A sermon preach'd before the Queen at White-Hall, March the XXth, 1691/2 by John, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury.

Tillotson, John, 1630-1694
Publisher: Printed for Brabazon Aylmer and William Rogers
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1692
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A62608 ESTC ID: R16847 STC ID: T1245
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms LXXIII, 25; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 PSALM Lxxiii. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. PSALM Lxxiii. 25. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. np1 crd. crd ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 THE design of this Psalm is to vindicate the goodness and justice of the Divine Providence, notwithstanding the prosperous estate of the wicked and the afflicted condition of good men many times in this World. THE Design of this Psalm is to vindicate the Goodness and Justice of the Divine Providence, notwithstanding the prosperous estate of the wicked and the afflicted condition of good men many times in this World. dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j cc dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j n2 d n2 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
2 And in the first place, the Psalmist, whoever he was, whether David or Asaph, lays down this for a most certain Truth, that God is good to good men: And in the First place, the Psalmist, whoever he was, whither David or Asaph, lays down this for a most certain Truth, that God is good to good men: cc p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1, r-crq pns31 vbds, cs np1 cc np1, vvz a-acp d c-acp dt av-ds j n1, cst np1 vbz j p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 Of a truth God is good to Israel, to such as are of a clean heart. Of a truth God is good to Israel, to such as Are of a clean heart. pp-f dt n1 np1 vbz j p-acp np1, p-acp d c-acp vbr pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 And yet for all this he tells us, that at some times he was under no small temptation to question the truth of this Principle, when he beheld the promiscuous dispensation of things here below; And yet for all this he tells us, that At Some times he was under no small temptation to question the truth of this Principle, when he beheld the promiscuous Dispensation of things Here below; cc av p-acp d d pns31 vvz pno12, cst p-acp d n2 pns31 vbds p-acp dx j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt j n1 pp-f n2 av a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
5 that the wicked are often prosperous, and good men exposed to great calamities in this life; that the wicked Are often prosperous, and good men exposed to great calamities in this life; cst dt j vbr av j, cc j n2 vvn p-acp j n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
6 as if God either neglected human affairs, or had a greater kindness for the workers of iniquity than for pious and good men: as if God either neglected human affairs, or had a greater kindness for the workers of iniquity than for pious and good men: c-acp cs np1 d j-vvn j n2, cc vhd dt jc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cs p-acp j cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
7 As for me, my foot had well nigh slipp'd, for I was envious at the foolish, As for me, my foot had well High slipped, for I was envious At the foolish, a-acp p-acp pno11, po11 n1 vhd av av-j vvn, c-acp pns11 vbds j p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
8 when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. when I saw the Prosperity of the wicked. c-crq pns11 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
9 This, he says, was a very great stumbling block to good men, and tempted them to doubt of the Providence of God: This, he Says, was a very great stumbling block to good men, and tempted them to doubt of the Providence of God: d, pns31 vvz, vbds dt j j j-vvg n1 p-acp j n2, cc vvd pno32 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
10 Therefore his People return hither, and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them; Therefore his People return hither, and waters of a full cup Are wrung out to them; av po31 n1 vvi av, cc n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbr vvn av p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
11 and they say, doth God know, and is there knowledge in the most High? This Sentence is somewhat obscurely rendred in our Translation, so as to make the sense of it difficult, which is plainly this, Therefore his people return hither, that is, and they say, does God know, and is there knowledge in the most High? This Sentence is somewhat obscurely rendered in our translation, so as to make the sense of it difficult, which is plainly this, Therefore his people return hither, that is, cc pns32 vvb, vdz np1 vvi, cc vbz pc-acp n1 p-acp dt av-ds j? d n1 vbz av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1, av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 j, r-crq vbz av-j d, av po31 n1 vvi av, cst vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
12 therefore good men come to this, in the greatness of their affliction, and in the bitterness of their soul, to question God's knowledg and care of human affairs. Therefore good men come to this, in the greatness of their affliction, and in the bitterness of their soul, to question God's knowledge and care of human affairs. av j n2 vvb p-acp d, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
13 Behold, say they, these are the ungodly, and yet they are the prosperous in the world, they increase in riches: Behold, say they, these Are the ungodly, and yet they Are the prosperous in the world, they increase in riches: vvb, vvb pns32, d vbr dt j, cc av pns32 vbr dt j p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
14 To what purpose then is it for any man to be Religious and vertuous? Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain, To what purpose then is it for any man to be Religious and virtuous? Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain, p-acp r-crq n1 av vbz pn31 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j? av-j, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
15 and washed my hands in innocency: and washed my hands in innocency: cc vvd po11 n2 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
16 In vain have I endeavoured after purity of heart and innocency of life, since so little good comes of it; In vain have I endeavoured After purity of heart and innocency of life, since so little good comes of it; p-acp j vhb pns11 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av j j vvz pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
17 nay, so far from that, that I have been in continual trouble and affliction: All the day long have I been plagued, and chastned every morning. nay, so Far from that, that I have been in continual trouble and affliction: All the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. uh-x, av av-j p-acp d, cst pns11 vhb vbn p-acp j n1 cc n1: d dt n1 av-j vhb pns11 vbn vvn, cc vvn d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
18 Such thoughts as these often came into his mind, and gave him great trouble and disquiet: But he presently corrects himself: Such thoughts as these often Come into his mind, and gave him great trouble and disquiet: But he presently corrects himself: d n2 c-acp d av vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 j n1 cc vvi: cc-acp pns31 av-j vvz px31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
19 If I say I will speak thus, I should offend against the generation of thy Children, that is, I should go against the sense of all pious and good men, who have always believed the Providence of God notwithstanding this Objection: If I say I will speak thus, I should offend against the generation of thy Children, that is, I should go against the sense of all pious and good men, who have always believed the Providence of God notwithstanding this Objection: cs pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi av, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cst vbz, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n2, r-crq vhb av vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
20 Which at last he tells us he had raised on purpose to try if he could find the solution of it: Which At last he tells us he had raised on purpose to try if he could find the solution of it: r-crq p-acp ord pns31 vvz pno12 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
21 I thought to know this, which was grievous in mine eyes: I Thought to know this, which was grievous in mine eyes: pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi d, r-crq vbds j p-acp po11 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
22 And then he resolves all into the unsearchable wisdom of the Divine Providence, which if we fully understood from first to last, we should see good reason to be satisfied with the equity of it: And then he resolves all into the unsearchable Wisdom of the Divine Providence, which if we Fully understood from First to last, we should see good reason to be satisfied with the equity of it: cc av pns31 vvz d p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, r-crq cs pns12 av-j vvn p-acp ord pc-acp ord, pns12 vmd vvi j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
23 When I go into the Sanctuary of God, then shall I understand the end of these men? How thou didst set them in slippery places, &c. This satisfied him, that whenever the secret design of God's Providence should be unfolded whether in this World or the other, When I go into the Sanctuary of God, then shall I understand the end of these men? How thou didst Set them in slippery places, etc. This satisfied him, that whenever the secret Design of God's Providence should be unfolded whither in this World or the other, c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av vmb pns11 vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2? c-crq pns21 vdd2 vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, av np1 vvd pno31, cst av dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmd vbi vvn cs p-acp d n1 cc dt n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
24 how strange and cross soever things might seem to be at present, yet in the issue and conclusion it would appear, that neither are bad men so happy, how strange and cross soever things might seem to be At present, yet in the issue and conclusion it would appear, that neither Are bad men so happy, c-crq j cc j av n2 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi p-acp j, av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pn31 vmd vvi, cst d vbr j n2 av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
25 nor good men so miserable, as at present they may seem to be. nor good men so miserable, as At present they may seem to be. ccx j n2 av j, c-acp p-acp j pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
26 So that upon a full debate of this matter the Psalmist concludes, that these Objections against Providence do spring from our ignorance, So that upon a full debate of this matter the Psalmist concludes, that these Objections against Providence do spring from our ignorance, av cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 dt n1 vvz, cst d n2 p-acp n1 vdb vvi p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
27 and short and imperfect view of things; and short and imperfect view of things; cc j cc j n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
28 whereas if we saw the whole design from beginning to end, it would appear to be very reasonable and regular. Thus my heart was grieved; whereas if we saw the Whole Design from beginning to end, it would appear to be very reasonable and regular. Thus my heart was grieved; cs cs pns12 vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi av j cc j. av po11 n1 vbds vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
29 so foolish was I and ignorant, and as a beast before thee. so foolish was I and ignorant, and as a beast before thee. av j vbds pns11 cc j, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
30 And in regard to himself he tells us, that he saw great reason to acknowledge God's tender care over him in particular, And in regard to himself he tells us, that he saw great reason to acknowledge God's tender care over him in particular, cc p-acp n1 p-acp px31 pns31 vvz pno12, cst pns31 vvd j n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
31 and that he could find no security or comfort for himself, but in God alone: Nevertheless I am continually with thee; and that he could find no security or Comfort for himself, but in God alone: Nevertheless I am continually with thee; cc cst pns31 vmd vvi dx n1 cc n1 p-acp px31, cc-acp p-acp np1 av-j: av pns11 vbm av-j p-acp pno21; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
32 thou hast holden me by thy right hand: Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory; thou hast held me by thy right hand: Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory; pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 p-acp po21 j-jn n1: pns21 vm2 vvi pno11 p-acp po21 n1, cc av vvb pno11 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
33 as if he had said, I am sensible of thy constant presence with me, and care of me; as if he had said, I am sensible of thy constant presence with me, and care of me; c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pns11 vbm j pp-f po21 j n1 p-acp pno11, cc n1 pp-f pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
34 and do entirely depend upon thy guidance and direction, not doubting but that my present troubles and afflictions will have a happy and glorious issue. and do entirely depend upon thy guidance and direction, not doubting but that my present Troubles and afflictions will have a happy and glorious issue. cc vdb av-j vvi p-acp po21 n1 cc n1, xx vvg p-acp d po11 j n2 cc n2 vmb vhi dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
35 And at last he breaks out into a kind of exultation and triumph for the mighty consolation which he found in the firm belief of the Being and Providence of God, And At last he breaks out into a kind of exultation and triumph for the mighty consolation which he found in the firm belief of the Being and Providence of God, cc p-acp ord pns31 vvz av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt vbg cc n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
36 as the great stay and support of his soul in the worst condition that could befall him; as the great stay and support of his soul in the worst condition that could befall him; c-acp dt j n1 cc vvi pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt js n1 cst vmd vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
37 in the words of the Text, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. in the words of the Text, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
38 If a man were to chuse a happiness for himself, and were to ransack Heaven and Earth for it, If a man were to choose a happiness for himself, and were to ransack Heaven and Earth for it, cs dt n1 vbdr pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp px31, cc vbdr pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
39 after all his search and enquiry he would at last fix upon God as the chief happiness of man, After all his search and enquiry he would At last fix upon God as the chief happiness of man, c-acp d po31 n1 cc n1 pns31 vmd p-acp ord vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
40 and the true and only rest and center of our souls. and the true and only rest and centre of our Souls. cc dt j cc av-j vvi cc n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
41 This then is the plain meaning of the Text, That nothing in the world but God can make man happy: This then is the plain meaning of the Text, That nothing in the world but God can make man happy: np1 av vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pix p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vmb vvi n1 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
42 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. ro-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
43 That man of himself is not sufficient for his own happiness is evident upon many accounts: That man of himself is not sufficient for his own happiness is evident upon many accounts: cst n1 pp-f px31 vbz xx j p-acp po31 d n1 vbz j p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
44 Because he is liable to so many evils and calamities, which he can neither prevent, nor remedy: Because he is liable to so many evils and calamities, which he can neither prevent, nor remedy: c-acp pns31 vbz j p-acp av d n2-jn cc n2, r-crq pns31 vmb av-dx vvi, ccx n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
45 He is full of wants which he cannot supply; He is full of Wants which he cannot supply; pns31 vbz j pp-f n2 r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
46 compassed about with infirmities which he can only complain of, but is not able to redress: compassed about with infirmities which he can only complain of, but is not able to redress: vvn a-acp p-acp n2 r-crq pns31 vmb av-j vvi pp-f, cc-acp vbz xx j pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
47 He is obnoxious to dangers which he must always fear, because he can never sufficiently provide against them. He is obnoxious to dangers which he must always Fear, Because he can never sufficiently provide against them. pns31 vbz j p-acp n2 r-crq pns31 vmb av vvi, c-acp pns31 vmb av-x av-j vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
48 Consider man by himself, and from under the conduct and protection of a superior and more powerful Being, Consider man by himself, and from under the conduct and protection of a superior and more powerful Being, vvb n1 p-acp px31, cc p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc av-dc j vbg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
49 and he is in a most disconsolate and forlorn condition: and he is in a most disconsolate and forlorn condition: cc pns31 vbz p-acp dt av-ds j cc j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
50 Secure of nothing that he enjoys, and liable to be disappointed of every thing that he hopes for: Secure of nothing that he enjoys, and liable to be disappointed of every thing that he hope's for: vvb pp-f pix cst pns31 vvz, cc j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
51 He is apt to grieve for what he cannot help, and perhaps the justest cause of his grief is that he cannot help it; He is apt to grieve for what he cannot help, and perhaps the Justest cause of his grief is that he cannot help it; pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi, cc av dt js n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz cst pns31 vmbx vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
52 for if he could, instead of grieving for it he would help it: for if he could, instead of grieving for it he would help it: c-acp cs pns31 vmd, av pp-f vvg p-acp pn31 pns31 vmd vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
53 He cannot refrain from desiring a great many things which he would fain have, but is never likely to obtain, He cannot refrain from desiring a great many things which he would fain have, but is never likely to obtain, pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp vvg dt j d n2 r-crq pns31 vmd av-j vhi, cc-acp vbz av-x j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
54 because they are out of his power; Because they Are out of his power; c-acp pns32 vbr av pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
55 and it troubles him both that they are so, and that he cannot help his being troubled at it. and it Troubles him both that they Are so, and that he cannot help his being troubled At it. cc pn31 vvz pno31 d cst pns32 vbr av, cc cst pns31 vmbx vvi po31 vbg vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
56 Thus man walketh in a vain shew, and disquieteth himself in vain; Thus man walks in a vain show, and disquieteth himself in vain; av n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, cc vvz px31 p-acp j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
57 courting happiness in a thousand shapes, and the faster he follows it the swifter it flyes from him. courting happiness in a thousand shapes, and the faster he follows it the swifter it flies from him. vvg n1 p-acp dt crd n2, cc dt av-jc pns31 vvz pn31 dt jc pn31 vvz p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
58 Almost every thing promiseth happiness to us at a distance, such a step of Honour, such a pitch of Estate, such a Fortune or Match for a Child: Almost every thing promises happiness to us At a distance, such a step of Honour, such a pitch of Estate, such a Fortune or Match for a Child: av d n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, d dt n1 pp-f n1, d dt n1 pp-f n1, d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
59 But when we come nearer to it, either we fall short of it, or it falls short of our expectation; But when we come nearer to it, either we fallen short of it, or it falls short of our expectation; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb av-jc p-acp pn31, av-d pns12 vvb j pp-f pn31, cc pn31 vvz j pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
60 and it is hard to say which of these is the greatest disappointment. and it is hard to say which of these is the greatest disappointment. cc pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq pp-f d vbz dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
61 Our hopes are usually bigger than enjoyment can satisfie, and an evil long fear'd, besides that it may never come, is many times more painful and troublesome than the evil it self when it comes. Our hope's Are usually bigger than enjoyment can satisfy, and an evil long feared, beside that it may never come, is many times more painful and troublesome than the evil it self when it comes. po12 n2 vbr av-j jc cs n1 vmb vvi, cc dt n-jn av-j vvd, p-acp cst pn31 vmb av-x vvi, vbz d n2 av-dc j cc j cs dt n-jn pn31 n1 c-crq pn31 vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
62 In a word, man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upwards. In a word, man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward. p-acp dt n1, n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 vvb av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
63 He comes into the world naked and unarm'd, and from himself more destitute of the natural means of his security and support than any other Creature whatsoever, He comes into the world naked and unarmed, and from himself more destitute of the natural means of his security and support than any other Creature whatsoever, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 j cc vvn, cc p-acp px31 av-dc j pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc vvi cs d j-jn n1 r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
64 as it were on purpose to shew that he is more peculiarly the care of a Superior Providence: as it were on purpose to show that he is more peculiarly the care of a Superior Providence: c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vbz av-dc av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
65 And as man, of all the Creatures of this lower world, is only made to own and acknowledg a Deity; And as man, of all the Creatures of this lower world, is only made to own and acknowledge a Deity; cc c-acp n1, pp-f d dt n2 pp-f d jc n1, vbz av-j vvn p-acp d cc vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
66 so God in great wisdom hath so order'd things, that none of the other Creatures should have so much need of Him, so God in great Wisdom hath so ordered things, that none of the other Creatures should have so much need of Him, av np1 p-acp j n1 vhz av vvn n2, cst pix pp-f dt j-jn n2 vmd vhi av d n1 pp-f pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
67 and so much reason to acknowledg their necessary dependance upon him. and so much reason to acknowledge their necessary dependence upon him. cc av d n1 pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
68 So that the words of David are the very sense and voice of Nature, declaring to us that Mankind is born into the World upon terms of greater dependance upon the Providence of God than other Creatures: So that the words of David Are the very sense and voice of Nature, declaring to us that Mankind is born into the World upon terms of greater dependence upon the Providence of God than other Creatures: av cst dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp pno12 d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n2 pp-f jc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cs j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
69 Thou art he, says David there to God, that tookest me out of the womb, thou madest me to hope, or thou didst keep me in safety, when I was upon my mother's breasts: Thou art he, Says David there to God, that tookest me out of the womb, thou Madest me to hope, or thou didst keep me in safety, when I was upon my mother's breasts: pns21 vb2r pns31, vvz np1 a-acp p-acp np1, cst vvd2 pno11 av pp-f dt n1, pns21 vvd2 pno11 pc-acp vvi, cc pns21 vdd2 vvi pno11 p-acp n1, c-crq pns11 vbds p-acp po11 ng1 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
70 I was cast upon thee from the womb, thou art my God from my mother's belly: I was cast upon thee from the womb, thou art my God from my mother's belly: pns11 vbds vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1, pns21 vb2r po11 n1 p-acp po11 ng1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
71 Be not far from me, for trouble is near: Be not Far from me, for trouble is near: vbb xx av-j p-acp pno11, p-acp n1 vbz j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
72 Trouble is always near to us, and therefore it is happy for us that God is never far from any of us: Trouble is always near to us, and Therefore it is happy for us that God is never Far from any of us: vvb vbz av av-j p-acp pno12, cc av pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 d n1 vbz av av-j p-acp d pp-f pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
73 For in Him we live, and move, and have our being. For in Him we live, and move, and have our being. p-acp p-acp pno31 pns12 vvb, cc vvi, cc vhb po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
74 And when we are grown up, we are liable to a great many mischiefs and dangers, every moment of our lives; And when we Are grown up, we Are liable to a great many mischiefs and dangers, every moment of our lives; cc c-crq pns12 vbr vvn a-acp, pns12 vbr j p-acp dt j d n2 cc n2, d n1 pp-f po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
75 and, without the Providence of God, continually insecure, not only of the good things of this life, and, without the Providence of God, continually insecure, not only of the good things of this life, cc, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j j, xx av-j pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
76 but even of life it self: but even of life it self: cc-acp av pp-f n1 pn31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
77 So that when we come to be men, we cannot but wonder how ever we arriv'd at that state, So that when we come to be men, we cannot but wonder how ever we arrived At that state, av cst c-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi n2, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi c-crq av pns12 vvd p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
78 and how we have continued in it so long, considering the infinite difficulties and dangers which have continually attended us: and how we have continued in it so long, considering the infinite difficulties and dangers which have continually attended us: cc c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp pn31 av av-j, vvg dt j n2 cc n2 r-crq vhb av-j vvn pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
79 That in running the gantlope of a long life, when so many hands have been lifted up against us, That in running the gantlope of a long life, when so many hands have been lifted up against us, cst p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-crq av d n2 vhb vbn vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
80 and so many strokes levell'd at us, we have escaped so free, and with so few marks and scars upon us: and so many Strokes leveled At us, we have escaped so free, and with so few marks and scars upon us: cc av d n2 vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 vhb vvn av j, cc p-acp av d n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
81 That when we are besieged with so many dangers, and so many arrows of death are perpetually flying about us, to which we do so many ways lie open, we should yet hold out twenty, forty, sixty years, That when we Are besieged with so many dangers, and so many arrows of death Are perpetually flying about us, to which we do so many ways lie open, we should yet hold out twenty, forty, sixty Years, cst c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp av d n2, cc av d n2 pp-f n1 vbr av-j vvg p-acp pno12, p-acp r-crq pns12 vdb av d n2 vvb j, pns12 vmd av vvi av crd, crd, crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
82 and some of us perhaps longer, and do still stand at the mark untouch'd, at least not dangerously wounded by any of them: and Some of us perhaps longer, and do still stand At the mark untouched, At least not dangerously wounded by any of them: cc d pp-f pno12 av av-jc, cc vdb av vvi p-acp dt n1 j, p-acp ds xx av-j vvn p-acp d pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
83 And considering likewise this fearful and wonderful frame of a human Body, this infinitely complicated Engine; And considering likewise this fearful and wondered frame of a human Body, this infinitely complicated Engine; cc vvg av d j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n1, d av-j vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
84 in which, to the due performance of the several functions and offices of life, so many strings and springs, in which, to the due performance of the several functions and Offices of life, so many strings and springs, p-acp r-crq, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, av d n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
85 so many receptacles and channels are necessary, and all in their right frame and order; so many receptacles and channels Are necessary, and all in their right frame and order; av d n2 cc n2 vbr j, cc d p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
86 and in which, besides the infinite imperceptible and secret ways of mortality, there are so many sluces and flood-gates to let Death in and Life out, that it is next to a miracle, and in which, beside the infinite imperceptible and secret ways of mortality, there Are so many sluices and floodgates to let Death in and Life out, that it is next to a miracle, cc p-acp r-crq, p-acp dt j j cc j-jn n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbr av d n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp cc n1 av, cst pn31 vbz ord p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
87 tho we take but little notice of it, that every one of us did not dye every day since we were born: though we take but little notice of it, that every one of us did not die every day since we were born: cs pns12 vvb p-acp j n1 pp-f pn31, cst d crd pp-f pno12 vdd xx vvi d n1 c-acp pns12 vbdr vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
88 I say, considering the nice and curious frame of our Bodies, and the innumerable contingencies and hazards of human Life, which is set in so slippery a place, that we still continue in the land of the living we cannot ascribe to any thing but the watchful Providence of Almighty God, who holds our soul in life, I say, considering the Nicaenae and curious frame of our Bodies, and the innumerable contingencies and hazards of human Life, which is Set in so slippery a place, that we still continue in the land of the living we cannot ascribe to any thing but the watchful Providence of Almighty God, who holds our soul in life, pns11 vvb, vvg dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp av j dt n1, cst pns12 av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn np1, r-crq vvz po12 n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
89 and suffers not our foot to be moved. and suffers not our foot to be moved. cc vvz xx po12 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
90 To the same merciful Providence of God we owe, that whilst we continue in life we have any comfortable possession and enjoyment of our selves and of that which makes us men, I mean our Reason and Understanding: To the same merciful Providence of God we owe, that while we continue in life we have any comfortable possession and enjoyment of our selves and of that which makes us men, I mean our Reason and Understanding: p-acp dt d j n1 pp-f np1 pns12 vvb, cst cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pns12 vhb d j n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc pp-f d r-crq vvz pno12 n2, pns11 vvb po12 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
91 That our Imagination is not let loose upon us, to haunt and torment us with melancholick freaks and fears: That our Imagination is not let lose upon us, to haunt and torment us with melancholic freaks and fears: cst po12 n1 vbz xx vvn j p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp j vvz cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
92 That we are not deliver'd up to the horrors of a gloomy and guilty mind: That we Are not Delivered up to the horrors of a gloomy and guilty mind: cst pns12 vbr xx vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
93 That every day we do not fall into frenzy and distraction, which next to wickedness and vice is the sorest calamity, That every day we do not fallen into frenzy and distraction, which next to wickedness and vice is the Sorest calamity, cst d n1 pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq ord p-acp n1 cc n1 vbz dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
94 and saddest disguise of human nature: and Saddest disguise of human nature: cc js n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
95 I say, next to wickedness and vice, which is a wilful frenzy, a madness not from misfortune but from choice; I say, next to wickedness and vice, which is a wilful frenzy, a madness not from misfortune but from choice; pns11 vvb, ord p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1, dt n1 xx p-acp n1 cc-acp p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
96 whereas the other proceeds from natural and necessary causes, such as are in a great measure out of our power; whereas the other proceeds from natural and necessary Causes, such as Are in a great measure out of our power; cs dt j-jn vvz p-acp j cc j n2, d c-acp vbr p-acp dt j n1 av pp-f po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
97 so that we are perpetually liable to it, from any secret and sudden disorder of the Brain, from the violence of a Disease, so that we Are perpetually liable to it, from any secret and sudden disorder of the Brain, from the violence of a Disease, av cst pns12 vbr av-j j p-acp pn31, p-acp d j-jn cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
98 or the vehement transport of any Passion. or the vehement transport of any Passion. cc dt j vvi pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
99 Now if things were under no government, what could hinder so many probable evils from breaking in upon us, Now if things were under no government, what could hinder so many probable evils from breaking in upon us, av cs n2 vbdr p-acp dx n1, r-crq vmd vvi av d j n2-jn p-acp vvg p-acp p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
100 and from treading upon the heels of one another? like the Calamities of Job, when the hedge which God had set about him and all that he had was broken down and removed. and from treading upon the heels of one Another? like the Calamities of Job, when the hedge which God had Set about him and all that he had was broken down and removed. cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f crd j-jn? av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31 cc d cst pns31 vhd vbds vvn a-acp cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
101 So that if there were no God to take care of us, we could be secure of no sort, no degree of happiness in this World; no not for one moment: So that if there were no God to take care of us, we could be secure of no sort, no degree of happiness in this World; no not for one moment: av cst cs a-acp vbdr dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pno12, pns12 vmd vbi j pp-f dx n1, dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1; uh-dx xx p-acp crd n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
102 And there would be no other World for us to be happy in, and to make amends to us for all the fears and dangers, all the troubles and calamities of this present life: And there would be no other World for us to be happy in, and to make amends to us for all the fears and dangers, all the Troubles and calamities of this present life: cc a-acp vmd vbi dx j-jn n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi j p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2, d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
103 For God and another World stand and fall together: Without Him there can be no Life after this; For God and Another World stand and fallen together: Without Him there can be no Life After this; c-acp np1 cc j-jn n1 vvi cc vvi av: p-acp pno31 pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
104 and if our hopes of happiness were only in this Life, Man of all other Beings in this lower World would certainly be the most miserable. and if our hope's of happiness were only in this Life, Man of all other Beings in this lower World would Certainly be the most miserable. cc cs po12 n2 pp-f n1 vbdr av-j p-acp d n1, n1 pp-f d j-jn n2 p-acp d jc n1 vmd av-j vbi dt av-ds j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
105 I cannot say that all the Evils which I have mentioned would happen to all, if the Providence of God did not rule the World; I cannot say that all the Evils which I have mentioned would happen to all, if the Providence of God did not Rule the World; pns11 vmbx vvi cst d dt n2-jn r-crq pns11 vhb vvn vmd vvi p-acp d, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdd xx vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
106 but that every man would be in danger of them all, and have nothing to support and comfort him against the fear of that danger. but that every man would be in danger of them all, and have nothing to support and Comfort him against the Fear of that danger. cc-acp cst d n1 vmd vbi p-acp n1 pp-f pno32 d, cc vhb pix pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
107 For the nature of man, consider'd by it self, is plainly insufficient for its own happiness; For the nature of man, considered by it self, is plainly insufficient for its own happiness; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp pn31 n1, vbz av-j j p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
108 so that we must necessarily look abroad, and seek for it somewhere else: so that we must necessarily look abroad, and seek for it somewhere Else: av cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi av, cc vvi p-acp pn31 av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
109 And who can shew us that good that is equal to all the wants and necessities, all the capacities and desires, all the fears and hopes of human nature? Whatsoever can answer all these must have these following Properties, And who can show us that good that is equal to all the Wants and necessities, all the capacities and Desires, all the fears and hope's of human nature? Whatsoever can answer all these must have these following Properties, cc r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j cst vbz j-jn p-acp d dt n2 cc n2, d dt n2 cc n2, d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1? r-crq vmb vvi d d vmb vhi d vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
110 First, It must be an all-sufficient good. Secondly, It must be perfect goodness. Thirdly, It must be firm and unchangeable in it self. First, It must be an All-sufficient good. Secondly, It must be perfect Goodness. Thirdly, It must be firm and unchangeable in it self. ord, pn31 vmb vbi dt j j. ord, pn31 vmb vbi j n1. ord, pn31 vmb vbi j cc j-u p-acp pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
111 Fourthly, It must be such a good as none can deprive us of, and take away from us. Fifthly, It must be eternal. Fourthly, It must be such a good as none can deprive us of, and take away from us. Fifthly, It must be Eternal. ord, pn31 vmb vbi d dt j c-acp pix vmb vvi pno12 pp-f, cc vvb av p-acp pno12. ord, pn31 vmb vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
112 Sixthly, It must be able to support and comfort us in every condition, and under all the accidents and adversities of human Life. Sixthly, It must be able to support and Comfort us in every condition, and under all the accidents and adversities of human Life. j, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
113 Lastly, It must be such a good as can give perfect rest and tranquillity to our minds. Lastly, It must be such a good as can give perfect rest and tranquillity to our minds. ord, pn31 vmb vbi d dt j c-acp vmb vvi j n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
114 Nothing that is short of all this can make us happy: Nothing that is short of all this can make us happy: np1 cst vbz j pp-f d d vmb vvi pno12 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
115 And no Creature, no not the whole Creation, can pretend to be all this to us. And no Creature, no not the Whole Creation, can pretend to be all this to us. cc dx n1, uh-dx xx dt j-jn n1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi d d p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
116 All these Properties meet only in God, who is the perfect and supream Good; as I shall endeavour, in the following Discourse, more particularly to shew; All these Properties meet only in God, who is the perfect and supreme Good; as I shall endeavour, in the following Discourse, more particularly to show; av-d d n2 vvb av-j p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt j cc j j; c-acp pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp dt j-vvg n1, av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
117 and consequently, That God is the only happiness of Man. First, God is an all-sufficient Good. and consequently, That God is the only happiness of Man. First, God is an All-sufficient Good. cc av-j, cst np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 ord, np1 vbz dt j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
118 And this does import two things; Wisdom to contrive our happiness, and Power to effect it; And this does import two things; Wisdom to contrive our happiness, and Power to Effect it; cc d vdz vvi crd n2; n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
119 for neither of these without the other is sufficient, and both these in the highest and most eminent degree are in God. for neither of these without the other is sufficient, and both these in the highest and most eminent degree Are in God. c-acp dx pp-f d p-acp dt n-jn vbz j, cc d d p-acp dt js cc av-ds j n1 vbr p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
120 He is infinitely Wise to design and contrive our happiness; He is infinitely Wise to Design and contrive our happiness; pns31 vbz av-j j p-acp n1 cc vvi po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
121 because he knows what Happiness is, and how to frame us so as to be capable of the happiness he designs for us; Because he knows what Happiness is, and how to frame us so as to be capable of the happiness he designs for us; c-acp pns31 vvz r-crq n1 vbz, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pno12 av c-acp pc-acp vbi j pp-f dt n1 pns31 n2 p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
122 and how to order and dispose all other things so, as that they shall be no hindrance and impediment to it. and how to order and dispose all other things so, as that they shall be no hindrance and impediment to it. cc c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j-jn n2 av, c-acp cst pns32 vmb vbi dx n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
123 He perfectly understands all the possibilities of things, and how to fit means to any end. He perfectly understands all the possibilities of things, and how to fit means to any end. pns31 av-j vvz d dt n2 pp-f n2, cc c-crq p-acp j n2 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
124 He knows all our wants, and how to supply them; all our hopes and desires, and how to satisfy them: He knows all our Wants, and how to supply them; all our hope's and Desires, and how to satisfy them: pns31 vvz d po12 n2, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32; d po12 n2 cc n2, cc c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
125 He foresees all the dangers and evils which threaten us, and knows how to prevent or divert them, if he think fit; He foresees all the dangers and evils which threaten us, and knows how to prevent or divert them, if he think fit; pns31 vvz d dt n2 cc n2-jn r-crq vvb pno12, cc vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, cs pns31 vvb j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
126 or if he permit them to come, how to support us under them, or to deliver us out of them, or if he permit them to come, how to support us under them, or to deliver us out of them, cc cs pns31 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi, c-crq pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
127 or to turn them to our greater benefit and advantage in the last issue and result of things. or to turn them to our greater benefit and advantage in the last issue and result of things. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po12 jc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
128 His Wisdom cannot be surprised by any accident which he did not foresee, and which he is not sufficiently provided against. His Wisdom cannot be surprised by any accident which he did not foresee, and which he is not sufficiently provided against. po31 n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vdd xx vvi, cc r-crq pns31 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
129 The wisdom of men is but short and imperfect, and liable to infinite errours and mistakes: The Wisdom of men is but short and imperfect, and liable to infinite errors and mistakes: dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp j cc j, cc j p-acp j n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
130 In many cases men know not what is safest and best for them, nor whether this or that will conduce most to their happiness: In many cases men know not what is Safest and best for them, nor whither this or that will conduce most to their happiness: p-acp d n2 n2 vvb xx r-crq vbz js cc js p-acp pno32, ccx cs d cc d vmb vvi av-ds p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
131 Nay it often happens that those very means which the wisest men chuse for their security do prove the occasions of their ruine, Nay it often happens that those very means which the Wisest men choose for their security do prove the occasions of their ruin, uh pn31 av vvz cst d j n2 r-crq dt js n2 vvi p-acp po32 n1 vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
132 and they are thrown down by those very ways whereby they thought to raise and to establish themselves. and they Are thrown down by those very ways whereby they Thought to raise and to establish themselves. cc pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp d j n2 c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
133 Especially if God breath upon the Counsels of men, how are their designs blasted? How are they infatuated and foil'd in their deepest contrivances, Especially if God breath upon the Counsels of men, how Are their designs blasted? How Are they infatuated and foiled in their Deepest contrivances, av-j cs np1 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, q-crq vbr po32 n2 vvn? q-crq vbr pns32 vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 js-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
134 and snared in the work of their own hands? When it is of the Lord, the wisdom of the greatest Politicians is turned into foolishness: and snared in the work of their own hands? When it is of the Lord, the Wisdom of the greatest Politicians is turned into foolishness: cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2? c-crq pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt js n2 vbz vvn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
135 For there is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord. For there is no Wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against the Lord. c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1, ccx n1, ccx n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
136 But the Divine wisdom, being founded upon infinite knowledge, is thereby secur'd against all possibility of errour and mistake. But the Divine Wisdom, being founded upon infinite knowledge, is thereby secured against all possibility of error and mistake. p-acp dt j-jn n1, vbg vvn p-acp j n1, vbz av vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
137 God perfectly knows the natures and the powers of all his Creatures, and therefore can never be mistaken in the use and application of them to any of his purposes: God perfectly knows the nature's and the Powers of all his Creatures, and Therefore can never be mistaken in the use and application of them to any of his Purposes: np1 av-j vvz dt n2 cc dt n2 pp-f d po31 n2, cc av vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
138 So that none of his designs of love and mercy to the Sons of men can miscarry for want of good contrivance, or wise conduct. So that none of his designs of love and mercy to the Sons of men can miscarry for want of good contrivance, or wise conduct. av cst pix pp-f po31 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
139 And as he is perfectly wise to contrive our happiness, so is he infinitely powerful to effect it, And as he is perfectly wise to contrive our happiness, so is he infinitely powerful to Effect it, cc c-acp pns31 vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi po12 n1, av vbz pns31 av-j j pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
140 and to remove out of the way all the obstacles and impediments of it. and to remove out of the Way all the obstacles and impediments of it. cc pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1 d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
141 We may understand many times what would conduce to our happiness, but may not be able to compass it; We may understand many times what would conduce to our happiness, but may not be able to compass it; pns12 vmb vvi d n2 r-crq vmd vvi p-acp po12 n1, cc-acp vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
142 but nothing is out of the reach of Omnipotency: Many things are difficult to us, but nothing is too hard for God: but nothing is out of the reach of Omnipotency: Many things Are difficult to us, but nothing is too hard for God: cc-acp pix vbz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: d n2 vbr j p-acp pno12, p-acp pix vbz av j c-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
143 Many things are impossible with us, but with God all things are possible. Many things Are impossible with us, but with God all things Are possible. d n2 vbr j p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp np1 d n2 vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
144 For He is the fountain and original of all power, from whom it is deriv'd and upon whom it depends, For He is the fountain and original of all power, from whom it is derived and upon whom it depends, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 cc n-jn pp-f d n1, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn cc p-acp ro-crq pn31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
145 and to whom it is perfectly subject and subordinate: and to whom it is perfectly Subject and subordinate: cc p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz av-j j-jn cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
146 He can do all things at once, and in an instant, and with the greatest ease; He can do all things At once, and in an instant, and with the greatest ease; pns31 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp a-acp, cc p-acp dt n-jn, cc p-acp dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
147 and no created power can put any difficulty in his way, much less make any effectual resistance; and no created power can put any difficulty in his Way, much less make any effectual resistance; cc dx j-vvn n1 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp po31 n1, av-d av-dc vvi d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
148 because Omnipotency can check, and countermand, and bear down before it all other Powers. Because Omnipotency can check, and countermand, and bear down before it all other Powers. c-acp n1 vmb vvi, cc n1, cc vvi a-acp p-acp pn31 d j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
149 So that if God be on our side, who can be against us? We may safely commit our Souls into his hands, So that if God be on our side, who can be against us? We may safely commit our Souls into his hands, av cst cs np1 vbb p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? pns12 vmb av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
150 for he is able to keep that which is committed to him. for he is able to keep that which is committed to him. c-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
151 He can give us all good things, and deliver us from all evil, for his is the Kingdom and the glorious Power. He can give us all good things, and deliver us from all evil, for his is the Kingdom and the glorious Power. pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d j n2, cc vvb pno12 p-acp d n-jn, c-acp po31 vbz dt n1 cc dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
152 Though all Creatures should fail us, we may rely upon God, and live upon his All-sufficiency for our supply; Though all Creatures should fail us, we may rely upon God, and live upon his All-sufficiency for our supply; cs d n2 vmd vvi pno12, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
153 and may say with the Prophet, Though the Figtree should not blossom, neither Fruit be in the Vine; and may say with the Prophet, Though the Fig tree should not blossom, neither Fruit be in the Vine; cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 vmd xx vvi, dx n1 vbb p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
154 though the labour of the Olive should fail, and the Fields should yield no meat; though the labour of the Olive should fail, and the Fields should yield no meat; cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi, cc dt n2 vmd vvi dx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
155 though the Flock should be cut off from the Fold, and there should be no Herd in the Stalls; though the Flock should be Cut off from the Fold, and there should be no Heard in the Stalls; cs dt vvb vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt vvb, cc a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
156 yet would I rejoice in the Lord, and joy in the God of my Salvation. Secondly, As God is an All-sufficient Good, so He is perfect Goodness. yet would I rejoice in the Lord, and joy in the God of my Salvation. Secondly, As God is an All-sufficient Good, so He is perfect goodness. av vmd pns11 vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. ord, p-acp np1 vbz dt j j, av pns31 vbz j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
157 He is willing to communicate happiness to us, and to employ his Power and Wisdom for our good. He is willing to communicate happiness to us, and to employ his Power and Wisdom for our good. pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
158 He made us that he might make us happy, and nothing can hinder us from being so but our selves. He made us that he might make us happy, and nothing can hinder us from being so but our selves. pns31 vvd pno12 d pns31 vmd vvi pno12 j, cc pix vmb vvi pno12 p-acp vbg av p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
159 Such is his goodness, that he would have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth: Such is his Goodness, that he would have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth: d vbz po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vhi d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
160 And when we have provoked him by our sins, he is long suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, And when we have provoked him by our Sins, he is long suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, cc c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp po12 n2, pns31 vbz av-j vvg p-acp n1, xx vvg cst d vmd vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
161 but that all should come to repentance: but that all should come to Repentance: cc-acp cst d vmd vvi p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
162 For he delighteth not in the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live. For he delights not in the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live. p-acp pns31 vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av-c cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
163 So that if any of us be miserable, it is our own choice; if we perish, our destruction is of our selves: So that if any of us be miserable, it is our own choice; if we perish, our destruction is of our selves: av cst cs d pp-f pno12 vbi j, pn31 vbz po12 d n1; cs pns12 vvb, po12 n1 vbz pp-f po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
164 For as the Wiseman, in one of the Apocryphal Books, says excellently, God made not death, neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living: For as the Wiseman, in one of the Apocryphal Books, Says excellently, God made not death, neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living: c-acp c-acp dt n1, p-acp crd pp-f dt j n2, vvz av-j, np1 vvd xx n1, av-dx vhz pns31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
165 But men seek death in the errour of their life, and pull destruction upon themselves, with the works of their own hands. But men seek death in the error of their life, and pull destruction upon themselves, with the works of their own hands. cc-acp n2 vvb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp px32, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
166 So great is the goodness of God to mankind, that he hath omitted nothing that is necessary to our happiness. So great is the Goodness of God to mankind, that he hath omitted nothing that is necessary to our happiness. av j vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pix cst vbz j p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
167 He design'd it for us at first, and to that end he hath endued us with powers and faculties whereby we are capable of knowing, He designed it for us At First, and to that end he hath endued us with Powers and faculties whereby we Are capable of knowing, pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp pno12 p-acp ord, cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp n2 cc n2 c-crq pns12 vbr j pp-f vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
168 and loving, and obeying, and enjoying Him the chief Good. and loving, and obeying, and enjoying Him the chief Good. cc vvg, cc vvg, cc vvg pno31 dt j-jn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
169 And when we had forfeited all this by the wilful transgression and disobedience of the first Parents of mankind, And when we had forfeited all this by the wilful Transgression and disobedience of the First Parents of mankind, cc c-crq pns12 vhd vvn d d p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
170 and were miserably bruised and maimed by their fall, God of his infinite mercy was pleas'd to restore us to a new capacity of happiness, by sending his only Son to suffer in our nature, and in our stead; and were miserably Bruised and maimed by their fallen, God of his infinite mercy was pleased to restore us to a new capacity of happiness, by sending his only Son to suffer in our nature, and in our stead; cc vbdr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp po32 n1, np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, cc p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
171 and thereby to become a Propitiation for the sins of the whole World, and the Author of eternal Salvation to them that believe and obey him: and thereby to become a Propitiation for the Sins of the Whole World, and the Author of Eternal Salvation to them that believe and obey him: cc av pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb cc vvi pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
172 And he hath likewise promised to give us his Holy Spirit, to enable us to that Faith and Obedience which the Gospel requires of us, And he hath likewise promised to give us his Holy Spirit, to enable us to that Faith and obedience which the Gospel requires of us, cc pns31 vhz av vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 cc n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz pp-f pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
173 as the necessary conditions of our eternal Salvation. Thirdly, God is also a firm and unchangeable Good. as the necessary conditions of our Eternal Salvation. Thirdly, God is also a firm and unchangeable Good. c-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 j n1. ord, np1 vbz av dt j cc j-u j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
174 Notwithstanding his infinite Wisdom, and Power, and Goodness, we might be miserable if God were mutable. Notwithstanding his infinite Wisdom, and Power, and goodness, we might be miserable if God were mutable. a-acp po31 j n1, cc n1, cc n1, pns12 vmd vbi j cs np1 vbdr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
175 For that cannot be a happiness which depends upon uncertainties, and perhaps one of the greatest aggravations of misery is to fall from happiness, to have been once happy and afterwards to cease to be so: For that cannot be a happiness which depends upon uncertainties, and perhaps one of the greatest aggravations of misery is to fallen from happiness, to have been once happy and afterwards to cease to be so: p-acp cst vmbx vbi dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n2, cc av crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vhi vbn a-acp j cc av pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
176 And that would unavoidably happen to us, if the cause of our happiness could change ▪ and the foundation of it be removed. And that would avoidable happen to us, if the cause of our happiness could change ▪ and the Foundation of it be removed. cc cst vmd av-j vvi p-acp pno12, cs dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vmd vvi ▪ cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
177 If God could be otherwise than powerful, and wise, and good, all our hopes of happiness would be shaken, If God could be otherwise than powerful, and wise, and good, all our hope's of happiness would be shaken, cs np1 vmd vbi av cs j, cc j, cc j, d po12 n2 pp-f n1 vmd vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
178 and would fall to the ground. But the Divine nature is not subject to any change: and would fallen to the ground. But the Divine nature is not Subject to any change: cc vmd vvi p-acp dt n1. p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz xx j-jn p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
179 As he is the Father of lights, and the Author of every good and perfect gift, so with him is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. As he is the Father of lights, and the Author of every good and perfect gift, so with him is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n1 pp-f d j cc j n1, av p-acp pno31 vbz dx n1, dx n1 pp-f vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
180 All the things of this World are mutable, and for that reason, had they no other imperfection belonging to them, cannot make us happy. All the things of this World Are mutable, and for that reason, had they no other imperfection belonging to them, cannot make us happy. d dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr j, cc p-acp d n1, vhd pns32 dx j-jn n1 vvg p-acp pno32, vmbx vvi pno12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
181 Fourthly, God is such a good as none can deprive us of and take away from us. Fourthly, God is such a good as none can deprive us of and take away from us. ord, np1 vbz d dt j c-acp pix vmb vvi pno12 a-acp cc vvi av p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
182 If the things of this World were unchangeable in their nature, and not liable to any decay, If the things of this World were unchangeable in their nature, and not liable to any decay, cs dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbdr j-u p-acp po32 n1, cc xx j p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
183 yet they cannot make us happy; because we may be cheated of them by fraud, or robb'd of them by violence: yet they cannot make us happy; Because we may be cheated of them by fraud, or robbed of them by violence: av pns32 vmbx vvi pno12 j; c-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno32 p-acp n1, cc vvd pp-f pno32 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
184 But God cannot be taken from us. Nothing but our Sins can part God and us: But God cannot be taken from us. Nothing but our Sins can part God and us: cc-acp np1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp pno12. pix p-acp po12 n2 vmb vvi np1 cc pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
185 Who shall separate us, saith the Apostle, from the love of God? shall tribulation, Who shall separate us, Says the Apostle, from the love of God? shall tribulation, r-crq vmb vvi pno12, vvz dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vmb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
186 or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? We may be stripp'd of all our worldly comforts and enjoyments, by the violence of men; or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? We may be stripped of all our worldly comforts and enjoyments, by the violence of men; cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1? pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d po12 j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
187 but none of all these can separate us from God: but none of all these can separate us from God: cc-acp pix pp-f d d vmb vvi pno12 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
188 I am persuaded, as the Apostle goes on with great triumph, that neither death nor life; I am persuaded, as the Apostle Goes on with great triumph, that neither death nor life; pns11 vbm vvn, p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp p-acp j n1, cst dx n1 ccx n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
189 nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers; nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers; ccx n2, ccx n2, ccx n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
190 nor heighth, nor depth, nor things present, nor things to come, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Nor any other Creature: nor height, nor depth, nor things present, nor things to come, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ jesus, our Lord. Nor any other Creature: ccx n1, ccx n1, ccx n2 j, ccx n2 pc-acp vvi, ccx d j-jn n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp np1 np1, po12 n1. ccx d j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
191 Here is a sufficient induction of particulars, and nothing left out of this Catalogue but one, Here is a sufficient induction of particulars, and nothing left out of this Catalogue but one, av vbz dt j n1 pp-f n2-j, cc pix vvd av pp-f d n1 p-acp crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
192 and that is Sin, which is none of God's Creatures, but our own: This indeed deliberately consented to, and wilfully continued in, will finally part God and us, and that is since, which is none of God's Creatures, but our own: This indeed deliberately consented to, and wilfully continued in, will finally part God and us, cc cst vbz n1, r-crq vbz pix pp-f npg1 n2, p-acp po12 d: d av av-j vvn p-acp, cc av-j vvd p-acp, vmb av-j vvi np1 cc pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
193 and for ever hinder us from being happy. and for ever hinder us from being happy. cc p-acp av vvi pno12 p-acp vbg j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
194 But if we be careful to avoid this, which only can separate between God and us, nothing can deprive us of Him: But if we be careful to avoid this, which only can separate between God and us, nothing can deprive us of Him: cc-acp cs pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi d, r-crq av-j vmb vvi p-acp np1 cc pno12, pix vmb vvi pno12 pp-f pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
195 The aids and influences of his Grace none can intercept and hinder: the joyes and comforts of his Holy Spirit none can take from us: The aids and influences of his Grace none can intercept and hinder: the Joys and comforts of his Holy Spirit none can take from us: dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 pix vmb vvi cc vvi: dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n1 pix vmb vvi p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
196 All other things may leave us and forsake us: We may be debarr'd of our best friends, and banish'd from all our acquaintance; All other things may leave us and forsake us: We may be debarred of our best Friends, and banished from all our acquaintance; d j-jn n2 vmb vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12: pns12 vmb vbi vvn pp-f po12 js n2, cc vvn p-acp d po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
197 but men can send us no whither from the presence of God: Our Communication with Heaven cannot be prevented or interrupted: but men can send us no whither from the presence of God: Our Communication with Heaven cannot be prevented or interrupted: cc-acp n2 vmb vvi pno12 av-dx q-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: po12 n1 p-acp n1 vmbx vbi vvn cc vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
198 Our Prayers and our Souls will always find the way thither from the uttermost parts of the Earth. Our Prayers and our Souls will always find the Way thither from the uttermost parts of the Earth. po12 n2 cc po12 n2 vmb av vvi dt n1 av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
199 Fifthly, God is an Eternal God: And nothing but what is so can make us happy. Fifthly, God is an Eternal God: And nothing but what is so can make us happy. ord, np1 vbz dt j np1: cc pix cc-acp r-crq vbz av vmb vvi pno12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
200 Man having an immortal Spirit, and being design'd for an endless duration, must have a happiness proportionable: Man having an immortal Spirit, and being designed for an endless duration, must have a happiness proportionable: n1 vhg dt j n1, cc vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1, vmb vhi dt n1 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
201 For which reason nothing in this World can make us happy, because we shall abide and remain after it: For which reason nothing in this World can make us happy, Because we shall abide and remain After it: c-acp r-crq n1 pix p-acp d n1 vmb vvi pno12 j, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
202 When a very few years are past and gone, and much sooner for any thing we know, all the things of this World will leave us, When a very few Years Are past and gone, and much sooner for any thing we know, all the things of this World will leave us, c-crq dt j d n2 vbr j cc vvn, cc d av-c p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb, d dt n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vvi pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
203 or else we shall be taken away from them, But God is from everlasting to everlasting: or Else we shall be taken away from them, But God is from everlasting to everlasting: cc av pns12 vmb vbi vvn av p-acp pno32, p-acp np1 vbz p-acp j p-acp j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
204 He is the same, and his years faile not: He is the same, and his Years fail not: pns31 vbz dt d, cc po31 n2 vvb xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
205 Therefore well might David fix his happiness upon God alone, and say, Whom have I in Heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire besides thee: Therefore well might David fix his happiness upon God alone, and say, Whom have I in Heaven but thee? and there is none upon Earth that I desire beside thee: av av vmd np1 vvb po31 n1 p-acp np1 av-j, cc vvi, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
206 When my heart faileth, and my strength faileth, God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. When my heart Faileth, and my strength Faileth, God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. c-crq po11 n1 vvz, cc po11 n1 vvz, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, cc po11 n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
207 Sixthly, God is able to support and comfort us, in every condition, and under all the accidents and adversities of human Life. Sixthly, God is able to support and Comfort us, in every condition, and under all the accidents and adversities of human Life. j, np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
208 Outward afflictions may hurt our Body, but they cannot reach our Soule; Outward afflictions may hurt our Body, but they cannot reach our Soul; j n2 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc-acp pns32 vmbx vvi po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
209 and so long as that remains unwounded the spirit of a man can bear his infirmities. and so long as that remains unwounded the Spirit of a man can bear his infirmities. cc av av-j c-acp cst vvz j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
210 God is intimate to our Soules, and hath secret wayes whereby to convey the joyes and comforts of his Holy Spirit into our hearts, under the bitterest afflictions and sharpest sufferings: God is intimate to our Souls, and hath secret ways whereby to convey the Joys and comforts of his Holy Spirit into our hearts, under the Bitterest afflictions and Sharpest sufferings: np1 vbz j p-acp po12 n2, cc vhz j-jn n2 c-crq pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt js n2 cc js n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
211 He can enable us by his Grace to possess our soules in patience, when all other things are taken from us: He can enable us by his Grace to possess our Souls in patience, when all other things Are taken from us: pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1, c-crq d j-jn n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
212 When there is nothing but trouble about us, He can give us peace and joy in believing: When there is nothing but trouble about us, He can give us peace and joy in believing: c-crq pc-acp vbz pix cc-acp vvi p-acp pno12, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 n1 cc n1 p-acp vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
213 When we are persecuted, afflicted, and tormented, He can give us that ravishing sight of the Glories of another World, that stedfast assurance of a future Blessedness, When we Are persecuted, afflicted, and tormented, He can give us that ravishing sighed of the Glories of Another World, that steadfast assurance of a future Blessedness, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn, j-vvn, cc vvn, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 d j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cst j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
214 as shall quite extinguish all sense of present sufferings: as shall quite extinguish all sense of present sufferings: c-acp vmb av vvi d n1 pp-f j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
215 How did many of the primitive Christian Martyrs, in the midst of their torments, and under the very pangs of death rejoyce in the hope of the glory of God? How did many of the primitive Christian Martyrs, in the midst of their torments, and under the very pangs of death rejoice in the hope of the glory of God? c-crq vdd d pp-f dt j np1 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
216 There are none of us but may happen to fall into those circumstances of danger, There Are none of us but may happen to fallen into those Circumstances of danger, pc-acp vbr pix pp-f pno12 p-acp vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
217 and of bodily paines and sufferings, as to have no hopes of relief and comfort but from God; and of bodily pains and sufferings, as to have no hope's of relief and Comfort but from God; cc pp-f j n2 cc n2, c-acp pc-acp vhi dx n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 cc-acp p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
218 none in all the World to trust to but Him only: none in all the World to trust to but Him only: pix p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp pno31 av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
219 And in the greatest Evils that can befall us in this life, He is a sure refuge and sanctuary; And in the greatest Evils that can befall us in this life, He is a sure refuge and sanctuary; cc p-acp dt js n2-jn cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz dt j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
220 and to repeat the words of the Psalmist after the Text, When our heart failes, and to repeat the words of the Psalmist After the Text, When our heart fails, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq po12 n1 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
221 and our strength failes, God is the strength of our hearts, and our portion for ever. and our strength fails, God is the strength of our hearts, and our portion for ever. cc po12 n1 vvz, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc po12 n1 c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
222 Now what would any of us do in such a Case, if it were not for God? Human nature is liable to desperate straits and exigencies: Now what would any of us do in such a Case, if it were not for God? Human nature is liable to desperate straits and exigencies: av r-crq vmd d pp-f pno12 vdi p-acp d dt n1, cs pn31 vbdr xx p-acp np1? j n1 vbz j p-acp j n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
223 And he is not happy who is not provided against the worst that may happen. And he is not happy who is not provided against the worst that may happen. cc pns31 vbz xx j r-crq vbz xx vvn p-acp dt js cst vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
224 It is sad to be reduced to such a condition, as to be destitute of all comfort and hope: It is sad to be reduced to such a condition, as to be destitute of all Comfort and hope: pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, c-acp pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
225 And yet men may be brought to that extremity, that if it were not for God they would not know which way to turn themselves, And yet men may be brought to that extremity, that if it were not for God they would not know which Way to turn themselves, cc av n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cst cs pn31 vbdr xx p-acp np1 pns32 vmd xx vvi r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
226 or how to entertain their thoughts with any comfortable considerations under their present anguish. All men naturally resort to God in extremity; or how to entertain their thoughts with any comfortable considerations under their present anguish. All men naturally resort to God in extremity; cc c-crq pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d j n2 p-acp po32 j n1. d n2 av-j vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
227 and cry out to him for help: and cry out to him for help: cc vvb av p-acp pno31 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
228 Even the most profane and Atheistical, when they are destitute of all other comfort, will run to God, Even the most profane and Atheistical, when they Are destitute of all other Comfort, will run to God, av-j dt av-ds j cc j, c-crq pns32 vbr j pp-f d j-jn n1, vmb vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
229 and take hold of him, and cling about him. But God hath no pleasure in fooles; and take hold of him, and cling about him. But God hath no pleasure in Fools; cc vvb n1 pp-f pno31, cc vvb p-acp pno31. p-acp np1 vhz dx n1 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
230 in those who neglect and despise him in their prosperity, though they owe that also entirely to him; in those who neglect and despise him in their Prosperity, though they owe that also entirely to him; p-acp d r-crq n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp po32 n1, cs pns32 vvb cst av av-j p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
231 but when the evil day comes, then they lay hold of him as their only refuge: but when the evil day comes, then they lay hold of him as their only refuge: cc-acp c-crq dt j-jn n1 vvz, cs pns32 vvd vvi pp-f pno31 c-acp po32 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
232 When all things go well with them, God is not in all their thoughts; but in their affliction they will seek him early: When all things go well with them, God is not in all their thoughts; but in their affliction they will seek him early: c-crq d n2 vvb av p-acp pno32, np1 vbz xx p-acp d po32 n2; p-acp p-acp po32 n1 pns32 vmb vvi pno31 av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
233 Then they will cry Lord, Lord; Then they will cry Lord, Lord; av pns32 vmb vvi n1, n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
234 but he will say to them in that day, depart from me ye workers of iniquity, for I know you not. but he will say to them in that day, depart from me you workers of iniquity, for I know you not. p-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns11 vvb pn22 xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
235 Here will be the great unhappiness of such persons, that God will then appear terrible to them, Here will be the great unhappiness of such Persons, that God will then appear terrible to them, av vmb vbi dt j n1 pp-f d n2, cst np1 vmb av vvi j p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
236 so as they shall not be able, when they look up to him, to abide his frowns: so as they shall not be able, when they look up to him, to abide his frowns: av c-acp pns32 vmb xx vbi j, c-crq pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
237 And at the same time that they are forc'd to acknowledge him, and to supplicate to him for mercy and forgiveness, they shall be ready to despair of it: And At the same time that they Are forced to acknowledge him, and to supplicate to him for mercy and forgiveness, they shall be ready to despair of it: cc p-acp dt d n1 cst pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
238 Then, those terrible threatnings of Gods Word will come to their minds, Because I called, and yet refused; Then, those terrible threatenings of God's Word will come to their minds, Because I called, and yet refused; av, d j n2-vvg pp-f ng1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pns11 vvd, cc av vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
239 I stretched out my hand, and no man regarded: I stretched out my hand, and no man regarded: pns11 vvd av po11 n1, cc dx n1 vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
240 But 〈 ◊ 〉 set at nought all my counsel, and would have none of my reproof; But 〈 ◊ 〉 Set At nought all my counsel, and would have none of my reproof; cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 vvn p-acp pix d po11 n1, cc vmd vhi pix pp-f po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
241 I also will laugh at your calamity, and monk when your fear cometh; when your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; I also will laugh At your calamity, and monk when your Fear comes; when your Fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; pns11 av vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1, cc n1 c-crq po22 n1 vvz; c-crq po22 n1 vvz p-acp n1, cc po22 n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
242 when distress and anguish cometh upon you: Then shall they call upon me; but I will not answer; when distress and anguish comes upon you: Then shall they call upon me; but I will not answer; c-crq n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp pn22: av vmb pns32 vvi p-acp pno11; cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
243 they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: For that they hated knowledge, and did not chuse the fear of the Lord: they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the Fear of the Lord: pns32 vmb vvi pno11 av-j, cc-acp pns32 vmb xx vvi pno11: c-acp cst pns32 vvd n1, cc vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
244 They would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproofe: They would none of my counsel, they despised all my reproof: pns32 vmd pi pp-f po11 n1, pns32 vvd d po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
245 Therefore shall they eat the fruit of their own ways, and be filled with their own devices: Therefore shall they eat the fruit of their own ways, and be filled with their own devices: av vmb pns32 vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc vbi vvn p-acp po32 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
246 The ease of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fooles shall destroy them. The ease of the simple shall slay them, and the Prosperity of Fools shall destroy them. dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
247 To which I will add that terrible Passage in the Prophet, concerning the perverse and obstinate Jews, They are a People of no understanding, therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, To which I will add that terrible Passage in the Prophet, Concerning the perverse and obstinate jews, They Are a People of no understanding, Therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg dt j cc j np2, pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f dx n1, av pns31 cst vvd pno32 vmb xx vhi n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
248 and he that formed them will shew them no favour. and he that formed them will show them no favour. cc pns31 cst vvd pno32 vmb vvi pno32 dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
249 And men are miserable Creatures indeed, when God their Maker doth abandon them, and hath so far hardened his heart against them, that he can have no pity and compassion for them. And men Are miserable Creatures indeed, when God their Maker does abandon them, and hath so Far hardened his heart against them, that he can have no pity and compassion for them. cc n2 vbr j n2 av, c-crq n1 po32 n1 vdz vvi pno32, cc vhz av av-j vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vmb vhi dx n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
250 Seventhly and lastly, which is consequent upon all the rest, God is such a Good as can give perfect rest and tranquillity to our minds. Seventhly and lastly, which is consequent upon all the rest, God is such a Good as can give perfect rest and tranquillity to our minds. crd cc ord, r-crq vbz j p-acp d dt n1, np1 vbz d dt j c-acp vmb vvi j n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
251 And that which cannot do this, though it had all the Properties before mentioned, cannot make us happy. And that which cannot do this, though it had all the Properties before mentioned, cannot make us happy. cc cst r-crq vmbx vdi d, cs pn31 vhd d dt n2 a-acp vvn, vmbx vvi pno12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
252 For he is not happy who does not think himself so, whatever cause he may have to think so. For he is not happy who does not think himself so, whatever cause he may have to think so. p-acp pns31 vbz xx j r-crq vdz xx vvi px31 av, r-crq n1 pns31 vmb vhi pc-acp vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
253 Now what in reason can give us disquiet, if we do firmly believe that there is a God, Now what in reason can give us disquiet, if we do firmly believe that there is a God, av q-crq p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi, cs pns12 vdb av-j vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
254 and that his Providence rules and governs all things for the best; and that his Providence rules and governs all things for the best; cc cst po31 n1 vvz cc vvz d n2 p-acp dt js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
255 and that God is all that to good Men which hath now been said of Him? Why should not our minds be in perfect repose, and that God is all that to good Men which hath now been said of Him? Why should not our minds be in perfect repose, cc cst np1 vbz d cst p-acp j n2 r-crq vhz av vbn vvn pp-f pno31? q-crq vmd xx po12 n2 vbb p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
256 when we are secure of the chief Good, and have found out that which can make us happy, when we Are secure of the chief Good, and have found out that which can make us happy, c-crq pns12 vbr j pp-f dt j-jn j, cc vhb vvn av cst r-crq vmb vvi pno12 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
257 and is willing to make us so, if we be not wanting to our selves, and is willing to make us so, if we be not wanting to our selves, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi pno12 av, cs pns12 vbb xx vvg p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
258 and by our wilful obstinacy and rebellion against him do not oppose and frustrate this design? and by our wilful obstinacy and rebellion against him doe not oppose and frustrate this Design? cc p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 n1 xx vvi cc vvi d n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
259 If a considerate Man were permitted to his own choice, to wish the greatest good to himself that he could possibly devise; If a considerate Man were permitted to his own choice, to wish the greatest good to himself that he could possibly devise; cs dt j n1 vbdr vvn p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi dt js j p-acp px31 cst pns31 vmd av-j vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
260 after he had searched Heaven and Earth, the result of all his wishes would be that there were just such a Being as we must necessarily conceive God to be: After he had searched Heaven and Earth, the result of all his wishes would be that there were just such a Being as we must necessarily conceive God to be: c-acp pns31 vhd vvn n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2 vmd vbi d a-acp vbdr j d dt vbg c-acp pns12 vmb av-j vvi np1 pc-acp vbi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
261 Nor would he chuse any other Friend or Benefactour; Nor would he choose any other Friend or Benefactor; ccx vmd pns31 vvi d j-jn n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
262 any other Protectour for himself or Governour for the whole World, than infinite Power conducted and managed by infinite Wisdom and Goodness; any other Protector for himself or Governor for the Whole World, than infinite Power conducted and managed by infinite Wisdom and goodness; d j-jn n1 p-acp px31 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs j n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp j n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
263 which is the true Notion of a God: which is the true Notion of a God: r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
264 After all his enquiry he would come to the Psalmist 's conclusion here in the Text, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. After all his enquiry he would come to the Psalmist is conclusion Here in the Text, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. p-acp d po31 n1 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 vbz n1 av p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
265 Vain Man is apt to seek for happiness elsewhere, but this proceeds from want of due consideration: Vain Man is apt to seek for happiness elsewhere, but this proceeds from want of due consideration: j n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 av, cc-acp d vvz p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
266 For when all things are well weigh'd, and all accounts rightly cast up and adjusted, we shall at last settle in David 's resolution of that great Question, What is the chief Good of man? There be many, says he, that say, Who will shew us any good? that is, men are generally inquisitive after happiness, For when all things Are well weighed, and all accounts rightly cast up and adjusted, we shall At last settle in David is resolution of that great Question, What is the chief Good of man? There be many, Says he, that say, Who will show us any good? that is, men Are generally inquisitive After happiness, c-acp c-crq d n2 vbr av vvn, cc d n2 av-jn vvn a-acp cc vvn, pns12 vmb p-acp ord vvi p-acp np1 vbz n1 pp-f cst j vvb, q-crq vbz dt j-jn j pp-f n1? pc-acp vbi d, vvz pns31, cst vvb, q-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? cst vbz, n2 vbr av-j j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
267 but greatly divided in their Opinions about it: but greatly divided in their Opinions about it: cc-acp av-j vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
268 most men place it in the present enjoyments of this World, but David for his part pitches upon God, in whom he was fully convinc'd that the happiness of man does consist: most men place it in the present enjoyments of this World, but David for his part pitches upon God, in whom he was Fully convinced that the happiness of man does consist: av-ds n2 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cc-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz p-acp np1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvd cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
269 There be many that say, who will shew us any good? Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us: There be many that say, who will show us any good? Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us: pc-acp vbi d cst vvb, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? n1 vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
270 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their Corn and Wine increased. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their Corn and Wine increased. pns21 vh2 vvn n1 p-acp po11 n1, av-dc cs p-acp dt n1 cst po32 n1 cc n1 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
271 The great joy of the men of this World is in a plentiful Harvest, and the abundance of the good things of this life: The great joy of the men of this World is in a plentiful Harvest, and the abundance of the good things of this life: dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
272 But David had found that which gave more joy and gladness to his heart, the favour of God and the light of his countenance: This gave perfect rest and tranquillity to his mind, But David had found that which gave more joy and gladness to his heart, the favour of God and the Light of his countenance: This gave perfect rest and tranquillity to his mind, cc-acp np1 vhd vvn d r-crq vvd dc n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: d vvd j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
273 so that he needed not to enquire any further: so that he needed not to inquire any further: av cst pns31 vvd xx pc-acp vvi d av-jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
274 For so it follows in the next words, I will both lay me down in peace, For so it follows in the next words, I will both lay me down in peace, c-acp av pn31 vvz p-acp dt ord n2, pns11 vmb av-d vvi pno11 a-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
275 and rest, for thou, Lord, onely makest me to dwell in safety: and rest, for thou, Lord, only Makest me to dwell in safety: cc n1, c-acp pns21, n1, av-j vv2 pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
276 The Hebrew word signifies confidence or security: Here, and no where else, his mind found rest, The Hebrew word signifies confidence or security: Here, and no where Else, his mind found rest, dt njp n1 vvz n1 cc n1: av, cc dx c-crq av, po31 n1 vvd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
277 and was in perfect ease and security. I shall now only make two or three Inferences from this Discourse, and so conclude. and was in perfect ease and security. I shall now only make two or three Inferences from this Discourse, and so conclude. cc vbds p-acp j n1 cc n1. pns11 vmb av av-j vvi crd cc crd n2 p-acp d n1, cc av vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
278 First, This plainly shews us the great unreasonableness and folly of Atheism, which would banish the belief of God and his Providence out of the World: First, This plainly shows us the great unreasonableness and folly of Atheism, which would banish the belief of God and his Providence out of the World: ord, d av-j vvz pno12 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1 av pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
279 Which as it is most impious in respect of God, so is it most malicious to Men; Which as it is most impious in respect of God, so is it most malicious to Men; r-crq c-acp pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp n1 pp-f np1, av vbz pn31 av-ds j p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
280 because it strikes at the very foundation of our happiness, and perfectly undermines it. Because it strikes At the very Foundation of our happiness, and perfectly undermines it. c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc av-j vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
281 For if there were no God, man would evidently be the most unhappy of all other Beings here below; For if there were no God, man would evidently be the most unhappy of all other Beings Here below; p-acp cs a-acp vbdr dx n1, n1 vmd av-j vbi dt av-ds j pp-f d j-jn n2 av a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
282 because his unhappiness would be laid in the very frame of his nature, in that which distinguishes him from all other Beings below him, I mean in his Reason and Understanding: Because his unhappiness would be laid in the very frame of his nature, in that which Distinguishes him from all other Beings below him, I mean in his Reason and Understanding: c-acp po31 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d r-crq vvz pno31 p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp pno31, pns11 vvb p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
283 And he would be so much more miserable than the Beasts, by how much he hath a farther reach, And he would be so much more miserable than the Beasts, by how much he hath a farther reach, cc pns31 vmd vbi av av-d av-dc j cs dt n2, p-acp c-crq d pns31 vhz dt jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
284 and a larger prospect of future evils; a quicker apprehension, and a deeper and more lasting resentment of them. and a larger prospect of future evils; a quicker apprehension, and a Deeper and more lasting resentment of them. cc dt jc n1 pp-f j-jn n2-jn; dt jc n1, cc dt jc-jn cc av-dc j-vvg n1 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
285 So that if any man could see reason to stagger his belief of a God, or of his Providence, as I am sure there is infinite reason to the contrary; So that if any man could see reason to stagger his belief of a God, or of his Providence, as I am sure there is infinite reason to the contrary; av cst cs d n1 vmd vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f dt np1, cc pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pns11 vbm j pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp dt n-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
286 yet the belief of these things is so much for the interest, and comfort, and happiness of Mankind, that a wise man would be heartily troubled to part with a Principle so favourable to his quiet, yet the belief of these things is so much for the Interest, and Comfort, and happiness of Mankind, that a wise man would be heartily troubled to part with a Principle so favourable to his quiet, av dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz av av-d c-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cst dt j n1 vmd vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 av j p-acp po31 j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
287 and that does so exactly answer all the natural desires and hopes and fears of men, and that does so exactly answer all the natural Desires and hope's and fears of men, cc d vdz av av-j vvi d dt j n2 cc n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
288 and is so equally calculated both for our comfort in this World, and for our happiness in the other. and is so equally calculated both for our Comfort in this World, and for our happiness in the other. cc vbz av av-j vvn d p-acp po12 n1 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
289 For when a man's thoughts have ranged and wandered as far as they can, his mind can find no rest, no probable foundation of happiness but God onely; For when a Man's thoughts have ranged and wandered as Far as they can, his mind can find no rest, no probable Foundation of happiness but God only; p-acp c-crq dt ng1 n2 vhb vvn cc vvn a-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vmb, po31 n1 vmb vvi dx n1, dx j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
290 no other reasonable, no nor tolerable Hypothesis and Scheme of things for a wise man to rely upon, no other reasonable, no nor tolerable Hypothesis and Scheme of things for a wise man to rely upon, dx j-jn j, uh-dx ccx j n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
291 and to live and die by. and to live and die by. cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
292 For no other Principle but this, firmely believed, and truly lived up to by an answerable practise, was ever able to support the generality of Mankind, For no other Principle but this, firmly believed, and truly lived up to by an answerable practice, was ever able to support the generality of Mankind, p-acp dx j-jn n1 p-acp d, av-j vvn, cc av-j vvd a-acp p-acp p-acp dt j n1, vbds av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
293 and to minister true consolation to them under the calamities of life, and the pangs of death. and to minister true consolation to them under the calamities of life, and the pangs of death. cc pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
294 And if there were not something real in the Principles of Religion, it is impossible that they should have so remarkeable and so regular an effect to support our minds in every condition, upon so great a number of persons of different degrees of understanding, of all ranks and conditions, young and old, learned and unlearned, in so many distant Places, And if there were not something real in the Principles of Religion, it is impossible that they should have so remarkable and so regular an Effect to support our minds in every condition, upon so great a number of Persons of different Degrees of understanding, of all ranks and conditions, young and old, learned and unlearned, in so many distant Places, cc cs pc-acp vbdr xx pi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz j cst pns32 vmd vhi av j cc av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n2 pp-f j n2 pp-f n1, pp-f d n2 cc n2, j cc j, j cc j, p-acp av d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
295 and in all Ages of the World the Records whereof are come down to us: and in all Ages of the World the Records whereof Are come down to us: cc p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 dt n2 q-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
296 I say so real, and so frequent, and so regular an effect as this is, cannot with any colour of reason be ascribed either to blind Chance, I say so real, and so frequent, and so regular an Effect as this is, cannot with any colour of reason be ascribed either to blind Chance, pns11 vvb av j, cc av j, cc av j dt n1 c-acp d vbz, vmbx p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 vbb vvn av-d p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
297 or meer Imagination, but must have a real, and regular, and uniform cause proportionable to so great and general an effect. or mere Imagination, but must have a real, and regular, and uniform cause proportionable to so great and general an Effect. cc j n1, cc-acp vmb vhi dt j, cc j, cc j n1 j p-acp av j cc j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
298 I remember that Grotius, in his excellent Book of the Truth of the Christian Religion, hath this observation, That God did not intend that the Principles of Religion should have the utmost evidence that any thing is capable of, I Remember that Grotius, in his excellent Book of the Truth of the Christian Religion, hath this observation, That God did not intend that the Principles of Religion should have the utmost evidence that any thing is capable of, pns11 vvb d np1, p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vhz d n1, cst np1 vdd xx vvi cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd vhi dt j n1 cst d n1 vbz j pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
299 and such as is sufficient to answer and bear down all sorts of captious Cavils and Objections against it; and such as is sufficient to answer and bear down all sorts of captious Cavils and Objections against it; cc d c-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp d n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
300 but so much as is abundantly sufficient to satisfie a sober and impartial Enquirer after Truth, one that hath no other interest but to find out Truth, but so much as is abundantly sufficient to satisfy a Sobrium and impartial Enquirer After Truth, one that hath no other Interest but to find out Truth, p-acp av av-d c-acp vbz av-j j pc-acp vvi dt j cc j np1 p-acp n1, pi cst vhz dx j-jn n1 cc-acp pc-acp vvi av n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
301 and when he hath found it to yield to it: and when he hath found it to yield to it: cc c-crq pns31 vhz vvn pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
302 If it were otherwise, and the Principles of Religion were as glaring and evident as the Sun shining at Noon-day, If it were otherwise, and the Principles of Religion were as glaring and evident as the Sun shining At Noonday, cs pn31 vbdr av, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vbdr p-acp j-vvg cc j c-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
303 as there could hardly be any vertue in such a Faith, so Infidelity would be next to an impossibility. as there could hardly be any virtue in such a Faith, so Infidelity would be next to an impossibility. c-acp a-acp vmd av vbi d n1 p-acp d dt n1, av n1 vmd vbi ord p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
304 All that I would expect from any man, that shall say that he cannot see sufficient reason to believe the Being and the Providence of God, is this; All that I would expect from any man, that shall say that he cannot see sufficient reason to believe the Being and the Providence of God, is this; d cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp d n1, cst vmb vvi cst pns31 vmbx vvi j n1 pc-acp vvi dt vbg cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
305 that he would offer some other Principles, that he would advance any other Hypothesis and Scheme of things that is more agreeable to the common and natural Notions of men, that he would offer Some other Principles, that he would advance any other Hypothesis and Scheme of things that is more agreeable to the Common and natural Notions of men, cst pns31 vmd vvi d j-jn n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi d j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 cst vbz av-dc j p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
306 and to all Appearances of things in the World; and to all Appearances of things in the World; cc p-acp d n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
307 and that does bid more fairly for the comfort and happiness of Mankind, than these Principles of the Being of a God, and that does bid more fairly for the Comfort and happiness of Mankind, than these Principles of the Being of a God, cc d vdz vvi av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cs d n2 pp-f dt vbg pp-f dt np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
308 and of his watchfull Providence over the children of men, do plainly do: and of his watchful Providence over the children of men, do plainly doe: cc pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, vdb av-j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
309 And till this be clearly done, the Principles of Religion which have generally been received by Mankind, And till this be clearly done, the Principles of Religion which have generally been received by Mankind, cc c-acp d vbb av-j vdn, dt n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vhb av-j vbn vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
310 and have obtain'd in the World in all Ages, cannot fairly be discarded, and ought not to be disturbed and put out of Possession. and have obtained in the World in all Ages, cannot fairly be discarded, and ought not to be disturbed and put out of Possession. cc vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2, vmbx av-j vbi vvn, cc vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn av pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
311 And this, I think, puts this whole matter upon a very fair and reasonable Issue, and that nothing more needs to be said concerning it. And this, I think, puts this Whole matter upon a very fair and reasonable Issue, and that nothing more needs to be said Concerning it. cc d, pns11 vvb, vvz d j-jn n1 p-acp dt j j cc j n1, cc cst pix dc vvz pc-acp vbi vvn vvg pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
312 Secondly, from what hath been said, in the foregoing Discourse, it naturally follows, That God is the only Object of our trust and confidence, Secondly, from what hath been said, in the foregoing Discourse, it naturally follows, That God is the only Object of our trust and confidence, ord, p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn, p-acp dt vvg n1, pn31 av-j vvz, cst np1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
313 and therefore to him alone, and to no other, we ought to address all our Prayers and Supplications for mercy and grace to help in time of need. and Therefore to him alone, and to no other, we ought to address all our Prayers and Supplications for mercy and grace to help in time of need. cc av p-acp pno31 av-j, cc p-acp dx j-jn, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
314 But now, according to the Doctrine and Practise of the Church of Rome, the Psalmist here puts a very odd and strange Question, Whom have I in Heaven but thee? To which they give a quite different answer from what the Psalmist plainly intended, But now, according to the Doctrine and practice of the Church of Rome, the Psalmist Here puts a very odd and strange Question, Whom have I in Heaven but thee? To which they give a quite different answer from what the Psalmist plainly intended, p-acp av, vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 av vvz dt j j cc j n1, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb dt av j n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 av-j vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
315 namely, that God was the sole Object of his hope and trust, and that upon Him alone he relyed as his onely comfort and happiness: namely, that God was the sole Object of his hope and trust, and that upon Him alone he relied as his only Comfort and happiness: av, cst np1 vbds dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc vvi, cc cst p-acp pno31 av-j pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
316 But to this Assertion of the Psalmist the Church of Rome can by no means agree: But to this Assertion of the Psalmist the Church of Room can by no means agree: cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 dt n1 pp-f vvb vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
317 They understand this matter much better than the Psalmist did, namely, that besides God there are in Heaven innumerable Angels and Saints, in whom we are to repose great trust and confidence, They understand this matter much better than the Psalmist did, namely, that beside God there Are in Heaven innumerable Angels and Saints, in whom we Are to repose great trust and confidence, pns32 vvb d n1 av-d jc cs dt n1 vdd, av, cst p-acp np1 pc-acp vbr p-acp n1 j n2 cc n2, p-acp ro-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
318 and to whom also we are to address solemn Prayers and Supplications, not only for temporal good things, and to whom also we Are to address solemn Prayers and Supplications, not only for temporal good things, cc p-acp ro-crq av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi j n2 cc n2, xx av-j p-acp j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
319 but for the pardon of our Sins, for the increase of our Graces, and for eternal Life: but for the pardon of our Sins, for the increase of our Graces, and for Eternal Life: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc p-acp j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
320 That there are in Heaven particular Advocates and Patrons for all exigencies and occasions, against all sorts of dangers and diseases, That there Are in Heaven particular Advocates and Patrons for all exigencies and occasions, against all sorts of dangers and diseases, cst a-acp vbr p-acp n1 j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2 cc n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
321 for all Graces and Vertues, and in a word for all temporal, spiritual, and eternal Blessings; for all Graces and Virtues, and in a word for all temporal, spiritual, and Eternal Blessings; p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j, j, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
322 to whom we may apply our selves, without troubling God and our Blessed Saviour, who also is God blessed for evermore, by presuming upon every occasion to make our immediate Addresses to Him: to whom we may apply our selves, without troubling God and our Blessed Saviour, who also is God blessed for evermore, by presuming upon every occasion to make our immediate Addresses to Him: p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, p-acp vvg np1 cc po12 j-vvn n1, r-crq av vbz np1 vvn p-acp av, p-acp vvg p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po12 j n2 p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
323 For as they would make us believe, though Abraham was ignorant of it and David knew it not, the blessed Spirits above, both Angels and Saints, do not onely intercede with God for us for all sorts of Blessings, For as they would make us believe, though Abraham was ignorant of it and David knew it not, the blessed Spirits above, both Angels and Saints, do not only intercede with God for us for all sorts of Blessings, c-acp c-acp pns32 vmd vvi pno12 vvi, cs np1 vbds j pp-f pn31 cc np1 vvd pn31 xx, dt j-vvn n2 a-acp, d n2 cc n2, vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
324 but we may make direct and immediate Addresses to them to bestow these Blessings upon us: but we may make Direct and immediate Addresses to them to bestow these Blessings upon us: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi j cc j n2 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
325 For so they do in the Church of Rome, as is evident, beyond all denyal, from several of their Prayers in their most publick and authentick Liturgies. For so they do in the Church of Rome, as is evident, beyond all denial, from several of their Prayers in their most public and authentic Liturgies. c-acp av pns32 vdb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vbz j, p-acp d n1, p-acp j pp-f po32 n2 p-acp po32 av-ds j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
326 They would indeed fain palliate this matter by telling us, that by these direct & immediate Addresses to Angels and Saints to bestow Grace and eternal Life upon them, they mean no more but only to pray to them that they would be pleased to intercede with God for these Blessings to be bestowed upon them by their Mediation: They would indeed fain palliate this matter by telling us, that by these Direct & immediate Addresses to Angels and Saints to bestow Grace and Eternal Life upon them, they mean no more but only to pray to them that they would be pleased to intercede with God for these Blessings to be bestowed upon them by their Mediation: pns32 vmd av av-j vvi d n1 p-acp vvg pno12, cst p-acp d j cc j n2 p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb av-dx dc cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
327 But if they meane no more, why do they say more then they meane? Why do they use such expressions as to the common sense and understanding of Mankind do signify a great deal more than they say they mean; But if they mean no more, why do they say more then they mean? Why do they use such expressions as to the Common sense and understanding of Mankind do signify a great deal more than they say they mean; cc-acp cs pns32 vvb av-dx av-dc, q-crq vdb pns32 vvi av-dc cs pns32 vvb? q-crq vdb pns32 vvi d n2 c-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vdb vvi dt j n1 dc cs pns32 vvb pns32 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
328 such expressions, as they themselves do acknowledge, if they be understood according to the most obvious sense of the words, would render them guilty of flat Idolatry? Especially when they know, that they are charged with Idolatry upon this account; such expressions, as they themselves do acknowledge, if they be understood according to the most obvious sense of the words, would render them guilty of flat Idolatry? Especially when they know, that they Are charged with Idolatry upon this account; d n2, c-acp pns32 px32 vdb vvi, cs pns32 vbb vvn vvg p-acp dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n2, vmd vvi pno32 j pp-f j n1? av-j c-crq pns32 vvb, cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
329 and since to cleare themselves of it they will not alter their Prayers, they justly lye under the suspition of it. and since to clear themselves of it they will not altar their Prayers, they justly lie under the suspicion of it. cc c-acp pc-acp vvi px32 pp-f pn31 pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 n2, pns32 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 3
330 And yet admitting what they say in this matter to be true, and that by these expressions in their Prayers they intend no more but the solemn Invocation of Angels and Saints that they would intercede with God to bestow these Blessings upon them for the sake of their Merits, and upon their Mediation: And yet admitting what they say in this matter to be true, and that by these expressions in their Prayers they intend no more but the solemn Invocation of Angels and Saints that they would intercede with God to bestow these Blessings upon them for the sake of their Merits, and upon their Mediation: cc av vvg r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc cst p-acp d n2 p-acp po32 n2 pns32 vvb av-dx dc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
331 yet this surely is a great deal too much, and cannot be done without a high entrenchment upon the Office of the onely Mediatour between God and man, the Man Christ Jesus: yet this surely is a great deal too much, and cannot be done without a high entrenchment upon the Office of the only Mediator between God and man, the Man christ jesus: av d av-j vbz dt j n1 av av-d, cc vmbx vbi vdn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, dt n1 np1 np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
332 But let them not deceive themselves, God is not mocked: The Lord our God is a jealous God, and He will not give his Glory to another. But let them not deceive themselves, God is not mocked: The Lord our God is a jealous God, and He will not give his Glory to Another. cc-acp vvb pno32 xx vvi px32, np1 vbz xx vvn: dt n1 po12 n1 vbz dt j np1, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 3
333 I have not yet instanced in the grossest part of their Superstition, not to say downright Idolatry, in this kind; I have not yet instanced in the Grossest part of their Superstition, not to say downright Idolatry, in this kind; pns11 vhb xx av vvn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f po32 n1, xx pc-acp vvi j n1, p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
334 I mean, in their extravagant worship of the blessed Virgin and Mother of our Lord; whom they blasphemously call the Queen of Heaven; and whom by a new style, unknown to the Scriptures and Primitive Antiquity, they think to dignify with the modish Title of our Lady; as if that could be any addition of honour to Her, whom the Angel declared to be blessed among Women: Who, I mean, in their extravagant worship of the blessed Virgae and Mother of our Lord; whom they blasphemously call the Queen of Heaven; and whom by a new style, unknown to the Scriptures and Primitive Antiquity, they think to dignify with the modish Title of our Lady; as if that could be any addition of honour to Her, whom the Angel declared to be blessed among Women: Who, pns11 vvb, p-acp po32 j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; ro-crq pns32 av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; cc r-crq p-acp dt j n1, j p-acp dt n2 cc j n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1; c-acp cs d vmd vbi d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31, r-crq dt n1 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2: r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
335 if she know any thing of the follies of Her Worshippers here below, with what disdain and indignation, do we think She heares those infinite Prayers that are made to Her, if she know any thing of the follies of Her Worshippers Here below, with what disdain and Indignation, do we think She hears those infinite Prayers that Are made to Her, cs pns31 vvb d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 av a-acp, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1, vdb pns12 vvb pns31 vvz d j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
336 and that Sacrilegious Worship which is given Her in that Church, and which makes both pages of their Religion; and that Sacrilegious Worship which is given Her in that Church, and which makes both pages of their Religion; cc d j n1 r-crq vbz vvn pno31 p-acp d n1, cc r-crq vvz d n2 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
337 and which for the frequency of it, both in their publick and private Devotions, is very much beyond what they give to God and Christ? As if there were none in Heaven but She, nor any thing upon Earth to be worshipped in comparison of Her Image. and which for the frequency of it, both in their public and private Devotions, is very much beyond what they give to God and christ? As if there were none in Heaven but She, nor any thing upon Earth to be worshipped in comparison of Her Image. cc r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av-d p-acp po32 j cc j n2, vbz av av-d p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb p-acp np1 cc np1? p-acp cs pc-acp vbdr pix p-acp n1 cc-acp pns31, ccx d n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 3
338 Nay so far have they carryed this extravagant Folly, and how much farther they would have carryed it, had not the Reformation given a check to it, God only knows: Nay so Far have they carried this extravagant Folly, and how much farther they would have carried it, had not the Reformation given a check to it, God only knows: uh-x av av-j vhb pns32 vvn d j n1, cc c-crq av-d av-jc pns32 vmd vhi vvn pn31, vhd xx dt n1 vvn dt n1 p-acp pn31, np1 av-j vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
339 so far, I say, have they proceeded in this Folly, as, in that famous Book of their Devotions called our Ladyes Psalter, not only to apply to Her some part of this Psalm out of which I have taken my Text, beginning it thus, How good is God to Israel, to them that worship his B. Mother? But they have likewise profanely burlesqued, I cannot afford it a better terme, this whole Book of Psalms, applying to Her almost the highest things that are there said concerning God and our Blessed Saviour. Heare, O Heavens, so Far, I say, have they proceeded in this Folly, as, in that famous Book of their Devotions called our Ladies Psalter, not only to apply to Her Some part of this Psalm out of which I have taken my Text, beginning it thus, How good is God to Israel, to them that worship his B. Mother? But they have likewise profanely burlesqued, I cannot afford it a better term, this Whole Book of Psalms, applying to Her almost the highest things that Are there said Concerning God and our Blessed Saviour. Hear, Oh Heavens, av av-j, pns11 vvb, vhb pns32 vvd p-acp d n1, c-acp, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvn po12 ng1 n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f d n1 av pp-f r-crq pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1, vvg pn31 av, c-crq j vbz np1 p-acp np1, p-acp pno32 cst vvb po31 np1 n1? p-acp pns32 vhb av av-j vvn, pns11 vmbx vvi pn31 dt jc n1, d j-jn n1 pp-f n2, vvg p-acp po31 av dt js n2 cst vbr a-acp vvn vvg np1 cc po12 vvn n1. vvb, uh n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
340 and give eare O Earth, and be ye horribly astonished, to see the best and wisest Religion in the World transform'd into Superstition and Folly; and give ear Oh Earth, and be you horribly astonished, to see the best and Wisest Religion in the World transformed into Superstition and Folly; cc vvb n1 uh n1, cc vbb pn22 av-j vvn, pc-acp vvi dt js cc js n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
341 and to see the most learned Persons in that Communion set themselves in good earnest to justify all these follyes and absurdities by a grave and groundless pretence to Infallibility. and to see the most learned Persons in that Communion Set themselves in good earnest to justify all these folly's and absurdities by a grave and groundless pretence to Infallibility. cc pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n2 p-acp d n1 vvn px32 p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi d d ng1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 3
342 Thirdly and Lastly, This shews us how necessary the favour of God is to every mans happiness: Thirdly and Lastly, This shows us how necessary the favour of God is to every men happiness: ord cc ord, d vvz pno12 c-crq j dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pc-acp d ng1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
343 And there is but one way to gain his friendship and favour, by becoming holy and good as He is: And there is but one Way to gain his friendship and favour, by becoming holy and good as He is: cc pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg j cc j c-acp pns31 vbz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
344 Then may we rejoice and glory in God, as the Psalmist here does, and say, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. Then may we rejoice and glory in God, as the Psalmist Here does, and say, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. av vmb pns12 vvi cc n1 p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 av vdz, cc vvi, r-crq vhb pns11 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21? cc pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
345 A wicked man dreads God above all things in the World, and he has great reason to do so: A wicked man dreads God above all things in the World, and he has great reason to do so: dt j n1 vvz np1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 vhz j n1 pc-acp vdi av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
346 For he is not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with him: For he is not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness, neither shall evil dwell with him: c-acp pns31 vbz xx dt n1 cst vhz n1 p-acp n1, dx vmb av-jn vvi p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
347 The foolish shall not stand in his sight, he hateth all the workers of iniquity. When by sin we depart from God, we forsake our own happiness: The foolish shall not stand in his sighed, he hates all the workers of iniquity. When by since we depart from God, we forsake our own happiness: dt j vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz d dt n2 pp-f n1. c-crq p-acp n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1, pns12 vvb po12 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
348 Salvation is far from the wicked, says David. And againe, a little after the Text, They that are far from thee shall perish, Salvation is Far from the wicked, Says David. And again, a little After the Text, They that Are Far from thee shall perish, n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt j, vvz np1. cc av, dt j p-acp dt n1, pns32 cst vbr av-j p-acp pno21 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
349 but it is good for me to draw near to God: but it is good for me to draw near to God: cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
350 Now by holyness and goodness we draw near to Him, who alone can make us happy. Now by holiness and Goodness we draw near to Him, who alone can make us happy. av p-acp n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb av-j p-acp pno31, r-crq av-j vmb vvi pno12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 3
351 It is certainly the common interest of mankind there should be a God, because we cannot possibly be happy without Him: It is Certainly the Common Interest of mankind there should be a God, Because we cannot possibly be happy without Him: pn31 vbz av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vmd vbi dt np1, c-acp pns12 vmbx av-j vbi j p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 3
352 But then it is no mans interest to be wicked, because thereby we make Him our Enemy in whose favour is life, and upon whom all our hopes of happyness do depend. But then it is no men Interest to be wicked, Because thereby we make Him our Enemy in whose favour is life, and upon whom all our hope's of happiness do depend. cc-acp cs pn31 vbz dx ng1 n1 pc-acp vbi j, c-acp av pns12 vvb pno31 po12 n1 p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz n1, cc p-acp ro-crq d po12 n2 pp-f n1 vdb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 3
353 To conclude, if we would have God for our Happiness, we must be sure to make Him our Friend ▪ and then we may promise to our selves all those advantages which the Friendship of so great and powerful a Patron can give us: To conclude, if we would have God for our Happiness, we must be sure to make Him our Friend ▪ and then we may promise to our selves all those advantages which the Friendship of so great and powerful a Patron can give us: pc-acp vvi, cs pns12 vmd vhi np1 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 po12 n1 ▪ cc cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 d d n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f av j cc j dt n1 vmb vvi pno12: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
354 And there is but one way to establish a firm Friendship between God and us, and that is, by doing his Will, and living in obedience to his Laws: And there is but one Way to establish a firm Friendship between God and us, and that is, by doing his Will, and living in Obedience to his Laws: cc pc-acp vbz cc-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12, cc d vbz, p-acp vdg png31 n1, cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
355 Ye are my friends, saith our Blessed Lord, if ye do whatsoever I command you: This is the love of God, saith St. John, that we keep his commandments: You Are my Friends, Says our Blessed Lord, if you do whatsoever I command you: This is the love of God, Says Saint John, that we keep his Commandments: pn22 vbr po11 n2, vvz po12 j-vvn n1, cs pn22 vdb r-crq pns11 vvb pn22: d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz n1 np1, cst pns12 vvb po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
356 And to love God is the way to be made partakers of those glorious things which God hath prepared for them that love Him: And to love God is the Way to be made partakers of those glorious things which God hath prepared for them that love Him: cc p-acp n1 np1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn n2 pp-f d j n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
357 such as eye hath not seen, nor eare heard, neither have entred into the heart of man: such as eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man: d c-acp n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx n1 vvd, dx vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
358 Which God of his infinite goodness grant we may all at last be made partakers of, Which God of his infinite Goodness grant we may all At last be made partakers of, r-crq np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvb pns12 vmb av-d p-acp ord vbi vvn n2 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3
359 for his mercies sake in Jesus Christ; To whom with Thee O Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, dominion and power, both now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. for his Mercies sake in jesus christ; To whom with Thee Oh Father, and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, dominion and power, both now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. p-acp po31 ng1 n1 p-acp np1 np1; p-acp ro-crq p-acp pno21 uh n1, cc dt j n1, vbb d n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, d av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 3

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