A fast of Gods chusing plainly opened for the help of those poor in spirit, whose hearts are set to seek the Lord their God in New-England, in the solemn ordinance of a fast : wherein is shewed, 1, the nature of such a fast, 2, the testimony God will give thereunto of his gracious acceptance, 3, the special seasons wherein God will bear witness to such a fast, 4, some helps to faith that is shall be so, 5, why such a fast is so acceptable and succesfull, 6, how much this concerns Gods people in New-England : preached on a fast called by publick authority, on 26, 1[6]74 / by Thomas Thacher...

Mather, Increase, 1639-1723
Thacher, Thomas, 1620-1678
Publisher: Printed by John Foster
Place of Publication: Boston
Publication Year: 1678
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A64466 ESTC ID: R9807 STC ID: T830
Subject Headings: Fast-day sermons;
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0 Isaiah. 58. 5, 6. Is it such a Fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his Soul, &c. Is not this the Fast that I have chosen, & c? Isaiah. 58. 5, 6. Is it such a Fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his Soul, etc. Is not this the Fast that I have chosen, & c? np1. crd crd, crd vbz pn31 d dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn? dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, av vbz xx d dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, cc sy? (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 IT is (my beloved) hard work yea, one of the hardest parts of the work of the Ministry, to awaken a people that are rocked a sleep in sin; IT is (my Beloved) hard work yea, one of the Hardest parts of the work of the Ministry, to awaken a people that Are rocked a sleep in since; pn31 vbz (po11 j-vvn) j n1 uh, crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst vbr vvn dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
2 especially a professing people, that are lifted up to eminent degrees in profession, exalted with great priviledges, especially a professing people, that Are lifted up to eminent Degrees in profession, exalted with great privileges, av-j dt vvg n1, cst vbr vvn a-acp p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, vvn p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
3 and have their hearts raised with these things unto great pride, this (I say is a great and difficult work of the Ministry to awaken such: and have their hearts raised with these things unto great pride, this (I say is a great and difficult work of the Ministry to awaken such: cc vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp j n1, d (pns11 vvb vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
4 But such a People this Prophet had to do withal, and therefore you see what be must do, ver. 1. Cry aloud spare not, stretch thy throat, spare no pains, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, But such a People this Prophet had to do withal, and Therefore you see what be must do, ver. 1. Cry aloud spare not, stretch thy throat, spare no pains, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, cc-acp d dt n1 d n1 vhd pc-acp vdi av, cc av pn22 vvb r-crq vbb vmb vdi, fw-la. crd vvb av vvb xx, vvb po21 n1, vvb dx n2, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av-j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
5 and shew my peopl their transgressions, & the house of Jacob their sins. They had Watchmen amongst them, but they did not watch; and show my people their transgressions, & the house of Jacob their Sins. They had Watchmen among them, but they did not watch; cc vvi po11 n1 po32 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 po32 n2. pns32 vhd n2 p-acp pno32, cc-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
6 Dogs that did not bark, Isai. 56. 10. and therefore the Prophet must cry aloud, and shew them their sins. Dogs that did not bark, Isaiah 56. 10. and Therefore the Prophet must cry aloud, and show them their Sins. n2 cst vdd xx vvi, np1 crd crd cc av dt n1 vmb vvi av, cc vvi pno32 po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
7 Why? were they so vile a people? they were eminent in profession, exalted in priviledges, Why? were they so vile a people? they were eminent in profession, exalted in privileges, q-crq? vbdr pns32 av j dt n1? pns32 vbdr j p-acp n1, vvn p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
8 and arrogant in both, as appears in five or six things. 1. They seek me daily, ver 2. 2. They delight to know my wayes. and arrogant in both, as appears in five or six things. 1. They seek me daily, for 2. 2. They delight to know my ways. cc j p-acp d, c-acp vvz p-acp crd cc crd n2. crd pns32 vvb pno11 av-j, p-acp crd crd pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi po11 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
9 3. They did Righteousness, and they forsook not the Ordinances of God, they were a practicing People, 3. They did Righteousness, and they forsook not the Ordinances of God, they were a practicing People, crd pns32 vdd n1, cc pns32 vvd xx dt n2 pp-f np1, pns32 vbdr dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
10 as well as a knowing people, and further, they enquire and ask after the Ordinances of Justice, as well as a knowing people, and further, they inquire and ask After the Ordinances of justice, c-acp av c-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc av-jc, pns32 vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
11 and profess great delight in approaching to God, and that not only in common and ordinary duties, and profess great delight in approaching to God, and that not only in Common and ordinary duties, cc vvb j n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, cc cst xx av-j p-acp j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
12 but extraordinary, ver. 3. We have fasted, and we have afflicted our Souls in our Fast, and yet saith God to the Prophet: but extraordinary, ver. 3. We have fasted, and we have afflicted our Souls in our Fast, and yet Says God to the Prophet: cc-acp j, fw-la. crd pns12 vhb vvd, cc pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 p-acp po12 j, cc av vvz np1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
13 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, and make them to know their transgressions &c. They were yet a people that did need awakening notwithstanding all this. Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, and make them to know their transgressions etc. They were yet a people that did need awakening notwithstanding all this. vvb av, vvb xx, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av-j dt n1, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 av pns32 vbdr av dt n1 cst vdd vvi n-vvg p-acp d d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 4
14 But when was this people in this frame? and when was there such matter of complaint against them? I Answer in general, it was when they did keep hypocritical Fasts, which are here described, ver. 3. 4. & they did Fast, But when was this people in this frame? and when was there such matter of complaint against them? I Answer in general, it was when they did keep hypocritical Fasts, which Are Here described, ver. 3. 4. & they did Fast, cc-acp q-crq vbds d n1 p-acp d n1? cc q-crq vbds a-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32? pns11 vvb p-acp n1, pn31 vbds c-crq pns32 vdd vvi j n2, r-crq vbr av vvn, fw-la. crd crd cc pns32 vdd av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
15 but yet they did not Fast; but yet they did not Fast; cc-acp av pns32 vdd xx av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
16 It was a Fast (as to the external observation,) when it was not a Fast, It was a Fast (as to the external observation,) when it was not a Fast, pn31 vbds dt j (c-acp p-acp dt j n1,) q-crq pn31 vbds xx dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
17 as to the spiritual Efficacy and right performance of this holy Service. as to the spiritual Efficacy and right performance of this holy Service. c-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc j-jn n1 pp-f d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
18 They were lifted up with their Service performed, and quarrelled with God, and complained, as if some notable injury were done them, in that they used Gods remedy for their malady, They were lifted up with their Service performed, and quarreled with God, and complained, as if Some notable injury were done them, in that they used God's remedy for their malady, pns32 vbdr vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1 vvn, cc vvn p-acp np1, cc vvd, c-acp cs d j n1 vbdr vdn pno32, p-acp cst pns32 vvd npg1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
19 and yet their malady was not removed. More porticularly. and yet their malady was not removed. More porticularly. cc av po32 n1 vbds xx vvn. av-dc av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 4
20 This seems to me to have reference to the dayes of Hezekiah; You knew what glorious dayes they were, This seems to me to have Referente to the days of Hezekiah; You knew what glorious days they were, np1 vvz p-acp pno11 pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; pn22 vvd r-crq j n2 pns32 vbdr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
21 and how zealous he was in Reformation, insomuch, that he brake in pieces the brazen Serpen• which Moses had made which they had so long admired and burnt Incense to, 2 King. 18. 4. and what solemn Fasts did they keep? and what delight had they in approaching unto God, 2 Cron. 30. 21. the Children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem, kept the Feast of unleavened bread seven dayes, with great gladness, and how zealous he was in Reformation, insomuch, that he brake in Pieces the brazen Serpen• which Moses had made which they had so long admired and burned Incense to, 2 King. 18. 4. and what solemn Fasts did they keep? and what delight had they in approaching unto God, 2 Cron. 30. 21. the Children of Israel that were present At Jerusalem, kept the Feast of unleavened bred seven days, with great gladness, cc c-crq j pns31 vbds p-acp n1, av, cst pns31 vvd p-acp n2 dt j np1 r-crq np1 vhd vvn r-crq pns32 vhd av av-j vvn cc j-vvn n1 p-acp, crd n1. crd crd cc q-crq j n2 vdd pns32 vvi? cc q-crq n1 vhd pns32 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, crd np1 crd crd dt n2 pp-f np1 cst vbdr j p-acp np1, vvd dt n1 pp-f j n1 crd n2, p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
22 and the Priests and Levites praised the Lord, day by day, singing with loud Instruments unto the Lord. There was great joy; and the Priests and Levites praised the Lord, day by day, singing with loud Instruments unto the Lord. There was great joy; cc dt n2 cc np2 vvd dt n1, n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1. a-acp vbds j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
23 But alas as soon as these things were well over, and they had purged out Idolatry in Chap. 32. 1. After these things, But alas as soon as these things were well over, and they had purged out Idolatry in Chap. 32. 1. After these things, cc-acp uh p-acp av c-acp d n2 vbdr av a-acp, cc pns32 vhd vvn av n1 p-acp np1 crd crd p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
24 and the establishment thereof, Senacherib comes up against them, and their wound as to their Civil affairs is not healed. and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib comes up against them, and their wound as to their Civil affairs is not healed. cc dt n1 av, np1 vvz a-acp p-acp pno32, cc po32 n1 a-acp p-acp po32 j n2 vbz xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
25 And in the sixth year of Hezekiah the ten Tribes are led away by Shalma•••ir, 2 King. 18. 10. that is in the ninth year of Hoshea King of Israel ▪ Samaria was taken, &c. & because they obeyed not the voice of the Lord their God, And in the sixth year of Hezekiah the ten Tribes Are led away by Shalma•••ir, 2 King. 18. 10. that is in the ninth year of Hoshea King of Israel ▪ Samaria was taken, etc. & Because they obeyed not the voice of the Lord their God, cc p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1 dt crd n2 vbr vvn av p-acp j, crd n1. crd crd cst vbz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1 n1 pp-f np1 ▪ np1 vbds vvn, av cc c-acp pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
26 but transgressed his Covenant and all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded, and would not hear them nor do them. but transgressed his Covenant and all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded, and would not hear them nor do them. cc-acp vvd po31 n1 cc d cst np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, cc vmd xx vvi pno32 ccx vdb pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
27 Now ver. the 13. In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah Zenacherib took all the fenced Cities of Judah, &c. Here was Israel carried Captive before, Now for. the 13. In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah Sennacherib took all the fenced Cities of Judah, etc. Here was Israel carried Captive before, av p-acp. dt crd p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1 np1 np1 vvd d dt vvn n2 pp-f np1, av av vbds np1 vvd j-jn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
28 and did not Judah fast then in good Hezekiahs dayes? here also is Judah set upon, and the fenced Cities taken; and did not Judah fast then in good Hezekiah's days? Here also is Judah Set upon, and the fenced Cities taken; cc vdd xx np1 av-j av p-acp j njp2 n2? av av vbz np1 vvn p-acp, cc dt vvn n2 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
29 and was Hezekiah, and the people asleep all this while? did they not fast and pray? yea, and was Hezekiah, and the people asleep all this while? did they not fast and pray? yea, cc vbds np1, cc dt n1 j d d n1? vdd pns32 xx av-j cc vvi? uh, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
30 but in the Issue Jerusalem is besieged, and Rabshekah blasphemes, &c. was not here matter of fasting and prayer? yet notwithstanding all this Jerusalem is in danger of destruction, but in the Issue Jerusalem is besieged, and Rabshekah blasphemes, etc. was not Here matter of fasting and prayer? yet notwithstanding all this Jerusalem is in danger of destruction, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 np1 vbz vvn, cc np1 n2, av vbds xx av n1 pp-f vvg cc n1? av p-acp d d np1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
31 why then? wherefore have we fasted (say they) and thou seest it not? wherefore have we afflicted our Soul, why then? Wherefore have we fasted (say they) and thou See it not? Wherefore have we afflicted our Soul, uh-crq av? q-crq vhb pns12 vvd (vvb pns32) cc pns21 vv2 pn31 xx? q-crq vhb pns12 vvn po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
32 and thou takest no knowledge? here is their quarrel with God, and God Answers this in ver. 3. 4. He gives (I say) the Reason of it. and thou Takest no knowledge? Here is their quarrel with God, and God Answers this in ver. 3. 4. He gives (I say) the Reason of it. cc pns21 vv2 dx n1? av vbz po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc np1 n2 d p-acp fw-la. crd crd pns31 vvz (pns11 vvb) dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
33 1. By discovering their sins that still remain notwithstanding their Fasts, so that their Fasts were indeed no Fasts. 1. By discovering their Sins that still remain notwithstanding their Fasts, so that their Fasts were indeed no Fasts. crd p-acp vvg po32 n2 cst av vvb a-acp po32 n2, av cst po32 n2 vbdr av dx n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
34 2. The benefits they should have obteined if their Fast had been a Fast indeed; 2. The benefits they should have obtained if their Fast had been a Fast indeed; crd dt n2 pns32 vmd vhi vvn cs po32 av-j vhd vbn dt av-j av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
35 Is it such a Fast as I have chosen for a man to afflict his Soul for a day, Is it such a Fast as I have chosen for a man to afflict his Soul for a day, vbz pn31 d dt av-j c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
36 and to hang down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloths? &c. oh no! but this is the Fast that I have chosen, to loose the bands of wickdness, to undoe the heavy burthens, and to hang down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloths? etc. o no! but this is the Fast that I have chosen, to lose the bans of wickdness, to undo the heavy burdens, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi n2? av uh uh p-acp d vbz dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
37 and to let the oppressed go free? &c. Hence we may observe. and to let the oppressed go free? etc. Hence we may observe. cc pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn vvb j? av av pns12 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
38 Doct. That a Fast of Gods chusing, or such a Fast as God hath chosen will certainly bring seasonable pledges of Gods gracious acceptation. Doct. That a Fast of God's choosing, or such a Fast as God hath chosen will Certainly bring seasonable pledges of God's gracious acceptation. np1 cst dt av-j pp-f n2 vvg, cc d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn vmb av-j vvi j n2 pp-f n2 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
39 When the heart is right for God, and the Fast is ordered according to God it shall certainly obtain mercy, When the heart is right for God, and the Fast is ordered according to God it shall Certainly obtain mercy, c-crq dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp np1, cc dt j vbz vvn vvg p-acp np1 pn31 vmb av-j vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
40 and bring home help and succour from God. and bring home help and succour from God. cc vvb av-an n1 cc vvi p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
41 Prayer, especially, extraordinary prayer is not only the Key of all earthly Treasures of Goodness, which God hath laid up for the Sons of men on Earth, Prayer, especially, extraordinary prayer is not only the Key of all earthly Treasures of goodness, which God hath laid up for the Sons of men on Earth, n1, av-j, j n1 vbz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f d j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
42 but the Key of heavenly Treasures in Christ Jesus also. but the Key of heavenly Treasures in christ jesus also. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp np1 np1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 4
43 I shall observe this method in managing this Subject. 1. I shall open unto you the nature of a Fast, I shall observe this method in managing this Subject. 1. I shall open unto you the nature of a Fast, pns11 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp vvg d n-jn. crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
44 and such a Fast as God hath chosen. and such a Fast as God hath chosen. cc d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
45 2. I shall shew you those Testimonies which God will give of his gracious acceptation unto such a Fast. 3. I shall endeavour to show you the seasons wherein God is wont to give, 2. I shall show you those Testimonies which God will give of his gracious acceptation unto such a Fast. 3. I shall endeavour to show you the seasons wherein God is wont to give, crd pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n2 r-crq np1 vmb vvi pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp d dt j. crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 dt n2 c-crq np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
46 and his people may expect such manifest Testimonies of his gracious acceptation 4. I shall labour to help your Faith with some invincible Arguments and demonstrations of this Truth, and his people may expect such manifest Testimonies of his gracious acceptation 4. I shall labour to help your Faith with Some invincible Arguments and demonstrations of this Truth, cc po31 n1 vmb vvi d j n2 pp-f po31 j n1 crd pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
47 and then the Reasons of the point, and Lastly, how much this concerns us, a people so Circumstanced as we are. and then the Reasons of the point, and Lastly, how much this concerns us, a people so Circumstanced as we Are. cc av dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc ord, c-crq d d vvz pno12, dt n1 av vvn c-acp pns12 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
48 1. For the nature of a Fast you may take this imperfect diffinition or description of it not taken strictly, only for an adjunct or means of worship, 1. For the nature of a Fast you may take this imperfect definition or description of it not taken strictly, only for an adjunct or means of worship, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j pn22 vmb vvi d j n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 xx vvn av-j, av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
49 but more largely as I suppose in my Text, and so a Fast is an extraordinary part or act of Gospel worship wherein for a convenient Season we abstain from the comforts of this life, but more largely as I suppose in my Text, and so a Fast is an extraordinary part or act of Gospel worship wherein for a convenient Season we abstain from the comforts of this life, cc-acp av-dc av-j c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n1, cc av dt j vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 n1 c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
50 and upon due examination of our wayes towards God, and consideration of Gods wayes towards us, we make a solemn and real profession that we justifie God and judge our selves, we justifie God for the evil of affliction that we either feel or fear and judge our selves for the evil of transgression which we find within us or that •ath passed from us, we solemnly profess godly sorrow and repentance for the evil of sin, we solemly profess that we seek mercy and grace from God in Jesus Christ to save us from our sin• and sorrows, we solemnly profess that we with all readiness forgive others that have offended us, and upon due examination of our ways towards God, and consideration of God's ways towards us, we make a solemn and real profession that we justify God and judge our selves, we justify God for the evil of affliction that we either feel or Fear and judge our selves for the evil of Transgression which we find within us or that •ath passed from us, we solemnly profess godly sorrow and Repentance for the evil of since, we solemny profess that we seek mercy and grace from God in jesus christ to save us from our sin• and sorrows, we solemnly profess that we with all readiness forgive Others that have offended us, cc p-acp j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp pno12, pns12 vvb dt j cc j n1 cst pns12 vvb np1 cc vvi po12 n2, pns12 vvb np1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 cst pns12 d vvb cc vvi cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno12 cc cst vhz vvn p-acp pno12, pns12 av-j vvb j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1, pns12 av-j vvb cst pns12 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc n2, pns12 av-j vvb cst pns12 p-acp d n1 vvi n2-jn cst vhb vvn pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
51 as we hope to be forgiven of God, and lastly we solemnly engage and bind our selves to reform the evil of our wayes, as we hope to be forgiven of God, and lastly we solemnly engage and bind our selves to reform the evil of our ways, c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, cc ord pns12 av-j vvi cc vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
52 and to walk before God in new obedience according to his word for the time to come. and to walk before God in new Obedience according to his word for the time to come. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
53 There is much of Religion lyes in the right understanding of a Spiritual Fast ▪ Therefore I say first [ a Fast. ] There is much of Religion lies in the right understanding of a Spiritual Fast ▪ Therefore I say First [ a Fast. ] pc-acp vbz d pp-f n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j j ▪ av pns11 vvb ord [ dt av-j. ] (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
54 The very notion of a Fast speaks abstinence, a Fast is that wherein a man denyes himself the use of ordinary things whereto he is accustomed and necessitated for some certain ends and for a certain season; The very notion of a Fast speaks abstinence, a Fast is that wherein a man Denies himself the use of ordinary things whereto he is accustomed and necessitated for Some certain ends and for a certain season; dt j n1 pp-f dt av-j vvz n1, dt j vbz d c-crq dt n1 vvz px31 dt n1 pp-f j n2 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp d j n2 cc p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
55 if there be not a denying your selves ordinary comforts, there is no Fast, and if not in order to worship, it is not a religious Fast. if there be not a denying your selves ordinary comforts, there is no Fast, and if not in order to worship, it is not a religious Fast. cs pc-acp vbb xx dt vvg po22 n2 j n2, pc-acp vbz dx j, cc cs xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz xx dt j av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
56 And therefore though this be but an adjunct of worship ▪ yet its an adjunct appointed by God to abstein from your ordinary comforts, and that in three things. And Therefore though this be but an adjunct of worship ▪ yet its an adjunct appointed by God to abstain from your ordinary comforts, and that in three things. cc av cs d vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 ▪ av vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 j n2, cc cst p-acp crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
57 1. To abstein from meat and drink wholly, if strength of nature will bear it, if not, so much as mercy and necessity will permit; 1. To abstain from meat and drink wholly, if strength of nature will bear it, if not, so much as mercy and necessity will permit; crd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc vvi av-jn, cs n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pn31, cs xx, av av-d c-acp n1 cc n1 vmb vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
58 This at least is commanded of old, Esth. 4. 16. neither eat nor drink three dayes, night nor day, &c. she appointed a three dayes Fast, which those Countries might better bear, This At least is commanded of old, Esth. 4. 16. neither eat nor drink three days, night nor day, etc. she appointed a three days Fast, which those Countries might better bear, d p-acp ds vbz vvn pp-f j, np1 crd crd d vvi ccx n1 crd n2, n1 ccx n1, av pns31 vvd dt crd n2 av-j, r-crq d n2 vmd jc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
59 and upon that extraordinary occasion they might not eat nor drink, night nor day, so Nineveh they must not eat nor drink, they are forbidden not only wine, but water, Jonah. 3 7. 2 It is a part of the abstinence requisite to this duty, to abstein from our wonted Ornaments. and upon that extraordinary occasion they might not eat nor drink, night nor day, so Nineveh they must not eat nor drink, they Are forbidden not only wine, but water, Jonah. 3 7. 2 It is a part of the abstinence requisite to this duty, to abstain from our wonted Ornament. cc p-acp d j n1 pns32 vmd xx vvi ccx vvi, n1 ccx n1, av np1 pns32 vmb xx vvi ccx vvi, pns32 vbr vvn xx av-j n1, cc-acp n1, np1. crd crd crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
60 To adorn the body in the day of Fast is a transgression of the Rule of fasting, Exod. 33. 4, 5, 6. there they are commanded to put off their Ornaments, To adorn the body in the day of Fast is a Transgression of the Rule of fasting, Exod 33. 4, 5, 6. there they Are commanded to put off their Ornament, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg, np1 crd crd, crd, crd zz pns32 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
61 and they were wonted also to cloath themselves in Sackcloth, now the rigour of this according to the darkness of those shadowing times is not exacted from us, and they were wonted also to cloth themselves in sackcloth, now the rigour of this according to the darkness of those shadowing times is not exacted from us, cc pns32 vbdr vvn av p-acp n1 px32 p-acp n1, av dt n1 pp-f d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg n2 vbz xx vvn p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
62 yet there is a proportion to be observed. yet there is a proportion to be observed. av pc-acp vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
63 The King of N•niveh (though but the King of N•niveh and not the King of Israel) yet he layes aside his Robes and put on Sackcloth, The King of N•niveh (though but the King of N•niveh and not the King of Israel) yet he lays aside his Robes and put on sackcloth, dt n1 pp-f np1 (cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc xx dt n1 pp-f np1) av pns31 vvz av po31 n2 cc vvi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
64 and that was a prevailing Fast, for it was a self humbling Fast. and that was a prevailing Fast, for it was a self humbling Fast. cc cst vbds dt j-vvg av-j, c-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 vvg av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
65 And they were wont also to sprinkle dust and ashes upon their heads, and to express all manner of self despisings and self abomination. And they were wont also to sprinkle dust and Ashes upon their Heads, and to express all manner of self despisings and self abomination. cc pns32 vbdr vvn av pc-acp vvi n1 cc n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 n2-vvg cc n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
66 If you be loth to put off your Ornaments, then its an humbling, and if it be an humbling, you ought to abstein from them with other your ordinary comforts, in an extraordinary humiliation. If you be loath to put off your Ornament, then its an humbling, and if it be an humbling, you ought to abstain from them with other your ordinary comforts, in an extraordinary humiliation. cs pn22 vbb j pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 n2, av pn31|vbz dt vvg, cc cs pn31 vbb dt vvg, pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp j-jn po22 j n2, p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
67 3. An absteining from all your lawful imployments and sports, and recreations, yea, even the pleasures of a Married life, 1 Cor. 7 5. Joel 2. 16. Let the Bridegroom come out of his Chamber, 3. an abstaining from all your lawful employments and sports, and recreations, yea, even the pleasures of a Married life, 1 Cor. 7 5. Joel 2. 16. Let the Bridegroom come out of his Chamber, crd dt vvg p-acp d po22 j n2 cc n2, cc n2, uh, av dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd crd vvb dt n1 vvb av pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
68 and the Bride out of her Closet, &c. there must be no sports nor pastimes. and the Bride out of her Closet, etc. there must be no sports nor pastimes. cc dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1, av a-acp vmb vbi dx n2 ccx n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
69 In a word, such abstinence is required wherby the body may be afflicted, Isa. 58. 3 Lev. 23, 29. 30. and Dan. •0. 2, 3, 12. Ezra. 8. 21. And this abstinence must continue at least from Evening to Evening, In a word, such abstinence is required whereby the body may be afflicted, Isaiah 58. 3 Lev. 23, 29. 30. and Dan. •0. 2, 3, 12. Ezra. 8. 21. And this abstinence must continue At least from Evening to Evening, p-acp dt n1, d n1 vbz vvn c-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, np1 crd crd np1 crd, crd crd cc np1 j. crd, crd, crd np1. crd crd cc d n1 vmb vvi p-acp ds p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
70 for so must you keep the Sabbaths, &c. not only your weekly Sabbaths, but Fasting and Feasting Sabbaths, Lev. 23. 32. from Evening to Evening shall you celebrate your Sabbath ▪ Its a vain shift to say this is spoken concerning Sabbaths only upon special occasions, for so must you keep the Sabbaths, etc. not only your weekly Sabbaths, but Fasting and Feasting Sabbaths, Lev. 23. 32. from Evening to Evening shall you celebrate your Sabbath ▪ Its a vain shift to say this is spoken Concerning Sabbaths only upon special occasions, c-acp av vmb pn22 vvi dt n2, av xx av-j po22 j n2, cc-acp vvg cc vvg n2, np1 crd crd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vmb pn22 vvi po22 n1 ▪ pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d vbz vvn vvg n2 av-j p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
71 for it concerns weekly Sabbaths, Lev. •3 2, 3. and these also. 2. Now this very outward abstinence as an help to the worship in the day, for it concerns weekly Sabbaths, Lev. •3 2, 3. and these also. 2. Now this very outward abstinence as an help to the worship in the day, c-acp pn31 vvz j n2, np1 n1 crd, crd cc d av. crd av d av j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
72 and so the whole Fast is a Gospel duty, that is, it is a duty directed unto ▪ under the Covenant of grace, and so the Whole Fast is a Gospel duty, that is, it is a duty directed unto ▪ under the Covenant of grace, cc av dt j-jn j vbz dt n1 n1, cst vbz, pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp ▪ p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
73 and not apperteining to the Covenant of works; for the Covenant of works did not admit of any day of Atonement: and not aPPERTAINING to the Covenant of works; for the Covenant of works did not admit of any day of Atonement: cc xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vdd xx vvi pp-f d n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
74 But it is the Gospel that appoints dayes of Atonement, and it is required in the Gospel, But it is the Gospel that appoints days of Atonement, and it is required in the Gospel, cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz n2 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
75 as our Saviour saith, when the Bridegroom is absent the Children of the Bride-Chamber shall Fast, the Bridegroom is Christ, as our Saviour Says, when the Bridegroom is absent the Children of the Bride-Chamber shall Fast, the Bridegroom is christ, c-acp po12 n1 vvz, c-crq dt n1 vbz j dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb av-j, dt n1 vbz np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
76 and the Children are Believers under the Gospel, and when he is absent, that is in Heaven, and the Children Are Believers under the Gospel, and when he is absent, that is in Heaven, cc dt n2 vbr n2 p-acp dt n1, cc c-crq pns31 vbz j, cst vbz p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
77 before he returns again there shal••e times of Fasting, Math. 9 15. Can the Children of the Bride-Chamber mourn as long as the Bridegroom is with them, before he returns again there shal••e times of Fasting, Math. 9 15. Can the Children of the Bride-Chamber mourn as long as the Bridegroom is with them, c-acp pns31 vvz av pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f vvg, np1 crd crd vmb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb a-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
78 but the dayes shall come that he shall be taken from them, and then they shall Fast, and the Apostle gives direction how they should manage themselves in Fasting and Prayer, 1 Cor. 7 5. and therefore its a Gospel duty. but the days shall come that he shall be taken from them, and then they shall Fast, and the Apostle gives direction how they should manage themselves in Fasting and Prayer, 1 Cor. 7 5. and Therefore its a Gospel duty. cc-acp dt n2 vmb vvi cst pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 vmb av-j, cc dt n1 vvz n1 c-crq pns32 vmd vvi px32 p-acp vvg cc n1, crd np1 crd crd cc av pn31|vbz dt n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
79 3. But yet (though a Gospel duty) it is an extraordinary duty, Fasting is not an every weeks duty in a constant Course, 3. But yet (though a Gospel duty) it is an extraordinary duty, Fasting is not an every weeks duty in a constant Course, crd p-acp av (cs dt n1 n1) pn31 vbz dt j n1, vvg vbz xx dt d ng2 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
80 as the Pharise thought, Luk. 18. 12 saying, I Fast twice a week. as the Pharisee Thought, Luk. 18. 12 saying, I Fast twice a Week. c-acp dt vvi vvd, np1 crd crd n1, pns11 av-j av dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
81 God hath appointed six dayes for labour and one for a Sabbath and therefore for men to appoint to themselves constant Sabbaths, besides the Sabbath of the Lord, is will-worship, and not acceptable to God. God hath appointed six days for labour and one for a Sabbath and Therefore for men to appoint to themselves constant Sabbaths, beside the Sabbath of the Lord, is will-worship, and not acceptable to God. np1 vhz vvn crd n2 p-acp n1 cc crd p-acp dt n1 cc av p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz n1, cc xx j p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
82 This then is not for Ordinary but special occasions; This then is not for Ordinary but special occasions; np1 av vbz xx p-acp j p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
83 as first when there is some notable or eminent publick Danger, as in the dayes of Jehoshapha•, 2 Chron. 20. 3. So when some notable duty is to be performed which is very difficult and hazardous, as First when there is Some notable or eminent public Danger, as in the days of Jehoshapha•, 2 Chronicles 20. 3. So when Some notable duty is to be performed which is very difficult and hazardous, c-acp ord c-crq pc-acp vbz d j cc j j n1, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd av c-crq d j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn r-crq vbz av j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
84 then is a season for a Fast as it was with Esther, Chap. 4. 14 15, 16. then is a season for a Fast as it was with Esther, Chap. 4. 14 15, 16. av vbz dt n1 p-acp dt av-j c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, np1 crd crd crd, crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
85 Again, when there is some great sickness lying upon those that are near and dear unto us, Psal. 35. 13, 14. But as for me, when they were sick my clothing was sackcloth, I humbled my Soul with Fasting, Again, when there is Some great sickness lying upon those that Are near and dear unto us, Psalm 35. 13, 14. But as for me, when they were sick my clothing was Sackcloth, I humbled my Soul with Fasting, av, c-crq pc-acp vbz d j n1 vvg p-acp d cst vbr j cc j-jn p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd, crd p-acp c-acp p-acp pno11, c-crq pns32 vbdr j po11 n1 vbds n1, pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
86 and I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother, I bowed down heavily, and I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother, I bowed down heavily, cc pns11 vvd px11 p-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn po11 n1 cc n1, pns11 vvd a-acp av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
87 as one that mourneth for his mother. as one that Mourneth for his mother. c-acp pi cst vvz p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
88 A friend and brother or Mother, or near Relations, when they are sick and weak and in dangerous condition, it calls for Fasting, there is then opportunity and occasion for this duty. A friend and brother or Mother, or near Relations, when they Are sick and weak and in dangerous condition, it calls for Fasting, there is then opportunity and occasion for this duty. dt n1 cc n1 cc n1, cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vbr j cc j cc p-acp j n1, pn31 vvz p-acp vvg, pc-acp vbz av n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
89 Again, when there is some notable blessing wanting, or we are in danger to loose it: Again, when there is Some notable blessing wanting, or we Are in danger to lose it: av, c-crq pc-acp vbz d j n1 vvg, cc pns12 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
90 And so when a person or people are fallen under some great transgression, whereby God may be provoked to indignation against them, its a time of Fasting and mourning; And so when a person or people Are fallen under Some great Transgression, whereby God may be provoked to Indignation against them, its a time of Fasting and mourning; cc av c-crq dt n1 cc n1 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1, c-crq np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg cc j-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
91 thus Ezra. 9. 4, 5, 6 in the case of their marrying strange wives, and polluting the holy seed. thus Ezra. 9. 4, 5, 6 in the case of their marrying strange wives, and polluting the holy seed. av np1. crd crd, crd, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n-vvg j n2, cc vvg dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
92 So when God goes forth against a people in some notable calamity, or threatning judgment; So when God Goes forth against a people in Some notable calamity, or threatening judgement; av c-crq np1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j n1, cc j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
93 as when Israel fled before the enemy, Joshua and the elders fasted, Josh. 7. So in any notable change or turn of a mans life, as when Israel fled before the enemy, joshua and the Elders fasted, Josh. 7. So in any notable change or turn of a men life, c-acp c-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 cc dt n2-jn vvd, np1 crd av p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
94 as the undertaking of a Calling or some great Voyage, then is a time to begin with Fasting and prayer, to Implore the aid of Gods gracious presence, his guidance, conduct & salvation: as the undertaking of a Calling or Some great Voyage, then is a time to begin with Fasting and prayer, to Implore the aid of God's gracious presence, his guidance, conduct & salvation: c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt vvg cc d j n1, av vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg cc n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, po31 n1, n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
95 Thus did Ezra, when he was going up from Babilon. Thus did Ezra, when he was going up from Babylon. av vdd np1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvg a-acp p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
96 Ezra 8. 21, 22 23. So that a Fast is not a standing duty, but occasional, Ezra 8. 21, 22 23. So that a Fast is not a standing duty, but occasional, np1 crd crd, crd crd av cst dt j vbz xx dt j-vvg n1, cc-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
97 as it is now to be observed in the dayes of the Gospel. as it is now to be observed in the days of the Gospel. c-acp pn31 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
98 2. Concerning the spiritual performance of it, and here first in order to the preparation thereto, there is examination of our own wayes, 2. Concerning the spiritual performance of it, and Here First in order to the preparation thereto, there is examination of our own ways, crd vvg dt j n1 pp-f pn31, cc av ord p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 av, pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
99 and consideration of the works of God; and consideration of the works of God; cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
100 these are preparatory, and for want of these it is that mens hearts are utterly indisposed to such spiritual services: these Are preparatory, and for want of these it is that men's hearts Are utterly indisposed to such spiritual services: d vbr n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f d pn31 vbz d ng2 n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp d j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
101 Josh. 7. v. 6. to 12. Lam. 3 38. to 44. in which you find them considering and bewailing both their own sins, Josh. 7. v. 6. to 12. Lam. 3 38. to 44. in which you find them considering and bewailing both their own Sins, np1 crd n1 crd p-acp crd np1 crd crd p-acp crd n1 r-crq pn22 vvb pno32 vvg cc vvg d po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
102 and Gods Judgments upon them for sin. and God's Judgments upon them for since. cc npg1 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
103 The next thing to be shown, is the very work of a Fast in the very nature of it, The next thing to be shown, is the very work of a Fast in the very nature of it, dt ord n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
104 and so I call it a real Profession, to distinguish between an acceptable and an unacceptable Fast; and so I call it a real Profession, to distinguish between an acceptable and an unacceptable Fast; cc av pns11 vvb pn31 dt j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc dt j av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
105 I say it is a solemn & real profession. I say it is a solemn & real profession. pns11 vvb pn31 vbz dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
106 This people professed great delight in Gods Ordinances, and sought the Lord daily ▪ and that they did, This people professed great delight in God's Ordinances, and sought the Lord daily ▪ and that they did, d n1 vvd j n1 p-acp npg1 n2, cc vvd dt n1 av-j ▪ cc cst pns32 vdd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
107 and would cleave to God in his appointments: and would cleave to God in his appointments: cc vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
108 They enquire after his mind, they make great profession, and so exact were they in their Fasts, that they afflicted their soul, They inquire After his mind, they make great profession, and so exact were they in their Fasts, that they afflicted their soul, pns32 vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vvb j n1, cc av j vbdr pns32 p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vvd po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
109 and bowe• down their heads like a bulrush, and walked mournfully and spread sackcloth and ashes under them, and bowe• down their Heads like a bulrush, and walked mournfully and spread Sackcloth and Ashes under them, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 av-j dt n1, cc vvd av-j cc vvb n1 cc n2 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
110 and what could be more as to an outward profession? but their hearts were not ingaged in it it was but a Lye a flattering of God, and what could be more as to an outward profession? but their hearts were not engaged in it it was but a Lie a flattering of God, cc q-crq vmd vbi av-dc p-acp p-acp dt j n1? cc-acp po32 n2 vbdr xx vvn p-acp pn31 pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 dt j-vvg pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
111 as Psal. 78. 34 35, 36, 37. therfore God upbraids them saying, Is this the Fast that 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉? But particularly, as Psalm 78. 34 35, 36, 37. Therefore God upbraids them saying, Is this the Fast that 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉? But particularly, c-acp np1 crd crd crd, crd, crd av n1 vvz pno32 vvg, vbz d dt j cst 〈 sy sy 〉? cc-acp av-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
112 1. There is a profession of our justifying God, for the evil of affliction that he brings upon us, 1. There is a profession of our justifying God, for the evil of affliction that he brings upon us, crd pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 vvg n1, p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
113 and a condemnation of our selves for the evill or our transgressions against the Lord our God. and a condemnation of our selves for the evil or our transgressions against the Lord our God. cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j-jn cc po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
114 Thus Dan. 9. 7. O Lord, Righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of face, 〈 ◊ 〉 this day•: Thus Dan. 9. 7. Oh Lord, Righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of face, 〈 ◊ 〉 this day•: av np1 crd crd uh n1, n1 vvz p-acp pno21, cc-acp p-acp pno12 n1 pp-f n1, 〈 sy 〉 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
115 so v 5, 8 16. they ascribe righteousness to God, though he had •aid waste Jerusalem burnt the city, destroyed the temple, scattered the people, so v 5, 8 16. they ascribe righteousness to God, though he had •aid waste Jerusalem burned the City, destroyed the temple, scattered the people, av crd crd, crd crd pns32 vvb n1 p-acp np1, cs pns31 vhd vvn n1 np1 vvd dt n1, vvd dt n1, vvn dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
116 and made them captives, yet saith Daniel, Thou are righteous, and we have sinned. and made them captives, yet Says daniel, Thou Are righteous, and we have sinned. cc vvd pno32 n2-jn, av vvz np1, pns21 vbr j, cc pns12 vhb vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
117 So Ezra makes a solemn and heart-breaking prayer, Ezra 9. 6. My God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee my God, So Ezra makes a solemn and Heartbreaking prayer, Ezra 9. 6. My God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee my God, av np1 vvz dt j cc j-jn n1, np1 crd crd po11 np1, pns11 vbm j cc vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp pno21 po11 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
118 for our iniquityes are increased over our head, and our trespasses are grown up unto the heavens. for our iniquities Are increased over our head, and our Trespasses Are grown up unto the heavens. p-acp po12 n2 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, cc po12 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
119 2. A solemn profession of godly sorrow and repentance of the evil of transgression which we have committed against the Lord. 2. A solemn profession of godly sorrow and Repentance of the evil of Transgression which we have committed against the Lord. crd dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f n1 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
120 Joel. 2. 12, 13. Neh. 9. They confess their sins from the beginning of their being a people; Joel. 2. 12, 13. Neh 9. They confess their Sins from the beginning of their being a people; np1. crd crd, crd np1 crd pns32 vvb po32 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 vbg dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
121 and •ay such a load upon themselves, as might make their hearts heavy with godly sorrow. and •ay such a load upon themselves, as might make their hearts heavy with godly sorrow. cc vvb d dt n1 p-acp px32, c-acp vmd vvi po32 n2 j p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
122 3. There is a solemn profession that we fly for refuge, to the hope of grace and mercy that is set before us in the Atonement made by J•sus Christ. 3. There is a solemn profession that we fly for refuge, to the hope of grace and mercy that is Set before us in the Atonement made by J•sus christ. crd pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cst pns12 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
123 Thus David, 2 Sam. 1 2. 15, 16. he upon that occasion laments the plague of his heart, Thus David, 2 Sam. 1 2. 15, 16. he upon that occasion laments the plague of his heart, av np1, crd np1 crd crd crd, crd pns31 p-acp d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
124 and the wickedness of his fact and laments after the blood of Christ for cleansing, and the wickedness of his fact and laments After the blood of christ for cleansing, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
125 and cries out for a new Creation of his heart, Psal. 51. 10. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right Spirit within me, this is the profession of every one that Fasts that he flies for refuge, to the precious blood of Christ for mercy to save him from his sin and Gods judgements, that he may have peace and grace no more to return unto folly. and cries out for a new Creation of his heart, Psalm 51. 10. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right Spirit within me, this is the profession of every one that Fasts that he flies for refuge, to the precious blood of christ for mercy to save him from his since and God's Judgments, that he may have peace and grace no more to return unto folly. cc vvz av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd crd vvb p-acp pno11 dt j n1 cc vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno11, d vbz dt n1 pp-f d crd d n2 cst pns31 vvz p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1 cc ng1 n2, cst pns31 vmb vhi n1 cc n1 av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
126 4. Again, there is a solemn profession in Fasting and Prayer, that we forgive others, 4. Again, there is a solemn profession in Fasting and Prayer, that we forgive Others, crd av, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp vvg cc n1, cst pns12 vvi n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
127 as we desire to be forgiven of God, Mark. 11. 25. when ye stand praying forgive, as we desire to be forgiven of God, Mark. 11. 25. when you stand praying forgive, c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1, vvb. crd crd c-crq pn22 vvb vvg vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
128 if you have ought against any, that your Father also which is in Heaven may forgive your Trespasses; if you have ought against any, that your Father also which is in Heaven may forgive your Trespasses; cs pn22 vhb pi p-acp d, cst po22 n1 av r-crq vbz p-acp n1 vmb vvi po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
129 Therefore in this Text he convinceth them by want of this, not to fast aright, Ye fast for strife and debate, &c. Isai. 58. 4. They did not heal but strengthen their divisions by fasting and their Fasts were hypocritical, Therefore in this Text he Convinces them by want of this, not to fast aright, You fast for strife and debate, etc. Isaiah 58. 4. They did not heal but strengthen their divisions by fasting and their Fasts were hypocritical, av p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f d, xx pc-acp vvi av, pn22 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, av np1 crd crd pns32 vdd xx vvi cc-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp vvg cc po32 n2 vbdr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
130 and not according to their profession. and not according to their profession. cc xx vvg p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
131 Lastly, There is in it a solemn profession, that we bind our selves to reform what is amiss, Lastly, There is in it a solemn profession, that we bind our selves to reform what is amiss, ord, pc-acp vbz p-acp pn31 dt j n1, cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
132 and to walk with God in new obedience, especially when you come to God in a solemn way and manner, its a true observation concerning prayer, that you can put no Petition to God for mercy but it implies a promise unto God of new obedience, especially when you come to God in such a solemn way and manner, you either come that you may obtain help for, and to walk with God in new Obedience, especially when you come to God in a solemn Way and manner, its a true observation Concerning prayer, that you can put no Petition to God for mercy but it Implies a promise unto God of new Obedience, especially when you come to God in such a solemn Way and manner, you either come that you may obtain help for, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp j n1, av-j c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1, pn31|vbz dt j n1 vvg n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi dx vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1 pp-f j n1, av-j c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp d dt j n1 cc n1, pn22 d vvb cst pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
133 or against your sin, help to obey, or to continue in obedience, in every Fast there is an implicite making and renewing Covenant with God, which the Saints of God upon these more then ordinary occasions were wont to express; or against your since, help to obey, or to continue in Obedience, in every Fast there is an implicit making and renewing Covenant with God, which the Saints of God upon these more then ordinary occasions were wont to express; cc p-acp po22 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp d av-j a-acp vbz dt j n-vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp np1, r-crq dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp d dc cs j n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
134 Neh 9th. the last verse, and the whole tenth Chapter, so that in a Fast you solemnly profess that you are grieved for your Transgressions, Neh 9th. the last verse, and the Whole tenth Chapter, so that in a Fast you solemnly profess that you Are grieved for your Transgressions, np1 ord. dt ord n1, cc dt j-jn ord n1, av cst p-acp dt av-j pn22 av-j vvb cst pn22 vbr vvn p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
135 and seek his grace in Christ, to pardon and heal you, and that all your hope is in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and that you freely forgive all that have trespassed against you, laying aside all anger, wrath, malice, envy, evil speaking, and seek his grace in christ, to pardon and heal you, and that all your hope is in the Atonement of jesus christ and that you freely forgive all that have trespassed against you, laying aside all anger, wrath, malice, envy, evil speaking, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22, cc cst d po22 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1 cc cst pn22 av-j vvb d cst vhb vvn p-acp pn22, vvg av d n1, n1, n1, n1, j-jn vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
136 and whatsoever may be the fruits of such displicency of Spirit against others, you profess that you put the thoughts of these from you, and whatsoever may be the fruits of such displicency of Spirit against Others, you profess that you put the thoughts of these from you, cc r-crq vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2-jn, pn22 vvb cst pn22 vvd dt n2 pp-f d p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
137 as you desire your sins should be put away from Gods sight, and you engage not to walk in the former course of iniquity, but that you will set upon it, to do the will of God in all duties according to the Rules of new obedience, its but a mocking of God, a flattering of him with your lips, a lying unto him with your Tongues, if your Spirits be not thus disposed and inclined in such a solemn duty. as you desire your Sins should be put away from God's sighed, and you engage not to walk in the former course of iniquity, but that you will Set upon it, to do the will of God in all duties according to the Rules of new Obedience, its but a mocking of God, a flattering of him with your lips, a lying unto him with your Tongues, if your Spirits be not thus disposed and inclined in such a solemn duty. c-acp pn22 vvb po22 n2 vmd vbi vvn av p-acp ng1 n1, cc pn22 vvb xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, pn31|vbz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1, dt j-vvg pp-f pno31 p-acp po22 n2, dt vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po22 n2, cs po22 n2 vbb xx av vvn cc vvn p-acp d dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
138 Therefore further to distinguish, there is a Fast that God hath chosen, and a Fast that he hath not chosen, It this the Fast that God hath chosen, to hang down the head like a Bulrush for a day? &c. and is this all that God requires, to put on a sad face and sad Clothes, Therefore further to distinguish, there is a Fast that God hath chosen, and a Fast that he hath not chosen, It this the Fast that God hath chosen, to hang down the head like a Bulrush for a day? etc. and is this all that God requires, to put on a sad face and sad Clothes, av av-jc pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vbz dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, cc dt j cst pns31 vhz xx vvn, pn31 d dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1? av cc vbz d d cst np1 vvz, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
139 and sad thoughts for a day, or to fetch a sigh or two in your Closets, and sad thoughts for a day, or to fetch a sighs or two in your Closets, cc j n2 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc crd p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
140 and pray in your Familyes, and go to the publick worship, and when the day is over to be as you were before, not making Conscience of answering the expectation justly raised upon your profession, and pray in your Families, and go to the public worship, and when the day is over to be as you were before, not making Conscience of answering the expectation justly raised upon your profession, cc vvb p-acp po22 n2, cc vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp pn22 vbdr a-acp, xx vvg n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
141 but the proud is proud still, and the filthy is filthy still? this is not the Fast which God hath chosen, but the proud is proud still, and the filthy is filthy still? this is not the Fast which God hath chosen, cc-acp dt j vbz j av, cc dt j vbz j av? d vbz xx dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
142 if you will shew me your Fasts, where are the fruits thereof? but sin is getting ground upon us notwithstanding our Fasts, Schisme, Heresy, Envy, Malice, if you will show me your Fasts, where Are the fruits thereof? but since is getting ground upon us notwithstanding our Fasts, Schism, Heresy, Envy, Malice, cs pn22 vmb vvi pno11 po22 n2, q-crq vbr dt n2 av? cc-acp n1 vbz vvg n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
143 and strife notwithstanding your Fasts, and all our dayes of Atonement they prevail not to consume, wast and destroy these abominations out of the Land, these are not the Fasts which God hath chosen; and strife notwithstanding your Fasts, and all our days of Atonement they prevail not to consume, waste and destroy these abominations out of the Land, these Are not the Fasts which God hath chosen; cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc d po12 n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vvb xx pc-acp vvi, n1 cc vvi d n2 av pp-f dt n1, d vbr xx dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
144 Gods Fasts will break the heart for sin and from sin; God's Fasts will break the heart for since and from since; npg1 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
145 But your Fasts keep the heart whole, and the life of sin whole within you, never look for a tender he art, But your Fasts keep the heart Whole, and the life of since Whole within you, never look for a tender he art, cc-acp po22 n2 vvb dt n1 j-jn, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 j-jn p-acp pn22, av-x vvb p-acp dt j pns31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
146 if you can but fast away the sense of your sin, and sorrow for sin, & your care & diligent endeavours to walk with God. if you can but fast away the sense of your since, and sorrow for since, & your care & diligent endeavours to walk with God. cs pn22 vmb cc-acp av-j av dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc po22 n1 cc j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
147 My heart akesto think of the unfruitful Fasts that are amongst us as to the body of this people, My heart akesto think of the unfruitful Fasts that Are among us as to the body of this people, po11 n1 fw-la vvb pp-f dt j n2 cst vbr p-acp pno12 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
148 though I know there are precious Souls amongst us that mourn for these things. though I know there Are precious Souls among us that mourn for these things. cs pns11 vvb pc-acp vbr j n2 p-acp pno12 cst vvb p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
149 But ah New-England, New-England! how wilt thou be able to bear the burthen of thy Fasts? There is not a Soul that hears me but fasts either the Fast that God hath chosen, But ah New england, New england! how wilt thou be able to bear the burden of thy Fasts? There is not a Soul that hears me but fasts either the Fast that God hath chosen, cc-acp uh np1, np1! c-crq vm2 pns21 vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2? pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 cst vvz pno11 p-acp n2 av-d dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
150 or that he hath not chosen. or that he hath not chosen. cc cst pns31 vhz xx vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
151 You doe fast, and therefore this is your profession, that you are sensible of the displeasure of God hanging over your heads, You do fast, and Therefore this is your profession, that you Are sensible of the displeasure of God hanging over your Heads, pn22 vdb av-j, cc av d vbz po22 n1, cst pn22 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
152 and that you are sorry with all your hearts that you have provoked God; and that you Are sorry with all your hearts that you have provoked God; cc cst pn22 vbr j p-acp d po22 n2 cst pn22 vhb vvn np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
153 this is the profession of your actions, or else what do you here? You profess that you doe with all your heart entertain motions of love and kindness, where there hath been strife; this is the profession of your actions, or Else what do you Here? You profess that you do with all your heart entertain motions of love and kindness, where there hath been strife; d vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc av q-crq vdb pn22 av? pn22 vvb cst pn22 vdb p-acp d po22 n1 vvi n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq a-acp vhz vbn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
154 and doe profess you forgive them, as God hath forgiven you, and that your hearts are full of k••passion to afflicted ones, and do profess you forgive them, as God hath forgiven you, and that your hearts Are full of k••passion to afflicted ones, cc vdb vvi pn22 vvb pno32, c-acp np1 vhz vvn pn22, cc cst po22 n2 vbr j pp-f n1 pc-acp vvd pi2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
155 and that your hands shall be open to relieve them according to your ability. and that your hands shall be open to relieve them according to your ability. cc cst po22 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 vvg p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
156 Can any of your souls come to seek mercy from God, and have your hearts shut up against the poor and needy, without great hypocrisie? How doe your hearts work toward these things? Consider it in the fear of God. Can any of your Souls come to seek mercy from God, and have your hearts shut up against the poor and needy, without great hypocrisy? How do your hearts work towards these things? Consider it in the Fear of God. vmb d pp-f po22 n2 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, cc vhi po22 n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt j cc j, p-acp j n1? q-crq vdb po22 n2 vvb p-acp d n2? np1 pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 4
157 Q. What is the Fast which God hath chosen? Q. What is the Fast which God hath chosen? np1 q-crq vbz dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn? (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 4
158 Answ. It is when the Heart is sincerely and intirely carried forth in a holy Conformity to that which the duty makes profession of? my Son give me thy heart sayes God, God cares not for external performances without the heart, they are but as the cutting off a Dogs neck, &c. Isa 66 3. It is an high abomination when you come without a suitable heart to a day of Humiliation. Answer It is when the Heart is sincerely and entirely carried forth in a holy Conformity to that which the duty makes profession of? my Son give me thy heart Says God, God Cares not for external performances without the heart, they Are but as the cutting off a Dogs neck, etc. Isaiah 66 3. It is an high abomination when you come without a suitable heart to a day of Humiliation. np1 pn31 vbz c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j cc av-j vvd av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d r-crq dt n1 vvz n1 pp-f? po11 n1 vvb pno11 po21 n1 vvz np1, np1 vvz xx p-acp j n2 p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp dt n-vvg a-acp dt ng1 n1, av np1 crd crd pn31 vbz dt j n1 c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
159 There are four things which show a suitable heart to a day of Humiliation, There Are four things which show a suitable heart to a day of Humiliation, pc-acp vbr crd n2 r-crq vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 4
160 First. When the soul comes with brokenness & contrition of heart, when a holy trembling seizes upon such a man; First. When the soul comes with brokenness & contrition of heart, when a holy trembling seizes upon such a man; ord. c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt j n-vvg vvz p-acp d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
161 when he draws nigh, lest he provoke God, and procure his indignation, a broken heart and contrite spirit begins the day and goes along through the day, when he draws High, lest he provoke God, and procure his Indignation, a broken heart and contrite Spirit begins the day and Goes along through the day, c-crq pns31 vvz av-j, cs pns31 vvb np1, cc vvi po31 n1, dt j-vvn n1 cc j n1 vvz dt n1 cc vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
162 when the spirit is indeed suited to the duty. 2. There is a penitent self abasement before God in and by the duty. when the Spirit is indeed suited to the duty. 2. There is a penitent self abasement before God in and by the duty. c-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1. crd pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp cc p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 4
163 These Jews (that is the false hearted amongst them, though there were some among them that were upright) they quarrel with God, wherefore have we fasted say they, and thou seest not: but the sincere soul is humbled in the acknowledgment of this, That it were a just and righteous thing with God to cast away his prayers and services; These jews (that is the false hearted among them, though there were Some among them that were upright) they quarrel with God, Wherefore have we fasted say they, and thou See not: but the sincere soul is humbled in the acknowledgment of this, That it were a just and righteous thing with God to cast away his Prayers and services; d np2 (cst vbz dt j j-vvn p-acp pno32, cs pc-acp vbdr d p-acp pno32 cst vbdr j) pns32 vvb p-acp np1, q-crq vhb pns12 vvd vvb pns32, cc pns21 vv2 xx: p-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, cst pn31 vbdr dt j cc j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi av po31 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
164 for God owes him nothing &c. and there is a strong and firm resolution, that (the Grace of God assisting) he will no more return unto vanity. for God owes him nothing etc. and there is a strong and firm resolution, that (the Grace of God assisting) he will no more return unto vanity. p-acp np1 vvz pno31 pix av cc pc-acp vbz dt j cc j n1, cst (dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg) pns31 vmb av-dx dc n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 4
165 3 In a Fast that God hath chosen, the soul de•ers not; 3 In a Fast that God hath chosen, the soul de•ers not; crd n1 dt av-j cst np1 vhz vvn, dt n1 vvz xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
166 nor delayes nor puts off the doing of that work which concerns it to promote the end of its Fasting: nor delays nor puts off the doing of that work which concerns it to promote the end of its Fasting: ccx n2 ccx vvz a-acp dt vdg pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
167 You draw nigh to God, that your hearts and wayes may be reformed; do you doe it forthwith. You draw High to God, that your hearts and ways may be reformed; do you do it forthwith. pn22 vvb av-j p-acp np1, cst po22 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn; vdb pn22 vdb pn31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
168 The delaying soul, that i• putting off his Reformation and Renovation, doth not keep such a Fast as God hath chosen. The delaying soul, that i• putting off his Reformation and Renovation, does not keep such a Fast as God hath chosen. dt n-vvg n1, cst n1 vvg a-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vdz xx vvi d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
169 If it be not time for you to doe your duty, it is time for you to suffer affliction. If it be not time for you to do your duty, it is time for you to suffer affliction. cs pn31 vbb xx n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vdi po22 n1, pn31 vbz n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
170 If it be not time for you to carry on a thorow Reformation, it's time for God to carry on your sorrows and afflictions toward your desolation. If it be not time for you to carry on a thorough Reformation, it's time for God to carry on your sorrows and afflictions towards your desolation. cs pn31 vbb xx n1 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, pn31|vbz n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2 cc n2 p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
171 These delaying souls do not keep a Fast unto God; These delaying Souls do not keep a Fast unto God; np1 vvg n2 vdb xx vvi dt j p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
172 when you resolve a Fast, you must resolve to begin and prosecute this work of turning unto God that very day, when you resolve a Fast, you must resolve to begin and prosecute this work of turning unto God that very day, c-crq pn22 vvb dt av-j, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1 cst j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
173 and carry it on to the end. and carry it on to the end. cc vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 4
174 Lastly. A Fast which God hath chosen alwayes leaves a warm impression of love one towards another, Lastly. A Fast which God hath chosen always leaves a warm impression of love one towards Another, ord. dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn av vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
175 and to all mankind as God gives opportunity. and to all mankind as God gives opportunity. cc p-acp d n1 c-acp np1 vvz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
176 Oh when you have tasted mercy from God, how mercifull will it make you to be to others. O when you have tasted mercy from God, how merciful will it make you to be to Others. uh c-crq pn22 vhb vvn n1 p-acp np1, c-crq j vmb pn31 vvi pn22 pc-acp vbi p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
177 Therefore when men are hardhearted, cruel and harsh and their spirits not inclined to mercy, they have been very little with God to what they ought to be. Therefore when men Are hardhearted, cruel and harsh and their spirits not inclined to mercy, they have been very little with God to what they ought to be. av c-crq n2 vbr j, j cc j cc po32 n2 xx vvn p-acp n1, pns32 vhb vbn av j p-acp np1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 4
178 Again, Why is this called the Fast which God hath chosen? I answer briefly. Again, Why is this called the Fast which God hath chosen? I answer briefly. av, q-crq vbz d vvn dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn? pns11 vvb av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 4
179 Reas. 1. Because that such a Fast doth exactly answer the counsel of Gods will about it, which he had eternally in himself and which he gives forth to us in his holy Word, Reas. 1. Because that such a Fast does exactly answer the counsel of God's will about it, which he had eternally in himself and which he gives forth to us in his holy Word, np1 crd p-acp cst d dt av-j vdz av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb p-acp pn31, r-crq pns31 vhd av-j p-acp px31 cc r-crq pns31 vvz av p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
180 & therefore it is referred to its first pattern and exemplar unto the will and choyce of God. & Therefore it is referred to its First pattern and exemplar unto the will and choice of God. cc av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po31 ord n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 4
181 Reas. 2. Its a Fast that God hath chosen, because God prefers this above any other kind of Fast: Reas. 2. Its a Fast that God hath chosen, Because God prefers this above any other kind of Fast: np1 crd pn31|vbz dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, c-acp np1 vvz d p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
182 There are Fasts many, but this God prefers above all: There are Fasts which obtain some answer from God, yet are not like these. There Are Fasts many, but this God prefers above all: There Are Fasts which obtain Some answer from God, yet Are not like these. a-acp vbr n2 d, cc-acp d np1 vvz p-acp d: a-acp vbr n2 r-crq vvb d n1 p-acp np1, av vbr xx av-j d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
183 You know what Ahab obtained from God by fasting, 1 King. 21 27, 28, 29. God had respect to his Fasting and humbling himself, You know what Ahab obtained from God by fasting, 1 King. 21 27, 28, 29. God had respect to his Fasting and humbling himself, pn22 vvb r-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp vvg, crd n1. crd crd, crd, crd np1 vhd n1 p-acp po31 n-vvg cc vvg px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
184 and Ahab obtained a Reprieve thereby, so that the Judgment threatned was not executed in his dayes; and Ahab obtained a Reprieve thereby, so that the Judgement threatened was not executed in his days; cc np1 vvd dt vvb av, av cst dt n1 vvd vbds xx vvn p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
185 but yet Ahab did not fast with such a Fast as God hath chosen, and delights in, and accepts of. but yet Ahab did not fast with such a Fast as God hath chosen, and delights in, and accepts of. cc-acp av np1 vdd xx av-j p-acp d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn, cc n2 p-acp, cc vvz pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 4
186 Reas. 3. Because God takes pleasure and hath a gracious respect to his people in it, Reas. 3. Because God Takes pleasure and hath a gracious respect to his people in it, np1 crd p-acp np1 vvz n1 cc vhz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
187 and after it, the service is acceptable to him when it is a day he hath chosen, and After it, the service is acceptable to him when it is a day he hath chosen, cc c-acp pn31, dt n1 vbz j p-acp pno31 c-crq pn31 vbz dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
188 and it ascends as the offering of a sweet smelling Sacrifice: this is noted in that the other is not an accepted day to the Lord, and it ascends as the offering of a sweet smelling Sacrifice: this is noted in that the other is not an accepted day to the Lord, cc pn31 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt j j-vvg n1: d vbz vvn p-acp d dt n-jn vbz xx dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
189 but this is a day wherein God takes pleasure in Heaven ▪ if there be joy in Heaven when one sinner is converted, but this is a day wherein God Takes pleasure in Heaven ▪ if there be joy in Heaven when one sinner is converted, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz n1 p-acp n1 ▪ cs pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp n1 c-crq crd n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
190 how much more when a whole Congregation is thus doing, to this man will I look, how much more when a Whole Congregation is thus doing, to this man will I look, c-crq av-d av-dc c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz av vdg, p-acp d n1 vmb pns11 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
191 even to him that is poor and of a contrite Spirit, Isai. 66. 2. how much more when it is thus with a people. even to him that is poor and of a contrite Spirit, Isaiah 66. 2. how much more when it is thus with a people. av p-acp pno31 cst vbz j cc pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd crd uh-crq av-d av-dc c-crq pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 4
192 Reas. 4. He will take his own time to manifest his own gracious acceptation of his people in such a Fast. Reas. 4. He will take his own time to manifest his own gracious acceptation of his people in such a Fast. np1 crd pns31 vmb vvi po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
193 You are not presently answered (you'l say) as you expected. You Are not presently answered (You'll say) as you expected. pn22 vbr xx av-j vvn (pn22|vmb n1) c-acp pn22 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
194 Be it so, Remember your time is alwayes, but Christs hour is not yet come, but he that shall co••, will come and will not tarry, beyond his own time to Answer. Be it so, remember your time is always, but Christ hour is not yet come, but he that shall co••, will come and will not tarry, beyond his own time to Answer. vbb pn31 av, vvb po22 n1 vbz av, cc-acp npg1 n1 vbz xx av vvn, p-acp pns31 cst vmb n1, vmb vvi cc vmb xx vvi, p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 4
195 Quest. II. We are come in the second place to consider what those spiritual or outward benefits are, whereby the Lord is wont to manifest his gracious acceptation of such a Fast; Quest. II We Are come in the second place to Consider what those spiritual or outward benefits Are, whereby the Lord is wont to manifest his gracious acceptation of such a Fast; n1. crd pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq d j cc j n2 vbr, c-crq dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 pp-f d dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
196 And in general you may take it as a certain Truth that when God is pleased to Answer the prayers of his people, he testifies his acceptation thereof, And in general you may take it as a certain Truth that when God is pleased to Answer the Prayers of his people, he Testifies his acceptation thereof, cc p-acp n1 pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1 cst c-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
197 but more particularly, there are three things whereby God discovers his acceptance of such a day as this is. but more particularly, there Are three things whereby God discovers his acceptance of such a day as this is. cc-acp av-dc av-jn, pc-acp vbr crd n2 c-crq np1 vvz po31 n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d vbz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 4
198 1. When he gives them a praying and fasting frame of Spirit, such a frame as he requires for this is not in mans power, 1. When he gives them a praying and fasting frame of Spirit, such a frame as he requires for this is not in men power, crd c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 dt n-vvg cc vvg n1 pp-f n1, d dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz p-acp d vbz xx p-acp ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
199 but it is the gift of Gods grace when God prepares the heart of the humble, he also hears their Cry, Psal. 10. 17. when God causes your hearts and your Tongues to pray, he will certainly cause his ear to hear; but it is the gift of God's grace when God prepares the heart of the humble, he also hears their Cry, Psalm 10. 17. when God Causes your hearts and your Tongues to pray, he will Certainly cause his ear to hear; cc-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 c-crq np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns31 av vvz po32 n1, np1 crd crd r-crq np1 vvz po22 n2 cc po22 n2 p-acp vvb, pns31 vmb av-j vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
200 for he is the Hearer of Prayer. Prayer is a gift of God, Rom. 8. 26. We know not how to pray, for he is the Hearer of Prayer. Prayer is a gift of God, Rom. 8. 26. We know not how to pray, c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
201 but the spirit helps our infirmities, and God knowes the meaning of the spirit in us. but the Spirit helps our infirmities, and God knows the meaning of the Spirit in us. cc-acp dt n1 vvz po12 n2, cc np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
202 When a man prayes by his own spirit, his own spirit is under his own command, When a man prays by his own Spirit, his own Spirit is under his own command, c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 d n1, po31 d n1 vbz p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
203 and therefore he is uniform in his Prayer he is not sometimes straightned, and sometimes enlarged, and Therefore he is uniform in his Prayer he is not sometime straightened, and sometime enlarged, cc av pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vbz xx av vvn, cc av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
204 except it be through the distempers of his Body, or the like: except it be through the distempers of his Body, or the like: c-acp pn31 vbb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
205 but when a man prayes by Gods Spirit, there are some strange out-goings of the heart in prayer, which no mortal is able to command, such enlargedness of heart, such desires after Christ and his grace, such affliction for sin, but when a man prays by God's Spirit, there Are Some strange outgoings of the heart in prayer, which no Mortal is able to command, such Enlargedness of heart, such Desires After christ and his grace, such affliction for since, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp ng1 n1, pc-acp vbr d j j pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq dx j-jn vbz j pc-acp vvi, d n1 pp-f n1, d n2 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, d n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
206 & earnest longing for deliverance, as no man can possibly command in his own heart, and when God gives such a Spirit, it's an argument of his gracious acceptation. & earnest longing for deliverance, as no man can possibly command in his own heart, and when God gives such a Spirit, it's an argument of his gracious acceptation. cc j n1 p-acp n1, c-acp dx n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po31 d n1, cc c-crq np1 vvz d dt n1, pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
207 It's a day of Humiliation, when God gives you an humble spirit; It's a day of Humiliation, when God gives you an humble Spirit; pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 vvz pn22 dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
208 it's a day of Abstinence, when God puts into thy heart an earnest desire of divorcement from all sin how pleasant and profitable soever: it's a day of Abstinence, when God puts into thy heart an earnest desire of divorcement from all since how pleasant and profitable soever: pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp po21 n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq j cc j av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
209 this is a pledge of Gods gracious acceptation, according to that promise, Isai. 65. 24. before they call, I will answer, this is a pledge of God's gracious acceptation, according to that promise, Isaiah 65. 24. before they call, I will answer, d vbz dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1, vvg p-acp d n1, np1 crd crd a-acp pns32 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
210 and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. and while they Are yet speaking, I will hear. cc cs pns32 vbr av vvg, pns11 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 4
211 2. When God gives an heart, after fasting and Prayer to put in execution that which concerns our selves in order to the obtaining our spiritual requests & supplications presented unto God: 2. When God gives an heart, After fasting and Prayer to put in execution that which concerns our selves in order to the obtaining our spiritual requests & supplications presented unto God: crd c-crq np1 vvz dt n1, p-acp vvg cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cst r-crq vvz po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg po12 j n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
212 that is when there is a reforming spirit, a purifying spirit, a watchful spirit against sin, that is when there is a reforming Spirit, a purifying Spirit, a watchful Spirit against since, cst vbz c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n-vvg n1, dt n-vvg n1, dt j n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
213 when the soul sets himself with more watchfulness & industry to the work of the Lord; when the soul sets himself with more watchfulness & industry to the work of the Lord; c-crq dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp dc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
214 and so a people, as in Nehe. 10. the whole Chapter, and the last Chap. of Ezra, after their humiliation, and so a people, as in Neh 10. the Whole Chapter, and the last Chap. of Ezra, After their humiliation, cc av dt n1, c-acp p-acp np1 crd dt n-jn n1, cc dt ord np1 pp-f np1, p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
215 how active were they for a thorow Reformation, when Church and Court and all in their places endeavour the removal of sin, how active were they for a thorough Reformation, when Church and Court and all in their places endeavour the removal of since, c-crq j vbdr pns32 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq n1 cc n1 cc d p-acp po32 n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
216 and making up the breach between God and them, it is a certain demonstration that God is near at hand to Answer them. and making up the breach between God and them, it is a certain demonstration that God is near At hand to Answer them. cc vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc pno32, pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst np1 vbz av-j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 4
217 3. It is a marvellous gracious Argument of our acceptation with God when he gives in any of those spiritual or outward blessings which are here mentioned in the Text, there are eight glorious priviledges here engaged to such a person or people, 1. Light after darkness, v. 8. and 10. then shall thy Light break forth as the morning, 3. It is a marvellous gracious Argument of our acceptation with God when he gives in any of those spiritual or outward blessings which Are Here mentioned in the Text, there Are eight glorious privileges Here engaged to such a person or people, 1. Light After darkness, v. 8. and 10. then shall thy Light break forth as the morning, crd pn31 vbz dt j j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d pp-f d j cc j n2 r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbr crd j n2 av vvn p-acp d dt n1 cc n1, crd n1 p-acp n1, n1 crd cc crd av vmb po21 n1 vvi av p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
218 and thy Light shall arise in obscurity, and thy darkness shall be as the noon day, &c. when God gives a poor 〈 ◊ 〉 Light after darkness, and thy Light shall arise in obscurity, and thy darkness shall be as the noon day, etc. when God gives a poor 〈 ◊ 〉 Light After darkness, cc po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1, cc po21 n1 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 n1, av c-crq np1 vvz dt j 〈 sy 〉 j c-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
219 and Light in obscurity breaking forth as 〈 ◊ 〉 morning, this is a great benefit. and Light in obscurity breaking forth as 〈 ◊ 〉 morning, this is a great benefit. cc vvi p-acp n1 vvg av c-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1, d vbz dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
220 Light signifies not only the inlightning of the understanding, or quickning you with spiritual Light, Light signifies not only the enlightening of the understanding, or quickening you with spiritual Light, n1 vvz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j-vvg pn22 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
221 but all kind of help and consolation, and prosperity, and so darkness signifies all kind of affliction, but all kind of help and consolation, and Prosperity, and so darkness signifies all kind of affliction, cc-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc av n1 vvz d n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
222 whether it be sense of sin, or other sorrows, or the like. There are four things in this. whither it be sense of since, or other sorrows, or the like. There Are four things in this. cs pn31 vbb n1 pp-f n1, cc j-jn n2, cc dt j. pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 4
223 First it is Light in darkness, when you see darkness hath covered your Souls that you have not known what your state & condition hath been, First it is Light in darkness, when you see darkness hath covered your Souls that you have not known what your state & condition hath been, ord pn31 vbz j p-acp n1, c-crq pn22 vvb n1 vhz vvn po22 n2 cst pn22 vhb xx vvn r-crq po22 n1 cc n1 vhz vbn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
224 and thereupon hath been great affliction and Agony of Soul, and there hath been also great afflictions outwardly, and thereupon hath been great affliction and Agony of Soul, and there hath been also great afflictions outwardly, cc av vhz vbn j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vhz vbn av j n2 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
225 as commonly one affliction goes not alone, or when there hath been distress upon a people, as commonly one affliction Goes not alone, or when there hath been distress upon a people, c-acp av-j crd n1 vvz xx av-j, cc c-crq pc-acp vhz vbn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
226 and now God causes Light to spring after darkness, some glimpses of hope, some raisings up of your Spirits, and now God Causes Light to spring After darkness, Some glimpses of hope, Some raisings up of your Spirits, cc av np1 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, d n2 pp-f n1, d n2-vvg p-acp pp-f po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
227 and expectation of good dayes, some comfortable changes of providence, as Paul was comforted by the coming of Titus which he ascribed to Gods comforting of him, this is Light after darkness. and expectation of good days, Some comfortable changes of providence, as Paul was comforted by the coming of Titus which he ascribed to God's comforting of him, this is Light After darkness. cc n1 pp-f j n2, d j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n2 vvg pp-f pno31, d vbz j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 4
228 2. When this Light that is promised is gradual like the Light of the morning that shines more and more unto the perfect day you must not say there is no Light because it is not noon at first, 2. When this Light that is promised is gradual like the Light of the morning that shines more and more unto the perfect day you must not say there is no Light Because it is not noon At First, crd c-crq d n1 cst vbz vvn vbz j-jn av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz dc cc av-dc p-acp dt j n1 pn22 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbz dx n1 c-acp pn31 vbz xx n1 p-acp ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
229 if it be but the dawning of the day, or the Light of the morning star, you have cause to acknowledge it as an Answer of Prayers, if it be but the dawning of the day, or the Light of the morning star, you have cause to acknowledge it as an Answer of Prayers, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
230 if it do but foreshow the beginning of your return from spiritual Captivity, or outward calamity, you are to acknowledge it as a spring•ng Light which shall go on to the perfect day in full perfection of glory. if it do but foreshow the beginning of your return from spiritual Captivity, or outward calamity, you Are to acknowledge it as a spring•ng Light which shall go on to the perfect day in full perfection of glory. cs pn31 vdb cc-acp vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po22 n1 p-acp j n1, cc j n1, pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 r-crq vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 4
231 3. It is a prevailing and overcoming Light, it may be weak at first, and obscured through clouds of darkness and temptation, 3. It is a prevailing and overcoming Light, it may be weak At First, and obscured through Clouds of darkness and temptation, crd pn31 vbz dt j-vvg cc vvg n1, pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp ord, cc vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
232 but it shall be victorious and overco•ing at the last. but it shall be victorious and overco•ing At the last. cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi j cc vvg p-acp dt ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 4
233 Lastly, this Light is from the rising of the Sun of Righteousness, God will manifest his gracious acceptation to your Souls when the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in his wings, Mal. 4. 2 that is, be it Light in Ordinances, Lastly, this Light is from the rising of the Sun of Righteousness, God will manifest his gracious acceptation to your Souls when the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in his wings, Malachi 4. 2 that is, be it Light in Ordinances, ord, d n1 vbz p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 vmb vvi po31 j n1 p-acp po22 n2 c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n2, np1 crd crd cst vbz, vbb pn31 j p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
234 or Light in providences it is still a Light from the face of Jesus Christ, there is something of Christ in it, there are common refreshings that shine upon men which do not exalt Christ in the Soul but that saving Light that comes from Christ leads unto Christ, or Light in providences it is still a Light from the face of jesus christ, there is something of christ in it, there Are Common refreshings that shine upon men which do not exalt christ in the Soul but that Saving Light that comes from christ leads unto christ, cc vvi p-acp n2 pn31 vbz av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, pc-acp vbz pi pp-f np1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbr j n2-vvg cst vvb p-acp n2 r-crq vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp np1 vvz p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
235 and makes Christ most precious and most glorious unto the Soul, now this is the Light God promises, whereby he will testifie his gracious acceptation of those that keep the Fast which he hath chosen. and makes christ most precious and most glorious unto the Soul, now this is the Light God promises, whereby he will testify his gracious acceptation of those that keep the Fast which he hath chosen. cc vvz np1 av-ds j cc av-ds j p-acp dt n1, av d vbz dt n1 np1 vvz, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi po31 j n1 pp-f d cst vvb dt av-j r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 4
236 2. Thy health shall spring forth speedily, that is, when God is pleased to make Fastings healings, 2. Thy health shall spring forth speedily, that is, when God is pleased to make Fastings healings, crd po21 n1 vmb vvi av av-j, cst vbz, c-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi n2-vvg n2-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 4
237 now this is his promise here, healing of your Souls, of your Families, of your Churches of your commonwealths, healing to your affairs inward and ou••••d, spiritual and worldly, there is some kind of healing still, that God is wont to give f•rth in the Answer of the Prayers of his poor people. now this is his promise Here, healing of your Souls, of your Families, of your Churches of your commonwealths, healing to your affairs inward and ou••••d, spiritual and worldly, there is Some kind of healing still, that God is wont to give f•rth in the Answer of the Prayers of his poor people. av d vbz po31 n1 av, vvg pp-f po22 n2, pp-f po22 n2, pp-f po22 n2 pp-f po22 n2, vvg p-acp po22 n2 j cc j, j cc j, pc-acp vbz d n1 pp-f vvg av, cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 4
238 3. When your Righteousness shall go before you, and the Lord shall guide you continually, ver. 8. and 11. if it be a Fast that God hath chosen, this will be the fruit of it, 3. When your Righteousness shall go before you, and the Lord shall guide you continually, ver. 8. and 11. if it be a Fast that God hath chosen, this will be the fruit of it, crd c-crq po22 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 av-j, fw-la. crd cc crd cs pn31 vbb dt av-j cst np1 vhz vvn, d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
239 and what is this Righteousness? the last expression openeth the first, Jehovah your Righteousness shall go before you, and what is this Righteousness? the last expression Openeth the First, Jehovah your Righteousness shall go before you, cc r-crq vbz d n1? dt ord n1 vvz dt ord, np1 po22 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
240 and the glory of the Lord shall be your Rereward for it hath refeference to Gods conduct of Israel thorow the wilderness, God went before them in the pillar of Cloud by day, and the glory of the Lord shall be your Rearward for it hath refeference to God's conduct of Israel thorough the Wilderness, God went before them in the pillar of Cloud by day, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi po22 n1 p-acp pn31 vhz n1 p-acp npg1 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
241 and the pillar of fire by night, and in time of danger the Angel removed and went behind them as at the Red Sea, Exod. 14. 19, 20. So that their Righteousness was the Lord in the Cloud. and the pillar of fire by night, and in time of danger the Angel removed and went behind them as At the Read Sea, Exod 14. 19, 20. So that their Righteousness was the Lord in the Cloud. cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vvn cc vvd p-acp pno32 c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd crd, crd av cst po32 n1 vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
242 They were a people full of all manner of iniquity, perverssn•ss and Rebellion. They were a people full of all manner of iniquity, perverssn•ss and Rebellion. pns32 vbdr dt n1 j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
243 Ay, but sayes God, I have seen no iniquity in Jacob, nor perverssness in Israel, Jehovah went before them as a God pardoning iniquity, transsgression and sin, Ay, but Says God, I have seen no iniquity in Jacob, nor perverssness in Israel, Jehovah went before them as a God pardoning iniquity, transsgression and since, uh, cc-acp vvz np1, pns11 vhb vvn dx n1 p-acp np1, ccx n1 p-acp np1, np1 vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt np1 vvg n1, n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
244 and so he proclaims his Name, Exo•. 34. and 7. he had never lead them through the wilderness, and so he proclaims his Name, Exo•. 34. and 7. he had never led them through the Wilderness, cc av pns31 vvz po31 n1, np1. crd cc crd pns31 vhd av-x vvn pno32 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
245 but that as their Righteousness he went before them, so when God accepts you graciously, through the Righteousness of his Son Christ Jesus and so goes before you, this is a benefit whereby he manifests his gracious acceptation, but that as their Righteousness he went before them, so when God accepts you graciously, through the Righteousness of his Son christ jesus and so Goes before you, this is a benefit whereby he manifests his gracious acceptation, cc-acp cst p-acp po32 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pno32, av c-crq np1 vvz pn22 av-j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 np1 cc av vvz p-acp pn22, d vbz dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
246 and the phrase signifies three things. and the phrase signifies three things. cc dt n1 vvz crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 4
247 1. That he goes before you to seek a place of rest for you, and so our Lord Jesus Christ is gone before us to Heaven for that end. 1. That he Goes before you to seek a place of rest for you, and so our Lord jesus christ is gone before us to Heaven for that end. crd cst pns31 vvz p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22, cc av po12 n1 np1 np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
248 H•b. 6 20 whether the Forerunner is, for us entred, even Jesus. H•b. 6 20 whither the Forerunner is, for us entered, even jesus. np1. crd crd c-crq dt n1 vbz, p-acp pno12 vvn, av np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
249 When you see that the Lord Jesus hath gone before you, and hath born affliction for you though he was holy and righteous, he hath born the curse and dyed for you, When you see that the Lord jesus hath gone before you, and hath born affliction for you though he was holy and righteous, he hath born the curse and died for you, c-crq pn22 vvb cst dt n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pn22, cc vhz vvn n1 p-acp pn22 cs pns31 vbds j cc j, pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 cc vvd p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
250 and rose again, and ascended into Heaven, &c. he is gone to prepare your rest Joh. 14. 2. I go to prepare a place for you. and rose again, and ascended into Heaven, etc. he is gone to prepare your rest John 14. 2. I go to prepare a place for you. cc vvd av, cc vvn p-acp n1, av pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po22 n1 np1 crd crd pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 4
251 2. He goes before you in his word, guiding you in the way wherein you ought to follow him, that you also may attain to rest, 2. He Goes before you in his word, guiding you in the Way wherein you ought to follow him, that you also may attain to rest, crd pns31 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 n1, vvg pn22 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn22 vmd pc-acp vvi pno31, cst pn22 av vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
252 and thus he did to Israel in the wilderness, when God sends forth his Light and his •ruth to inform your understandings, and thus he did to Israel in the Wilderness, when God sends forth his Light and his •ruth to inform your understandings, cc av pns31 vdd p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz av po31 n1 cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
253 and bows your hearts to obedience according to that proportion of spiritual Light manifested, then he goes before you as your Righteousness. and bows your hearts to Obedience according to that proportion of spiritual Light manifested, then he Goes before you as your Righteousness. cc vvz po22 n2 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1 vvn, cs pns31 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 4
254 3. When the Lord goes before you to secure the way unto you as the great Captain of your Salvation, he leads you as he did Israel, into Canaan, Josh. 5. 13, 14, 15 the Lord Jesus goes before you as the Captain of your Salvation. This you shall obtain at the Lords hand when you Fast such a Fast as he hath chosen, and he will tread your Enemies under your feet shortly, the Devil, 3. When the Lord Goes before you to secure the Way unto you as the great Captain of your Salvation, he leads you as he did Israel, into Canaan, Josh. 5. 13, 14, 15 the Lord jesus Goes before you as the Captain of your Salvation. This you shall obtain At the lords hand when you Fast such a Fast as he hath chosen, and he will tread your Enemies under your feet shortly, the devil, crd c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1, pns31 vvz pn22 c-acp pns31 vdd np1, p-acp np1, np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1. d pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 n1 c-crq pn22 av-j d dt av-j c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, cc pns31 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2 av-j, dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
255 and the world, and what ever else. and the world, and what ever Else. cc dt n1, cc q-crq av av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
256 And so for a common wealth in time of war, if they fast sincerely, he will go before them and make their way victorious, And so for a Common wealth in time of war, if they fast sincerely, he will go before them and make their Way victorious, cc av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 av-j av-j, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 cc vvi po32 n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
257 and their end Triumphant, Jehoshaphats Fast brought them to the Valley of Blessing, 2 Chron. 20 6. 26. and their end Triumphant, Jehoshaphats Fast brought them to the Valley of Blessing, 2 Chronicles 20 6. 26. cc po32 n1 j, vvz av-j vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, crd np1 crd crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 4
258 4. He will also be your Rereward, ve. 8. that signifies the gathering Host that comes after the rest of the Army, to gather up the weak, and the feeble. 4. He will also be your Rearward, ve. 8. that signifies the gathering Host that comes After the rest of the Army, to gather up the weak, and the feeble. crd pns31 vmb av vbi po22 n1, zz. crd cst vvz dt j-vvg n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j, cc dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
259 And those that are not able to secure themselves, this is called the gathering Host, And those that Are not able to secure themselves, this is called the gathering Host, cc d cst vbr xx j pc-acp vvi px32, d vbz vvn dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
260 as in the March of Israel through the wilderness, there was the tribe of Dan, they were the gathering host, Numb. 2. v. 25. to the 31. and this is that which David refers to Psal. 27. 10. When my Father and my mother forsake me, as in the March of Israel through the Wilderness, there was the tribe of Dan, they were the gathering host, Numb. 2. v. 25. to the 31. and this is that which David refers to Psalm 27. 10. When my Father and my mother forsake me, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vbdr dt vvg n1, j. crd n1 crd p-acp dt crd cc d vbz d r-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1 crd crd c-crq po11 n1 cc po11 n1 vvb pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
261 then the Lord will take me up. then the Lord will take me up. cs dt n1 vmb vvi pno11 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
262 When thy own heart shall fail, and all succour from friends and thine expectations are cut off from creature helps, When thy own heart shall fail, and all succour from Friends and thine Expectations Are Cut off from creature helps, c-crq po21 d n1 vmb vvi, cc d n1 p-acp n2 cc po21 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
263 then the Lord will gather you up, you are fatherless or widows, or the like, that is in such or such a case of affliction, then the Lord will gather you up, you Are fatherless or Widows, or the like, that is in such or such a case of affliction, cs dt n1 vmb vvi pn22 a-acp, pn22 vbr j cc n2, cc dt j, cst vbz p-acp d cc d dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
264 or under temptations, and you cannot resist them and the Devil sets upon you with mighty force, or under temptations, and you cannot resist them and the devil sets upon you with mighty force, cc p-acp n2, cc pn22 vmbx vvi pno32 cc dt n1 vvz p-acp pn22 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
265 and you cannot obtain help from any other, in such a case, when you fast the Fast that God hath chosen, God himself will be your Rereward, he will come between you and the enemy. and you cannot obtain help from any other, in such a case, when you fast the Fast that God hath chosen, God himself will be your Rearward, he will come between you and the enemy. cc pn22 vmbx vvi n1 p-acp d n-jn, p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pn22 av-j dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, np1 px31 vmb vbi po22 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 cc dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
266 Exod. 14. 19. 20. Isa. 59. 19. Exod 14. 19. 20. Isaiah 59. 19. np1 crd crd crd np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 4
267 5. He will satisfie your souls in drought, and make fat your bones and you shall be like a watered garden, &c. v. 11. A time of drought is a time of general want of rain and thereupon follows, not only want of water, 5. He will satisfy your Souls in drought, and make fat your bones and you shall be like a watered garden, etc. v. 11. A time of drought is a time of general want of rain and thereupon follows, not only want of water, crd pns31 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi j po22 n2 cc pn22 vmb vbi av-j dt vvn n1, av n1 crd dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f n1 cc av vvz, xx av-j vvi pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
268 as in Ahabs dayes, but want of food also; as in Ahabs days, but want of food also; c-acp p-acp npg1 n2, cc-acp vvb pp-f n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
269 now in this time of drought God promises to satisfie your souls & to make you as a watered garden; now in this time of drought God promises to satisfy your Souls & to make you as a watered garden; av p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 np1 vvz pc-acp vvi po22 n2 cc pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
270 that is, whatsoever wants & necessityes have been or may be feared to come upon a person or people, that is, whatsoever Wants & necessities have been or may be feared to come upon a person or people, d vbz, r-crq vvz cc n2 vhb vbn cc vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
271 yet when they fast the Fast which God hath chosen, he will satisfie their souls in drought & make• at their bones, alluding to Gods dealing with Israel in the wild•rness, in giving them water out of the Rock, yet when they fast the Fast which God hath chosen, he will satisfy their Souls in drought & make• At their bones, alluding to God's dealing with Israel in the wild•rness, in giving them water out of the Rock, av c-crq pns32 av-j dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn, pns31 vmb vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, vvg p-acp n2 vvg p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vvg pno32 vvi av pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
272 & Manna from heaven which was not only food & water for their bodyes, but spiritual food and water for their souls so God will deal out a sufficient supply of all that good that is needfull for soul or body in this present life. & Manna from heaven which was not only food & water for their bodies, but spiritual food and water for their Souls so God will deal out a sufficient supply of all that good that is needful for soul or body in this present life. cc n1 p-acp n1 r-crq vbds xx av-j n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 av np1 vmb vvi av dt j n1 pp-f d cst j cst vbz j p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
273 Psal 33. 19. To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in Famine. Psalm 33. 19. To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in Famine. np1 crd crd pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 4
274 6. He will make your soul as a watered garden, and as a spring of water, whose waters fail not: 6. He will make your soul as a watered garden, and as a spring of water, whose waters fail not: crd pns31 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt vvn n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, rg-crq n2 vvb xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
275 As a watered Garden, that is, you shall be inclosed, and secured from them that might spoil your roots or your fruits, As a watered Garden, that is, you shall be enclosed, and secured from them that might spoil your roots or your fruits, p-acp dt vvn n1, cst vbz, pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno32 cst vmd vvi po22 n2 cc po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
276 or that might make any sad and wofull impression upon your foundation, in matte• 〈 ◊ 〉 civil policy, or that might make any sad and woeful impression upon your Foundation, in matte• 〈 ◊ 〉 civil policy, cc cst vmd vvi d j cc j n1 p-acp po22 n1, p-acp n1 〈 sy 〉 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
277 or personal considerations, and you shall not be barre•• unprofitable in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. or personal considerations, and you shall not be barre•• unprofitable in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ. cc j n2, cc pn22 vmb xx vbi n1 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
278 A Fast which God hath chosen, is the way to all fruitfulness in all precious fruits like to the garden inclosed, Cant. 4. 12. And lest you should fear scarcity after this, saves God, They shall be as a living spring of water, whose waters fa•l not, Joh. 4. 14. the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into Everlasting Life, you shall have springing supplies of outward and spiritual consolation as the matter may require, A Fast which God hath chosen, is the Way to all fruitfulness in all precious fruits like to the garden enclosed, Cant 4. 12. And lest you should Fear scarcity After this, saves God, They shall be as a living spring of water, whose waters fa•l not, John 4. 14. the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into Everlasting Life, you shall have springing supplies of outward and spiritual consolation as the matter may require, dt j r-crq np1 vhz vvn, vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d j n2 av-j p-acp dt n1 vvn, np1 crd crd cc cs pn22 vmd vvi n1 p-acp d, vvz np1, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, rg-crq n2 vmb xx, np1 crd crd dt n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pno31 vmb vbi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg a-acp p-acp j n1, pn22 vmb vhi j-vvg n2 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
279 and when I say consolation, I intend the ground of it as well as the sense of it, that is such supplies of grace, and when I say consolation, I intend the ground of it as well as the sense of it, that is such supplies of grace, cc c-crq pns11 vvb n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 a-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst vbz d n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
280 & seasonable knowledg of those supplies, that you shall not but acknowledg in them Gods everlasting loving kindnes & seasonable knowledge of those supplies, that you shall not but acknowledge in them God's everlasting loving kindness cc j n1 pp-f d n2, cst pn22 vmb xx cc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 n2 j j-vvg n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 4
281 7. There shall be a blessing to your posterity, as well as to your selves, ver. 12, 7. There shall be a blessing to your posterity, as well as to your selves, ver. 12, crd pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, c-acp av c-acp p-acp po22 n2, fw-la. crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
282 and there are three things in it, 1. They shall build the old wasts, this wilderness for ought I know hath lain waste from the beginning, and there Are three things in it, 1. They shall built the old wasts, this Wilderness for ought I know hath lain waste from the beginning, cc pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp pn31, crd pns32 vmb vvi dt j vvz, d n1 c-acp vmd pns11 vvi vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
283 and there were never a Civilized people here before, now fasting and prayer is the way to build the old wasts of Judah and Israel. 2. Thou shalt raise up the Foundations of many gnnerations, that is, thou, and there were never a Civilized people Here before, now fasting and prayer is the Way to built the old wasts of Judah and Israel. 2. Thou shalt raise up the Foundations of many gnnerations, that is, thou, cc a-acp vbdr av-x dt vvn n1 av a-acp, av vvg cc n1 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j vvz pp-f np1 cc np1. crd pns21 vm2 vvi a-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, cst vbz, pns21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
284 & thy seed. 3. Thou shalt be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in many breaches are made in Churches and in common wealth and upon mens Souls, many breaches upon the visible Church of God in the world, who are they that shall repair such breaches? those that observe such a Fast, & thy seed. 3. Thou shalt be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell in many Breaches Are made in Churches and in Common wealth and upon men's Souls, many Breaches upon the visible Church of God in the world, who Are they that shall repair such Breaches? those that observe such a Fast, cc po21 n1. crd pns21 vm2 vbi vvn dt jc pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2 cc p-acp j n1 cc p-acp ng2 n2, d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbr pns32 cst vmb vvi d n2? d cst vvb d dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
285 as God hath chosen and the restorer of paths to dwell in in the times of confusion, as God hath chosen and the restorer of paths to dwell in in the times of confusion, c-acp np1 vhz vvn cc dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
286 & those hurries that are amongst men about the matters of Religion people loose their paths, & those hurries that Are among men about the matters of Religion people lose their paths, cc d vvz cst vbr p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 n1 vvi po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
287 and know not how to order their wayes before him to gracious acceptation; and know not how to order their ways before him to gracious acceptation; cc vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
288 you that Fast with the Fast which God hath chosen, God will manifest his gracious acceptation of you by making you and your posterity Instruments to hold forth the wayes of God clearly, wherein poor Souls may walk with God, you that Fast with the Fast which God hath chosen, God will manifest his gracious acceptation of you by making you and your posterity Instruments to hold forth the ways of God clearly, wherein poor Souls may walk with God, pn22 cst av-j p-acp dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn, np1 vmb vvi po31 j n1 pp-f pn22 p-acp vvg pn22 cc po22 n1 n2 pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pp-f np1 av-j, c-crq j n2 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
289 and find peace unto their Souls. 8. Again in the last verse then shalt thou delight thy self in the Lord. and find peace unto their Souls. 8. Again in the last verse then shalt thou delight thy self in the Lord. cc vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2. crd av p-acp dt ord n1 av vm2 pns21 vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 4
290 &c. There are three things in it, & the sum of all is that such a Fast as God hath chosen shall be powerful and effectual to bring you to the highest happiness; etc. There Are three things in it, & the sum of all is that such a Fast as God hath chosen shall be powerful and effectual to bring you to the highest happiness; av pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f d vbz d d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn vmb vbi j cc j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
291 for first, you shall delight your selves in the Lord, you shall have God for your chiefest good, for First, you shall delight your selves in the Lord, you shall have God for your chiefest good, p-acp ord, pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vhi np1 p-acp po22 js-jn j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
292 and he will be your portion to all Eternity. 2. You shall ride upon the high places of the Earth, you that are trodden down, shall have a time of Exaltation in a Kingdome that cannot be shaken, and he will be your portion to all Eternity. 2. You shall ride upon the high places of the Earth, you that Are trodden down, shall have a time of Exaltation in a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, cc pns31 vmb vbi po22 n1 p-acp d n1. crd pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, pn22 cst vbr vvn a-acp, vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vmbx vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
293 and thou shalt be fed with the heritage of Jacob thy Father, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, that is, and thou shalt be fed with the heritage of Jacob thy Father, for the Mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, that is, cc pns21 vm2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po21 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vvn pn31, cst vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
294 after all your sorrows and troubles, you shall find still that God is your feeder, After all your sorrows and Troubles, you shall find still that God is your feeder, p-acp d po22 n2 cc n2, pn22 vmb vvi av cst np1 vbz po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
295 and that not with common food, but Jacobs heritage, which was threefold, 1. The blessings necessary for this life. and that not with Common food, but Jacobs heritage, which was threefold, 1. The blessings necessary for this life. cc cst xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp np1 n1, r-crq vbds j, crd dt n2 j p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 4
296 2. The blessings necessary for his precious Soul ▪ the feeding Ordinances of God, and 3. The Eternal feeding which is promised at the glorious appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2. The blessings necessary for his precious Soul ▪ the feeding Ordinances of God, and 3. The Eternal feeding which is promised At the glorious appearance of our Lord jesus christ. crd dt n2 j p-acp po31 j n1 ▪ dt vvg n2 pp-f np1, cc crd dt j n-vvg r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
297 Rev. 7. 17. the Lamb shall feed them and shall lead them unto living Fountains of water, Rev. 7. 17. the Lamb shall feed them and shall led them unto living Fountains of water, n1 crd crd dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
298 and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, are not these glorious priviledges and admirable advantages? these are the special favours of God, whereby in due time he will manifest his gracious acceptation of his people, in their fastings and prayers which have been such as himself hath chosen. and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, Are not these glorious privileges and admirable advantages? these Are the special favours of God, whereby in due time he will manifest his gracious acceptation of his people, in their Fastings and Prayers which have been such as himself hath chosen. cc np1 vmb vvi av d n2 p-acp po32 n2, vbr xx d j n2 cc j n2? d vbr dt j n2 pp-f np1, c-crq p-acp j-jn n1 pns31 vmb vvi po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po32 n2-vvg cc n2 r-crq vhb vbn d c-acp px31 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
299 And thus we have seen the second general point proposed. And thus we have seen the second general point proposed. cc av pns12 vhb vvn dt ord n1 n1 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 4
300 3. The next thing is to show the season when God delights to begin to give in the manifestation of his gracious acceptation of his people: 3. The next thing is to show the season when God delights to begin to give in the manifestation of his gracious acceptation of his people: crd dt ord n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 4
301 It is true, the Seasons God hath reserved in his own power, and therefore we cannot tell you the day, Moneth, It is true, the Seasons God hath reserved in his own power, and Therefore we cannot tell you the day, Monn, pn31 vbz j, dt n2 np1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1, cc av pns12 vmbx vvi pn22 dt n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 4
302 or year, but yet there are certain signs that are wont to be Forerunners of Gods gracious manifestations. Therefore, or year, but yet there Are certain Signs that Are wont to be Forerunners of God's gracious manifestations. Therefore, cc n1, cc-acp av a-acp vbr j n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n2 j n2. av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 4
303 I shall give you some general Characters for help of your faith and raising up your expectations as first, I shall give you Some general Characters for help of your faith and raising up your Expectations as First, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d j n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc vvg a-acp po22 n2 c-acp ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
304 when the evil of affliction hath done its work, it may be God holds you long under some spiritual temptation, when the evil of affliction hath done its work, it may be God holds you long under Some spiritual temptation, c-crq dt n-jn pp-f n1 vhz vdn po31 n1, pn31 vmb vbi n1 vvz pn22 av-j p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
305 or outward pressure, you are as a Sheaf in threshing upon the Floor, you have stroke after stroke hardly ever free from Tribulation, or outward pressure, you Are as a Sheaf in threshing upon the Floor, you have stroke After stroke hardly ever free from Tribulation, cc j n1, pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, pn22 vhb n1 p-acp n1 av av j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
306 yet be content, when affliction hath done its work God will call it back, this was the Centurions Faith, Math. 8. 9 afflictions came not forth without a 〈 ◊ 〉 from God, and as it hath its Go from God, yet be content, when affliction hath done its work God will call it back, this was the Centurions Faith, Math. 8. 9 afflictions Come not forth without a 〈 ◊ 〉 from God, and as it hath its Go from God, av vbb j, c-crq n1 vhz vdn po31 n1 np1 vmb vvi pn31 av, d vbds dt ng1 n1, np1 crd crd n2 vvd xx av p-acp dt 〈 sy 〉 p-acp np1, cc c-acp pn31 vhz po31 vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
307 so it hath its Commission, it hath a wise work to do, its Do this also, so it hath its Commission, it hath a wise work to do, its Do this also, av pn31 vhz po31 n1, pn31 vhz av j n1 pc-acp vdi, pn31|vbz vdb d av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
308 now when it hath done its work it shall have its Come, it shall be called off again. now when it hath done its work it shall have its Come, it shall be called off again. av c-crq pn31 vhz vdn po31 n1 pn31 vmb vhi po31 vvb, pn31 vmb vbi vvn a-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
309 As he afflicts you for your profit so when the end is attained, the affliction shall be removed, it is to make you partaker of his holiness; As he afflicts you for your profit so when the end is attained, the affliction shall be removed, it is to make you partaker of his holiness; p-acp pns31 vvz pn22 p-acp po22 n1 av c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi pn22 n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
310 see then how the work of God prospers in your Souls, under tryals, afflictions and Temptations, &c. 2. When your hearts are quickned to urgent importunity for the blessing on the affliction, you may cry mightily for deliverance from evills felt or feared, these and those distresses that are upon you; see then how the work of God prospers in your Souls, under trials, afflictions and Temptations, etc. 2. When your hearts Are quickened to urgent importunity for the blessing on the affliction, you may cry mightily for deliverance from evils felt or feared, these and those Distresses that Are upon you; vvb av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp po22 n2, p-acp n2, n2 cc n2, av crd c-crq po22 n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn vvn cc vvn, d cc d n2 cst vbr p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 4
311 but are your souls wrestling with God importunately for the blessing, as Jacob, I will not let thee goe except thou bless me. but Are your Souls wrestling with God importunately for the blessing, as Jacob, I will not let thee go except thou bless me. cc-acp vbr po22 n2 vvg p-acp np1 av-j p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21 vvi c-acp pns21 vvb pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 4
312 Its not the removing of the rod, but the giving in of the blessing that may refresh thee, is it the blessing that thy soul is crying for, certainly God will answer such prayers, Its not the removing of the rod, but the giving in of the blessing that may refresh thee, is it the blessing that thy soul is crying for, Certainly God will answer such Prayers, pn31|vbz xx dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc-acp dt vvg p-acp pp-f dt n1 cst vmb vvi pno21, vbz pn31 dt n1 cst po21 n1 vbz vvg p-acp, av-j np1 vmb vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 4
313 as Jacob, after his earnest wrestling with God, sees the face of God in the face of his brother Esau. as Jacob, After his earnest wrestling with God, sees the face of God in the face of his brother Esau c-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1 vvg p-acp np1, vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 4
314 3. When your souls are ready to fail for thirst. 3. When your Souls Are ready to fail for thirst. crd c-crq po22 n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 4
315 In all the exercises and trials of Gods people, God still hath a tender care to prevent this sad inconvenience, Isa. 57. 16. I will not contend for ever, In all the exercises and trials of God's people, God still hath a tender care to prevent this sad inconvenience, Isaiah 57. 16. I will not contend for ever, p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1, np1 av vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1, np1 crd crd pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 4
316 neither will I be alwayes wroth, for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made: neither will I be always wroth, for the Spirit should fail before me, and the Souls which I have made: dx vmb pns11 vbi av j, p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno11, cc dt n2 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 4
317 Hence David useth this as an argument, Hear me speedily, my spirit doth fail. 4. When the enemy is most insolent and violent. Hence David uses this as an argument, Hear me speedily, my Spirit does fail. 4. When the enemy is most insolent and violent. av np1 vvz d p-acp dt n1, vvb pno11 av-j, po11 n1 vdz vvi. crd c-crq dt n1 vbz av-ds j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Image 4
318 If the storm be high and terrible, ordinarily it is not durable, the gust will soon blow over. If the storm be high and terrible, ordinarily it is not durable, the gust will soon blow over. cs dt n1 vbb j cc j, av-jn pn31 vbz xx j, dt n1 vmb av vvb a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 4
319 When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a Standard against him. When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a Standard against him. c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp j dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 4
320 Isa. 59. 19. God himself will interpose and ingage for your souls, his spirit against your spiritual adversaryes, Isaiah 59. 19. God himself will interpose and engage for your Souls, his Spirit against your spiritual Adversaries, np1 crd crd np1 px31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp po22 n2, po31 n1 p-acp po22 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 4
321 and the wonders of his providence against your outward enemies. and the wonders of his providence against your outward enemies. cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po22 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 4
322 When he saw that there was none to help, then his own 〈 ◊ 〉 brought salvation; When he saw that there was none to help, then his own 〈 ◊ 〉 brought salvation; c-crq pns31 vvd cst pc-acp vbds pix pc-acp vvi, cs po31 d 〈 sy 〉 vvd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 4
323 when they seem to be under the power of the enemy then it's time for God to work for their deliverance. when they seem to be under the power of the enemy then it's time for God to work for their deliverance. c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av pn31|vbz n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 4
324 God will appear (I say) 5. When you are come to a desperate Stand, you must have help or perish; God will appear (I say) 5. When you Are come to a desperate Stand, you must have help or perish; np1 vmb vvi (pns11 vvb) crd c-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, pn22 vmb vhi n1 cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 4
325 you have already suffered Ship-wrack and are in the midst of the Flood, in the midst of the fiery furnace, in the lions den, having received the sentence of death in your selves, you have already suffered Shipwreck and Are in the midst of the Flood, in the midst of the fiery furnace, in the Lions den, having received the sentence of death in your selves, pn22 vhb av vvn n1 cc vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt ng1 n1, vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 4
326 now is the time to trust in the living God who quickneth the dead. In the mount of the Lord is shall be seen. now is the time to trust in the living God who Quickeneth the dead. In the mount of the Lord is shall be seen. av vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n1 r-crq vvz dt j. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 4
327 Lastly. That which is most comfortable, when your soul is brought to a quiet and patient submission to the hand and dispensation of God, committing your selves to his soveraign pleasure and waiting patiently for his salvation, certainly your deliverance is near. Lastly. That which is most comfortable, when your soul is brought to a quiet and patient submission to the hand and Dispensation of God, committing your selves to his sovereign pleasure and waiting patiently for his salvation, Certainly your deliverance is near. ord. cst r-crq vbz av-ds j, c-crq po22 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j-jn cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, vvg po22 n2 p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc vvg av-j p-acp po31 n1, av-j po22 n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
328 This is a great mystery whilst a soul is strugling against providence, and is displeased with Gods dispen•ation towards it, there is cause to fear that deliverance is far off; This is a great mystery while a soul is struggling against providence, and is displeased with God's dispen•ation towards it, there is cause to Fear that deliverance is Far off; d vbz dt j n1 cs dt n1 vbz vvg p-acp n1, cc vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbz n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 vbz av-j a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
329 but when it comes to submit deliverance is near, and pledges of Gods favour are at hand. 2. Sam. 15. 26. If I shall find favour in the sight of the Lord, saith David, he will bring me back again, but when it comes to submit deliverance is near, and pledges of God's favour Are At hand. 2. Sam. 15. 26. If I shall find favour in the sighed of the Lord, Says David, he will bring me back again, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 vbz j, cc n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vbr p-acp n1. crd np1 crd crd cs pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz np1, pns31 vmb vvi pno11 av av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
330 but if he say, I have no delight in thee, behold here am I, let him doe to me what seemeth good unto him. but if he say, I have no delight in thee, behold Here am I, let him do to me what seems good unto him. cc-acp cs pns31 vvb, pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp pno21, vvb av vbm pns11, vvb pno31 vdi p-acp pno11 r-crq vvz j p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
331 Now David is not far from deliverance, when he is content that God should fulfill his own pleasure upon him whatsoever it be; Now David is not Far from deliverance, when he is content that God should fulfil his own pleasure upon him whatsoever it be; av np1 vbz xx av-j p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vbz j cst np1 vmd vvi po31 d n1 p-acp pno31 c-crq pn31 vbi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
332 and that this is the method that God is wont to observe in the way of his providence towards his people, the Apostle tells you, Rom. 5. 3, 4. Tribulation worketh Patience, and Patience, 〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉 hope, which maketh not ashamed. and that this is the method that God is wont to observe in the Way of his providence towards his people, the Apostle tells you, Rom. 5. 3, 4. Tribulation works Patience, and Patience, 〈 ◊ 〉, and 〈 ◊ 〉 hope, which makes not ashamed. cc cst d vbz dt n1 cst np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 vvz pn22, np1 crd crd, crd n1 vvz n1, cc n1, 〈 sy 〉, cc 〈 sy 〉 vvb, r-crq vvz xx j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
333 It's a mistake in the mystery of providence, to look for experience of mercy in deliverance, It's a mistake in the mystery of providence, to look for experience of mercy in deliverance, pn31|vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
334 before the work of patience in selfresignation to the will of God. Thus of the 3d. thing. before the work of patience in Self-resignation to the will of God. Thus of the 3d. thing. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av pp-f dt n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 4
335 4. The next general Head is to demonstrate to your Faith, that such a Fast as is of Gods chusing shall have such an issue: 4. The next general Head is to demonstrate to your Faith, that such a Fast as is of God's choosing shall have such an issue: crd dt ord j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1, cst d dt av-j c-acp vbz pp-f ng1 vvg vmb vhi d dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 4
336 This is hard to believe in times of temptation, therefore 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 to bottome our Faith well, upon such a foundation that cannot fail. I shall mention these, This is hard to believe in times of temptation, Therefore 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 to bottom our Faith well, upon such a Foundation that cannot fail. I shall mention these, d vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, av 〈 sy sy 〉 pc-acp n1 po12 n1 av, p-acp d dt n1 cst vmbx vvi. pns11 vmb vvi d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 4
337 1. That If God should fail to manifest his acceptance of his people upon this account, 1. That If God should fail to manifest his acceptance of his people upon this account, crd cst cs np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 4
338 then these and those that are under the powerfull command of seeking his face, should seek his face in vain; then these and those that Are under the powerful command of seeking his face, should seek his face in vain; cs d cc d cst vbr p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg po31 n1, vmd vvi po31 n1 p-acp j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 4
339 but saith God I have not said to the seed of Jacob, seek ye my face in vain, Isa. 45. 1•. 2. The gracious promises that are before us are a sufficient security that a Fast that God hath chosen, shall bring such gracious acceptation; but Says God I have not said to the seed of Jacob, seek you my face in vain, Isaiah 45. 1•. 2. The gracious promises that Are before us Are a sufficient security that a Fast that God hath chosen, shall bring such gracious acceptation; cc-acp vvz np1 pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pn22 po11 n1 p-acp j, np1 crd n1. crd dt j n2 cst vbr a-acp pno12 vbr av j n1 cst dt j cst np1 vhz vvn, vmb vvi d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 4
340 as those eight promises mentioned, and also Psal. 50. 15. Call upon me on the day of trouble, as those eight promises mentioned, and also Psalm 50. 15. Call upon me on the day of trouble, c-acp d crd n2 vvn, cc av np1 crd crd vvb p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 4
341 and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorifie me. And so, 1 Kin. 8. 38. with many other verses before and after: and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me. And so, 1 Kin. 8. 38. with many other Verses before and After: cc pns11 vmb vvi pno21, cc pns21 vm2 vvi pno11. cc av, crd n1. crd crd p-acp d j-jn n2 a-acp cc a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 4
342 and Christ himself also promiseth, that whatsoever ye shall ask in his name he will do it for you &c. John. 14 14. and christ himself also promises, that whatsoever you shall ask in his name he will do it for you etc. John. 14 14. cc np1 px31 av vvz, cst r-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp pn22 av np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 4
343 3. The manner of Gods dealing with his servants establisheth this truth unto us, Psal. 119. 132. 133. &c. Be mercifull unto me, 3. The manner of God's dealing with his Servants Establisheth this truth unto us, Psalm 119. 132. 133. etc. Be merciful unto me, crd dt n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp po31 n2 vvz d n1 p-acp pno12, np1 crd crd crd av vbb j p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 4
344 as thou usost to doe to those that love thy name. as thou usost to do to those that love thy name. c-acp pns21 vvb pc-acp vdi p-acp d cst vvb po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 4
345 4. That God doth not suffer the Fastings and the Prayers of others when they are hearty though not spiritual, to goe without their reward. 4. That God does not suffer the Fastings and the Prayers of Others when they Are hearty though not spiritual, to go without their reward. crd cst np1 vdz xx vvi dt n2-vvg cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn c-crq pns32 vbr j cs xx j, pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 4
346 The young Ravens shall not cry unto him, but he will take care of them; The young Ravens shall not cry unto him, but he will take care of them; dt j n2 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno31, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 4
347 he respects a very Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord, 1 Kin. 21. 25. and yet v. 29. Because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his dayes. he respects a very Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord, 1 Kin. 21. 25. and yet v. 29. Because he Humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days. pns31 vvz dt j np1 cst vvd px31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, crd n1. crd crd cc av n1 crd c-acp pns31 vvz px31 p-acp pno11, pns11 vmb xx vvi dt j-jn p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 4
348 And so when Nineveh humbled themselves, he saved them from destruction though it was against the very grain of the soul of Jonah. Jon. 3. 10 Lastly. It must needs be so, because there is nothing stands in the way to hinder it. And so when Nineveh humbled themselves, he saved them from destruction though it was against the very grain of the soul of Jonah. Jon. 3. 10 Lastly. It must needs be so, Because there is nothing Stands in the Way to hinder it. cc av c-crq np1 vvd px32, pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp n1 cs pn31 vbds p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. np1 crd crd ord. pn31 vmb av vbi av, c-acp pc-acp vbz pix vvz p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 4
349 A Fast that God hath chosen removes all impediments that stand in the way of mercy, the great obstruction is some sin committed, or some habitual impenitency remaining; A Fast that God hath chosen removes all impediments that stand in the Way of mercy, the great obstruction is Some since committed, or Some habitual impenitency remaining; dt j cst np1 vhz vvn vvz d n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 vbz d n1 vvn, cc d j n1 vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 4
350 for when the heart is truly humbled and broken, the soul is prepared for some degree of mercy, wherein the acceptation of the Suppliant may be made manifest. for when the heart is truly humbled and broken, the soul is prepared for Some degree of mercy, wherein the acceptation of the Suppliant may be made manifest. p-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz av-j vvn cc vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vmb vbi vvn j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 4
351 Thus of the fourth general Head. Thus of the fourth general Head. av pp-f dt ord j n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 4
352 V. The next thing is the Reason why God will do thus for his people, upon their fasting the Fast which God hath chosen? V. The next thing is the Reason why God will do thus for his people, upon their fasting the Fast which God hath chosen? n1 dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb vdi av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po32 vvg dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn? (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 4
353 I answer 1. Negatively, not for any inherent excellency in their fastings and prayers, or services, I answer 1. Negatively, not for any inherent excellency in their Fastings and Prayers, or services, pns11 vvb crd av-jn, xx p-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 n2-vvg cc n2, cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 4
354 for what benefit hath God by our humbling our selves, laying aside our Ornaments, & so humbling our bodies, for what benefit hath God by our humbling our selves, laying aside our Ornament, & so humbling our bodies, p-acp r-crq n1 vhz n1 p-acp po12 vvg po12 n2, vvg av po12 n2, cc av vvg po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 4
355 or by our diligent attention to external actions, but positively I shall give you three reasons of it. or by our diligent attention to external actions, but positively I shall give you three Reasons of it. cc p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp j n2, cc-acp av-j pns11 vmb vvi pn22 crd n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 4
356 Reas. 1. Because it is a Fast that he hath chosen, and therefore it is so succesfull: Reas. 1. Because it is a Fast that he hath chosen, and Therefore it is so successful: np1 crd p-acp pn31 vbz dt j cst pns31 vhz vvn, cc av pn31 vbz av j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Image 4
357 were it of mans chusing it might be disappointed, and yet God not dishonoured; were it of men choosing it might be disappointed, and yet God not dishonoured; vbdr pn31 pp-f ng1 vvg pn31 vmd vbi vvn, cc av np1 xx vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Image 4
358 but he chuseth it and appoints it, and now Gods honour lyes at stake for a gracious answer. but he chooseth it and appoints it, and now God's honour lies At stake for a gracious answer. cc-acp pns31 vvz pn31 cc vvz pn31, cc av npg1 n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Image 4
359 It was the glory of God in Israel, to be manifestly near to that people in all they called upon him for. &c. Reas. 2. Because the persons are accepted (if such persons) and therefore their offerings are accepted also. It was the glory of God in Israel, to be manifestly near to that people in all they called upon him for. etc. Reas. 2. Because the Persons Are accepted (if such Persons) and Therefore their offerings Are accepted also. pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi av-j j p-acp d n1 p-acp d pns32 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp. av np1 crd p-acp dt n2 vbr vvn (cs d n2) cc av po32 n2 vbr vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Image 4
360 The Petition of a favourite is not easily rejected by the Prince, especially being such a Petition as his Prince hath chosen and appointed for him. The Petition of a favourite is not Easily rejected by the Prince, especially being such a Petition as his Prince hath chosen and appointed for him. dt vvb pp-f dt n1 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, av-j vbg d dt vvb p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn cc vvn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Image 4
361 They are in a state of favour with God, and therefore their Petitions must needs be successful. They Are in a state of favour with God, and Therefore their Petitions must needs be successful. pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc av po32 n2 vmb av vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Image 4
362 The spiritual Sacrifices of this royal holy Priesthood are acceptable to God by Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 2. 5. The spiritual Sacrifices of this royal holy Priesthood Are acceptable to God by jesus christ, 1 Pet. 2. 5. dt j n2 pp-f d j j n1 vbr j p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1, crd np1 crd crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Image 4
363 Reas. 3. Because there is an admirable, misterious Communion between God the Father, Son and holy Ghost, Reas. 3. Because there is an admirable, mysterious Communion between God the Father, Son and holy Ghost, np1 crd p-acp pc-acp vbz dt j, j n1 p-acp np1 dt n1, n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
364 and the right Suppliant or the person that fasts in the fast which God hath chosen, and the right Suppliant or the person that fasts in the fast which God hath chosen, cc dt n-jn j-jn cc dt n1 cst n2 p-acp dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
365 for 1. there is not an holy prayer put up unto God, but its Original is God the Father, that prayer of Faith which proceeds from the heart of a Christian, was 1. In the heart of God the Father, for 1. there is not an holy prayer put up unto God, but its Original is God the Father, that prayer of Faith which proceeds from the heart of a Christian, was 1. In the heart of God the Father, p-acp crd pc-acp vbz xx dt j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp np1, cc-acp po31 j-jn vbz np1 dt n1, cst n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, vbds crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
366 and he through the Intercession and Mediation of his Son, sends it down by his holy Spirit into the heart of a poor sinner, and he through the Intercession and Mediation of his Son, sends it down by his holy Spirit into the heart of a poor sinner, cc pns31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
367 and so stamps the Image of it upon the heart of the poor sinner that he believes, and so stamps the Image of it upon the heart of the poor sinner that he believes, cc av vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 cst pns31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
368 and then the Holy Ghost that stamped it there, takes it from thence, and presents this through Christ unto the Father, and then the Holy Ghost that stamped it there, Takes it from thence, and presents this through christ unto the Father, cc av dt j n1 cst vvd pn31 a-acp, vvz pn31 p-acp av, cc vvz d p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
369 & then the Fathers heart is to give forth the answer through the Intercession of the Son, & then the Father's heart is to give forth the answer through the Intercession of the Son, cc av dt ng1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
370 and to give notice of it to the Soul of a Christian by his holy Spirit. and to give notice of it to the Soul of a Christian by his holy Spirit. cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
371 And when thou hast received the answer, the same Spirit works in thy heart to return praise and Thanksgiving by the Son unto the Father, And when thou hast received the answer, the same Spirit works in thy heart to return praise and Thanksgiving by the Son unto the Father, cc c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1, dt d n1 vvz p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
372 so that here is a marvellous spiritual & mysterious Communion in this, between God the Father, Son and holy Ghost, so that Here is a marvellous spiritual & mysterious Communion in this, between God the Father, Son and holy Ghost, av cst av vbz dt j j cc j n1 p-acp d, p-acp np1 dt n1, n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
373 & the poor believer, & therefore such fasting cannot be in vain. Thus of the fifth general head. & the poor believer, & Therefore such fasting cannot be in vain. Thus of the fifth general head. cc dt j n1, cc av d j-vvg vmbx vbi p-acp j. av pp-f dt ord j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 4
374 6. Of what concernment this may be unto our selves, and truly it is of very great concernment. 6. Of what concernment this may be unto our selves, and truly it is of very great concernment. crd pp-f r-crq n1 d vmb vbi p-acp po12 n2, cc av-j pn31 vbz pp-f av j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 4
375 We are the people that do succeed Israel. We Are the people that do succeed Israel. pns12 vbr dt n1 cst vdb vvi np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 4
376 We are Jacob. Gods people that are under the same profession as the Lord speaks of them here, ver. 2. that seek God dayly, and delight to know his wayes, this is our profession, we are a Nation that seek Justice, that is our plea, that we must do right and not forsake the Ordinances of our God, this I say is our profession that we are bound to hearken after Gods will, We Are Jacob. God's people that Are under the same profession as the Lord speaks of them Here, ver. 2. that seek God daily, and delight to know his ways, this is our profession, we Are a nation that seek justice, that is our plea, that we must do right and not forsake the Ordinances of our God, this I say is our profession that we Are bound to harken After God's will, pns12 vbr np1 npg1 n1 cst vbr p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f pno32 av, fw-la. crd cst vvb np1 av-j, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po31 n2, d vbz po12 n1, pns12 vbr dt n1 cst vvb n1, cst vbz po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vdi av-jn cc xx vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, d pns11 vvb vbz po12 n1 cst pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 4
377 and enquire after the Ordinances of Justice, we are they that by our dayly practice in appearing before God in solemn Assemblies profess that we delight to approach to him, and inquire After the Ordinances of justice, we Are they that by our daily practice in appearing before God in solemn Assemblies profess that we delight to approach to him, cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr pns32 cst p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp j n2 vvb cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 4
378 therefore we are they that have need to take notice of this great and solemn Truth, that the Fast that is not of Gods chusing will be ineffectual, Therefore we Are they that have need to take notice of this great and solemn Truth, that the Fast that is not of God's choosing will be ineffectual, av pns12 vbr pns32 cst vhb n1 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f d j cc j n1, cst dt j cst vbz xx pp-f npg1 vvg vmb vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 4
379 but that which is of Gods chusing will prevail, and that to five or six ends. but that which is of God's choosing will prevail, and that to five or six ends. cc-acp cst r-crq vbz pp-f ng1 vvg vmb vvi, cc cst p-acp crd cc crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 4
380 1. To build us up in knowledge, there are great misteries contained in this Truth. I shall touch those that are of present consideration. 1. To built us up in knowledge, there Are great Mysteres contained in this Truth. I shall touch those that Are of present consideration. crd p-acp vvi pno12 a-acp p-acp n1, pc-acp vbr j n2 vvn p-acp d n1. pns11 vmb vvi d cst vbr pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 4
381 1. It teacheth you that there is a vast difference between duty and duty, between religious performances and religious performances, that which is spoken of fasting reaches through the whole body of Religion, there is a prayer that God hath chosen, 1. It Teaches you that there is a vast difference between duty and duty, between religious performances and religious performances, that which is spoken of fasting reaches through the Whole body of Religion, there is a prayer that God hath chosen, crd pn31 vvz pn22 d pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp j n2 cc j n2, cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f j-vvg n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
382 and a prayer that God hath not chosen, and so this or that Ordinance or observation there is that which God will own and accept & there is that which he will not countenance nor bless: and a prayer that God hath not chosen, and so this or that Ordinance or observation there is that which God will own and accept & there is that which he will not countenance nor bless: cc dt n1 cst np1 vhz xx vvn, cc av d cc d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbz d r-crq np1 vmb vvi cc vvi cc pc-acp vbz d r-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi ccx vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
383 our God is a God that will be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth, the manner and the end of our worship discovers what the nature of that service is, our God is a God that will be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth, the manner and the end of our worship discovers what the nature of that service is, po12 np1 vbz dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz r-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
384 or of that particular religious act which we put forth towards him, look then to your own Spirits in your worship of God, or of that particular religious act which we put forth towards him, look then to your own Spirits in your worship of God, cc pp-f d j j n1 r-crq pns12 vvd av p-acp pno31, vvb av p-acp po22 d n2 p-acp po22 n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
385 as it is said of the person worshipping, so it is true of the worship, he is not a Jew that is one outwardly, as it is said of the person worshipping, so it is true of the worship, he is not a Jew that is one outwardly, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1 vvg, av pn31 vbz j pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz xx dt np1 cst vbz pi av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
386 but he that is one inwardly, (Rom. 2. last verse.) whose praise is not of men but of God; but he that is one inwardly, (Rom. 2. last verse.) whose praise is not of men but of God; cc-acp pns31 cst vbz pi av-j, (np1 crd ord n1.) rg-crq n1 vbz xx pp-f n2 p-acp pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
387 you may be outwardly a Christian, and inwardly an heathen in the sight of God, all these are uncircumcised in heart sayes the Prophet, you may be outwardly a Christian, and inwardly an heathen in the sighed of God, all these Are uncircumcised in heart Says the Prophet, pn22 vmb vbi av-j dt njp, cc av-j dt j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d d vbr j p-acp n1 vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
388 when he reckons up the Nations together with Judah, you may be a Heathen in heart, when he reckons up the nations together with Judah, you may be a Heathen in heart, c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp dt n2 av p-acp np1, pn22 vmb vbi dt j-jn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
389 whilest you are in the outward man a Christian, your Circumcision may become uncircumcision before God; whilst you Are in the outward man a Christian, your Circumcision may become uncircumcision before God; cs pn22 vbr p-acp dt j n1 dt njp, po22 n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
390 alas what's an outward Baptisme, if your Souls never reach after spiritual Baptisme, if there be the washing with water without the Laver of Regeneration, alas what's an outward Baptism, if your Souls never reach After spiritual Baptism, if there be the washing with water without the Laver of Regeneration, uh q-crq|vbz dt j n1, cs po22 n2 av-x vvb p-acp j n1, cs pc-acp vbi dt n-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
391 and the renewing of the holy Ghost, can you rest in that? or will God take pleasure in it? What is it for you to eat the Lords Supper, and the renewing of the holy Ghost, can you rest in that? or will God take pleasure in it? What is it for you to eat the lords Supper, cc dt vvg pp-f dt j n1, vmb pn22 vvi p-acp d? cc vmb np1 vvi n1 p-acp pn31? q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n2 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
392 and not to eat the Lord who is that Supper? that is to receive Christ therein by Faith, mind the Spirit with which, and not to eat the Lord who is that Supper? that is to receive christ therein by Faith, mind the Spirit with which, cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vbz d n1? cst vbz pc-acp vvi np1 av p-acp n1, n1 dt n1 p-acp r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
393 and the end for which you wait upon God in holy Ordinances, What is your prayer, and the end for which you wait upon God in holy Ordinances, What is your prayer, cc dt n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, q-crq vbz po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
394 if it be not the prayer which God hath chosen? it's but the expression or voyce of a lust that will not be accepted of God, Jam. 4. 3. you ask and have not, if it be not the prayer which God hath chosen? it's but the expression or voice of a lust that will not be accepted of God, Jam. 4. 3. you ask and have not, cs pn31 vbb xx dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn? pn31|vbz p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb xx vbi vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd crd pn22 vvb cc vhb xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
395 because you ask amiss that you may consume it upon your lusts, there are many mock services whereby mock-Christians mock God in their profession. Because you ask amiss that you may consume it upon your Lustiest, there Are many mock services whereby mock-Christians mock God in their profession. c-acp pn22 vvb av cst pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2, a-acp vbr d vvb n2 c-crq j n1 np1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
396 This is a sad mistery, but necessary to be known, there is a form of godliness without power, this is to make an Image to your selves, This is a sad mystery, but necessary to be known, there is a from of godliness without power, this is to make an Image to your selves, d vbz dt j n1, cc-acp j pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
397 and to feed upon husks, and to deceive your own Souls with shadows, which will profit nothing; and to feed upon husks, and to deceive your own Souls with shadows, which will profit nothing; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, cc pc-acp vvi po22 d n2 p-acp n2, r-crq vmb vvi pix; (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
398 If you think to put off God with outside services, such have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof, 2 Tim. 3. 5. from such turn away. If you think to put off God with outside services, such have a from of godliness but deny the power thereof, 2 Tim. 3. 5. from such turn away. cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp np1 p-acp n1-an n2, d vhb dt n1 pp-f n1 cc-acp vvi dt n1 av, crd np1 crd crd p-acp d n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 4
399 2. It concerns us to know how hard it is to awaken a secure sinner that is covered under a form of godliness: 2. It concerns us to know how hard it is to awaken a secure sinner that is covered under a from of godliness: crd pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi c-crq av-j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 4
400 take a profane person and the whole power of common Light, and common principles of humanity will fall in with the conviction of his miserable lost condition: take a profane person and the Whole power of Common Light, and Common principles of humanity will fallen in with the conviction of his miserable lost condition: vvb dt j n1 cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 4
401 tell a Drunkard that he shall drink in Hell for this his conscience tells him so, when he is sober. tell a Drunkard that he shall drink in Hell for this his conscience tells him so, when he is Sobrium. vvb dt n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp d po31 n1 vvz pno31 av, c-crq pns31 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 4
402 So an Adulterer his Conscience being awakened tells him he shall suffer Eternal Torment for his moments pleasure. So an Adulterer his Conscience being awakened tells him he shall suffer Eternal Torment for his moments pleasure. np1 dt n1 po31 n1 vbg vvn vvz pn31 pns31 vmb vvi j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 4
403 So a griging person his Conscience falls in with the Conviction, but a man under a form of godliness without the power thereof hath a ready salve for every sore, he stops his Ears with his Tongue, So a griging person his Conscience falls in with the Conviction, but a man under a from of godliness without the power thereof hath a ready salve for every soar, he stops his Ears with his Tongue, np1 dt n-vvg n1 po31 n1 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 av vhz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvz po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 4
404 and becomes as the deaf Adder, hence saith God unto this people, Is this the Fast that I have chosen? and inculcates it again and again, It is not the Fast that I have chosen, &c. and calls upon the Prophet, ver. 1. Cry aloud, cry out in thy throat, spare not, lift up thy voyce like a Trumpet, that thou mayst awaken them to the consideration of their sin. and becomes as the deaf Adder, hence Says God unto this people, Is this the Fast that I have chosen? and inculcates it again and again, It is not the Fast that I have chosen, etc. and calls upon the Prophet, ver. 1. Cry aloud, cry out in thy throat, spare not, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, that thou Mayest awaken them to the consideration of their since. cc vvz p-acp dt j n1, av vvz np1 p-acp d n1, vbz d dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn? cc vvz pn31 av cc av, pn31 vbz xx dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, av cc vvz p-acp dt n1, fw-la. crd vvb av, vvb av p-acp po21 n1, vvb xx, vvb a-acp po21 n1 av-j dt n1, cst pns21 vm2 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 4
405 3. It concerns us to know that all our spiritual duties & services must come to the trial, God will not only call us to account for all our open wickedness & gross acts of Transgression but will try every service we perform; 3. It concerns us to know that all our spiritual duties & services must come to the trial, God will not only call us to account for all our open wickedness & gross acts of Transgression but will try every service we perform; crd pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cst d po12 j n2 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 vmb xx av-j vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp d po12 j n1 cc j n2 pp-f n1 cc-acp vmb vvi d n1 pns12 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
406 Is this the Fast that I have chosen, sayes God? was it such a prayer, such a participation in this or that Ordinance? Is this your Conference, are these the holy meetings, are these the Sabbaths? thus God will ask you, Is this the Fast that I have chosen, Says God? was it such a prayer, such a participation in this or that Ordinance? Is this your Conference, Are these the holy meetings, Are these the Sabbaths? thus God will ask you, vbz d dt j cst pns11 vhb vvn, vvz np1? vbds pn31 d dt n1, d dt n1 p-acp d cc d n1? vbz d po22 n1, vbr d dt j n2, vbr d dt n2? av np1 vmb vvi pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
407 and God will accept none of your Services but they must pass through Gods tryal; and God will accept none of your Services but they must pass through God's trial; cc np1 vmb vvi pix pp-f po22 n2 cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
408 Therefore we have need to examine our own Services, and our hearts in them, you are in your Closets meditating, Therefore we have need to examine our own Services, and our hearts in them, you Are in your Closets meditating, av pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi po12 d n2, cc po12 n2 p-acp pno32, pn22 vbr p-acp po22 n2 vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
409 but is this the meditation God hath chosen for Spirit, for matter & for manner? you are crying and praying, but is this the meditation God hath chosen for Spirit, for matter & for manner? you Are crying and praying, cc-acp vbz d dt n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1? pn22 vbr vvg cc vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
410 but is this the prayer that God hath chosen? you are reproving, counselling admonishing your Children or others, but is this the prayer that God hath chosen? you Are reproving, counseling admonishing your Children or Others, cc-acp vbz d dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn? pn22 vbr vvg, vvg vvg po22 n2 cc n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
411 but is it in the way that God hath chosen? you are dealing with your Neighbour or brother for some Transgression, but is it in the Way that God hath chosen? you Are dealing with your Neighbour or brother for Some Transgression, cc-acp vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vhz vvn? pn22 vbr vvg p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
412 but is it such an admonition as God hath chosen? remember that all your actions must come under this question, but is it such an admonition as God hath chosen? Remember that all your actions must come under this question, cc-acp vbz pn31 d dt n1 p-acp np1 vhz vvn? vvb cst d po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
413 whether or no they are such as God hath chosen? I chuse out their way for them, sayes Job, of the time when he was as King among them, whither or no they Are such as God hath chosen? I choose out their Way for them, Says Job, of the time when he was as King among them, cs cc av-dx pns32 vbr d c-acp np1 vhz vvn? pns11 vvb av po32 n1 p-acp pno32, vvz n1, pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
414 so if Christ be your King, he shall chuse your way for you, and you will chuse the things that please the Lord, so if christ be your King, he shall choose your Way for you, and you will choose the things that please the Lord, av cs np1 vbb po22 n1, pns31 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp pn22, cc pn22 vmb vvi dt n2 cst vvb dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
415 and will not take any contentment in that which doth not answer the Lords expectation. and will not take any contentment in that which does not answer the lords expectation. cc vmb xx vvi d n1 p-acp d r-crq vdz xx vvi dt n2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 4
416 2. As it is of great concernment for our knowledge, so it concerns us for our examination & trial, to try our wayes before the Lord our God, 2. As it is of great concernment for our knowledge, so it concerns us for our examination & trial, to try our ways before the Lord our God, crd p-acp pn31 vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp po12 n1, av pn31 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
417 if God will try our fastings, prayers, & other services, we had need to try & examine our selves. if God will try our Fastings, Prayers, & other services, we had need to try & examine our selves. cs np1 vmb vvi po12 n2-vvg, n2, cc j-jn n2, pns12 vhd n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
418 To judge our selves is the way to prevent Gods Judgements. To judge our selves is the Way to prevent God's Judgments. p-acp vvi po12 n2 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
419 Briefly examine we our selves concerning this our present Fast, is it a Fast which God hath chosen, as to our preparation for it? have you had solemn and serious thoughts concerning the way of Gods providence, concerning your persons, your Families, your Relations &c. have you considered your own Transgressions before God, Briefly examine we our selves Concerning this our present Fast, is it a Fast which God hath chosen, as to our preparation for it? have you had solemn and serious thoughts Concerning the Way of God's providence, Concerning your Persons, your Families, your Relations etc. have you considered your own Transgressions before God, av-j vvb pns12 po12 n2 vvg d po12 n1 av-j, vbz pn31 dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn, a-acp p-acp po12 n1 p-acp pn31? vhb pn22 vhd j cc j n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, vvg po22 n2, po22 n2, po22 n2 av vhb pn22 vvn po22 d n2 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
420 & the great cause you have had of deep humiliation before God in respect of them? The defect of this is a failing of Gods expectation in the beginning, however you may obtain in the procedure; & the great cause you have had of deep humiliation before God in respect of them? The defect of this is a failing of God's expectation in the beginning, however you may obtain in the procedure; cc dt j n1 pn22 vhb vhn pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno32? dt n1 pp-f d vbz dt vvg pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
421 have you been careful to abstain from natural, necessary comforts & refreshings, further then necessity in respect of infirmity calls for, have you been careful to abstain from natural, necessary comforts & refreshings, further then necessity in respect of infirmity calls for, vhb pn22 vbn j pc-acp vvi p-acp j, j n2 cc n2-vvg, av-jc cs n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
422 and hath your abstinence proceeded from inward self-abhorrency, because of your sins. Extream grief takes away the appetite to eating and drinking. and hath your abstinence proceeded from inward self-abhorrency, Because of your Sins. Extreme grief Takes away the appetite to eating and drinking. cc vhz po22 n1 vvd p-acp j j, c-acp pp-f po22 n2. j-jn n1 vvz av dt n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
423 All the self denying acts that are required in a Fast are to proceed from a deep affliction of heart, otherwise it is but a shallow performance, All the self denying acts that Are required in a Fast Are to proceed from a deep affliction of heart, otherwise it is but a shallow performance, av-d dt n1 vvg n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt av-j vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
424 & of no worth with God; & of no worth with God; cc pp-f dx n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
425 It is therefore called the afflicting of the soul, and if it doe not come from Soulaffliction, it will be very unprofitable & unacceptable. It is Therefore called the afflicting of the soul, and if it do not come from Soul-affliction, it will be very unprofitable & unacceptable. pn31 vbz av vvn dt vvg pp-f dt n1, cc cs pn31 vdb xx vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi av j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
426 Again, are we real, are our hearts through with God in that solemn profession we make in such a day as this? Are you indeed sensible of your sins whereby you have provoked the Lord: Again, Are we real, Are our hearts through with God in that solemn profession we make in such a day as this? are you indeed sensible of your Sins whereby you have provoked the Lord: av, vbr pns12 j, vbr po12 n2 p-acp p-acp np1 p-acp d j n1 pns12 vvb p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d? vbr pn22 av j pp-f po22 n2 c-crq pn22 vhb vvn dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
427 Our particular sins, the sins of our Familyes, towns Churches and the sins of the Country? Doe we sincerely look out to God in Jesus Christ for the Spirit of Repentance? Is it his grace indeed that we look unto for help and succour, Our particular Sins, the Sins of our Families, Towns Churches and the Sins of the Country? Do we sincerely look out to God in jesus christ for the Spirit of Repentance? Is it his grace indeed that we look unto for help and succour, po12 j n2, dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, n2 n2 cc dt n2 pp-f dt n1? vdb pns12 av-j vvb av p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vbz pn31 po31 n1 av cst pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
428 and that in the very mediation of Christ Jesus, through his death and blood-shed? Where is that spiritual self-abhorrency that should act and carry an end these holy services? Is there indeed a forgiving spirit? When you come before God are not your hearts, many of you, full of wrath & anger, are you meekened like lambs before the Lamb of God in your holy offerings? Doe you present your selves upon that Altar which is the Lamb? Or do you fast for strife and debate, longing to be at it again, that you may manifest your displeasure when the time is over? And is there in you a spirit of compassion and working of bowels toward the poor and needy, and that in the very mediation of christ jesus, through his death and bloodshed? Where is that spiritual self-abhorrency that should act and carry an end these holy services? Is there indeed a forgiving Spirit? When you come before God Are not your hearts, many of you, full of wrath & anger, Are you meekened like Lambs before the Lamb of God in your holy offerings? Do you present your selves upon that Altar which is the Lamb? Or do you fast for strife and debate, longing to be At it again, that you may manifest your displeasure when the time is over? And is there in you a Spirit of compassion and working of bowels towards the poor and needy, cc cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1? q-crq vbz d j j cst vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1 d j n2? vbz pc-acp av dt j-vvg n1? c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp np1 vbr xx po22 n2, d pp-f pn22, j pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr pn22 vvn j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po22 j n2? vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz dt n1? cc vdb pn22 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg pc-acp vbi p-acp pn31 av, cst pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp? cc vbz a-acp p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
429 whilst you are seeking mercy from God? Do you oblige and ingage your hearts to return to God, while you Are seeking mercy from God? Do you oblige and engage your hearts to return to God, cs pn22 vbr vvg n1 p-acp np1? vdb pn22 vvi cc vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
430 and to reform what is amiss in your persons, Families, Churches, &c. according to the object of your work, and to reform what is amiss in your Persons, Families, Churches, etc. according to the Object of your work, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz av p-acp po22 n2, n2, n2, av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
431 & where you may have influence to the utmost of your power? The Lord help us solemnly to examine our selves, & where you may have influence to the utmost of your power? The Lord help us solemnly to examine our selves, cc c-crq pn22 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt j pp-f po22 n1? dt n1 vvb pno12 av-j pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
432 for if it be not thus with us, it's not the Fast which God hath chosen: for if it be not thus with us, it's not the Fast which God hath chosen: c-acp cs pn31 vbb xx av p-acp pno12, pn31|vbz xx dt av-j r-crq np1 vhz vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
433 and mind what your sin is, and mind what your since is, cc n1 r-crq po22 n1 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 4
434 1. It's like the worshipping of an Idol, you have turned an holy Ordidinance into loathsome Idolatry, 1. It's like the worshipping of an Idol, you have turned an holy Ordinance into loathsome Idolatry, crd pn31|vbz av-j dt vvg pp-f dt n1, pn22 vhb vvn dt j n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Image 4
435 & (as I may speak with holy reverence) you have carried it towards God, & (as I may speak with holy Reverence) you have carried it towards God, cc (c-acp pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j n1) pn22 vhb vvn pn31 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Image 4
436 as if he had been one of the Idols of the Gentiles. as if he had been one of the Idols of the Gentiles. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vbn crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Image 4
437 2. You have taken the Name of God in vain this day in an extraordinary manner and so put an extraordinary dishonour upon God, which is a most horrible profanation of the day, which should be kept as a Sabbath; 2. You have taken the Name of God in vain this day in an extraordinary manner and so put an extraordinary dishonour upon God, which is a most horrible profanation of the day, which should be kept as a Sabbath; crd pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j d n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc av vvd dt j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt av-ds j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Image 4
438 to keep it only with outward observance, without an heart spiritually disposed, and graciously inclined, will you call this an acceptable day to the Lord? to keep it only with outward observance, without an heart spiritually disposed, and graciously inclined, will you call this an acceptable day to the Lord? pc-acp vvi pn31 av-j p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 av-j vvn, cc av-j vvn, vmb pn22 vvi d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Image 4
439 Lastly. Consider what will be the wofull issue, and evill consequence of it upon your selves, Lastly. Consider what will be the woeful issue, and evil consequence of it upon your selves, ord. vvb r-crq vmb vbi dt j n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
440 except God give you repentance of your formality in your services: instead of softening it will harden you, Instead of mortifying sin, it will quicken it; except God give you Repentance of your formality in your services: instead of softening it will harden you, Instead of mortifying since, it will quicken it; c-acp np1 vvb pn22 n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp po22 n2: av pp-f j-vvg pn31 vmb vvi pn22, av pp-f vvg n1, pn31 vmb vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
441 instead of obtaining grace, it will bring displeasure; it will drive the Spirit of God from you, and bring Satan near unto you, instead of obtaining grace, it will bring displeasure; it will drive the Spirit of God from you, and bring Satan near unto you, av pp-f vvg n1, pn31 vmb vvi n1; pn31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn22, cc vvi np1 av-j p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
442 and instead of the good you desire, it will bring about the contrary evill; you will be the worse for it, & not the better: and instead of the good you desire, it will bring about the contrary evil; you will be the Worse for it, & not the better: cc av pp-f dt j pn22 vvb, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn n-jn; pn22 vmb vbi dt jc p-acp pn31, cc xx dt av-jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
443 where was there greater wickedness effected, then hath been done by Fasting & Prayer? See the horrible wickedness in the matter of Naboth, 1 Kin. 21 was ever woman more hardned then Jezebel? & who like Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord, whom Jezebel stirred up. where was there greater wickedness effected, then hath been done by Fasting & Prayer? See the horrible wickedness in the matter of Naboth, 1 Kin. 21 was ever woman more hardened then Jezebel? & who like Ahab that sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord, whom Jezebel stirred up. c-crq vbds a-acp jc n1 vvn, av vhz vbn vdn p-acp vvg cc n1? n1 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1. crd vbds av n1 av-dc vvn cs np1? cc r-crq av-j np1 cst vvd px31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq np1 vvd a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
444 'Tis the way to be sealed up under the Tomb-stone of an hard heart to celebrate a Fast with another Spirit, manner, It's the Way to be sealed up under the Tombstone of an hard heart to celebrate a Fast with Another Spirit, manner, pn31|vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp j-jn n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
445 and end then God hath chosen: Woeful ill consequents come upon persons and Families upon this account, commonly after a Fast, and end then God hath chosen: Woeful ill consequents come upon Persons and Families upon this account, commonly After a Fast, cc vvb av np1 vhz vvn: j j-jn n2-j vvb p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, av-j p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
446 or solemn Ordinance, if not performed according to God; men, women, and children are the worse in their practice: or solemn Ordinance, if not performed according to God; men, women, and children Are the Worse in their practice: cc j n1, cs xx vvn vvg p-acp np1; n2, n2, cc n2 vbr dt jc p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
447 Mal. 2. 13. and this have you done again covering the Altar with tears, &c. Insomuch that he regards not the offering any more, Malachi 2. 13. and this have you done again covering the Altar with tears, etc. Insomuch that he regards not the offering any more, np1 crd crd cc d vhb pn22 vdn av vvg dt n1 p-acp n2, av av cst pns31 vvz xx dt vvg d dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
448 or receiveth it with good will at your hand; or receives it with good will At your hand; cc vvz pn31 p-acp j n1 p-acp po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
449 when men will fast and pray and cover Gods Altar with tears, and yet hold fast their carnal, corrupt, when men will fast and pray and cover God's Altar with tears, and yet hold fast their carnal, corrupt, c-crq n2 vmb av-j cc vvi cc vvi npg1 n1 p-acp n2, cc av vvb av-j po32 j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
450 and impenitent frame of heart, they will be worse and worse in their places and Relations as there he speaks of the wife of youth against whom they had dealt treacherously, &c. And alas what outward miseries will it bring upon a Family, 1 Cor. 1. 29, 30. because in eating the Supper of the Lord, they did not eat it, and impenitent frame of heart, they will be Worse and Worse in their places and Relations as there he speaks of the wife of youth against whom they had dealt treacherously, etc. And alas what outward misery's will it bring upon a Family, 1 Cor. 1. 29, 30. Because in eating the Supper of the Lord, they did not eat it, cc j n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vbi jc cc av-jc p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp a-acp pns31 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vhd vvn av-j, av cc uh q-crq j n2 vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd p-acp p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vdd xx vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
451 therefore one was sick, another weak, and another fallen asleep so if in fasting you do not fast, Therefore one was sick, Another weak, and Another fallen asleep so if in fasting you do not fast, av pi vbds j, j-jn j, cc j-jn vvn j av cs p-acp vvg pn22 vdb xx av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
452 if in humbling your Souls, you do not humble your Souls, if in praying, you pray not, if in humbling your Souls, you do not humble your Souls, if in praying, you pray not, cs p-acp vvg po22 n2, pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2, cs p-acp vvg, pn22 vvb xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
453 if you perform not such Services as God hath chosen, it will bring sickness upon those that are well and weakness and death upon the sick. if you perform not such Services as God hath chosen, it will bring sickness upon those that Are well and weakness and death upon the sick. cs pn22 vvb xx d n2 c-acp np1 vhz vvn, pn31 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d cst vbr av cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
454 It's mercy when we are thus judged of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11. latter end. It's mercy when we Are thus judged of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11. latter end. pn31|vbz n1 c-crq pns12 vbr av vvn pp-f dt n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Image 4
455 Again it concerns us to consider what evil Consequents will come upon a people in this case, whence comes wars whence comes Famine? whence plagues? these, Again it concerns us to Consider what evil Consequents will come upon a people in this case, whence comes wars whence comes Famine? whence plagues? these, av pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi r-crq j-jn n2-j vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, q-crq vvz n2 c-crq vvz n1? q-crq n2? d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Image 4
456 and those Judgements upon a professing people? because their worship is not worship, their godliness, their fasting and prayer is not such as God hath chosen, there is not the life and power of godliness in what they offer up to God and this provokes God to deal dreadfully with them, and those Judgments upon a professing people? Because their worship is not worship, their godliness, their fasting and prayer is not such as God hath chosen, there is not the life and power of godliness in what they offer up to God and this provokes God to deal dreadfully with them, cc d n2 p-acp dt vvg n1? c-acp po32 n1 vbz xx n1, po32 n1, po32 j-vvg cc n1 vbz xx d c-acp np1 vhz vvn, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp np1 cc d vvz np1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Image 4
457 when lighter afflictions will not prevail. when lighter afflictions will not prevail. c-crq jc n2 vmb xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Image 4
458 This brought desolation to Jerusalem, because they fasted to themselves, and not to the Lord, Zach. 7. 13, 14. Therefore it is come to pass that as he cried and they would not hear, This brought desolation to Jerusalem, Because they fasted to themselves, and not to the Lord, Zach 7. 13, 14. Therefore it is come to pass that as he cried and they would not hear, np1 vvd n1 p-acp np1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp px32, cc xx p-acp dt n1, np1 crd crd, crd av pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi cst p-acp pns31 vvd cc pns32 vmd xx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Image 4
459 so they cried and I would not hear, saith the Lord of Hosts, but I scattered them with a Whirlewind, &c. For they laid the pleasan Land desolate. so they cried and I would not hear, Says the Lord of Hosts, but I scattered them with a Whirlwind, etc. For they laid the pleasan Land desolate. av pns32 vvd cc pns11 vmd xx vvi, vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp pns11 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1, av p-acp pns32 vvd dt n1 n1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Image 4
460 Again, it concerns those of us that are true observers of such a Fast as God hath chosen, it concerns them for their consolation as here in the dayes of the Prophet Isaiah, when God was pleased to set so many precious hopes before them for themselves and their posterity, what a comfort was it, &c. This is like to be your portion if God hath inclined your hearts to seek his Name. Again, it concerns those of us that Are true observers of such a Fast as God hath chosen, it concerns them for their consolation as Here in the days of the Prophet Isaiah, when God was pleased to Set so many precious hope's before them for themselves and their posterity, what a Comfort was it, etc. This is like to be your portion if God hath inclined your hearts to seek his Name. av, pn31 vvz d pp-f pno12 cst vbr j n2 pp-f d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn, pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp po32 n1 c-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, c-crq np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi av d j n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp px32 cc po32 n1, r-crq dt n1 vbds pn31, av d vbz av-j pc-acp vbi po22 n1 cs np1 vhz vvn po22 n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Image 4
461 1. Object. But you will say, these promises are indeed very glorious, but how can I take comfort in them? since I find my self falling so exceeding short in the qualifications required thereto? 1. Object. But you will say, these promises Are indeed very glorious, but how can I take Comfort in them? since I find my self falling so exceeding short in the qualifications required thereto? crd n1. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi, d n2 vbr av av j, cc-acp q-crq vmb pns11 vvi n1 p-acp pno32? c-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvg av av-vvg j p-acp dt n2 vvd av? (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Image 4
462 I Answer, you must distinguish between •alling short in degree, and in the whole, if there be in you no degree of these spiritual qualifications you must even wait upon God, in pressing upon your hearts the dreadful consequents thereof, I Answer, you must distinguish between •alling short in degree, and in the Whole, if there be in you no degree of these spiritual qualifications you must even wait upon God, in pressing upon your hearts the dreadful consequents thereof, pns11 vvb, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp vvg j p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt j-jn, cs pc-acp vbi p-acp pn22 dx n1 pp-f d j n2 pn22 vmb av vvi p-acp np1, p-acp vvg p-acp po22 n2 dt j n2-j av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Image 4
463 but if there be any, though the least degree, I would not discourage you, for when we speak of Evangelical duties, we must understand the qualifications in a Gospel sense, God looks at sincerity, but if there be any, though the least degree, I would not discourage you, for when we speak of Evangelical duties, we must understand the qualifications in a Gospel sense, God looks At sincerity, cc-acp cs pc-acp vbb d, cs dt ds n1, pns11 vmd xx vvi pn22, c-acp c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f np1 n2, pns12 vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp dt n1 n1, np1 vvz p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Image 4
464 and accepts the uprightness of the heart though accompanied with much infirmity. and accepts the uprightness of the heart though accompanied with much infirmity. cc vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cs vvn p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Image 4
465 2. Object. Another may say, I have laboured many a year, and cannot find my prayers thus answered. 2. Object. another may say, I have laboured many a year, and cannot find my Prayers thus answered. crd n1. j-jn vmb vvi, pns11 vhb vvn d dt n1, cc vmbx vvi po11 n2 av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 4
466 Answ. We ought not to judge our selves by the Issues of Divine providence, — Answer We ought not to judge our selves by the Issues of Divine providence, — np1 pns12 vmd xx pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 4
467 but by the operations of Gods Spirit in us, if the work have been gracious in thy heart, the Issue shall be glorious to thy Soul in the end, and he that shall come, will come, and will not •arry. but by the operations of God's Spirit in us, if the work have been gracious in thy heart, the Issue shall be glorious to thy Soul in the end, and he that shall come, will come, and will not •arry. cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno12, cs dt n1 vhb vbn j p-acp po21 n1, dt n1 vmb vbi j p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pns31 cst vmb vvi, vmb vvi, cc vmb xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Image 4
468 3. Object. But if these things be necessary to an acceptable Fast, what benefit is there in a publick Fast, wherein the most do fall short of what is required thereto? 3. Object. But if these things be necessary to an acceptable Fast, what benefit is there in a public Fast, wherein the most do fallen short of what is required thereto? crd n1. cc-acp cs d n2 vbb j p-acp dt j av-j, r-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt j av-j, c-crq dt av-ds vdb vvi j pp-f r-crq vbz vvn av? (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Image 4
469 Answ. Whosoever falls short, thou that dost keep this Fast that God hath chosen, shalt have the blessing thereof. Answer Whosoever falls short, thou that dost keep this Fast that God hath chosen, shalt have the blessing thereof. np1 r-crq vvz j, pns21 cst vd2 vvi d av-j cst np1 vhz vvn, vm2 vhi dt n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 4
470 Therefore look to thine own heart, and thou shalt receive the Testimony of his gracious acceptation, God knows how to save the good Figs, Therefore look to thine own heart, and thou shalt receive the Testimony of his gracious acceptation, God knows how to save the good Figs, av vvb p-acp po21 d n1, cc pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, np1 vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi dt j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 4
471 when he destroys a whole Nation of bad, he can find an Ark for a Noah, and cull out eight persons from a whole world to shew them his Salvation. when he Destroys a Whole nation of bad, he can find an Ark for a Noah, and cull out eight Persons from a Whole world to show them his Salvation. c-crq pns31 vvz dt j-jn n1 pp-f j, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt np1, cc vvb av crd n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 4
472 Besides publick Fasts procure at least Reprieves. Beside public Fasts procure At least Reprieves. p-acp j n2 vvi p-acp ds n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 4
473 God will wait to see the fruit of it, and not put a full end to his patience, till there is no hope of answering Humiliation by Reformation. God will wait to see the fruit of it, and not put a full end to his patience, till there is no hope of answering Humiliation by Reformation. np1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc xx vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Image 4
474 And lastly, it concerns every one of us, to look diligently to our own Souls, And lastly, it concerns every one of us, to look diligently to our own Souls, cc ord, pn31 vvz d crd pp-f pno12, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po12 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 4
475 when we have any such service to perform to the Lord our God that it be so done by us as God hath appointed, when we have any such service to perform to the Lord our God that it be so done by us as God hath appointed, c-crq pns12 vhb d d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 po12 np1 cst pn31 vbb av vdn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 4
476 and that we repent of what hath not been according to Gods mind, and that we take care, that what remains may make it a Fast after Gods own choice. and that we Repent of what hath not been according to God's mind, and that we take care, that what remains may make it a Fast After God's own choice. cc cst pns12 vvb pp-f r-crq vhz xx vbn vvg p-acp ng1 n1, cc cst pns12 vvb n1, cst r-crq vvz vmb vvi pn31 dt j p-acp n2 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Image 4
477 Q w•y is that possible? Yes if now at last thy Soul truly repents of thy sin, Q w•y is that possible? Yes if now At last thy Soul truly repents of thy since, np1 n1 vbz d j? uh cs av p-acp ord po21 n1 av-j vvz pp-f po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 4
478 and be humbled and melts before God for thy carnality, thy unpreparedness for the day, and thy unspiritualness in the day. and be humbled and melts before God for thy carnality, thy unpreparedness for the day, and thy unspiritualness in the day. cc vbi vvn cc vvz p-acp np1 p-acp po21 n1, po21 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc po21 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 4
479 And looking unto Christs Mediation for pardon, and acceptation, trusting in his gracious help, you take up resolutions to return to God, And looking unto Christ Mediation for pardon, and acceptation, trusting in his gracious help, you take up resolutions to return to God, np1 vvg p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, vvg p-acp po31 j n1, pn22 vvb a-acp n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 4
480 and to exercise mercy and loving kindness amongst men and to do Justice and Judgement, and to exercise mercy and loving kindness among men and to do justice and Judgement, cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc j-vvg n1 p-acp n2 cc pc-acp vdi n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 4
481 and to walk righteously, holily, and humbly with thy God it may turn this very Fast into a time of joy, and to walk righteously, holily, and humbly with thy God it may turn this very Fast into a time of joy, cc pc-acp vvi av-j, av-j, cc av-j p-acp po21 n1 pn31 vmb vvi d av av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 4
482 and in Gods gracious acceptation, may be esteemed such a Fast as God hath chosen. and in God's gracious acceptation, may be esteemed such a Fast as God hath chosen. cc p-acp npg1 j n1, vmb vbi vvn d dt av-j c-acp np1 vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Image 4
483 I would propound a few things here to your consideration as the Issue of this your Fast, and but propound them briefly. I would propound a few things Here to your consideration as the Issue of this your Fast, and but propound them briefly. pns11 vmd vvi dt d n2 av p-acp po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po22 j, cc p-acp vvi pno32 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Image 4
484 1 Look into your own hearts, get alone and consider what it is that hath been amiss in hearts and lives for time past, 1 Look into your own hearts, get alone and Consider what it is that hath been amiss in hearts and lives for time past, crd n1 p-acp po22 d n2, vvb av-j cc vvb r-crq pn31 vbz cst vhz vbn av p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 4
485 and set a narrow watch over your Souls for time to come, that you may not provoke God, and Set a narrow watch over your Souls for time to come, that you may not provoke God, cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pn22 vmb xx vvi np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 4
486 and because you are weak and infirm, intreat God to set a watch over you by his holy Spirit. and Because you Are weak and infirm, entreat God to Set a watch over you by his holy Spirit. cc c-acp pn22 vbr j cc j, vvb np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Image 4
487 2. Now take up a resolution to walk with God, in your house in a perfect way, that neither your selves nor your Relations may be the worse for your Fastings, 2. Now take up a resolution to walk with God, in your house in a perfect Way, that neither your selves nor your Relations may be the Worse for your Fastings, crd av vvb a-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp po22 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cst dx po22 n2 ccx po22 n2 vmb vbi dt jc p-acp po22 n2-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Image 4
488 and that Judgment may not come upon you in your house, because you have not glorified God in his house. and that Judgement may not come upon you in your house, Because you have not glorified God in his house. cc d n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1, c-acp pn22 vhb xx vvn np1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Image 4
489 3. Use your utmost interest for publick good, for the free passage of Justice and Judgment, Righteousness and Peace in the Common-wealth and Churches; 3. Use your utmost Interest for public good, for the free passage of justice and Judgement, Righteousness and Peace in the Commonwealth and Churches; crd n1 po22 j n1 p-acp j j, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Image 4
490 and though you have no power of your selves, wrestle with God for it that it may be so. and though you have no power of your selves, wrestle with God for it that it may be so. cc cs pn22 vhb dx n1 pp-f po22 n2, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pn31 cst pn31 vmb vbi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Image 4
491 4. Take care that you hold fast the word of Gods patience in the time of your triall, hold it fast in Faith and practice, remember that word, He that continues to the end shall be saved. 4. Take care that you hold fast the word of God's patience in the time of your trial, hold it fast in Faith and practice, Remember that word, He that continues to the end shall be saved. crd vvb n1 cst pn22 vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, vvb pn31 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, vvb d n1, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Image 4
492 And again, Let no man take away thy crown. And again, Let no man take away thy crown. cc av, vvb dx n1 vvi av po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Image 4
493 It is a day of tryal, but look to it, that you may be found upright in the day of tryal. It is a day of trial, but look to it, that you may be found upright in the day of trial. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp pn31, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Image 4
494 Lastly. Be open hearted, and open-handed to those that are in misery and affliction, Blessed are the mercifull, for they shall find Mercy. Lastly. Be open hearted, and openhanded to those that Are in misery and affliction, Blessed Are the merciful, for they shall find Mercy. ord. vbb j vvn, cc j p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn vbr dt j, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Image 4
495 Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, av p-acp pno31 cst vbz j pc-acp vdi j-vvg av-j p-acp d cst pns12 vvb cc vvi, vvg p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Image 4
496 unto him be glory in the Church of Christ Jesus, throughout all ages world without end, Amen. FINIS. unto him be glory in the Church of christ jesus, throughout all ages world without end, Amen. FINIS. p-acp pno31 vbb n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp d ng1 n1 p-acp n1, uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Image 4

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