-acp vdb pn31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 15
208 the love of Christ constraines me, and as it constraines me, so there is nothing more different than constraint, and not to doe it. the love of christ constrains me, and as it constrains me, so there is nothing more different than constraint, and not to do it. dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno11, cc c-acp pn31 vvz pno11, av pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j cs n1, cc xx pc-acp vdi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
209 The effects of this Love are so violent, as if they were compelled; but for the manner of working, nothing is so contrary to it as compulsion; The effects of this Love Are so violent, as if they were compelled; but for the manner of working, nothing is so contrary to it as compulsion; dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr av j, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, pix vbz av j-jn p-acp pn31 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
210 for you love him, and are carried to it, as a stone to the center, you would doe no otherwise. So endeth the first Sermon. for you love him, and Are carried to it, as a stone to the centre, you would do no otherwise. So Endeth the First Sermon. c-acp pn22 vvb pno31, cc vbr vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmd vdi dx av. np1 vvz dt ord n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 16
211 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon II. BY IOHN PRESTON, DD. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the first, and great Commandement: A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon II BY JOHN PRESTON, DD. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the First, and great Commandment: dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. n1 crd p-acp np1 np1, np1 np1 crd crd, crd d vbz dt ord, cc j n1: (8) half_title (DIV2) 28 Page 16
212 thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psal. 31. 26. Love the Lord O all ye his Saints. thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psalm 31. 26. Love the Lord O all you his Saints. pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp d po21 n1. np1 crd crd vvb dt n1 sy av-d pn22 po31 n2. (8) half_title (DIV2) 30 Page 16
213 LONDON, Printed by Thomas Paine, for Iohn Stafford 1640. LONDON, Printed by Thomas Pain, for John Stafford 1640. np1, vvn p-acp np1 n1, p-acp np1 np1 crd (8) half_title (DIV2) 32 Page 16
214 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 19
215 Sermon II. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him be had in execration, Sermon II 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ, let him be had in execration, n1 crd crd np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 19
216 yea let him be accursed unto the death. yea let him be accursed unto the death. uh vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 32 Page 19
217 THat love to the Lord Iesus is so necessarily required, that he is worthy to be accursed that hath it not. THat love to the Lord Iesus is so necessarily required, that he is worthy to be accursed that hath it not. cst n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vbz av av-j vvd, cst pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn cst vhz pn31 xx. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 33 Page 19
218 Then hence you are to consider your condition, and to examine your selfe; Then hence you Are to Consider your condition, and to examine your self; av av pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi po22 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po22 n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 19
219 it may be this is thy condition, and it may be a thing you never considered of, it may be this is thy condition, and it may be a thing you never considered of, pn31 vmb vbi d vbz po21 n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pn22 av-x vvn pp-f, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 19
220 or at least you never knew the danger of it. Therefore now see what your case is. or At least you never knew the danger of it. Therefore now see what your case is. cc p-acp ds pn22 av-x vvd dt n1 pp-f pn31. av av vvi q-crq po22 n1 vbz. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 19
221 The best service wee can doe to you, is to shew you your estates, if ye bee right, to comfort you; The best service we can do to you, is to show you your estates, if you be right, to Comfort you; dt js n1 pns12 vmb vdi p-acp pn22, vbz pc-acp vvi pn22 po22 n2, cs pn22 vbb n-jn, pc-acp vvi pn22; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
222 and if ye be not right, is it not best for ye to know, while it may be amended? Thou that livest in the Church, and if you be not right, is it not best for you to know, while it may be amended? Thou that Livest in the Church, cc cs pn22 vbb xx j-jn, vbz pn31 xx av-js p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn? pns21 cst vv2 p-acp dt n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
223 and hast gone farre, examine thy selfe in his, Hast thou done all out of Love? Thou hast kept thy selfe in good course: and hast gone Far, examine thy self in his, Hast thou done all out of Love? Thou hast kept thy self in good course: cc vh2 vvn av-j, vvb po21 n1 p-acp po31, vh2 pns21 vdi d av pp-f n1? pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1 p-acp j n1: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
224 thou keepest the Lords day, and livest like a Christian, thou doest many things indeed. thou Keepest the lords day, and Livest like a Christian, thou dost many things indeed. pns21 vv2 dt n2 n1, cc vv2 av-j dt njp, pns21 vd2 d n2 av. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
225 Bu• let mee aske thee this question, Doe you all out of love? for without love all is naught. Bu• let me ask thee this question, Do you all out of love? for without love all is nought. np1 vvb pno11 vvi pno21 d n1, vdb pn22 d av pp-f n1? p-acp p-acp n1 d vbz pix. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
226 If a man should bee a Martyr, (which is the highest action;) yet without this love, it were to no purpose, 1 Corinthians 13. Put the case a man should doe many things for thee, If a man should be a Martyr, (which is the highest actium;) yet without this love, it were to no purpose, 1 Corinthians 13. Put the case a man should do many things for thee, cs dt n1 vmd vbi dt n1, (r-crq vbz dt js n1;) av p-acp d n1, pn31 vbdr p-acp dx n1, crd np1 crd vvb dt n1 dt n1 vmd vdi d n2 p-acp pno21, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
227 yet if hee doe it not out of love to thee, you cannot regard it; yet if he do it not out of love to thee, you cannot regard it; av cs pns31 vdb pn31 xx av pp-f n1 p-acp pno21, pn22 vmbx vvi pn31; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
228 Neither circumcision, nor uncircumcision availes any thing, but faith which workes by love, Galathians 5. It is all one, whether you pray or not; heare or not; Neither circumcision, nor uncircumcision avails any thing, but faith which works by love, Galatians 5. It is all one, whither you pray or not; hear or not; dx n1, ccx n1 vvz d n1, cc-acp n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1, np2 crd pn31 vbz d pi, cs pn22 vvb cc xx; vvb cc xx; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
229 live well or not, if it bee not out of love. What was said of circumcision or uncircumcision, may bee said of any duty; live well or not, if it be not out of love. What was said of circumcision or uncircumcision, may be said of any duty; vvb av cc xx, cs pn31 vbb xx av pp-f n1. q-crq vbds vvn pp-f n1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
230 all that you have done, is as nothing, if it bee not out of love: all that you have done, is as nothing, if it be not out of love: d cst pn22 vhb vdn, vbz c-acp pix, cs pn31 vbb xx av pp-f n1: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
231 try your selves by this, for I know not in all the frames of Theology, such a touchstone of Hypocrisie, as this. try your selves by this, for I know not in all the frames of Theology, such a touchstone of Hypocrisy, as this. vvb po22 n2 p-acp d, c-acp pns11 vvb xx p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, d dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp d. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
232 This most unmaskes a man of any thing. This most unmasks a man of any thing. d av-ds vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
233 As it was with the Apostle, The Law revived, and he died, Romans 7. So, it may be, you have thought your selfe a living man; As it was with the Apostle, The Law revived, and he died, Romans 7. So, it may be, you have Thought your self a living man; p-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvn, cc pns31 vvd, np1 crd np1, pn31 vmb vbi, pn22 vhb vvn po22 n1 dt j-vvg n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
234 see then if you love, deceive not your selfe any longer. This is a Doctrine of much moment; see then if you love, deceive not your self any longer. This is a Doctrine of much moment; vvb av cs pn22 vvb, vvb xx po22 n1 d av-jc. d vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 34 Page 20
235 if GOD would conveigh it with Majestie, by the pow•r of his Spirit, it would amaze and startle the stoutest stomacke to heare, Cursed is he, that loves not the Lord. if GOD would convey it with Majesty, by the pow•r of his Spirit, it would amaze and startle the Stoutest stomach to hear, Cursed is he, that loves not the Lord. cs np1 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vmd vvi cc vvi dt js n1 pc-acp vvi, vvn vbz pns31, cst vvz xx dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 21
236 If you love the Lord, hee will beare much with you: see what a testimony hee gives of David, for all his failing. If you love the Lord, he will bear much with you: see what a testimony he gives of David, for all his failing. cs pn22 vvb dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi av-d p-acp pn22: vvb r-crq dt n1 pns31 vvz pp-f np1, p-acp d po31 vvg. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 21
237 But doe what you will for him, without love, and hee will regard it but as a Complement. But do what you will for him, without love, and he will regard it but as a Compliment. cc-acp vdb r-crq pn22 vmb p-acp pno31, p-acp n1, cc pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp c-acp dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 21
238 As men count that a Complement not to be regarded, with which the heart go's not, o doth God: As men count that a Compliment not to be regarded, with which the heart go's not, oh does God: p-acp n2 vvb cst dt n1 xx pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz xx, uh vdz np1: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 21
239 looke therefore, that you love the Lord Iesus, for it is a thing of great consequence, the curse follows you, if you doe it not. look Therefore, that you love the Lord Iesus, for it is a thing of great consequence, the curse follows you, if you do it not. vvb av, cst pn22 vvb dt n1 np1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 vvz pn22, cs pn22 vdb pn31 xx. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 35 Page 21
240 You are now therefore to examine your selfe, Whether you love or no? And to helpe you in it, I will lay downe some markes of this love; You Are now Therefore to examine your self, Whither you love or no? And to help you in it, I will lay down Some marks of this love; pn22 vbr av av pc-acp vvi po22 n1, cs pn22 vvb cc av-dx? cc pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp d n2 pp-f d n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 21
241 bu• first set downe with your selfe this conclusion, If I love not the Lord Iesus, I am an accursed man. bu• First Set down with your self this conclusion, If I love not the Lord Iesus, I am an accursed man. n1 ord vvd a-acp p-acp po22 n1 d n1, cs pns11 vvb xx dt n1 np1, pns11 vbm dt j-vvn n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 36 Page 21
242 Doe you feele this love in you? have you a sense of it? Ammon was sicke of love, Do you feel this love in you? have you a sense of it? Ammon was sick of love, vdb pn22 vvi d n1 p-acp pn22? vhb pn22 dt n1 pp-f pn31? np1 vbds j pp-f n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 21
243 so that his friends could see him weare away: so that his Friends could see him wear away: av cst po31 n2 vmd vvi pno31 vvi av: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 21
244 so the Spouse, I am sicke of love, Canticles 2. And dost thou love the Lord, so the Spouse, I am sick of love, Canticles 2. And dost thou love the Lord, av dt n1, pns11 vbm j pp-f n1, n2 crd cc vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 21
245 and canst not feele it? Dost thou feele thy heart working towards God? This love is a thing that one would thinke needs no markes, you cannot but see it. and Canst not feel it? Dost thou feel thy heart working towards God? This love is a thing that one would think needs no marks, you cannot but see it. cc vm2 xx vvi pn31? vd2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 vvg p-acp np1? d n1 vbz dt n1 cst pi vmd vvi av dx n2, pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi pn31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 21
246 It is noted in Love, so, that if you did love the Lord, you would have a longing desire after him: It is noted in Love, so, that if you did love the Lord, you would have a longing desire After him: pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, av, cst cs pn22 vdd vvi dt n1, pn22 vmd vhi dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno31: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 21
247 there will be joy in the fruition of him, anger against all impediments to it, griefe when he withdrawes himselfe, hope when there it any probability of enjoying him, feare to lose him. there will be joy in the fruition of him, anger against all impediments to it, grief when he withdraws himself, hope when there it any probability of enjoying him, Fear to loose him. pc-acp vmb vbi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp pn31, n1 c-crq pns31 vvz px31, vvb c-crq a-acp pn31 d n1 pp-f vvg pno31, vvb pc-acp vvi pno31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 21
248 Now doe not deceive thy selfe; Now do not deceive thy self; av vdb xx vvi po21 n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 21
249 thou lovest the Lord, thou wil say, but is this love to his person, or to his kingdome, his goods? When thou presentest Iesus Christ alone to thy selfe, canst thou then love him? The Virgins love him, the Harlots love him. thou Lovest the Lord, thou will say, but is this love to his person, or to his Kingdom, his goods? When thou presentest Iesus christ alone to thy self, Canst thou then love him? The Virgins love him, the Harlots love him. pns21 vv2 dt n1, pns21 n1 vvi, cc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1, po31 n2-j? c-crq pns21 vv2 np1 np1 av-j p-acp po21 n1, vm2 pns21 av vvi pno31? dt ng1 n1 pno31, dt ng1 n1 pno31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 22
250 And there is a great deale of harlotry love in the world, to the Lord Iesus. And there is a great deal of harlotry love in the world, to the Lord Iesus. cc pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 22
251 It was one thing to love Alexander, another to love the King. It was one thing to love Alexander, Another to love the King. pn31 vbds crd n1 pc-acp vvi np1, j-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 22
252 It is true, Christ is a great King, that can doe much good or evill in the world, It is true, christ is a great King, that can do much good or evil in the world, pn31 vbz j, np1 vbz dt j n1, cst vmb vdi d j cc j-jn p-acp dt n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 22
253 and so many may love him. and so many may love him. cc av d vmb vvi pno31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 22
254 But canst thou answere this question, Lovest thou me? with Peter, Lord thou knowest that I love thee, Iohn 20. Thou that knowest my heart, But Canst thou answer this question, Lovest thou me? with Peter, Lord thou Knowest that I love thee, John 20. Thou that Knowest my heart, cc-acp vm2 pns21 vvi d n1, vv2 pns21 pno11? p-acp np1, n1 pns21 vv2 cst pns11 vvb pno21, np1 crd pns21 cst vv2 po11 n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 22
255 and the secret turnings of it, canst beare me witnesse that I love thee. Doest thou love his company? Love is seene in nothing more than this. and the secret turnings of it, Canst bear me witness that I love thee. Dost thou love his company? Love is seen in nothing more than this. cc dt j-jn n2-vvg pp-f pn31, vm2 vvi pno11 vvi cst pns11 vvb pno21. vd2 pns21 vvi po31 n1? n1 vbz vvn p-acp pix av-dc cs d. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 37 Page 22
256 Doest thou love his presence, to walke with God? Doest thou observe all his dealings to thee from morning to night, refer all still unto him? Art thou still in dealings with him? Still thou hast something to doe with him; Dost thou love his presence, to walk with God? Dost thou observe all his dealings to thee from morning to night, refer all still unto him? Art thou still in dealings with him? Still thou hast something to do with him; vd2 pns21 vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? vd2 pns21 vvi d po31 n2-vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvb d av p-acp pno31? vb2r pns21 av p-acp n2-vvg p-acp pno31? j pns21 vh2 pi pc-acp vdi p-acp pno31; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 22
257 there is not an houre that passes thee, wherein thou hast not recourse unto him: there is not an hour that passes thee, wherein thou hast not recourse unto him: pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 cst vvz pno21, c-crq pns21 vh2 xx n1 p-acp pno31: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 22
258 when Christ takes a man unto himselfe, hee comes and sups with him, Apocalypse 3. Hast thou then this communion with Christ? Doth hee sup with thee, dwell with thee? Now, communion stands in speaking to another, when christ Takes a man unto himself, he comes and sups with him, Apocalypse 3. Hast thou then this communion with christ? Does he sup with thee, dwell with thee? Now, communion Stands in speaking to Another, c-crq np1 vvz dt n1 p-acp px31, pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp pno31, np1 crd vh2 pns21 av d n1 p-acp np1? vdz pns31 vvi p-acp pno21, vvb p-acp pno21? av, n1 vvz p-acp vvg p-acp j-jn, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 22
259 and in hearing him speake to us. and in hearing him speak to us. cc p-acp vvg pno31 vvi p-acp pno12. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 22
260 When you pray, then pray you formally, as one that is glad when the duty is over? oh if you loved the Lord, you would never be better, When you pray, then pray you formally, as one that is glad when the duty is over? o if you loved the Lord, you would never be better, c-crq pn22 vvb, av vvb pn22 av-j, c-acp pi cst vbz j c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp? uh cs pn22 vvd dt n1, pn22 vmd av-x vbi jc, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 22
261 than when you are at prayer. than when you Are At prayer. cs c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 22
262 And you would goe to prayer, as you would goe to speake with your dearest friend. And you would go to prayer, as you would go to speak with your dearest friend. cc pn22 vmd vvi p-acp n1, c-acp pn22 vmd vvi p-acp vvb p-acp po22 js-jn n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 23
263 So do you hunger after the Word, which is the character of Christ his Will, his Love-letter? Put the case a Woman should have her Husband at the East-Indies, So do you hunger After the Word, which is the character of christ his Will, his Love-letter? Put the case a Woman should have her Husband At the East indies, av vdb pn22 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 n1, po31 n1? vvb dt n1 dt n1 vmd vhi po31 n1 p-acp dt np2, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 23
264 how welcome would a letter bee to her from him? Therefore Moses that loved God, desired to see his glory, Exodus 33. to know him better, to grow more acquainted with him. how welcome would a Letter be to her from him? Therefore Moses that loved God, desired to see his glory, Exodus 33. to know him better, to grow more acquainted with him. c-crq n-jn vmd dt n1 vbi p-acp pno31 p-acp pno31? av np1 cst vvd np1, vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1, fw-la crd pc-acp vvi pno31 av-jc, pc-acp vvi av-dc vvn p-acp pno31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 23
265 Now, that the Word doth to thee, it shewes to thee that glory which Moses saw. Now, that the Word does to thee, it shows to thee that glory which Moses saw. av, cst dt n1 vdz p-acp pno21, pn31 vvz p-acp pno21 d n1 r-crq np1 vvd. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 38 Page 23
266 If you love the Lord, Holy-daies and Sacrament-daies would bee as Feast-daies, and Wedding-daies; for then you meete with God more neerely. If you love the Lord, Holidays and Sacrament-days would be as Feast-days, and Wedding-days; for then you meet with God more nearly. cs pn22 vvb dt n1, n2 cc n2 vmd vbi c-acp n2, cc n2; c-acp cs pn22 vvb p-acp np1 av-dc av-j. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 23
267 Doe you then put off your comming to the Sacrament, and would you not come neere it for the speech of some, Do you then put off your coming to the Sacrament, and would you not come near it for the speech of Some, vdb pn22 av vvn a-acp po22 n-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vmd pn22 xx vvi av-j pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 23
268 and yet will you say that you love the Lord? where love is, there is delight. and yet will you say that you love the Lord? where love is, there is delight. cc av vmb pn22 vvi cst pn22 vvb dt n1? q-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vbz n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 23
269 A man delights in his fellowship, whom hee loves, whom ye have not seene, yet ye love him; A man delights in his fellowship, whom he loves, whom you have not seen, yet you love him; dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, ro-crq pns31 vvz, ro-crq pn22 vhb xx vvn, av pn22 vvb pno31; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 23
270 yea, whom, though ye see him not, yet yee beleeve and joy with joy unspeakable and glorious. yea, whom, though you see him not, yet ye believe and joy with joy unspeakable and glorious. uh, ro-crq, cs pn22 vvb pno31 xx, av pn22 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 j cc j. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 23
271 Doe you then delight in his presence? for delight will be in the injoying of that wee love; joy followes love. Do you then delight in his presence? for delight will be in the enjoying of that we love; joy follows love. vdb pn22 av vvi p-acp po31 n1? p-acp n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt vvg pp-f d pns12 vvb; n1 vvz n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 39 Page 23
272 To delight in a mans company, is that marke of love which cannot be dissembled. To delight in a men company, is that mark of love which cannot be dissembled. pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, vbz d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 23
273 Dost thou then love the appearing of the Lord Iesus? 2 Thessalonians 3. If one should bring you newes that you must goe to the Lord, Dost thou then love the appearing of the Lord Iesus? 2 Thessalonians 3. If one should bring you news that you must go to the Lord, vd2 pns21 av n1 dt vvg pp-f dt n1 np1? crd njp2 crd cs pi vmd vvi pn22 n1 cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 23
274 or he would come to you to morrow, would this be acceptable newes to you? Doth he bring good tidings? If a Spouse should have her betrothed husband beyond the Seas, or he would come to you to morrow, would this be acceptable news to you? Does he bring good tidings? If a Spouse should have her betrothed husband beyond the Seas, cc pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, vmd d vbi j n1 p-acp pn22? vdz pns31 vvi j n2? cs dt n1 vmd vhi pno31 vvn n1 p-acp dt n2, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
275 and should heare of his returne; and should hear of his return; cc vmd vvi pp-f po31 n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
276 if she should say, that it were the worst newes that could come to her, would you thinke that she lov'd him? No, there could not come a more welcome Messenger to thee than such a one, if she should say, that it were the worst news that could come to her, would you think that she loved him? No, there could not come a more welcome Messenger to thee than such a one, cs pns31 vmd vvi, cst pn31 vbdr dt js n1 cst vmd vvi p-acp pno31, vmd pn22 vvi cst pns31 vvd pno31? uh-dx, pc-acp vmd xx vvi dt av-dc j-jn n1 p-acp pno21 av d dt pi, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
277 if thou didst love the Lord. if thou didst love the Lord. cs pns21 vdd2 vvi dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
278 Blessed are the dead that dye in the Lord (for so saith the Spirit) from henceforth they rest from their labours. So saith the Spirit, not so saith the Flesh. Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord (for so Says the Spirit) from henceforth they rest from their labours. So Says the Spirit, not so Says the Flesh. vvn vbr dt j cst vvb p-acp dt n1 (c-acp av vvz dt n1) p-acp av pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2. av vvz dt n1, xx av vvz dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
279 So much the more spirit a man hath, so much the more he will say, it is blessed, So much the more Spirit a man hath, so much the more he will say, it is blessed, av av-d dt av-dc n1 dt n1 vhz, av av-d dt av-dc pns31 vmb vvi, pn31 vbz vvn, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
280 and the more hee will pray submittingly for it, quickly. and the more he will pray submittingly for it, quickly. cc dt av-dc pns31 vmb vvi av-j p-acp pn31, av-j. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
281 Indeed a godly man, when the flesh is predominant, and the spirit under hatches, then he may be desirous to be spared a while; Indeed a godly man, when the Flesh is predominant, and the Spirit under Hates, then he may be desirous to be spared a while; np1 dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz j, cc dt n1 p-acp n2, cs pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
282 oh spare me a little, as the Spouse may sometimes wish her Husband, deferring his comming, o spare me a little, as the Spouse may sometime wish her Husband, deferring his coming, uh vvb pno11 dt j, c-acp dt n1 vmb av vvi po31 n1, vvg po31 n-vvg, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
283 when she is not fit to receive him; the house is not ready, not cleane enough. when she is not fit to receive him; the house is not ready, not clean enough. c-crq pns31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno31; dt n1 vbz xx j, xx j av-d. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 40 Page 24
284 A Crowne of Righteousnesse, saith the Apostle, is laid up for all them that love the appearing of the Lord Iesus. A Crown of Righteousness, Says the Apostle, is laid up for all them that love the appearing of the Lord Iesus. dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp d pno32 cst vvb dt vvg pp-f dt n1 np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 24
285 1 Timothy 4 8. And the second time shall Christ appeare to salvation, to all them that look for him, Hebrews 9. Art thou then one that lookes for Christ, that desires nothing but union with him, hee will come to thee to thy salvation. 1 Timothy 4 8. And the second time shall christ appear to salvation, to all them that look for him, Hebrews 9. Art thou then one that looks for christ, that Desires nothing but Union with him, he will come to thee to thy salvation. vvn np1 crd crd np1 dt ord n1 vmb np1 vvi p-acp n1, p-acp d pno32 cst vvb p-acp pno31, np1 crd vb2r pns21 av crd d n2 p-acp np1, cst vvz pix cc-acp n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 24
286 If men looke not for him, will hee come to them to salvation? It may be in some disease, wh•n thou canst take no pleasure in the world, you wish that you were with Christ. If men look not for him, will he come to them to salvation? It may be in Some disease, wh•n thou Canst take no pleasure in the world, you wish that you were with christ. cs n2 vvb xx p-acp pno31, vmb pns31 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1? pn31 vmb vbi p-acp d n1, av pns21 vm2 vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vvb cst pn22 vbdr p-acp np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 24
287 Nature may have a great hand in this. Nature may have a great hand in this. n1 vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp d. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 41 Page 24
288 But in thy youth, in the midst of all worldly contents, when thou art in thy pleasant Orchard, with thy Wife and Children about thee, having what thy heart can wish, canst thou say then, But in thy youth, in the midst of all worldly contents, when thou art in thy pleasant Orchard, with thy Wife and Children about thee, having what thy heart can wish, Canst thou say then, cc-acp p-acp po21 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp po21 j n1, p-acp po21 n1 cc n2 p-acp pno21, vhg r-crq po21 n1 vmb vvi, vm2 pns21 vvi av, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 25
289 Now would I most willingly leave all these to goe to Christ? when you prefer his company above all things, count that delight the best, that comes from communion with him; Now would I most willingly leave all these to go to christ? when you prefer his company above all things, count that delight the best, that comes from communion with him; av vmd pns11 av-ds av-j vvi d d pc-acp vvi p-acp np1? c-crq pn22 vvb po31 n1 p-acp d n2, vvb d n1 dt js, cst vvz p-acp n1 p-acp pno31; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 25
290 then thou lovest the Lord Iesus. then thou Lovest the Lord Iesus. cs pns21 vv2 dt n1 np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 42 Page 25
291 Love is exceeding bountifull, apt to doe much for the Lord, and to suffer any thing gladly. Love is exceeding bountiful, apt to do much for the Lord, and to suffer any thing gladly. n1 vbz av-vvg j, j pc-acp vdi d p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 av-j. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 25
292 The Apostle, in the first Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter 13. sets downe many excellent properties of Love; The Apostle, in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter 13. sets down many excellent properties of Love; dt n1, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, n1 crd n2 a-acp d j n2 pp-f n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 25
293 she that loved Christ, had a box of Oyntment; she that loved christ, had a box of Ointment; pns31 cst vvd np1, vhd dt n1 pp-f n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 25
294 it may bee it was the best thing shee had, it may bee it was all she had, it may be it was the best thing she had, it may be it was all she had, pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vbds dt js n1 pns31 vhd, pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vbds d pns31 vhd, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 25
295 yet she bestows it on Christ. So Abraham, when God would have his Sonne, hee go's willingly about it; yet she bestows it on christ. So Abraham, when God would have his Son, he go's willingly about it; av pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp np1. np1 np1, c-crq np1 vmd vhi po31 n1, pns31 vvz av-j p-acp pn31; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 25
296 not formally, not out of necessity, but he rose up early to doe it. It may bee there will come a time when God shall need thy Wealth; it may be, thy Credit. not formally, not out of necessity, but he rose up early to do it. It may be there will come a time when God shall need thy Wealth; it may be, thy Credit. xx av-j, xx av pp-f n1, cc-acp pns31 vvd a-acp av-j pc-acp vdi pn31. pn31 vmb vbi a-acp vmb vvi dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi po21 n1; pn31 vmb vbi, po21 n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 43 Page 25
297 Now, you can deny him nothing, if you love him. Now, you can deny him nothing, if you love him. av, pn22 vmb vvi pno31 pix, cs pn22 vvb pno31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 25
298 So, Dalilah would not bee perswaded that Sampson loved her, so long as hee kept backe any thing from her. So, Delilah would not be persuaded that Sampson loved her, so long as he kept back any thing from her. np1, np1 vmd xx vbi vvn cst np1 vvd pno31, av av-j c-acp pns31 vvd av d n1 p-acp pno31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 25
299 If there bee any thing so neere unto thee as thy life, and it bee told thee that the Lord hath need of it, he shall have it. If there be any thing so near unto thee as thy life, and it be told thee that the Lord hath need of it, he shall have it. cs pc-acp vbb d n1 av av-j p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1, cc pn31 vbi vvn pno21 d dt n1 vhz n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 vmb vhi pn31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 25
300 Thou wilt say, It was a wise action of David, to poure out that water as an offering to the Lord, which he so longed for, Thou wilt say, It was a wise actium of David, to pour out that water as an offering to the Lord, which he so longed for, pns21 vm2 vvi, pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 av vvd p-acp, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 25
301 and obtained with the hazard of the lives of three of his Worthies. As when a man hath a good bit, he will send it to his friend: and obtained with the hazard of the lives of three of his Worthies. As when a man hath a good bit, he will send it to his friend: cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f crd pp-f po31 n2-j. p-acp c-crq dt n1 vhz dt j n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 25
302 so in another place, he would not offer to the Lord of that which should cost him nothing, 2 Samuel 24. But what can I bestow upon the Lord, thou wil• say? If thou art a Preicher, preach the Gospel fo• Christ; so in Another place, he would not offer to the Lord of that which should cost him nothing, 2 Samuel 24. But what can I bestow upon the Lord, thou wil• say? If thou art a Preicher, preach the Gospel fo• christ; av p-acp j-jn n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst r-crq vmd vvi pno31 pix, crd np1 crd p-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1, pns21 n1 vvb? cs pns21 vb2r dt np1, vvb dt n1 n1 np1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
303 so, every man in his calling, let him do somewhat for the Lord, and if he shall call for by life, let it not be deare unto thee. so, every man in his calling, let him do somewhat for the Lord, and if he shall call for by life, let it not be deer unto thee. av, d n1 p-acp po31 n-vvg, vvb pno31 vdi av p-acp dt n1, cc cs pns31 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp n1, vvb pn31 xx vbi j-jn p-acp pno21. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
304 And as love is thus bountifull, so it seekes not its owne, 1 Corinthians 13. And now, And as love is thus bountiful, so it seeks not its own, 1 Corinthians 13. And now, cc c-acp n1 vbz av j, av pn31 vvz xx po31 d, vvn np1 crd cc av, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
305 how f〈 … 〉 will bae found hat love Christ? wee may well complain with Paul, All men seeke their owne, how f〈 … 〉 will bae found hat love christ? we may well complain with Paul, All men seek their own, c-crq n1 … 〉 vmb fw-la vvn n1 n1 np1? pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp np1, d n2 vvb po32 d, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
306 and •one the things of Iesus Christ, Philemon 2. Paul that loved the Lord, how was hee affected? hee regarded: and •one the things of Iesus christ, Philemon 2. Paul that loved the Lord, how was he affected? he regarded: cc av-j dt n2 pp-f np1 np1, np1 crd np1 cst vvd dt n1, c-crq vbds pns31 vvn? pns31 vvd: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
307 o• himselfe, tooke not care what should become of himselfe, hee tooke the care of all the Churches upon him: o• himself, took not care what should become of himself, he took the care of all the Churches upon him: n1 px31, vvd xx vvi r-crq vmd vvi pp-f px31, pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f d dt n2 p-acp pno31: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
308 Who is offended, and so by taking offence, fals away, and I burne not? Art thou a Minister, Who is offended, and so by taking offence, falls away, and I burn not? Art thou a Minister, r-crq vbz vvn, cc av p-acp vvg n1, vvz av, cc pns11 vvb xx? vb2r pns21 dt n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
309 and lovest the Lord Iesus, thou wilt not be so carefull for a living, and that it be a convenient one, and Lovest the Lord Iesus, thou wilt not be so careful for a living, and that it be a convenient one, cc vv2 dt n1 np1, pns21 vm2 xx vbi av j p-acp dt j-vvg, cc cst pn31 vbb dt j pi, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
310 but thou wouldest preach as Paul, though for nothing; but thou Wouldst preach as Paul, though for nothing; cc-acp pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp np1, cs p-acp pix; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
311 for every man might doe much for the Lord, if he sought the things of the Lord; for every man might do much for the Lord, if he sought the things of the Lord; p-acp d n1 vmd vdi av-d p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
312 if hee did plod with himselfe, how to bring advantage to Christ. if he did plod with himself, how to bring advantage to christ. cs pns31 vdd vvi p-acp px31, c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 44 Page 26
313 And then if this should come in, if I doe this, I shall hinder my estate, lose my friends, it would be nothing: And then if this should come in, if I do this, I shall hinder my estate, loose my Friends, it would be nothing: cc av cs d vmd vvi p-acp, cs pns11 vdb d, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, vvb po11 n2, pn31 vmd vbi pix: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 26
314 the love of the Lord would be farre better to thee than any thing, Love doth much for the Lord; the love of the Lord would be Far better to thee than any thing, Love does much for the Lord; dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi av-j av-jc p-acp pno21 av d n1, n1 vdz d c-acp dt n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 26
315 Faith workes by Love, he loves much, that doth much. Faith works by Love, he loves much, that does much. n1 vvz p-acp n1, pns31 vvz av-d, cst vdz d. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 26
316 Paul, as he was abundant in love, so in labour. If you love me, saith our Saviour, keepe my Commandements. Are you willing then to take much paines for the Lord? Doest thou feed the lambes of Christ? If thou art a Minister, Paul, as he was abundant in love, so in labour. If you love me, Says our Saviour, keep my commandments. are you willing then to take much pains for the Lord? Dost thou feed the Lambs of christ? If thou art a Minister, np1, c-acp pns31 vbds j p-acp n1, av p-acp n1. cs pn22 vvb pno11, vvz po12 n1, vvb po11 n2. vbr pn22 j av pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp dt n1? vd2 pns21 vvi dt n2 pp-f np1? cs pns21 vb2r dt n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
317 or if thou art in the way to that calling, art thou diligent to fit they selfe for it? And love not onely workes, or if thou art in the Way to that calling, art thou diligent to fit they self for it? And love not only works, cc cs pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 p-acp d vvg, vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi pns32 n1 c-acp pn31? cc vvb xx av-j n2, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
318 but it makes that the commandements are not grievous. The wife may serve her husband, and the servant him, but with a different affection. but it makes that the Commandments Are not grievous. The wife may serve her husband, and the servant him, but with a different affection. cc-acp pn31 vvz cst dt n2 vbr xx j. dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc dt n1 pno31, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
319 The covetous man when he is before some great man that can imprison him, or put him to death may part with his wealth, The covetous man when he is before Some great man that can imprison him, or put him to death may part with his wealth, dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp d j n1 cst vmb vvi pno31, cc vvd pno31 p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
320 or if with one that can greatly preferre him, in hope of that, he may be brought to part with his money; But willingly he will not. or if with one that can greatly prefer him, in hope of that, he may be brought to part with his money; But willingly he will not. cc cs p-acp pi cst vmb av-j vvi pno31, p-acp n1 pp-f d, pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; cc-acp av-j pns31 vmb xx. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
321 But you must finde delight in that you doe: But you must find delight in that you do: p-acp pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp cst pn22 vdb: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
322 when you doe a kindnesse to one that you love, you doe but doe your selfe a kindnesse on that party. when you do a kindness to one that you love, you do but do your self a kindness on that party. c-crq pn22 vdb dt n1 p-acp pi cst pn22 vvb, pn22 vdb p-acp vdb po22 n1 dt n1 p-acp d n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
323 And in this sense what thanks deserve you? you doe but satisfie your love. And in this sense what thanks deserve you? you do but satisfy your love. cc p-acp d n1 r-crq n2 vvb pn22? pn22 vdb p-acp vvi po22 n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
324 As a mother loves her child, and doth the offices of kindnesse to it with delight, As a mother loves her child, and does the Offices of kindness to it with delight, p-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1, cc vdz dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
325 though shee shall never have any thing for it. though she shall never have any thing for it. cs pns31 vmb av-x vhi d n1 c-acp pn31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
326 If you had this love, you would come to say, It is meate and drinke to doe your Fathers will. If you had this love, you would come to say, It is meat and drink to do your Father's will. cs pn22 vhd d n1, pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz n1 cc vvi pc-acp vdi po22 ng1 n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
327 Now, you neede not bee hired to eate and drinke. Now, you need not be hired to eat and drink. av, pn22 vvb xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 45 Page 27
328 Lastly, love suffers all things. Are you willing to suffer any thing for the Lord? when David did a religious act, Michol lookes upon him with another eye, Lastly, love suffers all things. are you willing to suffer any thing for the Lord? when David did a religious act, Michal looks upon him with Another eye, ord, n1 vvz d n2. vbr pn22 j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1? q-crq np1 vdd dt j n1, np1 vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp j-jn n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 27
329 as men looke now on religious actions. as men look now on religious actions. c-acp n2 vvb av p-acp j n2. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 27
330 It is no matter, saith David, I will beare it, for I did it to the Lord, who chose mee before thy fathers house. It is no matter, Says David, I will bear it, for I did it to the Lord, who chosen me before thy Father's house. pn31 vbz dx n1, vvz np1, pns11 vmb vvi pn31, c-acp pns11 vdd pn31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd pno11 p-acp po21 ng1 n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 27
331 And if this bee to be vi•e. I will bee yet more vile. And if this be to be vi•e. I will be yet more vile. cc cs d vbb pc-acp vbi vvn. pns11 vmb vbi av av-dc j. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 27
332 Can you endure to be pointed at, scoffed and mocked, for the Lord? It was a sore triall to have his wife so against him, Can you endure to be pointed At, scoffed and mocked, for the Lord? It was a soar trial to have his wife so against him, vmb pn22 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, vvd cc vvn, c-acp dt n1? pn31 vbds dt j n1 pc-acp vhi po31 n1 av p-acp pno31, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
333 yet wee see how hee did beare it. Bonds and afflictions, saith Paul abide mee in every Citie; yet we see how he did bear it. Bonds and afflictions, Says Paul abide me in every city; av pns12 vvb c-crq pns31 vdd vvi pn31. n2 cc n2, vvz np1 vvi pno11 p-acp d n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
334 But none of these things move mee, neither count I my life deare unto my selfe, But none of these things move me, neither count I my life deer unto my self, p-acp pix pp-f d n2 vvb pno11, dx n1 pns11 po11 n1 j-jn p-acp po11 n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
335 so I may finish my course with joy. so I may finish my course with joy. av pns11 vmb vvb po11 n1 p-acp n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
336 Are you able to doe thus? But I canno like, you will say, to bee put to it you doe not know, it may bee you may lose your wealth, your credit, are you able to do thus? But I canno like, you will say, to be put to it you do not know, it may be you may loose your wealth, your credit, vbr pn22 j pc-acp vdi av? p-acp pns11 vmbx vvi, pn22 vmb vvi, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31 pn22 vdb xx vvi, pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1, po22 n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
337 and respect, among those whom you loved, and this is somewhat: yet love makes it as nothing. and respect, among those whom you loved, and this is somewhat: yet love makes it as nothing. cc n1, p-acp d r-crq pn22 vvd, cc d vbz av: av n1 vvz pn31 p-acp pix. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
338 We see when a man loves a Maide, neither Father nor Friend, nor the speech of people will move him to give over. We see when a man loves a Maid, neither Father nor Friend, nor the speech of people will move him to give over. pns12 vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1, dx n1 ccx n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
339 True, this is a sinfull love, but yet shewes what the nature of love is. True, this is a sinful love, but yet shows what the nature of love is. j, d vbz dt j n1, cc-acp av vvz r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
340 Nay I will goe furth•r, you will suffer all with joy, Strengthened with all might according to his glorious power unto all patience and long suffering with joyfulnesse. Nay I will go furth•r, you will suffer all with joy, Strengthened with all might according to his glorious power unto all patience and long suffering with joyfulness. uh-x pns11 vmb vvi n1, pn22 vmb vvi d p-acp n1, vvn p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp d n1 cc av-j vvg p-acp n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
341 So when the Apostles were whipt where the shame was more then the paine, yet they rejoyced that they were thought worthy to suffer for Christ. So when the Apostles were whipped where the shame was more then the pain, yet they rejoiced that they were Thought worthy to suffer for christ. av c-crq dt n2 vbdr vvd c-crq dt n1 vbds av-dc cs dt n1, av pns32 vvd cst pns32 vbdr vvn j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 46 Page 28
342 Put all these together, Are ye bountifull, that if the Lord should put you to any cost, cost of purse, labours of life, hee should willingly have it? Doe yee take care for the things of Christ, plod how ye may glorifie him? Doe ye do much, Put all these together, are you bountiful, that if the Lord should put you to any cost, cost of purse, labours of life, he should willingly have it? Do ye take care for the things of christ, plod how you may Glorify him? Do you do much, vvb d d av, vbr pn22 j, cst cs dt n1 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp d n1, n1 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd av-j vhi pn31? vdb pn22 vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvb c-crq pn22 vmb vvi pno31? vdb pn22 vdb d, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 28
343 and suffer much for the Lord? Take these notes no further then yee see reason for them: and suffer much for the Lord? Take these notes no further then ye see reason for them: cc vvi d p-acp dt n1? vvb d n2 dx jc cs pn22 vvb n1 p-acp pno32: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 28
344 And know that this is that word of the Lord, if you love not the Lord Iesus, you are cursed. And know that this is that word of the Lord, if you love not the Lord Iesus, you Are cursed. cc vvb cst d vbz d n1 pp-f dt n1, cs pn22 vvb xx dt n1 np1, pn22 vbr vvn. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 47 Page 28
345 The next property of love is, it desires nothing so much as love againe. The next property of love is, it Desires nothing so much as love again. dt ord n1 pp-f n1 vbz, pn31 vvz pix av av-d c-acp vvb av. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 29
346 If a man bee ser viceable to another, and not out of love, so he bee officious to him, hee is content. If a man be ser viceable to Another, and not out of love, so he be officious to him, he is content. cs dt n1 vbi zz j p-acp j-jn, cc xx av pp-f n1, av pns31 vbb j p-acp pno31, pns31 vbz j. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 29
347 But love will be paid in it's owne coyne, it will not have mercy without grace. But love will be paid in it's own coin, it will not have mercy without grace. p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31|vbz d n1, pn31 vmb xx vhi n1 p-acp n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 29
348 A kingdome without grace, will not content it. A Kingdom without grace, will not content it. dt n1 p-acp n1, vmb xx vvi pn31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 29
349 It is very observant in this kinde, Quis fallere possit amantem? They will be very curious this way. It is very observant in this kind, Quis fallere possit amantem? They will be very curious this Way. pn31 vbz av j p-acp d n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la? pns32 vmb vbi av j d n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 29
350 They must see love in every thing, or else they can take no delight in it. They must see love in every thing, or Else they can take no delight in it. pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n1, cc av pns32 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp pn31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 29
351 It is not a kingdome that can quiet them without the love of God. It is not a Kingdom that can quiet them without the love of God. pn31 vbz xx dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 48 Page 29
352 How ever it goe with corne, wine and ovle, th i• prayer is, Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance on us. If a mans turne were served, How ever it go with corn, wine and ovle, that i• prayer is, Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance on us. If a men turn were served, c-crq av pn31 vvb p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, dt n1 n1 vbz, n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12. cs dt ng1 n1 vbdr vvn, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
353 so he might be freed from hell, and made happy, and then love him, this man loves not the Lord. so he might be freed from hell, and made happy, and then love him, this man loves not the Lord. av pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd j, cc av vvb pno31, d n1 vvz xx dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
354 That which Absalom did in hypocrisie, wee are to doe in truth, Sam. 14. What avails it mee that I enjoy (saith he) my lands, and that I live in Ierusalem, That which Absalom did in hypocrisy, we Are to do in truth, Sam. 14. What avails it me that I enjoy (Says he) my Lands, and that I live in Ierusalem, d r-crq np1 vdd p-acp n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vdi p-acp n1, np1 crd q-crq vvz pn31 pno11 cst pns11 vvb (vvz pns31) po11 n2, cc cst pns11 vvb p-acp np1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
355 so long as I may not see the Kings face? So if God should give you abundance of all your hearts can wish, free you from the fire of hell, so long as I may not see the Kings face? So if God should give you abundance of all your hearts can wish, free you from the fire of hell, av av-j c-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi dt ng1 n1? av cs np1 vmd vvi pn22 n1 pp-f d po22 n2 vmb vvi, vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
356 yet this will not content you without you see his face, if you have this love. yet this will not content you without you see his face, if you have this love. av d vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp pn22 vvb po31 n1, cs pn22 vhb d n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
357 And thus if Gods people humble themselves and seeke his face, hee will heare in heaven, and have mercy on them: And thus if God's people humble themselves and seek his face, he will hear in heaven, and have mercy on them: cc av cs n2 n1 vvi px32 cc vvb po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc vhb n1 p-acp pno32: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
358 when a people are oppressed and in captivitie, they may come to the Lord and humble themselves, when a people Are oppressed and in captivity, they may come to the Lord and humble themselves, c-crq dt n1 vbr vvn cc p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi px32, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
359 but for their owne liberty, they may seeke their owne good in it, as they, Howled on their beds for corne, wine, and oyle: but for their own liberty, they may seek their own good in it, as they, Howled on their Beds for corn, wine, and oil: cc-acp p-acp po32 d n1, pns32 vmb vvi po32 d j p-acp pn31, c-acp pns32, vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 29
360 but Gods people seeke his face, his favour; but God's people seek his face, his favour; p-acp npg1 n1 vvi po31 n1, po31 n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 30
361 examine thy selfe then, if when his countenance is clouded, and he hides his face, thou art impatient, thou canst not beare it, examine thy self then, if when his countenance is clouded, and he hides his face, thou art impatient, thou Canst not bear it, vvb po21 n1 av, cs c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn, cc pns31 vvz po31 n1, pns21 vb2r j, pns21 vm2 xx vvi pn31, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 30
362 then thou mayest assure thy selfe that thou lovest the Lord. then thou Mayest assure thy self that thou Lovest the Lord. cs pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 cst pns21 vv2 dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 30
363 Thus did David Psal. 51. when hee wanted the sense of Gods favour, how did hee complaine hee would have no deniall, Thus did David Psalm 51. when he wanted the sense of God's favour, how did he complain he would have no denial, av vdd np1 np1 crd c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, q-crq vdd pns31 vvi pns31 vmd vhi dx n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 30
364 and therefore never gives over intreating till he is answered. Doest thou love the Lord? then thou lovest the Saints. and Therefore never gives over entreating till he is answered. Dost thou love the Lord? then thou Lovest the Saints. cc av av-x vvz p-acp vvg c-acp pns31 vbz vvn. vd2 pns21 vvi dt n1? cs pns21 vv2 dt n2. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 49 Page 30
365 This is a true and common note, every one hath it in his mouth, 1 Iohn 3. If you love the Lord, you will love the brethren. This is a true and Common note, every one hath it in his Mouth, 1 John 3. If you love the Lord, you will love the brothers. d vbz dt j cc j n1, d pi vhz pn31 p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd cs pn22 vvb dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi dt n2. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
366 Dost thou then love the Lord, and hate evill in other men? If you love not your brother whom you see daily, Dost thou then love the Lord, and hate evil in other men? If you love not your brother whom you see daily, vd2 pns21 av vvi dt n1, cc vvb j-jn p-acp j-jn n2? cs pn22 vvb xx po22 n1 ro-crq pn22 vvb av-j, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
367 how can yee love the Lord whom yee never see? God is remote from our eyes that wee cannot behold him. how can ye love the Lord whom ye never see? God is remote from our eyes that we cannot behold him. q-crq vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 ro-crq pn22 av-x vvi? np1 vbz j p-acp po12 n2 cst pns12 vmbx vvi pno31. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
368 Now his image is stamped upon the Saints, and so is visible to us. Wee see them daily, they converse with us. Now his image is stamped upon the Saints, and so is visible to us. we see them daily, they converse with us. av po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2, cc av vbz j p-acp pno12. pns12 vvb pno32 av-j, pns32 vvb p-acp pno12. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
369 Now, if we love not them, we cannot love God. Now, if we love not them, we cannot love God. av, cs pns12 vvb xx pno32, pns12 vmbx vvi np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
370 For, the love of Christ is that holy disposition which you conceive in your minde of him: For, the love of christ is that holy disposition which you conceive in your mind of him: p-acp, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz d j n1 r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n1 pp-f pno31: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
371 Now, the like for kinde is in the Saints. Now, the like for kind is in the Saints. av, dt j p-acp n1 vbz p-acp dt n2. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
372 As those that doe the lusts of the Devill, are of his disposition, that is, are as it were little Devils: As those that do the Lustiest of the devil, Are of his disposition, that is, Are as it were little Devils: p-acp d cst vdb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vbr pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz, vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr j n2: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
373 so in the Saints, there is the same disposi•ion, the same minde that was in Christ Iesus for kinde. so in the Saints, there is the same disposi•ion, the same mind that was in christ Iesus for kind. av p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vbz dt d n1, dt d n1 cst vbds p-acp np1 np1 p-acp n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 50 Page 30
374 But you will say, I would love them, if I thought they were not hypocrites. Take heed, thou mayest persecute Christ under the person of an hypocrite: But you will say, I would love them, if I Thought they were not Hypocrites. Take heed, thou Mayest persecute christ under the person of an hypocrite: p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, pns11 vmd vvi pno32, cs pns11 vvd pns32 vbdr xx n2. vvb n1, pns21 vm2 vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 51 Page 30
375 what if thou strike at an hypocrite in seeming? yet a true member of Christ is found wounded by thee. what if thou strike At an hypocrite in seeming? yet a true member of christ is found wounded by thee. r-crq cs pns21 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg? av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn vvn p-acp pno21. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 31
376 And when thy heart shall rise against thee, out of the side of the likenesse of religion, And when thy heart shall rise against thee, out of the side of the likeness of Religion, cc c-crq po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 31
377 and true piety, what would you doe if the substance were there, i• hee had grace in a higher measure? Christ pitches on this note above all others. and true piety, what would you do if the substance were there, i• he had grace in a higher measure? christ pitches on this note above all Others. cc j n1, r-crq vmd pn22 vdi cs dt n1 vbdr a-acp, n1 pns31 vhd n1 p-acp dt jc n1? np1 vvz p-acp d n1 p-acp d n2-jn. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 31
378 It is farre easier to love a holy man then to love God. For hee lives amongst us, wee have him continually before our eyes. It is Far Easier to love a holy man then to love God. For he lives among us, we have him continually before our eyes. pn31 vbz av-j jc pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av pc-acp vvi np1. p-acp pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb pno31 av-j p-acp po12 n2. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 31
379 Doe not say then you love such as are a farre off, you care not for these. Do not say then you love such as Are a Far off, you care not for these. vdb xx vvi cs pn22 vvb d c-acp vbr dt av-j a-acp, pn22 vvb xx p-acp d. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 52 Page 31
380 But you will say I love them well enough, doe you so? Doe you delight then in their company? Are you in your naturall element when you are among them? This you will doe by a naturall instinct if you love the Lord Iesus. But you will say I love them well enough, do you so? Do you delight then in their company? are you in your natural element when you Are among them? This you will do by a natural instinct if you love the Lord Iesus. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi pns11 vvb pno32 av av-d, vdb pn22 av? vdb pn22 vvi av p-acp po32 n1? vbr pn22 p-acp po22 j n1 c-crq pn22 vbr p-acp pno32? np1 pn22 vmb vdi p-acp dt j n1 cs pn22 vvb dt n1 np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 31
381 Againe, doe you hate sinne in all? the same ground will cause you to hate sinne, which moves you to love grace. Again, do you hate sin in all? the same ground will cause you to hate sin, which moves you to love grace. av, vdb pn22 vvi n1 p-acp d? dt d n1 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq vvz pn22 pc-acp vvi n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 31
382 Doe you then hate sinne as in dislike, and distate in regenerate men and their societie, bee it never so pleasant, so profitable? Do you then hate sin as in dislike, and distate in regenerate men and their society, be it never so pleasant, so profitable? vdb pn22 av vvi n1 c-acp p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp j-vvn n2 cc po32 n1, vbb pn31 av-x av j, av j? (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 53 Page 31
383 But what would you have mee to hate men then? no, but hate their sinnes, But what would you have me to hate men then? no, but hate their Sins, cc-acp q-crq vmd pn22 vhi pno11 pc-acp vvi n2 av? uh-dx, cc-acp vvb po32 n2, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 31
384 and love them with the love of pittie. and love them with the love of pity. cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 54 Page 31
385 Let thy heart melt to consider their case, and desire their good, love them, but so as it may stand with the love of the Lord Iesus. Let thy heart melt to Consider their case, and desire their good, love them, but so as it may stand with the love of the Lord Iesus. vvb po21 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 j, vvb pno32, cc-acp av c-acp pn31 vmb vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 31
386 Looke then to your selves, and examine your selves by these markes, see that you have this love; Look then to your selves, and examine your selves by these marks, see that you have this love; n1 av p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n2, vvb cst pn22 vhb d n1; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 31
387 if yee have it not, you are among the number of these men which are to bee accursed unto death. if ye have it not, you Are among the number of these men which Are to be accursed unto death. cs pn22 vhb pn31 xx, pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 55 Page 32
388 But I hope I deserve not so bad, my nature I hope is not so vile, But I hope I deserve not so bad, my nature I hope is not so vile, cc-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vvb xx av j, po11 n1 pns11 vvb vbz xx av j, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 32
389 as not to love the Lord Iesus. as not to love the Lord Iesus. c-acp xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 56 Page 32
390 Nay, thou hatest him, doe you not wish that there were no such Lord to come to judgement, that thou mightest live as thou pleasest? Couldest thou not wish that thou mightest ever here enjoy these pleasures, Nay, thou Hatest him, do you not wish that there were no such Lord to come to judgement, that thou Mightest live as thou pleasest? Couldst thou not wish that thou Mightest ever hear enjoy these pleasures, uh-x, pns21 vv2 pno31, vdb pn22 xx vvi cst a-acp vbdr dx d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp pns21 vv2? vmd2 pns21 xx vvi cst pns21 vmd2 av vvi vvi d n2, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 32
391 and never come at him? Now to wish that one were not, what is it but to hate him? Quem metuunt oderunt: Wee say men hate him whom they stand in feare of. and never come At him? Now to wish that one were not, what is it but to hate him? Whom metuunt oderunt: we say men hate him whom they stand in Fear of. cc av-x vvb p-acp pno31? av pc-acp vvi d crd vbdr xx, q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp pc-acp vvi pno31? fw-la fw-la fw-la: pns12 vvb n2 vvi pno31 ro-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 32
392 Doe you then feare and quake at his comming? surely then you are haters of God. Do you then Fear and quake At his coming? surely then you Are haters of God. vdb pn22 av n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n-vvg? av-j cs pn22 vbr n2 pp-f np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 57 Page 32
393 But I hope we are not haters of God. Why, this is not so ••ra•ge. But I hope we Are not haters of God. Why, this is not so ••ra•ge. cc-acp pns11 vvb pns12 vbr xx n2 pp-f np1. uh-crq, d vbz xx av j. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 32
394 The Apostle tels us that there were such as loved their pleasures more then God. 2 Tim. 3. yea, The Apostle tells us that there were such as loved their pleasures more then God. 2 Tim. 3. yea, dt n1 vvz pno12 d pc-acp vbdr d c-acp vvd po32 n2 av-dc cs np1. crd np1 crd uh, (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 32
395 and that there were haters of God also. Rom. 1. 30. And in the second commandement God •hreatens such as hate him, Exo. 20. and thou maiest bee one of them. and that there were haters of God also. Rom. 1. 30. And in the second Commandment God •hreatens such as hate him, Exo. 20. and thou Mayest be one of them. cc cst a-acp vbdr n2 pp-f np1 av. np1 crd crd cc p-acp dt ord n1 np1 vvz d p-acp vvb pno31, np1 crd cc pns21 vm2 vbi crd pp-f pno32. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 32
396 For if you cannot endure his Company, if your heart rise against his image, it is plaine you are a hater of God. For if you cannot endure his Company, if your heart rise against his image, it is plain you Are a hater of God. p-acp cs pn22 vmbx vvi po31 n1, cs po22 n1 vvi p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz j pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f np1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 58 Page 32
397 What? you would make me out of love with my selfe. What? you would make me out of love with my self. q-crq? pn22 vmd vvi pno11 av pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 32
398 What doe you preach damnation to me? it may be all these signes are not in me; What do you preach damnation to me? it may be all these Signs Are not in me; q-crq vdb pn22 vvi n1 p-acp pno11? pn31 vmb vbi d d n2 vbr xx p-acp pno11; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 32
399 Am I then so accursed? Yes: Am I then so accursed? Yes: vbm pns11 av av vvn? uh: (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 59 Page 32
400 we doe preach damnation to all that are in such a case, and wee are to threaten the curse. we do preach damnation to all that Are in such a case, and we Are to threaten the curse. pns12 vdb vvi n1 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp d dt n1, cc pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi dt n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 32
401 And thus the Lord esteemes of thee, and it were good that you thought so of your selves in time. And thus the Lord esteems of thee, and it were good that you Thought so of your selves in time. cc av dt n1 vvz pp-f pno21, cc pn31 vbdr j cst pn22 vvd av pp-f po22 n2 p-acp n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 33
402 It is the Ministers dutie to seperate the precious from the vile, to distinguish betweene men; It is the Ministers duty to separate the precious from the vile, to distinguish between men; pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2; (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 33
403 To shew you truely what your conditions are. Therefore apply this Text unto your selves, every one. To show you truly what your conditions Are. Therefore apply this Text unto your selves, every one. pc-acp vvi pn22 av-j r-crq po22 n2 vbr. av vvb d n1 p-acp po22 n2, d pi. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 33
404 If I love not the Lord Iesus, I am an accursed man, yea to bee had in execration to the death, which might make you loath your selves, in dust and ashes. If I love not the Lord Iesus, I am an accursed man, yea to be had in execration to the death, which might make you loath your selves, in dust and Ashes. cs pns11 vvb xx dt n1 np1, pns11 vbm dt vvn n1, uh pc-acp vbi vhn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmd vvi pn22 vvb po22 n2, p-acp n1 cc n2. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 33
405 It might make sinne alive in you, and bring you to love this Iesus. So endeth the second Sermon. It might make sin alive in you, and bring you to love this Iesus. So Endeth the second Sermon. pn31 vmd vvi n1 j p-acp pn22, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi d np1. av vvz dt ord n1. (9) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 60 Page 33
406 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon II. BY IOHN PRESTON, DD. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the first, and great Commandement: A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon II BY JOHN PRESTON, DD. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the First, and great Commandment: dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. n1 crd p-acp np1 np1, np1 np1 crd crd, crd d vbz dt ord, cc j n1: (11) half_title (DIV2) 61 Image 26
407 thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psal. 31. 26. Love the Lord O allye his Saints. thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psalm 31. 26. Love the Lord Oh ally his Saints. pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp d po21 n1. np1 crd crd vvb dt n1 uh vvi po31 n2. (11) half_title (DIV2) 63 Image 26
408 LONDON, Printed by Thomas Paine, for Iohn Stafford 1640. LONDON, Printed by Thomas Pain, for John Stafford 1640. np1, vvn p-acp np1 n1, p-acp np1 np1 crd (11) half_title (DIV2) 65 Image 26
409 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 65 Image 27
410 Sermon III. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him be had in execration, Sermon III. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ, let him be had in execration, n1 np1. crd np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 65 Image 27
411 yea let him be accursed unto the death. yea let him be accursed unto the death. uh vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 65 Image 27
412 NOw because this love is so needfull, we will adde more signes for the triall of your selves. NOw Because this love is so needful, we will add more Signs for the trial of your selves. av p-acp d n1 vbz av j, pns12 vmb vvi dc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 66 Image 27
413 For we cannot be better occupied. For we cannot be better occupied. c-acp pns12 vmbx vbi av-jc vvn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 66 Image 27
414 A sixt sig•e therefore is this, hee that loves, will bee apt to praise and speake well of that he loves, A sixt sig•e Therefore is this, he that loves, will be apt to praise and speak well of that he loves, dt ord n1 av vbz d, pns31 cst vvz, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi av pp-f cst pns31 vvz, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
415 and he will exceed in it: yea, he is very glad when he heares others speake well of it. and he will exceed in it: yea, he is very glad when he hears Others speak well of it. cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31: uh, pns31 vbz av j c-crq pns31 vvz n2-jn vvi av pp-f pn31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
416 So if we did love the Lord, we should be apt to speake will of him, we would be much in the speech of him. So if we did love the Lord, we should be apt to speak will of him, we would be much in the speech of him. av cs pns12 vdd vvi dt n1, pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno31, pns12 vmd vbi av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
417 When the heart is full of this love of God in Christ, out of that aboundance in thy heart, thy mouth will speak. When the heart is full of this love of God in christ, out of that abundance in thy heart, thy Mouth will speak. c-crq dt n1 vbz j pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, av pp-f d n1 p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1 vmb vvi. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
418 But thou speakest but little of God, and that little is brought in by company, thou art cold in thy praising of him: But thou Speakest but little of God, and that little is brought in by company, thou art cold in thy praising of him: cc-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp j pp-f np1, cc cst av-j vbz vvn p-acp p-acp n1, pns21 vb2r j-jn p-acp po21 n-vvg pp-f pno31: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
419 why thou doest not love him, see in David, a man that loved the Lord. why thou dost not love him, see in David, a man that loved the Lord. c-crq pns21 vd2 xx vvi pno31, vvb p-acp np1, dt n1 cst vvd dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
420 How much was hee in the praising of him? Nay, he could not bee content to doe this alone, How much was he in the praising of him? Nay, he could not be content to do this alone, c-crq d vbds pns31 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno31? uh-x, pns31 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vdi d av-j, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
421 but hee must have all creatures to praise him and to speake good of his Name: but he must have all creatures to praise him and to speak good of his Name: cc-acp pns31 vmb vhi d n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 cc pc-acp vvi j pp-f po31 n1: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
422 Even as a servant that commends his Master, invites others to serve him. This love enlarges the heart and opens the mouth. Even as a servant that commends his Master, invites Others to serve him. This love enlarges the heart and Opens the Mouth. av-j p-acp dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1, vvz n2-jn pc-acp vvi pno31. d n1 vvz dt n1 cc vvz dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
423 O Corinthians, our hearts are enlarged towards you, and our mouthes are opened, 2 Corinthians 6. 11. This is an argument that our hearts are enlarged, that we abound in love, when our mouthes are opened. O Corinthians, our hearts Are enlarged towards you, and our mouths Are opened, 2 Corinthians 6. 11. This is an argument that our hearts Are enlarged, that we abound in love, when our mouths Are opened. sy np1, po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pn22, cc po12 n2 vbr vvn, crd np1 crd crd d vbz dt n1 cst po12 n2 vbr vvn, cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1, c-crq po12 n2 vbr vvn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
424 So that thy heart is straightened towards God, if thy mouth bee not open to his praises. So that thy heart is straightened towards God, if thy Mouth be not open to his praises. av cst po21 n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1, cs po21 n1 vbi xx j p-acp po31 n2. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 67 Image 27
425 But I cannot speake as other men, I am no scholler, if I had elocution gifts, learning, I could thus speake. But I cannot speak as other men, I am not scholar, if I had elocution Gifts, learning, I could thus speak. cc-acp pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp j-jn n2, pns11 vbm xx n1, cs pns11 vhd n1 n2, n1, pns11 vmd av vvi. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 68 Image 27
426 This is no excush, it is the nature of love to make men eloquent, the passions make eloquent. This is no excush, it is the nature of love to make men eloquent, the passion make eloquent. d vbz dx n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n2 j, dt n2 vvb j. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
427 As we say, Pectus facit eloquentes, & magna pars eloquentiae constra animo. As we say, Pectus facit eloquentes, & Magna pars eloquentiae constra animo. c-acp pns12 vvb, np1 fw-fr n2, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
428 Are you hen apt to speake well of God? But this, you will say, is but a small matter, who doth not? Oh yes, wee are wanting in that manner of speaking of him which love requires. are you hen apt to speak well of God? But this, you will say, is but a small matter, who does not? O yes, we Are wanting in that manner of speaking of him which love requires. vbr pn22 n1 j pc-acp vvi av pp-f np1? p-acp d, pn22 vmb vvi, vbz p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vdz xx? uh uh, pns12 vbr vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg pp-f pno31 r-crq n1 vvz. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
429 We doe not speake of him with that affection, that sensiblenesse, that may enflame others to love him. We do not speak of him with that affection, that sensibleness, that may inflame Others to love him. pns12 vdb xx vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp d n1, cst n1, cst vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
430 See the Spouse in the Canticles: Oh saith she, My love is fairer then ten thousands. See the Spouse in the Canticles: O Says she, My love is Fairer then ten thousands. n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n2: uh vvz pns31, po11 n1 vbz jc cs crd crd. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
431 And thus will the soule that loves God doe. It will tell of his mercies abroad. And thus will the soul that loves God do. It will tell of his Mercies abroad. cc av vmb dt n1 cst vvz np1 vdb. pn31 vmb vvi pp-f po31 n2 av. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
432 It will speake good of his Name. It will speak good of his Name. pn31 vmb vvi j pp-f po31 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
433 And that not as a duty onely, but as a thing in which it takes especiall delight: And that not as a duty only, but as a thing in which it Takes especial delight: cc cst xx p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz j n1: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
434 Love followes the judgement, you cannot love the Lord, but you will thinke well of him. Love follows the judgement, you cannot love the Lord, but you will think well of him. n1 vvz dt n1, pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi av pp-f pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
435 See then what thy speeches are concerning him: See then what thy Speeches Are Concerning him: n1 av r-crq po21 n2 vbr vvg pno31: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
436 see if thy heart doe nimbly indite, and thy tongue bee as the penne of a readie Scribe Psalme 45. Consider whether you endeavour to doe any thing for Christ without expostulating, and indenting with him. see if thy heart do nimbly indite, and thy tongue be as the pen of a ready Scribe Psalm 45. Consider whither you endeavour to do any thing for christ without expostulating, and indenting with him. vvb cs po21 n1 vdb av-j vvi, cc po21 n1 vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vvi n1 crd vvb cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, cc vvg p-acp pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 69 Image 27
437 Whether you are ready to doe all things freely to him, without consulting with another about it. Whither you Are ready to do all things freely to him, without consulting with Another about it. cs pn22 vbr j pc-acp vdi d n2 av-j p-acp pno31, p-acp vvg p-acp j-jn p-acp pn31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
438 Amicitia non est revocanda ad calculos. Amicitia non est revocanda ad calculos. np1 fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
439 A friend must not bee strict in taking his account, for then hee plaies but the Huckster, he doth but buy and sell. A friend must not be strict in taking his account, for then he plays but the Huckster, he does but buy and fell. dt n1 vmb xx vbi j p-acp vvg po31 n1, c-acp cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vdz p-acp vvi cc vvi. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
440 When thou art trying and expostulating then whether such a duty be necessary or no, whether another will not serve the turne; When thou art trying and expostulating then whither such a duty be necessary or no, whither Another will not serve the turn; c-crq pns21 vb2r vvg cc vvg av cs d dt n1 vbi j cc uh-dx, cs j-jn vmb xx vvi dt n1; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
441 this is a signe thou dost want love. this is a Signen thou dost want love. d vbz dt n1 pns21 vd2 vvi n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
442 A Minister that hath this love, when he is to take a Living, will not so much enquire what reward he shall have, A Minister that hath this love, when he is to take a Living, will not so much inquire what reward he shall have, dt n1 cst vhz d n1, c-crq pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg, vmb xx av av-d vvi r-crq n1 pns31 vmb vhi, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
443 as what service he may doe to God in it. as what service he may do to God in it. p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vmb vdi p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
444 If you did love the Lord you would not stand, saying, is it necessary to keepe the Lords day so strictly? You would bee ready to doe what ever hath but a shadow of pleasing him. If you did love the Lord you would not stand, saying, is it necessary to keep the lords day so strictly? You would be ready to do what ever hath but a shadow of pleasing him. cs pn22 vdd vvi dt n1 pn22 vmd xx vvi, vvg, vbz pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1 av av-j? pn22 vmd vbi j pc-acp vdi r-crq av vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
445 Oh how you would be glad of such a day, so free from other businesse, wherein you might sequester your selves from the world, to attend upon God, O how you would be glad of such a day, so free from other business, wherein you might sequester your selves from the world, to attend upon God, uh q-crq pn22 vmd vbi j pp-f d dt n1, av j p-acp j-jn n1, c-crq pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
446 and to injoy him? So for a family prayer, thou wouldest not aske, can it not be omitted without sinne? This questioning will not stand with this love: and to enjoy him? So for a family prayer, thou Wouldst not ask, can it not be omitted without sin? This questioning will not stand with this love: cc pc-acp vvi pno31? av p-acp dt n1 n1, pns21 vmd2 xx vvi, vmb pn31 xx vbi vvn p-acp n1? np1 vvg vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
447 for the person thou servest is the Lord, and thou must not be as a mercenary servant. for the person thou servest is the Lord, and thou must not be as a mercenary servant. c-acp dt n1 pns21 vv2 vbz dt n1, cc pns21 vmb xx vbi p-acp dt j-jn n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
448 A wife will bee devising things to please her husband. A wife will be devising things to please her husband. dt n1 vmb vbi vvg n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
449 So, what shall I render to the Lord (saith David.) So Paul was abundant in labours and sufferings. So, what shall I render to the Lord (Says David.) So Paul was abundant in labours and sufferings. np1, r-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1 (vvz np1.) av np1 vbds j p-acp n2 cc n2. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
450 If Paul would have done nothing but out of necessity, he had never done halfe so much, say then, I will even goe doe my duty, performe my taske, If Paul would have done nothing but out of necessity, he had never done half so much, say then, I will even go do my duty, perform my task, cs np1 vmd vhi vdn pix cc-acp av pp-f n1, pns31 vhd av vdn av-jn av av-d, vvb av, pns11 vmb av vvi vdb po11 n1, vvb po11 n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
451 If I must pray in my family, then I will: If I must pray in my family, then I will: cs pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1, cs pns11 vmb: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
452 If I must keepe the Lords day, I will make a shift to weare out the day; If I must keep the lords day, I will make a shift to wear out the day; cs pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi av dt n1; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
453 This I say argues a heart void of this love. This I say argues a heart void of this love. d pns11 vvb vvz dt n1 j pp-f d n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
454 We must know that Christ hath died to purchase to himselfe a people zealous of good workes: We must know that christ hath died to purchase to himself a people zealous of good works: pns12 vmb vvi cst np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 dt n1 j pp-f j n2: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
455 such as doe good workes with desire or deare delight; that would faine doe a great deale more then they doe. such as do good works with desire or deer delight; that would feign do a great deal more then they do. d c-acp vdb j n2 p-acp n1 cc j-jn n1; cst vmd av-j vdi dt j n1 dc cs pns32 vdb. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
456 Would you then doe no more then just will bring you to heaven as you thinke? Do you set limits to your performances? you have not this love. Would you then do no more then just will bring you to heaven as you think? Do you Set Limits to your performances? you have not this love. vmd pn22 av vdb av-dx av-dc cs j vmb vvi pn22 p-acp n1 c-acp pn22 vvb? vdb pn22 vvi n2 p-acp po22 n2? pn22 vhb xx d n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
457 Why? you pray that you may serve Christ on earth as the Angels doe in heaven, and yet will you say such a man goes faster, it is no matter, this pace will bring mee to heaven, Why? you pray that you may serve christ on earth as the Angels do in heaven, and yet will you say such a man Goes faster, it is no matter, this pace will bring me to heaven, q-crq? pn22 vvb cst pn22 vmb vvi np1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 vdb p-acp n1, cc av vmb pn22 vvi d dt n1 vvz av-jc, pn31 vbz dx n1, d n1 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
458 and so never mend it? This is a sign of no love to the Lord Iesus. and so never mend it? This is a Signen of no love to the Lord Iesus. cc av av-x vvi pn31? d vbz dt n1 pp-f dx n1 p-acp dt n1 np1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 70 Image 27
459 If you did love the Lord, ye should find an holy affection of anger and zealerising against such as offend him. Anger waits on love. If you did love the Lord, you should find an holy affection of anger and zealerising against such as offend him. Anger waits on love. cs pn22 vdd vvi dt n1, pn22 vmd vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc vvg p-acp d c-acp vvi pno31. n1 vvz p-acp n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 71 Image 27
460 Love is an affection that makes forwards to the thing beloved: and if any thing stand in the way, Anger removes it hastily. Love is an affection that makes forward to the thing Beloved: and if any thing stand in the Way, Anger removes it hastily. n1 vbz dt n1 cst vvz av-j p-acp dt n1 vvn: cc cs d n1 vvb p-acp dt n1, n1 vvz pn31 av-j. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 71 Image 27
461 If thy heart then bee not stirred when God is dishonoured, his Church spoiled, and Religion goes downward, thou lovest him not, can you endure to heare your selfe scandalized? No, If thy heart then be not stirred when God is dishonoured, his Church spoiled, and Religion Goes downward, thou Lovest him not, can you endure to hear your self scandalized? No, cs po21 n1 av vbb xx vvn c-crq np1 vbz vvn, po31 n1 vvn, cc n1 vvz av-j, pns21 vv2 pno31 xx, vmb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n1 vvn? uh-dx, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 72 Image 27
462 and why? because you love your selfe. and why? Because you love your self. cc q-crq? c-acp pn22 vvb po22 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 72 Image 27
463 To see then the bloud of the Lord Iesus trampled on, neglected so, as no man should regard it, to see the Saints in adversity, To see then the blood of the Lord Iesus trampled on, neglected so, as no man should regard it, to see the Saints in adversity, p-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vvd a-acp, vvd av, c-acp dx n1 vmd vvi pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 72 Image 27
464 and not to bee affected, argues that your heart is void of this love of the Lord Iesus. and not to be affected, argues that your heart is void of this love of the Lord Iesus. cc xx pc-acp vbi vvn, vvz d po22 n1 vbz j pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 72 Image 27
465 Eli when he heard the newes of Israels flight, his sonnes death, it must needs grieve him, Eli when he herd the news of Israel's flight, his Sons death, it must needs grieve him, np1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, po31 ng1 n1, pn31 vmb av vvi pno31, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 73 Image 27
466 but all this while, his heart was composed: But the worst newes (as usually it doth) comes last. but all this while, his heart was composed: But the worst news (as usually it does) comes last. cc-acp d d n1, po31 n1 vbds vvn: cc-acp dt js n1 (c-acp av-j pn31 vdz) vvz n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 73 Image 27
467 The Arke of God was taken: The Ark of God was taken: dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 73 Image 27
468 Then his heart was amazed, hee could no longer subsist, but hee falls downe backward and breakes his necke. Then his heart was amazed, he could no longer subsist, but he falls down backward and breaks his neck. av po31 n1 vbds vvn, pns31 vmd av-dx av-jc vvi, cc-acp pns31 vvz a-acp av-j cc vvz po31 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 73 Image 27
469 But it may be ye doe not hope to attaine to the grace of El•; why, looke then on his daughter in law, one of the weaker sex; But it may be you do not hope to attain to the grace of El•; why, look then on his daughter in law, one of the Weaker sex; p-acp pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; c-crq, vvb av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, crd pp-f dt jc n1; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 73 Image 27
470 All that ill newes moved her not so much. All that ill news moved her not so much. d d j-jn n1 vvd pno31 xx av av-d. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 73 Image 27
471 Oh the Arke of God was taken, that was it which shee pitched upon, her sonne that was borne could not alay this griefe. O the Ark of God was taken, that was it which she pitched upon, her son that was born could not allay this grief. uh dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn, cst vbds pn31 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp, po31 n1 cst vbds vvn vmd xx vvi d n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 73 Image 27
472 But the Arke is not taken (you will say) there is not the like cause now with us. But the Ark is not taken (you will say) there is not the like cause now with us. p-acp dt n1 vbz xx vvn (pn22 vmb vvi) a-acp vbz xx dt j n1 av p-acp pno12. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 74 Image 27
473 No? are not many Churches desolate? when you see so many Churches ransacked beyond the Seas, doe you not see the Arke of God taken in a great measure? when you see Popery increasing, and the Saints wallowing in their bloud? If you take not this to heart, it is because the love of Christ is not in you. No? Are not many Churches desolate? when you see so many Churches ransacked beyond the Seas, do you not see the Ark of God taken in a great measure? when you see Popery increasing, and the Saints wallowing in their blood? If you take not this to heart, it is Because the love of christ is not in you. uh-dx? vbr xx d n2 j? c-crq pn22 vvb av d n2 vvn p-acp dt n2, vdb pn22 xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt j n1? c-crq pn22 vvb n1 vvg, cc dt n2 vvg p-acp po32 n1? cs pn22 vvb xx d p-acp n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz xx p-acp pn22. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 75 Image 27
474 If Christ lose a man, if any be offended, and fall away, I burne, saith the Apostle. If christ loose a man, if any be offended, and fallen away, I burn, Says the Apostle. cs np1 vvb dt n1, cs d vbi vvn, cc vvi av, pns11 vvb, vvz dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 76 Image 27
475 When the King, Ier. 36. tooke that booke and burnt it, it is noted of those that stood by, that they did rend their cloathes. When the King, Jeremiah 36. took that book and burned it, it is noted of those that stood by, that they did rend their clothes. c-crq dt n1, np1 crd vvd d n1 cc vvd pn31, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f d cst vvd p-acp, cst pns32 vdd vvi po32 n2. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 76 Image 27
476 God takes it as a great signe of a prophane heart, when one shall not take such dishonours of his to heart, God Takes it as a great Signen of a profane heart, when one shall not take such dishonours of his to heart, np1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq pi vmb xx vvi d n2 pp-f png31 p-acp n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 76 Image 27
477 when hee rends not his cloathes at the sight of such a thing. Paul when he saw the idolatry that abounded in Athens, was enflamed in his spirit. when he rends not his clothes At the sighed of such a thing. Paul when he saw the idolatry that abounded in Athens, was inflamed in his Spirit. c-crq pns31 vvz xx po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. np1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 cst vvd p-acp np1, vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 76 Image 27
478 See what a commendation God gave to Phineas for his zeale against Zimri and Cosbi, he would have it remembred as a speciall note of his love to him, which he would not let goe unrewarded. See what a commendation God gave to Phinehas for his zeal against Zimri and Cozbi, he would have it remembered as a special note of his love to him, which he would not let go unrewarded. vvb r-crq dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, pns31 vmd vhi pn31 vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi vvi j. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 77 Image 27
479 If thou dost not then pray for the Churches welfare, If thou art not affected with the losse and disadvantages of the Church, If thou dost not then pray for the Churches welfare, If thou art not affected with the loss and disadvantages of the Church, cs pns21 vd2 xx av vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1, cs pns21 vb2r xx vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 77 Image 27
480 as with thy owne, thou wantest this love. A ninth signe is not to dare to doe any thing that displeaseth him. as with thy own, thou Wantest this love. A ninth Signen is not to Dare to do any thing that displeaseth him. c-acp p-acp po21 d, pns21 vv2 d n1. dt ord n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vdi d n1 cst vvz pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 77 Image 27
481 If you doe a thing amisse that would be displeasing, you had rather that all the world should see you, then him whom you love. If you do a thing amiss that would be displeasing, you had rather that all the world should see you, then him whom you love. cs pn22 vdb dt n1 av cst vmd vbi vvg, pn22 vhd av-c cst d dt n1 vmd vvi pn22, av pno31 r-crq pn22 vvb. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 78 Image 27
482 Now you know God alwaies behold you: you should therefore bee alwaies alike carefull. They shall feare the Lord and his goodnesse, Hosea 4: The Lord for his goodnesse; Now you know God always behold you: you should Therefore be always alike careful. They shall Fear the Lord and his Goodness, Hosea 4: The Lord for his Goodness; av pn22 vvb np1 av vvi pn22: pn22 vmd av vbi av av-j j. pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1, np1 crd: dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 78 Image 27
483 they shall feare to lose him. Above all consider when you have offended him, how you take that to heart. they shall Fear to loose him. Above all Consider when you have offended him, how you take that to heart. pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno31. p-acp d vvi c-crq pn22 vhb vvn pno31, c-crq pn22 vvb cst p-acp n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 78 Image 27
484 When you know there is a breach betweene you and the Lord, and you can be content, When you know there is a breach between you and the Lord, and you can be content, c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pn22 cc dt n1, cc pn22 vmb vbi j, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 78 Image 27
485 and rest in it, this is a shrewd signe of no love. and rest in it, this is a shrewd Signen of no love. cc n1 p-acp pn31, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dx n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 78 Image 27
486 When man and wife shall fall out, and grieve not for it, but let it passe, not seeking to be reconciled, it is signe of cold love betweene them. When man and wife shall fallen out, and grieve not for it, but let it pass, not seeking to be reconciled, it is Signen of cold love between them. c-crq n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av, cc vvb xx p-acp pn31, cc-acp vvb pn31 vvi, xx vvg pc-acp vbi vvn, pn31 vbz n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp pno32. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 78 Image 27
487 Thinke with your selfe there is no man whom you professe to love, but you would not willingly provoke. Think with your self there is no man whom you profess to love, but you would not willingly provoke. vvb p-acp po22 n1 a-acp vbz dx n1 ro-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc-acp pn22 vmd xx av-j vvi. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 79 Image 27
488 And dare you say that you love the Lord, and yet yee will grieve and vexe him? And Dare you say that you love the Lord, and yet ye will grieve and vex him? cc vvb pn22 vvb cst pn22 vvb dt n1, cc av pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi pno31? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 79 Image 27
489 If you love the Lord, there would bee an hungring in you after him: there would bee still an hanging that way. If you love the Lord, there would be an hungering in you After him: there would be still an hanging that Way. cs pn22 vvb dt n1, pc-acp vmd vbi dt j-vvg p-acp pn22 p-acp pno31: a-acp vmd vbi av dt vvg d n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 80 Image 27
490 All impediments would be broken through, the heart would still bee moving thitherward. It would be bending thither. It would admit no repulse. All impediments would be broken through, the heart would still be moving thitherward. It would be bending thither. It would admit no repulse. av-d n2 vmd vbi vvn p-acp, dt n1 vmd av vbi vvg av. pn31 vmd vbi vvg av. pn31 vmd vvi dx n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 80 Image 27
491 As the woman of Canaan, Matth. 15. it would not bee put off. As the woman of Canaan, Matthew 15. it would not be put off. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd pn31 vmd xx vbi vvn a-acp. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 80 Image 27
492 As the stone rests not till it comes to the center, so nothing can keepe you off from the Lord, no pleasures; away with them: As the stone rests not till it comes to the centre, so nothing can keep you off from the Lord, no pleasures; away with them: p-acp dt n1 vvz xx c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, av pix vmb vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp dt n1, dx n2; av p-acp pno32: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 80 Image 27
493 nor any difficulties, no you cannot rest without him. nor any difficulties, no you cannot rest without him. ccx d n2, av-dx pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 80 Image 27
494 Say not then with your selfe, though you love him not now, yet I may love him hereafter, Say not then with your self, though you love him not now, yet I may love him hereafter, vvb xx av p-acp po22 n1, cs pn22 vvb pno31 xx av, av pns11 vmb vvi pno31 av, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 81 Image 27
495 and I may love him hereafter, though not so much. No, love desires present union, it hates all delaies. Consider this: and I may love him hereafter, though not so much. No, love Desires present Union, it hates all delays. Consider this: cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31 av, cs xx av av-d. uh-dx, n1 vvz j n1, pn31 vvz d n2. np1 d: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 81 Image 27
496 if you did repent out of love, your repentance would bee present, and what repentance is it which is not out of love? if you did Repent out of love, your Repentance would be present, and what Repentance is it which is not out of love? cs pn22 vdd vvi av pp-f n1, po22 n1 vmd vbi j, cc r-crq n1 vbz pn31 r-crq vbz xx av pp-f n1? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 81 Image 27
497 Then hence thou art to humble thy selfe, if thou art failing in this labour of love. Then hence thou art to humble thy self, if thou art failing in this labour of love. av av pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi po21 n1, cs pns21 vb2r vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 82 Image 27
498 See how great a fault it is, not to love the Lord: and learne to blame thy selfe exceedingly for it. See how great a fault it is, not to love the Lord: and Learn to blame thy self exceedingly for it. vvb c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1: cc vvb pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av-vvg p-acp pn31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 82 Image 27
499 And that you may doe this, I will shew you what great reason you have to love the Lord. And that you may do this, I will show you what great reason you have to love the Lord. cc d pn22 vmb vdi d, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 r-crq j n1 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 82 Image 27
500 Consider that hee is worthy to bee beloved. Consider that he is worthy to be Beloved. vvb d pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 83 Image 27
501 As David said, he is worthy to bee praised, so may wee well say, he is worthy to be beloved. As David said, he is worthy to be praised, so may we well say, he is worthy to be Beloved. p-acp np1 vvd, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn, av vmb pns12 av vvb, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 83 Image 27
502 And why? because he hath all that is amiable in him. If you see any thing lovely in the creature, it is eminently in him. And why? Because he hath all that is amiable in him. If you see any thing lovely in the creature, it is eminently in him. cc q-crq? c-acp pns31 vhz d d vbz j p-acp pno31. cs pn22 vvb d n1 j p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 83 Image 27
503 Shall not he that made the eye see? hee that made the eare heare? shall not hee that gave these perfections to the creatures have them in himselfe more eminently? Shall not he that made the eye see? he that made the ear hear? shall not he that gave these perfections to the creatures have them in himself more eminently? vmb xx pns31 cst vvd dt n1 vvi? pns31 cst vvd dt n1 vvi? vmb xx pns31 cst vvd d n2 p-acp dt n2 vhb pno32 p-acp px31 av-dc av-j? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 83 Image 27
504 This perfection of his beauty, is that which causeth the Angels so much to admire and adore him, to bee taken up in the admiration of his excellencies. This perfection of his beauty, is that which Causes the Angels so much to admire and adore him, to be taken up in the admiration of his excellencies. d n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz d r-crq vvz dt n2 av av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
505 Observe that in any man whom you love; there is something not to bee beloved: But CHRIST is wholly delectable, there is nothing in him not fully to bee beloved. Observe that in any man whom you love; there is something not to be Beloved: But CHRIST is wholly delectable, there is nothing in him not Fully to be Beloved. vvb cst p-acp d n1 ro-crq pn22 vvb; pc-acp vbz pi xx pc-acp vbi vvn: cc-acp np1 vbz av-jn j, pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pno31 xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
506 See how the Spouse describes him in the Canticles, how shee sets him forth in every part of him most to be desired. See how the Spouse describes him in the Canticles, how she sets him forth in every part of him most to be desired. vvb c-crq dt n1 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 av p-acp d n1 pp-f pno31 av-ds pc-acp vbi vvn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
507 If you could but see the Lord. If you could but see the Lord. cs pn22 vmd cc-acp vvi dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
508 If it did but please him to shew himselfe unto you, as hee promised to shew himselfe unto him that loves him, Iohn 14, 21. If the Lord, I say, would give you a glympse of himselfe; If it did but please him to show himself unto you, as he promised to show himself unto him that loves him, John 14, 21. If the Lord, I say, would give you a glimpse of himself; cs pn31 vdd p-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp pn22, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp vvi px31 p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno31, np1 crd, crd cs dt n1, pns11 vvb, vmd vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f px31; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
509 if by the light of the Spirit you could see him, you would acknowledge him worthy of your love. if by the Light of the Spirit you could see him, you would acknowledge him worthy of your love. cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vmd vvi pno31, pn22 vmd vvi pno31 j pp-f po22 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
510 And this is the reason that some love him, and others doe not, because hee discovers himselfe to some and not to others. And this is the reason that Some love him, and Others do not, Because he discovers himself to Some and not to Others. cc d vbz dt n1 cst d vvb pno31, cc n2-jn vdb xx, c-acp pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d cc xx p-acp n2-jn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
511 As he did to Moses, where let us see a little his expression of himselfe. The Lord, the Lord, Exodus 34. this is but the Casket, the Iewell is within. As he did to Moses, where let us see a little his expression of himself. The Lord, the Lord, Exodus 34. this is but the Casket, the Jewel is within. p-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, q-crq vvb pno12 vvi dt j po31 n1 pp-f px31. dt n1, dt n1, fw-la crd d vbz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vbz a-acp. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 84 Image 27
512 If Gods Spirit should open these words unto you, you would see him the fairest of ten thousand, Iehovah, Iehovah. Of every creature (you may say) somewhat it was that it is not, If God's Spirit should open these words unto you, you would see him the Fairest of ten thousand, Jehovah, Jehovah. Of every creature (you may say) somewhat it was that it is not, cs ng1 n1 vmd vvi d n2 p-acp pn22, pn22 vmd vvi pno31 dt js pp-f crd crd, np1, np1. pp-f d n1 (pn22 vmb vvi) av pn31 vbds cst pn31 vbz xx, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 85 Image 27
513 and samewhat it is that it will not be. and samewhat it is that it will not be. cc av pn31 vbz d pn31 vmb xx vbi. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 85 Image 27
514 But God is unchangeable Iehovah, in him is no alteration, he is not a freind to day, But God is unchangeable Jehovah, in him is no alteration, he is not a friend to day, p-acp np1 vbz j-u np1, p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1, pns31 vbz xx dt n1 p-acp n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 85 Image 27
515 and none to morrow, and such a friend you would desire to chuse: and none to morrow, and such a friend you would desire to choose: cc pix p-acp n1, cc d dt n1 pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 85 Image 27
516 as this Name signifies, his immutable being, so his omnipotency, he is Almightie. Now what a Loadstone of love is this? All the power in men, enableth them but to doe some things: as this Name signifies, his immutable being, so his omnipotency, he is Almighty. Now what a Loadstone of love is this? All the power in men, enableth them but to do Some things: c-acp d n1 vvz, po31 j vbg, av po31 n1, pns31 vbz j-jn. av q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz d? av-d dt n1 p-acp n2, vvz pno32 p-acp pc-acp vdi d n2: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 85 Image 27
517 as patience enables them to beare injurious acts; as patience enables them to bear injurious acts; c-acp n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi j n2; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 85 Image 27
518 But the Lord hath all abilities, all ornaments, all excellencies, all is comprehended in this Almightie: So that well may such a friend bee desired. But the Lord hath all abilities, all Ornament, all excellencies, all is comprehended in this Almighty: So that well may such a friend be desired. cc-acp dt n1 vhz d n2, d n2, d n2, d vbz vvn p-acp d j-jn: av cst av vmb d dt n1 vbi vvn. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 85 Image 27
519 True, will the poore soule say, he is well worth the having. But hee will not match with such a match as I am. True, will the poor soul say, he is well worth the having. But he will not match with such a match as I am. j, vmb dt j n1 vvi, pns31 vbz av j av vhg. p-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp d dt n1 c-acp pns11 vbm. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 86 Image 27
520 Oh yes, he is wonderfully pittifull and Mercifull: as great a Prince of pitty, as of any thing else. O yes, he is wonderfully pitiful and Merciful: as great a Prince of pity, as of any thing Else. uh uh, pns31 vbz av-j j cc j: p-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pp-f d n1 av. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 87 Image 27
521 Mercifull: but I have no beauty, no grace in me, no worth, no repentance. Merciful: but I have no beauty, no grace in me, no worth, no Repentance. j: cc-acp pns11 vhb dx n1, dx n1 p-acp pno11, dx n1, dx n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 88 Image 27
522 But God is exceeding gracious. Kings are said to be gracious, because ther is supposed such a difference betweene them and their Subjects, that they can deserve nothing of them: But God is exceeding gracious. Kings Are said to be gracious, Because there is supposed such a difference between them and their Subject's, that they can deserve nothing of them: p-acp np1 vbz vvg j. n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pc-acp vbz vvn d dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc po32 n2-jn, cst pns32 vmb vvi pix pp-f pno32: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 89 Image 27
523 So God is gracious, hee doth not looke for any deservings in thee. But I have provoked him by sinning, and sinning often: So God is gracious, he does not look for any deservings in thee. But I have provoked him by sinning, and sinning often: av np1 vbz j, pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp d n2-vvg p-acp pno21. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp vvg, cc vvg av: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 89 Image 27
524 This will make him put mee off. No, he is of great forbearance. This will make him put me off. No, he is of great forbearance. d vmb vvi pno31 vvd pno11 a-acp. uh-dx, pns31 vbz pp-f j n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 90 Image 27
525 But if he doe receive me, I must carry my selfe well, pray, and doe, that which I shall never bee able to doe. But if he do receive me, I must carry my self well, pray, and do, that which I shall never be able to do. cc-acp cs pns31 vdb vvi pno11, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 av, vvb, cc vdb, cst r-crq pns11 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vdi. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 92 Image 27
526 Why no, hee is very kinde. Looke what a kinde Father, a kinde Husband, would doe to a Child, Why no, he is very kind. Look what a kind Father, a kind Husband, would do to a Child, q-crq dx, pns31 vbz av j. vvb r-crq dt j n1, dt j n1, vmd vdi p-acp dt n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 93 Image 27
527 or a Wife, they are carefull to give content: the like may you expect of the Lord. or a Wife, they Are careful to give content: the like may you expect of the Lord. cc dt n1, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1: dt av-j vmb pn22 vvi pp-f dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 93 Image 27
528 Hee will winke at many infirmities, if your desires be found. Though he say so, how shall I know that he will doe it? He will wink At many infirmities, if your Desires be found. Though he say so, how shall I know that he will do it? pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, cs po22 n2 vbb vvn. cs pns31 vvb av, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pns31 vmb vdb pn31? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 93 Image 27
529 To confirme this, He is true: he keepes covenant, and hath given ensamples of his mercy on thousands of them that feare him. To confirm this, He is true: he keeps Covenant, and hath given ensamples of his mercy on thousands of them that Fear him. pc-acp vvi d, pns31 vbz j: pns31 vvz n1, cc vhz vvn n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp crd pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 95 Image 27
530 Oh, but still my sinnes are many and great. Be it so: O, but still my Sins Are many and great. Be it so: uh, cc-acp av po11 n2 vbr d cc j. vbb pn31 av: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 96 Image 27
531 yet he forgives iniquities, transgressions, and sinnes, originall sinnes, sinnes of weaknesse, and sinnes of wilfulnesse. yet he forgives iniquities, transgressions, and Sins, original Sins, Sins of weakness, and Sins of wilfulness. av pns31 vvz n2, n2, cc n2, j-jn n2, n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 97 Image 27
532 This glory God shewed to Moses. This is the description of himselfe, such a one is Iesus Christ, O ye daughters of Ierusalem, This glory God showed to Moses. This is the description of himself, such a one is Iesus christ, Oh you daughters of Ierusalem, d n1 np1 vvd p-acp np1. d vbz dt n1 pp-f px31, d dt pi vbz np1 np1, uh pn22 n2 pp-f np1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 98 Image 27
533 and is hee not worthy to be beloved? and is he not worthy to be Beloved? cc vbz pns31 xx j pc-acp vbi vvn? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 98 Image 27
534 When thou hast considered the worth that is in himselfe, consider that hee sues to thee for thy love. When thou hast considered the worth that is in himself, Consider that he sues to thee for thy love. c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 cst vbz p-acp px31, vvb cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 99 Image 27
535 Suppose a Prince should come and aske this at thy hands, wouldest thou deny him? The weake should sue to the stronger, Suppose a Prince should come and ask this At thy hands, Wouldst thou deny him? The weak should sue to the Stronger, vvb dt n1 vmd vvi cc vvi d p-acp po21 n2, vmd2 pns21 vvi pno31? dt j vmd vvi p-acp dt jc, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 99 Image 27
536 but here the Lord God comes to thee for thy love. but Here the Lord God comes to thee for thy love. cc-acp av dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 99 Image 27
537 This is that, O Israel, which hee requires of thee, that thou love the Lord thy God, Deuter. 10, 16. When such a God shall aske thy love, sue for it, shall he be denied? We (the Ministers) are but Christs spokes-men to wooe for Christ. This is that, Oh Israel, which he requires of thee, that thou love the Lord thy God, Deuter 10, 16. When such a God shall ask thy love, sue for it, shall he be denied? We (the Ministers) Are but Christ spokesmen to woo for christ. d vbz d, uh np1, r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f pno21, cst pns21 vvb dt n1 po21 n1, np1 crd, crd c-crq d dt n1 vmb vvi po21 n1, vvb p-acp pn31, vmb pns31 vbi vvn? pns12 (dt n2) vbr p-acp npg1 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 100 Image 27
538 See who it is that requires this? it is thy Soveraigne Lord that might have required thee to sacrifice thy children, thy life, thy goods, See who it is that requires this? it is thy Sovereign Lord that might have required thee to sacrifice thy children, thy life, thy goods, n1 r-crq pn31 vbz cst vvz d? pn31 vbz po21 j-jn n1 cst vmd vhi vvn pno21 pc-acp vvi po21 n2, po21 n1, po21 n2-j, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 100 Image 27
539 for his honour, and can he not have thy love? Now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, for his honour, and can he not have thy love? Now, Israel, what does the Lord thy God require of thee, p-acp po31 n1, cc vmb pns31 xx vhi po21 n1? av, np1, q-crq vdz dt n1 po21 n1 vvi pp-f pno21, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 100 Image 27
540 but to feare him, to love him? as if he should say, the Lord hath done great things for you, but to Fear him, to love him? as if he should say, the Lord hath done great things for you, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31? c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, dt n1 vhz vdn j n2 p-acp pn22, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 100 Image 27
541 and might require great things of you againe. This may melt thee then, that hee requires nothing but thy love. and might require great things of you again. This may melt thee then, that he requires nothing but thy love. cc vmd vvi j n2 pp-f pn22 av. d vmb vvi pno21 av, cst pns31 vvz pix cc-acp po21 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 100 Image 27
542 Againe consider, he hath planted this love in thy heart: Again Consider, he hath planted this love in thy heart: av vvi, pns31 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp po21 n1: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 101 Image 27
543 shall hee not have his owne then when hee requires? shall not hee which planted the tree, eate of the fruit? shall not hee which gave this fountaine of love taste of the waters of it? shall he not have his own then when he requires? shall not he which planted the tree, eat of the fruit? shall not he which gave this fountain of love taste of the waters of it? vmb pns31 xx vhi po31 d av c-crq pns31 vvz? vmb xx pns31 r-crq vvd dt n1, vvb pp-f dt n1? vmb xx pns31 r-crq vvd d n1 pp-f n1 n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 101 Image 27
544 Againe, on whom would you bestow it, if you will not give it to the Lord? It must be bestowed on somewhat, Again, on whom would you bestow it, if you will not give it to the Lord? It must be bestowed on somewhat, av, p-acp ro-crq vmd pn22 vvi pn31, cs pn22 vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1? pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp av, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 102 Image 27
545 and it is the best thing you have to bestow. It swaies & commands al in you. and it is the best thing you have to bestow. It sways & commands all in you. cc pn31 vbz dt js n1 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi. pn31 vvz cc vvz d p-acp pn22. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 102 Image 27
546 Doth thy wealth deserve it? Do men deserve it? Why, they are not to bee compared to the Lord. Does thy wealth deserve it? Do men deserve it? Why, they Are not to be compared to the Lord. vdz po21 n1 vvi pn31? vdb n2 vvi pn31? uh-crq, pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 102 Image 27
547 Can any man doe for thee that which he doth? besides, he forgives thee thy sinnes day by day. Thinke of his excellencies. Can any man do for thee that which he does? beside, he forgives thee thy Sins day by day. Think of his excellencies. vmb d n1 vdb p-acp pno21 cst r-crq pns31 vdz? p-acp, pns31 vvz pno21 po21 ng1 n1 p-acp n1. vvb pp-f po31 n2. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 102 Image 27
548 Againe, you are engaged to love him. you are married to him; you have given up your names to him in your baptisme: Again, you Are engaged to love him. you Are married to him; you have given up your names to him in your Baptism: av, pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno31. pn22 vbr vvn p-acp pno31; pn22 vhb vvn a-acp po22 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po22 n1: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 103 Image 27
549 so that now well may I call you an adulterous generation, if you love him not, Yee are witnesses against your selves this day (saith Ioshua) Ioshua 24. if ye serve not the Lord. so that now well may I call you an adulterous generation, if you love him not, Ye Are Witnesses against your selves this day (Says Ioshua) Ioshua 24. if you serve not the Lord. av cst av av vmb pns11 vvb pn22 dt j n1, cs pn22 vvb pno31 xx, pn22 vbr n2 p-acp po22 n2 d n1 (vvz np1) np1 crd cs pn22 vvb xx dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 103 Image 27
550 Hee takes great advantage of their promise that they had made to serve the Lord: ye are now witnesses against your selves if you doe it not. He Takes great advantage of their promise that they had made to serve the Lord: you Are now Witnesses against your selves if you do it not. pns31 vvz j n1 pp-f po32 n1 cst pns32 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1: pn22 vbr av n2 p-acp po22 n2 cs pn22 vdb pn31 xx. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 103 Image 27
551 So all that heare me this day are witnesses against themselves. For in their baptisme they tooke the Lord for their God. So all that hear me this day Are Witnesses against themselves. For in their Baptism they took the Lord for their God. av av-d cst vvb pno11 d n1 vbr n2 p-acp px32. p-acp p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vvd dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 104 Image 27
552 Is hee not your Master? where then is your feare? is he not your Father? where then is your reverence? is he not your Friend, where then is your love? Is he not your Master? where then is your Fear? is he not your Father? where then is your Reverence? is he not your Friend, where then is your love? vbz pns31 xx po22 n1? q-crq av vbz po22 n1? vbz pns31 xx po22 n1? q-crq av vbz po22 n1? vbz pns31 xx po22 n1, c-crq av vbz po22 n1? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 104 Image 27
553 Againe, he hath bought us, yea, he hath overbought us. Again, he hath bought us, yea, he hath overbought us. av, pns31 vhz vvn pno12, uh, pns31 vhz vvn pno12. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 105 Image 27
554 If you should see a flocke of sheepe, and heare that such a man hath paid such a price for them, farre beyond their worth, you will bee ready to say, let him have them, he is well worthy of them. If you should see a flock of sheep, and hear that such a man hath paid such a price for them, Far beyond their worth, you will be ready to say, let him have them, he is well worthy of them. cs pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb cst d dt n1 vhz vvn d dt n1 p-acp pno32, av-j p-acp po32 n1, pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, vvb pno31 vhi pno32, pns31 vbz av j pp-f pno32. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 105 Image 27
555 And shall Christ be denied that which he hath so dearely bought? he hath bought you from the world, from the power of the devill, And shall christ be denied that which he hath so dearly bought? he hath bought you from the world, from the power of the Devil, cc vmb np1 vbb vvn d r-crq pns31 vhz av av-jn vvn? pns31 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 105 Image 27
556 yea, and from your selves, so that they are not to set us on worke, Wee are not our owne, 1 Corinthians 6. wee are therefore to doe a mothers businesse, yea, and from your selves, so that they Are not to Set us on work, we Are not our own, 1 Corinthians 6. we Are Therefore to do a mother's business, uh, cc p-acp po22 n2, av cst pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, pns12 vbr xx po12 d, vvn np1 crd pns12 vbr av pc-acp vdi dt ng1 n1, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 105 Image 27
557 and that is Christs, who requireth love. Besides all these generals, thinke of the particulars, which worke most upon us. and that is Christ, who requires love. Beside all these generals, think of the particulars, which work most upon us. cc d vbz npg1, r-crq vvz n1. p-acp d d n2, vvb pp-f dt n2-j, r-crq vvb av-ds p-acp pno12. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 105 Image 27
558 See all his passages to you, how kinde he hath beene toward you. See how he hath dealt with you from your youth hitherto. See all his passages to you, how kind he hath been towards you. See how he hath dealt with you from your youth hitherto. vvb d po31 n2 p-acp pn22, c-crq j pns31 vhz vbn p-acp pn22. vvb c-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1 av. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
559 Consider all his kindnesses bestowed upon thee: see also what hee hath done in forgiving thee. Consider all his Kindnesses bestowed upon thee: see also what he hath done in forgiving thee. np1 d po31 n2 vvn p-acp pno21: vvb av q-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp j-vvg pno21. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
560 Thou hast sinned often, and greatly, and yet still he hath forgiven thee, and this is a great matter. Thou hast sinned often, and greatly, and yet still he hath forgiven thee, and this is a great matter. pns21 vh2 vvn av, cc av-j, cc av av pns31 vhz vvn pno21, cc d vbz dt j n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
561 Shee loved much, because much was forgiven her, Luke 7. Hee feeds thee, cloathes thee thou hast not a nights rest but hee gives it thee, he it is that keeps thee from all dangers: She loved much, Because much was forgiven her, Lycia 7. He feeds thee, clothes thee thou hast not a nights rest but he gives it thee, he it is that keeps thee from all dangers: pns31 vvd av-d, c-acp d vbds vvn pno31, av crd pns31 vvz pno21, n2 pno21 pns21 vh2 xx dt ng1 n1 cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 pno21, pns31 pn31 vbz cst vvz pno21 p-acp d n2: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
562 that careth for thee when thou canst not take care for thy selfe. that Careth for thee when thou Canst not take care for thy self. cst vvz p-acp pno21 c-crq pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
563 The creature cannot helpe thee, withou〈 … 〉ee command it to helpe thee, hee hath stood close to thee in all exigents. The creature cannot help thee, withou〈 … 〉ee command it to help thee, he hath stood close to thee in all exigents. dt n1 vmbx vvi pno21, n1 … vbi vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi pno21, pns31 vhz vvn av-j p-acp pno21 p-acp d n2. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
564 And this most of all affects us: And this most of all affects us: cc d av-ds pp-f d vvz pno12: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
565 in some great danger when all forsake us, wee cannot but love him most dearely that then sticks close unto us. in Some great danger when all forsake us, we cannot but love him most dearly that then sticks close unto us. p-acp d j n1 c-crq d vvb pno12, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pno31 av-ds av-jn cst av vvz av-j p-acp pno12. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
566 Thus hath the Lord done unto thee, with this Nathan urges David, and aggravates his sinne? The Lord hath done thus and thus unto thee, Thus hath the Lord done unto thee, with this Nathan urges David, and aggravates his sin? The Lord hath done thus and thus unto thee, av vhz dt n1 vdn p-acp pno21, p-acp d np1 vvz np1, cc vvz po31 n1? dt n1 vhz vdn av cc av p-acp pno21, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
567 and if that had not been enough, would have done more. 2 Sam. 12. 8. Take up the same practise with your soule; and if that had not been enough, would have done more. 2 Sam. 12. 8. Take up the same practice with your soul; cc cs d vhd xx vbn av-d, vmd vhi vdn av-dc. crd np1 crd crd vvb a-acp dt d n1 p-acp po22 n1; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
568 the Lord hath done thus and thus for mee, and shall I not love him? would wee not hate that man that should not love and respect him from whom hee hath his whole maintenance? the Lord hath done thus and thus for me, and shall I not love him? would we not hate that man that should not love and respect him from whom he hath his Whole maintenance? dt n1 vhz vdn av cc av p-acp pno11, cc vmb pns11 xx vvi pno31? vmd pns12 xx vvi d n1 cst vmd xx vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz po31 j-jn n1? (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 106 Image 27
569 Lastly, consider that hee loves thee. Now as fire begets fire, so let love beget love. Lastly, Consider that he loves thee. Now as fire begets fire, so let love beget love. ord, vvb cst pns31 vvz pno21. av c-acp n1 vvz n1, av vvb n1 vvi n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
570 The Son of God hath loved thee and given himselfe for thee, Galatians 2. Consider Christ hath loved thee, The Son of God hath loved thee and given himself for thee, Galatians 2. Consider christ hath loved thee, dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno21 cc vvn px31 p-acp pno21, np1 crd np1 np1 vhz vvn pno21, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
571 and hath given a good experiment of his love, to wit, himselfe for thee. And if he had given thee himselfe whole, it had beene a gift inestimable: and hath given a good experiment of his love, to wit, himself for thee. And if he had given thee himself Whole, it had been a gift inestimable: cc vhz vvn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi, px31 p-acp pno21. cc cs pns31 vhd vvn pno21 px31 j-jn, pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 j: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
572 But he hath given thee himselfe broken, crucified to thee, who hast beene a rebell against him. But he hath given thee himself broken, Crucified to thee, who hast been a rebel against him. cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno21 px31 vvn, vvd p-acp pno21, q-crq vh2 vbn dt n1 p-acp pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
573 See his love he lookes on thee when thou thinkest not o• him, he took care for thee when thou tookest none for thy selfe; See his love he looks on thee when thou Thinkest not o• him, he took care for thee when thou tookest none for thy self; vvb po31 n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno21 c-crq pns21 vv2 xx n1 pno31, pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno21 c-crq pns21 vvd2 pix p-acp po21 n1; (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
574 Nay, then thought it hee not too much to dye for thy good. Nay, then Thought it he not too much to die for thy good. uh-x, av vvd pn31 pns31 xx av av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 j. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
575 Oh the height, the length, the breadth, the depth of the love of Christ which passes knowledge! O the height, the length, the breadth, the depth of the love of christ which passes knowledge! uh dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz n1! (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
576 you can never know this love of the Lord, it astonished Paul. All this may stirre you up to feare the Lord. you can never know this love of the Lord, it astonished Paul. All this may stir you up to Fear the Lord. pn22 vmb av vvb d n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvd np1. d d vmb vvi pn22 a-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 107 Image 27
577 This shewes you what reason you have to doe it: This shows you what reason you have to do it: np1 vvz pn22 r-crq n1 pn22 vhb pc-acp vdi pn31: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 108 Image 27
578 And it may be an intentive to you, or at the least may cause thee greatly to condemne thy self for not loving him. And it may be an intentive to you, or At the least may cause thee greatly to condemn thy self for not loving him. cc pn31 vmb vbi dt j p-acp pn22, cc p-acp dt ds vmb vvi pno21 av-j p-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp xx vvg pno31. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 108 Image 27
579 Let these at least make you thinke well of the Lord, and ill of thy selfe, that you cannot love. Let these At least make you think well of the Lord, and ill of thy self, that you cannot love. vvb d p-acp ds vvb pn22 vvb av pp-f dt n1, cc n-jn pp-f po21 n1, cst pn22 vmbx vvi. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 108 Image 27
580 It will goe heard if hee be refused: It will go herd if he be refused: pn31 vmb vvi vvn cs pns31 vbb vvn: (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 108 Image 27
581 his wrath will be kindled, Psal. 2. after that hee hath sued to thee, and thou rejectest him, hee will not put it up, his wrath will be kindled, Psalm 2. After that he hath sued to thee, and thou rejectest him, he will not put it up, po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd p-acp d pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vv2 pno31, pns31 vmb xx vvi pn31 a-acp, (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 108 Image 27
582 but will make his wrath knowne on thee, which GOD forbid. So endeth the third Sermon. but will make his wrath known on thee, which GOD forbid. So Endeth the third Sermon. cc-acp vmb vvi po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno21, r-crq np1 vvb. np1 vvz dt ord n1. (12) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 108 Image 27
583 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon IIII. BY IOHN PRESTON, D D. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the first, and great Commandement: A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon IIII. BY JOHN PRESTON, WORSER D. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the First, and great Commandment: dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. n1 crd. p-acp np1 np1, sy n1 np1 crd crd, crd d vbz dt ord, cc j n1: (14) half_title (DIV2) 109 Image 34
584 thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psal. 31. 26. Love the Lord O all ye his Saints. thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psalm 31. 26. Love the Lord O all you his Saints. pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp d po21 n1. np1 crd crd vvb dt n1 sy av-d pn22 po31 n2. (14) half_title (DIV2) 111 Image 34
585 LONDON, Printed by Thomas Paine, for Iohn Stafford: 640. LONDON, Printed by Thomas Pain, for John Stafford: 640. np1, vvn p-acp np1 n1, p-acp np1 np1: crd (14) half_title (DIV2) 113 Image 34
586 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 113 Image 35
587 Sermon IIII. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him be had in execration, Sermon IIII. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ, let him be had in execration, n1 crd. crd np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 113 Image 35
588 yea let him be accursed unto the death. yea let him be accursed unto the death. uh vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 113 Image 35
589 IF it be of so much moment to love the LORD, that they are accursed that love him not, let mee exhort you then to doe it. IF it be of so much moment to love the LORD, that they Are accursed that love him not, let me exhort you then to do it. cs pn31 vbb pp-f av d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst pns32 vbr vvn cst vvb pno31 xx, vvb pno11 vvi pn22 av pc-acp vdi pn31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 114 Image 35
590 The motive in the Text puts a necessity upon the duty, but to draw you on by the cords of love. The motive in the Text puts a necessity upon the duty, but to draw you on by the cords of love. dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 114 Image 35
591 See what you shall get by it. It might be a strong argument, you shall perish if you doe it not: See what you shall get by it. It might be a strong argument, you shall perish if you do it not: n1 r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. pn31 vmd vbi dt j n1, pn22 vmb vvi cs pn22 vdb pn31 xx: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 114 Image 35
592 But let us see the advantages that will come to us by it. I will make you to keepe Gods commandements with ease and delight: But let us see the advantages that will come to us by it. I will make you to keep God's Commandments with ease and delight: cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi dt n2 cst vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp pn31. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 114 Image 35
593 and this is no small benefit. This love makes you goe about the worke, as the Ship with wind and saile. The journey must bee gone: and this is no small benefit. This love makes you go about the work, as the Ship with wind and sail. The journey must be gone: cc d vbz dx j n1. d n1 vvz pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. dt n1 vmb vbi vvn: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
594 now they that have not love, must rowe and take a great deale more paines. This is the love of God, that you keep his commandements. now they that have not love, must row and take a great deal more pains. This is the love of God, that you keep his Commandments. av pns32 cst vhb xx n1, vmb vvi cc vvi dt j n1 dc n2. d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn22 vvb po31 n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
595 And his commandements are not grievous, 1 Iohn 3. This makes us keepe the commandements, so ye may feare, you will say. And his Commandments Are not grievous, 1 John 3. This makes us keep the Commandments, so you may Fear, you will say. cc po31 n2 vbr xx j, vvn np1 crd np1 vvz pno12 vvi dt n2, av pn22 vmb vvi, pn22 vmb vvi. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
596 Oh, but love makes them easie. It will be very hard to do them without love. O, but love makes them easy. It will be very hard to do them without love. uh, cc-acp n1 vvz pno32 j. pn31 vmb vbi av j pc-acp vdi pno32 p-acp n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
597 How hard a taske had it beene for Paul to have done so much as hee did, without this love• See what love makes mothers doe to children. How hard a task had it been for Paul to have done so much as he did, without this love• See what love makes mother's do to children. c-crq av-j dt n1 vhd pn31 vbn p-acp np1 pc-acp vhi vdn av av-d c-acp pns31 vdd, p-acp d n1 vvb r-crq n1 vvz n2 vdb p-acp n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
598 This love of Christ constrained Paul: it carried him on like wings; it compelled him to doe thus and thus. This love of christ constrained Paul: it carried him on like wings; it compelled him to do thus and thus. d n1 pp-f np1 vvn np1: pn31 vvd pno31 p-acp j n2; pn31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vdi av cc av. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
599 And is this then nothing? yea, it shall make you abundant in the worke of the Lord. And is this then nothing? yea, it shall make you abundant in the work of the Lord. cc vbz d av pix? uh, pn31 vmb vvi pn22 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
600 For this commands all the faculties, and it windes them up to their highest pegs: and this it will make you to doe out of an inward principle. For this commands all the faculties, and it winds them up to their highest pegs: and this it will make you to do out of an inward principle. p-acp d vvz d dt n2, cc pn31 n2 pno32 p-acp p-acp po32 js n2: cc d pn31 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vdi av pp-f dt j n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
601 There is a great difference betwixt a horse that runs freely, and one that is forced by the Spurre: There is a great difference betwixt a horse that runs freely, and one that is forced by the Spur: pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz av-j, cc pi cst vbz vvn p-acp dt vvb: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
602 Shall not this then cause you to set a high price upon this love? Shall not this then cause you to Set a high price upon this love? vmb xx d av n1 pn22 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n1? (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 115 Image 35
603 There are scarse any so desperate, but they would say, they would faine keepe GODS commandements, were they not so hard. There Are scarce any so desperate, but they would say, they would feign keep GOD'S Commandments, were they not so hard. pc-acp vbr av-j d av j, cc-acp pns32 vmd vvi, pns32 vmd av-j vvi npg1 n2, vbdr pns32 xx av av-j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 116 Image 35
604 Now this love will make them thy delight, it will make them easie and pleasant unto thee. Now this love will make them thy delight, it will make them easy and pleasant unto thee. av d n1 vmb vvi pno32 po21 n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno32 j cc j p-acp pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 116 Image 35
605 This is the surest testimony to your owne soule of all others, that you are translated from death to life. This is the Surest testimony to your own soul of all Others, that you Are translated from death to life. d vbz dt js n1 p-acp po22 d n1 pp-f d n2-jn, cst pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
606 An hypocrite cannot love the Lord, hee may doe the outward workes, hee may heare the Word, an hypocrite cannot love the Lord, he may do the outward works, he may hear the Word, dt n1 vmbx vvi dt n1, pns31 vmb vdi dt j n2, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
607 and be diligent in his calling. But here is the difference, he doth not this out of love. and be diligent in his calling. But Here is the difference, he does not this out of love. cc vbi j p-acp po31 n-vvg. p-acp av vbz dt n1, pns31 vdz xx d av pp-f n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
608 This is that distingnishing character which distinguishes a Christian; as reason doth a man. This is that distingnishing character which Distinguishes a Christian; as reason does a man. d vbz d vvg n1 r-crq vvz dt njp; c-acp n1 vdz dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
609 If you can finde this love of Christ, this hungring after him, that tendring of the heart towards him, that your heart is to Christ, If you can find this love of christ, this hungering After him, that tendering of the heart towards him, that your heart is to christ, cs pn22 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f np1, d j-vvg p-acp pno31, cst vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31, cst po22 n1 vbz p-acp np1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
610 as the Iron to the Load-stone, you must rest with him. as the Iron to the Loadstone, you must rest with him. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
611 If you can say, I have no great markes of a childe of God, I have many infirmities, If you can say, I have no great marks of a child of God, I have many infirmities, cs pn22 vmb vvi, pns11 vhb dx j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vhb d n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
612 but yet this I can say, I love the Lord; my life for thine, thy case is happie; but yet this I can say, I love the Lord; my life for thine, thy case is happy; cc-acp av d pns11 vmb vvi, pns11 vvb dt n1; po11 n1 p-acp png21, po21 n1 vbz j; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
613 heaven and earth may passe away, but thou canst not misse of thy happinesse. heaven and earth may pass away, but thou Canst not miss of thy happiness. n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av, cc-acp pns21 vm2 xx vvi pp-f po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
614 What ever you have without this, can bee no sound testimony unto you of your blessednesse; What ever you have without this, can be no found testimony unto you of your blessedness; q-crq av pn22 vhb p-acp d, vmb vbi dx j n1 p-acp pn22 pp-f po22 n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
615 and this alone may secure you of it. This love doth make you lose nothing: whereas in the loving of other things, the more you bestow, the lesse you have. and this alone may secure you of it. This love does make you loose nothing: whereas in the loving of other things, the more you bestow, the less you have. cc d av-j vmb vvi pn22 pp-f pn31. d n1 vdz vvi pn22 vvb pix: cs p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j-jn n2, dt av-dc pn22 vvb, dt av-dc pn22 vhb. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 117 Image 35
616 When thou givest thy heart to God, he gives thee thy heart againe, and sets it on worke for thy owne good; When thou givest thy heart to God, he gives thee thy heart again, and sets it on work for thy own good; c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vvz pno21 po21 n1 av, cc vvz pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp po21 d j; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
617 Hee teacheth us to profit, and leadeth us by the way which we should goe, Esay 48. 17. As Christ said of the Sabboath, the Sabboath was made for man: He Teaches us to profit, and leads us by the Way which we should go, Isaiah 48. 17. As christ said of the Sabbath, the Sabbath was made for man: pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi, cc vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vmd vvi, np1 crd crd p-acp np1 vvd pp-f dt j, dt j vbds vvn p-acp n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
618 so may I say of all the commandements, when you give your hearts to the Lord, he sets them to keepe the commandements, so may I say of all the Commandments, when you give your hearts to the Lord, he sets them to keep the Commandments, av vmb pns11 vvb pp-f d dt n2, c-crq pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
619 but to this end, that it may be well with thee. but to this end, that it may be well with thee. cc-acp p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
620 Oh that there were such a heart in this people, to feare me, and to keepe all my commandements that it might goe well with them, and their children for ever. O that there were such a heart in this people, to Fear me, and to keep all my Commandments that it might go well with them, and their children for ever. uh cst a-acp vbdr d dt n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi pno11, cc pc-acp vvi d po11 n2 cst pn31 vmd vvi av p-acp pno32, cc po32 n2 p-acp av. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
621 Deutrenomy 5. 20. Thou hast thy heart againe, when thou givest it to God. But here is the difference; Deuteronomy 5. 20. Thou hast thy heart again, when thou givest it to God. But Here is the difference; n1 crd crd pns21 vh2 po21 n1 av, c-crq pns21 vv2 pn31 p-acp np1. p-acp av vbz dt n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
622 before, thou wert but an unjust professor of it, now the Lord hath made thee Steward of it: before, thou Wertenberg but an unjust professor of it, now the Lord hath made thee Steward of it: a-acp, pns21 vbd2r p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, av dt n1 vhz vvn pno21 n1 pp-f pn31: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
623 for he hath given you leave to love your wives, children, and your lawfull recreations, onely now you love them at his appointment, for he hath given you leave to love your wives, children, and your lawful recreations, only now you love them At his appointment, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2, n2, cc po22 j n2, av-j av pn22 vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
624 as he will, whereas before you did it as you listed. as he will, whereas before you did it as you listed. c-acp pns31 vmb, cs p-acp pn22 vdd pn31 c-acp pn22 vvd. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
625 Nay, the Lord doth not onely give you your heart againe, but returnes it better than it was, new pointed. Nay, the Lord does not only give you your heart again, but returns it better than it was, new pointed. uh-x, dt n1 vdz xx av-j vvi pn22 po22 n1 av, cc-acp n2 pn31 jc cs pn31 vbds, av-j vvn. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
626 As the earth receives in the puddle water, which it sends forth cleare and pure. As the earth receives in the puddle water, which it sends forth clear and pure. p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 n1, r-crq pn31 vvz av j cc j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
627 All the streames of thy love runne as fresh for thy good as ever they did, and more. All the streams of thy love run as fresh for thy good as ever they did, and more. av-d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 vvn p-acp j c-acp po21 j a-acp av pns32 vdd, cc av-dc. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
628 That onely which was amiss• in them, is taken away. Let not this feede thy understanding onely, but finde it good in thy practise. That only which was amiss• in them, is taken away. Let not this feed thy understanding only, but find it good in thy practice. cst av-j r-crq vbds n1 p-acp pno32, vbz vvn av. vvb xx d vvi po21 n1 av-j, cc-acp vvb pn31 j p-acp po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 118 Image 35
629 By this you shall have much comfort and joy, and this is that which all men desire. By this you shall have much Comfort and joy, and this is that which all men desire. p-acp d pn22 vmb vhi d n1 cc n1, cc d vbz d r-crq d n2 vvb. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
630 What is that which keepes you from loving the Lord? Oh, you have a conceit, that then you must iose your pleasures, and your delights. What is that which keeps you from loving the Lord? O, you have a conceit, that then you must Joseph your pleasures, and your delights. q-crq vbz cst q-crq vvz pn22 p-acp vvg dt n1? uh, pn22 vhb dt n1, cst cs pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, cc po22 n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
631 No, it is the most comfortable action in the world, to love the Lord: delights follows action, as the flame the fire. No, it is the most comfortable actium in the world, to love the Lord: delights follows actium, as the flame the fire. uh-dx, pn31 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1: n2 vvz n1, c-acp dt n1 dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
632 Now the best action hath the greatest delight. The Philosopher could say, Happinesse was to love the most amiable object; Now the best actium hath the greatest delight. The Philosopher could say, Happiness was to love the most amiable Object; av dt js n1 vhz dt js n1. dt n1 vmd vvi, n1 vbds pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
633 Est amare optimum amabile, to love the best amiable knowne, is the best act. Est amare optimum amabile, to love the best amiable known, is the best act. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pc-acp vvi dt js j vvn, vbz dt js n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
634 Whom not seeing, yet you love, joying with joy unspeakeable and glorious, 1 Peter 1. It is a pleasant thing to love a creature like thy selfe, thy children, thy friend. Whom not seeing, yet you love, joying with joy unspeakable and glorious, 1 Peter 1. It is a pleasant thing to love a creature like thy self, thy children, thy friend. r-crq xx vvg, av pn22 vvb, vvg p-acp n1 j cc j, vvn np1 crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb po21 n1, po21 n2, po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
635 But the creature is not perfect, and it may be it loves not thee againe. But the creature is not perfect, and it may be it loves not thee again. p-acp dt n1 vbz xx j, cc pn31 vmb vbi pn31 vvz xx pno21 av. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
636 But Christ is perfect, and loves thee, thou canst not lose any love by loving of him. But christ is perfect, and loves thee, thou Canst not loose any love by loving of him. p-acp np1 vbz j, cc vvz pno21, pns21 vm2 xx vvi d n1 p-acp vvg pp-f pno31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
637 Oh what a pleasant thing it is to love the Lord, to live with him, to sup and dine with him, to be able to say, I am my welbeloveds, and my welbeloved is mine! O what a pleasant thing it is to love the Lord, to live with him, to sup and dine with him, to be able to say, I am my welbeloveds, and my well-beloved is mine! uh r-crq dt j n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi, pns11 vbm po11 ng1-vvn, cc po11 j vbz png11! (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
638 When you shall consider the world hates you, what a comfort will it be, to know that the Lord loves you! When you shall Consider the world hates you, what a Comfort will it be, to know that the Lord loves you! c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 vvz pn22, q-crq dt n1 vmb pn31 vbi, pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vvz pn22! (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
639 that when the world uses you ill, you may flye unto Christ his bosome, and lay open all your grievances to him. that when the world uses you ill, you may fly unto christ his bosom, and lay open all your grievances to him. d c-crq dt n1 vvz pn22 av-jn, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp np1 po31 n1, cc vvd j av-d po22 n2 p-acp pno31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
640 To love, and to be beloved, are the most pleasant actions. To love, and to be Beloved, Are the most pleasant actions. p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn, vbr dt av-ds j n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
641 Now to love the Lord Jesus, is so much the more pleasant, than the loving of other things, Now to love the Lord jesus, is so much the more pleasant, than the loving of other things, av pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1, vbz av av-d dt av-dc j, cs dt j-vvg pp-f j-jn n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
642 as he is a more excellent object than other things. as he is a more excellent Object than other things. c-acp pns31 vbz dt av-dc j n1 cs j-jn n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
643 Besides, is not every thing best in its owne place, conformed to its owne rule, carried to its owne end? Take it in thy body, Beside, is not every thing best in its own place, conformed to its own Rule, carried to its own end? Take it in thy body, p-acp, vbz xx d n1 av-js p-acp po31 d n1, vvn p-acp po31 d n1, vvn p-acp po31 d n1? vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
644 when all the parts of it are strait, all the faculties and humours in a right temper, serving to their proper ends, when all the parts of it Are strait, all the faculties and humours in a right temper, serving to their proper ends, c-crq d dt n2 pp-f pn31 vbr j, d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, vvg p-acp po32 j n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
645 then there is delight and comfort: then there is delight and Comfort: cs pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
646 so, Love, when it is setled upon its owne object, sets all things straight, whence wonderfull joy cannot but follow; so, Love, when it is settled upon its own Object, sets all things straight, whence wonderful joy cannot but follow; av, n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 d n1, vvz d n2 av, c-crq j n1 vmbx cc-acp vvi; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
647 Amor rectus omnia recta habet, as the Schoolman well observes. Amor rectus omnia Recta habet, as the Schoolman well observes. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt np1 av vvz. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 119 Image 35
648 Consider this, the love of the Lord makes you a better man, gives you a greater excellency, which is a thing which all men desire. Consider this, the love of the Lord makes you a better man, gives you a greater excellency, which is a thing which all men desire. vvb d, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pn22 dt jc n1, vvz pn22 dt jc n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 r-crq d n2 vvb. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
649 Looke on the excellencie of the creatures, it proceedes from their formes; as the excellencie of a Pearle above other stones comes from its forme: Look on the excellency of the creatures, it proceeds from their forms; as the excellency of a Pearl above other stones comes from its Form: n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n2; c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2 vvz p-acp po31 n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
650 for we know that the matter of all these things is common. Now the object to the faculty, hath the property of the forme; for we know that the matter of all these things is Common. Now the Object to the faculty, hath the property of the Form; c-acp pns12 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f d d n2 vbz j. av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
651 for it gives name and distinction. for it gives name and distinction. c-acp pn31 vvz n1 cc n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
652 Now this love makes God and spirituall things, as it were the forme of the will. Now this love makes God and spiritual things, as it were the Form of the will. av d n1 vvz np1 cc j n2, c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
653 And according to this forme is the Excellencie of the man. Every man is better or worse, as his love is pitched on a better object. And according to this Form is the Excellency of the man. Every man is better or Worse, as his love is pitched on a better Object. np1 vvg p-acp d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. np1 n1 vbz jc cc av-jc, c-acp po31 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt jc n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
654 He that loves a base thing, is base; and hee that loves a thing somewhat better, excels that man; He that loves a base thing, is base; and he that loves a thing somewhat better, excels that man; pns31 cst vvz dt j n1, vbz j; cc pns31 cst vvz dt n1 av j, vvz d n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
655 but hee that loves spirituall things, is the most noble. but he that loves spiritual things, is the most noble. cc-acp pns31 cst vvz j n2, vbz dt av-ds j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
656 Looke on the lower faculties, when the sensitive appetite enjoyes its proper object, then a man hath his perfection in that kinde. Look on the lower faculties, when the sensitive appetite enjoys its proper Object, then a man hath his perfection in that kind. n1 p-acp dt jc n2, c-crq dt j n1 vvz po31 j n1, cs dt n1 vhz po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
657 Thus, when the will is fixed on Iesus Christ, its best object, then a man hath his full perfection. Thus, when the will is fixed on Iesus christ, its best Object, then a man hath his full perfection. av, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp np1 np1, po31 js n1, cs dt n1 vhz po31 j n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
658 If water be united to Wine, its made better; when the body is united to the soule, how glorious a creature is it! If water be united to Wine, its made better; when the body is united to the soul, how glorious a creature is it! cs n1 vbb vvn p-acp n1, pn31|vbz vvn av-jc; c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, c-crq j dt n1 vbz pn31! (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
659 how glorious a creature then will thy soule be, when by love it is united to the Lord! how glorious a creature then will thy soul be, when by love it is united to the Lord! q-crq j dt n1 av vmb po21 n1 vbi, c-crq p-acp n1 pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1! (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
660 This love puts a greater excellencie on the soule, than the soule doth on the body. This love puts a greater excellency on the soul, than the soul does on the body. d n1 vvz dt jc n1 p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 vdz p-acp dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
661 Love brings the soule to God, and makes him all in all to us; so that what wee cannot desire, we may have in him: Love brings the soul to God, and makes him all in all to us; so that what we cannot desire, we may have in him: n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1, cc vvz pno31 d p-acp d p-acp pno12; av cst r-crq pns12 vmbx vvi, pns12 vmb vhi p-acp pno31: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
662 have ye not then cause to wish that yee loved the Lord? True, you have said enough to enflame us. have you not then cause to wish that ye loved the Lord? True, you have said enough to inflame us. vhb pn22 xx av vvi pc-acp vvi cst pn22 vvd dt n1? j, pn22 vhb vvn av-d pc-acp vvi pno12. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
663 But how shall we doe it my brethren? if you are brought unfainedly to desire it, halfe the worke is done; But how shall we do it my brothers? if you Are brought unfeignedly to desire it, half the work is done; p-acp q-crq vmb pns12 vdi pn31 po11 n2? cs pn22 vbr vvn av-j pc-acp vvi pn31, av-jn dt n1 vbz vdn; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
664 when the Disciples prayed, Lord increase our faith, Matth. 18. Christ answers, If you have faith; when the Disciples prayed, Lord increase our faith, Matthew 18. christ answers, If you have faith; c-crq dt n2 vvd, n1 vvi po12 n1, np1 crd np1 vvz, cs pn22 vhb n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
665 but as a graine of Mustard seed, you may say unto this Mountaine, be thou moved, and it shall be moved. but as a grain of Mustard seed, you may say unto this Mountain, be thou moved, and it shall be moved. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n1, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, vbb pns21 vvn, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
666 But this is not the meanes to get faith. No, but this commends faith. But this is not the means to get faith. No, but this commends faith. p-acp d vbz xx dt n2 pc-acp vvi n1. uh-dx, cc-acp d vvz n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
667 And if out of this commendation they could come to prize and admire it, and so pray earnestly for it, God would give it them. And if out of this commendation they could come to prize and admire it, and so pray earnestly for it, God would give it them. cc cs av pp-f d n1 pns32 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, cc av vvb av-j p-acp pn31, np1 vmd vvi pn31 pno32. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
668 Let this therefore be the first meanes to helpe thee to the getting of this, to the Lord Iesus. Let this Therefore be the First means to help thee to the getting of this, to the Lord Iesus. vvb d av vbb dt ord n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d, p-acp dt n1 np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 120 Image 35
669 First, pray heartily for it, Lord I desire to love thee, I see thee most amiable, and would faine love thee. First, pray heartily for it, Lord I desire to love thee, I see thee most amiable, and would feign love thee. ord, vvb av-j p-acp pn31, n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pno21, pns11 vvb pno21 av-ds j, cc vmd av-j vvi pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 121 Image 35
670 This Petition is according to thy will, Lord grant it me. How would this prevaile, how could God put off such a request? This Petition is according to thy will, Lord grant it me. How would this prevail, how could God put off such a request? np1 vvb vbz vvg p-acp po21 n1, n1 vvb pn31 pno11. q-crq vmd d vvi, q-crq vmd np1 vvi a-acp d dt n1? (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 121 Image 35
671 But I have prayed, and I have not obtained it. But I have prayed, and I have not obtained it. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn, cc pns11 vhb xx vvn pn31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 123 Image 35
672 But hast thou prayed importunately, as the woman to the unjust Iudge without giving over? This is a precious grace, But hast thou prayed importunately, as the woman to the unjust Judge without giving over? This is a precious grace, cc-acp vh2 pns21 vvn av-j, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp vvg a-acp? d vbz dt j n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 124 Image 35
673 and therefore God will have us bestow some paines in the getting of it. and Therefore God will have us bestow Some pains in the getting of it. cc av np1 vmb vhi pno12 vvi d n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 124 Image 35
674 We shall not obtaine it easily, that so we may prise it the more, and keep it the more charily. We shall not obtain it Easily, that so we may prize it the more, and keep it the more charily. pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31 av-j, cst av pns12 vmb vvi pn31 dt av-dc, cc vvb pn31 dt av-dc av-j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 124 Image 35
675 The grace of Christ, saith Paul, was abundant with mee in faith and love, 1 Tim. 11. 14. This is that which the Apostle magnified so much, that God had given him love. The grace of christ, Says Paul, was abundant with me in faith and love, 1 Tim. 11. 14. This is that which the Apostle magnified so much, that God had given him love. dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz np1, vbds j p-acp pno11 p-acp n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd crd d vbz d r-crq dt n1 vvd av av-d, cst np1 vhd vvn pno31 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 124 Image 35
676 The grace of Christ was abundant towards him in giving him love. But how doth prayer doe this? The grace of christ was abundant towards him in giving him love. But how does prayer do this? dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg pno31 n1. cc-acp q-crq vdz n1 vdb d? (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 124 Image 35
677 That little love which moved thee to pray, by exercise, is increased and is become greater. That little love which moved thee to pray, by exercise, is increased and is become greater. cst j n1 r-crq vvd pno21 pc-acp vvi, p-acp n1, vbz vvn cc vbz vvn jc. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 126 Image 35
678 Prayer brings thee in acquaintance with God. Prayer brings thee in acquaintance with God. n1 vvz pno21 p-acp n1 p-acp np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 127 Image 35
679 Before acquaintance there may be a wishing well to another, but there cannot be that love to another which is required in friendship. Before acquaintance there may be a wishing well to Another, but there cannot be that love to Another which is required in friendship. p-acp n1 a-acp vmb vbi dt vvg av p-acp j-jn, cc-acp a-acp vmbx vbi d n1 p-acp j-jn r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 127 Image 35
680 And it may be Christ will shew himselfe unto thee, as wee see when hee himselfe, Matth. 17. prayed, his garments were changed, and hee was transfigured. And it may be christ will show himself unto thee, as we see when he himself, Matthew 17. prayed, his garments were changed, and he was transfigured. cc pn31 vmb vbi np1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp pno21, c-acp pns12 vvb c-crq pns31 px31, np1 crd vvn, po31 n2 vbdr vvn, cc pns31 vbds vvn. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 128 Image 35
681 But especially prayer doth this by prevailing with God, as we see the prayers of the blinde man prevailed with Christ. But especially prayer does this by prevailing with God, as we see the Prayers of the blind man prevailed with christ. cc-acp av-j n1 vdz d p-acp j-vvg p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vvn p-acp np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 129 Image 35
682 And doe you thinke that Christ now in Heaven hath put off these kinde affections which he had on the earth? will hee not also heare, And do you think that christ now in Heaven hath put off these kind affections which he had on the earth? will he not also hear, cc vdb pn22 vvi cst np1 av p-acp n1 vhz vvn a-acp d j n2 r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp dt n1? vmb pns31 xx av vvi, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 129 Image 35
683 if you should pray to him? But this you will say is a common meanes to obtaine all grace. Yes: if you should pray to him? But this you will say is a Common means to obtain all grace. Yes: cs pn22 vmd vvi p-acp pno31? p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi vbz dt j n2 pc-acp vvi d n1. uh: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 129 Image 35
684 but of this love in a speciall manner: because love is the most peculiar gift of the Holy Ghost. but of this love in a special manner: Because love is the most peculiar gift of the Holy Ghost. cc-acp pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j n1: c-acp n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 131 Image 35
685 Now the Holy Ghost is obtained by Prayer. Our hearts are so carnall, so fleshly, that we cannot love the Lord; Now the Holy Ghost is obtained by Prayer. Our hearts Are so carnal, so fleshly, that we cannot love the Lord; av dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1. po12 n2 vbr av j, av j, cst pns12 vmbx vvi dt n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 131 Image 35
686 and he is so holy, so good, that we can no more love him, unlesse hee himselfe kindle this flame of love in our hearts, and he is so holy, so good, that we can no more love him, unless he himself kindle this flame of love in our hearts, cc pns31 vbz av j, av j, cst pns12 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi pno31, cs pns31 px31 vvb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 131 Image 35
687 than cold water can heat, unlesse it had another principle. than cold water can heat, unless it had Another principle. cs j-jn n1 vmb vvi, cs pn31 vhd j-jn n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 131 Image 35
688 Contend therefore and strive with the Lord for his Spirit which workes this love, who hath declared also unto us your love in the Spirit. Contend Therefore and strive with the Lord for his Spirit which works this love, who hath declared also unto us your love in the Spirit. vvb av cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vvz d n1, r-crq vhz vvn av p-acp pno12 po22 n1 p-acp dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 131 Image 35
689 Secondly, desire the Lord to shew you himselfe, that Iesus Christ would manifest himselfe unto you. Secondly, desire the Lord to show you himself, that Iesus christ would manifest himself unto you. ord, vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 px31, cst np1 np1 vmd vvi px31 p-acp pn22. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 132 Image 35
690 And this is the greatest meanes of all, to worke love. And this is the greatest means of all, to work love. cc d vbz dt js n2 pp-f d, pc-acp vvi n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 132 Image 35
691 He that hath my Commandements, and keepeth them, is he that loveth me, and hee shall be loved of the Father, He that hath my commandments, and Keepeth them, is he that loves me, and he shall be loved of the Father, pns31 cst vhz po11 n2, cc vvz pno32, vbz pns31 cst vvz pno11, cc pns31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f dt n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 132 Image 35
692 and I will love him, and shew my selfe unto him, when Christ shall shew himselfe to you, and I will love him, and show my self unto him, when christ shall show himself to you, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno31, cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq np1 vmb vvi px31 p-acp pn22, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 132 Image 35
693 when he shall open the clouds, and let you see his beauty, his glory, Oh then you cannot but love him. when he shall open the Clouds, and let you see his beauty, his glory, O then you cannot but love him. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi dt n2, cc vvb pn22 vvb po31 n1, po31 n1, uh av pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi pno31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 132 Image 35
694 There is a great difference betwixt the Ministers shewing of you Christ, and his excellencies, and the Holy Ghosts. There is a great difference betwixt the Ministers showing of you christ, and his excellencies, and the Holy Ghosts. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 vvg pp-f pn22 np1, cc po31 n2, cc dt j n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
695 Though wee could speake with the tongue of Angels, yet it would be but as the dead letter to Christs shewing of himselfe. Though we could speak with the tongue of Angels, yet it would be but as the dead Letter to Christ showing of himself. cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av pn31 vmd vbi cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 p-acp npg1 vvg pp-f px31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
696 When he shall shew you your •ilenesse, his excellency, your sinfulnesse, his holinesse, your misesery, his mercies, you must needs love him. When he shall show you your •ilenesse, his excellency, your sinfulness, his holiness, your misesery, his Mercies, you must needs love him. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pn22 po22 n1, po31 n1, po22 n1, po31 n1, po22 n1, po31 n2, pn22 vmb av vvi pno31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
697 Paul when he had revealed Christ, what hee could, to the Ephesians, he prayes for them, that God would give them the Spirit of wisdome and revelation, Ephesians 1. 18. As who should say, the labour is all lost, Paul when he had revealed christ, what he could, to the Ephesians, he prays for them, that God would give them the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, Ephesians 1. 18. As who should say, the labour is all lost, np1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn np1, r-crq pns31 vmd, p-acp dt njp2, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq vmd vvi, dt n1 vbz d vvn, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
698 if you should see no more than I preach. You love not a man till you know him your selfe; if you should see no more than I preach. You love not a man till you know him your self; cs pn22 vmd vvi av-dx dc cs pns11 vvb. pn22 vvb xx dt n1 c-acp pn22 vvb pno31 po22 n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
699 the Lord shewed himselfe to Moses, David, Paul, which made them love him so much. Goe therefore to the Lord, and pray as Moses Lord shew mee thy glory; the Lord showed himself to Moses, David, Paul, which made them love him so much. Go Therefore to the Lord, and pray as Moses Lord show me thy glory; dt n1 vvd px31 p-acp np1, np1, np1, r-crq vvd pno32 vvi pno31 av av-d. vvb av p-acp dt n1, cc vvb p-acp np1 n1 vvb pno11 po21 n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
700 and beg it earnestly at his hands: and that which was done extraordinarily, shall be done to thy soule. and beg it earnestly At his hands: and that which was done extraordinarily, shall be done to thy soul. cc vvb pn31 av-j p-acp po31 n2: cc cst r-crq vbds vdn av-j, vmb vbi vdn p-acp po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
701 That was but a shewing of the Lord by a right light, which is done more or lesse to every one. That was but a showing of the Lord by a right Light, which is done more or less to every one. cst vbds p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbz vdn n1 cc av-dc p-acp d crd. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 133 Image 35
702 But this is an act of the Lord, what shall I doe to it? But this is an act of the Lord, what shall I do to it? p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb pns11 vdb p-acp pn31? (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 134 Image 35
703 Consider what the Scripture sayes of him, what the Saints say of him, but most of all what he hath beene to thee. Consider what the Scripture Says of him, what the Saints say of him, but most of all what he hath been to thee. vvb r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno31, r-crq dt n2 vvb pp-f pno31, cc-acp ds pp-f d r-crq pns31 vhz vbn p-acp pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 135 Image 35
704 See with what patience, love, and mercy, hee hath carryed himselfe towards thee, as when we converse with a man, out of his severall actions we gather his disposition, See with what patience, love, and mercy, he hath carried himself towards thee, as when we converse with a man, out of his several actions we gather his disposition, n1 p-acp r-crq n1, n1, cc n1, pns31 vhz vvn px31 p-acp pno21, c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, av pp-f po31 j n2 pns12 vvb po31 n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 135 Image 35
705 and so frame an Idea of him in our minde. and so frame an Idea of him in our mind. cc av vvb dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp po12 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 135 Image 35
706 We must humble our selves, labour to see our miserable conditions, for that will bring love. We must humble our selves, labour to see our miserable conditions, for that will bring love. pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, vvb pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, p-acp d vmb vvi n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
707 So Paul when he considered that hee was the worst of all, it made him love more then them all. So Paul when he considered that he was the worst of all, it made him love more then them all. np1 np1 c-crq pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds dt js pp-f d, pn31 vvd pno31 n1 av-dc cs pno32 d. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
708 So Mary when she conceived how unfit she was to conceive by the Holy Ghost, she sung that song. So Marry when she conceived how unfit she was to conceive by the Holy Ghost, she sung that song. av uh c-crq pns31 vvd c-crq j pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvd cst n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
709 When we looke on our selves, and see our owne sinnes and miseries, our love to Christ will bee increased. When we look on our selves, and see our own Sins and misery's, our love to christ will be increased. c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb po12 d n2 cc n2, po12 n1 p-acp np1 vmb vbi vvn. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
710 When a man shall have a true apprehension of himself and his misery, and can expect nothing but death and damnation, When a man shall have a true apprehension of himself and his misery, and can expect nothing but death and damnation, c-crq dt n1 vmb vhi dt j n1 pp-f px31 cc po31 n1, cc vmb vvi pix cc-acp n1 cc n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
711 and then Christ should come and say, no; But hee shall live: this wounds a mans heart with love. and then christ should come and say, no; But he shall live: this wounds a men heart with love. cc av np1 vmd vvi cc vvi, uh-dx; cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi: d n2 dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
712 Looke on your secret sinnes, your relapses, your misery by sinne, and then on Christs comming with his mercies and favours, Look on your secret Sins, your relapses, your misery by sin, and then on Christ coming with his Mercies and favours, n1 p-acp po22 j-jn n2, po22 n2, po22 n1 p-acp n1, cc av p-acp npg1 vvg p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
713 and you cannot but love him. I say looke on thy sinnes, weigh them with their circumstances. and you cannot but love him. I say look on thy Sins, weigh them with their Circumstances. cc pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi pno31. pns11 vvb vvi p-acp po21 n2, vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
714 Thinke that after so many adulteries committed against Christ, yet that he should say, If you will come in, Think that After so many adulteries committed against christ, yet that he should say, If you will come in, vvb d c-acp av d n2 vvn p-acp np1, av cst pns31 vmd vvi, cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
715 yet will I receive you, this might shake thee and melt thy heart. yet will I receive you, this might shake thee and melt thy heart. av vmb pns11 vvi pn22, d vmd vvi pno21 cc vvi po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
716 He that loveth not th〈 … 〉 Lord, sees not his misery, nor that good hee hath by him. Strengthen thy faith: He that loves not th〈 … 〉 Lord, sees not his misery, nor that good he hath by him. Strengthen thy faith: pns31 cst vvz xx n1 … 〉 n1, vvz xx po31 n1, ccx d j pns31 vhz p-acp pno31. vvb po21 n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 136 Image 35
717 for the stronger thy faith is, the greater will thy love be. A strong hand rids more worke then a weake. for the Stronger thy faith is, the greater will thy love be. A strong hand rids more work then a weak. c-acp dt jc av n1 vbz, dt jc n1 po21 n1 vbi. dt j n1 vvz dc n1 cs dt j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
718 Take a man excellent in all gifts whom thou much admirest, yet if hee loved not thee, thou wouldest not much care for such an one: Take a man excellent in all Gifts whom thou much admirest, yet if he loved not thee, thou Wouldst not much care for such an one: vvb dt n1 j p-acp d n2 ro-crq pns21 av-dc vv2, av cs pns31 vvd xx pno21, pns21 vmd2 xx d n1 p-acp d dt pi: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
719 so though thou feest much excellency in Christ, yet thou canst not love him, unlesse thou hast a perswasion that he loves thee. so though thou feest much excellency in christ, yet thou Canst not love him, unless thou hast a persuasion that he loves thee. av cs pns21 vv2 d n1 p-acp np1, av pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno31, cs pns21 vh2 dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
720 But how shall I know that he will love me? hee hath made it knowne that he is thine, But how shall I know that he will love me? he hath made it known that he is thine, p-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst pns31 vmb vvi pno11? pns31 vhz vvn pn31 vvn cst pns31 vbz png21, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
721 and that he is willing, to become thy familiar friend; GOD hath given him in marriage to thee. and that he is willing, to become thy familiar friend; GOD hath given him in marriage to thee. cc cst pns31 vbz j, pc-acp vvi po21 j-jn n1; np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
722 To us a child is borne, to us a sonne is given. And Christ himselfe hath shewne sufficiently his love unto thee. To us a child is born, to us a son is given. And christ himself hath shown sufficiently his love unto thee. p-acp pno12 dt n1 vbz vvn, p-acp pno12 dt n1 vbz vvn. cc np1 px31 vhz vvn av-j po31 n1 p-acp pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
723 He hath spent his bloud for thee, yea, he continually speakes to his Father in thy behalfe, He hath spent his blood for thee, yea, he continually speaks to his Father in thy behalf, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno21, uh, pns31 av-j vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po21 n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
724 yea, hee sues to thee for love, he loves thee first, and sues to thee, as the man doth to the woman; yea, he sues to thee for love, he loves thee First, and sues to thee, as the man does to the woman; uh, pns31 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz pno21 ord, cc vvz p-acp pno21, c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp dt n1; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
725 thou maist be perswaded therefore that he loves thee. But I am not fit to be a Spouse to Christ. thou Mayest be persuaded Therefore that he loves thee. But I am not fit to be a Spouse to christ. pns21 vm2 vbi vvn av cst pns31 vvz pno21. cc-acp pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 137 Image 35
726 It is true, and he knew that well enough. It is true, and he knew that well enough. pn31 vbz j, cc pns31 vvd cst av av-d. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 139 Image 35
727 Hee will take thee a Blackamoore, and afterwards will put beauty on thee, Ezekiel 36. 16. Stand not thou on thy unfitnesse when he is thy Su•or. He will take thee a Blackamoor, and afterwards will put beauty on thee, Ezekielem 36. 16. Stand not thou on thy unfitness when he is thy Su•or. pns31 vmb vvi pno21 dt n1, cc av vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21, np1 crd crd n1 xx pns21 p-acp po21 n1 c-crq pns31 vbz po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 139 Image 35
728 But it may be he stands thus and thus affected to such and such persons, But it may be he Stands thus and thus affected to such and such Persons, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi pns31 vvz av cc av vvd p-acp d cc d n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 140 Image 35
729 and how shall I know that the Lord loves mee and is willing to take mee? and how shall I know that the Lord loves me and is willing to take me? cc q-crq vmb pns11 vvi cst dt n1 vvz pno11 cc vbz j pc-acp vvi pno11? (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 140 Image 35
730 I can say nothing to thee but this, and that is sufficient, thou hast his generall promise made to all, Mark. 16. Goe preach the Gospel to every creature. I can say nothing to thee but this, and that is sufficient, thou hast his general promise made to all, Mark. 16. Go preach the Gospel to every creature. pns11 vmb vvi pix p-acp pno21 p-acp d, cc d vbz j, pns21 vh2 png31 j n1 vvn p-acp d, vvb. crd vvb vvb dt n1 p-acp d n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 141 Image 35
731 There is a generall mandate given to Ministers to preach the promise to all, and why wilt thou make exceptions where God hath made none, There is a general mandate given to Ministers to preach the promise to all, and why wilt thou make exceptions where God hath made none, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d, cc q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi n2 c-crq np1 vhz vvn pix, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 141 Image 35
732 and enterline his promises? Wee are commanded to offer Christ to all, every one that will come may come and drinke of this water of life freely. and enterline his promises? we Are commanded to offer christ to all, every one that will come may come and drink of this water of life freely. cc vvi po31 n2? pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d, d pi cst vmb vvi vmb vvi cc vvi pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 av-j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 141 Image 35
733 The offer is generall, though but some imbrace it. But I want godly sorrow for my sinnes. The offer is general, though but Some embrace it. But I want godly sorrow for my Sins. dt n1 vbz j, cs p-acp d vvb pn31. cc-acp pns11 vvb j n1 p-acp po11 n2. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 141 Image 35
734 And this is required before we can receive Christ. And this is required before we can receive christ. cc d vbz vvn c-acp pns12 vmb vvi np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 142 Image 35
735 Yet deceive not thy selfe, the matter is not whether thy humiliation be more or lesse, only come. Yet deceive not thy self, the matter is not whither thy humiliation be more or less, only come. av vvb xx po21 n1, dt n1 vbz xx cs po21 n1 vbi av-dc cc av-dc, av-j vvn. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
736 The promise is made to all that come, they shall be refreshed. The promise is made to all that come, they shall be refreshed. dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d cst vvb, pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
737 Indeede thou wilt not come till thou art somewhat humbled, Thou wilt not flye to the City of refuge till thou art pursued by the avenger of blood. Indeed thou wilt not come till thou art somewhat humbled, Thou wilt not fly to the city of refuge till thou art pursued by the avenger of blood. av pns21 vm2 xx vvi c-acp pns21 vb2r av vvn, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
738 But if thou come at all, God will fulfill his promise. Sticke not so much on the degree of thy humiliation. But if thou come At all, God will fulfil his promise. Stick not so much on the degree of thy humiliation. p-acp cs pns21 vvb p-acp d, np1 vmb vvi po31 n1. vvb xx av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
739 Take a man that hath committed high Treason, for which he is condemned and brought to the place of execution, ready to suffer, Take a man that hath committed high Treason, for which he is condemned and brought to the place of execution, ready to suffer, vvb dt n1 cst vhz vvn j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, j pc-acp vvi, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
740 but then there is a pardon offered him: but then there is a pardon offered him: cc-acp av pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvd pno31: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
741 And take another guilty of the same fact, but as yet not condemned, and bring him a pardon, he is even as joy full as the other, And take Another guilty of the same fact, but as yet not condemned, and bring him a pardon, he is even as joy full as the other, cc vvb j-jn j pp-f dt d n1, cc-acp c-acp av xx vvn, cc vvi pno31 dt n1, pns31 vbz av p-acp n1 j c-acp dt n-jn, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
742 for he saw his case was even as bad, onely it was not so farre gone, for he saw his case was even as bad, only it was not so Far gone, c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 vbds av p-acp j, av-j pn31 vbds xx av av-j vvn, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
743 and he hath not lived so long in sorrow. So some mens sinnes are grosser, and their sorrow more violent, other sinnes are lesse, and he hath not lived so long in sorrow. So Some men's Sins Are grosser, and their sorrow more violent, other Sins Are less, cc pns31 vhz xx vvn av av-j p-acp n1. av d ng2 n2 vbr jc, cc po32 n1 av-dc j, j-jn n2 vbr av-dc, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
744 but yet such as they see them like to damne them; they therefore are humbled as truly, though not so violently. but yet such as they see them like to damn them; they Therefore Are humbled as truly, though not so violently. cc-acp av d c-acp pns32 vvb pno32 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32; pns32 av vbr vvn a-acp av-j, cs xx av av-j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
745 Therefore though thou hast not had so much sorrow as others, nor felt those terrours of the Almighty, Therefore though thou hast not had so much sorrow as Others, nor felt those terrors of the Almighty, av cs pns21 vh2 xx vhn av d n1 p-acp n2-jn, ccx vvd d n2 pp-f dt j-jn, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
746 yet if thou hast so much as will bring thee to Christ, and make thee sticke close unto him, yet if thou hast so much as will bring thee to christ, and make thee stick close unto him, av cs pns21 vh2 av av-d c-acp vmb vvi pno21 p-acp np1, cc vvb pno21 vvi av-j p-acp pno31, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
747 so as thou wouldest not leave him for any thing in the world; it is enough, thou shalt have him. so as thou Wouldst not leave him for any thing in the world; it is enough, thou shalt have him. av c-acp pns21 vmd2 xx vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1; pn31 vbz av-d, pns21 vm2 vhi pno31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
748 Why then stick you? what hinders your faith? The impediments must be on Gods part, or on your part: Why then stick you? what hinders your faith? The impediments must be on God's part, or on your part: uh-crq av vvb pn22? q-crq vvz po22 n1? dt n2 vmb vbi p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp po22 n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
749 But it is not on Gods part, for his promise is full, and large, most free; But it is not on God's part, for his promise is full, and large, most free; cc-acp pn31 vbz xx p-acp npg1 n1, p-acp po31 n1 vbz j, cc j, av-ds j; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
750 neither is there any on thy part, for there is nothing required in thee, for which hee shall set his love upon thee. neither is there any on thy part, for there is nothing required in thee, for which he shall Set his love upon thee. av-dx vbz pc-acp d p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix vvn p-acp pno21, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
751 There are no merits desired on thy part, onely accept him, receive him, hee will afterwards put some lines upon thee. There Are no merits desired on thy part, only accept him, receive him, he will afterwards put Some lines upon thee. pc-acp vbr dx n2 vvn p-acp po21 n1, av-j vvb pno31, vvb pno31, pns31 vmb av vvi d n2 p-acp pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
752 Art thou willing to take Christ for thy husband, for better and worse, with a crowne of Thornes, Art thou willing to take christ for thy husband, for better and Worse, with a crown of Thorns, vb2r pns21 j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp jc cc av-jc, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
753 as well as Glory? then the match is concluded, thou maist be sure that Christ will be thine. as well as Glory? then the match is concluded, thou Mayest be sure that christ will be thine. c-acp av c-acp n1? av dt n1 vbz vvn, pns21 vm2 vbi j cst np1 vmb vbi png21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 143 Image 35
754 But I have renewed my sinnes, and have fallen into divers relapses. I still provoke him and fall backe, and GOD will not endure such a wretch. But I have renewed my Sins, and have fallen into diverse relapses. I still provoke him and fallen back, and GOD will not endure such a wretch. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2, cc vhb vvn p-acp j n2. pns11 av vvi pno31 cc vvi av, cc np1 vmb xx vvi d dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 144 Image 35
755 Yet he forgives sinnes of all sorts, he is abundant in mercy, he is still forgiving, and never gives over. Yet he forgives Sins of all sorts, he is abundant in mercy, he is still forgiving, and never gives over. av pns31 vvz n2 pp-f d n2, pns31 vbz j p-acp n1, pns31 vbz av j-vvg, cc av-x vvz a-acp. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 145 Image 35
756 There is a fountaine opened to Iudah and Ierusalem for sinne and for uncleannesse, Zach. 12. vers. There is a fountain opened to Iudah and Ierusalem for sin and for uncleanness, Zach 12. vers. pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 cc np1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, np1 crd fw-la. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 145 Image 35
757 13. There is afountaine, not a cisterne, to wash in, which may be drawne dry. 13. There is afountaine, not a cistern, to wash in, which may be drawn dry. crd pc-acp vbz n1, xx dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp, r-crq vmb vbi vvn j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 145 Image 35
758 Onely this caveat must be put in, that we allow not our selves in any knowne sinne, Only this caveat must be put in, that we allow not our selves in any known sin, j d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, cst pns12 vvb xx po12 n2 p-acp d j-vvn n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 145 Image 35
759 but that wee maintaine warre continually against sinne, and by no meanes admit any peace with Amaleck. but that we maintain war continually against sin, and by no means admit any peace with Amalek. cc-acp cst pns12 vvb n1 av-j p-acp n1, cc p-acp dx n2 vvb d n1 p-acp np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 145 Image 35
760 Another meanes is, to remove the impediments of love, which are two especially, strangenesse, and worldly-mindednesse, Strangenesse dissolves all friendship. another means is, to remove the impediments of love, which Are two especially, strangeness, and Worldly-mindedness, Strangeness dissolves all friendship. j-jn n2 vbz, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr crd av-j, n1, cc j, n1 vvz d n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 146 Image 35
761 By this meanes the interest of friendship may be broken off. This strangenesse breeds fearefulnesse when we goe to God, and fearefulnesse weakenesse of love: By this means the Interest of friendship may be broken off. This strangeness breeds fearfulness when we go to God, and fearfulness weakness of love: p-acp d n2 dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp. d n1 vvz n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp np1, cc n1 n1 pp-f n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 146 Image 35
762 whereas boldnesse is the nurse of it. whereas boldness is the nurse of it. cs n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 146 Image 35
763 Herein is our love made perfect, that we have boldnesse in the day of the Lord Iesus. Herein is our love made perfect, that we have boldness in the day of the Lord Iesus. av vbz po12 n1 vvd j, cst pns12 vhb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 146 Image 35
764 As by neglecting fellowship with the Saints, we come to lose our acquaintance wee had towards them: As by neglecting fellowship with the Saints, we come to loose our acquaintance we had towards them: c-acp p-acp vvg n1 p-acp dt n2, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pns12 vhd p-acp pno32: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 146 Image 35
765 so the neglecting of maintaining our acquaintance with God, brings us quite at last to leave him. so the neglecting of maintaining our acquaintance with God, brings us quite At last to leave him. av dt vvg pp-f vvg po12 n1 p-acp np1, vvz pno12 av p-acp ord pc-acp vvi pno31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 146 Image 35
766 Draw neere therefore to God continually, and this will increase your love to him. Be therefore oft speaking to him and hearing him speake to you. Draw near Therefore to God continually, and this will increase your love to him. Be Therefore oft speaking to him and hearing him speak to you. vvb av-j av p-acp np1 av-j, cc d vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp pno31. vbb av av vvg p-acp pno31 cc vvg pno31 vvi p-acp pn22. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 146 Image 35
767 Be much in prayer, and often in reading and hearing. And doe not these things customarily, and untowardly, but with life and affection: Be much in prayer, and often in reading and hearing. And do not these things customarily, and untowardly, but with life and affection: vbb av-d p-acp n1, cc av p-acp vvg cc vvg. cc vdb xx d n2 av-j, cc av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 147 Image 35
768 goe to prayer as you would goe to speake with your most deare friend, whom you most of all delight to talke with. go to prayer as you would go to speak with your most deer friend, whom you most of all delight to talk with. vvb p-acp n1 c-acp pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 av-ds j-jn n1, ro-crq pn22 av-ds pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 147 Image 35
769 Let it be pleasant to thee to converse with him in all things; when thou hast any injury befallen thee, goe and make thy cause knowne to him; Let it be pleasant to thee to converse with him in all things; when thou hast any injury befallen thee, go and make thy cause known to him; vvb pn31 vbi j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2; c-crq pns21 vh2 d n1 vvn pno21, vvb cc vvi po21 n1 vvn p-acp pno31; (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 147 Image 35
770 and when any sinne hath escaped thee, whereby he may be offended, give not over till reconciliation be made, and thy friendship rewarded. and when any sin hath escaped thee, whereby he may be offended, give not over till reconciliation be made, and thy friendship rewarded. cc c-crq d n1 vhz vvn pno21, c-crq pns31 vmb vbi vvn, vvb xx a-acp p-acp n1 vbb vvn, cc po21 n1 vvn. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 147 Image 35
771 Looke especially to thy wayes, for sinne alienates and restraines a man from God: therefore see that that bee removed as much as may be. Look especially to thy ways, for sin alienates and restrains a man from God: Therefore see that that be removed as much as may be. n1 av-j p-acp po21 n2, p-acp n1 ng1 cc vvz dt n1 p-acp np1: av vvb d cst vbb vvn p-acp d c-acp vmb vbi. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 147 Image 35
772 Worldly mindednesse also hinders the love of God. This is the uncircumcision of the heart. Worldly Mindedness also hinders the love of God. This is the uncircumcision of the heart. j n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 148 Image 35
773 Hence is that, the Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, that thou mayest live. Hence is that, the Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, that thou Mayest live. av vbz d, dt n1 po21 n1 vmb vvi po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 po21 n1, p-acp d po21 n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 148 Image 35
774 And untill the heart be circumcised, it is filled with the love of the World, And until the heart be circumcised, it is filled with the love of the World, cc p-acp dt n1 vbb vvn, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 148 Image 35
775 so that hee cannot love the Lord, at least, with all his heart, as hee ought. so that he cannot love the Lord, At least, with all his heart, as he ought. av cst pns31 vmbx vvi dt n1, p-acp ds, p-acp d po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vmd. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 148 Image 35
776 There is no such quench-coale to the love of God, as the love of the World. There is no such quench-coal to the love of God, as the love of the World. pc-acp vbz dx d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
777 Pleasures and the love of carnall things are very apt to steale away our hearts from God before we are aware. Pleasures and the love of carnal things Are very apt to steal away our hearts from God before we Are aware. ng1 cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi av po12 n2 p-acp np1 c-acp pns12 vbr j. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
778 If we looke not more narrowly to it, they may doe it. If we look not more narrowly to it, they may do it. cs pns12 vvb xx av-dc av-j p-acp pn31, pns32 vmb vdi pn31. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
779 Examine your owne hearts, and see if by how much the more you love the World, by so much the lesse you are affected to the Lord. Examine your own hearts, and see if by how much the more you love the World, by so much the less you Are affected to the Lord. vvb po22 d n2, cc vvb cs p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc pn22 vvb dt n1, p-acp av av-d dt av-dc pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
780 These things, as Absalom, steale away our hearts from God, as he did the people from his Father. These things, as Absalom, steal away our hearts from God, as he did the people from his Father. np1 n2, c-acp np1, vvi av po12 n2 p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vdd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
781 If thou findest not that love to God, which formerly hath beene, see what hath come betweene God and thy heart. If thou Findest not that love to God, which formerly hath been, see what hath come between God and thy heart. cs pns21 vv2 xx d n1 p-acp np1, r-crq av-j vhz vbn, vvb r-crq vhz vvn p-acp np1 cc po21 n1. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
782 Looke if some pleasure or lust have not crept in betweene: for these will separate betweene God and thee. Look if Some pleasure or lust have not crept in between: for these will separate between God and thee. n1 cs d n1 cc n1 vhb xx vvn p-acp p-acp: c-acp d vmb vvi p-acp np1 cc pno21. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
783 See if there be not in thy understanding conceits of things to be better then indeed they are: See if there be not in thy understanding conceits of things to be better then indeed they Are: n1 cs pc-acp vbb xx p-acp po21 j-vvg n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vbi jc cs av pns32 vbr: (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
784 for these will turne the heart from the Lord; but above all, looke to thy will and affections. FINIS. for these will turn the heart from the Lord; but above all, look to thy will and affections. FINIS. p-acp d vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1; cc-acp p-acp d, vvb p-acp po21 n1 cc n2. fw-la. (15) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 149 Image 35
785 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon V. BY IOHN PRESTON, DD. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the first, and great Commandement: A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. Sermon V. BY JOHN PRESTON, DD. Matt. 22. 37, 38. This is the First, and great Commandment: dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. n1 np1 p-acp np1 np1, np1 np1 crd crd, crd d vbz dt ord, cc j n1: (17) half_title (DIV2) 150 Image 45
786 thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psal. 31. 26. Love the Lord O all ye his Saints. thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. Psalm 31. 26. Love the Lord O all you his Saints. pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp d po21 n1. np1 crd crd vvb dt n1 sy av-d pn22 po31 n2. (17) half_title (DIV2) 154 Image 45
787 LONDON, Printed by Thomas Paine, for Iohn Stafford. 1640. LONDON, Printed by Thomas Pain, for John Stafford. 1640. np1, vvn p-acp np1 n1, p-acp np1 np1. crd (17) half_title (DIV2) 157 Image 45
788 A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. A HEAVENLY TREATISE OF THE DIVINE LOVE OF CHRIST. dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 157 Image 46
789 Sermon V. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus Christ, let him be had in execration, Sermon V. 1 Cor. 16. 22. If any man love not the Lord Iesus christ, let him be had in execration, n1 np1 vvn np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 157 Image 46
790 yea let him be accursed unto the death. yea let him be accursed unto the death. uh vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 157 Image 46
791 NOw the next thing wee have to doe, is to shew what kinde of love the Lord accepts; NOw the next thing we have to do, is to show what kind of love the Lord accepts; av dt ord n1 pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi, vbz pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vvz; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 158 Image 46
792 for hee will not take any kinde of love that is offered him, but onely such a love as he calls for, as hee requires. for he will not take any kind of love that is offered him, but only such a love as he calls for, as he requires. c-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi d n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz vvn pno31, cc-acp av-j d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp, c-acp pns31 vvz. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 158 Image 46
793 Thou must love him with all thy might, and with all thy strength. A publike person may doe more then a private. Thou must love him with all thy might, and with all thy strength. A public person may do more then a private. pns21 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d po21 n1, cc p-acp d po21 n1. dt j n1 vmb vdi av-dc cs dt j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 159 Image 46
794 His example may doe much, or he may command others, if not to doe good, yet to refraine from evill. His Exampl may do much, or he may command Others, if not to do good, yet to refrain from evil. po31 n1 vmb vdi d, cc pns31 vmb vvi n2-jn, cs xx pc-acp vdi j, av pc-acp vvi p-acp n-jn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 159 Image 46
795 God desires that thou love him with all thy strength; if thou knowest much, thou must doe much. God Desires that thou love him with all thy strength; if thou Knowest much, thou must do much. np1 vvz cst pns21 vvb pno31 p-acp d po21 n1; cs pns21 vv2 d, pns21 vmb vdi av-d. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
796 Besides some things thou canst doe, namely, which others cannot doe without great difficulty. As some men are temperate, some patient by nature. Beside Some things thou Canst do, namely, which Others cannot do without great difficulty. As Some men Are temperate, Some patient by nature. p-acp d n2 pns21 vm2 vdi, av, r-crq n2-jn vmbx vdi p-acp j n1. p-acp d n2 vbr j, d j p-acp n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
797 If thou art such an one, God requires more of thee then of another, for he accounts that which thou canst doe, without setting thy might to it, as nothing. If thou art such an one, God requires more of thee then of Another, for he accounts that which thou Canst do, without setting thy might to it, as nothing. cs pns21 vb2r d dt pi, np1 vvz dc pp-f pno21 av pp-f j-jn, c-acp pns31 vvz cst r-crq pns21 vm2 vdi, p-acp vvg po21 n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp pix. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
798 It is not enough for thee to love the Lord, but thou must love him with thy might. It is not enough for thee to love the Lord, but thou must love him with thy might. pn31 vbz xx av-d p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp pns21 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp po21 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
799 The might of a rich man, of a Magistrate, of a Scholler, or whatsoever thou art, The might of a rich man, of a Magistrate, of a Scholar, or whatsoever thou art, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, cc r-crq pns21 vb2r, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
800 when thou shalt come to the Lord with a small pi•tance, when thou hast opportunity to doe a great deale more, the Lord will not take it at thy hands. when thou shalt come to the Lord with a small pi•tance, when thou hast opportunity to do a great deal more, the Lord will not take it At thy hands. c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vdi dt j n1 av-dc, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
801 As a Landlord will not receive a small parcell, when the Tenant may pay a greater summe. As a Landlord will not receive a small parcel, when the Tenant may pay a greater sum. p-acp dt n1 vmb xx vvi dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi dt jc n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
802 Neither is this a thing indifferent, for you to doe, or not to doe: for God requires much of him, to whom he hath given much. Neither is this a thing indifferent, for you to do, or not to do: for God requires much of him, to whom he hath given much. av-d vbz d dt n1 j, c-acp pn22 pc-acp vdi, cc xx pc-acp vdi: c-acp np1 vvz d pp-f pno31, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn av-d. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
803 Hee gives us all talents which he puts as prizes in our hands, which he expects we should lay out according as we have received. He gives us all Talents which he puts as prizes in our hands, which he expects we should lay out according as we have received. pns31 vvz pno12 d n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n2 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pns31 vvz pns12 vmd vvi av vvg c-acp pns12 vhb vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
804 Paul did no worke of supererogation, though he was abundant in the workes of the Lord, continually setting himselfe about the worke with his whole strength. Paul did no work of supererogation, though he was abundant in the works of the Lord, continually setting himself about the work with his Whole strength. np1 vdd dx n1 pp-f n1, cs pns31 vbds j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j vvg px31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 160 Image 46
805 Thou must love him above all things else; Above all creatures, above that which is most deare unto thee, yea, above thy selfe. Thou must love him above all things Else; Above all creatures, above that which is most deer unto thee, yea, above thy self. pns21 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp d n2 av; p-acp d n2, p-acp d r-crq vbz av-ds j-jn p-acp pno21, uh, p-acp po21 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 161 Image 46
806 And if thou dost not so, thou lovest him but as a creature which will not serve his turne. And if thou dost not so, thou Lovest him but as a creature which will not serve his turn. cc cs pns21 vd2 xx av, pns21 vv2 pno31 p-acp c-acp dt n1 r-crq vmb xx vvi po31 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 161 Image 46
807 Hee hath done more for thee then any creatue hath or can doe. He hath done more for thee then any creatue hath or can do. pns31 vhz vdn av-dc p-acp pno21 av d n1 vhz cc vmb vdi. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 161 Image 46
808 He hath dyed for thee, hath given himselfe crucified for thee, he deserves therefore more love then thy pleasures, profits, He hath died for thee, hath given himself Crucified for thee, he deserves Therefore more love then thy pleasures, profits, pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, vhz vvn px31 vvn p-acp pno21, pns31 vvz av dc n1 cs po21 n2, n2, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 161 Image 46
809 or then any friend thou hast. or then any friend thou hast. cc av d n1 pns21 vh2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 161 Image 46
810 You are therefore to love him above all, to imbrace & cleave to him chiefly, to make him wholly thine. You Are Therefore to love him above all, to embrace & cleave to him chiefly, to make him wholly thine. pn22 vbr av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pno31 av-jn, pc-acp vvi pno31 av-jn png21. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 161 Image 46
811 But how can he (you will say) be wholly mine, seeing so many have their parts in him? But how can he (you will say) be wholly mine, seeing so many have their parts in him? cc-acp q-crq vmb pns31 (pn22 vmb vvi) vbi av-jn png11, vvg av d vhb po32 n2 p-acp pno31? (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 162 Image 46
812 Yes, hee is wholly thine, and thou must bee wholly his. Yes, he is wholly thine, and thou must be wholly his. uh, pns31 vbz av-jn png21, cc pns21 vmb vbi av-jn po31. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 163 Image 46
813 He is infinite, and so hath no parts, but is entire to every one, as every line drawne to the Center, may challenge the whole Center for it's owne, He is infinite, and so hath no parts, but is entire to every one, as every line drawn to the Centre, may challenge the Whole Centre for it's own, pns31 vbz j, cc av vhz dx n2, cc-acp vbz j p-acp d crd, c-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 c-acp pn31|vbz d, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 163 Image 46
814 though there be a thousand lines beside. though there be a thousand lines beside. cs pc-acp vbi dt crd n2 a-acp. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 163 Image 46
815 But what? must I so love the Lord, that I may, not love earthly things? Yes: But what? must I so love the Lord, that I may, not love earthly things? Yes: cc-acp q-crq? vmb pns11 av vvb dt n1, cst pns11 vmb, xx n1 j n2? uh: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 164 Image 46
816 thou mayest love them, so that it be not with an adulterous love. thou Mayest love them, so that it be not with an adulterous love. pns21 vm2 vvi pno32, av cst pn31 vbb xx p-acp dt j n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 165 Image 46
817 Thou mayest love them for God, as by them you may be enabled to serve God the better. Thou Mayest love them for God, as by them you may be enabled to serve God the better. pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp pno32 pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi np1 dt jc. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 165 Image 46
818 But how shall I know this adulterous love? But how shall I know this adulterous love? cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi d j n1? (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 166 Image 46
819 When you love any thing, so as it lessens your love to your husband, that is an adulterous love. When you love any thing, so as it lessens your love to your husband, that is an adulterous love. c-crq pn22 vvb d n1, av c-acp pn31 vvz po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1, cst vbz dt j n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 167 Image 46
820 As when thou lovest some pleasure and delight so, as it takes up the minde and hinders thee in hearing, As when thou Lovest Some pleasure and delight so, as it Takes up the mind and hinders thee in hearing, p-acp c-crq pns21 vv2 d n1 cc vvi av, c-acp pn31 vvz a-acp dt n1 cc vvz pno21 p-acp vvg, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 167 Image 46
821 and will not suffer thee to pray without distraction, but thy thoughts must be upon it, this love is adulterate love. and will not suffer thee to pray without distraction, but thy thoughts must be upon it, this love is adulterate love. cc vmb xx vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp po21 n2 vmb vbi p-acp pn31, d n1 vbz j n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 167 Image 46
822 Thou mayest rejoyce, yet so as if thou rejoycest not. Thou Mayest rejoice, yet so as if thou Rejoicest not. pns21 vm2 vvi, av av c-acp cs pns21 vv2 xx. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 167 Image 46
823 As this joy hinders not thy walking with God, so thou mayest labour in thy calling with a love to it, As this joy hinders not thy walking with God, so thou Mayest labour in thy calling with a love to it, p-acp d n1 vvz xx po21 n-vvg p-acp np1, av pns21 vm2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 167 Image 46
824 yet so as it doth not draw away thy heart from God. But this is very difficult (will some say.) No, it is easie. yet so as it does not draw away thy heart from God. But this is very difficult (will Some say.) No, it is easy. av av c-acp pn31 vdz xx vvi av po21 n1 p-acp np1. p-acp d vbz av j (n1 d vvi.) uh-dx, pn31 vbz j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 167 Image 46
825 When God hath put this love into thy heart, the necessity of it may make it easie. When God hath put this love into thy heart, the necessity of it may make it easy. c-crq np1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vvi pn31 j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 169 Image 46
826 Thou mayest doe it, or thou canst not bee saved. Thou Mayest do it, or thou Canst not be saved. pns21 vm2 vdi pn31, cc pns21 vm2 xx vbi vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 169 Image 46
827 Indeede it is impossible for a man that hath set his heart on riches, to remove it off againe of himselfe. Indeed it is impossible for a man that hath Set his heart on riches, to remove it off again of himself. av pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp av pp-f px31. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 169 Image 46
828 And in this sense Christ speakes, when he sayes, It is so hard for a rich man to enter into the Kingdome of heaven. And in this sense christ speaks, when he Says, It is so hard for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of heaven. cc p-acp d n1 np1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vvz, pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 169 Image 46
829 But when God hath wrought this love in thee, and hath revealed to thee the emptinesse and vanity of other things, it will be easie. But when God hath wrought this love in thee, and hath revealed to thee the emptiness and vanity of other things, it will be easy. cc-acp c-crq np1 vhz vvn d n1 p-acp pno21, cc vhz vvn p-acp pno21 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2, pn31 vmb vbi j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 169 Image 46
830 But I am not able to love the Lord above my selfe and all other things. But I am not able to love the Lord above my self and all other things. cc-acp pns11 vbm xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 cc d j-jn n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 170 Image 46
831 Yes, thou mayest, if once thou art throughly perswaded that hee is thy chiefest good, and how miserable thou art without him: Yes, thou Mayest, if once thou art thoroughly persuaded that he is thy chiefest good, and how miserable thou art without him: uh, pns21 vm2, cs a-acp pns21 vb2r av-j vvn cst pns31 vbz po21 js-jn j, cc c-crq j pns21 vb2r p-acp pno31: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 171 Image 46
832 thou wilt then bee content to forsake all, and to cleave to him alone. thou wilt then be content to forsake all, and to cleave to him alone. pns21 vm2 av vbi j pc-acp vvi d, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 av-j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 171 Image 46
833 A man that sowes Corne is content it should die, so as it may bee quickned againe and bring forth encrease. A man that sows Corn is content it should die, so as it may be quickened again and bring forth increase. dt n1 cst ng1 n1 vbz j pn31 vmd vvi, av c-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn av cc vvi av n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 172 Image 46
834 And therefore Paul, though hee saw the outward building of his body goe to decay, he cared not, And Therefore Paul, though he saw the outward building of his body go to decay, he cared not, cc av np1, c-acp pns31 vvd dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvd xx, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 172 Image 46
835 so long as he was renewed in the inner. so long as he was renewed in the inner. av av-j c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 172 Image 46
836 So when thou seest thy good conteined in him more then in thy selfe, when thou seest thy happinesse laid up in him, thou wilt easily bee perswaded to leave thy selfe to injoy him: So when thou See thy good contained in him more then in thy self, when thou See thy happiness laid up in him, thou wilt Easily be persuaded to leave thy self to enjoy him: av c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 j vvn p-acp pno31 av-dc cs p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1 vvn a-acp p-acp pno31, pns21 vm2 av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 172 Image 46
837 For thou losest nothing by losing thy selfe, thy whole happinesse is in God. Againe, thou must be rooted and grounded in Love. For thou losest nothing by losing thy self, thy Whole happiness is in God. Again, thou must be rooted and grounded in Love. c-acp pns21 vv2 pix p-acp vvg po21 n1, po21 j-jn n1 vbz p-acp np1. av, pns21 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 172 Image 46
838 This is that which the Apostle so prayes for, for the Ephesians, Ephesians 3. 17. There is a certaine love by fits which God accepts not. This is that which the Apostle so prays for, for the Ephesians, Ephesians 3. 17. There is a certain love by fits which God accepts not. d vbz d r-crq dt n1 av vvz p-acp, p-acp dt njp2, np1 crd crd pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n2 r-crq np1 vvz xx. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
839 When men come and offer to God great promises like the waves of the Sea, When men come and offer to God great promises like the waves of the Sea, c-crq n2 vvb cc vvi p-acp np1 j n2 av-j dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
840 as bigge as mountaines, oh they thinke they will doe much for God, But their mindes change, as big as Mountains, o they think they will do much for God, But their minds change, c-acp j c-acp n2, uh pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vdi av-d p-acp np1, cc-acp po32 n2 vvi, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
841 and they become as those high waves, which at last fall levell with the other waters. and they become as those high waves, which At last fallen level with the other waters. cc pns32 vvb p-acp d j n2, r-crq p-acp ord n1 vvi p-acp dt j-jn n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
842 If a man should proffer thee great kindnesses, and thou shouldest afterwards come to him to make use of him, If a man should proffer thee great Kindnesses, and thou Shouldst afterwards come to him to make use of him, cs dt n1 vmd vvi pno21 j n2, cc pns21 vmd2 av vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno31, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
843 and hee should looke strangely upon thee, as if hee were never acquainted with thee, how wouldest thou esteeme of such love! and he should look strangely upon thee, as if he were never acquainted with thee, how Wouldst thou esteem of such love! cc pns31 vmd vvi av-j p-acp pno21, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av-x vvn p-acp pno21, q-crq vmd2 pns21 vvi pp-f d n1! (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
844 If wee are now on, now off in our love, God will not esteeme of such love, If we Are now on, now off in our love, God will not esteem of such love, cs pns12 vbr av a-acp, av a-acp p-acp po12 n1, np1 vmb xx vvi pp-f d n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
845 and if you be not rooted in your love, you will be unstable. and if you be not rooted in your love, you will be unstable. cc cs pn22 vbb xx vvn p-acp po22 n1, pn22 vmb vbi j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
846 Let then your love bee well rooted, let the foundation be good on which it stands: Let then your love be well rooted, let the Foundation be good on which it Stands: vvb av po22 n1 vbi av vvn, vvb dt n1 vbb j p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
847 now that •s on two things. now that •s on two things. av cst vvz p-acp crd n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 173 Image 46
848 This love must be founded in faith. Therefore Ephesians 3. when the Apostle had prayed that they might be strengthened in faith, he addes this also, that they might bee grounded in love. This love must be founded in faith. Therefore Ephesians 3. when the Apostle had prayed that they might be strengthened in faith, he adds this also, that they might be grounded in love. d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1. av np1 crd c-crq dt n1 vhd vvn cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, pns31 vvz d av, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 174 Image 46
849 When thou art once rooted in faith, thou shalt bee grounded in love. When thou art once rooted in faith, thou shalt be grounded in love. c-crq pns21 vb2r a-acp vvn p-acp n1, pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 174 Image 46
850 When therefore you come to beleeve, and consider whether Iesus Christ belong to you, or no, doe it not overly and slightly, When Therefore you come to believe, and Consider whither Iesus christ belong to you, or no, do it not overly and slightly, c-crq av pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc vvb cs np1 np1 vvi p-acp pn22, cc uh-dx, vdb pn31 xx av-j cc av-j, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 174 Image 46
851 but doe it thorowly, Sift every thing to the b•an, give not over till thou art fully satisfied, till thou canst answer all objections, but do it thoroughly, Sift every thing to the b•an, give not over till thou art Fully satisfied, till thou Canst answer all objections, cc-acp vdb pn31 av-j, vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb xx a-acp c-acp pns21 vb2r av-j vvn, c-acp pns21 vm2 vvi d n2, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 174 Image 46
852 and rest in this perswasion, that all is most true which hath been revealed to thee of the Lord Iesus Christ, and rest in this persuasion, that all is most true which hath been revealed to thee of the Lord Iesus christ, cc n1 p-acp d n1, cst d vbz av-ds j r-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno21 pp-f dt n1 np1 np1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 174 Image 46
853 and it is good for thee to rest upon it. Your love must bee built upon his Person. and it is good for thee to rest upon it. Your love must be built upon his Person. cc pn31 vbz j p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. po22 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 174 Image 46
854 If you love his, and not him, you will be unstable in your love. If you love his, and not him, you will be unstable in your love. cs pn22 vvb po31, cc xx pno31, pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp po22 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
855 If thou lovest him in his Person, thou changest not, for thy love will bee constant. If thou Lovest him in his Person, thou changest not, for thy love will be constant. cs pns21 vv2 pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pns21 vv2 xx, p-acp po21 n1 vmb vbi j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
856 But if thou love him for that hee hath done for thee, because hee hath done thee much good, But if thou love him for that he hath done for thee, Because he hath done thee much good, p-acp cs pns21 vvb pno31 p-acp cst pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno21, c-acp pns31 vhz vdn pno21 d j, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
857 and given thee many favours, and tokens of his love, and kept thee from many troubles, and given thee many favours, and tokens of his love, and kept thee from many Troubles, cc vvn pno21 d n2, cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd pno21 p-acp d n2, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
858 when hee changes his dealing towards thee, thou wilt change thy love to him. when he changes his dealing towards thee, thou wilt change thy love to him. c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n-vvg p-acp pno21, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno31. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
859 Thou wilt then doe as Iob, receive good from the hand of the Lord, and also evill. Thou wilt then do as Job, receive good from the hand of the Lord, and also evil. pns21 vm2 av vdb c-acp np1, vvb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av j-jn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
860 Put case God should take from thee, and send one affliction in the necke of another, this will try thy love, Put case God should take from thee, and send one affliction in the neck of Another, this will try thy love, vvb n1 np1 vmd vvi p-acp pno21, cc vvi crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, d vmb vvi po21 n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
861 whether in this case thou wilt sticke close unto him. Sometimes God hides his face from his children, and writes bitter things against them: whither in this case thou wilt stick close unto him. Sometime God hides his face from his children, and writes bitter things against them: cs p-acp d n1 pns21 vm2 vvi av-j p-acp pno31. av np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc vvz j n2 p-acp pno32: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
862 If then thou canst love him, thy love is on his Person, a constant love. If then thou Canst love him, thy love is on his Person, a constant love. cs av pns21 vm2 vvi pno31, po21 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1, dt j n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 175 Image 46
863 Another condition of our love is, that it must be diligent. The Apostle commends the Thessalonians effectuall faith and diligent love, 1 Thessalonians 1. 3. If you say you love the Lord, another condition of our love is, that it must be diligent. The Apostle commends the Thessalonians effectual faith and diligent love, 1 Thessalonians 1. 3. If you say you love the Lord, j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz, cst pn31 vmb vbi j. dt n1 vvz dt njp2 j n1 cc j n1, crd njp2 crd crd cs pn22 vvb pn22 vvb dt n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
864 and yet will doe nothing for him, you have not that love which God accepts. This love is operative, diligent, and not idle, and dead. and yet will do nothing for him, you have not that love which God accepts. This love is operative, diligent, and not idle, and dead. cc av vmb vdi pix p-acp pno31, pn22 vhb xx d n1 r-crq np1 vvz. d n1 vbz j-jn, j, cc xx j, cc j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
865 Wee regard not a dead drugge, a dead plant, wee cut it up and cast it away: we regard not a dead drug, a dead plant, we Cut it up and cast it away: pns12 vvb xx dt j n1, dt j n1, pns12 vvb pn31 a-acp cc vvi pn31 av: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
866 even so doth the Lord esteeme of a dead love, and love that shewes not it's life, it's diligence to obey God. even so does the Lord esteem of a dead love, and love that shows not it's life, it's diligence to obey God. av av vdz dt n1 n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc n1 cst vvz xx pn31|vbz n1, pn31|vbz n1 pc-acp vvi np1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
867 This love will cause thee to put on new aparrell, to adorn thy life so, as thy love may take delight in thee. This love will cause thee to put on new apparel, to adorn thy life so, as thy love may take delight in thee. d n1 vmb vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av, p-acp po21 n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno21. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
868 This will make thee carefull to beautifie thy selfe with the graces of the Spirit. See therefore whether thy love prepare thee for Christ. This will make thee careful to beautify thy self with the graces of the Spirit. See Therefore whither thy love prepare thee for christ. d vmb vvi pno21 j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. n1 av cs po21 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp np1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
869 This love doth that which Iohn Baptist did. It prepares men for the receiving of the Lord. This love does that which John Baptist did. It prepares men for the receiving of the Lord. d n1 vdz d r-crq np1 np1 vdd. pn31 vvz n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
870 If thou wilt come then before him in thy old garments; it is a signe thou lovest him not. If thou wilt come then before him in thy old garments; it is a Signen thou Lovest him not. cs pns21 vm2 vvi av p-acp pno31 p-acp po21 j n2; pn31 vbz dt n1 pns21 vv2 pno31 xx. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
871 Againe, the operativenesse of it, is seene in opening thy heart to him, when he offers himselfe unto thee. Again, the operativeness of it, is seen in opening thy heart to him, when he offers himself unto thee. av, dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz vvn p-acp vvg po21 n1 p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz px31 p-acp pno21. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
872 This will give thee a capable heart to entertaine him, that hee may dwell plentifully in thee. This will give thee a capable heart to entertain him, that he may dwell plentifully in thee. d vmb vvi pno21 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pns31 vmb vvi av-j p-acp pno21. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
873 This doth make thee comprehend with 〈 ◊ 〉 Saints, what is the height, and bredth, and length, and depth of the love of Christ. This does make thee comprehend with 〈 ◊ 〉 Saints, what is the height, and breadth, and length, and depth of the love of christ. d vdz vvi pno21 vvb p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n2, r-crq vbz dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
874 This love is diligent in cleansing the heart, that it will suffer nothing to remaine there that may be offensive to the Lord God that dwels with his people. This love is diligent in cleansing the heart, that it will suffer nothing to remain there that may be offensive to the Lord God that dwells with his people. d n1 vbz j p-acp vvg dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi pix pc-acp vvi a-acp d vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 np1 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
875 This love therefore will suffer no sluttish corner to remaine in the heart, but keepes all cleane. This love Therefore will suffer no sluttish corner to remain in the heart, but keeps all clean. d n1 av vmb vvi dx j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvz d j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
876 It clenses a man from all filthinesse of flesh and Spirit, 2 Corinthians 5. Lastly, the diligence of love is seene in keeping of his commandements. It cleanses a man from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, 2 Corinthians 5. Lastly, the diligence of love is seen in keeping of his Commandments. pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd ord, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg pp-f po31 n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 176 Image 46
877 If thou doest nothing for the Lord, thou lovest him not. If thou dost nothing for the Lord, thou Lovest him not. cs pns21 vd2 pix p-acp dt n1, pns21 vv2 pno31 xx. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 177 Image 46
878 So much love as thou hast, so much care will there be in thee to doe his will; So much love as thou hast, so much care will there be in thee to do his will; av d n1 c-acp pns21 vh2, av d n1 vmb a-acp vbi p-acp pno21 pc-acp vdi po31 n1; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 177 Image 46
879 so much fire, so much heat to stir for his glory: So much love, so much desire to walke in perfect obedience before him. so much fire, so much heat to stir for his glory: So much love, so much desire to walk in perfect Obedience before him. av d n1, av d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1: av d n1, av d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp pno31. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 177 Image 46
880 And now wee come to the object upon whom our love must be placed, The Lord Iesus. Consider whom it is, whom, And now we come to the Object upon whom our love must be placed, The Lord Iesus. Consider whom it is, whom, cc av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp ro-crq po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 np1. vvb r-crq pn31 vbz, r-crq, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 178 Image 46
881 if you love not, I pronounce you thus accursed. if you love not, I pronounce you thus accursed. cs pn22 vvb xx, pns11 vvb pn22 av vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 178 Image 46
882 It is the Lord Jesus, he is your Lord, your Prince, your Saviour, your Messias, your Prophet, It is the Lord jesus, he is your Lord, your Prince, your Saviour, your Messias, your Prophet, pn31 vbz dt n1 np1, pns31 vbz po22 n1, po22 n1, po22 n1, po22 np1, po22 n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 178 Image 46
883 so that hee which loves him not, is worthy to be accursed. so that he which loves him not, is worthy to be accursed. av cst pns31 r-crq vvz pno31 xx, vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 178 Image 46
884 First, he is our Lord. Now, to run from an ordinary Master is punishable, to rebell against an ordinary King deserves death, First, he is our Lord. Now, to run from an ordinary Master is punishable, to rebel against an ordinary King deserves death, ord, pns31 vbz po12 n1. av, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 vbz j, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 vvz n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 179 Image 46
885 but he is more, our Lord and King in a more speciall bond. but he is more, our Lord and King in a more special bound. cc-acp pns31 vbz av-dc, po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 179 Image 46
886 Besides, that he hath made us, and preserves us, we are his by purchase, and he hath bought us deere, hee hath shed his blood for us: Beside, that he hath made us, and preserves us, we Are his by purchase, and he hath bought us deer, he hath shed his blood for us: p-acp, cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cc vvz pno12, pns12 vbr po31 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vhz vvn pno12 n1, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno12: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 179 Image 46
887 so that hee that will not love this Lord; let him be accursed. so that he that will not love this Lord; let him be accursed. av cst pns31 cst vmb xx vvi d n1; vvb pno31 vbi vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 179 Image 46
888 Secondly, againe he is our Saviour, and in this respecct love is now more due to God, then in time of innocency. Secondly, again he is our Saviour, and in this respecct love is now more due to God, then in time of innocency. ord, av pns31 vbz po12 n1, cc p-acp d j n1 vbz av av-dc j-jn p-acp np1, av p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 180 Image 46
889 When Adam broke the Covenant and made shipwrack, Christ offers himselfe a Saviour. Now if wee will not receive him, there is no more hope. When Adam broke the Covenant and made shipwreck, christ offers himself a Saviour. Now if we will not receive him, there is no more hope. c-crq np1 vvd dt n1 cc vvd n1, np1 vvz px31 dt n1. av cs pns12 vmb xx vvi pno31, pc-acp vbz dx dc n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 180 Image 46
890 He is the secunda tabula, left to us after shipwrack, which if wee let goe, wee cannot escape eternall destruction. He is the Secunda tabula, left to us After shipwreck, which if we let go, we cannot escape Eternal destruction. pns31 vbz dt fw-la fw-la, vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, r-crq cs pns12 vvb vvi, pns12 vmbx vvi j n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 180 Image 46
891 Lastly, he is our Prophet, that Messias, Iohn. 4. which tels us all things; That great Prophet whom Moses foretold, whom if we beleeve not, we must be for ever accursed. Lastly, he is our Prophet, that Messias, John. 4. which tells us all things; That great Prophet whom Moses foretold, whom if we believe not, we must be for ever accursed. ord, pns31 vbz po12 n1, cst np1, np1. crd r-crq vvz pno12 d n2; cst j n1 r-crq np1 vvn, ro-crq cs pns12 vvb xx, pns12 vmb vbi p-acp av vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
892 The time of our ignorance God regarded not, but now hee will have an eye to us, The time of our ignorance God regarded not, but now he will have an eye to us, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 vvd xx, cc-acp av pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp pno12, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
893 after that the light hath shone unto us, and he hath revealed himselfe, when this our Prophet hath come unto us and shewne himselfe unto us. Now God olaimes our love: After that the Light hath shone unto us, and he hath revealed himself, when this our Prophet hath come unto us and shown himself unto us. Now God olaimes our love: c-acp cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, cc pns31 vhz vvn px31, c-crq d po12 n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 cc vvn px31 p-acp pno12. av np1 vvz po12 n1: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
894 and if now we refuse to love him, and to come in unto him, we are rebels. and if now we refuse to love him, and to come in unto him, we Are rebels. cc cs av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
895 Yea, he is our Priest, and would reconcile God unto us. Yea, he is our Priest, and would reconcile God unto us. uh, pns31 vbz po12 n1, cc vmd vvi np1 p-acp pno12. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
896 Yea, he is made unto us a King, to subdue our lusts and rebellious affections, to draw us to himselfe, as it were by force: Yea, he is made unto us a King, to subdue our Lustiest and rebellious affections, to draw us to himself, as it were by force: uh, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc j n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp px31, c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
897 So that now if we love him not, wee deserve the curse. So that now if we love him not, we deserve the curse. av cst av cs pns12 vvb pno31 xx, pns12 vvb dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
898 Now marke, the Lord hath joyned these two together, the Lord Iesus. We must take heede that we separate them not. Now mark, the Lord hath joined these two together, the Lord Iesus. We must take heed that we separate them not. av n1, dt n1 vhz vvn d crd av, dt n1 np1. pns12 vmb vvi n1 cst pns12 vvb pno32 xx. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
899 And we must see that wee take him not onely as a Saviour, but also as a Lord. And we must see that we take him not only as a Saviour, but also as a Lord. cc pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 vvb pno31 xx av-j c-acp dt n1, cc-acp av c-acp dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
900 He is not onely the Authour of the remission of our sinnes, but he is our Lord to rule us. He is not only the Author of the remission of our Sins, but he is our Lord to Rule us. pns31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc-acp pns31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
901 The preaching of the Gospel is nothing but the offering of Christ, his whole person, The preaching of the Gospel is nothing but the offering of christ, his Whole person, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz pix p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1, po31 j-jn n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
902 and so you must take him, as a subject, to bee your Lord, as a Spouse to be ruled and guided by him, and so you must take him, as a Subject, to be your Lord, as a Spouse to be ruled and guided by him, cc av pn22 vmb vvi pno31, c-acp dt n-jn, pc-acp vbi po22 n1, c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
903 and then wee shall have the benefit which arises thence. and then we shall have the benefit which arises thence. cc av pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 r-crq vvz av. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
904 We are willing to part with the sweete, but we will have none of the sowre: We Are willing to part with the sweet, but we will have none of the sour: pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, cc-acp pns12 vmb vhi pix pp-f dt j: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
905 as that young man would have had Christ, but he would not part with his wealth for him. as that young man would have had christ, but he would not part with his wealth for him. c-acp cst j n1 vmd vhi vhn np1, cc-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno31. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
906 But Christ tels him that he must either part with him or them. But christ tells him that he must either part with him or them. p-acp np1 vvz pno31 cst pns31 vmb av-d vvi p-acp pno31 cc pno32. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
907 Canst thou be content to fare as I doe? to be rejected & scorned in the world as I am? then well & good, thou mayest follow me, but otherwise thou canst not. Canst thou be content to fare as I do? to be rejected & scorned in the world as I am? then well & good, thou Mayest follow me, but otherwise thou Canst not. vm2 pns21 vbi j pc-acp vvi c-acp pns11 vdb? pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns11 vbm? av av cc j, pns21 vm2 vvi pno11, cc-acp av pns21 vm2 xx. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
908 And if thou art content to doe thus, to suffer persecution, and to forgoe all for him, thou shalt have him, And if thou art content to do thus, to suffer persecution, and to forgo all for him, thou shalt have him, cc cs pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vdi av, pc-acp vvi n1, cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp pno31, pns21 vm2 vhi pno31, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
909 and all the benefits that come by him; if not, thou art not worthy of him: and all the benefits that come by him; if not, thou art not worthy of him: cc d dt n2 cst vvb p-acp pno31; cs xx, pns21 vb2r xx j pp-f pno31: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
910 hee that beleeves not the Lord Iesus, is condemned already. i. e. he that believes not the Lord Iesus, is condemned already. i. e. pns31 cst vvz xx dt n1 np1, vbz vvn av. sy. sy. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
911 Hee that takes him not when hee is offered, is in the state of of condemnation. He that Takes him not when he is offered, is in the state of of condemnation. pns31 cst vvz pno31 xx c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pp-f n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
912 We must see therefore that we take his whole person, as hee is a Lord, as well as he is a Saviour, and not the latter without the former. We must see Therefore that we take his Whole person, as he is a Lord, as well as he is a Saviour, and not the latter without the former. pns12 vmb vvi av cst pns12 vvb po31 j-jn n1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1, c-acp av c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1, cc xx dt d p-acp dt j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
913 If any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be had in execration, yea let him be accursed to the death. If any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be had in execration, yea let him be accursed to the death. cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi vhd p-acp n1, uh vvb pno31 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
914 The Apostle curses sueh as love him not, with a double curse. He expresses it in two languages. The Apostle curses sueh as love him not, with a double curse. He Expresses it in two languages. dt n1 vvz d c-acp vvb pno31 xx, p-acp dt j-jn n1. pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp crd n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
915 They are men set apart to evill, appointed to destruction; as some men are set apart to good, so are these to evill. They Are men Set apart to evil, appointed to destruction; as Some men Are Set apart to good, so Are these to evil. pns32 vbr n2 vvn av p-acp j-jn, vvn p-acp n1; c-acp d n2 vbr vvn av p-acp j, av vbr d p-acp n-jn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
916 They are shut up in prison, such as God hath set himselfe against. His eyes are continually upon them for evill. They Are shut up in prison, such as God hath Set himself against. His eyes Are continually upon them for evil. pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1, d c-acp np1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp. po31 n2 vbr av-j p-acp pno32 p-acp n-jn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
917 Thus shall he be accursed that loves not the Lord Iesus. There shall be a curse on his soule, for matter of grace, that as Christ cursed the figtree, Thus shall he be accursed that loves not the Lord Iesus. There shall be a curse on his soul, for matter of grace, that as christ cursed the Fig tree, av vmb pns31 vbi vvn cst vvz xx dt n1 np1. a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst p-acp np1 vvd dt n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
918 when hee came and found no fruit upon it, never fruit grow more on thee, and it withered away: when he Come and found no fruit upon it, never fruit grow more on thee, and it withered away: c-crq pns31 vvd cc vvd dx n1 p-acp pn31, av-x n1 vvi av-dc p-acp pno21, cc pn31 vvd av: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
919 So when Christ is offered, and this Gospell preached, and thou refusest this grace, thou mayest find Christ so curse thee, that thou be ever barren in the matter of grace. So when christ is offered, and this Gospel preached, and thou refusest this grace, thou Mayest find christ so curse thee, that thou be ever barren in the matter of grace. av c-crq np1 vbz vvn, cc d n1 vvd, cc pns21 vv2 d n1, pns21 vm2 vvi np1 av vvi pno21, cst pns21 vbb av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
920 And if perhaps thou thinkest this no great matter, the curse goes further. Thou shalt bee cursed from the presence of the Lord. And if perhaps thou Thinkest this no great matter, the curse Goes further. Thou shalt be cursed from the presence of the Lord. cc cs av pns21 vv2 d dx j n1, dt n1 vvz av-jc. pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
921 Thou shalt have no part nor portion in the light, sweetnesse and comfort of his favour. Thou shalt have no part nor portion in the Light, sweetness and Comfort of his favour. pns21 vm2 vhi dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
922 And this Caine tooke to heart, though he were a wicked man, and had before but Gods common favour: And this Cain took to heart, though he were a wicked man, and had before but God's Common favour: cc d np1 vvd p-acp n1, cs pns31 vbdr dt j n1, cc vhd a-acp p-acp npg1 j n1: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
923 and so Saul was exceedingly cast downe, when as God would not answer him by any of those usuall meanes: and so Saul was exceedingly cast down, when as God would not answer him by any of those usual means: cc av np1 vbds av-vvg vvn a-acp, c-crq p-acp np1 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp d pp-f d j n2: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 46
924 but is this such a matter to bee excluded from his presence? yea, and at the time of death you shall find it somwhat, but is this such a matter to be excluded from his presence? yea, and At the time of death you shall find it somewhat, cc-acp vbz d d dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1? uh, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 51
925 yea in troubles you shall see it a dreadfull thing (as they did) to want him to stand your friend. yea in Troubles you shall see it a dreadful thing (as they did) to want him to stand your friend. uh p-acp n2 pn22 vmb vvi pn31 dt j n1 (c-acp pns32 vdd) pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi po22 n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 51
926 As Saul did, though in his prosperity he little regarded it, yet when the Philistines came upon him, he was driven to his wits end, As Saul did, though in his Prosperity he little regarded it, yet when the philistines Come upon him, he was driven to his wits end, p-acp np1 vdd, cs p-acp po31 n1 pns31 av-j vvd pn31, av c-crq dt njp2 vvd p-acp pno31, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 51
927 because the Lord would not answer him. But these are but spirituall things, I feele them not, you will say. Because the Lord would not answer him. But these Are but spiritual things, I feel them not, you will say. c-acp dt n1 vmd xx vvi pno31. p-acp d vbr p-acp j n2, pns11 vvb pno32 xx, pn22 vmb vvi. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 51
928 But yet the curse goes further, You shall be cursed also from the earth, that is, from earthly comforts, which it yeelds to others. But yet the curse Goes further, You shall be cursed also from the earth, that is, from earthly comforts, which it yields to Others. p-acp av dt n1 vvz av-jc, pn22 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, p-acp j n2, r-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp n2-jn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 51
929 Now thou shalt bestow all thy travell and paine upon it, and be never the better for it. Now thou shalt bestow all thy travel and pain upon it, and be never the better for it. av pns21 vm2 vvi d po21 n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, cc vbb av-x dt jc p-acp pn31. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 181 Image 51
930 But many a man receives him not, and yet is not thus accursed. But many a man receives him not, and yet is not thus accursed. p-acp d dt n1 vvz pno31 xx, cc av vbz xx av vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 182 Image 51
931 Indeed we see it not many times, and it may be, the time of execution is not yet come. Indeed we see it not many times, and it may be, the time of execution is not yet come. av pns12 vvb pn31 xx d n2, cc pn31 vmb vbb, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz xx av vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
932 Thou mayest have Cains priviledge, though thou art accursed, that none shall kill thee presently: Thou Mayest have Cains privilege, though thou art accursed, that none shall kill thee presently: pns21 vm2 vhi np1 n1, cs pns21 vb2r vvn, cst pix vmb vvi pno21 av-j: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
933 Thou mayest enjoy thy health and wealth, and no man lay hold on thee here to hurt thee. Thou Mayest enjoy thy health and wealth, and no man lay hold on thee Here to hurt thee. pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 cc n1, cc dx n1 vvb vvi p-acp pno21 av pc-acp vvi pno21. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
934 But thou art reserved to a more solemne day of punishment. But thou art reserved to a more solemn day of punishment. p-acp pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
935 And yet the curse goes a step further, thou shalt be cursed eternally. But that thou wilt say, is a great way off; And yet the curse Goes a step further, thou shalt be cursed eternally. But that thou wilt say, is a great Way off; cc av dt n1 vvz dt n1 av-jc, pns21 vm2 vbb vvn av-j. p-acp cst pns21 vm2 vvi, vbz dt j n1 a-acp; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
936 and you need not feare it yet. and you need not Fear it yet. cc pn22 vvb xx vvi pn31 av. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
937 But consider what eternity is, what those dayes of darknesse will be, when the Sun of comfort shall set, But Consider what eternity is, what those days of darkness will be, when the Sun of Comfort shall Set, cc-acp vvb r-crq n1 vbz, r-crq d n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
938 and never rise againe upon thee. When it shall be alwayes perfect night, and never day. and never rise again upon thee. When it shall be always perfect night, and never day. cc av-x vvb av p-acp pno21. c-crq pn31 vmb vbi av j n1, cc av-x n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
939 When God shall open all the treasures of his wrath, and powre them with full fury upon thee, When God shall open all the treasures of his wrath, and pour them with full fury upon thee, c-crq np1 vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp j n1 p-acp pno21, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
940 when the storme of vengeance shall never bee blowne over, but thou shalt bee overwhelmed in the midst of all miserie, asthe old world was in the deluge. when the storm of vengeance shall never be blown over, but thou shalt be overwhelmed in the midst of all misery, asthe old world was in the deluge. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn a-acp, cc-acp pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, uh j n1 vbds p-acp dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 183 Image 51
941 If this be the case of men that refuse, yea, that love not the Lord, then take heed to your selves. If this be the case of men that refuse, yea, that love not the Lord, then take heed to your selves. cs d vbb dt n1 pp-f n2 cst vvb, uh, cst vvb xx dt n1, av vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 184 Image 51
942 Wee the Ministers offer you Christ when wee preach, and you sit negligently before us, minding other things, not caring to take the Lord. Take heed: we the Ministers offer you christ when we preach, and you fit negligently before us, minding other things, not caring to take the Lord. Take heed: pns12 dt n2 vvb pn22 np1 c-crq pns12 vvb, cc pn22 vvb av-j p-acp pno12, vvg j-jn n2, xx vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1. vvb n1: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 184 Image 51
943 this is your portion to be thus accursed. The Gospell hath two parts: if you take Christ, you shall be happy, you shall be saved. this is your portion to be thus accursed. The Gospel hath two parts: if you take christ, you shall be happy, you shall be saved. d vbz po22 n1 pc-acp vbi av vvn. dt n1 vhz crd n2: cs pn22 vvb np1, pn22 vmb vbi j, pn22 vmb vbi vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 184 Image 51
944 But if you will not love him and imbrace him, you shall be damned. Therefore thinke not that there is nothing but hony in it: But if you will not love him and embrace him, you shall be damned. Therefore think not that there is nothing but honey in it: p-acp cs pn22 vmb xx vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31, pn22 vmb vbi vvn. av vvb xx d pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 p-acp pn31: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
945 yea there is a sting that followes it, if it be neglected: yea there is a sting that follows it, if it be neglected: uh a-acp vbz dt n1 cst vvz pn31, cs pn31 vbb vvn: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
946 Ministers are not to goe a begging in offering the Gospell, but are as Ambassadors of the Lord of Heaven. Ministers Are not to go a begging in offering the Gospel, but Are as ambassadors of the Lord of Heaven. n2 vbr xx pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg p-acp vvg dt n1, cc-acp vbr p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
947 If men will receive our message, so it is, otherwise the dust which we shake off from our feet, shall be a witnesse against you, that so God will shake you off. If men will receive our message, so it is, otherwise the dust which we shake off from our feet, shall be a witness against you, that so God will shake you off. cs n2 vmb vvi po12 n1, av pn31 vbz, av dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb a-acp p-acp po12 n2, vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp pn22, cst av np1 vmb vvi pn22 a-acp. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
948 God will not have his Gospel refused, his Son despised; God will not have his Gospel refused, his Son despised; np1 vmb xx vhi po31 n1 vvd, po31 n1 vvn; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
949 and therefore he counsels us, to kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and wee perish all in his wrath, Psalm 2. Though hee be a Lamb, and Therefore he Counsels us, to kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and we perish all in his wrath, Psalm 2. Though he be a Lamb, cc av pns31 vvz pno12, p-acp vvb dt n1, cs pns31 vbb j, cc pns12 vvb d p-acp po31 n1, n1 crd cs pns31 vbb dt n1, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
950 and have behaved himselfe meekly amongst us, yet if wee provoke him, wee shall know that he can shew himselfe a Lyon. and have behaved himself meekly among us, yet if we provoke him, we shall know that he can show himself a lion. cc vhb vvn px31 av-j p-acp pno12, av cs pns12 vvb pno31, pns12 vmb vvi cst pns31 vmb vvi px31 dt n1. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
951 If hee be not entertained in the still voice, he will come in fire, in a wind that shall rend the rockes in sunder. If he be not entertained in the still voice, he will come in fire, in a wind that shall rend the Rocks in sunder. cs pns31 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp av. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
952 Thus he describes himselfe, One that hath feet like burning brasse, out of whose mouth proceeds a firie sword, Revelation 1. Moses went first to Mount Gerizim, to blesse the people; Thus he describes himself, One that hath feet like burning brass, out of whose Mouth proceeds a firy sword, Revelation 1. Moses went First to Mount Gerizim, to bless the people; av pns31 vvz px31, pi cst vhz n2 j j-vvg n1, av pp-f rg-crq n1 vvz dt j n1, n1 crd np1 vvd ord p-acp vvb np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
953 and if that would not move them, he go's up to Mount Ebal, and thence curses them: and if that would not move them, he go's up to Mount Ebal, and thence curses them: cc cs d vmd xx vvi pno32, pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp vvb np1, cc av vvz pno32: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
954 so the Apostle before exhorts & perswades them to the love of Christ, but if they will not imbrace him on fair termes, he tels them what shall follow, they must be accursed. so the Apostle before exhorts & persuades them to the love of christ, but if they will not embrace him on fair terms, he tells them what shall follow, they must be accursed. av dt n1 a-acp vvz cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp cs pns32 vmb xx vvi pno31 p-acp j n2, pns31 vvz pno32 r-crq vmb vvi, pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 185 Image 51
955 But what if I take not the Lord at this instant? I hope this curse will not befall me. But what if I take not the Lord At this instant? I hope this curse will not befall me. cc-acp q-crq cs pns11 vvb xx dt n1 p-acp d n-jn? pns11 vvb d n1 vmb xx vvi pno11. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 186 Image 51
956 It is true, we cannot say so; for while this time lasts, wee are still commanded to offer Christ; It is true, we cannot say so; for while this time lasts, we Are still commanded to offer christ; pn31 vbz j, pns12 vmbx vvi av; c-acp cs d n1 vvz, pns12 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi np1; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
957 yet there will come a time, when there will come forth a Decree which shall never be revoked. yet there will come a time, when there will come forth a decree which shall never be revoked. av pc-acp vmb vvi dt n1, c-crq a-acp vmb vvi av dt n1 r-crq vmb av-x vbi vvn. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
958 Take heed therfore, for this is very dangerous. The Lord will not suffer his Gospel to be abused, or neglected: Take heed Therefore, for this is very dangerous. The Lord will not suffer his Gospel to be abused, or neglected: vvb n1 av, c-acp d vbz av j. dt n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvn: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
959 when once the Husbandmen refused the Son, they were presently cast out of the vineyard, Mat. 21. This offends God more than any sinne that wee can commit. when once the Husbandmen refused the Son, they were presently cast out of the vineyard, Mathew 21. This offends God more than any sin that we can commit. c-crq c-acp dt n2 vvd dt n1, pns32 vbdr av-j vvn av pp-f dt n1, np1 crd np1 vvz np1 av-dc cs d n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
960 To refuse Christ offered, is worse than drunkennesse, theft, adultery, or the like, which men count the grossest sins. To refuse christ offered, is Worse than Drunkenness, theft, adultery, or the like, which men count the Grossest Sins. p-acp n1 np1 vvd, vbz jc cs n1, n1, n1, cc dt j, r-crq n2 vvb dt js n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
961 My people would none of me, therefore I gave them up to their owne hearts lusts. My people would none of me, Therefore I gave them up to their own hearts Lustiest. po11 n1 vmd pi pp-f pno11, av pns11 vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp po32 d n2 n2. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
962 This refusing him, made him swear that they should never enter into his rest. As the Gospel offers greater favour than the Law; This refusing him, made him swear that they should never enter into his rest. As the Gospel offers greater favour than the Law; d vvg pno31, vvd pno31 vvi cst pns32 vmd av-x vvi p-acp po31 n1. p-acp dt n1 vvz jc n1 cs dt n1; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
963 so, swifter damnation attends the neglect of it. My brethren, take heed that you receive not the grace of God in vain. so, swifter damnation attends the neglect of it. My brothers, take heed that you receive not the grace of God in vain. av, jc n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31. po11 n2, vvb n1 cst pn22 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
964 While it is called to day, harden not your hearts; yea, take heed of refusing it now. While it is called to day, harden not your hearts; yea, take heed of refusing it now. cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1, vvb xx po22 n2; uh, vvb n1 pp-f vvg pn31 av. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
965 For, you know not whether this offer may ever bee made you againe; For, you know not whither this offer may ever be made you again; p-acp, pn22 vvb xx cs d n1 vmb av vbi vvn pn22 av; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
966 and if it be, thou knowest not whether thou shalt have the grace to receive it, or no. and if it be, thou Knowest not whither thou shalt have the grace to receive it, or no. cc cs pn31 vbb, pns21 vv2 xx c-crq pns21 vm2 vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc uh-dx. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
967 Know, that the same Gospel is a savour of life unto life, to such as receive it; Know, that the same Gospel is a savour of life unto life, to such as receive it; vvb, cst dt d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d c-acp vvi pn31; (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
968 but unto the others, of death unto everlasting death. But the Gospel is continued still. It is true: but unto the Others, of death unto everlasting death. But the Gospel is continued still. It is true: cc-acp p-acp dt n2-jn, pp-f n1 p-acp j n1. p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn av. pn31 vbz j: (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 187 Image 51
969 but how many are there that live in the congregation, and are never a whit the better, though they hear the Word daily, but how many Are there that live in the congregation, and Are never a whit the better, though they hear the Word daily, cc-acp c-crq d vbr pc-acp d vvb p-acp dt n1, cc vbr av-x dt n1 dt jc, cs pns32 vvb dt n1 av-j, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 189 Image 51
970 because by the contempt of it, it becomes the savour of death to them, and their hearts are hardned, Because by the contempt of it, it becomes the savour of death to them, and their hearts Are hardened, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, cc po32 n2 vbr vvn, (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 189 Image 51
971 so that they shall never receive good by it? FINIS. so that they shall never receive good by it? FINIS. av cst pns32 vmb av-x vvi j p-acp pn31? fw-la. (18) body_of_sermon (DIV2) 189 Image 51

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