Heaven and hell, or, The unchangeable state of happiness or misery for all mankind in another world occasion'd by the repentance and death of Mr. Shetterden Thomas, who departed this life April 7, 1700, aetat. 26 : preach'd and publish'd at the desire and direction of the deceased ... / by John Shower.

Shower, John, 1657-1715
Publisher: Printed by J Heptinstall for John Sprint
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1700
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A60136 ESTC ID: R34242 STC ID: S3672
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Luke XVI, 26; Eschatology; Future life;
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0 HEAVEN and HELL; OR, The Unchangeable State of Happiness, or Misery, after Death. S. LUKE XVI. 26. HEAVEN and HELL; OR, The Unchangeable State of Happiness, or Misery, After Death. S. LUKE XVI. 26. n1 cc n1; cc, dt j-u n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, c-acp n1. np1 np1 np1. crd (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 And besides all this, between us and you, there is a great Gulf fixed: — And beside all this, between us and you, there is a great Gulf fixed: — cc p-acp d d, p-acp pno12 cc pn22, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn: — (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 WE are told by the Wise Man what becomes of the Body and the Soul when they part at Death; WE Are told by the Wise Man what becomes of the Body and the Soul when they part At Death; pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vvz pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 how the Body that was fram'd out of the Dust of the Ground, returns thither; how the Body that was framed out of the Dust of the Ground, returns thither; c-crq dt n1 cst vbds vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz av; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and the Soul which is of Divine Original returns to GOD, the Father of Spirits, (to Elohim, which signifies a Judge as well as a Creator,) to be dispos'd of by him in another World. and the Soul which is of Divine Original returns to GOD, the Father of Spirits, (to Elohim, which signifies a Judge as well as a Creator,) to be disposed of by him in Another World. cc dt n1 r-crq vbz pp-f j-jn j-jn n2 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, (p-acp vvi, r-crq vvz dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1,) pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f p-acp pno31 p-acp j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 Then shall the Dust return to its Earth, and the Spirit to God that gave it. Then shall the Dust return to its Earth, and the Spirit to God that gave it. av vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1 cst vvd pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 It is not to be annihilated, extinguished, or destroy'd, but returns to GOD as the final Arbiter of its Eternal State. It is not to be annihilated, extinguished, or destroyed, but returns to GOD as the final Arbiter of its Eternal State. pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn, cc vvn, cc-acp vvz p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 That there is such a State of Happiness or Misery, of Rest or Torment for departed Souls; That there is such a State of Happiness or Misery, of Rest or Torment for departed Souls; cst pc-acp vbz d dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc vvb p-acp j-vvn n2; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 and that both states are unchangable, is what this Parable may instruct us in. and that both states Are unchangeable, is what this Parable may instruct us in. cc cst d n2 vbr j-u, vbz q-crq d n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 There is a Gulf fix'd between the Blessed and Miserable after Death, either sort unalterably Happy, or unchangeably Miserable. There is a Gulf fixed between the Blessed and Miserable After Death, either sort unalterably Happy, or unchangeably Miserable. pc-acp vbz dt n1 j-vvn p-acp dt j-vvn cc j p-acp n1, d n1 av-j j, cc av-j j. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 There is an irreversible Decree of Heaven to determine the Felicity of the Saints to be everlasting, There is an irreversible decree of Heaven to determine the Felicity of the Saints to be everlasting, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi j, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and to conclude the Wicked in a state of Misery without Relief, or End. As there is no fear of Change for the Happy Souls in Abraham 's Bosom, and to conclude the Wicked in a state of Misery without Relief, or End. As there is no Fear of Change for the Happy Souls in Abraham is Bosom, cc pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp np1 vbz n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 so is there no hope of Alleviation or Period of the wretched condition of Sinners in Hell. so is there no hope of Alleviation or Period of the wretched condition of Sinners in Hell. av vbz pc-acp dx n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 This is the Important Subject I would now Explain, Evidence, and Apply. And can there be any that more deserves and calls for your most serious Attention. This is the Important Subject I would now Explain, Evidence, and Apply. And can there be any that more deserves and calls for your most serious Attention. d vbz dt j n-jn pns11 vmd av vvi, n1, cc vvi. cc vmb a-acp vbi d d dc vvz cc vvz p-acp po22 av-ds j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 It is one part of the Design, and Scope of this Parable of our Saviour, concerning the Rich-man and Lazarus to affirm this. It is one part of the Design, and Scope of this Parable of our Saviour, Concerning the Richman and Lazarus to affirm this. pn31 vbz crd n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvg dt n1 cc np1 pc-acp vvi d. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
15 A Parable it must be granted, tho' mixt with somewhat Historical, as the mention of a Poor-man by name, who may be suppos'd to have been notorious and known among the Jews, for his extream Poverty and Distress: A Parable it must be granted, though mixed with somewhat Historical, as the mention of a Poor man by name, who may be supposed to have been notorious and known among the jews, for his extreme Poverty and Distress: dt n1 pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cs vvn p-acp av j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vbn j cc vvn p-acp dt np2, p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 The different State and Condition of Men departed this Life is express'd by our Saviour in a Parabolical way, the more effectually to insinuate the Truths he would teach us with the greater Advantage to move the Affections of his Hearers. The different State and Condition of Men departed this Life is expressed by our Saviour in a Parabolical Way, the more effectually to insinuate the Truths he would teach us with the greater Advantage to move the Affections of his Hearers. dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vvd d n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pns31 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp dt jc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 From this Parabolical Description of the different Condition of the Souls of Men after Death, I would observe, First, That the state of Mankind after Death, is a Condition of Real, Positive Happiness, or Misery, of Comfort, or Torment. From this Parabolical Description of the different Condition of the Souls of Men After Death, I would observe, First, That the state of Mankind After Death, is a Condition of Real, Positive Happiness, or Misery, of Comfort, or Torment. p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, pns11 vmd vvi, ord, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f j, j n1, cc n1, pp-f n1, cc vvb. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
18 Secondly, That both these States are fixed and unchangeable. The Blessed shall never be Miserable, and the Miserable shall never cease to be so. Secondly, That both these States Are fixed and unchangeable. The Blessed shall never be Miserable, and the Miserable shall never cease to be so. ord, cst d d n2 vbr vvn cc j-u. dt j-vvn vmb av-x vbi j, cc dt j vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vbi av. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
19 First, When the Union between the Soul and Body is dissolved by Death, the Soul of every Man passeth into a state of Happiness or Misery. First, When the union between the Soul and Body is dissolved by Death, the Soul of every Man passes into a state of Happiness or Misery. ord, c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
20 This we may plainly learn from this Parable, Ver. 22, 23. When the Beggar died, he was carry'd into Abraham's Bosom: This we may plainly Learn from this Parable, Ver. 22, 23. When the Beggar died, he was carried into Abraham's Bosom: np1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n1, np1 crd, crd c-crq dt n1 vvd, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp npg1 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
21 And the Rich Man also died, and was buried, (it may be he had a pompous Funeral, the only Advantage, And the Rich Man also died, and was buried, (it may be he had a pompous Funeral, the only Advantage, cc dt j n1 av vvd, cc vbds vvn, (pn31 vmb vbi pns31 vhd dt j n1, dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
22 if it be one, of the Rich above the Poor, after they are dead) and in Hell he lift up his Eyes, being in torment. if it be one, of the Rich above the Poor, After they Are dead) and in Hell he lift up his Eyes, being in torment. cs pn31 vbb pi, pp-f dt j p-acp dt j, c-acp pns32 vbr j) cc p-acp n1 pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n2, vbg p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
23 — The one had his good things here, the other his evil things: But now the one is comforted, the other tormented, Ver. 25. This is an account of departed Souls before the Resurrection: for the Rich Man is said to be in Torment while his five Brethren were alive; — The one had his good things Here, the other his evil things: But now the one is comforted, the other tormented, Ver. 25. This is an account of departed Souls before the Resurrection: for the Rich Man is said to be in Torment while his five Brothers were alive; — dt pi vhd po31 j n2 av, dt n-jn po31 j-jn n2: cc-acp av dt pi vbz vvn, dt j-jn vvn, np1 crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2 p-acp dt n1: p-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 cs po31 crd n2 vbdr j; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
24 and he desired that One should be sent to admonish and warn them, that they might not come to this place of Torment. and he desired that One should be sent to admonish and warn them, that they might not come to this place of Torment. cc pns31 vvd cst pi vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
25 We read but of two sorts at the Day of Judgment, The Sheep and the Goats; the one pronounced Blessed, the other Accursed. We read but of two sorts At the Day of Judgement, The Sheep and the Goats; the one pronounced Blessed, the other Accursed. pns12 vvb cc-acp pp-f crd n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 cc dt n2; dt pi vvd j-vvn, dt n-jn j-vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
26 The one to go away into everlasting Life, and the other into everlasting Punishment. God hath told us, that he will render to every Man according to his Works. The one to go away into everlasting Life, and the other into everlasting Punishment. God hath told us, that he will render to every Man according to his Works. dt crd p-acp vvb av p-acp j n1, cc dt n-jn p-acp j n1. np1 vhz vvn pno12, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 vvz. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
27 And as Man is capable by his Reasonable Nature, of giving an Account of his Actions, And as Man is capable by his Reasonable Nature, of giving an Account of his Actions, cc p-acp n1 vbz j p-acp po31 j n1, pp-f vvg dt vvb pp-f po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
28 and of being rewarded or punish'd in another World; and of being rewarded or punished in Another World; cc pp-f vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp j-jn n1; (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
29 those very Faculties which give him this Capacity, and distinguish him from the inferiour Creatures, do suggest this; those very Faculties which give him this Capacity, and distinguish him from the inferior Creatures, do suggest this; d j n2 r-crq vvb pno31 d n1, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n2, vdb vvi d; (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
30 and fill him with Hopes and Fears accordingly. and fill him with Hope's and Fears accordingly. cc vvb pno31 p-acp ng1 cc vvz av-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
31 So that comparing the Righteousness and Justice, and the other Infinite Perfections of God, with the present Dispensations of Providence, some such different state, by the very Light of Nature, So that comparing the Righteousness and justice, and the other Infinite Perfections of God, with the present Dispensations of Providence, Some such different state, by the very Light of Nature, av cst vvg dt n1 cc n1, cc dt n-jn j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, d d j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
32 as well as Scripture, may be expected hereafter. as well as Scripture, may be expected hereafter. c-acp av c-acp n1, vmb vbi vvn av. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
33 The assurance therefore of God's being infinitely Wise and Just, gives us to expect that a Difference will be made between these in another World, which we see is not done now. The assurance Therefore of God's being infinitely Wise and Just, gives us to expect that a Difference will be made between these in Another World, which we see is not done now. dt n1 av pp-f npg1 vbg av-j j cc j, vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d p-acp j-jn n1, r-crq pns12 vvb vbz xx vdn av. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
34 And the rather because Civil Society can never be supported, if there be no Restraint upon the Lusts and Passions of Men; And the rather Because Civil Society can never be supported, if there be no Restraint upon the Lustiest and Passion of Men; cc dt av-c p-acp j n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn, cs pc-acp vbb dx n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
35 and these can never be sufficiently restrain'd, without the Hopes and Fears of another World; and these can never be sufficiently restrained, without the Hope's and Fears of Another World; cc d vmb av-x vbi av-j vvn, p-acp dt ng1 cc n2 pp-f j-jn n1; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
36 and as these therefore are natural, we may conclude 'em true, and that there is another World, and as these Therefore Are natural, we may conclude they true, and that there is Another World, cc c-acp d av vbr j, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 j, cc cst pc-acp vbz j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
37 and a Future State of Happiness or Misery. and a Future State of Happiness or Misery. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
38 We read in this Parable, of the different Character and Condition of the Rich Man and Lazarus in this World: We read in this Parable, of the different Character and Condition of the Rich Man and Lazarus in this World: pns12 vvb p-acp d n1, pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc np1 p-acp d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
39 But we read also of the Happiness of the one, and the Misery of the other, as soon as they died. But we read also of the Happiness of the one, and the Misery of the other, as soon as they died. cc-acp pns12 vvb av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt crd, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvd. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
40 The Comforts of the one, and the Torments of the other, were doubtless unexpressibly great, The Comforts of the one, and the Torments of the other, were doubtless unexpressibly great, dt n2 pp-f dt crd, cc dt n2 pp-f dt n-jn, vbdr av-j av-j j, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
41 tho we may allow an Addition to both, upon the Re-union of Body and Soul at the Resurrection of the Dead. But more particularly, though we may allow an Addition to both, upon the Reunion of Body and Soul At the Resurrection of the Dead. But more particularly, cs pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. cc-acp av-dc av-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
42 First, The Souls of good Men at Death, enter into a state of Rest, Happiness and Bliss. First, The Souls of good Men At Death, enter into a state of Rest, Happiness and Bliss. ord, dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
43 That of Lazarus being carried into Abraham's Bosom, The meaning of that Expression our Saviour seems to interpret in another place, That of Lazarus being carried into Abraham's Bosom, The meaning of that Expression our Saviour seems to interpret in Another place, d pp-f np1 vbg vvn p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
44 when he says, Many shall come from the East, and from the West, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven. when he Says, Many shall come from the East, and from the West, and fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven. c-crq pns31 vvz, d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1, cc vvb a-acp p-acp np1, np1 cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
45 Alluding to a Feast, where the Guests sat so, as to be half kneeling, and the most honourable place was to be next to that of the Master, to lie as it were in his Bosom. Alluding to a Feast, where the Guests sat so, as to be half kneeling, and the most honourable place was to be next to that of the Master, to lie as it were in his Bosom. vvg p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n2 vvd av, c-acp pc-acp vbi j-jn vvg, cc dt av-ds j n1 vbds pc-acp vbi ord p-acp d pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
46 As is said of the Beloved Disciple concerning Christ. As is said of the beloved Disciple Concerning christ. p-acp vbz vvn pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vvg np1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
47 If it denote an eminent degree of Blessedness in Heaven, it infers a positive state of Happiness after Death; If it denote an eminent degree of Blessedness in Heaven, it infers a positive state of Happiness After Death; cs pn31 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
48 called the Bosom of Abraham, rather than of Adam, Enoch or Noah, because the Promises were especially made to him; called the Bosom of Abraham, rather than of Adam, Enoch or Noah, Because the Promises were especially made to him; vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, av-c cs pp-f np1, np1 cc np1, p-acp dt vvz vbr av-j vvd p-acp pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
49 and to his Seed belong'd the Covenant and the Adoption: and to his Seed belonged the Covenant and the Adoption: cc p-acp po31 n1 vvd dt n1 cc dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
50 And he is propounded as a Pattern of Faith and Obedience, and called, the Friend of God, and the Father of the Faithful: And he is propounded as a Pattern of Faith and obedience, and called, the Friend of God, and the Father of the Faithful: cc pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvn, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j: (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
51 And they who imitate him, shall be gathered into his Bosom, and be made partakers of Blessedness and Glory with him. And they who imitate him, shall be gathered into his Bosom, and be made partakers of Blessedness and Glory with him. cc pns32 r-crq vvb pno31, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vbi vvn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
52 This is called Paradise by our Saviour: This is called Paradise by our Saviour: d vbz vvn n1 p-acp po12 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
53 And we learn from St. Paul, where this Paradise is, even in the third Heavens. The Ancients call the Place and State before the Resurrection, The Porch of the Sanctuary, the Courts of the Lord, the hidden Seats, And we Learn from Saint Paul, where this Paradise is, even in the third Heavens. The Ancients call the Place and State before the Resurrection, The Porch of the Sanctuary, the Courts of the Lord, the hidden Seats, cc pns12 vvb p-acp n1 np1, c-crq d n1 vbz, av p-acp dt ord n2. dt n2-j vvi dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
54 or Tabernacles of the Godly, the Place of Refreshment, the Rest of Security, an Habitation with God, &c. From what our Saviour said to the Penitent Thief on the Cross, and from what we may gather from this Parable concerning Lazarus; the Immediate Happiness of the Souls of Good Men in another state is affirmed. or Tabernacles of the Godly, the Place of Refreshment, the Rest of Security, an Habitation with God, etc. From what our Saviour said to the Penitent Thief on the Cross, and from what we may gather from this Parable Concerning Lazarus; the Immediate Happiness of the Souls of Good Men in Another state is affirmed. cc n2 pp-f dt j, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp np1, av p-acp r-crq po12 n1 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 vvg np1; dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp j-jn n1 vbz vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
55 That they are not to tarry for their Felicity till the Resurrection. So when the Body of Stephen falls asleep, the Lord Jesus received his Spirit. That they Are not to tarry for their Felicity till the Resurrection. So when the Body of Stephen falls asleep, the Lord jesus received his Spirit. cst pns32 vbr xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n1. av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz j, dt n1 np1 vvd po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
56 And the Apostle desires to be uncloath'd of this Earthly Tabernacle, that his Soul might enter into the House not made with Hands. And the Apostle Desires to be Unclothed of this Earthly Tabernacle, that his Soul might enter into the House not made with Hands. cc dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d j n1, cst po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 xx vvn p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
57 That he might be present with the Lord. He desir'd to be dissolved, that he might be with Christ, as what was far better; That he might be present with the Lord. He desired to be dissolved, that he might be with christ, as what was Far better; cst pns31 vmd vbi j p-acp dt n1. pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns31 vmd vbi p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq vbds av-j jc; (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
58 (much more better.) And the same Phrase, being with Christ, or being present with him, is us'd for the Happiness of the Saints after the Resurrection, intimating that it is the same sort of Happiness, (much more better.) And the same Phrase, being with christ, or being present with him, is used for the Happiness of the Saints After the Resurrection, intimating that it is the same sort of Happiness, (av-d dc j.) cc dt d n1, vbg p-acp np1, cc vbg j p-acp pno31, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1, vvg cst pn31 vbz dt d n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
59 and is so much preferrable to any present Enjoyment of God in this World, that this is call'd an Absence from him. We likewise read of the Souls of the Martyrs, who came out of great Tribulation, and is so much preferable to any present Enjoyment of God in this World, that this is called an Absence from him. We likewise read of the Souls of the Martyrs, who Come out of great Tribulation, cc vbz av av-d j p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, cst d vbz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno31. pns12 av vvn pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, r-crq vvd av pp-f j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
60 and had washed their Robes, and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb, That they are before the Throne of God, serving him in his Temple: and had washed their Robes, and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb, That they Are before the Throne of God, serving him in his Temple: cc vhd vvn po32 n2, cc vvd pno32 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
61 And that is interpreted of his Immediate Presence in Another Place, for the Lord God Almighty, Chap. xxi. 22. and the Lamb are said to be the Temple. And that is interpreted of his Immediate Presence in another Place, for the Lord God Almighty, Chap. xxi. 22. and the Lamb Are said to be the Temple. cc d vbz vvn pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 np1 j-jn, np1 crd. crd cc dt n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 10
62 How excellent a Change will Death make upon the Soul's leaving the Body? If it pass into a Glorious Paradise, How excellent a Change will Death make upon the Soul's leaving the Body? If it pass into a Glorious Paradise, q-crq j dt n1 vmb n1 vvi p-acp dt n1|vbz vvg dt n1? cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
63 and hear a Voice from him that sits upon the Throne, Enter into thy Master's Joy. and hear a Voice from him that sits upon the Throne, Enter into thy Masters Joy. cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1, vvb p-acp po21 ng1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
64 Poor Lazarus was lately very miserable at the Rich Man's Door; now very happy in Abraham's Bosom: Lately cover'd with Sores and Ulcers; now cloathed with Glory: Lately pining with Hunger; Poor Lazarus was lately very miserable At the Rich Man's Door; now very happy in Abraham's Bosom: Lately covered with Sores and Ulcers; now clothed with Glory: Lately pining with Hunger; j np1 vbds av-j av j p-acp dt j ng1 n1; av av j p-acp npg1 n1: av-j vvn p-acp n2 cc n2; av vvn p-acp n1: av-j vvg p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
65 now all his Wants are supplied. His extream Poverty made him the other day despised by the Rich Man; now all his Wants Are supplied. His extreme Poverty made him the other day despised by the Rich Man; av d po31 vvz vbr vvn. po31 j-jn n1 vvd pno31 dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
66 he could find no Entrance at his Gates, no Admission, no Relief; but now he is envy'd for his Happiness. he could find no Entrance At his Gates, no Admission, no Relief; but now he is envied for his Happiness. pns31 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp po31 n2, dx n1, dx n1; cc-acp av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
67 The difference which departed Souls will feel of their Happy State, from what they lately were, The difference which departed Souls will feel of their Happy State, from what they lately were, dt n1 r-crq vvd n2 vmb vvi pp-f po32 j n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 av-j vbdr, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
68 and the Sense they have of the Evils they are Deliver'd from, will give an Accent to their Happiness. and the Sense they have of the Evils they Are Delivered from, will give an Accent to their Happiness. cc dt n1 pns32 vhb pp-f dt n2-jn pns32 vbr vvn p-acp, vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
69 The fresh Remembrance of what they were in this World, will help their Joyfull Sense of the Happy Change: The fresh Remembrance of what they were in this World, will help their Joyful Sense of the Happy Change: dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp d n1, vmb vvi po32 j n1 pp-f dt j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
70 And to compare their own Condition with that of Lost, Miserable Souls: To think of the Hell they deserv'd, and others suffer; And to compare their own Condition with that of Lost, Miserable Souls: To think of the Hell they deserved, and Others suffer; cc pc-acp vvi po32 d n1 p-acp d pp-f j-vvn, j n2: pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pns32 vvd, cc n2-jn vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
71 and they themselves did sometime fear; and they themselves did sometime Fear; cc pns32 px32 vdd av vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
72 and compare it with the Rest, and Peace, and Joy, and Glory that they now partake of, will add to their Felicity. and compare it with the Rest, and Peace, and Joy, and Glory that they now partake of, will add to their Felicity. cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 cst pns32 av vvi pp-f, vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
73 And who can tell how great that is, even before the Resurrection? For eye hath not seen, 1 Cor. ii. 9. nor ear heard, And who can tell how great that is, even before the Resurrection? For eye hath not seen, 1 Cor. ii. 9. nor ear herd, cc q-crq vmb vvi c-crq j d vbz, av p-acp dt n1? p-acp n1 vhz xx vvn, crd np1 crd. crd cc n1 vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
74 nor hath it entred into the heart of man to conceive, what God hath prepared for them that love him. nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive, what God hath prepared for them that love him. ccx vhz pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
75 It is represented in Scripture by, and above all such Pleasures as do most sensibly Delight us, to set forth the Joys of Heaven to be unspeakable and full of Glory. It is represented in Scripture by, and above all such Pleasures as do most sensibly Delight us, to Set forth the Joys of Heaven to be unspeakable and full of Glory. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp, cc p-acp d d n2 c-acp vdb av-ds av-j n1 pno12, pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
76 When the Divine Image shall be perfected, the Body of Sin and Death removed, all our Darkness, Impurity, and Corruption healed. When the Divine Image shall be perfected, the Body of since and Death removed, all our Darkness, Impurity, and Corruption healed. c-crq dt j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvn, d po12 n1, n1, cc n1 vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
77 And if there were nothing else, but a perfect and eternal Freedom and Deliverance from Sin, with all the Causes, Concomitants and Effects of it, they to whom it is now the greatest Burden, Trouble, And if there were nothing Else, but a perfect and Eternal Freedom and Deliverance from since, with all the Causes, Concomitants and Effects of it, they to whom it is now the greatest Burden, Trouble, cc cs pc-acp vbdr pix av, cc-acp dt j cc j n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d dt n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, pns32 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz av dt js n1, vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 12
78 and Sorrow, must account it an Unspeakable Felicity. and Sorrow, must account it an Unspeakable Felicity. cc n1, vmb vvi pn31 dt j-u n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 12
79 But the Soul shall then awake as out of Sleep, to see and know things as really they are, But the Soul shall then awake as out of Sleep, to see and know things as really they Are, p-acp dt n1 vmb av vvi a-acp av pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 c-acp av-j pns32 vbr, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
80 and be in a state of more vigorous Activity than while it animated the Body: and be in a state of more vigorous Activity than while it animated the Body: cc vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dc j n1 cs cs pn31 vvn dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
81 But what the Blessedness will be, of Faith turned into Vision, (when all the Powers of the Soul are enlarged, raised, But what the Blessedness will be, of Faith turned into Vision, (when all the Powers of the Soul Are enlarged, raised, cc-acp q-crq dt n1 vmb vbi, pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1, (c-crq d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr vvn, vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
82 and suited to the views of God's Glory by Christ, and made more receptive of Divine Communications) is what we want Words to describe, and suited to the views of God's Glory by christ, and made more receptive of Divine Communications) is what we want Words to describe, cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd av-dc j pp-f j-jn n2) vbz q-crq pns12 vvb n2 pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
83 and can think, and speak of, but very imperfectly. and can think, and speak of, but very imperfectly. cc vmb vvi, cc vvi pp-f, cc-acp av av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
84 For now we see thro' a Glass darkly, but hereafter Face to Face, without interruption or obscurity. For now we see through a Glass darkly, but hereafter Face to Face, without interruption or obscurity. p-acp av pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc-acp av n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
85 This we know that they shall not only escape the Damnation of Hell, but enter into a state of Happiness, the Joy of their Lord. This we know that they shall not only escape the Damnation of Hell, but enter into a state of Happiness, the Joy of their Lord. np1 pns12 vvb cst pns32 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
86 We read of Glory to be revealed in them, and Glory conferred on them. In general, We read of Glory to be revealed in them, and Glory conferred on them. In general, pns12 vvb pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc n1 vvn p-acp pno32. p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 13
87 as to real and positive Blessedness for the Souls of Good Men after Death, even before the Day of Judgement, we have not only the Testimony of Scripture, as to real and positive Blessedness for the Souls of Good Men After Death, even before the Day of Judgement, we have not only the Testimony of Scripture, c-acp p-acp j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vhb xx av-j dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 13
88 but somewhat from the Light of Nature . but somewhat from the Light of Nature. cc-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 13
89 All the Philosophers who believ'd the Immortality of the Soul (and how few but did allow it?) they profess to believe the Happiness of the Souls of Good Men in separation from the Body: All the Philosophers who believed the Immortality of the Soul (and how few but did allow it?) they profess to believe the Happiness of the Souls of Good Men in separation from the Body: av-d dt n2 r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (cc c-crq d p-acp vdd vvi pn31?) pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 13
90 for knowing nothing of the Resurrection of the Body, they could not dream of a sleeping Interval, till the Day of Judgment. for knowing nothing of the Resurrection of the Body, they could not dream of a sleeping Interval, till the Day of Judgement. p-acp vvg pix pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmd xx vvi pp-f dt j-vvg n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 13
91 The like we may say of a state of postitive Misery for wicked Souls after Death. The like we may say of a state of postitive Misery for wicked Souls After Death. dt av-j pns12 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
92 Here in this parable is a Lost Soul condemn'd to Torment, assoon as departed this Life, before the Resurrection. Here in this parable is a Lost Soul condemned to Torment, As soon as departed this Life, before the Resurrection. av p-acp d n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1 vvn p-acp n1, av c-acp vvn d n1, p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
93 And Torments so extream, as that the most inconsiderable Refreshment would be reckon'd a great Relief. And Torments so extreme, as that the most inconsiderable Refreshment would be reckoned a great Relief. np1 vvz av j-jn, c-acp cst dt av-ds j n1 vmd vbi vvn dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
94 The Discourse is fram'd according to the Nature of a Parable between the Rich Man in Hell, The Discourse is framed according to the Nature of a Parable between the Rich Man in Hell, dt n1 vbz vvn vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
95 and Abraham in Heaven, and Lazarus with him. and Abraham in Heaven, and Lazarus with him. cc np1 p-acp n1, cc np1 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
96 How fain would he now change Conditions with the Beggar, whom he neglected and despised at his Door! How fain would he now change Conditions with the Beggar, whom he neglected and despised At his Door! uh-crq av vmd pns31 av vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, ro-crq pns31 vvd cc vvn p-acp po31 n1! (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
97 What would he give to be comforted as he is! But he lift up his Eyes in Torment, unexpressible Torment; What would he give to be comforted as he is! But he lift up his Eyes in Torment, unexpressible Torment; q-crq vmd pns31 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns31 vbz! p-acp pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
98 and so the Scriptures every where represent it. and so the Scriptures every where represent it. cc av dt n2 d c-crq vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
99 'Tis call'd Indignation and Anguish, Tribulation and Wrath. 'Tis a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of the living God. It's called Indignation and Anguish, Tribulation and Wrath. It's a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God. pn31|vbz vvn n1 cc n1, n1 cc np1 pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg np1. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
100 Psal. xi. 6. He will wound the Head of his Enemies. Psalm xi. 6. He will wound the Head of his Enemies. np1 crd. crd pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
101 We read of a Lake of Fire, a Lake of Brimstone, a Furnace of Fire, of tearing in pieces, cutting in pieces, dividing in the midst, drowning in Perdition, of being bound hand and foot and cast into Fire to be burnt, of outer darkness, chains of darkness, the great Winepress of the wrath of God, &c. Be sure the Sufferings of the wicked in the other World are greater than we can endure for obeying God in this, otherwise the threatning of such a Punishment would not be an effectual restraint from Sin. But how extream must be that Punishment, set forth by the violence of Fire enraged with Brimstone, We read of a Lake of Fire, a Lake of Brimstone, a Furnace of Fire, of tearing in Pieces, cutting in Pieces, dividing in the midst, drowning in Perdition, of being bound hand and foot and cast into Fire to be burned, of outer darkness, chains of darkness, the great Winepress of the wrath of God, etc. Be sure the Sufferings of the wicked in the other World Are greater than we can endure for obeying God in this, otherwise the threatening of such a Punishment would not be an effectual restraint from Sin. But how extreme must be that Punishment, Set forth by the violence of Fire enraged with Brimstone, pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f vvg p-acp n2, vvg p-acp n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp n1, pp-f vbg vvn n1 cc n1 cc vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, pp-f j n1, n2 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av vbb j dt n2 pp-f dt j p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbr jc cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp vvg np1 p-acp d, av dt n-vvg pp-f d dt n1 vmd xx vbi dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp c-crq j-jn vmb vbi d n1, vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 15
102 and prepared by the wrath of God, for the Devil and his Angels? And the Sting of a guilty, enraged Conscience, and prepared by the wrath of God, for the devil and his Angels? And the Sting of a guilty, enraged Conscience, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2? cc dt n1 pp-f dt j, j-vvn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 15
103 as the biting and gnawing of a Worm, on the most tender part? 'Tis represented in such a manner as is most proper to impress the quickest sense of terrour on our minds; as the biting and gnawing of a Worm, on the most tender part? It's represented in such a manner as is most proper to Impress the quickest sense of terror on our minds; c-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n1? pn31|vbz vvn p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vbz ds j pc-acp vvi dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 15
104 to strike our Imagination with the Extremity, as well as the Reality of those Sufferings. to strike our Imagination with the Extremity, as well as the Reality of those Sufferings. pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 15
105 And if the Expressions be but Metaphorical, they make the Torments the greater, as intimating rather that they are but faintly shadow'd by what is most grievous in this World. And if the Expressions be but Metaphorical, they make the Torments the greater, as intimating rather that they Are but faintly shadowed by what is most grievous in this World. cc cs dt n2 vbb p-acp j, pns32 vvb dt n2 dt jc, c-acp vvg av-c cst pns32 vbr p-acp av-j vvn p-acp r-crq vbz av-ds j p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 15
106 We read of being tormented in Flames, and yet of Darkness. We read of being tormented in Flames, and yet of Darkness. pns12 vvb pp-f vbg vvn p-acp n2, cc av pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 15
107 Everlasting Fire, and Outer Darkness: The fearfull state of Sinners under the Wrath of God describ'd by both. Everlasting Fire, and Outer Darkness: The fearful state of Sinners under the Wrath of God described by both. j n1, cc j n1: dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp d. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 16
108 We read that the Aegyptians under the plague of Darkness, saw not one another, neither arose any from his place, Ex. x. 23. This the Psalmist gives an account of in these terms, Psal. 88.49. He cast upon them the fierceness of his Anger, Wrath, and Indignation, by sending evil Angels among them. We read that the egyptians under the plague of Darkness, saw not one Another, neither arose any from his place, Ex. x. 23. This the Psalmist gives an account of in these terms, Psalm 88.49. He cast upon them the fierceness of his Anger, Wrath, and Indignation, by sending evil Angels among them. pns12 vvb cst dt njp2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd xx pi j-jn, av-dx vvd d p-acp po31 n1, fw-la crd. crd np1 dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f p-acp d n2, np1 crd. pns31 vvd p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp vvg j-jn n2 p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 16
109 The Indignation of God without any beam or spark of his Favour is Darkness indeed. The Indignation of God without any beam or spark of his Favour is Darkness indeed. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz n1 av. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 16
110 And the Devils may rage, and roar, and terrify, and yet Sinners be held in Chains of Darkness, that they cannot stir. And the Devils may rage, and roar, and terrify, and yet Sinners be held in Chains of Darkness, that they cannot stir. cc dt n2 vmb vvi, cc vvi, cc vvi, cc av n2 vbb vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cst pns32 vmbx vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 16
111 God is represented as a Consuming Fire, Heb. xii. ult. a Devouring Fire, and Sinners fall into his hands as an Avenging Judge. God is represented as a Consuming Fire, Hebrew xii. ult. a Devouring Fire, and Sinners fallen into his hands as an Avenging Judge. np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, np1 crd. n1. dt j-vvg n1, cc n2 vvb p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 16
112 We read of his Fiery Indignation to devour his Adversaries, of his Wrath and Power to be made known, and glorified in their Destruction. We read of his Fiery Indignation to devour his Adversaries, of his Wrath and Power to be made known, and glorified in their Destruction. pns12 vvb pp-f po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn vvn, cc vvn p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 16
113 And who knows the Power of his Anger? said Moses, the Man of God, who saw his Glory. And who knows the Power of his Anger? said Moses, the Man of God, who saw his Glory. cc r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? vvd np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 16
114 The Wrath of God is the Hell of Devils, and of all the Damned. The Wrath of God is the Hell of Devils, and of all the Damned. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc pp-f d dt j-vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 17
115 If he be angry but a little, we can't stand, at the rebuke of his Countenance we perish; If he be angry but a little, we can't stand, At the rebuke of his Countenance we perish; cs pns31 vbb j p-acp dt j, pns12 vmb|pn31 vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pns12 vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 17
116 what then if he stir up all his Wrath, in the day of his fierce Anger, what then if he stir up all his Wrath, in the day of his fierce Anger, r-crq av cs pns31 vvb a-acp d po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 17
117 when he comes to execute Judgment and to render Vengeance, from the Glory of his Power, upon the Wicked fitted for, and reserved to Destruction? when he comes to execute Judgement and to render Vengeance, from the Glory of his Power, upon the Wicked fitted for, and reserved to Destruction? c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 cc pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt j vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp n1? (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 17
118 You may fancy the most terrible things can be dreaded; of Fire and Brimstone, Wracks and Tempests, boiling Pitch, scalding Lead, or a burning Furnace, You may fancy the most terrible things can be dreaded; of Fire and Brimstone, Wracks and Tempests, boiling Pitch, scalding Led, or a burning Furnace, pn22 vmb vvi dt av-ds j n2 vmb vbi vvn; pp-f n1 cc n1, vvz cc n2, j-vvg n1, j-vvg n1, cc dt j-vvg n1, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 17
119 and being kept alive for a long time to suffer such exquisite pains: and being kept alive for a long time to suffer such exquisite pains: cc vbg vvn j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d j n2: (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 17
120 But all we can hereby reach to conceive, of the Pains of Hell, falls as much short of the Torments of the Damned, But all we can hereby reach to conceive, of the Pains of Hell, falls as much short of the Torments of the Damned, cc-acp d pns12 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi, pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, vvz p-acp d j pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 17
121 as one little spark of Fire on the hand, compared with the furious rage of Nebuchadnezzar 's Furnace, heated seven times hotter than ordinary. as one little spark of Fire on the hand, compared with the furious rage of Nebuchadnezzar is Furnace, heated seven times hotter than ordinary. c-acp pi j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, vvd crd n2 jc cs j. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 17
122 'Tis impossible for the most awakened Conscience to conceive the Horrour of it. It's impossible for the most awakened Conscience to conceive the Horror of it. pn31|vbz j p-acp dt av-ds vvn n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 18
123 Who can tell how God can punish, or what the guilty Soul can be made to suffer under the Wrath of a provoked God! when he comes to be revenged for all his abused Mercies, Who can tell how God can Punish, or what the guilty Soul can be made to suffer under the Wrath of a provoked God! when he comes to be revenged for all his abused mercies, q-crq vmb vvi c-crq np1 vmb vvi, cc q-crq dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvn np1 c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d po31 j-vvn n2, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 18
124 for all the Contempt of his Authority; for all the Contempt of his authority; p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 18
125 when he will shew forth his Wrath. Oh! fear him, who after he hath killed the Body, hath power to cast Soul and Body into Hell. when he will show forth his Wrath. Oh! Fear him, who After he hath killed the Body, hath power to cast Soul and Body into Hell. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi av po31 np1 uh vvb pno31, r-crq c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1, vhz n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 18
126 We have heard, (as one expresses it) of some who have endured breaking on the Wheel, ripping up of their Bowels, fleaing alive, racking of Joynts, burning of Flesh, pounding in a Mortar, tearing in pieces with Flesh-hooks, boyling in Oyl, roasting on hot fiery Gridirons, &c. And yet all these, We have herd, (as one Expresses it) of Some who have endured breaking on the Wheel, ripping up of their Bowels, flaying alive, racking of Joints, burning of Flesh, pounding in a Mortar, tearing in Pieces with Flesh-hooks, boiling in Oil, roasting on hight fiery Gridirons, etc. And yet all these, pns12 vhb vvn, (c-acp crd vvz pn31) pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg a-acp pp-f po32 n2, vvg j, j-vvg pp-f n2, vvg pp-f n1, vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp n2 p-acp n2, vvg p-acp n1, vvg p-acp j j n2, av cc av d d, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 18
127 tho' you should superad• thereto all Diseases, such as the Plague, Stone, Gout, Strangury, or whatever else you can name most torturing to the Body; though you should superad• thereto all Diseases, such as the Plague, Stone, Gout, Strangury, or whatever Else you can name most torturing to the Body; cs pn22 vmd n1 av d n2, d c-acp dt n1, n1, n1, n1, cc r-crq av pn22 vmb vvi av-ds j-vvg p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 18
128 together with the most Inhumane Cruelties prodigious Butcheries, executed by the most bloody Persetors upon the Martyrs of Christ in any Age, they would all come infinitely short (tho' they were all collected into one extreamest Torment) of that Wrath, that Horror, that unconceivable Anguish which the Damned must inevitably suffer every Moment, without any Intermission of their Pains, in Hellish Flames. together with the most Inhumane Cruelties prodigious Butcheries, executed by the most bloody Persetors upon the Martyrs of christ in any Age, they would all come infinitely short (though they were all collected into one Extremest Torment) of that Wrath, that Horror, that unconceivable Anguish which the Damned must inevitably suffer every Moment, without any Intermission of their Pains, in Hellish Flames. av p-acp dt av-ds j n2 j n2, vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd d vvi av-j j (cs pns32 vbdr d vvn p-acp crd js-jn n1) pp-f d n1, cst n1, cst j n1 r-crq dt j-vvn vmb av-j vvi d n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n2, p-acp j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 19
129 What a terrible change must Death then make in one that fared deliciously every Day, and was cloathed in Purple and fine Linnen (his Winter and Summer Garment,) to be stript of all his pleasant things? To be reduc'd to the greatest Extremity, What a terrible change must Death then make in one that fared deliciously every Day, and was clothed in Purple and fine Linen (his Winter and Summer Garment,) to be stripped of all his pleasant things? To be reduced to the greatest Extremity, q-crq dt j n1 vmb n1 av vvi p-acp pi cst vvd av-j d n1, cc vbds vvn p-acp j-jn cc j n1 (po31 n1 cc n1 n1,) pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d po31 j n2? pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt js n1, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 19
130 as in one Moment to sink from an Earthly Paradise into a Lake of Fire: as in one Moment to sink from an Earthly Paradise into a Lake of Fire: c-acp p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 19
131 After so much Plenty and Abundance, Luxury and Superfluity, to awake in Flames, to want a drop of Water to cool his Tongue. After so much Plenty and Abundance, Luxury and Superfluity, to awake in Flames, to want a drop of Water to cool his Tongue. c-acp av d n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 19
132 The Poor Man supplicated in vain for Relief from him a little while ago, but now he begs some Relief of the Poor Man. Father Abraham, have Mercy upon me, The Poor Man supplicated in vain for Relief from him a little while ago, but now he begs Some Relief of the Poor Man. Father Abraham, have Mercy upon me, dt j n1 vvn p-acp j c-acp n1 p-acp pno31 dt j n1 av, cc-acp av pns31 vvz d n1 pp-f dt j n1 n1 np1, vhb n1 p-acp pno11, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
133 and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his Finger in Water, and cool my Tongue. and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his Finger in Water, and cool my Tongue. cc vvi np1, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
134 Son, remember, (saith he) that thou in thy Lifetime hadst thy good things, but Lazarus evil things; Son, Remember, (Says he) that thou in thy Lifetime Hadst thy good things, but Lazarus evil things; n1, vvb, (vvz pns31) d pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vhd2 po21 j n2, cc-acp np1 n-jn n2; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
135 but now he is comforted and thou art tormented. but now he is comforted and thou art tormented. cc-acp av pns31 vbz vvn cc pns21 vb2r vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
136 What's become of his delicate Wines, and various Dishes, his rich Ornaments, numerous Attendants, and all the Particulars that went to accommodate his Pomp and Pleasure, What's become of his delicate Wines, and various Dishes, his rich Ornament, numerous Attendants, and all the Particulars that went to accommodate his Pomp and Pleasure, q-crq|vbz vvn pp-f po31 j n2, cc j n2, po31 j n2, j n2-jn, cc d dt n2-j cst vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
137 and maintain his Luxurious Living? Now he is dead he lifts up his Eyes in Torment. and maintain his Luxurious Living? Now he is dead he lifts up his Eyes in Torment. cc vvi po31 j n-vvg? av pns31 vbz j pns31 vvz a-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
138 What a terrible change will it be for one that in this World was Loved, Caress'd, Respected, liv'd in Plenty and Abundance, What a terrible change will it be for one that in this World was Loved, Caressed, Respected, lived in Plenty and Abundance, q-crq dt j n1 vmb pn31 vbi p-acp pi cst p-acp d n1 vbds vvn, j-vvn, j-vvn, vvd p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
139 and wanted nothing to eat, drink, and be merry? What a Change, for such a one to die, and wanted nothing to eat, drink, and be merry? What a Change, for such a one to die, cc vvd pix pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vbi j? q-crq dt n1, p-acp d dt pi pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
140 and his Soul awake in Torments! and his Soul awake in Torments! cc po31 n1 vvi p-acp n2! (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 20
141 At the very moment that she leaves the Body, to find she's extreamly miserable, and lost for ever, separated from all the Good she loved and delighted in, At the very moment that she leaves the Body, to find she's extremely miserable, and lost for ever, separated from all the Good she loved and delighted in, p-acp dt j n1 cst pns31 vvz dt n1, pc-acp vvi pns31|vbz av-jn j, cc vvn p-acp av, vvn p-acp d dt j pns31 vvd cc vvn p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 21
142 and plung'd into an Abyss of unspeakable Misery. and plunged into an Abyss of unspeakable Misery. cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 21
143 The Remembrance of good things past, will make the Sufferings of Evil to be much more intolerable. The Remembrance of good things passed, will make the Sufferings of Evil to be much more intolerable. dt n1 pp-f j n2 vvn, vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f j-jn pc-acp vbi av-d av-dc j. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 21
144 There is much of Torment in the remembrance of their past Enjoyments and Actions: what they have had, and what they have done, and what they have lost: There is much of Torment in the remembrance of their past Enjoyments and Actions: what they have had, and what they have done, and what they have lost: pc-acp vbz d pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 cc n2: r-crq pns32 vhb vhn, cc r-crq pns32 vhb vdn, cc r-crq pns32 vhb vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 21
145 To remember how fair they once stood for Heaven; but forfeited, neglected and despised it: The Remembrance of their past Opportunities which are gone, will be their Torment: To Remember how fair they once stood for Heaven; but forfeited, neglected and despised it: The Remembrance of their past Opportunities which Are gone, will be their Torment: pc-acp vvi c-crq j pns32 a-acp vvd p-acp n1; cc-acp vvn, vvn cc vvd pn31: dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 r-crq vbr vvn, vmb vbi po32 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 21
146 If they could never think of the past Mercies of God, or of the Grace, If they could never think of the past mercies of God, or of the Grace, cs pns32 vmd av-x vvi pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 21
147 and Love of Christ, that called them to Repentance, and offered them Salvation, it would ease and mitigate a great part of their Torment: and Love of christ, that called them to Repentance, and offered them Salvation, it would ease and mitigate a great part of their Torment: cc n1 pp-f np1, cst vvd pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvd pno32 n1, pn31 vmd vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
148 Whereas they shall know, and remember, and think of it; how they were called, advised, and warned: Whereas they shall know, and Remember, and think of it; how they were called, advised, and warned: cs pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvi, cc vvb pp-f pn31; c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn, vvn, cc vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
149 But there was some Trifle which they preferr'd before Heaven: But there was Some Trifle which they preferred before Heaven: cc-acp pc-acp vbds d n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
150 They shall be convinc'd, fully convinc'd, that they deserve all the Miseries they suffer, and have none to blame but themselves: They shall be convinced, Fully convinced, that they deserve all the Misery's they suffer, and have none to blame but themselves: pns32 vmb vbi vvd, av-j vvd, cst pns32 vvb d dt ng1 pns32 vvi, cc vhb pix pc-acp vvi cc-acp px32: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
151 That 'tis just with God to banish them from Heaven, out of the Region of Light and Joy: That it's just with God to banish them from Heaven, out of the Region of Light and Joy: d pn31|vbz j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
152 And this they shall reflect upon, to their unspeakable Anguish; And this they shall reflect upon, to their unspeakable Anguish; cc d pns32 vmb vvi p-acp, p-acp po32 j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
153 for the knowledge of the Soul will be more clear, and lively, and extended, when separated from the Body: for the knowledge of the Soul will be more clear, and lively, and extended, when separated from the Body: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi av-dc j, cc j, cc vvn, c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
154 And accordingly, the Passions of the Soul will be more violent and impetuous. Their Eyes shall be opened, and the Vail upon their Hearts removed: And accordingly, the Passion of the Soul will be more violent and impetuous. Their Eyes shall be opened, and the vail upon their Hearts removed: cc av-vvg, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi av-dc j cc j. po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn, cc dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
155 Their Sins shall be set in order before them; and they shall know, how much God hates Sin, and what is the Obliquity, Deformity, and Injustice of it: Their Sins shall be Set in order before them; and they shall know, how much God hates since, and what is the Obliquity, Deformity, and Injustice of it: po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32; cc pns32 vmb vvi, c-crq d np1 vvz n1, cc r-crq vbz dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 22
156 What Opposition to the Holiness of God; and what Ingratitude for all his Mercies, is included in it; What Opposition to the Holiness of God; and what Ingratitude for all his mercies, is included in it; q-crq n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cc r-crq n1 p-acp d po31 n2, vbz vvd p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
157 with all the other Aggravations of their Guilt; with all the other Aggravations of their Gilded; p-acp d dt j-jn n2 pp-f po32 j-vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
158 as against Knowledge, Convictions, Promises, &c. And they shall not be able to forget any thing of this; as against Knowledge, Convictions, Promises, etc. And they shall not be able to forget any thing of this; c-acp p-acp n1, n2, vvz, av cc pns32 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f d; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
159 or to free themselves one moment from such thoughts. They shall see nothing, and think of nothing but what shall afflict them. or to free themselves one moment from such thoughts. They shall see nothing, and think of nothing but what shall afflict them. cc pc-acp vvi px32 pi n1 p-acp d n2. pns32 vmb vvi pix, cc vvb pp-f pix cc-acp q-crq vmb vvi pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
160 They shall remember for what momentary Pleasures, they lost the Joys of Heaven, and are driven from the presence of the Lord. They shall Remember for what momentary Pleasures, they lost the Joys of Heaven, and Are driven from the presence of the Lord. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq j n2, pns32 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
161 What plain warnings they once had, but they would not hearken nor consider. What plain Warnings they once had, but they would not harken nor Consider. q-crq j n2-vvg pns32 a-acp vhd, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi ccx vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
162 As is accordingly threatned, Isa. LXV. 12, 13, 14. Because when I called ye did not answer, As is accordingly threatened, Isaiah LXV. 12, 13, 14. Because when I called you did not answer, p-acp vbz av-vvg vvd, np1 crd. crd, crd, crd c-acp c-crq pns11 vvd pn22 vdd xx vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
163 but did evil before mine eyes; but did evil before mine eyes; cc-acp vdd n-jn p-acp po11 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
164 Therefore, thus saith the Lord God, Behold my Servants shall eat and drink, but ye shall be hungry and thirsty. Therefore, thus Says the Lord God, Behold my Servants shall eat and drink, but you shall be hungry and thirsty. av, av vvz dt n1 np1, vvb po11 n2 vmb vvi cc vvi, cc-acp pn22 vmb vbi j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
165 Behold my Servants shall rejoyce, but ye shall be ashamed. Behold my Servants shall rejoice, but you shall be ashamed. vvb po11 n2 vmb vvi, cc-acp pn22 vmb vbi j. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 23
166 Behold my Servants shall sing for joy of Heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of Heart, Behold my Servants shall sing for joy of Heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of Heart, vvb po11 n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 24
167 and shall howl for vexation of Spirit. and shall howl for vexation of Spirit. cc vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 24
168 And in the Extremity of their Sufferings, we read, that they shall gnaw their Tongue for pain, And in the Extremity of their Sufferings, we read, that they shall gnaw their Tongue for pain, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns12 vvb, cst pns32 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 24
169 and blaspheme the God of Heaven because of their pains, Rev. xvi. 10, 11. You may judge a little of the Extremity of their Sufferings by what we have heard or seen of the Anguish of a Distressed Conscience, and Blaspheme the God of Heaven Because of their pains, Rev. xvi. 10, 11. You may judge a little of the Extremity of their Sufferings by what we have herd or seen of the Anguish of a Distressed Conscience, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pp-f po32 n2, n1 crd. crd, crd pn22 vmb vvi dt j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 24
170 when but a Spark of the Divine Displeasure falls on the Soul: when but a Spark of the Divine Displeasure falls on the Soul: c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 24
171 how Confounded and Amazed, how Restless and Terrify'd are Men in such a Case? when they shall cry out, Thy Wrath lies hard upon me: how Confounded and Amazed, how Restless and Terrified Are Men in such a Case? when they shall cry out, Thy Wrath lies hard upon me: c-crq vvn cc vvn, c-crq j cc vvn vbr n2 p-acp d dt n1? c-crq pns32 vmb vvi av, po21 n1 vvz av-j p-acp pno11: (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 24
172 thy fierce Wrath goeth over me: While I suffer thy Terrors, I am distracted, and ready to die. thy fierce Wrath Goes over me: While I suffer thy Terrors, I am distracted, and ready to die. po21 j n1 vvz p-acp pno11: cs pns11 vvb po21 n2, pns11 vbm vvn, cc j pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 24
173 It is not possible fully to understand, what Fears and Agonies, what Trembling, what Horror, what Despair that Man must feel within himself, who apprehends his Soul is lost, or like to be lost. It is not possible Fully to understand, what Fears and Agonies, what Trembling, what Horror, what Despair that Man must feel within himself, who apprehends his Soul is lost, or like to be lost. pn31 vbz xx j av-j pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 cc n2, r-crq vvg, r-crq n1, r-crq n1 d n1 vmb vvi p-acp px31, r-crq vvz po31 n1 vbz vvn, cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 25
174 For the real Belief of the Immortality of the Soul, with some awakened Apprehensions of God's deserved, threatned Vengeance, For the real Belief of the Immortality of the Soul, with Some awakened Apprehensions of God's deserved, threatened Vengeance, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d vvn n2 pp-f npg1 vvn, j-vvn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 25
175 when brought home to a Man's own particular case, must needs distress him, and fill him with Amazement. when brought home to a Man's own particular case, must needs distress him, and fill him with Amazement. c-crq vvd av-an p-acp dt n1|vbz d j n1, vmb av vvi pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 25
176 What can you speak to him, or what can be done for him, to give him Ease, any further than you can give him Hope? 'Tis an Evidence that this is little believed and considered, What can you speak to him, or what can be done for him, to give him Ease, any further than you can give him Hope? It's an Evidence that this is little believed and considered, q-crq vmb pn22 vvi p-acp pno31, cc q-crq vmb vbi vdn p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi pno31 n1, d jc cs pn22 vmb vvi pno31 n1? pn31|vbz dt n1 cst d vbz av-j vvn cc vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 25
177 because there are no more who cry out in such Terror and Distress of Soul. But several under the sense of one Sin have been perplexed in Conscience, Because there Are no more who cry out in such Terror and Distress of Soul. But several under the sense of one since have been perplexed in Conscience, c-acp pc-acp vbr dx dc r-crq vvb av p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 25
178 so as to be in Danger of Destroying themselves, and of being swallowed up in Despair. so as to be in Danger of Destroying themselves, and of being swallowed up in Despair. av c-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f vvg px32, cc pp-f vbg vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 25
179 God can set it on with such a sense of Guilt, that shall rend the Heart in pieces with the most desperate Rage, God can Set it on with such a sense of Gilded, that shall rend the Heart in Pieces with the most desperate Rage, np1 vmb vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp d dt n1 pp-f j-vvn, cst vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 25
180 and none of the Pleasures of Sense, no Musick, no merry Company, no nor the Spirits of Wine, shall be able to stifle the Convictions, and none of the Pleasures of Sense, no Music, no merry Company, no nor the Spirits of Wine, shall be able to stifle the Convictions, cc pix pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, dx n1, dx j n1, uh-dx ccx dt n2 pp-f n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 26
181 or cure the Fears, or silence the Reflections of an accusing Conscience: Which can make a Man so very miserable, as to wish he had never been, or cure the Fears, or silence the Reflections of an accusing Conscience: Which can make a Man so very miserable, as to wish he had never been, cc vvi dt n2, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1: r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 av av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi pns31 vhd av-x vbn, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 26
182 or that he might cease to be; or that he might be any other Creature. Nay, some have wish'd that they were rather in Hell than in their present Horror. or that he might cease to be; or that he might be any other Creature. Nay, Some have wished that they were rather in Hell than in their present Horror. cc cst pns31 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi; cc cst pns31 vmd vbi d j-jn n1. uh-x, d vhb vvn cst pns32 vbdr av p-acp n1 cs p-acp po32 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 26
183 And if it may be thus for one Sin: And if it may be thus for one since: cc cs pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp crd n1: (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 26
184 Oh! what restless Anguish? what intolerable Wrath? what gnashing of Teeth? what gnawing of Conscience? what despairing Roarings? what horrible Torments may every Impenitent Sinner expect, Oh! what restless Anguish? what intolerable Wrath? what gnashing of Teeth? what gnawing of Conscience? what despairing Roarings? what horrible Torments may every Impenitent Sinner expect, uh q-crq j n1? q-crq j n1? r-crq vvg pp-f n2? r-crq vvg pp-f n1? q-crq j-vvg n2-vvg? q-crq j n2 vmb d j n1 vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 26
185 when the whole black, and bloody Catalogue of all his Sins, shall be marshal'd together at once against him, when the Whole black, and bloody Catalogue of all his Sins, shall be marshaled together At once against him, c-crq dt j-jn j-jn, cc j n1 pp-f d po31 n2, vmb vbi vvn av p-acp a-acp p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 26
186 and every one keen'd with as much torturing Fury, as the infinite Anger of Almighty God can put into it, and every one keened with as much torturing Fury, as the infinite Anger of Almighty God can put into it, cc d crd j-vvn p-acp c-acp d j-vvg n1, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn np1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 26
187 after that he hath with incorrigible Stubbornness outstood the Day of his gracious Visitation? If a little Sense of God's Wrath hath such direful Effects in this World, what will it be, After that he hath with incorrigible Stubbornness outstood the Day of his gracious Visitation? If a little Sense of God's Wrath hath such direful Effects in this World, what will it be, c-acp cst pns31 vhz p-acp j n1 vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1? cs dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vhz d j n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb pn31 vbi, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 27
188 when all his Waves shall go over them? Now they may sip a little drop of the bitter Cup; when all his Waves shall go over them? Now they may sip a little drop of the bitter Cup; c-crq d po31 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno32? av pns32 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 27
189 they may taste a little of the uppermost part of it; and they can't live under this; they may taste a little of the uppermost part of it; and they can't live under this; pns32 vmb vvi dt j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f pn31; cc pns32 vmb|pn31 vvi p-acp d; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 27
190 what will it be in Hell to drink the Dregs of that Cup of Trembling? what will it be in Hell to drink the Dregs of that Cup of Trembling? q-crq vmb pn31 vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg? (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 27
191 You may guess somewhat by what Francis Spira said in his despairing Anguish, under the Guilt of his Apostasie. You may guess somewhat by what Francis Spira said in his despairing Anguish, under the Gilded of his Apostasy. pn22 vmb vvi av p-acp r-crq np1 np1 vvd p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j-vvn pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 27
192 Oh! that I were gone from hence! Oh! that some body would let out this weary Soul! Oh! that I were gone from hence! Oh! that Some body would let out this weary Soul! uh cst pns11 vbdr vvn p-acp av! uh cst d n1 vmd vvi av d j n1! (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 27
193 Never was Man alive, a Spectacle of such Misery! I feel God's heavy Anger; it burns like the Torments of Hell within me; Never was Man alive, a Spectacle of such Misery! I feel God's heavy Anger; it burns like the Torments of Hell within me; av-x vbds n1 j, dt n1 pp-f d n1! pns11 vvb npg1 j n1; pn31 vvz av-j dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 27
194 and afflicts my Soul with Pains unutterable. Verily Desperation is Hell it self. — The Damned in Hell, I think, endure not the like Misery. and afflicts my Soul with Pains unutterable. Verily Desperation is Hell it self. — The Damned in Hell, I think, endure not the like Misery. cc vvz po11 n1 p-acp n2 j. av-j n1 vbz n1 pn31 n1. — dt j-vvn p-acp n1, pns11 vvb, vvb xx dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 27
195 — He being sound in his Mind and Memory, he yet wished to be in the case of Cain, or Judas. — Oh, saith he, if I could but conceive the least spark of Hope in my Breast of a better state hereafter, I would not refuse to bear the most heavy wrath of the great God for two thousand Years, — He being found in his Mind and Memory, he yet wished to be in the case of Cain, or Judas. — O, Says he, if I could but conceive the least spark of Hope in my Breast of a better state hereafter, I would not refuse to bear the most heavy wrath of the great God for two thousand years, — pns31 vbg j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 av vvd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1. — uh, vvz pns31, cs pns11 vmd cc-acp vvi dt ds n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f dt jc n1 av, pns11 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp crd crd n2, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 28
196 so that at length I might get out of misery — Oh! that God would let loose his hand upon me! so that At length I might get out of misery — Oh! that God would let lose his hand upon me! av cst p-acp n1 pns11 vmd vvi av pp-f n1 — uh cst np1 vmd vvi vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno11! (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 28
197 I would scorn the threats of the most cruel Tyrant, and bear Torments with the most invincible Resolution, I would scorn the Treats of the most cruel Tyrant, and bear Torments with the most invincible Resolution, pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n1, cc vvi n2 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 28
198 and glory in the outward Profession of Christ, till I were choakt with the Flame, and my Body burnt to ashes. and glory in the outward Profession of christ, till I were choked with the Flame, and my Body burned to Ashes. cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns11 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc po11 n1 vvn p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 28
199 You may have now, a wounded Spirit, and an uneasie Conscience, but a plentifull Estate, and company of Friends, and many other things to lessen your burden. You may have now, a wounded Spirit, and an uneasy Conscience, but a plentiful Estate, and company of Friends, and many other things to lessen your burden. pn22 vmb vhi av, dt j-vvn n1, cc dt j n1, cc-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, cc d j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi po22 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 28
200 The Arrows of the Almighty strike now but one part, and not all: The Arrows of the Almighty strike now but one part, and not all: dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn vvb av cc-acp crd n1, cc xx d: (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 28
201 But when all thy Sins shall be set in order before thee, and God shall stir up all his wrath, thy Terrour, Distress and Anguish, without any thing to alleviate or abate it, will be unexpressible, and unsupportable. But when all thy Sins shall be Set in order before thee, and God shall stir up all his wrath, thy Terror, Distress and Anguish, without any thing to alleviate or abate it, will be unexpressible, and unsupportable. cc-acp c-crq d po21 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, cc np1 vmb vvi p-acp d po31 n1, po21 n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, vmb vbi j, cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 29
202 Secondly, Let us now consider that both these States of Happiness and Misery are Ʋnchangeable and Everlasting. The state of Lazarus in Blessedness, Secondly, Let us now Consider that both these States of Happiness and Misery Are Ʋnchangeable and Everlasting. The state of Lazarus in Blessedness, ord, vvb pno12 av vvi cst d d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbr j cc j. dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 29
203 and of the Rich Man in Torment, were neither of them to be alter'd. There is an unpassable Gulf fixt by the Eternal Counsel, and irrevocable Decree of God. and of the Rich Man in Torment, were neither of them to be altered. There is an unpassable Gulf fixed by the Eternal Counsel, and irrevocable decree of God. cc pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1, vbdr av-dx pp-f pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 29
204 That the Damned shall never ascend to Heaven, nor the Blessed ever sink into Hell. The Calamities of the one, and the Felicity of the other shall never cease! That the Damned shall never ascend to Heaven, nor the Blessed ever sink into Hell. The Calamities of the one, and the Felicity of the other shall never cease! cst dt j-vvn vmb av-x vvi p-acp n1, ccx dt j-vvn av vvi p-acp n1. dt n2 pp-f dt crd, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn vmb av-x vvi! (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 29
205 'Tis Everlasting Life; 'tis Everlasting Destruction. The whole Frame of the Christian Religion is built upon this Truth, That Life and Immortality are brought to light by the Gospel, It's Everlasting Life; it's Everlasting Destruction. The Whole Frame of the Christian Religion is built upon this Truth, That Life and Immortality Are brought to Light by the Gospel, pn31|vbz j n1; pn31|vbz j n1. dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt njp n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cst n1 cc n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 29
206 as to the Blessedness or Misery after Death. as to the Blessedness or Misery After Death. c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
207 We must renounce our Christianity, and throw up our Bibles, condemn the Son of God for an Impostor, We must renounce our Christianity, and throw up our Bibles, condemn the Son of God for an Impostor, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc vvb a-acp po12 np1, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
208 and the Holy Scriptures for a Fable, and all the wisest men that have ever been in the World, and the Holy Scriptures for a Fable, and all the Wisest men that have ever been in the World, cc dt j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc d dt js n2 cst vhb av vbn p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
209 as Fools, for believing the Gospel of Christ, if there be not two Eternal States, of Blessedness or Misery after Death. as Fools, for believing the Gospel of christ, if there be not two Eternal States, of Blessedness or Misery After Death. c-acp n2, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pc-acp vbb xx crd j n2, pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
210 Our Lord's account of the proceedings of the Last Day, and the Issue of the Final Judgment is express in this matter. Our Lord's account of the proceedings of the Last Day, and the Issue of the Final Judgement is express in this matter. po12 ng1 n1 pp-f dt n2-vvg pp-f dt ord n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz j p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
211 And it is called Eternal Judgment, Heb. vi. 2. Not for the continuance of its Administration, And it is called Eternal Judgement, Hebrew vi. 2. Not for the Continuance of its Administration, cc pn31 vbz vvn j n1, np1 fw-la. crd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
212 but in regard of the Effects and Consequences of it: but in regard of the Effects and Consequences of it: cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
213 For tho' we know not how long the Day of Judgment will last, yet the Execution is to follow, of Eternal Rewards, and Punishments. For though we know not how long the Day of Judgement will last, yet the Execution is to follow, of Eternal Rewards, and Punishments. c-acp cs pns12 vvb xx c-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, av dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi, pp-f j n2, cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 30
214 First, As to the Blessedness of the Saints. First, As to the Blessedness of the Saints. ord, a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 30
215 They that would pass from us to you cannot, saith Abraham. Not that any would chuse for one hour to be absent from God in Heaven, if they might; They that would pass from us to you cannot, Says Abraham. Not that any would choose for one hour to be absent from God in Heaven, if they might; pns32 d vmd vvi p-acp pno12 pc-acp pn22 vmbx, vvz np1. xx d d vmd vvi p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cs pns32 vmd; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 31
216 but upon supposition they would, they cannot. but upon supposition they would, they cannot. cc-acp p-acp n1 pns32 vmd, pns32 vmbx. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 31
217 If Abraham had desired Lazarus, and Lazarus had been willing, yet the Gulf was fixt: Accordingly we read of Everlasting Life, Joh. vi. 27.40.47, 51, 54, 58. Ch. viii. 51 Ch. xi. 26. Heb. xiii. 14. 2 Cor v. 1. Heb ix. 5. 1 Pet. i. 4. 2 Pet i 11. Rev xxi. 4. 1 Cor. xv. 57. Eternal Glory, Eternal Salvation, If Abraham had desired Lazarus, and Lazarus had been willing, yet the Gulf was fixed: Accordingly we read of Everlasting Life, John vi. 27.40.47, 51, 54, 58. Christ viii. 51 Christ xi. 26. Hebrew xiii. 14. 2 Cor v. 1. Hebrew ix. 5. 1 Pet. i. 4. 2 Pet i 11. Rev xxi. 4. 1 Cor. xv. 57. Eternal Glory, Eternal Salvation, cs np1 vhd vvn np1, cc np1 vhd vbn j, av dt n1 vbds vvn: av-vvg pns12 vvd pp-f j n1, np1 fw-la. crd, crd, crd, crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd. crd crd np1 n1 crd n1 crd. crd crd np1 sy. crd crd np1 sy crd np1 crd. crd crd np1 crd. crd j n1, j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 31
218 an Eternal Inheritance that fadeth not away, the Everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Everlasting Habitations, a Continuing City, a House Eternal in the Heavens, Pleasures at God's Right Hand for ever. an Eternal Inheritance that fades not away, the Everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, Everlasting Habitations, a Continuing city, a House Eternal in the Heavens, Pleasures At God's Right Hand for ever. dt j n1 cst vvz xx av, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1, j n2, dt j-vvg n1, dt n1 j p-acp dt n2, n2 p-acp npg1 j-jn n1 p-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 31
219 And that they that believe on Christ shall never taste Death. That they cannot dye, for they are equal to the Angels, who always behold the Face of their Heavenly Father, And that they that believe on christ shall never taste Death. That they cannot die, for they Are equal to the Angels, who always behold the Face of their Heavenly Father, cc cst pns32 cst vvb p-acp np1 vmb av-x vvi n1. cst pns32 vmbx vvi, c-acp pns32 vbr j-jn p-acp dt n2, r-crq av vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 31
220 and abide in the Light of his Countenance. and abide in the Light of his Countenance. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 31
221 That they shall bear the Image of the Heavenly Adam, who should never dye, and by whom at last, Death shall be swallowed up in victory. That they shall bear the Image of the Heavenly Adam, who should never die, and by whom At last, Death shall be swallowed up in victory. cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j np1, r-crq vmd av-x vvi, cc p-acp ro-crq p-acp ord, n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 31
222 After millions of Years and Ages, the Felicity of the Saints shall be as far from ending, After millions of years and Ages, the Felicity of the Saints shall be as Far from ending, p-acp crd pp-f n2 cc n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vmb vbi c-acp av-j p-acp vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 32
223 as when their Souls were first received into Paradise. as when their Souls were First received into Paradise. c-acp c-crq po32 n2 vbdr ord vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 32
224 The Infinite Love of God, the Everlasting Merit of Christ, and the Unchangeableness of the Covenant of Grace, assures us they shall be Happy for ever. They shall eat of the Tree of Life, in the midst of the Paradise of God; The Infinite Love of God, the Everlasting Merit of christ, and the Unchangeableness of the Covenant of Grace, assures us they shall be Happy for ever. They shall eat of the Tree of Life, in the midst of the Paradise of God; dt j n1 pp-f np1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz pno12 pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp av. pns32 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 32
225 and be Pillars in the Divine Temple, and go out no more. To live for ever in the Light, and Love, and Joy of Heaven; and be Pillars in the Divine Temple, and go out no more. To live for ever in the Light, and Love, and Joy of Heaven; cc vbb n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vvb av av-dx av-dc. pc-acp vvi p-acp av p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 32
226 Oh! what a Thought is that! How may it swallow up all our other Thoughts! If one day's Communion with God on Earth, be better than a thousand elsewhere; Oh! what a Thought is that! How may it swallow up all our other Thoughts! If one day's Communion with God on Earth, be better than a thousand elsewhere; uh q-crq dt n1 vbz d! q-crq vmb pn31 vvi a-acp d po12 j-jn n2! cs crd ng1 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vbb jc cs dt crd av; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 32
227 what shall we think of immediate, Everlasting Communion with God in Heaven? When we shall see him as he is, what shall we think of immediate, Everlasting Communion with God in Heaven? When we shall see him as he is, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi pp-f j, j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1? c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 32
228 and love him more than we can now think; and love him more than we can now think; cc vvb pno31 av-dc cs pns12 vmb av vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 32
229 and that not for a Day or a Week, but for thousands and millions of Years, yea for a long and blessed Eternity, that will never be over. and that not for a Day or a Week, but for thousands and millions of years, yea for a long and blessed Eternity, that will never be over. cc cst xx p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, cc-acp p-acp crd cc crd pp-f n2, uh p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1, cst vmb av-x vbi a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 33
230 For it is an Immortal Inheritance, 'tis an Everlasting Kingdom. We shall reign with God, and with the Lamb for ever. For it is an Immortal Inheritance, it's an Everlasting Kingdom. We shall Reign with God, and with the Lamb for ever. p-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1, pn31|vbz dt j n1. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt n1 c-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 33
231 We shall see him, love him, praise him, and enjoy him for evermore. What we shall see and know, will never lessen in our Eye and Esteem: We shall see him, love him, praise him, and enjoy him for evermore. What we shall see and know, will never lessen in our Eye and Esteem: pns12 vmb vvi pno31, vvb pno31, vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31 p-acp av. r-crq pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi, vmb av-x vvi p-acp po12 n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 33
232 What we shall love, will never cease to be lovely: What we shall praise, will always deserve our praise: What we shall love, will never cease to be lovely: What we shall praise, will always deserve our praise: q-crq pns12 vmb vvi, vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vbi j: q-crq pns12 vmb vvi, vmb av vvi po12 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 33
233 And what we shall enjoy, we shall never be weary of enjoying: And what we shall enjoy, we shall never be weary of enjoying: cc r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vmb av-x vbi j pp-f vvg: (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 33
234 God shall be All in All, to fill every power and capacity of the Soul, that there shall be nothing to incline, nor cause a change. God shall be All in All, to fill every power and capacity of the Soul, that there shall be nothing to incline, nor cause a change. np1 vmb vbi av-d p-acp d, pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst a-acp vmb vbi pix pc-acp vvi, ccx vvi dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 33
235 It is a little thing, to say the Blessedness and Joy of the Saints shall last as many Years, It is a little thing, to say the Blessedness and Joy of the Saints shall last as many years, pn31 vbz dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 33
236 as there has been drops of Rain faln from Heaven since the beginning of the World: as there has been drops of Rain fallen from Heaven since the beginning of the World: c-acp a-acp vhz vbn n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 33
237 for it shall endure as long as there is a God in Heaven; for it shall endure as long as there is a God in Heaven; c-acp pn31 vmb vvi p-acp av-j c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
238 and He is the same who was, and is, and is to come, from Everlasting, to Everlasting. and He is the same who was, and is, and is to come, from Everlasting, to Everlasting. cc pns31 vbz dt d r-crq vbds, cc vbz, cc vbz pc-acp vvi, p-acp j, p-acp j. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
239 Our God shall live for ever: Our Saviour will never die; and we shall live for ever, in his light, and love, and likeness; Our God shall live for ever: Our Saviour will never die; and we shall live for ever, in his Light, and love, and likeness; po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp av: po12 n1 vmb av-x vvi; cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av, p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
240 Blessedness and Eternity shall be united. Blessedness and Eternity shall be united. n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
241 How great a thing is this, to say my God and Saviour, and for ever mine? Eternal Life is all the World in one word, How great a thing is this, to say my God and Saviour, and for ever mine? Eternal Life is all the World in one word, c-crq j dt n1 vbz d, pc-acp vvi po11 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp av png11? j n1 vbz d dt n1 p-acp crd n1, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
242 and more than ten thousand Worlds. To be ever with the Lord; and more than ten thousand World's. To be ever with the Lord; cc av-dc cs crd crd n2. pc-acp vbi av p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
243 to have an immovable Happiness in the presence of the ever-living God; To say, my Portion is sure, and can never be lost. to have an immovable Happiness in the presence of the everliving God; To say, my Portion is sure, and can never be lost. pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1; pc-acp vvi, po11 n1 vbz j, cc vmb av-x vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
244 It is mine for ever; what a glory is this! Now I may lose my Health, or Credit, or Friends, or Life; It is mine for ever; what a glory is this! Now I may loose my Health, or Credit, or Friends, or Life; pn31 vbz png11 p-acp av; r-crq dt n1 vbz d! av pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, cc n1, cc n2, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
245 but the Gift of God by Jesus Christ is Eternal Life. Nothing shall ever separate us from the Love of God in Christ. but the Gift of God by jesus christ is Eternal Life. Nothing shall ever separate us from the Love of God in christ. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1 vbz j n1. np1 vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 34
246 This is the very Spirit of Heaven, the Crown of the Blessedness of the Saints: To be for ever the objects of his Infinite Love; This is the very Spirit of Heaven, the Crown of the Blessedness of the Saints: To be for ever the objects of his Infinite Love; d vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2: pc-acp vbi p-acp av dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 35
247 to enjoy a Felicity that shall never decay, or be diminished; never be forfeited, or lost. It will rather always encrease; to enjoy a Felicity that shall never decay, or be diminished; never be forfeited, or lost. It will rather always increase; pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vmb av-x vvi, cc vbi vvn; av-x vbi vvn, cc vvn. pn31 vmb av av vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 35
248 for we cannot possibly know God all at once: New Beauties will still discover themselves in an Infinite Object; for we cannot possibly know God all At once: New Beauty's will still discover themselves in an Infinite Object; c-acp pns12 vmbx av-j vvi np1 av-d p-acp a-acp: j n2 vmb av vvi px32 p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 35
249 and therefore we shall love him more and more, by knowing him more; and so our Joy will continue and encrease, without fear, or danger of a period: and Therefore we shall love him more and more, by knowing him more; and so our Joy will continue and increase, without Fear, or danger of a Period: cc av pns12 vmb vvi pno31 av-dc cc av-dc, p-acp vvg pno31 av-dc; cc av po12 n1 vmb vvi cc vvi, p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 35
250 But we shall know, and love, and rejoyce more and more, without end. Oh! how imperfectly do our weak and shallow Thoughts conceive of this Blessed Eternity! But we shall know, and love, and rejoice more and more, without end. Oh! how imperfectly do our weak and shallow Thoughts conceive of this Blessed Eternity! cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cc n1, cc vvb dc cc av-dc, p-acp n1. uh c-crq av-j vdb po12 j cc j n2 vvb pp-f d j-vvn n1! (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 35
251 To be Blessed with the Lord in Glory, and never dye: To rejoyce with Joy unspeakable, and ever to rejoyce: To be Blessed with the Lord in Glory, and never die: To rejoice with Joy unspeakable, and ever to rejoice: pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc av-x vvi: pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 j-u, cc av pc-acp vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 35
252 To live for ever belov'd of God, and to be joyfull and happy in his Love for ever: To live for ever Beloved of God, and to be joyful and happy in his Love for ever: pc-acp vvi p-acp av vvn pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp po31 n1 c-acp av: (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 36
253 Oh! what Hearts have we, that can admit the hopes of this, without a Transsport? without despising all those things that people call Great upon Earth, Oh! what Hearts have we, that can admit the hope's of this, without a Transsport? without despising all those things that people call Great upon Earth, uh q-crq n2 vhb pns12, cst vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f d, p-acp dt n1? p-acp vvg d d n2 cst n1 vvb j p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 36
254 but are ended with us in a dying hour? Secondly, The Gulf is fixt, as to the Misery and Torment of the Wicked. but Are ended with us in a dying hour? Secondly, The Gulf is fixed, as to the Misery and Torment of the Wicked. cc-acp vbr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j-vvg n1? ord, dt n1 vbz vvn, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 36
255 They have no Expectation of Release; They have no Expectation of Release; pns32 vhb dx n1 pp-f vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 36
256 Eternal and Everlasting are joyn'd with the Torments of Hell, as well as with the Blessedness of Heaven. Eternal and Everlasting Are joined with the Torments of Hell, as well as with the Blessedness of Heaven. j cc j vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 36
257 These shall go away into Everlasting Punishment. These shall go away into Everlasting Punishment. d vmb vvi av p-acp j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 36
258 Though their Bodies be held Prisoners in the Grave till the Resurrection, their Souls are in misery, waiting for their final doom. Though their Bodies be held Prisoners in the Grave till the Resurrection, their Souls Are in misery, waiting for their final doom. c-acp po32 n2 vbb vvn n2 p-acp dt j c-acp dt n1, po32 n2 vbr p-acp n1, vvg p-acp po32 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 36
259 And at the last day of the World, they shall be found in the same state, And At the last day of the World, they shall be found in the same state, cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 36
260 as at the day of Death, and then be punish'd with Everlasting Destruction. The terrible Sentence is, Depart ye cursed into everlasting Fire. as At the day of Death, and then be punished with Everlasting Destruction. The terrible Sentence is, Depart you cursed into everlasting Fire. c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av vbi vvn p-acp j n1. dt j n1 vbz, vvb pn22 vvn p-acp j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 37
261 This is the acknowledged Doctrin of the Christian Church in all Ages, and most expressly asserted in the Holy Scriptures. This is the acknowledged Doctrine of the Christian Church in all Ages, and most expressly asserted in the Holy Scriptures. d vbz dt vvn n1 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp d n2, cc av-ds av-j vvn p-acp dt j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 37
262 We read of a Worm that never dies, of a Fire that shall never be quenched, Everlasting Punishment, Eternal Damnation, Everlasting Destruction; We read of a Worm that never die, of a Fire that shall never be quenched, Everlasting Punishment, Eternal Damnation, Everlasting Destruction; pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 cst av-x vvz, pp-f dt n1 cst vmb av-x vbi vvn, j n1, j n1, j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 37
263 the Blackness of Darkness for ever; the Blackness of Darkness for ever; dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 37
264 a Lake that burns with Fire and Brimstone, where they shall be tormented Day and Night for ever and ever, a Lake that burns with Fire and Brimstone, where they shall be tormented Day and Night for ever and ever, dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn n1 cc n1 c-acp av cc av, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 37
265 and where the smoke of their Torment ascendeth up for ever and ever. This Doctrin is very cunningly undermin'd by some, upon the account of their corrupt Principles; and where the smoke of their Torment Ascendeth up for ever and ever. This Doctrine is very cunningly undermined by Some, upon the account of their corrupt Principles; cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvz a-acp p-acp av cc av. d n1 vbz av av-jn vvn p-acp d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 37
266 and boldly deny'd by others, for the sake of their ill Practices. and boldly denied by Others, for the sake of their ill Practices. cc av-j vvn p-acp n2-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n2. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 37
267 The Adversaries of the Divinity and Satisfaction of Christ would have the Punishment of the Wicked at the Day of Judgment, to consist in Annihilation, a total and eternal Dissolution of their Persons; The Adversaries of the Divinity and Satisfaction of christ would have the Punishment of the Wicked At the Day of Judgement, to consist in Annihilation, a total and Eternal Dissolution of their Persons; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, dt j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 38
268 that they shall be eternally destroyed, and consumed, so as to exist no more. that they shall be eternally destroyed, and consumed, so as to exist no more. cst pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc vvn, av c-acp pc-acp vvi av-dx av-dc. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 38
269 Whereas the Scriptures sets forth the Misery of Sinners in the next World, under such Expressions as plainly denote the Existence of the Sufferers. Whereas the Scriptures sets forth the Misery of Sinners in the next World, under such Expressions as plainly denote the Existence of the Sufferers. cs dt n2 vvz av dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp d n2 c-acp av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 39
270 Would any one describe Annihilation, by being plung'd into a Lake of Fire and Brimstone; Would any one describe Annihilation, by being plunged into a Lake of Fire and Brimstone; vmd d pi vvb n1, p-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 39
271 where they shall have no Rest Day nor Night for ever? The word Perdition, Destruction, Death, us'd for the Sufferings of the Wicked in another World, do manifestly import extreme Misery, and not Annihilation. where they shall have no Rest Day nor Night for ever? The word Perdition, Destruction, Death, used for the Sufferings of the Wicked in Another World, do manifestly import extreme Misery, and not Annihilation. c-crq pns32 vmb vhi dx n1 n1 ccx n1 p-acp av? dt n1 n1, n1, n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j p-acp j-jn n1, vdb av-j vvi j-jn n1, cc xx n1. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 39
272 God is said to destroy Nations, when he brings great Calamities upon them. God is said to destroy nations, when he brings great Calamities upon them. np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n2, c-crq pns31 vvz j n2 p-acp pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 39
273 An Oppressour may destroy many Persons and Families, and yet is not supposed to Annihilate them. an Oppressor may destroy many Persons and Families, and yet is not supposed to Annihilate them. dt n1 vmb vvi d n2 cc n2, cc av vbz xx vvn pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 39
274 The Prodigal is said to perish for Hunger, tho' he were yet alive. The Prodigal is said to perish for Hunger, though he were yet alive. dt n-jn vbz vvn p-acp vvb p-acp n1, cs pns31 vbdr av j. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 39
275 So for the Expression of losing the Soul; for a Man to lose his Soul, is to perish eternally in the other World, in our Saviour's sense of that Expression; So for the Expression of losing the Soul; for a Man to loose his Soul, is to perish eternally in the other World, in our Saviour's sense of that Expression; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1; p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vbz pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp po12 ng1 n1 pp-f d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 39
276 Matt. XVI. 26. What shall it profit a Man to gain the World, and lose his Soul? The word we render lose, signifies to have a Mulct inflicted on him: Matt. XVI. 26. What shall it profit a Man to gain the World, and loose his Soul? The word we render loose, signifies to have a Mulct inflicted on him: np1 np1. crd q-crq vmb pn31 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi po31 n1? dt n1 pns12 vvb vvi, vvz pc-acp vhi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
277 to lose it in a way of Punishment, to be punish'd in his Soul: And 'tis brought in as an Argument, why a Man should not fear Temporal Death; to loose it in a Way of Punishment, to be punished in his Soul: And it's brought in as an Argument, why a Man should not Fear Temporal Death; pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1: cc pn31|vbz vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vmd xx vvi j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
278 but lay down his Life, when our Saviour calls him to it: but lay down his Life, when our Saviour calls him to it: cc-acp vvb a-acp po31 n1, c-crq po12 n1 vvz pno31 p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
279 Because if he should save his Life, and yet lose his Soul, as to the other World, Because if he should save his Life, and yet loose his Soul, as to the other World, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1, cc av vvi po31 n1, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
280 though he gain'd as much as can be suppos'd of this World; He would be a miserable Creature, and make a foolish Bargain. though he gained as much as can be supposed of this World; He would be a miserable Creature, and make a foolish Bargain. cs pns31 vvd p-acp d c-acp vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1; pns31 vmd vbi dt j n1, cc vvi dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
281 To understand the losing of the Soul, only of a Temporal Death, would be to destroy the Argument which our Lord brings it for: To understand the losing of the Soul, only of a Temporal Death, would be to destroy the Argument which our Lord brings it for: p-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, av-j pp-f dt j n1, vmd vbi pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq po12 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp: (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
282 yea it would be a Reason against their doing that, which in the foregoing Verse he tells them they ought to do, yea it would be a Reason against their doing that, which in the foregoing Verse he tells them they ought to do, uh pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp po32 vdg d, r-crq p-acp dt vvg n1 pns31 vvz pno32 pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
283 even lay down their Lives for him. even lay down their Lives for him. av vvb a-acp po32 n2 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 40
284 As to the Expressions, The Wrath of God abideth on him, and he shall not see Life, which are likewise objected; As to the Expressions, The Wrath of God Abideth on him, and he shall not see Life, which Are likewise objected; p-acp p-acp dt n2, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi n1, r-crq vbr av vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 41
285 I would ask, How can the Wrath of God be executed, so as to abide on One who hath no Existence, I would ask, How can the Wrath of God be executed, so as to abide on One who hath no Existence, pns11 vmd vvi, q-crq vmb dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb vvn, av c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pi r-crq vhz dx n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 41
286 but is Annihilated? Their abiding under Wrath, doth not deny, but suppose their Existence, and Continuance in Being. but is Annihilated? Their abiding under Wrath, does not deny, but suppose their Existence, and Continuance in Being. cc-acp vbz vvn? po32 n-vvg p-acp n1, vdz xx vvi, cc-acp vvb po32 n1, cc n1 p-acp vbg. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 41
287 So of that Expression, the Chaff shall be burnt up with unquenchable Fire: So of that Expression, the Chaff shall be burned up with unquenchable Fire: np1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 41
288 for if the burning this Chaff be to consume and annihilate it, why is it by a Fire that cannot be quenched? when it has done its work, it should be put out. for if the burning this Chaff be to consume and annihilate it, why is it by a Fire that cannot be quenched? when it has done its work, it should be put out. c-acp cs dt j-vvg d n1 vbb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 cst vmbx vbi vvn? c-crq pn31 vhz vdn po31 n1, pn31 vmd vbi vvn av. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 41
289 Besides, To suppose the Wicked shall be Annihilated at the Day of Judgment, is to equal all Sinners, as to any Punishment after the Day of Judgment, Beside, To suppose the Wicked shall be Annihilated At the Day of Judgement, is to equal all Sinners, as to any Punishment After the Day of Judgement, a-acp, pc-acp vvi dt j vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz p-acp vvb d n2, a-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 41
290 for one Man cannot be more Annihilated than another. for one Man cannot be more Annihilated than Another. p-acp crd n1 vmbx vbi av-dc vvn cs j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 41
291 Whereas the Scripture is express, That it shall be more tolerable in the Day of Judgment, for some, than for others. Whereas the Scripture is express, That it shall be more tolerable in the Day of Judgement, for Some, than for Others. cs dt n1 vbz j, cst pn31 vmb vbi av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d, cs p-acp n2-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 42
292 Yea this would infer a very unjust Inequality of Punishment: for then the case of those who died in their Sins at the beginning of the World, would be very hard in comparison of such as died towards the end of it. Yea this would infer a very unjust Inequality of Punishment: for then the case of those who died in their Sins At the beginning of the World, would be very hard in comparison of such as died towards the end of it. uh d vmd vvi dt j j n1 pp-f n1: c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvd p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, vmd vbi av j p-acp n1 pp-f d c-acp vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 42
293 Suppose one died the last year, or month, before Christ's Coming, and another that died in his Sins before the Flood; Suppose one died the last year, or Monn, before Christ's Coming, and Another that died in his Sins before the Flood; vvb pi vvd dt ord n1, cc n1, p-acp npg1 vvg, cc n-jn cst vvd p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 42
294 the former, (I suppose the greater Criminal,) would come to an end of his Sufferings in a very short time; the former, (I suppose the greater Criminal,) would come to an end of his Sufferings in a very short time; dt j, (pns11 vvb dt jc j-jn,) vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 42
295 whereas the other, (and suppose a less Offender,) who died in the beginning of the World, has been suffering the Wrath of God for some thousands of Years. whereas the other, (and suppose a less Offender,) who died in the beginning of the World, has been suffering the Wrath of God for Some thousands of years. cs dt n-jn, (cc vvb dt av-dc n1,) r-crq vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, vhz vbn vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d crd pp-f n2. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 42
296 If the Damnation of the Wicked at the Day of Judgment be Annihilation, what account can be given of this Inequality of Punishment? If the Damnation of the Wicked At the Day of Judgement be Annihilation, what account can be given of this Inequality of Punishment? cs dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb n1, r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d n1 pp-f n1? (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 43
297 But the Endless Misery of the Wicked in another World, is positively affirmed by our Saviour no less than five times in six Verses of one Chapter; Mark IX. 43-48. and in many other places. But the Endless Misery of the Wicked in Another World, is positively affirmed by our Saviour no less than five times in six Verses of one Chapter; Mark IX. 43-48. and in many other places. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j p-acp j-jn n1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1 av-dx av-dc cs crd n2 p-acp crd n2 pp-f crd n1; vvb crd. j. cc p-acp d j-jn n2. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 43
298 Not only is the Fire said to be Everlasting, where they shall be tormented; Not only is the Fire said to be Everlasting, where they shall be tormented; xx j vbz dt n1 vvd pc-acp vbi j, c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 43
299 and so Absolutely Everlasting, as never to be quenched: But so certain that it shall never be quenched, that the Smoke thereof shall ascend for ever and ever. and so Absolutely Everlasting, as never to be quenched: But so certain that it shall never be quenched, that the Smoke thereof shall ascend for ever and ever. cc av av-j j, c-acp av-x pc-acp vbi vvn: cc-acp av j cst pn31 vmb av-x vbi vvn, cst dt n1 av vmb vvi p-acp av cc av. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 43
300 The Sentence of their Condemnation will never be reverst: Their Condition is never to be alter'd; The Sentence of their Condemnation will never be reversed: Their Condition is never to be altered; dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn: po32 n1 vbz av-x pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 43
301 but their Torments will be endless, and their Misery eternal. but their Torments will be endless, and their Misery Eternal. cc-acp po32 n2 vmb vbi j, cc po32 n1 j. (4) text (DIV1) 29 Page 43
302 If you believe the Holy Scriptures, and the Gospel-Revelation concerning the Design of Christ's Coming into the World to save Sinners from future Wrath, you will less wonder, that they, who deny the Divinity of Christ, should endeavour to put out the Fire of Hell, If you believe the Holy Scriptures, and the Gospel revelation Concerning the Design of Christ's Coming into the World to save Sinners from future Wrath, you will less wonder, that they, who deny the Divinity of christ, should endeavour to put out the Fire of Hell, cs pn22 vvb dt j n2, cc dt n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j-jn n1, pn22 vmb av-dc vvi, cst pns32, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 44
303 and make the Eternal Damnation of Sinners a meer Fiction. and make the Eternal Damnation of Sinners a mere Fiction. cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f n2 dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 44
304 For what need of the Son of God to come from Heaven, and take our Nature, For what need of the Son of God to come from Heaven, and take our Nature, p-acp r-crq n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc vvb po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 44
305 and dye for our Sins, to deliver us from Wrath to come; and die for our Sins, to deliver us from Wrath to come; cc vvi p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 44
306 if there be no such Wrath to come after the Day of Judgment? There is reason to fear, that many who hearken to the Socinian Principles, if there be no such Wrath to come After the Day of Judgement? There is reason to Fear, that many who harken to the Socinian Principles, cs pc-acp vbb dx d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? pc-acp vbz n1 pc-acp vvi, cst d r-crq vvb p-acp dt np1 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 44
307 as to Christ's Deity and Satisfaction, little know the tendency of their Doctrine. For what can the scoffing Atheist desire more, than to lose his Being for ever; as to Christ's Deity and Satisfaction, little know the tendency of their Doctrine. For what can the scoffing Atheist desire more, than to loose his Being for ever; c-acp p-acp npg1 n1 cc n1, av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. p-acp q-crq vmb dt j-vvg n1 vvi av-dc, cs pc-acp vvi po31 vbg p-acp av; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 44
308 since an happy one in another World, he does not expect? If the professed Belief of what the Scriptures so plainly speak, concerning the Torments of Hell, hath no more Influence to restrain men from Sin; since an happy one in Another World, he does not expect? If the professed Belief of what the Scriptures so plainly speak, Concerning the Torments of Hell, hath no more Influence to restrain men from since; c-acp dt j pi p-acp j-jn n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi? cs dt j-vvn n1 pp-f r-crq dt n2 av av-j vvi, vvg dt n2 pp-f n1, vhz dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 44
309 but the World be still so bad, how much worse would it be, if there were nothing at all of this to be fear'd? 'Tis manifest that the Providence of God in all Ages, has made use of this Doctrine to preserve Humane Society from ruine, by outragious Wickedness. but the World be still so bad, how much Worse would it be, if there were nothing At all of this to be feared? It's manifest that the Providence of God in all Ages, has made use of this Doctrine to preserve Humane Society from ruin, by outrageous Wickedness. cc-acp dt n1 vbb av av j, c-crq av-d av-jc vmd pn31 vbi, cs pc-acp vbdr pix p-acp d pp-f d pc-acp vbi vvn? pn31|vbz j cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, vhz vvn n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp n1, p-acp j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
310 And therefore they that would take away this Fence, and deliver Mankind from these Fears, And Therefore they that would take away this Fence, and deliver Mankind from these Fears, cc av pns32 cst vmd vvi av d n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
311 as groundless and unreasonable, do most effectually serve the Design of the Devil, to promote Sensuality and Licentiousness, as groundless and unreasonable, do most effectually serve the Design of the devil, to promote Sensuality and Licentiousness, c-acp j cc j, uh av-ds av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
312 and turn serious Religion out of the World. and turn serious Religion out of the World. cc vvb j n1 av pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
313 For 'tis found by Experience, that the Promise of the Heavenly Felicity does not so much affect us, as threatned Damnation. For it's found by Experience, that the Promise of the Heavenly Felicity does not so much affect us, as threatened Damnation. p-acp pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vdz xx av av-d vvi pno12, c-acp j-vvn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
314 'Tis to escape the Latter, men are brought to consider the Certainty and Greatness of the Former: It's to escape the Latter, men Are brought to Consider the Certainty and Greatness of the Former: pn31|vbz pc-acp vvi dt d, n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j: (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
315 And it is one of the great Motives made use of in the Gospel to restrain Men from Wickedness, And it is one of the great Motives made use of in the Gospel to restrain Men from Wickedness, cc pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt j n2 vvd n1 pp-f p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
316 and awaken them to give all Diligence to work out their own Salvation; and awaken them to give all Diligence to work out their own Salvation; cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi av po32 d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 45
317 but if they were once set free from the Fear, and Belief of Eternal Punishments, one of the most powerfull Restraints from Sin ▪ and Motives to Religion is Remov'd. but if they were once Set free from the fear, and Belief of Eternal Punishments, one of the most powerful Restraints from since ▪ and Motives to Religion is Removed. cc-acp cs pns32 vbdr a-acp vvn j p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f j n2, crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp n1 ▪ cc n2 p-acp n1 vbz vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 30 Page 46
318 But there are Others who oppose this Doctrine, because a Vicious Life hath made it their Interest to do so. But there Are Others who oppose this Doctrine, Because a Vicious Life hath made it their Interest to do so. p-acp pc-acp vbr n2-jn r-crq vvb d n1, c-acp dt j n1 vhz vvn pn31 po32 n1 pc-acp vdi av. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 46
319 They desire to follow their Pleasures without being disturbed by any such Fear, and so would fain perswade themselves, that there will be no such Everlasting Hell hereafter: They desire to follow their Pleasures without being disturbed by any such fear, and so would fain persuade themselves, that there will be no such Everlasting Hell hereafter: pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp vbg vvn p-acp d d n1, cc av vmd av-j vvi px32, cst a-acp vmb vbi dx d j n1 av: (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 46
320 Nay, there be many who have made bold with Conscience, and contracted such Guilt, that if the Holy Scripture be true, they must be undone in another World: Nay, there be many who have made bold with Conscience, and contracted such Gilded, that if the Holy Scripture be true, they must be undone in Another World: uh-x, pc-acp vbi d r-crq vhb vvn j p-acp n1, cc vvn d j-vvn, cst cs dt j n1 vbb j, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 46
321 And are forc'd to flee to Infidelity, or Socinianism, as a Refuge after Shipwrack; And Are forced to flee to Infidelity, or Socinianism, as a Refuge After Shipwreck; cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cc n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 46
322 to make themselves easie, or at least to lessen their Fears, when they think of dying. to make themselves easy, or At least to lessen their Fears, when they think of dying. pc-acp vvi px32 j, cc p-acp ds pc-acp vvi po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vvb pp-f vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 46
323 And who doth not know what a Byass upon Men's Understandings, Interest, and Inclination will cast? How easily do we believe what we desire should be true? and how hardly are we perswaded of the Truth of that, which in its Consequences speaks Terror to our own Case? But whatever shifts any such may make for a little while, to keep Conscience quiet, they will find e're long to their Eternal Sorrow, all their little Cavils and Objections answered, And who does not know what a Bias upon Men's Understandings, Interest, and Inclination will cast? How Easily do we believe what we desire should be true? and how hardly Are we persuaded of the Truth of that, which in its Consequences speaks Terror to our own Case? But whatever shifts any such may make for a little while, to keep Conscience quiet, they will find ever long to their Eternal Sorrow, all their little Cavils and Objections answered, cc q-crq vdz xx vvi r-crq dt n1 p-acp ng2 n2, n1, cc n1 vmb vvi? c-crq av-j vdb pns12 vvb r-crq pns12 vvb vmd vbi j? cc q-crq av vbr pns12 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq p-acp po31 n2 vvz n1 p-acp po12 d n1? p-acp r-crq vvz d d vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi n1 j-jn, pns32 vmb vvi av av-j p-acp po32 j n1, d po32 j n2 cc n2 vvd, (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 47
324 if they will not now consider things in order to their Conviction. if they will not now Consider things in order to their Conviction. cs pns32 vmb xx av vvb n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 31 Page 47
325 Did they better know the Evil of Sin, and the Infinite Majesty and Glory, Purity and Justice, Authority, Did they better know the Evil of since, and the Infinite Majesty and Glory, Purity and justice, authority, vdd pns32 vvi vvi dt n-jn pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 47
326 and Soveraignty of GOD, who is Despised, Affronted, and Disobeyed by Sinners; they would sooner understand the weakness of their Pleas against the Christian Faith. and Sovereignty of GOD, who is Despised, Affronted, and Disobeyed by Sinners; they would sooner understand the weakness of their Pleasant against the Christian Faith. cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn, vvn, cc vvn p-acp n2; pns32 vmd av-c vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt njp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 47
327 They would not lay so much stress on what they pretend; They would not lay so much stress on what they pretend; pns32 vmd xx vvi av d n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 47
328 That they would not serve any of their Enemies in such a manner, if it were in their Power: That they would not serve any of their Enemies in such a manner, if it were in their Power: cst pns32 vmd xx vvi d pp-f po32 n2 p-acp d dt n1, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp po32 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 48
329 They say they would not punish any Injuries and Affronts against them, at that Rate, as we suppose God threatens to do. No, surely they ought not: They say they would not Punish any Injuries and Affronts against them, At that Rate, as we suppose God threatens to do. No, surely they ought not: pns32 vvb pns32 vmd xx vvi d n2 cc vvz p-acp pno32, p-acp d vvb, c-acp pns12 vvb np1 vvz pc-acp vdi. uh-dx, av-j pns32 vmd xx: (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 48
330 For what is an Offence, Affront, and Injury against a Weak, Perishing, Sinful Worm, compar'd with Obstinate and continued Contempt of GOD? The Glorious and Eternal Majesty of Heaven and Earth? Have you any such Dominion and Soveraignty over your Enemies? Any such Propriety in them, For what is an Offence, Affront, and Injury against a Weak, Perishing, Sinful Worm, compared with Obstinate and continued Contempt of GOD? The Glorious and Eternal Majesty of Heaven and Earth? Have you any such Dominion and Sovereignty over your Enemies? Any such Propriety in them, c-acp r-crq vbz dt n1, vvb, cc n1 p-acp dt j, vvg, j n1, vvn p-acp j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f np1? dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? vhb pn22 d d n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2? d d n1 p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 48
331 and Right to their Obedience? Can you Challenge that from them, which God may Demand of us? Have you ever obliged them with any such Benefits, and Right to their obedience? Can you Challenge that from them, which God may Demand of us? Have you ever obliged them with any such Benefits, cc j-jn p-acp po32 n1? vmb pn22 vvi cst p-acp pno32, r-crq np1 vmb vvi pp-f pno12? vhb pn22 av vvn pno32 p-acp d d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 48
332 as he hath loaded us withall? It is from slight Thoughts of the Evil of Sin, against the Holy Ever-Blessed GOD that makes us think it hard for GOD to punish finally Obstinate Rebels, with Everlasting Wrath. We should rather be Thankfull that he hath so faithfully warn'd us of it, as he hath loaded us withal? It is from slight Thoughts of the Evil of since, against the Holy Ever-Blessed GOD that makes us think it hard for GOD to Punish finally Obstinate Rebels, with Everlasting Wrath. We should rather be Thankful that he hath so faithfully warned us of it, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno12 av? pn31 vbz p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1, p-acp dt j j np1 cst vvz pno12 vvi pn31 av-j p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi av-j j n2, p-acp j np1 pns12 vmd av-c vbi j cst pns31 vhz av av-j vvn pno12 pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 49
333 and bid us to fear him, who is able to cast Body and Soul into Hell. and bid us to Fear him, who is able to cast Body and Soul into Hell. cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31, r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 49
334 And by how much the more terrible and severe such threatned Punishment is, so much the kinder is GOD to give such repeated warning of it; And by how much the more terrible and severe such threatened Punishment is, so much the kinder is GOD to give such repeated warning of it; cc p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc j cc j d j-vvn n1 vbz, av av-d dt jc vbz np1 pc-acp vvi d vvn n1 pp-f pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 49
335 and so much the more Inexcusable are Sinners, that will not consider it, and lay it to Heart. and so much the more Inexcusable Are Sinners, that will not Consider it, and lay it to Heart. cc av av-d dt av-dc j vbr n2, cst vmb xx vvi pn31, cc vvd pn31 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 32 Page 49
336 'Tis from Ignorance of GOD, and how much he is above us, that they dare talk so boldly of Divine Justice, and Goodness: And declare that the Everlasting Punishment of the Wicked is inconsistent with either, or both. GOD knows better than we, what it is to be Just; and what is Consistent with his Goodness and Mercy. His Word is express and plain concerning the State of Sinners, It's from Ignorance of GOD, and how much he is above us, that they Dare talk so boldly of Divine justice, and goodness: And declare that the Everlasting Punishment of the Wicked is inconsistent with either, or both. GOD knows better than we, what it is to be Just; and what is Consistent with his goodness and Mercy. His Word is express and plain Concerning the State of Sinners, pn31|vbz p-acp n1 pp-f np1, cc c-crq d pns31 vbz p-acp pno12, cst pns32 vvb n1 av av-j pp-f j-jn n1, cc n1: cc vvi d dt j n1 pp-f dt j vbz j p-acp av-d, cc d. np1 vvz av-jc cs pns12, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi av; cc r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. po31 n1 vbz j cc j vvg dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
337 when the Day of Mercy is ended. when the Day of Mercy is ended. c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
338 The measure of Punishment with respect to Crimes, is not to be taken alway from the Quality and Degree of the Offence, much less from the Time and Duration of it, The measure of Punishment with respect to Crimes, is not to be taken always from the Quality and Degree of the Offence, much less from the Time and Duration of it, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, av-d av-dc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
339 but from the Ends and Reasons of Government, to deter men from the Breach of the Law. but from the Ends and Reasons of Government, to deter men from the Breach of the Law. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
340 The greatest Sins may often be committed in a short space of Time, as Murder. So that to argue from the Disproportion between Temporary Sins, The greatest Sins may often be committed in a short Molle of Time, as Murder. So that to argue from the Disproportion between Temporary Sins, dt js n2 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vvb. av cst pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
341 and Eternal Punishment, will not conclude against the Justice of GOD. and Eternal Punishment, will not conclude against the justice of GOD. cc j n1, vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
342 Can we think, that God would threaten Sinners with a Punishment, he could not inflict without Injustice? Cannot GOD be Just, Can we think, that God would threaten Sinners with a Punishment, he could not inflict without Injustice? Cannot GOD be Just, vmb pns12 vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1? vmbx np1 vbb j, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
343 and Good, and Merciful, except he save the Wilful and Disobedient, who continue to despise the Offers of his Grace, and Good, and Merciful, except he save the Wilful and Disobedient, who continue to despise the Offers of his Grace, cc j, cc j, c-acp pns31 p-acp dt j cc j, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt vvz pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 50
344 and persist in their Contempt and Rebellion to the very last? Hath he not told us, and persist in their Contempt and Rebellion to the very last? Hath he not told us, cc vvi p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt av ord? vhz pns31 xx vvn pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 51
345 how far his Mercy shall reach? Thousands of Holy Souls shall know to their Eternal Comfort, that GOD is infinitely Good, how Far his Mercy shall reach? Thousands of Holy Souls shall know to their Eternal Comfort, that GOD is infinitely Good, c-crq av-j po31 n1 vmb vvi? crd pp-f j n2 vmb vvi p-acp po32 j n1, cst np1 vbz av-j j, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 51
346 tho' he render Vengeance on them, that slighted his Mercy, and died without Repentance? They had a time of tryal: Mercy was offered them: though he render Vengeance on them, that slighted his Mercy, and died without Repentance? They had a time of trial: Mercy was offered them: cs pns31 vvb n1 p-acp pno32, cst vvd po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp n1? pns32 vhd dt n1 pp-f n1: n1 vbds vvn pno32: (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 51
347 They were entreated to accept it: GOD waited with much Long-suffering and Patience; They were entreated to accept it: GOD waited with much Long-suffering and Patience; pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi pn31: np1 vvd p-acp d j cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 51
348 and often renewed his Calls, and Warnings, and Invitations, to perswade them to flee from Wrath to come: and often renewed his Calls, and Warnings, and Invitations, to persuade them to flee from Wrath to come: cc av vvd po31 n2, cc n2-vvg, cc n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 51
349 But they would not accept his Mercy in time. If they plead that the endless Punishment of Sinners doth not answer the proper Ends, But they would not accept his Mercy in time. If they plead that the endless Punishment of Sinners does not answer the proper Ends, cc-acp pns32 vmd xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1. cs pns32 vvb cst dt j n1 pp-f n2 vdz xx vvi dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 33 Page 51
350 and Design of Punishment, viz. to reform the Sinner, or to admonish, and warn others against the like Offence. and Design of Punishment, viz. to reform the Sinner, or to admonish, and warn Others against the like Offence. cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2-jn p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 51
351 It must be considered, That this is not all the End and Design of Punishment: It must be considered, That this is not all the End and Design of Punishment: pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst d vbz xx d dt vvb cc n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 52
352 But that when God hath declared his Will to punish, one great End of that Punishment, is to vindicate his Honour as Governour of the World, that is injured and affronted by the Sins of Men: But that when God hath declared his Will to Punish, one great End of that Punishment, is to vindicate his Honour as Governor of the World, that is injured and affronted by the Sins of Men: cc-acp cst c-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, crd j vvb pp-f d n1, vbz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 52
353 And there's a great deal of difference between the Ends of Punishment in this Life, which very much respect the Community, and those in another World. And there's a great deal of difference between the Ends of Punishment in this Life, which very much respect the Community, and those in Another World. cc pc-acp|vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq av av-d vvi dt n1, cc d p-acp j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 52
354 And yet even here, God as the Governour of the World, may vindicate the Rites of his Honour and Soveraignty, by inflicting Punishment: And yet even Here, God as the Governor of the World, may vindicate the Rites of his Honour and Sovereignty, by inflicting Punishment: cc av av av, np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg n1: (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 52
355 But in the next Life, they who are punished are Obstinate Offenders, that would not take warning, But in the next Life, they who Are punished Are Obstinate Offenders, that would not take warning, cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, pns32 r-crq vbr vvn vbr j n2, cst vmd xx vvi n1, (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 52
356 or be reclaim'd by all the Mercies and Judgments of God, either as to others, or themselves. or be reclaimed by all the mercies and Judgments of God, either as to Others, or themselves. cc vbi vvn p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, av-d c-acp p-acp n2-jn, cc px32. (4) text (DIV1) 34 Page 52
357 Moreover supposing the Immortality of the Soul; Moreover supposing the Immortality of the Soul; av vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 52
358 and the remaining Wickedness and Impenitence of Sinners; (and Death will not change the ill Temper and Disposition of Men's Minds, and the remaining Wickedness and Impenitence of Sinners; (and Death will not change the ill Temper and Disposition of Men's Minds, cc dt j-vvg n1 cc n1 pp-f n2; (cc n1 vmb xx vvi dt n-jn vvi cc n1 pp-f ng2 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
359 but they that were filthy and unholy will be still so, as well as they that were Unrighteous and Unjustify'd.) A sinful Soul, but they that were filthy and unholy will be still so, as well as they that were Unrighteous and Unjustified.) A sinful Soul, cc-acp pns32 cst vbdr j cc j vmb vbi av av, c-acp av c-acp pns32 cst vbdr j cc vvn.) dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
360 if it be Immortal, must needs be unchangeably miserable. He will never Repent; there is no promise of Mercy to encourage it: if it be Immortal, must needs be unchangeably miserable. He will never repent; there is no promise of Mercy to encourage it: cs pn31 vbb j, vmb av vbi av-j j. pns31 vmb av-x vvi; pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
361 And therefore, if he shall never die, he must be miserable for ever. And Therefore, if he shall never die, he must be miserable for ever. cc av, cs pns31 vmb av-x vvi, pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
362 And what reason is there to expect, that God should Annihilate those that are incurably Wicked? especially when he has so expressly declared the contrary, and in the same Terms express'd the Duration of the Punishment of the Wicked, And what reason is there to expect, that God should Annihilate those that Are incurably Wicked? especially when he has so expressly declared the contrary, and in the same Terms expressed the Duration of the Punishment of the Wicked, cc q-crq n1 vbz a-acp pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vmd vvi d cst vbr av-j j? av-j c-crq pns31 vhz av av-j vvn dt n-jn, cc p-acp dt d n2 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
363 as the Everlasting Life, and Happiness of the Righteous. as the Everlasting Life, and Happiness of the Righteous. c-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
364 Of the many that sleep in the Dust, some shall awake and arise to Everlasting Life, Of the many that sleep in the Dust, Some shall awake and arise to Everlasting Life, pp-f dt d cst vvb p-acp dt n1, d vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
365 and others to Shame, and Everlasting Contempt. There cannot be Perpetual Shame, and Everlasting Contempt, without the Everlasting Existence of the Persons. and Others to Shame, and Everlasting Contempt. There cannot be Perpetual Shame, and Everlasting Contempt, without the Everlasting Existence of the Persons. cc n2-jn p-acp n1, cc j n1. a-acp vmbx vbi j np1-n, cc j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 53
366 How can they continue for ever under Shame and Contempt, unless they continue in their Being? How can they continue for ever under Shame and Contempt, unless they continue in their Being? q-crq vmb pns32 vvi p-acp av p-acp n1 cc n1, cs pns32 vvb p-acp po32 vbg? (4) text (DIV1) 35 Page 54
367 Let us therefore urge this upon our Minds and Hearts, as what we ought to believe, Let us Therefore urge this upon our Minds and Hearts, as what we ought to believe, vvb pno12 av vvi d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 54
368 and seriously consider, and therefore instead of replying against God, whose Terrors should make us afraid, and seriously Consider, and Therefore instead of replying against God, whose Terrors should make us afraid, cc av-j vvi, cc av av pp-f vvg p-acp np1, rg-crq n2 vmd vvi pno12 j, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 54
369 and whose Truth endures for ever, let us think of it in time, and put the Questions to our selves, we often meet with in the Scripture, which can never be answered. and whose Truth endures for ever, let us think of it in time, and put the Questions to our selves, we often meet with in the Scripture, which can never be answered. cc rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp av, vvb pno12 vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, cc vvd dt n2 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 av vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb av-x vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 54
370 Who can stand before him, when he is angry? Can thy Hands be strong, Who can stand before him, when he is angry? Can thy Hands be strong, q-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno31, c-crq pns31 vbz j? vmb po21 n2 vbb j, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 54
371 or thy Heart endure, when he shall execute Vengeance? Who can dwell with a Devouring Fire? Who can dwell with Everlasting Burnings? Can You, or thy Heart endure, when he shall execute Vengeance? Who can dwell with a Devouring Fire? Who can dwell with Everlasting Burnings? Can You, cc po21 n1 vvi, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi n1? q-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1? q-crq vmb vvi p-acp j n2? vmb pn22, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 54
372 or You? You, who have lived in Ease and Pleasure all your Days; or You? You, who have lived in Ease and Pleasure all your Days; cc pn22? pn22, r-crq vhb vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 d po22 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 54
373 and by a sharp fit of Pain but for one half Hour, would groan as if your Hearts would break; and by a sharp fit of Pain but for one half Hour, would groan as if your Hearts would break; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp p-acp crd j-jn n1, vmd vvi c-acp cs po22 n2 vmd vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 55
374 could you abide Everlasting Fire? An Everlasting Toothach, Stone, or Cholick, or a much less Pain, could you abide Everlasting Fire? an Everlasting Toothache, Stone, or Cholic, or a much less Pain, vmd pn22 vvi j n1? dt j n1, n1, cc j, cc dt d dc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 55
375 but suppos'd Endless, is insupportable, what then is Hell! but supposed Endless, is insupportable, what then is Hell! cc-acp vvn j, vbz j, r-crq av vbz n1! (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 55
376 However you may ask another Question, which, blessed be God, may be Resolv'd, and that is, What shall we do to be saved? How shall we escape this Intolerable and Everlasting Wrath? And this brings me to the Application, by Inferences of Truth and Duty. However you may ask Another Question, which, blessed be God, may be Resolved, and that is, What shall we do to be saved? How shall we escape this Intolerable and Everlasting Wrath? And this brings me to the Application, by Inferences of Truth and Duty. c-acp pn22 vmb vvi j-jn n1, r-crq, j-vvn vbb np1, vmb vbi vvn, cc d vbz, q-crq vmb pns12 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi d j cc j n1? cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 36 Page 55
377 First, 'Tis then obvious, that Now or Never is the season to prepare for Eternity, seeing both States are unchangeable after Death. First, It's then obvious, that Now or Never is the season to prepare for Eternity, seeing both States Are unchangeable After Death. ord, pn31|vbz av j, cst av cc av-x vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, vvg d n2 vbr j-u p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 55
378 The Gulf will then be fix'd, there is no Possibility for Repentance, or hope of Pardon beyond the Grave; The Gulf will then be fixed, there is no Possibility for Repentance, or hope of Pardon beyond the Grave; dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 55
379 'twill be in vain to cry with the Foolish Virgins, Lord open to us, when the Door is shut. it'll be in vain to cry with the Foolish Virgins, Lord open to us, when the Door is shut. pn31|vmb vbi p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2, n1 j p-acp pno12, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
380 Now you are encouraged to pray for Mercy, earnestly invited, and entreated to work out your own Salvation; and warn'd of your Danger: Now you Are encouraged to pray for Mercy, earnestly invited, and entreated to work out your own Salvation; and warned of your Danger: av pn22 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av-j vvn, cc vvd pc-acp vvi av po22 d n1; cc vvn pp-f po22 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
381 Now is your time to hearken to good Counsel. Many of you have mispent a great part of your Life past; Now is your time to harken to good Counsel. Many of you have Mis-spent a great part of your Life past; av vbz po22 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1. av-d pp-f pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1 j; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
382 you shall not live it over again: You are not certain of the Future: You may be in an Unchangeable State e're you are aware; you shall not live it over again: You Are not certain of the Future: You may be in an Unchangeable State ever you Are aware; pn22 vmb xx vvi pn31 a-acp av: pn22 vbr xx j pp-f dt j-jn: pn22 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-u n1 av pn22 vbr j; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
383 so that to defer it one Week or Day longer, may be your undoing. so that to defer it one Week or Day longer, may be your undoing. av cst pc-acp vvi pn31 crd n1 cc n1 av-jc, vmb vbi po22 n-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
384 You have now a Promise of Forgiveness, if you Repent, and the Hopes of God's Grace, if you seek it. You have now a Promise of Forgiveness, if you repent, and the Hope's of God's Grace, if you seek it. pn22 vhb av dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pn22 vvb, cc dt ng1 pp-f npg1 n1, cs pn22 vvb pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
385 You have yet an Opportunity to make Peace with God: This is your accepted time, and Day of Salvation: You have yet an Opportunity to make Peace with God: This is your accepted time, and Day of Salvation: pn22 vhb av dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1: d vbz po22 j-vvn n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
386 The Door of Mercy, and of Hope is yet open, but e're long it will be shut, and your State Immutable. The Door of Mercy, and of Hope is yet open, but ever long it will be shut, and your State Immutable. dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 vbz av j, cc-acp av av-j pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cc po22 n1 j. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 56
387 Whatever is to be done in Preparation for Eternity must be Now or Never. Now quickly or it will be too late; Whatever is to be done in Preparation for Eternity must be Now or Never. Now quickly or it will be too late; r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vdn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vmb vbi av cc av-x. av av-j cc pn31 vmb vbb av j; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 57
388 now presently, and without Delay, or it may be too late. now presently, and without delay, or it may be too late. av av-j, cc p-acp n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi av av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 57
389 Is he not a bold Man that will venture to deferr, if he believes both States after Death to be Endless and Unchangeable? How can he be satisfy'd to live in such a state, wherein he is as near to Hell, as he is to Death? You have reason to be Thankful, that when others have been snatch'd away in their Impenitence; Is he not a bold Man that will venture to defer, if he believes both States After Death to be Endless and Unchangeable? How can he be satisfied to live in such a state, wherein he is as near to Hell, as he is to Death? You have reason to be Thankful, that when Others have been snatched away in their Impenitence; vbz pns31 xx dt j n1 cst vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, cs pns31 vvz d n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j-u? q-crq vmb pns31 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbz a-acp j p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp n1? pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi j, cst c-crq n2-jn vhb vbn vvn av p-acp po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 57
390 Others, it may be, of your Companions, and possibly lesser Sinners than you; that you are yet spar'd. Others, it may be, of your Sodales, and possibly lesser Sinners than you; that you Are yet spared. n2-jn, pn31 vmb vbi, pp-f po22 n2, cc av-j jc n2 cs pn22; d pn22 vbr av vvd. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 57
391 You must think him to be a miserable Man, who when he dies, shall be miserable to all Eternity: You must think him to be a miserable Man, who when he die, shall be miserable to all Eternity: pn22 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vvz, vmb vbi j p-acp d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 57
392 And can you think him Wise, who will carelesly put it to the venture, and will not bestirr himself to prevent it? Now you have, besides the Call of God's Word, And can you think him Wise, who will carelessly put it to the venture, and will not bestirr himself to prevent it? Now you have, beside the Call of God's Word, cc vmb pn22 vvi pno31 j, r-crq vmb av-j vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc vmb xx vvi px31 pc-acp vvi pn31? av pn22 vhb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 57
393 and Providence, many Helps by Friends and Ministers ready to assist you, and the Spirit of God has not yet forsaken you; and Providence, many Helps by Friends and Ministers ready to assist you, and the Spirit of God has not yet forsaken you; cc n1, d n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 j pc-acp vvi pn22, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz xx av vvn pn22; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 58
394 but if ye will shut your Eyes, and stop your Ears, and harden your Hearts, and are resolv'd to go on; but if you will shut your Eyes, and stop your Ears, and harden your Hearts, and Are resolved to go on; cc-acp cs pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2, cc vbr vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 58
395 Remember you are faithfully, and plainly warned. remember you Are faithfully, and plainly warned. vvb pn22 vbr av-j, cc av-j vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 37 Page 58
396 Secondly, How valuable a Talent then is our Time? How great a Sin is Idleness, Secondly, How valuable a Talon then is our Time? How great a since is Idleness, ord, c-crq j dt n1 av vbz po12 n1? c-crq j dt n1 vbz n1, (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 58
397 and the mispense of Precious, Irrecoverable Time, on which depends our Eternal Happiness or Misery? What have we our Time given us for, and the mispense of Precious, Irrecoverable Time, on which depends our Eternal Happiness or Misery? What have we our Time given us for, cc dt n1 pp-f j, j n1, p-acp r-crq vvz po12 j n1 cc n1? q-crq vhb pns12 po12 n1 vvn pno12 p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 58
398 but to provide for our Eternal State? If HEAVEN and HELL be great Realities, and no such Insignificant Words as Infidels would make them; but to provide for our Eternal State? If HEAVEN and HELL be great Realities, and no such Insignificant Words as Infidels would make them; cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n1? cs n1 cc n1 vbb j n2, cc dx d j n2 c-acp n2 vmd vvi pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 58
399 If Endless Joy, or Misery be the Consequent of Improving, or Mispending our Time, how ought we to value it? Within the compass of this little, uncertain Time, must the great Question be decided, where we shall have our Portion for ever. Doubtless God hath given every Man, sufficient Work in this World for all his Time: If Endless Joy, or Misery be the Consequent of Improving, or Misspending our Time, how ought we to valve it? Within the compass of this little, uncertain Time, must the great Question be decided, where we shall have our Portion for ever. Doubtless God hath given every Man, sufficient Work in this World for all his Time: cs j n1, cc n1 vbb dt j pp-f vvg, cc vvg po12 n1, q-crq vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi pn31? p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j, j n1, vmb dt j n1 vbi vvn, c-crq pns12 vmb vhi po12 n1 p-acp av. av-j n1 vhz vvn d n1, j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
400 And he that is unfit to die, or uncertain of Salvation, hath Work enough to do; And he that is unfit to die, or uncertain of Salvation, hath Work enough to do; cc pns31 cst vbz j pc-acp vvi, cc j pp-f n1, vhz n1 av-d pc-acp vdi; (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
401 and should be ashamed to live, as if he knew not what to do with his Time. and should be ashamed to live, as if he knew not what to do with his Time. cc vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi, c-acp cs pns31 vvd xx r-crq pc-acp vdi p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
402 Very few consider, that of all their Prodigalities, this of their Time is the most impossible to be Redeem'd. Very few Consider, that of all their Prodigalities, this of their Time is the most impossible to be Redeemed. j d vvb, cst pp-f d po32 ng1, d pp-f po32 n1 vbz dt av-ds j pc-acp vbi j-vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
403 And what they would give, when they come to die, for a little of that Time, that they Now are at a loss how to throw away. And what they would give, when they come to die, for a little of that Time, that they Now Are At a loss how to throw away. cc q-crq pns32 vmd vvi, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt j pp-f d n1, cst pns32 av vbr p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi av. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
404 If any of those who have left this World might have a Time of Tryal again, what different Apprehensions would they have of the value of it. If any of those who have left this World might have a Time of Trial again, what different Apprehensions would they have of the valve of it. cs d pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn d n1 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 av, r-crq j n2 vmd pns32 vhb pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
405 But whether we Believe it or no, Redeem it, or Mispend it; But whither we Believe it or no, redeem it, or Misspend it; p-acp cs pns12 vvb pn31 cc uh-dx, vvb pn31, cc vvb pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
406 it is not long, e're we shall know and find, how much our present Time is worth. it is not long, ever we shall know and find, how much our present Time is worth. pn31 vbz xx j, av pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi, c-crq d po12 j n1 vbz j. (4) text (DIV1) 38 Page 59
407 How many young Gentlemen, and Others, live an Idle, Sensual Life, and so in a Continual Course of Sin, against the Universal Law of God, with the forfeiture of his Protection, How many young Gentlemen, and Others, live an Idle, Sensual Life, and so in a Continual Course of since, against the Universal Law of God, with the forfeiture of his Protection, q-crq d j n2, cc n2-jn, vvb dt j, j n1, cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j-u n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 60
408 and their Daily Bread? As if they had no Business in this World to mind, and their Daily Bred? As if they had no Business in this World to mind, cc po32 j n1? p-acp cs pns32 vhd dx n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 60
409 but Recreation and Pleasure? No God to serve, no Soul to save, or Eternity to provide for? They consider not, that it is not only Whoremongers, but Recreation and Pleasure? No God to serve, no Soul to save, or Eternity to provide for? They Consider not, that it is not only Whoremongers, cc-acp n1 cc n1? uh-dx np1 pc-acp vvi, dx n1 pc-acp vvi, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp? pns32 vvb xx, cst pn31 vbz xx av-j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 60
410 and Idolaters, and Drunkards, and Notorious Criminals, but the Slothful and Ʋnprofitable Servant, that shall be bound Hand and Foot, and Idolaters, and Drunkards, and Notorious Criminals, but the Slothful and Ʋnprofitable Servant, that shall be bound Hand and Foot, cc n2, cc n2, cc j n2-jn, p-acp dt j cc j n1, cst vmb vbi vvn n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 60
411 and cast into outer Darkness, where shall be weeping and wailing, and gnashing of Teeth. and cast into outer Darkness, where shall be weeping and wailing, and gnashing of Teeth. cc vvd p-acp j n1, q-crq vmb vbi vvg cc vvg, cc vvg pp-f n2. (4) text (DIV1) 39 Page 60
412 A Life of Idleness is contrary to the great Ends of God, both in Creation and Redemption; A Life of Idleness is contrary to the great Ends of God, both in Creation and Redemption; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 60
413 for every Man is to honour God in the World, and do all the Good he can to others: for every Man is to honour God in the World, and do all the Good he can to Others: p-acp d n1 vbz p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, cc vdb d dt j pns31 vmb p-acp n2-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 60
414 To provide for his own Salvation, and promote the Welfare of Humane Society; which can never be done by an Idle Life. To provide for his own Salvation, and promote the Welfare of Humane Society; which can never be done by an Idle Life. pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f j n1; r-crq vmb av-x vbi vdn p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 61
415 And Christians are under special Obligation to be a peculiar People, zealous of good Works. And Christians Are under special Obligation to be a peculiar People, zealous of good Works. cc np1 vbr p-acp j n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n1, j pp-f j vvz. (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 61
416 Let any Man be as frugal of his Time as he can, and he will find himself advanc'd in Years, Let any Man be as frugal of his Time as he can, and he will find himself advanced in years, vvb d n1 vbb a-acp j pp-f po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vmb, cc pns31 vmb vvi px31 vvn p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 61
417 before he hath got a Competent Fitness for the Place and Station the Providence of God has put him in; before he hath god a Competent Fitness for the Place and Station the Providence of God has put him in; c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 61
418 and it may be will arrive to Old Age (if he do not die sooner,) before he hath liv'd to any such valuable Purpose, and it may be will arrive to Old Age (if he do not die sooner,) before he hath lived to any such valuable Purpose, cc pn31 vmb vbi vmb vvi p-acp j n1 (cs pns31 vdb xx vvi av-c,) c-acp pns31 vhz vvd p-acp d d j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 61
419 as by that time he will wish he had done. as by that time he will wish he had done. c-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb vvi pns31 vhd vdn. (4) text (DIV1) 40 Page 61
420 I speak not against all Diversions, and Recreations, which, within the Bounds of Moderation, are needful to keep the Body and the Mind in a due Temper for Service: I speak not against all Diversions, and Recreations, which, within the Bounds of Moderation, Are needful to keep the Body and the Mind in a due Temper for Service: pns11 vvb xx p-acp d n2, cc n2, r-crq, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn vvi p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 61
421 But too many make that a Business, which should be only a Diversion, and turn Recreation into a Calling; by employing their whole Time in it, which is neither becoming them, as Men, or as Christians. But too many make that a Business, which should be only a Diversion, and turn Recreation into a Calling; by employing their Whole Time in it, which is neither becoming them, as Men, or as Christians. cc-acp av d vvb cst dt n1, r-crq vmd vbi av-j dt n1, cc vvb n1 p-acp dt vvg; p-acp vvg po32 j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz dx vvg pno32, c-acp n2, cc p-acp np1. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
422 And as to Sports and Pastimes in general, the best of them come so near to Idleness, And as to Sports and Pastimes in general, the best of them come so near to Idleness, cc c-acp p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, dt js pp-f pno32 vvi av av-j p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
423 and the worst of them to Vice, that as the Latter should have no part, the Other should have but a small Proportion of our Time, only as our Health, and the worst of them to Vice, that as the Latter should have no part, the Other should have but a small Proportion of our Time, only as our Health, cc dt js pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, cst p-acp dt d vmd vhi dx n1, dt n-jn vmd vhi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, av-j c-acp po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
424 and fitness for Business does require. and fitness for Business does require. cc n1 p-acp n1 vdz vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
425 For when we come to leave the World, we shall think otherwise of the value of our Hasty Time, than now we do. For when we come to leave the World, we shall think otherwise of the valve of our Hasty Time, than now we do. p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cs av pns12 vdb. (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
426 Then you will bitterly lament the many precious Hours you spent in Vanity; saying, Oh that they might be recall'd! Then you will bitterly lament the many precious Hours you spent in Vanity; saying, O that they might be Recalled! cs pn22 vmb av-j vvi dt d j n2 pn22 vvd p-acp n1; vvg, uh cst pns32 vmd vbi vvd! (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
427 Oh that the Opportunities of Mercy, and the Invitations of Grace that once I had, might be made me again! O that the Opportunities of Mercy, and the Invitations of Grace that once I had, might be made me again! uh cst dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 cst a-acp pns11 vhd, vmd vbi vvn pno11 av! (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
428 Oh that God would try me a little longer! O that God would try me a little longer! uh cst np1 vmd vvi pno11 dt av-j jc! (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 62
429 How strictly and seriously would I employ my Time in Preparation for Eternity? even that Time, that I was wont to spend in Idleness and Folly, in Vain Company, and Sensual Mirth; How strictly and seriously would I employ my Time in Preparation for Eternity? even that Time, that I was wont to spend in Idleness and Folly, in Vain Company, and Sensual Mirth; c-crq av-j cc av-j vmd pns11 vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1? av d n1, cst pns11 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j n1, cc j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 63
430 in Chaffering for the World, or making Provision for the Flesh, to fulfill the Lusts thereof! in Chaffering for the World, or making Provision for the Flesh, to fulfil the Lustiest thereof! p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 av! (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 63
431 But it may be then too Late. Thirdly, How Awful a thing is it, and of how great Consequence must it be, But it may be then too Late. Thirdly, How Awful a thing is it, and of how great Consequence must it be, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi av av av-j. ord, c-crq j dt n1 vbz pn31, cc pp-f c-crq j n1 vmb pn31 vbi, (4) text (DIV1) 41 Page 63
432 for any Man to die, and leave this World? Especially with what Dread should we admit the Consideration, of the Change by Death of one that dies in his Sins? The Apprehension and Thought of Death, with one of these two Consequences, must make this Change more Affecting, Solemn, for any Man to die, and leave this World? Especially with what Dread should we admit the Consideration, of the Change by Death of one that die in his Sins? The Apprehension and Thought of Death, with one of these two Consequences, must make this Change more Affecting, Solemn, c-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb d n1? av-j p-acp r-crq n1 vmd pns12 vvi dt n1, pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pi cst vvz p-acp po31 n2? dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp crd pp-f d crd n2, vmb vvi d n1 av-dc vvg, j, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 63
433 and Serious to every Considering Person, than commonly it is. We hear of the Death of many; and Serious to every Considering Person, than commonly it is. We hear of the Death of many; cc j p-acp d vvg n1, cs av-j pn31 vbz. pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f d; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 63
434 we follow several of our Friends and Acquaintance to the Grave, One after Another; we talk of it in common Conversation, Such a Man is Dead; such a Woman is Dead; we follow several of our Friends and Acquaintance to the Grave, One After another; we talk of it in Common Conversation, Such a Man is Dead; such a Woman is Dead; pns12 vvb j pp-f po12 n2 cc n1 p-acp dt j, crd p-acp n-jn; pns12 vvb pp-f pn31 p-acp j n1, d dt n1 vbz j; d dt n1 vbz j; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 64
435 such a Relation, such a Friend is Dead; but we do it oftentimes so slightly and carelesly, such a Relation, such a Friend is Dead; but we do it oftentimes so slightly and carelessly, d dt n1, d dt n1 vbz j; p-acp pns12 vdb pn31 av av av-j cc av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 64
436 as if there were no more in it, than that Such and Such were gone a few Days Journey into a Neighbouring County; as if there were no more in it, than that Such and Such were gone a few Days Journey into a Neighbouring County; c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx dc p-acp pn31, cs cst d cc d vbdr vvn dt d n2 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1; (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 64
437 or at most, gone beyond Sea for a few Months: But 'tis a great thing to Die, 'tis an awful thing to be Dead: or At most, gone beyond Sea for a few Months: But it's a great thing to Die, it's an awful thing to be Dead: cc p-acp ds, vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n2: cc-acp pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi j: (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 64
438 Because the Soul must be saved or lost for ever. Such a one is Dead. O Sirs! Because the Soul must be saved or lost for ever. Such a one is Dead. Oh Sirs! p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp av. d dt crd vbz j. uh n2! (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 64
439 what is that to say? What do ye mean by such words? Why, the Soul of such a Friend or Acquaintance of mine, is gone to Heaven or Hell. He or She, whom we lately convers'd with, is now unspeakably Blessed, what is that to say? What do you mean by such words? Why, the Soul of such a Friend or Acquaintance of mine, is gone to Heaven or Hell. He or She, whom we lately conversed with, is now unspeakably Blessed, q-crq vbz d pc-acp vvi? q-crq vdb pn22 vvb p-acp d n2? uh-crq, dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f png11, vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. pns31 cc pns31, ro-crq pns12 av-j vvn p-acp, vbz av av-j vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 64
440 or intolerably Miserable, and shall be so to all Eternity, according to what their State and Condition was, when they left this World. or intolerably Miserable, and shall be so to all Eternity, according to what their State and Condition was, when they left this World. cc av-j j, cc vmb vbi av p-acp d n1, vvg p-acp q-crq po32 n1 cc n1 vbds, c-crq pns32 vvd d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 65
441 If we miscarry in this great Affair, and don't Die well, do not die the Death of the Righteous, we are lost for ever. If we miscarry in this great Affair, and don't Die well, do not die the Death of the Righteous, we Are lost for ever. cs pns12 vvb p-acp d j n1, cc vdbx fw-la uh-av, vdb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 65
442 Death will determine our Everlasting State. It is the way of all Living; the way of all the Earth: Death will determine our Everlasting State. It is the Way of all Living; the Way of all the Earth: n1 vmb vvi po12 j n1. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n-vvg; dt n1 pp-f d dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 65
443 But it hath two Turnings, the one on the Righthand to Everlasting Joy and Blessedness; the other on the Left, to Everlasting Sorrow and Destruction. But it hath two Turnings, the one on the Right hand to Everlasting Joy and Blessedness; the other on the Left, to Everlasting Sorrow and Destruction. cc-acp pn31 vhz crd n2-vvg, dt pi p-acp dt j p-acp j n1 cc n1; dt j-jn p-acp dt j, p-acp j n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 65
444 How Serious and Important a thing then is it, for any of us, for every of us to die, How Serious and Important a thing then is it, for any of us, for every of us to die, q-crq j cc j dt n1 av vbz pn31, c-acp d pp-f pno12, c-acp d pp-f pno12 pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 65
445 if we believe the Everlasting World, and the Consequence of Dying! if we believe the Everlasting World, and the Consequence of Dying! cs pns12 vvb dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg! (4) text (DIV1) 42 Page 65
446 When a Man comes to die, and is apprehensive of his Eternal State, then he cries out, Oh Fool, When a Man comes to die, and is apprehensive of his Eternal State, then he cries out, O Fool, c-crq dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, cc vbz j pp-f po31 j n1, cs pns31 vvz av, uh n1, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 65
447 and Wretch that I have been, to trifle away my precious Time; to forfeit all my Hopes of Heaven, by forgetting, or contradicting the End of Life! and Wretch that I have been, to trifle away my precious Time; to forfeit all my Hope's of Heaven, by forgetting, or contradicting the End of Life! cc n1 cst pns11 vhb vbn, pc-acp vvi av po11 j n1; pc-acp vvi d po11 ng1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg, cc vvg dt vvb pp-f n1! (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 65
448 How madly have I spent my Days, without looking to the Endless World! How madly have I spent my Days, without looking to the Endless World! c-crq av-j vhb pns11 vvn po11 n2, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1! (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 66
449 where is now the Gain and Pleasure of all my past Folly? What fruit have I of those things, which I am now asham'd to review, where is now the Gain and Pleasure of all my past Folly? What fruit have I of those things, which I am now ashamed to review, q-crq vbz av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po11 j n1? q-crq n1 vhb pns11 pp-f d n2, r-crq pns11 vbm av j pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 66
450 and am going to answer for? O that I I had liv'd in a Wilderness, and am going to answer for? O that I I had lived in a Wilderness, cc vbm vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp? sy cst pns11 pns11 vhd vvd p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 66
451 or in Rags and Beggery, and never seen the Face of those Companions, by whom I have been ensnar'd, seduc'd, and ruin'd! or in Rags and Beggary, and never seen the Face of those Sodales, by whom I have been Ensnared, seduced, and ruined! cc p-acp n2 cc n1, cc av-x vvn dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vbn vvn, vvn, cc vvn! (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 66
452 Oh that God would spare me a little longer! O that God would spare me a little longer! uh cst np1 vmd vvi pno11 dt av-j jc! (4) text (DIV1) 43 Page 66
453 How differently do the same Truths relish? What other Apprehensions doth the view of Death give us? You may not be able upon a Bed of Sickness, to stifle or lay aside those Reflections on Religion, How differently do the same Truths relish? What other Apprehensions does the view of Death give us? You may not be able upon a Bed of Sickness, to stifle or lay aside those Reflections on Religion, c-crq av-j vdi dt d ng1 n1? q-crq j-jn n2 vdz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvb pno12? pn22 vmb xx vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi av d n2 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 66
454 and another World, which now we would urge you to admit. and Another World, which now we would urge you to admit. cc j-jn n1, r-crq av pns12 vmd vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 66
455 Your Thoughts are now diverted by fond Imaginations and Conceits, by false Principles and foolish Hopes, by sensual Delights and Recreations, by Carnal Mirth and ill-grounded Peace, and ensnaring Company: Your Thoughts Are now diverted by found Imaginations and Conceits, by false Principles and foolish Hope's, by sensual Delights and Recreations, by Carnal Mirth and Ill-grounded Peace, and ensnaring Company: po22 n2 vbr av vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2, p-acp j n2 cc j ng1, p-acp j n2 cc n2, p-acp j n1 cc j n1, cc j-vvg n1: (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 67
456 But all these will then have left you, to dwell alone with your Pain and your Conscience. But how much worse will HELL be, than a Sick-bed. But all these will then have left you, to dwell alone with your Pain and your Conscience. But how much Worse will HELL be, than a Sickbed. cc-acp d d vmb av vhi vvn pn22, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po22 n1 cc po22 n1. cc-acp c-crq av-d av-jc n1 n1 vbi, cs dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 67
457 You may have many things to alleviate, relieve, or assist you in this World; but Oh the Change that Death will make! You may have many things to alleviate, relieve, or assist you in this World; but O the Change that Death will make! pn22 vmb vhi d n2 pc-acp vvi, vvi, cc vvb pn22 p-acp d n1; cc-acp uh dt n1 cst n1 vmb vvi! (4) text (DIV1) 44 Page 67
458 The Careless and Secure, who now fear not the Wrath of God, dread not his Displeasure, value not his Favour, matter not whether he be their Friend or Enemy; The Careless and Secure, who now Fear not the Wrath of God, dread not his Displeasure, valve not his Favour, matter not whither he be their Friend or Enemy; dt j cc j, r-crq av vvb xx dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb xx po31 n1, vvb xx po31 n1, n1 xx cs pns31 vbb po32 n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 67
459 who are Stout-hearted, and far from Righteousness, and under the Power of horrible Presumption, without thoughts of an After-Reckoning, and an Eternal State; who Are Stouthearted, and Far from Righteousness, and under the Power of horrible Presumption, without thoughts of an After reckon, and an Eternal State; r-crq vbr j, cc av-j p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp n2 pp-f dt j, cc dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 67
460 who never say, Where is God my Maker? but live in a Contemptuous Forgetfulness of him; who never say, Where is God my Maker? but live in a Contemptuous Forgetfulness of him; r-crq av-x vvb, q-crq vbz np1 po11 n1? p-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 68
461 yet when they die, their Souls return to him, they fall into his Hands. They must awake, and know God, and Themselves. yet when they die, their Souls return to him, they fallen into his Hands. They must awake, and know God, and Themselves. av c-crq pns32 vvb, po32 n2 vvi p-acp pno31, pns32 vvb p-acp po31 n2. pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvb np1, cc px32. (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 68
462 They shall presently have their Eyes open, and not be kept in Quiet by Ignorance, and Forgetfulness as now; but recollect all their past Sins, with their Aggravations: They shall presently have their Eyes open, and not be kept in Quiet by Ignorance, and Forgetfulness as now; but recollect all their past Sins, with their Aggravations: pns32 vmb av-j vhi po32 n2 j, cc xx vbi vvn p-acp j-jn p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp av; p-acp vvi d po32 j n2, p-acp po32 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 68
463 Remember their past Mercies, with their Mis-improvement; their past Seasons and Opportunities of Grace, which they have lost: remember their past mercies, with their Misimprovement; their past Seasons and Opportunities of Grace, which they have lost: vvb po32 j n2, p-acp po32 n1; po32 j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 68
464 They shall bitterly accuse, charge, shame, and condemn themselves, under the actual Wrath of God, for the present; They shall bitterly accuse, charge, shame, and condemn themselves, under the actual Wrath of God, for the present; pns32 vmb av-j vvi, n1, n1, cc vvi px32, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 68
465 with fearful Expectations of compleat and endless Misery, after the final Sentence of the last, great Assize. with fearful Expectations of complete and endless Misery, After the final Sentence of the last, great Assize. p-acp j n2 pp-f j cc j n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt ord, j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 68
466 How much better had it been for such they had never been born than thus to die, How much better had it been for such they had never been born than thus to die, c-crq d jc vhd pn31 vbn p-acp d pns32 vhd av-x vbn vvn cs av pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 68
467 and fall into the Hands of Divine Justice? Better they had never liv'd in this World. and fallen into the Hands of Divine justice? Better they had never lived in this World. cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1? j pns32 vhd av-x vvd p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 69
468 They shall then think so, and wish so; wish they had never been born to see the Light; They shall then think so, and wish so; wish they had never been born to see the Light; pns32 vmb av vvi av, cc vvb av; vvb pns32 vhd av-x vbn vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 69
469 or that they had expir'd, as soon as they began to breath; or that they had expired, as soon as they began to breath; cc cst pns32 vhd vvn, c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 69
470 and had their Names enter'd into the Bills of Mortality, as soon as they came into the World. and had their Names entered into the Bills of Mortality, as soon as they Come into the World. cc vhd po32 n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 45 Page 69
471 Such Thoughts as these would rectify our Judgments, cure our Vanity, and help us to overcome the World, and mortify the Flesh; Such Thoughts as these would rectify our Judgments, cure our Vanity, and help us to overcome the World, and mortify the Flesh; d n2 c-acp d vmd vvi po12 n2, vvb po12 n1, cc vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 69
472 and fortify us with Strength to resist Temptation, and excite us in earnest to provide for Eternity. But how few will be perswaded to admit such Thoughts! and fortify us with Strength to resist Temptation, and excite us in earnest to provide for Eternity. But how few will be persuaded to admit such Thoughts! cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi pno12 p-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. cc-acp c-crq d vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d n2! (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 69
473 Men like not to be jogg'd, to be awak'd; they are ready to quarrel with us, for disturbing them; Men like not to be jogged, to be awaked; they Are ready to quarrel with us, for disturbing them; np1 vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vbi vvn; pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp vvg pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 69
474 they are angry we will not let them alone, to sleep the sleep of Death, till they awake in the Flames of Hell: And then with what an Accent of Sorrow, will it be said? Lo! Psal. lii. 7. this is the Man, who made not God his Strength! Lo! they Are angry we will not let them alone, to sleep the sleep of Death, till they awake in the Flames of Hell: And then with what an Accent of Sorrow, will it be said? Lo! Psalm lii. 7. this is the Man, who made not God his Strength! Lo! pns32 vbr j pns12 vmb xx vvi pno32 av-j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: cc av p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb pn31 vbi vvn? uh! np1 crd. crd d vbz dt n1, r-crq vvd xx np1 po31 n1! uh! (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 70
475 this is the Man. This is the miserable, deceiv'd Man, that was so wise in his own Eyes, this is the Man. This is the miserable, deceived Man, that was so wise in his own Eyes, d vbz dt n1 d vbz dt j, vvn n1, cst vbds av j p-acp po31 d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 70
476 so obstinate in his own Way, who would not be advis'd, and he hath not now a Word to excuse himself, so obstinate in his own Way, who would not be advised, and he hath not now a Word to excuse himself, av j p-acp po31 d n1, r-crq vmd xx vbi vvn, cc pns31 vhz xx av dt n1 pc-acp vvi px31, (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 70
477 nor a Friend to speak for him, nor a drop of Water to quench his Thirst, or cool his Tongue. nor a Friend to speak for him, nor a drop of Water to quench his Thirst, or cool his Tongue. ccx dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, ccx dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 46 Page 70
478 I know very well, some Subjects may be helpt by chosen Words, by Figures of Rhetorick, and Affecting Eloquence: I know very well, Some Subject's may be helped by chosen Words, by Figures of Rhetoric, and Affecting Eloquence: pns11 vvb av av, d n2-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-vvn n2, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc vvg n1: (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 70
479 But there are Others, too great for Words: And this is one, Of the Ʋnchangeable State of Mankind in another World. But there Are Others, too great for Words: And this is one, Of the Ʋnchangeable State of Mankind in Another World. cc-acp pc-acp vbr n2-jn, av j c-acp n2: cc d vbz pi, pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 70
480 The Thing it self, the Change that Death will make, exceeds all our weak Idea's. No Human Language can express the thousandth part of the Reality of the Matter: The Thing it self, the Change that Death will make, exceeds all our weak Idea's. No Human Language can express the thousandth part of the Reality of the Matter: dt n1 pn31 n1, dt n1 cst n1 vmb vvi, vvz d po12 j n2. uh-dx j n1 vmb vvi dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 70
481 As when we speak of the Blessed GOD, and his Perfections, his Love, or his Wrath; As when we speak of the Blessed GOD, and his Perfections, his Love, or his Wrath; c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f dt vvn np1, cc po31 n2, po31 n1, cc po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 70
482 so of the Blessedness of the Saints; and the Intolerable Agonies of the Devils and Damned Spirits; so of the Blessedness of the Saints; and the Intolerable Agonies of the Devils and Damned Spirits; av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2; cc dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 cc j-vvn n2; (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 71
483 the Subject is too big for our Scanty Words: We can find out none that will fully express the thing : the Subject is too big for our Scanty Words: We can find out none that will Fully express the thing: dt j-jn vbz av j c-acp po12 j n2: pns12 vmb vvi av pix cst vmb av-j vvi dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 71
484 For what Tongue can utter, or Heart conceive the horrible State of such a forlorn Creature? depriv'd at Death of all Earthly Comforts, For what Tongue can utter, or Heart conceive the horrible State of such a forlorn Creature? deprived At Death of all Earthly Comforts, c-acp r-crq n1 vmb vvi, cc n1 vvb dt j n1 pp-f d dt j-vvn n1? vvn p-acp n1 pp-f d j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 71
485 and separated for ever from the Joy and Glory, the Light and Comfort of God's Blessed Presence, and separated for ever from the Joy and Glory, the Light and Comfort of God's Blessed Presence, cc vvn p-acp av p-acp dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 71
486 and the Felicity of the Saints; depriv'd of all Good that others enjoy, and he was once capable of; and the Felicity of the Saints; deprived of all Good that Others enjoy, and he was once capable of; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2; vvn pp-f d j d n2-jn vvb, cc pns31 vbds a-acp j pp-f; (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 71
487 and never to see the Face of God, but fall under his Vengeance, without any Alloy of Comfort, and never to see the Face of God, but fallen under his Vengeance, without any Alloy of Comfort, cc av-x pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 71
488 or Hope to mitigate his Sufferings: Not only banished from Heaven, but sent accursed into Everlasting Fire, with the Devils. or Hope to mitigate his Sufferings: Not only banished from Heaven, but sent accursed into Everlasting Fire, with the Devils. cc vvb pc-acp vvi po31 n2: xx av-j vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd vvn p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 71
489 No wonder if there be horrible Lamentations, doleful Cries and Screetches, despairing Rage and Fury, when such are made sensible of their Folly, and of their Misery; No wonder if there be horrible Lamentations, doleful Cries and Screeches, despairing Rage and Fury, when such Are made sensible of their Folly, and of their Misery; dx n1 cs pc-acp vbi j n2, j vvz cc n2, vvg n1 cc n1, c-crq d vbr vvn j pp-f po32 n1, cc pp-f po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 72
490 sensible of what they have lost, and of what they begin to suffer, and must for ever suffer without Intermission or End: sensible of what they have lost, and of what they begin to suffer, and must for ever suffer without Intermission or End: j pp-f r-crq pns32 vhb vvn, cc pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc vmb p-acp av vvi p-acp n1 cc vvb: (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 72
491 All the Pains and Miseries, and Torments, that any of Mankind, or all of them put together, in all Ages and Generations of the World, did ever endure here upon Earth, All the Pains and Misery's, and Torments, that any of Mankind, or all of them put together, in all Ages and Generations of the World, did ever endure Here upon Earth, d dt n2 cc ng1, cc n2, cst d pp-f n1, cc d pp-f pno32 vvd av, p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, vdd av vvi av p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 72
492 if all were join'd and united, for one Man to suffer, will be infinitely less than the Punishment of every Impenitent Sinner after Death. if all were joined and united, for one Man to suffer, will be infinitely less than the Punishment of every Impenitent Sinner After Death. cs d vbdr vvn cc vvn, p-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi av-j av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f d j n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 72
493 Let us say all we can, and heap up Superlative upon Superlative, we must speak Defectively of the Misery of lost Souls. Let us say all we can, and heap up Superlative upon Superlative, we must speak Defectively of the Misery of lost Souls. vvb pno12 vvi d pns12 vmb, cc vvb a-acp j p-acp j, pns12 vmb vvi av-j pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 72
494 Let us enlarge our present Thoughts never so much about it, there's still a great deal more and worse, than we can imagine, or fear. Let us enlarge our present Thoughts never so much about it, there's still a great deal more and Worse, than we can imagine, or Fear. vvb pno12 vvi po12 j n2 av-x av av-d p-acp pn31, pc-acp|vbz av dt j n1 dc cc av-jc, cs pns12 vmb vvi, cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 73
495 The best Orator upon Earth, yea the higest Angel in Heaven cannot describe it. The best Orator upon Earth, yea the higest Angel in Heaven cannot describe it. dt js n1 p-acp n1, uh dt js n1 p-acp n1 vmbx vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 47 Page 73
496 What a dismal Spectacle then is it, to see an Impenitent Wicked Creature, upon a Bed of Sickness, without any Concern about his Everlasting State? gasping for Breath, unable to live, ready to pass into another World, under the Guilt of all his Sins, What a dismal Spectacle then is it, to see an Impenitent Wicked Creature, upon a Bed of Sickness, without any Concern about his Everlasting State? gasping for Breath, unable to live, ready to pass into Another World, under the Gilded of all his Sins, q-crq dt j n1 av vbz pn31, pc-acp vvi dt j j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d vvb p-acp po31 j n1? vvg p-acp n1, j-u pc-acp vvi, j pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp dt j-vvn pp-f d po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 73
497 and so under the Condemnation and Curse of God? The Devils then wait for their Prey; and so under the Condemnation and Curse of God? The Devils then wait for their Prey; cc av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1? dt n2 av vvi p-acp po32 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 73
498 what a Miserable Portion must such a Man have, before his Body be Buried, or put in a Coffin? He passes into another World, where is neither Wine, what a Miserable Portion must such a Man have, before his Body be Buried, or put in a Coffin? He passes into Another World, where is neither Wine, r-crq dt j n1 vmb d dt n1 vhi, p-acp po31 n1 vbi vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt n1? pns31 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, q-crq vbz dx n1, (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 73
499 nor Women, nor Sports, nor Pleasures, nor Friend, nor Comforter; but falls under the Wrath of God, Remediless, Insupportable Wrath: nor Women, nor Sports, nor Pleasures, nor Friend, nor Comforter; but falls under the Wrath of God, Remediless, Insupportable Wrath: ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n1, ccx n1; cc-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, j, j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 73
500 when but a little before, it may be, he had Hopes of Heaven. when but a little before, it may be, he had Hope's of Heaven. c-crq p-acp dt av-j a-acp, pn31 vmb vbi, pns31 vhd ng1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
501 And certainly, of all the lamentable Surprizes that Humane Nature is capable of, there is none so terrible, And Certainly, of all the lamentable Surprises that Humane Nature is capable of, there is none so terrible, cc av-j, pp-f d dt j vvz d j n1 vbz j pp-f, pc-acp vbz pix av j, (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
502 as that of the Death of a Presuming, Deceiv'd Sinner; as that of the Death of a Presuming, Deceived Sinner; c-acp d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt vvg, vvn n1; (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
503 who is confident of the Favour of God, that he is in the way to Salvation, and shall go to Heaven: who is confident of the Favour of God, that he is in the Way to Salvation, and shall go to Heaven: r-crq vbz j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
504 For such a One, one Moment after Death, to be seiz'd by the Devil, and carry'd into the place of Torment. Oh dismal Thought! For such a One, one Moment After Death, to be seized by the devil, and carried into the place of Torment. O dismal Thought! c-acp d dt pi, crd n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. uh j n1! (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
505 to have the Confidence of a whole Life broken in pieces in one Moment! to have the Confidence of a Whole Life broken in Pieces in one Moment! pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp crd n1! (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
506 How terrible to be found at Death, under the Wrath of God, when they would never believe it, How terrible to be found At Death, under the Wrath of God, when they would never believe it, q-crq j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vmd av-x vvi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
507 nor consider it, till too late! You can now Read or Hear a Sermon of an See more of this. nor Consider it, till too late! You can now Read or Hear a Sermon of an See more of this. ccx vvi pn31, c-acp av j! pn22 vmb av vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt vvb dc pp-f d. (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
508 Serious Reflections on Time and Eternity. Sect. xix. Everlasting Hell, and of the Misery of a Lost Soul, as one can bear a terrible Description of a Shipwrack, who never was at Sea; Serious Reflections on Time and Eternity. Sect. xix. Everlasting Hell, and of the Misery of a Lost Soul, as one can bear a terrible Description of a Shipwreck, who never was At Sea; j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. np1 crd. j n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, c-acp pi vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av-x vbds p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 74
509 but it will be quite another thing, if when you expect to be sav'd, you drop into Hell. but it will be quite Another thing, if when you expect to be saved, you drop into Hell. cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi av j-jn n1, cs c-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, pn22 vvb p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 48 Page 75
510 O look into the other World! make the Supposition of your own Death, and what is like to follow! Oh look into the other World! make the Supposition of your own Death, and what is like to follow! uh vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1! vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 d n1, cc r-crq vbz av-j pc-acp vvi! (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 75
511 Admit the serious Thoughts of it for a few Moments: Retire sometimes on purpose for this. Admit the serious Thoughts of it for a few Moments: Retire sometime on purpose for this. vvb dt j n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt d n2: vvb av p-acp n1 p-acp d. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 75
512 But with how few can we prevail for so much as this? You will not be perswaded to it, But with how few can we prevail for so much as this? You will not be persuaded to it, p-acp p-acp c-crq d vmb pns12 vvi p-acp av av-d c-acp d? pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 75
513 lest it spoil your Mirth, damp your Pleasure, make you Melancholly, and Sorrowful; but if you die in Sin, there will be nothing but Sorrow after Death. lest it spoil your Mirth, damp your Pleasure, make you Melancholy, and Sorrowful; but if you die in since, there will be nothing but Sorrow After Death. cs pn31 vvb po22 n1, n-jn po22 n1, vvb pn22 n-jn, cc j; cc-acp cs pn22 vvb p-acp n1, pc-acp vmb vbi pix p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 75
514 And in your present Case, I may say, As the Lord lives, and as thy Soul lives, there's but a Step between thee and Death; And in your present Case, I may say, As the Lord lives, and as thy Soul lives, there's but a Step between thee and Death; cc p-acp po22 j n1, pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp dt n1 vvz, cc p-acp po21 n1 vvz, pc-acp|vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 75
515 between thee and Intollerable, Endless Wrath. Now if you are a little awaken'd by a serious Sermon, Book, between thee and Intolerable, Endless Wrath. Now if you Are a little awakened by a serious Sermon, Book, p-acp pno21 cc j, j np1 av cs pn22 vbr dt j vvn p-acp dt j n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 76
516 or Providence, and Conscience begins to trouble you, and make you uneasie, you have many things to divert and quiet it; or Providence, and Conscience begins to trouble you, and make you uneasy, you have many things to divert and quiet it; cc n1, cc n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pn22, cc vvb pn22 j, pn22 vhb d n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 76
517 but hereafter there will be nothing of all this. but hereafter there will be nothing of all this. cc-acp av pc-acp vmb vbi pix pp-f d d. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 76
518 How little is this believed by such as talk with a seeming Bravery, of laying violent Hands upon Themselves: And in case of extream Pain, How little is this believed by such as talk with a seeming Bravery, of laying violent Hands upon Themselves: And in case of extreme Pain, q-crq j vbz d vvn p-acp d c-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pp-f vvg j n2 p-acp px32: cc p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 76
519 or any great Disappointment, to put an end to their own Lives, to dispatch themselves, and die by their own Hands. or any great Disappointment, to put an end to their own Lives, to dispatch themselves, and die by their own Hands. cc d j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 d n2, p-acp vvb px32, cc vvi p-acp po32 d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 76
520 Is not this to proceed without the Leave of the great Governour of the World, whose Propriety they destroy, Is not this to proceed without the Leave of the great Governor of the World, whose Propriety they destroy, vbz xx d pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n1 pns32 vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 76
521 and against whose Providence they Rebel, by such an Act ? But if there be a Heaven or Hell to follow Death, which the greatest part of Mankind in all Ages, (at least of all Christians ten thousand to one) have believed, and against whose Providence they Rebel, by such an Act? But if there be a Heaven or Hell to follow Death, which the greatest part of Mankind in all Ages, (At least of all Christians ten thousand to one) have believed, cc p-acp rg-crq n1 pns32 vvb, p-acp d dt n1? p-acp cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, (p-acp ds pp-f d np1 crd crd p-acp crd) vhb vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 77
522 how hazardous and destructive is their Folly? how hazardous and destructive is their Folly? c-crq j cc j vbz po32 n1? (4) text (DIV1) 49 Page 77
523 Fourthly, We may hence take our Measures of Wisdom and Folly, according to Mens Conduct and Care with reference to the other World, Fourthly, We may hence take our Measures of Wisdom and Folly, according to Men's Conduct and Care with Referente to the other World, ord, pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp ng2 vvi cc vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 77
524 and the two Eternal States of Mankind. and the two Eternal States of Mankind. cc dt crd j n2 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 77
525 One would wonder how things of so great Moment should be forgotten, and not alwaies in our Minds. One would wonder how things of so great Moment should be forgotten, and not always in our Minds. pi vmd vvi c-crq n2 pp-f av j n1 vmd vbi vvn, cc xx av p-acp po12 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 77
526 Would it not be strange , if a Man who was to be judg'd to morrow, Would it not be strange, if a Man who was to be judged to morrow, vmd pn31 xx vbi j, cs dt n1 r-crq vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 77
527 and receive the Sentence, either of a Cruel Death, or of a Rich and Honourable Estate, should not keep in mind the Business of the next approaching Day, without tying a scarlet thread on his Finger, to mind him? Is it not strange, that the Infinitely greater things, of Eternal Life or Death, should not be remembred, and receive the Sentence, either of a Cruel Death, or of a Rich and Honourable Estate, should not keep in mind the Business of the next approaching Day, without tying a scarlet thread on his Finger, to mind him? Is it not strange, that the Infinitely greater things, of Eternal Life or Death, should not be remembered, cc vvi dt n1, av-d pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt j cc j n1, vmd xx vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt ord vvg n1, p-acp vvg dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31? vbz pn31 xx j, cst dt av-j jc n2, pp-f j n1 cc n1, vmd xx vbi vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 78
528 and thought of, when we know not what a Day may bring forth? Will not the Folly be Inexcusable, and Thought of, when we know not what a Day may bring forth? Will not the Folly be Inexcusable, cc n1 pp-f, c-crq pns12 vvb xx r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi av? n1 xx dt n1 vbb j, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 78
529 as well as the Punishment of Sinners Dreadfull, who shall feel Everlastingly, what they would not be perswaded to fear. as well as the Punishment of Sinners Dreadful, who shall feel Everlastingly, what they would not be persuaded to Fear. c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 j, r-crq vmb vvi av-j, r-crq pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 78
530 Suppose a Man, much desirous of Sleep, and in his perfect Mind, should have an Offer made, of one Nights sweet Rest, on condition to be punisht an hundred years for it; Suppose a Man, much desirous of Sleep, and in his perfect Mind, should have an Offer made, of one Nights sweet Rest, on condition to be punished an hundred Years for it; vvb dt n1, d j pp-f n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1, vmd vhi dt n1 vvd, pp-f crd ng1 j n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn dt crd n2 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 78
531 would he accept of Sleep on such terms? And do not they far worse, would he accept of Sleep on such terms? And do not they Far Worse, vmd pns31 vvi pp-f n1 p-acp d n2? cc vdb xx pns32 j av-jc, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 78
532 and make a more foolish Choice, who for the short Pleasures of Sin, will lose Eternal Life, and make a more foolish Choice, who for the short Pleasures of since, will loose Eternal Life, cc vvi dt av-dc j n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, vmb vvi j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 78
533 and hazard the enduring of Endless Misery! and hazard the enduring of Endless Misery! cc vvi dt j-vvg pp-f j n1! (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 78
534 What is it that makes our Cares and Fears so Preposterous? That we are afraid of a little Suffering here, What is it that makes our Cares and Fears so Preposterous? That we Are afraid of a little Suffering Here, q-crq vbz pn31 cst vvz po12 n2 cc vvz av j? cst pns12 vbr j pp-f dt j vvg av, (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 79
535 and not of Hell? That we are Anxious about to morrow, and Thoughtless of Eternity? That we dread the Lightning, and slight the Thunderbolt? and not of Hell? That we Are Anxious about to morrow, and Thoughtless of Eternity? That we dread the Lightning, and slight the Thunderbolt? cc xx pp-f n1? cst pns12 vbr j p-acp p-acp n1, cc j pp-f n1? cst pns12 vvb dt n1, cc j dt n1? (4) text (DIV1) 50 Page 79
536 What Name can be given to that Folly, for a Man to own his Soul may be lost for ever, What Name can be given to that Folly, for a Man to own his Soul may be lost for ever, q-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp av, (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 79
537 and yet take no Care to save it? To believe an Everlasting Heaven, and yet be at no Pains to obtain it? To own the Horror of God's Eternal Wrath for Impenitent Sinners, and yet take no Care to save it? To believe an Everlasting Heaven, and yet be At no Pains to obtain it? To own the Horror of God's Eternal Wrath for Impenitent Sinners, cc av vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31? p-acp vvi dt j n1, cc av vbi p-acp dx n2 pc-acp vvi pn31? p-acp d dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1 p-acp j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 79
538 and yet Live and Die without Repentance? These are Extravagancies beyond common Madness, and of more Dangerous Consequence. and yet Live and Die without Repentance? These Are Extravagancies beyond Common Madness, and of more Dangerous Consequence. cc av vvb cc vvb p-acp n1? d vbr n2 p-acp j n1, cc pp-f dc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 79
539 What will become of that Man's Wisdom, who is not Wise enough to prevent Eternal Misery? Who liv'd with some tolerable Reputation, What will become of that Man's Wisdom, who is not Wise enough to prevent Eternal Misery? Who lived with Some tolerable Reputation, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f cst ng1 n1, r-crq vbz xx j av-d pc-acp vvi j n1? r-crq vvd p-acp d j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 79
540 as a Wise Man in this World; as a Wise Man in this World; c-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 79
541 and yet so Dies, as to call himself Fool for ever, and suffer to all Eternity the Effects of his Folly. and yet so Die, as to call himself Fool for ever, and suffer to all Eternity the Effects of his Folly. cc av av vvz, c-acp pc-acp vvi px31 n1 p-acp av, cc vvi p-acp d n1 dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 51 Page 80
542 Can the World, and all that I shall gain of it, save me from Wrath to come? Bring me off when I appear before the Barr of Christ? Prevent the Sentence of Condemnation? or Release me from the Pit of Hell, Can the World, and all that I shall gain of it, save me from Wrath to come? Bring me off when I appear before the Bar of christ? Prevent the Sentence of Condemnation? or Release me from the Pit of Hell, vmb dt n1, cc d cst pns11 vmb vvi pp-f pn31, vvb pno11 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi? vvb pno11 a-acp c-crq pns11 vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vvb dt n1 pp-f n1? cc vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 80
543 if I am once sent there? Or will it be any Refreshment in the place of Torment, to think what a brave Figure I made on Earth? How many Hundreds a Year I had; if I am once sent there? Or will it be any Refreshment in the place of Torment, to think what a brave Figure I made on Earth? How many Hundreds a Year I had; cs pns11 vbm a-acp vvn a-acp? cc vmb pn31 vbb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi r-crq dt j n1 pns11 vvd p-acp n1? c-crq d crd dt n1 pns11 vhd; (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 80
544 How Large, and Beautifull, Pleasant, and Convenient a Dwelling; How much I was Honour'd; How many Servants to Attend me; How Large, and Beautiful, Pleasant, and Convenient a Dwelling; How much I was Honoured; How many Servants to Attend me; c-crq j, cc j, j, cc j dt n1; c-crq d pns11 vbds vvn; c-crq d n2 pc-acp vvi pno11; (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 80
545 How many Thousand Pounds I got, spent, or laid up, or had the Disposal of: How many Thousand Pounds I god, spent, or laid up, or had the Disposal of: c-crq d crd n2 pns11 vvd, vvn, cc vvd a-acp, cc vhd dt n1 pp-f: (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 80
546 Will the Thoughts and Remembrance of these things give me any Comfort in Everlasting Burnings? What's all this to me, if once my Soul be Lost? Let us then judge Righteous Judgment, Will the Thoughts and Remembrance of these things give me any Comfort in Everlasting Burnings? What's all this to me, if once my Soul be Lost? Let us then judge Righteous Judgement, vmb dt n2 cc n1 pp-f d n2 vvb pno11 d n1 p-acp j n2? q-crq|vbz d d p-acp pno11, cs a-acp po11 n1 vbi vvn? vvb pno12 av vvi j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 81
547 and we cannot but conclude that is Wisest, and Best, which will prove so at Last. and we cannot but conclude that is Wisest, and Best, which will prove so At Last. cc pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi cst vbz js, cc js, r-crq vmb vvi av p-acp ord. (4) text (DIV1) 52 Page 81
548 Not to Believe the Eternal Torments of Hell, after such Clear Evidence, and Repeated Declaration of the Word of God, is egregious Folly: Not to Believe the Eternal Torments of Hell, After such Clear Evidence, and Repeated Declaration of the Word of God, is egregious Folly: xx pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp d j n1, cc vvd n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 81
549 But not to Disbelieve them, and yet do nothing to escape, is more Astonishing. But not to Disbelieve them, and yet do nothing to escape, is more Astonishing. cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi pno32, cc av vdi pix pc-acp vvi, vbz av-dc vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 81
550 Who would drink a Draught of cooling Liquor, if told there is Poison in the Glass? And yet Men go on in Sin, Who would drink a Draught of cooling Liquour, if told there is Poison in the Glass? And yet Men go on in since, q-crq vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, cs vvn a-acp vbz n1 p-acp dt n1? cc av n2 vvb a-acp p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 81
551 and Drink in Iniquity like Water, though they are told the Wages of Sin is Eternal Death. and Drink in Iniquity like Water, though they Are told the Wages of since is Eternal Death. cc vvb p-acp n1 av-j n1, cs pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 81
552 All the Pleasures of many Years in a course of Sin, cannot compensate for a Man's Burning in a Furnace at the End of that time, All the Pleasures of many years in a course of since, cannot compensate for a Man's Burning in a Furnace At the End of that time, av-d dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmbx j p-acp dt ng1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 81
553 though but for four and twenty hours: though but for four and twenty hours: cs cc-acp p-acp crd cc crd n2: (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 81
554 How is it then, that the repeated Threatnings of Everlasting Destruction, should not weigh more to keep us from Sin, How is it then, that the repeated Threatenings of Everlasting Destruction, should not weigh more to keep us from since, c-crq vbz pn31 av, cst dt vvn n2-vvg pp-f j n1, vmd xx vvi av-dc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 82
555 than the Gain of a little Money, or the pleasing a Friend, or gratifying an Appetite, in the short Enjoyment of a forbidden Pleasure? Who would chuse to to be treated like a Prince, than the Gain of a little Money, or the pleasing a Friend, or gratifying an Appetite, in the short Enjoyment of a forbidden Pleasure? Who would choose to to be treated like a Prince, cs dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j-vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1? q-crq vmd vvi p-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av-j dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 82
556 or a King, for one Day, or Week, or Month; or a King, for one Day, or Week, or Monn; cc dt n1, p-acp crd n1, cc n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 82
557 if he knew he must at the end of that time be rackt and tortur'd to Death, if he knew he must At the end of that time be racked and tortured to Death, cs pns31 vvd pns31 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 82
558 and finish his Days in Exquisite Torments? And what is this in Comparison of Dying the Second Death? and finish his Days in Exquisite Torments? And what is this in Comparison of Dying the Second Death? cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp j n2? cc q-crq vbz d p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt ord n1? (4) text (DIV1) 53 Page 82
559 Suppose that Origen 's Opinion should be true, That Cursed Souls should have a Period to their Tortures, Suppose that Origen is Opinion should be true, That Cursed Souls should have a Period to their Tortures, vvb d np1 vbz n1 vmd vbi j, cst j-vvn n2 vmd vhi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 82
560 after a Thousand Years, would it not be madness to chuse the Pleasure, or Wealth of a few Years now, (with Danger, Trouble, After a Thousand years, would it not be madness to choose the Pleasure, or Wealth of a few years now, (with Danger, Trouble, c-acp dt crd n2, vmd pn31 xx vbi n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt d n2 av, (p-acp n1, vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 82
561 and Uncertainty,) and for this to endure the Flames of Hell for a Thousand Years? When no Man hath Pleasure for a Hundred Days together, without some intervening Trouble; and Uncertainty,) and for this to endure the Flames of Hell for a Thousand years? When no Man hath Pleasure for a Hundred Days together, without Some intervening Trouble; cc n1,) cc p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt crd n2? q-crq dx n1 vhz n1 p-acp dt crd n2 av, p-acp d j-vvg n1; (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 83
562 or at least a Weariness and Loathing of the Pleasure. A Thousand Years is a long while to be in Torment. or At least a Weariness and Loathing of the Pleasure. A Thousand years is a long while to be in Torment. cc p-acp ds dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1. dt crd n2 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 83
563 We find a Fever of one and twenty Days to be like an Age in length: We find a Fever of one and twenty Days to be like an Age in length: pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2 pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1 p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 83
564 But what's that to the Duration of an Intolerable Misery; But what's that to the Duration of an Intolerable Misery; cc-acp q-crq|vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 83
565 for ever in the Height, and for ever Beginning? When ten thousand Years shall have spent no part of its Term. for ever in the Height, and for ever Beginning? When ten thousand years shall have spent no part of its Term. p-acp av p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp av vvg? c-crq crd crd n2 vmb vhi vvn dx n1 pp-f po31 np1 (4) text (DIV1) 54 Page 83
566 The Comparison of this Life with the other, of Time with Eternity, whether in Happiness or Misery, is of so much Moment, and Use; The Comparison of this Life with the other, of Time with Eternity, whither in Happiness or Misery, is of so much Moment, and Use; dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n-jn, pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cs p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz pp-f av d n1, cc vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 83
567 may serve to so many Excellent Purposes, and produce such wise Thoughts and Reflections, that I wish we would consider the one and the other, more seriously and frequently: may serve to so many Excellent Purposes, and produce such wise Thoughts and Reflections, that I wish we would Consider the one and the other, more seriously and frequently: vmb vvi p-acp av d j n2, cc vvi d j n2 cc n2, cst pns11 vvb pns12 vmd vvi dt crd cc dt n-jn, av-dc av-j cc av-j: (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 83
568 How little a while we are to abide here; How little a while we Are to abide Here; c-crq av-j dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 83
569 and that after Death, we must abide for ever in Abraham 's Bosom, or in Torments; and that After Death, we must abide for ever in Abraham is Bosom, or in Torments; cc cst p-acp n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av p-acp np1 vbz n1, cc p-acp n2; (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 84
570 with God in Endless Glory, or in Everlastinst Fire, with the Devil and his Angels. with God in Endless Glory, or in Everlastinst Fire, with the devil and his Angels. p-acp np1 p-acp j n1, cc p-acp js n1, p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 55 Page 84
571 Oh think a little, how Inconsiderable a thing is the longest Life of Man on Earth compar'd with an Everlasting Duration! The Psalmist tells us, Psal. xxxix. 5, 6. Thou hast made my Days as an Hands breadth, O think a little, how Inconsiderable a thing is the longest Life of Man on Earth compared with an Everlasting Duration! The Psalmist tells us, Psalm xxxix. 5, 6. Thou hast made my Days as an Hands breadth, uh vvb dt j, c-crq j dt n1 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1! dt n1 vvz pno12, np1 crd. crd, crd pns21 vh2 vvn po11 n2 p-acp dt n2 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 84
572 and mine Age, (my Life, my little Time on Earth) is as nothing unto thee; and mine Age, (my Life, my little Time on Earth) is as nothing unto thee; cc po11 n1, (po11 n1, po11 j n1 p-acp n1) vbz a-acp pix p-acp pno21; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 84
573 compar'd with thy Duration, which is without Beginning or End. Old Jacob, when he had pass'd one hundred and thirty Years, saith, Few and evil are the Days of the Years of the Life of my Pilgrimage. compared with thy Duration, which is without Beginning or End. Old Jacob, when he had passed one hundred and thirty years, Says, Few and evil Are the Days of the years of the Life of my Pilgrimage. vvn p-acp po21 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp vvg cc n1 j np1, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn crd crd cc crd n2, vvz, d cc j-jn vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 84
574 What was that to Adam 's nine hundred and thirty Years, after his Creation in full Strength and Maturity? or to Methusaleh 's nine hundred and sixty Years? But what a Moment is that to the Divine Eternity! What was that to Adam is nine hundred and thirty years, After his Creation in full Strength and Maturity? or to Methuselah is nine hundred and sixty years? But what a Moment is that to the Divine Eternity! q-crq vbds d p-acp np1 vbz crd crd cc crd n2, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1? cc pc-acp np1 vbz crd crd cc crd n2? p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz d p-acp dt j-jn n1! (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
575 A thousand Years, in thy sight, are but as one Day; A thousand years, in thy sighed, Are but as one Day; dt crd n2, p-acp po21 n1, vbr cc-acp p-acp crd n1; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
576 or as Yesterday when it is past, Psal. xc. 5, 6. If it had been said, ten thousand millions of Years are but as a Minute, it had been as true. or as Yesterday when it is past, Psalm xc. 5, 6. If it had been said, ten thousand millions of years Are but as a Minute, it had been as true. cc c-acp av-an c-crq pn31 vbz j, np1 crd. crd, crd cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn, crd crd crd pp-f n2 vbr p-acp c-acp dt n1, pn31 vhd vbn a-acp j. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
577 According to this Computation, a Thousand Years as one Day; According to this Computation, a Thousand years as one Day; vvg p-acp d n1, dt crd n2 p-acp crd n1; (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
578 suppose a Man had been born above five thousand Years agoe, he is in God's sight as one born five Days agoe. suppose a Man had been born above five thousand years ago, he is in God's sighed as one born five Days ago. vvb dt n1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp crd crd n2 av, pns31 vbz p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pi vvn crd n2 av. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
579 If the first Man were now alive, he would not be six Days old, by that Reckoning. If the First Man were now alive, he would not be six Days old, by that Reckoning. cs dt ord n1 vbdr av j, pns31 vmd xx vbi crd n2 j, p-acp d j-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
580 And by the same Account, he that hath liv'd in the World sixty two Years hath liv'd but an Hour and half: And he that was born forty Years agoe, is but as if he came into the World this present Hour. Yea, And by the same Account, he that hath lived in the World sixty two years hath lived but an Hour and half: And he that was born forty years ago, is but as if he Come into the World this present Hour. Yea, cc p-acp dt d vvb, pns31 cst vhz vvd p-acp dt n1 crd crd n2 vhz vvd p-acp dt n1 cc n-jn: cc pns31 cst vbds vvn crd n2 av, vbz cc-acp c-acp cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 d j n1. uh, (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
581 even as a Watch in the Night: A thousand Years in God's sight, is but as two or three Hours: even as a Watch in the Night: A thousand years in God's sighed, is but as two or three Hours: av c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1: dt crd n2 p-acp npg1 n1, vbz cc-acp c-acp crd cc crd n2: (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 85
582 And so threescore Years is but as five or six Minutes. But ten thousand millions of Years in Comparison of GOD's ETERNITY, are less than one Unite, one Minute. And so threescore years is but as five or six Minutes. But ten thousand millions of years in Comparison of GOD's ETERNITY, Are less than one Unite, one Minute. cc av crd n2 vbz cc-acp c-acp crd cc crd n2. p-acp crd crd crd pp-f n2 p-acp n1 pp-f ng1 n1, vbr dc cs crd vvb, crd n1. (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 86
583 How awful and useful may it be, to make the Comparison between the longest Life; and Eternity? How awful and useful may it be, to make the Comparison between the longest Life; and Eternity? q-crq j cc j vmb pn31 vbi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt js n1; cc n1? (4) text (DIV1) 56 Page 86
584 Upon the whole, who would not pray with David, that God would teach him to number his Days, Upon the Whole, who would not pray with David, that God would teach him to number his Days, p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq vmd xx vvi p-acp np1, cst np1 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 86
585 and value his little Time, so as to apply his Heart to Wisdom, that he may walk in the way of Life, that is above to the Wise, and depart from Hell beneath. and valve his little Time, so as to apply his Heart to Wisdom, that he may walk in the Way of Life, that is above to the Wise, and depart from Hell beneath. cc vvi po31 j n1, av c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz a-acp p-acp dt j, cc vvb p-acp n1 a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 57 Page 86
586 Lastly, How unspeakable a Hazard do they run, who delay their Repentance, especially to the last Hour, to a Death-Bed? Have they any Assurance they shall not die suddenly; but be warned by Sickness? How many are dispatch'd to the Grave and Hell, in the midst of their Hopes of living to Repent hereafter? The true reason of deferring it to hereafter, is not because they intend to begin then, but because they have no mind to begin now. And unless They be then in a better mind than at present, which by adding Sin to Sin is unlikely, they will be for deferring it still, even to their last Sickness. Lastly, How unspeakable a Hazard do they run, who Delay their Repentance, especially to the last Hour, to a Death-Bed? Have they any Assurance they shall not die suddenly; but be warned by Sickness? How many Are dispatched to the Grave and Hell, in the midst of their Hope's of living to repent hereafter? The true reason of deferring it to hereafter, is not Because they intend to begin then, but Because they have no mind to begin now. And unless They be then in a better mind than At present, which by adding since to since is unlikely, they will be for deferring it still, even to their last Sickness. ord, c-crq j dt n1 vdb pns32 vvi, r-crq vvb po32 n1, av-j p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp dt n1? vhb pns32 d n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi av-j; p-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1? c-crq d vbr vvn p-acp dt j cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi av? dt j n1 pp-f vvg pn31 p-acp av, vbz xx c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi av, p-acp c-acp pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi av. cc cs pns32 vbb av p-acp dt jc n1 cs p-acp j, r-crq p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1 vbz j, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp vvg pn31 av, av p-acp po32 ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 87
587 But do they know what kind of Sickness their last shall be? What if it be not a surprizing Apoplexy; yet in a stupid Lethargy; But do they know what kind of Sickness their last shall be? What if it be not a surprising Apoplexy; yet in a stupid Lethargy; cc-acp vdb pns32 vvb r-crq n1 pp-f n1 po32 n1 vmb vbi? q-crq cs pn31 vbb xx dt j-vvg n1; av p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 87
588 or a Raging Fever, they will have no Opportunity, or Leisure to Repent? And if they should, they may not apprehend any Danger in their present Sickness, or a Raging Fever, they will have no Opportunity, or Leisure to repent? And if they should, they may not apprehend any Danger in their present Sickness, cc dt j-vvg n1, pns32 vmb vhi dx n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi? cc cs pns32 vmd, pns32 vmb xx vvi d n1 p-acp po32 j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 87
589 as if it would end in Death: as if it would end in Death: c-acp cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 87
590 Or they may not have the Grace (which they have so often forfeited,) to employ that time to so good a Purpose. Or they may not have the Grace (which they have so often forfeited,) to employ that time to so good a Purpose. cc pns32 vmb xx vhi dt n1 (r-crq pns32 vhb av av vvn,) pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp av j dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 58 Page 87
591 The common pretence, is the Example of the Thief on the Cross, that he upon a short Prayer found Mercy at last, The Common pretence, is the Exampl of the Thief on the Cross, that he upon a short Prayer found Mercy At last, dt j n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 p-acp dt j n1 vvd n1 p-acp ord, (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 88
592 and was promis'd an Admission into Paradise that very Day: and was promised an Admission into Paradise that very Day: cc vbds vvn dt n1 p-acp n1 cst j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 88
593 But think a little how extraordinary that Case was, as to the Time of it, when our Lord was Dying for Sinners; But think a little how extraordinary that Case was, as to the Time of it, when our Lord was Dying for Sinners; cc-acp vvb dt j c-crq j d n1 vbds, c-acp pc-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-crq po12 n1 vbds vvg p-acp n2; (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 88
594 then to give such an Instance of the Royalty of his Grace? The like Season can never happen again: then to give such an Instance of the Royalty of his Grace? The like Season can never happen again: av pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? dt j n1 vmb av-x vvi av: (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 88
595 And there is but this one Instance mention'd in the whole Bible. Besides the manifest Proof which he gave of his Conversion, And there is but this one Instance mentioned in the Whole bible. Beside the manifest Proof which he gave of his Conversion, cc pc-acp vbz p-acp d crd n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 88
596 as to Repentance, Faith in Christ, Love to him, Charity to his Fellow-Sufferer, and the extraordinary Prayer which he made to Christ, notwithstanding all manner of Discouragement, from what he saw, or heard at that time; as to Repentance, Faith in christ, Love to him, Charity to his Fellow-sufferer, and the extraordinary Prayer which he made to christ, notwithstanding all manner of Discouragement, from what he saw, or herd At that time; c-acp p-acp n1, n1 p-acp np1, vvb p-acp pno31, n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, cc vvd p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 88
597 makes his Case to be very different, from the ordinary Condition of Men upon a Sick-Bed. makes his Case to be very different, from the ordinary Condition of Men upon a Sick-Bed. vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vbi av j, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 59 Page 88
598 First, As to any thing he saw: What was there as to outward Appearance, that represented Christ as the Son of God, First, As to any thing he saw: What was there as to outward Appearance, that represented christ as the Son of God, ord, a-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd: q-crq vbds a-acp c-acp p-acp j n1, cst vvn np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 89
599 and the King of Glory, while he suffered as a Criminal; and the King of Glory, while he suffered as a Criminal; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pns31 vvd p-acp dt j-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 89
600 hanging on a Gibbit, or a Cross, between two Malefactors? (And in the midst of them as the Chiefest of the three.) What Relation could this poor Man see between these Sufferings, this Ignominy, this wretched Death; hanging on a Gibbet, or a Cross, between two Malefactors? (And in the midst of them as the Chiefest of the three.) What Relation could this poor Man see between these Sufferings, this Ignominy, this wretched Death; vvg p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1, p-acp crd n2? (cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt js-jn pp-f dt crd.) q-crq n1 vmd d j n1 vvi p-acp d n2, d n1, d j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 89
601 between the Outrages, Reproaches, Scorns and Curses which he endured, and his Glory and Divinity, his Power and his Kingdom? And yet he owns him for his Saviour, between the Outrages, Reproaches, Scorns and Curses which he endured, and his Glory and Divinity, his Power and his Kingdom? And yet he owns him for his Saviour, p-acp dt n2, n2, n2 cc n2 r-crq pns31 vvd, cc po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 cc po31 n1? cc av pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 89
602 tho' under the same Condemnation with himself. He sees him nailed to the accursed Tree; and yet prays to him, as if he were upon a Throne. though under the same Condemnation with himself. He sees him nailed to the accursed Tree; and yet prays to him, as if he were upon a Throne. cs p-acp dt d n1 p-acp px31. pns31 vvz pno31 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1; cc av vvz p-acp pno31, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 89
603 He beholds him suffering a Cruel Death, and yet adores him as Lord of Glory. He beholds him suffering a Cruel Death, and yet adores him as Lord of Glory. pns31 vvz pno31 vvg dt j n1, cc av vvz pno31 p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 60 Page 89
604 Have we found such Faith in Israel; or amongst Christians? even among those of Christ's own Family, who have heard his Heavenly Doctrine and seen his Miracles; Have we found such Faith in Israel; or among Christians? even among those of Christ's own Family, who have herd his Heavenly Doctrine and seen his Miracles; vhb pns12 vvn d n1 p-acp np1; cc p-acp np1? av p-acp d pp-f npg1 d n1, r-crq vhb vvn po31 j n1 cc vvn po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 90
605 and had enjoyed Familiar Converse with him? Yet they forsook him, when he comes to be crucify'd. and had enjoyed Familiar Converse with him? Yet they forsook him, when he comes to be Crucified. cc vhd vvn j-jn n1 p-acp pno31? av pns32 vvd pno31, c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 90
606 But here's a poor Penitent, who beholds him on the Rack, despised by his own Country-men, condemned by the Romans and Jews, rejected by Men of Learning, Credit, and Authority; But here's a poor Penitent, who beholds him on the Rack, despised by his own Countrymen, condemned by the Romans and jews, rejected by Men of Learning, Credit, and authority; cc-acp av|vbz dt j n-jn, r-crq vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp po31 d n2, vvn p-acp dt np1 cc np2, vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 90
607 and Calumniated and Reviled by a multitude of By-standers: Yet owns Him for a King; speaks of his Kingdom elsewhere; and Calumniated and Reviled by a multitude of Bystanders: Yet owns Him for a King; speaks of his Kingdom elsewhere; cc j cc j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: av vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1; vvz pp-f po31 n1 av; (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 90
608 and ventures his Soul on his Power and Grace to make him Blessed after Death, tho' he saw him expire, and die in his view, and before his Eyes. and ventures his Soul on his Power and Grace to make him Blessed After Death, though he saw him expire, and die in his view, and before his Eyes. cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 vvn p-acp n1, cs pns31 vvd pno31 vvi, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 61 Page 90
609 O amazing Instance of a Divine Faith! when there was so much to be seen at that Time to discourage it. Oh amazing Instance of a Divine Faith! when there was so much to be seen At that Time to discourage it. uh j-vvg n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1! c-crq a-acp vbds av av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 90
610 But neither the Face of Authority in his Condemnation; But neither the Face of authority in his Condemnation; p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 91
611 nor the cry of the Common People for his Crucifixion, nor the Scorn of the Chief Priests and Rulers, nor the cry of the Common People for his Crucifixion, nor the Scorn of the Chief Priests and Rulers, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, ccx dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 cc n2, (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 91
612 nor the Jeers of his Fellow-Sufferer, nor any the least Jealousie of his being unable to save him, could stop his Mouth: nor the Jeers of his Fellow-sufferer, nor any the least Jealousy of his being unable to save him, could stop his Mouth: ccx dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, ccx d dt ds n1 pp-f po31 vbg j pc-acp vvi pno31, vmd vvi po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 91
613 but by a most vigorous Act of Faith he pours out this Prayer with his last Breath, Lord, Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom. but by a most vigorous Act of Faith he pours out this Prayer with his last Breath, Lord, remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom. cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vvz av d n1 p-acp po31 ord n1, n1, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 62 Page 91
614 Let us think a little, what could this poor Penitent behold, in our Dying Saviour, that should make him believe, that his Remembrance of him could avail him in another World? What was there in Appearance, Let us think a little, what could this poor Penitent behold, in our Dying Saviour, that should make him believe, that his Remembrance of him could avail him in Another World? What was there in Appearance, vvb pno12 vvi dt j, q-crq vmd d j n-jn vvb, p-acp po12 j-vvg n1, cst vmd vvi pno31 vvi, cst po31 n1 pp-f pno31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp j-jn n1? q-crq vbds a-acp p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 91
615 for which he should take him to be the Son of God, or so much as an Innocent Man? Was there any thing to an Eye of Sence, that did bear Testimony to the Dignity and Excellency of his Person? Could the Majesty of his Countenance demand Reverence and Respect? was not his Face disfigured? What Royal Purple was there; for which he should take him to be the Son of God, or so much as an Innocent Man? Was there any thing to an Eye of Sense, that did bear Testimony to the Dignity and Excellency of his Person? Could the Majesty of his Countenance demand reverence and Respect? was not his Face disfigured? What Royal Purple was there; p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av av-d c-acp dt j-jn n1? vbds a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vdd vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1? vmd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi n1 cc n1? vbds xx po31 n1 vvn? q-crq j n-jn vbds a-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 92
616 but that of his own Blood, which trickled down from his Wounds? What Symptoms of his being Lord and King; that he should think him to be such in Reality, but that of his own Blood, which trickled down from his Wounds? What Symptoms of his being Lord and King; that he should think him to be such in Reality, cc-acp d pp-f po31 d n1, r-crq vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n2? q-crq n2 pp-f po31 vbg n1 cc n1; cst pns31 vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi d p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 92
617 while the Jews and Romans call'd him so in Scorn? What Crown had he on his Head, but one of Thorns; while the jews and Romans called him so in Scorn? What Crown had he on his Head, but one of Thorns; cs dt np2 cc np1 vvd pno31 av p-acp n1? q-crq n1 vhd pns31 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp crd pp-f n2; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 92
618 which was put on him as a mark of Infamy, and not as a Badge of Honour; which was put on him as a mark of Infamy, and not as a Badge of Honour; r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 92
619 not as a Royal Ornament, but as a Token of Reproach? In the Judgment of Sence, what Treasures had he in his Hands to dispose of; not as a Royal Ornament, but as a Token of Reproach? In the Judgement of Sense, what Treasures had he in his Hands to dispose of; xx p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n2 vhd pns31 p-acp po31 n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 92
620 when both his Hands were pierc'd, and fastened to the Gibbit with Nails? If he be a King in the other World, where are the Cherubims and Seraphims, the Angels and the Heavenly Host, to make up his Retinue? If he be a King, where is his Crown and Scepter? his Guards and Train of Attendants; when both his Hands were pierced, and fastened to the Gibbet with Nails? If he be a King in the other World, where Are the Cherubims and Seraphims, the Angels and the Heavenly Host, to make up his Retinue? If he be a King, where is his Crown and Sceptre? his Guards and Train of Attendants; c-crq d po31 n2 vbdr vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2? cs pns31 vbb dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, q-crq vbr dt n2 cc np2, dt n2 cc dt j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1? cs pns31 vbb dt n1, c-crq vbz po31 n1 cc n1? po31 n2 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 93
621 when his own Disciples left him; when his own Disciples left him; c-crq po31 d n2 vvd pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 93
622 and his Cross was encompass'd with rude Soldiers, to prevent his being deliver'd, if any should attempt it: and his Cross was encompassed with rude Soldiers, to prevent his being Delivered, if any should attempt it: cc po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi po31 vbg vvn, cs d vmd vvi pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 93
623 And to render his Sufferings the more publick and shameful; And to render his Sufferings the more public and shameful; cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 dt av-dc j cc j; (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 93
624 and yet by the Power of a Divine Faith, he cries out, Lord, remember me, &c. and yet by the Power of a Divine Faith, he cries out, Lord, Remember me, etc. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pns31 vvz av, n1, vvb pno11, av (4) text (DIV1) 63 Page 93
625 Secondly, Tho' he saw nothing that was Royal and Magnificent like a King, to encourage his Faith and Prayer, Secondly, Though he saw nothing that was Royal and Magnificent like a King, to encourage his Faith and Prayer, ord, cs pns31 vvd pix cst vbds j cc j av-j dt n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 93
626 yet 'tis probable he might hear something of that Nature: But if we reflect upon the History of his Passion, we find no such thing. yet it's probable he might hear something of that Nature: But if we reflect upon the History of his Passion, we find no such thing. av pn31|vbz j pns31 vmd vvi pi pp-f d n1: cc-acp cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns12 vvb dx d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 93
627 What Words did he hear him speak upon the Cross, that might discover him to be the Messiah; What Words did he hear him speak upon the Cross, that might discover him to be the Messiah; q-crq n2 vdd pns31 vvi pno31 vvi p-acp dt n1, cst vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt np1; (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 93
628 or but an extraordinary Person? He heard him say, I thirst; but was such Weakness and Infirmity agreeable to one that was the Son of God? Could he be thought able to dispose of the Kingdom of Heaven, that needed a little Water to quench his Thirst? He heard him say, My God, my God, or but an extraordinary Person? He herd him say, I thirst; but was such Weakness and Infirmity agreeable to one that was the Son of God? Could he be Thought able to dispose of the Kingdom of Heaven, that needed a little Water to quench his Thirst? He herd him say, My God, my God, cc p-acp dt j n1? pns31 vvd pno31 vvi, pns11 n1; p-acp vbds d n1 cc n1 j p-acp pi cst vbds dt n1 pp-f np1? vmd pns31 vbi vvn j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1? pns31 vvd pno31 vvi, po11 np1, po11 np1, (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 94
629 why hast thou forsaken me? But could he judge him to be the beloved Son of God; why hast thou forsaken me? But could he judge him to be the Beloved Son of God; q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11? cc-acp vmd pns31 vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi dt j-vvn n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 94
630 and yet hear him thus complain, of his being forsaken? He heard him say, Behold my Mother: But how could he think that the King of Heaven, and yet hear him thus complain, of his being forsaken? He herd him say, Behold my Mother: But how could he think that the King of Heaven, cc av vvb pno31 av vvi, pp-f po31 vbg vvn? pns31 vvd pno31 vvi, vvb po11 n1: cc-acp q-crq vmd pns31 vvi cst dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 94
631 and Lord of Glory was born of a Woman, his own Creature? What, in short, did he hear, and Lord of Glory was born of a Woman, his own Creature? What, in short, did he hear, cc n1 pp-f n1 vbds vvn pp-f dt n1, po31 d n1? q-crq, p-acp j, vdd pns31 vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 94
632 or see, that might encourage him to believe, that he was able to dispose of the Heavenly Kingdom? And yet he desires to be remembred by him as the Sovereign of it. or see, that might encourage him to believe, that he was able to dispose of the Heavenly Kingdom? And yet he Desires to be remembered by him as the Sovereign of it. cc vvi, cst vmd vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j n1? cc av pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 94
633 What then can we think, or say as to his Case, but that he was taught of God, by the Holy Spirit, enlightened into the Mystery of the Cross, What then can we think, or say as to his Case, but that he was taught of God, by the Holy Spirit, enlightened into the Mystery of the Cross, q-crq av vmb pns12 vvi, cc vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp cst pns31 vbds vvn pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 95
634 as the way to the Crown; and perswaded, that this was the true Messiah, who was to be numbred with Transgressors, as the Way to the Crown; and persuaded, that this was the true Messiah, who was to be numbered with Transgressors, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; cc vvd, cst d vbds dt j np1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 95
635 and wounded for Transgressions, and to make our Peace by his own Blood. His Senses, you see, could not help his Faith in this Case. and wounded for Transgressions, and to make our Peace by his own Blood. His Senses, you see, could not help his Faith in this Case. cc vvn p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp po31 d n1. po31 n2, pn22 vvb, vmd xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 64 Page 95
636 Thirdly, Let us further consider the Excellency of his short Prayer; and how different from the common Lord have mercy, of dying People after a wicked Life: Thirdly, Let us further Consider the Excellency of his short Prayer; and how different from the Common Lord have mercy, of dying People After a wicked Life: ord, vvb pno12 av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1; cc c-crq j p-acp dt j n1 vhb n1, pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 95
637 Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom. The Matter, Manner, and all the Circumstances of his Request, are very Extraordinary. Lord, Remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom. The Matter, Manner, and all the circumstances of his Request, Are very Extraordinary. n1, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. dt n1, n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vbr av j. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 95
638 He does not beg to be deliver'd from his present Pain. He prays not to be sav'd from that shamefull Death. He does not beg to be Delivered from his present Pain. He prays not to be saved from that shameful Death. pns31 vdz xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j n1. pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 95
639 He requests not to be taken down from the Cross. That the Nails might be pluckt out of his Hands and Feet: He requests not to be taken down from the Cross. That the Nails might be plucked out of his Hands and Feet: pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1. cst dt n2 vmd vbi vvn av pp-f po31 n2 cc n2: (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 95
640 Or that his sense of Pain might be mortify'd; or his Sufferings shortned: That he might not feel his Torments at all; Or that his sense of Pain might be mortified; or his Sufferings shortened: That he might not feel his Torments At all; cc cst po31 n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi j-vvn; cc po31 n2 vvn: cst pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n2 p-acp d; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
641 or but for a little while. or but for a little while. cc p-acp p-acp dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
642 No, he seems to have no Concern about the Sentence executed on him in this World; No, he seems to have no Concern about the Sentence executed on him in this World; uh-dx, pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi dx vvi p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
643 but begs that Christ would be kind to him in the next. Lord, remember me, &c. Is this the Voice of a Malefactor; but begs that christ would be kind to him in the next. Lord, Remember me, etc. Is this the Voice of a Malefactor; cc-acp vvz cst np1 vmd vbi j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt ord. n1, vvb pno11, av vbz d dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
644 or the Faith of a Disciple? A strange Request, from such a Person, at such a Time; or the Faith of a Disciple? A strange Request, from such a Person, At such a Time; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1? dt j n1, p-acp d dt n1, p-acp d dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
645 to our condemned, crucified, dying Lord! to our condemned, Crucified, dying Lord! p-acp po12 j-vvn, vvn, vvg n1! (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
646 That a Criminal, under the Sentence of Death, should make such an Address to one that suffer'd as a Malefactor too! That a Criminal, under the Sentence of Death, should make such an Address to one that suffered as a Malefactor too! cst dt j-jn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd vvi d dt n1 p-acp pi cst vvd p-acp dt n1 av! (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
647 and venture his Eternal State on his Power to save him! and venture his Eternal State on his Power to save him! cc vvb po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31! (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
648 By begging to be remembred of Christ in his Kingdom, he owns his Ability to save him; By begging to be remembered of christ in his Kingdom, he owns his Ability to save him; p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 96
649 and that notwithstanding the shamefull Circumstances of his Humiliation, he was a Glorious King. Hereby he testifies his Hope, and Expectation of a future Blessedness after Death; and that notwithstanding the shameful circumstances of his Humiliation, he was a Glorious King. Hereby he Testifies his Hope, and Expectation of a future Blessedness After Death; cc cst p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbds dt j n1. av pns31 vvz po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
650 and in this Prayer professeth his Belief of it, in the midst of Tortures, in the midst of Calumnies, in the prospect of Death, and in this Prayer Professes his Belief of it, in the midst of Tortures, in the midst of Calumnies, in the prospect of Death, cc p-acp d n1 vvz po31 n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
651 before a vast Assembly of Scorners. before a vast Assembly of Scorner's. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f ng1. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
652 He is not discourag'd, but speaks it aloud before them all, not caring who heard him: He is not discouraged, but speaks it aloud before them all, not caring who herd him: pns31 vbz xx vvn, cc-acp vvz pn31 av p-acp pno32 d, xx vvg r-crq vvd pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
653 Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom. He was not scandaliz'd at his reproachfull Death. Lord, Remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom. He was not scandalized At his reproachful Death. n1, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. pns31 vbds xx vvn p-acp po31 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
654 As if his Eye had been fixt on his Resurrection, Ascension, and Glory: As if his Eye had been fixed on his Resurrection, Ascension, and Glory: p-acp cs po31 n1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp po31 n1, n1, cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
655 And therefore talks of being remembred by him, as one who had Power to save him, And Therefore talks of being remembered by him, as one who had Power to save him, cc av vvz pp-f vbg vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp pi r-crq vhd n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
656 and who was to be the Judge of quick and dead. Lord, remember me, &c. Which way soever we view this Prayer, it is admirable, and astonishing. and who was to be the Judge of quick and dead. Lord, Remember me, etc. Which Way soever we view this Prayer, it is admirable, and astonishing. cc r-crq vbds pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j cc j. n1, vvb pno11, av r-crq n1 av pns12 vvb d n1, pn31 vbz j, cc vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 65 Page 97
657 How weighty is the Matter? How copious, full, and significant the Sense of every Word? And yet how humble and modest the Expression? I say how modest the Expression! Lord, remember me: i. e. How weighty is the Matter? How copious, full, and significant the Sense of every Word? And yet how humble and modest the Expression? I say how modest the Expression! Lord, Remember me: i. e. q-crq j vbz dt n1? q-crq j, j, cc j dt n1 pp-f d n1? cc av c-crq j cc j dt n1? pns11 vvb q-crq j dt n1! n1, vvb pno11: uh. sy. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 98
658 Lord, I can presume to crave nothing higher, nothing greater, nothing more of thee, than a bare Remembrance. O Lord, I beseech thee remember me; Lord, I can presume to crave nothing higher, nothing greater, nothing more of thee, than a bore Remembrance. Oh Lord, I beseech thee Remember me; n1, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pix jc, pix jc, pix av-dc pp-f pno21, cs dt vvd n1. uh n1, pns11 vvb pno21 vvb pno11; (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 98
659 and I leave it to thy Pleasure to determin how, in what Manner, and to what Purpose, thou wilt remember me: and I leave it to thy Pleasure to determine how, in what Manner, and to what Purpose, thou wilt Remember me: cc pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq, p-acp r-crq n1, cc p-acp r-crq n1, pns21 vm2 vvi pno11: (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 98
660 He acknowledgeth the Wisdom of Christ, as fittest to chuse what Favour to grant him: with a Sense at the same time of his own Unworthiness of any; He acknowledgeth the Wisdom of christ, as Fittest to choose what Favour to grant him: with a Sense At the same time of his own Unworthiness of any; pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp js pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi pno31: p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f po31 d n1 pp-f d; (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 98
661 and owns the Mercy of Christ, as able to overlook that Unworthiness; and that he had Power to grant and confer the Blessedness which he prays for. and owns the Mercy of christ, as able to overlook that Unworthiness; and that he had Power to grant and confer the Blessedness which he prays for. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp j pc-acp vvi d n1; cc cst pns31 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 66 Page 98
662 Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom, i. e. Lord, Remember to receive my departing Soul: Lord, Remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom, i. e. Lord, remember to receive my departing Soul: n1, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, sy. sy. n1, vvb pc-acp vvi po11 j-vvg n1: (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 98
663 Remember to shew Pity to a dying Creature, that now, more than ever, needs it. remember to show Pity to a dying Creature, that now, more than ever, needs it. vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cst av, av-dc cs av, av pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 99
664 O Lord, I am passing into another World, my Joynts are stretched, my Heart pants, my Breath grows faint, I am even ready to dye: O Lord, I am passing into Another World, my Joints Are stretched, my Heart pants, my Breath grows faint, I am even ready to die: sy n1, pns11 vbm vvg p-acp j-jn n1, po11 n2 vbr vvn, po11 n1 vvz, po11 n1 vvz j, pns11 vbm av j pc-acp vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 99
665 But my great Request, my earnest, my only Petition now is, that thou wouldest Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom. But my great Request, my earnest, my only Petition now is, that thou Wouldst remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom. cc-acp po11 j n1, po11 n1, po11 j vvb av vbz, cst pns21 vmd2 vvi pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 99
666 Lord Jesus, this is what I most humbly beg, that whither thou goest, I may go. Lord jesus, this is what I most humbly beg, that whither thou goest, I may go. n1 np1, d vbz q-crq pns11 av-ds av-j vvi, cst c-crq pns21 vv2, pns11 vmb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 99
667 That where thou shalt be, I may be. That I may have a Place with thee in Paradise. That where thou shalt be, I may be. That I may have a Place with thee in Paradise. cst c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi, pns11 vmb vbi. cst pns11 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 99
668 That I may be with thee in the other World in thy Kingdom. That then and there thou wouldest remember me; That I may be with thee in the other World in thy Kingdom. That then and there thou Wouldst Remember me; cst pns11 vmb vbi p-acp pno21 p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp po21 n1. cst av cc a-acp pns21 vmd2 vvi pno11; (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 99
669 and be gracious to me, and mercifully receive my Spirit. Accept me now in the Agonies of Death; and be gracious to me, and mercifully receive my Spirit. Accept me now in the Agonies of Death; cc vbb j p-acp pno11, cc av-j vvi po11 n1. vvb pno11 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 99
670 and remember to acquit and own me after Death, and let me dwell in thy blessed Presence and Kingdom for ever. and Remember to acquit and own me After Death, and let me dwell in thy blessed Presence and Kingdom for ever. cc vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno11 p-acp n1, cc vvb pno11 vvi p-acp po21 j-vvn n1 cc n1 c-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 67 Page 100
671 Something of all this seems imply'd, and comprehended in his short Prayer, Lord, remember me, &c. Upon the Consideration of the whole, can any Encouragement be justly taken from this Example, Something of all this seems implied, and comprehended in his short Prayer, Lord, Remember me, etc. Upon the Consideration of the Whole, can any Encouragement be justly taken from this Exampl, pi pp-f d d vvz vvn, cc vvn p-acp po31 j n1, n1, vvb pno11, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, vmb d n1 vbb av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 100
672 for Men to delay their Repentance and Conversion to God till Old Age; or a Sick-Bed, and the Approaches of Death. for Men to Delay their Repentance and Conversion to God till Old Age; or a Sick-Bed, and the Approaches of Death. c-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 c-acp j n1; cc dt n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 68 Page 100
673 As we have seen how extraordinary this Prayer was, we read how effectual it was also! As we have seen how extraordinary this Prayer was, we read how effectual it was also! c-acp pns12 vhb vvn c-crq j d n1 vbds, pns12 vvb c-crq j pn31 vbds av! (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 100
674 How speedily did he obtain a gracious Answer, for our Lord tells him, This Day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. How speedily did he obtain a gracious Answer, for our Lord tells him, This Day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. c-crq av-j vdd pns31 vvi dt j n1, p-acp po12 n1 vvz pno31, d n1 vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 100
675 Nothing can match or parallel the wonderful Grace of this Prayer, but the Kindness and Bounty of our Lord's Answer; Nothing can match or parallel the wondered Grace of this Prayer, but the Kindness and Bounty of our Lord's Answer; np1 vmb vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cc-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 ng1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 100
676 This Day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. He craves a Remembrance of him, but our Lord promises him present possession: This Day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. He craves a Remembrance of him, but our Lord promises him present possession: d n1 vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp pno11 p-acp n1. pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f pno31, cc-acp po12 n1 vvz pno31 j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 100
677 He begs a Favour, as of one that was Absent, Lord, remember me, &c. but Christ assures him, that he shall that very Day be present with him in the Happy Receptacle of Holy Souls departed. This Day shalt, &c. He begs a Favour, as of one that was Absent, Lord, Remember me, etc. but christ assures him, that he shall that very Day be present with him in the Happy Receptacle of Holy Souls departed. This Day shalt, etc. pns31 vvz dt n1, c-acp pp-f pi cst vbds j, n1, vvb pno11, av p-acp np1 vvz pno31, cst pns31 vmb d j n1 vbb j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2 vvn. d n1 vm2, av (4) text (DIV1) 69 Page 101
678 There is no ground then from the Case of the Penitent Thief, for any man to count much upon future, dying Repentance, There is no ground then from the Case of the Penitent Thief, for any man to count much upon future, dying Repentance, pc-acp vbz dx n1 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi av-d p-acp j-jn, j-vvg n1, (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 101
679 because His was Effectual, and Accepted at the last Hour. Because His was Effectual, and Accepted At the last Hour. c-acp po31 vbds j, cc vvn p-acp dt ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 70 Page 101
680 I grant, the Promises of Forgiveness are made to Repentance, to Confession of Sin, and Resolutions of forsaking it: I grant, the Promises of Forgiveness Are made to Repentance, to Confessi of since, and Resolutions of forsaking it: pns11 vvb, dt vvz pp-f n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f vvg pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 101
681 But I fear it is not enough consider'd. But I Fear it is not enough considered. cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vbz xx av-d vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 101
682 That what we read of this in the New Testament, doth especially concern New Converts to Christianity, who were brought to confess the Christian Faith, That what we read of this in the New Testament, does especially concern New Converts to Christianity, who were brought to confess the Christian Faith, d r-crq pns12 vvb pp-f d p-acp dt j n1, vdz av-j vvi j vvz p-acp np1, r-crq vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi dt njp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 102
683 and offer'd themselves to be Baptized. Professed Repentance was requir'd of the Gentiles, on their first Entrance into the Christian State; and offered themselves to be Baptised. Professed Repentance was required of the Gentiles, on their First Entrance into the Christian State; cc vvd px32 pc-acp vbi j-vvn. j-vvn n1 vbds vvn pp-f dt n2-j, p-acp po32 ord n1 p-acp dt njp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 102
684 and therefore Repentance is mentioned amongst the Fundamentals, which the Catechumens were to be instructed in before, and in order to Baptism. and Therefore Repentance is mentioned among the Fundamentals, which the Catechumens were to be instructed in before, and in order to Baptism. cc av n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2-j, r-crq dt npg1 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp a-acp, cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 102
685 With this they were to begin the Christian Life: But for Baptized Christians, they are obliged to all holy Conversation and Godliness. With this they were to begin the Christian Life: But for Baptised Christians, they Are obliged to all holy Conversation and Godliness. p-acp d pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt njp n1: cc-acp p-acp j-vvn np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 102
686 And is there no hazard for Christians to think to Finish where the Pagans were to begin? to think to enter into Heaven by the same Door, by which the Heathen entred into the visible Church? And is there no hazard for Christians to think to Finish where the Pagans were to begin? to think to enter into Heaven by the same Door, by which the Heathen entered into the visible Church? cc vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvb c-crq dt n2-jn vbdr pc-acp vvi? pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1, p-acp r-crq dt j-jn vvn p-acp dt j n1? (4) text (DIV1) 71 Page 102
687 I deny not the Possibility of a true and saving Repentance at last, for who can limit, I deny not the Possibility of a true and Saving Repentance At last, for who can limit, pns11 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp ord, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 102
688 or set bounds to the Free Grace of God; but certainly a Death-bed Repentance is a very Deceitfull thing. or Set bounds to the Free Grace of God; but Certainly a Deathbed Repentance is a very Deceitful thing. cc vvd n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; cc-acp av-j dt n1 np1-n vbz dt av j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 102
689 Who can be assured that it is safe in it self? or know that God doth accept Mens Repentance, Who can be assured that it is safe in it self? or know that God does accept Men's Repentance, q-crq vmb vbi vvn cst pn31 vbz j p-acp pn31 n1? cc vvb cst np1 vdz vvi ng2 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 103
690 and Sorrow for Sin, after a Sinfull Life, when they can Sin no more? That instead of a whole Life of Obedience to God, he will at last accept a few forced Tears and Prayers, with some fair Promises and Resolutions to live well, and Sorrow for since, After a Sinful Life, when they can since no more? That instead of a Whole Life of obedience to God, he will At last accept a few forced Tears and Prayers, with Some fair Promises and Resolutions to live well, cc n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns32 vmb n1 av-dx dc? cst av pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pns31 vmb p-acp ord vvi dt d j-vvn n2 cc n2, p-acp d j vvz cc n2 pc-acp vvi av, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 103
691 when the Men are Sick, and must Die, and can live no longer, to sin as formerly, when the Men Are Sick, and must Die, and can live no longer, to sin as formerly, c-crq dt n2 vbr j, cc vmb vvi, cc vmb vvi av-dx av-jc, pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 103
692 if they had never so much a mind to it? 'Tis almost as reasonable to expect that the Sun should cross the order of Nature, if they had never so much a mind to it? It's almost as reasonable to expect that the Sun should cross the order of Nature, cs pns32 vhd av-x av av-d dt n1 p-acp pn31? pn31|vbz av c-acp j p-acp vvb cst dt n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 103
693 and rise in the West, as that the Son of Righteousness should arise with Healing in his Wings upon an habitual obstinate Sinner, at the last Hour. and rise in the West, as that the Son of Righteousness should arise with Healing in his Wings upon an habitual obstinate Sinner, At the last Hour. cc vvi p-acp dt n1, c-acp cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt j j n1, p-acp dt ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 72 Page 103
694 There needs an Extraordinary Grace, if their Repentance be true, to render it Comfortable to the Dying Penitent. There needs an Extraordinary Grace, if their Repentance be true, to render it Comfortable to the Dying Penitent. pc-acp vvz dt j n1, cs po32 n1 vbb j, pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp dt j-vvg n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 104
695 For tho' we must follow a Judgment of Charity, yet God onely knows whether the Heart be changed, For though we must follow a Judgement of Charity, yet God only knows whither the Heart be changed, p-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, av np1 av-j vvz c-crq dt n1 vbb vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 104
696 and whether the Life would be, if the Person Recovered. and whither the Life would be, if the Person Recovered. cc cs dt n1 vmd vbi, cs dt n1 vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 104
697 We have seen many seem Penitent and Devout upon a Sick Bed, who after they have been unexpectedly restored to Health, have plainly proved their Repentance was not unto Life. We have seen many seem Penitent and Devout upon a Sick Bed, who After they have been unexpectedly restored to Health, have plainly proved their Repentance was not unto Life. pns12 vhb vvn d vvb n-jn cc j p-acp dt j n1, r-crq c-acp pns32 vhb vbn av-j vvn p-acp n1, vhb av-j vvn po32 n1 vbds xx p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 104
698 I may express this in the Words of a Great Man. Though Sincere Repentance at last be possible, it is almost impossible for the Party himself, much more for others, upon any good ground to judge when it is Sincere. I may express this in the Words of a Great Man. Though Sincere Repentance At last be possible, it is almost impossible for the Party himself, much more for Others, upon any good ground to judge when it is Sincere. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 cs j n1 p-acp ord vbi j, pn31 vbz av j p-acp dt n1 px31, av-d av-dc p-acp n2-jn, p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vbz j. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 104
699 God who knows the Hearts of all Men, only knows the Sincerity of it. God who knows the Hearts of all Men, only knows the Sincerity of it. np1 r-crq vvz dt n2 pp-f d n2, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 105
700 I have therefore no great Opinion of that extraordinary Comfort, which some have upon a sudden Repentance for great Crimes, I have Therefore no great Opinion of that extraordinary Comfort, which Some have upon a sudden Repentance for great Crimes, pns11 vhb av dx j n1 pp-f cst j n1, r-crq d vhb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 105
701 because I cannot discern any sufficient Ground for it. Because I cannot discern any sufficient Ground for it. c-acp pns11 vmbx vvi d j n1 p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 105
702 I think great Humility and Dejection of Mind, and a doubtful Apprehension of their Condition, would much better become them; I think great Humility and Dejection of Mind, and a doubtful Apprehension of their Condition, would much better become them; pns11 vvb j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, vmd av-d av-jc vvi pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 105
703 because their Case is really so very doubtful in it self: Because their Case is really so very doubtful in it self: c-acp po32 n1 vbz av-j av av j p-acp pn31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 105
704 Let them exercise as deep Repentance as possible, and bring forth all the Fruits meet for it, Let them exercise as deep Repentance as possible, and bring forth all the Fruits meet for it, vvb pno32 vvi c-acp j-jn n1 c-acp j, cc vvi av d dt n2 vvb p-acp pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 105
705 as are possible in so short a time: And for the rest, humbly commit themselves to the Mercy of God in Jesus Christ. as Are possible in so short a time: And for the rest, humbly commit themselves to the Mercy of God in jesus christ. c-acp vbr j p-acp av j dt n1: cc p-acp dt n1, av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 105
706 Let them imitate, as near as they can, the Behaviour of the Penitent Thief, the only Example the Scriptures have left us of a late Repentance that proved Effectual. Let them imitate, as near as they can, the Behaviour of the Penitent Thief, the only Exampl the Scriptures have left us of a late Repentance that proved Effectual. vvb pno32 vvi, c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmb, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt j n1 dt n2 vhb vvn pno12 pp-f dt j n1 cst vvd j. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 106
707 He gave the greatest Testimony of his Repentance; but we don't find in him any signs of extraordinary Comfort, much less of Confidence: He gave the greatest Testimony of his Repentance; but we don't find in him any Signs of extraordinary Comfort, much less of Confidence: pns31 vvd dt js n1 pp-f po31 n1; cc-acp pns12 vdbx vvb p-acp pno31 d n2 pp-f j n1, av-d av-dc pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 106
708 But he humbly commended himself to the Mercy and Goodness of his Saviour, saying, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom. But he humbly commended himself to the Mercy and goodness of his Saviour, saying, Lord, Remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom. cc-acp pns31 av-j vvd px31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg, n1, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 73 Page 106
709 This may primarily refer to the Case of Criminals, condemn'd to Death by the Civil Magistrate, This may primarily refer to the Case of Criminals, condemned to Death by the Civil Magistrate, d vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 106
710 but is applicable to any Man's sudden Repentance upon a Sick-Bed, after a Wicked Life. It must needs be uncomfortable, because 'tis so exceeding hazardous and doubtful. Exhortation, under two Heads. but is applicable to any Man's sudden Repentance upon a Sick-Bed, After a Wicked Life. It must needs be uncomfortable, Because it's so exceeding hazardous and doubtful. Exhortation, under two Heads. cc-acp vbz j p-acp d ng1 j n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1. pn31 vmb av vbi j, c-acp pn31|vbz av j-vvg j cc j. n1, p-acp crd n2. (4) text (DIV1) 74 Page 106
711 First, Labour to be establish'd in the Belief of these Truths; First, Labour to be established in the Belief of these Truths; ord, vvb pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 106
712 and to be suitably affected with them, viz. These Important Truths of the two Eternal States. That we may soundly Believe, and seriously consider them. and to be suitably affected with them, viz. These Important Truths of the two Eternal States. That we may soundly Believe, and seriously Consider them. cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32, n1 d j n2 pp-f dt crd j n2. cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cc av-j vvi pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 107
713 The Influence upon our Affections and Practice will be according to our Faith. Doubtless if we had such a certain view, such a clear Apprehension of the great things of the other World, The Influence upon our Affections and Practice will be according to our Faith. Doubtless if we had such a certain view, such a clear Apprehension of the great things of the other World, dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n1 vmb vbi vvg p-acp po12 n1. av-j cs pns12 vhd d dt j n1, d dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 107
714 as the Christian Faith may give us, it would break the Snare of most Temptations from Earthly things. as the Christian Faith may give us, it would break the Snare of most Temptations from Earthly things. c-acp dt njp n1 vmb vvi pno12, pn31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f ds n2 p-acp j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 107
715 If we did indeed believe the unspeakable Glory of Heaven; and the Intolerable Misery of the Wicked in Hell; and the Eternity of both; If we did indeed believe the unspeakable Glory of Heaven; and the Intolerable Misery of the Wicked in Hell; and the Eternity of both; cs pns12 vdd av vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1; cc dt j n1 pp-f dt j p-acp n1; cc dt n1 pp-f d; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 107
716 as we believe, and are perswaded of the Truth of what we see, and feel, and know by our our Senses. as we believe, and Are persuaded of the Truth of what we see, and feel, and know by our our Senses. c-acp pns12 vvb, cc vbr vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb, cc vvi, cc vvb p-acp po12 po12 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 107
717 Let us then consider, whether these things are true, or no; and apply them to our selves. Let us then Consider, whither these things Are true, or no; and apply them to our selves. vvb pno12 av vvi, cs d n2 vbr j, cc av-dx; cc vvb pno32 p-acp po12 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 107
718 Let us not apprehend the Distance to be very great between the present Pleasures of Sin; Let us not apprehend the Distance to be very great between the present Pleasures of since; vvb pno12 xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
719 and the threatned Sufferings of another World; and the threatened Sufferings of Another World; cc dt j-vvn n2 pp-f j-jn n1; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
720 for how short and uncertain a thing is the Life of Man? Let us not think it will be only the miserable Portion of a few; when we have so much reason to think, that but very Few will be Eternally saved; for how short and uncertain a thing is the Life of Man? Let us not think it will be only the miserable Portion of a few; when we have so much reason to think, that but very Few will be Eternally saved; p-acp c-crq j cc j dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1? vvb pno12 xx vvi pn31 vmb vbi av-j dt j n1 pp-f dt d; c-crq pns12 vhb av d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp av d vmb vbi av-j vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
721 in Comparison of the many that will perish. in Comparison of the many that will perish. p-acp n1 pp-f dt d cst vmb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
722 Let us not think in General, that this Misery is only for such, who are greater Sinners than we are. Let us not think in General, that this Misery is only for such, who Are greater Sinners than we Are. vvb pno12 xx vvi p-acp n1, cst d n1 vbz av-j p-acp d, r-crq vbr jc n2 cs pns12 vbr. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
723 For if Hell were open to our view, we might see such there, as once thought themselves, in as fair a way for Heaven as we: For if Hell were open to our view, we might see such there, as once Thought themselves, in as fair a Way for Heaven as we: p-acp cs n1 vbdr j p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmd vvi d a-acp, c-acp a-acp vvd px32, p-acp c-acp j dt n1 p-acp n1 c-acp pns12: (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
724 And when they left the World, it was as little thought by their surviving Acquaintance, that they were Damned, And when they left the World, it was as little Thought by their surviving Acquaintance, that they were Damned, cc c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1, pn31 vbds c-acp av-j vvn p-acp po32 j-vvg n1, cst pns32 vbdr vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
725 as it would be supposed of us, if we should now die. as it would be supposed of us, if we should now die. c-acp pn31 vmd vbi vvn pp-f pno12, cs pns12 vmd av vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 76 Page 108
726 Let us not delude our selves by a Foolish Thought, as if the Judgment-Day was a great way off, and the Sufferings of the Wicked are not to be compleat till after that: Let us not delude our selves by a Foolish Thought, as if the Judgment day was a great Way off, and the Sufferings of the Wicked Are not to be complete till After that: vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vbds dt j n1 a-acp, cc dt n2 pp-f dt j vbr xx pc-acp vbi j c-acp p-acp d: (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 109
727 For when the Wicked die, they are deprived of all they lov'd, for ever separated from the Objects of their Affections; For when the Wicked die, they Are deprived of all they loved, for ever separated from the Objects of their Affections; c-acp c-crq dt j vvi, pns32 vbr vvn pp-f d pns32 vvd, c-acp av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 109
728 and awaken'd to review their Sins, and understand their Folly. They Remember the Grace and Glory they have despised; the Happiness they wilfully rejected; and awakened to review their Sins, and understand their Folly. They remember the Grace and Glory they have despised; the Happiness they wilfully rejected; cc vvn pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n1. pns32 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb vvn; dt n1 pns32 av-j vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 109
729 and all the Means and Helps they once had to escape Damnation. and all the Means and Helps they once had to escape Damnation. cc d dt n2 cc vvz pno32 a-acp vhd pc-acp vvi n1. (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 109
730 And so their own Conscience must needs accuse, condemn, and reproach, for their Wilfulness, and Obstinacy: And so their own Conscience must needs accuse, condemn, and reproach, for their Wilfulness, and Obstinacy: cc av po32 d n1 vmb av vvi, vvb, cc n1, p-acp po32 n1, cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 109
731 That they were warned to flee from the Wrath to come, and they were offered Heaven, and Eternal Life: That they were warned to flee from the Wrath to come, and they were offered Heaven, and Eternal Life: cst pns32 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pns32 vbdr vvn n1, cc j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 109
732 That they were urg'd again and again, not to lose their Season of Mercy, and Day of Grace: That they were urged again and again, not to loose their Season of Mercy, and Day of Grace: cst pns32 vbdr vvn av cc av, xx pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 109
733 That they were entreated in time, to consider the things that belong to their Eternal Peace, &c. And must they not then suffer terrible things in the State of Separation, under the Lash of a Condemning, Immortal Mind, without any Hope of escaping the Tribunal of their Judge, That they were entreated in time, to Consider the things that belong to their Eternal Peace, etc. And must they not then suffer terrible things in the State of Separation, under the Lash of a Condemning, Immortal Mind, without any Hope of escaping the Tribunal of their Judge, cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po32 j n1, av cc vmb pns32 xx av vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vvg, j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 110
734 or of avoiding, or deferring the Execution of his terrible Sentence? How dreadful must it be, to lose the Favour of God for ever, or of avoiding, or deferring the Execution of his terrible Sentence? How dreadful must it be, to loose the Favour of God for ever, cc pp-f vvg, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1? q-crq j vmb pn31 vbi, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av, (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 110
735 and lie in Torment under his Wrath, with the weight of this killing Thought; That this is the Effect of my own Madness; and lie in Torment under his Wrath, with the weight of this killing Thought; That this is the Effect of my own Madness; cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n1; cst d vbz dt vvb pp-f po11 d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 110
736 the Fruit of my own Choice; 'tis a Rod of my own making; 'tis Misery of my own procuring: the Fruit of my own Choice; it's a Rod of my own making; it's Misery of my own procuring: dt n1 pp-f po11 d n1; pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 d n-vvg; pn31|vbz n1 pp-f po11 d vvg: (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 110
737 I have undone, and destroy'd my self? And some will be able to say further: I have undone, and destroyed my self? And Some will be able to say further: pns11 vhb vvn, cc vvn po11 n1? cc d vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av-jc: (4) text (DIV1) 77 Page 110
738 I was convinc'd of Sin, and resolv'd to turn from it. I had many Struglings of Conscience, and many Breathings of the Divine Spirit: I was convinced of since, and resolved to turn from it. I had many Strugglings of Conscience, and many Breathings of the Divine Spirit: pns11 vbds vvd pp-f n1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. pns11 vhd d n2-vvg pp-f n1, cc d n2-vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 110
739 I did begin to seek after God: I was almost perswaded; there was a time, when I was not far from the Kingdom of God: I did begin to seek After God: I was almost persuaded; there was a time, when I was not Far from the Kingdom of God: pns11 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1: pns11 vbds av vvn; pc-acp vbds dt n1, c-crq pns11 vbds xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 110
740 But I return'd again to Folly, and harden'd my Heart. But I returned again to Folly, and hardened my Heart. cc-acp pns11 vvd av p-acp n1, cc vvd po11 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 111
741 I had Knowledge, I had Time, I might have had Assistance and Helps, of many sorts: I had repeated Warnings; I was faithfully admonished; I had Knowledge, I had Time, I might have had Assistance and Helps, of many sorts: I had repeated Warnings; I was faithfully admonished; pns11 vhd n1, pns11 vhd n1, pns11 vmd vhi vhn n1 cc n2, pp-f d n2: pns11 vhd vvn n2; pns11 vbds av-j vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 111
742 and for some time I profess'd Repentance; I confess'd Sin; I wept for Sin, I pray'd against it: and for Some time I professed Repentance; I confessed since; I wept for since, I prayed against it: cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vvn n1; pns11 vvd n1; pns11 vvd p-acp n1, pns11 vvd p-acp pn31: (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 111
743 I went so far as to own my Baptism, and enter into Solemn Covenant with God; I went so Far as to own my Baptism, and enter into Solemn Covenant with God; pns11 vvd av av-j c-acp p-acp d po11 n1, cc vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 111
744 and renew it at his Table: and renew it At his Table: cc vvb pn31 p-acp po31 n1: (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 111
745 But I lov'd my Sins and Lusts, and quickly broke all these Bonds, and harken'd to my old Companions and Acquaintance, But I loved my Sins and Lustiest, and quickly broke all these Bonds, and harkened to my old Sodales and Acquaintance, cc-acp pns11 vvd po11 n2 cc n2, cc av-j vvd d d n2, cc vvn p-acp po11 j n2 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 111
746 and was worse afterward than before. and was Worse afterwards than before. cc vbds av-jc av cs a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 78 Page 111
747 Let us think often with our selves, How certain is the Blessedness of the Saints? How inevitable and intolerable the Misery of Sinners, on whom the Wrath of God shall abide? Be not deceiv'd with the foolish talk of Infidels, who are undone for ever, Let us think often with our selves, How certain is the Blessedness of the Saints? How inevitable and intolerable the Misery of Sinners, on whom the Wrath of God shall abide? Be not deceived with the foolish talk of Infidels, who Are undone for ever, vvb pno12 vvi av p-acp po12 n2, c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2? q-crq j cc j dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi? vbb xx vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp av, (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
748 if the Holy Scriptures be the Word of God; if the Holy Scriptures be the Word of God; cs dt j n2 vbb dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
749 I say, for ever, (as hath been prov'd from the Old and New Testament) without Release, or Period. I say, for ever, (as hath been proved from the Old and New Testament) without Release, or Period. pns11 vvb, p-acp av, (c-acp vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1) a-acp vvb, cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
750 Abraham did not go about to comfort the Rich Man in Hell with any such false Stories; Abraham did not go about to Comfort the Rich Man in Hell with any such false Stories; np1 vdd xx vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d d j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
751 That after he had suffer'd a while, he should be Releas'd: That After he had suffered a while, he should be Released: cst c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, pns31 vmd vbi vvd: (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
752 But tells him, the Gulf was fix'd. This will be the killing Accent of their Sufferings, to have no Hope of End; But tells him, the Gulf was fixed. This will be the killing Accent of their Sufferings, to have no Hope of End; cc-acp vvz pno31, dt n1 vbds vvn. d vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po32 n2, pc-acp vhi dx n1 pp-f vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
753 but after having suffer'd as many Millions of Ages, as there are Sands on the Sea-shore ten thousand times told; but After having suffered as many Millions of Ages, as there Are Sands on the Seashore ten thousand times told; cc-acp p-acp vhg vvn p-acp d crd pp-f n2, c-acp pc-acp vbr n2 p-acp dt n1 crd crd n2 vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
754 yet an Eternity of Sufferings is still to come: yet an Eternity of Sufferings is still to come: av dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz av pc-acp vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
755 After having endured Torment, for as many Millions of Years and Ages, as there be drops of Water in the Ocean, After having endured Torment, for as many Millions of years and Ages, as there be drops of Water in the Ocean, c-acp vhg vvn n1, c-acp c-acp d crd pp-f n2 cc n2, c-acp pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
756 yet not one Moment nearer the End of their Torments. The Continuance of their Misery shall not be measur'd by Time; yet not one Moment nearer the End of their Torments. The Continuance of their Misery shall not be measured by Time; av xx crd n1 av-jc cs vvb pp-f po32 n2. dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vmb xx vbi j-vvn p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 112
757 but by the Immutability of Divine Justice, and the boundless Abyss of Eternity. but by the Immutability of Divine justice, and the boundless Abyss of Eternity. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 113
758 'Tis the second Death, (not the turning our Souls and Bodies into nothing,) but such a Death, by which they may be hurt. They that die that Death shall be hurt by it, which could not be, It's the second Death, (not the turning our Souls and Bodies into nothing,) but such a Death, by which they may be hurt. They that die that Death shall be hurt by it, which could not be, pn31|vbz dt ord n1, (xx dt vvg po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp pix,) cc-acp d dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vbb vvn. pns32 d vvb cst n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, r-crq vmd xx vbi, (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 113
759 if they were to be Annihilated: A Lake burning with Fire and Brimstone, is the second Death. if they were to be Annihilated: A Lake burning with Fire and Brimstone, is the second Death. cs pns32 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn: dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz dt ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 79 Page 113
760 A Death without the Power of Dying; and yet with the perpetual Desire of it, whose Sting can never be taken out. A Death without the Power of Dying; and yet with the perpetual Desire of it, whose Sting can never be taken out. dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg; cc av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, rg-crq n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn av. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 113
761 whose Terror is as Everlasting, as the Joys of Heaven. There's nothing of Life remaining in this Death; whose Terror is as Everlasting, as the Joys of Heaven. There's nothing of Life remaining in this Death; rg-crq n1 vbz a-acp j, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. pc-acp|vbz pix pp-f n1 vvg p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 113
762 but the Sense of Misery, and the Knowledge of that to be Endless. And that this Dark Night shall never be succeeded by the Light of any Morning. but the Sense of Misery, and the Knowledge of that to be Endless. And that this Dark Night shall never be succeeded by the Light of any Morning. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d pc-acp vbi j. cc cst d j n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 113
763 They shall ever live, to be ever miserable; to feel Torments unto Infinite Ages, to a boundless and neverending Eternity. They shall ever live, to be ever miserable; to feel Torments unto Infinite Ages, to a boundless and neverending Eternity. pns32 vmb av vvi, pc-acp vbi av j; pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp j n2, p-acp dt j cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 114
764 They shall wish, and endeavour not to be; and yet subsist, and not die. Always suffer without ever ceasing to live and suffer. They shall wish, and endeavour not to be; and yet subsist, and not die. Always suffer without ever ceasing to live and suffer. pns32 vmb vvi, cc vvb xx pc-acp vbi; cc av vvi, cc xx vvi. av vvb p-acp av vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 114
765 They shall seek Death but not find it; Death shall flee from them. They shall never be able to say, the Bitterness of Death is past: They shall seek Death but not find it; Death shall flee from them. They shall never be able to say, the Bitterness of Death is past: pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp xx vvi pn31; n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32. pns32 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j: (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 114
766 It will be Wrath to come after numberless Ages. These are terrible things to hear of, but how much more to experience. It will be Wrath to come After numberless Ages. These Are terrible things to hear of, but how much more to experience. pn31 vmb vbi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2. d vbr j n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f, cc-acp c-crq av-d av-dc p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 114
767 What Heart can endure these Thoughts, without Fear and Trembling? Who for the Pleasures of Sin for a season, would hazard the enduring this endless Wrath? Better to suffer all the Pains and Miseries we are capable of in this World, for a thousand Years; What Heart can endure these Thoughts, without fear and Trembling? Who for the Pleasures of since for a season, would hazard the enduring this endless Wrath? Better to suffer all the Pains and Misery's we Are capable of in this World, for a thousand years; q-crq n1 vmb vvi d n2, p-acp n1 cc vvg? r-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, vmd vvi dt j-vvg d j n1? j pc-acp vvi d dt n2 cc ng1 pns12 vbr j pp-f p-acp d n1, p-acp dt crd n2; (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 114
768 than the Pains of Hell for one Hour. But to endure them for ever; without Hope of End! than the Pains of Hell for one Hour. But to endure them for ever; without Hope of End! cs dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp crd n1. p-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp av; p-acp n1 pp-f vvb! (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 114
769 this sinks the Soul under Anguish and Despair, that none of our Words or Thoughts can reach. this sinks the Soul under Anguish and Despair, that none of our Words or Thoughts can reach. d vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pix pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 80 Page 115
770 Oh Eternity! Eternity! Is it true, or can it possibly be false, after so many express Scriptures to assert it? that there will be no Period to the Misery of Sinners: O Eternity! Eternity! Is it true, or can it possibly be false, After so many express Scriptures to assert it? that there will be no Period to the Misery of Sinners: uh n1! n1! vbz pn31 j, cc vmb pn31 av-j vbi j, c-acp av d j n2 p-acp vvb pn31? cst a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 115
771 That the Fire shall burn to all Eternity: That the Worm of Conscience shall gnaw for ever: That the Fire shall burn to all Eternity: That the Worm of Conscience shall gnaw for ever: cst dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1: cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp av: (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 115
772 The Truth of this would suppose it an unspeakable Favour, to be releas'd after a Hundred or a Thousand Years; The Truth of this would suppose it an unspeakable Favour, to be released After a Hundred or a Thousand years; dt n1 pp-f d vmd vvi pn31 dt j-u n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt crd cc dt crd n2; (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 115
773 after a Million, or ten thousand Millions of Years and Ages. To have any Hope of an End 'twould be some support: After a Million, or ten thousand Millions of years and Ages. To have any Hope of an End 'twould be Some support: p-acp dt crd, cc crd crd crd pp-f n2 cc n2. p-acp vhi d n1 pp-f dt vvb pn31|vmd vbb d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 115
774 But this word Never, Never End, will make the Damned Rage, and Roar with Anguish: There is not so much as a Possibility of Deliverance to fasten their Hope upon. But this word Never, Never End, will make the Damned Rage, and Roar with Anguish: There is not so much as a Possibility of Deliverance to fasten their Hope upon. cc-acp d n1 av-x, av-x vvb, vmb vvi dt j-vvn n1, cc vvi p-acp n1: pc-acp vbz xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 115
775 'Tis Everlasting Destruction: The Gulf will be fix'd; the Bridge will be drawn; the Door will be shut; every Anchor of Hope broken: It's Everlasting Destruction: The Gulf will be fixed; the Bridge will be drawn; the Door will be shut; every Anchor of Hope broken: pn31|vbz j n1: dt n1 vmb vbb vvn; dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; d n1 pp-f n1 vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 116
776 'Tis for ever; it is to all Eternity. Oh think of it, as not more Terrible than Certain! It's for ever; it is to all Eternity. O think of it, as not more Terrible than Certain! pn31|vbz p-acp av; pn31 vbz pc-acp d n1. uh vvb pp-f pn31, c-acp xx dc j cs j! (4) text (DIV1) 81 Page 116
777 Oh that I could perswade you, to Believe, and Apply these things to your selves. O that I could persuade you, to Believe, and Apply these things to your selves. uh cst pns11 vmd vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi d n2 p-acp po22 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 116
778 That under the Profession of Religion, with so much Light and Knowledge, you may not be undone, by Inconsideration. For if we would but think a little, what Eternity is; That under the Profession of Religion, with so much Light and Knowledge, you may not be undone, by Inconsideration. For if we would but think a little, what Eternity is; cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp av d n1 cc n1, pn22 vmb xx vbi vvn, p-acp n1. c-acp cs pns12 vmd cc-acp vvi dt j, r-crq n1 vbz; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 116
779 and consider the Difference between Heaven and Hell, it must needs have some Effect. and Consider the Difference between Heaven and Hell, it must needs have Some Effect. cc vvb dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31 vmb av vhi d vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 116
780 If there were only a Possibility of the Truth of things so vastly Great and Important, (tho' we had no certain Revelation,) it should be enough to deter us from Sin, If there were only a Possibility of the Truth of things so vastly Great and Important, (though we had no certain Revelation,) it should be enough to deter us from since, cs pc-acp vbdr j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 av av-j j cc j, (cs pns12 vhd dx j n1,) pn31 vmd vbi av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 116
781 and awaken us to utmost Diligence to prepare for another World. and awaken us to utmost Diligence to prepare for Another World. cc vvi pno12 p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 116
782 He is not reckoned a Wise Man for the World, who lays up nothing against Old Age when it is in his Power, He is not reckoned a Wise Man for the World, who lays up nothing against Old Age when it is in his Power, pns31 vbz xx vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz a-acp pix p-acp j n1 c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
783 tho' it's possible he may not live to be Old: But having such Assurance of Eternal Life; though it's possible he may not live to be Old: But having such Assurance of Eternal Life; cs pn31|vbz j pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbi j: cc-acp vhg d n1 pp-f j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
784 and the Blessedness of the one State, and the Misery of the other, being so unspeakably great; and the Blessedness of the one State, and the Misery of the other, being so unspeakably great; cc dt n1 pp-f dt crd n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, vbg av av-j j; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
785 how should our Minds and Hearts be intent upon what relates to that World, more than upon the Affairs of this? Oh beg of God to strengthen your Faith, how should our Minds and Hearts be intent upon what relates to that World, more than upon the Affairs of this? O beg of God to strengthen your Faith, q-crq vmd po12 n2 cc n2 vbb n1 p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp d n1, av-dc cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f d? uh vvb pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
786 and fix the Consideration of these things on your Minds and Hearts. and fix the Consideration of these things on your Minds and Hearts. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
787 One would wonder that Men can sleep, and wake, lie down, and rise, and go from Week to Week about the Affairs of their Calling, One would wonder that Men can sleep, and wake, lie down, and rise, and go from Week to Week about the Affairs of their Calling, pi vmd vvi d n2 vmb vvi, cc vvi, vvb a-acp, cc vvi, cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
788 and the Business of the World, as if there were no Truth in any thing of all this; and the Business of the World, as if there were no Truth in any thing of all this; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f d d; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
789 or no Danger of their losing Heaven, and falling under the Sentence of Condemnation! or no Danger of their losing Heaven, and falling under the Sentence of Condemnation! cc dx n1 pp-f po32 j-vvg n1, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1! (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 117
790 What can we say to it, that professing to believe a Heaven and Hell, we yet live as if we were certain there was neither? We walk with the same Security, Peace, What can we say to it, that professing to believe a Heaven and Hell, we yet live as if we were certain there was neither? We walk with the same Security, Peace, q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp pn31, cst vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, pns12 av vvb p-acp cs pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vbds dx? pns12 vvb p-acp dt d n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
791 and Joy, in the way to Hell, as if we were perswaded that all that is said of it were only a Romantick Story. and Joy, in the Way to Hell, as if we were persuaded that all that is said of it were only a Romantic Story. cc n1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp cs pns12 vbdr vvn cst d cst vbz vvn pp-f pn31 vbdr av-j dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
792 We lose the Kingdom of God with as much Indifference, as if we believ'd nothing of it. We loose the Kingdom of God with as much Indifference, as if we believed nothing of it. pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp p-acp d n1, c-acp cs pns12 vvd pix pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
793 Methinks the very Name of Eternity, with Men of any Faith, or Reason, should blast all the Beauty and Glory of this World; Methinks the very Name of Eternity, with Men of any Faith, or Reason, should blast all the Beauty and Glory of this World; vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 pp-f d n1, cc n1, vmd vvi d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
794 and weaken the Force of the most Powerful Temptations. and weaken the Force of the most Powerful Temptations. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
795 Methinks one Thought of Eternity should awaken, quicken, and make us serious, when we are most cold, dull, or sleepy. Methinks one Thought of Eternity should awaken, quicken, and make us serious, when we Are most cold, dull, or sleepy. vvz crd n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi, vvb, cc vvb pno12 j, c-crq pns12 vbr av-ds j-jn, j, cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
796 To be for ever, ever, ever with the Lord in Glory, or under his most heavy Wrath: What Words are these! To be for ever, ever, ever with the Lord in Glory, or under his most heavy Wrath: What Words Are these! pc-acp vbi p-acp av, av, av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp po31 av-ds j n1: q-crq n2 vbr d! (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
797 what Things? what Thoughts are these! what Things? what Thoughts Are these! q-crq n2? q-crq n2 vbr d! (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 118
798 Shall I not reflect, and enquire, which of the two is like to be my Portion? What if I should die suddenly, in the State I am now in, will my Immortal Soul be lost or sav'd? Am I a Stranger to Faith and Regeneration, unreconcil'd to God, in a state of Damning Ignorance and Unbelief? or what Evidence can I give of Repentance towards God, Shall I not reflect, and inquire, which of the two is like to be my Portion? What if I should die suddenly, in the State I am now in, will my Immortal Soul be lost or saved? Am I a Stranger to Faith and Regeneration, unreconciled to God, in a state of Damning Ignorance and Unbelief? or what Evidence can I give of Repentance towards God, vmb pns11 xx vvi, cc vvi, r-crq pp-f dt crd vbz av-j pc-acp vbi po11 n1? q-crq cs pns11 vmd vvi av-j, p-acp dt n1 pns11 vbm av p-acp, vmb po11 j n1 vbi vvn cc vvn? vbm pns11 dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, j p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg n1 cc n1? cc q-crq n1 vmb pns11 vvi pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 119
799 and Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ? and Faith in our Lord jesus christ? cc n1 p-acp po12 n1 np1 np1? (4) text (DIV1) 82 Page 119
800 If the Blessedness of Heaven will not draw me, let me sometimes try the Thoughts of Hell to awaken my drowsie Sowl: If the Blessedness of Heaven will not draw me, let me sometime try the Thoughts of Hell to awaken my drowsy Soul: cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi pno11, vvb pno11 av vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po11 j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 119
801 Let me not fear to make use of that Motive, to work upon my Fear; even our God is a Consuming Fire. Let me not Fear to make use of that Motive, to work upon my fear; even our God is a Consuming Fire. vvb pno11 xx vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1; av po12 n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 119
802 Some weak and deceiv'd People suppose it legal, and below the Spirituality of a Christian, to preach, some weak and deceived People suppose it Legal, and below the Spirituality of a Christian, to preach, d j cc j-vvn n1 vvb pn31 j, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 119
803 or think much of the Damnation of Hell: But they consider not, that the Punishment of Sinners in onother World, is oftner threaten'd, or think much of the Damnation of Hell: But they Consider not, that the Punishment of Sinners in onother World, is oftener threatened, cc vvb d pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: cc-acp pns32 vvb xx, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp j-jn n1, vbz av-c vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 119
804 and more largely describ'd in the New Testament, than in the Old. Our Saviour has said more, of an Everlasting Hell, than all the Prophets: and more largely described in the New Testament, than in the Old. Our Saviour has said more, of an Everlasting Hell, than all the prophets: cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1, cs p-acp dt np1 po12 n1 vhz vvn av-dc, pp-f dt j n1, cs d dt n2: (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 120
805 And therefore to dislike, or condemn this Help, to work upon our Fears; And Therefore to dislike, or condemn this Help, to work upon our Fears; cc av pc-acp vvi, cc vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 120
806 is in effect to make themselves wiser than GOD, more Evangelical than Jesus Christ; and more Spiritual than St. Paul and the rest of the Apostles. is in Effect to make themselves Wiser than GOD, more Evangelical than jesus christ; and more Spiritual than Saint Paul and the rest of the Apostles. vbz p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi px32 jc cs np1, n1 np1 cs np1 np1; cc av-dc j cs n1 np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 83 Page 120
807 But the most are loth to apply such Thoughts for another Reason, for fear of the Sentence their own Conscience will pass upon them now, rather than of the Condemnation that God will inflict hereafter. But the most Are loath to apply such Thoughts for Another Reason, for Fear of the Sentence their own Conscience will pass upon them now, rather than of the Condemnation that God will inflict hereafter. p-acp dt av-ds vbr j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 po32 d n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 av, av-c cs pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vmb vvi av. (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 120
808 Such Truths, if admitted to be certain, and apply'd to a Man's particular Case, who lives in Sin, would disturb his Peace, and damp his Pleasures; Such Truths, if admitted to be certain, and applied to a Man's particular Case, who lives in since, would disturb his Peace, and damp his Pleasures; d n2, cs vvn pc-acp vbi j, cc vvn p-acp dt n1|vbz j n1, r-crq vvz p-acp n1, vmd vvi po31 n1, cc n-jn po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 120
809 would chill, and cool his Carnal Mirth; would check his pursuit after fleshly Lusts, and turn his foolish Jollity into Melancholy Darkness. would chill, and cool his Carnal Mirth; would check his pursuit After fleshly Lustiest, and turn his foolish Jollity into Melancholy Darkness. vmd vvi, cc vvi po31 j n1; vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n2, cc vvi po31 j n1 p-acp j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 120
810 He can't think of such things, without a sad misgiving Heart. He can't think of such things, without a sad misgiving Heart. pns31 vmb|pn31 vvi pp-f d n2, p-acp dt j n-vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 121
811 Even they that seem to despise, and deny all this, yet owe all their Peace to their not thinking of it. Even they that seem to despise, and deny all this, yet owe all their Peace to their not thinking of it. j pns32 cst vvb pc-acp vvi, cc vvi d d, av vvb d po32 n1 p-acp po32 xx vvg pp-f pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 121
812 For notwithstanding all their false Courage in Company, they tremble when alone. If they dare think of Death, and another World in the Darkness of the Night; For notwithstanding all their false Courage in Company, they tremble when alone. If they Dare think of Death, and Another World in the Darkness of the Night; p-acp a-acp d po32 j n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vvb c-crq av-j. cs pns32 vvb vvi pp-f n1, cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 121
813 they find by their own Thoughts, that the Candle of the Lord within them is not extinguished. they find by their own Thoughts, that the Candle of the Lord within them is not extinguished. pns32 vvb p-acp po32 d n2, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32 vbz xx vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 84 Page 121
814 Secondly, Let us follow the Counsel of Moses and the Prophets, of Christ and his Apostles; I mean, let us hearken to the Word of God in the Holy Scriptures, Secondly, Let us follow the Counsel of Moses and the prophets, of christ and his Apostles; I mean, let us harken to the Word of God in the Holy Scriptures, ord, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n2, pp-f np1 cc po31 n2; pns11 vvb, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 121
815 if we would not come into this place of Torment, but have our Portion in Abraham 's Bosom. if we would not come into this place of Torment, but have our Portion in Abraham is Bosom. cs pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vhi po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz n1. (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 121
816 This I gather from the Close of this Parable. The Believing Consideration of the two Eternal States would engage us to this. This I gather from the Close of this Parable. The Believing Consideration of the two Eternal States would engage us to this. d pns11 vvb p-acp dt j pp-f d n1. dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt crd j n2 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp d. (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 121
817 It is imply'd methinks in the Desire of the Rich Man in Torment, to prevent his Brethren's falling into the like Ruin; (by his sending one into the other World to convince them,) that the not believing or considering a future State was that which was like to undoe them. It is implied methinks in the Desire of the Rich Man in Torment, to prevent his Brothers' falling into the like Ruin; (by his sending one into the other World to convince them,) that the not believing or considering a future State was that which was like to undo them. pn31 vbz vvn vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po31 ng2 vvg p-acp dt j n1; (p-acp po31 n-vvg pi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno32,) cst cs xx vvg cc vvg dt j-jn n1 vbds d r-crq vbds av-j pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 122
818 They did not live according to the Word of God, because they did not believe or consider the other World. They did not live according to the Word of God, Because they did not believe or Consider the other World. pns32 vdd xx vvi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi cc vvi dt j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 122
819 He thought there was so much strength in this Argument of Heaven and Hell, to bring Men to Repentance; He Thought there was so much strength in this Argument of Heaven and Hell, to bring Men to Repentance; pns31 vvd a-acp vbds av d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 122
820 that he did not question, but it would prevail on his Wicked Brethren: If one went from the Dead, and told them what he suffered; that he did not question, but it would prevail on his Wicked Brothers: If one went from the Dead, and told them what he suffered; cst pns31 vdd xx vvi, cc-acp pn31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 j n2: cs pi vvd p-acp dt j, cc vvd pno32 r-crq pns31 vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 122
821 and what would be their sad Condition hereafter, if they did not now prevent it. and what would be their sad Condition hereafter, if they did not now prevent it. cc q-crq vmd vbi po32 j n1 av, cs pns32 vdd xx av vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 122
822 Doubtless he thought as to himself, that if he had been permitted to live again, he should have been another Man, Doubtless he Thought as to himself, that if he had been permitted to live again, he should have been Another Man, av-j pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp px31, cst cs pns31 vhd vbn vvn pc-acp vvi av, pns31 vmd vhi vbn j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 122
823 and liv'd another sort of Life; and lived Another sort of Life; cc vvd j-jn n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 123
824 and so concluded, that they would also, if they did but believe the two Eternal States; and so concluded, that they would also, if they did but believe the two Eternal States; cc av vvn, cst pns32 vmd av, cs pns32 vdd p-acp vvi dt crd j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 123
825 and that if one came from the Dead, they would believe it. We have commonly the same kind of Thoughts, that such extraordinary means would prove effectual: and that if one Come from the Dead, they would believe it. We have commonly the same kind of Thoughts, that such extraordinary means would prove effectual: cc cst cs pi vvd p-acp dt j, pns32 vmd vvi pn31. pns12 vhb av-j dt d n1 pp-f n2, cst d j n2 vmd vvi j: (4) text (DIV1) 85 Page 123
826 But Abaham 's final Answer to the Rich Man's Request, tells us our mistake; But Abaham is final Answer to the Rich Man's Request, tells us our mistake; cc-acp np1 vbz j n1 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, vvz pno12 po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 123
827 that if we believe not Moses and the Prophets, neither should we be perswaded, tho' one came from the Dead. that if we believe not Moses and the prophets, neither should we be persuaded, though one Come from the Dead. d cs pns12 vvb xx np1 cc dt n2, dx vmd pns12 vbi vvn, cs pi vvd p-acp dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 123
828 The Ordinary means, by the Word are sufficient for our Conviction; The Ordinary means, by the Word Are sufficient for our Conviction; dt j n2, p-acp dt n1 vbr j p-acp po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 123
829 and they that will not by them be perswaded, do unreasonably, and in vain desire Extraordinary. and they that will not by them be persuaded, do unreasonably, and in vain desire Extraordinary. cc pns32 cst vmb xx p-acp pno32 vbb vvn, vdb av-j, cc p-acp j vvb j. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 123
830 I say unreasonably, for it would destroy the End and Efficacy of Miracles, by the two great frequency of them; I say unreasonably, for it would destroy the End and Efficacy of Miracles, by the two great frequency of them; pns11 vvb av-j, c-acp pn31 vmd vvi dt vvb cc n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt crd j n1 pp-f pno32; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 123
831 and make God's Almighty Power to become Cheap, if at every turn, it were to be thus employ'd, and make God's Almighty Power to become Cheap, if At every turn, it were to be thus employed, cc vvi npg1 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi j, cs p-acp d n1, pn31 vbdr pc-acp vbi av vvd, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
832 for the satisfaction of every man's Doubts and Scruples. There is almost the same Reason, why Miracles should not be so common; for the satisfaction of every Man's Doubts and Scruples. There is almost the same Reason, why Miracles should not be so Common; p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n2 cc n2. pc-acp vbz av dt d n1, q-crq n2 vmd xx vbi av j; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
833 as there is, why there should be Any at all. as there is, why there should be Any At all. c-acp pc-acp vbz, c-crq a-acp vmd vbi d p-acp d. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
834 And it may be we deceive our selves in thinking we should be certainly perswaded, by such a Miracle. And it may be we deceive our selves in thinking we should be Certainly persuaded, by such a Miracle. cc pn31 vmb vbi pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp vvg pns12 vmd vbi av-j vvn, p-acp d dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
835 If One might come from Heaven with the Light and Glory of the Lord shining in his Face, If One might come from Heaven with the Light and Glory of the Lord shining in his Face, cs pi vmd vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
836 and speak of the Pleasures, Honours, and Felicity of the Saints above: and speak of the Pleasures, Honours, and Felicity of the Saints above: cc vvi pp-f dt n2, ng1, cc n1 pp-f dt n2 a-acp: (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
837 We think that then we should believe what is said of Heaven. Or if One of those miserable Creatures that are past Hope, should appear in some frightful Shape, Roaring and Yelling under the Wrath of God, with despairing Cries and Screeches, We think that then we should believe what is said of Heaven. Or if One of those miserable Creatures that Are passed Hope, should appear in Some frightful Shape, Roaring and Yelling under the Wrath of God, with despairing Cries and Screeches, pns12 vvb cst av pns12 vmd vvi r-crq vbz vvn pp-f n1. cc cs crd pp-f d j n2 cst vbr p-acp n1, vmd vvi p-acp d j vvb, vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j-vvg vvz cc n2, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
838 and should tell us with his Flaming Tongue and Breath; and should tell us with his Flaming Tongue and Breath; cc vmd vvi pno12 p-acp po31 vvg n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 124
839 what is the sad Portion of those that know not God, and obey not the Gospel; what is the sad Portion of those that know not God, and obey not the Gospel; q-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d cst vvb xx np1, cc vvi xx dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 125
840 we conclude, we should then no longer doubt of Hell, or continue to live as if we disbeliev'd it. we conclude, we should then no longer doubt of Hell, or continue to live as if we disbelieved it. pns12 vvb, pns12 vmd av av-dx av-jc n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi c-acp cs pns12 j pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 125
841 But we are here told, that the Testimony of God in the Holy Scriptures is à more certain Evidence than that can be. But we Are Here told, that the Testimony of God in the Holy Scriptures is à more certain Evidence than that can be. cc-acp pns12 vbr av vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2 vbz fw-fr n1 j n1 cs d vmb vbi. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 125
842 If such a One should come from the Dead, what could he tell us of Heaven and Hell, more than has been told us already by Moses and the Prophets, by Christ and his Apostles? Can there be greater Arguments made use of to bring Men to Repentance, If such a One should come from the Dead, what could he tell us of Heaven and Hell, more than has been told us already by Moses and the prophets, by christ and his Apostles? Can there be greater Arguments made use of to bring Men to Repentance, cs d dt pi vmd vvi p-acp dt j, r-crq vmd pns31 vvi pno12 pp-f n1 cc n1, av-dc cs vhz vbn vvn pno12 av p-acp np1 cc dt n2, p-acp np1 cc po31 n2? vmb a-acp vbi jc n2 vvd n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 125
843 than are in the Holy Scriptures? Can we hear of a better Heaven, or a hotter Hell than is described in the Word of God? Or may we hope for the Concurrence of God's Grace with that, rather than with his Word? Such an Apparition may affect our Senses, than Are in the Holy Scriptures? Can we hear of a better Heaven, or a hotter Hell than is described in the Word of God? Or may we hope for the Concurrence of God's Grace with that, rather than with his Word? Such an Apparition may affect our Senses, cs vbr p-acp dt j n2? vmb pns12 vvi pp-f dt jc n1, cc dt jc n1 cs vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? cc vmb pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp d, av-c cs p-acp po31 n1? d dt n1 vmb vvi po12 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 125
844 and strike our Minds a little for the present; but would not turn the Will, nor change the Heart, nor reform the Life. and strike our Minds a little for the present; but would not turn the Will, nor change the Heart, nor reform the Life. cc vvb po12 n2 dt j p-acp dt j; cc-acp vmd xx vvi dt n1, ccx vvi dt n1, ccx vvb dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 125
845 We see that by the Case of Pharaoh, who had several Miraculous Plagues, one would think enough to convince him, We see that by the Case of Pharaoh, who had several Miraculous Plagues, one would think enough to convince him, pns12 vvb cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhd j j n2, pi vmd vvi av-d pc-acp vvi pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 126
846 but he harden'd his Heart still. but he hardened his Heart still. cc-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 av. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 126
847 We see it in the History of the Jews, who notwithstanding the sight of continu'd Miracles for forty Years, they are complain'd of as a Stiffneck'd, & Rebellious People. We see it in the History of the jews, who notwithstanding the sighed of continued Miracles for forty years, they Are complained of as a Stiffnecked, & Rebellious People. pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvd n2 p-acp crd n2, pns32 vbr vvd pp-f p-acp dt j, cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 126
848 Yea our Lord himself rose from the Dead, and his Resurrection was confirm'd by Five Hundred Witnesses, Yea our Lord himself rose from the Dead, and his Resurrection was confirmed by Five Hundred Witnesses, uh po12 n1 px31 vvd p-acp dt j, cc po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp crd crd n2, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 126
849 and yet how few Believ'd it? We cannot have such Certainty of a particular Apparition, and yet how few Believed it? We cannot have such Certainty of a particular Apparition, cc av c-crq d vvd pn31? pns12 vmbx vhi d n1 pp-f dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 126
850 as of the Resurrection of Christ. as of the Resurrection of christ. c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 126
851 And you'd find it hard to distinguish a true Miracle in that case from a Counterfeit. And You would find it hard to distinguish a true Miracle in that case from a Counterfeit. cc pn22|vmd vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 126
852 How many in the Church of Rome are deceived by Stories from the Dead? If you had your Desire granted in this, would you not be tempted to take it for a Spectre, a Phantom, a waking Dream, a melancholy Mormo? But if you should believe it, How many in the Church of Room Are deceived by Stories from the Dead? If you had your Desire granted in this, would you not be tempted to take it for a Spectre, a Phantom, a waking Dream, a melancholy Mormo? But if you should believe it, c-crq d p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb vbr vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt j? cs pn22 vhd po22 n1 vvn p-acp d, vmd pn22 xx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, dt n1, dt vvg n1, dt j-jn np1? p-acp cs pn22 vmd vvi pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 127
853 and it should affright you for a little while, yet 'tis very probable that the Impression would by degrees wear off. and it should affright you for a little while, yet it's very probable that the Impression would by Degrees wear off. cc pn31 vmd vvi pn22 p-acp dt j n1, av pn31|vbz av j cst dt n1 vmd p-acp n2 vvb a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 127
854 As we find by the Recovery of Persons from the Brink of the Grave, who apprehended themselves in the very terrour of Death, As we find by the Recovery of Persons from the Brink of the Grave, who apprehended themselves in the very terror of Death, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, r-crq vvd px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 127
855 and the Pains of Hell did almost compass them about, they were then full of Sorrow for Sin, made many Resolutions against it; and the Pains of Hell did almost compass them about, they were then full of Sorrow for since, made many Resolutions against it; cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vdd av vvi pno32 a-acp, pns32 vbdr av j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, vvd d n2 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 127
856 but we find upon restored Health, it quickly comes to nothing, they relapse into their old Sins, but we find upon restored Health, it quickly comes to nothing, they relapse into their old Sins, cc-acp pns12 vvb p-acp j-vvn n1, pn31 av-j vvz p-acp pix, pns32 n1 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 127
857 and are not perswaded, even by their own Convictions. and Are not persuaded, even by their own Convictions. cc vbr xx vvn, av p-acp po32 d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 86 Page 127
858 If Lazarus had been sent to the Rich Man's Brethren, was it likely they would have Believed him? Might they not have plausibly rejected the Message, If Lazarus had been sent to the Rich Man's Brothers, was it likely they would have Believed him? Might they not have plausibly rejected the Message, cs np1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp dt j ng1 n2, vbds pn31 j pns32 vmd vhi vvd pno31? vmd pns32 xx vhi av-j vvn dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 127
859 and suppos'd it to be a Cheat? How could they imagin that Abraham would take such a one into his Bosom, and supposed it to be a Cheat? How could they imagine that Abraham would take such a one into his Bosom, cc vvn pn31 pc-acp vbi dt n1? q-crq vmd pns32 vvi cst np1 vmd vvi d dt pi p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 128
860 as poor Lazarus; or employ him on such an Errand? 'Twould have been a Disgrace to their Family, to Believe such a Report of their Brother's Damnation; as poor Lazarus; or employ him on such an Errand? 'twould have been a Disgrace to their Family, to Believe such a Report of their Brother's Damnation; c-acp j np1; cc vvi pno31 p-acp d dt n1? pn31|vmd vhi vbn dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f po32 ng1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 128
861 especially when brought by such a Messenger. especially when brought by such a Messenger. av-j c-crq vvn p-acp d dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 128
862 It may be they would no more have hearken'd to Lazarus, now testifying from the other World, It may be they would no more have harkened to Lazarus, now testifying from the other World, pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vmd av-dx av-dc vhb vvn p-acp np1, av vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 128
863 than heretofore when begging at their Brother's Door. than heretofore when begging At their Brother's Door. cs av q-crq vvg p-acp po32 ng1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 128
864 The Lusts and Vices of Men would very likely hinder the Success of such a Miracle as this, The Lustiest and Vices of Men would very likely hinder the Success of such a Miracle as this, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 vmd av av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d, (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 128
865 and find ways and shifts to evade the Force of it, as well as resist the Evidence and Force of what is laid down in the Scriptures. and find ways and shifts to evade the Force of it, as well as resist the Evidence and Force of what is laid down in the Scriptures. cc vvi n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp av c-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 87 Page 128
866 What is said here in the Parable, to be denied to One Lazarus, was granted as to Another; that is, our Lord did raise one of that Name from the Dead, What is said Here in the Parable, to be denied to One Lazarus, was granted as to another; that is, our Lord did raise one of that Name from the Dead, q-crq vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp crd np1, vbds vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn; cst vbz, po12 n1 vdd vvi crd pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 128
867 after he had been Dead four Days, and yet some of them who knew him before, After he had been Dead four Days, and yet Some of them who knew him before, c-acp pns31 vhd vbn j crd n2, cc av d pp-f pno32 r-crq vvd pno31 a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 129
868 and when he was Dead, and Risen again, and convers'd with him afterwards, yet were not convinced by that Miracle of Christ, to Believe on him: and when he was Dead, and Risen again, and conversed with him afterwards, yet were not convinced by that Miracle of christ, to Believe on him: cc c-crq pns31 vbds j, cc vvn av, cc vvd p-acp pno31 av, av vbdr xx vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 129
869 for we read, That from that very Day of raising Lazarus, The High Priests and Rulers took Counsel together, for we read, That from that very Day of raising Lazarus, The High Priests and Rulers took Counsel together, c-acp pns12 vvb, cst p-acp d j n1 pp-f vvg np1, dt j n2 cc n2 vvd n1 av, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 129
870 how they might put him to Death. how they might put him to Death. c-crq pns32 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 129
871 And we read of One, blind and dumb, and possessed of a Devil, who was healed by Christ, Matth. XII. 22. (where were three Miracles in one,) and yet it did not convince, And we read of One, blind and dumb, and possessed of a devil, who was healed by christ, Matthew XII. 22. (where were three Miracles in one,) and yet it did not convince, cc pns12 vvb pp-f crd, j cc j, cc vvn pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp np1, np1 np1. crd (r-crq vbdr crd n2 p-acp crd,) cc av pn31 vdd xx vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 129
872 for we read, ver. 38. Certain of the Scribes and Pharisees say unto him, Master we would see a Sign. for we read, ver. 38. Certain of the Scribes and Pharisees say unto him, Master we would see a Signen. c-acp pns12 vvb, fw-la. crd j pp-f dt n2 cc np2 vvb p-acp pno31, n1 pns12 vmd vvi dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 129
873 And after our Lord had miraculously fed Five Thousand Persons, with Five Loaves and Two Fishes, Joh. VI. some of those very Men who had seen the Miracle, And After our Lord had miraculously fed Five Thousand Persons, with Five Loaves and Two Fish, John VI. Some of those very Men who had seen the Miracle, cc p-acp po12 n1 vhd av-j vvn crd crd n2, p-acp crd n2 cc crd n2, np1 crd. d pp-f d j n2 r-crq vhd vvn dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 129
874 and eaten of it, and were so far convinced for the present, as to say to one another, This is of a Truth the Prophet, that should come into the World. and eaten of it, and were so Far convinced for the present, as to say to one Another, This is of a Truth the Prophet, that should come into the World. cc vvn pp-f pn31, cc vbdr av av-j vvn p-acp dt j, c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j-jn, d vbz pp-f dt n1 dt n1, cst vmd vvi p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 130
875 Yet the next Day, or within a Day or two, when he told them, they followed him for the Loaves, They say unto him, What Sign shewest thou, that we may See, and Believe; Yet the next Day, or within a Day or two, when he told them, they followed him for the Loaves, They say unto him, What Signen shewest thou, that we may See, and Believe; av dt ord n1, cc p-acp dt n1 cc crd, c-crq pns31 vvd pno32, pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n2, pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, q-crq n1 vv2 pns21, cst pns12 vmb vvi, cc vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 130
876 as if he had never wrought a Miracle before. as if he had never wrought a Miracle before. c-acp cs pns31 vhd av-x vvn dt n1 a-acp. (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 130
877 Yea the Disciples of Christ himself, who were Witnesses of so many Miracles, were not so far perswaded by them, Yea the Disciples of christ himself, who were Witnesses of so many Miracles, were not so Far persuaded by them, uh dt n2 pp-f np1 px31, r-crq vbdr n2 pp-f av d n2, vbdr xx av av-j vvn p-acp pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 130
878 as not to forsake him, nay not to deny him. as not to forsake him, nay not to deny him. c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pno31, uh-x xx p-acp vvi pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 88 Page 130
879 To Conclude, We are not to expect any such Extraordinary Method for our Conviction, while the standing Revelation of the Will of God in the Scriptures is sufficient; To Conclude, We Are not to expect any such Extraordinary Method for our Conviction, while the standing Revelation of the Will of God in the Scriptures is sufficient; pc-acp vvi, pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi d d j n1 p-acp po12 n1, cs dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 vbz j; (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 130
880 and the Doctrin there taught hath been abundantly confirm'd by Miracles. and the Doctrine there taught hath been abundantly confirmed by Miracles. cc dt n1 a-acp vvn vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 130
881 And if one should rise from the Dead, and appear to us, 'tis probable enough it would not perswade us to Repent, And if one should rise from the Dead, and appear to us, it's probable enough it would not persuade us to repent, cc cs pi vmd vvi p-acp dt j, cc vvi p-acp pno12, pn31|vbz j av-d pn31 vmd xx vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 130
882 if the Word of God will not perswade us. if the Word of God will not persuade us. cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb xx vvi pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 130
883 But no other Sign, our Lord says, shall be given, but that of Jonas the Prophet. But no other Signen, our Lord Says, shall be given, but that of Jonah the Prophet. p-acp dx j-jn n1, po12 n1 vvz, vmb vbi vvn, cc-acp d pp-f np1 dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
884 That is, what's signified by it, the Resurrection of Christ. And that hath been Confirm'd by numerous and undeniable Miracles, by all manner of Evidence and Proof, that such a matter of Fact is capable of. That is, what's signified by it, the Resurrection of christ. And that hath been Confirmed by numerous and undeniable Miracles, by all manner of Evidence and Proof, that such a matter of Fact is capable of. cst vbz, r-crq|vbz vvd p-acp pn31, dt n1 pp-f np1. cc cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst d dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j pp-f. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
885 Which will leave us without Excuse, if we Believe not his Doctrine; the Truth of which is sealed by his Rising from the Dead. Which will leave us without Excuse, if we Believe not his Doctrine; the Truth of which is sealed by his Rising from the Dead. r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cs pns12 vvb xx po31 n1; dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp dt j. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
886 We should therefore study the Holy Scriptures, and the Rational Grounds of our Believing Christ to be the Son of God; We should Therefore study the Holy Scriptures, and the Rational Grounds of our Believing christ to be the Son of God; pns12 vmd av vvi dt j n2, cc dt j n2 pp-f po12 j-vvg np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
887 and consequently that All that he hath told us of the Other World, will most infallibly come to pass. and consequently that All that he hath told us of the Other World, will most infallibly come to pass. cc av-j cst d cst pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f dt j-jn n1, n1 ds av-j vvn pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
888 His Resurrection confirms the Truth of all. His Resurrection confirms the Truth of all. po31 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f d. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
889 And we are not to expect Any more to Rise from the Dead, till We our Selves do, unto our Last Judgement. And we Are not to expect Any more to Rise from the Dead, till We our Selves do, unto our Last Judgement. cc pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi d dc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j, c-acp pns12 po12 n2 vdb, p-acp po12 ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
890 The Book is seal'd, as the Gulf too is fixt: The Book is sealed, as the Gulf too is fixed: dt n1 vbz vvd, c-acp dt n1 av vbz vvn: (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 131
891 And they that hear not Moses and the Prophets, Christ and the Apostles, are not like to be perswaded at all. And they that hear not Moses and the prophets, christ and the Apostles, Are not like to be persuaded At all. cc pns32 cst vvb xx np1 cc dt n2, np1 cc dt n2, vbr xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d. (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 132
892 But if the Gospel continues to be hid, 2 Cor. iv. 3. it is hid to them who are Lost. But if the Gospel continues to be hid, 2 Cor. iv. 3. it is hid to them who Are Lost. p-acp cs dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, crd np1 crd. crd pn31 vbz vvn p-acp pno32 r-crq vbr vvn (4) text (DIV1) 89 Page 132
893 AS to our Deceas'd Friend, Mr. Shatterden Thomas, whose Repentance and Death occasion'd this Discourse, and at whose Desire I preach'd, and publish it; AS to our Deceased Friend, Mr. Shatterden Thomas, whose Repentance and Death occasioned this Discourse, and At whose Desire I preached, and publish it; p-acp p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, n1 np1 np1, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vvn d n1, cc p-acp rg-crq vvb pns11 vvd, cc vvi pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 132
894 what I shall say concerning him from my Self, shall be more in the General, what I shall say Concerning him from my Self, shall be more in the General, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi vvg pno31 p-acp po11 n1, vmb vbi av-dc p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 132
895 because several Particulars, I apprehend will be mention'd with more Advantage, from the Account given of him by a very Worthy and fit Person, who frequently visited him in his last Sickness; Because several Particulars, I apprehend will be mentioned with more Advantage, from the Account given of him by a very Worthy and fit Person, who frequently visited him in his last Sickness; c-acp j n2-j, pns11 vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp dc n1, p-acp dt vvb vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp dt j j cc j n1, r-crq av-j vvd pno31 p-acp po31 ord n1; (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 132
896 whose Acquaintance with him, Love to the Memory of his good Mother, Respect for his Family and Relations, whose Acquaintance with him, Love to the Memory of his good Mother, Respect for his Family and Relations, rg-crq n1 p-acp pno31, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 132
897 and tender Compassion to his Case, made her willing to discourse him, and give that serious Counsel and Advice, which oftentimes is better and more effectually receiv'd from such a Friend, than from a Minister. and tender Compassion to his Case, made her willing to discourse him, and give that serious Counsel and advice, which oftentimes is better and more effectually received from such a Friend, than from a Minister. cc j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvd po31 j p-acp vvb pno31, cc vvb d j n1 cc n1, r-crq av vbz jc cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 133
898 And his just Regard for her Quality and Character, made him likely to be Impressed by what she said to him. And his just Regard for her Quality and Character, made him likely to be Impressed by what she said to him. cc po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vvd pno31 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 133
899 I hope it may have the like good effect upon Others, to recite a part of what she had wrote down, I hope it may have the like good Effect upon Others, to recite a part of what she had wrote down, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vhi dt j j n1 p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 133
900 tho' at first only for her own Satisfaction, and the good of her Children. though At First only for her own Satisfaction, and the good of her Children. cs p-acp ord av-j p-acp po31 d n1, cc dt j pp-f po31 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 90 Page 133
901 I am glad I have leave to subjoyn that Paper, because not only many of the same things I mention'd to him, are there repeated, I am glad I have leave to subjoin that Paper, Because not only many of the same things I mentioned to him, Are there repeated, pns11 vbm j pns11 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, c-acp xx av-j d pp-f dt d n2 pns11 vvn p-acp pno31, vbr a-acp vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 133
902 and enlarg'd with his more distinct and particular Answers: and enlarged with his more distinct and particular Answers: cc vvn p-acp po31 av-dc j cc j n2: (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 133
903 But several will more candidly receive, and regard the Relation of such Passages, from the Mouth of a dying Penitent, But several will more candidly receive, and regard the Relation of such Passages, from the Mouth of a dying Penitent, cc-acp j n1 av-dc av-j vvi, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 133
904 when confirm'd by such a Testimony, than they would from my single Report. when confirmed by such a Testimony, than they would from my single Report. c-crq vvn p-acp d dt n1, cs pns32 vmd p-acp po11 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 134
905 I know the Scepticism of many of our Age is such, as to reckon that a Minister speaking on such a Subject, doth it but in Form, according to his Profession; I know the Scepticism of many of our Age is such, as to reckon that a Minister speaking on such a Subject, does it but in From, according to his Profession; pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f d pp-f po12 n1 vbz d, c-acp pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vvg p-acp d dt j-jn, vdz pn31 p-acp p-acp n1, vvg p-acp po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 134
906 and that it is an Art to carry on, what they call, his Trade. and that it is an Art to carry on, what they call, his Trade. cc cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp, r-crq pns32 vvb, po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 134
907 But all such Cavils, Prejudices, and Objections will be hereby prevented, when I give you the Relation of what pass'd, between him and that Pious Lady, But all such Cavils, Prejudices, and Objections will be hereby prevented, when I give you the Relation of what passed, between him and that Pious Lady, p-acp d d n2, n2, cc n2 vmb vbi av vvn, c-crq pns11 vvb pn22 dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvd, p-acp pno31 cc d j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 134
908 as plainly and faithfully set down by her own Pen, and in her own Words, without altering any of the Phrases; as plainly and faithfully Set down by her own Pen, and in her own Words, without altering any of the Phrases; c-acp av-j cc av-j vvn a-acp p-acp po31 d n1, cc p-acp po31 d n2, p-acp vvg d pp-f dt n2; (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 134
909 which as they need not to be alter'd, so to attempt it, would be to weaken the Spirit, and Beauty, and the Pungency of the Discourse of a Serious Christian, with a Dying Friend. which as they need not to be altered, so to attempt it, would be to weaken the Spirit, and Beauty, and the Pungency of the Discourse of a Serious Christian, with a Dying Friend. r-crq c-acp pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vbi vvn, av pc-acp vvi pn31, vmd vbi pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j njp, p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 91 Page 134
910 But before the Recital of that Paper, I have Some things to impart which I observ'd my self, But before the Recital of that Paper, I have some things to impart which I observed my self, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns11 vhb d n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns11 vvd po11 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 92 Page 134
911 and Some which he desired me to mention. and some which he desired me to mention. cc d r-crq pns31 vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 92 Page 135
912 And if I should here use the greatest Freedom, as to Particulars, I had not only Leave, And if I should Here use the greatest Freedom, as to Particulars, I had not only Leave, cc cs pns11 vmd av vvi dt js n1, a-acp p-acp n2-j, pns11 vhd xx av-j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 92 Page 135
913 but Order, (as several can witness,) not only Liberty and Allowance, but a Charge, often repeated to me, by our Deceased Friend, Not to spare him, Not to spare him; but Order, (as several can witness,) not only Liberty and Allowance, but a Charge, often repeated to me, by our Deceased Friend, Not to spare him, Not to spare him; cc-acp n1, (c-acp j vmb vvi,) xx av-j n1 cc n1, cc-acp dt vvb, av vvn p-acp pno11, p-acp po12 j-vvn n1, xx pc-acp vvi pno31, xx pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 92 Page 135
914 in Hope, that tho' he had not honour'd God by his Life, He might by his Sickness, and Death. in Hope, that though he had not honoured God by his Life, He might by his Sickness, and Death. p-acp n1, cst cs pns31 vhd xx vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmd p-acp po31 n1, cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 92 Page 135
915 His Repentance appear'd to be so unfeigned and sincere, that he matter'd not if his own Name did suffer, His Repentance appeared to be so unfeigned and sincere, that he mattered not if his own Name did suffer, po31 n1 vvd pc-acp vbi av j cc j, cst pns31 vvn xx cs po31 d n1 vdd vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 135
916 so he might but Honour God, and Vindicate Religion, by any thing I could say of him, that had a Tendency to profit the Living. so he might but Honour God, and Vindicate Religion, by any thing I could say of him, that had a Tendency to profit the Living. av pns31 vmd p-acp n1 np1, cc vvi n1, p-acp d n1 pns11 vmd vvi pp-f pno31, cst vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 135
917 But I shall not need, for that end, to mention any more of his Faults than is requisite to illustrate his Repentance, and render me Faithful in the Charge I receiv'd. But I shall not need, for that end, to mention any more of his Faults than is requisite to illustrate his Repentance, and render me Faithful in the Charge I received. p-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi, c-acp cst n1, pc-acp vvi d dc pp-f po31 n2 cs vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvb pno11 j p-acp dt vvb pns11 vvd. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 135
918 I shall touch that part with more Softness than he desir'd, or than I am sure he himself did, in expressing his Detestation of his past Life. I shall touch that part with more Softness than he desired, or than I am sure he himself did, in expressing his Detestation of his past Life. pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp dc n1 cs pns31 vvd, cc cs pns11 vbm j pns31 px31 vdd, p-acp vvg po31 n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 136
919 I have too much Compassion for his surviving Acquaintance, (who may profit by the Example of his Repentance, I have too much Compassion for his surviving Acquaintance, (who may profit by the Exampl of his Repentance, pns11 vhb av d n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, (r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 136
920 and I heartily beg they may,) than to say any thing that may obstruct it, by Shocking and Provoking them. and I heartily beg they may,) than to say any thing that may obstruct it, by Shocking and Provoking them. cc pns11 av-j vvb pns32 vmb,) cs pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vmb vvi pn31, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 136
921 The very Parable whereof the Text is a part, forbids me to act otherwise: The very Parable whereof the Text is a part, forbids me to act otherwise: dt j n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz dt n1, vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi av: (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 136
922 for our Saviour conceals the Name of the Rich Man, whose Character is represented with such Severity: for our Saviour conceals the Name of the Rich Man, whose Character is represented with such Severity: c-acp po12 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 136
923 And Abraham calls him Son, tho' a lost and undone Wretch, whom he could not help, either to release from his Torments, And Abraham calls him Son, though a lost and undone Wretch, whom he could not help, either to release from his Torments, cc np1 vvz pno31 n1, cs dt j-vvn cc vvn n1, ro-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi, av-d pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 136
924 or procure the least mitigation of them. or procure the least mitigation of them. cc vvi dt ds n1 pp-f pno32. (4) text (DIV1) 93 Page 136
925 I hope they who knew Him, especially who were often in his Company, will remember the profess'd Change of his Sentiments, and the serious Counsel he gave to Several of them. God grant they may make such just Reflections, Application, I hope they who knew Him, especially who were often in his Company, will Remember the professed Change of his Sentiments, and the serious Counsel he gave to Several of them. God grant they may make such just Reflections, Application, pns11 vvb pns32 r-crq vvd pno31, av-j r-crq vbdr av p-acp po31 n1, vmb vvi dt vvn n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc dt j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp j pp-f pno32. np1 vvb pns32 vmb vvi d j n2, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 137
926 and Improvement of what he said, as he desir'd. and Improvement of what he said, as he desired. cc n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd, c-acp pns31 vvd. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 137
927 And a Dying Man's Advice may by some be more minded, than any thing they hear from the Pulpit. And a Dying Man's advice may by Some be more minded, than any thing they hear from the Pulpit. cc dt j-vvg ng1 n1 vmb p-acp d vbb av-dc vvn, cs d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 137
928 He gave that Reason why he would have me print, because some of his Companions, who would not hear what I should Preach, he hop'd, would read what was Printed of his Repentance; and take Warning. He gave that Reason why he would have me print, Because Some of his Sodales, who would not hear what I should Preach, he hoped, would read what was Printed of his Repentance; and take Warning. pns31 vvd cst n1 c-crq pns31 vmd vhi pno11 vvi, c-acp d pp-f po31 n2, r-crq vmd xx vvi r-crq pns11 vmd vvi, pns31 vvd, vmd vvi r-crq vbds vvn pp-f po31 n1; cc vvb vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 137
929 He chose to take that way to speak to them All; but discovered a very particular Concern for Some of them, who he thought might have been the worse for his Company. He chosen to take that Way to speak to them All; but discovered a very particular Concern for some of them, who he Thought might have been the Worse for his Company. pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d; p-acp vvd dt j j vvb p-acp d pp-f pno32, r-crq pns31 vvd vmd vhi vbn dt jc p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 94 Page 137
930 After many Advantages, by his Parentage and Education, for the Knowledge and Practice of Serious Religion, (which were not improv'd to the best Purposes) He was for some time sunk so far into a Careless Neglect of it, After many Advantages, by his Parentage and Education, for the Knowledge and Practice of Serious Religion, (which were not improved to the best Purposes) He was for Some time sunk so Far into a Careless Neglect of it, p-acp d n2, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, (r-crq vbdr xx vvn p-acp dt js n2) pns31 vbds p-acp d n1 vvn av av-j p-acp dt j vvb pp-f pn31, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 138
931 as made him more easily be overcome by these Temptations, to which Persons of his Age and Circumstances are commonly expos'd. as made him more Easily be overcome by these Temptations, to which Persons of his Age and circumstances Are commonly exposed. c-acp vvn pno31 av-dc av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2 vbr av-j vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 138
932 But God was Merciful, not to cut him off in that unhappy State, and at last to favour him with a lingering Sickness of several Months, which gave him Time, and a Call to Repent. But God was Merciful, not to Cut him off in that unhappy State, and At last to favour him with a lingering Sickness of several Months, which gave him Time, and a Call to repent. p-acp np1 vbds j, xx pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp d j n1, cc p-acp ord pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vvd pno31 n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 138
933 And during all that Space, wherein he gradually declin'd and consum'd, he had his Mind clear, And during all that Molle, wherein he gradually declined and consumed, he had his Mind clear, cc p-acp d cst n1, c-crq pns31 av-jn vvn cc vvn, pns31 vhd po31 n1 j, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 138
934 and his Thoughts free, with little or no Bodily Pain, to discompose him: and his Thoughts free, with little or no Bodily Pain, to discompose him: cc po31 n2 j, p-acp j cc dx j n1, pc-acp vvi pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 138
935 So that the Change of his Opinion and Judgment of things, and what he said in the Profession of his Repentance, was not the effect of Vapours, So that the Change of his Opinion and Judgement of things, and what he said in the Profession of his Repentance, was not the Effect of Vapours, av cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, cc r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbds xx dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 138
936 or a disorder'd Head. But he had Death and the Grave so long in view before him, or a disordered Head. But he had Death and the Grave so long in view before him, cc dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pns31 vhd n1 cc dt j av av-j p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 138
937 as gave him a favourable Opportunity, as well as Warning to prepare for the Other World; which, as gave him a favourable Opportunity, as well as Warning to prepare for the Other World; which, c-acp vvd pno31 dt j n1, c-acp av c-acp vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1; r-crq, (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 139
938 tho' he never disbeliev'd, yet he had liv'd too much without any serious Consideration and Concern about it. though he never disbelieved, yet he had lived too much without any serious Consideration and Concern about it. cs pns31 av j, av pns31 vhd vvn av av-d p-acp d j n1 cc vvi p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 95 Page 139
939 He was very well pleas'd, and very thankful to God, that seven or eight Weeks before he dy'd, his Physicians advised him to change the Air, He was very well pleased, and very thankful to God, that seven or eight Weeks before he died, his Physicians advised him to change the Air, pns31 vbds av av vvn, cc av j p-acp np1, cst crd cc crd ng2 c-acp pns31 vvd, po31 n2 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 139
940 and come from Highgate to London: This he presently comply'd with, having his Mind more awakened than formerly, to prepare for his great Change, and come from Highgate to London: This he presently complied with, having his Mind more awakened than formerly, to prepare for his great Change, cc vvb p-acp np1 p-acp np1: d pns31 av-j vvn p-acp, vhg po31 n1 av-dc vvn cs av-j, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 139
941 and glad to be assisted in so important a Work; for which he hoped he might here have more Advantage and Help. and glad to be assisted in so important a Work; for which he hoped he might Here have more Advantage and Help. cc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av j dt n1; p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vmd av vhb dc n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 139
942 I had wrote to him with Faithfulness, and Affection some Days before this, which I found was well receiv'd; I had wrote to him with Faithfulness, and Affection Some Days before this, which I found was well received; pns11 vhd vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc n1 d n2 p-acp d, r-crq pns11 vvd vbds av vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 139
943 and he heartily thank'd me for it, upon his coming to Town; and he heartily thanked me for it, upon his coming to Town; cc pns31 av-j vvd pno11 p-acp pn31, p-acp po31 n-vvg p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 139
944 tho' he had not Strength, he told me, to read much of the Book I recommended, as suitable to his Case. though he had not Strength, he told me, to read much of the Book I recommended, as suitable to his Case. cs pns31 vhd xx n1, pns31 vvd pno11, pc-acp vvi d pp-f dt n1 pns11 vvd, c-acp j p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 140
945 However he acknowledged, that it was owing to that Letter, that he came to die at London: And before that, it had put him upon Secret Prayer, which before he had too much neglected. However he acknowledged, that it was owing to that letter, that he Come to die At London: And before that, it had put him upon Secret Prayer, which before he had too much neglected. c-acp pns31 vvd, cst pn31 vbds vvg p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1: cc p-acp d, pn31 vhd vvn pno31 p-acp j-jn n1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vhd av av-d vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 140
946 And it made way for his using me with less Reserve, than any other Relation, And it made Way for his using me with less Reserve, than any other Relation, cc pn31 vvd n1 p-acp po31 vvg pno11 p-acp av-dc vvi, cs d j-jn n1, (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 140
947 and to speak his Mind to me with more Freedom, than to any other Minister who attended him. and to speak his Mind to me with more Freedom, than to any other Minister who attended him. cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno11 p-acp dc n1, cs p-acp d j-jn n1 r-crq vvd pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 96 Page 140
948 Before he came to London, and was brought so very low, apt Endeavours had been used to fasten upon him some more sense of his Danger, Before he Come to London, and was brought so very low, apt Endeavours had been used to fasten upon him Some more sense of his Danger, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp np1, cc vbds vvn av av av-j, j n2 vhd vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d dc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 140
949 and more serious Thoughts of another World, than he seem'd to discover. and more serious Thoughts of Another World, than he seemed to discover. cc av-dc j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cs pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 140
950 But till God by his Grace was pleas'd to awaken him, and soften his Heart, they seem'd to have little effect. But till God by his Grace was pleased to awaken him, and soften his Heart, they seemed to have little Effect. cc-acp c-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, cc vvi po31 n1, pns32 vvd pc-acp vhi j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 140
951 The Necessity of that Grace he often acknowledg'd, in his last Sickness. The Necessity of that Grace he often acknowledged, in his last Sickness. dt n1 pp-f d vvb pns31 av vvn, p-acp po31 ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 140
952 When I told him that our Lord Jesus Christ was exalted as a Prince and Saviour, to give Repentance as well as Remission of Sins, and that he must seek to him for Grace to Repent, as well as for Pardon: When I told him that our Lord jesus christ was exalted as a Prince and Saviour, to give Repentance as well as Remission of Sins, and that he must seek to him for Grace to repent, as well as for Pardon: c-crq pns11 vvd pno31 cst po12 n1 np1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 pp-f n2, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp av c-acp p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 141
953 He said, he knew very well that a good Education alone would not doe; He said, he knew very well that a good Education alone would not do; pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd av av cst dt j n1 av-j vmd xx vdi; (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 141
954 nor Sickness, without the Effectual Grace of God, to change the Heart of an habitual Sinner, who was accustomed to doe Evil: nor Sickness, without the Effectual Grace of God, to change the Heart of an habitual Sinner, who was accustomed to do Evil: ccx n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbds vvn pc-acp vdi j-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 141
955 And that this Grace was not ordinarily to be expected at last, by those who neglected God in their Health, And that this Grace was not ordinarily to be expected At last, by those who neglected God in their Health, cc cst d n1 vbds xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp ord, p-acp d r-crq vvd np1 p-acp po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 141
956 and did not seek after him, till they came to dye. I encourag'd him to hope for Mercy; and did not seek After him, till they Come to die. I encouraged him to hope for Mercy; cc vdd xx vvi p-acp pno31, c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi. pns11 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 141
957 and told him, We are saved by Hope, and without it, we must perish. and told him, We Are saved by Hope, and without it, we must perish. cc vvd pno31, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp pn31, pns12 vmb vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 141
958 I discoursed to him of the Riches, Freeness, and Soveraignty of God's Grace, and the General Call and Invitation of the Gospel. I discoursed to him of the Riches, Freeness, and Sovereignty of God's Grace, and the General Call and Invitation of the Gospel. pns11 vvd p-acp pno31 pp-f dt n2, n1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc dt n1 vvb cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 141
959 I minded him of the Instance of the Penitent Malefactor, who was Crucify'd with Christ, and his Effectual Prayer at last. I minded him of the Instance of the Penitent Malefactor, who was crucified with christ, and his Effectual Prayer At last. pns11 vvd pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp np1, cc po31 j n1 p-acp ord. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 142
960 Lord, Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom, &c. He did not yield to the Temptation to Despair, though he had a just, Lord, remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom, etc. He did not yield to the Temptation to Despair, though he had a just, n1, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, av pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb, cs pns31 vhd dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 142
961 and great Remorse for his past Offences against God; and great Remorse for his past Offences against God; cc j n1 p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 142
962 for his Neglect and Contempt of him, and for Sins of Omission, aggravated by his Education, for his Neglect and Contempt of him, and for Sins of Omission, aggravated by his Education, p-acp po31 vvb cc n1 pp-f pno31, cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 142
963 and Knowledge of the Principles of Christian Religion, whereof he had a great share. And which is the more to be pity'd, he had withall considerable Natural Parts; and Knowledge of the Principles of Christian Religion, whereof he had a great share. And which is the more to be pitied, he had withal considerable Natural Parts; cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f njp n1, c-crq pns31 vhd dt j n1. cc r-crq vbz dt av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31 vhd av j j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 142
964 so that if he had apply'd himself to Business, and Diligently endeavour'd to Cultivate and Improve his Mind, he might have liv'd to have been very Serviceable in the World. so that if he had applied himself to Business, and Diligently endeavoured to Cultivate and Improve his Mind, he might have lived to have been very Serviceable in the World. av cst cs pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp n1, cc av-j vvd pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1, pns31 vmd vhi vvd pc-acp vhi vbn av j p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 142
965 This he himself reflected on, and mentiond with Sorrow. This he himself reflected on, and mentioned with Sorrow. d pns31 px31 vvn a-acp, cc vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 97 Page 142
966 When I told him I was the more encouraged to assist him and pray for him in his last Sickness, because of his Parentage and Family, as descending from good Parents, who had devoted him to God, When I told him I was the more encouraged to assist him and pray for him in his last Sickness, Because of his Parentage and Family, as descending from good Parents, who had devoted him to God, c-crq pns11 vvd pno31 pns11 vbds dt av-dc vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 cc vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 ord n1, c-acp pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg p-acp j n2, r-crq vhd vvn pno31 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 143
967 and often pray'd for him, &c. He answer'd, that in some Respects it was an Encouragement; and often prayed for him, etc. He answered, that in Some Respects it was an Encouragement; cc av vvd p-acp pno31, av pns31 vvd, cst p-acp d n2 pn31 vbds dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 143
968 but, saith he, it is the aggravation of my Folly and Sin, that after such Advantages, I have liv'd no better. but, Says he, it is the aggravation of my Folly and since, that After such Advantages, I have lived no better. cc-acp, vvz pns31, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc n1, cst p-acp d n2, pns11 vhb vvd dx av-jc. (4) text (DIV1) 98 Page 143
969 Under such Apprehensions of himself, and his nearness to another World, you'll easily believe that he spent much of his Time in Prayer. His Heart was lifted up to God continually Day and Night, Under such Apprehensions of himself, and his nearness to Another World, You'll Easily believe that he spent much of his Time in Prayer. His Heart was lifted up to God continually Day and Night, p-acp d n2 pp-f px31, cc po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n1, pn22|vmb av-j vvi cst pns31 vvd d pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1. po31 n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp np1 av-j n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 143
970 when others thought he was Asleep, and sometimes when they thought he was talking to himself. when Others Thought he was Asleep, and sometime when they Thought he was talking to himself. c-crq n2-jn vvd pns31 vbds j, cc av c-crq pns32 vvd pns31 vbds vvg p-acp px31. (4) text (DIV1) 99 Page 143
971 He discover'd a great Value for the Holy Bible, and Recommended the Reading and Studying of it, above any other Books of Religion; He discovered a great Valve for the Holy bible, and Recommended the Reading and Studying of it, above any other Books of Religion; pns31 vvd dt j vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc vvn dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f pn31, p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 143
972 which are all, but to help us to understand, and improve that, and to imprint upon our Minds and Hearts, the Truths contain'd in the Holy Scriptures. which Are all, but to help us to understand, and improve that, and to imprint upon our Minds and Hearts, the Truths contained in the Holy Scriptures. r-crq vbr d, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb cst, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, dt n2 vvn p-acp dt j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 144
973 He frequently lamented the Case of such, as were Ignorant of the Principles of the Christian Religion, saying, what can be done for them, upon a Sick Bed, He frequently lamented the Case of such, as were Ignorant of the Principles of the Christian Religion, saying, what can be done for them, upon a Sick Bed, pns31 av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f d, c-acp vbdr j pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt njp n1, vvg, r-crq vmb vbi vdn p-acp pno32, p-acp dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 144
974 when there is no Foundation of Scriptural Knowledge? A good Education in the Knowledge of the Principles of Christianity, he said, might be of Use, one time or other. when there is no Foundation of Scriptural Knowledge? A good Education in the Knowledge of the Principles of Christianity, he said, might be of Use, one time or other. c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f j n1? dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd, vmd vbi pp-f n1, crd n1 cc n-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 144
975 It will help to preserve us from some Sins, (as I know by Experience) and we cannot so easily, It will help to preserve us from Some Sins, (as I know by Experience) and we cannot so Easily, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, (c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n1) cc pns12 vmbx av av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 144
976 or so soon fall into others, and may very much assist our Repentance afterward. And though the Advantage of it do not presently appear, it may be of use, or so soon fallen into Others, and may very much assist our Repentance afterwards. And though the Advantage of it do not presently appear, it may be of use, cc av av vvi p-acp n2-jn, cc vmb av av-d vvi po12 n1 av. cc cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 vdb xx av-j vvi, pn31 vmb vbi pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 144
977 even in the last Scene of a Man's Life. As was very Evident in his own Case. even in the last Scene of a Man's Life. As was very Evident in his own Case. av p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1. a-acp vbds av j p-acp po31 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 100 Page 144
978 He spake often of the Happiness of a Good Man's Condition, who lives a Regular, and Unblameable Life, and hath Hope in God, through Jesus Christ, for another World; He spoke often of the Happiness of a Good Man's Condition, who lives a Regular, and Unblameable Life, and hath Hope in God, through jesus christ, for Another World; pns31 vvd av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, r-crq vvz dt j, cc j-u n1, cc vhz n1 p-acp np1, p-acp np1 np1, p-acp j-jn n1; (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 145
979 and the vast Difference between the Case of such, and of those who live in Sin, and have no well-grounded Peace; and the vast Difference between the Case of such, and of those who live in since, and have no well-grounded Peace; cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cc pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp n1, cc vhb dx j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 145
980 especially after a good Education, and against Knowledge. especially After a good Education, and against Knowledge. av-j p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 145
981 These, saith he, have commonly a very uneasy time of it, by reason of the Checks and Challenges of their own Conscience. He sadly owned, that of late Months, he had had many Uneasy and Restless Nights; These, Says he, have commonly a very uneasy time of it, by reason of the Checks and Challenges of their own Conscience. He sadly owned, that of late Months, he had had many Uneasy and Restless Nights; np1, vvz pns31, vhb av-j dt j j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 d n1. pns31 av-j vvd, cst pp-f j n2, pns31 vhd vhn d j-u cc j ng1; (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 145
982 for he had often gone against his Conscience to divert it. And thought the Disturbance of his Mind had been a great hindrance of his Recovery. for he had often gone against his Conscience to divert it. And Thought the Disturbance of his Mind had been a great hindrance of his Recovery. p-acp pns31 vhd av vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vhd vbn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 145
983 He profest that he had more Peace and Comfort now, in his Repentance and seeking after God, He professed that he had more Peace and Comfort now, in his Repentance and seeking After God, pns31 vvd cst pns31 vhd dc n1 cc n1 av, p-acp po31 n1 cc vvg p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 145
984 and could sleep better, (tho' he was not certain what God would do with him,) than for six Months past: and could sleep better, (though he was not certain what God would do with him,) than for six Months past: cc vmd vvi av-jc, (cs pns31 vbds xx j r-crq np1 vmd vdi p-acp pno31,) cs p-acp crd n2 j: (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 146
985 He loathed his past Life, saying, He would rather die than live so again: He loathed his past Life, saying, He would rather die than live so again: pns31 vvd po31 j n1, vvg, pns31 vmd av-c vvi cs vvi av av: (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 146
986 And was the less desirous to live, lest he should again fall by Temptation, tho' as far as he knew his own Heart, he should detest and abhor to do so; And was the less desirous to live, lest he should again fallen by Temptation, though as Far as he knew his own Heart, he should detest and abhor to do so; cc vbds dt av-dc j pc-acp vvi, cs pns31 vmd av vvi p-acp n1, cs a-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vvd po31 d n1, pns31 vmd vvi cc vvb pc-acp vdi av; (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 146
987 for he had now, other Thoughts of the Holy Scriptures, of the Lord's-Day, of Sin, and of the World, of Ministers, of Preaching, &c. than formerly. for he had now, other Thoughts of the Holy Scriptures, of the Lord's day, of since, and of the World, of Ministers, of Preaching, etc. than formerly. c-acp pns31 vhd av, j-jn n2 pp-f dt j n2, pp-f dt n1, pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt n1, pp-f n2, pp-f vvg, av cs av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 101 Page 146
988 God had mercifully kept him from some sorts of Youthful Lusts, by which many others have been defiled, insnared, and undone. God had mercifully kept him from Some sorts of Youthful Lustiest, by which many Others have been defiled, Ensnared, and undone. np1 vhd av-j vvd pno31 p-acp d n2 pp-f j n2, p-acp r-crq d n2-jn vhb vbn vvn, vvn, cc vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 146
989 He could not be charged with Lewdness and Debauchery, as to Women; altho' by Bodily Temper and Constitution, he was less inclin'd to that Sin, He could not be charged with lewdness and Debauchery, as to Women; although by Bodily Temper and Constitution, he was less inclined to that since, pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp p-acp n2; cs p-acp j vvi cc n1, pns31 vbds av-dc vvn p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 146
990 yet Intemperate Drinking, he said, doth so commonly introduce, and make way for Uncleanness; (These Sins are so seldom separated,) that it was not owing to himself, yet Intemperate Drinking, he said, does so commonly introduce, and make Way for Uncleanness; (These Sins Are so seldom separated,) that it was not owing to himself, av j vvg, pns31 vvd, vdz av av-j vvi, cc vvi n1 p-acp n1; (d n2 vbr av av vvn,) cst pn31 vbds xx vvg p-acp px31, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
991 but to the Providence, and Restraining Grace of God. He did not therefore go about to excuse himself, but acknowledged his own Vileness. but to the Providence, and Restraining Grace of God. He did not Therefore go about to excuse himself, but acknowledged his own Vileness. cc-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvg n1 pp-f np1. pns31 vdd xx av vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi px31, cc-acp vvd po31 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
992 Tho' some, he said, will be ready to lessen my Faults, and say of me, that I have not liv'd so ill as many Others: Though Some, he said, will be ready to lessen my Faults, and say of me, that I have not lived so ill as many Others: cs d, pns31 vvd, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po11 n2, cc vvb pp-f pno11, cst pns11 vhb xx vvd av av-jn c-acp d n2-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
993 I have not been guilty of such notorious Crimes, as several Young Men; I have not been guilty of such notorious Crimes, as several Young Men; pns11 vhb xx vbn j pp-f d j n2, c-acp j j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
994 Only Drinking: But this is one of the greatest Sins, because it leads to all Other; Only Drinking: But this is one of the greatest Sins, Because it leads to all Other; av-j vvg: p-acp d vbz pi pp-f dt js n2, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp d n-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
995 and many Others are involv'd in it. and many Others Are involved in it. cc d n2-jn vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
996 I have neglected God, and liv'd as without him in the World, and tho' I did not Swear, Curse, I have neglected God, and lived as without him in the World, and though I did not Swear, Curse, pns11 vhb vvn np1, cc vvd a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc cs pns11 vdd xx vvb, vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
997 and Blaspheme, yet I did not Worship, and Obey God. As to Excess in Drinking, He said, 'twas Idleness and Company led him to it; and Blaspheme, yet I did not Worship, and Obey God. As to Excess in Drinking, He said, 'twas Idleness and Company led him to it; cc vvi, av pns11 vdd xx n1, cc vvb np1. c-acp p-acp n1 p-acp vvg, pns31 vvd, pn31|vbds n1 cc n1 vvd pno31 p-acp pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 102 Page 147
998 adding, that the want of an Employment lays a Man open to all Temptations. adding, that the want of an Employment lays a Man open to all Temptations. vvg, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1 j p-acp d n2. (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 148
999 His good Temper and Disposition, made him less able to resist that of Company. He directed me thereupon, to warn Others against it, in his Funeral Sermon. His good Temper and Disposition, made him less able to resist that of Company. He directed me thereupon, to warn Others against it, in his Funeral Sermon. po31 j vvi cc n1, vvd pno31 av-dc j pc-acp vvi d pp-f n1. pns31 vvd pno11 av, pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp pn31, p-acp po31 n1 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 148
1000 Particularly against that Cursed Practice (I use his own words) That Cursed Practice, of going to a Tavern on the Lord's Day, and order'd me to recommend the strict Observation of the CHRISTIAN SABBATH, the Neglect, Particularly against that Cursed Practice (I use his own words) That Cursed Practice, of going to a Tavern on the Lord's Day, and ordered me to recommend the strict Observation of the CHRISTIAN SABBATH, the Neglect, av-jn p-acp cst j-vvn n1 (pns11 vvb po31 d n2) d j-vvn n1, pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1|vbz n1, cc vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n1, dt vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 148
1001 or Profanation whereof, makes way for all other Wickedness; and provokes God to leave Men to the Power of Temptation. or Profanation whereof, makes Way for all other Wickedness; and provokes God to leave Men to the Power of Temptation. cc n1 c-crq, vvz n1 p-acp d j-jn n1; cc vvz np1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 148
1002 Let Men pretend what they will, he said, if they have no regard to the Sabbath, I am sure their Religion is vain. Let Men pretend what they will, he said, if they have no regard to the Sabbath, I am sure their Religion is vain. vvb n2 vvi r-crq pns32 vmb, pns31 vvd, cs pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbm av-j po32 n1 vbz j. (4) text (DIV1) 103 Page 148
1003 This I hope will be remembred, is none of the Peculiar Tenents of Protestant Dissenters, but the receiv'd Doctrine of the National Church: This I hope will be remembered, is none of the Peculiar Tenants of Protestant Dissenters, but the received Doctrine of the National Church: d pns11 vvb vmb vbi vvn, vbz pix pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1 n2, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 149
1004 That all good Christian People should rest from their common Daily Business, upon the LORD's DAY, That all good Christian People should rest from their Common Daily Business, upon the LORD's DAY, cst d j njp n1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 j j n1, p-acp dt ng1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 149
1005 or Christian Sabbath, and use it holily, and also give themselves wholly to the Heavenly Exercises of God's Holy Religion and Service. or Christian Sabbath, and use it holily, and also give themselves wholly to the Heavenly Exercises of God's Holy Religion and Service. cc njp n1, cc vvb pn31 av-j, cc av vvb px32 av-jn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f npg1 j n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 149
1006 You will not wonder, if the Socinians who deny the Eternal Punishment of the Wicked, do deny the Religious Observation of a Seventh Day, to be of Divine Right, and Obligatory under the Gospel. You will not wonder, if the socinians who deny the Eternal Punishment of the Wicked, do deny the Religious Observation of a Seventh Day, to be of Divine Right, and Obligatory under the Gospel. pn22 vmb xx vvi, cs dt njp2 r-crq vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt j, vdb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt ord n1, pc-acp vbi pp-f j-jn n-jn, cc j p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 149
1007 But without raising any Difficulties about the Morality of the Fourth Commandment, I beseech you, do but spend that Day, But without raising any Difficulties about the Morality of the Fourth Commandment, I beseech you, do but spend that Day, p-acp p-acp vvg d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, pns11 vvb pn22, vdb p-acp vvi d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 149
1008 as believing you owe God as much Service as the Jews, or as the Ancient Christians, who employ'd the whole of it in Publick and Private Devotion; as believing you owe God as much Service as the jews, or as the Ancient Christians, who employed the Whole of it in Public and Private Devotion; c-acp vvg pn22 vvb np1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt np2, cc p-acp dt j np1, r-crq vvd dt j-jn pp-f pn31 p-acp j cc j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 149
1009 as knowing what the Common Principles of Christianity and Reason oblige you to, if you believe another, an Everlasting World; as knowing what the Common Principles of Christianity and Reason oblige you to, if you believe Another, an Everlasting World; c-acp vvg r-crq dt j n2 pp-f np1 cc n1 vvi pn22 pc-acp, cs pn22 vvb j-jn, dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 150
1010 and that this is all the Time you have to prepare for it; and that you have lost a great deal; and that this is all the Time you have to prepare for it; and that you have lost a great deal; cc cst d vbz d dt n1 pn22 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; cc cst pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 150
1011 and that One Day in Seven is but a small Proportion of Time. and that One Day in Seven is but a small Proportion of Time. cc d crd n1 p-acp crd vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 150
1012 Employ that Day, as taking more Pleasure in the Service of God, than in Earthly Business, accounting it the most honourable and delightful Work to be so employ'd; Employ that Day, as taking more Pleasure in the Service of God, than in Earthly Business, accounting it the most honourable and delightful Work to be so employed; vvb d n1, c-acp vvg av-dc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs p-acp j n1, vvg pn31 dt av-ds j cc j n1 pc-acp vbi av vvd; (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 150
1013 and that accordingly you may expect the Divine Blessing all the Week after, and you will surely find it. and that accordingly you may expect the Divine Blessing all the Week After, and you will surely find it. cc cst av-vvg pn22 vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 d dt n1 a-acp, cc pn22 vmb av-j vvi pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 104 Page 150
1014 And here I cannot but take Occasion to justify, and praise the Attempts of the Worthy Societies for Reformation of Manners, in and about this City, one part of whose Business is, to suppress and punish such a Liberty in Publick Houses upon the Lord's Day, as is contrary to the Commandment of God, And Here I cannot but take Occasion to justify, and praise the Attempts of the Worthy Societies for Reformation of Manners, in and about this city, one part of whose Business is, to suppress and Punish such a Liberty in Public Houses upon the Lord's Day, as is contrary to the Commandment of God, cc av pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt vvz pp-f dt j-jn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, p-acp cc p-acp d n1, crd n1 pp-f rg-crq n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d dt n1 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1|vbz n1, p-acp vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 151
1015 and the Law of the Land; and tends to ruin the Souls of Men. and the Law of the Land; and tends to ruin the Souls of Men. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1; cc vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n2. (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 151
1016 I can easily believe, what I am told, That they find more Difficulty and Opposition in this part of their Work, I can Easily believe, what I am told, That they find more Difficulty and Opposition in this part of their Work, pns11 vmb av-j vvi, r-crq pns11 vbm vvn, cst pns32 vvb dc n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 151
1017 than in any other, especially in the Outparts of the City: than in any other, especially in the Outparts of the city: cs p-acp d n-jn, av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 151
1018 But the Word of God, and the Testimony of Men's Consciences, when awaken'd to a Sence of Sin, is on their side, But the Word of God, and the Testimony of Men's Consciences, when awakened to a Sense of since, is on their side, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2, c-crq vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz p-acp po32 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 151
1019 and should encourage them to proceed. and should encourage them to proceed. cc vmd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 105 Page 151
1020 I am far from reflecting upon All his Acquaintance, as if none of those who were frequently in his Company, I am Far from reflecting upon All his Acquaintance, as if none of those who were frequently in his Company, pns11 vbm av-j p-acp vvg p-acp d po31 n1, c-acp cs pix pp-f d r-crq vbdr av-j p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 151
1021 but were notorious Drunkards, and Prophaners of the Sabbath: I know divers of them, of a very different Character. but were notorious Drunkards, and Profaners of the Sabbath: I know diverse of them, of a very different Character. cc-acp vbdr j n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1: pns11 vvb j pp-f pno32, pp-f dt j j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 151
1022 None but the Guilty can apprehend themselves concern'd, in any thing he said; or I say of him: None but the Guilty can apprehend themselves concerned, in any thing he said; or I say of him: pix p-acp dt j vmb vvi px32 vvn, p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd; cc pns11 vvb pp-f pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 151
1023 I shall be heartily glad, if there be very Few, who have reason to accuse Themselves, I shall be heartily glad, if there be very Few, who have reason to accuse Themselves, pns11 vmb vbi av-j j, cs pc-acp vbb av d, r-crq vhb n1 pc-acp vvi px32, (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 152
1024 and that they may All profit by his Example, and Counsel. and that they may All profit by his Exampl, and Counsel. cc cst pns32 vmb d vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 106 Page 152
1025 It would not be difficult, to enlarge on the many Evils that attend Drunkenness, and the many Sins it leads to, It would not be difficult, to enlarge on the many Evils that attend drunkenness, and the many Sins it leads to, pn31 vmd xx vbi j, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt d n2-jn cst vvb n1, cc dt d n2 pn31 vvz p-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 152
1026 as disposing to the violation of almost all the Commandments of God. I beg you would consider the sad Effects of that Vice even in this World. as disposing to the violation of almost all the commandments of God. I beg you would Consider the sad Effects of that Vice even in this World. c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d dt n2 pp-f np1. pns11 vvb pn22 vmd vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1 av p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 152
1027 How it makes Men despis'd by their Inferiours: How it impoverisheth Families: How it occasions Quarrels: How it makes Men despised by their Inferiors: How it impoverisheth Families: How it occasions Quarrels: c-crq pn31 vvz n2 vvn p-acp po32 n2-jn: c-crq pn31 vvz n2: c-crq pn31 n2 n2: (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 152
1028 How it weakens and destroys the best Constitution of Health, and is often followed with manifold Diseases: How it weakens and Destroys the best Constitution of Health, and is often followed with manifold Diseases: c-crq pn31 vvz cc vvz dt js n1 pp-f n1, cc vbz av vvn p-acp j n2: (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 152
1029 How it debases the Humane Nature; overturns our Reason, and so far destroys the Natural Image of God, upon the Soul; How it debases the Humane Nature; overturns our Reason, and so Far Destroys the Natural Image of God, upon the Soul; c-crq pn31 vvz dt j n1; vvz po12 n1, cc av av-j vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 152
1030 which is a greater Affront to the Majesty of Heaven, (as one well says,) than if a Subject should deface the King's Arms, which is a greater Affront to the Majesty of Heaven, (as one well Says,) than if a Subject should deface the King's Arms, r-crq vbz dt jc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (c-acp pi av vvz,) cs cs dt j-jn vmd vvi dt ng1 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 152
1031 or Image, and set up the Image of a Swine, or Dog in its room. How it runs Men into Extravagancies, for which they beg Pardon the next Day; or Image, and Set up the Image of a Swine, or Dog in its room. How it runs Men into Extravagancies, for which they beg Pardon the next Day; cc n1, cc vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. c-crq pn31 vvz n2 p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb vvi dt ord n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 153
1032 and are forgiven, with the like Shame and Contempt, as we pardon Fools, and Madmen. How it betrays the Secrets of our Heart, which Duty and Interest obliges to conceal; and Are forgiven, with the like Shame and Contempt, as we pardon Fools, and Madmen. How it betrays the Secrets of our Heart, which Duty and Interest obliges to conceal; cc vbr vvn, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, c-acp pns12 vvb n2, cc n2. c-crq pn31 vvz dt n2-jn pp-f po12 n1, r-crq n1 cc n1 vvz pc-acp vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 153
1033 and those of our dearest Friends, which it may be, we have vow'd never to discover. and those of our dearest Friends, which it may be, we have vowed never to discover. cc d pp-f po12 js-jn n2, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi, pns12 vhb vvn av-x pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 153
1034 I beg you to consider, how it unfits for all holy Thoughts, Words, and Actions; and is directly contrary to the being filled with the Holy Spirit: I beg you to Consider, how it unfits for all holy Thoughts, Words, and Actions; and is directly contrary to the being filled with the Holy Spirit: pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp d j n2, n2, cc n2; cc vbz av-j j-jn p-acp dt vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1: (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 153
1035 How it besots the Mind, and hardens the Heart, so as to render a Man weak, How it besots the Mind, and hardens the Heart, so as to render a Man weak, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1, cc vvz dt n1, av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 j, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 153
1036 and unable to make good his Resolutions; and unable to make good his Resolutions; cc j-u pc-acp vvi j po31 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 153
1037 for though after a Debauch, he resolves the next Morning, never more to commit the like Folly, 'tis ten to one but he yields at the Summons of the next Temptation. for though After a Debauch, he resolves the next Morning, never more to commit the like Folly, it's ten to one but he yields At the Summons of the next Temptation. c-acp cs p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvz dt ord n1, av-x av-dc pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pn31|vbz crd p-acp crd cc-acp pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 153
1038 And further let it be considered, that by a Man's opposing his Light, and breaking his Vows and Resolutions, by repeated Instances of Guilt in this sort, his Conscience must needs be uneasie and clamorous. And further let it be considered, that by a Man's opposing his Light, and breaking his Vows and Resolutions, by repeated Instances of Gilded in this sort, his Conscience must needs be uneasy and clamorous. cc jc vvb pn31 vbi vvn, cst p-acp dt ng1 vvg po31 n1, cc vvg po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp vvn n2 pp-f j-vvn p-acp d n1, po31 n1 vmb av vbi j cc j. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 154
1039 And hereupon he is easily perswaded to stupify himself with Wine, that he may be armed against the Apprehensions of his own Mind: And hereupon he is Easily persuaded to stupify himself with Wine, that he may be armed against the Apprehensions of his own Mind: cc av pns31 vbz av-j vvn pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 154
1040 and returns to hard Drinking, as needful for his Cure and Relief; to defend himself against his own Accusing Thoughts, and try to forget his ill Condition: and returns to hard Drinking, as needful for his Cure and Relief; to defend himself against his own Accusing Thoughts, and try to forget his ill Condition: cc vvz p-acp av-j vvg, c-acp j c-acp po31 vvb cc n1; pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 d vvg n2, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 154
1041 'Till at last an Habitual Sottishness saves him the Labour of a daily Conflict and Skirmish with his Conscience. Till At last an Habitual Sottishness saves him the Labour of a daily Conflict and Skirmish with his Conscience. p-acp p-acp ord dt j n1 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 154
1042 Which is the deplorable Case of many who have harden'd themselves, by Custom and Continuance in Sin, Which is the deplorable Case of many who have hardened themselves, by Custom and Continuance in since, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn px32, p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 154
1043 so as to be past Feeling, and unlikely ever to be brought to Repentance. so as to be passed Feeling, and unlikely ever to be brought to Repentance. av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn vvg, cc j av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 154
1044 And yet the Scripture is most express, as to the other World, that Men of this Character, without Repentance; And yet the Scripture is most express, as to the other World, that Men of this Character, without Repentance; cc av dt n1 vbz av-ds j, c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cst n2 pp-f d n1, p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 155
1045 shall never inherit the Kingdom of God. 1 Cor. vi. 9, 10. Gal. v. 21. Matt. xxiv. 49, 51. shall never inherit the Kingdom of God. 1 Cor. vi. 9, 10. Gal. v. 21. Matt. xxiv. 49, 51. vmb av-x vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. vvn np1 fw-la. crd, crd np1 n1 crd np1 crd. crd, crd (4) text (DIV1) 107 Page 155
1046 I am charg'd by the Deceased to speak at this Rate, in hope of calling Some to Repentance for their past Sins, I am charged by the Deceased to speak At this Rate, in hope of calling some to Repentance for their past Sins, pns11 vbm vvn p-acp dt j-vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d vvb, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg d p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 155
1047 and of warning Others against Temptation. and of warning Others against Temptation. cc pp-f j-vvg n2-jn p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 155
1048 I hope it will be consider'd as the Faithfull Admonition of a Dying Penitent. But I have promis'd you a further Account of his Last Sickness from Another Hand, which is as follows. I hope it will be considered as the Faithful Admonition of a Dying Penitent. But I have promised you a further Account of his Last Sickness from another Hand, which is as follows. pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n-jn. cc-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22 dt jc vvb pp-f po31 ord n1 p-acp j-jn n1, r-crq vbz a-acp vvz. (4) text (DIV1) 108 Page 155
1049 An Account of some Passages of the last Sickness of Mr. S. T. by another Hand. an Account of Some Passages of the last Sickness of Mr. S. T. by Another Hand. dt vvb pp-f d n2 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f n1 np1 np1 p-acp j-jn n1. (5) part (DIV2) 108 Page 156
1050 WHEN I told him, his Doctors despaired of his Recovery, and press'd him to consider, how awfull a thing it was, to appear before the Bar of a Holy God; WHEN I told him, his Doctors despaired of his Recovery, and pressed him to Consider, how awful a thing it was, to appear before the Bar of a Holy God; c-crq pns11 vvd pno31, po31 n2 vvd pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi, c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbds, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1; (5) part (DIV2) 109 Page 156
1051 He said, he was sensible it was so; and that it was not his leaving this World, that was his Concern; He said, he was sensible it was so; and that it was not his leaving this World, that was his Concern; pns31 vvd, pns31 vbds j pn31 vbds av; cc cst pn31 vbds xx po31 n-vvg d n1, cst vbds po31 vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 109 Page 156
1052 or that he fear'd the pain of Death: But what would become of his poor Soul! or that he feared the pain of Death: But what would become of his poor Soul! cc cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1: cc-acp q-crq vmd vvi pp-f po31 j n1! (5) part (DIV2) 109 Page 156
1053 He, that had been such a vile Wretch, and despis'd all the Methods, that a Gracious God had us'd to make him Happy: He, that had been such a vile Wretch, and despised all the Methods, that a Gracious God had used to make him Happy: pns31, cst vhd vbn d dt j n1, cc vvn d dt n2, cst dt j np1 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi pno31 j: (5) part (DIV2) 109 Page 156
1054 He had broke through all the Restraints of Grace, the Advantages of a good Education, the Calls, Offers, He had broke through all the Restraints of Grace, the Advantages of a good Education, the Calls, Offers, pns31 vhd vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, dt n2, vvz, (5) part (DIV2) 109 Page 156
1055 and Warnings of God, by which he had quench'd and griev'd the Holy Spirit. and Warnings of God, by which he had quenched and grieved the Holy Spirit. cc n2-vvg pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vvn cc vvd dt j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 109 Page 157
1056 These things lay as a heavy Load upon his Soul, and broke his Rest, and wasted his Spirits for some time before. He wept very much. These things lay as a heavy Load upon his Soul, and broke his Rest, and wasted his Spirits for Some time before. He wept very much. np1 n2 vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n2 p-acp d n1 a-acp. pns31 vvd av av-d. (5) part (DIV2) 109 Page 157
1057 I asked whether Sin did not now appear an Abominable thing: And Holiness, in the most Difficult parts of it, appear very Amiable: I asked whither since did not now appear an Abominable thing: And Holiness, in the most Difficult parts of it, appear very Amiable: pns11 vvd cs n1 vdd xx av vvb dt j n1: cc n1, p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f pn31, vvb av j: (5) part (DIV2) 110 Page 157
1058 And They, the only wise Persons, that shun, and mortify Sin, and endeavour to attain and promote Holiness. And They, the only wise Persons, that shun, and mortify since, and endeavour to attain and promote Holiness. cc pns32, dt j j n2, cst vvb, cc vvi n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1. (5) part (DIV2) 110 Page 157
1059 He answer'd, with great Seriousness and Earnestness, that his Apprehensions, and Opinion of those different courses of Life, was so alterd, that he now saw Sin to be the only Evil, worse than any Affliction; He answered, with great Seriousness and Earnestness, that his Apprehensions, and Opinion of those different courses of Life, was so altered, that he now saw since to be the only Evil, Worse than any Affliction; pns31 vvd, p-acp j n1 cc n1, cst po31 n2, cc n1 pp-f d j n2 pp-f n1, vbds av vvn, cst pns31 av vvd n1 pc-acp vbi dt j n-jn, av-jc cs d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 110 Page 157
1060 and that, if he knew his own Heart, which he found Deceitful, he would chuse rather to dye, (although his Case was so hazardous,) than to live such an odious Life, and that, if he knew his own Heart, which he found Deceitful, he would choose rather to die, (although his Case was so hazardous,) than to live such an odious Life, cc cst, cs pns31 vvd po31 d n1, r-crq pns31 vvd j, pns31 vmd vvi av-c pc-acp vvi, (cs po31 n1 vbds av j,) cs pc-acp vvi d dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 110 Page 157
1061 and dishonour so Good a God as he had done. and dishonour so Good a God as he had done. cc vvi av j dt np1 c-acp pns31 vhd vdn. (5) part (DIV2) 110 Page 158
1062 And he further said, that he was now convinc'd, that a Holy Temper of Soul, in Conformity to God, could only make him Happy. And he further said, that he was now convinced, that a Holy Temper of Soul, in Conformity to God, could only make him Happy. cc pns31 av-j vvd, cst pns31 vbds av vvd, cst dt j vvi pp-f n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vmd av-j vvi pno31 j. (5) part (DIV2) 110 Page 158
1063 Oh, saith he, my Sentiments and Notions of God, and Jesus Christ, of Sin, and Holiness, are quite otherwise than when in Health. O, Says he, my Sentiments and Notions of God, and jesus christ, of since, and Holiness, Are quite otherwise than when in Health. uh, vvz pns31, po11 n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, cc np1 np1, pp-f n1, cc n1, vbr av av cs c-crq p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 158
1064 What the Word of God reveals of these things, I feel to be Real, and Momentous indeed. What the Word of God reveals of these things, I feel to be Real, and Momentous indeed. q-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pp-f d n2, pns11 vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc j av. (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 158
1065 Here he proceeded to charge himself with Excess in Drinking, with Disregard to the Sabbath Day, Here he proceeded to charge himself with Excess in Drinking, with Disregard to the Sabbath Day, av pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n1 p-acp vvg, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 158
1066 and a constant allowed Neglect of almost all the Positive Duties of Religion, especially Closet-Retirements. and a constant allowed Neglect of almost all the Positive Duties of Religion, especially Closet-Retirements. cc dt j vvd vvi pp-f av d dt j n2 pp-f n1, av-j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 158
1067 And then added, Do you think there is Hope for such a vile Wretch? I told him Yes, doubtless there was Forgiveness with God for the Chiefest of Sinners; And then added, Do you think there is Hope for such a vile Wretch? I told him Yes, doubtless there was Forgiveness with God for the Chiefest of Sinners; cc av vvd, vdb pn22 vvi pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp d dt j n1? pns11 vvd pno31 uh, av-j a-acp vbds n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt js-jn pp-f n2; (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 158
1068 which I endeavour'd to demonstrate from the Infiniteness of God's Mercies; which I endeavoured to demonstrate from the Infiniteness of God's mercies; r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 159
1069 the Valuableness of the Atonement made by Jesus Christ; who was, by God himself set forth to be a Propitiation for our Sins, the Valuableness of the Atonement made by jesus christ; who was, by God himself Set forth to be a Propitiation for our Sins, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 np1; r-crq vbds, p-acp np1 px31 vvd av pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 159
1070 and had purchased our Freedom, and merited our Acceptance with his Father. and had purchased our Freedom, and merited our Acceptance with his Father. cc vhd vvn po12 n1, cc vvd po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 111 Page 159
1071 I recommended the Fifth Chapter of the Romans, and the Seventh Chapter of the Second of the Corinthians, and told him he must seek Pardon and Life, in the way God had appointed; I recommended the Fifth Chapter of the Roman, and the Seventh Chapter of the Second of the Corinthians, and told him he must seek Pardon and Life, in the Way God had appointed; pns11 vvd dt ord n1 pp-f dt njp2, cc dt ord n1 pp-f dt ord pp-f dt njp2, cc vvd pno31 pns31 vmb vvi n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 np1 vhd vvn; (5) part (DIV2) 112 Page 159
1072 for by no other Way or Means would it be obtained. for by no other Way or Means would it be obtained. c-acp p-acp dx j-jn n1 cc n2 vmd pn31 vbi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 112 Page 159
1073 He answer'd, he did not hope for, nor would seek Salvation but by Jesus Christ. I told him now I hop'd his sense of Sin was such, He answered, he did not hope for, nor would seek Salvation but by jesus christ. I told him now I hoped his sense of since was such, pns31 vvd, pns31 vdd xx vvi p-acp, ccx vmd vvi n1 cc-acp p-acp np1 np1. pns11 vvd pno31 av pns11 vvd po31 n1 pp-f n1 vbds d, (5) part (DIV2) 112 Page 159
1074 as to its destructive and defiling Nature, as to satisfy him of the Justice of God, in entailing of the Divine Wrath upon all Mankind, as to its destructive and defiling Nature, as to satisfy him of the justice of God, in entailing of the Divine Wrath upon all Mankind, c-acp p-acp po31 j cc vvg n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 112 Page 159
1075 as the just Consequence of Original and Actual Sins. as the just Consequence of Original and Actual Sins. c-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn cc j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 112 Page 159
1076 And that the Grant of Pardon and Salvation upon the Satisfaction and Purchase of Jesus Christ, did best suit with the Honour and Government of an Infinitely Wise, And that the Grant of Pardon and Salvation upon the Satisfaction and Purchase of jesus christ, did best suit with the Honour and Government of an Infinitely Wise, cc cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 np1, vdd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt av-j j, (5) part (DIV2) 112 Page 160
1077 and Holy God, as well as with the Safety and Happiness of us, lapsed Creatures. and Holy God, as well as with the Safety and Happiness of us, lapsed Creatures. cc j np1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno12, vvn n2. (5) part (DIV2) 112 Page 160
1078 His Reply was, He was fully convinc'd, that as God was Gracious, so he was Just and Holy, therefore could not Reasonably entertain Hopes of Impunity. His Reply was, He was Fully convinced, that as God was Gracious, so he was Just and Holy, Therefore could not Reasonably entertain Hope's of Impunity. po31 n1 vbds, pns31 vbds av-j vvd, cst c-acp np1 vbds j, av pns31 vbds j cc j, av vmd xx av-j vvi ng1 pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 113 Page 160
1079 I told him many now-a-days presum'd upon Pardon from God's General Goodness, as tho' his Regard to his Just and Holy Laws, was as mean as theirs was. I told him many nowadays presumed upon Pardon from God's General goodness, as though his Regard to his Just and Holy Laws, was as mean as theirs was. pns11 vvd pno31 d av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 j n1, c-acp cs po31 n1 p-acp po31 j cc j n2, vbds a-acp j c-acp png32 vbds. (5) part (DIV2) 113 Page 160
1080 He said, he did not ask Pardon or Mercy, on any other Account, but for Jesus sake, whom God had set forth as a Propitiation, He said, he did not ask Pardon or Mercy, on any other Account, but for jesus sake, whom God had Set forth as a Propitiation, pns31 vvd, pns31 vdd xx vvi n1 cc n1, p-acp d n-jn vvb, cc-acp p-acp np1 n1, r-crq np1 vhd vvn av p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 113 Page 160
1081 and through Faith in him, he was satisfied there was forgiveness for him, a Miserable Offendor. and through Faith in him, he was satisfied there was forgiveness for him, a Miserable Offender. cc p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, pns31 vbds vvn a-acp vbds n1 p-acp pno31, dt j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 113 Page 160
1082 I further told him, then I hoped he was throughly convinc'd, that our Saviour was a Divine Person, GOD as well as Man: This is a Mystery above, but not contrary to Reason; I further told him, then I hoped he was thoroughly convinced, that our Saviour was a Divine Person, GOD as well as Man: This is a Mystery above, but not contrary to Reason; pns11 av-j vvd pno31, cs pns11 vvd pns31 vbds av-j vvd, cst po12 n1 vbds dt j-jn n1, np1 c-acp av c-acp n1: d vbz dt n1 a-acp, cc-acp xx j-jn p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 114 Page 161
1083 for an Infinite Being as God is, might become, what he was not, and yet cease not to be what he was, might become Man, for an Infinite Being as God is, might become, what he was not, and yet cease not to be what he was, might become Man, p-acp dt j vbg p-acp np1 vbz, vmd vvi, r-crq pns31 vbds xx, cc av vvb xx pc-acp vbi r-crq pns31 vbds, vmd vvi n1, (5) part (DIV2) 114 Page 161
1084 yet cease not to be God; as Phil. vi. 8. fully proves. yet cease not to be God; as Philip vi. 8. Fully Proves. av vvb xx pc-acp vbi np1; c-acp np1 fw-la. crd av-j vvz. (5) part (DIV2) 114 Page 161
1085 Besides, had Jesus our Saviour been only a Dependent Creature, how could he have discharg'd our Debt by way of Satisfaction; Beside, had jesus our Saviour been only a Dependent Creature, how could he have discharged our Debt by Way of Satisfaction; a-acp, vhd uh-np po12 n1 vbn av-j dt j-jn n1, q-crq vmd pns31 vhb vvn po12 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (5) part (DIV2) 115 Page 161
1086 or obtain'd for us God's Favour and Love by way of Merit? Reason as well as Scripture will attest this, to a Sinner, awaken'd and convinc'd of the malignity of Sin, or obtained for us God's Favour and Love by Way of Merit? Reason as well as Scripture will attest this, to a Sinner, awakened and convinced of the malignity of since, cc vvd p-acp pno12 np1|vbz n1 cc vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1? n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 vmb vvi d, p-acp dt n1, vvn cc vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 115 Page 161
1087 and the pure Nature of God. and the pure Nature of God. cc dt j n1 pp-f np1. (5) part (DIV2) 115 Page 161
1088 Such will find no solid Foundation or Rational Hope, but in the Lord Jesus Christ: For it was He only that was capable of honouring all those Divine Attributes, Laws, Such will find no solid Foundation or Rational Hope, but in the Lord jesus christ: For it was He only that was capable of honouring all those Divine Attributes, Laws, d vmb vvi dx j n1 cc j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 np1 np1: p-acp pn31 vbds pns31 av-j cst vbds j pp-f vvg d d j-jn n2, n2, (5) part (DIV2) 115 Page 161
1089 and Rules of Government, that our Sins and Rebellions had dishonoured and despised, by which he has render'd our Salvation both sure and compleat, Colos. ii. 9, 10. So that God may now be just and holy, and Rules of Government, that our Sins and Rebellions had dishonoured and despised, by which he has rendered our Salvation both sure and complete, Colos ii. 9, 10. So that God may now be just and holy, cc n2 pp-f n1, cst po12 n2 cc n2 vhd vvn cc vvn, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn po12 n1 d j cc j, np1 crd. crd, crd av cst np1 vmb av vbi j cc j, (5) part (DIV2) 115 Page 162
1090 and yet justifie and save those Penitent Sinners, who believe in Jesus, which if he had not been God as well as Man, He could never have effected. and yet justify and save those Penitent Sinners, who believe in jesus, which if he had not been God as well as Man, He could never have effected. cc av vvi cc vvi d j-jn n2, r-crq vvb p-acp np1, r-crq cs pns31 vhd xx vbn n1 c-acp av c-acp n1, pns31 vmd av-x vhi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 115 Page 162
1091 But now He has inhanc'd the Divine Honour and Glory, by the Salvation of Such. He reply'd, Oh! I'm abundantly satisfy'd of all this; But now He has enhanced the Divine Honour and Glory, by the Salvation of Such. He replied, Oh! I'm abundantly satisfied of all this; p-acp av pns31 vhz vvn dt j-jn n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d. pns31 vvd, uh pns11|vbm av-j vvn pp-f d d; (5) part (DIV2) 115 Page 162
1092 my sight of Sin, and the Holiness of my Creator and Law-giver, is such, that if I did not eye and own my Blessed Saviour, my sighed of since, and the Holiness of my Creator and Lawgiver, is such, that if I did not eye and own my Blessed Saviour, po11 n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc n1, vbz d, cst cs pns11 vdd xx n1 cc d po11 j-vvn n1, (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 162
1093 as GOD, I could not so account of what he did and suffered, as to lay the Stress of my Salvation upon him: as GOD, I could not so account of what he did and suffered, as to lay the Stress of my Salvation upon him: c-acp np1, pns11 vmd xx av vvi pp-f r-crq pns31 vdd cc vvd, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pno31: (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 162
1094 For as Man, he could never have satisfy'd Justice for the Breach of the Law, or merited that Mercy, or Grace I want. For as Man, he could never have satisfied justice for the Breach of the Law, or merited that Mercy, or Grace I want. c-acp p-acp n1, pns31 vmd av-x vhi vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd cst n1, cc n1 pns11 vvb. (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 162
1095 My applying what he has done, as being performed by one that was God, is the Foundation of all my Trust and Hope. My applying what he has done, as being performed by one that was God, is the Foundation of all my Trust and Hope. po11 vvg r-crq pns31 vhz vdn, c-acp vbg vvn p-acp pi cst vbds np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f d po11 n1 cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1096 And I bless God, who restrain'd me from being corrupted, as too many are, in a Doctrine, from which now I desire all my Support and Comfort; And I bless God, who restrained me from being corrupted, as too many Are, in a Doctrine, from which now I desire all my Support and Comfort; cc pns11 vvb np1, r-crq vvd pno11 p-acp vbg vvn, c-acp av d vbr, p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq av pns11 vvb d po11 vvb cc vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1097 and he is able to save me to the uttermost. and he is able to save me to the uttermost. cc pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp dt j. (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1098 He further admir'd the Love of God in giving his Son, and of Christ, in giving himself to die, that such as he might have Life. He further admired the Love of God in giving his Son, and of christ, in giving himself to die, that such as he might have Life. pns31 av-jc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg po31 n1, cc pp-f np1, p-acp vvg px31 pc-acp vvi, cst d c-acp pns31 vmd vhi n1. (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1099 But, says he, I have a wretched hard Heart; But, Says he, I have a wretched hard Heart; p-acp, vvz pns31, pns11 vhb dt j j n1; (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1100 it's a Stone, I can't make it Relent, or take Impressions from any thing I hear, or think. it's a Stone, I can't make it Relent, or take Impressions from any thing I hear, or think. pn31|vbz dt n1, pns11 vmb|pn31 vvb pn31 vvi, cc vvi n2 p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb, cc vvi. (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1101 Oh! the Patience of God towards me, that I am out of Hell! Oh! that I could Repent! Oh! the Patience of God towards me, that I am out of Hell! Oh! that I could repent! uh dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vbm av pp-f n1! uh cst pns11 vmd vvi! (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1102 But God may justly leave me to my own Blindness and Stupidness, that have so long repulsed his Offers of Grace. But God may justly leave me to my own Blindness and Stupidness, that have so long repulsed his Offers of Grace. p-acp np1 vmb av-j vvi pno11 p-acp po11 d n1 cc n1, cst vhb av av-j vvn png31 vvz pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1103 Oh! horrid Ingratitude! It cuts me to the Heart. I know there is Mercy, could I but Repent and Believe. Oh! horrid Ingratitude! It cuts me to the Heart. I know there is Mercy, could I but repent and Believe. uh j n1! pn31 vvz pno11 p-acp dt n1. pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz n1, vmd pns11 cc-acp vvb cc vvb. (5) part (DIV2) 116 Page 163
1104 I reply'd, That he must fetch Repentance, as well as Forgiveness from Jesus Christ, for God hath exalted him to be both a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance, I replied, That he must fetch Repentance, as well as Forgiveness from jesus christ, for God hath exalted him to be both a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance, pns11 vvd, cst pns31 vmb vvi n1, c-acp av c-acp n1 p-acp np1 np1, p-acp np1 vhz vvn pno31 pc-acp vbi d dt n1 cc dt n1, pc-acp vvi n1, (5) part (DIV2) 117 Page 164
1105 as well as Remission of Sins. as well as Remission of Sins. c-acp av c-acp n1 pp-f n2. (5) part (DIV2) 117 Page 164
1106 I further told him, That Repentance did produce such a mighty Change upon the Soul, turning it to hate Sin, which naturally we love, I further told him, That Repentance did produce such a mighty Change upon the Soul, turning it to hate since, which naturally we love, pns11 av-j vvd pno31, cst n1 vdd vvi d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg pn31 pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq av-j pns12 vvb, (5) part (DIV2) 118 Page 164
1107 and to esteem, and admire, God and his Son, whom naturally we hate: That nothing but the Influences of the Almighty Spirit, could effect it. and to esteem, and admire, God and his Son, whom naturally we hate: That nothing but the Influences of the Almighty Spirit, could Effect it. cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvi, np1 cc po31 n1, ro-crq av-j pns12 vvb: cst pix cc-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vmd vvi pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 118 Page 164
1108 For a Sinful Nature, could not change its self: Nothing can operate above its Natural Power. For a Sinful Nature, could not change its self: Nothing can operate above its Natural Power. p-acp dt j n1, vmd xx vvi po31 n1: pix vmb vvi p-acp po31 j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 118 Page 164
1109 I spent some time to convince him as I was able, that that Image of God in which we are said to be Created, consists chiefly in that Knowledge, Righteousness, I spent Some time to convince him as I was able, that that Image of God in which we Are said to be Created, consists chiefly in that Knowledge, Righteousness, pns11 vvd d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 c-acp pns11 vbds j, cst d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi vvn, vvz av-jn p-acp cst n1, n1, (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 164
1110 and Holiness, with which God at first adorn'd our Faculties, but was separable from our Beings, and Holiness, with which God At First adorned our Faculties, but was separable from our Beings, cc n1, p-acp r-crq np1 p-acp ord vvn po12 n2, p-acp vbds j p-acp po12 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 165
1111 and lost by our first Apostacy in Adam. And now being Children of Disobedience, we became Children of Wrath also, Dead in Trespasses and Sins, polluted in every Faculty, Ephes. ii. 1, 2. till Quicken'd and Created a-new in Christ Jesus, and lost by our First Apostasy in Adam. And now being Children of Disobedience, we became Children of Wrath also, Dead in Trespasses and Sins, polluted in every Faculty, Ephesians ii. 1, 2. till Quickened and Created anew in christ jesus, cc vvn p-acp po12 ord n1 p-acp np1. cc av vbg n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vvd n2 pp-f n1 av, j p-acp n2 cc n2, vvn p-acp d n1, np1 crd. crd, crd c-acp vvn cc vvn av p-acp np1 np1, (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 165
1112 after the Divine Image, and then we shall be capable, and inclin'd to perform Sincere, Holy Obedience to God. After the Divine Image, and then we shall be capable, and inclined to perform Sincere, Holy obedience to God. p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc av pns12 vmb vbi j, cc vvn pc-acp vvi j, j n1 p-acp np1. (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 165
1113 I desired him therefore in the Sense of his Necessity, and Impotency, to address himself speedily to God, I desired him Therefore in the Sense of his Necessity, and Impotency, to address himself speedily to God, pns11 vvd pno31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi px31 av-j p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 165
1114 and plead the Promises and Merits of Jesus, for the Gift of his Holy Spirit, to convince him throughly of Sin, and plead the Promises and Merits of jesus, for the Gift of his Holy Spirit, to convince him thoroughly of since, cc vvi dt vvz cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 165
1115 and display the Riches and Glory of Free-Grace in Christ, and beg also a Correspondent Temper to God's Designs, and display the Riches and Glory of Free-Grace in christ, and beg also a Correspondent Temper to God's Designs, cc vvi dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc vvb av dt j vvi p-acp npg1 n2, (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 165
1116 and Appointments in the Gospel, that so you may apply this great Salvation to your self, for your Security and Blessedness. and Appointments in the Gospel, that so you may apply this great Salvation to your self, for your Security and Blessedness. cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cst av pn22 vmb vvi d j n1 p-acp po22 n1, p-acp po22 n1 cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 119 Page 165
1117 After this Discourse, he expressed himself in this manner; After this Discourse, he expressed himself in this manner; p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd px31 p-acp d n1; (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1118 I find what you say, agreeable to my Reason, and that little Knowledge I have of Scripture. I find what you say, agreeable to my Reason, and that little Knowledge I have of Scripture. pns11 vvb r-crq pn22 vvb, j p-acp po11 n1, cc cst j n1 pns11 vhb pp-f n1. (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1119 I feel, I am by Sin, an Unclean Creature, and as such, can't cleanse and heal my self, or work Repentance or Faith: I feel, I am by since, an Unclean Creature, and as such, can't cleanse and heal my self, or work Repentance or Faith: pns11 vvb, pns11 vbm p-acp n1, dt j-u n1, cc c-acp d, vmb|pn31 vvi cc vvi po11 n1, cc vvi n1 cc n1: (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1120 They are not such slight, easie things, as my self once thought them to be; They Are not such slight, easy things, as my self once Thought them to be; pns32 vbr xx d j, j n2, c-acp po11 n1 a-acp vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi; (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1121 but poor carnal Creatures delay Repentance, as if it were in their Power to attain it, when they please: but poor carnal Creatures Delay Repentance, as if it were in their Power to attain it, when they please: cc-acp j j n2 vvb n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, c-crq pns32 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1122 But I find by Experience now, that no less than the Omnipotent Spirit of God, can work this Change, as you mention; But I find by Experience now, that no less than the Omnipotent Spirit of God, can work this Change, as you mention; cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp n1 av, cst av-dx av-dc cs dt j n1 pp-f np1, vmb vvi d n1, c-acp pn22 vvb; (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1123 and nothing less than such a Change, is, or can be True Repentance. and nothing less than such a Change, is, or can be True Repentance. cc pix av-dc cs d dt n1, vbz, cc vmb vbi j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1124 I must hate the Sins, I naturally indulg'd, and Love, and Esteem, and endeavour Conformity and Obedience to God, that by Nature and Practice I have loath'd, and despis'd. I must hate the Sins, I naturally indulged, and Love, and Esteem, and endeavour Conformity and obedience to God, that by Nature and Practice I have loathed, and despised. pns11 vmb vvi dt n2, pns11 av-j vvn, cc n1, cc vvb, cc vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, cst p-acp n1 cc n1 pns11 vhb vvn, cc vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 166
1125 It is a Power above my own must work me to this. It is a Power above my own must work me to this. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp po11 d vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d. (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 167
1126 I see I can do nothing of my self, but desire to spend the little time I have, in applying my self to God for Mercy and Grace. I see I can do nothing of my self, but desire to spend the little time I have, in applying my self to God for Mercy and Grace. pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vdi pix pp-f po11 n1, cc-acp vvb pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pns11 vhb, p-acp vvg po11 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 120 Page 167
1127 I mention'd further to him, 1 Cor. i. 30. Of Christ's being, of God, made unto us Wisdom to enlighten, Righteousness to justifie, Sanctification to purify, I mentioned further to him, 1 Cor. i. 30. Of Christ's being, of God, made unto us Wisdom to enlighten, Righteousness to justify, Sanctification to purify, pns11 vvn av-j p-acp pno31, crd np1 uh. crd pp-f npg1 vbg, pp-f np1, vvn p-acp pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi, n1 pc-acp vvi, n1 pc-acp vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 121 Page 167
1128 and Redemption, to free and ransome us. and Redemption, to free and ransom us. cc n1, p-acp j cc n1 pno12. (5) part (DIV2) 121 Page 167
1129 And told him, in all these Respects, he did need, and I hop'd he would so accept Jesus Christ. And told him, in all these Respects, he did need, and I hoped he would so accept jesus christ. np1 vvd pno31, p-acp d d n2, pns31 vdd vvi, cc pns11 vvd pns31 vmd av vvi np1 np1. (5) part (DIV2) 121 Page 167
1130 He told me, he found his want in all these Capacities: He told me, he found his want in all these Capacities: pns31 vvd pno11, pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp d d n2: (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 167
1131 And he was like the poor Impotent Man, that lay waiting at the Pool, for the moving of the Waters. And he was like the poor Impotent Man, that lay waiting At the Pool, for the moving of the Waters. cc pns31 vbds av-j dt j j n1, cst vvd vvg p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2. (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 167
1132 And added, Oh! that the good Spirit of God would soften this hard Heart! open this blind Understanding! subdue this stubborn Will! and change these vile Affections! And added, Oh! that the good Spirit of God would soften this hard Heart! open this blind Understanding! subdue this stubborn Will! and change these vile Affections! np1 vvd, uh cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi d j n1! vvb d j n1! vvb d j n1! cc vvb d j n2! (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 167
1133 and bring me to a willing Closure with Jesus Christ, as Prophet, Priest and King! that I may feel him to be Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption to me; and bring me to a willing Closure with jesus christ, as Prophet, Priest and King! that I may feel him to be Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption to me; cc vvb pno11 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 np1, c-acp n1, n1 cc n1! cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi n1, n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp pno11; (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 168
1134 for I am a lost Soul without him; for I am a lost Soul without him; c-acp pns11 vbm dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 168
1135 but I hope I do fix my Hopes of Pardon on his Satisfaction, of Justification in the sight of God, on his Righteousness alone, that is Spotless, mine is nothing but Filthiness at best. but I hope I do fix my Hope's of Pardon on his Satisfaction, of Justification in the sighed of God, on his Righteousness alone, that is Spotless, mine is nothing but Filthiness At best. cc-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vdb vvi po11 ng1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 av-j, cst vbz j, png11 vbz pix p-acp n1 p-acp js. (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 168
1136 He own'd the Condescention and Grace of the Lord Redeemer, in executing each of those Offices above-mention'd, on the Behalf, He owned the Condescension and Grace of the Lord Redeemer, in executing each of those Offices abovementioned, on the Behalf, pns31 j-vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 np1, p-acp vvg d pp-f d n2 j, p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 168
1137 and for the Use of such poor indigent Creatures. and for the Use of such poor indigent Creatures. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j j n2. (5) part (DIV2) 122 Page 168
1138 Sometime after, he told me he was in Danger of Presumption at some times, or Despair at other times. Sometime After, he told me he was in Danger of Presumption At Some times, or Despair At other times. av a-acp, pns31 vvd pno11 pns31 vbds p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2, cc vvb p-acp j-jn n2. (5) part (DIV2) 123 Page 168
1139 That the Devil tempted him to palliate his Sins, as if he was not so vile, That the devil tempted him to palliate his Sins, as if he was not so vile, cst dt n1 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, c-acp cs pns31 vbds xx av j, (5) part (DIV2) 123 Page 168
1140 as he had made himself to be, and fram'd Excuses to lessen his Sin, by Arguments from Youth, Constitution, Temptation, Examples of Others, and the like. as he had made himself to be, and framed Excuses to lessen his since, by Arguments from Youth, Constitution, Temptation, Examples of Others, and the like. c-acp pns31 vhd vvn px31 pc-acp vbi, cc j-vvn n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, p-acp n2 p-acp n1, n1, n1, n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc dt j. (5) part (DIV2) 123 Page 169
1141 At other times, the Devil (said he) would perswade me, that my Confession of Sin, At other times, the devil (said he) would persuade me, that my Confessi of since, p-acp j-jn n2, dt n1 (vvd pns31) vmd vvi pno11, cst po11 n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1142 and Sorrow, (such as my own Reflections and Passions thereupon can produce,) is a sufficient Repentance. and Sorrow, (such as my own Reflections and Passion thereupon can produce,) is a sufficient Repentance. cc n1, (d c-acp po11 d n2 cc n2 av vmb vvi,) vbz dt j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1143 Whereas, said he, in my Health, I have oft found what that could amount to, Whereas, said he, in my Health, I have oft found what that could amount to, cs, vvd pns31, p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb av vvn r-crq d vmd vvi p-acp, (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1144 when I have Sinn'd and Repented, been sorry, and wish'd I had not done, or been so, when I have Sinned and Repented, been sorry, and wished I had not done, or been so, c-crq pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn, vbn j, cc vvd pns11 vhd xx vdn, cc vbi av, (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1145 or so, and resolv'd as firmly as I could, never to doe the like, but to amend, or so, and resolved as firmly as I could, never to do the like, but to amend, cc av, cc vvd a-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmd, av pc-acp vdi dt av-j, cc-acp pc-acp vvi, (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1146 and avoid all such Evil Practices; but all this was to no purpose. and avoid all such Evil Practices; but all this was to no purpose. cc vvi d d j-jn n2; cc-acp d d vbds p-acp dx n1. (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1147 Therefore I desire not to trust to my self, to my own Power, but to renounce such Confidence in my self, Therefore I desire not to trust to my self, to my own Power, but to renounce such Confidence in my self, av pns11 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp po11 n1, p-acp po11 d n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po11 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1148 as finding I am unable to change or reform my self, and will doe as you hinted. as finding I am unable to change or reform my self, and will do as you hinted. c-acp vvg pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po11 n1, cc vmb vdi c-acp pn22 vvd. (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1149 I must go to Jesus, to give Repentance, as well as Remission of Sins. I must go to jesus, to give Repentance, as well as Remission of Sins. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1, c-acp av c-acp n1 pp-f n2. (5) part (DIV2) 124 Page 169
1150 I told him, I was rejoyc'd to hear him so express himself, and bad him rest there, and he was safe; I told him, I was rejoiced to hear him so express himself, and bade him rest there, and he was safe; pns11 vvd pno31, pns11 vbds vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 av vvi px31, cc vvd pno31 vvi a-acp, cc pns31 vbds j; (5) part (DIV2) 125 Page 170
1151 for he would find Jesus to be a Merciful and Compassionate Saviour. And as to his Temptations to Presumption and Despair, he must expect the strongest Assaults his Enemy could make against him. for he would find jesus to be a Merciful and Compassionate Saviour. And as to his Temptations to Presumption and Despair, he must expect the Strongest Assaults his Enemy could make against him. c-acp pns31 vmd vvi np1 pc-acp vbi dt j cc j n1. cc c-acp p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc vvb, pns31 vmb vvi dt js vvz po31 n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (5) part (DIV2) 125 Page 170
1152 True, said he, but I look up to Jesus for Succour and Rescue. True, said he, but I look up to jesus for Succour and Rescue. j, vvd pns31, cc-acp pns11 vvb a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc vvb. (5) part (DIV2) 125 Page 170
1153 I further advised him to apply his Thoughts, as his Strength would permit, to consider and weigh that Wise and Gracious Method laid down in the Gospel, I further advised him to apply his Thoughts, as his Strength would permit, to Consider and weigh that Wise and Gracious Method laid down in the Gospel, pns11 av-j vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, c-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j cc j n1 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 170
1154 as before hinted, for our Recovery. as before hinted, for our Recovery. c-acp a-acp vvn, p-acp po12 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 170
1155 As that the Son of God was Substituted in our stead, to make Satisfaction, and obtain Reconciliation with our Offended Sovereign, by his Obedience and Sacrifice; As that the Son of God was Substituted in our stead, to make Satisfaction, and obtain Reconciliation with our Offended Sovereign, by his obedience and Sacrifice; p-acp cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp po12 j-vvn j-jn, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 170
1156 from whence he might be furnish'd, both with Arguments and Strength to repell those Temptations: from whence he might be furnished, both with Arguments and Strength to repel those Temptations: p-acp c-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvn, av-d p-acp n2 cc n1 pc-acp vvi d n2: (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 171
1157 For how can you have slight Thoughts of Sin, when you behold the Desert of it, in the Agonies and Cross of Christ? Or how can you presume of an Interest in the Privileges of the Covenant, which this precious Blood procured and ratified, For how can you have slight Thoughts of since, when you behold the Desert of it, in the Agonies and Cross of christ? Or how can you presume of an Interest in the Privileges of the Covenant, which this precious Blood procured and ratified, c-acp c-crq vmb pn22 vhb j n2 pp-f n1, c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f np1? cc c-crq vmb pn22 vvi pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq d j n1 vvn cc vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 171
1158 if destitute of a Temper to comply with the Duties of it? It is that must fit you to enjoy the Blessings it conveys. if destitute of a Temper to comply with the Duties of it? It is that must fit you to enjoy the Blessings it conveys. cs j pp-f dt vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31? pn31 vbz cst vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pn31 vvz. (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 171
1159 The Summ of which is, That God will be our God: The Sum of which is, That God will be our God: dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz, cst np1 vmb vbi po12 n1: (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 171
1160 And doth it not follow, that we also must be his People? So that there can be no Enjoyment, without Union to God; nor no Union, without Resemblance: And does it not follow, that we also must be his People? So that there can be no Enjoyment, without union to God; nor no union, without Resemblance: cc vdz pn31 xx vvi, cst pns12 av vmb vbi po31 n1? av cst a-acp vmb vbi dx n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1; ccx dx n1, p-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 171
1161 Therefore, without Holiness, as none can see, so none can enjoy, or take any Pleasure, or Complacency in God, either here or hereafter. Therefore, without Holiness, as none can see, so none can enjoy, or take any Pleasure, or Complacency in God, either Here or hereafter. av, p-acp n1, p-acp pix vmb vvi, av pix vmb vvi, cc vvb d n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, d av cc av. (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 171
1162 You see then Tempers and Things must suit, to render us happy, by these Thoughts you may check Presumption. And then against Despair, Behold how God lov'd this lost sinful World, You see then Tempers and Things must suit, to render us happy, by these Thoughts you may check Presumption. And then against Despair, Behold how God loved this lost sinful World, pn22 vvb av n2 cc n2 vmb vvi, pc-acp vvi pno12 j, p-acp d n2 pn22 vmb vvi n1. cc av p-acp n1, vvb c-crq np1 vvd d vvn j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 172
1163 so as to give his Son to Redeem it. so as to give his Son to redeem it. av c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 172
1164 He made the Holy Jesus to be Sin for us, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him. 2 Cor. v. 21. He reply'd, that That Scripture had been of Singular Use to him; He made the Holy jesus to be since for us, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him. 2 Cor. v. 21. He replied, that That Scripture had been of Singular Use to him; pns31 vvd dt j np1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31. crd np1 n1 crd pns31 vvd, cst d n1 vhd vbn pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 126 Page 172
1165 as also the Example of the Dying Penitent Thief, Luke xxiii. 42. who was embrac'd at the last hour. as also the Exampl of the Dying Penitent Thief, Lycia xxiii. 42. who was embraced At the last hour. c-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt vvg j-jn n1, av crd. crd r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt ord n1. (5) part (DIV2) 127 Page 172
1166 I then begg'd him to observe how Remarkable his Faith was, for it was six'd on Christ, tho' hanging upon the Cross with himself; I then begged him to observe how Remarkable his Faith was, for it was sixed on christ, though hanging upon the Cross with himself; pns11 av vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi c-crq j po31 n1 vbds, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, cs vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp px31; (5) part (DIV2) 127 Page 172
1167 yet then he cries, Lord, Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom. yet then he cries, Lord, remember me when thou Comest into thy Kingdom. av cs pns31 vvz, n1, vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 127 Page 172
1168 Now it is obvious, none is King of Heaven, or has a Right of Donation of it, to whom he please; Now it is obvious, none is King of Heaven, or has a Right of Donation of it, to whom he please; av pn31 vbz j, pix vbz n1 pp-f n1, cc vhz dt n-jn pp-f n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvb; (5) part (DIV2) 127 Page 172
1169 but he must be GOD, the Eternal King, that's Lord of All. So that the Thief's Trust and Hope that he grounded all upon, was the Right and Authority Christ had in the Heavenly Kingdom, but he must be GOD, the Eternal King, that's Lord of All. So that the Thief's Trust and Hope that he grounded all upon, was the Right and authority christ had in the Heavenly Kingdom, cc-acp pns31 vmb vbi np1, dt j n1, d|vbz n1 pp-f d av cst dt ng1 n1 cc vvb cst pns31 vvn d p-acp, vbds dt j-jn cc n1 np1 vhd p-acp dt j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 127 Page 173
1170 as the Matter of his Request intimates. as the Matter of his Request intimates. c-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz. (5) part (DIV2) 127 Page 173
1171 Nay further, consider that he prayed thus, even when the Jews and Rulers were Crucifying this very Jesus as a Blasphemer, for saying he was the Son of God; by which he asserted his own Divinity. Nay further, Consider that he prayed thus, even when the jews and Rulers were Crucifying this very jesus as a Blasphemer, for saying he was the Son of God; by which he asserted his own Divinity. uh av-jc, vvb cst pns31 vvd av, av c-crq dt np2 cc n2 vbdr vvg d j np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp r-crq pns31 vvn po31 d n1. (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 173
1172 Pray take notice from hence, how Powerful Divine Influences are upon the Mind, that could fix this Dying Malefactor upon Jesus as GOD, thence to apply to himself the Validity and Sufficiency of that Salvation, that he begg'd the Grant of. Pray take notice from hence, how Powerful Divine Influences Are upon the Mind, that could fix this Dying Malefactor upon jesus as GOD, thence to apply to himself the Validity and Sufficiency of that Salvation, that he begged the Grant of. uh-v vvb n1 p-acp av, c-crq j j-jn n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, cst vmd vvi d j-vvg n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, av pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f. (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 173
1173 And that at a time, when not only Reason, but Sense also, seem'd to contradict. And that At a time, when not only Reason, but Sense also, seemed to contradict. cc cst p-acp dt n1, c-crq xx av-j n1, cc-acp n1 av, vvd pc-acp vvi. (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 173
1174 Oh! do you then fix your Faith, where this Blessed Thief did his, and distrust not the Power or Will of Jesus. For Power, He is the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, Isa. ix. Rom. xi. 5. and the Prince of Peace. — God Blessed for Ever. Oh! do you then fix your Faith, where this Blessed Thief did his, and distrust not the Power or Will of jesus. For Power, He is the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, Isaiah ix. Rom. xi. 5. and the Prince of Peace. — God Blessed for Ever. uh vdb pn22 av vvi po22 n1, c-crq d j-vvn n1 vdd po31, cc vvb xx dt n1 cc vmb pp-f np1. p-acp n1, pns31 vbz dt j np1, dt j n1, np1 crd. np1 crd. crd cc dt n1 pp-f n1. — np1 vvn p-acp av. (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 173
1175 Again, believe him Willing, when he declares, That the weary and the heavy laden shall have Rest. That Thirsty Souls may Freely drink of the Water of Life: Again, believe him Willing, when he declares, That the weary and the heavy laden shall have Rest. That Thirsty Souls may Freely drink of the Water of Life: av, vvb pno31 j, c-crq pns31 vvz, cst dt j cc dt j vvn vmb vhi n1 cst j n2 vmb av-j vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 174
1176 That he came to seek and to save the Lost Soul; to Release Captives, to bind up Broken Hearts. That he Come to seek and to save the Lost Soul; to Release Captives, to bind up Broken Hearts. cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1; p-acp vvb n2-jn, pc-acp vvi a-acp j-vvn n2. (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 174
1177 And that whoever comes to him, he will in no wise cast them off. So that you may freely and safely rest your Guilty, Diseased Soul upon Him; And that whoever comes to him, he will in no wise cast them off. So that you may freely and safely rest your Guilty, Diseased Soul upon Him; cc cst r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb p-acp dx j vvd pno32 a-acp. av cst pn22 vmb av-j cc av-j vvb po22 j, j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 174
1178 and be sure of it, he will not Repulse, but Embrace you, as the Father did the Prodigal Son. He reply'd, That he had found great Encouragement from that Parable, and be sure of it, he will not Repulse, but Embrace you, as the Father did the Prodigal Son. He replied, That he had found great Encouragement from that Parable, cc vbb j pp-f pn31, pns31 vmb xx vvi, cc-acp vvb pn22, c-acp dt n1 vdd dt j-jn n1 pns31 vvd, cst pns31 vhd vvn j n1 p-acp d n1, (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 174
1179 as also the Instance of Mary Magdalen, and that he found all little enough sometimes to keep him from Despairing, and giving up all Hope. as also the Instance of Marry Magdalen, and that he found all little enough sometime to keep him from Despairing, and giving up all Hope. c-acp av dt n1 pp-f uh np1, cc cst pns31 vvd d j av-d av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp vvg, cc vvg a-acp d n1. (5) part (DIV2) 128 Page 174
1180 At another time when I went to visit him, he again renewed his Complaints of being haunted with the same Temptations to Presumption, or Despair. I told him it had been of Use to my self in the like Circumstances, To consider and resolve Never to entertain any Representations of the Mercy of God or Christ, either Unworthy of the Divine Nature, At Another time when I went to visit him, he again renewed his Complaints of being haunted with the same Temptations to Presumption, or Despair. I told him it had been of Use to my self in the like circumstances, To Consider and resolve Never to entertain any Representations of the Mercy of God or christ, either Unworthy of the Divine Nature, p-acp j-jn n1 c-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31, pns31 av vvd po31 n2 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp dt d n2 p-acp n1, cc n1. pns11 vvd pno31 pn31 vhd vbn pp-f n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt j n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi av-x pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, d j pp-f dt j-jn n1, (5) part (DIV2) 129 Page 175
1181 or of that Constitution and Government of the World, that is revealed in the Word of God, or of that Constitution and Government of the World, that is revealed in the Word of God, cc pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 129 Page 175
1182 as the Rule, by which we must live, and God will judge: as the Rule, by which we must live, and God will judge: c-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, cc np1 vmb vvi: (5) part (DIV2) 129 Page 175
1183 By such Considerations, we shall be kept from presuming upon Mercy and Favour, upon Lower Terms, By such Considerations, we shall be kept from presuming upon Mercy and Favour, upon Lower Terms, p-acp d n2, pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp jc n2, (5) part (DIV2) 129 Page 175
1184 than God has condescended in his Word to offer them to us: And then to prevent Despair, I endeavour'd, never to entertain any such Thoughts of Sinfulness, than God has condescended in his Word to offer them to us: And then to prevent Despair, I endeavoured, never to entertain any such Thoughts of Sinfulness, cs np1 vhz vvd p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pno12: cc av pc-acp vvi vvi, pns11 vvd, av-x pc-acp vvi d d n2 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 129 Page 175
1185 or Impotency, as tends to discourage or weaken my Hopes of Mercy through Jesus Christ, as held forth in the Gospel. or Impotency, as tends to discourage or weaken my Hope's of Mercy through jesus christ, as held forth in the Gospel. cc n1, c-acp vvz pc-acp vvi cc vvi po11 ng1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 np1, a-acp vvd av p-acp dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 129 Page 175
1186 And sure it is our Sinfulness and Emptiness, should humble, but not discourage, drive us to, but not from Jesus Christ. And sure it is our Sinfulness and Emptiness, should humble, but not discourage, drive us to, but not from jesus christ. cc av-j pn31 vbz po12 n1 cc n1, vmd vvi, cc-acp xx vvi, vvb pno12 p-acp, p-acp xx p-acp np1 np1. (5) part (DIV2) 129 Page 176
1187 At the next Visit, he complain'd to me, of his Impotency to help himself, and the hardness and deadness of his Heart to any Good. At the next Visit, he complained to me, of his Impotency to help himself, and the hardness and deadness of his Heart to any Good. p-acp dt ord vvb, pns31 vvd p-acp pno11, pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi px31, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d j. (5) part (DIV2) 130 Page 176
1188 I press'd him to get often read to him, the xxxvi of Ezek. from the 25th to the 33. ver. which I then read to him; I pressed him to get often read to him, the xxxvi of Ezekiel from the 25th to the 33. ver. which I then read to him; pns11 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi av vvn p-acp pno31, dt crd pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord p-acp dt crd fw-la. r-crq pns11 av vvn p-acp pno31; (5) part (DIV2) 130 Page 176
1189 and Jer. xxxii. 39, 40. I told him those Promises would be of great Use to him, and Jer. xxxii. 39, 40. I told him those Promises would be of great Use to him, cc np1 crd. crd, crd pns11 vvd pno31 d vvz vmd vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 130 Page 176
1190 and that that Word, that God says I will, and you shall, notes the Soveraignty and Free Grace of God, and that that Word, that God Says I will, and you shall, notes the Sovereignty and Free Grace of God, cc cst d n1, cst np1 vvz pns11 vmb, cc pn22 vmb, n2 dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 130 Page 176
1191 and was a great Encouragement to such poor Impotent Creatures, as he and I were, (who are not sufficient of our selves to do Good,) to apply to God through the Blessed Mediator of that Covenant, to give that Temper of Soul, that Soft Heart, there spoken of, together with all the other Comprehensive Blessings therein promised. and was a great Encouragement to such poor Impotent Creatures, as he and I were, (who Are not sufficient of our selves to do Good,) to apply to God through the Blessed Mediator of that Covenant, to give that Temper of Soul, that Soft Heart, there spoken of, together with all the other Comprehensive Blessings therein promised. cc vbds dt j n1 p-acp d j j n2, c-acp pns31 cc pns11 vbdr, (r-crq vbr xx j pp-f po12 n2 pc-acp vdi j,) pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi d vvi pp-f n1, cst j n1, a-acp vvn pp-f, av p-acp d dt j-jn j n2 av vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 130 Page 176
1192 Upon the hearing of which, he seem'd much refresh'd and had them often read to him. Upon the hearing of which, he seemed much refreshed and had them often read to him. p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f r-crq, pns31 vvd av-d vvn cc vhd pno32 av vvn p-acp pno31. (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 177
1193 But his weakness increas'd, so that I could not afterward discourse much with him. But his weakness increased, so that I could not afterwards discourse much with him. p-acp po31 n1 vvd, av cst pns11 vmd xx av n1 av-d p-acp pno31. (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 177
1194 A little before he died, he told me, he had found more Pleasure that last Week in following after God, A little before he died, he told me, he had found more Pleasure that last Week in following After God, dt j c-acp pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd pno11, pns31 vhd vvn dc n1 cst ord n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 177
1195 for pardoning Mercy and renewing Grace, and waiting humbly at his Foot to obtain it, than in all the sinful or sensual Enjoyments of his whole Life. for pardoning Mercy and renewing Grace, and waiting humbly At his Foot to obtain it, than in all the sinful or sensual Enjoyments of his Whole Life. p-acp vvg n1 cc vvg n1, cc vvg av-j p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cs p-acp d dt j cc j n2 pp-f po31 j-jn n1. (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 177
1196 Nay he spake, as if he never before then, knew, what True Pleasure was: For all my Life past, said he, is Bitterness to me. Nay he spoke, as if he never before then, knew, what True Pleasure was: For all my Life past, said he, is Bitterness to me. uh-x pns31 vvd, c-acp cs pns31 av-x a-acp av, vvd, r-crq j n1 vbds: c-acp d po11 n1 j, vvd pns31, vbz n1 p-acp pno11. (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 177
1197 And let poor Sinners carry it to others, as seemingly satisfied within themselves, with their Course of Life: And let poor Sinners carry it to Others, as seemingly satisfied within themselves, with their Course of Life: cc vvb j n2 vvb pn31 p-acp n2-jn, c-acp av-vvg vvn p-acp px32, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1: (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 177
1198 Yet they have a miserable Life, a slavish Life. One serious Thought, or Turn of Providence, damps all their Pleasures, and fills 'em with Anguish; Yet they have a miserable Life, a slavish Life. One serious Thought, or Turn of Providence, damps all their Pleasures, and fills they with Anguish; av pns32 vhb dt j n1, dt j n1. crd j n1, cc vvb pp-f n1, n2-jn d po32 n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 177
1199 and they are forc'd to divert themselves with Drinking, or Gaming, or otherwise. and they Are forced to divert themselves with Drinking, or Gaming, or otherwise. cc pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp vvg, cc n-vvg, cc av. (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 178
1200 And thus they are forc'd to fly from retiring into themselves, lest they should be uneasie. And thus they Are forced to fly from retiring into themselves, lest they should be uneasy. cc av pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg p-acp px32, cs pns32 vmd vbi j. (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 178
1201 He very much lamented, and had a great Concern for some young Gentlemen, that lived the same Course of Life, He very much lamented, and had a great Concern for Some young Gentlemen, that lived the same Course of Life, pns31 av av-d vvn, cc vhd dt j vvb p-acp d j n2, cst vvd dt d n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 178
1202 as he had done, and often express'd an earnest Desire to reclaim them, by warning and admonishing them. as he had done, and often expressed an earnest Desire to reclaim them, by warning and admonishing them. c-acp pns31 vhd vdn, cc av vvd dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp vvg cc vvg pno32. (5) part (DIV2) 131 Page 178
1203 To the last of my visiting him, he retain'd a deep Sense of the Evil of Sin, of his own Vileness, and Insufficiency to relieve himself; To the last of my visiting him, he retained a deep Sense of the Evil of since, of his own Vileness, and Insufficiency to relieve himself; p-acp dt ord pp-f po11 vvg pno31, pns31 vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1, pp-f po31 d n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi px31; (5) part (DIV2) 132 Page 178
1204 terming himself, the chiefest of Sinners, an ungrateful Wretch, and seem'd wholly to make free Grace, through Jesus Christ, his Sanctuary and Refuge. terming himself, the chiefest of Sinners, an ungrateful Wretch, and seemed wholly to make free Grace, through jesus christ, his Sanctuary and Refuge. vvg px31, dt js-jn pp-f n2, dt j n1, cc vvd av-jn pc-acp vvi j n1, p-acp np1 np1, po31 n1 cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 132 Page 178
1205 He frequently mentioned the Pleasures of a Holy Life, and his Sorrow for a sinful one. The lv. and lxiii. Chap. of Isa. of the Sufferings of Christ, was often in his Mouth, and he said, afforded him great Relief; and repeated the 7th. ver. of the lv. of Isa. which he said represented to him the Freeness, Riches, and vast Extent of Divine Mercy; He frequently mentioned the Pleasures of a Holy Life, and his Sorrow for a sinful one. The lv. and lxiii. Chap. of Isaiah of the Sufferings of christ, was often in his Mouth, and he said, afforded him great Relief; and repeated the 7th. ver. of the lv. of Isaiah which he said represented to him the Freeness, Riches, and vast Extent of Divine Mercy; pns31 av-j vvd dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt j pi. dt crd. cc crd. np1 pp-f np1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vbds av p-acp po31 n1, cc pns31 vvd, vvd pno31 j n1; cc vvd dt ord. fw-la. pp-f dt crd. pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vvd vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1, n2, cc j n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (5) part (DIV2) 132 Page 178
1206 and indeed, had he not been clear, and fixt in that Point, he might have been unsettl'd in his Thoughts, as to many others. and indeed, had he not been clear, and fixed in that Point, he might have been unsettled in his Thoughts, as to many Others. cc av, vhd pns31 xx vbn j, cc vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 vmd vhi vbn j p-acp po31 n2, c-acp p-acp d n2-jn. (5) part (DIV2) 132 Page 179
1207 For some Discourse, once happen'd in his Chamber, upon Rom. ix. For Some Discourse, once happened in his Chamber, upon Rom. ix. p-acp d n1, a-acp vvd p-acp po31 n1, p-acp np1 crd. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 179
1208 from ver. 15. to the 24. Some there seeming to conclude that place to hint an absolute Reprobation, whatsoever we do, or endeavour. from ver. 15. to the 24. some there seeming to conclude that place to hint an absolute Reprobation, whatsoever we do, or endeavour. p-acp fw-la. crd p-acp dt crd d a-acp vvg pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 dt j n1, r-crq pns12 vdb, cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 179
1209 I told them, we must never credit such a Gloss or Sense of a Particular Text, I told them, we must never credit such a Gloss or Sense of a Particular Text, pns11 vvd pno32, pns12 vmb av-x vvi d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 179
1210 as seem'd to carry a contradiction to the Nature, and General Declaration of God in his Word. as seemed to carry a contradiction to the Nature, and General Declaration of God in his Word. c-acp vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 179
1211 In which he often intimates, that Sinners should Believe; In which he often intimates, that Sinners should Believe; p-acp r-crq pns31 av vvz, cst n2 vmd vvi; (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 179
1212 and that he pities and desires to relieve them, rather than Necessitates their Ruin, by such a Decree. and that he pities and Desires to relieve them, rather than Necessitates their Ruin, by such a decree. cc cst pns31 vvz cc vvz pc-acp vvi pno32, av-c cs vvz po32 n1, p-acp d dt n1. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 180
1213 Tho' it's probable, that for long and uncommon Provocations, the Merciful God may give up some to such a Hardness as the Text mentions. Though it's probable, that for long and uncommon Provocations, the Merciful God may give up Some to such a Hardness as the Text mentions. cs pn31|vbz j, cst p-acp j cc j n2, dt j np1 vmb vvi a-acp d p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n2. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 180
1214 And that Pharaoh 's Case (as well as his Crime) seems to be singular. And that Pharaoh is Case (as well as his Crime) seems to be singular. cc cst np1 vbz n1 (c-acp av c-acp po31 n1) vvz pc-acp vbi j. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 180
1215 God's Offers in the Gospel are Universal, to all that will accept them, and ought not to be question'd by any, God's Offers in the Gospel Are Universal, to all that will accept them, and ought not to be questioned by any, npg1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vbr j-u, p-acp d cst vmb vvi pno32, cc vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 180
1216 as if they were excluded by a peremptory Decree of Reprobation; because Pharaoh 's Case they may think, was such. as if they were excluded by a peremptory decree of Reprobation; Because Pharaoh is Case they may think, was such. c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1; c-acp np1 vbz n1 pns32 vmb vvi, vbds d. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 180
1217 'Tis as if a Prince, upon a Universal Revolt of his Subjects, should publish a general Pardon, only excluding some Traitors by Name, (such as Pharaoh, as being more notorious than the Rest,) and this to manifest his Right to punish, as well as pardon: It's as if a Prince, upon a Universal Revolt of his Subject's, should publish a general Pardon, only excluding Some Traitors by Name, (such as Pharaoh, as being more notorious than the Rest,) and this to manifest his Right to Punish, as well as pardon: pn31|vbz c-acp cs dt n1, p-acp dt j-u vvb pp-f po31 n2-jn, vmd vvi dt j n1, av-j vvg d n2 p-acp n1, (d c-acp np1, p-acp vbg av-dc j cs dt n1,) cc d pc-acp vvi po31 n-jn pc-acp vvi, c-acp av c-acp n1: (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 180
1218 And as a Terrour to others to prevent a second Revolt. And as a Terror to Others to prevent a second Revolt. cc c-acp dt n1 p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vvi dt ord vvb. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 180
1219 Surely in Reason, by these Exceptions, all the Rest of Subjects would judge themselves to be included in that general Grant, Surely in Reason, by these Exceptions, all the Rest of Subjects would judge themselves to be included in that general Grant, np1 p-acp n1, p-acp d n2, d dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vvi px32 pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp d j n1, (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 181
1220 and be encouraged more boldly to plead it. and be encouraged more boldly to plead it. cc vbi vvn av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pn31. (5) part (DIV2) 133 Page 181
1221 Then it was urg'd, that Faith and Repentance, was not in our Power, to which Pardon is promis'd. I reply'd, it was true: Then it was urged, that Faith and Repentance, was not in our Power, to which Pardon is promised. I replied, it was true: av pn31 vbds vvn, cst n1 cc n1, vbds xx p-acp po12 n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz vvn. pns11 vvd, pn31 vbds j: (5) part (DIV2) 134 Page 181
1222 But God had appointed Ordinances and Duties, which we must attend, together with earnest, close Application of our Thoughts upon such Truths, But God had appointed Ordinances and Duties, which we must attend, together with earnest, close Application of our Thoughts upon such Truths, cc-acp np1 vhd vvn n2 cc n2, r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, av p-acp n1, j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n2, (5) part (DIV2) 135 Page 181
1223 as have a Tendency to these Graces: as have a Tendency to these Graces: c-acp vhb dt n1 p-acp d n2: (5) part (DIV2) 135 Page 181
1224 So far it's in our Power, by common Grace and Assistance, as to the Matter of our Thoughts; So Far it's in our Power, by Common Grace and Assistance, as to the Matter of our Thoughts; av av-j pn31|vbz p-acp po12 n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (5) part (DIV2) 135 Page 181
1225 and then, and not till then, may we expect, and hope the good Spirit will work them in us. and then, and not till then, may we expect, and hope the good Spirit will work them in us. cc av, cc xx c-acp av, vmb pns12 vvi, cc vvb dt j n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pno12. (5) part (DIV2) 135 Page 181
1226 These are required of us, for the obtaining Faith and Repentance. These Are required of us, for the obtaining Faith and Repentance. d vbr vvn pp-f pno12, c-acp dt vvg n1 cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 135 Page 181
1227 So that pretend what we will, of Impossibilities, Difficulties, our Blood if we perish, will be upon our own Heads. So that pretend what we will, of Impossibilities, Difficulties, our Blood if we perish, will be upon our own Heads. av cst vvb r-crq pns12 vmb, pp-f n2, n2, po12 n1 cs pns12 vvb, vmb vbi p-acp po12 d n2. (5) part (DIV2) 135 Page 181
1228 Impenitency and Unbelief only will Destroy us. By this Discourse of Reprobation, he seemed not in the least discouraged. Impenitency and Unbelief only will Destroy us. By this Discourse of Reprobation, he seemed not in the least discouraged. n1 cc n1 av-j vmb vvi pno12. p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt av-ds vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 135 Page 181
1229 I told him, he was one, I hop'd, of those whom Christ came to save, as seeing himself to be lost. I told him, he was one, I hoped, of those whom christ Come to save, as seeing himself to be lost. pns11 vvd pno31, pns31 vbds pi, pns11 vvd, pp-f d r-crq np1 vvd p-acp vvb, p-acp vvg px31 pc-acp vbi vvn. (5) part (DIV2) 136 Page 182
1230 I Repeat this Discourse, to shew Mr. Thomas was settl'd in his Faith, that there was Forgiveness with God through Jesus Christ for him, otherwise this Talk of God's Decrees in his hearing, might have staggered him. I Repeat this Discourse, to show Mr. Thomas was settled in his Faith, that there was Forgiveness with God through jesus christ for him, otherwise this Talk of God's Decrees in his hearing, might have staggered him. pns11 vvb d n1, pc-acp vvi n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst a-acp vbds n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp pno31, av d n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po31 n-vvg, vmd vhi vvn pno31. (5) part (DIV2) 137 Page 182
1231 And now for a Conclusion, what Effect may be hoped for, from all that I have said? You have heard from the Word of God, of the Unchangeable State of the Souls of Men, as to Happiness or Misery. And now for a Conclusion, what Effect may be hoped for, from all that I have said? You have herd from the Word of God, of the Unchangeable State of the Souls of Men, as to Happiness or Misery. cc av p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp d cst pns11 vhb vvn? pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt j-u n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, c-acp p-acp n1 cc n1. (5) part (DIV2) 138 Page 182
1232 You have seen the Advantage of a good Education, and of the Knowledge of the Principles of Religion betimes. You have seen the Advantage of a good Education, and of the Knowledge of the Principles of Religion betimes. pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 av. (5) part (DIV2) 138 Page 182
1233 You see the different Thoughts and Apprehensions, that Men of any Parts and Sense have of Religion, You see the different Thoughts and Apprehensions, that Men of any Parts and Sense have of Religion, pn22 vvb dt j n2 cc n2, cst n2 pp-f d n2 cc n1 vhb pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 138 Page 183
1234 and another World, when they have leasure to think, and are off from the Diversions of Company, and Another World, when they have leisure to think, and Are off from the Diversions of Company, cc j-jn n1, c-crq pns32 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vbr a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 138 Page 183
1235 and can no longer cloud or stifle the Sentiments of their Conscience and Reason. You have heard what amounts to a Justification of Serious Religion, and a Christian Life; and can no longer cloud or stifle the Sentiments of their Conscience and Reason. You have herd what amounts to a Justification of Serious Religion, and a Christian Life; cc vmb av-dx av-jc n1 cc vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. pn22 vhb vvn r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc dt njp n1; (5) part (DIV2) 138 Page 183
1236 and consequently how wise and advisable it must be, not to run the Hazard of a late Repentance. and consequently how wise and advisable it must be, not to run the Hazard of a late Repentance. cc av-j c-crq j cc j pn31 vmb vbi, xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (5) part (DIV2) 138 Page 183
1237 What say you to these things? Are you concern'd in 'em or no? Are they not worth considering? Are there any here, so much under the Power of secret Infidelity, What say you to these things? are you concerned in they or not? are they not worth considering? are there any Here, so much under the Power of secret Infidelity, q-crq vvb pn22 p-acp d n2? vbr pn22 vvn p-acp pno32 cc xx? vbr pns32 xx j vvg? vbr pc-acp d av, av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 183
1238 as to say in their Hearts, notwithstanding all this, I will run the Venture, I am not convinc'd there will be such a Glorious Heaven, and such a Terrible Hell; as to say in their Hearts, notwithstanding all this, I will run the Venture, I am not convinced there will be such a Glorious Heaven, and such a Terrible Hell; c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, c-acp d d, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1, pns11 vbm xx vvd a-acp vmb vbi d dt j n1, cc d dt j n1; (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 183
1239 'Tis true, I can't tell what will become of me after Death, but I resolve to have as much as I can of the Pleasures and Enjoyments of this Life: It's true, I can't tell what will become of me After Death, but I resolve to have as much as I can of the Pleasures and Enjoyments of this Life: pn31|vbz j, pns11 vmb|pn31 vvb r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno11 p-acp n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb pc-acp vhi c-acp av-d c-acp pns11 vmb pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1: (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 184
1240 I hope the Frightfull Story of a Place of Torment is all or most of it Fancy, I hope the Frightful Story of a Place of Torment is all or most of it Fancy, pns11 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz d cc ds pp-f pn31 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 184
1241 or Prejudice, meer Metaphor, and Parable, or Priestcraft, and the Bugbear of the Clergy. I hope I shall find it otherwise than Ministers talk: or Prejudice, mere Metaphor, and Parable, or Priestcraft, and the Bugbear of the Clergy. I hope I shall find it otherwise than Ministers talk: cc n1, j n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi pn31 av cs n2 vvb: (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 184
1242 I intend to run the Hazard, and to make my self easy, I'le not read the Bible, I intend to run the Hazard, and to make my self easy, I'll not read the bible, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi po11 n1 j, pns11|vmb xx vvi dt n1, (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 184
1243 or any other such Books as may disturb my Pleasures, and disquiet my Mind. or any other such Books as may disturb my Pleasures, and disquiet my Mind. cc d j-jn d n2 c-acp vmb vvi po11 n2, cc vvi po11 n1. (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 184
1244 And to make all sure, I'le stifle and drown all my Fears by hard Drinking. Will you do so? Dare you resolve to do so? Are there any so Besotted, And to make all sure, I'll stifle and drown all my Fears by hard Drinking. Will you do so? Dare you resolve to do so? are there any so Besotted, cc pc-acp vvi d j, pns11|vmb vvi cc vvi d po11 n2 p-acp av-j vvg. vmb pn22 vdi av? n1 pn22 vvb pc-acp vdi av? vbr pc-acp d av vvn, (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 184
1245 and so much forsaken of God? I beseech 'em to consider, how little a while this Fit of Madness is like to last. and so much forsaken of God? I beseech they to Consider, how little a while this Fit of Madness is like to last. cc av av-d vvn pp-f np1? pns11 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi, c-crq j dt n1 d j pp-f n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi. (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 184
1246 And that they have no reason to expect, after so many Warnings, the extraordinary Methods of God's Grace to recover ' em. And that they have no reason to expect, After so many Warnings, the extraordinary Methods of God's Grace to recover ' em. cc cst pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp av d n2, dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi ' pno32. (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 185
1247 For He that blesseth himself in his heart, notwithstanding the Curses denounc'd for Sin, saying, I shall have Peace, For He that Blesses himself in his heart, notwithstanding the Curses denounced for since, saying, I shall have Peace, p-acp pns31 cst vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1, a-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp n1, vvg, pns11 vmb vhi n1, (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 185
1248 tho' I walk in the Imagination of my Heart, to add Drunkenness to Thirst, The Lord will not spare him, though I walk in the Imagination of my Heart, to add drunkenness to Thirst, The Lord will not spare him, cs pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb xx vvi pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 185
1249 but the Anger of the Lord, and his Jealousie shall smoke against that Man, and all the Curses written in the Book shall lie upon him, but the Anger of the Lord, and his Jealousy shall smoke against that Man, and all the Curses written in the Book shall lie upon him, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cc d dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 185
1250 and the Lord shall blot out his Name from under Heaven. and the Lord shall blot out his Name from under Heaven. cc dt n1 vmb vvi av po31 n1 p-acp p-acp n1. (5) part (DIV2) 139 Page 185
1251 O, that we may all lay to Heart, these great and acknowledg'd Truths of our Holy Religion! O, that we may all lay to Heart, these great and acknowledged Truths of our Holy Religion! fw-la, cst pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp n1, d j cc vvn n2 pp-f po12 j n1! (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 185
1252 And frequently and seriously consider the Eternal Blessedness of the Saints, and the Everlasting Misery of Sinners! And frequently and seriously Consider the Eternal Blessedness of the Saints, and the Everlasting Misery of Sinners! cc av-j cc av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f n2! (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 185
1253 What a Change would it make upon all of us, if we did indeed believe ' em! What a Change would it make upon all of us, if we did indeed believe ' em! q-crq dt n1 vmd pn31 vvi p-acp d pp-f pno12, cs pns12 vdd av vvi ' pno32! (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 185
1254 How should we be afraid of Sin, and of the Company and Occasions that would intice us to Sin? and afraid of delaying our Repentance, How should we be afraid of since, and of the Company and Occasions that would entice us to since? and afraid of delaying our Repentance, q-crq vmd pns12 vbi j pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt n1 cc n2 cst vmd vvi pno12 p-acp n1? cc j pp-f vvg po12 n1, (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 186
1255 for which there is no place after Death? How earnestly and speedily should we seek the Favour of God, for which there is no place After Death? How earnestly and speedily should we seek the Favour of God, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1? c-crq av-j cc av-j vmd pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 186
1256 and his Pardoning Mercy, and Sanctifying Grace, BY JESƲS CHRIST, the only Saviour of Sinners, who alone can deliver us from Wrath to come? that he may own and help us at the Hour of Death, and his Pardoning Mercy, and Sanctifying Grace, BY JESƲS CHRIST, the only Saviour of Sinners, who alone can deliver us from Wrath to come? that he may own and help us At the Hour of Death, cc po31 vvg n1, cc j-vvg n1, p-acp np1 np1, dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi? cst pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 186
1257 and absolve us in the Day of Judgment? God grant we may all so Believe, and absolve us in the Day of Judgement? God grant we may all so Believe, cc vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? np1 vvb pns12 vmb av-d av vvb, (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 186
1258 and Live, as to find Mercy of the Lord, in that Day! Amen. FINIS. and Live, as to find Mercy of the Lord, in that Day! Amen. FINIS. cc vvb, c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d n1! uh-n. fw-la. (5) part (DIV2) 140 Page 186

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225 0 Ro iii. 12. Ro iii. 12. np1 crd. crd
254 0 See more on this Head, Reflections on Time and Eternity. Sect. xx. See more on this Head, Reflections on Time and Eternity. Sect. xx. vvb av-dc p-acp d n1, n2 p-acp n1 cc n1. np1 av.
267 0 Ignis Eternus in Sacris Literis vocatur, non is, in quo res ei injecta aeternum uritur, nec unquam consumitur; sed qui ita rem exurit ac consumit, ut illa in Aeternum non restituatur in integram; vel qui tam diu ardet, donee res illa planè & in totum comburatur, ut ex eâ nihil prorsus remaneas Ita Esai. 66. ultimo. Dicitur de occisis quod vermis eorum non morietur: nimirum sicut vermis, qui in cadavere alique nascitur, tamdi• vivit, nec moritur donec cadaver fuerit prorsus absumptum. Vide Marc. 9.44. Videtur haec locutio sumpta ex Esai. 34.9, 10. ubi Propheta divina judicia Idumaeis interminatur. Mutabuntur torrentes ejus in picem, & terra ejus in Sulphur, eritque Terra ejus pro Pice ardente, noctu & interdiu non extinguetur: in seculum ascendet Fumus ejus. Crellii Comment. in Mat. 18. v. 8. & Comment. in 1 Cor. 15. Ut vero Deus in omnibus justitiae tenax est, ita hic quoque super neminem extendet panam meritis •jus majorem. Nullà autem possunt esse peccata •am gravia, quae s•mpiternis cruciatibus possent aequart. Wolzogenius in Matth. 25. v. •6. See more Passiges of this kind in Bishop Pearson on the Creed, Art. XII. and Dr. Edward• of the Socinian Creed, 8vo. Chap V. Ignis Eternus in Sacris Literis vocatur, non is, in quo Rest ei injecta aeternum uritur, nec unquam consumitur; sed qui ita remembering exurit ac consumit, ut illa in Aeternum non restituatur in integram; vel qui tam Diu Ardet, donee Rest illa planè & in totum comburatur, ut ex eâ nihil prorsus remaneas Ita Isaiah. 66. ultimo. Dicitur de occisis quod vermis Their non morietur: Nimirum sicut vermis, qui in cadavere alique nascitur, tamdi• vivit, nec moritur donec cadaver fuerit prorsus absumptum. Vide Marc. 9.44. Videtur haec Locution sumpta ex Isaiah. 34.9, 10. ubi Propheta Divine Judicia Idumaeis interminatur. Mutabuntur Torrents His in picem, & terra His in Sulphur, eritque Terra His Pro Pice Ardent, noctu & interdiu non extinguetur: in seculum ascendet Fumes His. Crellii Comment. in Mathew 18. v. 8. & Comment. in 1 Cor. 15. Ut vero Deus in omnibus justitiae tenax est, ita hic quoque super neminem extendet panam Meritis •jus majorem. Nullà autem possunt esse Peccata •am Gravia, Quae s•mpiternis cruciatibus possent aequart. Wolzogenius in Matthew 25. v. •6. See more Passiges of this kind in Bishop Pearson on the Creed, Art. XII. and Dr. Edward• of the Socinian Creed, 8vo. Chap V. fw-la fw-la p-acp np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-fr vbz, p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la fw-la vvg fw-la fw-la vvb, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp n1; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1. crd fw-la. fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-fr fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-fr, fw-fr fw-la fw-la j fw-la, n1 fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la. fw-la np1 crd. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1. crd, crd fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la. fw-la n2 fw-la p-acp fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 j, fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-la: p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1 n1. p-acp np1 crd n1 crd cc np1. p-acp crd np1 crd fw-mi fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-la. fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. np1 p-acp np1 crd n1 n1. vvb av-dc n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 np1 p-acp dt n1, n1 np1. cc n1 np1 pp-f dt np1 np1, fw-la. n1 n1
284 0 Joh. iii. 36. John iii. 36. np1 crd. crd
287 0 Matth. iii. 12. Matthew iii. 12. np1 crd. crd
362 0 Matt. xxv. ult. Matt. xxv. ult. np1 crd. n1.
365 0 Dan. xii 2. Dan. xii 2. np1 crd crd
410 0 Matt. xxv. 13. Chap. xii. 22. Matt. xxv. 13. Chap. xii. 22. np1 crd. crd np1 crd. crd
483 0 Mr. Blackall, of the Sufficiency of Scripture Motives. 2d Sermon of Mr. Boyle 's Lecture for the Year 1700. Mr. Blackall, of the Sufficiency of Scripture Motives. 2d Sermon of Mr. Boyle is Lecture for the Year 1700. n1 np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 n2. crd n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1 crd
521 0 That it is unlawful according to Natural Principles: See Mr. Adams's Essay concerning Self Murther. 8vo. newly printed. That it is unlawful according to Natural Principles: See Mr. Adams's Essay Concerning Self Murder. 8vo. newly printed. cst pn31 vbz j vvg p-acp j n2: vvb n1 npg1 n1 vvg n1 n1. n1. av-j vvn.
526 0 Dr. Spurstow. Medit. xliii. Upon Time and Eternity. 8vo. Dr. Spurstow. Meditate xliii. Upon Time and Eternity. 8vo. n1 np1. np1 crd. p-acp n1 cc n1. fw-la.
559 0 Bishop Jer. Taylor. The Foolish Exchangs, Serm. XIX. Bishop Jer. Taylor. The Foolish Exchangs, Sermon XIX. n1 np1 np1. dt j n2, np1 np1.
585 0 Prov. xv. 24. Curae xv. 24. np1 crd. crd
682 0 Traité des Sources de la Corruption, qui regne aujour d'huy parmi les Chrestiens, 8vo. Amst. 1700. partie 1. §. 6. Le Renvoy de la Conversion. Traité des Sources de la Corruption, qui regne aujour d'huy parmi les Chrestiens, 8vo. Amsterdam 1700. party 1. §. 6. Le Renvoy de la Conversion. fw-fr fw-fr n2 fw-fr fw-fr n1, fw-fr n1 fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr fw-la, fw-la. np1 crd n1 crd §. crd fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr fw-fr n1.
685 0 Heb. vi. 1, 2. Hebrew vi. 1, 2. np1 fw-la. crd, crd
692 0 Dr. Bates of Spiritual Perfection. Chap. XI. Dr. Bates of Spiritual Perfection. Chap. XI. n1 vvz pp-f j n1. np1 crd.
698 0 Archbishop Tillotson on Eccles. viii. 11. Of God•s Long Suffering. Serm. VIII. Vol. VII. Archbishop Tillotson on Eccles. viii. 11. Of God•s Long Suffering. Sermon VIII. Vol. VII. n1 np1 p-acp np1 crd. crd pp-f np1 av-j vvg. np1 crd. n1 np1.
758 0 Rev. ii. 11. Rev. xxi. 8. Rev. ii. 11. Rev. xxi. 8. n1 crd. crd n1 crd. crd
765 0 Rev. ix. 6. Rev. ix. 6. n1 crd. crd
801 0 Heb. xii. 29. Hebrew xii. 29. np1 crd. crd
847 0 Ps. lxxviii. 22, 23, 24. Ps. lxxviii. 22, 23, 24. np1 crd. crd, crd, crd
869 0 Joh. xi. 53. John xi. 53. np1 crd. crd
1004 0 Homilies of the Church of E. Hom. xx. Of the Place and Time of Prayer. Homilies of the Church of E. Hom. xx. Of the Place and Time of Prayer. n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 av. pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1.
1006 0 Volkelius de V. R lib. 2. c 15. lib. 3. c. 29. lib. 4. c. 14. And the Author of the Racovian Catechism, de Prophet. Christi munere. c. 1. Volkelius de V. R lib. 2. c 15. lib. 3. c. 29. lib. 4. c. 14. And the Author of the Racovian Catechism, the Prophet. Christ munere. c. 1. np1 fw-fr n1 sy n1. crd sy crd n1. crd sy. crd n1. crd sy. crd cc dt n1 pp-f dt np1 n1, dt n1. np1 fw-la. sy. crd
1069 0 Rom. iii. 24, 28. Rom. iii. 24, 28. np1 crd. crd, crd
1079 0 Eph. i. 7. Ephesians i. 7. np1 sy. crd
1083 0 Heb. i 3. 1 John i. 2, 3. Hebrew i 3. 1 John i. 2, 3. np1 pns11 crd crd np1 sy. crd, crd
1089 0 Col. i. 14, 15. Rom. iii. 25. Col. i. 14, 15. Rom. iii. 25. np1 sy. crd, crd np1 crd. crd
1104 0 Act. v. 31. Act. v. 31. n1 n1 crd
1109 0 Rom. iii. 23. Chap v 12. Eph. iv. 24. Col. iii. 10. Rom. iii. 23. Chap v 12. Ephesians iv. 24. Col. iii. 10. np1 crd. crd n1 crd crd np1 crd. crd np1 crd. crd
1175 0 Act. xx. 28. Act. xx. 28. n1 av. crd
1176 0 Matth. ix. 29. Matthew ix. 29. np1 crd. crd
1177 0 Isa. lxi. 1. Isaiah lxi. 1. np1 crd. crd