A sermon preached at the funeral of Mr. Tho. Whitchurch October the 15th. 1691. at Chalfont St. Peter's. By Henry Parsley, A.M. rector of Hodgerley, in the county of Bucks.

Parsley, Henry
Publisher: printed by W and J Wilde for G Conyers in Little Britain
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1692
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A56456 ESTC ID: R221948 STC ID: P559C
Subject Headings: Funeral sermons -- 17th century; [Whitchurch, Thomas, d. 1691];
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0 A SERMON Preached at the FUNERAL OF Mr. THOMAS WHITCHURCH. REV. XIV. 13. A SERMON Preached At the FUNERAL OF Mr. THOMAS WHITCHURCH. REV. XIV. 13. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 np1. np1. np1. crd (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 And I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, write, Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; And I herd a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, write, Blessed Are the Dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; cc pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them. yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them. uh, vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 vvz vdb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 IT is the common and universal Judgment of Mankind, a Truth generally received, and which cannot be contradicted by any, that to be in such a State or Condition, IT is the Common and universal Judgement of Mankind, a Truth generally received, and which cannot be contradicted by any, that to be in such a State or Condition, pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 av-j vvn, cc q-crq vmbx vbi vvd p-acp d, cst pc-acp vbi p-acp d dt n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 as is not obnoxious to Pain and Trouble; as is not obnoxious to Pain and Trouble; c-acp vbz xx j p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 and where true and real Happiness is to be found, is the true Interest and ought to be, and where true and real Happiness is to be found, is the true Interest and ought to be, cc c-crq j cc j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz dt j n1 cc pi pc-acp vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 nay, is the constant Aim and Desire of all men, as they are reasonable Creatures; nay, is the constant Aim and Desire of all men, as they Are reasonable Creatures; uh-x, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp pns32 vbr j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 for the Soul of Man can never be so far corrupted, as not to design in all its deliberate and advised Actions, its own Happiness and Felicity as its End; for the Soul of Man can never be so Far corrupted, as not to Design in all its deliberate and advised Actions, its own Happiness and Felicity as its End; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-x vbi av av-j vvn, c-acp xx p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 j cc j-vvn n2, pn31|vbz d n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 insomuch, that those who have made it their Business to understand Humane Nature, have thought it enough barely to intimate and needless to prove this Point, insomuch, that those who have made it their Business to understand Humane Nature, have Thought it enough barely to intimate and needless to prove this Point, av, cst d r-crq vhb vvn pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi j n1, vhb vvn pn31 av-d av-j pc-acp vvi cc j pc-acp vvi d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 because it is already by every one confess'd, no Notion more common, or more generally owned, Because it is already by every one confessed, no Notion more Common, or more generally owned, c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp d crd vvn, dx n1 av-dc j, cc av-dc av-j vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 than this, viz. That every Man desires to be free from Pain, Grief and Trouble, from any thing that is uneasie and vexatious to him, than this, viz. That every Man Desires to be free from Pain, Grief and Trouble, from any thing that is uneasy and vexatious to him, cs d, n1 cst d n1 vvz pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 cst vbz j cc j p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and to live in an Estate of Delight and Happiness. and to live in an Estate of Delight and Happiness. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 There is another universal Judgment of all Mankind, not denied by any man that will give himself leave to consider and weigh the worth of things; There is Another universal Judgement of all Mankind, not denied by any man that will give himself leave to Consider and weigh the worth of things; pc-acp vbz j-jn j n1 pp-f d n1, xx vvn p-acp d n1 cst vmb vvi px31 vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 and that is this, that the greater, and more durable Delight, is to be chosen before the shorter and the less; and that is this, that the greater, and more durable Delight, is to be chosen before the shorter and the less; cc d vbz d, cst dt jc, cc av-dc j n1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt jc cc dt av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 for Delight and Happiness being in the Opinion of all Men, esteemed a thing innoffensively good, of which there can be no noxious or harmful Excess, it followeth, that the more of this excellent Condition any man enjoyeth, it is so much the better for him, for Delight and Happiness being in the Opinion of all Men, esteemed a thing innoffensively good, of which there can be no noxious or harmful Excess, it follows, that the more of this excellent Condition any man Enjoyeth, it is so much the better for him, p-acp n1 cc n1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvd dt n1 av-j j, pp-f r-crq a-acp vmb vbi dx j cc j n1, pn31 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f d j n1 d n1 vvz, pn31 vbz av av-d dt jc p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 or he is so much the happier. or he is so much the Happier. cc pns31 vbz av av-d dt jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 Now if we look into all those outward things that 'tis possible for us to enjoy here in this World, we cannot find Happiness inscrib'd upon them, much less the greatest Happiness, Riches, Honours and Pleasures here, Now if we look into all those outward things that it's possible for us to enjoy Here in this World, we cannot find Happiness inscribed upon them, much less the greatest Happiness, Riches, Honours and Pleasures Here, av cs pns12 vvb p-acp d d j n2 cst pn31|vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi av p-acp d n1, pns12 vmbx vvi n1 vvn p-acp pno32, av-d av-dc dt js n1, n2, ng1 cc ng1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
17 as they are unsatisfactory to the Soul of Man, when enjoyed; as they Are unsatisfactory to the Soul of Man, when enjoyed; c-acp pns32 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq vvd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
18 so they are uncertain, and easily interrupted, and oftentimes intermixt with Troubles, or Evils, of one sort or other; so they Are uncertain, and Easily interrupted, and oftentimes intermixed with Troubles, or Evils, of one sort or other; av pns32 vbr j, cc av-j vvn, cc av vvn p-acp vvz, cc n2-jn, pp-f crd n1 cc n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 either by some Casualty 〈 ◊ 〉 Accident they may be taken from us, or else we by Diseases and Sicknesses made unfit to enjoy them; either by Some Casualty 〈 ◊ 〉 Accident they may be taken from us, or Else we by Diseases and Sicknesses made unfit to enjoy them; d p-acp d n1 〈 sy 〉 n1 pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12, cc av pns12 p-acp n2 cc n2 vvd j pc-acp vvi pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
20 or at least, we are by Death utterly deprived of them. or At least, we Are by Death utterly deprived of them. cc p-acp ds, pns12 vbr p-acp n1 av-j vvn pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
21 Now therefore, if we will be wise, we must chuse something for our Happiness that is more pleasurable and satisfactory, more lasting and durable, Now Therefore, if we will be wise, we must choose something for our Happiness that is more pleasurable and satisfactory, more lasting and durable, av av, cs pns12 vmb vbi j, pns12 vmb vvi pi p-acp po12 n1 cst vbz av-dc j cc j, av-dc j-vvg cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
22 and that is a virtuous Life and Actions, a Life lead according to God's Will and Command, to Right Reason and true Religion; and that is a virtuous Life and Actions, a Life led according to God's Will and Command, to Right Reason and true Religion; cc d vbz dt j n1 cc n2, dt n1 vvb vvg p-acp npg1 n1 cc vvi, p-acp j-jn n1 cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
23 and this will even here, amidst the Troubles and Afflictions of this Life, delight our Souls with solid Joys, and this will even Here, amid the Troubles and Afflictions of this Life, delight our Souls with solid Joys, cc d vmb av av, p-acp dt vvz cc n2 pp-f d n1, vvb po12 n2 p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
24 and go along with us into the World to come, to our unspeakable Comfort; and go along with us into the World to come, to our unspeakable Comfort; cc vvb a-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp po12 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
25 for (saith the Text) Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord, they rest from their Labours, for (Says the Text) Blessed Are the Dead which die in the Lord, they rest from their Labours, c-acp (vvz dt n1) vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
26 and their Works do follow them. and their Works do follow them. cc po32 vvz vdb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
27 From these Words, I shall endeavour to describe unto you, the Happiness of those that die in the Lord, From these Words, I shall endeavour to describe unto you, the Happiness of those that die in the Lord, p-acp d n2, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
28 after they are delivered from the Burden of the Flesh, and to prove that in Heaven God hath provided for virtuous men, After they Are Delivered from the Burden of the Flesh, and to prove that in Heaven God hath provided for virtuous men, p-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi cst p-acp n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
29 an Estate of Happiness, that is in all respects the greatest that possibly can be imagined or enjoyed. an Estate of Happiness, that is in all respects the greatest that possibly can be imagined or enjoyed. dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz p-acp d n2 dt js cst av-j vmb vbi vvn cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
30 And this you cannot but grant, if you consider those Parts and Properties of it, which in the Text are either explicitely or implicitely affirmed concerning it. And this you cannot but grant, if you Consider those Parts and Properties of it, which in the Text Are either explicitly or implicitly affirmed Concerning it. cc d pn22 vmbx cc-acp vvi, cs pn22 vvb d n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbr av-d av-j cc av-j vvn vvg pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
31 As, I. The First Property thereof, is the Absence of Grief, and Security from it: Th• ••est from 〈 … 〉 Labours. As, I The First Property thereof, is the Absence of Grief, and Security from it: Th• ••est from 〈 … 〉 Labours. p-acp, uh dt ord n1 av, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31: np1 n1 p-acp 〈 … 〉 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
32 II. •he Second ••s the actual Possession of Joy and Happiness; for Blessed, or happy are they, saith the Text; II •he Second ••s the actual Possession of Joy and Happiness; for Blessed, or happy Are they, Says the Text; crd n1 ord vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; p-acp vvn, cc j vbr pns32, vvz dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
33 which Blessedness, without doubt, shall be in the highest 〈 ◊ 〉, and greatest Measure, suitable to the Goodness of God, who gives it, which Blessedness, without doubt, shall be in the highest 〈 ◊ 〉, and greatest Measure, suitable to the goodness of God, who gives it, r-crq n1, p-acp n1, vmb vbi p-acp dt js 〈 sy 〉, cc js n1, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
34 and to the Capacities of those who are to receive it. III. Thirdly and Lastly, This Blessedness shall be of the greatest Duration; and to the Capacities of those who Are to receive it. III. Thirdly and Lastly, This Blessedness shall be of the greatest Duration; cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr pc-acp vvi pn31. np1. ord cc ord, d n1 vmb vbi pp-f dt js n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
35 and this is also implied in the Text, for otherwise there cannot be a Freedom from all Sorrow, and this is also implied in the Text, for otherwise there cannot be a Freedom from all Sorrow, cc d vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp av a-acp vmbx vbi dt n1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
36 if it were possible for their Happiness to be interrupted. 1. The first Property of this Happiness, is, that they have the Absence of Grief, and Security from it; They rest from their Labours: if it were possible for their Happiness to be interrupted. 1. The First Property of this Happiness, is, that they have the Absence of Grief, and Security from it; They rest from their Labours: cs pn31 vbdr j p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. crd dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, vbz, cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp pn31; pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
37 This is necessarily supposed to a State of Happiness, for that cannot be where Pains or Sorrows are mixt, This is necessarily supposed to a State of Happiness, for that cannot be where Pains or Sorrows Are mixed, d vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp cst vmbx vbi c-crq n2 cc n2 vbr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
38 or fill any part of the Soul, there being 〈 ◊ 〉. Foundation for true and real Happiness, where the Place is already possest with Grief: or fill any part of the Soul, there being 〈 ◊ 〉. Foundation for true and real Happiness, where the Place is already possessed with Grief: cc vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, a-acp vbg 〈 sy 〉. n1 p-acp j cc j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
39 For, as the School-men use to argue, that the Privation •r Absence of Cold, is necessarily required for the introducing of Heat; For, as the Schoolmen use to argue, that the Privation •r Absence of Cold, is necessarily required for the introducing of Heat; c-acp, c-acp dt n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 vvb n1 pp-f j-jn, vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt vvg pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
40 so they affirm also, that the Absence of Grief or Sorrow is as necessary for the Production of Delight and Pleasure. so they affirm also, that the Absence of Grief or Sorrow is as necessary for the Production of Delight and Pleasure. av pns32 vvb av, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
41 Freedom from Evil is the Ground or Basis of Delight, and is in many places, of Scripture expresly asserted to be part of the Happiness of the Blessed •n Heaven; Freedom from Evil is the Ground or Basis of Delight, and is in many places, of Scripture expressly asserted to be part of the Happiness of the Blessed •n Heaven; n1 p-acp n-jn vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz p-acp d n2, pp-f n1 av-j vvn pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
42 especially by St. John, who we know, in the Gospel, was a Person so very dear to our Saviour, that he chose him out of all his Disciples, more particularly to shew unto him those things that were to come to pass at the end of the World. especially by Saint John, who we know, in the Gospel, was a Person so very dear to our Saviour, that he chosen him out of all his Disciples, more particularly to show unto him those things that were to come to pass At the end of the World. av-j p-acp n1 np1, r-crq pns12 vvb, p-acp dt n1, vbds dt n1 av av j-jn p-acp po12 n1, cst pns31 vvd pno31 av pp-f d po31 n2, av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d n2 cst vbdr pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
43 He saw the Heavens and the Earth fly away from before the Face of God, and there was no place found for them, Rev. 20.11. He saw the Heavens and the Earth fly away from before the Face of God, and there was no place found for them, Rev. 20.11. pns31 vvd dt n2 cc dt n1 vvb av p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc a-acp vbds dx n1 vvn p-acp pno32, n1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
44 He saw also a new Heaven, and a new Earth, and a new Jerusalem coming down from God, richly adorned, He saw also a new Heaven, and a new Earth, and a new Jerusalem coming down from God, richly adorned, pns31 vvd av dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt j np1 vvg a-acp p-acp np1, av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
45 as a Bride in expectation of her Bridegroom. as a Bride in expectation of her Bridegroom. c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 5
46 Rev. 21. Ver. 1, 2, 3. And I heard (saith he) a great Voice out of Heaven, saying, Rev. 21. Ver. 1, 2, 3. And I herd (Says he) a great Voice out of Heaven, saying, n1 crd np1 vvn, crd, crd cc pns11 vvd (vvz pns31) dt j n1 av pp-f n1, vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
47 Behold the Tabernacle of God is with Men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his People, Behold the Tabernacle of God is with Men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his People, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz p-acp n2, cc pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vmb vbi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
48 and God himself shall be with them, and be their God: and God himself shall be with them, and be their God: cc np1 px31 vmb vbi p-acp pno32, cc vbb po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
49 And God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes, and there shall be no more Death, And God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes, and there shall be no more Death, cc np1 vmb vvi av d n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vmb vbi dx dc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
50 neither Sorrow, nor Crying, neither shall there be any more Pain. neither Sorrow, nor Crying, neither shall there be any more Pain. dx n1, ccx vvg, dx vmb pc-acp vbi d dc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
51 Behold, here you have a particular Revelation of the first part of the Happiness of good men in Heaven, which is a Security from Grief; Behold, Here you have a particular Revelation of the First part of the Happiness of good men in Heaven, which is a Security from Grief; vvb, av pn22 vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
52 and that so clearly and plainly delivered, that there can be no doubt of it. For this came not, like the Oracles of old, in a soft Murmur or Whisper; and that so clearly and plainly Delivered, that there can be no doubt of it. For this Come not, like the Oracles of old, in a soft Murmur or Whisper; cc cst av av-j cc av-j vvn, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f pn31. p-acp d vvd xx, av-j dt n2 pp-f j, p-acp dt j vvb cc vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
53 but he heard a great Voice, and that declaring the Mind of God, not in dark Speech, but he herd a great Voice, and that declaring the Mind of God, not in dark Speech, cc-acp pns31 vvd dt j n1, cc d vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, xx p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
54 or Words capable of various Construction, but in plain down-right. Terms, There shall be no more Death, nor Sorrow, nor Crying, nor Pain. or Words capable of various Construction, but in plain downright. Terms, There shall be no more Death, nor Sorrow, nor Crying, nor Pain. cc n2 j pp-f j n1, cc-acp p-acp j av-j. n2, a-acp vmb vbi dx dc n1, ccx n1, ccx vvg, ccx n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
55 The Words you see are general and full, and can be meant of nothing else than a perfect Freedom from all Evil. But to discourse a little more particularly of this Point, The Evils to which we are here subject, The Words you see Are general and full, and can be meant of nothing Else than a perfect Freedom from all Evil. But to discourse a little more particularly of this Point, The Evils to which we Are Here Subject, dt n2 pn22 vvb vbr j cc j, cc vmb vbi vvn pp-f pix av av dt j n1 p-acp d np1 p-acp pc-acp vvi dt av-j av-dc av-j pp-f d n1, dt n2-jn p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr av j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
56 and which in Heaven we shall be delivered or freed from, are these two, (1.) From the Evil of Sin, and which in Heaven we shall be Delivered or freed from, Are these two, (1.) From the Evil of since, cc r-crq p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp, vbr d crd, (crd) p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
57 and from all Temptations to it. (2.) From the Evil of Affliction, or Punishment for Sin. and from all Temptations to it. (2.) From the Evil of Affliction, or Punishment for Sin. cc p-acp d n2 p-acp pn31. (crd) p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 6
58 (1.) From the Evil of Sin, and from all Temptation to it: We shall be there out of a possibility of ever sinning any more; (1.) From the Evil of since, and from all Temptation to it: We shall be there out of a possibility of ever sinning any more; (crd) p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31: pns12 vmb vbi a-acp av pp-f dt n1 pp-f av vvg d av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 6
59 free even from all Temptation to it. free even from all Temptation to it. j av p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
60 Now Sin is the great E••• good Men complain of, and are afraid of, and notwithstanding all their Vigilance and Care, they may sometimes fall into Sin, of an Offence against God; Now since is the great E••• good Men complain of, and Are afraid of, and notwithstanding all their Vigilance and Care, they may sometime fallen into since, of an Offence against God; av n1 vbz dt j np1 j n2 vvi pp-f, cc vbr j pp-f, cc p-acp d po32 n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp n1, pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
61 I say sometimes, though very •••ely, for if it be often and generally so, they cease to be good Men; I say sometime, though very •••ely, for if it be often and generally so, they cease to be good Men; pns11 vvb av, cs av av-j, c-acp cs pn31 vbb av cc av-j av, pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
62 but whenever it is, it creates Grief and Trouble to them. but whenever it is, it creates Grief and Trouble to them. cc-acp av pn31 vbz, pn31 vvz n1 cc vvb p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
63 The Life of a Christian is a continual Warfare, the Enemies he is to encounter are insinuating and powerful: The Life of a Christian is a continual Warfare, the Enemies he is to encounter Are insinuating and powerful: dt n1 pp-f dt njp vbz dt j n1, dt n2 pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi vbr vvg cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
64 He is to fight against his own Lusts and Passiions, and evil Concupiscences, to mortifie Pride, to subdue Anger, to banish the least Thoughts and Motions of Malice and Revenge out of his Mind: He is to fight against his own Lustiest and Passiions, and evil Concupiscences, to mortify Pride, to subdue Anger, to banish the least Thoughts and Motions of Malice and Revenge out of his Mind: pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n2 cc n2, cc j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi dt ds n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
65 He is to arm himself against ill Examples, and to overcome the Suggestions of Satan, who is most busie, He is to arm himself against ill Examples, and to overcome the Suggestions of Satan, who is most busy, pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp j-jn n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz av-ds j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
66 and most subtle in making all the other Temptations, we may meet withal, operative and effectual upon us, by his Seductions and Delusions, and but too often successful. and most subtle in making all the other Temptations, we may meet withal, operative and effectual upon us, by his Seductions and Delusions, and but too often successful. cc av-ds j p-acp vvg d dt j-jn n2, pns12 vmb vvi av, j-jn cc j p-acp pno12, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, cc p-acp av av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
67 So that whereas our Souls ought to be consecrated as a Holy Temple unto the Lord, free from all Pollution of ••n, from all sorts of Intemperance, Injustice and Uncharitableness, So that whereas our Souls ought to be consecrated as a Holy Temple unto the Lord, free from all Pollution of ••n, from all sorts of Intemperance, Injustice and Uncharitableness, av cst cs po12 n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
68 and full of Purity, Love and Charity, we do here obtain these but in an imperfect degree, and they are often interrupted; and full of Purity, Love and Charity, we do Here obtain these but in an imperfect degree, and they Are often interrupted; cc j pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, pns12 vdb av vvi d cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc pns32 vbr av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 7
69 which makes the good Man cry out with the Apostle, Who shall deliver me from this Body of Death? and the though his Faith, which makes the good Man cry out with the Apostle, Who shall deliver me from this Body of Death? and thee though his Faith, r-crq vvz dt j n1 vvb av p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? cc pno32 cs po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
70 and Courage, and Constancy, he daily gets ground of his spiritual Enemies; and Courage, and Constancy, he daily gets ground of his spiritual Enemies; cc n1, cc n1, pns31 av-j vvz n1 pp-f po31 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
71 yet it is but by little and little, and he is in perpetual Danger, still being surpriz'd into some little Compliances, at least contrary to the Will of God, yet it is but by little and little, and he is in perpetual Danger, still being surprised into Some little Compliances, At least contrary to the Will of God, av pn31 vbz p-acp p-acp j cc j, cc pns31 vbz p-acp j n1, av vbg vvn p-acp d j n2, p-acp ds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
72 and by degrees perhaps, without his extraordinary Watchfulness, and God's Grace, into greater. This is our Portion here, and out Lot is this; and by Degrees perhaps, without his extraordinary Watchfulness, and God's Grace, into greater. This is our Portion Here, and out Lot is this; cc p-acp n2 av, p-acp po31 j n1, cc npg1 n1, p-acp jc. d vbz po12 n1 av, cc av n1 vbz d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
73 but when we arrive unto those Regions of Bliss and Glory that are above, have once weathered these short Storms, prov'd our selves good and loyal Subjects to God Almighty, in fighting against his and our Enemies (I mean our irregular Passions and Appetites) and overcoming them too, in great measure; but when we arrive unto those Regions of Bliss and Glory that Are above, have once weathered these short Storms, proved our selves good and loyal Subject's to God Almighty, in fighting against his and our Enemies (I mean our irregular Passion and Appetites) and overcoming them too, in great measure; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbr a-acp, vhb a-acp vvn d j n2, vvn po12 n2 j cc j n2-jn p-acp np1 j-jn, p-acp vvg p-acp po31 cc po12 n2 (pns11 vvb po12 j n2 cc n2) cc vvg pno32 av, p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
74 if the general Bent and Inclination of our Souls have been to serve, and to please God, He will graciously forgive the little Follies and Imperfections of Humane Nature, if the general Bent and Inclination of our Souls have been to serve, and to please God, He will graciously forgive the little Follies and Imperfections of Humane Nature, cs dt n1 vvn cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 vhb vbn pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi np1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
75 and receive us into his Favour, never to be forfeited any more; where we shall neither sin, nor have any Temptation to sin; and receive us into his Favour, never to be forfeited any more; where we shall neither since, nor have any Temptation to since; cc vvb pno12 p-acp po31 n1, av-x pc-acp vbi vvn d dc; c-crq pns12 vmb dx n1, ccx vhb d n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
76 but be under an happy Impossibility of offending God. Thus shall we be freed from the Evil of Sin. but be under an happy Impossibility of offending God. Thus shall we be freed from the Evil of Sin. cc-acp vbb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-vvg np1. av vmb pns12 vbi vvn p-acp dt n-jn pp-f np1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 8
77 (2.) In Heaven we shall also be free from the Evil of Affliction, or Punishment for Sin: (2.) In Heaven we shall also be free from the Evil of Affliction, or Punishment for since: (crd) p-acp n1 pns12 vmb av vbi j p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 8
78 For I reckon all the Miseries of this Life, all the Imperfections of it, both of Mind and Body, viz. the imperfection of our Knowledge, the Diseases and Infirmities of our Bodies to be the Effects of Sin, For I reckon all the Misery's of this Life, all the Imperfections of it, both of Mind and Body, viz. the imperfection of our Knowledge, the Diseases and Infirmities of our Bodies to be the Effects of since, c-acp pns11 vvb d dt ng1 pp-f d n1, d dt n2 pp-f pn31, d pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
79 and a Punishment of God for it. and a Punishment of God for it. cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
80 Whatsoever is ••inful and burthensome to Nature, is a Fruit of Sin, and Mark of our Rebellion against God. Whatsoever is ••inful and burdensome to Nature, is a Fruit of since, and Mark of our Rebellion against God. r-crq vbz j cc j p-acp n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 9
81 Now, as in Heaven there is an absolute Freedom •••n all Sin, so there will be also from all Imperfection, Pain, Now, as in Heaven there is an absolute Freedom •••n all since, so there will be also from all Imperfection, Pain, av, c-acp p-acp n1 a-acp vbz dt j n1 av d n1, av pc-acp vmb vbi av p-acp d n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
82 and Misery, which are the proper Attendants and Consequents of Sin. There shall be no Blindness in the Mind, no Perverseness in the Will, no Error in the Judgment, no Disorder 〈 ◊ 〉 the Affections, no Wearn••ss in se••ing God. and Misery, which Are the proper Attendants and Consequents of Sin. There shall be no Blindness in the Mind, no Perverseness in the Will, no Error in the Judgement, no Disorder 〈 ◊ 〉 the Affections, no Wearn••ss in se••ing God. cc n1, r-crq vbr dt j n2-jn cc n2-j pp-f np1 pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dx n1 p-acp dt n1, dx n1 〈 sy 〉 dt n2, dx n1 p-acp vvg np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
83 There we may hope to be so happy, as to know without Mistake, to judge without Partiality, There we may hope to be so happy, as to know without Mistake, to judge without Partiality, a-acp pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
84 and to be Wise without Folly: Love is there without Hatred, Jealousie or Envy; Joy without any Sighing or Sorrow, Praises without Complaints, Obedience without Reluctance; and to be Wise without Folly: Love is there without Hatred, Jealousy or Envy; Joy without any Sighing or Sorrow, Praises without Complaints, obedience without Reluctance; cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp n1: n1 vbz a-acp p-acp n1, n1 cc n1; vvb p-acp d vvg cc n1, vvz p-acp n2, n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
85 in one •ord, perfect Purity and Holiness without Spot or Blemish to sully the Glory of it. in one •ord, perfect Purity and Holiness without Spot or Blemish to sully the Glory of it. p-acp crd n1, j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
86 As this low•• Region of the Air, we see is the Place of Clouds and Darkness, Thunder and Lightning, Storm and Tempest; As this low•• Region of the Air, we see is the Place of Clouds and Darkness, Thunder and Lightning, Storm and Tempest; p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
87 but to the Dwelling of the S•n and fived Stars, none of these pitchy Va•ours ascend to obscure their brightness, or trouble their Peace; but to the Dwelling of the S•n and fived Stars, none of these pitchy Va•ours ascend to Obscure their brightness, or trouble their Peace; cc-acp p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1 cc vvd n2, pix pp-f d j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
88 just so i• th•s World the Scene of Misery and Vexation, Confusion and Disorder; just so i• th•s World the Scene of Misery and Vexation, Confusion and Disorder; av av n1 vbz n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 9
89 our Bodies are tossed with several Storms, and our Souls many times hurried with more violent Tempests, the fierce Gusts of their own Passions; our Bodies Are tossed with several Storms, and our Souls many times hurried with more violent Tempests, the fierce Gusts of their own Passion; po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n2, cc po12 n2 d n2 vvd p-acp av-dc j n2, dt j n2 pp-f po32 d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
90 but when we ascend to Heaven, that Region of Light, we shall be out of the reach of these Troubles, but when we ascend to Heaven, that Region of Light, we shall be out of the reach of these Troubles, cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, cst n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vbi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f d vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
91 and find our selves in a State of perfect Rest and Joy, without the least Disgust to abate our Contentment. and find our selves in a State of perfect Rest and Joy, without the least Disgust to abate our Contentment. cc vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt ds n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
92 Now this Freedom from the Sins and Follies, the Troubles and Inconveniencies, the Sicknesses and Diseases, imperfections, that we are here liable to, must needs be very delightful. Now this Freedom from the Sins and Follies, the Troubles and Inconveniences, the Sicknesses and Diseases, imperfections, that we Are Here liable to, must needs be very delightful. av d n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2, dt vvz cc n2, dt n2 cc n2, n2, cst pns12 vbr av j p-acp, vmb av vbi av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
93 Suave mari magno, turbantibus aequora nautis, E Terra alterius magnum spectare laborem. Suave Mary magno, turbantibus aequora Nautis, E Terra alterius magnum spectare laborem. j fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la n2, sy fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 10
94 It is a pleasant thing (saith Lucretius ) for one that has been in a troublesome and tempestuous Sea, It is a pleasant thing (Says Lucretius) for one that has been in a troublesome and tempestuous Sea, pn31 vbz dt j n1 (vvz np1) p-acp crd cst vhz vbn p-acp dt j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
95 and is himself arriv'd safe on the Land, to look back and behold the Troubles and Dangers those are exposed to, who are yet toss'd upon the Waves; and is himself arrived safe on the Land, to look back and behold the Troubles and Dangers those Are exposed to, who Are yet tossed upon the Waves; cc vbz px31 vvn j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi av cc vvi dt vvz cc n2 d vbr vvn p-acp, r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp dt n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
96 •ot th•• it can be pleasant for one Man to s•• •••ther in Distress, but a Joy to be in Security, •ot th•• it can be pleasant for one Man to s•• •••ther in Distress, but a Joy to be in Security, uh n1 pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp crd n1 p-acp n1 av-d p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
97 and to view those dismal Danger which he himself hath so narrowly escaped. and to view those dismal Danger which he himself hath so narrowly escaped. cc pc-acp vvi d j n1 r-crq pns31 px31 vhz av av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
98 S• likewise it is pleas••t to the Blessed in Heaven, after they are themselves in Safety and Security, to remember all the Inconveniencies, Hazards, S• likewise it is pleas••t to the Blessed in Heaven, After they Are themselves in Safety and Security, to Remember all the Inconveniences, Hazards, np1 av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvn p-acp n1, c-acp pns32 vbr px32 p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi d dt n2, n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 10
99 and Afflictions which they were here exposed to in this Life, and those eternal Torments they • … re obnoxious to, and Afflictions which they were Here exposed to in this Life, and those Eternal Torments they • … re obnoxious to, cc n2 r-crq pns32 vbdr av vvn p-acp p-acp d n1, cc d j n2 pns32 • … fw-mi j p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
100 and which is the miserable Lot and Portion of others, and they themselves, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Mercy and Goodness of God, have so … rly escaped. and which is the miserable Lot and Portion of Others, and they themselves, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Mercy and goodness of God, have so … rly escaped. cc r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc pns32 px32, 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vhb av … av-n vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
101 This very Consideration must needs afford them fit Matter of Praise, and Thanksgivings to God, who hath placed them in a blessed Estate, not obnoxious to any of their … mer Griefs, Sicknesses, or Pains; This very Consideration must needs afford them fit Matter of Praise, and Thanksgivings to God, who hath placed them in a blessed Estate, not obnoxious to any of their … mer Griefs, Sicknesses, or Pains; d j n1 vmb av vvi pno32 j n1 pp-f n1, cc n2-vvg p-acp np1, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, xx j p-acp d pp-f po32 … fw-fr n2, n2, cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
102 and hath also redeemed them from the dreadful Region of Darkness, and brought them to his own mar••llous Light. and hath also redeemed them from the dreadful Region of Darkness, and brought them to his own mar••llous Light. cc vhz av vvn pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp po31 d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
103 This then is the first Property of the Happiness of those that die in the Lord, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Absence of Grief, This then is the First Property of the Happiness of those that die in the Lord, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Absence of Grief, np1 av vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
104 and Security from Evil. They rest from their Labours. and Security from Evil. They rest from their Labours. cc n1 p-acp np1 pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 11
105 The Second Property of those that die in 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord, is the actual Possession of Joy and Happiness; The Second Property of those that die in 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord, is the actual Possession of Joy and Happiness; dt ord n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 11
106 for Blessed, or happy, are they (saith the Text.) And this Happiness, it may be rea … ly suppos'd, will principally consist, for Blessed, or happy, Are they (Says the Text.) And this Happiness, it may be rea … lie supposed, will principally consist, p-acp vvn, cc j, vbr pns32 (vvz dt np1) cc d n1, pn31 vmb vbi fw-la … vvb vvn, vmb av-j vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 11
107 In the Perfection of our Knowledge, our Understandings being enlarged and widend, shall 〈 ◊ 〉 a right Knowledge, In the Perfection of our Knowledge, our Understandings being enlarged and widend, shall 〈 ◊ 〉 a right Knowledge, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, po12 n2 vbg vvn cc n1, vmb 〈 sy 〉 dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
108 and clear Sight and Vi … of God. We here know but in part, and see through a Glass darkly: and clear Sighed and Vi … of God. We Here know but in part, and see through a Glass darkly: cc j n1 cc crd … pp-f np1. pns12 av vvb cc-acp p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 11
109 But when that which is 〈 … 〉 is come, then that which is in part shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 away, 1 Cor. 13. v. 9, 10, 11. There the Joy of the Righteous shall be great from the Possession of God himself, by the clearest Knowledge, But when that which is 〈 … 〉 is come, then that which is in part shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 away, 1 Cor. 13. v. 9, 10, 11. There the Joy of the Righteous shall be great from the Possession of God himself, by the Clearest Knowledge, cc-acp c-crq d r-crq vbz 〈 … 〉 vbz vvn, av cst r-crq vbz p-acp n1 vmb vbi 〈 sy 〉 av, crd np1 crd n1 crd, crd, crd a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, p-acp dt js n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
110 and purest love of his Excellencies. and Purest love of his Excellencies. cc js n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
111 They see him as h• is, 1 John 3. v. 2, 3. i.e. We shall not behold him, They see him as h• is, 1 John 3. v. 2, 3. i.e. We shall not behold him, pns32 vvb pno31 p-acp n1 vbz, crd np1 crd n1 crd, crd n1 pns12 vmb xx vvi pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
112 or know him as we do now, by Similitudes, Resemblances, and Expressions borrowed from other things (which is all our Natures are here capable to bear;) but by a clear No••n of him formd in our Minds, whereby they will be fill'd with a Knowledge of him so clear, distinct and strong, that will even turn 〈 ◊ 〉 •n•• his own Nature Life and Happiness. or know him as we do now, by Similitudes, Resemblances, and Expressions borrowed from other things (which is all our Nature's Are Here capable to bear;) but by a clear No••n of him formed in our Minds, whereby they will be filled with a Knowledge of him so clear, distinct and strong, that will even turn 〈 ◊ 〉 •n•• his own Nature Life and Happiness. cc vvb pno31 c-acp pns12 vdb av, p-acp n2, n2, cc n2 vvn p-acp j-jn n2 (r-crq vbz d po12 n2 vbr av j pc-acp vvi;) cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31 vvd p-acp po12 n2, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 av j, j cc j, cst vmb av vvi 〈 sy 〉 n1 po31 d n1 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
113 The holy Soul shall there see the King in his Beauty, all the Perfections of that infinitely glorious and blessed Being in their Brightness and Purity. The holy Soul shall there see the King in his Beauty, all the Perfections of that infinitely glorious and blessed Being in their Brightness and Purity. dt j n1 vmb a-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, d dt n2 pp-f d av-j j cc vvn vbg p-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
114 And this Sight will cause the most ardent Love, by which there shall be an intimate, And this Sighed will cause the most Ardent Love, by which there shall be an intimate, cc d n1 vmb vvi dt av-ds j n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vmb vbi dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
115 or vital Union between the Soul and its Happiness, and from thence will spring perfect Delight, Psal. 16. 1•. For 〈 ◊ 〉 the Presence of God there is fulness of Joy, and at his Right Hand there are Pleasures for evermore. or vital union between the Soul and its Happiness, and from thence will spring perfect Delight, Psalm 16. 1•. For 〈 ◊ 〉 the Presence of God there is fullness of Joy, and At his Right Hand there Are Pleasures for evermore. cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1, cc p-acp av vmb vvi j n1, np1 crd. n1. p-acp 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
116 And it cannot be otherwise, for how pleasant must it needs be, to be delivered from the Imperfections, Errors and Mistakes concerning Persons or Things here; nay, of God himself: And it cannot be otherwise, for how pleasant must it needs be, to be Delivered from the Imperfections, Errors and Mistakes Concerning Persons or Things Here; nay, of God himself: cc pn31 vmbx vbi av, c-acp c-crq j vmb pn31 av vbi, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, n2 cc n2 vvg n2 cc n2 av; uh-x, pp-f np1 px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
117 As to Persons, we sometimes judge falsly here, and most often; sometimes too severely, at other times too favourably; As to Persons, we sometime judge falsely Here, and most often; sometime too severely, At other times too favourably; c-acp p-acp n2, pns12 av vvb av-j av, cc av-ds av; av av av-j, p-acp j-jn n2 av av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 12
118 too severely, either through mistake, not knowing from what Principles the Actions of Men proceed, or from want of Charity to derive them from the best; too severely, either through mistake, not knowing from what Principles the Actions of Men proceed, or from want of Charity to derive them from the best; av av-j, av-d p-acp n1, xx vvg p-acp r-crq n2 dt n2 pp-f n2 vvb, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt js; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
119 〈 ◊ 〉 favourably, out of Partiality or Ignorance: 〈 ◊ 〉 favourably, out of Partiality or Ignorance: 〈 sy 〉 av-j, av pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
120 〈 ◊ 〉 some Men may seem a great deal better than 〈 ◊ 〉 are, 〈 ◊ 〉 Some Men may seem a great deal better than 〈 ◊ 〉 Are, 〈 sy 〉 d n2 vmb vvi dt j n1 av-jc cs 〈 sy 〉 vbr, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
121 and others a great deal worse. and Others a great deal Worse. cc n2-jn dt j n1 av-jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
122 Now 〈 ◊ 〉 Mistakes on both sides will be there taken •ay, and every one shall appear as he is really a himself, and be judged accordingly. Now 〈 ◊ 〉 Mistakes on both sides will be there taken •ay, and every one shall appear as he is really a himself, and be judged accordingly. av 〈 sy 〉 vvz p-acp d n2 vmb vbi a-acp vvn n1, cc d pi vmb vvi c-acp pns31 vbz av-j dt n1, cc vbi vvn av-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
123 So that ••ough a Man should have here the Applause of 〈 ◊ 〉 whole World, So that ••ough a Man should have Here the Applause of 〈 ◊ 〉 Whole World, av d av-d dt n1 vmd vhi av dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
124 yet if he be inwardly bad and vicious, he shall be miserable, and though 〈 ◊ 〉 be condemn'd and hated of all, yet if he be inwardly bad and vicious, he shall be miserable, and though 〈 ◊ 〉 be condemned and hated of all, av cs pns31 vbb av-j j cc j, pns31 vmb vbi j, cc cs 〈 sy 〉 vbi j-vvn cc vvn pp-f d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
125 yet if he be ••cerely good and vertuous, he shall be happy. yet if he be ••cerely good and virtuous, he shall be happy. av cs pns31 vbb av-j j cc j, pns31 vmb vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
126 And then, as to our Judgment of God, in the Dispensations of his Providence, we are sometimes at a Loss, And then, as to our Judgement of God, in the Dispensations of his Providence, we Are sometime At a Loss, cc av, c-acp p-acp po12 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vbr av p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
127 how they can consist with a God of infinite Goodness and Justice; how they can consist with a God of infinite goodness and justice; c-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
128 but there the Intricacies of God's Providence shall be un••d, the Wisdom, and Justice, and Goodness 〈 ◊ 〉 God in hi• darkest Dispensations, but there the Intricacies of God's Providence shall be un••d, the Wisdom, and justice, and goodness 〈 ◊ 〉 God in hi• Darkest Dispensations, cc-acp a-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 〈 sy 〉 uh-np p-acp n1 js n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
129 and most un•••chable Actions, shall be cleared up. and most un•••chable Actions, shall be cleared up. cc av-ds j n2, vmb vbi vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
130 There our Understandings shall be extraordinarily and supernaturally illuminated, and our Knowledge be •••derfully encreas'd and advanc'd, There our Understandings shall be extraordinarily and supernaturally illuminated, and our Knowledge be •••derfully increased and advanced, a-acp po12 n2 vmb vbi av-j cc av-j vvn, cc po12 n1 vbi av-j vvn cc vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
131 and our Minds ••••dingly pleased and delighted, both by the Repetition and new Variety of Contemplation. and our Minds ••••dingly pleased and delighted, both by the Repetition and new Variety of Contemplation. cc po12 n2 av-vvg vvn cc vvn, av-d p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
132 •here we shall be freed from all those Mists and Vapours that here becloud our Reason, •here we shall be freed from all those Mists and Vapours that Here becloud our Reason, n1 pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d d n2 cc n2 cst av vvb po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 13
133 and hinder us from the best Exercise thereof, the Love of God, and Contemplation of his Perfections, which must needs be very delightful: and hinder us from the best Exercise thereof, the Love of God, and Contemplation of his Perfections, which must needs be very delightful: cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt js n1 av, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vmb av vbi av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
134 for if the Light of the Sun be so pleasant, that every Morning revives the World, for if the Light of the Sun be so pleasant, that every Morning revives the World, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb av j, cst d n1 vvz dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
135 and renders it new to us, which was buried in the Darkness of the Night; and renders it new to us, which was buried in the Darkness of the Night; cc vvz pn31 j p-acp pno12, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
136 how infinitely pleasant will the Light of Glory be, that discovers the absolute and universal Excellencies of the Deity; how infinitely pleasant will the Light of Glory be, that discovers the absolute and universal Excellencies of the Deity; c-crq av-j j vmb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbi, cst vvz dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
137 such as are his pure and unspotted Holiness, his immense Wisdom and Understanding, his Almighty Power, such as Are his pure and unspotted Holiness, his immense Wisdom and Understanding, his Almighty Power, d c-acp vbr po31 j cc j n1, po31 j n1 cc n1, po31 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
138 and his infinite Mercy? Oh! how inexpressibly great is the Happiness that proceeds from the Illumination of a purify'd Soul, and his infinite Mercy? Oh! how inexpressibly great is the Happiness that proceeds from the Illumination of a purified Soul, cc po31 j n1? uh c-crq av-j j vbz dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
139 when such is the Amiableness of God, that his infinite and eternal Felicity ariseth from the Fruition of himself, when such is the Amiableness of God, that his infinite and Eternal Felicity arises from the Fruition of himself, c-crq d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst po31 j cc j n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
140 as ours does from the Enjoyment of him; as ours does from the Enjoyment of him; c-acp png12 vdz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
141 so that our Happiness will be of the same Nature, though not in the same Degree with God's himself. so that our Happiness will be of the same Nature, though not in the same Degree with God's himself. av cst po12 n1 vmb vbi pp-f dt d n1, cs xx p-acp dt d n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
142 For we shall (as our Saviour hath promised in the fore-cited Place) see God as he is, i. e. we shall have as real an Enjoyment of him, For we shall (as our Saviour hath promised in the forecited Place) see God as he is, i. e. we shall have as real an Enjoyment of him, c-acp pns12 vmb (p-acp po12 n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1) vvb np1 c-acp pns31 vbz, sy. sy. pns12 vmb vhi p-acp j dt n1 pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
143 and as sensibly perceive it, as we do now any Good in this World, though the manner of it is not certainly known. and as sensibly perceive it, as we do now any Good in this World, though the manner of it is not Certainly known. cc c-acp av-j vvi pn31, c-acp pns12 vdb av d j p-acp d n1, cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 14
144 Let us therefore conceive with ou• selves, as well as we can, what his infinite Perfections are, his Wisdom, his Goodness, his Power, his Unchangeableness, his Immortality and Bliss, Let us Therefore conceive with ou• selves, as well as we can, what his infinite Perfections Are, his Wisdom, his goodness, his Power, his Unchangeableness, his Immortality and Bliss, vvb pno12 av vvi p-acp n1 n2, c-acp av c-acp pns12 vmb, r-crq po31 j n2 vbr, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
145 and then make account there will be a lively Communication between us and all these, which will make us Partakers of his Happiness: and then make account there will be a lively Communication between us and all these, which will make us Partakers of his Happiness: cc av vvb vvb a-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 cc d d, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 n2 pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
146 We shall not only enjoy such good things as flow from his greatest Favour and Love; We shall not only enjoy such good things as flow from his greatest Favour and Love; pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi d j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 js n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
147 but in our Measures, and according to such Capacities as he will give us, be what he himself is, bear some similitude to him in Wisdom, Goodness, and Happiness; but in our Measures, and according to such Capacities as he will give us, be what he himself is, bear Some similitude to him in Wisdom, goodness, and Happiness; cc-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc vvg p-acp d n2 c-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno12, vbb r-crq pns31 px31 vbz, vvb d n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
148 we shall be filled with Divine Joys and Pleasures, by being filled with a great sense of him, we shall be filled with Divine Joys and Pleasures, by being filled with a great sense of him, pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
149 and strong Love to him, and a lively Resemblance of his blessed Nature, immutably and immortally, without any Change, and strong Love to him, and a lively Resemblance of his blessed Nature, immutably and immortally, without any Change, cc j n1 p-acp pno31, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1, av-j cc av-j, p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
150 and without any End. There, if we live and die good Men, we shall enjoy all the Effects of an holy Friendship (if I may so speak) with infinite goodness, and without any End. There, if we live and die good Men, we shall enjoy all the Effects of an holy Friendship (if I may so speak) with infinite Goodness, cc p-acp d n1 a-acp, cs pns12 vvb cc vvi j n2, pns12 vmb vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 (cs pns11 vmb av vvi) p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
151 and receive such Communications from his boundless Love, as shall make us really and substantially happy, like as he himself is. and receive such Communications from his boundless Love, as shall make us really and substantially happy, like as he himself is. cc vvi d n2 p-acp po31 j n1, c-acp vmb vvi pno12 av-j cc av-j j, av-j c-acp pns31 px31 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
152 This •hen is one part of the Happiness of the Blessed (and a great one too) viz. it consists in the Perfection of their Knowledge. This •hen is one part of the Happiness of the Blessed (and a great one too) viz. it consists in the Perfection of their Knowledge. np1 av vbz crd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn (cc dt j pi av) n1 pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 15
153 2. Another Part of the Happiness of Heaven consists in the Union of Affection among the •lessed Inhabitants thereof; 2. another Part of the Happiness of Heaven consists in the union of Affection among the •lessed Inhabitants thereof; crd j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
154 a want of which, causeth a great part of the Troubles of this Life: a want of which, Causes a great part of the Troubles of this Life: dt n1 pp-f r-crq, vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt vvz pp-f d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 15
155 Those who serve God faithfully here, shall then go to the Company of the Prophets and Apostles, and all the holy Men of God, that have been in all the Ages of the World, to those pure and immaculate Beings, full of Love, to their Maker; Those who serve God faithfully Here, shall then go to the Company of the prophets and Apostles, and all the holy Men of God, that have been in all the Ages of the World, to those pure and immaculate Beings, full of Love, to their Maker; d r-crq vvb np1 av-j av, vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, cc d dt j n2 pp-f np1, cst vhb vbn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d j cc j n2, j pp-f n1, p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
156 and of Kindness and Charity one towards another, no Animosities or Divisions shall be there, nothing that interrupts their Peace: and of Kindness and Charity one towards Another, no Animosities or Divisions shall be there, nothing that interrupts their Peace: cc pp-f n1 cc n1 crd p-acp n-jn, dx n2 cc n2 vmb vbi a-acp, pix cst vvz po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
157 Peevishness and Passion, Mis-judgings, Mis-constructions, hard Censures of each others Actions, too much Self-Love, Difference in Judgment, Pride and Emulation imbitters mens Converse here; Peevishness and Passion, Mis-judgings, Misconstructions, hard Censures of each Others Actions, too much Self-Love, Difference in Judgement, Pride and Emulation imbitters men's Converse Here; n1 cc n1, j, n2, j n2 pp-f d n2-jn n2, av d n1, n1 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 vvz ng2 n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
158 but there Corruption on all sides shall be removed, their Judgments and Affections united, and their Dispositions exactly suited; but there Corruption on all sides shall be removed, their Judgments and Affections united, and their Dispositions exactly suited; cc-acp pc-acp n1 p-acp d n2 vmb vbi vvn, po32 n2 cc n2 vvn, cc po32 n2 av-j vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
159 they shall be free from all manner of Injury, Envy, Suspition, or Uncharitableness. they shall be free from all manner of Injury, Envy, Suspicion, or Uncharitableness. pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
160 The Prince of Peace reigns in the Heavenly Jerusalem, and preserves an everlasting Serenity and Calmness; The Prince of Peace reigns in the Heavenly Jerusalem, and preserves an everlasting Serenity and Calmness; dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt j np1, cc vvz dt j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
161 the mutinous Spirits that rebell'd, were presently chas'd from thence into this lower Region, where they brought Trouble and Disorder: the mutinous Spirits that rebelled, were presently chased from thence into this lower Region, where they brought Trouble and Disorder: dt j n2 cst vvd, vbdr av-j vvn p-acp av p-acp d jc n1, c-crq pns32 vvd n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
162 there is not, there cannot be the least Jar or Discord between those happy Inhabitants, an inviolable Love unites them all, they enjoy without Envy; there is not, there cannot be the least Jar or Discord between those happy Inhabitants, an inviolable Love unites them all, they enjoy without Envy; pc-acp vbz xx, a-acp vmbx vbi dt ds n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2, dt j n1 vvz pno32 d, pns32 vvb p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
163 for infinite Blessedness is not diminished by the Number of Possessors, the Inheritance in Light is common to all. for infinite Blessedness is not diminished by the Number of Possessors', the Inheritance in Light is Common to all. p-acp j n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2, dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 16
164 Although the Angels are distinguished by their several Orders and Ministrations, yet a Chain of holy Love and Charity binds all their Affections together; Although the Angels Are distinguished by their several Order and Ministrations, yet a Chain of holy Love and Charity binds all their Affections together; cs dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 j n1 cc n2, av dt vvb pp-f j n1 cc n1 vvz d po32 n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
165 and though the Saints shine with different Degrees of Glory, yet, as in a Chorus of Musick, the different Voices make one entire Harmony; and though the Saints shine with different Degrees of Glory, yet, as in a Chorus of Music, the different Voices make one entire Harmony; cc cs dt n2 vvb p-acp j n2 pp-f n1, av, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n2 vvb crd j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
166 so there they are all united by the most •••ent Love and Affection: so there they Are all united by the most •••ent Love and Affection: av a-acp pns32 vbr d vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
167 There where there 〈 ◊ 〉 no cross Interests to contend with, no Ma••• or Envy, no Mistake or Prejudice, no Storms or Tempests of unruly Passions, There where there 〈 ◊ 〉 no cross Interests to contend with, no Ma••• or Envy, no Mistake or Prejudice, no Storms or Tempests of unruly Passion, a-acp c-crq pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 dx j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, av-dx np1 cc n1, dx n1 cc n1, dx n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
168 or inordinate •••res to ruffle or discompose their Happiness to 〈 ◊ 〉 Eternity. or inordinate •••res to ruffle or discompose their Happiness to 〈 ◊ 〉 Eternity. cc j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1 pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
169 There the Righteous shall enter 〈 ◊ 〉 those blessed and peaceful Habitations, where •••e of those Jars and Contentions, with which •••s World is exercis'd, disturb their Rest; There the Righteous shall enter 〈 ◊ 〉 those blessed and peaceful Habitations, where •••e of those Jars and Contentions, with which •••s World is exercised, disturb their Rest; a-acp dt j vmb vvi 〈 sy 〉 d j-vvn cc j n2, c-crq n1 pp-f d n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq vbz n1 vbz vvn, vvb po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
170 no ••sputes or Controversies, no Ill-will or want of •••rity marr that everlasting Q••• which they always enjoy, not ••sputes or Controversies, no Ill-will or want of •••rity mar that everlasting Q••• which they always enjoy, xx vvz cc n2, dx j cc n1 pp-f n1 vvb d j np1 r-crq pns32 av vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
171 when they adore the God of Peace, and follow the Lamb, the Prince of Peace. when they adore the God of Peace, and follow the Lamb, the Prince of Peace. c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
172 The •••tests and Divisions amongst us, must needs ••ke all the Sons of Peace grow weary, The •••tests and Divisions among us, must needs ••ke all the Sons of Peace grow weary, dt n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, vmb av vvi d dt n2 pp-f n1 vvb j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
173 and with •••h the Psalmist, that they had W••gs like a ••ve, that they might fly away, and with •••h the Psalmist, that they had W••gs like a ••ve, that they might fly away, cc p-acp j dt n1, cst pns32 vhd n2 av-j dt n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
174 and be at •est, 〈 ◊ 〉 hasten their Escape from the stormy Wind 〈 ◊ 〉 Tempest, and be At •est, 〈 ◊ 〉 hasten their Escape from the stormy Wind 〈 ◊ 〉 Tempest, cc vbb p-acp n1, 〈 sy 〉 vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1 〈 sy 〉 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
175 and make them long for those cool 〈 … 〉 Shades of the Grave, and for that Peace 〈 ◊ 〉 is in the Region beyond it, that Peace which 〈 ◊ 〉 never be interrupted; and make them long for those cool 〈 … 〉 Shades of the Grave, and for that Peace 〈 ◊ 〉 is in the Region beyond it, that Peace which 〈 ◊ 〉 never be interrupted; cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp d j 〈 … 〉 n2 pp-f dt j, cc p-acp d n1 〈 sy 〉 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, cst n1 r-crq 〈 sy 〉 av-x vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
176 which b•ing m• •o •he 〈 ◊ 〉. which b•ing m• •o •he 〈 ◊ 〉. r-crq vvg n1 vdb vvi 〈 sy 〉. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
177 Property of the Happiness of the blessed, 〈 ◊ 〉 That it shall be of the lo•gest Duration, Property of the Happiness of the blessed, 〈 ◊ 〉 That it shall be of the lo•gest Duration, n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, 〈 sy 〉 cst pn31 vmb vbi pp-f dt js n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 17
178 and that is Eternal and Everlasting; without which, it could not indeed be the greatest Happiness: and that is Eternal and Everlasting; without which, it could not indeed be the greatest Happiness: cc cst vbz j cc j; p-acp r-crq, pn31 vmd xx av vbi dt js n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
179 for such a Life cannot be the most happy, which is not secure of its own Eternity. for such a Life cannot be the most happy, which is not secure of its own Eternity. c-acp d dt n1 vmbx vbi dt av-ds j, r-crq vbz xx j pp-f po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
180 If therefore any thing be design'd for the full Satisfaction of Humane Nature, it must be a Delight that shall last for ever, If Therefore any thing be designed for the full Satisfaction of Humane Nature, it must be a Delight that shall last for ever, cs av d n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
181 and that is such, that it must needs be satisfactory, seeing no man can wish for more than eternal Happiness. and that is such, that it must needs be satisfactory, seeing no man can wish for more than Eternal Happiness. cc d vbz d, cst pn31 vmb av vbi j, vvg dx n1 vmb vvi p-acp dc cs j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
182 The most full Enjoyment of all the good Things this World affords, is nor to be called or accounted Happiness, not only because they are vain and empty of true Satisfaction, The most full Enjoyment of all the good Things this World affords, is nor to be called or accounted Happiness, not only Because they Are vain and empty of true Satisfaction, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f d dt j n2 d n1 vvz, vbz ccx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn n1, xx av-j c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
183 but also because not permanent and lasting; they are soon gone, soon decay'd, and quickly parted withal; but also Because not permanent and lasting; they Are soon gone, soon decayed, and quickly parted withal; cc-acp av c-acp xx j cc j-vvg; pns32 vbr av vvn, av vvn, cc av-j vvd av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
184 Riches are not for ever, neither doth a Crown endure to all Generations, Prov. 27.24. but Heaven is an Inheritance as safe as great. Riches Are not for ever, neither does a Crown endure to all Generations, Curae 27.24. but Heaven is an Inheritance as safe as great. n2 vbr xx p-acp av, av-dx vdz dt n1 vvi p-acp d n2, np1 crd. cc-acp n1 vbz dt n1 c-acp j c-acp j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
185 Here we are subject to Time, that carries us and all our Goods down its swift Stream; Here we Are Subject to Time, that carries us and all our Goods down its swift Stream; av pns12 vbr j-jn p-acp n1, cst vvz pno12 cc d po12 n2-j p-acp po31 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
186 but there Eternity, that is fixt and unchangeable, embraces us in its Bosome. As God's liberal Hand bestows, so his Powerful preserves our Happiness; but there Eternity, that is fixed and unchangeable, embraces us in its Bosom. As God's liberal Hand bestows, so his Powerful preserves our Happiness; cc-acp pc-acp n1, cst vbz vvn cc j-u, n2 pno12 p-acp po31 n1. p-acp npg1 j n1 vvz, av po31 j vvz po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
187 the Blessed shall sing everlasting Hymns of Glory, and Songs of Thanksgiving to the great Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, who hath prepared and purchased that Felicity for them, the Blessed shall sing everlasting Hymns of Glory, and Songs of Thanksgiving to the great Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, who hath prepared and purchased that Felicity for them, dt j-vvn vmb vvi j n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 cc n1, r-crq vhz vvn cc vvd cst np1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
188 and hath brought them to the secure Possession of it. and hath brought them to the secure Possession of it. cc vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 18
189 But when we have said all we can of the Happiness of Heaven, we must acknowledge that we 〈 ◊ 〉 infinitely short of what it is in it self. But when we have said all we can of the Happiness of Heaven, we must acknowledge that we 〈 ◊ 〉 infinitely short of what it is in it self. p-acp c-crq pns12 vhb vvn d pns12 vmb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi cst pns12 〈 sy 〉 av-j j pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
190 It is •••pared in Scripture to a Crown, a Kingdom, ••••ast; but is indeed much more than all this: It is •••pared in Scripture to a Crown, a Kingdom, ••••ast; but is indeed much more than all this: pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1, n1; cc-acp vbz av av-d av-dc cs d d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
191 〈 ◊ 〉 a Kingdom without Cares, a Crown without a Cross, a Feast without Satiety. 〈 ◊ 〉 a Kingdom without Cares, a Crown without a Cross, a Feast without Satiety. 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 p-acp n2, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
192 It is called by these Names, because these are the great•• things this lower World hath. It is called by these Names, Because these Are the great•• things this lower World hath. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, c-acp d vbr dt n1 n2 d jc n1 vhz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
193 These Words amongst us sound high, and speak Power, and •••our, and Plenty, and Pleasures, These Words among us found high, and speak Power, and •••our, and Plenty, and Pleasures, np1 n2 p-acp pno12 vvi j, cc vvi n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
194 and what 〈 ◊ 〉 World calls good, and therefore Heaven is represented by such things which we understand and regard. and what 〈 ◊ 〉 World calls good, and Therefore Heaven is represented by such things which we understand and regard. cc r-crq 〈 sy 〉 n1 vvz j, cc av n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
195 God Almighty saw our Infirmity, that we cannot well Judge of Delights that are purely Intellectual and Spiritual, God Almighty saw our Infirmity, that we cannot well Judge of Delights that Are purely Intellectual and Spiritual, np1 np1 vvd po12 n1, cst pns12 vmbx av vvi pp-f n2 cst vbr av-j j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
196 and hath so far •••descended to us, as to draw us s•me Sc•••• of Heavenly Joys in the Shapes and Figures of our 〈 ◊ 〉 earthly Pleasures; and hath so Far •••descended to us, as to draw us s•me Sc•••• of Heavenly Joys in the Shapes and Figures of our 〈 ◊ 〉 earthly Pleasures; cc vhz av av-j vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 vvi np1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt vvz cc n2 pp-f po12 〈 sy 〉 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
197 such are th••• of ••astings, the Possession of Riches, Honours and the •••e, but then these are but low and •hort Repres••••tions of the things themselve•; such Are th••• of ••astings, the Possession of Riches, Honours and the •••e, but then these Are but low and •hort Repres••••tions of the things themselve•; d vbr n1 pp-f n2-vvg, dt n1 pp-f n2, ng1 cc dt n1, cc-acp av d vbr p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f dt n2 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
198 such 〈 ◊ 〉 of Heaven, as the Tabernacle and Temple a•••g the Jews were, o• this a•d the other World. such 〈 ◊ 〉 of Heaven, as the Tabernacle and Temple a•••g the jews were, o• this a•d the other World. d 〈 sy 〉 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 cc n1 vvg dt np2 vbdr, n1 d n1 dt j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
199 They were Images in little, but came greatly 〈 ◊ 〉 of what they represented 〈 ◊ 〉 these things 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven; They were Images in little, but Come greatly 〈 ◊ 〉 of what they represented 〈 ◊ 〉 these things 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven; pns32 vbdr n2 p-acp j, cc-acp vvd av-j 〈 sy 〉 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvn 〈 sy 〉 d n2 〈 sy 〉 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
200 for without any such 〈 ◊ 〉 deceitful •••gs, there shall be abundance •f Peace, and •••ness of Joy, an exceeding and eternal weight of Glory. for without any such 〈 ◊ 〉 deceitful •••gs, there shall be abundance •f Peace, and •••ness of Joy, an exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory. c-acp p-acp d d 〈 sy 〉 j n2-vvg, pc-acp vmb vbi n1 j-jn n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, dt j-vvg cc j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 19
201 Finally, In the present State, we are not capable to receive the full Knowledge of Heaven; Finally, In the present State, we Are not capable to receive the full Knowledge of Heaven; av-j, p-acp dt j n1, pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
202 what we understand, is infinitely desi•able; but th• most glorious part is still undiscover•d. what we understand, is infinitely desi•able; but th• most glorious part is still undiscover•d. r-crq pns12 vvb, vbz av-j j; cc-acp n1 av-ds j n1 vbz av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
203 The Apostle tells us, in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, Chap. 2. Ver. 9. Eye hath not s•••, our Ear heard, The Apostle tells us, in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, Chap. 2. Ver. 9. Eye hath not s•••, our Ear herd, dt n1 vvz pno12, p-acp dt ord n1 p-acp dt np1, np1 crd np1 crd n1 vhz xx n1, po12 n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
204 neither hath i• entred into the Heart of Man, to conceive what God hath prepared for those that love him. neither hath i• entered into the Heart of Man, to conceive what God hath prepared for those that love him. av-dx vhz n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp d cst vvb pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
205 We have reason to break forth in the Language of the Psalmist, and say, How great is thy Goodness, O Lord! We have reason to break forth in the Language of the Psalmist, and say, How great is thy goodness, Oh Lord! pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi, c-crq j vbz po21 n1, uh n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
206 which th• 〈 ◊ 〉 l••d up for them that fear thee. which th• 〈 ◊ 〉 l••d up for them that Fear thee. q-crq n1 〈 sy 〉 vdd a-acp p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
207 We have nothing else to do but to supply the Defects of our Understanding with an holy Admiration, We have nothing Else to do but to supply the Defects of our Understanding with an holy Admiration, pns12 vhb pix av pc-acp vdi cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
208 and make good use of what is discovered to us. As, and make good use of what is discovered to us. As, cc vvi j n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12. p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 20
209 1. From what has been said, we may learn this great Truth, that Heaven alone is the Place of Happiness and that tis only the good and •he 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian, that shall be•••• in 〈 ◊ 〉, only such w• s• good Works do •ow 〈 ◊ 〉; 1. From what has been said, we may Learn this great Truth, that Heaven alone is the Place of Happiness and that this only the good and •he 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian, that shall be•••• in 〈 ◊ 〉, only such w• s• good Works do •ow 〈 ◊ 〉; crd p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, pns12 vmb vvi d j n1, cst n1 av-j vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc cst pn31|vbz av-j dt j cc j 〈 sy 〉 njp, cst vmb n1 p-acp 〈 sy 〉, av-j d n1 n1 j vvz vdb vvi 〈 sy 〉; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 20
210 not that the best Works of the 〈 ◊ 〉 Men 〈 … 〉 any such Condition; not that the best Works of the 〈 ◊ 〉 Men 〈 … 〉 any such Condition; xx cst dt js vvz pp-f dt 〈 sy 〉 n2 〈 … 〉 dg d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 20
211 but that these Works which also are pers••ed by the Grace and Assistance of God, do qualifie them for that Happiness which is purchased for them by the Merits of Jesus Christ. but that these Works which also Are pers••ed by the Grace and Assistance of God, do qualify them for that Happiness which is purchased for them by the Merits of jesus christ. cc-acp cst d vvz r-crq av vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vdb vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 20
212 If ever therefore we expect to arrive at Heaven and Happiness as our End, we must endeavour after Holiness and Righteousness, If ever Therefore we expect to arrive At Heaven and Happiness as our End, we must endeavour After Holiness and Righteousness, cs av av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
213 as the V••••• through Jesus Christ our Lord; as the V••••• through jesus christ our Lord; c-acp dt np1 p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
214 and let 〈 ◊ 〉 •ing divert us from it, neither the Hopes of 〈 ◊ 〉, not the Smiles or Trowns of this World. and let 〈 ◊ 〉 •ing divert us from it, neither the Hope's of 〈 ◊ 〉, not the Smiles or Trowns of this World. cc vvb 〈 sy 〉 vbg vvb pno12 p-acp pn31, av-dx dt ng1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉, xx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
215 If this Principle be but ••nly fixed in us through God's Grace, the greatest Difficulties, not the hardest Labours •ill scarcely discourage our Resolution, If this Principle be but ••nly fixed in us through God's Grace, the greatest Difficulties, not the Hardest Labours •ill scarcely discourage our Resolution, cs d n1 vbi cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp npg1 n1, dt js n2, xx dt js n2 vmb av-j vvi po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
216 or hin•• our Endeavours to obtain it: or hin•• our Endeavours to obtain it: cc n1 po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
217 If it be difficult for Mankind to reduce their natural Inclinations to a Compliance with Christ's Precepts, to deny the inordinate Appetite of sensual Pleasure, to deny unlawful Gains and Interests to the Desire of Wealth and Riches, to mortifie Pride, to subdue Malice, Anger, Revenge, and other sinful passions; If it be difficult for Mankind to reduce their natural Inclinations to a Compliance with Christ's Precepts, to deny the inordinate Appetite of sensual Pleasure, to deny unlawful Gains and Interests to the Desire of Wealth and Riches, to mortify Pride, to subdue Malice, Anger, Revenge, and other sinful passion; cs pn31 vbb j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi n1, n1, n1, cc j-jn j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
218 to retain Piety towards God in a profane and wicked Age; Truth and Justice towards Men in a deceitful and injurious VVorld: to retain Piety towards God in a profane and wicked Age; Truth and justice towards Men in a deceitful and injurious World: pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt j cc j n1; n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
219 if it be difficult thus to do, yet he that hath •••nly fix'd this Principle in his Mind, that this is the Way to Heaven, if it be difficult thus to do, yet he that hath •••nly fixed this Principle in his Mind, that this is the Way to Heaven, cs pn31 vbb j av pc-acp vdi, av pns31 cst vhz av-j vvn d n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst d vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
220 and Heaven alone the Place of Happiness, will attempt to make his way thither, through these or any other Difficulties, in the View of the Glory set before him. For, and Heaven alone the Place of Happiness, will attempt to make his Way thither, through these or any other Difficulties, in the View of the Glory Set before him. For, cc n1 av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 av, p-acp d cc d j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31. p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 21
221 2. A Prospect of this Happiness should reconcile our Minds to any Condition, to any Circumstances of Life, which the Divine Providence may think fit to bring us to. 2. A Prospect of this Happiness should reconcile our Minds to any Condition, to any circumstances of Life, which the Divine Providence may think fit to bring us to. crd dt n1 pp-f d n1 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq dt j-jn n1 vmb vvi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
222 We are to remember, that God sent us into the VVorld for Religion, we are but to pass through our pleasant Fields, or our hard Labours; We Are to Remember, that God sent us into the World for Religion, we Are but to pass through our pleasant Fields, or our hard Labours; pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vvd pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vbr cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n2, cc po12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
223 but to lodge a little while in our fine Fields, or our meaner Cottages; but to lodge a little while in our fine Fields, or our meaner Cottages; cc-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po12 j n2, cc po12 jc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
224 but to bait in the way at our full Tables, or with our spare Diet. Let us not therefore have any great Esteem for the things of this VVorld; but to bait in the Way At our full Tables, or with our spare Diet. Let us not Therefore have any great Esteem for the things of this World; cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 j n2, cc p-acp po12 j np1 vvb pno12 xx av vhi d j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
225 there is no other reason why they should be loved or valued by us; there is no other reason why they should be loved or valued by us; pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
226 but as they conduce to our chief End, which is God and his Glory, and our Happiness and Felicity. but as they conduce to our chief End, which is God and his Glory, and our Happiness and Felicity. cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvi p-acp po12 j-jn vvb, r-crq vbz np1 cc po31 n1, cc po12 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
227 VVe should here imitate the Traveller, who, when fix'd in his Determination of arriving at some certain Place, We should Here imitate the Traveller, who, when fixed in his Determination of arriving At Some certain Place, pns12 vmd av vvi dt n1, r-crq, c-crq vvn p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
228 if he meet with two or three several VVays, desires not this more than that, but only as this may more readily bring him to his Rest: if he meet with two or three several VVays, Desires not this more than that, but only as this may more readily bring him to his Rest: cs pns31 vvb p-acp crd cc crd j n2, vvz xx d av-dc cs cst, p-acp j c-acp d vmb av-dc av-j vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
229 He cares not much whether the VVay be plain or hilly, whether it lead to the Right Hand, He Cares not much whither the Way be plain or hilly, whither it led to the Right Hand, pns31 vvz xx av-d cs dt n1 vbb j cc j, cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
230 or the Left, all is indifferent, so it brings him whither he would go. or the Left, all is indifferent, so it brings him whither he would go. cc dt j, d vbz j, av pn31 vvz pno31 c-crq pns31 vmd vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
231 After the like manner we are to behave our selves in the Use of the things of this World; After the like manner we Are to behave our selves in the Use of the things of this World; p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
232 we are not much to love the good things thereof, nor fear the Evils of it; we Are not much to love the good things thereof, nor Fear the Evils of it; pns12 vbr xx av-d pc-acp vvi dt j n2 av, ccx vvb dt n2-jn pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
233 but free from both, make only choice of that which leads to our Salvation, and fits us for that Country we are seeking: but free from both, make only choice of that which leads to our Salvation, and fits us for that Country we Are seeking: cc-acp j p-acp d, vvb av-j n1 pp-f d r-crq vvz p-acp po12 n1, cc vvz pno12 p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 22
234 If Poverty or Meanness brings us to God, we are to embrace it with both Arms, and esteem it; If Poverty or Meanness brings us to God, we Are to embrace it with both Arms, and esteem it; cs n1 cc n1 vvz pno12 p-acp np1, pns12 vbr p-acp vvb pn31 p-acp d n2, cc vvb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
235 〈 ◊ 〉 Riches or Honours would withdraw us 〈 ◊ 〉 him, we must trample them under foot, and cast them from us; 〈 ◊ 〉 Riches or Honours would withdraw us 〈 ◊ 〉 him, we must trample them under foot, and cast them from us; 〈 sy 〉 n2 cc ng1 vmd vvi pno12 〈 sy 〉 pno31, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvd pno32 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
236 if Sufferings and Aff••tions, Disgraces and Neglect, the unjust Repro•ches and Calumnies of men, assist us to 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven, we are to rejoyce thereat, if Sufferings and Aff••tions, Disgraces and Neglect, the unjust Repro•ches and Calumnies of men, assist us to 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven, we Are to rejoice thereat, cs n2 cc n2, n2 cc vvb, dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, vvb pno12 pc-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
237 and to •••ive them with all Submission and Willing•••• We are neither to desire or abhor the ••••d or evil in this Life, and to •••ive them with all Submission and Willing•••• We Are neither to desire or abhor the ••••d or evil in this Life, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 cc np1 pns12 vbr av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 cc n-jn p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
238 but as it unites or se••••es us from God, as it brings us nearer to, 〈 ◊ 〉 drives us farther from our supream Happiness, always remembring that compleat Happines• •s only there to be expected, where our •••••ey ends. but as it unites or se••••es us from God, as it brings us nearer to, 〈 ◊ 〉 drives us farther from our supreme Happiness, always remembering that complete Happines• •s only there to be expected, where our •••••ey ends. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vvz cc vvz pno12 p-acp np1, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12 av-jc p-acp, 〈 sy 〉 vvz pno12 av-jc p-acp po12 j n1, av vvg d j np1 vbz av-j a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn, c-crq po12 n1 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
239 And who would not contented••• go through a Prison to a Palace, a barren Wil•••ness, to a Land of Promise? Who would be uneasie under all that Load of Afflictions that may befall him here, by the Malice and Contrivance of evil men? Nay, who would not end••e the Cross, And who would not contented••• go through a Prison to a Palace, a barren Wil•••ness, to a Land of Promise? Who would be uneasy under all that Load of Afflictions that may befall him Here, by the Malice and Contrivance of evil men? Nay, who would not end••e the Cross, cc q-crq vmd xx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? q-crq vmd vbi j p-acp d cst n1 pp-f n2 cst vmb vvi pno31 av, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2? uh-x, q-crq vmd xx vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
240 and despise the Shame, for the 〈 ◊ 〉 that is set before him? Did we always thus act, and despise the Shame, for the 〈 ◊ 〉 that is Set before him? Did we always thus act, cc vvi dt n1, p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno31? vdd pns12 av av n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
241 how unmov'd would the Rumours of Wars, and Devastations leave us, which invade and agitate mens Breasts, how unmoved would the Rumours of Wars, and Devastations leave us, which invade and agitate men's Breasts, c-crq j vmd dt n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 vvb pno12, r-crq vvb cc vvi ng2 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
242 and disturb their most pleasant and compos'd Hours? We should let him alone to rule the World that made it; and disturb their most pleasant and composed Hours? We should let him alone to Rule the World that made it; cc vvi po32 av-ds j cc j-vvn n2? pns12 vmd vvi pno31 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vvd pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 23
243 to take care of us, who hath engag'd it, whose Providence watcheth over us, and whose Eternal Happiness awaits us. to take care of us, who hath engaged it, whose Providence watches over us, and whose Eternal Happiness awaits us. pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno12, r-crq vhz vvn pn31, rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp pno12, cc rg-crq j n1 vvz pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 24
244 Were we but once arriv'd at a true Indifferency of Mind, Acquiescence in, and ready Compliance with the Infinite VVisdom, Power and Goodness of God, Were we but once arrived At a true Indifferency of Mind, Acquiescence in, and ready Compliance with the Infinite VVisdom, Power and goodness of God, np1 pns12 p-acp a-acp vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp, cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 24
245 and feared Doing instead of Suffering Evil; how serene! and feared Doing instead of Suffering Evil; how serene! cc vvd vdg av pp-f vvg j-jn; c-crq j! (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 24
246 how full of Tranquility-should we be amidst the Changes, Tumults, and Commotions of this stormy Region, this uncertain State, how full of Tranquility-should we be amid the Changes, Tumults, and Commotions of this stormy Region, this uncertain State, q-crq j pp-f j pns12 vbb p-acp dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f d j n1, d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 24
247 and how absolut•ly resign'd to the VVill of God in all things? 3. From what hath been said concerning the Nature of the Ha •iness of Heaven: and how absolut•ly resigned to the VVill of God in all things? 3. From what hath been said Concerning the Nature of thee Would •iness of Heaven: cc c-crq av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2? crd p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32 uh n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 24
248 This should •••en us to endeavour after that Frame and Temper of Mind here, those good Dispositions of Soul, This should •••en us to endeavour After that Frame and Temper of Mind Here, those good Dispositions of Soul, d vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc vvi pp-f n1 av, d j n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
249 as may fit us for the Enjoyment of it. as may fit us for the Enjoyment of it. c-acp vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
250 For instance, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in the Perfection of your Knowledge? •eg of God, that he would open your Eyes here, enlighten your Understandings, For instance, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in the Perfection of your Knowledge? •eg of God, that he would open your Eyes Here, enlighten your Understandings, p-acp n1, vdz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1? n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po22 n2 av, vvi po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
251 and translate you from Darkness to Light. and translate you from Darkness to Light. cc vvb pn22 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
252 Believe and consider, that wilful and gross Ignoran•e here, is but a bad Preparation for Perfection of Knowledge hereafter, Believe and Consider, that wilful and gross Ignoran•e Here, is but a bad Preparation for Perfection of Knowledge hereafter, vvb cc vvi, cst j cc j n1 av, vbz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
253 and that those are not likely to come to Heaven, that will not be at the P•••s to understand 〈 ◊ 〉 very first Principles of their Religion. and that those Are not likely to come to Heaven, that will not be At the P•••s to understand 〈 ◊ 〉 very First Principles of their Religion. cc cst d vbr xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst vmb xx vbi p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi 〈 sy 〉 av ord n2 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 24
254 And this, as it will put you upon endeavouring after Knowledge, so it will stir you up to practice and live up to the Knowledge of those things, which God hath been pleased most clearly and plainly to reveal in his VVord; And this, as it will put you upon endeavouring After Knowledge, so it will stir you up to practice and live up to the Knowledge of those things, which God hath been pleased most clearly and plainly to reveal in his Word; cc d, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp vvg p-acp n1, av pn31 vmb vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp n1 cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq np1 vhz vbn vvn av-ds av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
255 for without Practice, all the Knowledge in the VVorld signifies nothing, and the •••y way to encrease in Knowledge, is to practice what we already know; for without Practice, all the Knowledge in the World signifies nothing, and the •••y Way to increase in Knowledge, is to practice what we already know; c-acp p-acp n1, d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz pix, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, vbz pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 av vvb; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
256 to him that hath shall be given, is as true of Knowledge as of G••ce. Further, Does the Happiness of Hea••• consist in a clear Knowledge and Sight of God, to him that hath shall be given, is as true of Knowledge as of G••ce. Further, Does the Happiness of Hea••• consist in a clear Knowledge and Sighed of God, p-acp pno31 cst vhz vmb vbi vvn, vbz a-acp j pp-f n1 c-acp pp-f n1. av-jc, vdz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
257 and in an Imitation of his Perfections? Then endeavour to turn away your Eyes from beholding Vanities: and in an Imitation of his Perfections? Then endeavour to turn away your Eyes from beholding Vanities: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? av vvb pc-acp vvi av po22 n2 p-acp vvg n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
258 Make it your Business to follow after Holiness, without which, no man ••all see the Lord. Make it your Business to follow After Holiness, without which, no man ••all see the Lord. vvb pn31 po22 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq, dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
259 Labour to see God here, that to you may be the fitter to see and enjoy him h••eafter; Labour to see God Here, that to you may be the fitter to see and enjoy him h••eafter; n1 pc-acp vvi np1 av, cst p-acp pn22 vmb vbi dt jc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
260 to see him in his Works, to search aft•r, behold and admire that infinite Power, Wis••m and Goodness, which are visible and legible 〈 ◊ 〉 the VVorks of Creation and Providence; to see him in his Works, to search aft•r, behold and admire that infinite Power, Wis••m and goodness, which Are visible and legible 〈 ◊ 〉 the Works of Creation and Providence; pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 vvz, pc-acp vvi n1, vvb cc vvi d j n1, np1 cc n1, r-crq vbr j cc j 〈 sy 〉 dt vvz pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
261 but ••re especially, study to see and know God as •e hath reveal'd himself in his VVord, to see his Holiness in his Precepts, his Justice in his Threatnings, his Grace and Goodness in his Promises; but ••re especially, study to see and know God as •e hath revealed himself in his Word, to see his Holiness in his Precepts, his justice in his Threatenings, his Grace and goodness in his Promises; cc-acp av av-j, vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp n1 vhz vvn px31 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg, po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
262 〈 ◊ 〉 so by a Sight of the Righteousness and Equi•• of his Commands, you may be brought to an •••rvation of, 〈 ◊ 〉 so by a Sighed of the Righteousness and Equi•• of his Commands, you may be brought to an •••rvation of, 〈 sy 〉 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc np1 pp-f po31 vvz, pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 25
263 and an hearty Compliance with 〈 ◊ 〉 Divine Will here, and be in a good Capacity for ever to adore, admire and imitate the Divine Perfections hereafter. and an hearty Compliance with 〈 ◊ 〉 Divine Will Here, and be in a good Capacity for ever to adore, admire and imitate the Divine Perfections hereafter. cc dt j n1 p-acp 〈 sy 〉 j-jn vmb av, cc vbb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp av pc-acp vvi, vvb cc vvi dt j-jn n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
264 Finally, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in a Union of Affections amongst the blessed Inhabitants thereof? Let us then endeavour to remove far from us, all Anger, Malice and Revenge, all those hateful Qualities that will render us sit only for the Converse of wicked and apostate Spirits, Finally, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in a union of Affections among the blessed Inhabitants thereof? Let us then endeavour to remove Far from us, all Anger, Malice and Revenge, all those hateful Qualities that will render us fit only for the Converse of wicked and apostate Spirits, av-j, vdz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 av? vvb pno12 av vvi pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno12, d n1, n1 cc n1, d d j n2 cst vmb vvi pno12 vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc n1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
265 and endeavour after such calm and quiet, such charitable and peaceable Tempers, as may make us with infinite Delight, and endeavour After such Cam and quiet, such charitable and peaceable Tempers, as may make us with infinite Delight, cc vvi p-acp d j-jn cc j-jn, d j cc j n2, c-acp vmb vvi pno12 p-acp j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
266 when we go away from this wrangling and contentious World, conseit our selves with the blessed Inhabitants of the other. when we go away from this wrangling and contentious World, conseit our selves with the blessed Inhabitants of the other. c-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp d n-vvg cc j n1, vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 26
267 I should now conclude, had not Custom made it almost necessary to say something upon these Occasions, which I shall do very briefly of 〈 ◊ 〉 deceased Friend and Neighbour. I should now conclude, had not Custom made it almost necessary to say something upon these Occasions, which I shall do very briefly of 〈 ◊ 〉 deceased Friend and Neighbour. pns11 vmd av vvi, vhd xx n1 vvd pn31 av j pc-acp vvi pi p-acp d n2, r-crq pns11 vmb vdi av av-j pp-f 〈 sy 〉 n-vvn n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 26
268 He 〈 ◊ 〉 take his Sickness very patiently, in that 〈 ◊ 〉 a perfect Resignation of himself 〈 … 〉 God: He 〈 ◊ 〉 take his Sickness very patiently, in that 〈 ◊ 〉 a perfect Resignation of himself 〈 … 〉 God: pns31 〈 sy 〉 vvb po31 n1 av av-j, p-acp cst 〈 sy 〉 dt j n1 pp-f px31 〈 … 〉 uh-np: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 26
269 He was very sensible of his approaching End, and earnestly desired to receive 〈 ◊ 〉 Sacrament of the Lords Supper, which he did with great Devotion. He was very sensible of his approaching End, and earnestly desired to receive 〈 ◊ 〉 Sacrament of the lords Supper, which he did with great Devotion. pns31 vbds av j pp-f po31 j-vvg vvb, cc av-j vvd pc-acp vvi 〈 sy 〉 n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 26
270 He express'd •imself very charitably of all, and said, He ow'd •o Man the least ill will; He expressed •imself very charitably of all, and said, He owed •o Man the least ill will; pns31 vvd n1 av av-j pp-f d, cc vvd, pns31 vvd av n1 dt av-ds j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 26
271 but was in perfect Charity with all the World, forgiving all those that any ways offended him, but was in perfect Charity with all the World, forgiving all those that any ways offended him, cc-acp vbds p-acp j n1 p-acp d dt n1, j-vvg d d cst d n2 vvn pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 26
272 and if he had given Offence to any, desiring the like from them; and if he had given Offence to any, desiring the like from them; cc cs pns31 vhd vvn n1 p-acp d, vvg dt j p-acp pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
273 relying upon the Merits of Christ for the Pardon of his Sins, and the Salvation of his Soul. I might perhaps say a great deal more; relying upon the Merits of christ for the Pardon of his Sins, and the Salvation of his Soul. I might perhaps say a great deal more; vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns11 vmd av vvi dt j n1 av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
274 but I love not to speak much on these Occasions, and what I have here to add, is only this, That He was a kind Husband to his Wife, but I love not to speak much on these Occasions, and what I have Here to add, is only this, That He was a kind Husband to his Wife, cc-acp pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi d p-acp d n2, cc r-crq pns11 vhb av pc-acp vvi, vbz av-j d, cst pns31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
275 an indulge• Father to his Children, and a good Neighbour to his Friends and Acquaintance. an indulge• Father to his Children, and a good Neighbour to his Friends and Acquaintance. dt n1 n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
276 But to conclude, That which now only remains to be done, is from this Instance of Mortality here before us (whose Soul we hope is at rest with God) earnestly to exhort you to think on your own Mortality, and to prepare for Immortality: But to conclude, That which now only remains to be done, is from this Instance of Mortality Here before us (whose Soul we hope is At rest with God) earnestly to exhort you to think on your own Mortality, and to prepare for Immortality: p-acp pc-acp vvi, cst r-crq av av-j vvz pc-acp vbi vdn, vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 av p-acp pno12 (rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb vbz p-acp n1 p-acp np1) av-j p-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 d n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
277 In this short Life, to prepare for an endless one, 〈 ◊ 〉 it may be happy. In this short Life, to prepare for an endless one, 〈 ◊ 〉 it may be happy. p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pi, 〈 sy 〉 pn31 vmb vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
278 This Life is in it self 〈 ◊ 〉 worth any thing; but the right use of it is o• •••ite Importance. This Life is in it self 〈 ◊ 〉 worth any thing; but the right use of it is o• •••ite Importance. d n1 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 〈 sy 〉 j d n1; cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 vbz n1 j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
279 It is like the very first step 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ght or wrong Way, tending to a Palace 〈 ◊ 〉 Prison, which indeed is a small thing in it 〈 ◊ 〉 but its Efficiency and Tendency is of as mu•• Concern as the whole Way and End it se••. It is like the very First step 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ght or wrong Way, tending to a Palace 〈 ◊ 〉 Prison, which indeed is a small thing in it 〈 ◊ 〉 but its Efficiency and Tendency is of as mu•• Concern as the Whole Way and End it se••. pn31 vbz av-j dt av ord vvi 〈 sy 〉 av-jn cc j-jn n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 〈 sy 〉 n1, r-crq av vbz dt j n1 p-acp pn31 〈 sy 〉 cc-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vbz a-acp p-acp n1 vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc vvb pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
280 Which Preparation, is in short, by a Forsaking all former Sin and Wickedness, which God will pardon for Christ's Sake, Which Preparation, is in short, by a Forsaking all former since and Wickedness, which God will pardon for Christ's Sake, r-crq n1, vbz p-acp j, p-acp dt vvg d j n1 cc n1, r-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp npg1 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
281 and an Embracing of Vertue and Goodness. and an Embracing of Virtue and goodness. cc dt vvg pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 27
282 This is that only which will be accepted of God and not bare Repentance, without Amendment, unless it be where God sees good Fruits would follow. This is that only which will be accepted of God and not bore Repentance, without Amendment, unless it be where God sees good Fruits would follow. d vbz d av-j r-crq vmb vbi vvn pp-f np1 cc xx j n1, p-acp n1, cs pn31 vbi c-crq np1 vvz j n2 vmd vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 28
283 We are to endeavour to forsake all Sin, and sincerely to practise our most excellent Religion; We Are to endeavour to forsake all since, and sincerely to practise our most excellent Religion; pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi po12 av-ds j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 28
284 live Soberly, Righteously, and Godly, which will bring here with it God• Blessing, with the Peace and Satisfaction of a good Conscience, live Soberly, Righteously, and Godly, which will bring Here with it God• Blessing, with the Peace and Satisfaction of a good Conscience, vvb av-j, av-j, cc j, r-crq vmb vvi av p-acp pn31 np1 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 28
285 and qualifie us for that Happiness which Christ hath purchased for us, and will give to all such as are meet to be Partakers of it. FINIS. and qualify us for that Happiness which christ hath purchased for us, and will give to all such as Are meet to be Partakers of it. FINIS. cc vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, cc vmb vvi p-acp d d c-acp vbr j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f pn31. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 28

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