An exhortation to youth to prepare for judgment A sermon occasion'd by the late repentance and funeral of a young man. Deceased September 29. 1681.

Shower, John, 1657-1715
Publisher: printed by J G for Benjamen Alsop at the Angel and Bible in the Poultry
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1681
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A60132 ESTC ID: R214018 STC ID: S3664
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Ecclesiastes XI, 9; Funeral sermons, English -- 17th century; Young men -- Conduct of life; Young women -- Conduct of life;
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0 A Funeral-Sermon. Ecelesiastes XI. 9. A Funeral-sermon. Ecclesiastes XI. 9. dt n1. vvz crd. crd (5) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Rejoyce, o young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart chear thee in the days of thy youth, Rejoice, oh young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, vvb, uh j n1, p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes: but know thou that for all these things God will bring thee into judgement. cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2: cc-acp vvb pns21 cst p-acp d d n2 np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 NOtwithstanding our manifold advantages for serious Religion in our younger years, and the contrary inconvensences of deferring it to old Age or an indefinite hereafter; NOtwithstanding our manifold advantages for serious Religion in our younger Years, and the contrary inconvensences of deferring it to old Age or an indefinite hereafter; p-acp po12 j n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp po12 jc n2, cc dt j-jn n2 pp-f vvg pn31 p-acp j n1 cc dt j av; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 our frequent warnings by the death of others, to provide for our own, and the unspeakable hazard of a sick-bed Repentance; our frequent Warnings by the death of Others, to provide for our own, and the unspeakable hazard of a sickbed Repentance; po12 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 d, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 np1-n; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 yet how apt are most persons, in their youth and strength, to forget their Creator and themselves too! yet how apt Are most Persons, in their youth and strength, to forget their Creator and themselves too! av c-crq j vbr av-ds n2, p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc px32 av! (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 to indulge to carnal mirth and sensual delights; to indulge to carnal mirth and sensual delights; pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 cc j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 as supposing, by a fatal prejudice and mistake, That obedience to God would introduce melancholly, destroy the chearfulness of conversation, as supposing, by a fatal prejudice and mistake, That Obedience to God would introduce melancholy, destroy the cheerfulness of Conversation, c-acp vvg, p-acp dt j n1 cc vvi, cst n1 p-acp np1 vmd vvi j-jn, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 and spoil the sweetness of human life, and thereupon refuse to bestow a serious thought about Religion and another World, till God by sickness, and spoil the sweetness of human life, and thereupon refuse to bestow a serious Thought about Religion and Another World, till God by sickness, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc j-jn n1, c-acp np1 p-acp n1, (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 or an hasty death, summon them to appear before his Bar: or an hasty death, summon them to appear before his Bar: cc dt j n1, vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1: (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 Upon which account it cannot be thought unnecessary or unseasonable, upon all occasions, to mind young persons of their sin and duty, their snares and dangers, their latter end and final judgment. Upon which account it cannot be Thought unnecessary or unseasonable, upon all occasions, to mind young Persons of their since and duty, their snares and dangers, their latter end and final judgement. p-acp r-crq n1 pn31 vmbx vbi vvn j cc j, p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi j n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, po32 n2 cc n2, po32 d n1 cc j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 What at this time directed my thoughts to such a subject is not unknown to divers present, viz. The deathbed Repentance of a young man lately deceased, who for some time past attended this Lecture, I hope; What At this time directed my thoughts to such a Subject is not unknown to diverse present, viz. The deathbed Repentance of a young man lately deceased, who for Some time past attended this Lecture, I hope; q-crq p-acp d n1 vvn po11 n2 p-acp d dt n-jn vbz xx j p-acp j n1, n1 dt n1 n1 pp-f dt j n1 av-j vvn, r-crq p-acp d n1 j vvn d n1, pns11 vvb; (5) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 at length, with some seriousness and profit, tho' at first he came only with a design to carp and sooff, At length, with Some seriousness and profit, though At First he Come only with a Design to carp and sooff, p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1, cs p-acp ord pns31 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc uh, (5) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 as with great remorse he told me in his last sickness. as with great remorse he told me in his last sickness. c-acp p-acp j n1 pns31 vvd pno11 p-acp po31 ord n1. (5) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 And therefore, if there be any now come hither upon the same errand, and with the same thoughts; And Therefore, if there be any now come hither upon the same errand, and with the same thoughts; cc av, cs pc-acp vbb d av vvn av p-acp dt d n1, cc p-acp dt d n2; (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
15 I pray God command their attention; (for otherwise it would be in vain for me to beg it) and accompany his own Word with a powerful efficacy to their hearts, to convince their judgments, I pray God command their attention; (for otherwise it would be in vain for me to beg it) and accompany his own Word with a powerful efficacy to their hearts, to convince their Judgments, pns11 vvb np1 vvb po32 n1; (c-acp av pn31 vmd vbi p-acp j c-acp pno11 p-acp vvb pn31) cc vvi po31 d n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 and perswade their wills, and awaken their Souls, that they may go away with other apprehensions and resolutions than they came hither, and persuade their wills, and awaken their Souls, that they may go away with other apprehensions and resolutions than they Come hither, cc vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2 cs pns32 vvd av, (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 as this deceased Penitent once did; as this deceased Penitent once did; c-acp d vvn j-jn a-acp vdd; (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 whose Repentance and Funeral calls loudly to us all to consider this Apostrophe of the Wise man in the Text, Rejoyce, o young man, in thy youth, whose Repentance and Funeral calls loudly to us all to Consider this Apostrophe of the Wise man in the Text, Rejoice, oh young man, in thy youth, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vvz av-j p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvb, uh j n1, p-acp po21 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
19 and let thy heant chear thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and let thy heant cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, cc vvb po21 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
20 and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee to judgment. and in the sighed of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee to judgement. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2: cc-acp vvb pns21, cst p-acp d d n2 np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
21 For the coherence of these words with the preceeding Verses, we need only observe, that Solomon in the former Chapters, having given many excellent rules for the quieting of our minds, For the coherence of these words with the preceding Verses, we need only observe, that Solomon in the former Chapters, having given many excellent rules for the quieting of our minds, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n2, pns12 vvb av-j vvi, cst np1 p-acp dt j n2, vhg vvn d j n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 2
22 and the comfort of our lives, under all that vanity which he pronounc'd upon this World, he comes in this Chapter to exhort us to prepare for another. and the Comfort of our lives, under all that vanity which he pronounced upon this World, he comes in this Chapter to exhort us to prepare for Another. cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp d cst n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn. (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 For when all is done that can possibly be effected in order to a contented and a happy life; For when all is done that can possibly be effected in order to a contented and a happy life; p-acp c-crq d vbz vdn cst vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvn cc dt j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 yet he tells us, that our life it self is vain and transient, our death inevitable, yet he tells us, that our life it self is vain and Transient, our death inevitable, av pns31 vvz pno12, cst po12 n1 pn31 n1 vbz j cc j, po12 n1 j, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 and that the days of darkness will be many, vers. and that the days of darkness will be many, vers. cc d dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi d, zz. (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 8. and then confutes that unreasonable inference, which the young Epicure is too prone to make from such premises; 8. and then confutes that unreasonable Inference, which the young Epicure is too prove to make from such premises; crd cc av vvz d j n1, r-crq dt j n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 deriding his foolish pretence and plea, by an Ironie: and yet endeavouring to awaken his Conscience, by declaring the certainty of an after-reckoning, deriding his foolish pretence and plea, by an Irony: and yet endeavouring to awaken his Conscience, by declaring the certainty of an After reckon, vvg po31 j n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1: cc av vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
28 and by a solemn citation of him before Gods Tribunal. and by a solemn Citante of him before God's Tribunal. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp ng1 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
29 For to this purpose, we may suppose the young sensualist to retort the Argument, Are all things vain? Is life uncertain, For to this purpose, we may suppose the young sensualist to retort the Argument, are all things vain? Is life uncertain, p-acp p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, vbr d n2 j? vbz n1 j, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
30 and death and darkness near? let me then enjoy the light as long as I can, let me indulge my appetite and please my sences, and death and darkness near? let me then enjoy the Light as long as I can, let me indulge my appetite and please my Senses, cc n1 cc n1 av-j? vvb pno11 av vvi dt n1 c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb, vvb pno11 vvi po11 n1 cc vvb po11 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
31 and gratify my lusts, and make the best improvement of this vain, this short, uncertain life. and gratify my Lustiest, and make the best improvement of this vain, this short, uncertain life. cc vvi po11 n2, cc vvi dt js n1 pp-f d j, d j, j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
32 Have I but a a little time in which to enjoy this world? Let me not make it shorter by a Stoical reservedness; Have I but a a little time in which to enjoy this world? Let me not make it shorter by a Stoical reservedness; vhb pns11 p-acp dt dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pc-acp vvi d n1? vvb pno11 xx vvi pn31 jc p-acp dt j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
33 lot me not lose this day, least I never have another; but eat and drink for to morrow I may dye. lot me not loose this day, lest I never have Another; but eat and drink for to morrow I may die. n1 pno11 xx vvi d n1, cs pns11 av-x vhb j-jn; cc-acp vvb cc vvi p-acp p-acp n1 pns11 vmb vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
34 To which suppos'd Objection, the Wise man answers, in the Words I have read, Rejoyce, o young man in thy youth, To which supposed Objection, the Wise man answers, in the Words I have read, Rejoice, oh young man in thy youth, p-acp r-crq vvn n1, dt j n1 n2, p-acp dt n2 pns11 vhb vvn, vvb, uh j n1 p-acp po21 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
35 and let thy heart chear thee in the days of thy youth, q. d. Let it do thee good, and bring thee joy, be as merry as thou canst, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, q. worser. Let it do thee good, and bring thee joy, be as merry as thou Canst, cc vvb po21 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, vvd. sy. vvb pn31 vdi pno21 j, cc vvb pno21 n1, vbb a-acp j c-acp pns21 vm2, (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
36 and take all the satisfaction thy lusts can procure; if thou think it best, and most adviseable to do so. and take all the satisfaction thy Lustiest can procure; if thou think it best, and most Advisable to do so. cc vvb d dt n1 po21 n2 vmb vvi; cs pns21 vvb pn31 av-js, cc av-ds j pc-acp vdi av. (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
37 Walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes. Walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes. vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
38 q.d. Being resolved upon a short life and a merry, baulk nothing which thy lust doth flictate; Q.d Being resolved upon a short life and a merry, balk nothing which thy lust does flictate; n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc dt j, vvb pix q-crq po21 n1 vdz vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
39 deny thy self no thing thy foolish heart can wish, or thy senfual appetite may crave. deny thy self no thing thy foolish heart can wish, or thy senfual appetite may crave. vvb po21 n1 dx n1 po21 j n1 vmb vvi, cc po21 j n1 vmb vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
40 But know for certain, a day of reckoning is at hand, when God will call thee to an account for thy sensual lusts and youthful follies: But know for certain, a day of reckoning is At hand, when God will call thee to an account for thy sensual Lustiest and youthful follies: cc-acp vvb p-acp j, dt n1 pp-f n-vvg vbz p-acp n1, c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po21 j n2 cc j n2: (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
41 However now thou maist stifle the convictions of thy Conscience by repeated debauches and lewd company; However now thou Mayest stifle the convictions of thy Conscience by repeated Debauches and lewd company; c-acp av pns21 vm2 vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp vvn n2 cc j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
42 however now thou maist make a shift to drown the sentiments of a reasonable Soul by the noise of riot, however now thou Mayest make a shift to drown the sentiments of a reasonable Soul by the noise of riot, c-acp av pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
43 or bring the pleasures of the flesh to banish the presaging fears of thy immortal spirit: however now thou maist flatter, or bring the pleasures of the Flesh to banish the presaging fears of thy immortal Spirit: however now thou Mayest flatter, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt vvg n2 pp-f po21 j n1: c-acp av pns21 vm2 vvi, (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
44 or delude thy self by the principles of a Sadducee, or please thy senses by the practice of an Epicvre; yet for all these things God will bring thee to judgment. q. d. or delude thy self by the principles of a Sadducee, or please thy Senses by the practice of an Epicure; yet for all these things God will bring thee to judgement. q. worser. cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt np1, cc vvb po21 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; av p-acp d d n2 np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1. sy. sy. (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
45 Whither thou wilt or no, a scrutiny shall be made into thy past actions, and an account must be given of thine ill spent life: Whither thou wilt or no, a scrutiny shall be made into thy past actions, and an account must be given of thine ill spent life: c-crq pns21 vm2 cc uh-dx, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po21 j n2, cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f po21 n-jn vvn n1: (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
46 and for all the vanities of thy youth, and the sensual pleasures that now entice thee; and for all the vanities of thy youth, and the sensual pleasures that now entice thee; cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc dt j n2 cst av vvi pno21; (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
47 God, a terrible and a righteous God will bring thee to his judgment-Seat. God, a terrible and a righteous God will bring thee to his judgment seat. np1, dt j cc dt j np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp po31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 6 Page 4
48 And it follows, v. 10. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, (by avoiding sin, which is the cause of sorrow) and put away evil from thy flesh, And it follows, v. 10. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, (by avoiding since, which is the cause of sorrow) and put away evil from thy Flesh, cc pn31 vvz, n1 crd av vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1, (p-acp vvg n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1) cc vvd av j-jn p-acp po21 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 4
49 for childhood and youth are vanity. for childhood and youth Are vanity. p-acp n1 cc n1 vbr n1. (5) text (DIV1) 7 Page 4
50 From the words may be collected these Three General Heads of Discourse, as comprehensive of the sum of the Text. From the words may be collected these Three General Heads of Discourse, as comprehensive of the sum of the Text. p-acp dt n2 vmb vbi vvn d crd j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1 (5) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
51 1. In that Solomon makes use of an Ironie, and so in mockery and derision bids the young man rejoice, we may take notice, that sinful mirth, and sensual pleasure, is no real and substantial joy, fit for a wise man to choose. 1. In that Solomon makes use of an Irony, and so in mockery and derision bids the young man rejoice, we may take notice, that sinful mirth, and sensual pleasure, is no real and substantial joy, fit for a wise man to choose. crd p-acp cst np1 vvz n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av p-acp n1 cc n1 vvz dt j n1 vvi, pns12 vmb vvi n1, cst j n1, cc j n1, vbz dx j cc j n1, j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 4
52 It hath but the appearance and the name of joy; for what is truly so, is nowhere to be had, without the fear of God, and the faithful keeping of his Commandments. It hath but the appearance and the name of joy; for what is truly so, is nowhere to be had, without the Fear of God, and the faithful keeping of his commandments. pn31 vhz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1; p-acp r-crq vbz av-j av, vbz av pc-acp vbi vhn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n2. (5) text (DIV1) 9 Page 4
53 2. In that he directs his discourse to the young man in particular, we have a plain intimation; 2. In that he directs his discourse to the young man in particular, we have a plain intimation; crd p-acp cst pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j, pns12 vhb dt j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
54 that young persons of all others, are most apt to lay aside the fear of God, that young Persons of all Others, Are most apt to lay aside the Fear of God, d j n2 pp-f d n2-jn, vbr av-ds j pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 4
55 and forget their Creator, through the temptations of sensual pleasures and youthful lusts. and forget their Creator, through the temptations of sensual pleasures and youthful Lustiest. cc vvb po32 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 cc j n2. (5) text (DIV1) 10 Page 5
56 3. Because he tells the young man, that even He must come to judgment, as an argument most proper to damp his carnal mirth and jollity, 3. Because he tells the young man, that even He must come to judgement, as an argument most proper to damp his carnal mirth and jollity, crd p-acp pns31 vvz dt j n1, cst av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 av-ds j p-acp n-jn po31 j n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 5
57 and put a check to his pursuit of youthful Lusts. We may hence observe, in what respects the consideration of a future judgment hath any force of Argument to perswade young persons to stop in their cours of sin, and put a check to his pursuit of youthful Lusts. We may hence observe, in what respects the consideration of a future judgement hath any force of Argument to persuade young Persons to stop in their course of since, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f j np1 pns12 vmb av vvi, p-acp r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vhz d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 5
58 and to remember their Creatour in the days of their youth. and to Remember their Creator in the days of their youth. cc pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 11 Page 5
59 As to the first, I shall divide it into Two Branches, and so consider. 1. That the carnal mirth of sinners hath but the appearance and name of joy: As to the First, I shall divide it into Two Branches, and so Consider. 1. That the carnal mirth of Sinners hath but the appearance and name of joy: p-acp p-acp dt ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2, cc av vvb. crd cst dt j n1 pp-f n2 vhz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (5) text (DIV1) 12 Page 5
60 being exprest by an Ironie, while on the contrary, they meet with trouble and sorrow, and dissatisfaction in pursuit of their lusts. being expressed by an Irony, while on the contrary, they meet with trouble and sorrow, and dissatisfaction in pursuit of their Lustiest. vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, n1 p-acp dt n-jn, pns32 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2. (5) text (DIV1) 12 Page 5
61 2. That the life of a serious Christian, in the fear of God and the keeping of his Commandments, is the only chearful and merry life. 1st. That sinful mirth and sensual pleasure hath but the appearance and name of joy. 2. That the life of a serious Christian, in the Fear of God and the keeping of his commandments, is the only cheerful and merry life. 1st. That sinful mirth and sensual pleasure hath but the appearance and name of joy. crd cst dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n2, vbz dt j j cc j n1. ord. cst j n1 cc j n1 vhz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 13 Page 5
62 Doubtless the thought of Joy carrieth Argument with it to allure, as that of sorrow to disswade; on which account we are commonly averse to serious practical Religion in our younger years, Doubtless the Thought of Joy Carrieth Argument with it to allure, as that of sorrow to dissuade; on which account we Are commonly averse to serious practical Religion in our younger Years, av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp vvi, p-acp d pp-f n1 p-acp vvi; p-acp r-crq n1 pns12 vbr av-j j p-acp j j n1 p-acp po12 jc n2, (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
63 as supposing it would interfere with all the pleasures of human life, and doom us to a perpetual mourning melancholick state; as supposing it would interfere with all the pleasures of human life, and doom us to a perpetual mourning melancholic state; c-acp vvg pn31 vmd vvi p-acp d dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc n1 pno12 p-acp dt j j-vvg j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
64 whereas the Irony in the Text may let us know. whereas the Irony in the Text may let us know. cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
65 That while we walk in the way of our own hearts, and in the sight of our eyes, we deceive our selves with the shadow of Joy, and the name of Mirth. That while we walk in the Way of our own hearts, and in the sighed of our eyes, we deceive our selves with the shadow of Joy, and the name of Mirth. cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 d n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
66 'Tis true, he bids the young man here rejoyce, and let his heart chear him; It's true, he bids the young man Here rejoice, and let his heart cheer him; pn31|vbz j, pns31 vvz dt j n1 av vvi, cc vvb po31 n1 vvi pno31; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
67 but it is in perfect scorn and derision, as knowing well that all his mirth and chearfulness must be false and spurious, vain and causless, less in quantity and worse in quality, than the rejoicing of an upright Christian. but it is in perfect scorn and derision, as knowing well that all his mirth and cheerfulness must be false and spurious, vain and causeless, less in quantity and Worse in quality, than the rejoicing of an upright Christian. p-acp pn31 vbz p-acp j n1 cc n1, c-acp vvg av cst d po31 n1 cc n1 vmb vbi j cc j, j cc j, av-dc p-acp n1 cc av-jc p-acp n1, cs dt n-vvg pp-f dt j njp. (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
68 For as to sensual mirth, so greatful and infecting to the generality of youth, either it depends upon their Company, which sometimes begets quarrels and wounds without cause, or proves not suitable to their humour; For as to sensual mirth, so grateful and infecting to the generality of youth, either it depends upon their Company, which sometime begets quarrels and wounds without cause, or Proves not suitable to their humour; c-acp c-acp p-acp j n1, av j cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av-d pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1, r-crq av vvz n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, cc vvz xx j p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
69 or else ariseth from a particular temper of Body, heighten'd by meats and drinks, and more than ordinary Diet; (and so hath more of the Beast than of the Man: ) and by consequence, must needs be of a short continuance: or Else arises from a particular temper of Body, heightened by Meats and drinks, and more than ordinary Diet; (and so hath more of the Beast than of the Man:) and by consequence, must needs be of a short Continuance: cc av vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, cc av-dc cs j n1; (cc av vhz dc pp-f dt n1 cs pp-f dt n1:) cc p-acp n1, vmb av vbi pp-f dt j n1: (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
70 or else is the sole effect of youth, and so will undoubtedly decay as they advance in Age. or Else is the sole Effect of youth, and so will undoubtedly decay as they advance in Age. cc av vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc av vmb av-j vvi c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
71 However it is in it self contemptible and base, as feigned and not sincere, as appearing and not real, However it is in it self contemptible and base, as feigned and not sincere, as appearing and not real, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp pn31 n1 j cc j, c-acp vvn cc xx j, c-acp vvg cc xx j, (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
72 as vain and without foundation, as mational and without a cause: as vain and without Foundation, as mational and without a cause: c-acp j cc p-acp n1, c-acp j cc p-acp dt n1: (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
73 and not contemptible only in it self, but likewise in relation to the Subject, the inferior part of Man: and not contemptible only in it self, but likewise in Relation to the Subject, the inferior part of Man: cc xx j av-j p-acp pn31 n1, p-acp av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn, dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1: (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
74 and much more in reference to the Object of their carnal mirth, when 'tis not only senfual, but forbidden too; and much more in Referente to the Object of their carnal mirth, when it's not only senfual, but forbidden too; cc d dc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, c-crq pn31|vbz xx av-j j, cc-acp vvn av; (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
75 and as truly so in regard of the Duration also, since it is easily disturb'd, and quickly gone. and as truly so in regard of the Duration also, since it is Easily disturbed, and quickly gone. cc c-acp av-j av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 av, c-acp pn31 vbz av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 15 Page 6
76 How can it be imagin'd that a course of sin can give a Man any solid mirth! How can it be imagined that a course of since can give a Man any solid mirth! q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt n1 d j n1! (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
77 when the Men themselves are at such a vast expence of care, and pains, and trouble, of unavoidable fear, and shame, and anxious thoughts; when the Men themselves Are At such a vast expense of care, and pains, and trouble, of unavoidable Fear, and shame, and anxious thoughts; q-crq dt n2 px32 vbr p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n2, cc vvi, pp-f j n1, cc n1, cc j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
78 either to contrive, or to accomplish, or to conceal their wicked purposes and practices? so that I need not ask that question concerning the joy of the Epicure, which Job doth of the Hope of the Hypocrite, Job 27.8. what is it when God shall take away his Soul? But in the mean time, what is it now? what mirth and joy have they for the present? who must rack their brains and stretch their fancies, either to contrive, or to accomplish, or to conceal their wicked Purposes and practices? so that I need not ask that question Concerning the joy of the Epicure, which Job does of the Hope of the Hypocrite, Job 27.8. what is it when God shall take away his Soul? But in the mean time, what is it now? what mirth and joy have they for the present? who must rack their brains and stretch their fancies, d pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi po32 j n2 cc n2? av cst pns11 vvb xx vvi d n1 vvg dt vvb pp-f dt n1, r-crq np1 vdz pp-f dt vvb pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. q-crq vbz pn31 c-crq np1 vmb vvi av po31 n1? cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vbz pn31 av? q-crq n1 cc n1 vhb pns32 p-acp dt j? q-crq vmb vvi po32 n2 cc vvi po32 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
79 and employ their most solicitous and concerned thoughts, how to make provision for their lusts; and then must baffle their reasons, and debauch their Consciences, actually to enjoy them. and employ their most solicitous and concerned thoughts, how to make provision for their Lustiest; and then must baffle their Reasons, and debauch their Consciences, actually to enjoy them. cc vvi po32 av-ds j cc vvn n2, c-crq pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2; cc av vmb vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2, av-j pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 6
80 For oftentimes a troublesome Conscience says so many rubs in their way, which they know not how to remove; For oftentimes a troublesome Conscience Says so many rubs in their Way, which they know not how to remove; p-acp av dt j n1 vvz av d n2 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 7
81 starts so many objections, which they cannot answer; makes so many doubts and Scruples, which they know not how to resolve and overcome; starts so many objections, which they cannot answer; makes so many doubts and Scruples, which they know not how to resolve and overcome; n2 av d n2, r-crq pns32 vmbx vvi; vvz av d n2 cc n2, r-crq pns32 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 7
82 that if they will venture upon the sin, it must be even in despite of themselves. that if they will venture upon the since, it must be even in despite of themselves. cst cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp n1 pp-f px32. (5) text (DIV1) 16 Page 7
83 Sometimes the very contrivance of their sins gives them sufficient uneasiness and trouble to spoil their mirth: Sometime the very contrivance of their Sins gives them sufficient uneasiness and trouble to spoil their mirth: av dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvz pno32 j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1: (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 7
84 such previous thoughtfulness being necessary to frame the model, to fix the time, to design the manner, such previous thoughtfulness being necessary to frame the model, to fix the time, to Design the manner, d j n1 vbg j pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp n1 dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 7
85 and to order the circumstances of some impieties; and sometimes the wickedness it self is its own punishment. and to order the Circumstances of Some impieties; and sometime the wickedness it self is its own punishment. cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2; cc av dt n1 pn31 n1 vbz po31 d n1. (5) text (DIV1) 17 Page 7
86 Look upon the young sinner swelling in pride, or burning in lust, or drowning in sensuality; Look upon the young sinner swelling in pride, or burning in lust, or drowning in sensuality; vvb p-acp dt j n1 vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 7
87 consider him rackt with impatient desires, and burthen'd with unavoidable fears, least his attempt be unsuccesful, Consider him racked with impatient Desires, and burdened with unavoidable fears, lest his attempt be unsuccesful, vvb pno31 vvn p-acp j n2, cc vvn p-acp j n2, cs po31 n1 vbb j, (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 7
88 or least he be disappointed in the secrecy of the enjoyment, and his shame and folly publish'd to the world: or lest he be disappointed in the secrecy of the enjoyment, and his shame and folly published to the world: cc cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt n1: (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 7
89 And yet this is the merry life of the sensual Epicure! Besides, when, by a custom and continuance in sin, the Devil is in full possession, and Lust upon the Throne; And yet this is the merry life of the sensual Epicure! Beside, when, by a custom and Continuance in since, the devil is in full possession, and Lust upon the Throne; cc av d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1-n! a-acp, c-crq, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp j n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 18 Page 7
90 what Tyranny doth it exercise? and what a blind obedience must the sinner yield? How often are you forced to declare, that you approve of that, which your mind condemns? how often do you subscribe to that as true, which you know to be false? and so run headlong against the light of nature, what Tyranny does it exercise? and what a blind Obedience must the sinner yield? How often Are you forced to declare, that you approve of that, which your mind condemns? how often do you subscribe to that as true, which you know to be false? and so run headlong against the Light of nature, r-crq n1 vdz pn31 vvi? cc q-crq dt j n1 vmb dt n1 vvi? uh-crq av vbr pn22 vvn pc-acp vvi, cst pn22 vvb pp-f d, r-crq po22 n1 vvz? uh-crq av vdb pn22 vvi p-acp d c-acp j, r-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j? cc av vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
91 and the checks of Conscience, and surrender Soul and Body and all, to the will of Satan, and the Checks of Conscience, and surrender Soul and Body and all, to the will of Satan, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi n1 cc n1 cc d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
92 and the command of an imperious, domineering Lust? and the command of an imperious, domineering Lust? cc dt n1 pp-f dt j, j-vvg n1? (5) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
93 Now, what mirth or joy can consist with such a servitude? yea, while you weary your selves to commit iniquity, what frequent vexations do you meet with from the disappointment of your hopes, finding sorrow, where you look'd for joy; Now, what mirth or joy can consist with such a servitude? yea, while you weary your selves to commit iniquity, what frequent vexations do you meet with from the disappointment of your hope's, finding sorrow, where you looked for joy; av, q-crq n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1? uh, cs pn22 j po22 n2 pc-acp vvi n1, q-crq j n2 vdb pn22 vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, vvg n1, c-crq pn22 vvd p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
94 an offensive stench instead of a perfume; an offensive stench instead of a perfume; dt j n1 av pp-f dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
95 and a noisom weed in the room of a flower? Still something more, and further, is thought necessary to your contentment, and a noisome weed in the room of a flower? Still something more, and further, is Thought necessary to your contentment, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? j pi dc, cc av-jc, vbz vvn j p-acp po22 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 8
96 and satisfaction, and joy, than what you possess already: and satisfaction, and joy, than what you possess already: cc n1, cc n1, cs r-crq pn22 vvb av: (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 8
97 either the presence of somewhat which you cannot obtain, or the absence of somewhat, which you cannot get rid of, either the presence of somewhat which you cannot obtain, or the absence of somewhat, which you cannot get rid of, d dt n1 pp-f av r-crq pn22 vmbx vvi, cc dt n1 pp-f av, r-crq pn22 vmbx vvi vvn pp-f, (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 8
98 or the continuance of somewhat, which is not in your power to keep, or such a change and variety, as you cannot accomplish: or the Continuance of somewhat, which is not in your power to keep, or such a change and variety, as you cannot accomplish: cc dt n1 pp-f av, r-crq vbz xx p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc d dt vvb cc n1, c-acp pn22 vmbx vvi: (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 8
99 And must this be concluded the only merry and joyful life? And must this be concluded the only merry and joyful life? cc vmb d vbi vvn dt j j cc j n1? (5) text (DIV1) 20 Page 8
100 Moreover, Let a man but ask you on the morrow, what is become of the pleasure of the last nights debauch? when there remains nothing but a sting in the Conscience; Moreover, Let a man but ask you on the morrow, what is become of the pleasure of the last nights debauch? when there remains nothing but a sting in the Conscience; av, vvb dt n1 cc-acp vvb pn22 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt ord ng1 vvi? c-crq a-acp vvz pix cc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
101 Where then, I pray is your mirth and joy? For when once the heat of your Wine and Lust is over, Where then, I pray is your mirth and joy? For when once the heat of your Wine and Lust is over, c-crq av, pns11 vvb vbz po22 n1 cc n1? p-acp c-crq c-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1 vbz a-acp, (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
102 and you dare take the liberty of sober thoughts, a guilty Conscience will then tell you your own, and you shall hardly be able to stop its mouth. and you Dare take the liberty of Sobrium thoughts, a guilty Conscience will then tell you your own, and you shall hardly be able to stop its Mouth. cc pn22 vvb vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, dt j n1 vmb av vvi pn22 po22 d, cc pn22 vmb av vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
103 And tho' in part you may have wash'd away the sense of former drunkenness by more Wine: or think to drown the voice of your bosome enemy, the accuser within, by running into jovial Company, and an excess of riot; And though in part you may have washed away the sense of former Drunkenness by more Wine: or think to drown the voice of your bosom enemy, the accuser within, by running into jovial Company, and an excess of riot; cc cs p-acp n1 pn22 vmb vhi vvn av dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp dc n1: cc vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 n1, dt n1 a-acp, p-acp vvg p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
104 yet some smart affliction, or some sharp reproof, or some serious Sermon, may set your sins in order again, yet Some smart affliction, or Some sharp reproof, or Some serious Sermon, may Set your Sins in order again, av d j n1, cc d j n1, cc d j n1, vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 av, (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
105 and make your wounds to bleed afresh: and make your wounds to bleed afresh: cc vvb po22 n2 pc-acp vvi av: (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
106 And then Conscience (notwithstanding your endeavours to stop its mouth, and smother its accusations) will not fail to lash the Drunkard, and stone the Adulterer, and make the Lips of an Harlot bite like a Cocatrice. You shall hear its voice, And then Conscience (notwithstanding your endeavours to stop its Mouth, and smother its accusations) will not fail to lash the Drunkard, and stone the Adulterer, and make the Lips of an Harlot bite like a Cockatrice. You shall hear its voice, cc av n1 (c-acp po22 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n2) vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 dt n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb av-j dt n1. pn22 vmb vvi po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
107 and understand its errand, and feel a mortal qualm upon your spirits, from such convictions as you cannot easily stifle. and understand its errand, and feel a Mortal qualm upon your spirits, from such convictions as you cannot Easily stifle. cc vvi po31 n1, cc vvb dt j-jn n1 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp d n2 c-acp pn22 vmbx av-j vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 21 Page 8
108 But if this be not the case of all, because some are given up to a Reprobate sense; yet how often on asick-bed doth the agitation of their own disturbed thoughts set all in a flame within. But if this be not the case of all, Because Some Are given up to a Reprobate sense; yet how often on asick-bed does the agitation of their own disturbed thoughts Set all in a flame within. cc-acp cs d vbb xx dt n1 pp-f d, c-acp d vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1; av q-crq av p-acp n1 vdz dt n1 pp-f po32 d j-vvn n2 vvi d p-acp dt n1 a-acp. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
109 When the remembrance of their drunken excesses gives them Vinegar and Gall to drink, and makes them once more sick; When the remembrance of their drunken Excesses gives them Vinegar and Gall to drink, and makes them once more sick; c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vvz pno32 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvb, cc vvz pno32 a-acp av-dc j; (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
110 from that terrible thought, that for ought they know the next draught may be of the Cup of God's Eternal Wrath in the Lake of Hell. from that terrible Thought, that for ought they know the next draught may be of the Cup of God's Eternal Wrath in the Lake of Hell. p-acp cst j n1, cst p-acp pi pns32 vvi dt ord n1 vmb vbi pp-f dt vvb pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
111 When the remembrance of their lustful heats gives them the sad prospect and preludtum of unquenchable Fire, into which they are sinking. When the remembrance of their lustful heats gives them the sad prospect and preludtum of unquenchable Fire, into which they Are sinking. c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 vvz pno32 dt j n1 cc j-jn pp-f j n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvg. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
112 When the eccho of their Oaths and blasphemies (which stuck thro' the Name of God) shall peirce their Souls with an intolerable remorse. When the echo of their Oaths and Blasphemies (which stuck through the Name of God) shall pierce their Souls with an intolerable remorse. c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 (r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1) vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
113 When a sad reflection on their past prophaness, in scoffing at what is Serious and Holy, in ridiculing Religion, When a sad reflection on their past profaneness, in scoffing At what is Serious and Holy, in ridiculing Religion, c-crq dt j n1 p-acp po32 j n1, p-acp vvg p-acp q-crq vbz j cc j, p-acp j-vvg n1, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
114 and making a mock of Sin, shall put them into a fit of trembling, from the unavoidable fears of a Judgment to come. and making a mock of since, shall put them into a fit of trembling, from the unavoidable fears of a Judgement to come. cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
115 Now if this be the ordinary state of their case, as most certain it is, Now if this be the ordinary state of their case, as most certain it is, av cs d vbb dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp ds j pn31 vbz, (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
116 well might the wise man expose their mirth to scorn, and by an Ironie give them leave to rejoyce. well might the wise man expose their mirth to scorn, and by an Irony give them leave to rejoice. av vmd dt j n1 vvi po32 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp dt n1 vvb pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 22 Page 9
117 2. That the Joy of a Righteous, Holy Person, in the fear of God and the keeping his Commandments is the only true and proper Joy. 2. That the Joy of a Righteous, Holy Person, in the Fear of God and the keeping his commandments is the only true and proper Joy. crd cst dt n1 pp-f dt j, j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt vvg po31 n2 vbz dt j j cc j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 9
118 And the Life of an upright Christian, the only chearful and merry Life. And the Life of an upright Christian, the only cheerful and merry Life. cc dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, dt j j cc j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 23 Page 9
119 Whereas some men have inferr'd, that because there is a Woe pronounc'd in Scripture to those that laugh, and a blessedness to those that mourn and weep: that it is therefore necessary, Whereas Some men have inferred, that Because there is a Woe pronounced in Scripture to those that laugh, and a blessedness to those that mourn and weep: that it is Therefore necessary, cs d n2 vhb vvn, cst c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d d vvb, cc dt n1 p-acp d d vvb cc vvi: cst pn31 vbz av j, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
120 if we will be serious Christians, that we must be sad and unsociable, melancholy and dejected, if we will be serious Christians, that we must be sad and unsociable, melancholy and dejected, cs pns12 vmb vbi j np1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j cc j, j-jn cc j-vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
121 and lead a life of continual complaints and sorrows. and led a life of continual complaints and sorrows. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
122 They might as well conclude a necessity of turning Monks or Beggars, because the Scripture saith, that it is easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle, Matt. 16.24 than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. They might as well conclude a necessity of turning Monks or Beggars, Because the Scripture Says, that it is Easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle, Matt. 16.24 than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. pns32 vmd a-acp av vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 cc n2, c-acp dt n1 vvz, cst pn31 vbz jc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd cs p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 9
123 For as to that part of a Christians Life, which consists in the contemplation of spiritual things, the infinite excellency and novelty of the objects must render it pleasant. For as to that part of a Christians Life, which consists in the contemplation of spiritual things, the infinite excellency and novelty of the objects must render it pleasant. c-acp c-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt njpg2 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi pn31 j. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 10
124 And as to that, which consists in practice, it must needs be more so; from the encouraging Testimony of a good Conscience, and the Joy of the Holy Ghost; And as to that, which consists in practice, it must needs be more so; from the encouraging Testimony of a good Conscience, and the Joy of the Holy Ghost; cc c-acp p-acp d, r-crq vvz p-acp n1, pn31 vmb av vbi n1 av; p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 10
125 unspeakably more delightful and satisfactory, than the most ravishing pleasures the Epicure can boast of. The best of his being short and transient, and mixt with some uneasiness and trouble. unspeakably more delightful and satisfactory, than the most ravishing pleasures the Epicure can boast of. The best of his being short and Transient, and mixed with Some uneasiness and trouble. av-j av-dc j cc j, cs dt av-ds j-vvg n2 dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f. dt js pp-f po31 vbg j cc j, cc vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1. (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 10
126 But the delights of an Holy Soul, are pure and substantial, durable and lasting, rising higher and increasing more by the very injoyment: But the delights of an Holy Soul, Are pure and substantial, durable and lasting, rising higher and increasing more by the very enjoyment: p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, vbr j cc j, j cc j-vvg, vvg jc cc vvg av-dc p-acp dt j n1: (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 10
127 not easily interrupted by a change of outward Circumstances and Conditions in the World, nor broken on a sudden by little accidents that befal us unawares; not Easily interrupted by a change of outward circumstances and Conditions in the World, nor broken on a sudden by little accidents that befall us unawares; xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, ccx vvn p-acp dt j p-acp j n2 cst vvi pno12 av-j; (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 10
128 which is not to be deny'd in reference to sensual Joy. Sirs, who is it, that either is or can be Joyful, that actually is so, which is not to be denied in Referente to sensual Joy. Sirs, who is it, that either is or can be Joyful, that actually is so, r-crq vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j n1. n2, r-crq vbz pn31, cst d vbz cc vmb vbi j, cst av-j vbz av, (5) text (DIV1) 24 Page 10
129 or hath reason to be so? If not the upright obedient Christian? or hath reason to be so? If not the upright obedient Christian? cc vhz n1 pc-acp vbi av? cs xx dt j j njp? (5) text (DIV1) 25 Page 10
130 Is not the continual presence of God, the Father Son, and Holy Ghost, and the constant Ministry and Attendance of his blessed Angels, a ground of Joy? He may then rejoyce. Is not the continual presence of God, the Father Son, and Holy Ghost, and the constant Ministry and Attendance of his blessed Angels, a ground of Joy? He may then rejoice. vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 n1, cc j n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n2, dt n1 pp-f n1? pns31 vmb av vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
131 Is not peace with God, and peace with Conscience, and peace with the whole Creation? Is not Redemption from the bondage of Sin, from the slavery of the Devil, from the sting of Death, Is not peace with God, and peace with Conscience, and peace with the Whole Creation? Is not Redemption from the bondage of since, from the slavery of the devil, from the sting of Death, vbz xx n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1? vbz xx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
132 and the curse of the Law, and Gods Eternal Wrath, enough to make him chearful? He may then rejoyce. and the curse of the Law, and God's Eternal Wrath, enough to make him cheerful? He may then rejoice. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n2 j n1, av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 j? pns31 vmb av vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 26 Page 10
133 If the favour of God, and the acceptance of their persons and services with him, be sufficient reason to disswade from sadness; If the favour of God, and the acceptance of their Persons and services with him, be sufficient reason to dissuade from sadness; cs dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp pno31, vbb j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
134 they may then eat their Breadwith Joy, and drink their Wine with a merry heart, for God accepteth both them and their work. they may then eat their Breadwith Joy, and drink their Wine with a merry heart, for God Accepteth both them and their work. pns32 vmb av vvb po32 np1 n1, cc vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1 vvz av-d pno32 cc po32 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 27 Page 10
135 If freedom of access to the Throne of Grace; if a promise of being granted in what so e're they ask; If freedom of access to the Throne of Grace; if a promise of being granted in what so ever they ask; cs n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cs dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp r-crq av av pns32 vvb; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 10
136 if the highest assurance from a God, that cannot lye, that all things shall work for good; if the highest assurance from a God, that cannot lie, that all things shall work for good; cs dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vmbx vvi, cst d n2 vmb vvi p-acp j; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
137 If to dwell in his house, and sit at his Table, and be related to him as a Father; If to dwell in his house, and fit At his Table, and be related to him as a Father; cs pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
138 if to hear his Word, and sing his Praise, and receive the Communications of his Grace, the pledges of his Covenant Love, if to hear his Word, and sing his Praise, and receive the Communications of his Grace, the pledges of his Covenant Love, cs pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
139 and the comfortable foretasts of Everlasting Joy, be enough to make them Chearful, They, and they only right have to be so: and the comfortable foretastes of Everlasting Joy, be enough to make them Cheerful, They, and they only right have to be so: cc dt j vvz pp-f j n1, vbb d pc-acp vvi pno32 j, pns32, cc pns32 av-j j-jn vhb pc-acp vbi av: (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
140 And that in Every Condition. Are they reproacht and slander'd? they may yet be chearful, And that in Every Condition. are they reproached and slandered? they may yet be cheerful, cc cst p-acp d n1. vbr pns32 vvn cc vvn? pns32 vmb av vbi j, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
141 because God will bring forth their Righteousness as the Light, Psal. 27.6. Because God will bring forth their Righteousness as the Light, Psalm 27.6. c-acp np1 vmb vvi av po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
142 and clear their Integrity as the noon-day Are they afflicted, by poverty, or sickness, or disapointments in their designs and hopes? they may yet be chearful, and clear their Integrity as the noonday are they afflicted, by poverty, or sickness, or disappointments in their designs and hope's? they may yet be cheerful, cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 vbr pns32 vvn, p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2? pns32 vmb av vbi j, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
143 and thank God for all the advantage and benefit of his wise dispensations of providence. and thank God for all the advantage and benefit of his wise dispensations of providence. cc vvb np1 p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 j n2 pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
144 Are they Tempted by the Devil? they may yet be Chearful; Rom. 16.20 1 Cor. 10.13. because God will shortly tread Satan under their feet, and not permit them to be tempted above what their able. are they Tempted by the devil? they may yet be Cheerful; Rom. 16.20 1 Cor. 10.13. Because God will shortly tread Satan under their feet, and not permit them to be tempted above what their able. vbr pns32 vvn p-acp dt n1? pns32 vmb av vbi j; np1 crd crd np1 crd. c-acp np1 vmb av-j vvi np1 p-acp po32 n2, cc xx vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq po32 j. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
145 Do they suffer for Righteousness sake? they may yet be Chearful; Do they suffer for Righteousness sake? they may yet be Cheerful; vdb pns32 vvi p-acp n1 n1? pns32 vmb av vbi j; (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
146 yea, rejoyce and be exceeding glad, and count it all Joy to receive such an honour. yea, rejoice and be exceeding glad, and count it all Joy to receive such an honour. uh, vvb cc vbb vvg j, cc vvb pn31 d n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
147 For there are promises, perticularly referring to such a state, sufficient to encourage them; yea, to make them rejoyce. For there Are promises, particularly referring to such a state, sufficient to encourage them; yea, to make them rejoice. p-acp a-acp vbr n2, av-jn vvg p-acp d dt n1, j pc-acp vvi pno32; uh, pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
148 Do they sometimes Mourn with a godly sorrow? yet may they still rejoyce, since to consider the end and effect of that sorrow, will give it a mixture of Joy: Do they sometime Mourn with a godly sorrow? yet may they still rejoice, since to Consider the end and Effect of that sorrow, will give it a mixture of Joy: vdb pns32 av vvb p-acp dt j n1? av vmb pns32 av vvb, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, vmb vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
149 And even their penetential tears do but clear their eyes to look up to Heaven with delight and comfort, And even their penitential tears do but clear their eyes to look up to Heaven with delight and Comfort, cc av po32 j n2 vdb p-acp vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
150 and enable them the better to read a pardon. and enable them the better to read a pardon. cc vvi pno32 dt jc pc-acp vvi dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 28 Page 11
151 And here it were easy to shew how their Faith, and hope, and love, how their humility, meekness, And Here it were easy to show how their Faith, and hope, and love, how their humility, meekness, cc av pn31 vbdr j pc-acp vvi c-crq po32 n1, cc n1, cc n1, c-crq po32 n1, n1, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 11
152 and patience, their contentedness with God's allotment, their resignation to his Will, their satisfaction in his Choyce, their well pleasedness with his Order, their preparedness for every Condition, their diligence in their callings, their moderation in the use of lawful things, and patience, their contentedness with God's allotment, their resignation to his Will, their satisfaction in his Choice, their well pleasedness with his Order, their preparedness for every Condition, their diligence in their callings, their moderation in the use of lawful things, cc n1, po32 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1, po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1, po32 n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, po32 n1 p-acp d n1, po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
153 and their innocency and harmlesness in their carriage and behaviour towards others, do all contribute to a chearful and a joyful life. and their innocency and harmlessness in their carriage and behaviour towards Others, do all contribute to a cheerful and a joyful life. cc po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn, vdb d vvi p-acp dt j cc dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
154 Therefore well might the Psalmist tell us that the Righteous shall be glad in the Lord, Psal. 64.10. and all the upright in Heart shall Glory. Therefore well might the Psalmist tell us that the Righteous shall be glad in the Lord, Psalm 64.10. and all the upright in Heart shall Glory. av av vmd dt n1 vvb pno12 d dt j vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. cc d dt j p-acp n1 vmb n1. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
155 And well might our Lord advise his Disciples not to be lifted up with the gift of Miracles, And well might our Lord Advice his Disciples not to be lifted up with the gift of Miracles, cc av vmd po12 n1 vvi po31 n2 xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
156 but rejoyce rather that their names were written in Heaven. but rejoice rather that their names were written in Heaven. cc-acp vvb av-c cst po32 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
157 And well might the Apostle command Christians to rejoyce (not by an Ironie, as Solomon here speaks to the Young Man, And well might the Apostle command Christians to rejoice (not by an Irony, as Solomon Here speaks to the Young Man, cc av vmd dt n1 vvb np1 p-acp vvb (xx p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 av vvz p-acp dt j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
158 but) in the most real and proper sense, Rejoyce in the Lord always, yea, and again, I say rejoyce. but) in the most real and proper sense, Rejoice in the Lord always, yea, and again, I say rejoice. cc-acp) p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 av, uh, cc av, pns11 vvb vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 29 Page 12
159 Thus much for the first General. Thus much for the First General. av av-d c-acp dt ord n1. (5) text (DIV1) 30 Page 12
160 2. Let us consider, in that the Wise-man directs his discourse to the Young Man in perticular, we have thence a plain intimation, that of all others, young persons are most apt to neglect the fear of God, 2. Let us Consider, in that the Wiseman directs his discourse to the Young Man in particular, we have thence a plain intimation, that of all Others, young Persons Are most apt to neglect the Fear of God, crd vvb pno12 vvi, p-acp d dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j, pns12 vhb av dt j n1, cst pp-f d n2-jn, j n2 vbr av-ds j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 12
161 and be unmindful of their Maker through the temptation of sensual pleasures and youthful lusts. Tho' God demand his right as soon as we are capable of understanding it; and be unmindful of their Maker through the temptation of sensual pleasures and youthful Lustiest. Though God demand his right as soon as we Are capable of understanding it; cc vbi j pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc j n2. cs np1 vvb po31 n-jn c-acp av c-acp pns12 vbr j pp-f vvg pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 31 Page 12
162 and to serve the Lord from our youth is but just and reasonable, considering that so great a part of our life is already cut off by our Infancy and Childhood; and to serve the Lord from our youth is but just and reasonable, considering that so great a part of our life is already Cut off by our Infancy and Childhood; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 n1 vbz p-acp j cc j, vvg cst av j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz av vvn a-acp p-acp po12 n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
163 tho' the longer we delay, the greater difficulty shall we meet with, when ever we set about it; though the longer we Delay, the greater difficulty shall we meet with, when ever we Set about it; cs dt jc pns12 vvi, dt jc n1 vmb pns12 vvi p-acp, c-crq av pns12 vvb p-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
164 tho' our whole life at longest (as soon as we are capable and as long as we did live) should be devoted to God, though our Whole life At longest (as soon as we Are capable and as long as we did live) should be devoted to God, cs po12 j-jn n1 p-acp js (c-acp av c-acp pns12 vbr j cc a-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vdd vvi) vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1, (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
165 and 'tis all little enough, if we consider its relation to our Eternal State; and it's all little enough, if we Consider its Relation to our Eternal State; cc pn31|vbz d j av-d, cs pns12 vvb po31 n1 p-acp po12 j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
166 tho' the sooner we begin, the more welcome we shall be, and the more acceptable our Obedience; though the sooner we begin, the more welcome we shall be, and the more acceptable our obedience; cs dt av-c pns12 vvi, dt av-dc j-jn pns12 vmb vbi, cc dt av-dc j po12 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
167 yea, tho' an Early piety be the only hopeful method to prevent the hazard of a sudden death, yea, though an Early piety be the only hopeful method to prevent the hazard of a sudden death, uh, cs dt av-j n1 vbb dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
168 and the terrible reflections of old age, and the intolerable pangs a death bed remorse; yet such is the power of Original. Sin in young persons; and the terrible reflections of old age, and the intolerable pangs a death Bed remorse; yet such is the power of Original. since in young Persons; cc dt j n2 pp-f j n1, cc dt j n2 dt n1 n1 n1; av d vbz dt n1 pp-f j-jn. n1 p-acp j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 12
169 such, and so many are the snares of youth; and those so agreeable to their vicious inclinations; such the force of prejudice; such, and so many Are the snares of youth; and those so agreeable to their vicious inclinations; such the force of prejudice; d, cc av d vbr dt n2 pp-f n1; cc d av j p-acp po32 j n2; d dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 13
170 Such the artifices of the Devil; and so prevalent the perswasions of evil Company; Such the artifices of the devil; and so prevalent the persuasions of evil Company; d dt fw-la pp-f dt n1; cc av j dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1; (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 13
171 they are usually so proud, ignorant, and unexperienced, so rash, hasty, and unadvised and so easily infected with Sadducism and the principles of Infidelity, they Are usually so proud, ignorant, and unexperienced, so rash, hasty, and unadvised and so Easily infected with Sadducism and the principles of Infidelity, pns32 vbr av-j av j, j, cc j, av j, j, cc j cc av av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 13
172 so loth to assent to any such premises, whose con•l•sion will infer the nessessity of changing their present course, that they of all others do most need a serious admonition to remember their latter end and final Judgment, so loath to assent to any such premises, whose con•l•sion will infer the nessessity of changing their present course, that they of all Others do most need a serious admonition to Remember their latter end and final Judgement, av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d d n2, rg-crq n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 j n1, cst pns32 pp-f d n2-jn vdb av-ds vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po32 d n1 cc j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 13
173 least through the temptations of Sensual mirth and pleasure, they put the evil day far from them. lest through the temptations of Sensual mirth and pleasure, they put the evil day Far from them. cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pns32 vvd dt j-jn n1 av-j p-acp pno32. (5) text (DIV1) 32 Page 13
174 For (alas!) how seldome do we consider in Youth what we are! and why we were made! For (alas!) how seldom do we Consider in Youth what we Are! and why we were made! p-acp (uh!) c-crq av vdb pns12 vvb p-acp n1 r-crq pns12 vbr! cc c-crq pns12 vbdr vvn! (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 13
175 or what is our business in the World! and what will be the end of our present course! or what is our business in the World! and what will be the end of our present course! cc q-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1! cc q-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1! (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 13
176 Whereas one thought of God and our last Judgment, methinks, should be enough to drown all other thoughts as the noise of a Canon doth that of a Whisper. Whereas one Thought of God and our last Judgement, methinks, should be enough to drown all other thoughts as the noise of a Canon does that of a Whisper. cs crd n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 ord n1, vvz, vmd vbi av-d p-acp vvb d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdz d pp-f dt vvb. (5) text (DIV1) 33 Page 13
177 Sense is so prevalent, and Reason so weak, we are so much inclined to the one, Sense is so prevalent, and Reason so weak, we Are so much inclined to the one, n1 vbz av j, cc n1 av j, pns12 vbr av av-d vvn p-acp dt pi, (5) text (DIV1) 34 Page 13
178 and so unwilling to be led by the other, that roys and trifles, sports and recreations, and so unwilling to be led by the other, that roys and trifles, sports and recreations, cc av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n-jn, cst n2 cc n2, n2 cc n2, (5) text (DIV1) 34 Page 13
179 and the vanities of fools and Children possess our hearts, and employ our time, not looking behind us, to what we have either done, or been; and the vanities of Fools and Children possess our hearts, and employ our time, not looking behind us, to what we have either done, or been; cc dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvb po12 n2, cc vvi po12 n1, xx vvg p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb av-d vdn, cc vbi; (5) text (DIV1) 34 Page 13
180 nor before us, whither we are going, and what in all likelyhood will be the period of our present mirth, nor before us, whither we Are going, and what in all likelihood will be the Period of our present mirth, ccx p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vbr vvg, cc r-crq p-acp d n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 34 Page 13
181 and the sad Catastrophe of our Youthful lusts. Young persons will hardly be convinced, but that Now is their season to be brisk, and the sad Catastrophe of our Youthful Lustiest. Young Persons will hardly be convinced, but that Now is their season to be brisk, cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 j n2. j n2 vmb av vbi vvn, cc-acp cst av vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vbi j, (5) text (DIV1) 34 Page 13
182 and Jovial, having time (as they count) to command, and the World before them; and Jovial, having time (as they count) to command, and the World before them; cc j, vhg n1 (c-acp pns32 vvb) pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 p-acp pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 13
183 that it is time enough to think of Death when they are arrested by sickness, or wither'd by old Age; that it is time enough to think of Death when they Are arrested by sickness, or withered by old Age; cst pn31 vbz n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
184 let them be concerned about another World, who are leaving this; let them be concerned about Another World, who Are leaving this; vvb pno32 vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1, r-crq vbr vvg d; (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
185 their bloed now is warm, and their Spirits nimble, their senses are quick, and their passions strong; their bloed now is warm, and their Spirits nimble, their Senses Are quick, and their passion strong; pc-acp vvn zz vbz j, cc po32 n2 j, po32 n2 vbr j, cc po32 n2 j; (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
186 they will walk in the way of their own hearts and in the sight of their eyes; they will walk in the Way of their own hearts and in the sighed of their eyes; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
187 and ordinarily split upon that Rock of Evil company, where so many thousand Vessells at their first launching out have dasht in pieces. and ordinarily split upon that Rock of Evil company, where so many thousand Vessels At their First launching out have dashed in Pieces. cc av-jn vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f j-jn n1, c-crq av d crd n2 p-acp po32 ord vvg av vhb vvn p-acp n2. (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
188 Besides, their Age is most inviting to the Devil to bend his chiefest forces against them, rather than against Children, Beside, their Age is most inviting to the devil to bend his chiefest forces against them, rather than against Children, p-acp, po32 n1 vbz av-ds j-vvg p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 js-jn n2 p-acp pno32, av-c cs p-acp n2, (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
189 or Aged persons? the former not being capable of making a choice, and the latter being fix'd and resolv'd in their way; or Aged Persons? the former not being capable of making a choice, and the latter being fixed and resolved in their Way; cc j-vvn n2? dt j xx vbg j pp-f vvg dt n1, cc dt d vbg vvn cc vvd p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
190 his principal endeavours therefore are levell'd against Youth, to draw off their hearts from God and Holy things, his principal endeavours Therefore Are leveled against Youth, to draw off their hearts from God and Holy things, po31 j-jn n2 av vbr vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 p-acp np1 cc j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
191 and to divert their thoughts from the consideration of Death and Judgment, which would otherwise restrain and check them in pursuit of their lusts: and to divert their thoughts from the consideration of Death and Judgement, which would otherwise restrain and check them in pursuit of their Lustiest: cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vmd av vvi cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n2: (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
192 And this brings me to the Third General, to consider, 3. That for all these things God will bring us to Judgment. And this brings me to the Third General, to Consider, 3. That for all these things God will bring us to Judgement. cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi, crd cst p-acp d d n2 np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 35 Page 14
193 And therein what Arguments the thoughts of a future Judgment may rationally suggest to damp the carnal mirth of young persons, and persuade them to remember their Creatour in the days of their youth. And therein what Arguments the thoughts of a future Judgement may rationally suggest to damp the carnal mirth of young Persons, and persuade them to Remember their Creator in the days of their youth. cc av q-crq n2 dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp n-jn dt j n1 pp-f j n2, cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvb po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 36 Page 14
194 And to inforce this Argument I might here mind you of the mischief you will do to others by an ill example, And to enforce this Argument I might Here mind you of the mischief you will do to Others by an ill Exampl, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 pns11 vmd av vvi pn22 pp-f dt n1 pn22 vmb vdi p-acp n2-jn p-acp dt j-jn n1, (5) text (DIV1) 37 Page 14
195 and of the aggravation of your sin by employing the best of your time in the service of the Devil, which must needs make judgment more terrible, in that your final doom, the consequences of it will be more severe. and of the aggravation of your since by employing the best of your time in the service of the devil, which must needs make judgement more terrible, in that your final doom, the consequences of it will be more severe. cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp vvg dt js pp-f po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmb av vvi n1 av-dc j, p-acp cst po22 j n1, dt n2 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi av-dc j. (5) text (DIV1) 37 Page 14
196 I might tell you the sooner you repent, the more hopeful is your case in reference to a pardon; I might tell you the sooner you Repent, the more hopeful is your case in Referente to a pardon; pns11 vmd vvi pn22 dt av-c pn22 vvi, dt av-dc j vbz po22 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 14
197 I might largely describe the happy influence of an early Piety with respect to the future part of our lives, to direct our choice, I might largely describe the happy influence of an early Piety with respect to the future part of our lives, to Direct our choice, pns11 vmd av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
198 and govern our actions, and prevent a great deal of Sin, and shame, sorrow, and repentance; and govern our actions, and prevent a great deal of since, and shame, sorrow, and Repentance; cc vvi po12 n2, cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, n1, cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
199 I might mention the comfortable reflections in Old Age upon a well-spent life; our capacity of greater Service to God now; I might mention the comfortable reflections in Old Age upon a well-spent life; our capacity of greater Service to God now; pns11 vmd vvi dt j n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j n1; po12 n1 pp-f jc n1 p-acp np1 av; (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
200 and our assurance of a weightier crown of Glory hereafter; and our assurance of a Weightier crown of Glory hereafter; cc po12 n1 pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f n1 av; (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
201 with all the other considerable benefits that have respect either to a safe and happy life, a comfortable Old Age, with all the other considerable benefits that have respect either to a safe and happy life, a comfortable Old Age, p-acp d dt j-jn j n2 cst vhb n1 av-d p-acp dt j cc j n1, dt j j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
202 and a peacable Death, or a joyful Resurrection, and a blessed Eternity; all which will come under the Argument in the Text; and a peaceable Death, or a joyful Resurrection, and a blessed Eternity; all which will come under the Argument in the Text; cc dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc dt j-vvn n1; d r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
203 and what I shall say of it may be compriz'd under the following particulars, and what I shall say of it may be Comprised under the following particulars, cc r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg n2-j, (5) text (DIV1) 38 Page 15
204 1. Let young persons consider, that notwithstanding their present mirth and jollity, yet the Judgement of God is infallibly certain. 1. Let young Persons Consider, that notwithstanding their present mirth and jollity, yet the Judgement of God is infallibly certain. crd vvb j n2 vvb, cst p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-j j. (5) text (DIV1) 39 Page 15
205 It is an unquestionable, undoubted truth, that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgment. It is an unquestionable, undoubted truth, that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgement. pn31 vbz dt j, j n1, cst p-acp d d n2 np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 39 Page 15
206 2. Consider, that this Judgment is near at hand, and will shortly take place. 3. Consider your summons may be suddain, before you are aware. 2. Consider, that this Judgement is near At hand, and will shortly take place. 3. Consider your summons may be sudden, before you Are aware. crd np1, cst d n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1, cc vmb av-j vvb n1. crd np1 po22 n1 vmb vbi j, p-acp pn22 vbr j. (5) text (DIV1) 40 Page 15
207 4. Consider, that Youth and health is the fittest time to prepare for this Judgment of God. 4. Consider, that Youth and health is the Fittest time to prepare for this Judgement of God. crd np1, cst n1 cc n1 vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f np1. (5) text (DIV1) 42 Page 15
208 5. That if through the temptations of carnal mirth and youthful lusts you neglect your preparation, it is more then probable your passage by death to this Judgment of God will be very uncomfortable and full of horrour. 5. That if through the temptations of carnal mirth and youthful Lustiest you neglect your preparation, it is more then probable your passage by death to this Judgement of God will be very uncomfortable and full of horror. crd cst cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 cc j n2 pn22 vvb po22 n1, pn31 vbz dc cs j po22 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av j cc j pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 43 Page 15
209 6. That this Judgment it self, and its immediate consequences, will be intollerably dreadful to unprepared Sinners, whether Young or Old. 6. That this Judgement it self, and its immediate consequences, will be intolerably dreadful to unprepared Sinners, whither Young or Old. crd cst d n1 pn31 n1, cc po31 j n2, vmb vbi av-j j p-acp j n2, cs j cc np1 (5) text (DIV1) 44 Page 15
210 1. Consider, that notwithstanding your present mirth and jollity, yet this final judgment is infallibly certain. 1. Consider, that notwithstanding your present mirth and jollity, yet this final judgement is infallibly certain. crd np1, cst p-acp po22 j n1 cc n1, av d j n1 vbz av-j j. (5) text (DIV1) 45 Page 15
211 What is here affirmed concerning persons, is asserted likewise concerning things in the next Chapter, that God will bring every work into Judgment, with every secret thing whither it be good, or whither it be evil. What is Here affirmed Concerning Persons, is asserted likewise Concerning things in the next Chapter, that God will bring every work into Judgement, with every secret thing whither it be good, or whither it be evil. q-crq vbz av vvn vvg n2, vbz vvn av vvg n2 p-acp dt ord n1, cst np1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d j-jn n1 c-crq pn31 vbb j, cc c-crq pn31 vbb j-jn. (5) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
212 Methinks I need not tell you, that the Doctrine of this final Judgment is declar'd in Scripture with the greatest plainess, confirm'd by the strongest Evidence, Methinks I need not tell you, that the Doctrine of this final Judgement is declared in Scripture with the greatest plainness, confirmed by the Strongest Evidence, vvz pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vbz vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1, vvn p-acp dt js n1, (5) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
213 and prest upon the Conscience with the most cogent, and inforcing and Arguments; and pressed upon the Conscience with the most cogent, and enforcing and Arguments; cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds j, cc vvg cc n2; (5) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
214 espicially since the pretended Objections on the behalf of the Sadducee, and the sensual Epicure are so weak and trifling, that if their lusts were not stronger than their arguments, they themselves would be ashamed to offer them. especially since the pretended Objections on the behalf of the Sadducee, and the sensual Epicure Are so weak and trifling, that if their Lustiest were not Stronger than their Arguments, they themselves would be ashamed to offer them. av-j c-acp dt j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cc dt j n1 vbr av j cc j-vvg, cst cs po32 n2 vbdr xx jc cs po32 n2, pns32 px32 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32. (5) text (DIV1) 45 Page 16
215 For whoever disbelieves a future Judgment must either conclude that the Almighty God cannot, or that the Righteous God will not call us to an account for what we have received and done, For whoever disbelieves a future Judgement must either conclude that the Almighty God cannot, or that the Righteous God will not call us to an account for what we have received and done, p-acp r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1 vmb av-d vvi cst dt j-jn n1 vmbx, cc cst dt j np1 vmb xx vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vdn, (5) text (DIV1) 46 Page 16
216 tho' his absolute Omnipotence doth assure us, that he can, and his invariable truth (having declared his purpose) that undoubtedly he will, though his absolute Omnipotence does assure us, that he can, and his invariable truth (having declared his purpose) that undoubtedly he will, cs po31 j n1 vdz vvi pno12, cst pns31 vmb, cc po31 j n1 (vhg vvn po31 n1) cst av-j pns31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 46 Page 16
217 And do we think that all the assurance of this Judgment of God; And do we think that all the assurance of this Judgement of God; cc vdb pns12 vvb cst d dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1; (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
218 which the Scripture gives us that all those plain assertions concerning the Judge himself, and the persons to be Judged, which the Scripture gives us that all those plain assertions Concerning the Judge himself, and the Persons to be Judged, r-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 d d d j n2 vvg dt n1 px31, cc dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
219 and the consequence of the Judgment, and the certainty of it, that they are only terms of art to affright the world, and the consequence of the Judgement, and the certainty of it, that they Are only terms of art to affright the world, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns32 vbr j n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
220 and not real intended truths, which will take effect according to their natural meaning; and not real intended truths, which will take Effect according to their natural meaning; cc xx j j-vvn n2, r-crq vmb vvi n1 vvg p-acp po32 j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
221 that the whole account is perfect fiction, and meer Romance, contriv'd on purpose to keep the World in due Decorum, and so to prevent some bad effects only in reference to the present State of things, which would probably follow, that the Whole account is perfect fiction, and mere Romance, contrived on purpose to keep the World in due Decorum, and so to prevent Some bad effects only in Referente to the present State of things, which would probably follow, cst dt j-jn n1 vbz j n1, cc j n1, vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1, cc av pc-acp vvi d j n2 av-j p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vmd av-j vvi, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
222 if this belief did not obtain; if this belief did not obtain; cs d n1 vdd xx vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
223 Whereas is it not necessary, that there should be a Judgment day, for the conviction and condemnation of great Sinners, that scorn the Legislative authority of God, Whereas is it not necessary, that there should be a Judgement day, for the conviction and condemnation of great Sinners, that scorn the Legislative Authority of God, cs vbz pn31 xx j, cst a-acp vmd vbi dt n1 n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, cst vvb dt j n1 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 16
224 and trample on his Government, and are above the check and conroul of humane laws? (to manifest the Righteousness of God, and trample on his Government, and Are above the check and conroul of humane laws? (to manifest the Righteousness of God, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vbr p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2? (p-acp j dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
225 as Ruler of the world, in rendering to every man according to his works and to uphold the honour of his wise Government, whereof Judgment is as necessary and essential a part as Legislation; as Ruler of the world, in rendering to every man according to his works and to uphold the honour of his wise Government, whereof Judgement is as necessary and essential a part as Legislation; c-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2 cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, c-crq n1 vbz a-acp j cc j dt n1 c-acp np1; (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
226 the latter without the former being little else than shew and mockery; the latter without the former being little Else than show and mockery; dt d p-acp dt j vbg j av cs n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
227 is it not necessary for the vindication of Religion from that contempt and scorn, that is powr'd upon it; is it not necessary for the vindication of Religion from that contempt and scorn, that is poured upon it; vbz pn31 xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cst vbz vvd p-acp pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
228 Is it not necessary to unriddle the mysteries of Divine Providence, and disclose the secret wickedness of Hypocrites, Is it not necessary to unriddle the Mysteres of Divine Providence, and disclose the secret wickedness of Hypocrites, vbz pn31 xx j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
229 and put a difference between those that serve him, and those that refuse to do so? As likewise to rectify the mistakes and false opinions, that are abroad in the world concerning God, and put a difference between those that serve him, and those that refuse to do so? As likewise to rectify the mistakes and false opinions, that Are abroad in the world Concerning God, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp d cst vvb pno31, cc d cst vvb pc-acp vdi av? p-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc j n2, cst vbr av p-acp dt n1 vvg np1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
230 and Christ, and Holiness, and Sin, to put an end to controversies, and determine the difference concerning what is Truth and what is Error? These and such like things considered (besides the Authority of Divine writ) do morally assure us, that there will be an after-reckoning, and a final Judgment. and christ, and Holiness, and since, to put an end to controversies, and determine the difference Concerning what is Truth and what is Error? These and such like things considered (beside the authority of Divine writ) do morally assure us, that there will be an After reckon, and a final Judgement. cc np1, cc n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n2, cc vvi dt n1 vvg r-crq vbz n1 cc q-crq vbz n1? np1 cc d j n2 vvn (p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1) vdb av-j vvb pno12, cst a-acp vmb vbi dt j, cc dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
231 And methinks one thought of the certainty thereof, should give a check to your c•rnal mirth, And methinks one Thought of the certainty thereof, should give a check to your c•rnal mirth, np1 vvz crd n1 pp-f dt n1 av, vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
232 and cast a damp upon your Sensual joy, and abate your heat and vigour in a course of Sin. For did we but believe that for all these things God will bring us to Judgment, and cast a damp upon your Sensual joy, and abate your heat and vigour in a course of Sin. For did we but believe that for all these things God will bring us to Judgement, cc vvd dt n-jn p-acp po22 j n1, cc vvb po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vdd pns12 p-acp vvb cst p-acp d d n2 np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
233 how could we so readily entertain the temptations of the Devil, and fall such an Easy prey to his devices? How could so many unhappy Youths invade their own Damnation, how could we so readily entertain the temptations of the devil, and fallen such an Easy prey to his devices? How could so many unhappy Youths invade their own Damnation, q-crq vmd pns12 av av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvi d dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2? q-crq vmd av d j n2 vvb po32 d n1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
234 and snatch it as it were out of the hands of Justice? thrust away their present and future happiness, and snatch it as it were out of the hands of justice? thrust away their present and future happiness, cc vvb pn31 c-acp pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1? vvb av po32 j cc j-jn n1, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
235 and fly into the Devils, arms in the persult of their youthful lusts, tho' they have been told so plainly, and fly into the Devils, arms in the persult of their youthful Lustiest, though they have been told so plainly, cc vvi p-acp dt n2, n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, cs pns32 vhb vbn vvn av av-j, (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 17
236 and warn'd so frequently of a Future Judgment? How could these things be? if they did but believe the certainty of this final judgment? and how dreadful will be their case who are not awaken'd till they find it to be so who will not acknowledg this Judgment of God, till they know the dreadfulness and terrour of it, by being brought to their Trial; and warned so frequently of a Future Judgement? How could these things be? if they did but believe the certainty of this final judgement? and how dreadful will be their case who Are not awakened till they find it to be so who will not acknowledge this Judgement of God, till they know the dreadfulness and terror of it, by being brought to their Trial; cc vvd av av-j pp-f dt j-jn n1? q-crq vmd d n2 vbi? cs pns32 vdd p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n1? cc q-crq j vmb vbi po32 n1 r-crq vbr xx vvn c-acp pns32 vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi av r-crq vmb xx vvi d n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp po32 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 18
237 who will not believe that God will ever call them to an account, till a final Impenitence, joyn'd with their Infidelity, bring them under his condemning Sentence. who will not believe that God will ever call them to an account, till a final Impenitence, joined with their Infidelity, bring them under his condemning Sentence. r-crq vmb xx vvi cst np1 vmb av vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp po32 n1, vvb pno32 p-acp po31 vvg n1. (5) text (DIV1) 47 Page 18
238 2. Consider, that this Judgment is near at hand and will shortly take place. As Death will consign us over to God's Tribunal; 2. Consider, that this Judgement is near At hand and will shortly take place. As Death will consign us over to God's Tribunal; crd np1, cst d n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1 cc vmb av-j vvi n1. p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp npg1 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
239 so childhood, and youth, manhood, and old age, are but several stages that hasten us to Death. so childhood, and youth, manhood, and old age, Are but several stages that hasten us to Death. av n1, cc n1, n1, cc j n1, vbr cc-acp j n2 cst vvb pno12 p-acp n1. (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
240 Yet a little while and we must go the way of all living: Yet a little while and we must go the Way of all living: av dt j n1 cc pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n-vvg: (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
241 How concern'd and thoughtful soever now we are about this World, we must shortly bid adieu, and take our leave. How concerned and thoughtful soever now we Are about this World, we must shortly bid adieu, and take our leave. c-crq vvn cc j av av pns12 vbr p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi uh-n, cc vvb po12 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
242 Even the Man of business must find a time to dye, and give an account of his Stewardship; Even the Man of business must find a time to die, and give an account of his Stewardship; np1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
243 tho' he allow himself little or none to prepare for Death and Judgment. Our Youth and Strength is quickly gone, we soon decline and languish into Dust: though he allow himself little or none to prepare for Death and Judgement. Our Youth and Strength is quickly gone, we soon decline and languish into Dust: cs pns31 vvb px31 j cc pix pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1. po12 n1 cc n1 vbz av-j vvn, pns12 av vvi cc vvi p-acp n1: (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
244 Assoon as we begin to live, we are hastening to the end of our Life. As soon as we begin to live, we Are hastening to the end of our Life. av c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, pns12 vbr vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
245 As a Candle, assoon as it begins to burn, or an hour glass assoon as it is turned, doth hasten to its end: (our life withering like a Flower, and passing like a watch in the night.) We must dye shortly, As a Candle, As soon as it begins to burn, or an hour glass As soon as it is turned, does hasten to its end: (our life withering like a Flower, and passing like a watch in the night.) We must die shortly, p-acp dt n1, av c-acp pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc dt n1 n1 av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, vdz vvi p-acp po31 n1: (po12 n1 vvg av-j dt n1, cc vvg av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1.) pns12 vmb vvi av-j, (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
246 and much sooner than they who lived in the first ages of the World. and much sooner than they who lived in the First ages of the World. cc d av-c cs pns32 r-crq vvd p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
247 As Death is the certain consequence of old age; so those Evil days (as the wise Man calls them) do still draw near, and will quickly overtake us. As Death is the certain consequence of old age; so those Evil days (as the wise Man calls them) do still draw near, and will quickly overtake us. p-acp n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1; av d j-jn n2 (c-acp dt j n1 vvz pno32) vdb av vvb av-j, cc vmb av-j vvi pno12. (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
248 Whether we eat, or drink, or sleep; whether we be sad or merry; whether we talk or are silent; Whither we eat, or drink, or sleep; whither we be sad or merry; whither we talk or Are silent; cs pns12 vvb, cc vvi, cc n1; cs pns12 vbb j cc j; cs pns12 vvb cc vbr j; (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
249 whether we work or are idle; whether we are studious or careless; whether we prepare for Death and Judgment, or whether we despise and avoid such Thoughts: whither we work or Are idle; whither we Are studious or careless; whither we prepare for Death and Judgement, or whither we despise and avoid such Thoughts: cs pns12 vvb cc vbr j; cs pns12 vbr j cc j; cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, cc cs pns12 vvb cc vvi d n2: (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 18
250 And yet how many spend ther youthful days in vanity and sin, with a careless neglect of God and their Salvation, in gluttony and Drunkenness, in Chambering and wantonness, Rom. 12.13.14. not putting on the Lord Jesus, nor walking in his Spirit; And yet how many spend their youthful days in vanity and since, with a careless neglect of God and their Salvation, in gluttony and drunkenness, in Chambering and wantonness, Rom. 12.13.14. not putting on the Lord jesus, nor walking in his Spirit; cc av c-crq d vvb po32 j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 cc po32 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg cc n1, np1 crd. xx vvg p-acp dt n1 np1, ccx vvg p-acp po31 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 19
251 but making provisions for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereof. but making provisions for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof. cc-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 av. (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 19
252 As if this day of the Lord were a great way off, at a mighty distance: As if this day of the Lord were a great Way off, At a mighty distance: c-acp cs d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr dt j n1 a-acp, p-acp dt j n1: (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 19
253 Whereas our Judge is at the door, and the end of all things doth approach, and it can't be long ere all the World must receive their Doom. Whereas our Judge is At the door, and the end of all things does approach, and it can't be long ere all the World must receive their Doom. cs po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2 vdz vvi, cc pn31 vmb|pn31 vbi av-j p-acp d dt n1 vmb vvi po32 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 48 Page 19
254 A beleiving thought of this, would certainly imbitter the pleasures of sin, would quench our fond desire, A believing Thought of this, would Certainly embitter the pleasures of since, would quench our found desire, dt vvg n1 pp-f d, vmd av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, vmd vvi po12 j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
255 and check our Foolish hopes, and spoil the relish of our carnal Joy; would blast the Beauty, and darken the luster of worldly greatness; and check our Foolish hope's, and spoil the relish of our carnal Joy; would blast the Beauty, and darken the luster of worldly greatness; cc vvb po12 j n2, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1; vmd vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
256 would sadden the delights, and weaken the Temptations of fleshly pleasures. For what satisfaction can that man take in Jovial Company, in the pastimes of Children, would sadden the delights, and weaken the Temptations of fleshly pleasures. For what satisfaction can that man take in Jovial Company, in the pastimes of Children, vmd j dt n2, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2. p-acp r-crq n1 vmb d n1 vvi p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
257 and the laughter of Fools, who is verily perswaded, that ere long he must appear to Judgment? How can he be enamour'd of this Earth, and after serious deliberation be fond of outward grandure; and the laughter of Fools, who is verily persuaded, that ere long he must appear to Judgement? How can he be enamoured of this Earth, and After serious deliberation be found of outward Grandeur; cc dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz av-j vvn, cst c-acp av-j pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1? q-crq vmb pns31 vbi j-vvn pp-f d n1, cc p-acp j n1 vbb j pp-f j vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
258 who beleives, and knows, that shortly the Earth it self shall be burnt up, the Trumpet of the Arch Angel found, who believes, and knows, that shortly the Earth it self shall be burned up, the Trumpet of the Arch Angel found, r-crq vvz, cc vvz, cst av-j dt n1 pn31 n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvd, (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
259 and our Glorious Judge summon all Man-kind before his Bar, by that Thundring Voice, Arise dead and come to Judment? And can we grant this day of the Lord, to be not only certain, but near at hand; and our Glorious Judge summon all Mankind before his Bar, by that Thundering Voice, Arise dead and come to Judgement? And can we grant this day of the Lord, to be not only certain, but near At hand; cc po12 j n1 vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d j-vvg n1, vvb j cc vvn p-acp n1? cc vmb pns12 vvi d n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbi xx av-j j, cc-acp av-j p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
260 and not think it time to prepare for our solemn appearance? shall we contradict our principles, and not think it time to prepare for our solemn appearance? shall we contradict our principles, cc xx vvi pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n1? vmb pns12 vvi po12 n2, (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
261 and live in a repugnancy to our avowed Creed, under the plain censure of Notorious Hypocrisy or folly? The First from our profession, and live in a repugnancy to our avowed Creed, under the plain censure of Notorious Hypocrisy or folly? The First from our profession, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1? dt ord p-acp po12 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
262 if we do not beleive it; the Second from the unsuitableness of our practise, in case we do. if we do not believe it; the Second from the unsuitableness of our practice, in case we do. cs pns12 vdb xx vvi pn31; dt ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n1 pns12 vdb. (5) text (DIV1) 49 Page 19
263 3. Consider, that your Summons to this Judgment of God may be sudden and unexpected, and overtake you unawares. 3. Consider, that your Summons to this Judgement of God may be sudden and unexpected, and overtake you unawares. crd np1, cst po22 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi j cc j, cc vvb pn22 av-j. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 19
264 When God will require your Souls to appear before his Tribunal; how soon or suddenly he will do it, you cannot say. When God will require your Souls to appear before his Tribunal; how soon or suddenly he will do it, you cannot say. c-crq np1 vmb vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1; c-crq av cc av-j pns31 vmb vdi pn31, pn22 vmbx vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
265 The time and place of our Death, in kindness and wisdom, is concealed from us, that we may every where stand upon our gaurd, The time and place of our Death, in kindness and Wisdom, is concealed from us, that we may every where stand upon our gaurd, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmb d c-crq vvb p-acp po12 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
266 and every moment expect our call to Judgment: because we know not whether God by sickness will advertise us of our approaching end, and every moment expect our call to Judgement: Because we know not whither God by sickness will advertise us of our approaching end, cc d n1 vvb po12 n1 p-acp n1: c-acp pns12 vvb xx cs np1 p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f po12 j-vvg n1, (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
267 or his stroke be sudden by an unexpected casualty. or his stroke be sudden by an unexpected casualty. cc po31 n1 vbb j p-acp dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
268 And therefore Moses speaking to the Jews, as to one man, ( Deut. 30.20.) saith he of God, He is thy Life, and the length of thy Days. q d. And Therefore Moses speaking to the jews, as to one man, (Deuteronomy 30.20.) Says he of God, He is thy Life, and the length of thy Days. q worser. cc av np1 vvg p-acp dt np2, a-acp p-acp crd n1, (np1 crd.) vvz pns31 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz po21 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. sy sy. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
269 The shortning or prolonging of thy days is in the Hand of God. The shortening or prolonging of thy days is in the Hand of God. dt vvg cc vvg pp-f po21 n2 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
270 Hence some are taken the first hour, and some at the third, and some at the sixth, Hence Some Are taken the First hour, and Some At the third, and Some At the sixth, av d vbr vvn dt ord n1, cc d p-acp dt ord, cc d p-acp dt ord, (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
271 and some at the ninth, and others let alone till the eleventh; but that is a great uncertainty: for we may be surprised. and Some At the ninth, and Others let alone till the eleventh; but that is a great uncertainty: for we may be surprised. cc d p-acp dt ord, cc n2-jn vvb av-j p-acp dt ord; cc-acp d vbz dt j n1: c-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
272 Innumerable accidents attend us every where, that may blot our names out of the Book of Life, and suddainly confine us to the Chambers of Death. Innumerable accidents attend us every where, that may blot our names out of the Book of Life, and suddenly confine us to the Chambers of Death. j n2 vvb pno12 d q-crq, cst vmb vvi po12 n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av-j vvb pno12 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
273 It may be this day we are Jovial, and in health among our friends, and worldly affairs: It may be this day we Are Jovial, and in health among our Friends, and worldly affairs: pn31 vmb vbi d n1 pns12 vbr j, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, cc j n2: (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
274 and to morrow arrested with a Summons to Judgment. In the morning in chase of earthly honour, riches, or delights: and to morrow arrested with a Summons to Judgement. In the morning in chase of earthly honour, riches, or delights: cc p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, n2, cc n2: (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
275 and in the Evening laid out for our funeral, by various accidents not now foreseen by us or any of our friends. and in the Evening laid out for our funeral, by various accidents not now foreseen by us or any of our Friends. cc p-acp dt n1 vvd av p-acp po12 n1, p-acp j n2 xx av vvn p-acp pno12 cc d pp-f po12 n2. (5) text (DIV1) 50 Page 20
276 We may be cut off while we presume on hereafter, while we resolve to repent, in the midst of our holy purposes, before they are performed: We may be Cut off while we presume on hereafter, while we resolve to Repent, in the midst of our holy Purposes, before they Are performed: pns12 vmb vbb vvn a-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp av, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn: (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 20
277 For tho' we read in Scripture of the Sinner of an Hundred years old, that he shall be accurst; For though we read in Scripture of the Sinner of an Hundred Years old, that he shall be accursed; c-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt crd n2 j, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 20
278 yet have we no example of one in a thousand, that lives to that age. yet have we no Exampl of one in a thousand, that lives to that age. av vhb pns12 dx n1 pp-f crd p-acp dt crd, cst vvz p-acp d n1. (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 20
279 This young person, whose funeral occasion'd my discourse, not many days since was as strong and healthful, This young person, whose funeral occasioned my discourse, not many days since was as strong and healthful, d j n1, rg-crq n1 vvn po11 n1, xx d n2 c-acp vbds p-acp j cc j, (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 20
280 and as likely to Live as any of us; and as likely to Live as any of us; cc p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f pno12; (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 20
281 and 'Tis a very great questions, whether you and I may have so much Time and Space to repent upon a Sick-bed as he had, who enjoy'd his senses and the use of his reason to the very last. and It's a very great questions, whither you and I may have so much Time and Molle to Repent upon a Sickbed as he had, who enjoyed his Senses and the use of his reason to the very last. cc pn31|vbz dt j j n2, cs pn22 cc pns11 vmb vhi av d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pns31 vhd, r-crq vvd po31 n2 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt av ord. (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 20
282 This day therefore cannot be too soon to prepare, because to morrow may be too late: This day Therefore cannot be too soon to prepare, Because to morrow may be too late: d n1 av vmbx vbi av av pc-acp vvi, c-acp p-acp n1 vmb vbi av j: (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 21
283 Every unprepared Sinner being expos'd to as many hazards of Everlasting destruction, as their may be accidents to surprize 'em with sudden Death. Every unprepared Sinner being exposed to as many hazards of Everlasting destruction, as their may be accidents to surprise they with sudden Death. d j n1 vbg vvn p-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1, c-acp po32 vmb vbb n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 51 Page 21
284 4. Consider, that youth and health is the fittest time to prepare for this final judgment: 4. Consider, that youth and health is the Fittest time to prepare for this final judgement: crd np1, cst n1 cc n1 vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1: (5) text (DIV1) 52 Page 21
285 As to the former, if we but reflect on the manifold infirmities of old age, that weakness of body, As to the former, if we but reflect on the manifold infirmities of old age, that weakness of body, a-acp p-acp dt j, cs pns12 p-acp vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1, cst n1 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 52 Page 21
286 and that decay of parts which doth usualy accompany that state, the hardning of their hearts by a custome and continuance in Sin; and that decay of parts which does usually accompany that state, the hardening of their hearts by a custom and Continuance in since; cc d n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vdz av-j vvi d n1, dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 52 Page 21
287 the loss of memory and quick apprehension; the want of those vigorous Affections, and flexible inclinations which they had in Youth; the loss of memory and quick apprehension; the want of those vigorous Affections, and flexible inclinations which they had in Youth; dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1; dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cc j n2 r-crq pns32 vhd p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 52 Page 21
288 which makes it more difficult to convince and perswade them; which makes it more difficult to convince and persuade them; r-crq vvz pn31 av-dc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32; (5) text (DIV1) 52 Page 21
289 such considerations as tkese, methinks should be enough to discourage a delay in our young yerears. such considerations as tkese, methinks should be enough to discourage a Delay in our young yerears. d n2 c-acp vvz, vvz vmd vbi av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po12 j n2. (5) text (DIV1) 52 Page 21
290 But besides this, how can such persons expect to find ' acceptance with God in the dregs of their time! But beside this, how can such Persons expect to find ' acceptance with God in the dregs of their time! cc-acp p-acp d, q-crq vmb d n2 vvb pc-acp vvi ' n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1! (5) text (DIV1) 53 Page 21
291 after the misspending of an whole Life to his dishonour? for tho I would not discourage their utmost endeavours, After the misspending of an Whole Life to his dishonour? for though I would not discourage their utmost endeavours, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 vvi? c-acp cs pns11 vmd xx vvi po32 j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 53 Page 21
292 and thro' the mercy of God in Christ, there is hope enough to prevent a total dispair; and through the mercy of God in christ, there is hope enough to prevent a total despair; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz n1 av-d pc-acp vvi dt j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 53 Page 21
293 yet what can we suppose should be the substance of such a mans prayer, but to this effect? yet what can we suppose should be the substance of such a men prayer, but to this Effect? av q-crq vmb pns12 vvi vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d dt ng1 n1, cc-acp p-acp d n1? (5) text (DIV1) 53 Page 21
294 Lord, I have wasted my days in sin, and sacrificed the flower of mine age to sport and folly, to the provocation of thy Justice, Lord, I have wasted my days in since, and sacrificed the flower of mine age to sport and folly, to the provocation of thy justice, n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 21
295 and the hazard of my Salvation; and the hazard of my Salvation; cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 21
296 the best of all my Time, I must needs confess, hath been devoted to the will of Satan, and devoured by my Lusts: the best of all my Time, I must needs confess, hath been devoted to the will of Satan, and devoured by my Lustiest: dt js pp-f d po11 n1, pns11 vmb av vvi, vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvn p-acp po11 n2: (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 21
297 But I here present thee with the Lees and refuse of my strength and Age, the little fragments, But I Here present thee with the Lees and refuse of my strength and Age, the little fragments, cc-acp pns11 av vvb pno21 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc n1, dt j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 21
298 and poor remainder which they have left; and poor remainder which they have left; cc j n1 r-crq pns32 vhb vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 21
299 I beseech thee, for the sake of Christ to receive me now at last, tho' I did obstinately deny obedience to thy earliar calls, I beseech thee, for the sake of christ to receive me now At last, though I did obstinately deny Obedience to thy earliar calls, pns11 vvb pno21, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pno11 av p-acp ord, cs pns11 vdd av-j vvi n1 p-acp po21 j-jn vvz, (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 21
300 and wilfully refus'd to return sooner: tho' now my strength, as well as my body, is bow'd down to the Grave, and wilfully refused to return sooner: though now my strength, as well as my body, is bowed down to the Grave, cc av-j vvd pc-acp vvi av-c: cs av po11 n1, c-acp av c-acp po11 n1, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j, (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 21
301 and I am hardly capable of doing thee any Service: and I am hardly capable of doing thee any Service: cc pns11 vbm av j pp-f vdg pno21 d n1: (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 22
302 denyme not, O Lord, to live with thee in the other World, tho' I have liv'd so long without thee in this. denyme not, Oh Lord, to live with thee in the other World, though I have lived so long without thee in this. vvb xx, uh n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs pns11 vhb vvd av av-j p-acp pno21 p-acp d. (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 22
303 What prevalency do we imagine there can possibly be in so weak an address? without a Soverain extraordinary Grace to relieve the exigence of such sad and discourageing Circumstances? What prevalency do we imagine there can possibly be in so weak an address? without a Sovereign extraordinary Grace to relieve the exigence of such sad and discouraging circumstances? q-crq n1 vdb pns12 vvb a-acp vmb av-j vbi p-acp av j dt vvb? p-acp dt n-jn j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j cc vvg n2? (5) text (DIV1) 54 Page 22
304 And then as to health, that for certain is the most proper time to prepare for Judgment: And then as to health, that for certain is the most proper time to prepare for Judgement: cc av c-acp p-acp n1, cst p-acp j vbz dt av-ds j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (5) text (DIV1) 55 Page 22
305 Let us but suppose the young sinner seiz'd by a fit of Sickness, if the accuteness of the disease do not influence the brain, Let us but suppose the young sinner seized by a fit of Sickness, if the acuteness of the disease do not influence the brain, vvb pno12 p-acp vvi dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vdb xx n1 dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 55 Page 22
306 and and cause a dilirium; yet is that a time to repent, and make your peace with God, and and cause a dilirium; yet is that a time to Repent, and make your peace with God, cc cc vvi dt fw-la; av vbz cst dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp np1, (5) text (DIV1) 55 Page 22
307 and provide for our appearance before his judgment Seat? for usually the understanding is then clouded, the fancy then disturb'd, the passions disordered, and the thoughts distracted. and provide for our appearance before his judgement Seat? for usually the understanding is then clouded, the fancy then disturbed, the passion disordered, and the thoughts distracted. cc vvi p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1 n1? p-acp av-j dt n1 vbz av vvn, dt n1 av vvn, dt n2 vvn, cc dt n2 vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 55 Page 22
308 Consider seriously, what is wont to be the hurry of a violent distemper; suppose restlesness, through heat, or pain, or want of sleep: Consider seriously, what is wont to be the hurry of a violent distemper; suppose restlessness, through heat, or pain, or want of sleep: vvb av-j, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; vvb n1, p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (5) text (DIV1) 56 Page 22
309 or suppose the Physician should mistake thy case: or the Devil use his subtelty and malice to deceive or terrify thy guilty Soul; or suppose the physician should mistake thy case: or the devil use his subtlety and malice to deceive or terrify thy guilty Soul; cc vvb dt n1 vmd vvi po21 n1: cc dt n1 vvb po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po21 j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 56 Page 22
310 and then tell me, whether a sickbed be a fit season to prepare for Judgment? May not thy thoughts have work enough to struggle with thy pains? or to settle thine estate? or regard thy mourning friends about thee? When thy pulse is low, and then tell me, whither a sickbed be a fit season to prepare for Judgement? May not thy thoughts have work enough to struggle with thy pains? or to settle thine estate? or regard thy mourning Friends about thee? When thy pulse is low, cc av vvb pno11, cs dt n1 vbb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1? vmb xx po21 n2 vhb n1 av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n2? cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1? cc vvb po21 j-vvg n2 p-acp pno21? c-crq po21 n1 vbz j, (5) text (DIV1) 56 Page 22
311 and thy breath short, and thy Spirits almost gone, thy Sins many, and thy fears great, and thy breath short, and thy Spirits almost gone, thy Sins many, and thy fears great, cc po21 n1 j, cc po21 n2 av vvn, po21 n2 d, cc po21 n2 j, (5) text (DIV1) 56 Page 22
312 and thou hast hardly Sufficient strength to get rid of a clot of Spittle, is that a time to enter the lists with Principalities and powers, and all the rulers of outer darkness? Beside, 'tis the sate of many, the nearer they approach to Death, that the less apt they are to believe it: and thou hast hardly Sufficient strength to get rid of a clot of Spittle, is that a time to enter the lists with Principalities and Powers, and all the Rulers of outer darkness? Beside, it's the sat of many, the nearer they approach to Death, that the less apt they Are to believe it: cc pns21 vh2 av j n1 pc-acp vvi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz cst dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc d dt n2 pp-f j n1? p-acp, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f d, dt jc pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cst dt av-dc j pns32 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31: (5) text (DIV1) 56 Page 22
313 and so perish in their security, and are totally unconcern'd about a future judgment. and so perish in their security, and Are totally unconcerned about a future judgement. cc av vvb p-acp po32 n1, cc vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (5) text (DIV1) 56 Page 22
314 But supposing the free use of Reason, and an awaken'd apprehension likewise of what refers to their Immortal Souls, and their Eternal abode. I then add: But supposing the free use of Reason, and an awakened apprehension likewise of what refers to their Immortal Souls, and their Eternal Abided. I then add: p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt vvn n1 av pp-f r-crq vvz p-acp po32 j n2, cc po32 j n1. pns11 av vvi: (5) text (DIV1) 57 Page 23
315 5. That if, through the inticements of youthful lusts, you now neglect to prepare, it is very probable, 5. That if, through the enticements of youthful Lustiest, you now neglect to prepare, it is very probable, crd cst cs, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, pn22 av vvi pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz av j, (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
316 and you may justly fear it, that your passage, by Death, to this Judgment of God will be very uncomfortable and full of horror: and you may justly Fear it, that your passage, by Death, to this Judgement of God will be very uncomfortable and full of horror: cc pn22 vmb av-j vvi pn31, cst po22 n1, p-acp n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi av j cc j pp-f n1: (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
317 whether repentance on the brink of the Grave, after a a wicked life, may be Saving or no, is not the question. whither Repentance on the brink of the Grave, After a a wicked life, may be Saving or not, is not the question. cs n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp dt dt j n1, vmb vbi vvg cc xx, vbz xx dt n1. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
318 Thro' an extraordinary act of Grace (whereof the penitent Theif was an instance) it cannot be deny'd possible: Through an extraordinary act of Grace (whereof the penitent Thief was an instance) it cannot be denied possible: p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 (c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbds dt n1) pn31 vmbx vbi vvn j: (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
319 But when it is sincere and saving, who can tell, any otherwise, than as in charity we must hope the best? For as to the persons themselves, on a sick and deathbed, But when it is sincere and Saving, who can tell, any otherwise, than as in charity we must hope the best? For as to the Persons themselves, on a sick and deathbed, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz j cc vvg, r-crq vmb vvi, d av, cs c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi dt js? p-acp a-acp p-acp dt n2 px32, p-acp dt j cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
320 how can they in an Ordinary way be assured of their sincerity? it is therefore probable, that their last Sickness will be very uncomfortable, how can they in an Ordinary Way be assured of their sincerity? it is Therefore probable, that their last Sickness will be very uncomfortable, q-crq vmb pns32 p-acp dt j n1 vbb vvn pp-f po32 n1? pn31 vbz av j, cst po32 ord n1 vmb vbi av j, (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
321 tho' their Repentance should prove sincere, and their Souls saved in the day of Christ. though their Repentance should prove sincere, and their Souls saved in the day of christ. cs po32 n1 vmd vvi j, cc po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
322 For suppose, when their sins stare them in the face, and they did never till now bethink themselves of the necessity of a pardon; For suppose, when their Sins stare them in the face, and they did never till now bethink themselves of the necessity of a pardon; p-acp vvb, c-crq po32 n2 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1, cc pns32 vdd av p-acp av vvb px32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
323 That Satan should now tell them, that their Repentance doth come too late to meet with that mercy they so long abus'd. That Satan should now tell them, that their Repentance does come too late to meet with that mercy they so long abused. cst np1 vmd av vvi pno32, cst po32 n1 vdz vvi av av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pns32 av av-j vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
324 And that 'tis all owing to their Fears of Death, and the apprehended dreadful consequences of dying. And that it's all owing to their Fears of Death, and the apprehended dreadful consequences of dying. cc cst pn31|vbz d j p-acp po32 n2 pp-f n1, cc dt vvn j n2 pp-f vvg. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
325 If he should tell 'em, that the pleasures of Sin being lost, and so the bait to intice them gone; If he should tell they, that the pleasures of since being lost, and so the bait to entice them gone; cs pns31 vmd vvi pno32, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbg vvn, cc av dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
326 every thing about them looks sad and mournful; every thing about them looks sad and mournful; d n1 p-acp pno32 n2 j cc j; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
327 and such a change of their condition, from health to sickness, and the Gates of Death, must needs alter their resolutions and thoughts. and such a change of their condition, from health to sickness, and the Gates of Death, must needs altar their resolutions and thoughts. cc d dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1, vmb av vvi po32 n2 cc n2. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
328 If he should tell 'em, that the nearness of Eternity cannot but make a person, who hath space to consider, more apprehensive of another World, and concerned about it, than at other times; If he should tell they, that the nearness of Eternity cannot but make a person, who hath Molle to Consider, more apprehensive of Another World, and concerned about it, than At other times; cs pns31 vmd vvi pno32, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmbx p-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vhz n1 pc-acp vvi, av-dc j pp-f j-jn n1, cc vvn p-acp pn31, cs p-acp j-jn n2; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
329 and that if Sickness and Death were at a greater distance, they wuold still be the same: and that if Sickness and Death were At a greater distance, they wuold still be the same: cc cst cs n1 cc n1 vbdr p-acp dt jc n1, pns32 n1 av vbi dt d: (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 23
330 which is to sadly probable from the many Examples of those, who have return'd to their former sins, assoon as they return'd to their health; and left all their repentance, their holy thoughts, which is to sadly probable from the many Examples of those, who have returned to their former Sins, As soon as they returned to their health; and left all their Repentance, their holy thoughts, r-crq vbz p-acp av-j j p-acp dt d n2 pp-f d, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp po32 j n2, av c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp po32 n1; cc vvd d po32 n1, po32 j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
331 and good resolutions, in that Sickbed, where at first they took 'em up. and good resolutions, in that Sickbed, where At First they took they up. cc j n2, p-acp d n1, c-crq p-acp ord pns32 vvd pno32 a-acp. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
332 If the Devil suggest such a Temptation as this to the Sick Penitent, who hath hitherto walk'd in the way of his own heart, If the devil suggest such a Temptation as this to the Sick Penitent, who hath hitherto walked in the Way of his own heart, cs dt n1 vvb d dt n1 c-acp d p-acp dt j n-jn, r-crq vhz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
333 and in the sight of his Eyes, what can he reply, or plead on his own behalf, to make proof of the Sincerity of his Repentance to himself, and in the sighed of his Eyes, what can he reply, or plead on his own behalf, to make proof of the Sincerity of his Repentance to himself, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vmb pns31 vvi, cc vvi p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp px31, (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
334 or to those about him? However, it may become us to consider seriously, that God doth oftentimes in righteous Judgment open the Eyes of Great Sinners on a Death-bed; or to those about him? However, it may become us to Consider seriously, that God does oftentimes in righteous Judgement open the Eyes of Great Sinners on a Deathbed; cc p-acp d p-acp pno31? c-acp, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av-j, cst np1 vdz av p-acp j n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
335 and fill their Souls with an amazing horror from the fears and foresight of of his approaching vengeance. and fill their Souls with an amazing horror from the fears and foresight of of his approaching vengeance. cc vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f pp-f po31 j-vvg n1. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
336 When they cannot but apprehend, that their Sinning season is now expir'd; their mirth and jollity over; their final Judgment at hand; When they cannot but apprehend, that their Sinning season is now expired; their mirth and jollity over; their final Judgement At hand; c-crq pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi, cst po32 vvg n1 vbz av vvn; po32 n1 cc n1 a-acp; po32 j n1 p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
337 and their Bodies and Souls within a few hours to part, and so be divided between the Grave and Hell; you will then admit other thoughts of God, and their Bodies and Souls within a few hours to part, and so be divided between the Grave and Hell; you will then admit other thoughts of God, cc po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt d n2 pc-acp vvi, cc av vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc n1; pn22 vmb av vvi j-jn n2 pp-f np1, (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
338 and his terrible Judgment, than at present in your careless health: bitterly reflecting on your past follies, in the days of your Youth; and his terrible Judgement, than At present in your careless health: bitterly reflecting on your past follies, in the days of your Youth; cc po31 j n1, cs p-acp j p-acp po22 j n1: av-j vvg p-acp po22 j n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
339 and freely condemning your former choice: and freely condemning your former choice: cc av-j vvg po22 j n1: (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
340 the serious review of your vensual Joys, (which are fled as a shadow, and vanisht like a cloud of smaok) shall give you an unexpressible remorse and shame; the serious review of your vensual Joys, (which Are fled as a shadow, and vanished like a cloud of smaok) shall give you an unexpressible remorse and shame; dt j vvi pp-f po22 j n2, (r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd av-j dt n1 pp-f n1) vmb vvi pn22 dt j n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
341 having barter'd away your Souls for such a thing of nought, and ventured your Eternal Salvation for a trisling lust. having bartered away your Souls for such a thing of nought, and ventured your Eternal Salvation for a trisling lust. vhg vvn av po22 n2 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f pix, cc vvd po22 j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 58 Page 24
342 Was my God, my Soul, and my Salvation, of no greater value, will you then be forc'd say; of no greater value; Was my God, my Soul, and my Salvation, of no greater valve, will you then be forced say; of no greater valve; vbds po11 np1, po11 n1, cc po11 n1, pp-f dx jc n1, vmb pn22 av vbi vvn vvb; pp-f dx jc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 59 Page 24
343 than so easily to be parted with, for the short satisfaction of abrutish forbidden pleasure? must I leave this world I lov'd so dearly? and bid adieu for ever to all its injoyments? are all my good days past? is all my mirth and joy concluded? and nothing but Eternal sorrows to be expected? must all my mirth and laughter be exchanged for tears and howling? my ease and pleasure for insuportable and remediless torments? must my guilty Soul be thus torn from my body? and from all things in which it took delight? to be drag'd and hurried to a dismal place, where it will hate to live, than so Easily to be parted with, for the short satisfaction of abrutish forbidden pleasure? must I leave this world I loved so dearly? and bid adieu for ever to all its enjoyments? Are all my good days passed? is all my mirth and joy concluded? and nothing but Eternal sorrows to be expected? must all my mirth and laughter be exchanged for tears and howling? my ease and pleasure for insupportable and remediless torments? must my guilty Soul be thus torn from my body? and from all things in which it took delight? to be dragged and hurried to a dismal place, where it will hate to live, cs av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j j-vvn n1? vmb pns11 vvi d n1 pns11 vvd av av-jn? cc vvb uh-n p-acp av p-acp d po31 n2? vbr d po11 j n2 vvn? vbz d po11 n1 cc n1 vvn? cc pix cc-acp j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn? vmb d po11 n1 cc n1 vbb vvn p-acp n2 cc vvg? po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp j cc j n2? vmb po11 j n1 vbb av vvn p-acp po11 n1? cc p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvd n1? pc-acp vbi vvd cc vvd p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, (5) text (DIV1) 59 Page 25
344 and yet cannot dye? Must I sport, and sing, and revel it no more? Must I brave it out in Pride no longer? and relish the delights of sense no more, no more, for ever? and yet cannot die? Must I sport, and sing, and revel it no more? Must I brave it out in Pride no longer? and relish the delights of sense no more, no more, for ever? cc av vmbx vvi? vmb pns11 vvi, cc vvi, cc vvb pn31 av-dx av-dc? vmb pns11 vvi pn31 av p-acp n1 av-dx av-jc? cc vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 av-dx av-dc, av-dx av-dc, c-acp av? (5) text (DIV1) 59 Page 25
345 And which is worse, infinitely worse: And which is Worse, infinitely Worse: cc r-crq vbz av-jc, av-j av-jc: (5) text (DIV1) 60 Page 25
346 must I make my appearance before my offended Judge, whose threatnings I derided, whose wrath I provok't, whose commands I contradicted, whose servants I reproch't, must I make my appearance before my offended Judge, whose threatenings I derided, whose wrath I provoked, whose commands I contradicted, whose Servants I reproached, vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 j-vvn n1, rg-crq n2-vvg pns11 vvn, rg-crq n1 pns11 vvn, rg-crq n2 pns11 vvd, rg-crq n2 pns11 vvd, (5) text (DIV1) 60 Page 25
347 & c? must I now appear before the dreadful tribunal of this Just, this Holy, this Inexorable Judge? Is there no hope of escapeing in the crowd, & c? must I now appear before the dreadful tribunal of this Just, this Holy, this Inexorable Judge? Is there no hope of escaping in the crowd, cc sy? vmb pns11 av vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j, d j, d j n1? vbz pc-acp dx n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 60 Page 25
348 and so avoid a trial? or is there no possibility of an excuse, when arraigned before his bar? or is there no method to be found to evade the Execution of his Terrible Judgment? must I hear, and so avoid a trial? or is there no possibility of an excuse, when arraigned before his bar? or is there no method to be found to evade the Execution of his Terrible Judgement? must I hear, cc av vvi dt n1? cc vbz pc-acp dx n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq vvn p-acp po31 n1? cc vbz pc-acp dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1? vmb pns11 vvi, (5) text (DIV1) 60 Page 25
349 and hear to my Confusion, that Epitome of Hell compriz'd into a Sentence? Depart, Depart from me ye cursed into Everlasting Fire? Oh! what shall I be able to say for my self? when my own Conscience brings the charge, and hear to my Confusion, that Epitome of Hell Comprised into a Sentence? Depart, Depart from me you cursed into Everlasting Fire? Oh! what shall I be able to say for my self? when my own Conscience brings the charge, cc vvi p-acp po11 n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp dt n1? vvb, vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 vvd p-acp j n1? uh q-crq vmb pns11 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1? c-crq po11 d n1 vvz dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 60 Page 25
350 and reads the Indictment, and I cannot disown or deny one Article of what I am accus'd? and reads the Indictment, and I cannot disown or deny one Article of what I am accused? cc vvz dt n1, cc pns11 vmbx vvi cc vvi crd n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vbm vvn? (5) text (DIV1) 60 Page 25
351 All the mercies you have receiv'd from God; all the instructive, afflictions you have at any time met with; All the Mercies you have received from God; all the instructive, afflictions you have At any time met with; d dt n2 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp np1; d dt j, n2 pn22 vhb p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 61 Page 25
352 all the awakening, Sermons you have heard, all the mottions of God's Spirit, and the rebukes of your own, which you have resisted; all the awakening, Sermons you have herd, all the mottions of God's Spirit, and the rebukes of your own, which you have resisted; d dt n-vvg, n2 pn22 vhb vvn, d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po22 d, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 61 Page 25
353 all the calls of his Word, the warnings of his Providence, and the threatnings of his Wrath, which you have slighted; your knowledg of your danger; all the calls of his Word, the Warnings of his Providence, and the threatenings of his Wrath, which you have slighted; your knowledge of your danger; d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n2-vvg pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn; po22 n1 pp-f po22 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 61 Page 25
354 your time and space to repent, your former confessions of Sin; your convictions of guilt; your purposes to reform; your time and Molle to Repent, your former confessions of since; your convictions of guilt; your Purposes to reform; po22 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, po22 j n2 pp-f n1; po22 n2 pp-f n1; po22 n2 pc-acp vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 61 Page 26
355 the reproofs you have had from others; and the promises you have made your selves; the reproofs you have had from Others; and the promises you have made your selves; dt n2 pn22 vhb vhn p-acp n2-jn; cc dt n2 pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2; (5) text (DIV1) 61 Page 26
356 may all be muster'd up to your awakn'd thoughts, to seize your Souls with horror and confusion, may all be mustered up to your awakened thoughts, to seize your Souls with horror and confusion, vmb d vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po22 vvn n2, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 61 Page 26
357 when you are called by Death to pass to this Judgment of God. when you Are called by Death to pass to this Judgement of God. c-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f np1. (5) text (DIV1) 61 Page 26
358 And now, Christians, 'tis probable you may suppose and hope that this will never be your case; And now, Christians, it's probable you may suppose and hope that this will never be your case; cc av, np1, pn31|vbz j pn22 vmb vvi cc vvb cst d vmb av-x vbi po22 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
359 yet the present instance, of this Ʋnhappy youth may convince you that 'tis possible, and more than possible. yet the present instance, of this Ʋnhappy youth may convince you that it's possible, and more than possible. av dt j n1, pp-f d j n1 vmb vvi pn22 cst pn31|vbz j, cc av-dc cs j. (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
360 For tho' I never saw him (to my knowledg) Save on his Death-bed, For though I never saw him (to my knowledge) Save on his Deathbed, p-acp cs pns11 av-x vvd pno31 (p-acp po11 n1) vvb p-acp po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
361 yet having exprest his own desires, that others might take warning by his Example, I need not scruple to acquaint you (with what I learn't from himself, yet having expressed his own Desires, that Others might take warning by his Exampl, I need not scruple to acquaint you (with what I learnt from himself, av vhg vvn po31 d n2, cst n2-jn vmd vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vvb xx n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 (p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp px31, (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
362 and is well known to his Surviving companions.) that during his health, he did put the evil day far from him: and is well known to his Surviving Sodales.) that during his health, he did put the evil day Far from him: cc vbz av vvn p-acp po31 j-vvg n2.) cst p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vdd vvi dt j-jn n1 av-j p-acp pno31: (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
363 and yet was very apprehensive of a future Judgment, and concern'd at his own unpreparedness, in his last Sickness; and yet was very apprehensive of a future Judgement, and concerned At his own unpreparedness, in his last Sickness; cc av vbds av j pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc vvn p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp po31 ord n1; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
364 most heartily confessing, and that with Tears, that he had indulged to youthful Lusts, delighted in wicked company, liv'd in the prophanation of the Sabbath, most heartily confessing, and that with Tears, that he had indulged to youthful Lustiest, delighted in wicked company, lived in the profanation of the Sabbath, av-ds av-j vvg, cc cst p-acp n2, cst pns31 vhd vvn p-acp j n2, vvn p-acp j n1, vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
365 and made a mock of every thing almost that was Serious. And this notwithstanding the counsels of his Friends, and some checks of his own Conscience: and made a mock of every thing almost that was Serious. And this notwithstanding the Counsels of his Friends, and Some Checks of his own Conscience: cc vvd dt n1 pp-f d n1 av cst vbds j. cc d p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc d n2 pp-f po31 d n1: (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
366 sadly bemoaning his forlorn state, as having little or no hope to find mercy at the hand of God; sadly bemoaning his forlorn state, as having little or no hope to find mercy At the hand of God; av-j vvg po31 j-vvn n1, c-acp vhg j cc dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
367 and penitently confessing his own willfulness and folly that procur'd it to himself: and penitently confessing his own willfulness and folly that procured it to himself: cc av-jn vvg po31 d n1 cc n1 cst vvd pn31 pc-acp px31: (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
368 and thereupon cry'd out in the bitterness of his Soul, Oh! had I believ'd and known, what now I do; and thereupon cried out in the bitterness of his Soul, Oh! had I believed and known, what now I do; cc av vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, uh vhn pns11 vvn cc vvn, r-crq av pns11 vdb; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
369 I would have been more concerned to Secure my Everlasting Intrest; I would have taken more care to avoid Temptation; I would have been more concerned to Secure my Everlasting Interest; I would have taken more care to avoid Temptation; pns11 vmd vhi vbn av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi po11 j n1; pns11 vmd vhi vvn dc n1 pc-acp vvi n1; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
370 I would have imploy'd my Time to better purposes: I would have employed my Time to better Purposes: pns11 vmd vhi vvn po11 n1 p-acp jc n2: (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 26
371 and attended the ministry of the Word in another manner, &c. But I fear 'tis now too late. and attended the Ministry of the Word in Another manner, etc. But I Fear it's now too late. cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1, av p-acp pns11 vvb pn31|vbz av av av-j. (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
372 And then with the greatest importunity did beg of God to pardon and forgive him, for the sake of Christ; And then with the greatest importunity did beg of God to pardon and forgive him, for the sake of christ; cc av p-acp dt js n1 vdd vvi pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
373 then tossing from place to place, wringing his hands, and lifting up his eyes to Heaven, (with the affecting vehemence of a despairing Soul) did beseech the assistance of those about him to seek to God on his behalf. then tossing from place to place, wringing his hands, and lifting up his eyes to Heaven, (with the affecting vehemence of a despairing Soul) did beseech the assistance of those about him to seek to God on his behalf. av vvg p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvg po31 n2, cc vvg a-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, (p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1) vdd vvi dt n1 pp-f d p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
374 Oh pray for me, pray for me, for Christ's sake pray for me; O pray for me, pray for me, for Christ's sake pray for me; uh vvb p-acp pno11, vvb p-acp pno11, p-acp npg1 n1 vvb p-acp pno11; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
375 That if yet Mercy may be had, the Lord would take pitty on a miserable Sinner. That if yet Mercy may be had, the Lord would take pity on a miserable Sinner. cst cs av n1 vmb vbi vhn, dt n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
376 O my Sins are a burden too heavy for me to bear; I have Sin'd tho' God stood by and saw me: O my Sins Are a burden too heavy for me to bear; I have Sinned though God stood by and saw me: sy po11 n2 vbr dt n1 av j c-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi; pns11 vhb vvn cs np1 vvd p-acp cc vvd pno11: (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
377 I have Sin'd tho' my Conscience did rebuke me for it; again, I have Sin'd, tho' I resolv'd to Sin no more; I have Sinned though my Conscience did rebuke me for it; again, I have Sinned, though I resolved to since no more; pns11 vhb vvn cs po11 n1 vdd vvi pno11 p-acp pn31; av, pns11 vhb vvn, cs pns11 vvd p-acp n1 av-dx av-dc; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
378 I know not what to do, or which way to turn, &c. for with such words as these did he bewail himself, I know not what to do, or which Way to turn, etc. for with such words as these did he bewail himself, pns11 vvb xx r-crq pc-acp vdi, cc r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi, av p-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp d vdd pns31 vvi px31, (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
379 and signifie the horrors of an accusing Conscience. and signify the horrors of an accusing Conscience. cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1. (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
380 Nevertheless, for the support of his Relations, and the encouragement of all returning Sinners, I am willing to add, That a little before his change (which was suddain and unexpected, Nevertheless, for the support of his Relations, and the encouragement of all returning Sinners, I am willing to add, That a little before his change (which was sudden and unexpected, av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d vvg n2, pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi, cst dt j p-acp po31 n1 (r-crq vbds j cc j, (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
381 when his Friends began to entertain some hopes of his recovery) his Spirit was more compos'd and calm, his distracting Terrors much abated; when his Friends began to entertain Some hope's of his recovery) his Spirit was more composed and Cam, his distracting Terrors much abated; c-crq po31 n2 vvd pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f po31 n1) po31 n1 vbds av-dc vvn cc j-jn, po31 n-vvg n2 av-d vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
382 and the overwhelming fears of Death and Judgment very much subdu'd and overcome. and the overwhelming fears of Death and Judgement very much subdued and overcome. cc dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 av av-d vvn cc vvn. (5) text (DIV1) 62 Page 27
383 In his confessions of sin, he own'd and aggravated his crimes with the greatest freedom, with a deep remorse of Spirit, In his confessions of since, he owned and aggravated his crimes with the greatest freedom, with a deep remorse of Spirit, p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, pns31 j-vvn cc vvd po31 n2 p-acp dt js n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (5) text (DIV1) 63 Page 27
384 and an hearty serious sense and feeling of what he spake. and an hearty serious sense and feeling of what he spoke. cc dt j j n1 cc n-vvg pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd. (5) text (DIV1) 63 Page 27
385 He did not go about to palliate or excuse his former wickedness, to lessen or diminish it, by shifting the blame on the subtilty of the Devil, the bias and inclination of a bodily Temper, the Corrupution of humane nature, He did not go about to palliate or excuse his former wickedness, to lessen or diminish it, by shifting the blame on the subtlety of the devil, the bias and inclination of a bodily Temper, the Corrupution of humane nature, pns31 vdd xx vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j vvi, dt n1 pp-f j n1, (5) text (DIV1) 63 Page 27
386 or the persuasions of Evil Company, &c. altho' this last he did very much lament, as the greatest snare to his Soul, and a principal occasion of his youthful sins, and apprehended Ruine. or the persuasions of Evil Company, etc. although this last he did very much lament, as the greatest snare to his Soul, and a principal occasion of his youthful Sins, and apprehended Ruin. cc dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, av cs d ord pns31 vdd av av-d vvi, c-acp dt js n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 j n2, cc vvd n1. (5) text (DIV1) 63 Page 27
387 Among other sins which an accusing Conscience told him of, one that did more particularly affect his heart, Among other Sins which an accusing Conscience told him of, one that did more particularly affect his heart, p-acp j-jn n2 r-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvd pno31 pp-f, crd cst vdd av-dc av-j vvi po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 64 Page 28
388 and burden his soul, was the sin of Lying; I mention this, with an unfeigned desire, that all young Persons (Apprentices especially) would remember this Example, and resolve against it. and burden his soul, was the since of Lying; I mention this, with an unfeigned desire, that all young Persons (Apprentices especially) would Remember this Exampl, and resolve against it. cc vvi po31 n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f vvg; pns11 vvb d, p-acp dt j n1, cst d j n2 (n2 av-j) vmd vvi d n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 64 Page 28
389 There is one thing more, which I named first, and would here take notice of, I mean his Scoffing Humour; and this he acknowledged with a great deal of remorse and shame; There is one thing more, which I nam First, and would Here take notice of, I mean his Scoffing Humour; and this he acknowledged with a great deal of remorse and shame; pc-acp vbz crd n1 av-dc, r-crq pns11 vvd ord, cc vmd av vvi n1 pp-f, pns11 vvb po31 j-vvg n1; cc d pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (5) text (DIV1) 65 Page 28
390 that when first he was an hearer in this place, he came with a design to droll upon the Sermon, and deride the Preacher: But not meeting with any thing on which to break a Jest, that when First he was an hearer in this place, he Come with a Design to droll upon the Sermon, and deride the Preacher: But not meeting with any thing on which to break a Jest, cst c-crq ord pns31 vbds dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp uh p-acp dt n1, cc vvi dt n1: cc-acp xx vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq pc-acp vvi dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 65 Page 28
391 or occasion mirth and laughter, nothing but what was serious, becoming the reverence and awfulness of holy things, or occasion mirth and laughter, nothing but what was serious, becoming the Reverence and awfulness of holy things, cc n1 n1 cc n1, pix cc-acp r-crq vbds j, vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 65 Page 28
392 and suited to the solemn work and service of a Sabbath, he resolv'd to come again, and suited to the solemn work and service of a Sabbath, he resolved to come again, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi av, (5) text (DIV1) 65 Page 28
393 and accordingly for some time did so, (I cannot say how long) with other thoughts of my Brethren and me, and accordingly for Some time did so, (I cannot say how long) with other thoughts of my Brothers and me, cc av-vvg p-acp d n1 vdd av, (pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq av-j) p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f po11 n2 cc pno11, (5) text (DIV1) 65 Page 28
394 and of the serious plainness of this our way of worship, than his former Ignorance and prejudices would suffer him to admit; and of the serious plainness of this our Way of worship, than his former Ignorance and prejudices would suffer him to admit; cc pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d po12 n1 pp-f n1, cs po31 j n1 cc n2 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 65 Page 28
395 and thanks be to God he is not the only Instance of this kind. and thanks be to God he is not the only Instance of this kind. cc n2 vbb p-acp np1 pns31 vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (5) text (DIV1) 65 Page 28
396 Therefore I cannot but subjoyn, that as Religion is not the less excellent, because some Fools despise it; Therefore I cannot but subjoin, that as Religion is not the less excellent, Because Some Fools despise it; av pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi, cst p-acp n1 vbz xx dt av-dc j, c-acp d n2 vvb pn31; (5) text (DIV1) 66 Page 28
397 nor sin the less destructive, because there be some Atheistical Scoffers who make a mock of sin; nor sin the less destructive, Because there be Some Atheistical Scoffers who make a mock of since; ccx vvb dt av-dc j, c-acp pc-acp vbi d j n2 r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; (5) text (DIV1) 66 Page 28
398 neither is plain and serious Preaching, (with the purity and simplicity of Gospel-worshiop) any whit the more Contemptible, neither is plain and serious Preaching, (with the purity and simplicity of Gospel-worshiop) any whit the more Contemptible, av-dx vbz j cc j vvg, (p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j) d n1 dt av-dc j, (5) text (DIV1) 66 Page 28
399 because some that sit in the chair of Scorners, deride and run it down; Because Some that fit in the chair of Scorner's, deride and run it down; c-acp d d vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1, vvi cc vvi pn31 a-acp; (5) text (DIV1) 66 Page 28
400 since these kind of Scoffers are usually such as cast off all thoughts of God and an after-reckoning, since these kind of Scoffers Are usually such as cast off all thoughts of God and an After reckon, c-acp d n1 pp-f n2 vbr av-j d c-acp vvd a-acp d n2 pp-f np1 cc dt j, (5) text (DIV1) 66 Page 28
401 and are no way influenc'd by the consideration of a future Life; and Are no Way influenced by the consideration of a future Life; cc vbr dx n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (5) text (DIV1) 66 Page 28
402 to whom Heaven and Hell are words of sport, and the Sacred Scripture matter of derision. to whom Heaven and Hell Are words of sport, and the Sacred Scripture matter of derision. p-acp ro-crq n1 cc n1 vbr n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 n1 pp-f n1. (5) text (DIV1) 66 Page 29
403 For none, methinks, who are serious in the practice of Religion, and make a conscience of their words and actions, should dare to make a mock of the worship of God, or those that joyn therein, whether Ministers or people: For none, methinks, who Are serious in the practice of Religion, and make a conscience of their words and actions, should Dare to make a mock of the worship of God, or those that join therein, whither Ministers or people: p-acp pix, vvz, r-crq vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt vvb pp-f np1, cc d cst vvb av, cs n2 cc n1: (5) text (DIV1) 67 Page 29
404 only upon the account of some little difference, from that method and way of worship, which they like best, only upon the account of Some little difference, from that method and Way of worship, which they like best, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vvb av-js, (5) text (DIV1) 67 Page 29
405 when the substance and design of both is apparently the same, and believ'd to be so. when the substance and Design of both is apparently the same, and believed to be so. c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d vbz av-j dt d, cc vvd pc-acp vbi av. (5) text (DIV1) 67 Page 29
406 Did men but understand what they profess by owning Christianity; Did men but understand what they profess by owning Christianity; vdd n2 p-acp vvb r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp vvg np1; (5) text (DIV1) 67 Page 29
407 did they but believe what they understand; and practice what they pretend to believe, a meer Reverence and Just regard to holy Things, would most certainly give a check to this Scoffing Humour, in reference to those who cannot in all respects conform to their measures. did they but believe what they understand; and practice what they pretend to believe, a mere reverence and Just regard to holy Things, would most Certainly give a check to this Scoffing Humour, in Referente to those who cannot in all respects conform to their measures. vdd pns32 p-acp vvb r-crq pns32 vvb; cc n1 r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, dt j n1 cc j n1 p-acp j n2, vmd av-ds av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp d vvg n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d r-crq vmbx p-acp d n2 vvi p-acp po32 n2. (5) text (DIV1) 67 Page 29
408 6. Lastly, Consider the dreadfulness and the Terror of this final Judgment, in its self, and its certain and immediate Consequences to every unprepared sinner, whether young or old. 6. Lastly, Consider the dreadfulness and the Terror of this final Judgement, in its self, and its certain and immediate Consequences to every unprepared sinner, whither young or old. crd ord, vvb dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp po31 n1, cc po31 j cc j n2 p-acp d j n1, cs j cc j. (5) text (DIV1) 68 Page 29
409 When the blessed Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, to take the Throne by his Father's order, When the blessed jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, to take the Throne by his Father's order, c-crq dt vvn np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp po31 j n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 69 Page 29
410 and Judge the World in righteousness; when he that stoop'd from Heaven to Earth, to be a sacrifice for sin; and Judge the World in righteousness; when he that stooped from Heaven to Earth, to be a sacrifice for since; cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1; c-crq pns31 cst vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 69 Page 29
411 that watcht, and pray'd, and sweat drops of blood for you and me; that endured the Contradiction of sinners against himself, in the days of his flesh; that watched, and prayed, and sweat drops of blood for you and me; that endured the Contradiction of Sinners against himself, in the days of his Flesh; cst vvd, cc vvd, cc vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22 cc pno11; cst vvd dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp px31, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 69 Page 29
412 suffer'd the Cruelty of men, and the Wrath of his Father, and the Cursed Death of the Cross, upon our account; suffered the Cruelty of men, and the Wrath of his Father, and the Cursed Death of the Cross, upon our account; vvn dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp po12 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 69 Page 29
413 shall come again as the Judge of quick and dead; shall come again as the Judge of quick and dead; vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j; (5) text (DIV1) 69 Page 29
414 we shall then have other thoughts of him and of our selves, than now we entertain. we shall then have other thoughts of him and of our selves, than now we entertain. pns12 vmb av vhi j-jn n2 pp-f pno31 cc pp-f po12 n2, cs av pns12 vvb. (5) text (DIV1) 69 Page 29
415 Sirs, he now offers you a pardon, as the purchase of his Death, on easy, honourable, and advantageous terms; Sirs, he now offers you a pardon, as the purchase of his Death, on easy, honourable, and advantageous terms; n2, pns31 av vvz pn22 dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp j, j, cc j n2; (5) text (DIV1) 70 Page 29
416 But it will be then too late, and in vain to beg it. But it will be then too late, and in vain to beg it. cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi cs av av-j, cc p-acp j pc-acp vvi pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 70 Page 29
417 He now warns you of your danger, and tells you, that the end of youthful lusts, is Death, He now warns you of your danger, and tells you, that the end of youthful Lustiest, is Death, pns31 av vvz pn22 pp-f po22 n1, cc vvz pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f j n2, vbz n1, (5) text (DIV1) 70 Page 29
418 and Judgment, and eternal Wrath. And then you shall know that he spake in earnest, and his words were true. and Judgement, and Eternal Wrath. And then you shall know that he spoke in earnest, and his words were true. cc n1, cc j np1 cc av pn22 vmb vvi cst pns31 vvd p-acp n1, cc po31 n2 vbdr j. (5) text (DIV1) 70 Page 29
419 Now as a merciful Redeemer, he entreats you to be reconcil'd; Now as a merciful Redeemer, he entreats you to be reconciled; av p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn; (5) text (DIV1) 70 Page 30
420 he shall then be clothed with vengeance, and appear, to your confusion, as a Terrible Judge. he shall then be clothed with vengeance, and appear, to your confusion, as a Terrible Judge. pns31 vmb av vbb vvn p-acp n1, cc vvi, p-acp po22 n1, c-acp dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 70 Page 30
421 At first he came in the form of a Servant, to make our Peace with God, At First he Come in the from of a Servant, to make our Peace with God, p-acp ord pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
422 and was thereupon despised and rejected of men. and was thereupon despised and rejected of men. cc vbds av vvn cc vvn pp-f n2. (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
423 But he shall shortly come again, to render vengeance to those, that would not know him as a Prince and a Prophet, receive his message, But he shall shortly come again, to render vengeance to those, that would not know him as a Prince and a Prophet, receive his message, p-acp pns31 vmb av-j vvb av, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d, cst vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, vvb po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
424 and yeild obedience to his Holy Gospel. Now he offers life, eternal life, and begs your acceptance of it: and yield Obedience to his Holy Gospel. Now he offers life, Eternal life, and begs your acceptance of it: cc vvi n1 p-acp po31 j n1. av pns31 vvz n1, j n1, cc vvz po22 n1 pp-f pn31: (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
425 but he will then revenge your ungrateful refusal of his offered mercy. Now he entreats you to be happy, and have compassion on your selves: but he will then revenge your ungrateful refusal of his offered mercy. Now he entreats you to be happy, and have compassion on your selves: cc-acp pns31 vmb av vvb po22 j n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn n1. av pns31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vbi j, cc vhb n1 p-acp po22 n2: (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
426 But then he will be as deaf to your entreaties, as you have been to his; and that, But then he will be as deaf to your entreaties, as you have been to his; and that, cc-acp av pns31 vmb vbi a-acp j p-acp po22 n2, c-acp pn22 vhb vbn p-acp po31; cc d, (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
427 though you should urge him with the greatest importunity possible, though you beseech him by the mercifulness of his Nature, by the freeness of his Invitation, by the Compassion of his Death, by the merit of his sufferings, by the kindness of his Sacrifice, by the Grace of his Gospel, &c. Now you wil not believe his promises; but then you shall experience the execution of his Threatnings. Now you will not hearken to his advice and warning, though you should urge him with the greatest importunity possible, though you beseech him by the mercifulness of his Nature, by the freeness of his Invitation, by the Compassion of his Death, by the merit of his sufferings, by the kindness of his Sacrifice, by the Grace of his Gospel, etc. Now you will not believe his promises; but then you shall experience the execution of his Threatenings. Now you will not harken to his Advice and warning, cs pn22 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt js n1 j, cs pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av av pn22 vmb xx vvi po31 n2; p-acp cs pn22 vmb n1 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2-vvg. av pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
428 but you shall shortly feel the sad effects of your contempt and obstinacy. Now you will not be constrained by his dying love; but you shall shortly feel the sad effects of your contempt and obstinacy. Now you will not be constrained by his dying love; cc-acp pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt j n2 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. av pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp po31 j-vvg n1; (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
429 but ere long you shall know the power of his wrath, whether you will or no; but ere long you shall know the power of his wrath, whither you will or no; cc-acp c-acp av-j pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs pn22 vmb cc uh-dx; (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
430 for though at present he offer you life; yet upon your refusal, he will shortly pronounce the Sentence of Eternal Death; for though At present he offer you life; yet upon your refusal, he will shortly pronounce the Sentence of Eternal Death; c-acp cs p-acp j pns31 vvb pn22 n1; av p-acp po22 n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
431 as yet he Invites you to him, but then he will bid you depart. Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels. as yet he Invites you to him, but then he will bid you depart. Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels. a-acp av pns31 vvz pn22 p-acp pno31, cc-acp av pns31 vmb vvi pn22 vvb. vvb p-acp pno11, pn22 vvd, p-acp j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2. (5) text (DIV1) 71 Page 30
432 From that God, after whose Image you were Created, from that Saviour, who redeemed you by his blood, From that God, After whose Image you were Created, from that Saviour, who redeemed you by his blood, p-acp d np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 pn22 vbdr vvn, p-acp d n1, r-crq vvd pn22 p-acp po31 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 72 Page 30
433 and from that Holy Spirit who would have sanctified you by his Grace. Depart from me, and all hopes of Salvation by me. and from that Holy Spirit who would have sanctified you by his Grace. Depart from me, and all hope's of Salvation by me. cc p-acp d j n1 r-crq vmd vhi vvn pn22 p-acp po31 n1. vvb p-acp pno11, cc d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11. (5) text (DIV1) 72 Page 30
434 From me, and all the blessed Company of Saints and Angels, that shall live with me for ever. From me, and all the blessed Company of Saints and Angels, that shall live with me for ever. p-acp pno11, cc d dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cst vmb vvi p-acp pno11 c-acp av. (5) text (DIV1) 73 Page 31
435 Depart from me, abandoned to an everlasting curse, (of which both Souls and bodies shall be the wretched unhappy Subjects) into Inquisite Torments set forth by fire, Depart from me, abandoned to an everlasting curse, (of which both Souls and bodies shall be the wretched unhappy Subject's) into Inquisite Torments Set forth by fire, vvb p-acp pno11, vvn p-acp dt j n1, (pp-f r-crq d n2 cc n2 vmb vbi dt j j n2-jn) p-acp j n2 vvd av p-acp n1, (5) text (DIV1) 74 Page 31
436 and such as were originally design'd for the Apostate Spirits, of whom the Scripture doth suppose one to be the principal Ring leader of all the rest, and such as were originally designed for the Apostate Spirits, of whom the Scripture does suppose one to be the principal Ring leader of all the rest, cc d c-acp vbdr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 n2, pp-f r-crq dt n1 vdz vvi crd p-acp vbi dt j-jn n1 n1 pp-f d dt n1, (5) text (DIV1) 74 Page 31
437 and who are therefore termed his Angels. They who tempted you to Sin, shall deride your folly, and triumph in your Rain; and who Are Therefore termed his Angels. They who tempted you to since, shall deride your folly, and triumph in your Rain; cc q-crq vbr av vvn po31 n2. pns32 r-crq vvd pn22 p-acp n1, vmb vvi po22 n1, cc vvi p-acp po22 n1; (5) text (DIV1) 74 Page 31
438 and be your Constant perpetual Tormentors, since the fire is unquenchable, and never goeth out. and be your Constant perpetual Tormentors, since the fire is unquenchable, and never Goes out. cc vbb po22 j j n2, c-acp dt n1 vbz j, cc av-x vvz av. (5) text (DIV1) 75 Page 31
439 Nevertheless, how dreadful soever this Sentence must needs be, it is not more intolerable in it self, than unavoidable to the Sinner: Nevertheless, how dreadful soever this Sentence must needs be, it is not more intolerable in it self, than unavoidable to the Sinner: av, c-crq j av d n1 vmb av vbi, pn31 vbz xx av-dc j p-acp pn31 n1, cs j p-acp dt n1: (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
440 For where will you hide from his Alseeing eye? or how will you resist the force of his Almighty arm? as it will be in vain to think of supporting his wrath: For where will you hide from his All-seeing eye? or how will you resist the force of his Almighty arm? as it will be in vain to think of supporting his wrath: c-acp c-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp po31 j n1? cc q-crq vmb pn22 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1? c-acp pn31 vmb vbi p-acp j pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg po31 n1: (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
441 so every whit as vain to Imagine a possibility of escaping it. so every whit as vain to Imagine a possibility of escaping it. av d n1 c-acp j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31. (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
442 Will the tears of a desparing Sinner extinguish the fire of Gods wrath, and quench the flames of Hell? will his wishing he had been wiser, in the least avail, Will the tears of a despairing Sinner extinguish the fire of God's wrath, and quench the flames of Hell? will his wishing he had been Wiser, in the least avail, n1 dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1? vmb po31 vvg pns31 vhd vbn jc, p-acp dt ds n1, (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
443 when the Charge is proved, and the Sentence past? whither would you flee from the justice of the judge? whither? but to the mercy of a Saviour? But this Saviour is now the Judge, and become your Enemy: A sight of whom shall awaken the most slumbering Conscience, when the Charge is proved, and the Sentence past? whither would you flee from the Justice of the judge? whither? but to the mercy of a Saviour? But this Saviour is now the Judge, and become your Enemy: A sighed of whom shall awaken the most slumbering Conscience, c-crq dt vvb vbz vvn, cc dt n1 j? q-crq vmd pn22 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? q-crq? cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? p-acp d n1 vbz av dt vvb, cc vvb po22 n1: dt n1 pp-f r-crq vmb vvi dt av-ds j-vvg n1, (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
444 and make the never-dying worm gnaw your very heart: and make the never-dying worm gnaw your very heart: cc vvi dt j n1 vvi po22 j n1: (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
445 when it shall mind you of the calls and invitations you refused, and the warnings you slighted, revive the convictons you stifled, when it shall mind you of the calls and invitations you refused, and the Warnings you slighted, revive the convictons you stifled, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pn22 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pn22 vvd, cc dt n2 pn22 vvd, vvb dt n2 pn22 vvd, (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
446 and remember you of the vows you broke, and force you to reflect on the vanities of your youth, and Remember you of the vows you broke, and force you to reflect on the vanities of your youth, cc vvb pn22 pp-f dt n2 pn22 vvd, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
447 and sadly look back on the time past of your ignorance and folly. When for a light temptation, you run the hazard of this heavy punishment; and sadly look back on the time past of your ignorance and folly. When for a Light temptation, you run the hazard of this heavy punishment; cc av-j vvb av p-acp dt n1 j pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. c-crq p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f d j n1; (5) text (DIV1) 76 Page 31
448 when for a temporal pleasure you ventured an endless Torment; for a mixt delight, an unmixed pain; when for a temporal pleasure you ventured an endless Torment; for a mixed delight, an unmixed pain; c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pn22 vvd dt j n1; p-acp dt vvn n1, dt j-vvn n1; (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
449 for a momentary satisfaction, an eternal Wrath; for a short Sin, an everlasting Sorrow. for a momentary satisfaction, an Eternal Wrath; for a short since, an everlasting Sorrow. p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1; p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
450 O Eternity! Eternity! is it true, or rather can it possibly be false, that after millions of ages, under the wrath of God, it will not then be past the beginning of Sorrows, O Eternity! Eternity! is it true, or rather can it possibly be false, that After millions of ages, under the wrath of God, it will not then be passed the beginning of Sorrows, sy n1! n1! vbz pn31 j, cc av-c vmb pn31 av-j vbi j, cst p-acp crd pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vmb xx av vbi vvn dt n-vvg pp-f n2, (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
451 but an everlasting vengeance will be yet to come, and will ever be to come. O cursed be my wicked Companions that inticed me to Sin, and so to ruine; but an everlasting vengeance will be yet to come, and will ever be to come. O cursed be my wicked Sodales that enticed me to since, and so to ruin; cc-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi av pc-acp vvi, cc vmb av vbi pc-acp vvi. sy j-vvn vbi po11 j n2 cst vvd pno11 p-acp n1, cc av pc-acp vvi; (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
452 or rather, Curst be my own stupidity and folly, that I would not be perswaded to believe what now I know and feel. or rather, Cursed be my own stupidity and folly, that I would not be persuaded to believe what now I know and feel. cc av-c, vvd vbi po11 d n1 cc n1, cst pns11 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi r-crq av pns11 vvb cc vvi. (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
453 Oh that I were now on Earth again, and had the benefit of one months space, in order to a second trial! O that I were now on Earth again, and had the benefit of one months Molle, in order to a second trial! uh cst pns11 vbdr av p-acp n1 av, cc vhd dt n1 pp-f crd ng2 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord n1! (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
454 Oh that I had never seen the light, or that the Earth had open'd and and swallowed me up in my Cradle! O that I had never seen the Light, or that the Earth had opened and and swallowed me up in my Cradle! uh cst pns11 vhd av-x vvn dt n1, cc cst dt n1 vhd vvn cc cc vvn pno11 a-acp p-acp po11 n1! (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
455 or rather, Oh that in time I had received instruction, and harkened to reproof; or rather, O that in time I had received instruction, and hearkened to reproof; cc av-c, uh cst p-acp n1 pns11 vhd vvn n1, cc vvd p-acp n1; (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
456 that in time I had believed what I was told so plainly, and warned of so Faithfully, concerning God and his Righteous Judgment. that in time I had believed what I was told so plainly, and warned of so Faithfully, Concerning God and his Righteous Judgement. cst p-acp n1 pns11 vhd vvn r-crq pns11 vbds vvn av av-j, cc vvn pp-f av av-j, vvg np1 cc po31 j n1. (5) text (DIV1) 77 Page 32
457 Now that this may never be the case of any one of us, let me conclude with the advice of the Prophet, Jer. 13.16. Now that this may never be the case of any one of us, let me conclude with the Advice of the Prophet, Jer. 13.16. av cst d vmb av-x vbi dt n1 pp-f d crd pp-f pno12, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. (5) text (DIV1) 78 Page 32
458 Give Glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, Give Glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet Stumble upon the dark Mountains, vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 po22 n1, c-acp pns31 vvb n1, cc p-acp po22 n2 vvb p-acp dt j n2, (5) text (DIV1) 78 Page 32
459 and while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of Death, and make it gross darkness. FINIS. and while you look for Light, he turn it into the shadow of Death, and make it gross darkness. FINIS. cc cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1, pns31 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi pn31 j n1. fw-la. (5) text (DIV1) 78 Page 32

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68 0 Prov. 23.29. Curae 23.29. np1 crd.
79 0 Rom. 13.14. Rom. 13.14. np1 crd.
93 0 Jer. 9.5. Jer. 9.5. np1 crd.
119 0 Luk. 6.25. Matt. 4.5. Luk. 6.25. Matt. 4.5. np1 crd. np1 crd.
134 0 Ecol. 9.7. Ecol. 9.7. np1. crd.
146 0 Jam. 1.2. Jam. 1.2. np1 crd.
157 0 Luke. 10.20. Lycia. 10.20. av. crd.
211 0 Eccl. 12.14. Ecclesiastes 12.14. np1 crd.
241 0 Job. 16.22. Job. 16.22. np1. crd.
245 0 1 Pet. 1.24. Psal. 90.4. 1 Pet. 1.24. Psalm 90.4. crd np1 crd. np1 crd.
258 0 2 Pet. 3.10. 2 Pet. 3.10. crd np1 crd.