A sermon lately preached on I Corinth. 3.15. By a reverend divine of the Church of England

Tillotson, John, 1630-1694
Publisher: reprinted for Joseph Howes bookseller at the Kings Arms in Castle street
Place of Publication: Dublin
Publication Year: 1685
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A62589 ESTC ID: R219312 STC ID: T1226
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 1 CORINTH. 3.15. But he himself shall be saved, yet so as by Fire. THE Context runs thus. 1 CORINTH. 3.15. But he himself shall be saved, yet so as by Fire. THE Context runs thus. vvn np1. crd. p-acp pns31 px31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1. dt n1 vvz av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 According to the Grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise Master-builder, I have laid the Foundation, and another buildeth thereon: According to the Grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise Master-builder, I have laid the Foundation, and Another builds thereon: vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno11, c-acp dt j n1, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1, cc n-jn vvz av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other Foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, Jesus Christ. But let every man take heed how he builds thereupon. For other Foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, jesus christ. cc-acp vvb d n1 vvb n1 c-crq pns31 vvz av. p-acp j-jn n1 vmb dx n1 vvi, cs d r-crq vbz vvn, np1 np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
3 Now if any man build upon this Foundation Gold, Silver, precious Stones, Wood, Hay, Stubble, every man's work shall be made manifest, Now if any man built upon this Foundation Gold, Silver, precious Stones, Wood, Hay, Stubble, every Man's work shall be made manifest, av cs d n1 vvi p-acp d n1 n1, n1, j n2, n1, uh, n1, d ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 for the day shall declare it; for the day shall declare it; p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 but it shall be revealed by Fire, and the Fire shall try every mans work of what sort it is. but it shall be revealed by Fire, and the Fire shall try every men work of what sort it is. cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi d ng1 n1 pp-f r-crq n1 pn31 vbz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 If any mans work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a Reward. If any mans work shall be burnt, he shall suffer loss ; If any men work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a Reward. If any men work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss; cs d ng1 n1 vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vvn av, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1. cs d ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn, pns31 vmb vvi n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 But he himself shall be saved, yet so as by Fire. But he himself shall be saved, yet so as by Fire. cc-acp pns31 px31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
8 In these Words the Apostle speaks of a sort of persons, who held indeed the Foundation of Christianity, but built upon it such Doctrines or Practices as would not bear the trial ; In these Words the Apostle speaks of a sort of Persons, who held indeed the Foundation of Christianity, but built upon it such Doctrines or Practices as would not bear the trial; p-acp d n2 dt n1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvd av dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp vvn p-acp pn31 d n2 cc n2 c-acp vmd xx vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
9 which he expresseth to us by Wood, Hay, and Stubble, which are not proof against the Fire. Such a person, the Apostle tells us, hath brought himself into a very dangerous state, which he Expresses to us by Wood, Hay, and Stubble, which Are not proof against the Fire. Such a person, the Apostle tells us, hath brought himself into a very dangerous state, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, uh, cc n1, r-crq vbr xx n1 p-acp dt n1. d dt n1, dt n1 vvz pno12, vhz vvn px31 p-acp dt j j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 though he would not absolutely deny the possibility of his Salvation; He himself shall be saved, yet so as by Fire. though he would not absolutely deny the possibility of his Salvation; He himself shall be saved, yet so as by Fire. cs pns31 vmd xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; pns31 px31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 That by Fire here, is not meant the Fire of Purgatory, as some pretend (who would be glad of any shadow of a Text of Scripture to countenance their own dreams) I shall neither trouble you nor my self to manifest. That by Fire Here, is not meant the Fire of Purgatory, as Some pretend (who would be glad of any shadow of a Text of Scripture to countenance their own dreams) I shall neither trouble you nor my self to manifest. cst p-acp n1 av, vbz xx vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d vvb (r-crq vmd vbi j pp-f d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po32 d n2) pns11 vmb av-dx vvi pn22 ccx po11 n1 pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
12 It is very well known, that this is a Proverbial phrase, used not only in Scripture, It is very well known, that this is a Proverbial phrase, used not only in Scripture, pn31 vbz av av vvn, cst d vbz dt np1 n1, vvd xx av-j p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
13 but in prophane Authors, to signifie a narrow escape out of a great danger. but in profane Authors, to signify a narrow escape out of a great danger. cc-acp p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
14 He shall be saved, yet so as by Fire, NONLATINALPHABET, out of the Fire. Just as NONLATINALPHABET is used 1 Pet. 3.20. where the Apostle speaking of the eight persons of Noah 's Family, who escap'd the Flood, NONLATINALPHABET, they escaped out of the Water. So here this phrase is to be rendred in the Text, He himself shall escape, yet so as out of Fire. He shall be saved, yet so as by Fire,, out of the Fire. Just as is used 1 Pet. 3.20. where the Apostle speaking of the eight Persons of Noah is Family, who escaped the Flood,, they escaped out of the Water. So Here this phrase is to be rendered in the Text, He himself shall escape, yet so as out of Fire. pns31 vmb vbi vvn, av av c-acp p-acp n1,, av pp-f dt n1. j p-acp vbz vvn crd np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 vvg pp-f dt crd n2 pp-f np1 vbz n1, r-crq vvd dt n1,, pns32 vvd av pp-f dt n1. av av d n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 px31 vmb vvi, av av c-acp av pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
15 The like expression you have, Amos 4.11. I have pluckt them as a firebrand out of the fire. The like expression you have, Amos 4.11. I have plucked them as a firebrand out of the fire. dt j n1 pn22 vhb, np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
16 And Jude 23. Others save with fear, plucking them out of the fire. All which expressions signifie the greatness of the danger, and the difficulty of escaping it. And U^de 23. Others save with Fear, plucking them out of the fire. All which expressions signify the greatness of the danger, and the difficulty of escaping it. cc np1 crd ng2-jn vvb p-acp n1, vvg pno32 av pp-f dt n1. d r-crq n2 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
17 And so the Roman Orator (who, it is likely, did not think of Purgatory, ) useth this phrase; And so the Roman Orator (who, it is likely, did not think of Purgatory,) uses this phrase; cc av dt njp n1 (r-crq, pn31 vbz j, vdd xx vvi pp-f n1,) vvz d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
18 Quo ex judicio, velut ex incendio, nudus effugit ; From which Judgment or Sentence he escaped naked, as it were out of a burning. Quo ex Judicio, velut ex Incendio, Nudus effugit; From which Judgement or Sentence he escaped naked, as it were out of a burning. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la; p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pns31 vvd j, c-acp pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt j-vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
19 And one of the Greek Orators tells us, that to save a man out of the fire, was a common proverbial speech. And one of the Greek Orators tells us, that to save a man out of the fire, was a Common proverbial speech. cc crd pp-f dt jp n2 vvz pno12, cst pc-acp vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1, vbds dt j j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
20 And thus St. Chrysostom interprets this very place, He shall escape as one that escapes out of the fire, that is, (saith he) as one who when his house at midnight is set on fire, wakes and leaps out of his Bed, And thus Saint Chrysostom interprets this very place, He shall escape as one that escapes out of the fire, that is, (Says he) as one who when his house At midnight is Set on fire, wakes and leaps out of his Bed, cc av n1 np1 vvz d j n1, pns31 vmb vvi c-acp pi cst vvz av pp-f dt n1, cst vbz, (vvz pns31) c-acp pi r-crq c-crq po31 n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, vvz cc vvz av pp-f po31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
21 and runs naked out of the doors, taking nothing that is within along with him, but imploying his whole care to save his body from the flames. and runs naked out of the doors, taking nothing that is within along with him, but employing his Whole care to save his body from the flames. cc vvz j av pp-f dt n2, vvg pix cst vbz p-acp a-acp p-acp pno31, cc-acp vvg po31 j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
22 From the words thus explained, the Observation that naturally ariseth is this; From the words thus explained, the Observation that naturally arises is this; p-acp dt n2 av vvn, dt n1 cst av-j vvz vbz d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
23 That men may hold all the Fundamentals of Christian Religion, and yet may super add other things whereby they may greatly endanger their salvation. That men may hold all the Fundamentals of Christian Religion, and yet may super add other things whereby they may greatly endanger their salvation. cst n2 vmb vvi d dt n2-j pp-f njp n1, cc av vmb fw-fr vvi j-jn n2 c-crq pns32 vmb av-j vvi po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
24 What those things were, which some among the Corinthians built upon the foundation of Christianity, whereby they endangered their Salvation, we may probably conjecture, by what the Apostle reproves in this Epistle, What those things were, which Some among the Corinthians built upon the Foundation of Christianity, whereby they endangered their Salvation, we may probably conjecture, by what the Apostle reproves in this Epistle, q-crq d n2 vbdr, r-crq d p-acp dt np1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
25 as the tolerating of Incestuous Marriages, communicating in Idol Feasts, &c. And especially by the Doctrine of the false Apostles, who at that time did so much disturb the peace of most Christian Churches, as the tolerating of Incestuous Marriages, communicating in Idol Feasts, etc. And especially by the Doctrine of the false Apostles, who At that time did so much disturb the peace of most Christian Churches, c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f j n2, vvg p-acp n1 n2, av cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2, r-crq p-acp d n1 vdd av av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f ds njp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
26 and who are so often and so severely reflected upon in this Epistle. and who Are so often and so severely reflected upon in this Epistle. cc q-crq vbr av av cc av av-j vvn p-acp p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
27 And what their Doctrine was, we have an account, Acts 15. viz. that they impose upon the Gentile Christians Circumcision, and the Observation of the Jewish Law, teaching, that unless they were Circumcised, and kept the Law of Moses, they could not be saved. And what their Doctrine was, we have an account, Acts 15. viz. that they impose upon the Gentile Christians Circumcision, and the Observation of the Jewish Law, teaching, that unless they were Circumcised, and kept the Law of Moses, they could not be saved. cc r-crq po32 n1 vbds, pns12 vhb dt n1, n2 crd n1 cst pns32 vvb p-acp dt j np1 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt jp n1, vvg, cst cs pns32 vbdr j-vvn, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
28 So that they did not only build these Doctrines upon Christianity, but they made them equal with the Foundation, saying, That unless men believed and practised such things, they could not be saved. So that they did not only built these Doctrines upon Christianity, but they made them equal with the Foundation, saying, That unless men believed and practised such things, they could not be saved. av cst pns32 vdd xx av-j vvi d n2 p-acp np1, p-acp pns32 vvd pno32 vvi p-acp dt n1, vvg, cst cs n2 vvn cc vvn d n2, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
29 I shall at this time take occasion from this passage of the Apostles to consider these two things. I shall At this time take occasion from this passage of the Apostles to Consider these two things. pns11 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi d crd n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
30 1. Some Doctrines and Practices which have been built upon the foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of mens Salvation ; 1. some Doctrines and Practices which have been built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of men's Salvation; crd d n2 cc n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
31 And to be plain, I mean particularly by the Church of Rome. And to be plain, I mean particularly by the Church of Room. cc pc-acp vbi j, pns11 vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
32 2. Whether our granting a possibility of Salvation (though with great hazard) to those in the communion of the Roman Church, 2. Whither our granting a possibility of Salvation (though with great hazard) to those in the communion of the Roman Church, crd cs po12 n-vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 (cs p-acp j n1) p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
33 and their denying it to us, be a reasonable argument and encouragement to any man to betake himself to that Church. and their denying it to us, be a reasonable argument and encouragement to any man to betake himself to that Church. cc po32 vvg pn31 p-acp pno12, vbb dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
34 And there is the more reason to consider these things, when so many seducing Spirits are so active and busy •o pervert men from the Truth ; And there is the more reason to Consider these things, when so many seducing Spirits Are so active and busy •o pervert men from the Truth; cc pc-acp vbz dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, c-crq av d vvg n2 vbr av j cc j vdb vvi n2 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
35 and when we see every day so many persons and their Religion so easily parted. For this reason these two Considerations shall be the subject of the following Discourse. and when we see every day so many Persons and their Religion so Easily parted. For this reason these two Considerations shall be the Subject of the following Discourse. cc c-crq pns12 vvb d n1 av d n2 cc po32 n1 av av-j vvn. p-acp d n1 d crd n2 vmb vbi dt n-jn pp-f dt j-vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
36 I. First, we will consider some Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Rome hath built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of mens Salvation. It is not denied by the most judicious Protestant, but that the Church of Rome do hold all the Articles of the Christian Faith which are necessary to Salvation. I. First, we will Consider Some Doctrines and Practices which the Church of Room hath built upon the Foundation of Christianity, to the great hazard and danger of men's Salvation. It is not denied by the most judicious Protestant, but that the Church of Room do hold all the Articles of the Christian Faith which Are necessary to Salvation. np1 ord, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 cc n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvb vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n1. pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n1, p-acp cst dt n1 pp-f vvb vdb vvi d dt n2 pp-f dt njp n1 r-crq vbr j p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
37 But that which we charge upon them as a just ground of our separation from them, is the imposing of new Doctrines and Practices upon Christians, But that which we charge upon them as a just ground of our separation from them, is the imposing of new Doctrines and Practices upon Christians, p-acp cst r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno32, vbz dt vvg pp-f j n2 cc n2 p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
38 as necessary to Salvation, which were never taught by our Saviour, or his Apostles; as necessary to Salvation, which were never taught by our Saviour, or his Apostles; c-acp j p-acp n1, r-crq vbdr av-x vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc po31 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
39 and which are either directly contrary to the Doctrine of Christianity, or too apparently destructive of a good Life. And I begin, and which Are either directly contrary to the Doctrine of Christianity, or too apparently destructive of a good Life. And I begin, cc q-crq vbr d av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av av-j j pp-f dt j n1. cc pns11 vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
40 1. With their Doctrines. And, because I have no mind to aggravate lesser matters, I will single out four or five points of Doctrine, which they have added to the Christian Religion, 1. With their Doctrines. And, Because I have no mind to aggravate lesser matters, I will single out four or five points of Doctrine, which they have added to the Christian Religion, crd p-acp po32 n2. cc, c-acp pns11 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi jc n2, pns11 vmb j av crd cc crd n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
41 and which were neither taught by our Saviour and his Apostles, nor own'd in the first ages of Christianity. And the and which were neither taught by our Saviour and his Apostles, nor owned in the First ages of Christianity. And the cc r-crq vbdr av-d vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc po31 n2, ccx j-vvn p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f np1. cc dt (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
42 First which I shall mention, and which being once admitted, makes way for as many Errors as they please to bring in, is this, their Doctrine of Infallibility. And this they are stiff and peremptory in, First which I shall mention, and which being once admitted, makes Way for as many Errors as they please to bring in, is this, their Doctrine of Infallibility. And this they Are stiff and peremptory in, ord r-crq pns11 vmb vvi, cc r-crq vbg a-acp vvn, vvz n1 p-acp p-acp d n2 c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp, vbz d, po32 n1 pp-f n1. cc d pns32 vbr j cc j p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
43 though they are not agreed among themselves, where this Infallibility is seated; though they Are not agreed among themselves, where this Infallibility is seated; cs pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp px32, c-crq d n1 vbz vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
44 whether in the Pope alone, or a Council alone, or in both together, or in the diffusive body of Christians ; whither in the Pope alone, or a Council alone, or in both together, or in the diffusive body of Christians; cs p-acp dt n1 av-j, cc dt n1 av-j, cc p-acp d av, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f njpg2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
45 But they are sure they have it, though they know not where it is: But they Are sure they have it, though they know not where it is: cc-acp pns32 vbr j pns32 vhb pn31, cs pns32 vvb xx c-crq pn31 vbz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
46 And is this no prejudice against it? can any man think that this priviledge was at first conferred upon the Church of Rome, and that Christians in all ages did believe it, And is this no prejudice against it? can any man think that this privilege was At First conferred upon the Church of Rome, and that Christians in all ages did believe it, cc vbz d dx n1 p-acp pn31? vmb d n1 vvi cst d n1 vbds p-acp ord vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc cst np1 p-acp d n2 vdd vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
47 and had constant recourse to it, for the determining of differences, and yet that that very Church, which hath enjoyed and used it so long, should now be at a loss where to find it? Nothing could fall out more unluckily, and had constant recourse to it, for the determining of differences, and yet that that very Church, which hath enjoyed and used it so long, should now be At a loss where to find it? Nothing could fallen out more unluckily, cc vhd j n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt vvg pp-f n2, cc av cst d j n1, r-crq vhz vvn cc vvd pn31 av av-j, vmd av vbi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31? np1 vmd vvi av av-dc av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
48 than that there should be such differences among them about that which they pretend to be the only means of ending all differences. than that there should be such differences among them about that which they pretend to be the only means of ending all differences. cs cst a-acp vmd vbi d n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp d r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi dt j n2 pp-f vvg d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
49 There is not the least intimation in Scripture of this priviledge conferr'd upon the Roman Church ; There is not the least intimation in Scripture of this privilege conferred upon the Roman Church; pc-acp vbz xx dt ds n1 p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp dt np1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
50 nor do the Apostles in all their Epistles, ever so much as give the least directions to Christians to appeal to the Bishop of Rome for a determination of many differences, which, nor do the Apostles in all their Epistles, ever so much as give the least directions to Christians to appeal to the Bishop of Room for a determination of many differences, which, ccx vdb dt n2 p-acp d po32 n2, av av av-d c-acp vvi dt ds n2 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
51 even in those times happened among them: even in those times happened among them: av p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
52 And it is strange they should be so silent in this matter, when there were so many occasions to speak of it; And it is strange they should be so silent in this matter, when there were so many occasions to speak of it; cc pn31 vbz j pns32 vmd vbi av j p-acp d n1, c-crq a-acp vbdr av d n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
53 if our Saviour had plainly appointed such an infallible Judge of Controversies, for this very end, to decide the differences that should happen among Christians It is strange that the Ancient Fathers in their disputes with Hereticks should never appeal to this Judge ; if our Saviour had plainly appointed such an infallible Judge of Controversies, for this very end, to decide the differences that should happen among Christians It is strange that the Ancient Father's in their disputes with Heretics should never appeal to this Judge; cs po12 n1 vhd av-j vvn d dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vmd vvi p-acp np1 pn31 vbz j cst dt j ng1 p-acp po32 vvz p-acp n2 vmd av-x vvi p-acp d vvb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
54 nay it is strange they should not constantly do it in all cases, it being so short and expedite a way for the ending of Controversies. nay it is strange they should not constantly do it in all cases, it being so short and expedite a Way for the ending of Controversies. uh pn31 vbz j pns32 vmd xx av-j vdi pn31 p-acp d n2, pn31 vbg av j cc n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
55 And this very consideration to a wise man, is instead of a thousand arguments to satisfy him that in those times no such thing was believed in the whole world. And this very consideration to a wise man, is instead of a thousand Arguments to satisfy him that in those times no such thing was believed in the Whole world. cc d j n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbz av pp-f dt crd n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 cst p-acp d n2 dx d n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
56 Now this Doctrine of Infallibility, if it be not true, is of so much the more pernicious consequence to Christianity, Now this Doctrine of Infallibility, if it be not true, is of so much the more pernicious consequence to Christianity, av d n1 pp-f n1, cs pn31 vbb xx j, vbz pp-f av av-d dt av-dc j n1 p-acp np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
57 because the conceit of it does confirm them that think they have it in all their other errors; Because the conceit of it does confirm them that think they have it in all their other errors; c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vdz vvi pno32 cst vvb pns32 vhb pn31 p-acp d po32 j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
58 and gives them a pretence of assuming an Authority to themselves to impose their own fancies and mistakes upon the whole Christian world. and gives them a pretence of assuming an authority to themselves to impose their own fancies and mistakes upon the Whole Christian world. cc vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 p-acp px32 pc-acp vvi po32 d n2 cc vvz p-acp dt j-jn njp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
59 2. Their Doctrine about Repentance. Which consists in confessing their sins to the Priest; 2. Their Doctrine about Repentance. Which consists in confessing their Sins to the Priest; crd po32 n1 p-acp n1. r-crq vvz p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
60 which if it be but accompanied with any degree of Contrition, does, upon Absolution received from the Priest, put them into a state of Salvation, though they have lived the most lewd and debauched lives that can be imagined; which if it be but accompanied with any degree of Contrition, does, upon Absolution received from the Priest, put them into a state of Salvation, though they have lived the most lewd and debauched lives that can be imagined; r-crq cs pn31 vbi cc-acp vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, vdz, p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt av-ds j cc j-vvn n2 cst vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
61 than which nothing can be more destructive of a good life. than which nothing can be more destructive of a good life. cs r-crq pix vmb vbi av-dc j pp-f dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
62 For if this be true, all the hazard that the most wicked man runs of his Salvation is, only the danger of so sudden a death, as gives him no space for Confession and Absolution. For if this be true, all the hazard that the most wicked man runs of his Salvation is, only the danger of so sudden a death, as gives him no Molle for Confessi and Absolution. p-acp cs d vbb j, d dt n1 cst dt av-ds j n1 vvz pp-f po31 n1 vbz, av-j dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1, c-acp vvz pno31 dx n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
63 A case that happens so rarely, that any man that is strongly addicted to his Lusts, will be content to venture his Salvation upon this hazard; A case that happens so rarely, that any man that is strongly addicted to his Lustiest, will be content to venture his Salvation upon this hazard; dt n1 cst vvz av av-j, cst d n1 cst vbz av-j vvn p-acp po31 n2, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
64 and all the arguments to a good life will be very insignificant to a man that hath a mind to be wicked, and all the Arguments to a good life will be very insignificant to a man that hath a mind to be wicked, cc d dt n2 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi av j p-acp dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
65 when remission of Sins may be had upon such cheap terms. when remission of Sins may be had upon such cheap terms. c-crq n1 pp-f n2 vmb vbi vhn p-acp d j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
66 3. The Doctrine of Purgatory. By which they mean a state of temporary punishments after this life, from which men may be released and translated into Heaven by the Prayers of the Living, 3. The Doctrine of Purgatory. By which they mean a state of temporary punishments After this life, from which men may be released and translated into Heaven by the Prayers of the Living, crd dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq n2 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
67 and the Sacrifice of the Mass. That this Doctrine was not known in the Primitive Church, and the Sacrifice of the Mass. That this Doctrine was not known in the Primitive Church, cc dt n1 pp-f dt np1 cst d n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
68 nor can be proved from Scripture, we have the free acknowledgment of as Learned and Eminent men as any of that Church; nor can be proved from Scripture, we have the free acknowledgment of as Learned and Eminent men as any of that Church; ccx vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f a-acp j cc j n2 c-acp d pp-f d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
69 which is to acknowledge that it is a superstructure upon the Christian Religion. which is to acknowledge that it is a superstructure upon the Christian Religion. r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt njp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
70 And though in one sense it be indeed a building of Gold and Silver upon the foundation of Christianity, considering the vast Revenues which this Doctrine (and that of Indulgences, which depends upon it) brings into that Church; And though in one sense it be indeed a building of Gold and Silver upon the Foundation of Christianity, considering the vast Revenues which this Doctrine (and that of Indulgences, which depends upon it) brings into that Church; cc cs p-acp crd n1 pn31 vbi av dt n-vvg pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvg dt j n2 r-crq d n1 (cc d pp-f n2, r-crq vvz p-acp pn31) vvz p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
71 yet I doubt not, but in the Apostles sense, it will be found to be Hay and Stubble. But how groundless soever it be, it is too gainful a Doctrine to be easily parted withal. yet I doubt not, but in the Apostles sense, it will be found to be Hay and Stubble. But how groundless soever it be, it is too gainful a Doctrine to be Easily parted withal. av pns11 vvb xx, cc-acp p-acp dt n2 n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi uh cc n1. cc-acp c-crq j av pn31 vbb, pn31 vbz av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
72 4. The Doctrine of Transubstantiation. A hard word, but I would to God that were the worst of it; 4. The Doctrine of Transubstantiation. A hard word, but I would to God that were the worst of it; crd dt n1 pp-f n1. dt j n1, cc-acp pns11 vmd p-acp np1 cst vbdr dt js pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
73 the thing is much more difficult. I have taken some pains to consider other Religions that have been in the world, the thing is much more difficult. I have taken Some pains to Consider other Religions that have been in the world, dt n1 vbz d dc j. pns11 vhb vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 cst vhb vbn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
74 and I must freely declare, that I never yet, in any of them, met with any Article or Proposition, imposed upon the belief of men, half so unreasonable and hard to be believed as this is. and I must freely declare, that I never yet, in any of them, met with any Article or Proposition, imposed upon the belief of men, half so unreasonable and hard to be believed as this is. cc pns11 vmb av-j vvi, cst pns11 av-x av, p-acp d pp-f pno32, vvd p-acp d n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, j-jn av j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d vbz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
75 And yet this, in the Romish Church, is esteemed one of the most principal Articles of the Christian Faith: And yet this, in the Romish Church, is esteemed one of the most principal Articles of the Christian Faith: cc av d, p-acp dt np1 n1, vbz vvn crd pp-f dt av-ds j-jn n2 pp-f dt njp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
76 though there is no more certain Foundation for it in Scripture, than for our Saviours being substantially changed into all those things which are said of him, though there is no more certain Foundation for it in Scripture, than for our Saviors being substantially changed into all those things which Are said of him, cs pc-acp vbz dx av-dc j n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cs p-acp po12 ng1 n1 av-j vvn p-acp d d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pp-f pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
77 as that he is a Rock, a Vine, a Door, and an hundred other things. But this is not all This Doctrine hath not only no certain Foundation in Scripture, as that he is a Rock, a Vine, a Door, and an hundred other things. But this is not all This Doctrine hath not only no certain Foundation in Scripture, c-acp cst pns31 vbz dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt crd j-jn n2. p-acp d vbz xx d d n1 vhz xx av-j dx j n1 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
78 but I have a far heavier charge against it, namely, that it undermines the very Foundation of Christianity it self. but I have a Far Heavier charge against it, namely, that it undermines the very Foundation of Christianity it self. cc-acp pns11 vhb dt av-j jc n1 p-acp pn31, av, cst pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 pn31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
79 And surely nothing ought to be admitted to be a part of the Christian Doctrine, which destroys the reason of our belief of the whole. And surely nothing ought to be admitted to be a part of the Christian Doctrine, which Destroys the reason of our belief of the Whole. cc av-j pix vmd p-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, r-crq vvz dt vvb pp-f po12 n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
80 And that this Doctrine does so, will appear evidently, if we consider what was the main Argument which the Apostles used to convince the world of the truth of Christianity. And that was this; And that this Doctrine does so, will appear evidently, if we Consider what was the main Argument which the Apostles used to convince the world of the truth of Christianity. And that was this; cc cst d n1 vdz av, vmb vvi av-j, cs pns12 vvb r-crq vbds dt j n1 r-crq dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. cc cst vbds d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
81 That our Blessed Saviour, the Author of this Doctrine, wrought such and such miracles, and particularly that he rose again from the dead ; That our Blessed Saviour, the Author of this Doctrine, wrought such and such Miracles, and particularly that he rose again from the dead; cst po12 j-vvn n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvd d cc d n2, cc av-j cst pns31 vvd av p-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
82 And this they proved, because they were eye-witnesses of his Miracles, and had seen him and conversed with him after he was risen from the dead. And this they proved, Because they were Eyewitnesses of his Miracles, and had seen him and conversed with him After he was risen from the dead. cc d pns32 vvd, c-acp pns32 vbdr n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vhd vvn pno31 cc vvn p-acp pno31 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
83 But what if their senses did deceive them in this matter? then it cannot be denied, But what if their Senses did deceive them in this matter? then it cannot be denied, p-acp q-crq cs po32 n2 vdd vvi pno32 p-acp d n1? cs pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
84 but that the main proof of Christianity falls to the ground. but that the main proof of Christianity falls to the ground. cc-acp cst dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
85 Well! We will now suppose (as the Church of Rome does) Transubstantiation to have been one principal part of the Christian Doctrine, which the Apostles preached. Well! We will now suppose (as the Church of Room does) Transubstantiation to have been one principal part of the Christian Doctrine, which the Apostles preached. uh pns12 vmb av vvi (c-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb vdz) n1 pc-acp vhi vbn crd j-jn n1 pp-f dt njp n1, r-crq dt n2 vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
86 But if this Doctrine be true, then all mens Senses are deceived in a plain sensible matter, wherein 'tis as hard for them to be deceived, But if this Doctrine be true, then all men's Senses Are deceived in a plain sensible matter, wherein it's as hard for them to be deceived, p-acp cs d n1 vbi j, cs d ng2 n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt j j n1, c-crq pn31|vbz c-acp j c-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
87 as in any thing in the world; For two things can hardly be imagin'd more different, than a little bit of Wafer, as in any thing in the world; For two things can hardly be imagined more different, than a little bit of Wafer, c-acp p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1; c-acp crd n2 vmb av vbi vvn av-dc j, cs dt av-j vvd pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
88 and the whole Body of a Man. and the Whole Body of a Man. cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
89 So that the Apostles persuading men to believe this Doctrine, persuaded them not to trust their Senses, So that the Apostles persuading men to believe this Doctrine, persuaded them not to trust their Senses, av cst dt n2 vvg n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, vvd pno32 xx pc-acp vvi po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
90 and yet the Argument which they used to persuade them to this was built upon the direct contrary principle, that mens Senses are not to be trusted ; and yet the Argument which they used to persuade them to this was built upon the Direct contrary principle, that men's Senses Are not to be trusted; cc av dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d vbds vvn p-acp dt j j-jn n1, cst ng2 n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
91 For if they be not, then notwithstanding all the evidence the Apostles offer'd for the Resurrection of our Saviour, he might not be risen; For if they be not, then notwithstanding all the evidence the Apostles offered for the Resurrection of our Saviour, he might not be risen; c-acp cs pns32 vbb xx, av p-acp d dt n1 dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
92 and so the Faith of Christians was vain. and so the Faith of Christians was vain. cc av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
93 So they that represent the Apostles as absurdly as is possible, viz. going about to persuade men out of their Senses, by vertue of an Argument, the whole strength whereof depends upon the certainty of Sense. So they that represent the Apostles as absurdly as is possible, viz. going about to persuade men out of their Senses, by virtue of an Argument, the Whole strength whereof depends upon the certainty of Sense. av pns32 d vvi dt n2 c-acp av-j c-acp vbz j, n1 vvg a-acp pc-acp vvi n2 av pp-f po32 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j-jn n1 c-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
94 And now the matter is brought to a fair issue. If the testimony of Sense be to be relied upon, then Transubstantiation is false: And now the matter is brought to a fair issue. If the testimony of Sense be to be relied upon, then Transubstantiation is false: cc av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1. cs dt n1 pp-f n1 vbb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, av n1 vbz j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
95 If it be not, then no man is sure that Christianity is true. If it be not, then no man is sure that Christianity is true. cs pn31 vbb xx, av dx n1 vbz j cst np1 vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
96 For the utmost assurance that the Apostles had of the truth of Christianity, was the testimony of their own Senses concerning our Saviours Miracles; For the utmost assurance that the Apostles had of the truth of Christianity, was the testimony of their own Senses Concerning our Saviors Miracles; p-acp dt j n1 cst dt n2 vhd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbds dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2 vvg po12 ng1 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
97 and this Testimony every man hath against Transubstantiation. From whence it plainly follows, that no man (no not the Apostles themselves) had more reason to believe Christianity to be true, and this Testimony every man hath against Transubstantiation. From whence it plainly follows, that no man (no not the Apostles themselves) had more reason to believe Christianity to be true, cc d n1 d n1 vhz p-acp n1. p-acp c-crq pn31 av-j vvz, cst dx n1 (dx xx dt n2 px32) vhn dc n1 pc-acp vvi np1 pc-acp vbi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
98 than every man hath to believe Transubstantion to be false. than every man hath to believe Transubstantiation to be false. cs d n1 vhz p-acp vvi n1 pc-acp vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
99 And we who did not see our Saviours Miracles (as the Apostles did) and have only a credible Relation of them, And we who did not see our Saviors Miracles (as the Apostles did) and have only a credible Relation of them, cc pns12 r-crq vdd xx vvi po12 ng1 n2 (c-acp dt n2 vdd) cc vhb av-j dt j n1 pp-f pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
100 but do see the Sacrament, have less evidence of the truth of Christianity than of the falshood of Transubstantiation. but do see the Sacrament, have less evidence of the truth of Christianity than of the falsehood of Transubstantiation. cc-acp vdb vvi dt n1, vhb dc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cs pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
101 But cannot God impose upon the Senses of men, and represent things to them otherwise than they are? Yes, undoubtedly. But cannot God impose upon the Senses of men, and represent things to them otherwise than they Are? Yes, undoubtedly. cc-acp vmbx n1 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp pno32 av cs pns32 vbr? uh, av-j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
102 And if he hath revealed that he doth this, are we not to believe him? Most certainly. And if he hath revealed that he does this, Are we not to believe him? Most Certainly. cc cs pns31 vhz vvn cst pns31 vdz d, vbr pns12 xx pc-acp vvi pno31? av-ds av-j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
103 But then we ought to be assured that he hath made such a Revelation; which Assurance no man can have, the certainty of Sense being taken away. But then we ought to be assured that he hath made such a Revelation; which Assurance no man can have, the certainty of Sense being taken away. p-acp av pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns31 vhz vvn d dt n1; r-crq n1 dx n1 vmb vhi, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg vvn av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
104 I shall press the business a little farther. I shall press the business a little farther. pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 dt j av-jc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
105 Supposing the Scripture to be a Divine Revelation, and that these words, [ This is my Body ] if they be in Scripture, must necessarily be taken in the strict and literal sense, I ask now, What greater evidence any man has, that these words [ This is my Body ] are in the Bible, Supposing the Scripture to be a Divine Revelation, and that these words, [ This is my Body ] if they be in Scripture, must necessarily be taken in the strict and literal sense, I ask now, What greater evidence any man has, that these words [ This is my Body ] Are in the bible, vvg dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1, cc cst d n2, [ d vbz po11 n1 ] cs pns32 vbb p-acp n1, vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1, pns11 vvb av, q-crq jc n1 d n1 vhz, cst d n2 [ d vbz po11 n1 ] vbr p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
106 than every man has that the Bread is not chang'd in the Sacrament? Nay no man has so much; than every man has that the Bred is not changed in the Sacrament? Nay no man has so much; cs d n1 vhz d dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1? uh-x uh-dx n1 vhz av av-d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
107 for we have only the evidence of one Sense that these words are in the Bible, for we have only the evidence of one Sense that these words Are in the bible, c-acp pns12 vhb av-j dt n1 pp-f crd n1 cst d n2 vbr p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
108 but that the Bread is not changed we have the concurring testimony of several of our Senses. but that the Bred is not changed we have the concurring testimony of several of our Senses. cc-acp cst dt n1 vbz xx vvn pns12 vhb dt vvg n1 pp-f j pp-f po12 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
109 In a word, if this be once admitted, that the Senses of all men are deceiv'd in one of the most plain sensible matters that can be, there is no certain means left either to convey or prove a Divine Revelation to Men; In a word, if this be once admitted, that the Senses of all men Are deceived in one of the most plain sensible matters that can be, there is no certain means left either to convey or prove a Divine Revelation to Men; p-acp dt n1, cs d vbb a-acp vvn, cst dt n2 pp-f d n2 vbr vvn p-acp crd pp-f dt av-ds j j n2 cst vmb vbi, pc-acp vbz dx j n2 vvn av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
110 nor is there any way to confute the grossest imposture in the world: nor is there any Way to confute the Grossest imposture in the world: ccx vbz pc-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n1 p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
111 For if the clear evidence of all mens Senses be not sufficient for this purpose, let any man if he can find a better and more convincing Argument. For if the clear evidence of all men's Senses be not sufficient for this purpose, let any man if he can find a better and more convincing Argument. c-acp cs dt j n1 pp-f d ng2 n2 vbb xx j p-acp d n1, vvb d n1 cs pns31 vmb vvi dt jc cc av-dc j-vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
112 5. I will give but one instance more of their Doctrines. 5. I will give but one instance more of their Doctrines. crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp crd n1 av-dc pp-f po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
113 And that shall be their Doctrine of deposing Kings in case of Heresie, and absolving their Subjects from their Allegiance to them. And that shall be their Doctrine of deposing Kings in case of Heresy, and absolving their Subject's from their Allegiance to them. cc cst vmb vbi po32 n1 pp-f vvg n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg po32 n2-jn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
114 And this is not a meer speculative Doctrine, but hath been put in practice many a time by the Bishops of Rome, as every one knows that is vers'd in History. And this is not a mere speculative Doctrine, but hath been put in practice many a time by the Bishops of Room, as every one knows that is versed in History. cc d vbz xx dt j j n1, cc-acp vhz vbn vvn p-acp n1 d dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvi, p-acp d pi vvz d vbz vvn p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
115 For the Troubles and Confusions which were occasion'd by this very thing make a good part of the History of several ages. For the Troubles and Confusions which were occasioned by this very thing make a good part of the History of several ages. p-acp dt vvz cc n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp d j n1 vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
116 I hope no body expects that I should take the pains to shew, that this was not the Doctrine of our Saviour and his Apostles, nor of the Primitive Christians. I hope no body expects that I should take the pains to show, that this was not the Doctrine of our Saviour and his Apostles, nor of the Primitive Christians. pns11 vvb dx n1 vvz cst pns11 vmd vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi, cst d vbds xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc po31 n2, ccx pp-f dt j np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
117 The Papists are many of them so far from pretending to this, that in some times and places, The Papists Are many of them so Far from pretending to this, that in Some times and places, dt njp2 vbr d pp-f pno32 av av-j p-acp vvg p-acp d, cst p-acp d n2 cc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
118 when it is not seasonable and for their purpose, we have much a-doe to persuade them that ever it was their Doctrine. when it is not seasonable and for their purpose, we have much ado to persuade them that ever it was their Doctrine. c-crq pn31 vbz xx j cc p-acp po32 n1, pns12 vhb d j pc-acp vvi pno32 d av pn31 vbds po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
119 But if Transubstantiation be their Doctrine, this is; But if Transubstantiation be their Doctrine, this is; p-acp cs n1 vbb po32 n1, d vbz; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
120 for they came both out of the same Forge, I mean the Council of Lateran under Pope Innocent the third. for they Come both out of the same Forge, I mean the Council of Lateran under Pope Innocent the third. c-acp pns32 vvd d av pp-f dt d n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 j-jn dt ord. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
121 And if (as they tell us) Transubstantiation was then establish'd so was this. And indeed one would think they were Twins, And if (as they tell us) Transubstantiation was then established so was this. And indeed one would think they were Twins, cc cs (c-acp pns32 vvb pno12) n1 vbds av vvd av vbds d. cc av pi vmd vvi pns32 vbdr n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
122 and brought forth at the same time, they are so like one another, that is, both so monstrously unreasonable. and brought forth At the same time, they Are so like one Another, that is, both so monstrously unreasonable. cc vvd av p-acp dt d n1, pns32 vbr av av-j pi j-jn, cst vbz, d av av-j j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
123 II. I come now in the Second place, to consider some Practices of the Church of Rome, which I am afraid will prove as bad as her Doctrines. I shall instance in these Five. II I come now in the Second place, to Consider Some Practices of the Church of Rome, which I am afraid will prove as bad as her Doctrines. I shall instance in these Five. crd pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns11 vbm j vmb vvi p-acp j c-acp po31 n2. pns11 vmb n1 p-acp d crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
124 1. Their celebrating of their Divine Service in an unknown Tongue: And that not only contrary to the practice of the Primitive Church, 1. Their celebrating of their Divine Service in an unknown Tongue: And that not only contrary to the practice of the Primitive Church, crd po32 vvg pp-f po32 j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1: cc cst xx av-j j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
125 and to the great end and design of Religious Worship, which is the Edification of those who are concerned in it, (and it is hard to imagine how men can be edified by what they do not understand) but likewise in direct contradiction to St. Paul, who hath no less than a whole Chapter, wherein he confutes this Practice as fully, and to the great end and Design of Religious Worship, which is the Edification of those who Are concerned in it, (and it is hard to imagine how men can be edified by what they do not understand) but likewise in Direct contradiction to Saint Paul, who hath no less than a Whole Chapter, wherein he confutes this Practice as Fully, cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31, (cc pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns32 vdb xx vvi) cc-acp av p-acp j n1 p-acp n1 np1, r-crq vhz dx dc cs dt j-jn n1, c-crq pns31 vvz d n1 c-acp av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
126 and condemns it as plainly as any thing is condemned in the whole Bible. and condemns it as plainly as any thing is condemned in the Whole bible. cc vvz pn31 a-acp av-j c-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
127 And they that can have the face to maintain that this Practice was not condemned by St. Paul, or that it was allowed and used in the first Ages of Christianity, need not be ashamed to set up for the defence of any Paradox in the world. And they that can have the face to maintain that this Practice was not condemned by Saint Paul, or that it was allowed and used in the First Ages of Christianity, need not be ashamed to Set up for the defence of any Paradox in the world. cc pns32 cst vmb vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst d n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp n1 np1, cc cst pn31 vbds vvn cc vvn p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f np1, vvb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
128 2. The Communion in one kind. And that notwithstanding that even, by their own acknowledgment, our Saviour instituted it in both kinds, 2. The Communion in one kind. And that notwithstanding that even, by their own acknowledgment, our Saviour instituted it in both Kinds, crd dt n1 p-acp crd n1. cc cst a-acp cst av, p-acp po32 d n1, po12 n1 vvn pn31 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
129 and the Primitive Church administred it in both kinds. and the Primitive Church administered it in both Kinds. cc dt j n1 vvd pn31 p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
130 This I must acknowledge is no addition to Christianity, but a Sacrilegious taking away of an Essential part of the Sacrament. This I must acknowledge is no addition to Christianity, but a Sacrilegious taking away of an Essential part of the Sacrament. d pns11 vmb vvi vbz dx n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp dt j vvg av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
131 For the Cup is as essential a part of the Institution as the Bread ; For the Cup is as essential a part of the Institution as the Bred; p-acp dt vvb vbz a-acp j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
132 and they might as well, and by the same Authority take away the one as the other, and they might as well, and by the same authority take away the one as the other, cc pns32 vmd a-acp av, cc p-acp dt d n1 vvb av dt crd p-acp dt n-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
133 and both as well as either. and both as well as either. cc d c-acp av c-acp av-d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
134 3. Their worshiping of Images. Which practice (notwithstanding all their distinctions about it, which are no other but what the Heathens used in the same case) flies as full in the face of the Second Commandment, as a deliberate and malicious killing of a man is against the Sixth. But if the case be so plain, a man would think that at least the Teachers and Guides of that Church should be sensible of it. 3. Their worshipping of Images. Which practice (notwithstanding all their Distinctions about it, which Are no other but what the heathens used in the same case) flies as full in the face of the Second Commandment, as a deliberate and malicious killing of a man is against the Sixth. But if the case be so plain, a man would think that At least the Teachers and Guides of that Church should be sensible of it. crd po32 vvg pp-f n2. r-crq n1 (c-acp d po32 n2 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbr dx n-jn cc-acp r-crq dt n2-jn vvn p-acp dt d n1) vvz p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1, p-acp dt j cc j vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp dt ord. cc-acp cs dt n1 vbb av j, dt n1 vmd vvi cst p-acp ds dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vmd vbi j pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
135 Why, they are so, and afraid the people should be so too; Why, they Are so, and afraid the people should be so too; uh-crq, pns32 vbr av, cc j dt n1 vmd vbi av av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
136 And therefore in their ordinary Catechisms and Manuals of Devotion, they leave out the Second Commandment, and divide the Tenth into two to make up the number, And Therefore in their ordinary Catechisms and Manuals of Devotion, they leave out the Second Commandment, and divide the Tenth into two to make up the number, cc av p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pns32 vvb av dt ord n1, cc vvi dt ord p-acp crd pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
137 lest if the common people should know it, their Consciences should start at the doing of a thing so directly contrary to the plain command of God. lest if the Common people should know it, their Consciences should start At the doing of a thing so directly contrary to the plain command of God. cs cs dt j n1 vmd vvi pn31, po32 n2 vmd vvi p-acp dt vdg pp-f dt n1 av av-j j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
138 4. The worshipping of the Bread and Wine in the Eucharist, out of a false and groundless perswasion, that they are substantially changed into the Body and Bloud of Christ. 4. The worshipping of the Bred and Wine in the Eucharist, out of a false and groundless persuasion, that they Are substantially changed into the Body and Blood of christ. crd dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, av pp-f dt j cc j n1, cst pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
139 Which if it be not true (and it hath good fortune if it be, Which if it be not true (and it hath good fortune if it be, r-crq cs pn31 vbb xx j (cc pn31 vhz j n1 cs pn31 vbb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
140 for certainly it is one of the most incredible things in the whole world) then by the confession of several of their own learned Writers, they are guilty of gross Idolatry. for Certainly it is one of the most incredible things in the Whole world) then by the Confessi of several of their own learned Writers, they Are guilty of gross Idolatry. c-acp av-j pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1) av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j pp-f po32 d j n2, pns32 vbr j pp-f j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
141 5. The Worship and Invocation of Saints and Angels ; 5. The Worship and Invocation of Saints and Angels; crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
142 and particularly of the Virgin Mary, which hath now for some Ages been a principal part of their Religion. and particularly of the Virgae Marry, which hath now for Some Ages been a principal part of their Religion. cc av-j pp-f dt n1 uh, r-crq vhz av p-acp d n2 vbn av j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
143 Now a man may justly wonder that so considerable a part of Religion, as they make this to be, should have no manner of foundation in the Scripture. Now a man may justly wonder that so considerable a part of Religion, as they make this to be, should have no manner of Foundation in the Scripture. av dt n1 vmb av-j vvi cst av j dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vvb d pc-acp vbi, vmd vhi dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
144 Does our Saviour any where speak one word concerning the worshipping of Her? Nay, does he not take all occasions to restrain all extravagant apprehensions and imaginations concerning the Honour due to her, Does our Saviour any where speak one word Concerning the worshipping of Her? Nay, does he not take all occasions to restrain all extravagant apprehensions and Imaginations Concerning the Honour due to her, vdz po12 n1 d c-crq vvi crd n1 vvg dt vvg pp-f pno31? uh-x, vdz pns31 xx vvi d n2 pc-acp vvi d j n2 cc n2 vvg dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
145 as foreseeing the degeneracy of the Church in this thing? When he was told that his Mother and Brethren were without: as Foreseeing the degeneracy of the Church in this thing? When he was told that his Mother and Brothers were without: c-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1? c-crq pns31 vbds vvn cst po31 n1 cc n2 vbdr a-acp: (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
146 Who (says he) are my Mother and my Brethren? He that doth the will of my Father, the same is my Mother, and Sister, and Brother. Who (Says he) Are my Mother and my Brothers? He that does the will of my Father, the same is my Mother, and Sister, and Brother. r-crq (vvz pns31) vbr po11 n1 cc po11 n2? pns31 cst vdz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, dt d vbz po11 n1, cc n1, cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
147 And when the Woman brake forth into that rapture concerning the blessed Mother of our Lord; And when the Woman brake forth into that rapture Concerning the blessed Mother of our Lord; cc c-crq dt n1 vvd av p-acp d n1 vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
148 Blessed is the Womb that bare thee, and the Paps that gave thee suck! Our Saviour diverts it to another thing; Blessed is the Womb that bore thee, and the Paps that gave thee suck! Our Saviour diverts it to Another thing; vvn vbz dt n1 cst vvd pno21, cc dt n2 cst vvd pno21 vvi! po12 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
149 Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it. Does either our Saviour or his Apostles in all their Precepts and Directions concerning Prayer, Yea rather, blessed Are they that hear the word of God and keep it. Does either our Saviour or his Apostles in all their Precepts and Directions Concerning Prayer, uh av-c, vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 cc vvi pn31. vdz d po12 n1 cc po31 n2 p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2 vvg n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
150 and the manner of it, and by whom we are to address our selves to God, give the least intimation of Prayer to the Virgin Mary, or making use of her Mediation? And can any man believe, that if this had been the Practice of the Church from the beginning, our Saviour and his Apostles would have been so silent about so considerable a part of Religion; and the manner of it, and by whom we Are to address our selves to God, give the least intimation of Prayer to the Virgae Marry, or making use of her Mediation? And can any man believe, that if this had been the Practice of the Church from the beginning, our Saviour and his Apostles would have been so silent about so considerable a part of Religion; cc dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp np1, vvb dt ds n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 uh, cc vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1? cc vmb d n1 vvi, cst cs d vhd vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, po12 n1 cc po31 n2 vmd vhi vbn av j p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
151 insomuch, that in all the Epistles of the Apostles I do not remember that her Name is so much as once mentioned? And yet the worship of her in the Church of Rome is a main part of their publick Worship; insomuch, that in all the Epistles of the Apostles I do not Remember that her Name is so much as once mentioned? And yet the worship of her in the Church of Room is a main part of their public Worship; av, cst p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pns11 vdb xx vvi cst po31 n1 vbz av av-d c-acp a-acp vvn? cc av dt n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
152 yea and of their Private Devotion too, in which it is usual with them to say ten Ave Maries for one Pater noster, that is, yea and of their Private Devotion too, in which it is usual with them to say ten Have Mary's for one Pater Noster, that is, uh cc pp-f po32 j n1 av, p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi crd vhb zf p-acp crd fw-la fw-la, cst vbz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
153 for one Prayer they make to Almighty God, they make ten Addresses to the blessed Virgin, for one Prayer they make to Almighty God, they make ten Addresses to the blessed Virgae, p-acp crd n1 pns32 vvb p-acp j-jn np1, pns32 vvb crd n2 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
154 for that is the proportion observed in their R•saries. He that considers this, and had never seen the Bible, would have been apt to think, that there had been more said concerning Her in Scripture, for that is the proportion observed in their R•saries. He that considers this, and had never seen the bible, would have been apt to think, that there had been more said Concerning Her in Scripture, p-acp d vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2. pns31 cst vvz d, cc vhd av vvn dt n1, vmd vhi vbn j pc-acp vvi, cst a-acp vhd vbn av-dc vvd vvg po31 p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
155 than either concerning God, or our blessed Saviour ; than either Concerning God, or our blessed Saviour; cs d vvg np1, cc po12 j-vvn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
156 and that the New Testament were full from one end to the other of Precepts and Exhortations to the worshipping of her; and that the New Testament were full from one end to the other of Precepts and Exhortations to the worshipping of her; cc cst dt j n1 vbdr j p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
157 and yet when all is done, I challenge any man to shew me so much as one Sentence in the whole Bible that sounds that way. and yet when all is done, I challenge any man to show me so much as one Sentence in the Whole bible that sounds that Way. cc av c-crq d vbz vdn, pns11 vvb d n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 av av-d c-acp crd n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cst vvz d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
158 And there is as little in the Christian Writers of the first 300 years. And there is as little in the Christian Writers of the First 300 Years. cc pc-acp vbz p-acp j p-acp dt njp n2 pp-f dt ord crd n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
159 The truth is, this practice began to creep in among some superstitious people about the middle of the fourth Century, And I remember particularly, that Epiphanius, who lived about that time, calls it, the Heresie of the Women. The truth is, this practice began to creep in among Some superstitious people about the middle of the fourth Century, And I Remember particularly, that Epiphanius, who lived about that time, calls it, the Heresy of the Women. dt n1 vbz, d n1 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt ord n1, cc pns11 vvb av-j, cst np1, r-crq vvd p-acp d n1, vvz pn31, dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
160 And thus I have given you some Instances of several Doctrines and Practices, which the Church of Rome have built upon the Foundation of Christianity. Much more might have been said of them; And thus I have given you Some Instances of several Doctrines and Practices, which the Church of Room have built upon the Foundation of Christianity. Much more might have been said of them; cc av pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2, r-crq dt n1 pp-f vvb vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av-d av-dc vmd vhi vbn vvn pp-f pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
161 but from what hath been said, any man may easily discern how dangerous they are to the Salvation of men. but from what hath been said, any man may Easily discern how dangerous they Are to the Salvation of men. cc-acp p-acp q-crq vhz vbn vvn, d n1 vmb av-j vvi c-crq j pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
162 I proceed now in the second place. I proceed now in the second place. pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
163 II. To consider whether our granting a possibility of Salvation, though with great hazard, to those in the Communion of the Roman Church, II To Consider whither our granting a possibility of Salvation, though with great hazard, to those in the Communion of the Roman Church, crd pc-acp vvi cs po12 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp j n1, p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
164 and their denying it to us be a sufficient argument and encouragement to any man to quit our Church and go to theirs. and their denying it to us be a sufficient argument and encouragement to any man to quit our Church and go to theirs. cc po32 vvg pn31 p-acp pno12 vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc vvi p-acp png32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
165 And there is the more need to consider this, because this is the great popular Argument, wherewith the Emissaries and Agents of that Church are wont to assault our people. And there is the more need to Consider this, Because this is the great popular Argument, wherewith the Emissaries and Agents of that Church Are wont to assault our people. cc pc-acp vbz dt av-dc n1 pc-acp vvi d, c-acp d vbz dt j j n1, c-crq dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vbr j pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
166 Your Church (say they) grants that a Papist may be saved; Ours denies that a Protestant can be saved; Your Church (say they) grants that a Papist may be saved; Ours Denies that a Protestant can be saved; po22 n1 (vvb pns32) n2 cst dt njp vmb vbi vvn; png12 vvz cst dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
167 therefore safest to be of our Church, in which Salvation, by the acknowledgment of both sides, is possible. Therefore Safest to be of our Church, in which Salvation, by the acknowledgment of both sides, is possible. av js pc-acp vbi pp-f po12 n1, p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
168 For Answer to this, I shall endeavour to shew that this is so far from being a good Argument, that it is so intolerable weak and sophistical, that any considerate man ought to be ashamed to be catch'd by it. For Answer to this, I shall endeavour to show that this is so Far from being a good Argument, that it is so intolerable weak and sophistical, that any considerate man ought to be ashamed to be catched by it. p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cst d vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt j n1, cst pn31 vbz av j j cc j, cst d j n1 vmd pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
169 For either it is good of it self, and sufficient to persuade a man to relinquish our Church, For either it is good of it self, and sufficient to persuade a man to relinquish our Church, p-acp d pn31 vbz j pp-f pn31 n1, cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
170 and to pass over to theirs, without entring into the Merits of the Cause on either side, and to pass over to theirs, without entering into the Merits of the Cause on either side, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp pc-acp png32, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
171 and without comparing the Doctrines and Practices of both the Churches together, or it is not. and without comparing the Doctrines and Practices of both the Churches together, or it is not. cc p-acp vvg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d dt n2 av, cc pn31 vbz xx. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
172 If it be not sufficient of it self to persuade a man to leave our Church, without comparing the Doctrines on both sides, If it be not sufficient of it self to persuade a man to leave our Church, without comparing the Doctrines on both sides, cs pn31 vbb xx j pp-f pn31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
173 then it is to no purpose, and there is nothing got by it. then it is to no purpose, and there is nothing god by it. cs pn31 vbz pc-acp dx n1, cc pc-acp vbz pix vvn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
174 For if upon examination and comparing of Doctrines, the one appear to be true, and the other false, this alone is sufficient inducement to any man to cleave to that Church where the true Doctrine is found, For if upon examination and comparing of Doctrines, the one appear to be true, and the other false, this alone is sufficient inducement to any man to cleave to that Church where the true Doctrine is found, p-acp cs p-acp n1 cc vvg pp-f n2, dt pi vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc dt j-jn j, d av-j vbz j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
175 and then there is no need of this Argument. and then there is no need of this Argument. cc av pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
176 If it be said, that this Argument is good in it self, without the examination of the Doctrines of both Churches; If it be said, that this Argument is good in it self, without the examination of the Doctrines of both Churches; cs pn31 vbb vvn, cst d n1 vbz j p-acp pn31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
177 this seems a very strange thing for any man to affirm, that it is reason enough to a man to be of any Church, what ever her Doctrines and Practices be, this seems a very strange thing for any man to affirm, that it is reason enough to a man to be of any Church, what ever her Doctrines and Practices be, d vvz dt j j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn31 vbz n1 av-d p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f d n1, r-crq av po31 n2 cc n2 vbb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
178 if she do but damn those that differ from her, and if the Church that differs from her do but allow a possibility of Salvation in her Communion. if she do but damn those that differ from her, and if the Church that differs from her doe but allow a possibility of Salvation in her Communion. cs pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi d cst vvb p-acp pno31, cc cs dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
179 But they who use this Argument, pretend that it is sufficient of it self; But they who use this Argument, pretend that it is sufficient of it self; p-acp pns32 r-crq vvb d n1, vvb cst pn31 vbz j pp-f pn31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
180 and therefore I shall apply my self to shew, as briefly and plainly as I can, the miserable weakness and insufficiency of it, to satisfie any mans Conscience or Prudence to change his Religion. and Therefore I shall apply my self to show, as briefly and plainly as I can, the miserable weakness and insufficiency of it, to satisfy any men Conscience or Prudence to change his Religion. cc av pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp av-j cc av-j c-acp pns11 vmb, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi d ng1 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
181 And to this end I shall, 1. Shew the weakness of the Principle upon which this Argument relies. 2. Give some parallel Instances by which it will clearly appear that it concludes false. 3. I shall take notice of some gross absurdities that follow from it. 4. Shew how unfit it is to work upon those to whom it is propounded. And to this end I shall, 1. Show the weakness of the Principle upon which this Argument relies. 2. Give Some parallel Instances by which it will clearly appear that it concludes false. 3. I shall take notice of Some gross absurdities that follow from it. 4. Show how unfit it is to work upon those to whom it is propounded. cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb, crd n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vvz. crd np1 d vvi n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb av-j vvi cst pn31 vvz j. crd pns11 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp pn31. crd n1 c-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
182 And 5. How improper it is to be urged by those that make use of it. And 5. How improper it is to be urged by those that make use of it. cc crd q-crq j pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d cst vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
183 1. I shall shew the weakness of the Principle upon which this Argument relies. And that is this: 1. I shall show the weakness of the Principle upon which this Argument relies. And that is this: crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq d n1 vvz. cc cst vbz d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
184 That whatever different Parties in Religion agree in, is safest to be chosen. That whatever different Parties in Religion agree in, is Safest to be chosen. cst r-crq j n2 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp, vbz js pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
185 The true consequence of which Principle, if it be driven to the head, is, to persuade men to forsake Christianity, The true consequence of which Principle, if it be driven to the head, is, to persuade men to forsake Christianity, dt j n1 pp-f r-crq n1, cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz, pc-acp vvi n2 pc-acp vvi np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
186 and to make them take up in the Principles of natural Religion, for in these all Religions do agree. and to make them take up in the Principles of natural Religion, for in these all Religions do agree. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, p-acp p-acp d d n2 vdb vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
187 For if this Principle be true, and signifie any thing, it is dangerous to embrace any thing wherein the several parties in Religion differ; For if this Principle be true, and signify any thing, it is dangerous to embrace any thing wherein the several parties in Religion differ; p-acp cs d n1 vbi j, cc vvi d n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 c-crq dt j n2 p-acp n1 vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
188 because that only is safe and prudent to be chosen wherein all agree. Because that only is safe and prudent to be chosen wherein all agree. c-acp cst av-j vbz j cc j pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq d vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
189 So that this Argument, if the foundation of it be good, will persuade furrher then those who make use of it desire it should do; So that this Argument, if the Foundation of it be good, will persuade furrher then those who make use of it desire it should do; av cst d n1, cs dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbb j, vmb vvi n1 av d r-crq vvb n1 pp-f pn31 n1 pn31 vmd vdi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
190 for it will not only make men forsake the Protestant Religion, but Popery too, and, which is much more considerable, Christianity it self. for it will not only make men forsake the Protestant Religion, but Popery too, and, which is much more considerable, Christianity it self. p-acp pn31 vmb xx av-j vvi n2 vvi dt n1 n1, p-acp n1 av, cc, r-crq vbz d dc j, np1 pn31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 2
191 2. I will give some parallel instances, by which it will clearly be seen that this Argument concludes false. 2. I will give Some parallel instances, by which it will clearly be seen that this Argument concludes false. crd pns11 vmb vvi d vvi n2, p-acp r-crq pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn cst d n1 vvz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
192 The Donatists denied the Baptism of the Catholicks to be good, but the Catholicks acknowledged the Baptism of the Donatists to be valid. The Donatists denied the Baptism of the Catholics to be good, but the Catholics acknowledged the Baptism of the Donatists to be valid. dt n2 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt njp2 pc-acp vbi j, cc-acp dt njp2 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
193 So that both sides were agreed that the Baptism of the Donatists was good; So that both sides were agreed that the Baptism of the Donatists was good; av cst d n2 vbdr vvn cst dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbds j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
194 therefore the safest way for St. Austin and other Catholicks (according to this Argument) was to be baptised again by the Donatists ; Therefore the Safest Way for Saint Austin and other Catholics (according to this Argument) was to be baptised again by the Donatists; av dt js n1 p-acp n1 np1 cc j-jn njp2 (vvg p-acp d n1) vbds pc-acp vbi j-vvn av p-acp dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
195 because, by the acknowledgment of both sides, Baptism among them was valid. But, to come nearer to the Romish Church. Because, by the acknowledgment of both sides, Baptism among them was valid. But, to come nearer to the Romish Church. c-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, n1 p-acp pno32 vbds j. p-acp, pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp dt np1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
196 Several in that Church hold the personal Infallibility of the Pope, and the lawfulness of deposing & killing Kings for Heresie, to be de fide, viz. necessary Articles of Faith, Several in that Church hold the personal Infallibility of the Pope, and the lawfulness of deposing & killing Kings for Heresy, to be de fide, viz. necessary Articles of Faith, j p-acp d n1 vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi fw-la fw-la, n1 j n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
197 and consequently, that whoever does not believe them, cannot be saved. and consequently, that whoever does not believe them, cannot be saved. cc av-j, cst r-crq vdz xx vvi pno32, vmbx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
198 But a great many Papists, though they believe these things to be no matters of Faith, But a great many Papists, though they believe these things to be no matters of Faith, p-acp dt j d njp2, cs pns32 vvb d n2 pc-acp vbi dx n2 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
199 yet they think those that hold them may be saved, and they are generally very favourable towards them. yet they think those that hold them may be saved, and they Are generally very favourable towards them. av pns32 vvb d cst vvb pno32 vmb vbi vvn, cc pns32 vbr av-j av j p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
200 But now, according to this Argument, they ought all to be of their opinion in these points, But now, according to this Argument, they ought all to be of their opinion in these points, p-acp av, vvg p-acp d n1, pns32 vmd d pc-acp vbi pp-f po32 n1 p-acp d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
201 because both sides are agreed, that they that hold them may be saved ; Because both sides Are agreed, that they that hold them may be saved; c-acp d n2 vbr vvn, cst pns32 cst vvb pno32 vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
202 but one side positively says, that men cannot be saved if they do not hold them. but one side positively Says, that men cannot be saved if they do not hold them. cc-acp crd n1 av-j vvz, d n2 vmbx vbi vvn cs pns32 vdb xx vvi pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
203 But my Text furnisheth me with as good an instance to this purpose as can be desired. But my Text furnisheth me with as good an instance to this purpose as can be desired. p-acp po11 n1 vvz pno11 p-acp p-acp j dt n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp vmb vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
204 St. Paul here in the Text acknowledgeth the possibility of the Salvation of those, who built hay and stubble upon the foundation of Christianity, that they might be saved, though with great difficulty, Saint Paul Here in the Text acknowledgeth the possibility of the Salvation of those, who built hay and stubble upon the Foundation of Christianity, that they might be saved, though with great difficulty, n1 np1 av p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d, r-crq vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn, c-acp p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
205 and as it were out of the fire. But now among those Builders with hay and stubble, there were those who denied the possibility of St. Paul 's Salvation, and as it were out of the fire. But now among those Builders with hay and stubble, there were those who denied the possibility of Saint Paul is Salvation, cc c-acp pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt n1. p-acp av p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vbdr d r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbz n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
206 and of those who were of his mind. and of those who were of his mind. cc pp-f d r-crq vbdr pp-f po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
207 We are told of some who built the Jewish Ceremonies and Observances upon the Foundation of Christianity, We Are told of Some who built the Jewish Ceremonies and Observances upon the Foundation of Christianity, pns12 vbr vvn pp-f d r-crq vvd dt jp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
208 and said, that unless men were Circumcised and kept the law of Moses, they could not be saved. and said, that unless men were Circumcised and kept the law of Moses, they could not be saved. cc vvd, cst cs n2 vbdr j-vvn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
209 So that by this argument St. Paul and his followers ought to have gone over to those Judaizing Christians, because it was acknowledged on both sides, that they might be saved: So that by this argument Saint Paul and his followers ought to have gone over to those Judaizing Christians, Because it was acknowledged on both sides, that they might be saved: av cst p-acp d n1 n1 np1 cc po31 n2 vmd pc-acp vhi vvn a-acp p-acp d vvg np1, c-acp pn31 vbds vvn p-acp d n2, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
210 But these Judaizing Christians were as uncharitable to St. Paul and other Christians, as the Church of Rome is now to us; But these Judaizing Christians were as uncharitable to Saint Paul and other Christians, as the Church of Room is now to us; cc-acp d vvg np1 vbdr a-acp j p-acp n1 np1 cc j-jn np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz av p-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
211 for they said positively that they could not be saved. for they said positively that they could not be saved. c-acp pns32 vvd av-j cst pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
212 But can any man think that St. Paul would have been moved by this argument, to leave a safe and certain way of Salvation, But can any man think that Saint Paul would have been moved by this argument, to leave a safe and certain Way of Salvation, cc-acp vmb d n1 vvb d n1 np1 vmd vhi vbn vvn p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
213 for that which was only possible, and that with great difficulty and hazard? The argument you see is the very same, for that which was only possible, and that with great difficulty and hazard? The argument you see is the very same, p-acp d r-crq vbds av-j j, cc cst p-acp j n1 cc n1? dt n1 pn22 vvb vbz dt av d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
214 and yet it concludes the wrong way; which plainly shews, that it is a contingent argument, and concludes uncertainly, and by chance, and yet it concludes the wrong Way; which plainly shows, that it is a contingent argument, and concludes uncertainly, and by chance, cc av pn31 vvz dt j-jn n1; r-crq av-j vvz, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1, cc vvz av-j, cc p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
215 and therefore no man ought to be moved by it. 3. I shall take notice of some gross Absurdities that follow from it. and Therefore no man ought to be moved by it. 3. I shall take notice of Some gross Absurdities that follow from it. cc av dx n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31. crd pns11 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d j n2 cst vvb p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
216 I shall mention but these two. I shall mention but these two. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d crd. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
217 1. According to this Principle, it is always safest to be on the uncharitable side. And yet uncharitableness is as bad an evidence, either of a true Christian, 1. According to this Principle, it is always Safest to be on the uncharitable side. And yet uncharitableness is as bad an evidence, either of a true Christian, crd vvg p-acp d n1, pn31 vbz av js pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1. cc av n1 vbz a-acp j dt n1, av-d pp-f dt j njp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
218 or a true Church, as a man would wish. or a true Church, as a man would wish. cc dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 vmd vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
219 Charity is one of the most essential marks of Christianity, and what the Apostle saith of particular Christians, is as true of whole Churches; Charity is one of the most essential marks of Christianity, and what the Apostle Says of particular Christians, is as true of Whole Churches; n1 vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f np1, cc q-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f j np1, vbz a-acp j pp-f j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
220 that though they have all Faith, yet if they have not Charity, they are nothing. that though they have all Faith, yet if they have not Charity, they Are nothing. cst cs pns32 vhb d n1, av cs pns32 vhb xx n1, pns32 vbr pix. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
221 I grant that no Charity teacheth men to see others damned, and not to tell them the danger of their condition. I grant that no Charity Teaches men to see Others damned, and not to tell them the danger of their condition. pns11 vvb cst dx n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi n2-jn vvn, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
222 But it is to be considered, that the damning of men is a very hard thing, But it is to be considered, that the damning of men is a very hard thing, p-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst dt vvg pp-f n2 vbz dt av j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
223 and therefore when ever we do it, the case must be wonderfully plain. and Therefore when ever we do it, the case must be wonderfully plain. cc av c-crq av pns12 vdb pn31, dt n1 vmb vbi av-j j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
224 And is it so in this case? They of the Church of Rome cannot deny, but that we embrace all the Doctrines of our Saviour, And is it so in this case? They of the Church of Room cannot deny, but that we embrace all the Doctrines of our Saviour, cc vbz pn31 av p-acp d n1? pns32 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvb vmbx vvi, cc-acp cst pns12 vvb d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
225 and his Apostles Creed, and determined by the four first General Councils; and his Apostles Creed, and determined by the four First General Councils; cc po31 n2 np1, cc vvd p-acp dt crd ord n1 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
226 and yet they will not allow this, and a good life, to put us within a possibility of Salvation; and yet they will not allow this, and a good life, to put us within a possibility of Salvation; cc av pns32 vmb xx vvi d, cc dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
227 because we will not submit to all the Innovasions they would impose upon us. Because we will not submit to all the Innovations they would impose upon us. c-acp pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp d dt n2 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
228 And yet I think there is scarce any Doctrine or Practice, in difference between them and us, which some or other of their most learned Writers have not acknowledged, either not to be sufficiently contained in Scripture, And yet I think there is scarce any Doctrine or Practice, in difference between them and us, which Some or other of their most learned Writers have not acknowledged, either not to be sufficiently contained in Scripture, cc av pns11 vvb pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 cc pno12, r-crq d cc n-jn pp-f po32 av-ds j n2 vhb xx vvn, av-d xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
229 or not to have been held and practised by the Primitive Church; so that nothing can excuse their uncharitableness towards us. or not to have been held and practised by the Primitive Church; so that nothing can excuse their uncharitableness towards us. cc xx pc-acp vhi vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1; av cst pix vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
230 And they pay dear for the little advantage they get by this argument; And they pay dear for the little advantage they get by this argument; cc pns32 vvb j-jn p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vvb p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
231 for they do what in them lies to make themselves no Christians, that they may prove themselves the truer Church; for they do what in them lies to make themselves not Christians, that they may prove themselves the truer Church; c-acp pns32 vdb r-crq p-acp pno32 n2 pc-acp vvi px32 xx np1, cst pns32 vmb vvi px32 dt av-jc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
232 A medium which we do not desire to make use of. A medium which we do not desire to make use of. dt fw-la r-crq pns12 vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
233 2. If this argument were good, then by this trick a man may bring over all the world to agree with him in an Error, which another does not account damnable, whatever it be; 2. If this argument were good, then by this trick a man may bring over all the world to agree with him in an Error, which Another does not account damnable, whatever it be; crd cs d n1 vbdr j, av p-acp d n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq j-jn vdz xx vvi j, r-crq pn31 vbi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
234 provided he do but damn all those that do not hold it, and there wants nothing but confidence and uncharitableness to do this. provided he do but damn all those that do not hold it, and there Wants nothing but confidence and uncharitableness to do this. vvd pns31 vdb cc-acp vvi d d cst vdb xx vvi pn31, cc a-acp vvz pix cc-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vdi d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
235 But is there any sense, that another mans boldness and want of Charity should be an argument to move me to be of his opinion? I cannot illustrate this better, But is there any sense, that Another men boldness and want of Charity should be an argument to move me to be of his opinion? I cannot illustrate this better, cc-acp vbz pc-acp d n1, cst j-jn ng1 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vmd vbi dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 pc-acp vbi pp-f po31 n1? pns11 vmbx vvi d av-jc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
236 than by the difference between a skilful Physitian and a Mountebank. A learned and skilful Physitian is modest, and speaks justly of things: than by the difference between a skilful physician and a Mountebank. A learned and skilful physician is modest, and speaks justly of things: cs p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc dt n1. dt j cc j n1 vbz j, cc vvz av-j pp-f n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
237 He says that such a method of Cure which he hath directed is safe, and withal, that that which the Mountebank prescribes may possibly do the work; He Says that such a method of Cure which he hath directed is safe, and withal, that that which the Mountebank prescribes may possibly do the work; pns31 vvz cst d dt n1 pp-f vvb r-crq pns31 vhz vvn vbz j, cc av, cst d r-crq dt n1 vvz vmb av-j vdi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
238 but there is great hazard and danger in it. but there is great hazard and danger in it. cc-acp pc-acp vbz j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
239 But the Mountebank who never talks of any thing less than Infallible Cures (and always the more Mountebank, the stronger pretence to Infallibility) he is positive that that method which the Physitian prescribes will destroy the Patient, But the Mountebank who never talks of any thing less than Infallible Cures (and always the more Mountebank, the Stronger pretence to Infallibility) he is positive that that method which the physician prescribes will destroy the Patient, p-acp dt n1 r-crq av-x vvz pp-f d n1 av-dc cs j n2 (cc av dt av-dc n1, dt jc n1 p-acp n1) pns31 vbz j cst d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz vmb vvi dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
240 but his Receipt is Infallible, and never fails: but his Receipt is Infallible, and never fails: cc-acp po31 n1 vbz j, cc av-x vvz: (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
241 Is there any reason in this case, that this man should carry it, meerly by his confidence ? And yet if this argument be good, the safest way is to reject the Physicians advice, Is there any reason in this case, that this man should carry it, merely by his confidence? And yet if this argument be good, the Safest Way is to reject the Physicians Advice, vbz a-acp d n1 p-acp d n1, cst d n1 vmd vvi pn31, av-j p-acp po31 n1? cc av cs d n1 vbi j, dt js n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
242 and to stick to the Mountebanks ; and to stick to the Mountebanks; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
243 For both sides are agreed, that there is a possibility of Cure in the Mountebanks method, but not in the Physitians; For both sides Are agreed, that there is a possibility of Cure in the Mountebanks method, but not in the Physicians; c-acp d n2 vbr vvn, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvb p-acp dt n2 n1, p-acp xx p-acp dt n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
244 and so the whole force of the argument lies in the confidence of an ignorant man: and so the Whole force of the argument lies in the confidence of an ignorant man: cc av dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
245 4. This Argument is very unfit to work upon those to whom it is propounded: for either they believe we say true in this, or not. 4. This Argument is very unfit to work upon those to whom it is propounded: for either they believe we say true in this, or not. crd d n1 vbz av j pc-acp vvi p-acp d p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn: c-acp d pns32 vvb pns12 vvb j p-acp d, cc xx. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
246 If they think we do not, they have no reason to be moved by what we say. If they think we do not, they have no reason to be moved by what we say. cs pns32 vvb pns12 vdb xx, pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
247 If they think we do, why do they not take in all that we say in this matter? Namely, that though it be possible for some in the Communion of the Roman Church to be saved, yet it is very hazardous; If they think we do, why do they not take in all that we say in this matter? Namely, that though it be possible for Some in the Communion of the Roman Church to be saved, yet it is very hazardous; cs pns32 vvb pns12 vdb, q-crq vdb pns32 xx vvi p-acp d cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n1? av, cst cs pn31 vbb j p-acp d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, av pn31 vbz av j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
248 and that they are in a safe condition already in our Church; and that they Are in a safe condition already in our Church; cc cst pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1 av p-acp po12 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
249 and why then should a bare Possibility, accompanied with infinite and apparent hazard, be an Argument to any man to run into that danger? and why then should a bore Possibility, accompanied with infinite and apparent hazard, be an Argument to any man to run into that danger? cc q-crq av vmd dt j n1, vvn p-acp j cc j n1, vbb dt n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1? (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
250 Lastly, This Argument is very improper to be urged by those who make use of it. Lastly, This Argument is very improper to be urged by those who make use of it. ord, d n1 vbz av j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
251 Part of the strength of it lies in this, that we Protestants acknowledge, that it is possible a Papist may be saved. Part of the strength of it lies in this, that we Protestants acknowledge, that it is possible a Papist may be saved. n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp d, cst pns12 n2 vvi, cst pn31 vbz j dt njp vmb vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
252 But why should they lay any stress upon this? what matter is it, what we Hereticks say, who are so damnably mistaken in all other things? Methinks, But why should they lay any stress upon this? what matter is it, what we Heretics say, who Are so damnably mistaken in all other things? Methinks, cc-acp q-crq vmd pns32 vvi d n1 p-acp d? q-crq n1 vbz pn31, r-crq pns12 n2 vvb, r-crq vbr av av-j vvn p-acp d j-jn n2? vvz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
253 if there were no other reason, yet because we say it, it should seem to them to be unlikely to be true. if there were no other reason, yet Because we say it, it should seem to them to be unlikely to be true. cs pc-acp vbdr dx j-jn n1, av c-acp pns12 vvb pn31, pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
254 But I perceive, when it serves for their purpose we have some little credit and authority among them. But I perceive, when it serves for their purpose we have Some little credit and Authority among them. p-acp pns11 vvb, c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp po32 n1 pns12 vhb d j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
255 By this time I hope every one is in some measure satisfied of the weakness of this Argument, which is so transparent, that no wise man can honestly use it, By this time I hope every one is in Some measure satisfied of the weakness of this Argument, which is so transparent, that no wise man can honestly use it, p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb d pi vbz p-acp d n1 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz av j, cst dx j n1 vmb av-j vvi pn31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
256 and he must have a very odd understanding that can be cheated by it. The truth is, it is a casual and contingent Argument, and sometimes it concludes right, and oftner wrong: and he must have a very odd understanding that can be cheated by it. The truth is, it is a casual and contingent Argument, and sometime it concludes right, and oftener wrong: cc pns31 vmb vhi dt j j n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. dt n1 vbz, pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1, cc av pn31 vvz av-jn, cc av-c vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
257 and therefore no prudent man can be moved by it, except only in one case; and Therefore no prudent man can be moved by it, except only in one case; cc av dx j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp av-j p-acp crd n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
258 when all things are so equal on both sides, that there is nothing else in the whole world to dermine him; when all things Are so equal on both sides, that there is nothing Else in the Whole world to dermine him; c-crq d n2 vbr av j-jn p-acp d n2, cst pc-acp vbz pix av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
259 which surely can never happen in matters of Religion necessarily to be believed. which surely can never happen in matters of Religion necessarily to be believed. r-crq av-j vmb av-x vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
260 No man is so weak, as not to consider in the change of his Religion, the merits of the Cause it self ; No man is so weak, as not to Consider in the change of his Religion, the merits of the Cause it self; dx n1 vbz av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n2 pp-f dt vvb pn31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
261 to examine the Doctrines and Practices of the Churches on both sides; to examine the Doctrines and Practices of the Churches on both sides; pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
262 to take notice of the confidence and charity of both parties, together with all other things which ought to move a conscientious and a prudent man. to take notice of the confidence and charity of both parties, together with all other things which ought to move a conscientious and a prudent man. pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, av p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq vmd pc-acp vvi dt j cc dt j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
263 And if upon enquiry there appear to be a clear advantage on either side, then this Argument is needless, And if upon enquiry there appear to be a clear advantage on either side, then this Argument is needless, cc cs p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp d n1, cs d n1 vbz j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
264 and comes too late, because the work is already done without it. and comes too late, Because the work is already done without it. cc vvz av av-j, c-acp dt n1 vbz av vdn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
265 Besides, that the great hazard of Salvation in the Roman Church, (which we declare upon account of the Doctrines and Practices which I have mentioned) ought to deter any man much more from that Religion, Beside, that the great hazard of Salvation in the Roman Church, (which we declare upon account of the Doctrines and Practices which I have mentioned) ought to deter any man much more from that Religion, a-acp, cst dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt njp n1, (r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn) vmd p-acp vvi d n1 av-d av-dc p-acp d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
266 than the acknowledged possibility of Salvation in it, ought to encourage any man to the embracing of it: than the acknowledged possibility of Salvation in it, ought to encourage any man to the embracing of it: cs dt vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, pi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
267 Never did any Christian Church build so much Hay and Stubble upon the Foundation of Christianity: Never did any Christian Church built so much Hay and Stubble upon the Foundation of Christianity: av-x vdd d njp n1 vvi av d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
268 and therefore those that are saved in it, must be saved, as it were, out of the Fire. And thô Purgatory be not meant in the Text, and Therefore those that Are saved in it, must be saved, as it were, out of the Fire. And though Purgatory be not meant in the Text, cc av d cst vbr vvn p-acp pn31, vmb vbi vvn, c-acp pn31 vbdr, av pp-f dt n1. cc cs n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
269 yet it is a Doctrine very well suited to their manner of Building; yet it is a Doctrine very well suited to their manner of Building; av pn31 vbz dt n1 av av vvn p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
270 for there is need of an Ignis Purgatorius, of a Fire to try their work, what it is, for there is need of an Ignis Purgatorius, of a Fire to try their work, what it is, c-acp pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f dt fw-la fw-la, pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, r-crq pn31 vbz, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
271 and to burn up their Hay & Stubble. and to burn up their Hay & Stubble. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
272 And I have so much Charity (and I desire always to have it) as to hope, that a great many among them who live piously, And I have so much Charity (and I desire always to have it) as to hope, that a great many among them who live piously, cc pns11 vhb av d n1 (cc pns11 vvb av pc-acp vhi pn31) c-acp p-acp n1, cst dt j d p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
273 and have been almost inevitably detain'd in that Church by the prejudice of Education and an invincible Ignorance, will upon a general Repentance find mercy with God; and have been almost inevitably detained in that Church by the prejudice of Education and an invincible Ignorance, will upon a general Repentance find mercy with God; cc vhb vbn av av-j vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt j n1, vmb p-acp dt j n1 vvb n1 p-acp np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
274 and though their work suffer loss and be burnt, yet they themselves may escape as out of the Fire. and though their work suffer loss and be burned, yet they themselves may escape as out of the Fire. cc cs po32 n1 vvi n1 cc vbi vvn, av pns32 px32 vmb vvi c-acp av pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
275 But as for those who have had the opportunities of coming to the knowledge of the Truth, But as for those who have had the opportunities of coming to the knowledge of the Truth, p-acp c-acp p-acp d r-crq vhb vhn dt n2 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
276 if they continue in the Errors of that Church, or Apostatize from the Truth, I think their condition so far from being safe, that there must be extraordinary favourable circumstances in their case to give a man hopes of their Salvation. if they continue in the Errors of that Church, or Apostatise from the Truth, I think their condition so Far from being safe, that there must be extraordinary favourable Circumstances in their case to give a man hope's of their Salvation. cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb po32 n1 av av-j p-acp vbg j, cst a-acp vmb vbi j j n2 p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 n2 pp-f po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
277 I have now done with the two things I propounded to speak to: I have now done with the two things I propounded to speak to: pns11 vhb av vdn p-acp dt crd n2 pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp: (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
278 And I am sorry that the necessary defence of our Religion, against the restless importunities and attempts of of its adversaries upon all sorts of persons, hath engaged me to spend so much time in matters of Dispute, which I had much rather have employed in another way. And I am sorry that the necessary defence of our Religion, against the restless importunities and attempts of of its Adversaries upon all sorts of Persons, hath engaged me to spend so much time in matters of Dispute, which I had much rather have employed in Another Way. cc pns11 vbm j cst dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f pp-f po31 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, vhz vvn pno11 pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp n2 pp-f vvb, r-crq pns11 vhd av-d av-c vhi vvn p-acp j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
279 Many of you can be my witnesses, that I have constantly made it my business, in this great Presence and Assembly, to plead against the impieties and wickedness of men; Many of you can be my Witnesses, that I have constantly made it my business, in this great Presence and Assembly, to plead against the impieties and wickedness of men; d pp-f pn22 vmb vbi po11 n2, cst pns11 vhb av-j vvn pn31 po11 n1, p-acp d j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
280 and have endeavoured, by the best arguments I could think of, to gain men over to a firm belief, and serious practice of the main things of Religion: and have endeavoured, by the best Arguments I could think of, to gain men over to a firm belief, and serious practice of the main things of Religion: cc vhb vvn, p-acp dt js n2 pns11 vmd vvi pp-f, pc-acp vvi n2 a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
281 And I do assure you, I had much rather perswade any one to be a good man, And I do assure you, I had much rather persuade any one to be a good man, cc pns11 vdb vvi pn22, pns11 vhd av-d av-c vvi d pi pc-acp vbi dt j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
282 than to be of any party or denomination of Christians whatsoever: than to be of any party or denomination of Christians whatsoever: cs pc-acp vbi pp-f d n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 r-crq: (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
283 For I doubt not but the belief of the ancient Creed, without the addition of any other Articles, together with a good life, will certainly save a man ; For I doubt not but the belief of the ancient Creed, without the addition of any other Articles, together with a good life, will Certainly save a man; c-acp pns11 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2, av p-acp dt j n1, vmb av-j vvi dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
284 and without this no man can have reasonable hopes of Salvation, no, not in an Infallible Church, if there were any such to be found in the world: and without this no man can have reasonable hope's of Salvation, no, not in an Infallible Church, if there were any such to be found in the world: cc p-acp d dx n1 vmb vhi j n2 pp-f n1, uh-dx, xx p-acp dt j n1, cs pc-acp vbdr d d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
285 I have been, according to my opportunities, not a negligent observer of the Genius and Humour of the several Sects and Professions in Religion: I have been, according to my opportunities, not a negligent observer of the Genius and Humour of the several Sects and Professions in Religion: pns11 vhb vbn, vvg p-acp po11 n2, xx dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
286 And upon the whole matter, I do in my conscience believe the Church of England to be the best constituted Church this day in the World; And upon the Whole matter, I do in my conscience believe the Church of England to be the best constituted Church this day in the World; cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns11 vdb p-acp po11 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi dt js vvn n1 d n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
287 and that, as to the main, the Doctrine, and Government, and Worship of it, are excellently framed to make men soberly Religious: • securing men on the one hand from the wild freaks of Enthusiasm ; and that, as to the main, the Doctrine, and Government, and Worship of it, Are excellently framed to make men soberly Religious: • securing men on the one hand from the wild freaks of Enthusiasm; cc cst, c-acp p-acp dt j, dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31, vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n2 av-j j: • vvg n2 p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt j vvz pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
288 and on the other, from the gross follies of Superstition. And our Church hath this peculiar advantage above several Professions that we know in the world, that it acknowledgeth a due and just Subordination to the Civil Authority, and hath always been untainted in its Loyalty. and on the other, from the gross follies of Superstition. And our Church hath this peculiar advantage above several Professions that we know in the world, that it acknowledgeth a due and just Subordination to the Civil authority, and hath always been untainted in its Loyalty. cc p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1. cc po12 n1 vhz d j n1 p-acp j n2 cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vvz dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vhz av vbn j p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
289 And now shall every trifling consideration be sufficient to move a man to relinquish such a Church? There is no greater disparagement to a mans Understanding, no greater Argument of a light and ungenerous Mind, And now shall every trifling consideration be sufficient to move a man to relinquish such a Church? There is no greater disparagement to a men Understanding, no greater Argument of a Light and ungenerous Mind, cc av vmb d j-vvg n1 vbb j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1? pc-acp vbz dx jc n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, av-dx jc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
290 than rashly to change ones Religion. than rashly to change ones Religion. cs av-j pc-acp vvi pig n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
291 Religion is our greatest concernment of all other, and it is not every little Argument, no, Religion is our greatest concernment of all other, and it is not every little Argument, no, n1 vbz po12 js n1 pp-f d n-jn, cc pn31 vbz xx d j n1, av-dx, (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
292 nor a great noise about Infallibity, nothing but very plain and convincing Evidence, that should sway a man in this case. nor a great noise about Infallibility, nothing but very plain and convincing Evidence, that should sway a man in this case. ccx dt j n1 p-acp n1, pix cc-acp j j cc vvg n1, cst vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
293 But they are utterly inexcusable, who make a change of such concernment upon the insinuations of one side only, without ever hearing what can be said for the Church they were baptised and brought up in, before they leave it. But they Are utterly inexcusable, who make a change of such concernment upon the insinuations of one side only, without ever hearing what can be said for the Church they were baptised and brought up in, before they leave it. p-acp pns32 vbr av-j j, r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd n1 av-j, p-acp av vvg r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pns32 vbdr j-vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
294 They that can yield thus easily to the Impressions of every one that hath a design and interest to make Proselytes, , may at this rate of discretion change their Religion twice in a day and instead of Morning and Evening Prayer, they may have a Morning and an Evening Religion. They that can yield thus Easily to the Impressions of every one that hath a Design and Interest to make Proselytes,, may At this rate of discretion change their Religion twice in a day and instead of Morning and Evening Prayer, they may have a Morning and an Evening Religion. pns32 cst vmb vvi av av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d crd cst vhz dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi n2,, vmb p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vvi po32 n1 av p-acp dt n1 cc av pp-f n1 cc n1 n1, pns32 vmb vhi dt n1 cc dt n1 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
295 Therefore, for Gods sake, and for our own Souls sake, and for the sake of our Reputation, let us consider and shew our selves men ; Therefore, for God's sake, and for our own Souls sake, and for the sake of our Reputation, let us Consider and show our selves men; av, p-acp ng1 n1, cc p-acp po12 d n2 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvb po12 n2 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
296 let us not suffer our selves to be shaken and carried away with every wind; let us not run our selves into danger when we may be safe. let us not suffer our selves to be shaken and carried away with every wind; let us not run our selves into danger when we may be safe. vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn av p-acp d n1; vvb pno12 xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
297 Let us stick to the Foundation of Religion, the Articles of our Common Belief, and build upon them Gold and Silver, Let us stick to the Foundation of Religion, the Articles of our Common Belief, and built upon them Gold and Silver, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 pp-f po12 j n1, cc vvi p-acp pno32 n1 cc n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
298 and precious Stones, I mean, the virtues and actions of a good Life ; and precious Stones, I mean, the Virtues and actions of a good Life; cc j n2, pns11 vvb, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
299 and if we would do this, we should not be apt to set such a value upon Hay & Stubble. If we would sincerely endeavour to live holy and vertuous lives, we should not need to cast about for a Religion, which may furnish us with easie and indirect ways to get to Heaven. and if we would do this, we should not be apt to Set such a valve upon Hay & Stubble. If we would sincerely endeavour to live holy and virtuous lives, we should not need to cast about for a Religion, which may furnish us with easy and indirect ways to get to Heaven. cc cs pns12 vmd vdi d, pns12 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vvi d dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. cs pns12 vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi j cc j n2, pns12 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
300 I will conclude all with the Apostles Exhortation. I will conclude all with the Apostles Exhortation. pns11 vmb vvi d p-acp dt n2 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
301 Wherefore my beloved Brethren, be ye stedfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. Wherefore my Beloved Brothers, be you steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. c-crq po11 j-vvn n2, vbb pn22 j cc j, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
302 Now the God of Peace which brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, by the Bloud of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will; Now the God of Peace which brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, by the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will; av dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd av p-acp dt j po12 n1 np1 np1, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvb pn22 j p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vdi po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
303 working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS. vvg p-acp pn22 d r-crq vbz j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp np1 np1, p-acp ro-crq vbb n1 p-acp av cc av. uh-n. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2

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