Preaching of Christ opened in a sermon preached at St. Peters Church in the city of Norwich at an ordination Septemb. 22, 1661 / by Edward Reynolds ...

Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676
Publisher: Printed by Tho Ratcliffe for George Thomason
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1662
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A57151 ESTC ID: R15378 STC ID: R1272
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Corinthians, 2nd, IV, 5; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PREACHING OF CHRIST. 2 Cor. 4. 5. For we preach not our selves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, PREACHING OF CHRIST. 2 Cor. 4. 5. For we preach not our selves, but christ jesus the Lord, vvg pp-f np1. crd np1 crd crd c-acp pns12 vvb xx po12 n2, cc-acp np1 np1 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 and our selves your servants for Jesus sake. and our selves your Servants for jesus sake. cc po12 n2 po22 n2 p-acp np1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 4
2 A Great part of this Epistle is Apologetical, wherein the Apostle laboureth to assert and vindicate his Apostolical office and dignity from the prejudices which either the sufferings which attended him in the dispensation thereof, A Great part of this Epistle is Apologetical, wherein the Apostle Laboureth to assert and vindicate his Apostolical office and dignity from the prejudices which either the sufferings which attended him in the Dispensation thereof, dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vbz j, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvb cc vvi po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 r-crq d dt n2 r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
3 or the suggestions of false Apostles, and deceitful workers might have raised up against him. or the suggestions of false Apostles, and deceitful workers might have raised up against him. cc dt n2 pp-f j n2, cc j n2 vmd vhi vvn a-acp p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
4 With these men he putteth himself in the balance, and as in many other respects he preferreth himself before them, With these men he putteth himself in the balance, and as in many other respects he preferreth himself before them, p-acp d n2 pns31 vvz px31 p-acp dt n1, cc c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 pns31 vvz px31 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
5 so particularly in the point of fidelity and sincerity in the work of the Ministry: so particularly in the point of Fidis and sincerity in the work of the Ministry: av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
6 which having mentioned, chap. 1. 12. and 2. 17. 3. 6. and thereupon having set forth the excellency and glory of the Evangelical Ministry, cap. 3. 7, — 18. He further demonstrateth his uncorrupt and sincere administration thereof in this present chapter, which having mentioned, chap. 1. 12. and 2. 17. 3. 6. and thereupon having Set forth the excellency and glory of the Evangelical Ministry, cap. 3. 7, — 18. He further Demonstrates his uncorrupt and sincere administration thereof in this present chapter, r-crq vhg vvn, n1 crd crd cc crd crd crd crd cc av vhg vvn av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt np1 n1, n1. crd crd, — crd pns31 av-jc vvz po31 j cc j n1 av p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
7 and in divers consequent parts of this Epistle: and in diverse consequent parts of this Epistle: cc p-acp j j n2 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
8 professing his diligence therein, as in the discharge of a service whereunto he was in special mercy called, ver. 1. his Endeavour in godly simplicity as in the sight of God to manifest the truth thereof unto the consciences of men, verse 2. for it was not his prevarication, professing his diligence therein, as in the discharge of a service whereunto he was in special mercy called, ver. 1. his Endeavour in godly simplicity as in the sighed of God to manifest the truth thereof unto the Consciences of men, verse 2. for it was not his prevarication, vvg po31 n1 av, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp j n1 vvn, fw-la. crd po31 vvi p-acp j n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j dt n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n1 crd p-acp pn31 vbds xx po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
9 but mens own blindness, and Satanical delusion which hid the Gospel from those who received it not, v. 3, 4. And this his fidelity he further proveth by the substance and tenor of the Doctrine which he taught, which was to set forth not himself, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and by the excellency of the divine power concurring with his Ministry to give unto men, the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ, Ver. 5, 6, 7. but men's own blindness, and Satanical delusion which hid the Gospel from those who received it not, v. 3, 4. And this his Fidis he further Proves by the substance and tenor of the Doctrine which he taught, which was to Set forth not himself, but christ jesus the Lord, and by the excellency of the divine power concurring with his Ministry to give unto men, the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of christ, Ver. 5, 6, 7. cc-acp ng2 d n1, cc j n1 r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vvd pn31 xx, n1 crd, crd cc d po31 n1 pns31 av-jc vvz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi av xx px31, cc-acp np1 np1 dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd, crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
10 The words contain The mention of a duty, NONLATINALPHABET, we preach, and the subject or matter of that duty, set forth, 1. Negatively, not our selves. 2. Positively, Christ as the Lord of the Church, whereof the Apostle was but a servant in order to their good, The words contain The mention of a duty,, we preach, and the Subject or matter of that duty, Set forth, 1. Negatively, not our selves. 2. Positively, christ as the Lord of the Church, whereof the Apostle was but a servant in order to their good, dt n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1,, pns12 vvb, cc dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f d n1, vvd av, crd av-j, xx po12 n2. crd av-j, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
11 and his Masters glory, of which particulars we shall speak with all brevity and perspicuity. and his Masters glory, of which particulars we shall speak with all brevity and perspicuity. cc po31 ng1 n1, pp-f r-crq n2-jn pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
12 And 1. Of the Duty, NONLATINALPHABET, we preach, implying an allusion to those NONLATINALPHABET and Caduceatores, who were wont with an open and loud voice to promulge and publish the Edicts of Magistrates, of whom we read so often in Homer and others. And 1. Of the Duty,, we preach, implying an allusion to those and Caduceatores, who were wont with an open and loud voice to promulge and publish the Edicts of Magistrates, of whom we read so often in Homer and Others. cc crd pp-f dt n1,, pns12 vvb, vvg dt n1 p-acp d cc n2, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vvb av av p-acp np1 cc n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
13 In which respect the Prophet is commanded to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, Isa. 58. 1. alluding unto those Trumpets which the Priests were commanded to sound in the calling of solemne assemblies, Numb. 10. 1. In which respect the Prophet is commanded to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, Isaiah 58. 1. alluding unto those Trumpets which the Priests were commanded to found in the calling of solemn assemblies, Numb. 10. 1. p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 av-j dt n1, np1 crd crd vvg p-acp d n2 r-crq dt n2 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n2, j. crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
14 I shall not here insist on the dignity and excellency of this office, which not onely the holy Prophets and Apostles did attend upon, Isa. 6. 8. Mat. 3. 1. Mat. 10. 7. but the Blessed Angels, NONLATINALPHABET, Luk. •. 10. yea, He who is the Lord of men and Angels, was solemnly anointed unto this function, to preach the Gospel to the poor, to preach deliverance to the Captives, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, Luke 4. 18, 19, 43, 44. and though he were the Lord of life and glory, I shall not Here insist on the dignity and excellency of this office, which not only the holy prophets and Apostles did attend upon, Isaiah 6. 8. Mathew 3. 1. Mathew 10. 7. but the Blessed Angels,, Luk. •. 10. yea, He who is the Lord of men and Angels, was solemnly anointed unto this function, to preach the Gospel to the poor, to preach deliverance to the Captives, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, Lycia 4. 18, 19, 43, 44. and though he were the Lord of life and glory, pns11 vmb xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq xx av-j dt j n2 cc n2 vdd vvi p-acp, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt j-vvn n2,, np1 •. crd uh, pns31 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, vbds av-j vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2-jn, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av crd crd, crd, crd, crd cc cs pns31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
15 unto whom every knee must bow, Phil. 2. 10. whom all the Angels are commanded to worship, Heb. 1. 6. yet he did not disdain to be a Minister, Rom. 15. 8. and to go about preaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom, Mat. 4. 23. unto whom every knee must bow, Philip 2. 10. whom all the Angels Are commanded to worship, Hebrew 1. 6. yet he did not disdain to be a Minister, Rom. 15. 8. and to go about preaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom, Mathew 4. 23. p-acp ro-crq d n1 vmb vvi, np1 crd crd r-crq d dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd crd av pns31 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp vvi p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
16 And therefore how mean and ignoble soever this function may be esteemed by men, who value not their own souls, And Therefore how mean and ignoble soever this function may be esteemed by men, who valve not their own Souls, cc av c-crq j cc j av d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vvb xx po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
17 and and therefore are not to be so much wondred at, as pitied, if they undervalue the means of making them happy; and and Therefore Are not to be so much wondered At, as pitied, if they undervalue the means of making them happy; cc cc av vbr xx pc-acp vbi av av-d vvn p-acp, c-acp vvn, cs pns32 vvi dt n2 pp-f vvg pno32 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
18 yet we learn from hence with the Apostle to magnifie our office, Rom. 11. 13. and to esteem it a singular gift of divine grace bestowed upon us, that we should preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, Eph. 3. 7, 8. and accordingly to adorn our Ministry by such lives and learning as becomes it, yet we Learn from hence with the Apostle to magnify our office, Rom. 11. 13. and to esteem it a singular gift of divine grace bestowed upon us, that we should preach the unsearchable riches of christ, Ephesians 3. 7, 8. and accordingly to adorn our Ministry by such lives and learning as becomes it, av pns12 vvb p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp vvi pn31 dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd cc av-vvg pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2 cc n1 c-acp vvz pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
19 and not to dishonour by sordid, earthly, sensual, or brutish conversations, so sacred and divine an office. and not to dishonour by sordid, earthly, sensual, or brutish conversations, so sacred and divine an office. cc xx pc-acp vvi p-acp j, j, j, cc j n2, av j cc j-jn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
20 Neither shall I at all mention the difficulty of it, which made the Prophet cry out, I am a child, Jer. 1. 6. and the Apostle, who is sufficient for these things, 2 Cor. 2. 16. thereby teaching us by unwearied diligence in our Studies, and assiduity in our prayers, to wait upon God for supplies of his Spirit and grace, who alone maketh able Ministers of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6. Neither shall I At all mention the difficulty of it, which made the Prophet cry out, I am a child, Jer. 1. 6. and the Apostle, who is sufficient for these things, 2 Cor. 2. 16. thereby teaching us by unwearied diligence in our Studies, and assiduity in our Prayers, to wait upon God for supplies of his Spirit and grace, who alone makes able Ministers of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6. av-d vmb pns11 p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq vvd dt n1 vvb av, pns11 vbm dt n1, np1 crd crd cc dt n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp d n2, crd np1 crd crd av vvg pno12 p-acp j n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, r-crq av-j vvz j n2 pp-f dt j n1, crd np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
21 But I shall speak a very little of the necessity of this weighty work, to awaken and provoke those who are call'd unto it, with the more fear and trembling, with the more fidelity and assiduity to attend upon it. But I shall speak a very little of the necessity of this weighty work, to awaken and provoke those who Are called unto it, with the more Fear and trembling, with the more Fidis and assiduity to attend upon it. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi dt j j pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp dt av-dc n1 cc j-vvg, p-acp dt av-dc n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
22 A thing is necessary two ways, either necessitate praecepti, because it is commanded, or necessitate medii, because it is instituted as a special means unto some great and weighty end which is to be thereby attained. A thing is necessary two ways, either necessitate Precepts, Because it is commanded, or necessitate medii, Because it is instituted as a special means unto Some great and weighty end which is to be thereby attained. dt n1 vbz j crd n2, d n1 fw-la, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cc n1 fw-la, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 p-acp d j cc j n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
23 The preaching of the Gospel is necessary both these wayes. The preaching of the Gospel is necessary both these ways. dt vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz j av-d d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
24 1. Necessitate praecepti, as in special manner appointed by Christ, who is the King and Lawgiver in his Church, 1. Necessitate Precepts, as in special manner appointed by christ, who is the King and Lawgiver in his Church, crd n1 fw-la, a-acp p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
25 as his Father sent him, and gave him a Commission and a command to discharge the service which was intrusted in his hand, which he with all willingness and obedience set about, as his Father sent him, and gave him a Commission and a command to discharge the service which was Entrusted in his hand, which he with all willingness and Obedience Set about, c-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns31 p-acp d n1 cc n1 vvn a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
26 though it were not only to preaching but to dying, that so the pleasure of the Lord might prosper in his hand: though it were not only to preaching but to dying, that so the pleasure of the Lord might prosper in his hand: cs pn31 vbdr xx av-j p-acp vvg cc-acp p-acp vvg, cst av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
27 Even so did he send forth his Disciples, John 20. 21. with a strict commission and command (as having all power in heaven and earth given to him) to preach the Gospel, Mat. 28. 18, 19, 20. And in order to the perpetual discharge of that service, he appointed not onely Apostles, Prophets, Even so did he send forth his Disciples, John 20. 21. with a strict commission and command (as having all power in heaven and earth given to him) to preach the Gospel, Mathew 28. 18, 19, 20. And in order to the perpetual discharge of that service, he appointed not only Apostles, prophets, av av vdd pns31 vvb av po31 n2, np1 crd crd p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 (c-acp vhg d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno31) pc-acp vvi dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vvd xx av-j n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
28 and Evangelists, which were temporary officers, but Pastors and Teachers to attend the same to the worlds end, and Evangelists, which were temporary Officers, but Pastors and Teachers to attend the same to the world's end, cc n2, r-crq vbdr j n2, cc-acp ng1 cc ng1 pc-acp vvi dt d p-acp dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
29 for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ, Eph. 4. 8 — 13. And accordingly the Apostles took special care to commit the same service unto faithful men, who might be able to teach others, for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the building up of the body of christ, Ephesians 4. 8 — 13. And accordingly the Apostles took special care to commit the same service unto faithful men, who might be able to teach Others, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd — crd cc av-vvg av np1 vvd j n1 pc-acp vvi dt d n1 p-acp j n2, r-crq vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
30 and appointed Elders to be ordained in every City for carrying on this necessary work, Acts 14. 23. 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. And as our Saviour by the argument drawn from his power over them, and appointed Elders to be ordained in every city for carrying on this necessary work, Acts 14. 23. 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. And as our Saviour by the argument drawn from his power over them, cc vvn np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp vvg p-acp d j n1, n2 crd crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
31 and their love to him, presseth the exercise of this duty upon his Disciples, Matth. 28. 18, 19. Iohn 21. 15 — 17. so do the Apostles afterward, by the Author of their superintendency, the holy Spirit, by the property of God in his Church, by the blood whereby it was purchased, Act. 20. 28. by the presence of God, by the judgement to come, 2 Tim. 4. 1. by the Crown of Glory which they shall receive from the chief Shepherd, 1 Pet. 5. 1, 2, 3, 4. presse diligence and fidelity in the same upon those whom they ordained thereunto. and their love to him, Presseth the exercise of this duty upon his Disciples, Matthew 28. 18, 19. John 21. 15 — 17. so do the Apostles afterwards, by the Author of their superintendency, the holy Spirit, by the property of God in his Church, by the blood whereby it was purchased, Act. 20. 28. by the presence of God, by the judgement to come, 2 Tim. 4. 1. by the Crown of Glory which they shall receive from the chief Shepherd, 1 Pet. 5. 1, 2, 3, 4. press diligence and Fidis in the same upon those whom they ordained thereunto. cc po32 n1 p-acp pno31, vvz dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd — crd av vdb dt n2 av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, n1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, crd np1 crd crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd n1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt d p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvd av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
32 2. It is necessary, necessitate medii, unto the great Ends of conversion and salvation, for where there is no vision the people perish, Prov. 29. 18. when they were without a teaching Priest, they were without the true God, 2 Chron. 15. 3. no salvation without calling upon God, no calling without faith, no faith without hearing, no hearing without a Preacher. It is the Apostles gradation, Rom. 10. 13 — 15. for albeit it be not medium naturale, which doth by an intrinsecal and constant vertue perpetually produce the effect intended, (for many more are called than chosen) insomuch that the Prophet complains, who hath believed our report? Isa. 53. 1. All the day long have I stretched out mine hand unto a rebellious people, Isa. 65. 2. yet it is medium institutum, appointed by God to be the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 18. and the word of Grace, Acts 20. 32. whereby ordinarily men are called to salvation, repentance and remission of sinne, being thereby preached in the Name of Christ, Luke 24. 47. the Lord working together therewith by the excellency of his power, 2. It is necessary, necessitate medii, unto the great Ends of conversion and salvation, for where there is no vision the people perish, Curae 29. 18. when they were without a teaching Priest, they were without the true God, 2 Chronicles 15. 3. no salvation without calling upon God, no calling without faith, no faith without hearing, no hearing without a Preacher. It is the Apostles gradation, Rom. 10. 13 — 15. for albeit it be not medium natural, which does by an intrinsical and constant virtue perpetually produce the Effect intended, (for many more Are called than chosen) insomuch that the Prophet complains, who hath believed our report? Isaiah 53. 1. All the day long have I stretched out mine hand unto a rebellious people, Isaiah 65. 2. yet it is medium institutum, appointed by God to be the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 18. and the word of Grace, Acts 20. 32. whereby ordinarily men Are called to salvation, Repentance and remission of sin, being thereby preached in the Name of christ, Lycia 24. 47. the Lord working together therewith by the excellency of his power, crd pn31 vbz j, n1 fw-la, p-acp dt j vvz pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 dt n1 vvi, np1 crd crd c-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp dt n-vvg n1, pns32 vbdr p-acp dt j np1, crd np1 crd crd zz n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, dx n-vvg p-acp n1, dx n1 p-acp vvg, dx n-vvg p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbz dt np1 n1, np1 crd crd — crd p-acp cs pn31 vbb xx fw-la j, r-crq vdz p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 av-j vvi dt n1 vvd, (c-acp d dc vbr vvn cs vvn) av cst dt n1 vvz, r-crq vhz vvn po12 n1? np1 crd crd d dt n1 av-j vhb pns11 vvn av po11 n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd av pn31 vbz fw-la fw-la, vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd crd cc dt n1 pp-f n1, n2 crd crd c-crq av-j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vbg av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av crd crd dt n1 vvg av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
33 as it pleaseth him, and dividing unto every man as he will, 1 Cor. 3. 5 — 7. 12. 11. as it Pleases him, and dividing unto every man as he will, 1 Cor. 3. 5 — 7. 12. 11. c-acp pn31 vvz pno31, cc vvg p-acp d n1 c-acp pns31 vmb, crd np1 crd crd — crd crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
34 In one word, It is necessary, 1. In regard of Christ, whose Authority instituteth it, In one word, It is necessary, 1. In regard of christ, whose authority instituteth it, p-acp crd n1, pn31 vbz j, crd p-acp n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 vvz pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
35 and whose Glory is greatly concerned in it, as being his effectual Instrument to demolish the Kingdom of Satan, and whose Glory is greatly concerned in it, as being his effectual Instrument to demolish the Kingdom of Satan, cc rg-crq n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp vbg po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
36 and to bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of him, 2 Cor. 10. 5. and to bring into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of him, 2 Cor. 10. 5. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31, crd np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
37 2. In regard of the Church of Christ, the Collection, Edification, Perfection and Salvation whereof doth so greatly depend upon it, 2. In regard of the Church of christ, the Collection, Edification, Perfection and Salvation whereof does so greatly depend upon it, crd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1 c-crq vdz av av-j vvi p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
38 as the mighty power of God unto that purpose, Rom. 1. 16. 1 Cor. 1. 21. hereby men are gathered together, and turned from darkness to light, as the mighty power of God unto that purpose, Rom. 1. 16. 1 Cor. 1. 21. hereby men Are gathered together, and turned from darkness to Light, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd av n2 vbr vvn av, cc vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
39 and from the power of Satan unto God, John 11. 52. Acts 26. 18. hereby they are built up towards the attainment of their inheritance, Act. 20. 32. hereby they are carried on in the unity of the faith and knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, Eph. 4. 13. Hereby they save themselves and those that hear them, 1 Tim 4. 16. Acts 11. 14. 3. In regard of our selves, It is necessary, 1. Ad impletionem muneris, for of all Stewards, the Stewards of the Mysteries of God must be found faithfull, 1 Cor. 4. 2. 2. Ad Acquisitionem Mercedis, for they that turn many to righteousnesse shall shine as Starres for ever and ever, Dan 12. 3. 3. Ad evitationem periculi, for woe be unto us if we preach not the Gospel, 1. Cor. 9. 16. So every one of these wayes a necessity is laid upon us. and from the power of Satan unto God, John 11. 52. Acts 26. 18. hereby they Are built up towards the attainment of their inheritance, Act. 20. 32. hereby they Are carried on in the unity of the faith and knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, Ephesians 4. 13. Hereby they save themselves and those that hear them, 1 Tim 4. 16. Acts 11. 14. 3. In regard of our selves, It is necessary, 1. Ad impletionem muneris, for of all Stewards, the Stewards of the Mysteres of God must be found faithful, 1 Cor. 4. 2. 2. Ad Acquisitionem Mercedis, for they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as Stars for ever and ever, Dan 12. 3. 3. Ad evitationem periculi, for woe be unto us if we preach not the Gospel, 1. Cor. 9. 16. So every one of these ways a necessity is laid upon us. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd av pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, n1 crd crd av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd crd av pns32 p-acp px32 cc d cst vvb pno32, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd crd p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, pn31 vbz j, crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp pp-f d n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vbi vvn j, crd np1 crd crd crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, c-acp pns32 cst vvb d p-acp n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp av cc av, n1 crd crd crd fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n1 vbb p-acp pno12 cs pns12 vvb xx dt n1, crd np1 crd crd av d crd pp-f d n2 dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
40 Therefore great diligence, fidelity and wisdome is to be used in this so weighty a service. Therefore great diligence, Fidis and Wisdom is to be used in this so weighty a service. av j n1, n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
41 It is no small work whereby strong holds must be pulled down, and every high thing that exalteth it self against the Kingdom of God be demolished, whereby sinne and Satan must be dispossessed, It is no small work whereby strong holds must be pulled down, and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the Kingdom of God be demolished, whereby sin and Satan must be dispossessed, pn31 vbz dx j n1 c-crq j n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc d j n1 cst vvz pn31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn, c-crq n1 cc np1 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
42 and the whole man subdued to the obedience of Christ, whereby the very natural propensions of men must be changed, and the Whole man subdued to the Obedience of christ, whereby the very natural propensions of men must be changed, cc dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt j j n2 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
43 and they effectually perswaded to hate what they loved, to love what they hated, to deny themselves, their reason, their will, their appetites, their interests, their lands, their relations, their lives, their All, (for this they must sometimes do quoad exercitium, ever quoad praeparationem animi ) to please an invisible God, and they effectually persuaded to hate what they loved, to love what they hated, to deny themselves, their reason, their will, their appetites, their interests, their Lands, their relations, their lives, their All, (for this they must sometime do quoad Exercise, ever quoad praeparationem animi) to please an invisible God, cc pns32 av-j vvd pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvd, pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvd, pc-acp vvi px32, po32 n1, po32 n1, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 d, (c-acp d pns32 vmb av vdb av fw-la, av av fw-la fw-la) pc-acp vvi dt j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
44 and to obtain an invisible inheritance. and to obtain an invisible inheritance. cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
45 This is not the work of an illiterate Reader, but of one who hath the tongue of the learned, a workman that need not to be ashamed. This is not the work of an illiterate Reader, but of one who hath the tongue of the learned, a workman that need not to be ashamed. d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp pp-f pi r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f dt j, dt n1 cst vvb xx pc-acp vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
46 This is not the work of a carless loiterer, that shears the fleece, and starves the flock, This is not the work of a careless loiterer, that shears the fleece, and starves the flock, d vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
47 but of one who gives himself wholly to it. but of one who gives himself wholly to it. cc-acp pp-f pi r-crq vvz px31 av-jn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
48 So did those Renowned Bishops in the primitive times, we read every where in Saint Chrystome of his NONLATINALPHABET intimating that he was a daily preacher; So did those Renowned Bishops in the primitive times, we read every where in Saint Chrysostom of his intimating that he was a daily preacher; av vdd d vvn n2 p-acp dt j n2, pns12 vvb d c-crq p-acp n1 n1 pp-f po31 vvg cst pns31 vbds dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
49 and of Saint Ainbrose his Omni Die Dominico, as Saint Austin tells us, Confess. 6. c. 3. prayer and preaching are two excellent and worthy parts of the Ministery of Reconciliation, appointed as mutual helps and furtherances each to other, and of Saint Ainbrose his Omni Die Dominic, as Saint Austin tells us, Confess. 6. c. 3. prayer and preaching Are two excellent and worthy parts of the Ministry of Reconciliation, appointed as mutual helps and furtherances each to other, cc pp-f n1 np1 po31 fw-la fw-la np1, p-acp n1 np1 vvz pno12, vvb. crd sy. crd n1 cc vvg vbr crd j cc j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2 d p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
50 and therefore they on either hand do very ill, who justle out and disparage the one by the other, and Therefore they on either hand do very ill, who justle out and disparage the one by the other, cc av pns32 p-acp d n1 vdb av av-jn, r-crq vvi av cc vvi dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
51 as if performing the one were a sufficient discharge of the Ministerial Function, and means of the peoples edification and salvation without the other. as if performing the one were a sufficient discharge of the Ministerial Function, and means of the peoples edification and salvation without the other. c-acp cs vvg dt crd vbdr dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
52 Certainly our Saviours Commission extends to the worlds end, Matth. 28. 20. as long as there are strong holds to be demolished, sin to be reproved, a Church to be edified, Saints to be perfected, enemies to be resisted, there will be a necessity of every Ordinance of Christ, by which these great works may be effected. Certainly our Saviors Commission extends to the world's end, Matthew 28. 20. as long as there Are strong holds to be demolished, sin to be reproved, a Church to be edified, Saints to be perfected, enemies to be resisted, there will be a necessity of every Ordinance of christ, by which these great works may be effected. av-j po12 ng1 n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 n1, np1 crd crd c-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbr j vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq d j n2 vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
53 And unto the more sure effecting of them, this weighty work of preaching is to be managed and discharged with that spiritual skill that we may approve our selves unto God, as workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, 2 Tim. •. 15. that is to say, 1. With Evidence and demonstrati•n, so as to affect the conscience, And unto the more sure effecting of them, this weighty work of preaching is to be managed and discharged with that spiritual skill that we may approve our selves unto God, as workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, 2 Tim. •. 15. that is to say, 1. With Evidence and demonstrati•n, so as to affect the conscience, cc p-acp dt av-dc j vvg pp-f pno32, d j n1 pp-f vvg vbz pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d j n1 cst pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp n2 cst vvb xx vbi j, av-jn vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 •. crd d vbz pc-acp vvi, crd p-acp n1 cc n1, av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
54 and make powerful and awakening discoveries and impressions upon the practical judgement, which may not by any sophisms or subterfuges be evaded, or gain-said; and make powerful and awakening discoveries and impressions upon the practical judgement, which may not by any sophisms or subterfuges be evaded, or gainsaid; cc vvi j cc n-vvg n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmb xx p-acp d n2 cc n2 vbb vvn, cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
55 this the Apostle calleth demonstrative or convincing preaching; My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of mans wisdom, with ostentation of wit or humane Elocution, with Rhetoricating sophismes, this the Apostle calls demonstrative or convincing preaching; My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of men Wisdom, with ostentation of wit or humane Elocution, with Rhetoricating sophisms, d dt n1 vvz j cc vvg vvg; po11 n1 cc po11 vvg vbds xx p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f ng1 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, p-acp j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
56 or plausible insinuating deceptions, as Cicero somewhere boasteth that he had dazled the eyes of the Judges, or plausible insinuating deceptions, as Cicero somewhere boasts that he had dazzled the eyes of the Judges, cc j j-vvg n2, c-acp np1 av vvz cst pns31 vhd vvn dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
57 and as Saint Hierome complains of many in his time, id habent curae non quomodo Scripturarum medullas ebibant, and as Saint Jerome complains of many in his time, id habent Curae non quomodo Scripturarum medullas ebibant, cc p-acp n1 np1 vvz pp-f d p-acp po31 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
58 sed quomodo aures populi Declamatorum flosculis mulceant: But saith the Apostle, my preaching was NONLATINALPHABET. sed quomodo aures People Declamatorum flosculis mulceant: But Says the Apostle, my preaching was. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la j: p-acp vvz dt n1, po11 vvg vbds. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
59 In a spiritual, powerful and invincible demonstration, which admits not of any possibility of being gain-said or disproved; In a spiritual, powerful and invincible demonstration, which admits not of any possibility of being gainsaid or disproved; p-acp dt j, j cc j n1, r-crq vvz xx pp-f d n1 pp-f vbg vvn cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
60 for such is that syllogisme which the Philosopher calls a Demonstration, wherein a conclusion is most evidently deduced ex principiis primis necessariis & per se veris, 1 Cor. 2. 1, 4. and elsewere, speaking of an unbeliever, who heareth Evangelical preaching, he saith, NONLATINALPHABET, he is so convinced, that he is judged; the secrets of his heart are so discovered, that he falls on his face as a cast and convicted prisoner, worshippeth God, for such is that syllogism which the Philosopher calls a Demonstration, wherein a conclusion is most evidently deduced ex principiis Primis necessariis & per se veris, 1 Cor. 2. 1, 4. and elsewhere, speaking of an unbeliever, who hears Evangelical preaching, he Says,, he is so convinced, that he is judged; the secrets of his heart Are so discovered, that he falls on his face as a cast and convicted prisoner, Worshippeth God, p-acp d vbz d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz av-ds av-j vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, crd np1 crd crd, crd cc av, vvg pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz np1 vvg, pns31 vvz,, pns31 vbz av vvd, cst pns31 vbz vvn; dt n2-jn pp-f po31 n1 vbr av vvn, cst pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvn n1, vvz np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
61 and acknowledgeth God to be in such preaching, 1 Cor. 14. 24, 25. so the Prophet is said to judge men when he maketh them know the abomination of their fathers. and acknowledgeth God to be in such preaching, 1 Cor. 14. 24, 25. so the Prophet is said to judge men when he makes them know the abomination of their Father's. cc vvz np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp d vvg, crd np1 crd crd, crd av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb n2 c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
62 Ezek 20. 4. and once more, we have not, saith the Apostle, walked craftily, nor handled the Word of God deceitfully, NONLATINALPHABET, by manifestation, or evident discovering of the truth, we commend our selves to every mans conscience in the sight of God, 2 Cor. 4. 2. and thus it is said of Stephen, That his adversaries were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake, Act. 6. 10. Ezekiel 20. 4. and once more, we have not, Says the Apostle, walked craftily, nor handled the Word of God deceitfully,, by manifestation, or evident discovering of the truth, we commend our selves to every men conscience in the sighed of God, 2 Cor. 4. 2. and thus it is said of Stephen, That his Adversaries were not able to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke, Act. 6. 10. np1 crd crd cc a-acp av-dc, pns12 vhb xx, vvz dt n1, vvd av-j, ccx vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j,, p-acp n1, cc j vvg pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp d ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd cc av pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, cst po31 n2 vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, n1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
63 2. With wisdom and seasonablenesse, as men are able to heare and bear, so Christ spake the word, Mark 4. 33. John 16. 12. we must have milk for the weak, 2. With Wisdom and seasonableness, as men Are able to hear and bear, so christ spoke the word, Mark 4. 33. John 16. 12. we must have milk for the weak, crd p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, av np1 vvd dt n1, vvb crd crd np1 crd crd pns12 vmb vhi vvi p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
64 and meat for the strong, so manage our Ministry as to prevent and remove all occasions of prejudice and offence from any which watch for matter of advantage and exception against us. and meat for the strong, so manage our Ministry as to prevent and remove all occasions of prejudice and offence from any which watch for matter of advantage and exception against us. cc n1 p-acp dt j, av vvb po12 n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
65 3. With sincerity and faithfulnesse, not dissembling any necessary doctrine, nor dawbing with untempered morter, 3. With sincerity and faithfulness, not dissembling any necessary Doctrine, nor daubing with untempered mortar, crd p-acp n1 cc n1, xx vvg d j n1, ccx vvg p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
66 nor corrupting the Word of Truth, but delivering the whole counsel of God, pleasing men in all things for their profit and edification, nor corrupting the Word of Truth, but delivering the Whole counsel of God, pleasing men in all things for their profit and edification, ccx vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, j-vvg n2 p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
67 and to all other purposes, not pleasing men but God which trieth the heart, 1 Cor. 10. 33. 1 Thes. 2. 4. speaking his words whether men will hear or forbear, Ezek. 2. 7. and telling them the Truth, and to all other Purposes, not pleasing men but God which trieth the heart, 1 Cor. 10. 33. 1 Thebes 2. 4. speaking his words whither men will hear or forbear, Ezekiel 2. 7. and telling them the Truth, cc p-acp d j-jn n2, xx vvg n2 p-acp np1 r-crq vvz dt n1, vvn np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd j-vvg po31 n2 cs n2 vmb vvi cc vvi, np1 crd crd cc vvg pno32 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
68 though we be judged enemies for so doing, Gal. 4. 16. though we be judged enemies for so doing, Gal. 4. 16. cs pns12 vbb vvn n2 c-acp av vdg, np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
69 4. With spiritual power and Authority, as Christ did, Matth. 7. 29. to declare unto men their transgression in such a manner as to judge them for it, Mic. 3. 8. Ezek. 20. 4. that their hearts may be pricked, Acts 2. 37. and they made to fall on their face and give glory to God, 1 Cor. 14. 25. to shew unto a man his uprightnesse in such a manner as that he may find God gracious to him, 4. With spiritual power and authority, as christ did, Matthew 7. 29. to declare unto men their Transgression in such a manner as to judge them for it, Mic. 3. 8. Ezekiel 20. 4. that their hearts may be pricked, Acts 2. 37. and they made to fallen on their face and give glory to God, 1 Cor. 14. 25. to show unto a man his uprightness in such a manner as that he may find God gracious to him, crd p-acp j n1 cc n1, p-acp np1 vdd, np1 crd crd p-acp vvb p-acp n2 po32 n1 p-acp d dt n1 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd cst po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn, n2 crd crd cc pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp cst pns31 vmb vvi np1 j p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
70 and may see his face with joy, Job 33. 23. — 26. so to preach the word as to binde and loose, to remit and retain, to heal and settle the consciences of our hearers, that they may finde the Gospel come unto them, not in word only, but in power, 1 Thes. 1. 5. 5. With meeknesse and all winning insinuations, that there may appear nothing but love and gentlenesse in every thing which we deliver; and may see his face with joy, Job 33. 23. — 26. so to preach the word as to bind and lose, to remit and retain, to heal and settle the Consciences of our hearers, that they may find the Gospel come unto them, not in word only, but in power, 1 Thebes 1. 5. 5. With meekness and all winning insinuations, that there may appear nothing but love and gentleness in every thing which we deliver; cc vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, n1 crd crd — crd av pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi cc j, p-acp vvb cc vvb, p-acp vvb cc vvb dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32, xx p-acp n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1, vvn np1 crd crd crd p-acp n1 cc d j-vvg n2, cst a-acp vmb vvi pix cc-acp vvb cc n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq pns12 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
71 as the Apostle professeth to the Thessalonians, that he was gentle among them, as a nurse cherisheth her children, 1 Thes. 2. 7. and exhorteth Timothy and other spiritual persons with meeknesse to instruct opposers, as the Apostle Professes to the Thessalonians, that he was gentle among them, as a nurse Cherishes her children, 1 Thebes 2. 7. and exhorteth Timothy and other spiritual Persons with meekness to instruct opposers, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njp2, cst pns31 vbds j p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n2, vvn np1 crd crd cc vvz np1 cc j-jn j n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
72 and to restore such as are overtaken with any fault, 2 Tim. 2. 24, 25. Gal. 6. 1. It is an excellent Character which Saint Austin giveth of a preacher, that he should so manage his Office, ut doceat, ut delectet, ut flectat, ut intelligenter, ut libenter, ut obedienter audiatur. and to restore such as Are overtaken with any fault, 2 Tim. 2. 24, 25. Gal. 6. 1. It is an excellent Character which Saint Austin gives of a preacher, that he should so manage his Office, ut doceat, ut delectet, ut flectat, ut intelligenter, ut Libenter, ut obediently audiatur. cc pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp d n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f dt n1, cst pns31 vmd av vvi po31 n1, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la js fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
73 So to teach as withal to delight and perswade, and by a constraint of love to gain willing and chearful obedience to the doctrine which he teacheth. So to teach as withal to delight and persuade, and by a constraint of love to gain willing and cheerful Obedience to the Doctrine which he Teaches. av pc-acp vvi c-acp av pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
74 6. With courage and boldnesse, not to fear the faces of any presumptuous sinners, who dare to affront the Law, 6. With courage and boldness, not to Fear the faces of any presumptuous Sinners, who Dare to affront the Law, crd p-acp n1 cc n1, xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d j n2, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
75 and not to fear the face of God. and not to Fear the face of God. cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
76 Shall any man be so bold as to do what God forbids? and shall a Minister be so timorous as not to speak what God commands? Shall I be afraid to offend him by doing my duty who is not afraid to offend God by neglecting his? Shall I be afraid to save him who is not afraid to destroy himself? or shall I be dismaid at the face and frown of a man, Shall any man be so bold as to do what God forbids? and shall a Minister be so timorous as not to speak what God commands? Shall I be afraid to offend him by doing my duty who is not afraid to offend God by neglecting his? Shall I be afraid to save him who is not afraid to destroy himself? or shall I be dismayed At the face and frown of a man, vmb d n1 vbb av j c-acp pc-acp vdi r-crq np1 vvz? cc vmb dt n1 vbb av j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi r-crq np1 vvz? vmb pns11 vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp vdg po11 n1 r-crq vbz xx j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp vvg png31? vmb pns11 vbb j pc-acp vvi pno31 r-crq vbz xx j pc-acp vvi px31? cc vmb pns11 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
77 and neglect the wrath of God who can tear me in pieces? be not dismayed at their face, saith the Lord, least I confound thee before them, Jer. 1. 17. yet this boldnesse must be in a way of conviction and perswasion, without indiscretion and exasperation, that when we shew our zeal against mens sins, we may withal manifest our love to their persons, and that honor and reverend esteem which we owe to their dignities and conditions. and neglect the wrath of God who can tear me in Pieces? be not dismayed At their face, Says the Lord, lest I confound thee before them, Jer. 1. 17. yet this boldness must be in a Way of conviction and persuasion, without indiscretion and exasperation, that when we show our zeal against men's Sins, we may withal manifest our love to their Persons, and that honour and reverend esteem which we owe to their dignities and conditions. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp n2? vbb xx vvn p-acp po32 n1, vvz dt n1, cs pns11 vvb pno21 p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd av d n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, cst c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n1 p-acp ng2 n2, pns12 vmb av vvi po12 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cc d vvb cc j-jn n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp po32 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
78 Lastly, our Lives and Examples must teach the people as well as our doctrine, we must be like the Star which did not onely lighten the wise men, Lastly, our Lives and Examples must teach the people as well as our Doctrine, we must be like the Star which did not only lighten the wise men, ord, po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi dt n1 c-acp av c-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb vbi av-j dt n1 r-crq vdd xx av-j vvi dt j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
79 but lead them unto Christ, Matth. 2. 9. He who by his wicked life buildeth againe those things, which by his holy doctrine he destroyed, maketh himself a transgressor, Gal. 2. 18. verbis tantum philosophari non doctoris est sed historionis. but led them unto christ, Matthew 2. 9. He who by his wicked life builds again those things, which by his holy Doctrine he destroyed, makes himself a transgressor, Gal. 2. 18. verbis Tantum Philosophize non Doctoris est sed historionis. cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd pns31 r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 vvz av d n2, r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 pns31 vvd, vvz px31 dt n1, np1 crd crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
80 It is rather pageantry than serious piety, for men to preach Angelical Sermons, and to live diabolical conversations, ut dicta factis deficientibus erubescant, as Tertullian speaks. It is rather pageantry than serious piety, for men to preach Angelical Sermons, and to live diabolical conversations, ut dicta factis deficientibus erubescent, as Tertullian speaks. pn31 vbz av-c n1 cs j n1, c-acp n2 p-acp vvb j n2, cc pc-acp vvi j n2, fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la n1, p-acp np1 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
81 We cannot expect that other men should follow our doctrine, when we our selves forsake it, the greatest part of men being like sheep, which go non qua eundum sed qua itur, rather as they are led then as they are taught. And so much of the duty here supposed, the excellency, necessity, and manner of preaching. We cannot expect that other men should follow our Doctrine, when we our selves forsake it, the greatest part of men being like sheep, which go non qua eundum sed qua itur, rather as they Are led then as they Are taught. And so much of the duty Here supposed, the excellency, necessity, and manner of preaching. pns12 vmbx vvi d j-jn n2 vmd vvi po12 n1, c-crq pns12 po12 n2 vvi pn31, dt js n1 pp-f n2 vbg av-j n1, r-crq vvb fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av-c p-acp pns32 vbr vvn av c-acp pns32 vbr vvn. cc av d pp-f dt n1 av vvn, dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
82 We proceed to the object or matter of preaching, expressed, 1. Negatively, not our selves. Men may be said to preach themselves these four ways. We proceed to the Object or matter of preaching, expressed, 1. Negatively, not our selves. Men may be said to preach themselves these four ways. pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, vvn, crd av-j, xx po12 n2. n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi px32 d crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
83 1. When they make themselves Lords over the flock, and exercise dominion over the consciences of those that hear them, 1. When they make themselves lords over the flock, and exercise dominion over the Consciences of those that hear them, crd c-crq pns32 vvb px32 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
84 as if a Ministry were a Soveraignty, or as if the sheep were their own, to be ordered and disposed as they please; as if a Ministry were a Sovereignty, or as if the sheep were their own, to be ordered and disposed as they please; c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr dt n1, cc c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr po32 d, pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn c-acp pns32 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
85 this is the character which the Apostle giveth of the man of sinne, that he sitteth as God in the Temple of God, usurping a divine authority over the souls of men, 2 Thes. 2. 4. and exercising a bloody tyranny over their bodies. this is the character which the Apostle gives of the man of sin, that he Sitteth as God in the Temple of God, usurping a divine Authority over the Souls of men, 2 Thebes 2. 4. and exercising a bloody tyranny over their bodies. d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, crd np1 crd crd cc vvg dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
86 And therefore both our Saviour and his Apostles to prevent the danger of so tempting an ambition have left strict and severe provision against it. And Therefore both our Saviour and his Apostles to prevent the danger of so tempting an ambition have left strict and severe provision against it. cc av d po12 n1 cc po31 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f av vvg dt n1 vhb vvn j cc j n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
87 Be not you called Rabbi, for one is your Master, even Christ, Matth. 23. 8. — 12. We have not dominion over your faith, Be not you called Rabbi, for one is your Master, even christ, Matthew 23. 8. — 12. We have not dominion over your faith, vbb xx pn22 vvn n1, p-acp crd vbz po22 n1, av np1, np1 crd crd — crd pns12 vhb xx n1 p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
88 but are helpers of your joy, 2 Cor. 1. 24. Not as being Lords over Gods heritage, but Are helpers of your joy, 2 Cor. 1. 24. Not as being lords over God's heritage, cc-acp vbr n2 pp-f po22 n1, crd np1 crd crd xx p-acp vbg n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
89 but ensamples to the flock, 1 Pet. 5. 3. but ensamples to the flock, 1 Pet. 5. 3. cc-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, vvn np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
90 2. When they make themseves the Authors of their own Ministry, undertaking so weighty an employment of their own heads, 2. When they make themseves the Authors of their own Ministry, undertaking so weighty an employment of their own Heads, crd c-crq pns32 vvb fw-la dt n2 pp-f po32 d n1, vvg av j dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
91 and running before they are sent, as many did in the Prophet Jeremies time, Jer. 23. 21. And many more in in the late licentious days amongst us, of whom we may say as the Historian said of an obscure person, that he was Homo ex se Natus, they were Concionatores ex semetipsis Nati, self created preachers, and running before they Are sent, as many did in the Prophet Jeremies time, Jer. 23. 21. And many more in in the late licentious days among us, of whom we may say as the Historian said of an Obscure person, that he was Homo ex se Born, they were Contionatores ex semetipsis Nati, self created Preachers, cc vvg p-acp pns32 vbr vvn, p-acp d vdd p-acp dt n1 np1 n1, np1 crd crd cc d av-dc p-acp p-acp dt j j n2 p-acp pno12, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 vvd pp-f dt j n1, cst pns31 vbds fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, pns32 vbdr n2 fw-la n1 np1, n1 vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
92 as Agathocles, a Prince of a Potter, a Preacher of a Trooper, men who made it the principal business of their usurped preaching to disgrace, as Agathocles, a Prince of a Potter, a Preacher of a Trooper, men who made it the principal business of their usurped preaching to disgrace, c-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n2 r-crq vvd pn31 dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 vvd vvg p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
93 and pull down legitimate preachers, and beget an undervaluing of those serious principles, which they knew sober and fixed Divines would never desert, and pull down legitimate Preachers, and beget an undervaluing of those serious principles, which they knew Sobrium and fixed Divines would never desert, cc vvb a-acp j n2, cc vvi dt j-vvg pp-f d j n2, r-crq pns32 vvd j cc j-vvn n2-jn vmd av-x vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
94 and contrary unto which they were resolved to act. and contrary unto which they were resolved to act. cc j-jn p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
95 3. When they make themselves the Matter of their preaching, prophesying lies and the deceits of their own hearts, Jer. 23. 16, 26. teaching for doctrines the traditions or commandments of men, Mat. 15. 9. making sad the righteous, and strengthning the hands of the wicked by their lies, following their own spirits, Ezek. 13. 3, 22. venting in the place and name of Christ their own passions, 3. When they make themselves the Matter of their preaching, prophesying lies and the Deceits of their own hearts, Jer. 23. 16, 26. teaching for doctrines the traditions or Commandments of men, Mathew 15. 9. making sad the righteous, and strengthening the hands of the wicked by their lies, following their own spirits, Ezekiel 13. 3, 22. venting in the place and name of christ their own passion, crd c-crq pns32 vvb px32 dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg, vvg vvz cc dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, np1 crd crd, crd vvg p-acp n2 dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, np1 crd crd vvg j dt j, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j p-acp po32 n2, vvg po32 d n2, np1 crd crd, crd vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
96 and animosities, their own interests and jealousies, their own private opinions and paradoxes, somenting distempers, ingenerating discontents and divisions in the hearts of the people, corrupting the minds, perverting the judgements, ensnaring and intangling the consciences of those that hear them; and animosities, their own interests and jealousies, their own private opinions and paradoxes, fomenting distempers, ingenerating discontents and divisions in the hearts of the people, corrupting the minds, perverting the Judgments, ensnaring and intangling the Consciences of those that hear them; cc n2, po32 d n2 cc n2, po32 d j n2 cc n2, vvg n2, vvg n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg dt n2, vvg dt n2, j-vvg cc vvg dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
97 turning aside to vain jangling, departing from the faith, giving heed to seducing ▪ spirits, speaking lies in hypocrisie, teaching things which they ought not, leading captive and deceiving the hearts of the simple, sowing tares in the Lords field, being the snare of a fowler in all their wayes, walking in the Spirit and in falshood, prophesying of wine and strong drink, causing the people to erre through their lies and their lightnesse. turning aside to vain jangling, departing from the faith, giving heed to seducing ▪ spirits, speaking lies in hypocrisy, teaching things which they ought not, leading captive and deceiving the hearts of the simple, sowing tares in the lords field, being the snare of a Fowler in all their ways, walking in the Spirit and in falsehood, prophesying of wine and strong drink, causing the people to err through their lies and their lightness. vvg av p-acp j n-vvg, vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp vvg ▪ n2, vvg n2 p-acp n1, vvg n2 r-crq pns32 vmd xx, vvg j-jn cc j-vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j, vvg n2 p-acp dt n2 n1, vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d po32 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n1, vvg pp-f n1 cc j n1, vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
98 That you may keep your selves from this crimson and bloody sin, often recount that dreadful intermination, Deut. 18. 20: That you may keep your selves from this crimson and bloody since, often recount that dreadful intermination, Deuteronomy 18. 20: cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp d j-jn cc j n1, av vvb d j n1, np1 crd crd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
99 The Prophet which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, The Prophet which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, dt n1 r-crq vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, r-crq pns11 vhb xx vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
100 or that shall speak in the Name of other Gods, even that Prophet shall die. or that shall speak in the Name of other God's, even that Prophet shall die. cc cst vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2, av d n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
101 See also Jer. 14. 14, 15. Jer. 23. 11, 12, 15, 30, 31, 32, 39, 40. Eze. 13. Eze. 34. Hos. 4. 6, 9. 5. 1. 9. 7. Mic. 3. 5, 6, 7. Mal. 2. 1, 2, 3. 8. 9. Mat. 23. 13. — 29. 2 Cor. 11. 13, 14, 15. Gal. 1. 8, 9. 2 Pet. 2. 1, 2, 3. See also Jer. 14. 14, 15. Jer. 23. 11, 12, 15, 30, 31, 32, 39, 40. Ezekiel 13. Ezekiel 34. Hos. 4. 6, 9. 5. 1. 9. 7. Mic. 3. 5, 6, 7. Malachi 2. 1, 2, 3. 8. 9. Mathew 23. 13. — 29. 2 Cor. 11. 13, 14, 15. Gal. 1. 8, 9. 2 Pet. 2. 1, 2, 3. vvb av np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd, crd np1 crd np1 crd np1 crd crd, crd crd crd crd crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd crd crd np1 crd crd — crd crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd np1 crd crd, crd crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
102 4. When they make themselves the End of their preaching, making so holy an Ordinance subservient to their vain glory, 4. When they make themselves the End of their preaching, making so holy an Ordinance subservient to their vain glory, crd c-crq pns32 vvb px32 dt vvb pp-f po32 vvg, vvg av j dt n1 fw-fr p-acp po32 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
103 or ambitious pursuits, or filthy lucre, or plausible compliance, or private interests, as the Pharisees, who for a pretence made long prayers, that they might devoure widows Houses, supposing gain to be godlinesse, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 6. 5. when they pursue crooked and indirect aimes of their own, oftentation of learning, inticing words of mens wisdom, commending themselves, pleasing others, 1 Co•. 2. 4. 2 Cor. 10. 12. Gal. 1. 10. quite contrary to the practise of the holy Apostle, who in his Function and Ministry walked not in craftiness, handled not the Word of God deceitfully, 2 Cor. 4. 2. did not exhort out of uncleanness, or ambitious pursuits, or filthy lucre, or plausible compliance, or private interests, as the Pharisees, who for a pretence made long Prayers, that they might devour Widows Houses, supposing gain to be godliness, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Tim. 6. 5. when they pursue crooked and indirect aims of their own, ostentation of learning, enticing words of men's Wisdom, commending themselves, pleasing Others, 1 Co•. 2. 4. 2 Cor. 10. 12. Gal. 1. 10. quite contrary to the practice of the holy Apostle, who in his Function and Ministry walked not in craftiness, handled not the Word of God deceitfully, 2 Cor. 4. 2. did not exhort out of uncleanness, cc j n2, cc j n1, cc j n1, cc j n2, c-acp dt np2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd av-j n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi n2 n2, vvg n1 pc-acp vbi n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd c-crq pns32 vvb j cc j n2 pp-f po32 d, n1 pp-f n1, vvg n2 pp-f ng2 n1, vvg px32, vvg n2-jn, crd np1. crd crd crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd av j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vvd xx p-acp n1, vvd xx dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j, crd np1 crd crd vdd xx vvi av pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
104 or in guile, used not flattering words, nor a cloak of Covetousnesse, pleased not men, nor sought glory of any, 1 Thes. 2. •. — 6. but made it his onely end to please God, and by all means to save souls, to manage his Masters interest and not his own, that Christ alone might be glorified in the hearts of men; or in guile, used not flattering words, nor a cloak of Covetousness, pleased not men, nor sought glory of any, 1 Thebes 2. •. — 6. but made it his only end to please God, and by all means to save Souls, to manage his Masters Interest and not his own, that christ alone might be glorified in the hearts of men; cc p-acp n1, vvd xx vvg n2, ccx dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd xx n2, ccx vvd n1 pp-f d, vvn np1 crd •. — crd p-acp vvn pn31 po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi np1, cc p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1 cc xx po31 d, cst np1 av-j vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
105 for how much so ever we attribute to our selves, so much we detract from Christ. for how much so ever we attribute to our selves, so much we detract from christ. p-acp c-crq av-d av av pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n2, av av-d pns12 vvb p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
106 Whom the Apostle makes the sole matter of his preaching. Whom the Apostle makes the sole matter of his preaching. ro-crq dt n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f po31 vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
107 Which leads to the positive part of our preaching, Christ Jesus the Lord, whereby is intimated that the Lord Jesus is both the Author, the Object, and the End of all our preaching. Which leads to the positive part of our preaching, christ jesus the Lord, whereby is intimated that the Lord jesus is both the Author, the Object, and the End of all our preaching. r-crq vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 vvg, np1 np1 dt n1, c-crq vbz vvn cst dt n1 np1 vbz d dt n1, dt n1, cc dt vvb pp-f d po12 vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
108 1. The Lord Jesus is the Authour and Instituter of this service in his Church; 1. The Lord jesus is the Author and Instituter of this service in his Church; crd dt n1 np1 vbz dt n1 cc j pp-f d n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
109 how high a presumption it is for men to intrude into a Ministry without a call and warrant from God, the sad examples of Corah, Dathan, Abiram, Vzziah, the vagabond Exorcists, Acts 19. 13 ▪ — 16. and others do abundantly testifie. how high a presumption it is for men to intrude into a Ministry without a call and warrant from God, the sad Examples of Corah, Dathan, Abiram, Uzziah, the vagabond Exorcists, Acts 19. 13 ▪ — 16. and Others do abundantly testify. c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvb p-acp np1, dt j n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, dt n1 vvz, n2 crd crd ▪ — crd cc n2-jn vdi av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
110 And therefore as Aaron was solemnly separated to minister to the Lord, 1 Chron. 23. 13. and in like manner Christ was called of God an high Priest after the Order of Melchizedec, Heb. 5. 5, 6, 7, 10. Even so were his Apostles sent by him, Mat. 28. 19. and by authority from him did they ordain others unto the same service, Act. 14. 23. and direct the same course to be observed afterwards, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. from him then, And Therefore as Aaron was solemnly separated to minister to the Lord, 1 Chronicles 23. 13. and in like manner christ was called of God an high Priest After the Order of Melchizedek, Hebrew 5. 5, 6, 7, 10. Even so were his Apostles sent by him, Mathew 28. 19. and by Authority from him did they ordain Others unto the same service, Act. 14. 23. and Direct the same course to be observed afterwards, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. from him then, cc av c-acp np1 vbds av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp j n1 np1 vbds vvn pp-f np1 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd, crd np1 av vbdr po31 np1 vvd p-acp pno31, np1 crd crd cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 vdd pno32 vvb ng2-jn p-acp dt d n1, n1 crd crd cc vvi dt d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd p-acp pno31 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
111 and those whom he hath appointed must we receive both our mission and our message, our whole Ministry we must receive in the Lord, as it is said of Archippus, Col. 4. 17. It must be given and committed to us, and those whom he hath appointed must we receive both our mission and our message, our Whole Ministry we must receive in the Lord, as it is said of Archippus, Col. 4. 17. It must be given and committed to us, cc d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn vmb pns12 vvi d po12 n1 cc po12 n1, po12 j-jn n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pn31 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
112 before we presume to take unto our selves the stiles of Ambassadors for Christ, 2 Cor. 5. 18, 19, 20. Joh. 3. 27. before we presume to take unto our selves the stile of ambassadors for christ, 2 Cor. 5. 18, 19, 20. John 3. 27. c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
113 1. From him we must have our Mission, for how shall they preach except they be sent, saith the Apostle, Rom. 10. 14. an Honor must not be undertaken without a Call, No man taketh this honour unto himself, 1. From him we must have our Mission, for how shall they preach except they be sent, Says the Apostle, Rom. 10. 14. an Honour must not be undertaken without a Call, No man Takes this honour unto himself, crd p-acp pno31 pns12 vmb vhi po12 n1, p-acp c-crq vmb pns32 vvi c-acp pns32 vbb vvn, vvz dt n1, np1 crd crd dt n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt vvb, dx n1 vvz d n1 p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
114 but he that is called of God, Heb. 5. 4. the Ministerial Function is an honour, as the Apostle sheweth, 1 Tim. 5. 17. A Trust must not be undertaken without a Call, the Ministry is a Trust and AEconomy, 1 Cor. 9. 17. Great would be the disorder and confusion, great the mischief and danger, if hereticks and seducers might of their own heads sow their tares & subvert the souls of men; but he that is called of God, Hebrew 5. 4. the Ministerial Function is an honour, as the Apostle shows, 1 Tim. 5. 17. A Trust must not be undertaken without a Call, the Ministry is a Trust and Aeconomy, 1 Cor. 9. 17. Great would be the disorder and confusion, great the mischief and danger, if Heretics and seducers might of their own Heads sow their tares & subvert the Souls of men; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd crd dt j n1 vbz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvz, crd np1 crd crd dt vvb vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt vvb, dt n1 vbz dt n1 cc np1, crd np1 crd crd j vmd vbi dt n1 cc n1, j dt n1 cc n1, cs n2 cc n2 vmd pp-f po32 d n2 vvi po32 n2 cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
115 if ignorant and self conceited men may heap up to themselves Hearers; if ignorant and self conceited men may heap up to themselves Hearers; cs j cc n1 j-vvn n2 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp px32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
116 if giddy and unstable people may run after novelties, and be carried about with divers and strange doctrines; if giddy and unstable people may run After novelties, and be carried about with diverse and strange doctrines; cs j cc j n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2, cc vbi vvn a-acp p-acp j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
117 if so honorable an Office should be exposed to contempt, and be destitute of divine blessing and assistance by the invasion of unqualified and worthless Intruders. A call then is necessary. if so honourable an Office should be exposed to contempt, and be destitute of divine blessing and assistance by the invasion of unqualified and worthless Intruders. A call then is necessary. cs av j dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc vbi j pp-f j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvn cc j n2. dt vvb av vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
118 And this call, though mediate and by the Ministry of men, is from Christ. And this call, though mediate and by the Ministry of men, is from christ. cc d vvb, cs vvi cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vbz p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
119 Pastors and Teachers, who have onely a mediate call, are set up by him as well as Apostles and Prophets, Eph. 4. 11. the Elders of Ephesus, though appointed by an ordinary call, are said to be made Overseers by the holy Ghost, Act. 20. 28. Pastors and Teachers, who have only a mediate call, Are Set up by him as well as Apostles and prophets, Ephesians 4. 11. the Elders of Ephesus, though appointed by an ordinary call, Are said to be made Overseers by the holy Ghost, Act. 20. 28. ng1 cc n2, r-crq vhb av-j dt vvi vvi, vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 c-acp av c-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd crd dt n2-jn pp-f np1, cs vvn p-acp dt j n1, vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn n2 p-acp dt j n1, n1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
120 This Call is twofold, Internal and External. 1. Internal, standing, 1. In an Evidence of fit qualifications for so weighty a work, viz. 1. Sanctity of life, which may fit and dispose for the faithful and conscionable discharge of the Office, to make a man zealous for the glory of God, sensible of the interest of souls, exemplary to the flock, able to speak experimentally of the ways of God, the devices of Satan, the deception of lust, the issues of temptation, the consolations of the holy Spirit, This Call is twofold, Internal and External. 1. Internal, standing, 1. In an Evidence of fit qualifications for so weighty a work, viz. 1. Sanctity of life, which may fit and dispose for the faithful and conscionable discharge of the Office, to make a man zealous for the glory of God, sensible of the Interest of Souls, exemplary to the flock, able to speak experimentally of the ways of God, the devices of Satan, the deception of lust, the issues of temptation, the consolations of the holy Spirit, d n1 vbz j, j cc j. crd j, vvg, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp av j dt n1, n1 crd n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, j p-acp dt n1, j p-acp vvb av-j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
121 and other the deep mysteries of salvation. 2. Soundness of Doctrine, and such able parts of substantial learning, and other the deep Mysteres of salvation. 2. Soundness of Doctrine, and such able parts of substantial learning, cc j-jn dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1. crd n1 pp-f n1, cc d j n2 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
122 as that he may be apt to teach, to speak a word in season, to shew a man his uprightnesse, to convince gain sayers, to use sound speech which cannot be condemned. as that he may be apt to teach, to speak a word in season, to show a man his uprightness, to convince gain sayers, to use found speech which cannot be condemned. c-acp cst pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvb dt n1 po31 n1, p-acp vvi vvi n2, p-acp vvb j n1 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
123 It is not a little measure of learning which will serve to open the Scriptures, to confute errours, to state questions, to decide controversies, to resolve cases, to speak with demonstration and authority to the consciences of sinners. It is not a little measure of learning which will serve to open the Scriptures, to confute errors, to state questions, to decide controversies, to resolve cases, to speak with demonstration and Authority to the Consciences of Sinners. pn31 vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2, pc-acp vvi n2, p-acp n1 n2, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
124 The Lord hath been pleased to intersperse something of almost all kinde of other learning, besides divine, in the Scriptures. The Lord hath been pleased to intersperse something of almost all kind of other learning, beside divine, in the Scriptures. dt n1 vhz vbn vvn pc-acp vvi pi pp-f av d n1 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp j-jn, p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
125 Physick, in what is reported of beasts, birds, plants, meteors, precious stones, &c. Ethicks and Politicks in Solomons Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Logick and Rhetorick in the strong reasonings, Physic, in what is reported of beasts, Birds, plants, meteors, precious stones, etc. Ethics and Politics in Solomons Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Logic and Rhetoric in the strong reasonings, n1, p-acp r-crq vbz vvn pp-f n2, n2, n2, n2, j n2, av n2 cc n2-j p-acp np1 n2 cc n2. n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n2-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
126 and powerful Elegancies of Prophets and Apostles. Mathematicks and Architecture in the structure of Noahs Ark, and of Solomons and Ezekiels Temple. and powerful Elegances of prophets and Apostles. Mathematics and Architecture in the structure of Noahs Ark, and of Solomons and Ezekiel's Temple. cc j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2. n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f np1 cc n2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
127 Languages, the Old Testament being written in Hebrew and Chalde, the New in Greek. Allusions to Exotick and profane History and Antiquity, Mythology, Parables, Poetry, quotations out of prophane writers. Languages, the Old Testament being written in Hebrew and Chaldea, the New in Greek. Allusions to Exotic and profane History and Antiquity, Mythology, Parables, Poetry, quotations out of profane writers. n2, dt j n1 vbg vvn p-acp njp cc np1, dt j p-acp jp. n2 p-acp j cc j n1 cc n1, n1, n2, n1, n2 av pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
128 And all this to instruct us what abundance of learning is requisite unto him who will rightly understand and divide the word of Truth. 3. Aptnesse to teach, spiritual skill and wisdom to shew himself a Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of heaven, Mat. 15 32. NONLATINALPHABET, And all this to instruct us what abundance of learning is requisite unto him who will rightly understand and divide the word of Truth. 3. Aptness to teach, spiritual skill and Wisdom to show himself a Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of heaven, Mathew 15 32., cc d d pc-acp vvi pno12 r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp pno31 r-crq vmb av-jn vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. crd n1 pc-acp vvi, j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi px31 dt vvi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
129 as the Apostles expressions are, 1 Tim. 3. 2. 2 Tim. 2. 2. as the Apostles expressions Are, 1 Tim. 3. 2. 2 Tim. 2. 2. c-acp dt n2 n2 vbr, vvn np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
130 2. This Internal call standeth in a sincere desire, by the secret work of God on the heart, to serve him and his Church in the work of the Ministry, and that not out of ambition, covetousnesse, 2. This Internal call Stands in a sincere desire, by the secret work of God on the heart, to serve him and his Church in the work of the Ministry, and that not out of ambition, covetousness, crd d j vvb vvz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst xx av pp-f n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
131 or carnal affections, but out of an intire regard to the glory of God, and salvation of souls. The Apostle calleth it NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Tim. 3. 1. a willingnesse unto it, 1 Cor. 9. 17. an addicting ones self unto it, 1 Cor. 16. 15. an offering a mans self to be sent by God, Isa. 6. 8. or carnal affections, but out of an entire regard to the glory of God, and salvation of Souls. The Apostle calls it, 1 Tim. 3. 1. a willingness unto it, 1 Cor. 9. 17. an addicting ones self unto it, 1 Cor. 16. 15. an offering a men self to be sent by God, Isaiah 6. 8. cc j n2, cc-acp av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f n2. dt n1 vvz pn31, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd crd dt vvg pi2 n1 p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd crd dt vvg dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
132 2. The External call instituted by Christ in his Apostles, is managed by their successors, the Bishops and Pastors of the Church. 1. In Examination of the fitnesse of those who judge themselves thus inwardly called, by the preceding qualifications, that the office may not be invaded by ignorant or unworthy persons, 1 Tim. 3. 10. 2. In Approbation, when upon trial men are found able, willing, apt, faithful, the Church by her Officers declareth them such, 2. The External call instituted by christ in his Apostles, is managed by their Successors, the Bishops and Pastors of the Church. 1. In Examination of the fitness of those who judge themselves thus inwardly called, by the preceding qualifications, that the office may not be invaded by ignorant or unworthy Persons, 1 Tim. 3. 10. 2. In Approbation, when upon trial men Are found able, willing, apt, faithful, the Church by her Officers Declareth them such, crd dt j vvi vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, vbz vvn p-acp po32 n2, dt n2 cc ng1 pp-f dt n1. crd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb px32 av av-j vvn, p-acp dt j-vvg n2, cst dt n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp j cc j n2, crd np1 crd crd crd p-acp n1, c-crq p-acp n1 n2 vbr vvn j, j, j, j, dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 vvz pno32 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
133 and giveth testimony unto them, as the Apostle doth unto Epaphras and Tychicus, Col. 1. 7. 4. 7. 3. In separation and solemn consecration unto the function by fasting and prayer, commending the persons so approved unto the grace of God, Act. 13. 2. 14. 23. And this done in the Church Assembly, praesente plebe, whose assent and testimony was anciently required, of which we read in Saint Cyprian, Ep. 68. Concil. Carthag. 4. can. 2•. and in Leo. Ep. 89. Hereby the Church are witnesses, and (not declaring their dissent and dissatisfaction) Approvers of what is done. and gives testimony unto them, as the Apostle does unto Epaphras and Tychicus, Col. 1. 7. 4. 7. 3. In separation and solemn consecration unto the function by fasting and prayer, commending the Persons so approved unto the grace of God, Act. 13. 2. 14. 23. And this done in the Church Assembly, present plebe, whose assent and testimony was anciently required, of which we read in Saint Cyprian, Epistle 68. Council. Carthage. 4. can. 2•. and in Leo. Epistle 89. Hereby the Church Are Witnesses, and (not declaring their dissent and dissatisfaction) Approvers of what is done. cc vvz n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 vdz p-acp np1 cc np1, np1 crd crd crd crd crd p-acp n1 cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg cc n1, vvg dt n2 av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd crd crd cc d vdn p-acp dt n1 n1, j n1, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vbds av-jn vvn, pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 jp, np1 crd n1. np1. crd n1. n1. cc p-acp fw-la. np1 crd av dt n1 vbr n2, cc (xx vvg po32 n1 cc n1) n2 pp-f r-crq vbz vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
134 And it was done with the Rite and Ceremony of Imposition of hands, 1 Tim. 5. 23. as importing, 1. A dedication and devoting the person to the Office, Numb. 27. 18. 2. A deriving authority to administer the Office. 3. An imploring the gifts, blessing, protection, custody of the holy Spirit upon them, And it was done with the Rite and Ceremony of Imposition of hands, 1 Tim. 5. 23. as importing, 1. A dedication and devoting the person to the Office, Numb. 27. 18. 2. A deriving Authority to administer the Office. 3. an imploring the Gifts, blessing, protection, custody of the holy Spirit upon them, cc pn31 vbds vdn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n2, crd np1 crd crd p-acp vvg, crd dt n1 cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, j. crd crd crd dt vvg n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1. crd dt vvg dt n2, n1, n1, n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
135 and commending them to the Grace of God, Act. 14. 26. Thus from Christ and according to his Institution Ministers of the Gospel have their Mission. and commending them to the Grace of God, Act. 14. 26. Thus from christ and according to his Institution Ministers of the Gospel have their Mission. cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 crd crd av p-acp np1 cc vvg p-acp po31 n1 n2 pp-f dt n1 vhb po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 4
136 2. From him they must receive their Message. He is King in the Church, and they his Ambassadors, who must from him only receive their instructions, 2 Cor. 5. 20. they must speak His Words, Ezek. 2. 7. that the Church may have a proof of Christ speaking in them, 2 Cor. 13. 3. and of the Counsel of God delivered by them, Acts 20. 27. teaching the people the things which he hath commanded, Mat. 28. 20. His command is our commission. 2. From him they must receive their Message. He is King in the Church, and they his ambassadors, who must from him only receive their instructions, 2 Cor. 5. 20. they must speak His Words, Ezekiel 2. 7. that the Church may have a proof of christ speaking in them, 2 Cor. 13. 3. and of the Counsel of God Delivered by them, Acts 20. 27. teaching the people the things which he hath commanded, Mathew 28. 20. His command is our commission. crd p-acp pno31 pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1. pns31 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 po31 n2, r-crq vmb p-acp pno31 av-j vvi po32 n2, crd np1 crd crd pns32 vmb vvi po31 n2, np1 crd crd d dt n1 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd crd cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp pno32, n2 crd crd vvg dt n1 dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, np1 crd crd po31 n1 vbz po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
137 We must deliver nothing but what we have Received. I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, 1 Cor. 11. 23. That which I have heard, saith the Prophet, of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you, Isa. 21. 2. Speak unto all the Cities of Judah which come to worship in the Lords House All the words which I command thee to speak unto them, diminish not a word, Jer. 26. 2. What thing soever I command you observe to do it, thou shalt not add thereto, We must deliver nothing but what we have Received. I have received of the Lord that which also I Delivered unto you, 1 Cor. 11. 23. That which I have herd, Says the Prophet, of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you, Isaiah 21. 2. Speak unto all the Cities of Judah which come to worship in the lords House All the words which I command thee to speak unto them, diminish not a word, Jer. 26. 2. What thing soever I command you observe to do it, thou shalt not add thereto, pns12 vmb vvi pix cc-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn. pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 cst r-crq av pns11 vvd p-acp pn22, vvn np1 crd crd cst r-crq pns11 vhb vvn, vvz dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, vhb pns11 vvn p-acp pn22, np1 crd crd vvb p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 n1 d dt n2 r-crq pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, vvb xx dt n1, np1 crd crd q-crq n1 av pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pc-acp vdi pn31, pns21 vm2 xx vvi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
138 nor diminish from it, Deut. 12. 32. If any man speak, let him speak as the Oracles of God, 1 Pet. 4. 11. The Lord hath committed unto us the Word and Ministry of Reconciliation, what we do in attendance on that Ministry we do in Christs stead, and therefore ought seriously to consider with our selves, nor diminish from it, Deuteronomy 12. 32. If any man speak, let him speak as the Oracles of God, 1 Pet. 4. 11. The Lord hath committed unto us the Word and Ministry of Reconciliation, what we do in attendance on that Ministry we do in Christ stead, and Therefore ought seriously to Consider with our selves, ccx vvi p-acp pn31, np1 crd crd cs d n1 vvi, vvb pno31 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, vvn np1 crd crd dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vdb p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pns12 vdb p-acp npg1 n1, cc av vmd av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
139 whether the words which we speak unto the people, be, for the truth, gravity, and sanctity of them, such, whither the words which we speak unto the people, be, for the truth, gravity, and sanctity of them, such, cs dt n2 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, vbb, p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32, d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
140 as may without indignity done to Christ, have his name and authority prefixed on them. He will not own the dictates and inventions of men for the Oracles of God. as may without indignity done to christ, have his name and Authority prefixed on them. He will not own the dictates and Inventions of men for the Oracles of God. c-acp vmb p-acp n1 vdn p-acp np1, vhb po31 n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32. pns31 vmb xx d dt vvz cc n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
141 Though it belong to the duty, authority, and wisdom of the Church to direct meer circumstantials in the service of God, Though it belong to the duty, Authority, and Wisdom of the Church to Direct mere circumstantials in the service of God, cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi j n2-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
142 so as may most conduce unto that order and decency which God requireth, so as may best become the seriousnesse, simplicity, so as may most conduce unto that order and decency which God requires, so as may best become the seriousness, simplicity, av c-acp vmb av-js vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq np1 vvz, av c-acp vmb av-js vvi dt n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
143 and sanctity of so heavenly and spiritual worship: and sanctity of so heavenly and spiritual worship: cc n1 pp-f av j cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
144 Yet she may not impose as doctrines her commandments, Mat. 15. 9. She may not adde any thing to the alsufficiency and plenitude of the holy Scriptures, Deut. 4. 2. Prov. 30. 6. when we speak of the means of salvation, of the rules, principles, Yet she may not impose as doctrines her Commandments, Mathew 15. 9. She may not add any thing to the All-sufficiency and plenitude of the holy Scriptures, Deuteronomy 4. 2. Curae 30. 6. when we speak of the means of salvation, of the rules, principles, av pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2 po31 n2, np1 crd crd pns31 vmb xx vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, pp-f dt n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
145 and grounds of faith and worship, of the adequate subject of Evangelical preaching, we must keep to the law and testimonies, and grounds of faith and worship, of the adequate Subject of Evangelical preaching, we must keep to the law and testimonies, cc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f dt j n-jn pp-f np1 vvg, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
146 if we speak not according unto them, it is because there is no light in us, Isa. 8. 20. no doctrine is necessary or sufficient to carry us unto Heaven, if we speak not according unto them, it is Because there is no Light in us, Isaiah 8. 20. no Doctrine is necessary or sufficient to carry us unto Heaven, cs pns12 vvb xx vvg p-acp pno32, pn31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd zz n1 vbz j cc j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
147 but that which first came down from heaven. but that which First Come down from heaven. cc-acp cst r-crq ord vvd a-acp p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
148 Thus we preach Christ Jesus the Lord, as the Author both of our Mission and of our Message. Thus we preach christ jesus the Lord, as the Author both of our Mission and of our Message. av pns12 vvb np1 np1 dt n1, p-acp dt n1 d pp-f po12 np1 cc pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
149 II. We preach Christ Jesus the Lord, as the Matter and substance of our preaching; II We preach christ jesus the Lord, as the Matter and substance of our preaching; crd pns12 vvb np1 np1 dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
150 there is not any matter of preaching, which doth not either explicite or reductive comprise Christ in it. there is not any matter of preaching, which does not either explicit or reductive comprise christ in it. pc-acp vbz xx d n1 pp-f vvg, r-crq vdz xx d j cc j vvi np1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
151 We preach Christ crucified, 1 Cor. 1. 23. I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified, 1 Cor. 2. 2. All materials of Religion are contained under four heads, Agenda, Credenda, Petenda, Participanda, duties to be done, mysteries to be believed, mercies to be implored, seals to be imparted. We preach christ Crucified, 1 Cor. 1. 23. I determined not to know any thing among you, save jesus christ and him Crucified, 1 Cor. 2. 2. All materials of Religion Are contained under four Heads, Agenda, Credenda, Petenda, Participanda, duties to be done, Mysteres to be believed, Mercies to be implored, Seals to be imparted. pns12 vvb np1 vvd, vvn np1 crd crd pns11 vvd xx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn22, vvb np1 np1 cc pno31 vvd, vvn np1 crd crd d n2-jn pp-f n1 vbr vvn p-acp crd n2, fw-la, fw-la, fw-la, np1, n2 pc-acp vbi vdn, n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvz pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
152 1. Of the Agenda, the Law is the Rule, and this is a Schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, Gal. 3. 24. Consider it as Covenant of Life,, and so it sends us unto Christ, by whose onely obedience the Righteousnesse thereof hath been fulfilled for us, I am not come to destroy the Law, 1. Of the Agenda, the Law is the Rule, and this is a Schoolmaster to bring us unto christ, Gal. 3. 24. Consider it as Covenant of Life,, and so it sends us unto christ, by whose only Obedience the Righteousness thereof hath been fulfilled for us, I am not come to destroy the Law, crd pp-f dt np1, dt n1 vbz dt n1, cc d vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd np1 pn31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1,, cc av pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp np1, p-acp rg-crq j n1 dt n1 av vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno12, pns11 vbm xx vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
153 but to fulfill it, Mat. 5. 17. by whose onely sufferings and satisfaction the curse thereof hath been removed from us, Gal 3. 13. Christ is the end of the Law, Rom. 10. 4. but to fulfil it, Mathew 5. 17. by whose only sufferings and satisfaction the curse thereof hath been removed from us, Gall 3. 13. christ is the end of the Law, Rom. 10. 4. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, np1 crd crd p-acp rg-crq j n2 cc n1 dt vvb av vhz vbn vvn p-acp pno12, n1 crd crd np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
154 Consider it as a Rule of living, and so also it sends us unto Christ. 1. His spiritual Doctrine openeth the sense and wideness thereof unto us, Consider it as a Rule of living, and so also it sends us unto christ. 1. His spiritual Doctrine Openeth the sense and wideness thereof unto us, vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, cc av av pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp np1. crd po31 j n1 vvz dt n1 cc n1 av p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
155 for his commandment is exceeding broad, this was one great end of his Sermon in the Mount to vindicate the Law from the narrow glosses which had been cast upon it. 2. His most holy example leads us in the way of it, that we may walk as he walked, 1 Pet. 2. 21. 1 John 2. 6. 3. His holy Spirit and Grace, and his love shed abroad in our hearts, enable and constrain us to the obedience of it, I am able, saith the Apostle, to do all things through Christ who strengthened me, Phil. 4. 13. We must never preach the Law without Christ. for his Commandment is exceeding broad, this was one great end of his Sermon in the Mount to vindicate the Law from the narrow Glosses which had been cast upon it. 2. His most holy Exampl leads us in the Way of it, that we may walk as he walked, 1 Pet. 2. 21. 1 John 2. 6. 3. His holy Spirit and Grace, and his love shed abroad in our hearts, enable and constrain us to the Obedience of it, I am able, Says the Apostle, to do all things through christ who strengthened me, Philip 4. 13. We must never preach the Law without christ. c-acp po31 n1 vbz av-vvg j, d vbds pi j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 r-crq vhd vbn vvn p-acp pn31. crd po31 ds j n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns12 vmb vvi c-acp pns31 vvd, crd np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd crd po31 j n1 cc n1, cc po31 n1 vvn av p-acp po12 n2, vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vbm j, vvz dt n1, pc-acp vdi d n2 p-acp np1 r-crq vvd pno11, np1 crd crd pns12 vmb av-x vvi dt n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
156 As it was delivered, so it must be preached, In the hand of a Mediator, Gal. 3. 19. when we discover the disease we must shew the Physician. So God to Adam, 1. Conviction, where art thou? then consolation, the seed of the woman shall bruise the serpents head, Gen. 3. 9, 15. So John Baptist, to the multitude, As it was Delivered, so it must be preached, In the hand of a Mediator, Gal. 3. 19. when we discover the disease we must show the physician. So God to Adam, 1. Conviction, where art thou? then consolation, the seed of the woman shall bruise the Serpents head, Gen. 3. 9, 15. So John Baptist, to the multitude, p-acp pn31 vbds vvn, av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1. av np1 p-acp np1, crd n1, c-crq vb2r pns21? av n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi dt ng1 n1, np1 crd crd, crd np1 np1 np1, p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
157 first generation of Vipers, then, bring forth fruits worthy of Repentance, Luke 3. 7, 8. So Christ to Laodicea, first, thou ▪ art poore, and blinde, and naked: First generation of Vipers, then, bring forth fruits worthy of Repentance, Lycia 3. 7, 8. So christ to Laodicea, First, thou ▪ art poor, and blind, and naked: ord n1 pp-f n2, av, vvb av n2 j pp-f n1, av crd crd, crd av np1 p-acp np1, ord, pns21 ▪ vb2r j, cc j, cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
158 then, I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried, Rev. 3. 17, 18. Thus Omnia Agenda lead to Christ. then, I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried, Rev. 3. 17, 18. Thus Omnia Agenda led to christ. av, pns11 vvb pno21 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno11 n1 vvd, n1 crd crd, crd av fw-la fw-la vvb p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
159 2. Omnia Credenda contained in the Gospel are comprized in Christ. 2. Omnia Credenda contained in the Gospel Are comprised in christ. crd fw-la fw-la vvn p-acp dt n1 vbr vvd p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
160 1. All the Doctrines of the Gospel, as is evident by every Article of the Creed. 1. All the Doctrines of the Gospel, as is evident by every Article of the Creed. crd av-d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp vbz j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
161 I believe in the Father as the Father of Christ; I believe in the Father as the Father of christ; pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
162 By whom he made the world, Col. 1. 16. and in whom he is our Father, John 20. 17. I believe in the Holy Ghost, who is the Spirit of Christ, Rom. 8. 9. Gal. 4. 6. Vicarius Christi, who brings him and his comforts to the soul. By whom he made the world, Col. 1. 16. and in whom he is our Father, John 20. 17. I believe in the Holy Ghost, who is the Spirit of christ, Rom. 8. 9. Gal. 4. 6. Vicar Christ, who brings him and his comforts to the soul. p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd dt n1, np1 crd crd cc p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbz po12 n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd np1 crd crd np1 np1, r-crq vvz pno31 cc po31 n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
163 I believe the holy Catholick Church, the Spouse of Christ, the Body of Christ, the fulness of him that filleth all in all, Eph. 1. 23. caput & corpus unus est Christus. I believe the holy Catholic Church, the Spouse of christ, the Body of christ, the fullness of him that fills all in all, Ephesians 1. 23. caput & corpus Unus est Christus. pns11 vvb dt j njp n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvz d p-acp d, np1 crd crd fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
164 I believe the communion of Saints, & our communion is with the Father & the son as K. of Saints, 1 Joh. 1. 3. and with holy Angels and men, as subjects to that King. I believe the communion of Saints, & our communion is with the Father & the son as K. of Saints, 1 John 1. 3. and with holy Angels and men, as subject's to that King. pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, cc po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, crd np1 crd crd cc p-acp j n2 cc n2, p-acp n2-jn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
165 The Remission of sins, and this is from him, It must be preached in his Name, Luke 24. 47. The resurrection of the body, The Remission of Sins, and this is from him, It must be preached in his Name, Lycia 24. 47. The resurrection of the body, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc d vbz p-acp pno31, pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, av crd crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
166 and this also is from him; and this also is from him; cc d av vbz p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
167 The Son quickeneth whom he will John 5. 21, 25. John 11. 25. The life everlasting, and this from him. The Son Quickeneth whom he will John 5. 21, 25. John 11. 25. The life everlasting, and this from him. dt n1 vvz r-crq pns31 vmb np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd dt n1 j, cc d p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
168 Christ in us the hope of glory, Col. 1. 27. 2. All the Promises of the Gospel have their foundation and stability in Christ; christ in us the hope of glory, Col. 1. 27. 2. All the Promises of the Gospel have their Foundation and stability in christ; np1 p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd crd av-d dt vvz pp-f dt n1 vhb po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
169 they are in him yea, and Amen, 2 Cor. 1. 20. He the purchaser of them by his propitiation: they Are in him yea, and Amen, 2 Cor. 1. 20. He the purchaser of them by his propitiation: pns32 vbr p-acp pno31 uh, cc uh-n, crd np1 crd crd pns31 dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
170 He the procurer of them by his Impetration: He the fulfiller of them by his Princely Administration. He the procurer of them by his Impetration: He the fulfiller of them by his Princely Administration. pns31 av n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1: pns31 av n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
171 3. All the Comminations of the Gospel lead us to consider Christ as the Sanctuary and Refuge, through whom they are by believers to be avoided, 3. All the Comminations of the Gospel led us to Consider christ as the Sanctuary and Refuge, through whom they Are by believers to be avoided, crd av-d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
172 as the Prince and Judge by whom they are upon unbelievers to be inflicted, Acts 10. 42, 43. 13. 39. 4. The whole Covenant of Grace leads us unto him. as the Prince and Judge by whom they Are upon unbelievers to be inflicted, Acts 10. 42, 43. 13. 39. 4. The Whole Covenant of Grace leads us unto him. c-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, n2 crd crd, crd crd crd crd dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
173 For as the Covenant of Works was made with the first Adam in behalf of his posterity, For as the Covenant of Works was made with the First Adam in behalf of his posterity, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvz vbds vvn p-acp dt ord np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
174 so the Covenant of Grace is made with the second Adam in behalf of his posterity. so the Covenant of Grace is made with the second Adam in behalf of his posterity. av dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz vvn p-acp dt ord np1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
175 He being both God and man is equally concerned in the Interests of both; He being both God and man is equally concerned in the Interests of both; pns31 vbg d np1 cc n1 vbz av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
176 and accordingly he preserves Gods interest by his satisfaction and righteousnesse, and mans interest by reconciliation and blessedness. and accordingly he preserves God's Interest by his satisfaction and righteousness, and men Interest by reconciliation and blessedness. cc av-vvg pns31 vvz npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cc ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
177 He is the Surety of the Covenant, for the satisfaction of God, Heb. 7. 22. and he is the Mediator of the Covenant for the reconciliation of man, Heb. 8. 6. Thus omnia credenda lead unto him. He is the Surety of the Covenant, for the satisfaction of God, Hebrew 7. 22. and he is the Mediator of the Covenant for the reconciliation of man, Hebrew 8. 6. Thus omnia credenda led unto him. pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd cc pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd crd av fw-la fw-la vvb p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
178 3. Omnia Petenda, All things to be prayed for do necessarily carry us unto Christ. His Father the answerer of our prayers. 3. Omnia Petenda, All things to be prayed for do necessarily carry us unto christ. His Father the answerer of our Prayers. crd fw-la fw-la, d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vdi av-j vvi pno12 p-acp np1. po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
179 I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Eph. 3. 14. His Spirit the Author of our prayers. I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord jesus christ, Ephesians 3. 14. His Spirit the Author of our Prayers. pns11 vvb po11 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, np1 crd crd po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
180 The Spirit of the son in our heart crieth Abba Father, Gal. 4. 6. His Name the argument of our prayers. The Spirit of the son in our heart cries Abba Father, Gal. 4. 6. His Name the argument of our Prayers. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 vvz np1 n1, np1 crd crd po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
181 Whatsoever ye ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you, John 16. 23, 24. His Intercession the efficacy of our prayers; Whatsoever you ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you, John 16. 23, 24. His Intercession the efficacy of our Prayers; r-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 p-acp po11 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pn31 pn22, np1 crd crd, crd po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
182 this the Incense offered with the prayers of all Saints on the golden Altar, Rev. 8. 3. 4. Omnia Participanda lead unto him. this the Incense offered with the Prayers of all Saints on the golden Altar, Rev. 8. 3. 4. Omnia Participanda led unto him. d dt vvb vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j n1, n1 crd crd crd fw-la np1 vvi p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
183 Baptisme simulacrum mortis & Resurrectionis Christi, the image of the death and resurrection of Christ, wherein we are planted and regenerated to his life and likenesse. The Lords Supper, the Memorial of the death of Christ, wherein we feed and feast upon him as our Passover which was sacrificed for us, 1 Cor. 5. 7, 8. Baptism simulacrum mortis & Resurrectionis Christ, the image of the death and resurrection of christ, wherein we Are planted and regenerated to his life and likeness. The lords Supper, the Memorial of the death of christ, wherein we feed and feast upon him as our Passover which was sacrificed for us, 1 Cor. 5. 7, 8. n1 fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. dt n2 n1, dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp po12 np1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno12, crd np1 crd crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
184 In one word, we preach him, 1. In his Office, as the Christ anointed of his Father. 2. In the great Ends of those Offices, which are to be our Jesus to save us, In one word, we preach him, 1. In his Office, as the christ anointed of his Father. 2. In the great Ends of those Offices, which Are to be our jesus to save us, p-acp crd n1, pns12 vvb pno31, crd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt np1 vvn pp-f po31 n1. crd p-acp dt j vvz pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi po12 np1 p-acp vvb pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 4
185 and our Lord to Rule us; and our Lord to Rule us; cc po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 4
186 to be a Prince and a Saviour to give Repentance and Remission of sinnes, Acts 5. 31. III. to be a Prince and a Saviour to give Repentance and Remission of Sins, Acts 5. 31. III. pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, n2 crd crd np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 4
187 We preach Christ Jesus the Lord as the great End of all our preaching, that thereby we may advance his interest, We preach christ jesus the Lord as the great End of all our preaching, that thereby we may advance his Interest, pns12 vvb np1 np1 dt n1 p-acp dt j vvb pp-f d po12 vvg, cst av pns12 vmb vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
188 and promote his designs, that he may see of the travel of his soul and be satisfied. and promote his designs, that he may see of the travel of his soul and be satisfied. cc vvd po31 n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
189 That his people may be gathered, his body edified, his Saints perfected, his enemies subdued, his Gospel propagated, his name glorified, That his people may be gathered, his body edified, his Saints perfected, his enemies subdued, his Gospel propagated, his name glorified, cst po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn, po31 n1 vvn, po31 n2 vvn, po31 n2 vvn, po31 n1 vvn, po31 n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
190 and he finally admired in all them that believe, 2 Thes. 1. 10. These are in se finis operis, Eph. 4. 12. and they ought to be in us finis operantis. and he finally admired in all them that believe, 2 Thebes 1. 10. These Are in se finis operis, Ephesians 4. 12. and they ought to be in us finis operantis. cc pns31 av-j vvd p-acp d pno32 cst vvb, crd np1 crd crd d vbr p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la, np1 crd crd cc pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
191 And now having secured Christs honour and interest, the Apostle returns again to himself, and sheweth in what capacity he looketh on himself in the Church of Christ, not as a Lord, And now having secured Christ honour and Interest, the Apostle returns again to himself, and shows in what capacity he looks on himself in the Church of christ, not as a Lord, cc av vhg vvn npg1 n1 cc n1, dt n1 vvz av p-acp px31, cc vvz p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvz p-acp px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
192 but as a servant. Our selves your servants, far from the temper of those whom you suffer to bring you into bondage, to smite, to devoure you, to exalt themselves, 2 Cor. 11. 20. Whatever titles of honour or dignity the pastors of the Church are adorned withal, (as the Apostle assureth us of an Honor due unto it, 1 Tim. 5. 17. and an Authority entrusted with it, 2 Cor. 10. 8.) yet this very honour consists in a service which they owe to the Church of Christ. but as a servant. Our selves your Servants, Far from the temper of those whom you suffer to bring you into bondage, to smite, to devour you, to exalt themselves, 2 Cor. 11. 20. Whatever titles of honour or dignity the Pastors of the Church Are adorned withal, (as the Apostle assureth us of an Honour due unto it, 1 Tim. 5. 17. and an authority Entrusted with it, 2 Cor. 10. 8.) yet this very honour consists in a service which they owe to the Church of christ. cc-acp c-acp dt n1. po12 n2 po22 n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ro-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp n1, p-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi px32, crd np1 crd crd r-crq n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn av, (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n1 j-jn p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd crd cc dt n1 vvn p-acp pn31, crd np1 crd crd) av d j vvb vvz p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
193 Christ onely hath domination and preheminency, all others, even Apostles themselves, nothing but service and Ministry. christ only hath domination and Preeminence, all Others, even Apostles themselves, nothing but service and Ministry. np1 av-j vhz n1 cc n1, d n2-jn, av n2 px32, pix cc-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
194 As the Priests and Levites are commanded by Josiah, to serve the Lord and his people Israel, 2 Chron. 35. 3. The highest Officers and noblest abilities are all the Churches, As the Priests and Levites Are commanded by Josiah, to serve the Lord and his people Israel, 2 Chronicles 35. 3. The highest Officers and Noblest abilities Are all the Churches, p-acp dt n2 cc np2 vbr vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc po31 n1 np1, crd np1 crd crd dt js n2 cc js n2 vbr d dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
195 and for their edification, 1 Cor. 3. 22. The Names in Scripture given to Pastors, and for their edification, 1 Cor. 3. 22. The Names in Scripture given to Pastors, cc p-acp po32 n1, crd np1 crd crd dt n2 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp ng1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
196 as Stewards, Ministers, Watchmen, Labourers, all import a service, excluding domination, which our Saviour expresly forbids, Mat. 20. 25. 28. Including humility, industry, fidelity, love, helpfulnesse, all endeavours to attend the service of the Churches faith, as Stewards, Ministers, Watchmen, Labourers, all import a service, excluding domination, which our Saviour expressly forbids, Mathew 20. 25. 28. Including humility, industry, Fidis, love, helpfulness, all endeavours to attend the service of the Churches faith, c-acp n2, n2, n2, n2, d n1 dt n1, vvg n1, r-crq po12 n1 av-j vvz, np1 crd crd crd np1 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
197 as the Apostle calls it, Phil. 2. 17. as the Apostle calls it, Philip 2. 17. c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
198 Yet withal they are such servants and stewards as are also Rulers, so they are called, Luke 12. 42. 1 Tim. 5. 17. serviunt utilitati non potestati, servants they are to the souls of the people, Yet withal they Are such Servants and Stewards as Are also Rulers, so they Are called, Lycia 12. 42. 1 Tim. 5. 17. serviunt utilitati non Power, Servants they Are to the Souls of the people, av av pns32 vbr d n2 cc n2 c-acp vbr av n2, av pns32 vbr vvn, av crd crd crd np1 crd crd j n1 fw-fr n1, n2 pns32 vbr p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
199 but not to their power, whom the people have no despotical authority over, but are to submit unto as unto those that watch for their souls, 1 Cor. 16. 15, 16. Heb. 3. 17. but not to their power, whom the people have no despotical Authority over, but Are to submit unto as unto those that watch for their Souls, 1 Cor. 16. 15, 16. Hebrew 3. 17. cc-acp xx p-acp po32 n1, ro-crq dt n1 vhb dx j n1 a-acp, cc-acp vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp a-acp p-acp d cst vvb p-acp po32 n2, crd np1 crd crd, crd np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
200 And therefore the Apostle addeth, That they are the peoples servants for Jesus sake, in order to the promoting of his Honour and interest in the Church. And Therefore the Apostle adds, That they Are the peoples Servants for jesus sake, in order to the promoting of his Honour and Interest in the Church. cc av dt n1 vvz, cst pns32 vbr dt ng1 n2 p-acp np1 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
201 The Church is his Spouse, his Flock, his Body, is to him the purchase of his own Blood. The Church is his Spouse, his Flock, his Body, is to him the purchase of his own Blood. dt n1 vbz po31 n1, po31 vvb, po31 n1, vbz p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
202 We are his Officers, and must give an account of you to him. We Are his Officers, and must give an account of you to him. pns12 vbr po31 n2, cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pn22 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
203 Our Love, our Loyalty, our Fidelity, our Fear of him constrain us to spend and to be spent in the service of your souls. Our Love, our Loyalty, our Fidis, our fear of him constrain us to spend and to be spent in the service of your Souls. po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1 pp-f pno31 vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
204 He is our Jesus and your Jesus, as we expect our own salvation from him, He is our jesus and your jesus, as we expect our own salvation from him, pns31 vbz po12 np1 cc po22 np1, c-acp pns12 vvb po12 d n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
205 or value and desire yours, we must serve your faith and shew our selves his servants by being yours. or valve and desire yours, we must serve your faith and show our selves his Servants by being yours. cc n1 cc vvi png22, pns12 vmb vvi po22 n1 cc vvi po12 n2 po31 n2 p-acp vbg png22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
206 I shall conclude all with a word of Exhortation to my reverent Brethren in this sacred Function, I shall conclude all with a word of Exhortation to my reverend Brothers in this sacred Function, pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 j n2 p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
207 and you that are candidates thereof, and you that Are candidates thereof, cc pn22 cst vbr n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
208 1. Preach the Gospel, be instant in season and out of season reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine; 1. Preach the Gospel, be instant in season and out of season reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and Doctrine; crd vvb dt n1, vbb j-jn p-acp n1 cc av pp-f n1 vvi, n1, vvb p-acp d j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
209 think not much to further the salvation of those by your labours, whom Christ purchased with his blood, Magnifie your Office, not by pomp and state, by scorn or superciliousnesse; these things debase it; think not much to further the salvation of those by your labours, whom christ purchased with his blood, Magnify your Office, not by pomp and state, by scorn or superciliousness; these things debase it; vvb xx d p-acp jc dt n1 pp-f d p-acp po22 n2, ro-crq np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vvb po22 n1, xx p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1; d n2 vvb pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
210 but by humble and painful attendance upon the Ministry which you have received of the Lord. but by humble and painful attendance upon the Ministry which you have received of the Lord. cc-acp p-acp j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
211 Esteem not that a needless Office, which the Apostle hath made necessary; nor a bootlesse service unto the performance whereof so great a Reward, unto the omission whereof so great a woe is annexed, 1 Cor. 9. 16, 17. If you be not moved by the souls of others, preach for your own sakes, that you may save your selves. If you value not your own salvation, preach for the sake of others, that you may save those that hear you, 1 Tim. 4. 16. If there be yet ignorance in the people, let them not continue in darknesse for want of your teaching. Esteem not that a needless Office, which the Apostle hath made necessary; nor a bootless service unto the performance whereof so great a Reward, unto the omission whereof so great a woe is annexed, 1 Cor. 9. 16, 17. If you be not moved by the Souls of Others, preach for your own sakes, that you may save your selves. If you valve not your own salvation, preach for the sake of Others, that you may save those that hear you, 1 Tim. 4. 16. If there be yet ignorance in the people, let them not continue in darkness for want of your teaching. vvb xx d dt j n1, r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn j; ccx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq av j dt vvb, p-acp dt n1 c-crq av j dt n1 vbz vvn, crd np1 crd crd, crd cs pn22 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, vvb p-acp po22 d n2, cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2. cs pn22 vvb xx po22 d n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cst pn22 vmb vvi d cst vvb pn22, crd np1 crd crd cs pc-acp vbi av n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno32 xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
212 If there be yet sins amongst them, let them not perish under them, for want of your Reproving. If they be yet imperfect, let them not be still children, If there be yet Sins among them, let them not perish under them, for want of your Reproving. If they be yet imperfect, let them not be still children, cs pc-acp vbi av n2 p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 xx vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f po22 vvg. cs pns32 vbb av j, vvb pno32 xx vbi av n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
213 for want of your instructing; if they be yet exposed to Temptation, let not Satan swallow them up, for want of your instructing; if they be yet exposed to Temptation, let not Satan swallow them up, p-acp n1 pp-f po22 vvg; cs pns32 vbb av vvn p-acp n1, vvb xx np1 vvi pno32 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
214 for want of your Resisting him. for want of your Resisting him. p-acp n1 pp-f po22 vvg pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
215 If Satan destroy men by his suggestions, he shall not answer for them as an officer (he had not inspection over them) but as a Murtherer onely. If Satan destroy men by his suggestions, he shall not answer for them as an officer (he had not inspection over them) but as a Murderer only. cs np1 vvb n2 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 (pns31 vhd xx n1 p-acp pno32) p-acp c-acp dt n1 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
216 If you destroy them by your negligence, if the Shepherds do not feed, nor the Physicians heal, If you destroy them by your negligence, if the Shepherd's do not feed, nor the Physicians heal, cs pn22 vvb pno32 p-acp po22 n1, cs dt n2 vdb xx vvi, ccx dt n2 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
217 nor the Watchmen keep, nor the Stewards provide for the flock, you have betrayed a trust, abused a Lord, exposed a depositum, you shall give an account, not onely for souls murthered, nor the Watchmen keep, nor the Stewards provide for the flock, you have betrayed a trust, abused a Lord, exposed a depositum, you shall give an account, not only for Souls murdered, ccx dt n2 vvb, ccx dt n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, pn22 vhb vvn dt vvb, vvn dt n1, vvn dt fw-la, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1, xx av-j p-acp n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
218 but for an office neglected, for a talent hidden, for a Stewardship unfaithfully and injuriously administred. but for an office neglected, for a talon hidden, for a Stewardship unfaithfully and injuriously administered. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 vvn, p-acp dt n1 vvn, p-acp dt n1 av-j cc av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
219 O therefore studiously and conscientiously apply your selves to this heavenly skill of spiritual preaching. Preach in good earnest, O Therefore studiously and conscientiously apply your selves to this heavenly skill of spiritual preaching. Preach in good earnest, sy av av-j cc av-j vvb po22 n2 p-acp d j n1 pp-f j vvg. vvb p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
220 as those who seriously intend their own and their hearers salvation. as those who seriously intend their own and their hearers salvation. c-acp d r-crq av-j vvb po32 d cc po32 ng2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
221 Preach not as a Rhetorician at a Desk, only to tickle ears, and to play a prize; Preach not as a Rhetorician At a Desk, only to tickle ears, and to play a prize; vvb xx p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j pc-acp vvi n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
222 but as an Advocate at a Bar to preserve a Client, to save a soul. but as an Advocate At a Bar to preserve a Client, to save a soul. cc-acp c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
223 So convince of sinne, the guilt, the stain, the dominion, the pollution of it, the curse and malediction whereunto the soul is exposed by it, that your hearers may be awakened, So convince of sin, the guilt, the stain, the dominion, the pollution of it, the curse and malediction whereunto the soul is exposed by it, that your hearers may be awakened, av vvi pp-f n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 cc n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, cst po22 n2 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
224 and humbled, and effectually forewarned to flee from the wrath to come. and humbled, and effectually forewarned to flee from the wrath to come. cc vvn, cc av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
225 So convince of the alsufficient righteousnesse, and and unsearchable riches of Christ, the Excellency of his knowledge, the unmeasurablenesse of his love, the preciousnesse of his Promises, the fellowship of his sufferings, the power of his Resurrection, the beauties of his holinesse, the easinesse of his yoke, the Sweetnesse of his peace, the joy of his salvation, the hope of his Glory, that the hearts of your hearers may burn within them, and they may flie like Doves unto their windows for shelter and Sanctuary into the arms of such a Redeemer, who is able and willing to save to the uttermost those that come unto God by him, that they may with all ready obedience, So convince of the All-sufficient righteousness, and and unsearchable riches of christ, the Excellency of his knowledge, the unmeasurableness of his love, the preciousness of his Promises, the fellowship of his sufferings, the power of his Resurrection, the beauty's of his holiness, the easiness of his yoke, the Sweetness of his peace, the joy of his salvation, the hope of his Glory, that the hearts of your hearers may burn within them, and they may fly like Dove unto their windows for shelter and Sanctuary into the arms of such a Redeemer, who is able and willing to save to the uttermost those that come unto God by him, that they may with all ready Obedience, av vvi pp-f dt j n1, cc cc j n2 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f png31 vvz, dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 vvi, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst dt n2 pp-f po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vmb vvi av-j n2 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d dt n1, r-crq vbz j cc j p-acp vvb p-acp dt j d cst vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cst pns32 vmb p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
226 and by the constraining power of the love of Christ, yield up themselves to the Government of this Prince of Peace, by whom the Prince of this world is judged and cast out, his works destroyed, and we for this end bought with a price, that we should not be our ▪ own, but his that bought us, and by the constraining power of the love of christ, yield up themselves to the Government of this Prince of Peace, by whom the Prince of this world is judged and cast out, his works destroyed, and we for this end bought with a price, that we should not be our ▪ own, but his that bought us, cc p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb a-acp px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz vvn cc vvd av, po31 vvz vvn, cc pns12 p-acp d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vmd xx vbi po12 ▪ vvi, p-acp po31 cst vvd pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
227 nor live any longer unto our selves, but unto him that loved us and died for us, and rose again. nor live any longer unto our selves, but unto him that loved us and died for us, and rose again. ccx vvi d av-jc p-acp po12 n2, p-acp p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno12 cc vvd p-acp pno12, cc vvd av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
228 2 Preach not your selves, your own imaginations, the devices of your own hearts, set not up your reason against Gods Word, 2 Preach not your selves, your own Imaginations, the devices of your own hearts, Set not up your reason against God's Word, crd vvb xx po22 n2, po22 d n2, dt n2 pp-f po22 d n2, vvb xx a-acp po22 vvb p-acp npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
229 nor your will against his grace, nor your interest against his glory, nor your fleshly wisdom against the simplicity of his holy Gospel. nor your will against his grace, nor your Interest against his glory, nor your fleshly Wisdom against the simplicity of his holy Gospel. ccx po22 n1 p-acp po31 n1, ccx po22 n1 p-acp po31 n1, ccx po22 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
230 Preach not out of ostentation meerly to the fancies and wits of men to please or to tickle them, Preach not out of ostentation merely to the fancies and wits of men to please or to tickle them, vvb xx av pp-f n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
231 but out of manifestation of truth to the conscience to please God. but out of manifestation of truth to the conscience to please God. cc-acp av pp-f n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
232 Preach not your own passions and animosities, things tending to widen breaches, to foment jealousies and discontents, to kindle fedition, to cherish faction, to beget turbulency & disquiet, to shake the piety which the people owe to God, Preach not your own passion and animosities, things tending to widen Breaches, to foment jealousies and discontents, to kindle fedition, to cherish faction, to beget turbulency & disquiet, to shake the piety which the people owe to God, vvb xx po22 d n2 cc n2, n2 vvg pc-acp vvi n2, p-acp n1 n2 cc n2-jn, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n-jn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvb p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
233 or the loyalty they owe to their Prince, or the tranquility which they ought to promote in Church and State; or the loyalty they owe to their Prince, or the tranquillity which they ought to promote in Church and State; cc dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1, cc dt n1 r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
234 but as servants of a Prince of Peace, preach those things which make for peace, and which may heal the divisions & compose the distempers which yet remain in the midst of us. but as Servants of a Prince of Peace, preach those things which make for peace, and which may heal the divisions & compose the distempers which yet remain in the midst of us. cc-acp c-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi dt n2 cc vvi dt n2 r-crq av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
235 3. Preach Christ Jesus the Lord, determine to know nothing among your people but Christ crucified, let his name and grace, his spirit and love triumph in the midst of all your Sermons. 3. Preach christ jesus the Lord, determine to know nothing among your people but christ Crucified, let his name and grace, his Spirit and love triumph in the midst of all your Sermons. crd vvb np1 np1 dt n1, vvb pc-acp vvi pix p-acp po22 n1 p-acp np1 vvd, vvb po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
236 Let your great end be to glorifie him in the hearts, to render him amiable and precious in the eyes of his people; Let your great end be to Glorify him in the hearts, to render him amiable and precious in the eyes of his people; vvb po22 j n1 vbb pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 j cc j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
237 to lead them to him as a Sanctuary to protect them, a propitiation to reconcile them, a treasure to enrich them, a Physician to heal them, to led them to him as a Sanctuary to Pact them, a propitiation to reconcile them, a treasure to enrich them, a physician to heal them, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
238 an Advocate to present them and their services unto God: an Advocate to present them and their services unto God: dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 cc po32 n2 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
239 as wisdom to counsel, as righteousnesse to justifie, as sanctification to renue, as redemption to save, as Wisdom to counsel, as righteousness to justify, as sanctification to renew, as redemption to save, c-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
240 as an inexhausted fountain of pardon, grace, comfort, victory, glory. Let Christ be the Diamond to shine in the bosom of all your Sermons. as an inexhausted fountain of pardon, grace, Comfort, victory, glory. Let christ be the Diamond to shine in the bosom of all your Sermons. c-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, n1. vvb np1 vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
241 4. Serve the souls, not the wills or lusts of men. 4. Serve the Souls, not the wills or Lustiest of men. crd vvb dt n2, xx dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
242 Consider the worth of souls, their excellency, their immortality, the price that bought them, the sin which defiles them, the curse which destroys them, the grace which renues them, the glory which blesseth them. Consider the worth of Souls, their excellency, their immortality, the price that bought them, the sin which defiles them, the curse which Destroys them, the grace which renews them, the glory which Blesses them. np1 dt n1 pp-f n2, po32 n1, po32 n1, dt n1 cst vvd pno32, dt vvb r-crq vvz pno32, dt vvb r-crq vvz pno32, dt vvb r-crq vvz pno32, dt vvb r-crq vvz pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
243 Consider the vigilancy of Satan who goeth about to devour them. Consider the vigilancy of Satan who Goes about to devour them. np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
244 His malice and industry, his power and policy, his sophisms and devices, his artifices and temptations, the indefatigable diligence, His malice and industry, his power and policy, his sophisms and devices, his artifices and temptations, the indefatigable diligence, po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n2 cc n2, po31 fw-la cc n2, dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
245 and various methods he useth to destroy them, against whose engines and machinations our Ministry is appointed. and various methods he uses to destroy them, against whose Engines and machinations our Ministry is appointed. cc j n2 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp rg-crq n2 cc n2 po12 n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
246 Is it a small sin to gratifie Satan by neglecting to save those precious souls which he seeketh to ruine? Is it a small sin by our carelesnesse to betray such souls as those, Is it a small since to gratify Satan by neglecting to save those precious Souls which he seeks to ruin? Is it a small since by our carelessness to betray such Souls as those, vbz pn31 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi d j n2 r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi? vbz pn31 dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 c-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
247 and our own with them, to the peril of eternal perdition? Shall we be able to endure the hideous outcry of destroyed souls wherewith we had been entrusted, howling out that doleful accusation against us, Parentes sensimus parricidas, our Guids have misled us, our Watchmen have betrayed us, our Pastors have starved us, our Stewards have defrauded us, our fathers have been our parricides? and our own with them, to the peril of Eternal perdition? Shall we be able to endure the hideous outcry of destroyed Souls wherewith we had been Entrusted, howling out that doleful accusation against us, Parents sensimus Parricides, our Guides have misled us, our Watchmen have betrayed us, our Pastors have starved us, our Stewards have defrauded us, our Father's have been our parricides? cc po12 d p-acp pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1? vmb pns12 vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 c-crq pns12 vhd vbn vvn, vvg av cst j n1 p-acp pno12, n2 fw-la fw-la, po12 vvz vhb vvn pno12, po12 n2 vhb vvn pno12, po12 ng1 vhb vvn pno12, po12 n2 vhb vvd pno12, po12 n2 vhb vbn po12 n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
248 For Jesus sake, if you love Jesus; It is the argument which himself useth, Joh. 21. 15, 16, 17. (and if any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be Anathema Maranatha. For jesus sake, if you love jesus; It is the argument which himself uses, John 21. 15, 16, 17. (and if any man love not the Lord Iesus, let him be Anathema Maranatha. p-acp np1 n1, cs pn22 vvb np1; pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq n1 vvz, np1 crd crd, crd, crd (cc cs d n1 vvb xx dt n1 np1, vvb pno31 vbi n1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
249 ) If you would have Jesus love you, if you tender his sheep, if you regard his command, ) If you would have jesus love you, if you tender his sheep, if you regard his command, ) cs pn22 vmd vhi np1 vvb pn22, cs pn22 vvb po31 n1, cs pn22 vvb po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
250 if you fear his wrath, if you value his salvation, study the price of souls, snatch souls out of the fire, forewarn souls of the wrath to come, be humble, be faithful, be painful, be pitiful towards the souls of men. if you Fear his wrath, if you valve his salvation, study the price of Souls, snatch Souls out of the fire, forewarn Souls of the wrath to come, be humble, be faithful, be painful, be pitiful towards the Souls of men. cs pn22 vvb po31 n1, cs pn22 vvb po31 n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb n2 av pp-f dt n1, vvb n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi, vbb j, vbb j, vbb j, vbb j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
251 Commend your fidelity, set forth Christs excellency unto the souls of your hearers, that you may be able to say to him at his coming, Commend your Fidis, Set forth Christ excellency unto the Souls of your hearers, that you may be able to say to him At his coming, vvb po22 n1, vvd av npg1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
252 as he to his Father, Behold me and the children whom thou hast given me. Thus doing, you shall both save your selves and them that hear you. FINIS. as he to his Father, Behold me and the children whom thou hast given me. Thus doing, you shall both save your selves and them that hear you. FINIS. c-acp pns31 p-acp po31 n1, vvb pno11 cc dt n2 ro-crq pns21 vh2 vvn pno11. av vdg, pn22 vmb av-d vvi po22 n2 cc pno32 cst vvb pn22. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4

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120 6 1 Cor. 10. 13. 1 Cor. 10. 13. vvd np1 crd crd
120 7 Rom. 1. 11, 12 ▪ Rom. 1. 11, 12 ▪ np1 crd crd, crd ▪
122 0 1 Tim. 3. 2. 1 Tim. 3. 2. vvn np1 crd crd
120 0 Acts 17. 16. Acts 17. 16. n2 crd crd
120 1 1 Tim. 4. 11, 12 1 Tim. 4. 11, 12 vvd np1 crd crd, crd
120 2 1 Thes. 2. 10. 1 Thebes 2. 10. vvd np1 crd crd
120 3 Eph. 3. 4. Ephesians 3. 4. np1 crd crd
120 4 2 Cor. 2. 11. 2 Cor. 2. 11. crd np1 crd crd
120 5 Eph. 4. 12. Ephesians 4. 12. np1 crd crd
122 1 Isa, 50. 4. Isaiah, 50. 4. np1, crd crd
122 2 Job 33. 23. Job 33. 23. n1 crd crd
122 3 Tit. 1. 11. Tit. 1. 11. np1 crd crd
122 4 Tit. 2. 8. Tit. 2. 8. np1 crd crd
208 0 2 Tim. 4. 2. 2 Tim. 4. 2. crd np1 crd crd
209 0 Rom. 11. 13. Rom. 11. 13. np1 crd crd
211 0 Col. 4. 17. Col. 4. 17. np1 crd crd
222 0 Joh. 16. 8, 9. John 16. 8, 9. np1 crd crd, crd
225 0 Luke 3. 7. Luke 3. 7. zz crd crd
225 1 Joh. 16. 10. John 16. 10. np1 crd crd
225 2 Eph. 3. 8. Ephesians 3. 8. np1 crd crd
225 3 Phil. 3. 8. Philip 3. 8. np1 crd crd
225 4 Eph. 3. 18, 19. Ephesians 3. 18, 19. np1 crd crd, crd
225 5 2 Pet. 1. 4. 2 Pet. 1. 4. crd np1 crd crd
225 6 Phil. 3. 10. Philip 3. 10. np1 crd crd
225 7 Psal. 110. 3. Psalm 110. 3. np1 crd crd
225 8 Mat. 11. 30. Mathew 11. 30. np1 crd crd
225 9 Joh. 14. 27. John 14. 27. np1 crd crd
225 10 Psal. 51. 12. Psalm 51. 12. np1 crd crd
225 11 Col. 1. 27. Col. 1. 27. np1 crd crd
225 12 Luk. 24. 32. Luk. 24. 32. np1 crd crd
225 13 Isa. 60. 8. Isaiah 60. 8. np1 crd crd
225 14 Heb. 7. 25. Hebrew 7. 25. np1 crd crd
226 0 2 Cor. 5. 14. 2 Cor. 5. 14. crd np1 crd crd
226 1 John 12. 31. 16. 11. John 12. 31. 16. 11. np1 crd crd crd crd
226 2 1 Joh. 3. 5, 8. 1 John 3. 5, 8. crd np1 crd crd, crd
226 3 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. vvn np1 crd crd, crd
227 0 2 Cor. 5. 15. 2 Cor. 5. 15. crd np1 crd crd