Believers priviledges and duties and the exercise of communicants; holden forth in severall sermons: preached on diverse texts and at severall occasions. By the learned, pious and laborious servant of Jesus Christ, Mr Alexander Wedderburne first minister of the gospell at Forgan in Fife; and thereafter at Kilmarnock in the West. Part first.

Wedderburn, Alexander, d. 1678
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Place of Publication: Edinburgh
Publication Year: 1682
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A65372 ESTC ID: R219480 STC ID: W1238
Subject Headings: Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 SERMON On Rom. 2.22. SERMON On Rom. 2.22. n1 p-acp np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Thou that sayess, thou shalt nōt commit adultry does thou commit adultry, thou that abhorrest Idolls does thou commit Sacriledge? Thou that sayess, thou shalt nont commit adultery does thou commit adultery, thou that Abhorrest Idols does thou commit Sacrilege? pns21 cst av, pns21 vm2 av vvi n1 vdz pno21 vvi n1, pns21 cst n1 n2 vdz pns21 vvi n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 FRom the 17, Verse of this Chap: FRom the 17, Verse of this Chap: p-acp dt crd, n1 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 the Apostle is confuteing, a receaved opinion amongst the Jews of his time, that they should be justifyed by the knowledge of the law, the Apostle is confuting, a received opinion among the jews of his time, that they should be justified by the knowledge of the law, dt n1 vbz vvg, dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt np2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and their being able to instruct others out of it. and their being able to instruct Others out of it. cc po32 n1 j pc-acp vvi n2-jn av pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 The Apostle supposes all alonge their light to be so great as to approve the things that are most excellent, The Apostle supposes all along their Light to be so great as to approve the things that Are most excellent, dt n1 vvz d p-acp po32 n1 pc-acp vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst vbr av-ds j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 yea, and that they are able to teach others. yea, and that they Are able to teach Others. uh, cc cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 But since they practised not answerable to their knowledge, the Apostle finds in their condition rather matter for accusation then justification thou that teaches another teachest thou not thy self? In the preceeding verse, which is amplified in this verse; But since they practised not answerable to their knowledge, the Apostle finds in their condition rather matter for accusation then justification thou that Teaches Another Teachest thou not thy self? In the preceding verse, which is amplified in this verse; cc-acp c-acp pns32 vvd xx j p-acp po32 n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp po32 n1 av-c n1 p-acp n1 cs n1 pns21 cst vvz j-jn vv2 pns21 xx po21 n1? p-acp dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 thou that sayest thou shalt not commit adultry. thou that Sayest thou shalt not commit adultery. pns21 cst vv2 pns21 vm2 xx vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 The Apostl's scop then in the words is to shew them, that their knowledge and profession would profit them little, The Apostl's scop then in the words is to show them, that their knowledge and profession would profit them little, dt ng1 n1 av p-acp dt n2 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32, cst po32 n1 cc n1 vmd vvi pno32 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 so long as their conversation and way was so unsutable to it; and in the Apostl's argument to evince this, we have a concession and a correction; so long as their Conversation and Way was so unsuitable to it; and in the Apostl's argument to evince this, we have a concession and a correction; av av-j c-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vbds av j p-acp pn31; cc p-acp dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi d, pns12 vhb dt n1 cc dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 the concession, the Apostle supposes them to have in reference to adultry and idolatrie not only ane outward profession of aversness from them but an inward antipathie against them; the concession, the Apostle supposes them to have in Referente to adultery and idolatry not only ane outward profession of averseness from them but an inward antipathy against them; dt n1, dt n1 vvz pno32 pc-acp vhi p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 xx av-j j j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 they not only said a man should not commit adultrie, but inwardly they abhorred Idols; the word in the Grek language NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET. they not only said a man should not commit adultery, but inwardly they abhorred Idols; the word in the Greek language from. pns32 xx av-j vvd dt n1 vmd xx vvi n1, cc-acp av-j pns32 vvd n2; dt n1 p-acp dt jp n1 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 it signifies properly to hate a thing for the filthy smell it hath; it signifies properly to hate a thing for the filthy smell it hath; pn31 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vhz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 so specious a profession had they against adultrie, and such an abhorrencie of the Idolatrie of the heathen, that they said a man should not commit adultrie and they abhorred Idolls. so specious a profession had they against adultery, and such an abhorrency of the Idolatry of the heathen, that they said a man should not commit adultery and they abhorred Idols. av j dt n1 vhd pns32 p-acp n1, cc d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, cst pns32 vvd dt n1 vmd xx vvi n1 cc pns32 vvd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 The correction contains, as Interpreters generallie observe, an aggravatione of the guiltiness of their practice from the concession, does thou commit? the proponing by way of question is very emphatick, The correction contains, as Interpreters generally observe, an aggravatione of the guiltiness of their practice from the concession, does thou commit? the proponing by Way of question is very emphatic, dt n1 vvz, c-acp n2 av-j vvi, dt fw-la pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, vdz pns21 vvi? dt n-vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
16 as if it were so absurd for them that said so much, that positively he will not assert it. as if it were so absurd for them that said so much, that positively he will not assert it. c-acp cs pn31 vbdr av j p-acp pno32 cst vvd av av-d, cst av-j pns31 vmb xx vvb pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
17 Some move a question why the Apostle changes the word Idolatrie into sacriledge? He sayes not thou that abhorrest Idols, does thou commit Idolatrie, some move a question why the Apostle changes the word Idolatry into sacrilege? He Says not thou that Abhorrest Idols, does thou commit Idolatry, d vvb dt n1 q-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 n1 p-acp n1? pns31 vvz xx pns21 d n1 n2, vdz pns21 vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 but Sacriledge? I purpose not in this Sermon to search into the name of the things mentioned in the verse, adulterie, idolatrie and sacriledge; but Sacrilege? I purpose not in this Sermon to search into the name of the things mentioned in the verse, adultery, idolatry and sacrilege; cc-acp n1? sy vvb xx p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
19 only to the question, some say the change is only in words, not of things, only to the question, Some say the change is only in words, not of things, av-j p-acp dt n1, d vvb dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp n2, xx pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 for Idolatrie is an eminent kind of sacriledge, in regard it robs God of the worship institute by himself, for Idolatry is an eminent kind of sacrilege, in regard it robs God of the worship institute by himself, p-acp n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 pn31 vvz np1 pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 and gives unto an idoll false worship. and gives unto an idol false worship. cc vvz p-acp dt n1 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 Others think the kind of sin is varyed indeed, and, which is most probable, the change having a speciall Emphasis in it, the Apostle by it saying this much to them, that though they abhorred some kind of sins such as pagan idolatrie, Others think the kind of since is varied indeed, and, which is most probable, the change having a special Emphasis in it, the Apostle by it saying this much to them, that though they abhorred Some kind of Sins such as pagan idolatry, ng2-jn vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j-vvn av, cc, r-crq vbz av-ds j, dt n1 vhg dt j n1 p-acp pn31, dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1 d d p-acp pno32, cst cs pns32 vvd d n1 pp-f n2 d c-acp j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 yet they practized of another kind no less dishonorable to God, and dangerous to themselves. I shall say no more for opening the meaning and scop of the words. yet they practised of Another kind no less dishonourable to God, and dangerous to themselves. I shall say no more for opening the meaning and scop of the words. av pns32 vvd pp-f j-jn n1 av-dx av-dc j p-acp np1, cc j p-acp px32. pns11 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 There is only one observation from them I purpose in this Sermon to insist upon, but shall name two or three arising from them, ere we come to it. There is only one observation from them I purpose in this Sermon to insist upon, but shall name two or three arising from them, ere we come to it. pc-acp vbz av-j crd n1 p-acp pno32 pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp vmb vvi crd cc crd vvg p-acp pno32, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
25 OBSERVATION I. That the bare knowledge and profession of divine truths, without an answerable conversation to them; can profit nothing before God. OBSERVATION I That the bore knowledge and profession of divine truths, without an answerable Conversation to them; can profit nothing before God. n1 uh cst dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f j-jn n2, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno32; vmb vvi pix p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 THough knowledge, in excellency, be a qualification nixt unto grace, yet where separat from practise, it produces only a being beaten with many stryps, THough knowledge, in excellency, be a qualification nixt unto grace, yet where separate from practice, it produces only a being beaten with many stryps, cs n1, p-acp n1, vbb dt n1 ord p-acp n1, av c-crq vvi p-acp n1, pn31 vvz av-j dt vbg vvn p-acp d vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
27 yea, to own a profession of holiness without the practise, like to some change-houses wher ye shall find a signe of an Angel before the door and nothing within but rioting and drunkenness. yea, to own a profession of holiness without the practice, like to Some change-houses where you shall find a Signen of an Angel before the door and nothing within but rioting and Drunkenness. uh, p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j p-acp d n2 c-crq pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc pix p-acp p-acp vvg cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
28 This is but from our profession to agrege the guilt of our conversatione. This is but from our profession to agrege the guilt of our Conversation. d vbz cc-acp p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
29 If any by the present occasion here, get no more but the naked knowledge of somewhat they knew not before, If any by the present occasion Here, get no more but the naked knowledge of somewhat they knew not before, cs d p-acp dt j n1 av, vvb av-dx dc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f av pns32 vvd xx a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
30 and do not bring it home to practice, hes but coled the candle to let them see better to the chambers of hell: and do not bring it home to practice, hes but coled the candle to let them see better to the chambers of hell: cc vdb xx vvi pn31 av-an p-acp n1, pns31|vhz cc-acp vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi av-jc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
31 no that ye are to despise knowledge, much affection and zeal many have without this is like to one who hath two strong leggs for an journey, no that you Are to despise knowledge, much affection and zeal many have without this is like to one who hath two strong legs for an journey, dx cst pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi n1, d n1 cc n1 av-d vhb p-acp d vbz av-j p-acp pi r-crq vhz crd j n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
32 and with all two blind eyes: and with all two blind eyes: cc p-acp d crd j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
33 Especially it is requisite in a time wherein so many deluded with error, and wherein we are called out to give a reason of the hope that is in us. Especially it is requisite in a time wherein so many deluded with error, and wherein we Are called out to give a reason of the hope that is in us. av-j pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 c-crq av d vvn p-acp n1, cc c-crq pns12 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
34 OBS. 2. That one may have not only an outward profession of holyness, but also some inward work on the affections and yet be in a very dangerous estate before God. OBS. 2. That one may have not only an outward profession of holiness, but also Some inward work on the affections and yet be in a very dangerous estate before God. vvz. crd cst crd vmb vhi xx av-j dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp av d j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc av vbi p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
35 So these Jews, they not only said, but they abhorred Idols. So these jews, they not only said, but they abhorred Idols. av d np2, pns32 xx av-j vvd, p-acp pns32 vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 4
36 WHat a length an hypocrit may go at a like occasion to this, we did lately handle, only now learn, not only not to glorie in a profession, WHat a length an hypocrite may go At a like occasion to this, we did lately handle, only now Learn, not only not to glory in a profession, q-crq dt n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d, pns12 vdd av-j vvi, av-j av vvi, xx j xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
37 as I fear some among you do; ye know what he was who said Come see my zeal for the Lord. as I Fear Some among you do; you know what he was who said Come see my zeal for the Lord. c-acp pns11 vvb d p-acp pn22 vdb; pn22 vvb r-crq pns31 vbds r-crq vvd vvb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
38 Beware of glorying of this, but rest not, Even upon somewhat beyond some inward work amongst the affections: Beware of glorying of this, but rest not, Even upon somewhat beyond Some inward work among the affections: vvb pp-f vvg pp-f d, cc-acp vvb xx, av-j p-acp av p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
39 thou may taste even of the powers of the life to come as the Author to the Hebrews Heb. 6. testifies and yet want the thing that must accompanie salvation. thou may taste even of the Powers of the life to come as the Author to the Hebrews Hebrew 6. Testifies and yet want the thing that must accompany salvation. pns21 vmb vvi av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt njp2 np1 crd vvz cc av vvb dt n1 cst vmb vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
40 OBS. 3. That some may be abhorring evills of some kinds, and yet wallowing in others no less dangerous nor dishonorable to God. OBS. 3. That Some may be abhorring evils of Some Kinds, and yet wallowing in Others not less dangerous nor dishonourable to God. vvz. crd cst d vmb vbi vvg n2-jn pp-f d n2, cc av vvg p-acp n2-jn xx av-dc j ccx j p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
41 THey abhorred Idolls, but committed Sacriledge. THey abhorred Idols, but committed Sacrilege. pns32 j-vvn n2, p-acp vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
42 The Jews were so punctual observers of the Sabbath day, that they will not suffer the bodies to hing on the crosse: John: 19.31. because of the Sabbath day. The jews were so punctual observers of the Sabbath day, that they will not suffer the bodies to hing on the cross: John: 19.31. Because of the Sabbath day. dt np2 vbdr av j n2 pp-f dt n1 n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1: np1: crd. c-acp pp-f dt n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
43 But they stood not upon the murder of Him whom even Pilat judged an Innocent. But they stood not upon the murder of Him whom even Pilat judged an Innocent. p-acp pns32 vvd xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 ro-crq av np1 vvd dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
44 Here is great neid of watchfulness, whill our zeall runs out against evills of our neighbours, we be not intertaining worse in our selves, often it is but an Imaginarie evill wee condemne in others, whill reall ones are fostered in our own bosome, Math: Here is great neid of watchfulness, whill our zeal runs out against evils of our neighbours, we be not entertaining Worse in our selves, often it is but an Imaginary evil we condemn in Others, whill real ones Are fostered in our own bosom, Math: av vbz j vvn pp-f n1, zz po12 n1 vvz av p-acp n2-jn pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vbb xx vvg av-jc p-acp po12 n2, av pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n-jn pns12 vvb p-acp n2-jn, zz j pi2 vbr vvn p-acp po12 d n1, np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
45 Parisiensis tells us of a Bishop of Cremona, who was sent Legat from Rome to England, Parisiensis tells us of a Bishop of Cremona, who was sent Legate from Rome to England, np1 vvz pno12 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds vvn np1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
46 and in a Synod at Londone enveyed exceedingly against the married Clergie, often saying it was an shame for an man to rise from the side of an whoore and consecrat the body of Christ, and in a Synod At Londone enveyed exceedingly against the married Clergy, often saying it was an shame for an man to rise from the side of an whore and consecrate the body of christ, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvn vvn av-vvg p-acp dt j-vvn n1, av vvg pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
47 and the same night he was taken in bed with an whoore himself. It is true, perfit cleansing, though it be commanded, yet it is no wher promised, and the same night he was taken in Bed with an whore himself. It is true, perfect cleansing, though it be commanded, yet it is no where promised, cc dt d n1 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 px31. pn31 vbz j, j vvg, cs pn31 vbb vvn, av pn31 vbz dx c-crq vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
48 nor can it be expected here, yet how dreadfull is it to be wallowing in things worse or as evill as that we condemn in others. nor can it be expected Here, yet how dreadful is it to be wallowing in things Worse or as evil as that we condemn in Others. ccx vmb pn31 vbi vvn av, av c-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp n2 av-jc cc p-acp j-jn c-acp d pns12 vvb p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
49 How many seem to close out that theef at the doore which by the window comes in and Robs them. How many seem to close out that thief At the door which by the window comes in and Robs them. c-crq d vvb pc-acp vvi av d n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp cc vvz pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
50 While thou condemnes the adultry, drunkenness, swearing, of others, (which is thy duty), watch left thou be guilty of the hypocrisie, earthly mindedness, that abounds in others. While thou condemns the adultery, Drunkenness, swearing, of Others, (which is thy duty), watch left thou be guilty of the hypocrisy, earthly Mindedness, that abounds in Others. cs pns21 vvz dt n1, n1, vvg, pp-f n2-jn, (r-crq vbz po21 n1), n1 vvd pns21 vbi j pp-f dt n1, j n1, cst vvz p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
51 If thou shall say, this is even the thing the openly flagitious tells us when we reprove their sins, that we are Hypocrits. If thou shall say, this is even the thing the openly flagitious tells us when we reprove their Sins, that we Are Hypocrites. cs pns21 vmb vvi, d vbz av dt n1 dt av-j j vvz pno12 c-crq pns12 vvb po32 n2, cst pns12 vbr n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
52 But how sinfully soever they act in reproaching thee, thou oughtest do with their charge as Moses did Exod. 3. with the Railling of the Hebrew, who told him, who made thee a judge, will thou kill me, as thou did the Aegyptian; But how sinfully soever they act in reproaching thee, thou Ought do with their charge as Moses did Exod 3. with the Railling of the Hebrew, who told him, who made thee a judge, will thou kill me, as thou did the Egyptian; p-acp q-crq av-j av pns32 vvi p-acp vvg pno21, pns21 vmd2 vdi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp np1 vdd np1 crd p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt njp, r-crq vvd pno31, r-crq vvd pno21 dt n1, vmb pns21 vvi pno11, c-acp pns21 vdd dt jp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
53 Moses goes not to revile him again, but searches what good use he may make of it, surely, sayeth he, this thing is known, and he flies to Midian. Moses Goes not to revile him again, but Searches what good use he may make of it, surely, Saith he, this thing is known, and he flies to Midian. np1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pno31 av, cc-acp vvz q-crq j n1 pns31 vmb vvi pp-f pn31, av-j, vvz pns31, d n1 vbz vvn, cc pns31 vvz p-acp jp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
54 Do thou so with their reproaches, search if there be not some truth in the thing, Do thou so with their Reproaches, search if there be not Some truth in the thing, vdb pns21 av p-acp po32 n2, vvb cs pc-acp vbb xx d n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
55 and flie to a place of refuge. and fly to a place of refuge. cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
56 But I come to that observation I purpose to insist on, and which is the chiefe scop of the verse. But I come to that observation I purpose to insist on, and which is the chief scop of the verse. p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
57 OBS. 4. That it is a great aggravation of the guiltiness of our lives and conversations, OBS. 4. That it is a great aggravation of the guiltiness of our lives and conversations, vvz. crd cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
58 when our acknowledged and professed principles may be brought as a witness against them. when our acknowledged and professed principles may be brought as a witness against them. c-crq po12 vvn cc j-vvn n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
59 THus here the Apostle agreges the Guilt of their committing of adultry from this, thou sayest, thou shall not commit adultry, this being the scop of the verse, we shall insist upon it, Ist, prove it from Scripture; THus Here the Apostle agreges the Gilded of their committing of adultery from this, thou Sayest, thou shall not commit adultery, this being the scop of the verse, we shall insist upon it, Is't, prove it from Scripture; av av dt n1 fw-la dt j-vvn pp-f po32 vvg pp-f n1 p-acp d, pns21 vv2, pns21 vmb xx vvi n1, d vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, vbz|pn31, vvi pn31 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
60 then give some grounds of it, and so apply it. then give Some grounds of it, and so apply it. av vvb d n2 pp-f pn31, cc av vvb pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
61 The truth of the point is evident from Scripture, two instances we shall give in the Old Testament, and two in the New. The truth of the point is evident from Scripture, two instances we shall give in the Old Testament, and two in the New. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz j p-acp n1, crd n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc crd p-acp dt np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
62 CVI. Psalm, the scop of which Psalm is to exaggerat the guiltiness of Israel when in their passage throw the wilderness, they tempted God, and lusted in the wilderness, and all aggravated from this, viz. that at their passage thorow the red Sea they believed God, and sang his praise: CVI Psalm, the scop of which Psalm is to exaggerate the guiltiness of Israel when in their passage throw the Wilderness, they tempted God, and lusted in the Wilderness, and all aggravated from this, viz. that At their passage thorough the read Sea they believed God, and sang his praise: crd np1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 vbz p-acp j dt n1 pp-f np1 c-crq p-acp po32 n1 vvi dt n1, pns32 vvd np1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, cc d vvd p-acp d, n1 cst p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pns32 vvd np1, cc vvd po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
63 and if you will look to the song they lung Exod. 15.11. and if you will look to the song they lung Exod 15.11. cc cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
64 Who is God save the Lord, say they, who is like unto the Lord among the Gods? who is like, say they, Who is God save the Lord, say they, who is like unto the Lord among the God's? who is like, say they, r-crq vbz np1 p-acp dt n1, vvb pns32, r-crq vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2? r-crq vbz j, vvb pns32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
65 and yet in that Psal. v. 20. they changed their glorie into the similitude of an oxe; and yet in that Psalm v. 20. they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox; cc av p-acp cst np1 n1 crd pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
66 that they should say, who is like unto the Lord among the Gods, and yet change the Lord. that they should say, who is like unto the Lord among the God's, and yet change the Lord. cst pns32 vmd vvi, r-crq vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2, cc av vvb dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
67 Thus Nathan aggravats Davids, guilt in his murder of Urijah. 2. Sam. 12. Ist, gets him to confess this principle, that the rich man who had wronged the poore of his one little lambe deserved to die; Thus Nathan aggravates Davids, guilt in his murder of Uriah. 2. Sam. 12. Is't, gets him to confess this principle, that the rich man who had wronged the poor of his one little lamb deserved to die; av np1 vvz np1, n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f np1. crd np1 crd vbz|pn31, vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi d n1, cst dt j n1 r-crq vhd vvn dt j pp-f po31 crd j n1 vvd pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
68 Davids sin was contrair to the principle he himself had laid, and from this Nathan aggrava•s it. Davids since was contrair to the principle he himself had laid, and from this Nathan aggrava•s it. npg1 n1 vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pns31 px31 vhd vvn, cc p-acp d np1 vbz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
69 The like in the New Testament, the Pharisees laid this for a principle, that Moses and the Prophets should be believed, The like in the New Testament, the Pharisees laid this for a principle, that Moses and the prophets should be believed, dt j p-acp dt j n1, dt np2 vvd d p-acp dt n1, cst np1 cc dt n2 vmd vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
70 and Christ frequently aggravats the guilt of their despising him, and from this very principle. and christ frequently aggravates the guilt of their despising him, and from this very principle. cc np1 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg pno31, cc p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
71 So Peter aggravats the sin of Ananias and Saphira, calling it a lying to the Holy Ghost, they laid this principle, that it was good to sell their goods and lay them done at the Apostles feet, So Peter aggravates the since of Ananias and Sapphira, calling it a lying to the Holy Ghost, they laid this principle, that it was good to fell their goods and lay them done At the Apostles feet, av np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, vvg pn31 dt vvg p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvd d n1, cst pn31 vbds j pc-acp vvi po32 n2-j cc vvi pno32 vdi p-acp dt n2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
72 and yet keeped back a part; and yet keeped back a part; cc av vvd av dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
73 had they never laid such a ground it had not bein a lying to the Holy Ghost. had they never laid such a ground it had not bein a lying to the Holy Ghost. vhd pns32 av-x vvd d dt n1 pn31 vhd xx zz dt vvg p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
74 Many such instances we might bring to confirm the truth of the point, and there be these things which tend further to confirme it. Many such instances we might bring to confirm the truth of the point, and there be these things which tend further to confirm it. av-d d n2 pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pc-acp vbi d n2 r-crq vvb av-j pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
75 1. To sin against professed principles hath in it all the aggravations that a sin against knowledge hath; 1. To since against professed principles hath in it all the aggravations that a since against knowledge hath; crd p-acp n1 p-acp j-vvn n2 vhz p-acp pn31 d dt n2 cst dt n1 p-acp n1 vhz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
76 for to profess and acknowledge any thing for a principle, necessarily supposes the knowledge of it, for to profess and acknowledge any thing for a principle, necessarily supposes the knowledge of it, c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
77 now sins against knowledge are by some well resembled to cloath which hath an scarlet dy upon it, it is the same sin an other commits, now Sins against knowledge Are by Some well resembled to cloth which hath an scarlet die upon it, it is the same since an other commits, av n2 p-acp n1 vbr p-acp d av vvd p-acp n1 r-crq vhz dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vbz dt d n1 dt n-jn vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
78 but in the ignorant, it is of an whit color, in comparison of what it is when committed against knowledge; but in the ignorant, it is of an whit colour, in comparison of what it is when committed against knowledge; cc-acp p-acp dt j, pn31 vbz pp-f dt n1 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vbz c-crq vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
79 there are two great aggravations sins against knowledge have in them, ist, there must be a predominant love to the sin. and hatred to its contrary. there Are two great aggravations Sins against knowledge have in them, is't, there must be a predominant love to the since. and hatred to its contrary. pc-acp vbr crd j n2 n2 p-acp n1 vhb p-acp pno32, vbz|pn31, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1. cc n1 p-acp po31 j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
80 Though affections are not the guid of the mind, yet they often bind it, and it is from them men act contrary to known truth, 15. John towards the close, but now they have both hated me and my father. Though affections Are not the guide of the mind, yet they often bind it, and it is from them men act contrary to known truth, 15. John towards the close, but now they have both hated me and my father. cs n2 vbr xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns32 av vvb pn31, cc pn31 vbz p-acp pno32 n2 vvi j-jn p-acp j-vvn n1, crd np1 p-acp dt j, p-acp av pns32 vhb av-d vvn pno11 cc po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
81 Hated me, why more now, then before? sie the reason why it must be hatred of me, if I had not come and spoken to them. Hated me, why more now, then before? sie the reason why it must be hatred of me, if I had not come and spoken to them. vvn pno11, q-crq dc av, av a-acp? uh dt n1 c-crq pn31 vmb vbi n1 pp-f pno11, cs pns11 vhd xx vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
82 Christ had convinced their understanding, and yet they imbrace him not: christ had convinced their understanding, and yet they embrace him not: np1 vhd vvn po32 n1, cc av pns32 vvi pno31 xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
83 this must preceed his hatred. 2dly, sins against knowledge, their greatness appears in this, that they are not so easily pardoned, this must precede his hatred. 2dly, Sins against knowledge, their greatness appears in this, that they Are not so Easily pardoned, d vmb vvi po31 n1. j, n2 p-acp n1, po32 n1 vvz p-acp d, cst pns32 vbr xx av av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
84 as sins done ignorantly, as Pauls persecuting the Church, which he did ignorantly, had he done it after he had changed his principles, he had not so easily obtained mercy. as Sins done ignorantly, as Paul's persecuting the Church, which he did ignorantly, had he done it After he had changed his principles, he had not so Easily obtained mercy. c-acp n2 vdn av-j, c-acp npg1 vvg dt n1, r-crq pns31 vdd av-j, vhd pns31 vdn pn31 c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2, pns31 vhd xx av av-j vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
85 Secondly, to sin against professed principles will make heathens in their religion's to witnesse against us, often the Lord aggravats Israels sin from the practice of the heathen have any of the nations changed their God? if we should look through all religions, whereof histories are full, we shall find the fondest and foolishest carefull to come up to their principle, the Romans abounded in sacrifices because the principle they had drunk in from Numa Pompilius taught them so. Secondly, to sin against professed principles will make Heathens in their religion's to witness against us, often the Lord aggravates Israel's since from the practice of the heathen have any of the Nations changed their God? if we should look through all Religions, whereof histories Are full, we shall find the fondest and foolishest careful to come up to their principle, the Roman abounded in Sacrifices Because the principle they had drunk in from Numa Pompilius taught them so. ord, pc-acp vvi p-acp j-vvn n2 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp po32 ng1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, av dt n1 vvz npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn vhb d pp-f dt n2 vvd po32 n1? cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp d n2, c-crq n2 vbr j, pns12 vmb vvi dt js cc js j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po32 n1, dt njp2 vvd p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp p-acp np1 np1 vvd pno32 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
86 The Lacedemonians were famous for the like strict conformity to their principles and lawes: The Lacedaemonians were famous for the like strict conformity to their principles and laws: dt njp2 vbdr j p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
87 Specially the Lacedemonians were famous for abstinence because Lycurgus lawes, which were their professed principles, led them to it. Specially the Lacedaemonians were famous for abstinence Because Lycurgus laws, which were their professed principles, led them to it. av-j dt njp2 vbdr j p-acp n1 c-acp npg1 n2, r-crq vbdr po32 j-vvn n2, vvd pno32 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
88 Accosta the Jesuit, in his Indian History, tells us, that among them the most tenderhearted Mothers would cut the throats of their own children, Accosta the Jesuit, in his Indian History, tells us, that among them the most tenderhearted Mother's would Cut the throats of their own children, np1 dt np1, p-acp po31 jp n1, vvz pno12, cst p-acp pno32 dt av-ds j ng1 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
89 because their Idolatrous principle led them to such sacrifices; Because their Idolatrous principle led them to such Sacrifices; c-acp po32 j n1 vvd pno32 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
90 Do not Mahumitans abstain from Wyne, Papists undergoe the most painfull peregrinations and scourgings, multitude of Saints dayes, Do not Muslims abstain from Wine, Papists undergo the most painful Peregrinations and scourgings, multitude of Saints days, vdb xx np1 vvi p-acp n1, njp2 vvi dt av-ds j n2 cc n2, n1 pp-f n2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
91 and all that they may not contradict their principles. Now all this witnesse against us when our professed principles contradict our way. and all that they may not contradict their principles. Now all this witness against us when our professed principles contradict our Way. cc d cst pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 n2. av d d n1 p-acp pno12 c-crq po12 j-vvn n2 vvb po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
92 3dly, To contradict our professed principles makes a man a witness against himself. 3dly, To contradict our professed principles makes a man a witness against himself. av, pc-acp vvi po12 j-vvn n2 vvz dt n1 dt n1 p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
93 The man who had the one talent is at a great disadvantage when his judge tells him, from thy own mouth I condemn thee. The man who had the one talon is At a great disadvantage when his judge tells him, from thy own Mouth I condemn thee. dt n1 r-crq vhd dt crd n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1 c-crq po31 n1 vvz pno31, p-acp po21 d n1 pns11 vvb pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
94 He had laid his principle that his Lord wes an hard man, & reaped wher he did not sow, thou oughtest therfor, sayes his Lord, have put my money to the exchangers. He had laid his principle that his Lord wes an hard man, & reaped where he did not sow, thou Ought Therefore, Says his Lord, have put my money to the exchangers. pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 cst po31 n1 zz dt j n1, cc vvd c-crq pns31 vdd xx vvi, pns21 vmd2 av, vvz po31 n1, vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
95 This stops a mans mouth at first, and makes him utterly unexcusable, when his professed principles depons against his practice, Rom. 2.1. This stops a men Mouth At First, and makes him utterly unexcusable, when his professed principles depons against his practice, Rom. 2.1. d vvz dt ng1 n1 p-acp ord, cc vvz pno31 av-j j, c-crq po31 j-vvn n2 n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
96 Fourthly, to sin against acknowledged principles supposing the principles to be divine, is the highest contempt of God that can be, so Psal. 50. Consider this ye that forget God, Fourthly, to sin against acknowledged principles supposing the principles to be divine, is the highest contempt of God that can be, so Psalm 50. Consider this you that forget God, ord, pc-acp vvi p-acp vvn n2 vvg dt n2 pc-acp vbi j-jn, vbz dt js n1 pp-f np1 cst vmb vbi, av np1 crd vvb d pn22 cst vvb np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
97 least I aryse and tear you in pieces: lest I arise and tear you in Pieces: cs pns11 vvb cc vvi pn22 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
98 forget God, who are these? sie them in the preceeding part of the Psalm, ye who take my Covenant in your mouth, forget God, who Are these? sie them in the preceding part of the Psalm, you who take my Covenant in your Mouth, vvb np1, r-crq vbr d? uh pno32 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 r-crq vvb po11 n1 p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
99 and yet when you fie a theef, rune with him, and become partner with the vyle adulterer. and yet when you fie a thief, rune with him, and become partner with the vile adulterer. cc av c-crq pn22 uh dt n1, vvi p-acp pno31, cc vvi n1 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
100 They professed his Covenant, and practised adultery, and such are called forgetters of God, and such he will aryse and tear in pieces, They professed his Covenant, and practised adultery, and such Are called forgetters of God, and such he will arise and tear in Pieces, pns32 vvd po31 n1, cc j-vvn n1, cc d vbr vvn n2 pp-f np1, cc d pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
101 when there shall be none to deliver. To sin against acknowledged principles, hath in it a despysing of the Law; when there shall be none to deliver. To since against acknowledged principles, hath in it a despising of the Law; c-crq a-acp vmb vbi pix pc-acp vvi. p-acp n1 p-acp vvn n2, vhz p-acp pn31 dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
102 and he that despyseth the law, sayeth Isaiah, despyseth the law-giver. and he that despiseth the law, Saith Isaiah, despiseth the lawgiver. cc pns31 cst vvz dt n1, vvz np1, vvz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 11
103 Fifthly, to sin against acknowledged principles, hath affinity to the sins of those who are most signally marked for sin in the Scriptures. Fifthly, to sin against acknowledged principles, hath affinity to the Sins of those who Are most signally marked for since in the Scriptures. ord, pc-acp vvi p-acp vvn n2, vhz n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr av-ds av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
104 Saul professed with tears, David was Innocent, and more righteous then he, and professed he knew the Lord would make him King in his stead, Saul professed with tears, David was Innocent, and more righteous then he, and professed he knew the Lord would make him King in his stead, np1 vvd p-acp n2, np1 vbds j-jn, cc av-dc j cs pns31, cc vvd pns31 vvd dt n1 vmd vvi pno31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
105 yet we find him shortly after in armes against him. Judas knew Christ an Innocent, and called him Master, and yet betrayed him. yet we find him shortly After in arms against him. Judas knew christ an Innocent, and called him Master, and yet betrayed him. av pns12 vvb pno31 av-j a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp pno31. np1 vvd np1 dt j-jn, cc vvd pno31 n1, cc av vvd pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
106 Pilat declared him an Innocent, and yet delivered him to be crucified. Pilat declared him an Innocent, and yet Delivered him to be Crucified. np1 vvd pno31 dt j-jn, cc av vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
107 It evidenceth the rage and dominion of any lust in the heart, when the accomplishment of it is driven over our very light, It Evidenceth the rage and dominion of any lust in the heart, when the accomplishment of it is driven over our very Light, pn31 vvz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn p-acp po12 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
108 like Saul to make a law to expell all witches out of Israel, and yet himself to seek to one, it evidences indeed the Lord had departed from him. like Saul to make a law to expel all Witches out of Israel, and yet himself to seek to one, it evidences indeed the Lord had departed from him. j np1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 av pp-f np1, cc av px31 pc-acp vvi p-acp crd, pn31 n2 av dt n1 vhd vvn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 12
109 All these and many more might be brought to evidence the truth of the point, that to sin against acknowledged divine principles, is an great aggravation of our Guiltiness. Application. All these and many more might be brought to evidence the truth of the point, that to since against acknowledged divine principles, is an great aggravation of our Guiltiness. Application. d d cc d dc vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst p-acp n1 p-acp vvd j-jn n2, vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1. n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 12
110 There is only one use of this I shall insist upon, it serves for humiliatione and convictione of such as contradict in their practice, their professed principles; There is only one use of this I shall insist upon, it serves for humiliation and convictione of such as contradict in their practice, their professed principles; pc-acp vbz av-j crd n1 pp-f d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp, pn31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f d c-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, po32 j-vvn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
111 it is a sad complaint the Lord hath of Israel, Jer. 2.10, 11. Pass over to the Isles of Chittim and sie — if there hath been done such a thing as this; it is a sad complaint the Lord hath of Israel, Jer. 2.10, 11. Pass over to the Isles of Chittim and sie — if there hath been done such a thing as this; pn31 vbz dt j n1 dt n1 vhz pp-f np1, np1 crd, crd vvb a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc uh — cs pc-acp vhz vbn vdn d dt n1 c-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
112 hath a nation changed their Gods, & caet. but my people hath changed their glory for that which doth not profit. hath a Nation changed their God's, & caet. but my people hath changed their glory for that which does not profit. vhz dt n1 vvd po32 n2, cc fw-la. cc-acp po11 n1 vhz vvn po32 n1 p-acp d r-crq vdz xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
113 Heathens follow their acknowledged principles, and are ours any worse, or any thing more questionable then theirs? But that this point may be the more pressing, I shall not insist in opening the contradiction of the principles, which even by the light of nature heathens have been taught to lay, which multitudes in their lives full of adultery, drunkenness, swearing, lying, make; heathens follow their acknowledged principles, and Are ours any Worse, or any thing more questionable then theirs? But that this point may be the more pressing, I shall not insist in opening the contradiction of the principles, which even by the Light of nature Heathens have been taught to lay, which Multitudes in their lives full of adultery, Drunkenness, swearing, lying, make; n2-jn vvb po32 vvn n2, cc vbr png12 dg av-jc, cc d n1 av-dc j cs png32? p-acp cst d n1 vmb vbi dt av-dc vvg, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 n2-jn vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi, r-crq n2 p-acp po32 n2 j pp-f n1, n1, vvg, vvg, vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
114 But there are these 4 things which by the Scriptures we are taught to lay for principles, But there Are these 4 things which by the Scriptures we Are taught to lay for principles, cc-acp pc-acp vbr d crd n2 r-crq p-acp dt n2 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
115 and let us enquire a little how they are contradicted in our lives. and let us inquire a little how they Are contradicted in our lives. cc vvb pno12 vvi dt j c-crq pns32 vbr vvd p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 13
116 1. It is a principle in our religion, that the great happiness of the creatur stands in communion and fellowship with the Creator, Philosophers have wandred indeed so in the search of mans cheefe good, that some have reckoned up some hundreth of opinions about it. 1. It is a principle in our Religion, that the great happiness of the creature's Stands in communion and fellowship with the Creator, Philosophers have wandered indeed so in the search of men chief good, that Some have reckoned up Some Hundredth of opinions about it. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, n2 vhb vvn av av p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 j-jn j, cst d vhb vvn a-acp d ord pp-f n2 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
117 But there is none among us who can answer but the first question of our common Catechisme, which is the chiefe end of man? but can tell, it is to glorify God and enjoy him; But there is none among us who can answer but the First question of our Common Catechism, which is the chief end of man? but can tell, it is to Glorify God and enjoy him; p-acp pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pno12 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po12 j n1, r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1? cc-acp vmb vvi, pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
118 now if thou believes this for a principle and proposes it in the very entrie of thy Catechisme, I shall say to thee, now if thou believes this for a principle and proposes it in the very entry of thy Catechism, I shall say to thee, av cs pns21 vvz d p-acp dt n1 cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po21 n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
119 as Samuel did to Saul, when Saul told him he had fulfilled the command of the Lord against Amaleck, what meaneth then, said Samuel, the Bleating of these Sheep? If thou take this for a principle, what meaneth, as Samuel did to Saul, when Saul told him he had fulfilled the command of the Lord against Amalek, what means then, said Samuel, the Bleating of these Sheep? If thou take this for a principle, what means, c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vvd pno31 pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vvz av, vvd np1, dt n-vvg pp-f d n1? cs pns21 vvb d p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
120 First, thy contentedness without communion with him, not counting the want of it thy affliction and cross? what account of his going and coming in his ordinances? can it be thy chief happiness, First, thy contentedness without communion with him, not counting the want of it thy affliction and cross? what account of his going and coming in his ordinances? can it be thy chief happiness, ord, po21 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, xx vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31 po21 n1 cc n1? q-crq n1 pp-f po31 n-vvg cc vvg p-acp po31 n2? vmb pn31 vbi po21 j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 13
121 and yet thou content without it? Secondly, what meaneth so many steps of darkness in thy conversation, by which thou art incapacitat for communion with him? if we say to we have fellowship with him, and yet thou content without it? Secondly, what means so many steps of darkness in thy Conversation, by which thou art incapacitat for communion with him? if we say to we have fellowship with him, cc av pns21 j p-acp pn31? ord, r-crq vvz av d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vb2r fw-la p-acp n1 p-acp pno31? cs pns12 vvb p-acp pns12 vhb n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
122 and walk in darkness, we deceave our selves, sayes the Apostle John; and walk in darkness, we deceive our selves, Says the Apostle John; cc vvi p-acp n1, pns12 vvi po12 n2, vvz dt n1 np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
123 if we indeed believe this to be our chief happiness, would there not be more care to be keeped in frame to intertain it, if we indeed believe this to be our chief happiness, would there not be more care to be keeped in frame to entertain it, cs pns12 av vvb d pc-acp vbi po12 j-jn n1, vmd pc-acp xx vbi av-dc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
124 then there is? may I not then say to thee, as the Apostle here to the Jewes, Thou that sayes mans chief end is to enjoy God dare thou walk in darkness, then there is? may I not then say to thee, as the Apostle Here to the Jews, Thou that Says men chief end is to enjoy God Dare thou walk in darkness, cs pc-acp vbz? vmb pns11 xx av vvi p-acp pno21, c-acp dt n1 av p-acp dt np2, pns21 cst vvz n2 j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vvi np1 vvb pns21 vvb p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
125 and art thou contended without it? and art thou contended without it? cc vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp pn31? (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 14
126 A Second principle we all lay in our religion is, that there is an absolute necessity of the practice of Holiness, in order to our attaining glory, without it, we all profess we believe none can sie God, what ever difference there be in the Christian Church about the nature of Holiness, A Second principle we all lay in our Religion is, that there is an absolute necessity of the practice of Holiness, in order to our attaining glory, without it, we all profess we believe none can sie God, what ever difference there be in the Christian Church about the nature of Holiness, dt ord n1 pns12 d vvd p-acp po12 n1 vbz, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 vvg n1, p-acp pn31, pns12 d vvb pns12 vvb pix vmb uh n1, r-crq av n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
127 yet that there is an absolute necessity about the practice of it, is a thing wherein Papists, Socinians, Arminians, Lutherians, Antinomians, and Anabaptists, and all unit. yet that there is an absolute necessity about the practice of it, is a thing wherein Papists, socinians, Arminians, Lutherans, Antinomians, and Anabaptists, and all unit. av cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz dt n1 c-crq njp2, njp2, njp2, njp2, njp2, cc np1, cc d fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
128 Now let us sie how this principle is contradicted, 1. How exceeding little of that wherein the life and power of it consists! Now let us sie how this principle is contradicted, 1. How exceeding little of that wherein the life and power of it consists! av vvb pno12 uh c-crq d n1 vbz vvd, crd np1 vvg j pp-f d c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31 vvz! (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
129 mortification, the exercises of faith, love, delight in God, and such like! mortification, the exercises of faith, love, delight in God, and such like! n1, dt n2 pp-f n1, n1, vvb p-acp np1, cc d av-j! (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
130 possibly some care of some duties of the second table, which being rightlie performed are acts of obedience to God, possibly Some care of Some duties of the second table, which being rightly performed Are acts of Obedience to God, av-j d n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f dt ord n1, r-crq vbg av-jn vvn vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
131 but the far greater things neglected! but the Far greater things neglected! cc-acp dt av-j jc n2 vvn! (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 14
132 many in these be like a servant who being commanded by his master to sweep the house and look to his child, is carefull to sweep the house, many in these be like a servant who being commanded by his master to sweep the house and look to his child, is careful to sweep the house, d p-acp d vbb av-j dt n1 r-crq vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
133 but lets the child fall in the fire: but lets the child fallen in the fire: cc-acp vvz dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
134 how would the master look on such a servant his obedience? that is the case with many. how would the master look on such a servant his Obedience? that is the case with many. q-crq vmd dt n1 vvb p-acp d dt n1 po31 n1? cst vbz dt n1 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
135 Beside Secondly, what a great deal of Antipathie with the followers of Holiness! Beside Secondly, what a great deal of Antipathy with the followers of Holiness! p-acp ord, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
136 Many amongst us are like to some who have such an Antipathie with some meat, that not only they cannot eat of it themselves, Many among us Are like to Some who have such an Antipathy with Some meat, that not only they cannot eat of it themselves, av-d p-acp pno12 vbr j p-acp d r-crq vhb d dt n1 p-acp d n1, cst xx av-j pns32 vmbx vvi pp-f pn31 px32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
137 but cannot indure to sie it upon an others truncheor; but cannot endure to sie it upon an Others truncheor; cc-acp vmbx vvi p-acp uh pn31 p-acp dt ng2-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
138 How much hatred of the Professors of holiness, and yet all professing they believe the absolute necessity of it. How much hatred of the Professors of holiness, and yet all professing they believe the absolute necessity of it. c-crq d n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc av d vvg pns32 vvb dt j n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
139 Yea, Thirdly, the holiness we professe to be so necessarie, is a laborious painful work; in the Scripture it is called a striving, a fighting, a running, a working; Yea, Thirdly, the holiness we profess to be so necessary, is a laborious painful work; in the Scripture it is called a striving, a fighting, a running, a working; uh, ord, dt n1 pns12 vvb pc-acp vbi av j, vbz dt j j n1; p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz vvn dt vvg, dt j-vvg, dt j-vvg, dt n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
140 But the way thats generally taken about it, is, as if it were a going to a dancing or some pastime, thou that sayest that Holiliness is so necessary, does thou so heartlesly follow it? But the Way thats generally taken about it, is, as if it were a going to a dancing or Some pastime, thou that Sayest that Holiness is so necessary, does thou so heartlessly follow it? cc-acp dt n1 d|vbz av-j vvn p-acp pn31, vbz, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt vvg p-acp dt n-vvg cc d n1, pns21 cst vv2 d n1 vbz av j, vdz pns21 av av-j vvi pn31? (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 15
141 But let us come to a third principle; But let us come to a third principle; p-acp vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
142 all of us acknowledge that without a reall change of our estait, our way and practice can never be acceptable to God, That which is born of the flesh, is flesh, all our service to God, all of us acknowledge that without a real change of our estait, our Way and practice can never be acceptable to God, That which is born of the Flesh, is Flesh, all our service to God, d pp-f pno12 vvi cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 fw-fr, po12 n1 cc n1 vmb av-x vbi j p-acp np1, cst r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1, vbz n1, d po12 n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
143 while in the estait of nature, is but the service of an enemy, Rom. 7.4. Ye are married to another that ye may bring fruit to God: while in the estait of nature, is but the service of an enemy, Rom. 7.4. You Are married to Another that you may bring fruit to God: cs p-acp dt fw-fr pp-f n1, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd. pn22 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn cst pn22 vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 15
144 if we be not married, we are like to a woman that bears children, and hath not a husband, they are all bastards. if we be not married, we Are like to a woman that bears children, and hath not a husband, they Are all bastards. cs pns12 vbb xx vvn, pns12 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 cst vvz n2, cc vhz xx dt n1, pns32 vbr av-d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
145 Now this is not minded in our way, if services be done, whither we be in a state of reconciliation or not, all is one. Now this is not minded in our Way, if services be done, whither we be in a state of reconciliation or not, all is one. av d vbz xx vvn p-acp po12 n1, cs n2 vbb vdn, c-crq pns12 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc xx, d vbz pi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
146 Hence all our services are never directed to a right end, they proceed not from a right principle; Hence all our services Are never directed to a right end, they proceed not from a right principle; av d po12 n2 vbr av-x vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
147 Bruits act not, say Philosophers, for an end, because they act not from a principle of reason; Bruits act not, say Philosophers, for an end, Because they act not from a principle of reason; n2 n1 xx, vvb n2, p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
148 neither doe Christians for the honour of God, because not from a principle of regeneration: Hence also our hatred of sin is so servil, we fear it as daming only, neither doe Christians for the honour of God, Because not from a principle of regeneration: Hence also our hatred of since is so servile, we Fear it as daming only, dx n1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: av av po12 n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp vvg av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
149 like some that will not touch a coal, because it is hot, for fear it burne them; like Some that will not touch a coal, Because it is hight, for Fear it burn them; av-j d cst vmb xx vvi dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j, c-acp vvb pn31 vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
150 but others will not touch it because it is black, lest it defile them. yea, hence our services are fruitlesse; but Others will not touch it Because it is black, lest it defile them. yea, hence our services Are fruitless; cc-acp n2-jn vmb xx vvi pn31 c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn, cs pn31 vvb pno32. uh, av po12 n2 vbr j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
151 we pray and are not heard, they are the requests of one in a state of enemity. we pray and Are not herd, they Are the requests of one in a state of enmity. pns12 vvb cc vbr xx vvn, pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
152 Now thou that sayest regeneration is necessary, that all thy worship may be accepted, whence is it, that it is so little minded? does not thy practice herein contradict thy principle? Now thou that Sayest regeneration is necessary, that all thy worship may be accepted, whence is it, that it is so little minded? does not thy practice herein contradict thy principle? av pns21 cst vv2 n1 vbz j, cst d po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn, q-crq vbz pn31, cst pn31 vbz av av-j vvn? vdz xx po21 n1 av vvi po21 n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 16
153 Lastly, that I may come to a close, it is one great principle of our religion, that our great work ought to be the exalting of Christ. Lastly, that I may come to a close, it is one great principle of our Religion, that our great work ought to be the exalting of christ. ord, cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt j, pn31 vbz crd j n1 pp-f po12 n1, cst po12 j n1 vmd pc-acp vbi dt n-vvg pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
154 This is it that we that are Ministers have especially in commission to preach, He is an elect vessel, to lift up my name before the Gentils, said the Lord to Ananias of Paul Acts 9.15. This is it that we that Are Ministers have especially in commission to preach, He is an elect vessel, to lift up my name before the Gentiles, said the Lord to Ananias of Paul Acts 9.15. d vbz pn31 cst pns12 d vbr n2 vhb av-j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi, pns31 vbz dt j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n2-j, vvd dt n1 p-acp np1 pp-f np1 n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 16
155 this we are bound to by all the tyes of duety and gratitude, this is the very scop of our religion, this we Are bound to by all the ties of duty and gratitude, this is the very scop of our Religion, d pns12 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
156 but how exceedingly is it contradicted? how little are we in conference of Christs excellency in our meetings together? Our discourses are like Pharaohs to Jacob, how old art thou, and what is thy occupation? who would have thought but something would have come from Pharaoh concerning the God of Abraham, who was famous amongst the Heathen, but how exceedingly is it contradicted? how little Are we in conference of Christ excellency in our meetings together? Our discourses Are like Pharaohs to Jacob, how old art thou, and what is thy occupation? who would have Thought but something would have come from Pharaoh Concerning the God of Abraham, who was famous among the Heathen, cc-acp c-crq av-vvg vbz pn31 vvd? q-crq j vbr pns12 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po12 n2 av? po12 n2 vbr av-j np1 p-acp np1, c-crq j vb2r pns21, cc r-crq vbz po21 n1? r-crq vmd vhi vvn p-acp pi vmd vhi vvn p-acp np1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds j p-acp dt j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
157 even at this time? yet nothing of this. even At this time? yet nothing of this. av p-acp d n1? av pix pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
158 If our discours of him be little, our meditation is lesse, our delight lest of all; If our discourse of him be little, our meditation is less, our delight lest of all; cs po12 n1 pp-f pno31 vbb j, po12 n1 vbz av-dc, po12 n1 cs pp-f d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
159 our hearts are little in Boyling, as the words in the first language, Psal. 45.1. our hearts Are little in Boiling, as the words in the First language, Psalm 45.1. po12 n2 vbr j p-acp j-vvg, c-acp dt n2 p-acp dt ord n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
160 imports, this good Master, though all his garments smell of Myrrhe, Aloes, and Cassia, yet our distemper is such, as this smell relishes not. imports, this good Master, though all his garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, yet our distemper is such, as this smell Relishes not. vvz, d j n1, cs d po31 n2 vvb pp-f n1, n2, cc n1, av po12 n1 vbz d, c-acp d n1 vvz xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 17
161 All these and a great many more principles, we openly own, are as openly contradicted in our conversation; All these and a great many more principles, we openly own, Are as openly contradicted in our Conversation; d d cc dt j d dc n2, pns12 av-j d, vbr p-acp av-j vvd p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
162 and how great matter of Humiliation there is in this, will appear in these things, 1, we not only not walk by principles we professe, and how great matter of Humiliation there is in this, will appear in these things, 1, we not only not walk by principles we profess, cc c-crq j n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vbz p-acp d, vmb vvi p-acp d n2, crd, pns12 xx j xx vvi p-acp n2 pns12 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
163 but by principles we all disown; none will defend drunkennesse, swearing, Sabboth-breaking, or such like; all even the most prophane disown them: but by principles we all disown; none will defend Drunkenness, swearing, Sabbath breaking, or such like; all even the most profane disown them: cc-acp p-acp n2 pns12 d n1; pix vmb vvi n1, vvg, j, cc d av-j; d av dt av-ds j n1 pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
164 and yet, as if there were a law for them, so are they practised. and yet, as if there were a law for them, so Are they practised. cc av, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dt n1 p-acp pno32, av vbr pns32 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 17
165 Now how lamentable is this, that not only these things which God hath made principles to us are disowned, Now how lamentable is this, that not only these things which God hath made principles to us Are disowned, av c-crq j vbz d, cst xx av-j d n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn n2 p-acp pno12 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
166 but these things that he hath forbidden are practised, as if they were principles? Secondly, if our principles were not sure, our contradiction to them were the lesse deplorable; but these things that he hath forbidden Are practised, as if they were principles? Secondly, if our principles were not sure, our contradiction to them were the less deplorable; cc-acp d n2 cst pns31 vhz vvn vbr vvn, c-acp cs pns32 vbdr n2? ord, cs po12 n2 vbdr xx j, po12 n1 p-acp pno32 vbdr dt av-dc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
167 But so sure principles, having all the witt of man can imagin, to confirm them. Many popish principles are pretended to be no higher then some Pop's decrees. But so sure principles, having all the wit of man can imagine, to confirm them. Many popish principles Are pretended to be no higher then Some Pop's decrees. cc-acp av j n2, vhg d dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, pc-acp vvi pno32. av-d j n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi dx jc cs d ng1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
168 But these named proceed from him who laid the foundations of the great earth, and streatched out the heavens as a curtain, who weighs the mountains in ballances, But these nam proceed from him who laid the foundations of the great earth, and stretched out the heavens as a curtain, who weighs the Mountains in balances, p-acp d vvd vvi p-acp pno31 r-crq vvd dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc vvd av dt n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz dt n2 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
169 and holds the watters in the hollow of his hand; and holds the watters in the hollow of his hand; cc vvz dt n2 p-acp dt j-jn pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
170 and that they are proceeded from him we have all the security reason can require or imagin. and that they Are proceeded from him we have all the security reason can require or imagine. cc cst pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 pns12 vhb d dt n1 n1 vmb vvi cc vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
171 Now that such principles should be contradicted, how lamentable is it! Thirdly, the principles as they are sure, so are they exceeding sweet; Now that such principles should be contradicted, how lamentable is it! Thirdly, the principles as they Are sure, so Are they exceeding sweet; av cst d n2 vmd vbi vvd, c-crq j vbz pn31! ord, dt n2 c-acp pns32 vbr j, av vbr pns32 av-vvg j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
172 David had more joy in Gods testimonies then in all riches All the contentment Ranters have in their carnall pleasures are but as swyn in a dunghill, their glasse goes soon out; David had more joy in God's testimonies then in all riches All the contentment Ranters have in their carnal pleasures Are but as swyn in a dunghill, their glass Goes soon out; np1 vhd dc n1 p-acp npg1 n2 av p-acp d n2 d dt n1 n2 vhb p-acp po32 j n2 vbr cc-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, po32 n1 vvz av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
173 an hours communion with God, though in a prison, yea the reproach of Christ, as counted by Moses, who was learned in all the wisdome of Aegypt, is greater riches then the treasures of Egypt. an hours communion with God, though in a prison, yea the reproach of christ, as counted by Moses, who was learned in all the Wisdom of Egypt, is greater riches then the treasures of Egypt. dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1, cs p-acp dt n1, uh dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp vvn p-acp np1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz jc n2 cs dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
174 And Paul, who was not a little learned in the Grecian wisdome, counted all these dung, And Paul, who was not a little learned in the Grecian Wisdom, counted all these dung, cc np1, r-crq vbds xx dt j j p-acp dt jp n1, vvn d d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 18
175 for the NONLATINALPHABET, the superlativenesse of the knowledge of Christ. for the, the superlativenesse of the knowledge of christ. p-acp dt, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
176 Thirdly, It is yet the more lamentable, that there is abundance of strength allowed to follow our principles, Thirdly, It is yet the more lamentable, that there is abundance of strength allowed to follow our principles, ord, pn31 vbz av dt av-dc j, cst pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f n1 vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
177 if it were depended upon, the rock followes us, and the rock is Christ; if it were depended upon, the rock follows us, and the rock is christ; cs pn31 vbdr vvn p-acp, dt n1 vvz pno12, cc dt n1 vbz np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
178 he is not only ready to do what we ask, but above all we can ask or think; he is not only ready to do what we ask, but above all we can ask or think; pns31 vbz xx av-j j pc-acp vdi r-crq pns12 vvb, cc-acp p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
179 he deals with us, as Naaman with Gehazi, when he run after him and prayed him to give him one talent, I pray thee (sayes Naaman) take two: he deals with us, as Naaman with Gehazi, when he run After him and prayed him to give him one talon, I pray thee (Says Naaman) take two: pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, c-acp np1 p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvn p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 crd n1, pns11 vvb pno21 (vvz np1) vvb crd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
180 It is indeed much to walk up to our principles, but we baike beside meall, we are able to do all things throw him that strengthens us; It is indeed much to walk up to our principles, but we baike beside meall, we Are able to do all things throw him that strengthens us; pn31 vbz av av-d pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp pns12 vvb a-acp av, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vdi d n2 vvb pno31 cst vvz pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
181 and yet to contradict our principles, is sad! and yet to contradict our principles, is sad! cc av pc-acp vvi po12 n2, vbz j! (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 19
182 Lastly, it makes it yet more lamentable, that there are such excellent encouragements, & so great are ward abyding the walking according to them; Lastly, it makes it yet more lamentable, that there Are such excellent encouragements, & so great Are ward abiding the walking according to them; ord, pn31 vvz pn31 av av-dc j, cst a-acp vbr d j n2, cc av j vbr av vvg dt vvg p-acp p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
183 neither is it long to the time, when he that soweth in the spirit shall of the spirit reap Immortality and life everlasting: neither is it long to the time, when he that Soweth in the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap Immortality and life everlasting: av-dx vbz pn31 j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 vmb pp-f dt n1 vvb n1 cc n1 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
184 we are not threshing in the waters, but sowing in a certain expectation of a harvest of glory, we Are not threshing in the waters, but sowing in a certain expectation of a harvest of glory, pns12 vbr xx vvg p-acp dt n2, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
185 and yet to contradict our principles! All these laid together evidence how lamentable our contradicting our principles is. and yet to contradict our principles! All these laid together evidence how lamentable our contradicting our principles is. cc av pc-acp vvi po12 n2! av-d d vvd av n1 c-crq j po12 j-vvg po12 n2 vbz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
186 I shall only adde 3. helps for walking up to our principles, and so close. I shall only add 3. helps for walking up to our principles, and so close. pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd n2 p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp po12 n2, cc av av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 19
187 1. Consider often that there are many things we do out of obedience to the Law of God, we abstain from murder, adultery, wait on ordinances, think it necessary to be somewhat more circumspect about the time of a Sacrament; 1. Consider often that there Are many things we do out of Obedience to the Law of God, we abstain from murder, adultery, wait on ordinances, think it necessary to be somewhat more circumspect about the time of a Sacrament; crd np1 av cst a-acp vbr d n2 pns12 vdb av pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vvb p-acp n1, n1, vvb p-acp n2, vvb pn31 j pc-acp vbi av av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
188 how unreasonable is it then, to contradict the lawes of the same God, in other things, no lesse peremptorly commanded, under no lesse penalty? God spake all these words, saying, is the preface to all the commands of the law. how unreasonable is it then, to contradict the laws of the same God, in other things, no less peremptorily commanded, under no less penalty? God spoke all these words, saying, is the preface to all the commands of the law. c-crq j vbz pn31 av, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt d np1, p-acp j-jn n2, av-dx av-dc av-j vvn, p-acp dx dc n1? np1 vvd d d n2, vvg, vbz dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
189 If some of them had only proceeded from God, and others from Baal, or the God of Ammon, we might easily dispute and dispense with our selves, If Some of them had only proceeded from God, and Others from Baal, or the God of Ammon, we might Easily dispute and dispense with our selves, cs d pp-f pno32 vhd j vvn p-acp np1, cc n2-jn p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmd av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
190 but God spake all these words. 2. Keep up constant intercourse with Christ, as the fountaine of sanctification; but God spoke all these words. 2. Keep up constant intercourse with christ, as the fountain of sanctification; cc-acp np1 vvd d d n2. crd np1 a-acp j n1 p-acp np1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 20
191 do not with him as some do with the old cloak, that they will take about them when their is a shoure, do not with him as Some do with the old cloak, that they will take about them when their is a shower, vdb xx p-acp pno31 p-acp d vdb p-acp dt j n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 c-crq po32 vbz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
192 and cast it off as soon as it becomes fair again: and cast it off as soon as it becomes fair again: cc vvd pn31 a-acp p-acp av c-acp pn31 vvz j av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
193 Some in sicknesse seek their pardon, as one would runne into a ruinous house when their is rain, but would not dwell there. some in sickness seek their pardon, as one would run into a ruinous house when their is rain, but would not dwell there. d p-acp n1 vvi po32 n1, c-acp pi vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 c-crq po32 vbz n1, cc-acp vmd xx vvi a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
194 If we were dwelling in him and abyding in him, and walking in him, it would be lightsome to walk by our principles, the want of these influences, exceedingly occasions our contradiction to them. If we were Dwelling in him and abiding in him, and walking in him, it would be lightsome to walk by our principles, the want of these influences, exceedingly occasions our contradiction to them. cs pns12 vbdr vvg p-acp pno31 cc vvg p-acp pno31, cc vvg p-acp pno31, pn31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f d n2, av-vvg n2 po12 n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 20
195 3. Stand not upon reproaches that often lye in the way of following these principles; 3. Stand not upon Reproaches that often lie in the Way of following these principles; crd n1 xx p-acp n2 cst av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 20
196 These men are drunk with new wine, said the multitude, of the Apostles, when the spirit descended on them, no, sayes Peter, Acts 2.16. this is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel, if thou can produce a line of the Bible thou walkest by the Kings Law, which ought to rule all the subjects; These men Are drunk with new wine, said the multitude, of the Apostles, when the Spirit descended on them, no, Says Peter, Acts 2.16. this is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel, if thou can produce a line of the bible thou walkest by the Kings Law, which ought to Rule all the subject's; d n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n1, vvd dt n1, pp-f dt n2, c-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, uh-dx, vvz np1, vvz crd. d vbz d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 np1, cs pns21 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp dt ng1 n1, r-crq vmd pc-acp vvi d dt n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 20
197 reproaches then are the fruits of their distemper. Reproaches then Are the fruits of their distemper. n2 av vbr dt n2 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
198 A SERMON On Eph. 5.25. Husbands love your wives, even as Christ also loved his Church, and gave himself for it. A SERMON On Ephesians 5.25. Husbands love your wives, even as christ also loved his Church, and gave himself for it. dt n1 p-acp np1 crd. n2 vvb po22 n2, av c-acp np1 av vvd po31 n1, cc vvd px31 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 21
199 THere is nothing more suitable to a feast of love, then to treat of that love which gave a rise to the feast, this is to handle the Gospell of the day, often believers at such occasions, are so much in tossing their fears and doubts, that they forget obedience to that precept, do this in remembrance of me. THere is nothing more suitable to a feast of love, then to Treat of that love which gave a rise to the feast, this is to handle the Gospel of the day, often believers At such occasions, Are so much in tossing their fears and doubts, that they forget Obedience to that precept, do this in remembrance of me. pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1 r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1, d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av n2 p-acp d n2, vbr av av-d p-acp vvg po32 n2 cc n2, cst pns32 vvb n1 p-acp d n1, vdb d p-acp n1 pp-f pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 21
200 My purpose therefor in this Sermon, is to glance a little from the words read, at the love of Christ manifested in the work of redemption; The Apostle from 22. vers. My purpose Therefore in this Sermon, is to glance a little from the words read, At the love of christ manifested in the work of redemption; The Apostle from 22. vers. po11 n1 av p-acp d n1, vbz pc-acp vvi dt j p-acp dt n2 vvb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; dt n1 p-acp crd fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 21
201 of this Chap. is leaving directions for the right ordering of relations among men, shewing to each one the dutyes of their relation: of this Chap. is leaving directions for the right ordering of relations among men, showing to each one the duties of their Relation: pp-f d np1 vbz vvg n2 p-acp dt n-jn vvg pp-f n2 p-acp n2, vvg p-acp d pi dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 21
202 among the rest, these words containe a rule for husbands. And in the rule we have a precept, and a pattern; among the rest, these words contain a Rule for Husbands. And in the Rule we have a precept, and a pattern; p-acp dt n1, d n2 vvi dt n1 p-acp n2. cc p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb dt n1, cc dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 21
203 The precept, Husbands love your wives; the Parterne, as Christ loved his Church, and gave himself for it. The precept, Husbands love your wives; the Pattern, as christ loved his Church, and gave himself for it. dt n1, n2 vvb po22 n2; dt n1, p-acp np1 vvd po31 n1, cc vvd px31 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
204 The note of similitude, As, which does knitt the precept and patterne together: The note of similitude, As, which does knit the precept and pattern together: dt n1 pp-f n1, a-acp, r-crq vdz vvi dt n1 cc n1 av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
205 does not import any equality in degree, that ought to be betwixt the love of the husband to his wife and the love of Christ to the Church, does not import any equality in degree, that ought to be betwixt the love of the husband to his wife and the love of christ to the Church, vdz xx vvi d n1 p-acp n1, cst vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
206 but only some similitude in kinde. For 1. This equality is simply impessible; but only Some similitude in kind. For 1. This equality is simply impessible; cc-acp av-j d n1 p-acp j. p-acp crd d n1 vbz av-j j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
207 not only for the nature of man corrupted, for so many things God hath commanded are impossible, not only for the nature of man corrupted, for so many things God hath commanded Are impossible, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, c-acp av d n2 np1 vhz vvn vbr j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
208 so all gracious qualityes are impossible; so all gracious qualities Are impossible; av d j n2 vbr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
209 but it is impossible for the nature of man, even as it is created, and pure Adam could not performe obedience of infinite value and merit as Christ hath done, in loving his Church, and giving himself for it. but it is impossible for the nature of man, even as it is created, and pure Adam could not perform Obedience of infinite valve and merit as christ hath done, in loving his Church, and giving himself for it. cc-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cc j np1 vmd xx vvi n1 pp-f j n1 cc vvi p-acp np1 vhz vdn, p-acp vvg po31 n1, cc vvg px31 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
210 Beside 2. God cannot in justice require of meer man, obedience proceeding from a personal union of the divine and humane natures, such as Christs love manifested in giving himself for his Church was: Beside 2. God cannot in Justice require of mere man, Obedience proceeding from a personal Union of the divine and humane nature's, such as Christ love manifested in giving himself for his Church was: p-acp crd np1 vmbx p-acp n1 vvi pp-f j n1, n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n2, d c-acp npg1 n1 vvn p-acp vvg px31 p-acp po31 n1 vbds: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
211 Hence divines prove well, that Christs obedience to the death, was properly meritorious, because it was actio indebita, for tho Christ-man, be tyed to obey, Hence Divines prove well, that Christ Obedience to the death, was properly meritorious, Because it was actio Indebita, for though Christ-man, be tied to obey, av vvz vvb av, cst npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, vbds av-j j, c-acp pn31 vbds fw-la fw-la, c-acp cs n1, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
212 yet not to performe so noble obedience, in regard Christ, as God, can come under no law oblidging to obedience: yet not to perform so noble Obedience, in regard christ, as God, can come under no law obliging to Obedience: av xx pc-acp vvi av j n1, p-acp n1 np1, c-acp np1, vmb vvi p-acp dx n1 vvg p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
213 So that neither could God, require such perfect love, nor was it possible even for Adam to performe; So that neither could God, require such perfect love, nor was it possible even for Adam to perform; av cst dx vmd np1, vvb d j n1, ccx vbds pn31 j av p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 22
214 Therefore all imported in the note of similitude, is some kinde of resemblance betwixt the Husbands love and Christs to his Church, Therefore all imported in the note of similitude, is Some kind of resemblance betwixt the Husbands love and Christ to his Church, av d vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc npg1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
215 as is evident from severall other Scriptures where the same is used, Gal. 4.14. as is evident from several other Scriptures where the same is used, Gal. 4.14. c-acp vbz j p-acp j j-jn n2 c-crq dt d vbz vvn, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
216 Ye receaved me as an Angell of the Lord, yea even as Christ, this imports not an equality in degree, betwixt the receaving of Paul and Christ, but some similitude and resemblance. You received me as an Angel of the Lord, yea even as christ, this imports not an equality in degree, betwixt the receiving of Paul and christ, but Some similitude and resemblance. pn22 vvd pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, uh av c-acp np1, d vvz xx dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1 cc np1, cc-acp d n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
217 Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven, in that perfect patern of prayer, Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven, in that perfect pattern of prayer, po21 n1 vbi vdn p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
218 and many such we might instance in the Scriptures. and many such we might instance in the Scriptures. cc d d pns12 vmd n1 p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 23
219 But since in this Sermon I purpose not a particular handling of the words, I shall not insist in a particular explication of them, I shall only take one general observation from them, But since in this Sermon I purpose not a particular handling of the words, I shall not insist in a particular explication of them, I shall only take one general observation from them, p-acp a-acp p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb xx dt j n-vvg pp-f dt n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32, pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd j n1 p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
220 and insist upon it at this time. Observation. and insist upon it At this time. Observation. cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d n1. n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 23
221 That the love of Christ manifested in the work of redemption is matchless, and may fitly be made a patern and copie to the love required in the most intimat relations. That the love of christ manifested in the work of redemption is matchless, and may fitly be made a pattern and copy to the love required in the most intimat relations. cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j, cc vmb av-j vbi vvn dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt av-ds j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 23
222 In prosecuting this point which so Genuinly ariseth from this Scripture, there are two things I shall premise for opening of it. In prosecuting this point which so Genuinely arises from this Scripture, there Are two things I shall premise for opening of it. p-acp vvg d n1 r-crq av av-j vvz p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbr crd n2 pns11 vmb n1 p-acp vvg pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 23
223 First, my purpose is not to speak of the love of Christ in the full latitude of it, First, my purpose is not to speak of the love of christ in the full latitude of it, ord, po11 n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 23
224 as it comprehends the love of benevolence & beneficence, and is the root and fountaine whence issewes all the acts of grace, terminat to believers, in time and eternity, as it comprehends the love of benevolence & beneficence, and is the root and fountain whence issewes all the acts of grace, terminat to believers, in time and eternity, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vbz dt n1 cc n1 c-crq vvz d dt n2 pp-f n1, fw-la p-acp n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 23
225 but only of the love manifested in the work of redemption, this being proper to the Text, He loved his Church and gave himself for it. but only of the love manifested in the work of redemption, this being proper to the Text, He loved his Church and gave himself for it. cc-acp av-j pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, d vbg j p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 cc vvd px31 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
226 Neither 2dly, can we speake of this love according as the nature of it requires, Neither 2dly, can we speak of this love according as the nature of it requires, av-d av-j, vmb pns12 vvi pp-f d n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
227 since it is a mystery, into which even the Angels desire to pry, all that we can doe, is, to do as the painter who being defired to draw the Sunne, did take a black coal to draw it with, since it is a mystery, into which even the Angels desire to pry, all that we can do, is, to do as the painter who being desired to draw the Sun, did take a black coal to draw it with, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, p-acp r-crq av dt n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, d cst pns12 vmb vdi, vbz, pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbg vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, vdd vvi dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
228 since he found it impossible for him to find any thing whereby to resemble it in the beauty and brightnesse thereof. since he found it impossible for him to find any thing whereby to resemble it in the beauty and brightness thereof. c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 24
229 Only for opening the point a little, we shall insist on these two, we shall prove it and apply it. Only for opening the point a little, we shall insist on these two, we shall prove it and apply it. av-j p-acp vvg dt n1 dt j, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d crd, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 cc vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
230 For the proofe of it, that it is matchless, and may be a pattern for the love required in the most intimat relations, we shall demonstrat this from Scripture and reason: For the proof of it, that it is matchless, and may be a pattern for the love required in the most intimat relations, we shall demonstrate this from Scripture and reason: p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pn31 vbz j, cc vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp dt av-ds j n2, pns12 vmb vvi d p-acp n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
231 and first from Scripture, there be five or six things in Scripture, which all tend to prove it. and First from Scripture, there be five or six things in Scripture, which all tend to prove it. cc ord p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi crd cc crd n2 p-acp n1, r-crq d vvb pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 24
232 First, the Scripture calls it the love of God. 1. Joh. 3.16. hereby perceave we the love of God, because he laid downe his life for us. First, the Scripture calls it the love of God. 1. John 3.16. hereby perceive we the love of God, Because he laid down his life for us. ord, dt n1 vvz pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1. crd np1 crd. av vvb pns12 dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
233 Every thing in God is matchless, even these attributes which are called communicable, there are but some shaddowes of resemblance of them in the creatures, Every thing in God is matchless, even these attributes which Are called communicable, there Are but Some shadows of resemblance of them in the creatures, np1 n1 p-acp np1 vbz j, av d n2 r-crq vbr vvn j, pc-acp vbr p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
234 but there is a special reason why we should look on his love as such, since it is not only tearmed the love of God, but God himself: but there is a special reason why we should look on his love as such, since it is not only termed the love of God, but God himself: cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 c-acp d, c-acp pn31 vbz xx av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp np1 px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 24
235 He that dwelleth in love, dwelleth in God, for God is love. 1. Joh. 4.8 God is love, not only loving, but love it self. He that dwells in love, dwells in God, for God is love. 1. John 4.8 God is love, not only loving, but love it self. pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, vvz p-acp np1, c-acp np1 vbz n1. crd np1 crd np1 vbz n1, xx av-j vvg, cc-acp vvb pn31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 25
236 Secondly, the Scripture proclaims this love incomprehensible, Eph. 3.19. Secondly, the Scripture proclaims this love incomprehensible, Ephesians 3.19. ord, dt n1 vvz d n1 j, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
237 there is bredth and length and depth and hight. Philosophers will not admit of four dimensions, there is breadth and length and depth and hight. Philosophers will not admit of four dimensions, pc-acp vbz n1 cc n1 cc n1 cc vvn. n2 vmb xx vvi pp-f crd n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
238 but here the Apostle, who was aboundantly learned, ascribs foure to this, as to a thing passing all dimension, but Here the Apostle, who was abundantly learned, ascribes foure to this, as to a thing passing all dimension, cc-acp av dt n1, r-crq vbds av-j vvn, vvz crd p-acp d, c-acp p-acp dt n1 vvg d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
239 yea and immediatly on this subjoins an expression any would think one part of it inconsistant with an other, and to know the love of Christ that passeth knowledge, to know it, yea and immediately on this subjoins an expression any would think one part of it Inconsistent with an other, and to know the love of christ that passes knowledge, to know it, uh cc av-j p-acp d vvz dt n1 d vmd vvi crd n1 pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp dt n-jn, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vvz n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
240 and yet it passes knowledge, in the perfection of it, though a little of it may be known. and yet it passes knowledge, in the perfection of it, though a little of it may be known. cc av pn31 vvz n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cs dt j pp-f pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 25
241 Thirdly, the Scripture assimilats it to the love wherewith the Father loves the Sonne: Thirdly, the Scripture assimilats it to the love wherewith the Father loves the Son: ord, dt n1 vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
242 the love of a woman to her sucking child, or Jonathan to David, are unfit resemblances of this. the love of a woman to her sucking child, or Johnathan to David, Are unfit resemblances of this. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, cc np1 p-acp np1, vbr j n2 pp-f d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
243 There is no love to resemble it by, but one, 15. John 9. as the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you. There is no love to resemble it by, but one, 15. John 9. as the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you. pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp, cc-acp pi, crd np1 crd p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, av vhb pns11 vvn pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
244 How great the Fathers love is to the Sonne, is testified twice by an immediat voice from Heaven, My beloved Sonne in whom I am well pleased. How great the Father's love is to the Son, is testified twice by an immediate voice from Heaven, My Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. c-crq j dt ng1 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, vbz vvn av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, po11 j-vvn n1 p-acp ro-crq pns11 vbm av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
245 The Prophet I saiah calls him the delight of his Fathers Soule, Isa. 42.1. The Prophet I saiah calls him the delight of his Father's Soul, Isaiah 42.1. dt n1 pns11 uh vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, np1 crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 25
246 and Christ himself Prov. 8. Testifies that er the foundations of the world were He was dayly his delight; and yet as the Father hath loved me, so I you. and christ himself Curae 8. Testifies that er the foundations of the world were He was daily his delight; and yet as the Father hath loved me, so I you. cc np1 px31 np1 crd vvz d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbdr pns31 vbds av-j po31 n1; cc av c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, av pns11 pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 26
247 Fourthly, it is frequently in Scripture made the pattern and copie of love to all the creatures, Not to multiplie instances, ye find twice so in this same chapter v. 2. Walk in love, as Christ also loved us, and gave himself for us. Fourthly, it is frequently in Scripture made the pattern and copy of love to all the creatures, Not to multiply instances, you find twice so in this same chapter v. 2. Walk in love, as christ also loved us, and gave himself for us. ord, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp n1 vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n2, xx pc-acp vvi n2, pn22 vvb av av p-acp d d n1 n1 crd vvb p-acp n1, c-acp np1 av vvd pno12, cc vvd px31 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
248 And here again, in the verse read, love your wives, as Christ loved his Church, and gave himself for it. And Here again, in the verse read, love your wives, as christ loved his Church, and gave himself for it. cc av av, p-acp dt n1 vvb, vvb po22 n2, c-acp np1 vvd po31 n1, cc vvd px31 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
249 There are indeed some copies wherein a scholer may out-reach his master, but here, as in the first verse of the chap., we must be followers of God as dear Children. There Are indeed Some copies wherein a scholar may outreach his master, but Here, as in the First verse of the chap., we must be followers of God as dear Children. pc-acp vbr av d n2 c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n1, cc-acp av, c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vbi n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 26
250 Fifthly, whensoever our love to him, yea even of his choise Apostles, are brought in competition with this love to us, it is so farr undervalued that the name of love is denyed to it, Fifthly, whensoever our love to him, yea even of his choice Apostles, Are brought in competition with this love to us, it is so Far undervalved that the name of love is denied to it, ord, c-crq po12 n1 p-acp pno31, uh av pp-f po31 n1 np1, vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp pno12, pn31 vbz av av-j vvn cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 26
251 like the starres that disappear as if they were no lights, when the Sunne ariseth. 1. Joh. 4.10. Herein is love, not that we loved him, but that he loved us. like the Stars that disappear as if they were no lights, when the Sun arises. 1. John 4.10. Herein is love, not that we loved him, but that he loved us. av-j dt n2 cst vvb c-acp cs pns32 vbdr dx n2, c-crq dt n1 vvz. crd np1 crd. av vbz n1, xx cst pns12 vvd pno31, cc-acp cst pns31 vvd pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 26
252 It is strange the Apostle gives our love the name of love through all the precepts of that Epistle, where love is commanded, It is strange the Apostle gives our love the name of love through all the Precepts of that Epistle, where love is commanded, pn31 vbz j dt n1 vvz po12 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-crq n1 vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 26
253 But when it is set beside his becoming a propitiation for our sins, the name of love is denyed to it, not that we loved him. But when it is Set beside his becoming a propitiation for our Sins, the name of love is denied to it, not that we loved him. cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbz vvn a-acp po31 n-vvg dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, xx cst pns12 vvd pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 26
254 Sixthly, It is in the Scripture made the fountain and spring, out of which issewes all his peoples love to him, Sixthly, It is in the Scripture made the fountain and spring, out of which issewes all his peoples love to him, j, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 vvd dt n1 cc n1, av pp-f r-crq vvz d po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
255 as the sun that is the fountain of all the light in the moon or starrs; as the sun that is the fountain of all the Light in the moon or Stars; c-acp dt n1 cst vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
256 Our love, yea of all his elect in all ages, is but a ray, reflecting back again on the sun whence it proceeded, 1 John 4: 19. We love him, because he loved us first. Our love, yea of all his elect in all ages, is but a ray, reflecting back again on the sun whence it proceeded, 1 John 4: 19. We love him, Because he loved us First. po12 n1, uh pp-f d po31 j-vvn p-acp d n2, vbz p-acp dt n1, vvg av av p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vvd, crd np1 crd: crd pns12 vvb pno31, c-acp pns31 vvd pno12 ord. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 27
257 All these in the Scripture layd togither, prove it to be such as it is delineat in the poynt. All these in the Scripture laid together, prove it to be such as it is delineate in the point. d d p-acp dt n1 vvd av, vvb pn31 pc-acp vbi d c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 27
258 In the second place, to demonstrat yet further the truth of the poynt, we shall consider his love manifested in the work of redemption, in a fourfold referrence. 1. Consider it with a respect to the person loveing. 2dly. With a respect to the persons loved. 3dly. In the properties of it. 4thly In the effects that it hath produced. In the second place, to demonstrate yet further the truth of the point, we shall Consider his love manifested in the work of redemption, in a fourfold Referente. 1. Consider it with a respect to the person loving. 2dly. With a respect to the Persons loved. 3dly. In the properties of it. 4thly In the effects that it hath produced. p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi av av-jc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1. crd np1 pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg. av. p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 vvn. av. p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31. j p-acp dt n2 cst pn31 vhz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 27
259 And all the four will contribut to clear how matchless it is, and how fitt to be a paterne to the love of the most intimat relations. And all the four will contribute to clear how matchless it is, and how fit to be a pattern to the love of the most intimat relations. cc d dt crd vmb vvi pc-acp vvi c-crq j pn31 vbz, cc c-crq j pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 27
260 First, Consider it with respect to the person loveing, it is the love of a person who is both God and Man, which adds a great deal of weight to it. 1. It is the love of a person who is God. First, Consider it with respect to the person loving, it is the love of a person who is both God and Man, which adds a great deal of weight to it. 1. It is the love of a person who is God. ord, vvb pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz d np1 cc n1, r-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. crd pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbz np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
261 Divyns say, it renders the sacrifice of infinit value, that it wes the blood of God. Divine say, it renders the sacrifice of infinite valve, that it wes the blood of God. np1 vvb, pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst pn31 zz dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
262 Practick divyns say, that the sympathie Christ hath with beleevers, is of infinit excelencie, because it is a Sympathie proceeding from a person that is God, Practic Divine say, that the Sympathy christ hath with believers, is of infinite excellency, Because it is a sympathy proceeding from a person that is God, n-jn n2 vvb, cst dt n1 np1 vhz p-acp n2, vbz pp-f j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 cst vbz np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 27
263 for so he can be affected with the evils they feel, and the evils they feil not; for so he can be affected with the evils they feel, and the evils they feil not; c-acp av pns31 vmb vbb vvn p-acp dt n2-jn pns32 vvb, cc dt n2-jn pns32 vvb xx; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
264 and why not an infinit value in his love because it is the love of God? We read in histories of singular testimonies of love from parents to their children, wives to their husbands, and they reciprocally to them. and why not an infinite valve in his love Because it is the love of God? We read in histories of singular testimonies of love from Parents to their children, wives to their Husbands, and they reciprocally to them. cc q-crq xx dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1? pns12 vvb p-acp n2 pp-f j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 av-j p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
265 But no man can put more liquor in a quart bottel, but an quart, he wer mad that should attempt to put the Ocean in a cockil shell. But no man can put more liquour in a quart Bottle, but an quart, he were mad that should attempt to put the Ocean in a cockil shell. p-acp dx n1 vmb vvi dc n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, cc-acp dt n1, pns31 vbdr j cst vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
266 Secondly, it was the love of a person who was man; Secondly, it was the love of a person who was man; ord, pn31 vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbds n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
267 in his humane nature, beside all the infinite habits that wherein him, beyond what were in Adam, he was anointed with the oyle of gladness above his fellowes. in his humane nature, beside all the infinite habits that wherein him, beyond what were in Adam, he was anointed with the oil of gladness above his Fellows. p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp d dt j n2 cst c-crq pno31, p-acp r-crq vbdr p-acp np1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
268 Beside that, I say, he was content to learn by experience, how to be compassionat; Beside that, I say, he was content to Learn by experience, how to be compassionate; p-acp d, pns11 vvb, pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, c-crq pc-acp vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
269 He was tempted that he might be the more able to succour these that are tempted. He was tempted that he might be the more able to succour these that Are tempted. pns31 vbds vvn cst pns31 vmd vbi dt av-dc j pc-acp vvi d cst vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
270 He knowes the heart of a stranger, as the Lord spake of Israel, Exod. 16. for he was once a stranger himself in the Land of Aegypt. He knows the heart of a stranger, as the Lord spoke of Israel, Exod 16. for he was once a stranger himself in the Land of Egypt. pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vvd pp-f np1, np1 crd c-acp pns31 vbds a-acp dt n1 px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
271 Now love proceeding from a person, in whom both these natures are united, cannot but be matchless. Now love proceeding from a person, in whom both these nature's Are united, cannot but be matchless. av n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, p-acp ro-crq d d n2 vbr vvn, vmbx p-acp vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
272 Remarkable is that word of Bernard, Dilexit nos Christus duleiter, sapienter, acfoeliciter; Remarkable is that word of Bernard, Dilexit nos Christus duleiter, Sapienter, acfoeliciter; j vbz d n1 pp-f np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la n1, jc, n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
273 Dulciter, quia carnem induit, sapienter, quia culpam cavit, fortiter, quai Deus erat, it is sweet and strong, proceeding from one that is God and man. Dulciter, quia Carnem induit, Sapienter, quia Fault cavit, fortiter, quai Deus erat, it is sweet and strong, proceeding from one that is God and man. fw-la, fw-la fw-la n1, jc, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, pn31 vbz j cc j, vvg p-acp pi cst vbz np1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 28
274 Secondly, consider with respect to these he loved, and this also will prove it matchless. Secondly, Consider with respect to these he loved, and this also will prove it matchless. ord, vvb p-acp n1 p-acp d pns31 vvd, cc d av vmb vvi pn31 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
275 Love usually is less singular, if there be any thing in the object attractive of it, Love usually is less singular, if there be any thing in the Object Attractive of it, n1 av-j vbz av-dc j, cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp dt n1 j pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
276 as there is when we love him; as there is when we love him; c-acp pc-acp vbz c-crq pns12 vvb pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
277 but here nothing such, if we consider whom he loved, under a threfold notion 1. as base and ignoble, 2dly, as loathsome, and filthy. 3ly. as not only in a State of enemity, but fraughted with actual enemity, against the person loving, 1st. as base and ignoble, we have indeed some instances in history of love descending from noble to ignoble; but Here nothing such, if we Consider whom he loved, under a threefold notion 1. as base and ignoble, 2dly, as loathsome, and filthy. 3ly. as not only in a State of enmity, but fraughted with actual enmity, against the person loving, 1st. as base and ignoble, we have indeed Some instances in history of love descending from noble to ignoble; cc-acp av pix d, cs pns12 vvb r-crq pns31 vvd, p-acp dt j n1 crd p-acp j cc j, j, c-acp j, cc j. av-jn. c-acp xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvn p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1 vvg, ord. c-acp j cc j, pns12 vhb av d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp j p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
278 But to descend so low, as to love that that is farther below him, then the basest worme can be below us, there being an infinite disparity, which cannot be between meere creatures, what histories can paralel this? Beside baseness, there is filthiness, But to descend so low, as to love that that is farther below him, then the Basest worm can be below us, there being an infinite disparity, which cannot be between mere creatures, what histories can parallel this? Beside baseness, there is filthiness, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi d cst vbz jc p-acp pno31, cs dt js n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno12, a-acp vbg dt j n1, r-crq vmbx vbi p-acp j n2, r-crq n2 vmb vvi d? p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
279 and loathsomness, which being added to the former, makes it admirable Ezek. 16. when thou was lying in thy blood that became a time of love. and loathsomeness, which being added to the former, makes it admirable Ezekiel 16. when thou was lying in thy blood that became a time of love. cc n1, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp dt j, vvz pn31 j np1 crd c-crq pns21 vbds vvg p-acp po21 n1 cst vvd dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
280 We were as the word is, Psal. 14. altogether become filthy, there was none that did good, no not one, We were as the word is, Psalm 14. altogether become filthy, there was none that did good, no not one, pns12 vbdr p-acp dt n1 vbz, np1 crd av vvn j, pc-acp vbds pi cst vdd j, uh-dx xx crd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
281 and yet to love us? But the 3d added that we were fraughted with enemity against him who loved us. and yet to love us? But the 3d added that we were fraughted with enmity against him who loved us. cc av pc-acp vvi pno12? p-acp dt crd vvn cst pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vvd pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
282 Augustus Cesar, because he could not marry a mean woman who loved him, commanded yet a vast soume to be given here, to testify his respect to her love. Augustus Cesar, Because he could not marry a mean woman who loved him, commanded yet a vast soume to be given Here, to testify his respect to her love. np1 np1, c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi dt j n1 r-crq vvd pno31, vvd av dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 29
283 But Rom. 5. God commended his love to us that when we were yet enemies, Christ dyed for us. But Rom. 5. God commended his love to us that when we were yet enemies, christ died for us. p-acp np1 crd np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pno12 d c-crq pns12 vbdr av n2, np1 vvd p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 30
284 Thirdly, take a view of the properties of this love, and it will appear more matchless: Thirdly, take a view of the properties of this love, and it will appear more matchless: ord, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc pn31 vmb vvi av-dc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 30
285 amongst many properties of it, I only mention at present these four. among many properties of it, I only mention At present these four. p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31, pns11 av-j vvb p-acp j d crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 30
286 1. it was altogether free, there was no necessity of nature, for he is admitted by a Covenant Isa. 42. yea we find him offering himself to the work of redemption, 1. it was altogether free, there was no necessity of nature, for he is admitted by a Covenant Isaiah 42. yea we find him offering himself to the work of redemption, crd pn31 vbds av j, a-acp vbds dx n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 np1 crd uh pns12 vvb pno31 n1 px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 30
287 when mans case is seen to be desperat, Psal. 40. Sacrifices and offerings thou didst not desire, and what could man do for reconciliation beyond sacrifices and offerings? and when it is thus, then said I, behold I come. when men case is seen to be desperate, Psalm 40. Sacrifices and offerings thou didst not desire, and what could man do for reconciliation beyond Sacrifices and offerings? and when it is thus, then said I, behold I come. c-crq ng1 n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j, np1 crd n2 cc n2 pns21 vdd2 xx vvi, cc q-crq vmd n1 vdi p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc n2? cc c-crq pn31 vbz av, av vvd pns11, vvb pns11 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 30
288 2dly, It was also stronge and vehement, it was indeed a love many watters could not quench, God so loved the world, that he gave his Sonne; 2dly, It was also strong and vehement, it was indeed a love many watters could not quench, God so loved the world, that he gave his Son; av, pn31 vbds av j cc j, pn31 vbds av dt n1 d n2 vmd xx vvi, np1 av vvd dt n1, cst pns31 vvd po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 30
289 so loved, there is a great emphasis in that so; Amongst other things, it imports the transcendent fervency of that love manifested in the worke of redemption. so loved, there is a great emphasis in that so; among other things, it imports the transcendent fervency of that love manifested in the work of redemption. av vvd, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp d av; p-acp j-jn n2, pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 30
290 3dly, It is a discriminating love, to men, and not to Angels. The Prophet Malachie commends the love of Jacob from this, that he hated Esaw: 3dly, It is a discriminating love, to men, and not to Angels. The Prophet Malachi commends the love of Jacob from this, that he hated Esau: av, pn31 vbz dt vvg vvi, p-acp n2, cc xx p-acp n2. dt n1 np1 vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d, cst pns31 vvd np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 30
291 though Esaw was Jacobs brother, there was nothing in us to cast the ballance. though Esau was Jacobs brother, there was nothing in us to cast the balance. cs np1 vbds np1 n1, pc-acp vbds pix p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 30
292 Angels were more excellent natures, it is true some in the schools say. 1. the sin of the divel was greater then mans, Angels were more excellent nature's, it is true Some in the Schools say. 1. the since of the Devil was greater then men, np1 vbdr av-dc j n2, pn31 vbz j d p-acp dt n2 vvb. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbds jc cs n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 30
293 because their natures were more perfect, and they sinned without a tempter. Because their nature's were more perfect, and they sinned without a tempter. c-acp po32 n2 vbdr av-dc j, cc pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 31
294 Yet even this they cannot deny, but the price payed for lost man had been sufficient for their restauration, had it been intended for them. Yet even this they cannot deny, but the price paid for lost man had been sufficient for their restauration, had it been intended for them. av av d pns32 vmbx vvi, cc-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp j-vvn n1 vhd vbn j p-acp po32 n1, vhd pn31 vbn vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 31
295 Beside even those say, mans sinnes had several aggravations, theirs wanted, so that there was nothing antecedent in the objects, to excite this love to the one and not to the other, Beside even those say, men Sins had several aggravations, theirs wanted, so that there was nothing antecedent in the objects, to excite this love to the one and not to the other, p-acp av d vvb, ng1 n2 vhd j n2, png32 vvd, av cst pc-acp vbds pix n1 p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt crd cc xx p-acp dt n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 31
296 and O how great a difference makes it. and Oh how great a difference makes it. cc uh c-crq j dt n1 vvz pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 31
297 Lastly, it is an everlasting love, that his delight was with the sons of men Pro. 8. before the mountains were brought forth, so it is to everlasting. Lastly, it is an everlasting love, that his delight was with the Sons of men Pro 8. before the Mountains were brought forth, so it is to everlasting. ord, pn31 vbz dt j vvb, cst po31 n1 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 np1 crd p-acp dt n2 vbdr vvn av, av pn31 vbz p-acp j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 31
298 He cannot be budded to alter or change this love; He cannot be budded to altar or change this love; pns31 vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 31
299 Balaam attempted it with one and twenty sacrifices, to turn him from loving Israel, and to curse them, balaam attempted it with one and twenty Sacrifices, to turn him from loving Israel, and to curse them, np1 vvd pn31 p-acp crd cc crd n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp j-vvg np1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 31
300 but it would not Esay 54.7. With an everlasting kindness will I have mercy on the, sayes the Lord-thy Redeemer. but it would not Isaiah 54.7. With an everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, Says the Lord-thy Redeemer. cc-acp pn31 vmd xx np1 crd. p-acp dt j n1 vmb pns11 vhb n1 p-acp pno32, vvz dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 31
301 Fourthly, If we considder this love in the fruits and effects of it, and we shall like wayes herein find it matchless. Fourthly, If we Consider this love in the fruits and effects of it, and we shall like ways herein find it matchless. ord, cs pns12 vvb d n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31, cc pns12 vmb vvi n2 av vvi pn31 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 31
302 The Apostle to the Thessalonians speaks of a labor of love, if ever there was love that might be called a labor of love, it is here. The Apostle to the Thessalonians speaks of a labour of love, if ever there was love that might be called a labour of love, it is Here. dt n1 p-acp dt njp2 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, cs av a-acp vbds n1 cst vmd vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 vbz av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 31
303 Amongst many things to manifest this, consider only to what a low eb he was brought in giveing himself for his Church, which is the Testimony of love the Apostle pitches on here, among many things to manifest this, Consider only to what a low eb he was brought in giving himself for his Church, which is the Testimony of love the Apostle pitches on Here, p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi d, vvb av-j p-acp r-crq dt j n1 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp vvg px31 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vvz a-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 31
304 and there be only two things to pitch upon, to evidence this. 1. The names that are given him. 2. The sufferings that he did undergoe, in testifying his love to his Church. 1. The names that are given him, he is called ane Angel, which was far below him; and there be only two things to pitch upon, to evidence this. 1. The names that Are given him. 2. The sufferings that he did undergo, in testifying his love to his Church. 1. The names that Are given him, he is called ane Angel, which was Far below him; cc pc-acp vbi j crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, p-acp n1 d. crd dt n2 cst vbr vvn pno31. crd dt n2 cst pns31 vdd vvi, p-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. crd dt n2 cst vbr vvn pno31, pns31 vbz vvn j n1, r-crq vbds av-j p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
305 ane Apostle, which was yet lower; ane Apostle, which was yet lower; vvb n1, r-crq vbds av jc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
306 a man, and the sone of man, a Babe, a messenger, aservant, a shepherd, a worme and not a man, a curse, a man, and the soon of man, a Babe, a Messenger, aservant, a shepherd, a worm and not a man, a curse, dt n1, cc dt av pp-f n1, dt n1, dt n1, n1, dt n1, dt n1 cc xx dt n1, dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
307 and if there can be any thing yet lower, he became fin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him, what a wonderful testimony of love is here! and if there can be any thing yet lower, he became fin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him, what a wondered testimony of love is Here! cc cs pc-acp vmb vbi d n1 av jc, pns31 vvd n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbz av! (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
308 He that thought it no robbery, to be equal with God, and was his fellow, to become a curse and sin for us! He that Thought it no robbery, to be equal with God, and was his fellow, to become a curse and sin for us! pns31 cst vvd pn31 dx n1, pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp np1, cc vbds po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt vvb cc vvb p-acp pno12! (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
309 the Apost: 1 Timothy 3. v. last. counts it a wonderful Mystery that he was at all manifested in the Flesh; the Apost: 1 Timothy 3. v. last. counts it a wondered Mystery that he was At all manifested in the Flesh; dt n1: crd np1 crd n1 ord. vvz pn31 dt j n1 cst pns31 vbds p-acp d vvd p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
310 But to be so manifested, how wonderful is it! But to be so manifested, how wondered is it! cc-acp pc-acp vbi av vvn, c-crq j vbz pn31! (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
311 But in the 2d place, if we should take a view of his sufferings that he did undergoe in his humane nature in testifieing this love, But in the 2d place, if we should take a view of his sufferings that he did undergo in his humane nature in testifying this love, p-acp p-acp dt crd n1, cs pns12 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cst pns31 vdd vvi p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp vvg d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
312 when he gave himself for his Church, what reproach, what torment what, A gony in his Spirit: when he gave himself for his Church, what reproach, what torment what, A gony in his Spirit: c-crq pns31 vvd px31 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq n1, q-crq vvi q-crq, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
313 it was strang to hear that come from Him, my soul is heavy, and what shall I say, He was bruised or as the word imports in the first Language, Baken, for our infirmities. it was strange to hear that come from Him, my soul is heavy, and what shall I say, He was Bruised or as the word imports in the First Language, Bake, for our infirmities. pn31 vbds j pc-acp vvi cst vvb p-acp pno31, po11 n1 vbz j, cc q-crq vmb pns11 vvi, pns31 vbds vvn cc p-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1, vvb, p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
314 Nether can Bellarmin, nor any other Jesuit, prove that he merited any thing to himself by his suffering, Neither can Bellarmin, nor any other Jesuit, prove that he merited any thing to himself by his suffering, av-d vmb np1, ccx d j-jn np1, vvb cst pns31 vvd d n1 p-acp px31 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
315 but it was wholly intended for us. but it was wholly intended for us. cc-acp pn31 vbds av-jn vvn p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 32
316 This testimony of his love is that which we are come togither the day to commemorat, This testimony of his love is that which we Are come together the day to commemorate, d n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz d r-crq pns12 vbr vvn av dt n1 p-acp j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
317 and which is represented in the breaking of the bread and pouring out of the wyn. and which is represented in the breaking of the bred and pouring out of the win. cc r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 cc vvg av pp-f dt vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 33
318 Now let us lay all these togither, and see if the poynt be not proven, that his love is matchless, Now let us lay all these together, and see if the point be not proven, that his love is matchless, av vvb pno12 vvi d d av, cc vvb cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn, cst po31 n1 vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 33
319 and may be a copie for the most special and intimat love, required in the nearest relations. Application. and may be a copy for the most special and intimat love, required in the nearest relations. Application. cc vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1, vvn p-acp dt js n2. n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 33
320 There is only one use of exhortation, which I shall follow from this poynt thus opened, There is only one use of exhortation, which I shall follow from this point thus opened, pc-acp vbz av-j crd n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 av vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 33
321 and we shall divide it in two brances. 1. It serves to exhort to admire and praise his love. 2. To render love to him for love. and we shall divide it in two brances. 1. It serves to exhort to admire and praise his love. 2. To render love to him for love. cc pns12 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2. crd pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1. crd p-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 33
322 1. First, It serves to exhort to admire and praise his love. 1. First, It serves to exhort to admire and praise his love. crd ord, pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 33
323 Let men disput as they will whither Christ as Mediator be the object of divine worship, we may saffly determine that his love manifested in the redemption of lost man, is a fitt object of admiration & praise. Let men dispute as they will whither christ as Mediator be the Object of divine worship, we may saffly determine that his love manifested in the redemption of lost man, is a fit Object of admiration & praise. vvb n2 vvi c-acp pns32 vmb c-crq np1 p-acp n1 vbb dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi cst po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 33
324 Saul much admired it and commended it in David when he found him in the cave and did not kill him, will a man find his Enemie (said Saul) and will he not kill him? But how would Saul have spoken of this, Saul much admired it and commended it in David when he found him in the cave and did not kill him, will a man find his Enemy (said Saul) and will he not kill him? But how would Saul have spoken of this, np1 av-d vvd pn31 cc vvd pn31 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 cc vdd xx vvi pno31, vmb dt n1 vvi po31 n1 (vvd np1) cc vmb pns31 xx vvi pno31? p-acp q-crq vmd np1 vhi vvn pp-f d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 33
325 for a man to find his enemy & willingly be killed for him! for a man to find his enemy & willingly be killed for him! c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno31! (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 33
326 May we not all sit downe at this table, crying with David when he heard of the death of Jonathan, O Jonathan, Jonathan, how wonderful was thy love to me! May we not all fit down At this table, crying with David when he herd of the death of Johnathan, Oh Johnathan, Johnathan, how wondered was thy love to me! vmb pns12 xx d vvi a-acp p-acp d n1, vvg p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, uh np1, np1, c-crq j vbds po21 n1 p-acp pno11! (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 33
327 It was beyond the love of women! It was beyond the love of women! pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2! (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 34
328 And that we may make the better progress in this work of admireing and praising his love; And that we may make the better progress in this work of admiring and praising his love; cc cst pns12 vmb vvi dt jc n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg cc vvg po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 34
329 I shall offer you some helps to it. There are some confiderations, and some practises, whereby we may be furthered in it. I shall offer you Some helps to it. There Are Some considerations, and Some practises, whereby we may be furthered in it. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n2 p-acp pn31. pc-acp vbr d n2, cc d n2, c-crq pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 34
330 First, Consider, admiring and praising his love is the constant worke of these who are in glory, John in his Revelation tels us he often heard them crying; First, Consider, admiring and praising his love is the constant work of these who Are in glory, John in his Revelation tells us he often herd them crying; ord, vvb, vvg cc vvg po31 n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbr p-acp n1, np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz pno12 pns31 av vvd pno32 vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 34
331 Worthy is the Lambe who was stain, This is the songe of Moses and the Lambe, that is sung there, Worthy is the Lamb who was stain, This is the song of Moses and the Lamb, that is sung there, j-jn vbz dt n1 r-crq vbds n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1, cst vbz vvn a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 34
332 and in conformity to this he breaks off the Revelation, Rev. 1: v. 5. with these words, Now to him that loved us and washed us from our sins, in his own blood, to him be glory and dominion for ever. and in conformity to this he breaks off the Revelation, Rev. 1: v. 5. with these words, Now to him that loved us and washed us from our Sins, in his own blood, to him be glory and dominion for ever. cc p-acp n1 p-acp d pns31 vvz a-acp dt n1, n1 vvn: n1 crd p-acp d n2, av p-acp pno31 cst vvd pno12 cc vvd pno12 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp pno31 vbb n1 cc n1 c-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 34
333 If we would have a communion day resembling heaven, this must be our worke also. Secondly, Consider this is the proper work of the day; If we would have a communion day resembling heaven, this must be our work also. Secondly, Consider this is the proper work of the day; cs pns12 vmd vhi dt n1 n1 vvg n1, d vmb vbi po12 n1 av. ord, vvb d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 34
334 However beleivers be taken up with tossing their doubts and fears, yet there may be something of a tentation in this, to divert them from something more suitable to their present work, it is ane unanswerable Argument some bring to prove that the primitive Church did not kneel in reception of the Sacrament, However believers be taken up with tossing their doubts and fears, yet there may be something of a tentation in this, to divert them from something more suitable to their present work, it is ane unanswerable Argument Some bring to prove that the primitive Church did not kneel in reception of the Sacrament, c-acp n2 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp vvg po32 n2 cc n2, av pc-acp vmb vbi pi pp-f dt n1 p-acp d, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp pi av-dc j p-acp po32 j n1, pn31 vbz j j n1 d vvb pc-acp vvi cst dt j n1 vdd xx vvi p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
335 because they did not kneel for some Centuries on the Sabbath at all, looking upon it as a day of joy for Christs resurrection. Because they did not kneel for Some Centuries on the Sabbath At all, looking upon it as a day of joy for Christ resurrection. c-acp pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d, vvg p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 34
336 It is trew in this Sabboth we are met to commemorat a death, and that the death of the most loveing husband that ever had a being. It is true in this Sabbath we Are met to commemorate a death, and that the death of the most loving husband that ever had a being. pn31 vbz j p-acp d n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j dt n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvg n1 cst av vhd dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
337 Yet since it is the death of one who hath overcome death, and who hath sent us word, Revel. 1: 18. I am he that was dead, and am alive; Yet since it is the death of one who hath overcome death, and who hath sent us word, Revel. 1: 18. I am he that was dead, and am alive; av c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f pi r-crq vhz vvn n1, cc r-crq vhz vvn pno12 n1, vvb. crd: crd pns11 vbm pns31 cst vbds j, cc vbm j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
338 our work ought to be praises and admiration. our work ought to be praises and admiration. po12 n1 vmd pc-acp vbi n2 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 35
339 Thirdly, Consider there is nothing we can repay for all the love He hath manifested yea there is nothing else he requires but praises and admiration. Thirdly, Consider there is nothing we can repay for all the love He hath manifested yea there is nothing Else he requires but praises and admiration. ord, vvb a-acp vbz pix pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 pns31 vhz vvn uh a-acp vbz pix av pns31 vvz p-acp n2 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
340 The deliverance from Egypt cost Israel many of their best and cheiffest catel, there is nothing such here, Offer to me the sacrifices of thanksgiving is all that is demanded, The deliverance from Egypt cost Israel many of their best and cheiffest cattle, there is nothing such Here, Offer to me the Sacrifices of thanksgiving is all that is demanded, dt n1 p-acp np1 vvd np1 d pp-f po32 js cc js n2, pc-acp vbz pix d av, vvb p-acp pno11 dt n2 pp-f n1 vbz d cst vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
341 and when will this sacrifice be offered, if not upon such a day? But this and many such considerations; and when will this sacrifice be offered, if not upon such a day? But this and many such considerations; cc q-crq vmb d n1 vbi vvn, cs xx p-acp d dt n1? p-acp d cc d d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 35
342 though they may convince the minde, that the thing is rational yet not sufficiently help to it, though they may convince the mind, that the thing is rational yet not sufficiently help to it, cs pns32 vmb vvi dt n1, cst dt n1 vbz j av xx av-j vvi p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 35
343 if these practises be not added. First, Labor to get the heart in frame for praises and admiring this love; if these practises be not added. First, Labour to get the heart in frame for praises and admiring this love; cs d n2 vbb xx vvn. ord, n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 cc vvg d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 35
344 from what thou hast heard, thou mayst perceave thou hast ane excellent song, but if the instrument be out of tune, it may be spilt, from what thou hast herd, thou Mayest perceive thou hast ane excellent song, but if the Instrument be out of tune, it may be spilled, p-acp r-crq pns21 vh2 vvn, pns21 vm2 vvb pns21 vh2 vvn j n1, cc-acp cs dt n1 vbb av pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 35
345 as many a good tale is in the telling, the 108 Psal. begins well, My heart is fixed, Lord, I will sing, get thy heart fixed, that is possibly like Israel in Eliahs tyme, halting betwixt two, then praise. as many a good tale is in the telling, the 108 Psalm begins well, My heart is fixed, Lord, I will sing, get thy heart fixed, that is possibly like Israel in Elijah's time, halting betwixt two, then praise. c-acp d dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt vvg, dt crd np1 vvz av, po11 n1 vbz vvn, n1, pns11 vmb vvi, vvb po21 n1 vvn, cst vbz av-j j np1 p-acp njp2 n1, vvg p-acp crd, cs n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 35
346 Secondly, repel the tentations that would put thee by from praising and admireing this love; Secondly, repel the tentations that would put thee by from praising and admiring this love; ord, vvi dt n2 cst vmd vvi pno21 p-acp p-acp vvg cc vvg d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 36
347 say to them that which Felix said to Paul I will hear thee at a more convenient tyme; say to them that which Felix said to Paul I will hear thee At a more convenient time; vvb p-acp pno32 d r-crq np1 vvd p-acp np1 pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt av-dc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 36
348 shall thou come to a mariage-feast, where thou art called to singing in thy mourning suit? Or is Christs love in giveing himself, any thing the less worthy, that thy heart is ill? shall thou come to a Marriage-feast, where thou art called to singing in thy mourning suit? Or is Christ love in giving himself, any thing the less worthy, that thy heart is ill? vmb pns21 vvi p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp vvg p-acp po21 j-vvg n1? cc vbz npg1 n1 p-acp vvg px31, d n1 dt av-dc j, cst po21 n1 vbz j-jn? (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 36
349 But some will say this is easier said then done, they are not tentations but well-grounded reasons, that keep me back from admireing and praising this love. But Some will say this is Easier said then done, they Are not tentations but well-grounded Reasons, that keep me back from admiring and praising this love. p-acp d vmb vvi d vbz jc vvn cs vdn, pns32 vbr xx n2 p-acp j n2, cst vvb pno11 av p-acp vvg cc vvg d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
350 Christian what are they? 1. Some say let them praise and admire who are interested in it and advantadged by it, Christian what Are they? 1. some say let them praise and admire who Are interested in it and advantadged by it, np1 r-crq vbr pns32? crd d vvb vvb pno32 vvi cc vvi r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31 cc vvn p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
351 but thou art not such a one; but 1. thou commends many things thou art not much advantadged by. The courage of Alexander; but thou art not such a one; but 1. thou commends many things thou art not much advantadged by. The courage of Alexander; cc-acp pns21 vb2r xx d dt pi; cc-acp crd pns21 vvz d n2 pns21 vb2r xx av-d vvn p-acp. dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
352 the Policie of Hanibal, the wisdome of Solon; the Policy of Hannibal, the Wisdom of Solon; dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
353 the bounty of Vespasian, ar all much comended in Histories, and yet the writters of all these Histories not much profited by any of them: the bounty of Vespasian, Are all much commended in Histories, and yet the witters of all these Histories not much profited by any of them: dt n1 pp-f np1, vbr d d vvn p-acp n2, cc av dt n2 pp-f d d n2 xx av-d vvn p-acp d pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
354 Christs love is admirable to mankind and praise worthy, be it terminat to thee or not: Christ love is admirable to mankind and praise worthy, be it terminat to thee or not: npg1 n1 vbz j p-acp n1 cc n1 j, vbb pn31 fw-la pc-acp pno21 cc xx: (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
355 Beside, many praise, such as the glorified Angels, that are not interested in it; if thou shalt say He is to them a Mediator of Confirmation; Beside, many praise, such as the glorified Angels, that Are not interested in it; if thou shalt say He is to them a Mediator of Confirmation; a-acp, d n1, d c-acp dt vvn n2, cst vbr xx vvn p-acp pn31; cs pns21 vm2 vvi pns31 vbz p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
356 many great divyns say so indeed, and others deny it, and as it is not easy to prove from Scriptur, many great Divine say so indeed, and Others deny it, and as it is not easy to prove from Scripture, d j n2 vvb av av, cc n2-jn vvb pn31, cc c-acp pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 36
357 so not easy to answer The objections brought against it. so not easy to answer The objections brought against it. av xx j pc-acp vvi dt n2 vvd p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 37
358 However, He was not to them a Mediator of redemption, and yet they admire and praise him. However, He was not to them a Mediator of redemption, and yet they admire and praise him. c-acp, pns31 vbds xx p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av pns32 vvb cc vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 37
359 Thirdly, thou mayst have interest in it, and yet not descerne it. Thirdly, thou Mayest have Interest in it, and yet not discern it. ord, pns21 vm2 vhi n1 p-acp pn31, cc av xx vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 37
360 Christ, say practical divines, hath delivered believers from all danger of vindictive wrath, but not from all the fear of it, till they come to glorie: christ, say practical Divines, hath Delivered believers from all danger of vindictive wrath, but not from all the Fear of it, till they come to glory: np1, vvb j n2-jn, vhz vvn n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, cc-acp xx p-acp d dt n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 37
361 Thy fears then are no proof of thy danger. But if all these will not doe, get interest yet in it; Thy fears then Are no proof of thy danger. But if all these will not do, get Interest yet in it; po21 n2 av vbr dx n1 pp-f po21 n1. p-acp cs d d vmb xx vdi, vvb n1 av p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 37
362 it is the scope of the work of the day to make an offer of it. it is the scope of the work of the day to make an offer of it. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 37
363 Imbrace his offer, it is free, and so praise. Others say, they cannot praise; Embrace his offer, it is free, and so praise. Others say, they cannot praise; vvb po31 n1, pn31 vbz j, cc av n1. ng2-jn vvb, pns32 vmbx vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 37
364 though they will not deny their interest in it, yet they are under a present desertion, though they will not deny their Interest in it, yet they Are under a present desertion, cs pns32 vmb xx vvi po32 n1 p-acp pn31, av pns32 vbr p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
365 and so cannot praise nor admire. and so cannot praise nor admire. cc av vmbx vvi ccx vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
366 This objection Sion makes Isay 49. v. 14. The Lord calls on heaven and earth to sing, This objection Sion makes Saiah 49. v. 14. The Lord calls on heaven and earth to sing, d n1 np1 vvz np1 crd n1 crd dt n1 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
367 because of the Covenant of redemption: Because of the Covenant of redemption: c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
368 Sion sayes, sing who will I will sing none, Sion said I am forsaken, my God hath cast me off. Sion Says, sing who will I will sing none, Sion said I am forsaken, my God hath cast me off. np1 vvz, vvb r-crq vmb pns11 vmb vvi pix, np1 vvd pns11 vbm vvn, po11 n1 vhz vvn pno11 a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
369 It is true, it is with us as the Marygold that opens and shuts or closses as the Sunne rises and goes down, It is true, it is with us as the Marygold that Opens and shuts or closes as the Sun rises and Goes down, pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt np1 cst vvz cc vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n1 vvz cc vvz a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
370 yet be doing it as thou may; the Lord sometimes denyes assisting grace, that his accepting grace may shine the brighter. yet be doing it as thou may; the Lord sometime Denies assisting grace, that his accepting grace may shine the Brighter. av vbi vdg pn31 c-acp pns21 vmb; dt n1 av vvz vvg n1, cst po31 vvg n1 vmb vvi dt jc. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
371 If he give the poor widdow but two mits to cast into the treasury, it is all one, If he give the poor widow but two mits to cast into the treasury, it is all one, cs pns31 vvb dt j n1 p-acp crd n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz d pi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
372 if he Counts the two mits: The purest obedience; if he Counts the two mits: The Purest Obedience; cs pns31 vvz dt crd n2: dt js n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 37
373 though, I confess, not the most comfortable, is to doe duties under a desertion, praise it then and admire it. though, I confess, not the most comfortable, is to do duties under a desertion, praise it then and admire it. cs, pns11 vvb, xx dt av-ds j, vbz pc-acp vdi n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb pn31 av cc vvb pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 38
374 But I go to the second branche of the use. If his love be so matchless, render him love for love. But I go to the second branch of the use. If his love be so matchless, render him love for love. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1. cs po31 n1 vbb av j, vvb pno31 n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
375 It is reported of holy Bredfoord, that some tymes the tears would be running downe on his truncheor, It is reported of holy Bredfoord, that Some times the tears would be running down on his truncheor, pn31 vbz vvn pp-f j np1, cst d n2 dt n2 vmd vbi vvg a-acp p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
376 when sitting at his meat, and when he was asked the reason of it, he said because he could not get fervent enough love to Christ, our obligation to Christ is such that the coldness of our love is wonderful; when sitting At his meat, and when he was asked the reason of it, he said Because he could not get fervent enough love to christ, our obligation to christ is such that the coldness of our love is wondered; c-crq vvg p-acp po31 n1, cc c-crq pns31 vbds vvn dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvd c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi j av-d n1 p-acp np1, po12 n1 p-acp np1 vbz d cst dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
377 especially the exercise of love is suitable to this feast. especially the exercise of love is suitable to this feast. av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
378 Zenophon in his Cyroped, tels of one Lygranes, King of Armenia, who was taken with his Queen captive by Cyrus on a tyme, Cyrus asked him if he desyred his liberty, Zenophon in his Cyroped, tells of one Lygranes, King of Armenia, who was taken with his Queen captive by Cyrus on a time, Cyrus asked him if he desired his liberty, np1 p-acp po31 vvd, vvz pp-f crd np1, n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1 j-jn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1, np1 vvd pno31 cs pns31 vvn po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
379 and to have his Kingdome, and his Wife restored to him; and to have his Kingdom, and his Wife restored to him; cc pc-acp vhi po31 n1, cc po31 n1 vvn p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
380 Lygranes answered him, For my liberty and my Kingdome I prayse them not much, but if my heart blood could redeeme my Wyffe, I would cheerfully give it: Lygranes answered him, For my liberty and my Kingdom I praise them not much, but if my heart blood could Redeem my Wife, I would cheerfully give it: np1 vvd pno31, c-acp po11 n1 cc po11 n1 pns11 vvb pno32 xx d, cc-acp cs po11 n1 n1 vmd vvi po11 n1, pns11 vmd av-j vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
381 afterward Cyrus haveing restored him all, and he was comes home in his Kingdome, he asked his Queen what a one she thought Cyrus was; afterwards Cyrus having restored him all, and he was comes home in his Kingdom, he asked his Queen what a one she Thought Cyrus was; av np1 vhg vvn pno31 d, cc pns31 vbds fw-la av-an p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvd po31 n1 r-crq dt pi pns31 vvd np1 vbds; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
382 shee replyed, she knew not, my heart and my mynd (said she) was so much taken up with the man who would have given his blood for my ransome, that I could think upon no other. she replied, she knew not, my heart and my mind (said she) was so much taken up with the man who would have given his blood for my ransom, that I could think upon no other. pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd xx, po11 n1 cc po11 n1 (vvd pns31) vbds av av-d vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq vmd vhi vvn po31 n1 p-acp po11 n1, cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dx j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 38
383 If a Heathen could say so much of one who made but ane offer of his blood for her ransome, O how much more we of Him, who hath gone far begond offers. If a Heathen could say so much of one who made but ane offer of his blood for her ransom, Oh how much more we of Him, who hath gone Far begond offers. cs dt j-jn vmd vvi av d pp-f pi r-crq vvd p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, uh c-crq av-d av-dc pns12 pp-f pno31, r-crq vhz vvn av-j j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 39
384 He hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood. He hath loved us and washed us from our Sins in his own blood. pns31 vhz vvn pno12 cc vvd pno12 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 39
385 But since the exercise of love is so suitable a work to a feast of love, But since the exercise of love is so suitable a work to a feast of love, cc-acp c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz av j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 39
386 and one great part of our communion with him in the sacrament, herin, I shall only give thir things to try the sincerity of our love, and one great part of our communion with him in the sacrament, Herein, I shall only give their things to try the sincerity of our love, cc crd j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, zz, pns11 vmb av-j vvi po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 39
387 and so close. 1. Thou most take up a-right the nature of love; many think they love him because they doe not hate him; and so close. 1. Thou most take up aright the nature of love; many think they love him Because they do not hate him; cc av av-j. crd pns21 av-ds vvb a-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1; d vvb pns32 vvb pno31 c-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 39
388 quid est amor, said blessed Austin, nisi quaedam vita duo aliqua copulans, vel copulare appetens, quod scilicet amat, & quod amatur. quid est amor, said blessed Austin, nisi quaedam vita duo Any copulans, vel copulare appetens, quod scilicet amat, & quod amatur. fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvd j-vvn np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n2, fw-la fw-la vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 39
389 This indeed is ane love which cannot be satisfied without enjoying of Christ; is thine of this nature or art thou content without him. This indeed is ane love which cannot be satisfied without enjoying of christ; is thine of this nature or art thou content without him. d av vbz j n1 r-crq vmbx vbi vvn p-acp vvg pp-f np1; vbz po21 pp-f d n1 cc vb2r pns21 j p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 39
390 Thirdly, love to him darkens and abats love of all other things in the soul. This Character usually practick divins give of it. Thirdly, love to him darkens and abats love of all other things in the soul. This Character usually practic Divines give of it. ord, vvb p-acp pno31 vvz cc n2 vvb pp-f d j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1. d n1 av-j j-jn n2-jn vvb pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 39
391 Tanto quisque (said Bernard) à superno amore disjungitur, quanto inferius delectatur. Tanto Quisque (said Bernard) à superno amore disjungitur, quanto Inferior delectatur. fw-la fw-la (vvd np1) fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-es fw-la fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 39
392 It sets well in tryall of our love, to ask our hearts the question he himself asked Peter, Symon, sone of Jonas, lovest thou me more then these. It sets well in trial of our love, to ask our hearts the question he himself asked Peter, Symon, soon of Jonah, Lovest thou me more then these. pn31 vvz av p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 dt n1 pns31 px31 vvd np1, np1, av pp-f np1, vv2 pns21 pno11 av-dc cs d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 39
393 Lastly, love to him is alwayes attended with love to his people and interests. 1. Epist. Joh. 2. The Apostle is large in proveing this, If we love him that begetts we love also them that are begotten. Lastly, love to him is always attended with love to his people and interests. 1. Epistle John 2. The Apostle is large in proving this, If we love him that begets we love also them that Are begotten. ord, vvb p-acp pno31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2. crd np1 np1 crd dt n1 vbz j p-acp vvg d, cs pns12 vvb pno31 cst vvz pns12 vvb av pno32 cst vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 40
394 It is true our love to them ought not to be so fervent as to him, It is true our love to them ought not to be so fervent as to him, pn31 vbz j po12 n1 p-acp pno32 vmd xx pc-acp vbi av j c-acp p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 40
395 but yet it still keeps a proportione to it, as the sune in the dyall, but yet it still keeps a proportion to it, as the sune in the dial, cc-acp av pn31 av vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp dt zz p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 40
396 though it move not so fast as in the firmament, yet it keeps a proportione to it, it cannot be goeing forward in the firmament and backward or standing still in the dyall. though it move not so fast as in the firmament, yet it keeps a proportion to it, it cannot be going forward in the firmament and backward or standing still in the dial. cs pn31 vvb xx av av-j c-acp p-acp dt n1, av pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp pn31, pn31 vmbx vbi vvg j p-acp dt n1 cc av-j cc vvg av p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 40
397 Try by these your love, and finding it, ye may the ore chearfully come to a banquet of love. Try by these your love, and finding it, you may the over cheerfully come to a banquet of love. vvb p-acp d po22 n1, cc vvg pn31, pn22 vmb dt n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 40
398 SERMON On Jonah. 1: 6. So the Ship-master came to him, and said, what meanest thou O Sleeper? SERMON On Jonah. 1: 6. So the Shipmaster Come to him, and said, what Meanest thou Oh Sleeper? n1 p-acp np1. crd: crd av dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc vvd, q-crq vv2 pns21 uh n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 40
399 THis Prophet prophesied in the dayes of Jeroboam the second, wee find him mentioned, 2 Kings 14: 25. where he is called a Prophet and servant of the Lord, THis Prophet prophesied in the days of Jeroboam the second, we find him mentioned, 2 Kings 14: 25. where he is called a Prophet and servant of the Lord, d n1 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 dt ord, pns12 vvb pno31 vvn, crd n2 crd: crd c-crq pns31 vbz vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 40
400 and though he prophesied of prosperitie, yet with small success in so corrupt a tyme. and though he prophesied of Prosperity, yet with small success in so corrupt a time. cc cs pns31 vvd pp-f n1, av p-acp j n1 p-acp av j dt n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 40
401 Wherefore the Lord sends him to Nineve the Chief city of the Assyrian Empyre, which he is loath to undertake, partly from fear, and partlie (as some think) loath to Carry a Message from the Jews to the Gentills: Wherefore the Lord sends him to Nineveh the Chief City of the assyrian Empire, which he is loath to undertake, partly from Fear, and partly (as Some think) loath to Carry a Message from the jews to the Gentiles: c-crq dt n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt jp n1, r-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi, av p-acp n1, cc av (c-acp d vvb) j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n2-j: (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 41
402 wherefore he resolves to flee by sea to Tarshish. The Lord followes him with a storme; Wherefore he resolves to flee by sea to Tarshish. The Lord follows him with a storm; c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1. dt n1 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 41
403 and when all in the Ship are at prayer to their Gods, he is asleep. and when all in the Ship Are At prayer to their God's, he is asleep. cc c-crq d p-acp dt n1 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns31 vbz j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 41
404 For which, in the words read, he is reprehended by the Shipmaster, what meanest thou o sleeper? For which, in the words read, he is reprehended by the Shipmaster, what Meanest thou o sleeper? p-acp r-crq, p-acp dt n2 vvb, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vv2 pns21 fw-fr n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 41
405 The words, though they be the words of ane heathen, yet they contain a deserved reprehension of a prophet of Israell; The words, though they be the words of ane heathen, yet they contain a deserved reprehension of a Prophet of Israel; dt n2, cs pns32 vbb dt n2 pp-f j j-jn, av pns32 vvb dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
406 and in them are 2. things. 1. A description of the persons reprehending and reprehended, and in them Are 2. things. 1. A description of the Persons reprehending and reprehended, cc p-acp pno32 vbr crd n2. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg cc vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
407 and both descryved from their present work and conditione, the one is the Shipmaster, and the other a sleeper. 2dly The reprehension itself, what meanest thou, or, and both descryved from their present work and condition, the one is the Shipmaster, and the other a sleeper. 2dly The reprehension itself, what Meanest thou, or, cc d j p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, dt pi vbz dt n1, cc dt j-jn dt n1. av-j dt n1 px31, r-crq vv2 pns21, cc, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
408 as the word in the first language, what to thee? A short pathetick speach, expressing anger in the reprehender, and unreasonablness in the reprehended. as the word in the First language, what to thee? A short pathetic speech, expressing anger in the reprehender, and unreasonablness in the reprehended. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq p-acp pno21? dt j j n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt j, cc n1 p-acp dt vvn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
409 There is nothing difficult in the words, that we need to insist in explicating; There is nothing difficult in the words, that we need to insist in explicating; pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp dt n2, cst pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
410 sleeping, however in be taken figurativly in scripture, some tymes denoting the carnall security of one in a naturall conditione; sleeping, however in be taken figuratively in scripture, Some times denoting the carnal security of one in a natural condition; vvg, a-acp p-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp n1, d n2 vvg dt j n1 pp-f crd p-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
411 as Eph. 4. awak thou that sleepest; sometyms the quiet repose a beleever hath in God, as Psal. 3: 4. I will lay me downe and sleep, yet here it is taken properly, as Ephesians 4. awak thou that Sleepest; sometyms the quiet repose a believer hath in God, as Psalm 3: 4. I will lay me down and sleep, yet Here it is taken properly, c-acp np1 crd vvb pns21 cst vv2; n2 dt j-jn n1 dt n1 vhz p-acp np1, c-acp np1 crd: crd pns11 vmb vvi pno11 a-acp cc vvi, av av pn31 vbz vvn av-j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
412 yet so as it denotats also untymous security, when there was so great a storme; and all at prayer that were in the Ship with them. yet so as it denotats also untymous security, when there was so great a storm; and all At prayer that were in the Ship with them. av av c-acp pn31 n2 av j n1, c-crq pc-acp vbds av j dt n1; cc d p-acp n1 cst vbdr p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 41
413 There is one Observation I purpose to insist upon, but we shall speak a word of ane other, ere we come to it. There is one Observation I purpose to insist upon, but we shall speak a word of ane other, ere we come to it. pc-acp vbz crd n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f j n-jn, c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 42
414 Observat. 1. That security, when dangers are imminent, is unreasonable; even in the eye of nature. Observation 1. That security, when dangers Are imminent, is unreasonable; even in the eye of nature. np1 crd cst n1, c-crq n2 vbr j, vbz j; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 42
415 For 1. Sudden and unexspected surprises add much to the weight of any danger; For 1. Sudden and unexpected surprises add much to the weight of any danger; p-acp crd j cc j vvz vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
416 as in the dayes of Noah, Peter makes it a great agravatione of their stroak, that they wer eating drinking, marying and giveing in mariage, and the deludge came; as in the days of Noah, Peter makes it a great agravatione of their stroke, that they were eating drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, and the deluge Come; c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, np1 vvz pn31 dt j fw-la pp-f po32 n1, cst pns32 vbdr vvg vvg, vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, cc dt n1 vvd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
417 a tryall hath no small advantage of us when it finds us asleep. a trial hath no small advantage of us when it finds us asleep. dt n1 vhz dx j n1 pp-f pno12 c-crq pn31 vvz pno12 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
418 David could take Sauls spear from his head in the midst of his Army, when he assaults him asleep. David could take Saul's spear from his head in the midst of his Army, when he assaults him asleep. np1 vmd vvi np1 n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
419 Nature teaches men to flee to some beeld when clouds gather that threatten rain; Nature Teaches men to flee to Some beeld when Clouds gather that threaten rain; n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d vvi c-crq n2 vvb cst vvb n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
420 Its true the Lord would not have his people anxiously vex themselves with thoughts of the crosse before it come, sufficient for the day are the sorrows of it; Its true the Lord would not have his people anxiously vex themselves with thoughts of the cross before it come, sufficient for the day Are the sorrows of it; pn31|vbz j dt n1 vmd xx vhi po31 n1 av-j vvi px32 p-acp n2 pp-f dt j c-acp pn31 vvb, j p-acp dt n1 vbr dt n2 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
421 If he bring thee to the Wilderness, he can also rain Manna; If he bring thee to the Wilderness, he can also rain Manna; cs pns31 vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb av vvi n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
422 In it the promises of God are the promises of a Father, and such a Father as in the First Article of our Creed, we call a Father Almighty, In it the promises of God Are the promises of a Father, and such a Father as in the First Article of our Creed, we call a Father Almighty, p-acp pn31 dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc d dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vvb dt n1 j-jn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 42
423 and so let our sorrowes, which are threatning us, let them be what they will there is sufficient ground of a sweet and quyet repose in God; and so let our sorrows, which Are threatening us, let them be what they will there is sufficient ground of a sweet and quiet repose in God; cc av vvb po12 n2, r-crq vbr vvg pno12, vvb pno32 vbi r-crq pns32 vmb a-acp vbz j n1 pp-f dt j cc j-jn n1 p-acp np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 43
424 But this maks nothing against the truth of the poynt; But this makes nothing against the truth of the point; cc-acp d vvz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 43
425 we doe not onely counteract to the positive Lawes of God, but to the very dictats and precepts of nature, we do not only counteract to the positive Laws of God, but to the very dictates and Precepts of nature, pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc-acp p-acp dt av vvz cc n2 pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 43
426 If tryals that are makeing so lowd a noise shall find us secure and asleep. If trials that Are making so loud a noise shall find us secure and asleep. cs n2 cst vbr vvg av av-j dt n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 43
427 As it is our great mercy to be so long warned before the stroake, the axe (as it were) lying at the root of the tree before it smit; As it is our great mercy to be so long warned before the stroke, the axe (as it were) lying At the root of the tree before it smit; p-acp pn31 vbz po12 j n1 pc-acp vbi av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 (c-acp pn31 vbdr) vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31 vvd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 43
428 So they rightly improve these warnings, that does as the Apostle Heb. 11. sayeth Noah did, By faith Noah being warned by God, So they rightly improve these Warnings, that does as the Apostle Hebrew 11. Saith Noah did, By faith Noah being warned by God, av pns32 av-jn vvi d n2, cst vdz p-acp dt n1 np1 crd vvz np1 vdd, p-acp n1 np1 vbg vvn p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 43
429 and moved with fear, prepared ane Arke to save himself and his Family. But I come to the observation I purpose to insist on. Observat. 2d. and moved with Fear, prepared ane Ark to save himself and his Family. But I come to the observation I purpose to insist on. Observation 2d. cc vvn p-acp n1, vvd j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 cc po31 n1. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp. np1 crd. (5) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 43
430 That the worshipers of the true God are sometyms outstriped, and may be justly reprehended, for their neglect of worship, by the worshipers of Idols. That the worshippers of the true God Are sometyms ped, and may be justly reprehended, for their neglect of worship, by the worshippers of Idols. cst dt n2 pp-f dt j np1 vbr n2 n1, cc vmb vbi av-j vvn, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 43
431 Thus is Jonah a Prophet of Israel and a Servant of the Lord, here by a Heathen Mariner. Thus is Jonah a Prophet of Israel and a Servant of the Lord, Here by a Heathen Mariner. av vbz np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp dt j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 43
432 The lyke we find, Gen. 20: 6. Thus was she reproved; this word is very remarkable to our purpose, Abimelech said to Sarah, The like we find, Gen. 20: 6. Thus was she reproved; this word is very remarkable to our purpose, Abimelech said to Sarah, dt av-j pns12 vvb, np1 crd: crd av vbds pns31 vvn; d n1 vbz av j p-acp po12 n1, np1 vvd p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 43
433 behold I have given thy Brother a thousand peices of Silver, and then it is added, thus was shee reproved; behold I have given thy Brother a thousand Pieces of Silver, and then it is added, thus was she reproved; vvb pns11 vhb vvn po21 n1 dt crd n2 pp-f n1, cc av pn31 vbz vvn, av vbds pns31 vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 43
434 Abimelechs upright and liberal dealing reproves Sarahs deceit: Sarah is not only outstriped, but even deservedly reproved by Abimelech ane Heathen. Abimelechs upright and liberal dealing reproves Sarahs deceit: Sarah is not only ped, but even deservedly reproved by Abimelech ane Heathen. n2 av-j cc j n-vvg vvz npg1 n1: np1 vbz xx av-j n1, cc-acp av av-vvn vvn p-acp np1 av-j j-jn. (5) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 43
435 My purpose is not in prosecuting this poynt, to compare togither Idolaters in their moral induements, My purpose is not in prosecuting this point, to compare together Idolaters in their moral enduements, po11 n1 vbz xx p-acp vvg d n1, pc-acp vvi av n2 p-acp po32 j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
436 or the performing of the duties of the second Table, with the worshipers of the true God, none that are acquaint with the Histories of their lives or their writings, or the performing of the duties of the second Table, with the worshippers of the true God, none that Are acquaint with the Histories of their lives or their writings, cc dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt ord n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1, pi cst vbr vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 cc po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
437 but will easily discerne, how far they have outstriped us; but will Easily discern, how Far they have ped us; cc-acp vmb av-j vvi, c-crq av-j pns32 vhb n1 pno12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
438 Here it is no disparagment to Constantine the Great, notwithstanding of all his victories recorded by Eusebius, to say, that Alexander the Great outstriped him in magnanimity and fortitude; And if I should insist but upon three of them, who among the worshipers of the true God, can go beyond them, Here it is no disparagement to Constantine the Great, notwithstanding of all his victories recorded by Eusebius, to say, that Alexander the Great ped him in magnanimity and fortitude; And if I should insist but upon three of them, who among the worshippers of the true God, can go beyond them, av pn31 vbz dx n1 p-acp np1 dt j, c-acp pp-f d po31 n2 vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi, cst np1 dt j n1 pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1; cc cs pns11 vmd vvi cc-acp p-acp crd pp-f pno32, r-crq p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1, vmb vvi p-acp pno32, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
439 for excellent moral precepts? Plato, who for his precepts is called divinus, and is thought by some to have conversed with Jeremiah in Aegypt, which opinion Augustin at length con•uts in his book of the City of the God, shewing that Plato lived ane hundreth Years after Jeremiah his being in Aegypt, for excellent moral Precepts? Plato, who for his Precepts is called Divine, and is Thought by Some to have conversed with Jeremiah in Egypt, which opinion Augustin At length con•uts in his book of the city of the God, showing that Plato lived ane Hundredth years After Jeremiah his being in Egypt, c-acp j j n2? np1, r-crq p-acp po31 n2 vbz vvn fw-la, cc vbz vvn p-acp d pc-acp vhi vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1, r-crq n1 np1 p-acp n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt np1, vvg cst np1 vvd j ord n2 p-acp np1 po31 vbg p-acp np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
440 and flowrished threescore years before the septuagints translatione; and flowrished threescore Years before the septuagints Translation; cc vvd crd n2 p-acp dt n2 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
441 or if I should name Seneca, whose Epistles containe such excellent precepts for a moral life, that some think he exchanged Epistles with Paul at Rome; Or Cicero, for whose salvation Erasmus does plead, or if I should name Senecca, whose Epistles contain such excellent Precepts for a moral life, that Some think he exchanged Epistles with Paul At Room; Or Cicero, for whose salvation Erasmus does plead, cc cs pns11 vmd vvi np1, rg-crq n2 vvi d j n2 p-acp dt j n1, cst d vvb pns31 vvn n2 p-acp np1 p-acp vvb; cc np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 np1 vdz vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
442 as one who had improved nature to the outmost; as one who had improved nature to the outmost; c-acp pi r-crq vhd vvn n1 p-acp dt j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 44
443 I say, my purpose is not to compare the worshipers of the true God with them in these moral Qualifications, in which, at least some, have far, very far exceeded us. I say, my purpose is not to compare the worshippers of the true God with them in these moral Qualifications, in which, At least Some, have Far, very Far exceeded us. pns11 vvb, po11 n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d j n2, p-acp r-crq, p-acp ds d, vhb av-j, av av-j vvn pno12. (5) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 45
444 My scop is only to compare with the worshipers of the true God in their worship; My scop is only to compare with the worshippers of the true God in their worship; po11 n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 45
445 to this only my text leads. to this only my text leads. p-acp d j po11 n1 vvz. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 45
446 It is for neglect of this, that Jonah is reprehended and I shall labour to make it evident that, It is for neglect of this, that Jonah is reprehended and I shall labour to make it evident that, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f d, cst np1 vbz vvn cc pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 j cst, (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 45
447 how false soever their worship was, yet they have far outstriped and may justly reprehend the worshipers of the true God in the exercise of it. how false soever their worship was, yet they have Far ped and may justly reprehend the worshippers of the true God in the exercise of it. c-crq j av po32 n1 vbds, av pns32 vhb av-j n1 cc vmb av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 45
448 First, though their Gods were no Gods, but Devils, falshood and vanity, had eyes and sawe not, ears and heard not, First, though their God's were no God's, but Devils, falsehood and vanity, had eyes and saw not, ears and herd not, ord, c-acp po32 n2 vbdr dx n2, cc-acp n2, n1 cc n1, vhd n2 cc vvd xx, n2 cc vvd xx, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 45
449 yet did they highly esteem them, & reverence them, Micha. 5. Every natione walks in the name of their God, amongst other things imported in walking in the name of their Gods, this is one, they did boast and triumph in their Gods, yet did they highly esteem them, & Reverence them, Micah. 5. Every Nation walks in the name of their God, among other things imported in walking in the name of their God's, this is one, they did boast and triumph in their God's, av vdd pns32 av-j vvi pno32, cc vvi pno32, np1. crd d n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp j-jn n2 vvn p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, d vbz pi, pns32 vdd vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 45
450 so the Ephesians, Acts 19. all with one shout cryed, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. so the Ephesians, Acts 19. all with one shout cried, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. av dt njp2, n2 crd d p-acp crd n1 vvd, j vbz np1 pp-f dt njp2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 45
451 Idolatrous Micaah, though he made his God himself, yet can say of it, My God, and what have I more? And if I should tell what Them cydydes reports of the esteeme the ancient Grecians had of their Gods; Idolatrous Micah, though he made his God himself, yet can say of it, My God, and what have I more? And if I should tell what Them cydydes reports of the esteem the ancient Greeks had of their God's; j uh, cs pns31 vvd po31 n1 px31, av vmb vvi pp-f pn31, po11 np1, cc r-crq vhb pns11 dc? cc cs pns11 vmd vvi r-crq pno32 n2 n2 pp-f dt n1 dt j njp2 vhd pp-f po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 45
452 or Livius of the Romans, how highly they punished the least dishonour done to the Gods, I might take up a long tyme; or Livius of the Roman, how highly they punished the least dishonour done to the God's, I might take up a long time; cc np1 pp-f dt njp2, c-crq av-j pns32 vvd dt ds n1 vdn p-acp dt n2, pns11 vmd vvi a-acp dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 45
453 now let us compare this with the worshipers of the true God, who triumphs in God or makes their boast of him? as David said his soul did; now let us compare this with the worshippers of the true God, who Triumphos in God or makes their boast of him? as David said his soul did; av vvb pno12 vvi d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1, r-crq vvz p-acp np1 cc vvz po32 n1 pp-f pno31? p-acp np1 vvd po31 n1 vdd; (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 46
454 is he exalted as God? or confided in as God? or do we walk in the name of our God as every nation does? is he exalted as God? or confided in as God? or do we walk in the name of our God as every Nation does? vbz pns31 vvn p-acp np1? cc vvn p-acp c-acp np1? cc vdb pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 c-acp d n1 vdz? (5) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 46
455 Secondly, as they did highly esteem their Gods, so they were painful and frequent in the worshiping of them; Secondly, as they did highly esteem their God's, so they were painful and frequent in the worshipping of them; ord, c-acp pns32 vdd av-j vvi po32 n2, av pns32 vbdr j cc j p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno32; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
456 even idolatrous Israel when they are imitating them, Jer. 8: 2. see what ane account Jeremiah gives of their diligence, Whom ye have loved, whom ye have served, whom ye have worshiped, even idolatrous Israel when they Are imitating them, Jer. 8: 2. see what ane account Jeremiah gives of their diligence, Whom you have loved, whom you have served, whom you have worshipped, av j np1 c-crq pns32 vbr vvg pno32, np1 crd: crd n1 r-crq j n1 np1 vvz pp-f po32 n1, ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn, ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn, ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
457 and after whom ye have gone. So many words to express their indefatigablness in their Idolatry. and After whom you have gone. So many words to express their indefatigablness in their Idolatry. cc p-acp ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn. av d n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp po32 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
458 The Heathens haveing such a multitude of Gods, one almost for every thing, could not choose but but be put to ane great deal of pains in holding up their worshipe; The heathens having such a multitude of God's, one almost for every thing, could not choose but but be put to ane great deal of pains in holding up their worship; dt n2-jn vhg d dt n1 pp-f n2, pi av p-acp d n1, vmd xx vvi cc-acp p-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vvi j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp vvg a-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
459 Amongst Lycurgus lawes one asked him why he appoynted so little for one sacrifice, to them he answered, among Lycurgus laws one asked him why he appointed so little for one sacrifice, to them he answered, p-acp npg1 n2 crd vvd pno31 c-crq pns31 vvd av av-j p-acp crd n1, p-acp pno32 pns31 vvd, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
460 because he had appoynted men to be very frequent in sacrificeing to them; Now compare this with the way of the worshipers of the true God: Because he had appointed men to be very frequent in sacrificing to them; Now compare this with the Way of the worshippers of the true God: c-acp pns31 vhd vvn n2 pc-acp vbi av j p-acp vvg p-acp pno32; av vvb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
461 it is true our principles teach us a necessity of diligence in worship, the Kingdome we Aim at suffers violence: it is true our principles teach us a necessity of diligence in worship, the Kingdom we Aim At suffers violence: pn31 vbz j po12 n2 vvb pno12 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pns12 n1 p-acp vvz n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 46
462 But who runs, strives, fights, labours, according to their principles? or of whose way can there be such account given, in reference to God? Whom ye have loved, whom ye have served, whom ye have worshiped, But who runs, strives, fights, labours, according to their principles? or of whose Way can there be such account given, in Referente to God? Whom you have loved, whom you have served, whom you have worshipped, cc-acp q-crq vvz, vvz, vvz, n2, vvg p-acp po32 n2? cc pp-f r-crq n1 vmb a-acp vbi d n1 vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp np1? ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn, ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn, ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 47
463 and after whom ye have gone. It is but some feckless thing we do, and rarely wee do that. and After whom you have gone. It is but Some feckless thing we do, and rarely we do that. cc p-acp ro-crq pn22 vhb vvn. pn31 vbz p-acp d j n1 pns12 vdb, cc av-j pns12 vdb d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 47
464 Thirdly, As they were painful in their worshipe to their Gods, so they were very frequent and zealous and intent upon it. Thirdly, As they were painful in their worship to their God's, so they were very frequent and zealous and intent upon it. ord, c-acp pns32 vbdr j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, av pns32 vbdr av j cc j cc n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
465 Isai. 57. v. 5. Israel is challenged there among other things, for inflamming themselves with Idols: They were inflammed as a whore is with her lust; Isaiah 57. v. 5. Israel is challenged there among other things, for inflamming themselves with Idols: They were inflamed as a whore is with her lust; np1 crd n1 crd np1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp j-jn n2, c-acp vvg px32 p-acp n2: pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp po31 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
466 Numa Pompilius appoynted some in the Roman processions to go crying, hoc agite; and Pythagoras forbad sacrifices to be offered when doing or thinking upon any other thing. Numa Pompilius appointed Some in the Roman procession to go crying, hoc Agitate; and Pythagoras forbade Sacrifices to be offered when doing or thinking upon any other thing. np1 npg1 vvn d p-acp dt njp n1 pc-acp vvi vvg, fw-la n1; cc npg1 vvd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq vdg cc vvg p-acp d j-jn n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
467 compare this with the way of worship to the true God, though our rule oblige us to this, be fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, yet how oft is our heart in his worship like Israel in Elijahs tyme, halting betwixt two? What wandring, what vanity of the thoughts, abounding, compare this with the Way of worship to the true God, though our Rule oblige us to this, be fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, yet how oft is our heart in his worship like Israel in Elijahs time, halting betwixt two? What wandering, what vanity of the thoughts, abounding, vvb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j np1, cs po12 n1 vvi pno12 p-acp d, vbb j p-acp n1, vvg dt n1, av q-crq av vbz po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1 av-j np1 p-acp n2 n1, vvg p-acp crd? r-crq vvg, r-crq n1 pp-f dt n2, vvg, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
468 even when about his worshipe? Do we not ordinarly worship him, as one taking up a starr through a prospect, who hath an shaking arme, sometymes he hath a glance of it, even when about his worship? Do we not ordinarily worship him, as one taking up a star through a prospect, who hath an shaking arm, sometimes he hath a glance of it, av c-crq p-acp po31 n1? vdb pns12 xx av-j vvi pno31, c-acp pi vvg a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhz dt j-vvg n1, av pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
469 and presently loseth it again? Who prayes as if they were making intercession for their life? or hears as the hungry man eats his meats or sings making a melody in their hearts to the Lord? are we not then outstriped in fervency? and presently loses it again? Who prays as if they were making Intercession for their life? or hears as the hungry man eats his Meats or sings making a melody in their hearts to the Lord? Are we not then ped in fervency? cc av-j vvz pn31 av? q-crq vvz c-acp cs pns32 vbdr vvg n1 p-acp po32 n1? cc vvz p-acp dt j n1 vvz po31 n2 cc vvz vvg dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt n1? vbr pns12 xx av n1 p-acp n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 47
470 Fourthly, They preferred the worshipe of their Gods to their dearest and sweetest enjoyments, Jer. 35: 5. They made their Children pass through the fire to Motech: This was a dreadful thing: Fourthly, They preferred the worship of their God's to their dearest and Sweetest enjoyments, Jer. 35: 5. They made their Children pass through the fire to Motech: This was a dreadful thing: ord, pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp po32 js-jn cc js n2, np1 crd: crd pns32 vvd po32 n2 vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi: d vbds dt j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
471 Molech, as some writ of it, was a great image of brasse, within which they did put their Children, Molech, as Some writ of it, was a great image of brass, within which they did put their Children, np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31, vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vdd vvi po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
472 and then set a fire round about the Image, and as the Children did heat and burne in it, the Mothers went about it danceing and singing, that they might not heare the cry of their Children; and then Set a fire round about the Image, and as the Children did heat and burn in it, the Mother's went about it dancing and singing, that they might not hear the cry of their Children; cc av vvd dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt n2 vdd vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, dt ng1 n1 p-acp pn31 j-vvg cc vvg, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
473 And in the 106. Psalme, the Lord taxes Israel that they did imbrew their hands in their Childrens guiltless blood, And in the 106. Psalm, the Lord Taxes Israel that they did embrue their hands in their Children's guiltless blood, cc p-acp dt crd n1, dt n1 vvz np1 cst pns32 vdd vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 ng2 j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
474 when they offered them to the Idols of Canaan. when they offered them to the Idols of Canaan. c-crq pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
475 Sozomen tells us that at Alexandria, after Constantin did begin to reigne, it was incredible to see what bones of thousands of Children were to be found in some places of the City, who had been offered in sacrifice; Sozomen tells us that At Alexandria, After Constantin did begin to Reign, it was incredible to see what bones of thousands of Children were to be found in Some places of the city, who had been offered in sacrifice; vvn vvz pno12 d p-acp np1, p-acp np1 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbds j pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 pp-f crd pp-f n2 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhd vbn vvn p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
476 And this same was, as Acosta the Jesuit reports, frequent among the Indians in their worshipe; And this same was, as Acosta the Jesuit reports, frequent among the Indians in their worship; cc d d vbds, c-acp np1 dt np1 vvz, j p-acp dt njpg2 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
477 Certainly, these parents wanted not natural affection to their young ones, yet they postponed that to the worshipe of their Gods. Now compare this to the worshipers of the true God; Certainly, these Parents wanted not natural affection to their young ones, yet they postponed that to the worship of their God's Now compare this to the worshippers of the true God; av-j, d n2 vvd xx j n1 p-acp po32 j pi2, av pns32 vvn d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 av vvb d p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j np1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 48
478 what mote appears not ane insuperable mountaine in the way of his worship? Some will not come to the wedding because he hath a yoke of oxen to look after, some ane wedding &c. Ah! what would we hazard for his honour or worship? Goe we not near to the way of the Gadarens, who desyred Christ to depart out of their coasts, what mote appears not ane insuperable mountain in the Way of his worship? some will not come to the wedding Because he hath a yoke of oxen to look After, Some ane wedding etc. Ah! what would we hazard for his honour or worship? Go we not near to the Way of the Gadarenes, who desired christ to depart out of their coasts, r-crq n1 vvz xx av-j j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1? d vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, d j n1 av uh q-crq vmd pns12 vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1? vvb pns12 xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, r-crq vvn np1 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po32 n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
479 because of their swyne? in a word, who can say upon serious search of his way, that he prefers the honour of his God to his dearest enjoyments in the World? Because of their Swine? in a word, who can say upon serious search of his Way, that he prefers the honour of his God to his dearest enjoyments in the World? c-acp pp-f po32 n1? p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 js-jn n2 p-acp dt n1? (5) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 49
480 Fifthly, they were much in dependance on their Gods in every thing they could be concerned in; Fifthly, they were much in dependence on their God's in every thing they could be concerned in; ord, pns32 vbdr d p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
481 If they were at sea, they had a God to looke to and depend on for safty; If they were At sea, they had a God to look to and depend on for safety; cs pns32 vbdr p-acp n1, pns32 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp cc vvb a-acp p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
482 of their cornes they had a God to depend on for fruitfulness; of their wyns a God for that. of their corns they had a God to depend on for fruitfulness; of their wins a God for that. pp-f po32 n2 pns32 vhd dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1; pp-f po32 vvz dt n1 p-acp d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
483 The Romans went never out to any wart but they multiplied sacrifices in their Capitol; The Roman went never out to any wart but they multiplied Sacrifices in their Capitol; dt njp2 vvd av av p-acp d n1 cc-acp pns32 vvd n2 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
484 if they had the victory, they eyed their Gods for it, as the Philistins who brought the Ark with songs to the Temple of Dagon, if they had the victory, they eyed their God's for it, as the philistines who brought the Ark with songs to the Temple of Dagon, cs pns32 vhd dt n1, pns32 vvd po32 n2 p-acp pn31, c-acp dt njp2 r-crq vvd dt n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
485 and set it up there as Dagons captive; and Set it up there as Dagons captive; cc vvd pn31 a-acp a-acp p-acp n2 j-jn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
486 compare this with our way to the true God, doe we acknowledge God in all our wayes, that he way bring it to passe? or do we in every thing make our requests known by prayer and supplicatione? what a sweet life might we leade, compare this with our Way to the true God, do we acknowledge God in all our ways, that he Way bring it to pass? or do we in every thing make our requests known by prayer and supplication? what a sweet life might we lead, vvb d p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j np1, vdb pns12 vvi np1 p-acp d po12 n2, cst pns31 n1 vvi pn31 pc-acp vvi? cc vdb pns12 p-acp d n1 vvi po12 n2 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1? q-crq dt j n1 vmd pns12 vvi, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
487 if every difficulty gave us an earand to him with a petitione, and every outgate with a songe? but our way is far from this; if every difficulty gave us an earand to him with a petition, and every outgate with a song? but our Way is Far from this; cs d n1 vvd pno12 dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, cc d n1 p-acp dt n1? cc-acp po12 n1 vbz av-j p-acp d; (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
488 the Lord is sometymes put to complain of his people thus, They say we are Lords, the Lord is sometimes put to complain of his people thus, They say we Are lords, dt n1 vbz av vvn pc-acp vvi pp-f po31 n1 av, pns32 vvb pns12 vbr n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
489 and we will come no more near thee. and we will come no more near thee. cc pns12 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc av-j pno21. (5) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 49
490 Sixthly, They, to testify their esteem of their Gods, did highly esteem of the sacred ty of ane oath. Sixthly, They, to testify their esteem of their God's, did highly esteem of the sacred ty of ane oath. j, pns32, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f po32 n2, vdd av-j vvi pp-f dt j zz pp-f j n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
491 Cicero in his officials de juramento, it is wonderful to heart a Heathen speak so reverently of ane oath read by invocating the Name of the Gods: Cicero in his officials de Oath, it is wondered to heart a Heathen speak so reverently of ane oath read by invocating the Name of the God's: np1 p-acp po31 n2-j fw-fr fw-la, pn31 vbz j p-acp n1 dt j-jn vvb av av-j pp-f j n1 vvi p-acp j-vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
492 The Story of Regulus returning to Carthage, because he had given his oath to returne, is well known, The Story of Regulus returning to Carthage, Because he had given his oath to return, is well known, dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvg p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, vbz av vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
493 though he knew he should be put to exquisit tortures, if he returned, yet ere he falsified his oath made in the name of his Gods, he would return. though he knew he should be put to exquisite tortures, if he returned, yet ere he falsified his oath made in the name of his God's, he would return. cs pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j n2, cs pns31 vvd, av c-acp pns31 vvd po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vmd vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
494 But how litle we esteem, either in makeing or keeping of them, our constant practice aboundantly declare. But how little we esteem, either in making or keeping of them, our constant practice abundantly declare. p-acp c-crq j pns12 vvb, av-d p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32, po12 j n1 av-j vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
495 All these six then laid togither, which I have pitched upon amongst many I might have brought I hope sufficiently confirme the truth of the poynt. Application. All these six then laid together, which I have pitched upon among many I might have brought I hope sufficiently confirm the truth of the point. Application. av-d d crd av vvd av, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp p-acp d pns11 vmd vhi vvn pns11 vvb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 50
496 There is only one use I shall prosecut a litle from this point. There is only one use I shall prosecute a little from this point. pc-acp vbz av-j crd n1 pns11 vmb vvi dt j p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 50
497 Is it so that idolaters and worshipers of false Gods, doe often outstrype and may justly reprehend the worshipers of the true God? It serves for lamentation and humiliation; Is it so that Idolaters and worshippers of false God's, do often outstrype and may justly reprehend the worshippers of the true God? It serves for lamentation and humiliation; vbz pn31 av d n2 cc n2 pp-f j n2, vdb av j cc vmb av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j np1? pn31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 50
498 Tell it not in Gath and publish it not in the streets of Askelon, least the Daughters of the Philistins rejoyce: Tell it not in Gaza and publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the Daughters of the philistines rejoice: vvb pn31 xx p-acp np1 cc vvi pn31 xx p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cs dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 vvb: (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 50
499 But to us what matter lamentation is it? Especially if we consider these six things. But to us what matter lamentation is it? Especially if we Consider these six things. cc-acp p-acp pno12 r-crq n1 n1 vbz pn31? av-j cs pns12 vvb d crd n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 50
500 First, The excellency of our God beyond theirs; Our God is the Lord who made Heaven and Earth; First, The excellency of our God beyond theirs; Our God is the Lord who made Heaven and Earth; ord, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp png32; po12 np1 vbz dt n1 r-crq vvd n1 cc n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 50
501 Our God is in Heaven, and doth whatsoever he will; Our God is in Heaven, and does whatsoever he will; po12 np1 vbz p-acp n1, cc vdz r-crq pns31 vmb; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 51
502 who is like unto the Lord among all the Gods? Their Idols are Silver and Gold, the work of mens hands; who is like unto the Lord among all the God's? Their Idols Are Silver and Gold, the work of men's hands; r-crq vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp d dt n2? po32 n2 vbr n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 51
503 they have ears and hear not, and eyes and see not: they have ears and hear not, and eyes and see not: pns32 vhb n2 cc vvb xx, cc n2 cc vvb xx: (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 51
504 but how excellent is his name through all the earth? Now so excellent a God and yet worse served, how lamentable is it? but how excellent is his name through all the earth? Now so excellent a God and yet Worse served, how lamentable is it? cc-acp c-crq j vbz po31 n1 p-acp d dt n1? av av j dt n1 cc av av-jc vvn, c-crq j vbz pn31? (5) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 51
505 Secondly, Our principles and ground we walk by, and whereby we are bound to painful, zealous worship to our God, are infalliblie sure; Secondly, Our principles and ground we walk by, and whereby we Are bound to painful, zealous worship to our God, Are infallibly sure; ord, po12 n2 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp, cc c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp j, j n1 p-acp po12 n1, vbr av-j j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 51
506 all that the witt of man could imagine to demonstrat the certainty of our principles and obligations to worship, we have it; all that the wit of man could imagine to demonstrate the certainty of our principles and obligations to worship, we have it; d cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi, pns12 vhb pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 51
507 the sone comeing downe from the Fathers bosome and revealing our duty to us, and a voice from Heaven witnessing to the truth of his being his beloved sone, his being so ratified by so many properties, confirmed by so many miracles, the soon coming down from the Father's bosom and revealing our duty to us, and a voice from Heaven witnessing to the truth of his being his Beloved soon, his being so ratified by so many properties, confirmed by so many Miracles, dt av vvg a-acp p-acp dt ng1 n1 cc vvg po12 n1 p-acp pno12, cc dt n1 p-acp n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg png31 n-vvn av, po31 vbg av vvn p-acp av d n2, vvn p-acp av d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 51
508 so divine doctrine proceeding from him, as hath a clear stamp of a divin hand upon it. so divine Doctrine proceeding from him, as hath a clear stamp of a divine hand upon it. av j-jn n1 vvg p-acp pno31, c-acp vhz dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 51
509 It is ridiculous to hear of the original of some of their Gods, to whom they offered sacrifices, often they were the work of their own hands, It is ridiculous to hear of the original of Some of their God's, to whom they offered Sacrifices, often they were the work of their own hands, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n-jn pp-f d pp-f po32 n2, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vvd n2, av pns32 vbdr dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 51
510 or some of the creatures which God had made their servitors; or Some of the creatures which God had made their servitors; cc d pp-f dt n2 r-crq np1 vhd vvn po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 51
511 now how lamentable is it we should be outstryped in worship then, having so much reason to surpass. now how lamentable is it we should be outstryped in worship then, having so much reason to surpass. av c-crq j vbz pn31 pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 av, vhg av d n1 pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 51
512 Thirdly, If ye shall consider the sweetness of the duties, wherein we are called to performe worshipe to our God. An Idol signifies sorrow; Thirdly, If you shall Consider the sweetness of the duties, wherein we Are called to perform worship to our God. an Idol signifies sorrow; ord, cs pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1. dt n1 vvz n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 52
513 what a griefe do you think behoved it to be to tender-hearted mothers to imbrew their hands in the blood of their own guiltless Children? But the duties we are called to, make a degree of Heaven on Earth; what a grief do you think behooved it to be to tenderhearted mother's to embrue their hands in the blood of their own guiltless Children? But the duties we Are called to, make a degree of Heaven on Earth; r-crq dt n1 vdb pn22 vvi vvd pn31 pc-acp vbi p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d j n2? p-acp dt n2 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 52
514 In keeping of thy Commandements there is great reward: Not only for keeping of them, but in keeping of them. In keeping of thy commandments there is great reward: Not only for keeping of them, but in keeping of them. p-acp vvg pp-f po21 n2 pc-acp vbz j n1: xx av-j p-acp vvg pp-f pno32, cc-acp p-acp vvg pp-f pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 52
515 What ease to a burdened mynd is prayer, what joy in praises, what refreshing consolations from the meditation of God as reconciled through a Mediator, What ease to a burdened mind is prayer, what joy in praises, what refreshing consolations from the meditation of God as reconciled through a Mediator, q-crq n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vbz n1, r-crq n1 p-acp n2, r-crq vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 52
516 and so in all other parts of worship. and so in all other parts of worship. cc av p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 52
517 I rejoyced when they said unto me, let us go unto the House of the Lord: I rejoiced when they said unto me, let us go unto the House of the Lord: sy vvd c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp pno11, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 52
518 now so sweet dutyes enjoyned us, and yet outstryped, how lamentable is it. now so sweet duties enjoined us, and yet outstryped, how lamentable is it. av av j n2 vvn pno12, cc av vvd, c-crq j vbz pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 52
519 Fourthly, They never pretended to that obligation to worship their Gods, that we owe to ours; Fourthly, They never pretended to that obligation to worship their God's, that we owe to ours; ord, pns32 av-x vvd p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cst pns12 vvb p-acp png12; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 52
520 though they thought they gave them corne and wyne, and victory over their enemies, yet they never pretended that any of them dyed for them, to prevent their eternal ruine: though they Thought they gave them corn and wine, and victory over their enemies, yet they never pretended that any of them died for them, to prevent their Eternal ruin: c-acp pns32 vvd pns32 vvd pno32 n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, av pns32 av-x vvd cst d pp-f pno32 vvd p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 j n1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 52
521 But by this unspeakably-great ty we stand bound to our worshipe; But by this unspeakably-great ty we stand bound to our worship; cc-acp p-acp d j zz pns12 vvb vvn p-acp po12 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 52
522 when our loss was desperat, he was broken for our iniquities, and in his stryps we are healed; when our loss was desperate, he was broken for our iniquities, and in his stryps we Are healed; c-crq po12 n1 vbds j, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po31 vvz pns12 vbr vvn; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 52
523 and one of the ends he had in this was, that we might be zealous worshipers of Him, He gave himself (Tit. 2.) for us, that he might purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works: and one of the ends he had in this was, that we might be zealous worshippers of Him, He gave himself (Tit. 2.) for us, that he might purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works: cc crd pp-f dt n2 pns31 vhd p-acp d vbds, cst pns12 vmd vbi j n2 pp-f pno31, pns31 vvd px31 (np1 crd) p-acp pno12, cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp px31 dt j n1, j pp-f j n2: (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 53
524 And we have his Apostles, whom he sent out in the World to gather a Church to him, pressing our duties on us, on this very foundation; And we have his Apostles, whom he sent out in the World to gather a Church to him, pressing our duties on us, on this very Foundation; cc pns12 vhb po31 n2, ro-crq pns31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, vvg po12 n2 p-acp pno12, p-acp d j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 53
525 Ye are bought with a price, and are not your own, glorifie God in your bodies and souls; You Are bought with a price, and Are not your own, Glorify God in your bodies and Souls; pn22 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vbr xx po22 d, vvi np1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 53
526 Now after such an obligation, yet to be outstriped, how lamentable is it? Now After such an obligation, yet to be ped, how lamentable is it? av p-acp d dt n1, av pc-acp vbi n1, c-crq j vbz pn31? (5) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 53
527 Fifthly, We have incouragments in our worship from the expectation of a farr more excellent reward, Fifthly, We have encouragements in our worship from the expectation of a Far more excellent reward, ord, pns12 vhb n2 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j av-dc j n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 53
528 then ever they could dream of or hope for, in their Elysian Feilds, which Seneca comforted himself with, then ever they could dream of or hope for, in their Elysian Fields, which Senecca comforted himself with, cs av pns32 vmd vvi pp-f cc vvb p-acp, p-acp po32 jp n2, r-crq np1 vvn px31 p-acp, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 53
529 when at Nero's command he was cutting his veins, where he hoped to meet the soule of Socrates, were not only fancies, when At Nero's command he was cutting his Veins, where he hoped to meet the soul of Socrates, were not only fancies, c-crq p-acp npg1 vvi pns31 vbds vvg po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, vbdr xx av-j n2, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 53
530 but suppose they hade been real, how low a reward were they, being compared with that excellent, exceeding great, but suppose they hade been real, how low a reward were they, being compared with that excellent, exceeding great, cc-acp vvb pns32 vhd vbn j, c-crq av-j dt n1 vbdr pns32, vbg vvn p-acp d j, vvg j, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 53
531 and eternal weight of Glory? Notwithstanding of all that is told us of our reward, that eare hath not heard nor eye hath not seen, and Eternal weight of Glory? Notwithstanding of all that is told us of our reward, that ear hath not herd nor eye hath not seen, cc j n1 pp-f n1? a-acp pp-f d cst vbz vvn pno12 pp-f po12 n1, cst n1 vhz xx vvn ccx n1 vhz xx vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 53
532 nor can it enter into the heart of man to consider, what God hath prepared for them that love him, nor can it enter into the heart of man to Consider, what God hath prepared for them that love him, ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 53
533 and that yet we should be outstriped, how sad is it? and that yet we should be ped, how sad is it? cc cst av pns12 vmd vbi n1, c-crq j vbz pn31? (5) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 53
534 Sixthly, They never dreamed of assisting influences from their Gods to help them at their owrshipe; Sixthly, They never dreamed of assisting influences from their God's to help them At their owrshipe; j, pns32 av-x vvd pp-f vvg n2 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 53
535 all they did, they did in the strength of inherent vertue, naturall, or acquired. Socrates could tell that his Philosophy made him patient and bear reproaches. all they did, they did in the strength of inherent virtue, natural, or acquired. Socrates could tell that his Philosophy made him patient and bear Reproaches. d pns32 vdd, pns32 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, j, cc vvn. npg1 vmd vvi d po31 n1 vvd pno31 j cc vvi n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 54
536 And Diogenes, that his Philosophie made him contemne riches, and delight in poverty. And Diogenes, that his Philosophy made him contemn riches, and delight in poverty. np1 np1, cst po31 n1 vvd pno31 vvi n2, cc vvi p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 54
537 Ay but we have the influences of asisting grace secured to us by the word of him who cannot ly, to help us at our worship. Ay but we have the influences of assisting grace secured to us by the word of him who cannot lie, to help us At our worship. uh cc-acp pns12 vhb dt n2 pp-f vvg n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vmbx vvi, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 54
538 If we know not how to pray, nor what to pray, the Spirit helpeth our infirmities; If we know not how to pray, nor what to pray, the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities; cs pns12 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vvi, ccx r-crq pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vvz po12 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 54
539 there is a spirit of faith, and a spirit of love, and a spirit of a sound mynd; there is a Spirit of faith, and a Spirit of love, and a Spirit of a found mind; pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 54
540 Their waters came out of broken Cisternes, that could hold no waters; But the rock followes us, and the rock is Christ. Their waters Come out of broken Cisterns, that could hold no waters; But the rock follows us, and the rock is christ. po32 n2 vvd av pp-f j-vvn n2, cst vmd vvi dx n2; cc-acp dt n1 vvz pno12, cc dt n1 vbz np1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 54
541 All these, laid togither, evidence what matter of lamentation aryseth from this point. All these, laid together, evidence what matter of lamentation ariseth from this point. d d, vvd av, n1 q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp d n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 54
542 But that I may come to a close, by what means may we come to outstrype them in our worshipe to the true God? Since it is so farr that we are outstryped, But that I may come to a close, by what means may we come to outstrype them in our worship to the true God? Since it is so Far that we Are outstryped, p-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt j, p-acp r-crq n2 vmb pns12 vvb p-acp n1 pno32 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j np1? p-acp pn31 vbz av av-j cst pns12 vbr vvn, (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 54
543 and so much to our reproach, that it should be so, it will be necessary to answer this. and so much to our reproach, that it should be so, it will be necessary to answer this. cc av av-d p-acp po12 n1, cst pn31 vmd vbi av, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d. (5) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 54
544 And for answer to it, there were some things helped them in their worship, which we are to imitat: And for answer to it, there were Some things helped them in their worship, which we Are to imitat: cc p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vbdr d n2 vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi: (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 54
545 And there are some things they neglected, of which we are to be careful. And by this we may come to outstrype them. And there Are Some things they neglected, of which we Are to be careful. And by this we may come to outstrype them. cc pc-acp vbr d n2 pns32 vvd, pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j. cc p-acp d pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 54
546 First, For the things they did, that we are to imitat, I shall name these three: 1. They were keeped much in fear and awe of their Gods; First, For the things they did, that we Are to imitat, I shall name these three: 1. They were keeped much in Fear and awe of their God's; ord, p-acp dt n2 pns32 vdd, cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb vvi d crd: crd pns32 vbdr vvn av-d p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
547 in reference to the Heathen it will in some measure hold true, primos in orbe fecit deos timor: in Referente to the Heathen it will in Some measure hold true, primos in orbe fecit Gods timor: p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-jn pn31 vmb p-acp d n1 vvb j, n2 p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
548 They were still affrayed, if they neglected their worshipe, their Gods would fall upon them and be avenged of it. They were still afraid, if they neglected their worship, their God's would fallen upon them and be avenged of it. pns32 vbdr av j, cs pns32 vvd po32 n1, po32 n2 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 cc vbi vvn pp-f pn31. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
549 It is true, it is too servil a principle of Gospel-worshipe; It is true, it is too servile a principle of Gospel-worshipe; pn31 vbz j, pn31 vbz av j dt n1 pp-f j; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
550 Fear should not be the pace that should make our wheels goe, it should be love; fear should not be the pace that should make our wheels go, it should be love; n1 vmd xx vbi dt n1 cst vmd vvi po12 n2 vvi, pn31 vmd vbi n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
551 if thou love me keep my Commandments: Yet where fear is wanting, usually worshipe is wanting also. if thou love me keep my commandments: Yet where Fear is wanting, usually worship is wanting also. cs pns21 vvb pno11 vvi po11 n2: av c-crq n1 vbz vvg, av-j n1 vbz vvg av. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
552 Eliphaz in one of his discourses to Job, joyns these two togither, though He misapply them to Jobs case, Surely thou restraines prayer, and castest off seare. Eliphaz in one of his discourses to Job, joins these two together, though He misapply them to Jobs case, Surely thou restrains prayer, and Chastest off sear. np1 p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2 p-acp n1, vvz d crd av, cs pns31 vvb pno32 p-acp n2 n1, av-j pns21 vvz n1, cc vv2 p-acp n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
553 We have need to excite us to worship oftentimes, the Argument the Apostle uses in the end of the 12. of the Hebr. Let us have grace, sayeth He, to serve Him with reverence, We have need to excite us to worship oftentimes, the Argument the Apostle uses in the end of the 12. of the Hebrew Let us have grace, Saith He, to serve Him with Reverence, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi av, dt n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd pp-f dt np1 vvb pno12 vhi n1, vvz pns31, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
554 for our God is a consumeing sire. for our God is a consuming sire. p-acp po12 n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1. (5) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 55
555 Secondly, They were much keeped to their worship by this, that they judged they had need of their Gods for every thing they enjoyed, of corne, Secondly, They were much keeped to their worship by this, that they judged they had need of their God's for every thing they enjoyed, of corn, ord, pns32 vbdr d vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d, cst pns32 vvd pns32 vhd n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp d n1 pns32 vvd, pp-f n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 55
556 or wyn, or water, or success in war, or peace, or childbirth, or wisdome or what else, or win, or water, or success in war, or peace, or childbirth, or Wisdom or what Else, cc vvi, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 cc q-crq av, (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 55
557 and therefore had a God for each of them: and Therefore had a God for each of them: cc av vhd dt n1 p-acp d pp-f pno32: (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 55
558 This impression would contribute much to helpe us in worship, He hath told us himselfe, that without Him me can do nothing, and also He hath told us, that a man can receave nothing except it be given him from above. This impression would contribute much to help us in worship, He hath told us himself, that without Him me can do nothing, and also He hath told us, that a man can receive nothing except it be given him from above. d n1 vmd vvi av-d pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, pns31 vhz vvn pno12 px31, d p-acp pno31 pns11 vmb vdi pix, cc av pns31 vhz vvn pno12, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pix p-acp pn31 vbb vvn pno31 p-acp a-acp. (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 56
559 If we seriously beleeved that both our doing and our receaveing depended on him, our addresses to him could not but be more frequent and fervent. If we seriously believed that both our doing and our receaveing depended on him, our Addresses to him could not but be more frequent and fervent. cs pns12 av-j vvd cst d po12 vdg cc po12 j-vvg vvd p-acp pno31, po12 n2 p-acp pno31 vmd xx p-acp vbi av-dc j cc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 56
560 Thirdly, They were much heartned in their worship by the responses they had from their Oracles; Thirdly, They were much heartened in their worship by the responses they had from their Oracles; ord, pns32 vbdr d vvd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pns32 vhd p-acp po32 n2; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
561 It is true, their responses were often dark and ambiguous, so as whatever way the event fell out, the response could be made to hint at it, It is true, their responses were often dark and ambiguous, so as whatever Way the event fell out, the response could be made to hint At it, pn31 vbz j, po32 n2 vbdr av j cc j, av p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vvd av, dt fw-fr vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
562 as Croesus found by sad experience, yet Histories tell us that these responses cost the many dear and costly oblations. as Croesus found by sad experience, yet Histories tell us that these responses cost the many dear and costly Oblations. c-acp np1 vvd p-acp j n1, av n2 vvb pno12 d d n2 vvd dt d j-jn cc j n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
563 Certainly were we noticeing the answers God gives to prayer, we should have more delight in it, Certainly were we noticing the answers God gives to prayer, we should have more delight in it, av-j vbdr pns12 vvg dt n2 np1 vvz p-acp n1, pns12 vmd vhi dc n1 p-acp pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
564 and so, more frequency and fervency in it, we think our worship fruitless, and so loses heart of it; and so, more frequency and fervency in it, we think our worship fruitless, and so loses heart of it; cc av, dc n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, pns12 vvb po12 n1 j, cc av vvz n1 pp-f pn31; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
565 Verily he is a God that heareth prayer, but usually we wait not for our answer, Verily he is a God that hears prayer, but usually we wait not for our answer, av-j pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz n1, p-acp av-j pns12 vvb xx p-acp po12 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
566 nor stands not on our watch towre to hear what he will say, but lyke unto a Post delivering a letter, cares not what become of it, nor Stands not on our watch tower to hear what he will say, but like unto a Post delivering a Letter, Cares not what become of it, ccx vvz xx p-acp po12 n1 n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmb vvi, cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1, vvz xx r-crq vvb pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
567 if once he get it delivered. Now if we could imitat them in these things that keeped them to their worship; if once he get it Delivered. Now if we could imitat them in these things that keeped them to their worship; cs a-acp pns31 vvb pn31 vvn. av cs pns12 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 cst vvd pno32 p-acp po32 n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
568 we might readily come to outstryp them. we might readily come to outstryp them. pns12 vmd av-j vvi p-acp vvb pno32. (5) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 56
569 I shall only add two things they omitted, which being done, makes our worship, not only for the nature of it, I shall only add two things they omitted, which being done, makes our worship, not only for the nature of it, pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd n2 pns32 vvn, r-crq vbg vdn, vvz po12 n1, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 56
570 but for the manner of it, farr beyond these, which we are also to practise. but for the manner of it, Far beyond these, which we Are also to practise. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, av-j p-acp d, r-crq pns12 vbr av pc-acp vvi. (5) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 56
571 First, Though they were diligent and intent upon their worship, yet they never dreamed of any gratious qualification in the person that presented the worship; First, Though they were diligent and intent upon their worship, yet they never dreamed of any gracious qualification in the person that presented the worship; ord, cs pns32 vbdr j cc n1 p-acp po32 n1, av pns32 av-x vvd pp-f d j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvd dt n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 57
572 Natur's ledder was too low to scal the fort of a natural heart; Natures' ledder was too low to scal the fort of a natural heart; ng1 n1 vbds av j p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 57
573 But if thou can reach a change of thy estate, and to partake somewhat of the divyne nature, But if thou can reach a change of thy estate, and to partake somewhat of the divine nature, cc-acp cs pns21 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt j-jn n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 57
574 and to be borne of water and of the Spirit, it will give thy worship another luster; and to be born of water and of the Spirit, it will give thy worship Another luster; cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n1 cc pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi po21 n1 j-jn n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 57
575 by faith Abel offered a more acceptable Sacrifice then Cain; Cains was the first fruits also as well as Abels was, by faith Abel offered a more acceptable Sacrifice then Cain; Cains was the First fruits also as well as Abel's was, p-acp n1 np1 vvd dt av-dc j n1 av np1; np1 vbds dt ord n2 av c-acp av c-acp npg1 vbds, (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 57
576 but Abels had the ingredient of faith that Cains wanted, and so was more acceptable. but Abel's had the ingredient of faith that Cains wanted, and so was more acceptable. cc-acp npg1 vhd dt n1 pp-f n1 cst np1 vvd, cc av vbds dc j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 57
577 Secondly, Though their sacrifices were numerous and some of them costly and cruel, yet they never dreamed of a High priest who stood with incense in his hand, which is the prayers of the Saints. Secondly, Though their Sacrifices were numerous and Some of them costly and cruel, yet they never dreamed of a High priest who stood with incense in his hand, which is the Prayers of the Saints. ord, c-acp po32 n2 vbdr j cc d pp-f pno32 j cc j, av pns32 av-x vvd pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vvd p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz dt n2 pp-f dt n2. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 57
578 This is the great ground of a beleevers hope in Christ, that he sitts a High-priest not only to make interessione for the iniquity of his holiness, This is the great ground of a believers hope in christ, that he sits a High priest not only to make interessione for the iniquity of his holiness, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vvb p-acp np1, cst pns31 vvz dt n1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 57
579 and to cover the imperfections of his worship, but to present it, and to second it before the Throne of God: and to cover the imperfections of his worship, but to present it, and to second it before the Throne of God: cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 57
580 He knowes that broken words and groans and such-like sacrifices, performed with the incense of righteousness of such a Mediator, can have acceptation; He knows that broken words and groans and suchlike Sacrifices, performed with the incense of righteousness of such a Mediator, can have acceptation; pns31 vvz d j-vvn n2 cc n2 cc j n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d dt n1, vmb vhi n1; (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 57
581 therefore to outstrype them, put thy sacrifice ay in Christs hands, pray in his name, praise in his name, and do all through Him, Therefore to outstrype them, put thy sacrifice ay in Christ hands, pray in his name, praise in his name, and do all through Him, av p-acp n1 pno32, vvb po21 n1 uh p-acp npg1 n2, vvb p-acp po31 n1, vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc vdb d p-acp pno31, (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 58
582 and thus thy worship will be refined and prove eminent. and thus thy worship will be refined and prove eminent. cc av po21 n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvi j. (5) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 58
583 A SERMON On John 3: 29. He that hath the Bryde, is the Brydegroom. A SERMON On John 3: 29. He that hath the Bride, is the Bridegroom. dt n1 p-acp np1 crd: crd pns31 cst vhz dt n1, vbz dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 58
584 IN these words and the following, we have Johns last testimony concerning Christ, the occasion of which was this, some of Johns Disciples came to him and regrat that Christ was brought so much in credit, that John and his baptisme was like to be deserted, He, say they, to whom thou bearest testimony beyond Jordan, IN these words and the following, we have Johns last testimony Concerning christ, the occasion of which was this, Some of Johns Disciples Come to him and regrat that christ was brought so much in credit, that John and his Baptism was like to be deserted, He, say they, to whom thou bearest testimony beyond Jordan, p-acp d n2 cc dt vvg, pns12 vhb np1 ord n1 vvg np1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbds d, d pp-f np1 n2 vvd p-acp pno31 cc n1 cst np1 vbds vvn av av-d p-acp n1, cst np1 cc po31 n1 vbds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, pns31, vvb pns32, p-acp ro-crq pns21 vv2 n1 p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 58
585 behold he baptizeth, and all men follow him. behold he baptizeth, and all men follow him. vvb pns31 vvz, cc d n2 vvb pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 58
586 Whereto John replyes, to the end of the Chapter. 1. What Christ did he did it by a warrand from Heaven, A man can receave nothing, Whereto John replies, to the end of the Chapter. 1. What christ did he did it by a warrant from Heaven, A man can receive nothing, c-crq np1 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd q-crq np1 vdd pno31 vdd pn31 p-acp dt vvb p-acp n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pix, (6) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 58
587 except it be given him from above vers. 27. Then 2dly, He shewes some considerable differences betwixt Christ and himself, among which one in the words read, that Christ was the Brydegroom and Husband of the Church, except it be given him from above vers. 27. Then 2dly, He shows Some considerable differences betwixt christ and himself, among which one in the words read, that christ was the Bridegroom and Husband of the Church, c-acp pn31 vbb vvn pno31 p-acp p-acp zz. crd av av-j, pns31 vvz d j n2 p-acp np1 cc px31, p-acp r-crq crd p-acp dt n2 vvb, cst np1 vbds dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 58
588 for himself, his joy was fulfilled to be among the Friends of the Brydgroome, who did stand by and hear his voice. for himself, his joy was fulfilled to be among the Friends of the Bridegroom, who did stand by and hear his voice. p-acp px31, po31 n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vdd vvi p-acp cc vvi po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 59
589 So that in the words there be these two parts. So that in the words there be these two parts. av cst p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vbi d crd n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 59
590 First, One difference betwixt Christ and John, Christ is the Brydgroom of the Church, which John was not. First, One difference betwixt christ and John, christ is the Bridegroom of the Church, which John was not. ord, crd n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq np1 vbds xx. (6) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 59
591 Secondly, An argument taken from a common known custome amongst men, proveing this difference, He that hath the Bryde is the Brydgroome. Secondly, an argument taken from a Common known custom among men, proving this difference, He that hath the Bride is the Bridegroom. ord, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j j-vvn n1 p-acp n2, vvg d n1, pns31 cst vhz dt n1 vbz dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 59
592 The denomination of the Brydgroome being grounded in the haveing of the Bryde, and the Church being only Christs, none else could be the Brydgroome, The denomination of the Bridegroom being grounded in the having of the Bride, and the Church being only Christ, none Else could be the Bridegroom, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt vhg pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 vbg av-j npg1, pix av vmd vbi dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 59
593 for none else had the Bryde. for none Else had the Bride. c-acp pix av vhd dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 59
594 There be two things in the words necessarly to be cleared: 1. What is meant by the Brydgroome and Bryde: There be two things in the words necessarily to be cleared: 1. What is meant by the Bridegroom and Bride: pc-acp vbi crd n2 p-acp dt n2 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn: crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 59
595 and 2dly, Why the relation is expressed in these termes, and not of Husband and Wyffe and 2dly, Why the Relation is expressed in these terms, and not of Husband and Wife cc av, q-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n2, cc xx pp-f n1 cc np1 (6) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 59
596 For the First, By Brydgroome is meant Christ, as they that run may read, for of him the discourse runs all alonge, For the First, By Bridegroom is meant christ, as they that run may read, for of him the discourse runs all along, p-acp dt ord, p-acp n1 vbz vvn np1, c-acp pns32 cst vvb vmb vvi, c-acp pp-f pno31 dt n1 vvz d a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 59
597 and by the Bryde, the Church: and by the Bride, the Church: cc p-acp dt n1, dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 59
598 He that will usurpe the name of head of the Church, which even Gregory the Great called seelestum illud vocabulum, usurps Christs special prerogative. He that will usurp the name of head of the Church, which even Gregory the Great called seelestum illud Vocabulum, usurps Christ special prerogative. pns31 cst vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av np1 dt j vvn fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvz npg1 j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 59
599 Though John, of all that was borne amongs women, he was the greatest, yet thinks fitt to disclaime it. Though John, of all that was born amongst women, he was the greatest, yet thinks fit to disclaim it. cs np1, pp-f d cst vbds vvn p-acp n2, pns31 vbds dt js, av vvz j pc-acp vvi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 59
600 But why is the relation betwixt Christ and his Church expressed in these tearmes. But why is the Relation betwixt christ and his Church expressed in these terms. p-acp q-crq vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 vvn p-acp d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 60
601 1. Because that made best for Johns purpose, which was to prove that Christ ought to have the preheminence above him in all things, 1. Because that made best for Johns purpose, which was to prove that christ ought to have the pre-eminence above him in all things, crd p-acp cst vvd js p-acp np1 n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmd p-acp vhb dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 60
602 since nature and reason teach men to give this to a Brydegroome, and not to his friends that stand by and are to attend him. since nature and reason teach men to give this to a Bridegroom, and not to his Friends that stand by and Are to attend him. c-acp n1 cc n1 vvi n2 pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt n1, cc xx p-acp po31 n2 cst vvb p-acp cc vbr pc-acp vvi pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 60
603 Secondly, The tearmes of Brydegroom and Bryde, suted well to express the nature of the relation betwixt Christ and the Church. Secondly, The terms of Bridegroom and Bride, suited well to express the nature of the Relation betwixt christ and the Church. ord, dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 60
604 For 1. The mariage is not yet fully compleated. For 1. The marriage is not yet Fully completed. p-acp crd dt n1 vbz xx av av-j vvd. (6) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 60
605 At the great day (Revel. 4.) the Bryde shall be made ready and she shall be brought into the Palace of the King. At the great day (Revel. 4.) the Bride shall be made ready and she shall be brought into the Palace of the King. p-acp dt j n1 (vvb. crd) dt n1 vmb vbi vvn j cc pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 60
606 Beside, by this John shewes, that Christ love and affection to his Church is still tender and fresh, Beside, by this John shows, that christ love and affection to his Church is still tender and fresh, p-acp, p-acp d np1 vvz, cst np1 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 vbz av j cc j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 60
607 as of persons in their mariage-day. as of Persons in their mariage-day. c-acp pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 60
608 But Thirdly, And especially, by this similitude is shewed the sweetness of the mariage-fellowship betwixt Christ and his Church, which though it endure to all eternity, is still as it were but beginning. But Thirdly, And especially, by this similitude is showed the sweetness of the mariage-fellowship betwixt christ and his Church, which though it endure to all eternity, is still as it were but beginning. p-acp ord, cc av-j, p-acp d n1 vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, r-crq cs pn31 vvb p-acp d n1, vbz av c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 60
609 How sweet soever the mariage-fellowship betwix: How sweet soever the mariage-fellowship betwixt: q-crq j av dt n1 p-acp: (6) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 60
610 husband and wyffe be in the continuance of their mariage, yet there is not alwayes such feasting and mirth, as on the mariage-day; husband and Wife be in the Continuance of their marriage, yet there is not always such feasting and mirth, as on the mariage-day; n1 cc n1 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, av pc-acp vbz xx av d n-vvg cc n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 60
611 but here the husband is stil in his mariage-robs, and the Bryde in hers, and the feast and mirth of the wedding-day still as they were but beginning, but Here the husband is still in his mariage-robs, and the Bride in hers, and the feast and mirth of the wedding-day still as they were but beginning, cc-acp av dt n1 vbz av p-acp po31 j, cc dt n1 p-acp png31, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 av c-acp pns32 vbdr p-acp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 60
612 and they are both still as Brydgroom and Bryde. and they Are both still as Bridegroom and Bride. cc pns32 vbr av-d av c-acp n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 60
613 There be several pertinent observations to the present occasion, arising out of these words, but I shall only take one general, and follow it a little. There be several pertinent observations to the present occasion, arising out of these words, but I shall only take one general, and follow it a little. pc-acp vbi j j n2 p-acp dt j n1, vvg av pp-f d n2, cc-acp pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd n1, cc vvb pn31 dt j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 61
614 Observ. That there is a mariage-relation betwixt Christ and beleevers; He is the Brydegroom, and they are the Bryde. Observation That there is a mariage-relation betwixt christ and believers; He is the Bridegroom, and they Are the Bride. np1 cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n2; pns31 vbz dt n1, cc pns32 vbr dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 61
615 This point, as it is clear here, so it is frequently asserted in other Scriptures, Psal. 45. all throughout, in a type of the mariage betwixt Solomon and Pharohs Daughter, the same mariage is expressed, there we have the Brydegroom in state, all his garments smelled of mirrhe and aloes and cassia, This point, as it is clear Here, so it is frequently asserted in other Scriptures, Psalm 45. all throughout, in a type of the marriage betwixt Solomon and Pharaohs Daughter, the same marriage is expressed, there we have the Bridegroom in state, all his garments smelled of myrrh and aloes and cassia, d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j av, av pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp j-jn n2, np1 crd d p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 cc npg1 n1, dt d n1 vbz vvn, a-acp pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp n1, d po31 n2 vvn pp-f n1 cc n2 cc n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 61
616 and the Bryde in rayment of needle-work, brought unto the King. and the Bride in raiment of needlework, brought unto the King. cc dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 61
617 Isai. 54: 5. The Lord comforts his afflicted people there, with the representation of this mariage, Thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, Isaiah 54: 5. The Lord comforts his afflicted people there, with the representation of this marriage, Thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, np1 crd: crd dt n1 vvz po31 j-vvn n1 a-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 61
618 and no more remember the reproach of thy widdowhoode, for thy maker is thy Husband, the Lord of Hosts is his name. and no more Remember the reproach of thy widdowhoode, for thy maker is thy Husband, the Lord of Hosts is his name. cc dx av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1 vbz po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 61
619 The same we have the Apostle asserting Rom. 7: 4. for for ye are maried unto another, that ye may bring forth fruit unto God. The same we have the Apostle asserting Rom. 7: 4. for for you Are married unto Another, that you may bring forth fruit unto God. dt d pns12 vhb dt n1 vvg np1 crd: crd p-acp c-acp pn22 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn, cst pn22 vmb vvi av n1 p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 61
620 In prosecuting this point we shall follow this method, 1. Inquire a little in this Allegory of a mariage betwixt Christ and beleevers. 2dly, Enquire how can there be such a mariage, especially parties; and 3dly, Shall apply it. In prosecuting this point we shall follow this method, 1. Inquire a little in this Allegory of a marriage betwixt christ and believers. 2dly, Inquire how can there be such a marriage, especially parties; and 3dly, Shall apply it. p-acp vvg d n1 pns12 vmb vvi d n1, crd vvb dt j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n2. j, vvb c-crq vmb pc-acp vbi d dt n1, av-j n2; cc av, vmb vvi pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 120 Page 61
621 For the 1. of these, there is nothing more sutable for a mariage-feast, then to be inquiring into the nature of the mariage, For the 1. of these, there is nothing more suitable for a Marriage-feast, then to be inquiring into the nature of the marriage, p-acp dt crd pp-f d, pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j p-acp dt n1, cs pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 62
622 neither do we stretch the allegory beyond its scope, when we find these four betwixt Christ and beleevers implyed in this mariage betwixt Christ and his Church. 1. A near and a firme union, which in mariage hath not a paralel. 2. Intimat fellowship and communion which results likewayes from mariage. 3. The performing the several duties of their several stations in their maried relation. neither do we stretch the allegory beyond its scope, when we find these four betwixt christ and believers employed in this marriage betwixt christ and his Church. 1. A near and a firm Union, which in marriage hath not a parallel. 2. Intimat fellowship and communion which results likeways from marriage. 3. The performing the several duties of their several stations in their married Relation. av-dx vdb pns12 vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb d crd p-acp np1 cc n2 vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. crd dt j cc dt j n1, r-crq p-acp n1 vhz xx dt n1. crd j n1 cc n1 r-crq vvz av p-acp n1. crd dt vvg dt j n2 pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp po32 j-vvn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 62
623 Lastly, A reciprocal communicating of what belongs unto the one party unto the other. Lastly, A reciprocal communicating of what belongs unto the one party unto the other. ord, dt j vvg pp-f r-crq vvz p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 62
624 All these four are in a mariage, and all four concurre in this mariage betwixt Christ and his Church. All these four Are in a marriage, and all four concur in this marriage betwixt christ and his Church. av-d d crd vbr p-acp dt n1, cc d crd vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 62
625 First, There is an union betwixt them, which though it be mystical, yet ceases not therefore to be real, it is frequently expressed in Scripture by similitudes taken from the union of the head and members, root and branches, fundation and building; First, There is an Union betwixt them, which though it be mystical, yet ceases not Therefore to be real, it is frequently expressed in Scripture by Similitudes taken from the Union of the head and members, root and branches, Foundation and building; ord, a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp pno32, r-crq cs pn31 vbb j, av vvz xx av pc-acp vbi j, pn31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, n1 cc n2, n1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 62
626 but that which I am to evidence is, that it is the nature of a mariage-union, but that which I am to evidence is, that it is the nature of a mariage-union, cc-acp cst r-crq pns11 vbm p-acp n1 vbz, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 62
627 and there be two properties of it will evidence this. 1. In the Scripture wee find the union of many relations joyned togither to express this union alone, take one place for all, Mark. 3. v. last. and there be two properties of it will evidence this. 1. In the Scripture we find the Union of many relations joined together to express this Union alone, take one place for all, Mark. 3. v. last. cc pc-acp vbi crd n2 pp-f pn31 vmb n1 d. crd p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvn av pc-acp vvi d n1 av-j, vvb crd n1 p-acp d, vvb. crd n1 ord. (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 62
628 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, my sister, and my mother. For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, my sister, and my mother. p-acp r-crq vmb vdi dt n1 pp-f np1, dt d vbz po11 n1, po11 n1, cc po11 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 62
629 How nearly are they united, that are stated in all these relations, as brother, sister, and mother? He that doth the will of God, is so to Christ. How nearly Are they united, that Are stated in all these relations, as brother, sister, and mother? He that does the will of God, is so to christ. c-crq av-j vbr pns32 vvn, cst vbr vvn p-acp d d n2, c-acp n1, n1, cc n1? pns31 cst vdz dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz av p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
630 Beside 2dly, The union betwixt Christ and his Church is not only nearer then that which is betwixt him and standing Angels, he haveing united the humane natur to the divine; Beside 2dly, The Union betwixt christ and his Church is not only nearer then that which is betwixt him and standing Angels, he having united the humane Nature to the divine; p-acp av-j, dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 vbz xx av-j jc cs d r-crq vbz p-acp pno31 cc vvg n2, pns31 vhg vvn dt j fw-la p-acp dt j-jn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
631 But it is nearer then that which was between God and Adam. But it is nearer then that which was between God and Adam. cc-acp pn31 vbz jc cs d r-crq vbds p-acp np1 cc np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
632 Divyns say, that betwixt God and Adam there was soedus amicitiae, but not foedus conjugale, there ws such an union, Divine say, that betwixt God and Adam there was soedus Friendship, but not Foedus conjugal, there us such an Union, np1 vvb, cst p-acp np1 cc np1 a-acp vbds fw-la fw-la, p-acp xx j j, a-acp pno12 d dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
633 while he stood, as is betwixt two who are intimatly friends. while he stood, as is betwixt two who Are intimately Friends. cs pns31 vvd, c-acp vbz p-acp crd r-crq vbr av-j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
634 But this is foedus conjugale, where the union is so near that the Church is not only called the Bryde of Christ, But this is Foedus conjugal, where the Union is so near that the Church is not only called the Bride of christ, p-acp d vbz fw-fr j, c-crq dt n1 vbz av j cst dt n1 vbz xx av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
635 or the body of Christ which is nearer, but sometimes gets the name of Christ himself, 1 Cor. 12: 12. For as the body is one and hath many members, or the body of christ which is nearer, but sometime gets the name of christ himself, 1 Cor. 12: 12. For as the body is one and hath many members, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz av-jc, cc-acp av vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 px31, crd np1 crd: crd c-acp p-acp dt n1 vbz crd cc vhz d n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
636 and all the members are one body, so also is Christ: and all the members Are one body, so also is christ: cc d dt n2 vbr pi n1, av av vbz np1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
637 A strange name to be given to the Church, so also is Christ; but so near is the union, that the Church hath the very name Christ given to it: A strange name to be given to the Church, so also is christ; but so near is the Union, that the Church hath the very name christ given to it: dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, av av vbz np1; p-acp av j vbz dt n1, cst dt n1 vhz dt j n1 np1 vvn p-acp pn31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
638 Is not this then a mariage-union? But if we shall in the 2d place add to this, the firmeness of the union; Is not this then a mariage-union? But if we shall in the 2d place add to this, the firmness of the Union; vbz xx d av dt n1? p-acp cs pns12 vmb p-acp dt crd n1 vvi p-acp d, dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
639 neither adultery, nor death can dissolve it, which usually loose the mariage-union. neither adultery, nor death can dissolve it, which usually lose the mariage-union. dx n1, ccx n1 vmb vvi pn31, r-crq av-j vvi dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 63
640 Not adultery, Jer. 3: 1. Thou hast played the harlot with many lovers, and yet in the 14. Turne backsliding Children, for I am maried unto you: Not adultery, Jer. 3: 1. Thou hast played the harlot with many lovers, and yet in the 14. Turn backsliding Children, for I am married unto you: xx n1, np1 crd: crd pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 p-acp d n2, cc av p-acp dt crd vvb vvg n2, c-acp pns11 vbm vvn p-acp pn22: (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 64
641 the mariage not dissolved, no not for adultery. Yea, death does not dissolve it; the marriage not dissolved, no not for adultery. Yea, death does not dissolve it; dt n1 xx vvn, uh-dx xx p-acp n1. uh, n1 vdz xx vvi pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 64
642 The woman, layeth the Apostle Rom. 7: 2. is bound by the Law to her Husband, The woman, Layeth the Apostle Rom. 7: 2. is bound by the Law to her Husband, dt n1, vvz dt n1 np1 crd: crd vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 64
643 while the Husband liveth, but if the Husband be dead, she is loosed; while the Husband lives, but if the Husband be dead, she is loosed; cs dt n1 vvz, cc-acp cs dt n1 vbb j, pns31 vbz vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 64
644 but here death looseth not the law of the mariage, Revel. 14. Blessed are they that die in the Lord, as they trusted in the Lord and walked in him, but Here death loses not the law of the marriage, Revel. 14. Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, as they trusted in the Lord and walked in him, p-acp av n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb. crd vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 64
645 and delighted in him, so they die in him, yea whither they live or die, still they are the Lords; and delighted in him, so they die in him, yea whither they live or die, still they Are the lords; cc vvd p-acp pno31, av pns32 vvb p-acp pno31, uh c-crq pns32 vvb cc vvi, av pns32 vbr dt n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 64
646 so that the union is a mariage-union. so that the Union is a mariage-union. av cst dt n1 vbz dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 64
647 We come 2dly to shew the intimat fellowship and communion, which concurs to make up this mariage, We come 2dly to show the intimat fellowship and communion, which concurs to make up this marriage, pns12 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 64
648 and which is the 2d thing we proposed from the allegory. and which is the 2d thing we proposed from the allegory. cc r-crq vbz dt crd n1 pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 64
649 It is true though the mariage-union be even in this life as firme and sure as ever it will or can be, It is true though the mariage-union be even in this life as firm and sure as ever it will or can be, pn31 vbz j c-acp dt n1 vbb av p-acp d n1 c-acp j cc av-j c-acp av pn31 vmb cc vmb vbi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 64
650 yet the mariage-communion is farr from the perfection it shall have; yet the mariage-communion is Far from the perfection it shall have; av dt n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vhi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 64
651 there is notwithstanding real communion betwixt them, Truely our fellowship is with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ, 1 Joh. 1: 3. Truely, it is not then a fancy, there is notwithstanding real communion betwixt them, Truly our fellowship is with the Father and his Son jesus christ, 1 John 1: 3. Truly, it is not then a fancy, pc-acp vbz a-acp j n1 p-acp pno32, av-j po12 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1 np1 np1, vvn np1 crd: crd av-j, pn31 vbz xx av dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 64
652 and that truly there is such a mariage-fellowship betwixt them, is evident, among many things, from these two, 1. Their neer conversing togither. 2dly, Familiar communication of secrets one to another. and that truly there is such a mariage-fellowship betwixt them, is evident, among many things, from these two, 1. Their near conversing together. 2dly, Familiar communication of secrets one to Another. cc d av-j a-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp pno32, vbz j, p-acp d n2, p-acp d crd, crd po32 av-j vvg av. j, j-jn n1 pp-f n2-jn pi p-acp n-jn. (6) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 64
653 1. Their familiar conversing togither, which in the Scripture is holden out, in these & such like expressions, of walking with them, of dwelling in them, in comeing to them, and supping with them & they with him, of rejoycing over them to do them good, 1. Their familiar conversing together, which in the Scripture is held out, in these & such like expressions, of walking with them, of Dwelling in them, in coming to them, and supping with them & they with him, of rejoicing over them to do them good, crd po32 j-jn vvg av, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn av, p-acp d cc d j n2, pp-f vvg p-acp pno32, pp-f vvg p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, cc vvg p-acp pno32 cc pns32 p-acp pno31, pp-f vvg p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi pno32 j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 65
654 as the Brydegroom rejoyceth over the Bryde; as the Bridegroom Rejoiceth over the Bride; c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 65
655 and if all these be too little to express it, he putts them in his bosome, Isai, 40.11. the Lambs that are not able to walk, he puts them in his bosome. and if all these be too little to express it, he putts them in his bosom, Isaiah, 40.11. the Lambs that Are not able to walk, he puts them in his bosom. cc cs d d vbb av j pc-acp vvi pn31, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, np1, crd. dt n2 cst vbr xx j pc-acp vvi, pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 65
656 Doth not all these, laid togither, evince a free & a familiar conversing togither. Does not all these, laid together, evince a free & a familiar conversing together. vdz xx d d, vvd av, n1 dt j cc dt j-jn vvg av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 65
657 But if we shall add to this, the 2d, the free and familiar commutation of secrets, the secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, and the Spirit of the Lord. But if we shall add to this, the 2d, the free and familiar commutation of secrets, the secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, and the Spirit of the Lord. cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d, dt crd, dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f n2-jn, dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
658 Christ can tell his Disciples, John 15 I call you not Servants but Friends, because he had put them so farr on his secrets which usually is not done to meer Servants. christ can tell his Disciples, John 15 I call you not Servants but Friends, Because he had put them so Far on his secrets which usually is not done to mere Servants. np1 vmb vvi po31 n2, np1 crd pns11 vvb pn22 xx n2 p-acp n2, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno32 av av-j p-acp po31 n2-jn r-crq av-j vbz xx vdn p-acp j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
659 I have told you all, sayes he, I have heard of my father. I have told you all, Says he, I have herd of my father. pns11 vhb vvn pn22 d, vvz pns31, pns11 vhb vvn pp-f po11 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
660 Is there not here a commutation of secrets, upon Christs pairt? The like is also upon the Churchs, David puts it in one of his Psalmes, All my complaint is before thee, Is there not Here a commutation of secrets, upon Christ pairt? The like is also upon the Churches, David puts it in one of his Psalms, All my complaint is before thee, vbz pc-acp xx av dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp npg1 n1? dt j vbz av p-acp dt n2, np1 vvz pn31 p-acp crd pp-f po31 n2, d po11 n1 vbz p-acp pno21, (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
661 and my groaning is not hid from thee. and my groaning is not hid from thee. cc po11 n-vvg vbz xx vvn p-acp pno21. (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
662 My groaning, there are many things wee groan for, that we would tell none on earth; My groaning, there Are many things we groan for, that we would tell none on earth; po11 n-vvg, pc-acp vbr d n2 pns12 vvb p-acp, cst pns12 vmd vvi pix p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
663 But my groaning is not hide from thee. But my groaning is not hide from thee. cc-acp po11 n-vvg vbz xx vvi p-acp pno21. (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
664 Is there not then here a mutual commutation of secrets? There be many other things wherein communion betwixt Christ and his Church consists, Is there not then Here a mutual commutation of secrets? There be many other things wherein communion betwixt christ and his Church consists, vbz pc-acp xx av av dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn? pc-acp vbi d j-jn n2 c-crq n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 vvz, (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
665 but thir two tend most to prove a marriage-communion, their familiar converse togither, and their spiritual commutatione of secrets. I go to the 3d. In the third place, if we shall consider, for constituting this marriage, their mutual performing the duties of this relation; but their two tend most to prove a marriage-communion, their familiar converse together, and their spiritual commutation of secrets. I go to the 3d. In the third place, if we shall Consider, for constituting this marriage, their mutual performing the duties of this Relation; cc-acp po32 crd vvb av-ds pc-acp vvi dt n1, po32 j-jn n1 av, cc po32 j n1 pp-f n2-jn. pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1, cs pns12 vmb vvi, p-acp vvg d n1, po32 j vvg dt n2 pp-f d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 65
666 we find them in Scripture proposed as paterns to all that are in mariage relations: we find them in Scripture proposed as patterns to all that Are in marriage relations: pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp d cst vbr p-acp n1 n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 66
667 Husbands love your wyves, as Christ hath loved his Church, and Wyves be subject to your husbands, Husbands love your wives, as christ hath loved his Church, and Wives be Subject to your Husbands, n2 vvb po22 n2, c-acp np1 vhz vvn po31 n1, cc n2 vbi j-jn p-acp po22 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 66
668 as the Church is subject unto Christ. as the Church is Subject unto christ. c-acp dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 66
669 The love, which is the summe of the husbands duty, upon his part, Eph. 3. Passeth knowledge, thee can no love be found to resemble it, The love, which is the sum of the Husbands duty, upon his part, Ephesians 3. Passes knowledge, thee can not love be found to resemble it, dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd vvz n1, pno21 vmb xx vvb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 66
670 but one, John 15. as the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you; how lovingly speaks he to the Church throughout the song, usually in such termes as these, My love, my dove, my fair one: but one, John 15. as the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you; how lovingly speaks he to the Church throughout the song, usually in such terms as these, My love, my dove, my fair one: cc-acp pi, np1 crd p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, av vhb pns11 vvd pn22; c-crq av-vvg vvz pns31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, av-j p-acp d n2 c-acp d, po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j pi: (6) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 66
671 and on the other part, the Church is subject unto him, she obeyes him even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, and called him Lord: and on the other part, the Church is Subject unto him, she obeys him even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, and called him Lord: cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz pno31 av c-acp np1 vvd np1, cc vvd pno31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 66
672 That is true, the obedience is imperfect, and hath many craks into it, yet she esteems all his commandments, concerning every thing, to be right, and He graciously accepts of the will in stead of the dead. That is true, the Obedience is imperfect, and hath many craks into it, yet she esteems all his Commandments, Concerning every thing, to be right, and He graciously accepts of the will in stead of the dead. cst vbz j, dt n1 vbz j, cc vhz d vvz p-acp pn31, av pns31 vvz d po31 n2, vvg d n1, pc-acp vbi j-jn, cc pns31 av-j vvz pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 66
673 Lastly, There is in this mariage a reciprocal commutation of what belongs to the one party unto the other: 1. Upon Christs part, it is impossible to enumerat all the particular Jewels, far less the high inheritance, that is given the Church by Him; Lastly, There is in this marriage a reciprocal commutation of what belongs to the one party unto the other: 1. Upon Christ part, it is impossible to enumerate all the particular Jewels, Far less the high inheritance, that is given the Church by Him; ord, pc-acp vbz p-acp d n1 dt j n1 pp-f r-crq vvz p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt n-jn: crd p-acp npg1 n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d dt j n2, av-j av-dc cs j n1, cst vbz vvn dt n1 p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 66
674 we must rest upon that the Apostle hath, 1 Cor. 3. towards the end, all things are yours, and ye are Christs, all things present, and things to come, amongst the rest, death is yours, it is no longer your enemy, we must rest upon that the Apostle hath, 1 Cor. 3. towards the end, all things Are yours, and you Are Christ, all things present, and things to come, among the rest, death is yours, it is no longer your enemy, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d dt n1 vhz, vvn np1 crd p-acp dt n1, d n2 vbr png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1, d n2 j, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1, n1 vbz png22, pn31 vbz av-dx av-jc po22 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 67
675 but your servant, for ye are Christs. Now whatsoever may be comprehended under all things, He communicats to his Church. but your servant, for you Are Christ. Now whatsoever may be comprehended under all things, He communicants to his Church. cc-acp po22 n1, c-acp pn22 vbr npg1. av q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2, pns31 n2-j p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 67
676 It is true the Church hath nothing to give him. It is true the Church hath nothing to give him. pn31 vbz j dt n1 vhz pix pc-acp vvi pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 67
677 Let Pelagians talke of their preventing God, and Papists of their merit, and of their supererogating, what they will, beleevers know their goodness extends not unto him, Only she gives herselfe, and she gives her debt. 1. She gives herself, the Apostle commends this in the Macedonians, that they gave themselves unto the Lord. Let Pelagians talk of their preventing God, and Papists of their merit, and of their supererogating, what they will, believers know their Goodness extends not unto him, Only she gives herself, and she gives her debt. 1. She gives herself, the Apostle commends this in the Macedonians, that they gave themselves unto the Lord. vvb np1 n1 pp-f po32 vvg n1, cc njp2 pp-f po32 n1, cc pp-f po32 j-vvg, r-crq pns32 vmb, n2 vvb po32 n1 vvz xx p-acp pno31, av-j pns31 vvz px31, cc pns31 vvz po31 n1. crd pns31 vvz px31, dt n1 vvz d p-acp dt njp2, cst pns32 vvd px32 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 67
678 And 2. their dept, because his he payes it, and discharges their debt, the hand writting of ordinances which was against them, and contrary to them, by nailing it unto the Cross. And 2. their dept, Because his he pays it, and discharges their debt, the hand writing of ordinances which was against them, and contrary to them, by nailing it unto the Cross. cc crd po32 vvd, c-acp po31 pns31 vvz pn31, cc vvz po32 n1, dt n1 vvg pp-f n2 r-crq vbds p-acp pno32, cc n-jn p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 67
679 Thus we have briefly shewed wherein this mariage consists. Thus we have briefly showed wherein this marriage consists. av pns12 vhb av-j vvn c-crq d n1 vvz. (6) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 67
680 The 2d thing we proposed is, how can such a mariage be possible, especially considering the vast odds betwixt the parties. The 2d thing we proposed is, how can such a marriage be possible, especially considering the vast odds betwixt the parties. dt crd n1 pns12 vvn vbz, q-crq vmb d dt n1 vbi j, av-j vvg dt j n2 p-acp dt n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 67
681 For clearing this, I shall briefly say only these things. For clearing this, I shall briefly say only these things. p-acp vvg d, pns11 vmb av-j vvi av-j d n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 67
682 First, Beleevers in their eternal election are given to Christ by his Father, it is true, we know but little of the manner and way of the eternal transactions betwixt the father and sone; First, Believers in their Eternal election Are given to christ by his Father, it is true, we know but little of the manner and Way of the Eternal transactions betwixt the father and soon; ord, n2 p-acp po32 j n1 vbr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbz j, pns12 vvb p-acp j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 129 Page 67
683 and some are too bold with Gods secrets in determining herein: and Some Are too bold with God's secrets in determining herein: cc d vbr av j p-acp npg1 n2-jn p-acp vvg av: (6) sermon (DIV1) 129 Page 67
684 that is sufficient to our purpose, to know that the father hath from all eternity made a gift of his elect unto Christ, that is sufficient to our purpose, to know that the father hath from all eternity made a gift of his elect unto christ, cst vbz j p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vhz p-acp d n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 j-vvn p-acp np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 129 Page 68
685 and in this is laid the first foundation of their mariage-union and communion; and in this is laid the First Foundation of their mariage-union and communion; cc p-acp d vbz vvn dt ord n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 129 Page 68
686 All that the Father giveth me, shall come to me, and again, of all that the Father hath given me, I have lost none: All that the Father gives me, shall come to me, and again, of all that the Father hath given me, I have lost none: d d dt n1 vvz pno11, vmb vvi p-acp pno11, cc av, pp-f d cst dt n1 vhz vvn pno11, pns11 vhb vvn pix: (6) sermon (DIV1) 129 Page 68
687 so that whatever they be in themselves yet since they are the fathers gift, in their election, there is in this a foundation laid for a mariage. so that whatever they be in themselves yet since they Are the Father's gift, in their election, there is in this a Foundation laid for a marriage. av cst r-crq pns32 vbb p-acp px32 av p-acp pns32 vbr dt ng1 n1, p-acp po32 n1, pc-acp vbz p-acp d dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 129 Page 68
688 Secondly, The love of Christ, however it be high in regarde of the person loving, Secondly, The love of christ, however it be high in regard of the person loving, ord, dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp pn31 vbb j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg, (6) sermon (DIV1) 130 Page 68
689 yet withall it is very condescending in reference to the thing loved, yea the more condescending it be and the less attracted by any excellency in the object, the more of the nature of pure love there is into it, amor purus, said Bernard, non est mercenarius. His love then being altogither free, (hence it is stouping) can and does very well condescend to bestow this highest love-relation upon basest wormes: yet withal it is very condescending in Referente to the thing loved, yea the more condescending it be and the less attracted by any excellency in the Object, the more of the nature of pure love there is into it, amor purus, said Bernard, non est Mercenary. His love then being altogether free, (hence it is stooping) can and does very well condescend to bestow this highest love-relation upon Basest worms: av av pn31 vbz av vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd, uh dt av-dc vvg pn31 vbb cc av av-dc vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, dt av-dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vbz p-acp pn31, fw-la fw-la, vvd np1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la. po31 n1 av vbg av j, (av pn31 vbz vvg) vmb cc vdz av av vvi pc-acp vvi d js n1 p-acp js n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 130 Page 68
690 even so great a God to love with such a great love such as we. even so great a God to love with such a great love such as we. av av j dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt j n1 d c-acp pns12. (6) sermon (DIV1) 130 Page 68
691 Now from the love which is pure love proceeds this mariage, and who can hinder his love? Now from the love which is pure love proceeds this marriage, and who can hinder his love? av p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz j n1 vvz d n1, cc r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1? (6) sermon (DIV1) 130 Page 68
692 Thirdly, How low soever our naturs be in regard of creation, being made a little lower then the Angels, Thirdly, How low soever our natures be in regard of creation, being made a little lower then the Angels, ord, c-crq av-j av po12 n2 vbb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vbg vvn dt j av-jc cs dt n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 131 Page 68
693 yet not a little advanced above the angelical nature, by reason of the personal union of the humane nature, with the divin in the person of the Mediator, Godman haveing sit down at the right hand of the Father, to which of the Angels said he at any tyme, Sit thou down at my right hand. yet not a little advanced above the angelical nature, by reason of the personal Union of the humane nature, with the divine in the person of the Mediator, Godman having fit down At the right hand of the Father, to which of the Angels said he At any time, Fit thou down At my right hand. av xx dt j vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vhg j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pp-f dt n2 vvd pns31 p-acp d n1, vvb pns21 a-acp p-acp po11 j-jn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 131 Page 69
694 Ahasuerus in his mariage with Esther did make her no more noble in blood then she was before: Ahasuerus in his marriage with Esther did make her no more noble in blood then she was before: np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 vdd vvi pno31 av-dx av-dc j p-acp n1 cs pns31 vbds a-acp: (6) sermon (DIV1) 131 Page 69
695 But in this Brydegroom, this is singular, that he hes lifted up the nature of his Bryde in the union of the same nature with the divine, it is nothing so strange then there be a mariage. But in this Bridegroom, this is singular, that he hes lifted up the nature of his Bride in the Union of the same nature with the divine, it is nothing so strange then there be a marriage. cc-acp p-acp d n1, d vbz j, cst pns31 zz vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp dt j-jn, pn31 vbz pix av j av pc-acp vbi dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 131 Page 69
696 Lastly, As for the moral distance betwixt Christ and his Bryde, this is also removed by washing her in his own blood. Lastly, As for the moral distance betwixt christ and his Bride, this is also removed by washing her in his own blood. ord, a-acp p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, d vbz av vvn p-acp vvg pno31 p-acp po31 d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 69
697 It is needless to debar whither our union with Christ or out justification preceed in order of natur, It is needless to debar whither our Union with christ or out justification precede in order of Nature, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi c-crq po12 n1 p-acp np1 cc av n1 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f fw-la, (6) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 69
698 since in order of tyme the odds cannot be great. since in order of time the odds cannot be great. c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 dt n2 vmbx vbi j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 69
699 But we are all washen before our mariage-communion with Christ, and as Esther, perfumed with the incense of the righteousness of Jesus the Brydegroom: But we Are all washen before our mariage-communion with christ, and as Esther, perfumed with the incense of the righteousness of jesus the Bridegroom: cc-acp pns12 vbr d n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 69
700 Now lay these four togither, and the mariage, notwithstanding the wast odds betwixt the parties, will not appear so strange. Now lay these four together, and the marriage, notwithstanding the waste odds betwixt the parties, will not appear so strange. av vvb d crd av, cc dt n1, c-acp dt n1 n2 p-acp dt n2, vmb xx vvi av j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 69
701 But I go to the Application. Application. There is a threefold use we shall follow from this point. But I go to the Application. Application. There is a threefold use we shall follow from this point. p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1. n1. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 69
702 Is there such a mariage betwixt Christ and beleevers? Then let all admire and praise the Brydegroom for this admirable condescendency; Is there such a marriage betwixt christ and believers? Then let all admire and praise the Bridegroom for this admirable condescendency; vbz pc-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n2? av vvb d vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 134 Page 69
703 thy Maker is thy Husband, are words of wonder; there be these things that make the mariage truely admirable. thy Maker is thy Husband, Are words of wonder; there be these things that make the marriage truly admirable. po21 n1 vbz po21 n1, vbr n2 pp-f n1; pc-acp vbi d n2 cst vvb dt n1 av-j j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 134 Page 70
704 First, The majesty and greatness of the Brydegroom. First, The majesty and greatness of the Bridegroom. ord, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 135 Page 70
705 The Apostle forbidds us to be unequaly yoked, but how unequaly is he yoked, the brightness of the Fathers glory, the express image of his person, he that thinks it no robbery to be equal with God, the man that is his fellow, whom all the Angels adore, The Apostle forbids us to be unequally yoked, but how unequally is he yoked, the brightness of the Father's glory, the express image of his person, he that thinks it no robbery to be equal with God, the man that is his fellow, whom all the Angels adore, dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, cc-acp q-crq av-j vbz pns31 vvn, dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 cst vvz pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp np1, dt n1 cst vbz po31 n1, ro-crq d dt n2 vvb, (6) sermon (DIV1) 135 Page 70
706 thus to condescend how admirable is it? Especially if in the second place we consider the baseness of the Bryde: thus to condescend how admirable is it? Especially if in the second place we Consider the baseness of the Bride: av pc-acp vvi c-crq j vbz pn31? av-j cs p-acp dt ord n1 pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 135 Page 70
707 Might not the Church say as Abigail said to David, when he sent to take her in mariage, 1 Sam. 24: 4. Behold let thine Handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the Servants of my Lord: Might not the Church say as Abigail said to David, when he sent to take her in marriage, 1 Sam. 24: 4. Behold let thine Handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the Servants of my Lord: vmd xx dt n1 vvb p-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd: crd vvb vvb po21 n1 vbb dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po11 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 136 Page 70
708 How base and polluted are we, and yet admitted to such a mariage, and taken into his bosome! How base and polluted Are we, and yet admitted to such a marriage, and taken into his bosom! c-crq j cc vvn vbr pns12, cc av vvn p-acp d dt n1, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 136 Page 70
709 If thirdly, We consider how earnestly he suited us, and how many repulses he indured, before he could gain our consent! If Thirdly, We Consider how earnestly he suited us, and how many repulses he endured, before he could gain our consent! cs ord, pns12 vvb c-crq av-j pns31 vvd pno12, cc c-crq d n2 pns31 vvd, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi po12 n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 70
710 How oft he did stand at the door and knock till his locks were wet with the dew of the night! How oft he did stand At the door and knock till his locks were wet with the due of the night! uh-crq av pns31 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n2 vbdr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 70
711 How oft did he put in his hand at the hole of the door, and his fingers dropped myrrhe! How oft did he put in his hand At the hold of the door, and his fingers dropped myrrh! uh-crq av vdd pns31 vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n2 vvd n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 70
712 How oft did he intreat, beseech, alure with promises, and yet we greived his Spirit, despised it, quenched it! How oft did he entreat, beseech, allure with promises, and yet we grieved his Spirit, despised it, quenched it! uh-crq av vdd pns31 vvi, vvb, vvi p-acp n2, cc av pns12 vvd po31 n1, vvd pn31, vvd pn31! (6) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 70
713 How oft was he made to sit down and weep over us, as he did over Jerusalem, and say, Oh! if that thou in this day had known the things that belong to thy peace! How oft was he made to fit down and weep over us, as he did over Jerusalem, and say, Oh! if that thou in this day had known the things that belong to thy peace! uh-crq av vbds pns31 vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp cc vvi p-acp pno12, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1, cc vvz, uh cs d pns21 p-acp d n1 vhd vvn dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po21 n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 71
714 How oft hes he pyped unto us, and we have not danced, and mourned unto us and we not lamented! How oft hes he piped unto us, and we have not danced, and mourned unto us and we not lamented! c-crq av zz pns31 vvd p-acp pno12, cc pns12 vhb xx vvn, cc vvd p-acp pno12 cc pns12 xx vvn! (6) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 71
715 Fourthly, Consider the admirable priviledges we are advanced to, by this mariage, the Church in the 2d of Hosea after she hes tryed all other lovers, vers. 7. I will go and return to my first husband, Fourthly, Consider the admirable privileges we Are advanced to, by this marriage, the Church in the 2d of Hosea After she hes tried all other lovers, vers. 7. I will go and return to my First husband, ord, vvb dt j n2 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp, p-acp d n1, dt n1 p-acp dt crd pp-f np1 c-acp pns31 zz vvd d j-jn n2, zz. crd pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp po11 ord n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 71
716 for then it was better with me then it is now. How noble a Husband, and how sure an inheritance! for then it was better with me then it is now. How noble a Husband, and how sure an inheritance! c-acp cs pn31 vbds jc p-acp pno11 cs pn31 vbz av. c-crq j dt n1, cc c-crq j dt n1! (6) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 71
717 What sweetness of content in fellowship with him! What sweetness of content in fellowship with him! q-crq n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31! (6) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 71
718 I sat down under his shaddow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste, sayes the spouse, in the song; I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste, Says the spouse, in the song; pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1, cc po31 n1 vbds j p-acp po11 n1, vvz dt n1, p-acp dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 71
719 the halfe of the truth cannot be told of the greatness of this priviledge, and how much, especially at the mariage-feast, ought we to be admiring it. the half of the truth cannot be told of the greatness of this privilege, and how much, especially At the Marriage-feast, ought we to be admiring it. dt n-jn pp-f dt n1 vmbx vbi vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc c-crq d, av-j p-acp dt n1, vmd pns12 pc-acp vbi vvg pn31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 71
720 The second use, If there be such a mariage, labour Christian to attaine it, this is that we have in commission to offer to thee: The second use, If there be such a marriage, labour Christian to attain it, this is that we have in commission to offer to thee: dt ord vvi, cs pc-acp vbb d dt n1, n1 np1 pc-acp vvi pn31, d vbz cst pns12 vhb p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21: (6) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 71
721 Ministers are sent out, as Eleazar Abrahams servant, to seek a Wyff to their Masters Sone; Ministers Are sent out, as Eleazar Abrahams servant, to seek a Wife to their Masters Soon; n2 vbr vvn av, c-acp np1 npg1 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 71
722 do not despise thy own mercy. If thou ask what shall thou do in order to thy closing with it; do not despise thy own mercy. If thou ask what shall thou do in order to thy closing with it; vdb xx vvi po21 d n1. cs pns21 vvb r-crq vmb pns21 vdi p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n-vvg p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 71
723 I shall offer the these helpes briefly. I shall offer the these helps briefly. pns11 vmb vvi dt d n2 av-j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 71
724 1. Thou must renounce all treating with thy other lovers, with whom either thou hast contracted or art about to contract a mariage, thou cannot be maried to both; 1. Thou must renounce all treating with thy other lovers, with whom either thou hast contracted or art about to contract a marriage, thou cannot be married to both; crd pns21 vmb vvi d vvg p-acp po21 j-jn n2, p-acp ro-crq d pns21 vh2 vvn cc n1 p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns21 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d; (6) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 72
725 If any man be in Christ he is a new creatur, and old things are past away. If any man be in christ he is a new creature's, and old things Are passed away. cs d n1 vbb p-acp np1 pns31 vbz dt j ng1, cc j n2 vbr vvn av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 72
726 Thy drunkenness, swearing, sabboth-breaking, carless walking, hypocrisy, or what else, it is but adultery thou committest with them. Thy Drunkenness, swearing, Sabbath breaking, careless walking, hypocrisy, or what Else, it is but adultery thou Committest with them. po21 n1, vvg, j, j n-vvg, n1, cc q-crq av, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 72
727 The man whom now thou hes is not thy husband, said Christ to the woman at the well. The man whom now thou hes is not thy husband, said christ to the woman At the well. dt n1 ro-crq av pns21 pns31|vhz vbz xx po21 n1, vvd np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 72
728 Stand not at it, to give up with these, the bargan we drive the day, is like to a mother who offers her Child an apple to quit the knyff, he hath in his hand, that would cutt his fingers. Stand not At it, to give up with these, the bargain we drive the day, is like to a mother who offers her Child an apple to quit the knyff, he hath in his hand, that would Cut his fingers. n1 xx p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp d, dt n1 pns12 vvb dt n1, vbz av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz po31 n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j, pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1, cst vmd vvi po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 72
729 What ever promises these lovers make, thou will come in the end to say of them as Poets fable Ariadne said of her husband Theseus when he left her desolat and alone in an Iland of the Sea, Mitius inveni quam tegenus omne ferarum. What ever promises these lovers make, thou will come in the end to say of them as Poets fable Ariadne said of her husband Theseus when he left her desolate and alone in an Island of the Sea, Mitius Inveni quam tegenus omne ferarum. q-crq av vvz d n2 vvi, pns21 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp ng1 n1 np1 vvd pp-f po31 n1 npg1 c-crq pns31 vvd po31 j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (6) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 72
730 But 2dly, If thou will attain this mariage, hearken to his wooeing-motions, I shall in this, name but two or three steps of his procedour in his fuit of mariage, But 2dly, If thou will attain this marriage, harken to his wooeing-motions, I shall in this, name but two or three steps of his procedure in his fuit of marriage, cc-acp av-j, cs pns21 vmb vvi d n1, vvb p-acp po31 n2, pns11 vmb p-acp d, n1 p-acp crd cc crd n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 fw-la pp-f n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 141 Page 72
731 and see how thou cariest to him in them. and see how thou carriest to him in them. cc vvb c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp pno31 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 141 Page 72
732 First, Possibly the Lord by his ordinances darts in some beames of light into thy understanding; First, Possibly the Lord by his ordinances darts in Some beams of Light into thy understanding; ord, av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 72
733 so that thou who was formerly ane ignorant, comes by it to see the evil of some sinns thou hath delighted in, so that thou who was formerly ane ignorant, comes by it to see the evil of Some Sins thou hath delighted in, av cst pns21 r-crq vbds av-j j j, vvz p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n-jn pp-f d n2 pns21 vhz vvn p-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 72
734 or canst discourse rationally of some truths of the Gospel thou wast ignorant of, take Heed how thoug hes this candle of the Lord lighted in thy bossome; or Canst discourse rationally of Some truths of the Gospel thou wast ignorant of, take Heed how Thought hes this candle of the Lord lighted in thy bossome; cc vm2 vvi av-j pp-f d n2 pp-f dt n1 pns21 vbd2s j pp-f, vvb n1 c-crq j zz d n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp po21 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 72
735 If thou continue in that sin after it, or only pryde thy self in thy knowledge, thou hes resisted of his wooeing-motions. If thou continue in that since After it, or only pride thy self in thy knowledge, thou hes resisted of his wooeing-motions. cs pns21 vvb p-acp d n1 p-acp pn31, cc j n1 po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, pns21 pns31|vhz vvn pp-f po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 73
736 He hath been standing at the door knocking, and thy answer hes been, I have put off my coat how shall I put it on? And, that thou was resolved to continue a-bed. He hath been standing At the door knocking, and thy answer hes been, I have put off my coat how shall I put it on? And, that thou was resolved to continue abed. pns31 vhz vbn vvg p-acp dt n1 vvg, cc po21 n1 zz vbn, pns11 vhb vvn a-acp po11 n1 c-crq vmb pns11 vvd pn31 a-acp? np1, cst pns21 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 73
737 Secondly, Readily Christ proceeds farther in his suit, by his Spirit fortifying the light in the understanding, Secondly, Readily christ proceeds farther in his suit, by his Spirit fortifying the Light in the understanding, ord, av-j np1 vvz av-jc p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 vvg dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 73
738 and makeing it set the conscience in fyre with the sense of sin, and the apprehensione of wrath; and making it Set the conscience in fire with the sense of since, and the apprehension of wrath; cc vvg pn31 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 73
739 this is one of his wayes of wooing, how unsuitable soever it appear at first to mariage-love. this is one of his ways of wooing, how unsuitable soever it appear At First to Marriage-love. d vbz pi pp-f po31 n2 pp-f vvg, c-crq j av pn31 vvi p-acp ord p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 73
740 Now see how thou caries to this, take heed where thou brings watter to quench this fyre, Now see how thou caries to this, take heed where thou brings water to quench this fire, av vvb c-crq pns21 vvz p-acp d, vvb n1 c-crq pns21 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 73
741 if thou divert it, or like Saul take an Instrument of musick to cure it, if thou divert it, or like Saul take an Instrument of music to cure it, cs pns21 vvb pn31, cc av-j np1 vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 73
742 and dar not entertain it till thou get water drawen out of the wells of salvation thou extinguishes one of his wooing-motions. and dar not entertain it till thou get water drawn out of the wells of salvation thou extinguishes one of his wooing-motions. cc n1 xx vvi pn31 c-acp pns21 vvb n1 vvn av pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1 pns21 vvz crd pp-f po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 143 Page 73
743 Or thirdly, if he go farther yet in his suit, and stirr in thy affections some desire after Christ, thou sayest from the commendations thou hearest of him, O if he were mine! Or Thirdly, if he go farther yet in his suit, and stir in thy affections Some desire After christ, thou Sayest from the commendations thou Hearst of him, Oh if he were mine! cc ord, cs pns31 vvb av-jc av p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp po21 n2 d n1 p-acp np1, pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n2 pns21 vv2 pp-f pno31, uh cs pns31 vbdr png11! (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 73
744 But readily to morrow when the Sacrament is by, thou lookest on it as a man will doe on a bargane he made in his drunkenness, rew it, But readily to morrow when the Sacrament is by, thou Lookest on it as a man will do on a bargain he made in his Drunkenness, rew it, p-acp av-j p-acp n1 c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp, pns21 vv2 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 vmb vdi p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, vvb pn31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 73
745 and do what he can, to cast it again; this is to despise the mariage. In a word learn carefully to intertaine his suit. and do what he can, to cast it again; this is to despise the marriage. In a word Learn carefully to entertain his suit. cc vdb r-crq pns31 vmb, pc-acp vvi pn31 av; d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1. p-acp dt n1 vvi av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 73
746 Many, especially at Sacraments, are like some leafy servants on whom in the morning their Master calls, Many, especially At Sacraments, Are like Some leafy Servants on whom in the morning their Master calls, av-d, av-j p-acp n2, vbr av-j d j n2 p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1 po32 n1 vvz, (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 74
747 and they answer coming, and falls a sleep again, and if he call again the second tyme, the same answer, but falls asleep again; and they answer coming, and falls a sleep again, and if he call again the second time, the same answer, but falls asleep again; cc pns32 vvb vvg, cc vvz dt n1 av, cc cs pns31 vvb av dt ord n1, dt d n1, cc-acp vvz j av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 74
748 this in his wooing is his entertainment, He sayes in his ordinances aryse my love, my dove, my fair one, this in his wooing is his entertainment, He Says in his ordinances arise my love, my dove, my fair one, d p-acp po31 n-vvg vbz po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2 vvb po11 n1, po11 n1, po11 j pi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 74
749 and come away, for this is not thy rest: We answer at the ordinances while the cry lasts, coming, and then falls asleep again; and come away, for this is not thy rest: We answer At the ordinances while the cry lasts, coming, and then falls asleep again; cc vvb av, p-acp d vbz xx po21 n1: pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 cs dt n1 vvz, vvg, cc av vvz j av; (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 74
750 this is to despyse the mariage. These three helpes I have given you to attain to this mariage; this is to despise the marriage. These three helps I have given you to attain to this marriage; d vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1. d crd n2 pns11 vhb vvn pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 74
751 doe not stand disputing thy unworthiness or thy unsuitableness to this mariage, at least cast not at it because thou art not his match: do not stand disputing thy unworthiness or thy unsuitableness to this marriage, At least cast not At it Because thou art not his match: vdb xx vvi vvg po21 n1 cc po21 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp ds vvi xx p-acp pn31 c-acp pns21 vb2r xx po31 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 74
752 Abigail judged her self bad enough to wash the feet of the Servants of David, yet she ryses and goes with the servants of David, to take him to her Husband. Abigail judged her self bad enough to wash the feet of the Servants of David, yet she rises and Goes with the Servants of David, to take him to her Husband. np1 vvd po31 n1 j av-d pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, av pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 74
753 What if God willing to shew mercy on the veshels of mercy, sayes the Apostle, who art thou O man that replyest to God. What if God willing to show mercy on the veshels of mercy, Says the Apostle, who art thou Oh man that repliest to God. q-crq cs np1 vvg pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1, q-crq vb2r pns21 uh n1 cst vv2 p-acp np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 74
754 If he offer the a mariage and his offer is sincere, it becomes not thee to charge him with imprudency, call thy self as unworthy as thou will, If he offer the a marriage and his offer is sincere, it becomes not thee to charge him with imprudency, call thy self as unworthy as thou will, cs pns31 vvb dt dt n1 cc po31 n1 vbz j, pn31 vvz xx pno21 p-acp n1 pno31 p-acp n1, vvb po21 n1 c-acp j c-acp pns21 vmb, (6) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 74
755 yet with Abigail up and goe with the messengers, & accept of the mariage. Third Use, Is it so that there is a mariage betwixt Christ and his Church, yet with Abigail up and go with the messengers, & accept of the marriage. Third Use, Is it so that there is a marriage betwixt christ and his Church, av p-acp np1 a-acp cc vvi p-acp dt n2, cc vvi pp-f dt n1. ord n1, vbz pn31 av cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp np1 cc po31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 74
756 then in the third place, let such as have attained this high priviledge learn to improve it, especially in these following particulars. then in the third place, let such as have attained this high privilege Learn to improve it, especially in these following particulars. av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb d c-acp vhb vvn d j n1 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31, av-j p-acp d j-vvg n2-j. (6) sermon (DIV1) 146 Page 75
757 First, Thou may come with confidence and cheerfulness to his table in this ordinance of the Sacrament: First, Thou may come with confidence and cheerfulness to his table in this Ordinance of the Sacrament: ord, pns21 vmb vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 147 Page 75
758 the Master of this Feast is thy espoused Husband, as he that hath the apple tree hath a compleat right to all the fruit that growes upon it; the Master of this Feast is thy espoused Husband, as he that hath the apple tree hath a complete right to all the fruit that grows upon it; dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz po21 vvn n1, c-acp pns31 cst vhz dt n1 n1 vhz dt j n-jn p-acp d dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 147 Page 75
759 this is one part of the mariage-communion, which refults from the mariage-union. He sayes to thee, take eat this is my body which is broken for you. this is one part of the mariage-communion, which refults from the mariage-union. He Says to thee, take eat this is my body which is broken for you. d vbz crd n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1. pns31 vvz p-acp pno21, vvb vvi d vbz po11 n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pn22. (6) sermon (DIV1) 147 Page 75
760 Secondly, By vertue of this mariage thou hast an excellent answer to all intyseing tentations, thou can tell the tempter in his suit, thou art already maried, Secondly, By virtue of this marriage thou hast an excellent answer to all intyseing tentations, thou can tell the tempter in his suit, thou art already married, ord, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pns21 vh2 dt j n1 p-acp d vvg n2, pns21 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns21 vb2r av vvn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 75
761 and what hath he to do to entyse anothers Wyff. and what hath he to do to entice another's Wife. cc q-crq vhz pns31 pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi j-jn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 75
762 Ahasuerus could not indure to see Haman falling on the Bed of Queen Esther: What will he force the Queen before mine eyes, said he. Ahasuerus could not endure to see Haman falling on the Bed of Queen Esther: What will he force the Queen before mine eyes, said he. np1 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi np1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1: q-crq vmb pns31 vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 n2, vvd pns31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 75
763 Thy husband is a jealous God, tell this to the tempter. Thy husband is a jealous God, tell this to the tempter. po21 n1 vbz dt j np1, vvb d p-acp dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 75
764 Thirdly, Thy being clothed with this Husband affoords the ane easy way how to manage any thing above thy strength; Thirdly, Thy being clothed with this Husband affords the ane easy Way how to manage any thing above thy strength; ord, po21 n1 vvn p-acp d n1 vvz dt j j n1 c-crq pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po21 n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 75
765 put it over upon him, thou art to do as Manoahs Wyfe did when the Angel came to her and told her of the birth of Sampson, Stay, sayes she, till I call my Husband. put it over upon him, thou art to do as Manoahs Wife did when the Angel Come to her and told her of the birth of Sampson, Stay, Says she, till I call my Husband. vvb pn31 a-acp p-acp pno31, pns21 vb2r pc-acp vdi c-acp npg1 n1 vdd c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31 cc vvd pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb, vvz pns31, c-acp pns11 vvb po11 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 75
766 But some say, there is no question of incouragments a new resulting from this mariage: But I doubt if indeed I be married unto him; But Some say, there is no question of encouragements a new resulting from this marriage: But I doubt if indeed I be married unto him; p-acp d vvb, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n2 dt j vvg p-acp d n1: cc-acp pns11 vvb cs av pns11 vbb vvn p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 75
767 take then some marks to try it by. First, If thy marriage-love be only reserved for him; take then Some marks to try it by. First, If thy Marriage-love be only reserved for him; vvb av d n2 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp. ord, cs po21 n1 vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 76
768 A woman may love her children, friends, and, with some kind of love, her possessions, A woman may love her children, Friends, and, with Some kind of love, her possessions, dt n1 vmb vvi po31 n2, n2, cc, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, po31 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 76
769 but her mariage-love ought only to be reserved for her Husband, Psal. 73. v. 25. There is none on earth that I desire befide thee, the bensil of thy love is for him, but her Marriage-love ought only to be reserved for her Husband, Psalm 73. v. 25. There is none on earth that I desire befide thee, the Bensil of thy love is for him, cc-acp po31 n1 vmd av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd n1 crd pc-acp vbz pix p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvb vvd pno21, dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 vbz p-acp pno31, (6) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 76
770 and other things loved with a reference to him. and other things loved with a Referente to him. cc j-jn n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31. (6) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 76
771 Secondly, How does thou take with his absence? is it thy affliction or not, Matth. 9. Can the children of the mariage chamber mourne so long as the Brydegroom is with them, Secondly, How does thou take with his absence? is it thy affliction or not, Matthew 9. Can the children of the marriage chamber mourn so long as the Bridegroom is with them, ord, q-crq vdz pns21 vvb p-acp po31 n1? vbz pn31 po21 n1 cc xx, np1 crd vmb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 n1 vvi av av-j c-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV1) 152 Page 76
772 but the day shall come, he shall be taken from them, then they shall fast; but the day shall come, he shall be taken from them, then they shall fast; cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi, pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno32, cs pns32 vmb vvi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 152 Page 76
773 does thy joy eb and flow with his presence, and absence? this is a good symptome he is thine. does thy joy eb and flow with his presence, and absence? this is a good Symptom he is thine. vdz po21 n1 n1 cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc n1? d vbz dt j n1 pns31 vbz png21. (6) sermon (DIV1) 152 Page 76
774 Thirdly, Try it by thy subjection to his lawes. Thirdly, Try it by thy subjection to his laws. ord, vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 76
775 The woman is bound by the law of the Husband, so longe as the Husband liveth, Rom. 7: 2. by his being a Husband he ceases not therefor to be a Lord, Psal. 45. For He is thy Lord and worshipe thou him: The woman is bound by the law of the Husband, so long as the Husband lives, Rom. 7: 2. by his being a Husband he ceases not Therefore to be a Lord, Psalm 45. For He is thy Lord and worship thou him: dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd: crd p-acp po31 vbg dt n1 pns31 vvz xx av pc-acp vbi dt n1, np1 crd c-acp pns31 vbz po21 n1 cc n1 pns21 pno31: (6) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 76
776 The more love, the more obedience: If ye love me, keep my Commandements; The more love, the more Obedience: If you love me, keep my commandments; dt av-dc n1, dt av-dc n1: cs pn22 vvb pno11, vvb po11 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 76
777 Its not some flash of a desire after him at such a time as this, will prove a mariage, Its not Some flash of a desire After him At such a time as this, will prove a marriage, vbz xx d n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d, vmb vvi dt n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 76
778 but where there is a constant tract of obedience to him as a Lord, there is a sweet proof of his being thy Husband. Amen. but where there is a constant tract of Obedience to him as a Lord, there is a sweet proof of his being thy Husband. Amen. cc-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 vbg po21 n1. uh-n. (6) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 76
779 SERMON On Isai. 45: 24. Surely shall one say in the Lord have I righteousness and strength. SERMON On Isaiah 45: 24. Surely shall one say in the Lord have I righteousness and strength. n1 p-acp np1 crd: crd av-j vmb pi vvi p-acp dt n1 vhb pns11 n1 cc n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 153 Page 77
780 IN the entry of this Chapter, we have the Lord comforting Israel, who were hopeless that ever they should return out of Babilon, by nameing Cyrus an hundreth years before his birth, whose right hand he would uphold, and that they might the better beleeve, that notwithstanding all the power of the Babilonians, Cyrus should deliver, the Lord tells them, He had done greater things then that came to, He formed the light, vers. 7. and vers. 18. He formed the earth and established it; IN the entry of this Chapter, we have the Lord comforting Israel, who were hopeless that ever they should return out of Babylon, by naming Cyrus an Hundredth Years before his birth, whose right hand he would uphold, and that they might the better believe, that notwithstanding all the power of the Babylonians, Cyrus should deliver, the Lord tells them, He had done greater things then that Come to, He formed the Light, vers. 7. and vers. 18. He formed the earth and established it; p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vhb dt n1 vvg np1, r-crq vbdr j cst av pns32 vmd vvi av pp-f np1, p-acp vvg np1 dt ord n2 p-acp po31 n1, rg-crq j-jn n1 pns31 vmd vvi, cc cst pns32 vmd dt av-jc vvi, cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, npg1 vmd vvi, dt n1 vvz pno32, pns31 vhd vdn jc n2 cs cst vvd p-acp, pns31 vvd dt n1, fw-la. crd cc zz. crd pns31 vvd dt n1 cc vvd pn31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 77
781 this incouragment continues from the beginning of the Chapter to the 22. vers. this Encouragement continues from the beginning of the Chapter to the 22. vers. d n1 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt crd fw-la. (7) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 77
782 from thence to the end of the Chapter, we have a prophecy of the calling in of the Gentils, Look unto me all ye ends of the earth and be saved; from thence to the end of the Chapter, we have a prophecy of the calling in of the Gentiles, Look unto me all you ends of the earth and be saved; p-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg p-acp pp-f dt n2-j, vvb p-acp pno11 d pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1 cc vbi vvn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 77
783 and in the words read we have the happy condition of the beleeving Gentils when they shall be called in; and in the words read we have the happy condition of the believing Gentiles when they shall be called in; cc p-acp dt n2 vvb pns12 vhb dt j n1 pp-f dt vvg n2-j c-crq pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp; (7) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 77
784 they shall find in the Lord righteousness and strength, and in this they shall triumph and glory. they shall find in the Lord righteousness and strength, and in this they shall triumph and glory. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 cc n1, cc p-acp d pns32 vmb vvi cc n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 78
785 This being the scop of the words. This being the scop of the words. d vbg dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 78
786 In them these three particulars are considerable. 1. A compend of the priviledges of the beleeving Gentils, righteousness and strength. 2. The fountain of the priviledges, In the Lord. 3. The triumphe the Gentils shall make because of their priviledge, Surely shall one say. In them these three particulars Are considerable. 1. A compend of the privileges of the believing Gentiles, righteousness and strength. 2. The fountain of the privileges, In the Lord. 3. The triumph the Gentiles shall make Because of their privilege, Surely shall one say. p-acp pno32 d crd n2-j vbr j. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt vvg n2-j, n1 cc n1. crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt n1. crd dt n1 dt n2-j vmb vvi c-acp pp-f po32 n1, av-j vmb pi vvi. (7) sermon (DIV1) 156 Page 78
787 Two things in them are necessary to be cleared: 1. What is meant by righteousness and strength. 2dly, What is implyed in these words, Shall one say. For the 1. Some referr the two only to times of trial, making them to relat to captivity in Babylon, and the meanning to be, in the Lord I shall find righteousness, supporting strength, Two things in them Are necessary to be cleared: 1. What is meant by righteousness and strength. 2dly, What is employed in these words, Shall one say. For the 1. some refer the two only to times of trial, making them to relate to captivity in Babylon, and the meaning to be, in the Lord I shall find righteousness, supporting strength, crd n2 p-acp pno32 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn: crd q-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. av, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp d n2, vmb crd vvb. p-acp dt crd d vvb dt crd j p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vbi, p-acp dt n1 pns11 vmb vvi n1, vvg n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
788 and faithful dealing, under the captivity. and faithful dealing, under the captivity. cc j n-vvg, p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
789 But with Calvin, we take the words as the priviledge of the Gentils, who should come to Christ, But with calvin, we take the words as the privilege of the Gentiles, who should come to christ, p-acp p-acp np1, pns12 vvb dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
790 and so (as Calvin observes) comprehend the two main points of our salvation, strength in Christ, and so (as calvin observes) comprehend the two main points of our salvation, strength in christ, cc av (c-acp np1 vvz) vvb dt crd j n2 pp-f po12 n1, n1 p-acp np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
791 and righteousness, for covering our defects, in Christ. and righteousness, for covering our defects, in christ. cc n1, p-acp vvg po12 n2, p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
792 For the other, what is implyed in, shall one say: It imports a triumph, and glorying in these priviledges, For the other, what is employed in, shall one say: It imports a triumph, and glorying in these privileges, p-acp dt j-jn, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp, vmb crd vvb: pn31 vvz dt n1, cc vvg p-acp d n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
793 as usually the like expression imports in this prophecie, In that day shall ye say, 12. Chapt. So that the whole meaning of the words comes to this, that when the Gentils should look to Christ they should triumph in their condition, as usually the like expression imports in this prophecy, In that day shall you say, 12. Chapter So that the Whole meaning of the words comes to this, that when the Gentiles should look to christ they should triumph in their condition, c-acp av-j dt j n1 vvz p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1 vmb pn22 vvi, crd np1 av cst dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 vvz p-acp d, cst c-crq dt n2-j vmd vvi p-acp np1 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
794 because of the righteousness and strength they should find in him. Because of the righteousness and strength they should find in him. c-acp pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 78
795 There be several Observations we might take notice of from the words, but I shall only pitch upon one, There be several Observations we might take notice of from the words, but I shall only pitch upon one, pc-acp vbi j n2 pns12 vmd vvi n1 a-acp p-acp dt n2, cc-acp pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp crd, (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 79
796 and prosecut it in this Sermon. and prosecute it in this Sermon. cc vvi pn31 p-acp d n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 79
797 Observat. That the strength whereby beleevers act in duties, and the righteousness whereby the imperfections of their dueties is covered, are both to be found in Christ. Observation That the strength whereby believers act in duties, and the righteousness whereby the imperfections of their duties is covered, Are both to be found in christ. np1 cst dt n1 c-crq n2 vvi p-acp n2, cc dt n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 vbz vvn, vbr av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 79
798 This point is clear from the words, the bleeving Gentils, who look to him and are saved, triumph in this, that they find righteousness and strength in him. In prosecuting of it we shall take the doctrine in two parts. 1. Shall shew that our strength for duties, is in Christ: This point is clear from the words, the bleeving Gentiles, who look to him and Are saved, triumph in this, that they find righteousness and strength in him. In prosecuting of it we shall take the Doctrine in two parts. 1. Shall show that our strength for duties, is in christ: d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n2, dt vvg n2-j, r-crq vvb p-acp pno31 cc vbr vvn, n1 p-acp d, cst pns32 vvb n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. p-acp vvg pp-f pn31 pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp crd n2. crd vmb vvi d po12 n1 p-acp n2, vbz p-acp np1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 79
799 and 2dly, That the righteousness that covers the defects of our duties, is also to be found in him. and 2dly, That the righteousness that covers the defects of our duties, is also to be found in him. cc av, cst dt n1 cst vvz dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 79
800 For the 1. that the strength whereby we performe duties, is in Christ: For the 1. that the strength whereby we perform duties, is in christ: p-acp dt crd d dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb n2, vbz p-acp np1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 79
801 we shall 1. prove it from Scripture. 2dly, Give some grounds of it. 3dly, Apply it. we shall 1. prove it from Scripture. 2dly, Give Some grounds of it. 3dly, Apply it. pns12 vmb crd vvb pn31 p-acp n1. j, vvb d n2 pp-f pn31. j, vvb pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 79
802 For the proofe of it from Scripture, there be these things in the Scripture, that tend to confirme it. For the proof of it from Scripture, there be these things in the Scripture, that tend to confirm it. p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi d n2 p-acp dt n1, cst vvb pc-acp vvi pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 79
803 First, The Scripture every where declares man utterly impotent for performing the meanest duety without God. First, The Scripture every where declares man utterly impotent for performing the Meanest duty without God. ord, dt n1 d c-crq vvz n1 av-j j p-acp vvg dt js n1 p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 79
804 If he be called to will, it is God that must worke it in him; If he be called to will, it is God that must work it in him; cs pns31 vbb vvn p-acp n1, pn31 vbz np1 cst vmb vvi pn31 p-acp pno31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 79
805 If to do, it must proceed from the same God, Philip. 2: 13. If to pray, the Spirit must help our infirmities, Rom, 8. If to hear, He must awaken our ear, Isai. 50: If to do, it must proceed from the same God, Philip. 2: 13. If to pray, the Spirit must help our infirmities, Rom, 8. If to hear, He must awaken our ear, Isaiah 50: cs pc-acp vdi, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt d np1, np1. crd: crd cs pc-acp vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi po12 n2, np1, crd cs pc-acp vvi, pns31 vmb vvi po12 n1, np1 crd: (7) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 79
806 Yea what ever we do, there is nothing of it we are able to doe of our-selves, no not of ourselvs to think so much as that that is good. Yea what ever we do, there is nothing of it we Are able to do of ourselves, no not of ourselves to think so much as that that is good. uh r-crq av pns12 vdb, pc-acp vbz pix pp-f pn31 pns12 vbr j pc-acp vdi pp-f n2, uh-dx xx pp-f px12 pc-acp vvi av av-d c-acp d cst vbz j. (7) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 79
807 2dly, What duties we are comanded to doe, we are expresly commanded to do them in the strength of Christ. 2dly, What duties we Are commanded to do, we Are expressly commanded to do them in the strength of christ. av, q-crq n2 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vdi, pns12 vbr av-j vvn pc-acp vdi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 80
808 If to resist tentations, we are to be strong in the Lord and the power of his might, Ephes. 6: 11. If to walk according to the rules of the Gospel; If to resist tentations, we Are to be strong in the Lord and the power of his might, Ephesians 6: 11. If to walk according to the rules of the Gospel; cs pc-acp vvi n2, pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd: crd cs pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 80
809 we are to walk in him, Coloss. 2: 12. If to hope, he most strengthen the heart, Psal. 27. Last. If to carry a right under desertions, we must trust in the name of the Lord, Psal. 42: 6. and last. we Are to walk in him, Coloss. 2: 12. If to hope, he most strengthen the heart, Psalm 27. Last. If to carry a right under desertions, we must trust in the name of the Lord, Psalm 42: 6. and last. pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, np1 crd: crd cs pc-acp vvi, pns31 av-ds vvb dt n1, np1 crd ord. cs pc-acp vvi dt j-jn p-acp n2, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd: crd cc ord. (7) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 80
810 If fruitful in any duty, we must abyd in him as the branch in the root, John 15: 4. If fruitful in any duty, we must abyd in him as the branch in the root, John 15: 4. cs j p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd: crd (7) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 80
811 Thirdly, It is evident also from the names that Christ hath given unto him in the Scripture, Thirdly, It is evident also from the names that christ hath given unto him in the Scripture, ord, pn31 vbz j av p-acp dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 80
812 as, Our lyfe, Col. 3: 4. Our light, Ps. 27: 1. Our hope, Coloss. 1: 27. Our root, John 15: 4. Our consolation, Luke 2: 19. Our wisdom, our sanctification, all which prove the truth of the point. as, Our life, Col. 3: 4. Our Light, Ps. 27: 1. Our hope, Coloss. 1: 27. Our root, John 15: 4. Our consolation, Lycia 2: 19. Our Wisdom, our sanctification, all which prove the truth of the point. c-acp, po12 n1, np1 crd: crd po12 vvi, np1 crd: crd po12 vvb, np1 crd: crd po12 vvi, np1 crd: crd po12 n1, av crd: crd po12 n1, po12 n1, d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 80
813 Fourthly, In the Scripture the Saints have ascribed the praise of whatsoever they have, either of active or passive obedience to him. Fourthly, In the Scripture the Saints have ascribed the praise of whatsoever they have, either of active or passive Obedience to him. ord, p-acp dt n1 dt n2 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vhb, d pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 80
814 If they suffer patiently, I can do all things through him that strengtheneth me, Philipp. 4: v. 13. If they act in their duty, Not I, but the grace of God in me, sayes Paul. If they suffer patiently, I can do all things through him that strengtheneth me, Philip. 4: v. 13. If they act in their duty, Not I, but the grace of God in me, Says Paul. cs pns32 vvb av-j, pns11 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp pno31 cst vvz pno11, np1. crd: n1 crd cs pns32 vvi p-acp po32 n1, xx pns11, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno11, vvz np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 80
815 Yea if they persever, thy right hand upholdeth me, Psal. 63: 8. Yea the praise of their life to him, I live, not I, but Christ that lives in me, Gal. 2: 20. All these laid togither prove aboundantly from Scripture, that our strength for duties is in Christ. Yea if they persever, thy right hand upholds me, Psalm 63: 8. Yea the praise of their life to him, I live, not I, but christ that lives in me, Gal. 2: 20. All these laid together prove abundantly from Scripture, that our strength for duties is in christ. uh cs pns32 vvb, po21 j-jn n1 vvz pno11, np1 crd: crd uh dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp pno31, pns11 vvb, xx pns11, cc-acp np1 cst vvz p-acp pno11, np1 crd: crd av-d d vvd av vvb av-j p-acp n1, cst po12 n1 p-acp n2 vbz p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 80
816 As for the grounds of it, why the Lord hath put our strength in the hand of Christ, As for the grounds of it, why the Lord hath put our strength in the hand of christ, p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 81
817 and not in our own, I shall name but these four. and not in our own, I shall name but these four. cc xx p-acp po12 d, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d crd. (7) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 81
818 First, By this, our strength under the Covenant of grace is surer laid up, then it was under the Covenant of works: First, By this, our strength under the Covenant of grace is Surer laid up, then it was under the Covenant of works: ord, p-acp d, po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz jc vvn p-acp, cs pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 81
819 once our strength for works was in our own hands. Adam, though the perfectest meer man that ever was, both for moral and gratious induements, once our strength for works was in our own hands. Adam, though the perfectest mere man that ever was, both for moral and gracious enduements, a-acp po12 n1 p-acp n2 vbds p-acp po12 d n2. np1, cs dt js j n1 cst av vbds, av-d p-acp j cc j n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 81
820 yet how soon did he make shipwrak of it! yet how soon did he make shipwrak of it! av q-crq av vdd pns31 vvi n1 pp-f pn31! (7) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 81
821 Yea the patrons of universal grace, who assert that God hath given sufficient grace to men for attaining salvation, can neitehr say that it would be effectual for salvation, Yea the Patrons of universal grace, who assert that God hath given sufficient grace to men for attaining salvation, can neitehr say that it would be effectual for salvation, uh dt n2 pp-f j n1, r-crq vvb cst np1 vhz vvn j n1 p-acp n2 p-acp vvg n1, vmb fw-ge vvb cst pn31 vmd vbi j p-acp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 81
822 or that it is not often lost, without the influences of assisting grace: or that it is not often lost, without the influences of assisting grace: cc cst pn31 vbz xx av vvn, p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 81
823 but by this way of making Christ the fountaine of strength, our strength is put into the hand of one who can not change, who is one and the same yesterday, but by this Way of making christ the fountain of strength, our strength is put into the hand of one who can not change, who is one and the same yesterday, cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg np1 dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pi r-crq vmb xx vvi, r-crq vbz crd cc dt d av-an, (7) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 81
824 and the day, and for ever. and the day, and for ever. cc dt n1, cc p-acp av. (7) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 81
825 Secondly, Christ his becoming our strength for duties, suits well to the great designe of the Gospel, which is the advancing of his own glory: Secondly, christ his becoming our strength for duties, suits well to the great Design of the Gospel, which is the advancing of his own glory: ord, np1 po31 vvg po12 n1 p-acp n2, n2 av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt vvg pp-f po31 d n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 81
826 For 1. This tends to keep up his peoples dependence upon him; For 1. This tends to keep up his peoples dependence upon him; c-acp crd np1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pno31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 81
827 This makes a thick court of supplicants, which is much for the honour of a Prince. This makes a thick court of supplicants, which is much for the honour of a Prince. d vvz dt j n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 81
828 If we had a stock of grace in our hand, we would readily say, as Israel did, We are Lords and will come no more near thee. If we had a stock of grace in our hand, we would readily say, as Israel did, We Are lords and will come no more near thee. cs pns12 vhd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vmd av-j vvi, c-acp np1 vdd, pns12 vbr n2 cc vmb vvi av-dx av-dc j pno21. (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
829 He that hath riches enough of his own, despyseth begging; and he that hath health enough, seeks not after a phisitian. He that hath riches enough of his own, despiseth begging; and he that hath health enough, seeks not After a Physician. pns31 cst vhz n2 d pp-f po31 d, vvz vvg; cc pns31 cst vhz n1 av-d, vvz xx p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
830 It is true there is inherent grace given, in ef\fectual calling, to beleevers: It is true there is inherent grace given, in ef\fectual calling, to believers: pn31 vbz j a-acp vbz j n1 vvn, p-acp j n-vvg, p-acp n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
831 But it is as ane spark of fyre in greenwood, which, if it be not continually blown upon, it would dye out; But it is as ane spark of fire in greenwood, which, if it be not continually blown upon, it would die out; cc-acp pn31 vbz a-acp j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, r-crq, cs pn31 vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp, pn31 vmd vvi av; (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
832 whither Adam needed the influences of assisting grace, notwithstanding of all his inherent grace, is to me beyond controversy: whither Adam needed the influences of assisting grace, notwithstanding of all his inherent grace, is to me beyond controversy: c-crq np1 vvd dt n2 pp-f vvg n1, c-acp pp-f d po31 j n1, vbz p-acp pno11 p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
833 Neither did it derogat from the perfection of his estat. Neither did it derogate from the perfection of his Estate. av-dx vdd pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
834 But that we constantly need it, and ought to be still dependent for it, who will deny? 2dly, But that we constantly need it, and ought to be still dependent for it, who will deny? 2dly, p-acp cst pns12 av-j vvb pn31, cc pi pc-acp vbi av j-jn p-acp pn31, r-crq vmb vvi? j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
835 As this dependence is honourable for God, so by putting our strength for duties in Christs hand, his people hes still fresh and new matter of praises: As this dependence is honourable for God, so by putting our strength for duties in Christ hand, his people hes still fresh and new matter of praises: c-acp d n1 vbz j p-acp np1, av p-acp vvg po12 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp npg1 n1, po31 n1 zz av j cc j n1 pp-f n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
836 Every new enlargement of heart for any performance affoords thee subject of a new songe, and thus He is still glorified by them. Every new enlargement of heart for any performance affords thee Subject of a new song, and thus He is still glorified by them. d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 vvz pno21 vvi pp-f dt j n1, cc av pns31 vbz av vvn p-acp pno32. (7) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 82
837 Thirdly, our strength being in the hand of Christ, tends not only to advance the honour of Christ, Thirdly, our strength being in the hand of christ, tends not only to advance the honour of christ, ord, po12 n1 vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 82
838 but our obedience in the great duties, which are eminently advanced by puting our strength in Christs hand, Faith and self-denyal. 1 This way makes a great deal of work for faith, especially as we live by faith a lyfe of sanctification, every branch of holyness calls for ane new act of faith; but our Obedience in the great duties, which Are eminently advanced by putting our strength in Christ hand, Faith and self-denial. 1 This Way makes a great deal of work for faith, especially as we live by faith a life of sanctification, every branch of holiness calls for ane new act of faith; cc-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt j n2, r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp vvg po12 n1 p-acp npg1 n1, n1 cc n1. vvd d n1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, av-j c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f n1, d n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp j j n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 83
839 not only is faith to be acted in order to the acceptation of our duty, but for strength to performe; not only is faith to be acted in order to the acceptation of our duty, but for strength to perform; xx j vbz n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi; (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 83
840 and this eminently promoves self-denyal•, when there is most inlargement of heart in duties, we must remember it is dereived from ane-other; and this eminently promoves self-denyal•, when there is most enlargement of heart in duties, we must Remember it is dereived from ane-other; cc d av-j vvz j, c-crq pc-acp vbz ds n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, pns12 vmb vvi pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j; (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 83
841 there is a remarkable word, Deuter. 8. He fed them in the wilderness with Manna, which thy Fathers knew not, that he might humble them. there is a remarkable word, Deuter 8. He fed them in the Wilderness with Manna, which thy Father's knew not, that he might humble them. pc-acp vbz dt j n1, np1 crd pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq po21 n2 vvd xx, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 83
842 How could this humble them? Was it not Angels food? But it was food He behoved to give them dayly, How could this humble them? Was it not Angels food? But it was food He behooved to give them daily, q-crq vmd d vvi pno32? vbds pn31 xx n2 n1? p-acp pn31 vbds n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 83
843 and this tended to humble them. and this tended to humble them. cc d vvd pc-acp vvi pno32. (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 83
844 How excellent soever the influences of grace from Christ be, yet since there is fresh need of them dayly, this tends to humble thee. How excellent soever the influences of grace from christ be, yet since there is fresh need of them daily, this tends to humble thee. q-crq j av dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vbb, av c-acp pc-acp vbz j n1 pp-f pno32 av-j, d vvz pc-acp vvi pno21. (7) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 83
845 Fourthly, This putting our strength in Christs hand makes Christs yoke both easier and sweeter to his people, Fourthly, This putting our strength in Christ hand makes Christ yoke both Easier and Sweeten to his people, ord, d vvg po12 n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vvz npg1 n1 av-d jc cc jc p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 83
846 then if their strength were in their own hand. 1. It makes it easier. then if their strength were in their own hand. 1. It makes it Easier. av cs po32 n1 vbdr p-acp po32 d n1. crd pn31 vvz pn31 av-jc. (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 83
847 If a Father shall undertake to pay his sons expence at every taverne he comes to, its more easy nor if he had given him money in his purse to pay for himselfe. If a Father shall undertake to pay his Sons expense At every tavern he comes to, its more easy nor if he had given him money in his purse to pay for himself. cs dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1 p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz p-acp, pn31|vbz dc j ccx cs pns31 vhd vvn pno31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp px31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 83
848 We have no more to doe now, but ask and it will be given us, and knock and it shall be opened unto us. We have no more to do now, but ask and it will be given us, and knock and it shall be opened unto us. pns12 vhb dx dc pc-acp vdi av, cc-acp vvb cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno12, cc vvi cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 83
849 Israel had more ease in getting their food in the wilderness, nor they had when they tilled and sowed for it in their ow• possessions; Israel had more ease in getting their food in the Wilderness, nor they had when they tilled and sowed for it in their ow• possessions; np1 vhd dc n1 p-acp vvg po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, ccx pns32 vhd c-crq pns32 vvd cc vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp po32 n1 n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 84
850 they had here no more to do, but gather what was rained down to them. It makes his yoake also sweeter, then if our strength were in our hand. they had Here no more to do, but gather what was reigned down to them. It makes his yoke also Sweeten, then if our strength were in our hand. pns32 vhd av av-dx av-dc pc-acp vdi, cc-acp vvb r-crq vbds vvn a-acp p-acp pno32. pn31 vvz po31 n1 av jc, cs cs po12 n1 vbdr p-acp po12 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 84
851 My beloved put in his hand a the hole of the door, and his fingers dropped myrrhe, that which drops from his fingers, it hath to his spouse the relish of myrrhe; My Beloved put in his hand a the hold of the door, and his fingers dropped myrrh, that which drops from his fingers, it hath to his spouse the relish of myrrh; po11 j-vvn vvi p-acp po31 n1 dt dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc po31 n2 vvd n1, cst r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n2, pn31 vhz p-acp po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 84
852 that he as our nurse must pout our meat in our mouth, and that we are to be strong i• the grace that is in Jesus Christ, is the sweetes• ingredient in our performances. that he as our nurse must pout our meat in our Mouth, and that we Are to be strong i• the grace that is in jesus christ, is the sweetes• ingredient in our performances. cst pns31 p-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1, cc cst pns12 vbr pc-acp vbi j n1 dt n1 cst vbz p-acp np1 np1, vbz dt n1 n1 p-acp po12 n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 84
853 It were very pertinent with the point to enter here with Pelagians, who of old did talk so much of mans being able by the power of natural qualifications to prevent God, It were very pertinent with the point to enter Here with Pelagians, who of old did talk so much of men being able by the power of natural qualifications to prevent God, pn31 vbdr av j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp n2, r-crq pp-f j vdd vvi av d pp-f n2 vbg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vvi np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 84
854 and merit the first graces from God by a merit of congruity: and merit the First graces from God by a merit of congruity: cc vvi dt ord n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 84
855 against whom, Augustin among the Fathers, and profound Bradwardin in his Book, De causa Dei, have written at great length; against whom, Augustin among the Father's, and profound Bradwardine in his Book, De causa Dei, have written At great length; p-acp ro-crq, np1 p-acp dt n2, cc j np1 p-acp po31 n1, fw-fr fw-la fw-la, vhb vvn p-acp j n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 84
856 the Patrons of universal grace, Papists, Arminians, who also are at best Semi-pelagians, in opposing the truth, extolling man to the dishonour of Christ: the Patrons of universal grace, Papists, Arminians, who also Are At best Semipelagians, in opposing the truth, extolling man to the dishonour of christ: dt n2 pp-f j n1, njp2, njp2, r-crq av vbr p-acp js j, p-acp vvg dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 84
857 but how pextinent soever this were to the point, the unsuitableness of it to the present occasion shall make me wave it, but how pextinent soever this were to the point, the unsuitableness of it to the present occasion shall make me wave it, cc-acp q-crq n1 av d vbdr p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi pno11 vvi pn31, (7) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 84
858 and come to the practick application of the point. Application. and come to the practic application of the point. Application. cc vvb p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1. n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 84
859 Use 1. Is it so that our strength for duties is put in the hand of Christ; Use 1. Is it so that our strength for duties is put in the hand of christ; vvb crd vbz pn31 av cst po12 n1 p-acp n2 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 85
860 in the first place, take heed of making the wrong use of it, as if no attempt were to be made at duties, in the First place, take heed of making the wrong use of it, as if no attempt were to be made At duties, p-acp dt ord n1, vvb n1 pp-f vvg dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31, c-acp cs dx n1 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 85
861 but when we had actual influences of strength from Christ; how frequent is this? Especially at Sacraments; but when we had actual influences of strength from christ; how frequent is this? Especially At Sacraments; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vhd j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; c-crq j vbz d? av-j p-acp n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 85
862 How can I sail without wind? Or can such a lame ones as I walk, How can I sail without wind? Or can such a lame ones as I walk, q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp n1? cc vmb d dt j pi2 p-acp pns11 vvb, (7) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 85
863 If I be not borne? To obviat this I shall offer these confiderations. First, Our obligation to duties remains, though Christ should withdraw strengthening influences of grace; If I be not born? To obviate this I shall offer these considerations. First, Our obligation to duties remains, though christ should withdraw strengthening influences of grace; cs pns11 vbb xx vvn? p-acp n1 d pns11 vmb vvi d n2. ord, po12 n1 p-acp n2 vvz, cs np1 vmd vvi vvg n2 pp-f n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 85
864 our impotency is much acquired, and God loseth not his right to require obedience, though we have lost our strength to perform it, a creditor hath sufficient right in law to crave his debt, our impotency is much acquired, and God loses not his right to require Obedience, though we have lost our strength to perform it, a creditor hath sufficient right in law to crave his debt, po12 n1 vbz av-d vvn, cc np1 vvz xx po31 j-jn pc-acp vvi n1, cs pns12 vhb vvn po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, dt n1 vhz j j-jn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 85
865 though the debitor hath deboshed away all his estat, and thereby becomes incapacitat to pay him. though the debtor hath deboshed away all his Estate, and thereby becomes incapacitat to pay him. cs dt n1 vhz vvn av d po31 n1, cc av vvz vvi pc-acp vvi pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 85
866 Secondly, we may do much as to the substance of duties, even under a desertion, though the actual influences of grace be simply necessary for the gracious qualifications of them; Secondly, we may do much as to the substance of duties, even under a desertion, though the actual influences of grace be simply necessary for the gracious qualifications of them; ord, pns12 vmb vdi d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, av p-acp dt n1, cs dt j n2 pp-f n1 vbb av-j j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pno32; (7) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 85
867 there is yet more in our power, yea even suppose in an unregenerat estate, farr more when only under a desertion and wanting assisting grace, then we do; there is yet more in our power, yea even suppose in an unregenerate estate, Far more when only under a desertion and wanting assisting grace, then we do; pc-acp vbz av av-dc p-acp po12 n1, uh av vvb p-acp dt j n1, av-j n1 c-crq av-j p-acp dt n1 cc vvg vvg n1, cs pns12 vdb; (7) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 85
868 yea usually assisting grace is given when we are active in exerting and stirring up inherent grace, Psal. 27. vers. last, Wait on the Lord and be of good courage and He shall strengthen thy heart. yea usually assisting grace is given when we Are active in exerting and stirring up inherent grace, Psalm 27. vers. last, Wait on the Lord and be of good courage and He shall strengthen thy heart. uh av-j vvg n1 vbz vvn c-crq pns12 vbr j p-acp vvg cc vvg a-acp j n1, np1 crd fw-la. ord, vvb p-acp dt n1 cc vbi pp-f j n1 cc pns31 vmb vvi po21 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 86
869 Thirdly, The Lord often denyes assisting grace, that his accepting grace may shyn th• brighter; Thirdly, The Lord often Denies assisting grace, that his accepting grace may shyn th• Brighter; ord, dt n1 av vvz vvg n1, cst po31 vvg n1 vmb j n1 jc; (7) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 86
870 as he gave the poor woman but two myts, yet he commended the two myts, sh• did cast into the treasury; as he gave the poor woman but two myts, yet he commended the two myts, sh• did cast into the treasury; c-acp pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp crd vvz, av pns31 vvd dt crd vvz, n1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 86
871 usually our prais• are loudest, when we find him accepting th• duties that are mixed with manifest imper fections, Psal. 116. David sayes, The Lord heart him when he cryed and gratiously inclyned h•• eare when the cords of death took hold on him: usually our prais• Are Loudest, when we find him accepting th• duties that Are mixed with manifest imper fections, Psalm 116. David Says, The Lord heart him when he cried and graciously inclined h•• ear when the cords of death took hold on him: av-j po12 n1 vbr js, c-crq pns12 vvb pno31 vvg n1 n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp j n1 n2, np1 crd np1 vvz, dt n1 n1 pno31 c-crq pns31 vvd cc av-j vvn n1 n1 c-crq dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd vvi p-acp pno31: (7) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 86
872 an• with all when he considers the faintness an• defects of his cry, that it was then when h• was in hast saying, all men are lyars, that suc• a cry should be heard, see how he is enlarged in praises, I will call on the Lord whill I live, 〈 ◊ 〉 love him; an• with all when he considers the faintness an• defects of his cry, that it was then when h• was in haste saying, all men Are liars, that suc• a cry should be herd, see how he is enlarged in praises, I will call on the Lord whill I live, 〈 ◊ 〉 love him; n1 p-acp d c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 n1 n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pn31 vbds av c-crq n1 vbds p-acp n1 vvg, d n2 vbr n2, cst n1 dt n1 vmd vbi vvn, vvb c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp n2, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 zz pns11 vvb, 〈 sy 〉 vvb pno31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 86
873 what shall I render to him, thy servant Lord! thy servant! what shall I render to him, thy servant Lord! thy servant! q-crq vmb pns11 vvi p-acp pno31, po21 n1 n1! po21 n1! (7) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 86
874 If he give thee only to groane, what if he commend that groane, and look on it as the groand of a dear Child, If he give thee only to groan, what if he commend that groan, and look on it as the groaned of a dear Child, cs pns31 vvi pno21 av-j p-acp n1, r-crq cs pns31 vvb d n1, cc vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt vvd pp-f dt j-jn n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 86
875 as he did on Ephraims bemoaning himself, Jer. 31.18. as he did on Ephraims bemoaning himself, Jer. 31.18. c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1 vvg px31, np1 crd. (7) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 86
876 Fourthly, Christ sometimes gives strength for duties and it is not discerned, Hosea 12• v. 3, and 4. Jacob by his strength he prevailed with God and had power over the Angels: Fourthly, christ sometime gives strength for duties and it is not discerned, Hosea 12• v. 3, and 4. Jacob by his strength he prevailed with God and had power over the Angels: ord, np1 av vvz n1 p-acp n2 cc pn31 vbz xx vvn, np1 n1 n1 crd, cc crd np1 p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvn p-acp np1 cc vhd n1 p-acp dt n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 86
877 the Angel wrestled all night with Jacob, and yet gave Jacob even when he was wrestling with him, the strength of a Prince, the Angel wrestled all night with Jacob, and yet gave Jacob even when he was wrestling with him, the strength of a Prince, dt n1 vvd d n1 p-acp np1, cc av vvd np1 av c-crq pns31 vbds vvg p-acp pno31, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 86
878 as a Prince he prevailed with God. as a Prince he prevailed with God. c-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 86
879 Often we complain of the want of what we are enjoying, Solom. Song cap. 4. vers. Often we complain of the want of what we Are enjoying, Solomon. Song cap. 4. vers. av pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr vvg, np1. n1 n1. crd fw-la. (7) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 87
880 last. the Church prayes, Let my beloved come to his garden, my sister my spouse; last. the Church prays, Let my Beloved come to his garden, my sister my spouse; ord. dt n1 vvz, vvb po11 j-vvn vvb p-acp po31 n1, po11 n1 po11 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 87
881 she speaks of him as absent, but He tells here be is present, some men will see• their hatt when it is upon their head; she speaks of him as absent, but He tells Here be is present, Some men will see• their hat when it is upon their head; pns31 vvz pp-f pno31 c-acp j, cc-acp pns31 vvz av vbi vbz j, d n2 vmb n1 po32 n1 c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp po32 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 87
882 and you may have strength and not discern it. Lastly, Suppose he should deny thee strength to act in thy duty: and you may have strength and not discern it. Lastly, Suppose he should deny thee strength to act in thy duty: cc pn22 vmb vhi n1 cc xx vvi pn31. ord, vvb pns31 vmd vvi pno21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 87
883 not only art thou a debitor to him for obedience, and he is none to thee for assisting grace: not only art thou a debtor to him for Obedience, and he is none to thee for assisting grace: xx av-j n1 pns21 dt n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vbz pix p-acp pno21 p-acp vvg n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 87
884 But also thou ought carefully to search, what it may be that impeds his strengthening influences. But also thou ought carefully to search, what it may be that impeds his strengthening influences. cc-acp av pns21 pi av-j pc-acp vvi, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi cst vvz po31 vvg n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 87
885 We are often like orped children, that, when the fathers frown on them, fret at their condition, but consider not their fault; We Are often like orped children, that, when the Father's frown on them, fret At their condition, but Consider not their fault; pns12 vbr av av-j vvn n2, cst, c-crq dt ng1 n1 p-acp pno32, vvb p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp vvb xx po32 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 87
886 possibly thou hes abused assistance formerly given, quenched and grevied his Spirit. possibly thou hes abused assistance formerly given, quenched and grevied his Spirit. av-j pns21 pns31|vhz vvn n1 av-j vvn, vvn cc vvd po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 87
887 But I come to the two Uses of the point, having guarded against the abuse of it. But I come to the two Uses of the point, having guarded against the abuse of it. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt crd vvz pp-f dt n1, vhg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 87
888 First Use, Is our strength in Christ? It reproves these who set about duties in their own strength. First Use, Is our strength in christ? It reproves these who Set about duties in their own strength. ord n1, vbz po12 n1 p-acp np1? pn31 vvz d r-crq vvd p-acp n2 p-acp po32 d n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 87
889 It is ane excellent resolution of David, Psal. 71: 16. I will goe in the strength of the Lord, It is ane excellent resolution of David, Psalm 71: 16. I will go in the strength of the Lord, pn31 vbz j j n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd: crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 87
890 and make mention of his righteousness, even of his only. There be these inconveniences which arise from our performing duties in our own strength. and make mention of his righteousness, even of his only. There be these inconveniences which arise from our performing duties in our own strength. cc vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1, av pp-f po31 j. pc-acp vbi d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp po12 vvg n2 p-acp po12 d n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 87
891 1. This makes many empty resolutions: 1. This makes many empty resolutions: crd np1 vvz d j n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 87
892 When we hear of duties in preaching of the Gospel, presently, at such occasions especally, we resolve to beleive, to consent, to walk more watchfully, When we hear of duties in preaching of the Gospel, presently, At such occasions especially, we resolve to believe, to consent, to walk more watchfully, c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f n2 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, av-j, p-acp d n2 av-j, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 88
893 and doth not eye Christ for strength: This is to bring butt the thing thats not there-ben. and does not eye christ for strength: This is to bring butt the thing thats not there-ben. cc vdz xx n1 np1 p-acp n1: d vbz pc-acp vvi n1 dt n1 d|vbz xx j. (7) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 88
894 Can any gather graps off thornes, or figgs off thisles, or can that which is pure, proceed from that which is impure? This proves nothing, but clouds without rain. Can any gather graps off thorns, or Figgs off thisles, or can that which is pure, proceed from that which is impure? This Proves nothing, but Clouds without rain. vmb d vvi n2 a-acp n2, cc n2 p-acp n2, cc vmb cst r-crq vbz j, vvb p-acp d r-crq vbz j? np1 vvz pix, cc-acp n2 p-acp n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 88
895 2dly, The forgetting this makes the work of God a burden to us, we stryve to wring our performance out of our own hearts; 2dly, The forgetting this makes the work of God a burden to us, we strive to wring our performance out of our own hearts; av, dt vvg d vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 p-acp pno12, pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 av pp-f po12 d n2; (7) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 88
896 which are as dry hearbs, that have not the juice in them. We seek; and thus we toyle and wrestle like one lifting a burden above his strength: which Are as dry herbs, that have not the juice in them. We seek; and thus we toil and wrestle like one lifting a burden above his strength: r-crq vbr a-acp j n2, cst vhb xx dt n1 p-acp pno32. pns12 vvb; cc av pns12 vvb cc vvi av-j pi vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 88
897 whereas if Christ were eyed for strength, his yoke would be easy, and his Commandements not grievous. whereas if christ were eyed for strength, his yoke would be easy, and his commandments not grievous. cs cs np1 vbdr vvn p-acp n1, po31 n1 vmd vbi j, cc po31 n2 xx j. (7) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 88
898 They that wait thus on the Lord shall mount up as the eagle, they shall run and not be weary, They that wait thus on the Lord shall mount up as the Eagl, they shall run and not be weary, pns32 cst vvb av p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi cc xx vbi j, (7) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 88
899 and walk and not be faint. and walk and not be faint. cc vvi cc xx vbi j. (7) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 88
900 3dly, The neglecting of this produces a yeelding to every light tentation; we foolishly encounter it in our own strength, who art thou said Saul to David a stripling, 3dly, The neglecting of this produces a yielding to every Light tentation; we foolishly encounter it in our own strength, who art thou said Saul to David a stripling, av, dt vvg pp-f d vvz dt j-vvg p-acp d j n1; pns12 av-j vvb pn31 p-acp po12 d n1, q-crq vb2r pns21 vvn np1 p-acp np1 dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 88
901 and he a man of warr from his youth. and he a man of war from his youth. cc pns31 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 88
902 Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, is the first part of the rule Paul gives for resisting of tentations. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, is the First part of the Rule Paul gives for resisting of tentations. vbb j p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp vvg pp-f n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 88
903 4thly, The forgetting this makes our services unacceptable to God, and fruitless to ourselves, as God relishes no service, 4thly, The forgetting this makes our services unacceptable to God, and fruitless to ourselves, as God Relishes no service, j, dt vvg d vvz po12 n2 j p-acp np1, cc j p-acp px12, c-acp np1 vvz dx n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 89
904 but what proceeds from his own spirit; so it is best, and here, In his own strength shall no man prevail. but what proceeds from his own Spirit; so it is best, and Here, In his own strength shall no man prevail. cc-acp q-crq vvz p-acp po31 d n1; av pn31 vbz js, cc av, p-acp po31 d n1 vmb dx n1 vvi. (7) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 89
905 Amongst other things imported in that whatsoever ye ask in my name, this is one, in my strength, it is a sad challenge Christ hath against even his own Disciples, hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name. among other things imported in that whatsoever you ask in my name, this is one, in my strength, it is a sad challenge christ hath against even his own Disciples, hitherto you have asked nothing in my name. p-acp j-jn n2 vvn p-acp d r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp po11 n1, d vbz pi, p-acp po11 n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 np1 vhz p-acp av po31 d n2, av pn22 vhb vvn pix p-acp po11 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 89
906 Lastly, The not eyeing Christ for strength weakneth our confidence in our approaches to God: Lastly, Thee not Eying christ for strength weakeneth our confidence in our Approaches to God: ord, pno32 xx vvg np1 p-acp n1 vvz po12 n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 89
907 If we could say as David, Psal. 27. Thou said unto me, Week ye my face, our next word with very much confidence might be, Hyd not thy face from me. If we could say as David, Psalm 27. Thou said unto me, Week you my face, our next word with very much confidence might be, Hid not thy face from me. cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd pns21 vvn p-acp pno11, n1 pn22 po11 n1, po12 ord n1 p-acp av d n1 vmd vbi, vvn xx po21 n1 p-acp pno11. (7) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 89
908 If a King endyt his subjects petition himself, the subject may be little feared, it shall be granted. If a King endyt his subject's petition himself, the Subject may be little feared, it shall be granted. cs dt n1 n1 po31 n2-jn vvb px31, dt n-jn vmb vbi av-j vvn, pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 89
909 The case is so here, when Christ is our strength in duties he as it were endyts our petitions, The case is so Here, when christ is our strength in duties he as it were endyts our petitions, dt n1 vbz av av, c-crq np1 vbz po12 n1 p-acp n2 pns31 p-acp pn31 vbdr n2 po12 n2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 89
910 and will he reject the bill he penned. Ane other Use of the point; is our strength in Christ, then make use of him for strength; and will he reject the bill he penned. Ane other Use of the point; is our strength in christ, then make use of him for strength; cc vmb pns31 vvi dt n1 pns31 vvd. vvb j-jn vvb pp-f dt n1; vbz po12 n1 p-acp np1, av vvb n1 pp-f pno31 p-acp n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 89
911 Tell me, said Dalilah to Sampson, where thy great strength lyeth. Tell me, said Delilah to Sampson, where thy great strength lies. vvb pno11, vvd np1 p-acp np1, c-crq po21 j n1 vvz. (7) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 89
912 Know him for thy strength, and make use of him as such, many seek their righteousness in him, that seek in themselves their strength. Know him for thy strength, and make use of him as such, many seek their righteousness in him, that seek in themselves their strength. vvb pno31 p-acp po21 n1, cc vvi n1 pp-f pno31 c-acp d, d vvb po32 n1 p-acp pno31, cst vvb p-acp px32 po32 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 89
913 If thou shalt ask what shalt thou do in getting his strength forth coming to thee? take shortly these rules to help thee. If thou shalt ask what shalt thou do in getting his strength forth coming to thee? take shortly these rules to help thee. cs pns21 vm2 vvi r-crq vm2 pns21 vdi p-acp vvg po31 n1 av vvg p-acp pno21? vvb av-j d n2 pc-acp vvi pno21. (7) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 89
914 First, Often lay before him thy inherent weakness and insufficiency for thy work, as David did often in his Psalms, Hear me O God for I am weak. First, Often lay before him thy inherent weakness and insufficiency for thy work, as David did often in his Psalms, Hear me Oh God for I am weak. ord, av vvd p-acp pno31 po21 j n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 n1, c-acp np1 vdd av p-acp po31 n2, vvb pno11 uh np1 c-acp pns11 vbm j. (7) sermon (DIV1) 187 Page 90
915 Doe thou as those who would have their Cloathes dryed, they spread them out before the sun, Do thou as those who would have their Clothes dried, they spread them out before the sun, vdb pns21 p-acp d r-crq vmd vhi po32 n2 vvd, pns32 vvd pno32 av p-acp dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 187 Page 90
916 and there comes heat from the sun that dryes them; and there comes heat from the sun that dries them; cc a-acp vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pno32; (7) sermon (DIV1) 187 Page 90
917 spread thy weakness before Him, this was the course the poor, blind, lame, took in the Gospel: spread thy weakness before Him, this was the course the poor, blind, lame, took in the Gospel: vvb po21 n1 p-acp pno31, d vbds dt n1 dt j, j, j, vvd p-acp dt n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 187 Page 90
918 They did cast themselves in his way with their blind eyes and lame leggs; he is no less compassionat now, then he was then. They did cast themselves in his Way with their blind eyes and lame legs; he is no less compassionate now, then he was then. pns32 vdd vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po32 j n2 cc j n2; pns31 vbz av-dx av-dc j av, cs pns31 vbds av. (7) sermon (DIV1) 187 Page 90
919 Secondly, Labour to propose right ends in thy desyrs of strength from him: Secondly, Labour to propose right ends in thy desyrs of strength from him: ord, vvb pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 p-acp po21 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31: (7) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 90
920 Doe not as Symon Magus, who would have had the gifts of the Holy Ghost that he might become some great man. Do not as Symon Magus, who would have had the Gifts of the Holy Ghost that he might become Some great man. vdb xx c-acp np1 np1, r-crq vmd vhi vhn dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi d j n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 90
921 Our strength for duties is given, as noble-men gives their pages livray-cloathes, that by them their masters may be honoured, not they; Our strength for duties is given, as noblemen gives their pages livray-cloathes, that by them their Masters may be honoured, not they; po12 n1 p-acp n2 vbz vvn, c-acp n2 vvz po32 n2 n2, cst p-acp pno32 po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn, xx pns32; (7) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 90
922 of him and for him are all things, to him be praise, sayes the Apostle. of him and for him Are all things, to him be praise, Says the Apostle. pp-f pno31 cc p-acp pno31 vbr d n2, p-acp pno31 vbb n1, vvz dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 90
923 Thirdly, Take notice of the ordinary way how he useth to communicat strength to his people. Thirdly, Take notice of the ordinary Way how he uses to communicate strength to his people. ord, vvb n1 pp-f dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 90
924 I say the ordinar way, for there are many wayes He takes in his communicating influences to his people, I say the ordinary Way, for there Are many ways He Takes in his communicating influences to his people, pns11 vvb dt j n1, p-acp a-acp vbr d n2 pns31 vvz p-acp po31 vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 90
925 but the most ordinary way is, to make something look out of a promise, after reading some part of his word, which readily they have often read, but the most ordinary Way is, to make something look out of a promise, After reading Some part of his word, which readily they have often read, cc-acp dt av-ds j n1 vbz, pc-acp vvi pi vvi av pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq av-j pns32 vhb av vvn, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 90
926 but never discerned that into it before, as the old blind man who had a boy reading to him, the 8th Chapter to the Romans, but never discerned that into it before, as the old blind man who had a boy reading to him, the 8th Chapter to the Roman, cc-acp av-x vvd d p-acp pn31 a-acp, c-acp dt j j n1 r-crq vhd dt n1 vvg p-acp pno31, dt ord n1 p-acp dt njp2, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
927 and hearing the 1. verse of it, There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, Hold, said he, I have often read, often preached, on that verse, and hearing the 1. verse of it, There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus, Hold, said he, I have often read, often preached, on that verse, cc vvg dt crd n1 pp-f pn31, a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp np1 np1, vvb, vvd pns31, pns11 vhb av vvn, av vvn, p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
928 but now I perceive something in it I never saw before, and was filled with such joy, but now I perceive something in it I never saw before, and was filled with such joy, cc-acp av pns11 vvb pi p-acp pn31 pns11 av-x vvd a-acp, cc vbds vvn p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
929 as he professed he never felt the like in his life; as he professed he never felt the like in his life; c-acp pns31 vvd pns31 av-x vvd dt j p-acp po31 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
930 It is very remarkable in Scripture, sometimes we will find the word which hath less aptitude to convert, sometimes have greater effect then that which hath a great deall more, It is very remarkable in Scripture, sometime we will find the word which hath less aptitude to convert, sometime have greater Effect then that which hath a great deall more, pn31 vbz av j p-acp n1, av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 r-crq vhz dc n1 pc-acp vvi, av vhb jc n1 cs d r-crq vhz dt j j n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
931 as, to Nathaniel, 1 John, the word that Christ said, behold ane Israelit indeed, in whom there is no guile, does not convert Nathaniel, though that was a sure proofe of Christs being God, that he could say so much, as, to Nathaniel, 1 John, the word that christ said, behold ane Israelit indeed, in whom there is no guile, does not convert Nathaniel, though that was a sure proof of Christ being God, that he could say so much, c-acp, pc-acp np1, vvn np1, dt n1 cst np1 vvd, vvb fw-la fw-la av, p-acp ro-crq a-acp vbz dx n1, vdz xx vvi np1, c-acp d vbds dt j n1 pp-f npg1 vbg np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi av av-d, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
932 but ane other word, less apt, does it; but ane other word, less apt, does it; cc-acp vvb j-jn n1, av-dc j, vdz pn31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
933 I saw thee under the figg tree, thou art the Son of God, sayes Nathaniel. wait till he make something look out to thee, of some part of his word, I saw thee under the fig tree, thou art the Son of God, Says Nathaniel. wait till he make something look out to thee, of Some part of his word, pns11 vvd pno21 p-acp dt n1 n1, pns21 vb2r dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz np1. n1 c-acp pns31 vvb pi vvi av p-acp pno21, pp-f d n1 pp-f po31 n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
934 and possibly even that thou thinks least of may be the chariot that conveyeth thy strength. and possibly even that thou thinks least of may be the chariot that conveyeth thy strength. cc av-j av cst pns21 vvz ds pp-f vmb vbi dt n1 cst vvz po21 n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 91
935 Fourthly, Be following thy duty with the strength thou hast till more come; It is the Lords way to give his people strength when about their duty; Fourthly, Be following thy duty with the strength thou hast till more come; It is the lords Way to give his people strength when about their duty; ord, vbb vvg po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pns21 vh2 p-acp dc vvn; pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 n1 c-crq p-acp po32 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 91
936 I went downe to the garden, to see if the pomagranats buded, ere I was aware, my soul was as the Chariots of Aminadab. I went down to the garden, to see if the pomagranats buded, ere I was aware, my soul was as the Chariots of Aminadab. pns11 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi cs dt n2 vvn, c-acp pns11 vbds j, po11 n1 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 91
937 If thou shall say, thou reads, prays, hears &c. and finds nothing conveyed by these from Christ to thee: Christian! If thou shall say, thou reads, prays, hears etc. and finds nothing conveyed by these from christ to thee: Christian! cs pns21 vmb vvi, pns21 vvz, vvz, vvz av cc vvz pix vvn p-acp d p-acp np1 p-acp pno21: np1! (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 92
938 doe it again, yea so long as there stands a command for doing of it, be doing it still; do it again, yea so long as there Stands a command for doing of it, be doing it still; vdb pn31 av, uh av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp vdg pp-f pn31, vbb vdg pn31 av; (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 92
939 remember the answer Peter gave to Christ, when he asked him some meat; Remember the answer Peter gave to christ, when he asked him Some meat; vvb dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 d n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 92
940 Master, we have toyled all night and caught nothing, never-the-less at thy command we will let downe the net again, and it had good success. Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing, nevertheless At thy command we will let down the net again, and it had good success. n1, pns12 vhb vvd d n1 cc vvd pix, j p-acp po21 n1 pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 av, cc pn31 vhd j n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 92
941 Though thy former working hath been but a toyling, yet whill there is a command, let down the net again, Though thy former working hath been but a toiling, yet whill there is a command, let down the net again, cs po21 j n-vvg vhz vbn p-acp dt j-vvg, av zz pc-acp vbz dt n1, vvb a-acp dt n1 av, (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 92
942 and thou knowes not what the fruit of it may be. and thou knows not what the fruit of it may be. cc pns21 vvz xx r-crq dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi. (7) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 92
943 The point, in the last place, affoords singular consolation to beleevers, that their strength is in Christ; The point, in the last place, affords singular consolation to believers, that their strength is in christ; dt n1, p-acp dt ord n1, vvz j n1 p-acp n2, cst po32 n1 vbz p-acp np1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 92
944 let thy discouragments be never so many, from thy duties, thy difficulties, or what may be, here ane answer sufficient to them all. let thy discouragements be never so many, from thy duties, thy difficulties, or what may be, Here ane answer sufficient to them all. vvb po21 n2 vbb av-x av av-d, p-acp po21 n2, po21 n2, cc q-crq vmb vbi, av j n1 j p-acp pno32 d. (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 92
945 Hanibal the Carthaginian on a tyme sent out his brother Mago to view the Roman Army, Hannibal the Carthaginian on a time sent out his brother Mago to view the Roman Army, np1 dt jp p-acp dt n1 vvd av po31 n1 np1 pc-acp vvi dt njp n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 92
946 and when he returned, he told him the Roman Army were many thousands moe then they were; and when he returned, he told him the Roman Army were many thousands more then they were; cc c-crq pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd pno31 dt np1 n1 vbdr d crd dc cs pns32 vbdr; (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 92
947 Thou art mistaken, sayes Hanibal, how many thousands counts thou me for; Thou art mistaken, Says Hannibal, how many thousands counts thou me for; pns21 vb2r vvn, vvz np1, c-crq d crd n2 pns21 pno11 p-acp; (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 92
948 There is a great deal of counting in the strength of Christ, thy treasurer, if thou canst lift thy eyes to the Hills, from whence thy help comes. There is a great deal of counting in the strength of christ, thy treasurer, if thou Canst lift thy eyes to the Hills, from whence thy help comes. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po21 n1, cs pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n2 p-acp dt n2, p-acp c-crq po21 n1 vvz. (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 92
949 Thou art now like Sampson possibly in the way to his mariage to Timnath, there came out a young Lyon and roared against him, Thou art now like Sampson possibly in the Way to his marriage to Timnath, there Come out a young lion and roared against him, pns21 vb2r av j np1 av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvb, a-acp vvd av dt j n1 cc vvd p-acp pno31, (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 93
950 But the Spirit of the Lord came on Sampson, and he did tear the Lyon as he would tear a kide, The Lyon had not only a doe with Sampson, but with the Spirit of the Lord, that came upon him. But the Spirit of the Lord Come on Sampson, and he did tear the lion as he would tear a kide, The lion had not only a doe with Sampson, but with the Spirit of the Lord, that Come upon him. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, cc pns31 vdd vvi dt n1 c-acp pns31 vmd vvi dt n1, dt n1 vhd xx av-j dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vvd p-acp pno31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 93
951 Thy adversary hath to doe with the strength of Christ, against whom no weapon that is formed can prosper. Thy adversary hath to do with the strength of christ, against whom no weapon that is formed can prosper. po21 n1 vhz pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq dx n1 cst vbz vvn vmb vvi. (7) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 93
952 But I goe to the second branch of the doctrine: That, as our strength so our righteousness is in Christ. But I go to the second branch of the Doctrine: That, as our strength so our righteousness is in christ. cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1: cst, p-acp po12 n1 av po12 n1 vbz p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 93
953 This point is much debated betwixt us and the Papists. This point is much debated betwixt us and the Papists. d n1 vbz av-d vvn p-acp pno12 cc dt njp2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 93
954 What is controverted in it, I shall pass, and since it is the very heart of the Gospel, What is controverted in it, I shall pass, and since it is the very heart of the Gospel, q-crq vbz vvn p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb vvi, cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 93
955 as it were, I cannot but regrait, that we are so little in preaching it to you, and pressing it upon you. as it were, I cannot but regrait, that we Are so little in preaching it to you, and pressing it upon you. c-acp pn31 vbdr, pns11 vmbx p-acp n1, cst pns12 vbr av j p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp pn22, cc vvg pn31 p-acp pn22. (7) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 93
956 I shall not speak any thing of inherent righteousness, which, otherwayes excellent Mr. Baxter, hath advanced too high, in order to a sinners justification before God. I shall not speak any thing of inherent righteousness, which, otherways excellent Mr. Baxter, hath advanced too high, in order to a Sinners justification before God. pns11 vmb xx vvi d n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq, av j n1 np1, vhz vvn av j, p-acp n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 193 Page 93
957 And though he goe farr enough from the Papists, yet he goes too near the Socinians, in his asserting that faith justifies as it is a work, including love in the nature of it. And though he go Far enough from the Papists, yet he Goes too near the socinians, in his asserting that faith Justifies as it is a work, including love in the nature of it. cc cs pns31 vvb av-j av-d p-acp dt njp2, av pns31 vvz av av-j dt njp2, p-acp po31 vvg d n1 vvz p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 193 Page 93
958 I shall only, in the Close of this Sermon, briefly set down what is necessary for you to know, I shall only, in the Close of this Sermon, briefly Set down what is necessary for you to know, pns11 vmb av-j, p-acp dt j pp-f d n1, av-j vvn a-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi, (7) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 93
959 and beleive, in reference to Christs righteousness becoming ours; and shall do it in these four particulars. and believe, in Referente to Christ righteousness becoming ours; and shall do it in these four particulars. cc vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1 vvg png12; cc vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d crd n2-j. (7) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 93
960 First, I shall shew you that the best works of the Saints stand in need of imputed righteousness, to cover their defects that are into them. 2dly, That this righteousness is clearly to be found in Christ. 3dly, Shall shew a little of the way how this righteousness becomes ours. And lastly, shall apply it. First, I shall show you that the best works of the Saints stand in need of imputed righteousness, to cover their defects that Are into them. 2dly, That this righteousness is clearly to be found in christ. 3dly, Shall show a little of the Way how this righteousness becomes ours. And lastly, shall apply it. ord, pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d dt js n2 pp-f dt n2 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cst vbr p-acp pno32. j, cst d n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. j, vmb vvi dt j pp-f dt n1 c-crq d n1 vvz png12. cc ord, vmb vvi pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 94
961 First, That the best works of the Saints, I say even their best works, stand in need of a righteousness to cover their defects. First, That the best works of the Saints, I say even their best works, stand in need of a righteousness to cover their defects. ord, cst dt js n2 pp-f dt n2, pns11 vvb av po32 js n2, vvb p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2. (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
962 There be three wayes how the godly stand in need of a righteousness without them. 1. When they doe these things, which in their very nature God hath forbidden. There be three ways how the godly stand in need of a righteousness without them. 1. When they do these things, which in their very nature God hath forbidden. pc-acp vbi crd n2 c-crq dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32. crd c-crq pns32 vdb d n2, r-crq p-acp po32 j n1 np1 vhz vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
963 In which case, all will confess they have need of Christs righteousness; In which case, all will confess they have need of Christ righteousness; p-acp r-crq n1, d vmb vvi pns32 vhb n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
964 David for his adultery, Peter for his denyal of Christ. 2dly, When they doe these things, that for their substance are commanded, David for his adultery, Peter for his denial of christ. 2dly, When they do these things, that for their substance Are commanded, np1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f np1. j, c-crq pns32 vdb d n2, cst p-acp po32 n1 vbr vvn, (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
965 but not in a right manner; as, if they pray, but not in faith: but not in a right manner; as, if they pray, but not in faith: cc-acp xx p-acp dt j-jn n1; a-acp, cs pns32 vvb, cc-acp xx p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
966 here is a great defect, which brings them under the need of the righteousness of Christ. 3dly, Suppose the work they doe, be, Here is a great defect, which brings them under the need of the righteousness of christ. 3dly, Suppose the work they do, be, av vbz dt j n1, r-crq vvz pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. j, vvb dt n1 pns32 vdb, vbb, (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
967 for the matter, commanded, and also right in the manner, be done in love and faith, for the matter, commanded, and also right in the manner, be done in love and faith, p-acp dt n1, vvn, cc av j-jn p-acp dt n1, vbb vdn p-acp n1 cc n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
968 yet there is still a defect in the measure, It is no perfect faith nor perfect love; yet there is still a defect in the measure, It is no perfect faith nor perfect love; av pc-acp vbz av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dx j n1 ccx j n1; (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
969 to which we are bound by the law. to which we Are bound by the law. p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 94
970 Now this brings us under a necessity of Christ, since, suppose in our best actions, there is not a perfection, such as the law requires, there is a sinful defect, Now this brings us under a necessity of christ, since, suppose in our best actions, there is not a perfection, such as the law requires, there is a sinful defect, av d vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, a-acp, vvb p-acp po12 js n2, pc-acp vbz xx dt n1, d c-acp dt n1 vvz, pc-acp vbz dt j n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 95
971 and consequently need of a righteousness from Christ. and consequently need of a righteousness from christ. cc av-j vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 95
972 For the second, That this righteousness is alenarly to be found in Christ. 1. There is no possibility of it upon mans part: For the second, That this righteousness is alenarly to be found in christ. 1. There is no possibility of it upon men part: p-acp dt ord, cst d n1 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1. crd pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp ng1 n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 95
973 His active obedience is all debt to God, and his passive, although it should mount to ane eternity of suffering, could not reach a satisfaction to God, His active Obedience is all debt to God, and his passive, although it should mount to ane eternity of suffering, could not reach a satisfaction to God, png31 j n1 vbz d n1 p-acp np1, cc po31 j, cs pn31 vmd vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f vvg, vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp np1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 95
974 for the defects of his active obedience. 2dly, Christs obedience is a most proper satisfaction to justice, it was his own: for the defects of his active Obedience. 2dly, Christ Obedience is a most proper satisfaction to Justice, it was his own: p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. j, npg1 n1 vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbds po31 d: (7) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 95
975 He restored more glory to offended justice then Adam and all his sons could take from it. He restored more glory to offended Justice then Adam and all his Sons could take from it. pns31 vvd dc n1 p-acp j-vvn n1 av np1 cc d po31 n2 vmd vvi p-acp pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 95
976 Yea all the torments of the damned in Hell doe not amount to any thing worthy to be compared with the merit of the sufferings of Christ. Yea all the torments of the damned in Hell do not amount to any thing worthy to be compared with the merit of the sufferings of christ. uh d dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn p-acp n1 vdb xx vvi p-acp d n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 95
977 They pay their debt in farthings, but can never compleat the soume; and though they could perfectly satisfy, it would not merit. They pay their debt in farthings, but can never complete the soume; and though they could perfectly satisfy, it would not merit. pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp n2, cc-acp vmb av-x j dt n1; cc cs pns32 vmd av-j vvi, pn31 vmd xx vvi. (7) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 95
978 But Christ payed all in a lump togither, and that which he payed was of infinit value. But christ paid all in a lump together, and that which he paid was of infinite valve. p-acp np1 vvd d p-acp dt n1 av, cc cst r-crq pns31 vvd vbds pp-f j n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 95
979 Thirdly, How this becomes ours? 1. There is a legal onness betwixt Christ and us: Thirdly, How this becomes ours? 1. There is a Legal onness betwixt christ and us: ord, c-crq d vvz png12? crd pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp np1 cc pno12: (7) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 95
980 The debt is one, the solution one, and, in a forensick and legal sense, the persons are one. The debt is one, the solution one, and, in a forensic and Legal sense, the Persons Are one. dt n1 vbz pi, dt n1 pi, cc, p-acp dt j cc j n1, dt n2 vbr pi. (7) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 95
981 So that there cannot come another reckoning upon the debitor after the surety hath payed; So that there cannot come Another reckoning upon the debtor After the surety hath paid; av cst a-acp vmbx vvb j-jn n-vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vhz vvn; (7) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 95
982 this righteousness of Christ, being the righteousness of our cautioner, is imputed to us, or accounted ours, this righteousness of christ, being the righteousness of our cautioner, is imputed to us, or accounted ours, d n1 pp-f np1, vbg dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc vvn png12, (7) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 96
983 as if we ourselves had satisfied. Application. as if we ourselves had satisfied. Application. c-acp cs pns12 px12 vhb vvn. n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 96
984 First: Behold the great priviledge of beleevers, how defective soever their inherent righteousness be, their imputed is the righteousness of God. First: Behold the great privilege of believers, how defective soever their inherent righteousness be, their imputed is the righteousness of God. ord: vvb dt j n1 pp-f n2, c-crq j av po32 j n1 vbi, po32 j-vvn vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 96
985 Secondly, Labour to share in this righteousness: Secondly, Labour to share in this righteousness: ord, vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 201 Page 96
986 And for this, see thy need of it, all our righteousness is as ane unclean thing. And for this, see thy need of it, all our righteousness is as ane unclean thing. cc p-acp d, vvb po21 n1 pp-f pn31, d po12 n1 vbz a-acp j j n1. (7) sermon (DIV1) 201 Page 96
987 Thirdly, Beleeve there is no more required to make it thyne, but to accept it, and rest on it, on the tearms as it is offered. Fourthly, Doe not abuse it: Thirdly, Believe there is no more required to make it thine, but to accept it, and rest on it, on the terms as it is offered. Fourthly, Do not abuse it: ord, vvb pc-acp vbz dx av-dc vvd pc-acp vvi pn31 po21, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31, cc n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n2 c-acp pn31 vbz vvn. ord, vdb xx vvi pn31: (7) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 96
988 It is dreadful to turn the grace of God into wantoness: It is dreadful to turn the grace of God into wantonness: pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1: (7) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 96
989 We ought also to be diligent, as if Christ had done nothing, and yet so denyed to our diligence and so much in thristing after this righteousness, We ought also to be diligent, as if christ had done nothing, and yet so denied to our diligence and so much in thirsting After this righteousness, pns12 vmd av pc-acp vbi j, c-acp cs np1 vhd vdn pix, cc av av vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc av av-d p-acp vvg p-acp d n1, (7) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 96
990 as if we had done nothing ourselves. as if we had done nothing ourselves. c-acp cs pns12 vhd vdn pix px12. (7) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 96
991 Fifthly, Improve it, there is in it a full sufficient ground to answer all fears and challengs: Fifthly, Improve it, there is in it a full sufficient ground to answer all fears and challengs: ord, vvb pn31, pc-acp vbz p-acp pn31 dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2: (7) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 96
992 Our only consolation is grounded upon it. Our only consolation is grounded upon it. po12 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp pn31. (7) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 96
993 Melander in his Jolasia hath a Story of a dying man to whom Sathan appeared visibly in the room where he was lying, Melander in his Jolasia hath a Story of a dying man to whom Sathan appeared visibly in the room where he was lying, np1 p-acp po31 np1 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 p-acp ro-crq np1 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vbds vvg, (7) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 96
994 and setting himself down by him, told him he was came to writt up the sinnes of his life before him; and setting himself down by him, told him he was Come to writ up the Sins of his life before him; cc vvg px31 a-acp p-acp pno31, vvd pno31 pns31 vbds vvd p-acp vvd a-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno31; (7) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 96
995 and after he had written down several and read them over, writt next (said the dying man) for all these my cautioner hath already satisfied, and After he had written down several and read them over, writ next (said the dying man) for all these my cautioner hath already satisfied, cc c-acp pns31 vhd vvn a-acp j cc vvb pno32 a-acp, vvd ord (vvd dt vvg n1) p-acp d d po11 n1 vhz av vvn, (7) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 97
996 and in him I am discharged, and therewith Sathan evanished. What truth there may be in this Story, I know not; and in him I am discharged, and therewith Sathan evanished. What truth there may be in this Story, I know not; cc p-acp pno31 pns11 vbm vvn, cc av np1 j. q-crq n1 a-acp vmb vbi p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb xx; (7) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 97
997 but sure I am, the only ground of our plea before God results from this righteousness, without it we are altogither undone, Tutius est recumbere in Christum, was Bellarmins dying words, whatever he wrott. but sure I am, the only ground of our plea before God results from this righteousness, without it we Are altogether undone, Tutius est recumbere in Christ, was Bellarmins dying words, whatever he wrott. cc-acp av-j pns11 vbm, dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 vvz p-acp d n1, p-acp pn31 pns12 vbr av vvn, np1 fw-la fw-la p-acp np1, vbds npg1 vvg n2, r-crq pns31 vvn. (7) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 97
998 SERMON I. On Heb. 12: 1. SERMON I On Hebrew 12: 1. n1 uh p-acp np1 crd: crd (8) sermon (DIV1) 204 Page 97
999 Wherefore seeing we are also compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, Wherefore seeing we Are also compassed about with so great a cloud of Witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, q-crq vvg pns12 vbr av vvn a-acp p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n2, vvb pno12 vvi av d n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 97
1000 and the sin that doth so easily beset us, &c. THis verse contains the application of the doctrine handled by the Apostle in the preceeding Chapter. and the since that does so Easily beset us, etc. THis verse contains the application of the Doctrine handled by the Apostle in the preceding Chapter. cc dt n1 cst vdz av av-j vvn pno12, av d n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 97
1001 In which, from the creation of the world, to the tymes of the judges in Israel, the Apostle, by the experience of many beleevers, shewes what great things have been brought to pass by saith. In which, from the creation of the world, to the times of the judges in Israel, the Apostle, by the experience of many believers, shows what great things have been brought to pass by Says. p-acp r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1, dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, vvz r-crq j n2 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvz. (8) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 97
1002 The scope of this verse, and of the Chapter to the 14. verse, is to press constancy, in adhering to the profession of faith of the Gospel, on these Hebrews, amids the many tribulations they met with, from the experience of these worthies. The scope of this verse, and of the Chapter to the 14. verse, is to press constancy, in adhering to the profession of faith of the Gospel, on these Hebrews, amids the many tribulations they met with, from the experience of these worthies. dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt crd n1, vbz pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d njp2, p-acp dt d n2 pns32 vvd p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2-j. (8) sermon (DIV1) 207 Page 98
1003 And I know nothing more suitable to Gods present dispensations, and our condition, then to open the force of the Apostles incouragement in the verse to you; which that I may doe; And I know nothing more suitable to God's present dispensations, and our condition, then to open the force of the Apostles encouragement in the verse to you; which that I may do; cc pns11 vvb pix av-dc j p-acp npg1 j n2, cc po12 n1, cs pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pn22; r-crq d pns11 vmb vdi; (8) sermon (DIV1) 207 Page 98
1004 In the words consider these two. 1. A brief abrigment of the doctrine delivered in the former Chapter, Wherefore seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses. In the words Consider these two. 1. A brief abrigment of the Doctrine Delivered in the former Chapter, Wherefore seeing we Are compassed about with so great a cloud of Witnesses. p-acp dt n2 vvb d crd. crd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, c-crq vvg pns12 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 207 Page 98
1005 2dly, Ane inferrence from it, Let us lay aside, &c. Of the first of these, in this Sermon: The other, to morrow. 2dly, Ane Inference from it, Let us lay aside, etc. Of the First of these, in this Sermon: The other, to morrow. av, j n1 p-acp pn31, vvb pno12 vvi av, av pp-f dt ord pp-f d, p-acp d n1: dt n-jn, p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 207 Page 98
1006 The words in the first language, NONLATINALPHABET, a cloud of Martyrs: But here it is not put for such as did witness for Christ only passivly, but also actively; The words in the First language,, a cloud of Martyrs: But Here it is not put for such as did witness for christ only passively, but also actively; dt n2 p-acp dt ord n1,, dt n1 pp-f n2: cc-acp av pn31 vbz xx vvn p-acp d c-acp vdd vvi p-acp np1 av-j av-j, cc-acp av av-j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 98
1007 especially they did testify the great things that can be brought to pass by faith; they are called a cloud, for their multitude: especially they did testify the great things that can be brought to pass by faith; they Are called a cloud, for their multitude: av-j pns32 vdd vvi dt j n2 cst vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; pns32 vbr vvn dt n1, p-acp po32 n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 98
1008 Densum, saith Calvin on the place, opponitur raro. And they compass us about; There is ane alusione to the pillar that guided Israel through the wilderness, that went before them in the day tyme, Densum, Says calvin on the place, opponitur Rare. And they compass us about; There is ane alusione to the pillar that guided Israel through the Wilderness, that went before them in the day time, fw-la, vvz np1 p-acp dt n1, fw-la fw-la. cc pns32 vvi pno12 p-acp; a-acp vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvd np1 p-acp dt n1, cst vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 98
1009 but this cloud compasseth us about, so that wherever we cast our eyes, in what ever estait, they may be in our view. but this cloud Compasseth us about, so that wherever we cast our eyes, in what ever estait, they may be in our view. cc-acp d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp, av cst c-crq pns12 vvd po12 n2, p-acp r-crq av fw-fr, pns32 vmb vbi p-acp po12 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 98
1010 There be some questions staited by interpreters on the words, which I pass, not being of great weight nor futing the present scope; There be Some questions staited by Interpreters on the words, which I pass, not being of great weight nor futing the present scope; pc-acp vbi d n2 vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2, r-crq pns11 vvb, xx vbg pp-f j n1 ccx vvg dt j n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 99
1011 I intend to take only one Observation from the words and handle it in this Sermon. Observation. I intend to take only one Observation from the words and handle it in this Sermon. Observation. pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av-j crd n1 p-acp dt n2 cc vvi pn31 p-acp d n1. n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 99
1012 That it is a great incouragement to patient running in our Christian course, that we are compassed with such a cloud of witnesses, That it is a great encouragement to patient running in our Christian course, that we Are compassed with such a cloud of Witnesses, cst pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp j vvg p-acp po12 np1 n1, cst pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 210 Page 99
1013 as are from Abel in the former Chapter. as Are from Abel in the former Chapter. c-acp vbr p-acp np1 p-acp dt j n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 210 Page 99
1014 Or more clearly, That the examples of the famous worthies under the Old Testament, ought to influence our Cheerfulness in wrestling with the cross in our Christian course. Or more clearly, That the Examples of the famous worthies under the Old Testament, ought to influence our Cheerfulness in wrestling with the cross in our Christian course. cc av-dc av-j, cst dt n2 pp-f dt j n2-j p-acp dt j n1, vmd p-acp n1 po12 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 np1 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 210 Page 99
1015 This Observation is the Apostles scop here, and we have the same Argument used by other Apostles, to press the same conclusion, Iam. 5: 10. Take my Brethren the Prophets, This Observation is the Apostles scop Here, and we have the same Argument used by other Apostles, to press the same conclusion, Iam. 5: 10. Take my Brothers the prophets, d n1 vbz dt n2 vvb av, cc pns12 vhb dt d n1 vvn p-acp j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi dt d n1, np1 crd: crd vvb po11 n2 dt n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 211 Page 99
1016 for ane example, of suffering affliction, and of patience. The Prophets for ane example! for ane Exampl, of suffering affliction, and of patience. The prophets for ane Exampl! p-acp j n1, pp-f j-vvg n1, cc pp-f n1. dt n2 p-acp j n1! (8) sermon (DIV1) 211 Page 99
1017 Let Romans talk of their Camilli, their Fabricii, their Scipio's: Philosophers, of their Aristotle, Plato, or Pithagoras: We are to take our copy from the Prophets, all of which have been eminent for patient sufferings. Let Romans talk of their Camilli, their Fabricii, their Scipio's: Philosophers, of their Aristotle, Plato, or Pythagoras: We Are to take our copy from the prophets, all of which have been eminent for patient sufferings. vvb np1 n1 pp-f po32 np1, po32 np1, po32 npg1: n2, pp-f po32 np1, np1, cc np1: pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n2, d pp-f r-crq vhb vbn j p-acp j n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 211 Page 99
1018 It is not my purpose to insist in opening what force there may be in example, to induce us to patient sufferings; It is not my purpose to insist in opening what force there may be in Exampl, to induce us to patient sufferings; pn31 vbz xx po11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg r-crq n1 a-acp vmb vbi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp j n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 211 Page 99
1019 I shall briefly say only these things of it. First, That example is not that which formally oblidges us to patience in-sufferings: I shall briefly say only these things of it. First, That Exampl is not that which formally obliges us to patience in-sufferings: pns11 vmb av-j vvi av-j d n2 pp-f pn31. ord, cst n1 vbz xx d r-crq av-j vvz pno12 p-acp n1 n2: (8) sermon (DIV1) 211 Page 99
1020 The obligation refults from the Law of God: The obligation refults from the Law of God: dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 212 Page 100
1021 His precepts, though there were no example at all, make patience our duty, we ought in this case to say with Josua, Though all men should forsake the Lord, I, His Precepts, though there were no Exampl At all, make patience our duty, we ought in this case to say with Joshua, Though all men should forsake the Lord, I, png31 n2, cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp d, vvb n1 po12 n1, pns12 vmd p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, cs d n2 vmd vvi dt n1, pns11, (8) sermon (DIV1) 212 Page 100
1022 and my house will cleave to him. But they are excellent incouragements to excit and incourage to obedience to the precept. and my house will cleave to him. But they Are excellent encouragements to excite and encourage to Obedience to the precept. cc po11 n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno31. p-acp pns32 vbr j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 212 Page 100
1023 Secondly, They are incouragements suited well to mans nature, who is more led by his eye, then his ear. Secondly, They Are encouragements suited well to men nature, who is more led by his eye, then his ear. ord, pns32 vbr n2 vvn av p-acp ng1 n1, r-crq vbz av-dc vvn p-acp po31 n1, cs po31 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 100
1024 What am I better then my Fathers, said Elijah? Can we look for more priviledges, What am I better then my Father's, said Elijah? Can we look for more privileges, q-crq vbm pns11 av-jc cs po11 n2, vvd np1? vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dc n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 100
1025 nor the Prophets? Minors are ashamed when they cannot endure, what men of an higher order indures; nor the prophets? Minors Are ashamed when they cannot endure, what men of an higher order endures; ccx dt n2? n2-j vbr j c-crq pns32 vmbx vvi, r-crq n2 pp-f dt jc n1 vvz; (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 100
1026 such reasonings as these, suit better with our nature, then any precepts whatsoever. such reasonings as these, suit better with our nature, then any Precepts whatsoever. d n2-vvg p-acp d, n1 av-jc p-acp po12 n1, cs d n2 r-crq. (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 100
1027 I cannot here pass what a lait Author, Doctor Stilling fleet, hath written in a lait Book for the Churches peace, that scriptural examples, I cannot Here pass what a lait Author, Doctor Stilling fleet, hath written in a lait Book for the Churches peace, that scriptural Examples, pns11 vmbx av vvi r-crq dt n-jn n1, n1 vvg n1, vhz vvn p-acp dt fw-fr n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, cst j n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 100
1028 except they be practises consonant to the principles of morall equity, or to some positive Law of God, have no force to oblidge to imitation, except they be practises consonant to the principles of moral equity, or to Some positive Law of God, have no force to oblige to imitation, c-acp pns32 vbb n2 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 100
1029 although they were Prophets and Apostles. This doctrine hath need to be better cautioned, then that author does; although they were prophets and Apostles. This Doctrine hath need to be better cautioned, then that author does; cs pns32 vbdr n2 cc n2. d n1 vhz n1 pc-acp vbi av-jc vvn, cs d n1 vdz; (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 100
1030 for if it hold true, in the latitude He delivers, he shall not only depryve the Church of several things constantly practised in it, which have no other foundation at all but Apostolick practise, such as Imposition of hands in ordination of Ministers, the keeping of the first day of the week for the Sabboth; for if it hold true, in the latitude He delivers, he shall not only deprive the Church of several things constantly practised in it, which have no other Foundation At all but Apostolic practice, such as Imposition of hands in ordination of Ministers, the keeping of the First day of the Week for the Sabbath; c-acp cs pn31 vvb j, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb xx av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2 av-j vvn p-acp pn31, r-crq vhb dx j-jn n1 p-acp d p-acp j-jn n1, d c-acp n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 101
1031 But upon his principle, Apostolick practise hath no more force to oblidge then Diabolick: But upon his principle, Apostolic practice hath no more force to oblige then Diabolic: cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, j-jn n1 vhz dx dc n1 pc-acp vvi av j-jn: (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 101
1032 For if what they doe, be consonant to the principles of moral equity, or to some prositive Law, For if what they do, be consonant to the principles of moral equity, or to Some prositive Law, c-acp cs r-crq pns32 vdb, vbb j p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1, cc p-acp d j n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 101
1033 as their confessing of Christ, why may not we doe the like? The Apostle thinks so, 1 Cor. 10: as their confessing of christ, why may not we do the like? The Apostle thinks so, 1 Cor. 10: c-acp po32 vvg pp-f np1, q-crq vmb xx pns12 vdb dt av-j? dt n1 vvz av, crd np1 crd: (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 101
1034 vers. 11. But not purposeing to insist on the force of example, since the A postle proposes the example, we are to imitat here, under the metaphor of a cloud of witnesses, I shall, (that we may the better find out what ground of incouragement we have from it) 1. Enquire what these witnesses does depon. 2dly, vers. 11. But not purposing to insist on the force of Exampl, since the A postle proposes the Exampl, we Are to imitat Here, under the metaphor of a cloud of Witnesses, I shall, (that we may the better find out what ground of encouragement we have from it) 1. Inquire what these Witnesses does depon. 2dly, zz. crd cc-acp xx vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp cs dt n1 vvz dt n1, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, pns11 vmb, (cst pns12 vmb dt av-jc vvi av q-crq n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vhb p-acp pn31) crd vvb r-crq d n2 vdz av. j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 101
1035 How valide their testimony is, which the Apostle furnishes ground for, in calling them a cloud, and such a cloud, How valide their testimony is, which the Apostle furnishes ground for, in calling them a cloud, and such a cloud, q-crq vvb po32 n1 vbz, r-crq dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp, p-acp vvg pno32 dt n1, cc d dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 101
1036 and a cloud compassing us about. and a cloud compassing us about. cc dt n1 vvg pno12 p-acp. (8) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 101
1037 For the First, What is it that these witnesses does depon, that may be for our incouragement? And here I shall only pitch upon these things. 1. They depon what will be the lot of a Christian in following Christ. 2. What is his duty under this lot. 3. What are his fittest in couragements. For the First, What is it that these Witnesses does depon, that may be for our encouragement? And Here I shall only pitch upon these things. 1. They depon what will be the lot of a Christian in following christ. 2. What is his duty under this lot. 3. What Are his Fittest in couragements. p-acp dt ord, q-crq vbz pn31 cst d n2 vdz av, cst vmb vbi p-acp po12 n1? cc av pns11 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n2. crd pns32 av r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt njp p-acp vvg np1. crd q-crq vbz po31 n1 p-acp d n1. crd q-crq vbr po31 js p-acp n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 101
1038 First, They depon what will be a Christians lot in following Christ. They all depon that this will be the crosse; First, They depon what will be a Christians lot in following christ. They all depon that this will be the cross; ord, pns32 av r-crq vmb vbi dt np1 n1 p-acp vvg np1. pns32 d av cst d vmb vbi dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 101
1039 see in the preceeding Chapter, from Abel, who is the first of the witnesses, to Samuel, who is the last, see in the preceding Chapter, from Abel, who is the First of the Witnesses, to Samuel, who is the last, vvb p-acp dt j-vvg n1, p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt ord pp-f dt n2, pc-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt ord, (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 102
1040 and you shall find all their experiences witnessing to this. and you shall find all their experiences witnessing to this. cc pn22 vmb vvi d po32 n2 vvg p-acp d. (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 102
1041 It is true, their crosses were of different natures, Abel murthered, Noah tossed with a deludge, Abraham to sojourne in a strange land, It is true, their Crosses were of different nature's, Abel murdered, Noah tossed with a deluge, Abraham to sojourn in a strange land, pn31 vbz j, po32 n2 vbdr pp-f j n2, np1 vvn, np1 vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 102
1042 and Moses to be hide when new borne, for fear of Pharaoh's Murderers: and Moses to be hide when new born, for Fear of Pharaoh's Murderers: cc np1 pc-acp vbi vvi c-crq av-j vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n2: (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 102
1043 some met with the violence of the fyre, some with the edge of the sword, some tortured, Some met with the violence of the fire, Some with the edge of the sword, Some tortured, d vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d vvn, (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 102
1044 yet all met with some kinde of crosse or another. yet all met with Some kind of cross or Another. av av-d vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc j-jn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 102
1045 But ye may say what incoutagement is there in this part of these witnesses testimonie? There is very much init. But you may say what incoutagement is there in this part of these Witnesses testimony? There is very much Init. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi r-crq n1 vbz a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f d n2 n1? pc-acp vbz av av-d j. (8) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 102
1046 For 1. It takes away the opinion of the singularitie of the crosse. 2dly, It taks away the reproach of the crosse. For 1. It Takes away the opinion of the singularity of the cross. 2dly, It Takes away the reproach of the cross. p-acp crd pn31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. j, pn31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 102
1047 First, It takes away the opinion of the singularity of the crosse: First, It Takes away the opinion of the singularity of the cross: ord, pn31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 102
1048 The Apostle Peter proposes as ane incouragement to the Christians to whom he wrott, Think not strang concerning the fyrie tryal, The Apostle Peter proposes as ane encouragement to the Christians to whom he wrott, Think not strange Concerning the firy trial, dt n1 np1 vvz p-acp j n1 p-acp dt njpg2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvn, vvb xx j vvg dt j n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 102
1049 as if some strang thing did befall you. It discouraged even Elijah, I alone am left, and they seek my life. as if Some strange thing did befall you. It discouraged even Elijah, I alone am left, and they seek my life. c-acp cs d j n1 vdd vvi pn22. pn31 vvd av np1, pns11 av-j vbm vvn, cc pns32 vvb po11 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 102
1050 But when Abel killed, Abraham banished, Isaiah sawn asunder, &c. We are not left alone. Secondly, It takes away the reproach of it. But when Abel killed, Abraham banished, Isaiah sawn asunder, etc. We Are not left alone. Secondly, It Takes away the reproach of it. cc-acp q-crq np1 vvn, np1 vvn, np1 vvb av, av pns12 vbr xx vvn av-j. ord, pn31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 216 Page 102
1051 The cross usually carries with it, in the esteem of the world, ane challenge of guiltiness, you are ane Hypocryt, said Jobs Friends to him, because so corrected. The cross usually carries with it, in the esteem of the world, ane challenge of guiltiness, you Are ane Hypocryt, said Jobs Friends to him, Because so corrected. dt n1 av-j vvz p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vbr av-j vvn, vvd n2 n2 p-acp pno31, c-acp av vvn. (8) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 103
1052 But when we see the righteous Abel murthered, and faithful Abraham so tryed, and Moses the Friend of God; But when we see the righteous Abel murdered, and faithful Abraham so tried, and Moses the Friend of God; p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb dt j np1 vvn, cc j np1 av vvn, cc np1 dt n1 pp-f np1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 103
1053 Where is there place for this reproach? Beside, the crosse usually renders men out wardly despicable, Where is there place for this reproach? Beside, the cross usually renders men out wardly despicable, q-crq vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1? p-acp, dt n1 av-j vvz n2 av av-j j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 103
1054 and under the Old Testament, before Christ suffered, it was certainly (as many divyns think) more reproachful nor it is now fince Christ suffered. and under the Old Testament, before christ suffered, it was Certainly (as many Divine think) more reproachful nor it is now fince christ suffered. cc p-acp dt j n1, c-acp np1 vvd, pn31 vbds av-j (c-acp d n2 vvb) av-dc j ccx pn31 vbz av c-acp np1 vvd. (8) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 103
1055 But among other things, this takes off the reproach of it, that such a cloud of witnesses did under goe it; But among other things, this Takes off the reproach of it, that such a cloud of Witnesses did under go it; p-acp p-acp j-jn n2, d vvz a-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst d dt n1 pp-f n2 vdd p-acp vvi pn31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 103
1056 Am I better then my Fathers, said Elijah: we are not the first that hath committed ship to the sea of affliction. Am I better then my Father's, said Elijah: we Are not the First that hath committed ship to the sea of affliction. vbm pns11 av-jc cs po11 n2, vvd np1: pns12 vbr xx dt ord cst vhz vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 103
1057 So that this part of their testimony is eminently comfortable. But secondly, They depon what is mans duty under the crosse. And this is also comfortable: So that this part of their testimony is eminently comfortable. But secondly, They depon what is men duty under the cross. And this is also comfortable: av cst d n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz av-j j. p-acp ord, pns32 av r-crq vbz ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1. cc d vbz av j: (8) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 103
1058 There be these three things they depon to be mans duty, under it, in reference to affliction. 1. To prepare for it before it come. 2dly, To submit the determination of our lot to God, There be these three things they depon to be men duty, under it, in Referente to affliction. 1. To prepare for it before it come. 2dly, To submit the determination of our lot to God, pc-acp vbi d crd n2 pns32 av pc-acp vbi ng1 n1, p-acp pn31, p-acp n1 p-acp n1. crd p-acp vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp pn31 vvb. j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 103
1059 and follow his rule, though we see the cross before us. 3dly, To beleeve and credit his promises: even when under it. and follow his Rule, though we see the cross before us. 3dly, To believe and credit his promises: even when under it. cc vvi po31 n1, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno12. j, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n2: av c-crq p-acp pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 103
1060 First, They depon of it as a Christian's duty to prepare for it ere it come. First, They depon of it as a Christian's duty to prepare for it ere it come. ord, pns32 av pp-f pn31 p-acp dt njpg1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31 c-acp pn31 vvb. (8) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 103
1061 This Noah depons, vers. 7. Being warned of God he prepared ane Arke to save himself and his Family. This Noah depons, vers. 7. Being warned of God he prepared ane Ark to save himself and his Family. d np1 n2, zz. crd vbg vvn pp-f np1 pns31 vvd j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 cc po31 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 103
1062 Thus Rahab the Harlot, who receaved the spies, who perished not with them that beleeved not, vers. 3. Thus David, Gideon, Jephtath, vers. 5. and indeed this is a very necessary duty in referrence to affliction, Thus Rahab the Harlot, who received the spies, who perished not with them that believed not, vers. 3. Thus David, gideon, Jephtath, vers. 5. and indeed this is a very necessary duty in Referente to affliction, av np1 dt n1, r-crq vvd dt n2, r-crq vvd xx p-acp pno32 cst vvd xx, fw-la. crd av np1, np1, n1, fw-la. crd cc av d vbz dt av j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 104
1063 lest it find us unawarse, and surprise us, crying Peace, peace. lest it find us unawarse, and surprise us, crying Peace, peace. cs pn31 vvi pno12 n1, cc vvi pno12, vvg n1, uh-n. (8) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 104
1064 Secondly, They depon it is mans duty to submit the determination of their lot to God, and follow his rule. Secondly, They depon it is men duty to submit the determination of their lot to God, and follow his Rule. ord, pns32 av pn31 vbz ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi po31 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 104
1065 Thus Abraham went out of his own Country to a stang Land, on the call of God, Thus Abraham went out of his own Country to a stang Land, on the call of God, av np1 vvd av pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 104
1066 though he knew not whither he went. though he knew not whither he went. cs pns31 vvd xx c-crq pns31 vvd. (8) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 104
1067 Thus Moses chosed affliction with the people of God, and despysed the treasures of Aegypt, and fled to Midian. Thus Israel passed through the red Sea, vers. 24. And thus many others of them, Thus Moses choosed affliction with the people of God, and despised the treasures of Egypt, and fled to Midian. Thus Israel passed through the read Sea, vers. 24. And thus many Others of them, av np1 vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvd p-acp jp. av np1 vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1, fw-la. crd cc av d n2-jn pp-f pno32, (8) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 104
1068 and indeed this also is a very sutable duty to these who are afflicted, to subscry be God a blank, to writt downe in it what he pleases, and indeed this also is a very suitable duty to these who Are afflicted, to subscry be God a blank, to writ down in it what he Pleases, cc av d av vbz dt av j n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr vvn, pc-acp vvi vbb np1 dt j, pc-acp vvd a-acp p-acp pn31 r-crq pns31 vvz, (8) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 104
1069 and though we see not what will be the event of his way to us, and though we see not what will be the event of his Way to us, cc cs pns12 vvb xx r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (8) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 104
1070 yet as one in a mi2ty day, if we can have as much light as to see where the high way, he calls us to walk in, lyeth, that sayes we are about our duty. yet as one in a mi2ty day, if we can have as much Light as to see where the high Way, he calls us to walk in, lies, that Says we Are about our duty. av c-acp pi p-acp dt j n1, cs pns12 vmb vhi p-acp d n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi c-crq dt j n1, pns31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp, vvz, cst vvz pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 220 Page 104
1071 Thirdly, They all depon, all this wholl cloud of witnesses, for the usefulness of faith under affliction. Thirdly, They all depon, all this wholl cloud of Witnesses, for the usefulness of faith under affliction. ord, pns32 d av, d d vmb vvi pp-f n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 104
1072 By faith Abraham, Noah, Sara, Isaack, Jacob, &c. did endure. By faith Abraham, Noah, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, etc. did endure. p-acp n1 np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, av vdd vvi. (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 104
1073 It is not for nought that faith is called our victory, whereby we overcome the World, It is not for nought that faith is called our victory, whereby we overcome the World, pn31 vbz xx p-acp pi cst n1 vbz vvn po12 n1, c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 104
1074 and in this their faith, there are these three very remarkable: 1. The variety of conditions, and in this their faith, there Are these three very remarkable: 1. The variety of conditions, cc p-acp d po32 n1, pc-acp vbr d crd av j: crd dt n1 pp-f n2, (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1075 as to the knind of the crosse, was very great; Some killed, some banished, some long barren, some tortured; as to the knind of the cross, was very great; some killed, Some banished, Some long barren, Some tortured; c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbds av j; d vvd, d vvn, d j j, d vvn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1076 yet the duty they all follow is one, that is to beleeve. 2. The inducement they had to beleeve, was one in all of them, they considered all who he was that made the promises; yet the duty they all follow is one, that is to believe. 2. The inducement they had to believe, was one in all of them, they considered all who he was that made the promises; av dt n1 pns32 d vvb vbz pi, cst vbz pc-acp vvi. crd dt n1 pns32 vhd pc-acp vvi, vbds pi p-acp d pp-f pno32, pns32 vvd d r-crq pns31 vbds cst vvd dt n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1077 Noah warned of God beleeved, Abraham called of God beleeved; Noah warned of God believed, Abraham called of God believed; np1 vvn pp-f np1 vvd, np1 vvn pp-f np1 vvd; (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1078 even Rahab, who was one of the worst of them for personal faults, could tell the spyes, God will deliver us into your hand; even Rahab, who was one of the worst of them for personal Faults, could tell the spies, God will deliver us into your hand; av np1, r-crq vbds crd pp-f dt js pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2, vmd vvi dt n2, np1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po22 n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1079 to consider the promises as proceeding from God, who is a Father, and so means honestly in them, to Consider the promises as proceeding from God, who is a Father, and so means honestly in them, pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp vvg p-acp np1, r-crq vbz dt n1, cc av vvz av-j p-acp pno32, (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1080 and a Father Almighty, who out of the ashes of Isaak can accomplish them; and a Father Almighty, who out of the Ashes of Isaac can accomplish them; cc dt n1 j-jn, r-crq av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pno32; (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1081 This makes them easy to be beleeved. 3. Though all their faiths was not of one pitch, This makes them easy to be believed. 3. Though all their faiths was not of one pitch, d vvz pno32 j pc-acp vbi vvn. crd cs d po32 n2 vbds xx pp-f crd n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1082 yet all had comfortable out gates by it; yet all had comfortable out gates by it; av d vhd j av n2 p-acp pn31; (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1083 Sarahs was not like Abrahams, these who went through the red Sea, their faith not like Moses's yet all came throw as well as Moses, so that, Sarahs was not like Abrahams, these who went through the read Sea, their faith not like Moses's yet all Come throw as well as Moses, so that, npg1 vbds xx av-j npg1, d r-crq vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1, po32 n1 xx av-j npg1 av d vvd vvi c-acp av c-acp np1, av cst, (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1084 if our faith come not up the hight Moses and Abrahams did, yet we may find the sweet of it under the crosse; if our faith come not up the hight Moses and Abrahams did, yet we may find the sweet of it under the cross; cs po12 n1 vvb xx a-acp dt n1 np1 cc npg1 vdd, av pns12 vmb vvi dt j pp-f pn31 p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1085 as Sarah whose faith we can scarely read of in Genesis, yet by faith she received a son. as Sarah whose faith we can scarely read of in Genesis, yet by faith she received a son. c-acp np1 rg-crq n1 pns12 vmb av-j vvi pp-f p-acp n1, av p-acp n1 pns31 vvd dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1086 If you ask, what is this for our incouragement, that these witnesses depon these to be our duty? Surely very much: If you ask, what is this for our encouragement, that these Witnesses depon these to be our duty? Surely very much: cs pn22 vvb, q-crq vbz d p-acp po12 n1, cst d n2 av d pc-acp vbi po12 n1? np1 av av-d: (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 105
1087 amongst many things, I name but these two: 1. Often, in times of affliction, we are bemisted about our duty, one that can preach sutable duties to the crosse, among many things, I name but these two: 1. Often, in times of affliction, we Are bemisted about our duty, one that can preach suitable duties to the cross, p-acp d n2, pns11 vvb p-acp d crd: crd av, p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n1, pi cst vmb vvi j n2 p-acp dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 106
1088 and presse them on others in prosperity, yet will find his minde in adversitie like a troubled fountaine, where the mud is mixed with the clear watter. and press them on Others in Prosperity, yet will find his mind in adversity like a troubled fountain, where the mud is mixed with the clear water. cc vvi pno32 p-acp n2-jn p-acp n1, av vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 av-j dt j-vvn n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 106
1089 Now to have this cloud of witnesses, by their testimonie goeing before us, and haveing a road among the snow in a winter day, to us what ane incouragement is it? Now to have this cloud of Witnesses, by their testimony going before us, and having a road among the snow in a winter day, to us what ane encouragement is it? av pc-acp vhi d n1 pp-f n2, p-acp po32 n1 vvg p-acp pno12, cc vhg dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp pno12 r-crq n1 n1 vbz pn31? (8) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 106
1090 Beside secondly, though the same dutie be prescrybed us, which they depon, in the preceptive part of the word, Beside secondly, though the same duty be prescribed us, which they depon, in the preceptive part of the word, p-acp ord, cs dt d n1 vbi vvn pno12, r-crq pns32 av, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 106
1091 for Christ bids us oft beleeve under affliction; for christ bids us oft believe under affliction; c-acp np1 vvz pno12 av vvi p-acp n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 106
1092 yet to have them, after tryal of what is commanded, deponing the usefulness of such and such a dutie, what ane incouragement is it? It is as if one should take a recept of Phisick, yet to have them, After trial of what is commanded, deponing the usefulness of such and such a duty, what ane encouragement is it? It is as if one should take a recept of Physic, av pc-acp vhi pno32, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq vbz vvn, vvg dt n1 pp-f d cc d dt n1, r-crq j n1 vbz pn31? pn31 vbz c-acp cs pi vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 106
1093 and come to a sick person, and tell him. and come to a sick person, and tell him. cc vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc vvb pno31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 106
1094 when my disease was as yours is, I tryed this potione and it cured me, this is very incouraging. when my disease was as yours is, I tried this potion and it cured me, this is very encouraging. c-crq po11 n1 vbds p-acp png22 vbz, pns11 vvd d n1 cc pn31 vvd pno11, d vbz av vvg. (8) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 106
1095 And this leads to the 3d branch of their testimonie, in which they depon what are the most excellent cordials under affliction, especially these five. And this leads to the 3d branch of their testimony, in which they depon what Are the most excellent cordials under affliction, especially these five. cc d vvz p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 av r-crq vbr dt av-ds j n2 p-acp n1, av-j d crd. (8) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 106
1096 First, They considered what they were in themselves, who were called out to meet the crosse, Pilgrims, strangers, vers. 13. these all died in faith, confessing that they were pilgrims and strangers on the earth. First, They considered what they were in themselves, who were called out to meet the cross, Pilgrim's, Strangers, vers. 13. these all died in faith, confessing that they were pilgrim's and Strangers on the earth. ord, pns32 vvd r-crq pns32 vbdr p-acp px32, r-crq vbdr vvn av pc-acp vvi dt n1, ng1, n2, fw-la. crd d d vvd p-acp n1, vvg cst pns32 vbdr n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 107
1097 The crosse meets not a beleever in his own countrie, but, like a dog, barks at a stranger; The cross meets not a believer in his own country, but, like a dog, barks At a stranger; dt n1 vvz xx dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, cc-acp, av-j dt n1, vvz p-acp dt n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 107
1098 could we come to confess that we are pilgrims, we would not stumble at a pilgrims intertainment. could we come to confess that we Are pilgrim's, we would not Stumble At a pilgrim's entertainment. vmd pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi cst pns12 vbr n2, pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 107
1099 Secondly, They did consider how much honour did aryse from the cross in the way of dutie, beyond sinful prosperity; Secondly, They did Consider how much honour did arise from the cross in the Way of duty, beyond sinful Prosperity; ord, pns32 vdd vvi c-crq d n1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 224 Page 107
1100 thus Moses esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches then the treasures of Aegypt, which he could not enjoy without complying with the oppressors of Israel. thus Moses esteemed the reproach of christ greater riches then the treasures of Egypt, which he could not enjoy without complying with the Oppressors's of Israel. av np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 jc n2 cs dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 224 Page 107
1101 The Lord sometimes states the case so to his people that they must either suffer or sin, The Lord sometime states the case so to his people that they must either suffer or since, dt n1 av vvz dt n1 av p-acp po31 n1 cst pns32 vmb av-d vvi cc n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 224 Page 107
1102 and in such a case the cross is their hyding place from sin. and in such a case the cross is their hiding place from since. cc p-acp d dt n1 dt n1 vbz po32 vvg n1 p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 224 Page 107
1103 Thirdly, They considered how useful their sufferings would be for the Church of God, after their times: This comforted: Thirdly, They considered how useful their sufferings would be for the Church of God, After their times: This comforted: ord, pns32 vvd c-crq j po32 n2 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po32 n2: d vvn: (8) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 107
1104 see v. 34. They quenched the violence of fire, they stopped the mouths of lyons, escaped the edge of the sword, What? How holds this true? I shall not dislike the opinion some interpreters have on the sence of that place, that their victory was as great by faith, see v. 34. They quenched the violence of fire, they stopped the mouths of lyons, escaped the edge of the sword, What? How holds this true? I shall not dislike the opinion Some Interpreters have on the sense of that place, that their victory was as great by faith, vvb n1 crd pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvd dt n2 pp-f n2, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1, q-crq? q-crq vvz d j? pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1 d n2 vhb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst po32 n1 vbds a-acp j p-acp n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 107
1105 as if they had quenched it, &c. But I like better their gloss, who think that their being devored of the fire, they quenched it for others; that should come after them: as if they had quenched it, etc. But I like better their gloss, who think that their being devored of the fire, they quenched it for Others; that should come After them: c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn pn31, av p-acp pns11 av-j vvi po32 n1, r-crq vvb cst po32 n1 j pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvd pn31 p-acp n2-jn; cst vmd vvi p-acp pno32: (8) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 107
1106 The blood of the Saints is the seed of the Church. The blood of the Saints is the seed of the Church. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 107
1107 And when a beleever looks on his sufferings, as that which may be a comfortable seed for others, And when a believer looks on his sufferings, as that which may be a comfortable seed for Others, cc c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp po31 n2, c-acp d r-crq vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp n2-jn, (8) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 108
1108 as the blood of the primitive Martyrs was for us; It tends to make the cross very comfortable, and them cheerful under it. as the blood of the primitive Martyrs was for us; It tends to make the cross very comfortable, and them cheerful under it. c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 vbds p-acp pno12; pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 av j, cc pno32 j p-acp pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 108
1109 Fourthly, They did frequently meditation the glory to come: Fourthly, They did frequently meditation the glory to come: ord, pns32 vdd av-j n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi: (8) sermon (DIV1) 226 Page 108
1110 Abraham, Isaack, Jacob, were content to dwell in Tabernacles, they looked for a Citie that had foundations. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, were content to dwell in Tabernacles, they looked for a city that had foundations. np1, np1, np1, vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 cst vhd n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 226 Page 108
1111 Moses had ane eye to the recompence of reward, the light momentany afflictions of this life being not worthie to be compared to the glorie, that is to be revealed; Moses had ane eye to the recompense of reward, the Light momentany afflictions of this life being not worthy to be compared to the glory, that is to be revealed; np1 vhd j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 n2 pp-f d n1 vbg xx j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cst vbz pc-acp vbi vvn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 226 Page 108
1112 the comfortable views of it, as of a sweet summer after ane winter, and a pleasant harbour after a storme, how refreshing is it. the comfortable views of it, as of a sweet summer After ane winter, and a pleasant harbour After a storm, how refreshing is it. dt j n2 pp-f pn31, c-acp pp-f dt j n1 p-acp j n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq vvg vbz pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 226 Page 108
1113 Lastly, In the mean time they had frequent intercourse with God: Lastly, In the mean time they had frequent intercourse with God: ord, p-acp dt j n1 pns32 vhd j n1 p-acp np1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 227 Page 108
1114 Noah warned of God, Abraham called of God, Moses indured as seeing him that is invisible; Noah warned of God, Abraham called of God, Moses endured as seeing him that is invisible; np1 vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvn p-acp vvg pno31 cst vbz j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 227 Page 108
1115 all the rest will be like cyphers without their figure, that makes no number, if this be wanting in affliction. all the rest will be like ciphers without their figure, that makes no number, if this be wanting in affliction. d dt n1 vmb vbi j n2 p-acp po32 n1, cst vvz dx n1, cs d vbb vvg p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 227 Page 108
1116 Thus we have opened the first thing we proposed, what these witnesses doe depon. Thus we have opened the First thing we proposed, what these Witnesses do depon. av pns12 vhb vvn dt ord n1 pns12 vvd, r-crq d n2 vdb av. (8) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 108
1117 But if the things they depon be false, and hold not true how comfortable soever they be, they are of no weight. But if the things they depon be false, and hold not true how comfortable soever they be, they Are of no weight. p-acp cs dt n2 pns32 av vbi j, cc vvb xx j c-crq j av pns32 vbb, pns32 vbr pp-f dx n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 108
1118 Therefore in the second place, let us consider how sure and valide in law their testimony is, Therefore in the second place, let us Consider how sure and valide in law their testimony is, av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pno12 vvi c-crq j cc vvi p-acp n1 po32 n1 vbz, (8) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 108
1119 and to evidence this we shall first consider them as a cloud. 2dly, As such or so great a cloud. 3dly, and to evidence this we shall First Consider them as a cloud. 2dly, As such or so great a cloud. 3dly, cc p-acp n1 d pns12 vmb ord vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1. j, c-acp d cc av j dt n1. j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 109
1120 As a cloud compassing us about. As a cloud compassing us about. c-acp dt n1 vvg pno12 p-acp. (8) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 109
1121 For all the three, the Apostle sets down in the text for the argument, to prove the weight and validitie of their testimony. For all the three, the Apostle sets down in the text for the argument, to prove the weight and validity of their testimony. p-acp d dt crd, dt n1 vvz a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 109
1122 First, Consider them as a cloud and this, interpreters think may be taken under a twofold notion, either as it is a Meraphor, signifing somewhat that is not expressed, First, Consider them as a cloud and this, Interpreters think may be taken under a twofold notion, either as it is a Metaphor, signifying somewhat that is not expressed, ord, vvb pno32 p-acp dt n1 cc d, n2 vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, av-d c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1, vvg av cst vbz xx vvn, (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1123 or as it is ane Allusion to the Lords way in conducting Israel throw the wilderness in the day time by a piller of a cloud. or as it is ane Allusion to the lords Way in conducting Israel throw the Wilderness in the day time by a pillar of a cloud. cc c-acp pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp dt n2 n1 p-acp vvg np1 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1124 Now in both the two it is very weighty to our purpose. 1. As it is a Metaphor it imports a multitude, Densum (saith Calvin ) oponitur raro. A cloud of witnesses is a multitude of witnesses; Now in both the two it is very weighty to our purpose. 1. As it is a Metaphor it imports a multitude, Densum (Says calvin) oponitur Rare. A cloud of Witnesses is a multitude of Witnesses; av p-acp d dt crd pn31 vbz av j p-acp po12 n1. crd p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pn31 vvz dt n1, fw-la (vvz np1) fw-la fw-la. dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2; (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1125 & this tends much to confirme the testimony, In the Mouth of two or three witnesses shall every testimony stand firm, saith the Apostle: & this tends much to confirm the testimony, In the Mouth of two or three Witnesses shall every testimony stand firm, Says the Apostle: cc d vvz d pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd n2 vmb d n1 vvb j, vvz dt n1: (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1126 but here, not only two or three, but a great multitude, all uniting in deponing the same thing for substance. but Here, not only two or three, but a great multitude, all uniting in deponing the same thing for substance. cc-acp av, xx av-j crd cc crd, cc-acp dt j n1, d n-vvg p-acp vvg dt d n1 p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1127 I know not if the Observation of some will hold true, but it is remarkable, I know not if the Observation of Some will hold true, but it is remarkable, pns11 vvb xx cs dt n1 pp-f d vmb vvi j, cc-acp pn31 vbz j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1128 if it doe, that the number of Christians was yet never so great in any one age of the Church, if it do, that the number of Christians was yet never so great in any one age of the Church, cs pn31 vdb, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av av av j p-acp d crd n1 pp-f dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1129 as the number of Martyrs have been in different ages, under the Heathen, Arian and Popish persecutions. as the number of Martyrs have been in different ages, under the Heathen, Arian and Popish persecutions. c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vhb vbn p-acp j n2, p-acp dt j-jn, np1 cc j n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1130 So, that is the first thing confirms the testimony, the witnesses are so many. So, that is the First thing confirms the testimony, the Witnesses Are so many. np1, cst vbz dt ord n1 vvz dt n1, dt n2 vbr av d. (8) sermon (DIV1) 229 Page 109
1131 But 2dly, Consider it as alluding to the pillar of cloud in the wildernesse, it imports that they are witnesses purposly called to depon for our incouragement. But 2dly, Consider it as alluding to the pillar of cloud in the Wilderness, it imports that they Are Witnesses purposely called to depon for our encouragement. cc-acp av-j, vvb pn31 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz cst pns32 vbr n2 av vvn p-acp av c-acp po12 n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 230 Page 110
1132 The pillar of cloud was for Israels conduct in the wilderness, as in this they were witnesses Infallibly guided, so purposly called to depon in our case, which adds not a little to the validity of the testimony. The pillar of cloud was for Israel's conduct in the Wilderness, as in this they were Witnesses Infallibly guided, so purposely called to depon in our case, which adds not a little to the validity of the testimony. dt n1 pp-f n1 vbds p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp p-acp d pns32 vbdr n2 av-j vvn, av av vvd p-acp av p-acp po12 n1, r-crq vvz xx dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 230 Page 110
1133 Secondly, They are not only a numerous cloud so purposly called, but they are such a cloud, NONLATINALPHABET, Secondly, They Are not only a numerous cloud so purposely called, but they Are such a cloud,, ord, pns32 vbr xx av-j dt j n1 av av vvn, cc-acp pns32 vbr d dt n1,, (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 110
1134 if witnesses be not faithful understanding men, their testimony is little worth, let them never be so numerous. if Witnesses be not faithful understanding men, their testimony is little worth, let them never be so numerous. cs n2 vbb xx j vvg n2, po32 n1 vbz j n1, vvb pno32 av vbi av j. (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 110
1135 But they are such a cloud: 1. Of men eminently learned; But they Are such a cloud: 1. Of men eminently learned; p-acp pns32 vbr d dt n1: crd pp-f n2 av-j vvn; (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 110
1136 Noah is reckoned by Philosophers among the Philosophers Ante-diluviani, and some of them writ of him that he forsaw the deludge in its secondary causes. Noah is reckoned by Philosophers among the Philosophers Ante-diluviani, and Some of them writ of him that he forsaw the deluge in its secondary Causes. np1 vbz vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt ng1 j, cc d pp-f pno32 vvd pp-f pno31 cst pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 110
1137 Abraham a famous Astronomer, Josephus writts many things of his learning. Moses learned in all the wisdom of the Aegyptians. Abraham a famous Astronomer, Josephus writs many things of his learning. Moses learned in all the Wisdom of the egyptians. np1 dt j n1, np1 n2 d n2 pp-f po31 n1. np1 vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt njp2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 110
1138 So were they eminently wyse and prudent; So were they eminently wise and prudent; av vbdr pns32 av-j j cc j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 110
1139 and how in esteem with God, is evident from the testimony he records of them in the Bible, Noah a Phoenix in his generation, Abraham his friend and faithful, Faithful Abraham. Gal. 4. Moses my servant is dead, Jos. 1. None with such a perfect heart as my servant David. and how in esteem with God, is evident from the testimony he records of them in the bible, Noah a Phoenix in his generation, Abraham his friend and faithful, Faithful Abraham. Gal. 4. Moses my servant is dead, Jos. 1. None with such a perfect heart as my servant David. cc c-crq p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vbz j p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1, np1 dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 po31 n1 cc j, j np1. np1 crd np1 po11 n1 vbz j, np1 crd pix p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp po11 n1 np1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 110
1140 Now a cloud of such witnesses, so learned, so wyse, so eminently esteemed of God, Now a cloud of such Witnesses, so learned, so wise, so eminently esteemed of God, av dt n1 pp-f d n2, av vvd, av j, av av-j vvn pp-f np1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 111
1141 so little tainted with earthly mindedness, in a word, such of whom the world was not worthy, so little tainted with earthly Mindedness, in a word, such of whom the world was not worthy, av av-j vvn p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n1, d pp-f r-crq dt n1 vbds xx j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 111
1142 how sure must the testimony be, deponed by them! how sure must the testimony be, deponed by them! c-crq av-j vmb dt n1 vbi, vvn p-acp pno32! (8) sermon (DIV1) 231 Page 111
1143 Thirdly, As it is a cloud and such a cloud, so we are compassed about with it, NONLATINALPHABET. Thirdly, As it is a cloud and such a cloud, so we Are compassed about with it,. ord, p-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 cc d dt n1, av pns12 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp pn31,. (8) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 111
1144 There be in this, two things imported, the fulness of testimony and the clearness of it. First, Their testimony is full: There be in this, two things imported, the fullness of testimony and the clearness of it. First, Their testimony is full: pc-acp vbi p-acp d, crd n2 vvn, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31. ord, po32 n1 vbz j: (8) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 111
1145 There is no case can be tristed with, but they testify the usefulness of faith in reference to it. If banishment, Abraham tryed that; There is no case can be tristed with, but they testify the usefulness of faith in Referente to it. If banishment, Abraham tried that; pc-acp vbz dx n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, cc-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31. cs n1, np1 vvn d; (8) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 111
1146 if the wrath of Princes, Moses found faith useful there; If barrenness, Sarah found it successful; if the wrath of Princes, Moses found faith useful there; If Barrenness, Sarah found it successful; cs dt n1 pp-f n2, np1 vvn n1 j a-acp; cs n1, np1 vvd pn31 j; (8) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 111
1147 torture or what else, this testimony reaches it. torture or what Else, this testimony reaches it. n1 cc q-crq av, d n1 vvz pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 111
1148 Secondly, As it is full, so clear, we are compassed with it: They doe not depon in ambiguous tearmes, Dolosus versatur in generalibus, but so distinctly and clearly, Secondly, As it is full, so clear, we Are compassed with it: They do not depon in ambiguous terms, Dolosus versatur in generalibus, but so distinctly and clearly, ord, p-acp pn31 vbz j, av j, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pn31: pns32 vdb xx av p-acp j n2, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la, p-acp av av-j cc av-j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 111
1149 as what ever doubts be about the meaning of some places of Scripture, yet who can question the clearness of their testimony to the usefulness of faith in tryals. as what ever doubts be about the meaning of Some places of Scripture, yet who can question the clearness of their testimony to the usefulness of faith in trials. c-acp q-crq av n2 vbb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1, av q-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 111
1150 In a word, they are a number of such, so excellently qualified, and deponing so clearly, that their testimony cannot choose but be looked on as valide and sufficient to confirme what they depone. Application. In a word, they Are a number of such, so excellently qualified, and deponing so clearly, that their testimony cannot choose but be looked on as valide and sufficient to confirm what they depone. Application. p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f d, av av-j vvn, cc vvg av av-j, cst po32 n1 vmbx vvi cc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp vvi cc j pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvb. n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 111
1151 The practical part of this doctrine, and the most genuine use of it, is, that which the Apostle makes in the 2d part of the verse, Let us lay aside every weight, &c. of which we shall speak afterward. The practical part of this Doctrine, and the most genuine use of it, is, that which the Apostle makes in the 2d part of the verse, Let us lay aside every weight, etc. of which we shall speak afterwards. dt j n1 pp-f d n1, cc dt av-ds j n1 pp-f pn31, vbz, cst r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi av d n1, av pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb vvi av. (8) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 112
1152 Only at present, I shall press these few things from it. First, Praise the Lord that we are not the first he hath tristed with affliction. Only At present, I shall press these few things from it. First, Praise the Lord that we Are not the First he hath tristed with affliction. j p-acp j, pns11 vmb vvi d d n2 p-acp pn31. ord, vvb dt n1 cst pns12 vbr xx dt ord pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 112
1153 There is a beaten road before us by a cloud of witnesses. There is a beaten road before us by a cloud of Witnesses. pc-acp vbz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 112
1154 He that did first put ship to sea, Poets could call him, Ferreus ille. But now a man of the least courage can goe down in ships to the depths. He that did First put ship to sea, Poets could call him, Ferreus Isle. But now a man of the least courage can go down in ships to the depths. pns31 cst vdd ord vvi n1 p-acp n1, n2 vmd vvi pno31, np1 fw-la. p-acp av dt n1 pp-f dt ds n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp dt n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 112
1155 It is very remarkable as some have observed, that there have been few or none eminent in doeing service to God in their generation, either under the Old or New Testament, It is very remarkable as Some have observed, that there have been few or none eminent in doing service to God in their generation, either under the Old or New Testament, pn31 vbz av j c-acp d vhb vvn, cst pc-acp vhi vbn d cc pix j p-acp vdg n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po32 n1, av-d p-acp dt j cc j n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 112
1156 but have been also remarkable for suffering. Are we better then our Fathers? but have been also remarkable for suffering. are we better then our Father's? cc-acp vhb vbn av j p-acp vvg. vbr pns12 j av po12 n2? (8) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 112
1157 Secondly, Doe not put a wrong construction upon Gods dispenfing of the crosse, possibly some in giveing thanks for the work of redemption at such ane occasion as this, are ready to stop and say, what mean the clouds that are gathering! Secondly, Do not put a wrong construction upon God's dispenfing of the cross, possibly Some in giving thanks for the work of redemption At such ane occasion as this, Are ready to stop and say, what mean the Clouds that Are gathering! ord, vdb xx vvi dt n-jn n1 p-acp n2 vvg pp-f dt n1, av-j d p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1 p-acp d, vbr j pc-acp vvi cc vvi, q-crq vvb dt n2 cst vbr vvg! (8) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 112
1158 I would see the outgate ere I praise. I would see the outgate ere I praise. pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 c-acp pns11 vvb. (8) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 112
1159 But suppose the worst thou canst imagine to befall thee, there is nothing singular in it. But suppose the worst thou Canst imagine to befall thee, there is nothing singular in it. cc-acp vvb dt js pns21 vm2 vvi pc-acp vvi pno21, pc-acp vbz pix j p-acp pn31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 112
1160 Look to the cloud of witnesses before thee, If this suffice not, look to what is in the following verse, Looking unto Jesus the Author and finisher of our faith, who endured the crosse. Look to the cloud of Witnesses before thee, If this suffice not, look to what is in the following verse, Looking unto jesus the Author and finisher of our faith, who endured the cross. n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pno21, cs d vvb xx, vvb p-acp r-crq vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1, vvg p-acp np1 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vvd dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 113
1161 What stone hath he layd in his Temple, that hath not been hewed by affliction? And wouldst thou be singular? What stone hath he laid in his Temple, that hath not been hewed by affliction? And Wouldst thou be singular? q-crq n1 vhz pns31 vvn p-acp po31 n1, cst vhz xx vbn vvn p-acp n1? cc vmd2 pns21 vbi j? (8) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 113
1162 Thirdly, Incourage and comfort thy selfe from the example of the cloud of witnesses. Thirdly, Encourage and Comfort thy self from the Exampl of the cloud of Witnesses. ord, vvb cc vvi po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 113
1163 there be especially these three things in this cloud very comfortable: 1. Thou mayst see that God will sometimes most sharply chastise them, whom he intirly loves. there be especially these three things in this cloud very comfortable: 1. Thou Mayest see that God will sometime most sharply chastise them, whom he intirly loves. pc-acp vbi av-j d crd n2 p-acp d n1 av j: crd pns21 vm2 vvi cst np1 vmb av av-ds av-j vvi pno32, ro-crq pns31 av-j vvz. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 113
1164 Abraham was his friend, Moses he spoke with him face to face, David a man after his own heart, Abraham was his friend, Moses he spoke with him face to face, David a man After his own heart, np1 vbds po31 n1, np1 pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 n1 p-acp n1, np1 dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 113
1165 and yet all of them tristed with afflictione. and yet all of them tristed with affliction. cc av d pp-f pno32 vvn p-acp n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 113
1166 If thou shall goe and conclude the contrary from the Rod, thou shall offend against the generation of his children, Psal: 73.15. 2dly, Thou hes this encouragement from the cloud, that though the Lord hath even a controversy, If thou shall go and conclude the contrary from the Rod, thou shall offend against the generation of his children, Psalm: 73.15. 2dly, Thou hes this encouragement from the cloud, that though the Lord hath even a controversy, cs pns21 vmb vvi cc vvi dt j-jn p-acp dt n1, pns21 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, np1: crd. j, pns21 zz d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst cs dt n1 vhz av dt n1, (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 113
1167 even against his choysest servants, yet usually he trists their sufferings, not for their sins, but upon some account he is concerned in himself. even against his Choicest Servants, yet usually he trists their sufferings, not for their Sins, but upon Some account he is concerned in himself. av p-acp po31 js n2, av av-j pns31 n2 po32 n2, xx p-acp po32 n2, cc-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz vvn p-acp px31. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 113
1168 Thus Abel dyes for his sacrifice, Abraham suffers in following the rule and command of God, Moses his reproach is the reproach of Christ There were quarrels enew God had with Abraham and Moses, that he might have stated their sufferings upon; Thus Abel dies for his sacrifice, Abraham suffers in following the Rule and command of God, Moses his reproach is the reproach of christ There were quarrels enew God had with Abraham and Moses, that he might have stated their sufferings upon; av np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1, np1 vvz p-acp vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, np1 po31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp vbdr n2 vvi np1 vhd p-acp np1 cc np1, cst pns31 vmd vhi vvn po32 n2 p-acp; (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 113
1169 God usually brings ungodly men to sufferings for their adulteries, murthers &c. But the marks his people bears about in their bodies, are the marks of the sufferings of Christ. God usually brings ungodly men to sufferings for their adulteries, murders etc. But the marks his people bears about in their bodies, Are the marks of the sufferings of christ. np1 av-j vvz j n2 p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, n2 av p-acp dt n2 po31 n1 vvz a-acp p-acp po32 n2, vbr dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1170 Souldiers glory, if they have the marks of the wounds received in the service of their Prince; Soldiers glory, if they have the marks of the wounds received in the service of their Prince; ng1 n1, cs pns32 vhb dt n2 pp-f dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1171 this is thy honour if thou be a generous souldier. this is thy honour if thou be a generous soldier. d vbz po21 n1 cs pns21 vbb dt j n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1172 But 3dly, In this cloud we have this incouragement, that we see many tryals bitter in the beginning, may prove very sweet and comfortable in the event. But 3dly, In this cloud we have this encouragement, that we see many trials bitter in the beginning, may prove very sweet and comfortable in the event. p-acp av-j, p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb d n1, cst pns12 vvb d n2 j p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi av j cc j p-acp dt n1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1173 Abrahams offering of Isaack was so, Moses despysing the treasures of Aegypt and choosing affliction with the children of God was so, Rahab the hazard she run for the spyes was so, Abrahams offering of Isaac was so, Moses despising the treasures of Egypt and choosing affliction with the children of God was so, Rahab the hazard she run for the spies was so, npg1 vvg pp-f np1 vbds av, np1 vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 cc vvg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbds av, np1 dt n1 pns31 vvb p-acp dt n2 vbds av, (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1174 and very often that which is matter of mourning to us in its beginning, is matter of praise ere it close, Prima crucis scena, tragica, postrema, laeta, said pious Bernard; the Lord uses not to suffer the rod of the wicked to ly on the lot of the righteous, and very often that which is matter of mourning to us in its beginning, is matter of praise ere it close, Prima crucis scena, tragica, Postrema, Laeta, said pious Bernard; the Lord uses not to suffer the rod of the wicked to lie on the lot of the righteous, cc av av cst r-crq vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, vbz n1 pp-f n1 c-acp pn31 av-j, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la, n1, fw-la, vvd j np1; dt n1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1175 and though he doe, they find it Phisick, necessary for them, it will end in rejoicing. 4thly, From this cloud of witnesses, learn to imitat them, and though he do, they find it Physic, necessary for them, it will end in rejoicing. 4thly, From this cloud of Witnesses, Learn to imitat them, cc cs pns31 vdb, pns32 vvb pn31 n1, j p-acp pno32, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp vvg. j, p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, vvb pc-acp vvi pno32, (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1176 and trace their footsteps under affliction: they followed the call of God, so doe thou; and trace their footsteps under affliction: they followed the call of God, so do thou; cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1: pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, av vdb pns21; (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1177 they did not thrust themselves unnecessarly forward to meet the cross, they were much in the exercise of faith, so doe thou. they did not thrust themselves unnecessarily forward to meet the cross, they were much in the exercise of faith, so do thou. pns32 vdd xx vvi px32 av-j j pc-acp vvi dt n1, pns32 vbdr d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, av vdb pns21. (8) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 114
1178 Some say, though this truth may suit the time, yet how suits it the present work of thanks giving at the Sacrament? Ans. Well, some say, though this truth may suit the time, yet how suits it the present work of thanks giving At the Sacrament? Ans. Well, d vvb, cs d n1 vmb vvi dt n1, av q-crq vvz pn31 dt j n1 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp dt n1? np1 av, (8) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 114
1179 for 1. Christ shutt up his celebration of the first Sacrament of the Super, with telling his Disciples of the cross, Verily all of you shall be offended because of me this night, &c. So that we writt after our copy. 2dly, The consideration of our winter ought to make us so much the more careful in gathering of our food in harvest. 3dly, From this see what may be your lot, in standing to what in the Sacrament ye have ingadged to God. for 1. christ shut up his celebration of the First Sacrament of the Super, with telling his Disciples of the cross, Verily all of you shall be offended Because of me this night, etc. So that we writ After our copy. 2dly, The consideration of our winter ought to make us so much the more careful in gathering of our food in harvest. 3dly, From this see what may be your lot, in standing to what in the Sacrament you have engaged to God. p-acp crd np1 vvb a-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg po31 n2 pp-f dt n1, av-j d pp-f pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pp-f pno11 d n1, av av cst pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n1. j, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vmd pc-acp vvi pno12 av av-d dt av-dc j p-acp vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1. j, p-acp d vvb r-crq vmb vbi po22 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp q-crq p-acp dt n1 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp np1. (8) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 115
1180 SERMON II. On Heb. 12: 1. Let us lay aside every weight, &c. IT is our great incouragement to have the example of so great a cloud of witnesses, holding out the tryed usefulness of faith to us under affliction. SERMON II On Hebrew 12: 1. Let us lay aside every weight, etc. IT is our great encouragement to have the Exampl of so great a cloud of Witnesses, holding out the tried usefulness of faith to us under affliction. n1 crd p-acp np1 crd: crd vvb pno12 vvi av d n1, av pn31 vbz po12 j n1 pc-acp vhi dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg av dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 115
1181 Now we are to enquire how we are to improve it. Let us, sayeth the Apostle, lay aside every weight, and runn with patience. Now we Are to inquire how we Are to improve it. Let us, Saith the Apostle, lay aside every weight, and run with patience. av pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31. vvb pno12, vvz dt n1, vvd av d n1, cc vvi p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 115
1182 Amongst other things, this phrase rends to prove the Epistle to be Pauls, who frequently in his other Epistles alludes to the Olympick and pythick Games. among other things, this phrase rends to prove the Epistle to be Paul's, who frequently in his other Epistles alludes to the Olympic and pythic Games. p-acp j-jn n2, d n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi npg1, r-crq av-j p-acp po31 j-jn n2 vvz p-acp dt jp cc j n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 115
1183 So here, it suits well to his style. So Here, it suits well to his style. av av, pn31 vvz av p-acp po31 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 116
1184 In these Games, such as were actors did shake themselves loose of what would hinder them. In these Games, such as were actors did shake themselves lose of what would hinder them. p-acp d n2, d c-acp vbdr n2 vdd vvi px32 j pp-f r-crq vmd vvi pno32. (9) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 116
1185 Abstinuit venere & Baccho qui pithia cantat. Abstinuit Venere & Baccho qui pithia cantat. np1 fw-la cc fw-la fw-la fw-gr fw-la. (9) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 116
1186 There are some would limit this weight to some particular, taking the following words as a limitation of the sin that so easily besets us; There Are Some would limit this weight to Some particular, taking the following words as a limitation of the since that so Easily besets us; pc-acp vbr d vmd vvi d n1 p-acp d j, vvg dt j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst av av-j vvz pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 116
1187 understanding by it, either original sin, which does indeed easily beset us; or our predominant sin, which easily masters us. understanding by it, either original since, which does indeed Easily beset us; or our predominant since, which Easily Masters us. n1 p-acp pn31, d j-jn n1, r-crq vdz av av-j vvn pno12; cc po12 j n1, r-crq av-j vvz pno12. (9) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 116
1188 But judicious Estius on the place takes the words more generally; and, though a Jesuit, yet very oft a very sound interpreter. But judicious Estius on the place Takes the words more generally; and, though a Jesuit, yet very oft a very found interpreter. p-acp j np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n2 av-dc av-j; cc, cs dt np1, av av av dt j j n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 116
1189 And this seems to have been the mind of the Translators of this Scripture, who have rendered it, every weight, which was also the custome of the gamiters, to whom the Apostle alludes. And this seems to have been the mind of the Translators of this Scripture, who have rendered it, every weight, which was also the custom of the gamiters, to whom the Apostle alludes. cc d vvz pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vhb vvn pn31, d n1, r-crq vbds av dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz. (9) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 116
1190 What ever weight may be a hinderance, whither it be original sin, or our predominant sin, What ever weight may be a hindrance, whither it be original since, or our predominant since, q-crq av n1 vmb vbi dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbb j-jn n1, cc po12 j n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 116
1191 or what else soever, we are to lay it from us, so long as the race lasts, or what Else soever, we Are to lay it from us, so long as the raze lasts, cc q-crq av av, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno12, av av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz, (9) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 116
1192 and not to take it up again. and not to take it up again. cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 116
1193 But that I may come to what I designe from this inference, we may consider this part of the Apostles precept, Let us lay aside every weight, under a twofold relation. 1. As it relates to the words going before, But that I may come to what I Design from this Inference, we may Consider this part of the Apostles precept, Let us lay aside every weight, under a twofold Relation. 1. As it relates to the words going before, p-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb p-acp d n1, pns12 vmb vvi d n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, vvb pno12 vvi av d n1, p-acp dt j n1. crd p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 vvg a-acp, (9) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 116
1194 and is ane inference out of them, inferred by ane illative therefore, haveing therefore such a cloud, Let us lay aside, &c. 2. As they relat to the words following, the running of the race with patience, and so ane allusion to the Olympick Games. and is ane Inference out of them, inferred by ane illative Therefore, having Therefore such a cloud, Let us lay aside, etc. 2. As they relate to the words following, the running of the raze with patience, and so ane allusion to the Olympic Games. cc vbz j n1 av pp-f pno32, vvn p-acp j j av, vhg av d dt n1, vvb pno12 vvi av, av crd p-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n2 vvg, dt vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, cc av j n1 p-acp dt jp n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 117
1195 They containe ane introductory act to our running. They contain ane introductory act to our running. pns32 vvb j n1 vvi p-acp po12 n-vvg. (9) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 117
1196 First we must lay aside weights, and then runn, and in both relations I shall speak a little of them in this Sermon. First we must lay aside weights, and then run, and in both relations I shall speak a little of them in this Sermon. ord pns12 vmb vvi av n2, cc av vvi, cc p-acp d n2 pns11 vmb vvi dt j pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 117
1197 First then, Consider them as ane inference, any at first view may think they are not a very apposit way of inference from what the Apostle hath commended so much in the cloud of witnesses, that which the Apostle hath commended in them is their faith all along throughout the former Chapter: First then, Consider them as ane Inference, any At First view may think they Are not a very apposit Way of Inference from what the Apostle hath commended so much in the cloud of Witnesses, that which the Apostle hath commended in them is their faith all along throughout the former Chapter: ord av, vvb pno32 p-acp j n1, d p-acp ord n1 vmb vvi pns32 vbr xx dt j j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cst r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 vbz po32 n1 d a-acp p-acp dt j n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 117
1198 And it would seem the inference, where the antecedent is, Haveing such a cloud so eminent for faith, ought to be, let us beleeve; & not this, let us lay aside, &c. Some interpreters answer to this, that the Apostle, delighting to follow the Metaphor of the Olympick games, proposed the inference thus. And it would seem the Inference, where the antecedent is, Having such a cloud so eminent for faith, ought to be, let us believe; & not this, let us lay aside, etc. some Interpreters answer to this, that the Apostle, delighting to follow the Metaphor of the Olympic games, proposed the Inference thus. cc pn31 vmd vvi dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz, vhg d dt n1 av j p-acp n1, vmd pc-acp vbi, vvb pno12 vvi; cc xx d, vvb pno12 vvi av, av d n2 vvb p-acp d, cst dt n1, vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt jp n2, vvd dt n1 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 117
1199 But this answer is not sufficient to satisfy. But this answer is not sufficient to satisfy. p-acp d n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi. (9) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 117
1200 They answer better that say, the Apostle supposes faith to be necessar in laying aside weights. They answer better that say, the Apostle supposes faith to be necessary in laying aside weights. pns32 vvb j cst vvb, dt n1 vvz n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvg av n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 117
1201 For, as Abraham by faith did shake off the intanglements in leaving his country, and Moses by faith the intanglements of Pharaohs Court, For, as Abraham by faith did shake off the entanglements in leaving his country, and Moses by faith the entanglements of Pharaohs Court, p-acp, c-acp np1 p-acp n1 vdd vvi a-acp dt n2 p-acp vvg po31 n1, cc np1 p-acp n1 dt n2 pp-f np1 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 117
1202 when he choosed the reproach of Christ, and Rahab when she received the spyes. So the Apostle proposeing that a Christian is to lay aside the weights; when he choosed the reproach of christ, and Rahab when she received the spies. So the Apostle proposing that a Christian is to lay aside the weights; c-crq pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2. np1 dt n1 vvg cst dt njp vbz pc-acp vvi av dt n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 117
1203 understands, by faith, and it is more rethorical then if he had expressed it. Taking it then for a thing supposed, we shall briefly speak a little to this understands, by faith, and it is more Rhetorical then if he had expressed it. Taking it then for a thing supposed, we shall briefly speak a little to this vvz, p-acp n1, cc pn31 vbz av-dc j cs cs pns31 vhd vvn pn31. vvg pn31 av p-acp dt n1 vvn, pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt j p-acp d (9) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 118
1204 Observation, That the only effectual mean, for laying aside intangling weights in our Christian course, is faith. Observation, That the only effectual mean, for laying aside intangling weights in our Christian course, is faith. n1, cst dt j j n1, p-acp vvg av vvg n2 p-acp po12 np1 n1, vbz n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 118
1205 Thus all the cloud of witnesses mentioned in the former Chapter found it. Thus all the cloud of Witnesses mentioned in the former Chapter found it. av av-d dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1 vvd pn31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 248 Page 118
1206 There be two branches of the point. 1. That faith is ane effectual mean for shaking off weights. 2dly. That without faith it is impossible to doe it, For the Apostle supposing it, giveth ground for both. For the 1st. To shew the influence that faith hath upon our laying aside of weights, I shall desire these five things may be considered. There be two branches of the point. 1. That faith is ane effectual mean for shaking off weights. 2dly. That without faith it is impossible to do it, For the Apostle supposing it, gives ground for both. For the 1st. To show the influence that faith hath upon our laying aside of weights, I shall desire these five things may be considered. pc-acp vbi crd n2 pp-f dt n1. crd cst n1 vbz j j n1 p-acp vvg a-acp n2. j. cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp dt n1 vvg pn31, vvz n1 p-acp d. p-acp dt ord. p-acp vvi dt n1 cst n1 vhz p-acp po12 vvg av pp-f n2, pns11 vmb vvi d crd n2 vmb vbi vvn. (9) sermon (DIV1) 248 Page 118
1207 First, Faith helps to crucify the lusts and inclinations of the heart to these intangling weights; First, Faith helps to crucify the Lustiest and inclinations of the heart to these intangling weights; ord, n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d j-vvg n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 118
1208 it is not any intrinsick excellency in these weights that makes them so ill to be layd aside, it is not any intrinsic excellency in these weights that makes them so ill to be laid aside, pn31 vbz xx d j n1 p-acp d n2 cst vvz pno32 av av-jn pc-acp vbi vvn av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 118
1209 as the strength of our inclination after them: as the strength of our inclination After them: c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp pno32: (9) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 118
1210 As it is not the excellency of the bait that tends so much to intangle the bird in the net, As it is not the excellency of the bait that tends so much to entangle the bird in the net, c-acp pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz av av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 118
1211 as its own inclination to it. Now faith takes away the fewel that feeds this fire. as its own inclination to it. Now faith Takes away the fuel that feeds this fire. c-acp po31 d n1 p-acp pn31. av n1 vvz av dt n1 cst vvz d n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 118
1212 It crucifies these inclinations, and purifies the heart from them, Acts 15. God is said to purify the heart by faith. It Crucifies these inclinations, and Purifies the heart from them, Acts 15. God is said to purify the heart by faith. pn31 vvz d n2, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp pno32, vvz crd np1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 118
1213 Secondly, Faith doth not only crucify our inclination to these weights, but it discovers, them to a Christian in their native colours: Secondly, Faith does not only crucify our inclination to these weights, but it discovers, them to a Christian in their native colours: ord, n1 vdz xx av-j vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n2, cc-acp pn31 vvz, pno32 p-acp dt njp p-acp po32 j-jn n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1214 Usually these things that prove weights in our Christian course are so painted, that they appear far more beautiful then they are, Usually these things that prove weights in our Christian course Are so painted, that they appear Far more beautiful then they Are, av-j d n2 cst vvb n2 p-acp po12 np1 n1 vbr av vvn, cst pns32 vvb av-j av-dc j cs pns32 vbr, (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1215 and so worse to be layd aside. and so Worse to be laid aside. cc av av-jc pc-acp vbi vvn av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1216 But faith unmasks them, so that a beleever can speak of them in a farr other strain then another can doe. But faith unmasks them, so that a believer can speak of them in a Far other strain then Another can do. p-acp n1 vvz pno32, av cst dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp dt av-j j-jn n1 av j-jn vmb vdi. (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1217 See how Paul speaks of Agrippa and Bernice, fitting in the judgement-seat on him, Acts 25: 23. And when Agrippa and Bernice were come with great pomp, NONLATINALPHABET, with a great many phansies, so looks Paul on all their pomp. See how Paul speaks of Agrippa and Bernice, fitting in the judgement-seat on him, Acts 25: 23. And when Agrippa and Bernice were come with great pomp,, with a great many fancies, so looks Paul on all their pomp. n1 q-crq np1 vvz pp-f np1 cc np1, vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, vvz crd: crd cc c-crq np1 cc np1 vbdr vvn p-acp j n1,, p-acp dt j d n2, av vvz np1 p-acp d po32 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1218 And on his external priviledges, Phil. 3. as dung. NONLATINALPHABET, to be casten to dogs. And on his external privileges, Philip 3. as dung., to be casten to Dogs. cc p-acp po31 j n2, np1 crd p-acp n1., pc-acp vbi vvi p-acp n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1219 And what ever account Egyptians made of Pharaohs treasures, Moses saw them to be but the pleasures of sin that indured for a season. And what ever account egyptians made of Pharaohs treasures, Moses saw them to be but the pleasures of since that endured for a season. cc q-crq av n1 np1 vvd pp-f np1 n2, np1 vvd pno32 pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cst vvd p-acp dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1220 Now when weights are thus discerned, and thus they are by faith, how easie is it to lay them aside? Now when weights Are thus discerned, and thus they Are by faith, how easy is it to lay them aside? av c-crq n2 vbr av vvn, cc av pns32 vbr p-acp n1, c-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi pno32 av? (9) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 119
1221 Thirdly, Faith possesses the soul with assurance of Gods care and provision of these things that often prove weights to us. Thirdly, Faith Possesses the soul with assurance of God's care and provision of these things that often prove weights to us. ord, n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 cst av vvb n2 p-acp pno12. (9) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 119
1222 It is a remarkable word, Heb. 13: v. 5. Let your conversation be without covetousness, It is a remarkable word, Hebrew 13: v. 5. Let your Conversation be without covetousness, pn31 vbz dt j n1, np1 crd: n1 crd vvb po22 n1 vbb p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 119
1223 and be content with such things as you have for he hath said, I will not leave thee nor forsake thee. and be content with such things as you have for he hath said, I will not leave thee nor forsake thee. cc vbi j p-acp d n2 c-acp pn22 vhb c-acp pns31 vhz vvn, pns11 vmb xx vvi pno21 ccx vvi pno21. (9) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 119
1224 There is enough for faith to be content upon, if it have, He hath said, Not that it destroyes necessary means, Add to your faith vertue, 2 Pet. 1: 7. But when any thing becomes a weight to imped our running in our race, the soul that beleeves can lay it aside, There is enough for faith to be content upon, if it have, He hath said, Not that it Destroys necessary means, Add to your faith virtue, 2 Pet. 1: 7. But when any thing becomes a weight to imped our running in our raze, the soul that believes can lay it aside, pc-acp vbz av-d p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp, cs pn31 vhb, pns31 vhz vvn, xx cst pn31 vvz j n2, vvb p-acp po22 n1 n1, crd np1 crd: crd p-acp c-crq d n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp vvn po12 vvg p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 cst vvz vmb vvi pn31 av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 120
1225 and trust God for what may be convenient in that kind. and trust God for what may be convenient in that kind. cc vvb np1 p-acp r-crq vmb vbi j p-acp d n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 120
1226 Again, The life that I live in the flesh is by saith in the Son of God, Gal. 2: vers. 20. He loved me and gave himself for me, and for temporal things, I will live by faith in him. Again, The life that I live in the Flesh is by Says in the Son of God, Gal. 2: vers. 20. He loved me and gave himself for me, and for temporal things, I will live by faith in him. av, dt n1 cst pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd: zz. crd pns31 vvd pno11 cc vvd px31 p-acp pno11, cc p-acp j n2, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 120
1227 Fourthly, Faith puts the soul upon higher designes then these weights can amount to, and so makes them easier to be undervalued, Psal. 39: 6. See how David despyleth the intanglements of wordlings? Surely man walketh in a vain shew, they disquyet themselves in vain, heaping up riches. Fourthly, Faith puts the soul upon higher designs then these weights can amount to, and so makes them Easier to be undervalved, Psalm 39: 6. See how David despyleth the entanglements of worldlings? Surely man walks in a vain show, they disquyet themselves in vain, heaping up riches. ord, n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp jc n2 cs d n2 vmb vvi p-acp, cc av vvz pno32 jc pc-acp vbi vvn, np1 crd: crd n1 q-crq np1 vvz dt n2 pp-f n2? av-j n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvi px32 p-acp j, vvg a-acp n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 120
1228 What is this a vain shew? How cames the Psalmist to insert this paradoxe? See him in the next verse, see him on a higher designe, And now Lord what wait I for, my hope is in thee, deliver me from all my transgressions. What is this a vain show? How cames the Psalmist to insert this paradox? See him in the next verse, see him on a higher Design, And now Lord what wait I for, my hope is in thee, deliver me from all my transgressions. q-crq vbz d dt j n1? c-crq vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1? vvb pno31 p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pno31 p-acp dt jc n1, cc av n1 r-crq vvb pns11 p-acp, po11 n1 vbz p-acp pno21, vvb pno11 p-acp d po11 n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 120
1229 I am, said the great Alexander, a King, and not a merchant, when Darius sen him ane offer of many talents to returne to Greece again; I am, said the great Alexander, a King, and not a merchant, when Darius sen him ane offer of many Talents to return to Greece again; pns11 vbm, vvd dt j np1, dt n1, cc xx dt n1, c-crq np1 fw-la pno31 av-j vvi pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 av; (9) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 120
1230 He told Parmenio, it might sute with him to take Darius offer, but not with Alexander. When a beleever confiders what ane inheritance, what a marriage, He told Parmenio, it might suit with him to take Darius offer, but not with Alexander. When a believer confiders what ane inheritance, what a marriage, pns31 vvd np1, pn31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi npg1 vvb, cc-acp xx p-acp np1. c-crq dt n1 vvz r-crq j n1, r-crq dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 120
1231 how excellent ane husband, what sweetness of Communion, what wonder these weights be easily laid aside! how excellent ane husband, what sweetness of Communion, what wonder these weights be Easily laid aside! c-crq j j n1, r-crq n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb d n2 vbb av-j vvn av! (9) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 120
1232 and this is done by faith. and this is done by faith. cc d vbz vdn p-acp n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 120
1233 Lastly, By saith the sprength of Christ is brought in, to help to lay aside these weights: And thus it becomes easie. Lastly, By Says the sprength of christ is brought in, to help to lay aside these weights: And thus it becomes easy. ord, p-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi av d n2: cc av pn31 vvz j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 121
1234 I know how to abound, Philipp. 4. and how to want, I can doe all things through him, that strengthens me. I know how to abound, Philip. 4. and how to want, I can do all things through him, that strengthens me. pns11 vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi, np1. crd cc c-crq pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb vdi d n2 p-acp pno31, cst vvz pno11. (9) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 121
1235 As all these wayes shew how useful, faith is for laying aside these weights, so in then next place, I shall shew that without faith it is impossible to lay them aside. For As all these ways show how useful, faith is for laying aside these weights, so in then next place, I shall show that without faith it is impossible to lay them aside. For p-acp d d n2 vvb c-crq j, n1 vbz p-acp vvg av d n2, av p-acp av ord n1, pns11 vmb vvi cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 av. p-acp (9) sermon (DIV1) 255 Page 121
1236 First, The inclination of our heart is so strong to these things, that often prove weights, that without faith it is impossible to subdue it: First, The inclination of our heart is so strong to these things, that often prove weights, that without faith it is impossible to subdue it: ord, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz av j p-acp d n2, cst av vvb n2, cst p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pn31: (9) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 121
1237 and consequently, to lay them aside. and consequently, to lay them aside. cc av-j, pc-acp vvi pno32 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 121
1238 All the light and strengt of natural induements could never bring Heathens to mortification of these weights. All the Light and strengt of natural enduements could never bring heathens to mortification of these weights. av-d dt n1 cc j pp-f j n2 vmd av-x vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f d n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 121
1239 Even Seneca, who gave the most excellent precepts of any Heathen, yet was eminently tained with earthly-mindedness. Even Senecca, who gave the most excellent Precepts of any Heathen, yet was eminently tained with Earthly-mindedness. j np1, r-crq vvd dt av-ds j n2 pp-f d j-jn, av vbds av-j vvn p-acp j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 121
1240 Yea even such as have some measure, yea a great measure, of faith, have work enough with it. Yea even such as have Some measure, yea a great measure, of faith, have work enough with it. uh av d c-acp vhb d n1, uh dt j n1, pp-f n1, vhb n1 av-d p-acp pn31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 121
1241 It is conceived by many learned, that Satan tempted Christ with all the Kingdoms of the earth, Matth. 4. because he knew it was ane allutment by which he prevailed with the most eminently Godly. It is conceived by many learned, that Satan tempted christ with all the Kingdoms of the earth, Matthew 4. Because he knew it was ane allutment by which he prevailed with the most eminently Godly. pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d j, cst np1 vvd np1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd c-acp pns31 vvd pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt av-ds av-j j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 121
1242 Secondly, Without faith a man cannot put and thing better in the place of these weights, Secondly, Without faith a man cannot put and thing better in the place of these weights, ord, p-acp n1 dt n1 vmbx vvi cc n1 av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 121
1243 and therefore cna hardly lay them aside. and Therefore cna hardly lay them aside. cc av zf av vvi pno32 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 121
1244 Ane unbeleever, of his riches must say, as Micha of his Idols, Ye have taken away me Gods, Ane unbeliever, of his riches must say, as Micah of his Idols, You have taken away me God's, j n1, pp-f po31 n2 vmb vvi, c-acp np1 pp-f po31 n2, pn22 vhb vvn av po11 n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 122
1245 and what have I more, But a beleever, if he lay aside these, he can say as Alexander the Great did when he had devyded all his Kingdom among his followers, and what have I more, But a believer, if he lay aside these, he can say as Alexander the Great did when he had divided all his Kingdom among his followers, cc q-crq vhb pns11 av-dc, p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvd av d, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1 dt j vdd c-crq pns31 vhd vvn d po31 n1 p-acp po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 122
1246 and one asked him, what he reserved for himselfe, he answered, Hope. They have hope as ane anchor both sure and fast: and one asked him, what he reserved for himself, he answered, Hope. They have hope as ane anchor both sure and fast: cc pi vvd pno31, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp px31, pns31 vvd, vvb. pns32 vhb n1 p-acp j n1 av-d j cc av-j: (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 122
1247 Yea not only hope, but also something to rejoice in for the present, Hab. 3: Yea not only hope, but also something to rejoice in for the present, Hab. 3: uh xx av-j vvi, cc-acp av pi p-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j, np1 crd: (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 122
1248 vers. 17. Although the figg tree should not blossome, and the wyne shold not yeeld her fruit, vers. 17. Although the fig tree should not blossom, and the wine should not yield her fruit, zz. crd cs dt n1 n1 vmd xx vvi, cc dt n1 vmd xx vvi po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 122
1249 and the labour of the olive should fail, yet I will rejoice in God, I will joy in the God of my salvation. and the labour of the olive should fail, yet I will rejoice in God, I will joy in the God of my salvation. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi, av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 122
1250 Thirdly, Corrupt reason in man is no small friend to the retaining of these weights, prone to suggest, Thirdly, Corrupt reason in man is no small friend to the retaining of these weights, prove to suggest, ord, j n1 p-acp n1 vbz dx j n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n2, j pc-acp vvi, (9) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 122
1251 even in a Peter, Master pity thy selfe. The remarkable History of Francis Spira, written by Sleidan and others, is very remarkable to this purpose, who, being allured by his relationes and possessiones, did renounce the faith he had formerly owned, even in a Peter, Master pity thy self. The remarkable History of Francis Spira, written by Sleidan and Others, is very remarkable to this purpose, who, being allured by his relationes and Possessions, did renounce the faith he had formerly owned, av p-acp dt np1, n1 vvb po21 n1. dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, vvn p-acp np1 cc n2-jn, vbz av j p-acp d n1, r-crq, vbg vvn p-acp po31 fw-la cc fw-la, vdd vvi dt n1 pns31 vhd av-j vvd, (9) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 122
1252 and how tragical his end was all know. and how tragical his end was all know. cc c-crq j po31 n1 vbds d vvb. (9) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 122
1253 Now when reason appears such a friend to the retaining of these weights, if there be not faith to counter-ballance, who can lay them aside. Application Now when reason appears such a friend to the retaining of these weights, if there be not faith to counterbalance, who can lay them aside. Application av c-crq n1 vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n2, cs pc-acp vbb xx n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vmb vvi pno32 av. n1 (9) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 122
1254 See the way then, and the only way, how to get these weights layd aside, See the Way then, and the only Way, how to get these weights laid aside, vvb dt n1 av, cc dt j n1, c-crq pc-acp vvi d n2 vvd av, (9) sermon (DIV1) 260 Page 122
1255 even the same that influenced Noahs building of the Ark, and Abrahams forsaking of his country. even the same that influenced Noahs building of the Ark, and Abrahams forsaking of his country. av dt d cst j npg1 vvg pp-f dt n1, cc npg1 vvg pp-f po31 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 260 Page 123
1256 Many purpose and resolve against these weights, but, as without faith it is impossible to please God, Many purpose and resolve against these weights, but, as without faith it is impossible to please God, av-d n1 cc vvi p-acp d n2, cc-acp, c-acp p-acp n1 pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 260 Page 123
1257 so, to lay these weights aside. so, to lay these weights aside. av, pc-acp vvi d n2 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 260 Page 123
1258 2dly, Look well to thy faith, which in this case I may say, as the Apostle sayes in ane other case, Eph. 6. thou art above all things to take to thee. 2dly, Look well to thy faith, which in this case I may say, as the Apostle Says in ane other case, Ephesians 6. thou art above all things to take to thee. av, vvb av p-acp po21 n1, r-crq p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vvi, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j j-jn n1, np1 crd pns21 vb2r p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21. (9) sermon (DIV1) 261 Page 123
1259 And in order to this I shall only press these three things: 1. Take heed thy faith be not counterfite: For 1st. There is nothing keeps one further off from the truth of faith, then the counterfite of it: And in order to this I shall only press these three things: 1. Take heed thy faith be not counterfite: For 1st. There is nothing keeps one further off from the truth of faith, then the counterfite of it: cc p-acp n1 p-acp d pns11 vmb av-j vvi d crd n2: crd vvb n1 po21 n1 vbb xx j: c-acp ord. pc-acp vbz pix vvz pi av-j a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs dt j pp-f pn31: (9) sermon (DIV1) 261 Page 123
1260 As the counterfite Religion Jeroboam set up as ane engyn to keep the ten trybs from the true Religion which was at Jerusalem; So Sathan sets up in many a counterfite faith, which keeps them from seeking after the truth of it. As the counterfite Religion Jeroboam Set up as ane engine to keep the ten trybs from the true Religion which was At Jerusalem; So Sathan sets up in many a counterfite faith, which keeps them from seeking After the truth of it. c-acp dt j n1 np1 vvn a-acp p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi dt crd n2 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbds p-acp np1; av np1 vvz a-acp p-acp d dt j n1, r-crq vvz pno32 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 123
1261 Beside, if thy faith be counterfite, all is but counterfite, thy prayer, thy hope, thy praises; Beside, if thy faith be counterfite, all is but counterfite, thy prayer, thy hope, thy praises; p-acp, cs po21 n1 vbi j, d vbz cc-acp j, po21 n1, po21 n1, po21 n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 123
1262 Thy laying aside of weights will be but a seeming act, it is with our faith, Thy laying aside of weights will be but a seeming act, it is with our faith, po21 vvg av pp-f n2 vmb vbi p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pn31 vbz p-acp po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 123
1263 as with a mariage, if a woman be not maried all her children are bastards; therefore look well to it, that thy faith be not counterfite. as with a marriage, if a woman be not married all her children Are bastards; Therefore look well to it, that thy faith be not counterfite. c-acp p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn d po31 n2 vbr n2; av vvb av p-acp pn31, cst po21 n1 vbb xx j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 123
1264 Secondly, Be training and excercising thy faith. Secondly, Be training and exercising thy faith. ord, vbb vvg cc vvg po21 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 123
1265 We use to walk upon the credit of the promises, as one beginning to walk upon the ice, We use to walk upon the credit of the promises, as one beginning to walk upon the ice, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, c-acp crd n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 123
1266 when first they set their foot on, ay fearing it crack under us and we fall in: when First they Set their foot on, ay fearing it Crac under us and we fallen in: c-crq ord pns32 vvd po32 n1 p-acp, uh vvg pn31 vvi p-acp pno12 cc pns12 vvb p-acp: (9) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 123
1267 whereas, as, if there were a training of ourselves to excercise faith on the promises, on things of dayly occurrence, whereas, as, if there were a training of ourselves to Exercise faith on the promises, on things of daily occurrence, cs, a-acp, cs pc-acp vbdr dt n-vvg pp-f px12 p-acp n1 n1 p-acp dt n2, p-acp n2 pp-f j n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 124
1268 as to be acting it for our meat, for our rest at night, and see what account God gives of us in the moring, as to be acting it for our meat, for our rest At night, and see what account God gives of us in the moring, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvg pn31 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb r-crq n1 np1 vvz pp-f pno12 p-acp dt vvg, (9) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 124
1269 for our health, for our inward peace, we should come the more easily, on the credit and faith of the promise, to lay aside weights that imped us in our race. for our health, for our inward peace, we should come the more Easily, on the credit and faith of the promise, to lay aside weights that imped us in our raze. p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 j n1, pns12 vmd vvi dt av-dc av-j, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi av n2 d vvn pno12 p-acp po12 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 124
1270 Thirdly, Put forth acts of faith on Christ, not only for justification, but for sanctisying graces. Thirdly, Put forth acts of faith on christ, not only for justification, but for sanctifying graces. ord, vvb av n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, xx av-j p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp vvg n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 124
1271 Usually all that are not Papists know that they must be justified by faith alone; Usually all that Are not Papists know that they must be justified by faith alone; av-j d cst vbr xx njp2 vvb cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 av-j; (9) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 124
1272 but for sanctification, a part whereof is the laying aside of weights, we labour to wring it out of our own hearts, but for sanctification, a part whereof is the laying aside of weights, we labour to wring it out of our own hearts, cc-acp p-acp n1, dt n1 c-crq vbz dt vvg av pp-f n2, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 av pp-f po12 d n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 124
1273 as if Christ were not the author and finisher of it, and as if we did beleeve with Arminians that Christ had not died to putchase faith to us, as if christ were not the author and finisher of it, and as if we did believe with Arminians that christ had not died to putchase faith to us, c-acp cs np1 vbdr xx dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cc c-acp cs pns12 vdd vvi p-acp njp2 d np1 vhd xx vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, (9) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 124
1274 but it were in the power of a mans will to beleeve or not beleeve, accordingly as he used his natural induements: but it were in the power of a men will to believe or not believe, accordingly as he used his natural enduements: cc-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi cc xx vvi, av-vvg c-acp pns31 vvd po31 j n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 124
1275 but this being done, the laying aside of weights becomes farr more easie, yea and pleasant, to us. but this being done, the laying aside of weights becomes Far more easy, yea and pleasant, to us. cc-acp d vbg vdn, dt vvg av pp-f n2 vvz av-j av-dc j, uh cc j, p-acp pno12. (9) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 124
1276 But I come now to consider this precept of laying aside weights, as it relates to the words following, Let us runn with patience, in which consideration, by ane allusion to the Olympick and Pithick games, they contain ane introductory act to the running of the race. But I come now to Consider this precept of laying aside weights, as it relates to the words following, Let us run with patience, in which consideration, by ane allusion to the Olympic and Pithick games, they contain ane introductory act to the running of the raze. cc-acp pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f vvg av n2, c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp dt n2 vvg, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1, p-acp j n1 p-acp dt jp cc np1 n2, pns32 vvb j n1 vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 265 Page 124
1277 1st The weights must be layd aside, and then run, and thus they affoord this 1st The weights must be laid aside, and then run, and thus they afford this ord dt n2 vmb vbi vvn av, cc av vvn, cc av pns32 vvb d (9) sermon (DIV1) 265 Page 125
1278 Observation, That the example of a cloud of witnesses will not be sufficiens to influence our running our race with patience, Observation, That the Exampl of a cloud of Witnesses will not be Sufficiens to influence our running our raze with patience, n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2 vmb xx vbi n1 p-acp n1 po12 n1 po12 n1 p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 266 Page 125
1279 if there be not mortifieation to both outward and inward impediments. if there be not mortifieation to both outward and inward impediments. cs pc-acp vbb xx n1 p-acp d j cc j n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 266 Page 125
1280 Both are comprehended under weights here, and both must be mortified, it being usual in Scripture to express mortification by this phrase of laying aside, 1 Pet. 1: vers. 2. Jam. 1: 21. I shall briefly only prove the point and apply it. Both Are comprehended under weights Here, and both must be mortified, it being usual in Scripture to express mortification by this phrase of laying aside, 1 Pet. 1: vers. 2. Jam. 1: 21. I shall briefly only prove the point and apply it. av-d vbr vvn p-acp n2 av, cc d vmb vbi vvn, pn31 vbg j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg av, crd np1 vvn: zz. crd np1 vvn: crd pns11 vmb av-j av-j vvi dt n1 cc vvi pn31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 125
1281 For proofe of it, Jam. 5: 10. Take, my Brethren, the Prophets for ane example, who spoke to you in the name of the Lord, of patient sufferings; For proof of it, Jam. 5: 10. Take, my Brothers, the prophets for ane Exampl, who spoke to you in the name of the Lord, of patient sufferings; p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, np1 crd: crd vvb, po11 n2, dt n2 p-acp j n1, r-crq vvd p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f j n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 125
1282 But will this suffice? No, the Apostle thinks fitt to add, be patient Brethren, stablish your hearts, grudge not. But will this suffice? No, the Apostle thinks fit to add, be patient Brothers, establish your hearts, grudge not. p-acp n1 d vvi? uh-dx, dt n1 vvz j pc-acp vvi, vbb j n2, vvb po22 n2, vvb xx. (9) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 125
1283 Importing that if there be no more but examples, though even of the Prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, it will not doe the turne, Importing that if there be no more but Examples, though even of the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, it will not do the turn, vvg cst cs pc-acp vbb dx dc p-acp n2, cs av pp-f dt n2, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb xx vdi dt n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 125
1284 if there be not some work upon the spirit of a man himselfe. if there be not Some work upon the Spirit of a man himself. cs pc-acp vbb xx d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 px31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 125
1285 It is indeed ane undenyable truth, examples are of excellent use in our Christian course, sunt nonnulli, said holy Bernard, quos ad amorem patriae, plus exempla quam praedicamenta succendunt. It is indeed ane undeniable truth, Examples Are of excellent use in our Christian course, sunt Nonnulli, said holy Bernard, quos ad amorem patriae, plus exempla quam predicaments succendunt. pn31 vbz av j j n1, n2 vbr pp-f j n1 p-acp po12 np1 n1, fw-la av-j, vvd j np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (9) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 125
1286 But there are two things in the words, to pass many other, that I shall only make use of, to evince this, that beside the example, there must be a mortifying and laying aside these impediments. 1. They are weights. 2. They are sins that easily, and so easily besett us. And in both, the Apostle intends arguments to lay them aside. But there Are two things in the words, to pass many other, that I shall only make use of, to evince this, that beside the Exampl, there must be a mortifying and laying aside these impediments. 1. They Are weights. 2. They Are Sins that Easily, and so Easily beset us. And in both, the Apostle intends Arguments to lay them aside. p-acp pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi d n-jn, cst pns11 vmb av-j vvi n1 pp-f, pc-acp vvi d, cst p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j-vvg cc vvg av d n2. crd pns32 vbr n2. crd pns32 vbr n2 cst av-j, cc av av-j vvn pno12. cc p-acp d, dt n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 126
1287 First, Consider them as weights; so they are very unsuitable to a race; First, Consider them as weights; so they Are very unsuitable to a raze; ord, vvb pno32 c-acp n2; av pns32 vbr av j p-acp dt n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 269 Page 126
1288 if they be not mortified, they produce two things, very unsuitable for a race, they weaken us, and they intangle us. 1st, They weaken us. if they be not mortified, they produce two things, very unsuitable for a raze, they weaken us, and they entangle us. 1st, They weaken us. cs pns32 vbb xx vvn, pns32 vvb crd n2, av j p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvi pno12, cc pns32 vvi pno12. ord, pns32 vvi pno12. (9) sermon (DIV1) 269 Page 126
1289 Our strength, how little soever it be, must be devyded betwixt our journey & our burdens: Our strength, how little soever it be, must be divided betwixt our journey & our burdens: po12 n1, c-crq j av pn31 vbb, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc po12 n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1290 It is not all to be spent upon our race. It is not all to be spent upon our raze. pn31 vbz xx d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1291 Pcrerius thinks when Abraham was about to offer Isaack he did not tell Sarah, for as strong as his faith was, there was work eneough for it, Pcrerius thinks when Abraham was about to offer Isaac he did not tell Sarah, for as strong as his faith was, there was work eneough for it, np1 vvz c-crq np1 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi np1 pns31 vdd xx vvi np1, p-acp a-acp j c-acp po31 n1 vbds, pc-acp vbds n1 av-d p-acp pn31, (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1292 though Sarah were not ingadged against him. though Sarah were not engaged against him. cs np1 vbdr xx vvn p-acp pno31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1293 Whereas he that layes aside these weights, is not so overlayd, nor hath he his strength devided. Whereas he that lays aside these weights, is not so overlaid, nor hath he his strength divided. cs pns31 cst vvz av d n2, vbz xx av vvn, ccx vhz pns31 po31 n1 vvn. (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1294 It was a remarkable answer, Erasmus reports in Apophthegms, Diogenes on a time gave to Plato, Plato had become somewhat less in reputatione, It was a remarkable answer, Erasmus reports in Apophthegms, Diogenes on a time gave to Plato, Plato had become somewhat less in reputation, pn31 vbds dt j n1, np1 vvz p-acp n2, np1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 vhd vvn av av-dc p-acp n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1295 because he had gone to Sicily to the Tyrant Dyonisius, and received great gifts from him, Because he had gone to Sicily to the Tyrant Dionysius, and received great Gifts from him, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 np1, cc vvd j n2 p-acp pno31, (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1296 and on a day coming into Diogenes Cell, he found hm dyning on roots; whereupon Plato said to him, if thou could'st please Dyonisius, thou needed not eat roots: and on a day coming into Diogenes Cell, he found him dining on roots; whereupon Plato said to him, if thou Couldst please Dionysius, thou needed not eat roots: cc p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp np1 n1, pns31 vvd pno31 j-vvg p-acp n2; c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi np1, pns21 vvd xx vvi n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 126
1297 Diogenes replyed, If thou couldst eat roots thou needed not please Dyonisius. Diogenes thought Plato weakned by this, he could not eat roots. Diogenes replied, If thou Couldst eat roots thou needed not please Dionysius. Diogenes Thought Plato weakened by this, he could not eat roots. np1 vvd, cs pns21 vmd2 vvi n2 pns21 vvd xx vvi np1. np1 vvd np1 vvn p-acp d, pns31 vmd xx vvi n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 127
1298 He that is mortified to wordly pleasures, hath his strength intire for his race. He that is mortified to wordly pleasures, hath his strength entire for his raze. pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp j n2, vhz po31 n1 j p-acp po31 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 127
1299 Beside 2dly, As they are weakning, so they are exceedingly intangling, no man that warreth, sayeth the Apostle 2 Tim. 2: 4. intangleth himselfe with the affairs of this life; Beside 2dly, As they Are weakening, so they Are exceedingly intangling, no man that Warreth, Saith the Apostle 2 Tim. 2: 4. intangleth himself with the affairs of this life; a-acp av-j, c-acp pns32 vbr vvg, av pns32 vbr av-vvg vvg, dx n1 cst vvz, vvz dt n1 crd np1 crd: crd vvz px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 127
1300 NONLATINALPHABET, It is a word borrowed from a bird that is intangled in a net, these weights are as a net round about us, that by flightering we cannot winn out of. , It is a word borrowed from a bird that is entangled in a net, these weights Are as a net round about us, that by flightering we cannot win out of. , pn31 vbz dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, d n2 vbr p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp pno12, cst p-acp vvg pns12 vmbx vvi av pp-f. (9) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 127
1301 So that it may be said of such a person, as Pharaoh said of I sreal, They are intangled, they are intangled; So that it may be said of such a person, as Pharaoh said of I sreal, They Are entangled, they Are entangled; av cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d dt n1, c-acp np1 vvd pp-f pns11 j, pns32 vbr vvn, pns32 vbr vvn; (9) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 127
1302 and how unsuitable is this for a race? and how unsuitable is this for a raze? cc c-crq j vbz d p-acp dt n1? (9) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 127
1303 But let us take the Apostles other expression, they doe easily beset us, and in this two things I would open. But let us take the Apostles other expression, they do Easily beset us, and in this two things I would open. p-acp vvb pno12 vvi dt n2 j-jn n1, pns32 vdb av-j vvn pno12, cc p-acp d crd n2 pns11 vmd vvi. (9) sermon (DIV1) 272 Page 127
1304 First, Shew you that sin does easily beset. 2dly, What force is in this to press the laying it aside. First, Show you that since does Easily beset. 2dly, What force is in this to press the laying it aside. ord, vvb pn22 d n1 vdz av-j vvi. j, q-crq n1 vbz p-acp d pc-acp vvi dt vvg pn31 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 272 Page 127
1305 First, That it easily besets, is evident from these things. First, That it Easily besets, is evident from these things. ord, cst pn31 av-j vvz, vbz j p-acp d n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 273 Page 127
1306 1. How easily does the tentations to it take in thee, as sparks lighting among tinder? Immediatly, or straightway, He went after her, sayes Salomon, of the young man and strange woman. 1. How Easily does the tentations to it take in thee, as sparks lighting among tinder? Immediately, or straightway, He went After her, Says Solomon, of the young man and strange woman. crd c-crq av-j vdz dt n2 p-acp pn31 vvb p-acp pno21, c-acp n2 vvg p-acp n1? av-j, cc av, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31, vvz np1, pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 274 Page 127
1307 God must draw us, we pull as it were against him. But any tentation kindles us as it were in ane instant. God must draw us, we pull as it were against him. But any tentation kindles us as it were in ane instant. np1 vmb vvi pno12, pns12 vvb c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp pno31. p-acp d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp j n-jn. (9) sermon (DIV1) 274 Page 127
1308 Beside 2dly, sinful suggestions, they seat so insensibly into the minde, that even when we are in most spiritual duties, ere we are awar we find ourselves overcharged by them. Beside 2dly, sinful suggestions, they seat so insensibly into the mind, that even when we Are in most spiritual duties, ere we Are aware we find ourselves overcharged by them. a-acp av-j, j n2, pns32 n1 av av-j p-acp dt n1, cst av c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp av-ds j n2, c-acp pns12 vbr j pns12 vvb px12 j-vvn p-acp pno32. (9) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 128
1309 As Junius complained, that often when he was in prayer, his mind was in the gallery he had seen in Rome. Yea even after we have resolved and purposed against them, As Junius complained, that often when he was in prayer, his mind was in the gallery he had seen in Room. Yea even After we have resolved and purposed against them, p-acp np1 vvd, cst av c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp n1, po31 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp vvi. uh av c-acp pns12 vhb vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32, (9) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 128
1310 yet, like Hophni and Phinehas, we are ready to commit uncleaness in the door of the Tabernacle of the congregation. yet, like Hophni and Phinehas, we Are ready to commit uncleanness in the door of the Tabernacle of the congregation. av, av-j np1 cc np1, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 128
1311 And it is no wonder, there is no sin but it hath a party within us! And it is no wonder, there is no since but it hath a party within us! cc pn31 vbz dx n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pn31 vhz dt n1 p-acp pno12! (9) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 128
1312 We cannot say, as once our Captain did, when we are to encounter tentations, The Prince of this World cometh against me, We cannot say, as once our Captain did, when we Are to encounter tentations, The Prince of this World comes against me, pns12 vmbx vvi, c-acp c-acp po12 n1 vdd, c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi n2, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp pno11, (9) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 128
1313 but he hath nothing within me. It hath much within us, and therefore no wonder it easily beset us. but he hath nothing within me. It hath much within us, and Therefore no wonder it Easily beset us. cc-acp pns31 vhz pix p-acp pno11. pn31 vhz av-d p-acp pno12, cc av dx n1 pn31 av-j vvn pno12. (9) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 128
1314 Secondly, Now there is a great deal of strength in his argument, to press us to lay it aside. Secondly, Now there is a great deal of strength in his argument, to press us to lay it aside. ord, av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 av. (9) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 128
1315 For 1. That it besets us, hath the force of ane argument into it. For 1. That it besets us, hath the force of ane argument into it. p-acp crd cst pn31 vvz pno12, vhz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pn31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 128
1316 NONLATINALPHABET, as the old latin renders it, circumstans, Beza, circumcingens. It is as a belt round about us, , as the old latin renders it, circumstans, Beza, circumcingens. It is as a belt round about us, , c-acp dt j jp vvz pn31, n2, np1, fw-la. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 av-j p-acp pno12, (9) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 128
1317 or as a wall standing about us. or as a wall standing about us. cc p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp pno12. (9) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 128
1318 If we look before us, or behind us, or what ever way we will, we will find tentations from it; If we look before us, or behind us, or what ever Way we will, we will find tentations from it; cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno12, cc p-acp pno12, cc q-crq av n1 pns12 vmb, pns12 vmb vvi n2 p-acp pn31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 128
1319 in what ever part of our race, we will find a weight from it. Therefore mortify it; in what ever part of our raze, we will find a weight from it. Therefore mortify it; p-acp r-crq av n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pn31. av vvi pn31; (9) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 128
1320 otherwayes, if called to active obedience, or passive, it will hing on, for it besets us. otherways, if called to active Obedience, or passive, it will hing on, for it besets us. av, cs vvn p-acp j n1, cc j, pn31 vmb n1 p-acp, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12. (9) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 128
1321 2dly, As it besets us, so it easily besets us; NONLATINALPHABET, this hath the force of another argument in it. 2dly, As it besets us, so it Easily besets us;, this hath the force of Another argument in it. av, c-acp pn31 vvz pno12, av pn31 av-j vvz pno12;, d vhz dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 129
1322 If we mortify not, though our argument from examples were never so great, we may conclude, tentationes & corruptiones will surely hinder us in our race, If we mortify not, though our argument from Examples were never so great, we may conclude, temptations & corruptiones will surely hinder us in our raze, cs pns12 vvi xx, cs po12 n1 p-acp n2 vbdr av-x av j, pns12 vmb vvi, fw-la cc n2 vmb av-j vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 129
1323 for, they beset us, and easily beset us; for, they beset us, and Easily beset us; c-acp, pns32 vvd pno12, cc av-j vvn pno12; (9) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 129
1324 we have good reason of taking heed in casting sparks among flax, since it so easily kindles: we have good reason of taking heed in casting sparks among flax, since it so Easily kindles: pns12 vhb j n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp vvg n2 p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 av av-j vvz: (9) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 129
1325 And no less in laying aside and mortifying corruptione, since in our race it so easily besets us, being as a wall built round about us. Application. And no less in laying aside and mortifying corruption, since in our raze it so Easily besets us, being as a wall built round about us. Application. cc dx dc p-acp vvg av cc j-vvg n1, c-acp p-acp po12 n1 pn31 av av-j vvz pno12, vbg p-acp dt n1 vvd av-j p-acp pno12. n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 129
1326 First, it reproves those who, in order to their encountering tryals, labour for no mortification of weights and sins that easily beset them. First, it reproves those who, in order to their encountering trials, labour for no mortification of weights and Sins that Easily beset them. ord, pn31 vvz d r-crq, p-acp n1 p-acp po32 vvg n2, vvb p-acp dx n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 cst av-j vvd pno32. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 129
1327 For 1. The want of this makes a man altogither unmeit for difficulties in his race, 2 Timoth. 2: 21. If a man therefore purge himselfe from these. For 1. The want of this makes a man altogether meit for difficulties in his raze, 2 Timothy 2: 21. If a man Therefore purge himself from these. p-acp crd dt n1 pp-f d vvz dt n1 av j-jn p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1, crd np1 crd: crd cs dt n1 av vvi px31 p-acp d. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 129
1328 he shall be a vessel of honour meet for the masters use. he shall be a vessel of honour meet for the Masters use. pns31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 129
1329 He that is not purged, is like Green wood in the fyre, when difficulties in his race occur, It fryes and smoakes, He that is not purged, is like Green wood in the fire, when difficulties in his raze occur, It fries and smokes, pns31 cst vbz xx vvn, vbz av-j j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq n2 p-acp po31 n1 vvi, pn31 vvz cc vvz, (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 129
1330 but burns not. 2dly, From the not laying aside these weights it flowes, that the allurments to decline the crosse are so taking: but burns not. 2dly, From the not laying aside these weights it flows, that the allurements to decline the cross Are so taking: cc-acp vvz xx. j, p-acp dt xx vvg av d n2 pn31 vvz, cst dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 vbr av vvg: (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 129
1331 the Apostle vers. 35. preceeding Chapter, speaks of some who being tortured, would not accept deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. the Apostle vers. 35. preceding Chapter, speaks of Some who being tortured, would not accept deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. dt n1 fw-la. crd j-vvg n1, vvz pp-f d r-crq vbg vvn, vmd xx vvi n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt jc n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 129
1332 They accepted not of deliverance, they did not like the World so well, as to be willing when they were so near heaven to be content to come back to it again, they had layd aside these weights. It is a remarkable History: They accepted not of deliverance, they did not like the World so well, as to be willing when they were so near heaven to be content to come back to it again, they had laid aside these weights. It is a remarkable History: pns32 vvd xx pp-f n1, pns32 vdd xx av-j dt n1 av av, c-acp pc-acp vbi j c-crq pns32 vbdr av j n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp pn31 av, pns32 vhd vvn av d n2. pn31 vbz dt j n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1333 Beza writs of the noble Marques of Vico, Galeacius Caractiolus, who being converted at a Sermon by Peter Martyr, resolved to leave Italy and all his possessions, Beza writs of the noble Marks of Vico, Galeacius Caractiolus, who being converted At a Sermon by Peter Martyr, resolved to leave Italy and all his possessions, np1 n2 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1, np1 np1, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 n1, vvd pc-acp vvi np1 cc d po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1334 and come to Geneva, and live with Calvin; and when his Wyfe did hing about his armes, and come to Geneva, and live with calvin; and when his Wife did hing about his arms, cc vvb p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp np1; cc c-crq po31 n1 vdd n1 p-acp po31 n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1335 and some of his Children about his leggs, some lay down in his way, and all weept on him, to perswade his stay with them; and Some of his Children about his legs, Some lay down in his Way, and all wept on him, to persuade his stay with them; cc d pp-f po31 n2 p-acp po31 n2, d vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc d vvd p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp pno32; (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1336 yet he shook them all off, calling to mind that of Christs, He that hateth not father and mother for me, is not worthy of me. yet he shook them all off, calling to mind that of Christ, He that hates not father and mother for me, is not worthy of me. av pns31 vvd pno32 d a-acp, vvg pc-acp vvi d pp-f npg1, pns31 cst vvz xx n1 cc n1 p-acp pno11, vbz xx j pp-f pno11. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1337 2dly, He that hath not layd aside these weights is intangled, and hath not the free use of his life, 2dly, He that hath not laid aside these weights is entangled, and hath not the free use of his life, av, pns31 cst vhz xx vvn av d n2 vbz vvn, cc vhz xx dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1338 as a Byasboul, he must incline to the side the weight lyes on. as a Byasboul, he must incline to the side the weight lies on. c-acp dt np1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 dt n1 vvz a-acp. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1339 Marcus Cato, it was said of him, Iste solus scit vivere; he had retired himself from Rome to his Country-house, that he might be free from the noyse of the city. Marcus Cato, it was said of him, Iste solus scit vivere; he had retired himself from Room to his Country-house, that he might be free from the noise of the City. np1 np1, pn31 vbds vvn pp-f pno31, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp vvb p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1340 None know how to live, but such as lay aside these weights. None know how to live, but such as lay aside these weights. np1 vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi, cc-acp d c-acp vvd av d n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 130
1341 Lastly, The point serves to stirr up all to this work of mortification to these weights; Lastly, The point serves to stir up all to this work of mortification to these weights; ord, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp d p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2; (9) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 130
1342 who would run their race with patience, rest not on light, to make the cross appear rational; who would run their raze with patience, rest not on Light, to make the cross appear rational; r-crq vmd vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, vvb xx p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb j; (9) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 130
1343 Some may discourse well in Sermons of the necessity of affliction, of the usefulness of it, the encouragements under it, from the example of Christ, and the cloud of witnesses: some may discourse well in Sermons of the necessity of affliction, of the usefulness of it, the encouragements under it, from the Exampl of christ, and the cloud of Witnesses: d vmb vvi av p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31, dt n2 p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2: (9) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 131
1344 but when it comes to the tryal, such are found to be, like a man that hath a good eye but a lame leg, whereby he is unfitt for his journey. but when it comes to the trial, such Are found to be, like a man that hath a good eye but a lame leg, whereby he is unfit for his journey. cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1, d vbr vvn pc-acp vbi, av-j dt n1 cst vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vbz j p-acp po31 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 131
1345 That we may be the better fitted to lay them aside, I shall briefly offer these few directions, That we may be the better fitted to lay them aside, I shall briefly offer these few directions, cst pns12 vmb vbi dt av-jc vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 av, pns11 vmb av-j vvi d d n2, (9) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 131
1346 and so come to a close of this Sermon. First, Consider the Lord only calls thee to lay them aside, when they prove weights. and so come to a close of this Sermon. First, Consider the Lord only calls thee to lay them aside, when they prove weights. cc av vvb p-acp dt j pp-f d n1. ord, vvb dt n1 av-j vvz pno21 pc-acp vvi pno32 av, c-crq pns32 vvb n2. (9) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 131
1347 How excellent loever the merchant's goods be, yet when they overloade the ship, and the retaining of them threatning his life, he will cast them over-boord. How excellent loever the merchant's goods be, yet when they overload the ship, and the retaining of them threatening his life, he will cast them overboard. q-crq j av dt ng1 n2-j vbb, av c-crq pns32 vvi dt n1, cc dt vvg pp-f pno32 vvg po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 282 Page 131
1348 The necessary use of the creature-comforts he allows, but when the retaining of them lyes in the way of thy salvation, The necessary use of the Creature comforts he allows, but when the retaining of them lies in the Way of thy salvation, dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pns31 vvz, cc-acp c-crq dt vvg pp-f pno32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 282 Page 131
1349 how reasonable is it then to lay them aside! how reasonable is it then to lay them aside! c-crq j vbz pn31 av pc-acp vvi pno32 av! (9) sermon (DIV1) 282 Page 131
1350 As the Martyr answered, when one asked him if he had no regard to his Wyfe and Children, yes, yes, said he, I esteem any of them more then the Duke of Brunswik's estate, As the Martyr answered, when one asked him if he had no regard to his Wife and Children, yes, yes, said he, I esteem any of them more then the Duke of Brunswik's estate, p-acp dt vvb vvd, c-crq pi vvd pno31 cs pns31 vhd dx n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n2, uh, uh, vvd pns31, pns11 vvb d pp-f pno32 av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 282 Page 131
1351 but for Christ I can quite them all. but for christ I can quite them all. cc-acp p-acp np1 pns11 vmb vvi pno32 d. (9) sermon (DIV1) 282 Page 131
1352 Secondly, If we add to this, to how much Christ was denied, & how much, (for a while) he layd aside for us, He thought it no robbery to be equal with God, Secondly, If we add to this, to how much christ was denied, & how much, (for a while) he laid aside for us, He Thought it no robbery to be equal with God, ord, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d, p-acp c-crq d np1 vbds vvn, cc c-crq d, (c-acp dt n1) pns31 vvd av p-acp pno12, pns31 vvd pn31 dx n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp np1, (9) sermon (DIV1) 283 Page 131
1353 yet made himself of no reputation, Phillip 2: 7, 8, 9. Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners that ye faint not. yet made himself of no reputation, Philip 2: 7, 8, 9. Consider him that endured such contradiction of Sinners that you faint not. av vvd px31 pp-f dx n1, vvb crd: crd, crd, crd np1 pno31 cst vvd d n1 pp-f n2 cst pn22 vvb xx. (9) sermon (DIV1) 283 Page 131
1354 Thirdly, Be dayly accustomating thyselfe to as work of mortification to these weights. It was nothing strange to hear Paul lay at one time: Thirdly, Be daily accustomating thyself to as work of mortification to these weights. It was nothing strange to hear Paul lay At one time: ord, vbb av-j vvg px21 p-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2. pn31 vbds pix j pc-acp vvi np1 vvb p-acp crd n1: (9) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 132
1355 I am ready, not only to be bound, but to dye at Jerusalem, for the name of Christ; I am ready, not only to be bound, but to die At Jerusalem, for the name of christ; pns11 vbm j, xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 132
1356 when at another time he could say, I protest by my rejoicing in God, I die dayly. when At Another time he could say, I protest by my rejoicing in God, I die daily. c-crq p-acp j-jn n1 pns31 vmd vvi, pns11 vvb p-acp po11 n-vvg p-acp np1, pns11 vvb av-j. (9) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 132
1357 He that is dying dayly, cannot choose but be ready to die when called to it. He that is dying daily, cannot choose but be ready to die when called to it. pns31 cst vbz vvg av-j, vmbx vvi cc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi c-crq vvd p-acp pn31. (9) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 132
1358 Christians ought to be doeing as porters who carry loads, ere they belayd on, taking a lift of them, Christians ought to be doing as porters who carry loads, ere they belayed on, taking a lift of them, np1 vmd p-acp vbi vdg p-acp n2 r-crq vvb n2, c-acp pns32 vvn a-acp, vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32, (9) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 132
1359 and seeing how they weigh, forecasting how it will become them to leave such enjoyments: as Mr Bilney tryed his finger in the candle before he came to the fire. and seeing how they weigh, forecasting how it will become them to leave such enjoyments: as Mr Bilney tried his finger in the candle before he Come to the fire. cc vvg c-crq pns32 vvb, vvg c-crq pn31 vmb vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2: c-acp n1 np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 132
1360 Lastly, Often ponder how aboundantly God is able to recompence any thing he calls the to lay aside upon his account, Moses did run from the court and treasures of Aegypt, He had ane eye to the recompence of reward; Lastly, Often ponder how abundantly God is able to recompense any thing he calls thee to lay aside upon his account, Moses did run from the court and treasures of Egypt, He had ane eye to the recompense of reward; ord, av vvi c-crq av-j np1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi av p-acp po31 n1, np1 vdd vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vhd j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (9) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 132
1361 how much toyling will the sweetness of gain make a man indure? Here is a recompence of reward. how much toiling will the sweetness of gain make a man endure? Here is a recompense of reward. c-crq d j-vvg n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 vvi dt n1 vvi? av vbz dt n1 pp-f n1. (9) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 132
1362 SERMON On Matth. 5: 20. SERMON On Matthew 5: 20. n1 p-acp np1 crd: crd (10) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 133
1363 For I say unto you, except your righteousnses shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdome of Heaven. For I say unto you, except your righteousnses shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, c-acp po22 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np2, pn22 vmb p-acp dx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 286 Page 133
1364 THese words are a part of that excellent Sermon Christ preached on the mount, The scope of the whole Sermon overturnes the error of the Antinomians, who teach that beleevers are freed from all obligation to the obedience of the moral Law: THese words Are a part of that excellent Sermon christ preached on the mount, The scope of the Whole Sermon overturns the error of the Antinomians, who teach that believers Are freed from all obligation to the Obedience of the moral Law: d n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, r-crq vvb d n2 vbr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 133
1365 in the 17. verse, He taxes the folly of their thoughts who thought He was come to destroy the law, in the 17. verse, He Taxes the folly of their thoughts who Thought He was come to destroy the law, p-acp dt crd n1, pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 r-crq vvd pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 133
1366 and by three strong Arguments presses that obedience to it, is still and will be still required of men. and by three strong Arguments presses that Obedience to it, is still and will be still required of men. cc p-acp crd j n2 vvz d n1 p-acp pn31, vbz j cc vmb vbi av vvn pp-f n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 133
1367 The 1. Taken from the immutability of the Law of it self, Heaven and earth shall pass away, The 1. Taken from the immutability of the Law of it self, Heaven and earth shall pass away, dt crd j-vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31 n1, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi av, (10) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 133
1368 but one title of it shall in no wayes pass till it be fulfilled. but one title of it shall in no ways pass till it be fulfilled. cc-acp crd n1 pp-f pn31 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi p-acp pn31 vbb vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 133
1369 Another taken from the great advantage shall redound to men by keeping the law, in the preceeding verse, They shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. another taken from the great advantage shall redound to men by keeping the law, in the preceding verse, They shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. j-jn vvn p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp vvg dt n1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 134
1370 And a 3d in the words read, taken from the danger of not being more exact in obedience to it then the Pharisees and Scribs were, They shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. And a 3d in the words read, taken from the danger of not being more exact in Obedience to it then the Pharisees and Scribs were, They shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. cc dt crd p-acp dt n2 vvb, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f xx vbg av-dc j p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 av dt np2 cc n2 vbdr, pns32 vmb p-acp dx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 134
1371 In the words we have a doctrinal truth, and the confirmation of it: In the words we have a doctrinal truth, and the confirmation of it: p-acp dt n2 pns12 vhb dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pn31: (10) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 134
1372 the doctrinal truth, That except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees ye cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven. the doctrinal truth, That except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees you cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven. dt j n1, cst c-acp po22 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt np2 pn22 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 134
1373 The confirmation of it, I say unto you. The confirmation of it, I say unto you. dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22. (10) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 134
1374 In the doctrinal truth, there are two things to be cleared, what is meant by the Scribs and Pharisees, In the doctrinal truth, there Are two things to be cleared, what is meant by the Scribs and Pharisees, p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vbr crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 cc np2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 134
1375 and what by their righteousness. 1. A Scribe is a name of Office, whereof some were civil, and what by their righteousness. 1. A Scribe is a name of Office, whereof Some were civil, cc r-crq p-acp po32 n1. crd dt vvi vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq d vbdr j, (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 134
1376 as Shimshai, Ezra 4: 9. Some Ecclesiastick, who were interpreters of the Law, such was Ezra himselfe, and such are meant here; as Shimshai, Ezra 4: 9. some Ecclesiastic, who were Interpreters of the Law, such was Ezra himself, and such Are meant Here; c-acp np1, np1 crd: crd d j, r-crq vbdr n2 pp-f dt n1, d vbds np1 px31, cc d vbr vvn av; (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 134
1377 they were also Priests, therefore Ezra is called both a Scribe and a Prsest, Nehem. 8.9. A Pharisee betokeneth as Sect, not ane Office; they were also Priests, Therefore Ezra is called both a Scribe and a Prsest, Nehemiah 8.9. A Pharisee Betokeneth as Sect, not ane Office; pns32 vbdr av n2, av np1 vbz vvn d dt vvi cc dt js, np1 crd. dt np1 vvz p-acp n1, xx j n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 134
1378 They had their name from separation, not from interpretation, as some would have. There was three sorts of Sects among the Jews. They had their name from separation, not from Interpretation, as Some would have. There was three sorts of Sects among the jews. pns32 vhd po32 n1 p-acp n1, xx p-acp n1, c-acp d vmd vhi. pc-acp vbds crd n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt np2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 134
1379 The Essen's, who were like our Popish Monks, living, in profession retired from the World, of whom Josephus relates many things. The Essen's, who were like our Popish Monks, living, in profession retired from the World, of whom Josephus relates many things. dt ng1-vvn, r-crq vbdr av-j po12 j n2, vvg, p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pp-f ro-crq np1 vvz d n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 134
1380 The Sadducee's dwere another sort, they expounded the law according to the letters and syllabs, and denyed the resurrection of the body. The Sadducee's dwere Another sort, they expounded the law according to the letters and syllabs, and denied the resurrection of the body. dt n2 vvi j-jn n1, pns32 vvn dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 cc n2, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 134
1381 And these Pharisies were in highest esteem among them, they interpreted the law according to the traditions they had received from the Fathers. And these Pharisees were in highest esteem among them, they interpreted the law according to the traditions they had received from the Father's. cc d np1 vbdr p-acp js n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvd dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp dt n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 135
1382 Many things are written by many, especially by Josephus, of these, which I shall not need here to repeat. Many things Are written by many, especially by Josephus, of these, which I shall not need Here to repeat. av-d n2 vbr vvn p-acp d, av-j p-acp np1, pp-f d, r-crq pns11 vmb xx vvi av pc-acp vvi. (10) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 135
1383 For the righteousness which is twice mentioned in the verse; for clearing this take notice that there is a two-fold righteousness mentioned in Scripture; For the righteousness which is twice mentioned in the verse; for clearing this take notice that there is a twofold righteousness mentioned in Scripture; p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1; c-acp vvg d vvb n1 cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 n1 vvn p-acp n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1384 one, imputed righteousness, which is wrought by Christ for the beleever; ane other, imparted, which is wrought by Christ in the beleever. one, imputed righteousness, which is wrought by christ for the believer; ane other, imparted, which is wrought by christ in the believer. crd, vvn n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1; j n-jn, vvn, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1385 The 1st is the righteousness of our justification. The 2d, Of our sanctification. The 1st is the righteousness of our justification. The 2d, Of our sanctification. dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. dt crd, pp-f po12 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1386 Some would have the meaning of your righteousness in the words, to be understood of Christs imputed righteousness. some would have the meaning of your righteousness in the words, to be understood of Christ imputed righteousness. d vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f npg1 j-vvn n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1387 It is true our righteousness, in this sense, exceeds not only the righteousness of the Pharisees, It is true our righteousness, in this sense, exceeds not only the righteousness of the Pharisees, pn31 vbz j po12 n1, p-acp d n1, vvz xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt np2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1388 but of Adam before his fall: but of Adam before his fallen: cc-acp pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1389 But to understand it so here, suits not to the scope of the place, which is to press more exact holiness and obedience to the moral law, then the Pharisees had. But to understand it so Here, suits not to the scope of the place, which is to press more exact holiness and Obedience to the moral law, then the Pharisees had. cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av av, vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi av-dc j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1, cs dt np2 vhd. (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1390 Therefore we understand it of a righteousness of sanctification, with best interpreters on the place. Therefore we understand it of a righteousness of sanctification, with best Interpreters on the place. av pns12 vvb pn31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp js n2 p-acp dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 135
1391 But here there seems to be some seeming foundation for a very dangerous errour, which some of lait, who profess to abhor the way of Papists have appeared very violent for, But Here there seems to be Some seeming Foundation for a very dangerous error, which Some of lait, who profess to abhor the Way of Papists have appeared very violent for, p-acp av a-acp vvz pc-acp vbi d j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j j n1, r-crq d pp-f n-jn, r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f njp2 vhb vvn av j p-acp, (10) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 136
1392 if there be, say they, in man ane inherent righteousness or holiness, that the Scripture calls righteousness, if there be, say they, in man ane inherent righteousness or holiness, that the Scripture calls righteousness, cs pc-acp vbi, vvb pns32, p-acp n1 vvb j n1 cc n1, cst dt n1 vvz n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 136
1393 why doth it not in some sense justify? Posita, say Philosophers, causa formali, ponitur etiam effectus formalis. why does it not in Some sense justify? Posita, say Philosophers, causa formali, ponitur etiam effectus Formalis. q-crq vdz pn31 xx p-acp d n1 vvi? np1, vvb n2, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (10) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 136
1394 But the truth is, the way they take in this, is so contrary to the Scripture, which speaks of our righteousness as ane unclean thing, it is so derogatory to Christ establishing a righteousness besides, whereby a sinner is just befor God, it so exalts proud man; But the truth is, the Way they take in this, is so contrary to the Scripture, which speaks of our righteousness as ane unclean thing, it is so derogatory to christ establishing a righteousness beside, whereby a sinner is just before God, it so exalts proud man; p-acp dt n1 vbz, dt n1 pns32 vvb p-acp d, vbz av j-jn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz pp-f po12 n1 c-acp j j n1, pn31 vbz av n1 p-acp np1 vvg dt n1 a-acp, c-crq dt n1 vbz j a-acp np1, pn31 av vvz j n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 136
1395 and (in a word) the difference betwixt it and the way Socinians take, (who talk of the imputation of faith in sensu formali, for a mans justification before God,) is so small that it is justly abominat by all orthodox; and (in a word) the difference betwixt it and the Way socinians take, (who talk of the imputation of faith in sensu formali, for a men justification before God,) is so small that it is justly abominat by all orthodox; cc (p-acp dt n1) dt n1 p-acp pn31 cc dt n1 njp2 vvb, (r-crq n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp fw-la fw-la, p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp np1,) vbz av j cst pn31 vbz av-j fw-la p-acp d n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 136
1396 & as for the name righteousness, on which they build so much, why may not they also on this ground plead for the justification of the Pharisies before God? For their way hath also the name of righteousness. But leaving this debate; & as for the name righteousness, on which they built so much, why may not they also on this ground plead for the justification of the Pharisees before God? For their Way hath also the name of righteousness. But leaving this debate; cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb av av-d, q-crq vmb xx pns32 av p-acp d n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np2 p-acp np1? p-acp po32 n1 vhz av dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp vvg d n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 136
1397 the meaning of the words briefly is, that except their holiness was more exact then the Pharisies, who pretended to very much, they could not enter into Heaven. the meaning of the words briefly is, that except their holiness was more exact then the Pharisees, who pretended to very much, they could not enter into Heaven. dt n1 pp-f dt n2 av-j vbz, cst p-acp po32 n1 vbds av-dc j cs dt np2, r-crq vvd p-acp av av-d, pns32 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 136
1398 I shall only take one Observation, which is the very words of the Text. I shall only take one Observation, which is the very words of the Text. pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd n1, r-crq vbz dt j n2 pp-f dt np1 (10) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 136
1399 Observation, That except our righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees, we can in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Observation, That except our righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees, we can in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. n1, cst p-acp po12 n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np1, pns12 vmb p-acp dx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 137
1400 This truth being the very words of the text, and so a doctrine which even ane Anabaptist, who admits not of consequences, would admit of; This truth being the very words of the text, and so a Doctrine which even ane Anabaptist, who admits not of consequences, would admit of; d n1 vbg dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, cc av dt n1 r-crq av j np1, r-crq vvz xx pp-f n2, vmd vvi pp-f; (10) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 137
1401 We need not seek after other Scriptures to confirme it. We need not seek After other Scriptures to confirm it. pns12 vvb xx vvi p-acp j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi pn31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 137
1402 Only for confirmation of it we shall a little consider the proofe brought in the verse itselfe. Only for confirmation of it we shall a little Consider the proof brought in the verse itself. av-j p-acp n1 pp-f pn31 pns12 vmb dt j vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 px31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 137
1403 I say unto you, there be three proofs divyns usually bring to confirme any truth: 1. Scripture. 2. Reason. And 3. Authority. I say unto you, there be three proofs Divine usually bring to confirm any truth: 1. Scripture. 2. Reason. And 3. authority. pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pc-acp vbi crd n2 vvz av-j vvb pc-acp vvi d n1: crd np1. crd n1. cc crd n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 137
1404 We have all the three concurring in this point, I say unto you, all that Scripture resolves in what God hath said either by himself immediatly, We have all the three concurring in this point, I say unto you, all that Scripture resolves in what God hath said either by himself immediately, pns12 vhb d dt crd vvg p-acp d n1, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, d cst n1 vvz p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvd av-d p-acp px31 av-j, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 137
1405 or by the penmen whom he hath inspired: or by the penmen whom he hath inspired: cc p-acp dt n2 r-crq pns31 vhz vvn: (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 137
1406 And there is no reason to prove a theologick conclusion like that, however Schoolmen have laboured to turne up the body of divinity into aristotles principles, lying axioms and maximes of natural reason to demonstrat Theologick conclusions by, And there is no reason to prove a theologic conclusion like that, however Schoolmen have laboured to turn up the body of divinity into Aristotle principles, lying axioms and maxims of natural reason to demonstrate Theologic conclusions by, cc pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 av-j cst, c-acp n2 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, vvg n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 n2 p-acp, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 137
1407 yet this is the primum credibile in divinity, Deus hoe dixit; and a conclusion stands only then firm in divinity, yet this is the primum credibile in divinity, Deus hoe dixit; and a conclusion Stands only then firm in divinity, av d vbz dt fw-la fw-la p-acp n1, np1 n1 fw-la; cc dt n1 vvz av-j av j p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 137
1408 when ultimatly it resolves in this, God hath saeid this. Yea, these things that are esteemed parts of divine truth, when ultimately it resolves in this, God hath saeid this. Yea, these things that Are esteemed parts of divine truth, c-crq av-j pn31 vvz p-acp d, np1 vhz vvn d. uh, d n2 cst vbr vvn n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 137
1409 and have no other foundations but from Pops Decretals or Canons of some Councils, are conclusions that can never be resolved into the principles of divinity. and have no other foundations but from Pops Decretals or Canonas of Some Councils, Are conclusions that can never be resolved into the principles of divinity. cc vhb dx j-jn n2 cc-acp p-acp vvz n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2, vbr n2 cst vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 138
1410 Yea 3dly, There is no authority like unto this, if it were never so ancient, Yea 3dly, There is no Authority like unto this, if it were never so ancient, uh j, pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-j p-acp d, cs pn31 vbdr av av j, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 138
1411 yea if all antiquity unanimonusly conspired in one, it is but as the dust in the ballance, that cannot weigh downe this, I say unto you. He is our King, he is our Lawgiver, yea if all antiquity unanimonusly conspired in one, it is but as the dust in the balance, that cannot weigh down this, I say unto you. He is our King, he is our Lawgiver, uh cs d n1 av-j vvn p-acp pi, pn31 vbz cc-acp c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vmbx vvi a-acp d, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22. pns31 vbz po12 n1, pns31 vbz po12 n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 138
1412 and his dominion is so absolut, that though there were no other reason, yea though there were never so many appearances of reason, against what he hath said, and his dominion is so absolute, that though there were no other reason, yea though there were never so many appearances of reason, against what he hath said, cc po31 n1 vbz av j, cst cs a-acp vbdr dx j-jn n1, uh cs pc-acp vbdr av-x av d n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 138
1413 as in the doctrine of the Trinity, or resurrection of the body, yet we are to silence reason, as in the Doctrine of the Trinity, or resurrection of the body, yet we Are to silence reason, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns12 vbr p-acp n1 n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 138
1414 and rest upon his naked authority. and rest upon his naked Authority. cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 138
1415 So that in this, Isay unto you, the point is fully confirmed, both by reason, Scripture, and authority. So that in this, Saiah unto you, the point is Fully confirmed, both by reason, Scripture, and Authority. av cst p-acp d, np1 p-acp pn22, dt n1 vbz av-j vvn, av-d p-acp n1, n1, cc n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 138
1416 Yet ere I apply it, for clearing of the point, it shall be necessary to enquire a little wherein the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees failed, that thereby we may the better know wherein we are to exceed them, Yet ere I apply it, for clearing of the point, it shall be necessary to inquire a little wherein the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees failed, that thereby we may the better know wherein we Are to exceed them, av c-acp pns11 vvb pn31, p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt j c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np2 vvd, cst av pns12 vmb dt jc vvb c-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno32, (10) sermon (DIV1) 296 Page 138
1417 and what righteousness is required, ere we can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. and what righteousness is required, ere we can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. cc r-crq n1 vbz vvn, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 296 Page 138
1418 There be especially two things in general, wherein the righteousness of the Pharisies failed, and a righteousness failing in these two, makes it impossible for one that hath no more to enter into the Kingdome of God. 1. There was something they omitted and did not, that was necessary to qualify those who enter into the Kingdom of God. 2dly, the thing they did was defective in the qualifications necessary to qualify the righteousness of those who enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. There be especially two things in general, wherein the righteousness of the Pharisees failed, and a righteousness failing in these two, makes it impossible for one that hath no more to enter into the Kingdom of God. 1. There was something they omitted and did not, that was necessary to qualify those who enter into the Kingdom of God. 2dly, the thing they did was defective in the qualifications necessary to qualify the righteousness of those who enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. pc-acp vbi av-j crd n2 p-acp n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt np2 vvd, cc dt n1 vvg p-acp d crd, vvz pn31 j p-acp pi cst vhz dx dc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. crd pc-acp vbds pi pns32 vvn cc vdd xx, cst vbds j pc-acp vvi d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. j, dt n1 pns32 vdd vbds j p-acp dt n2 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 296 Page 139
1419 First, There was something they omitted and did not, that was necessary: First, There was something they omitted and did not, that was necessary: ord, a-acp vbds pi pns32 vvn cc vdd xx, cst vbds j: (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1420 Though they were exact observers of the external letter of the law, yet they did not regard the spiritual sense of it at all, Though they were exact observers of the external Letter of the law, yet they did not regard the spiritual sense of it At all, cs pns32 vbdr j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av pns32 vdd xx vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp d, (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1421 and consequently neglected all the parts of inward obedience to God, such as the mortification of inward lusts, and consequently neglected all the parts of inward Obedience to God, such as the mortification of inward Lustiest, cc av-j vvn d dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1, d c-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1422 or performing acts of inward holiness. or performing acts of inward holiness. cc vvg n2 pp-f j n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1423 Now a righteousness failing in this, cannot qualify a man for entering into the Kingdom of Heaven. Now a righteousness failing in this, cannot qualify a man for entering into the Kingdom of Heaven. av dt n1 vvg p-acp d, vmbx vvi dt n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1424 For 1st, That righteousness that does not exceed the righteousness of Heathens, cannot be sufficient to qualify for the Kingdom of God, Doe not even the Heathens the same, is sufficient to cast our most specious performances. For 1st, That righteousness that does not exceed the righteousness of heathens, cannot be sufficient to qualify for the Kingdom of God, Do not even the heathens the same, is sufficient to cast our most specious performances. p-acp ord, cst n1 cst vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vmbx vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vdb xx av dt n2-jn av d, vbz j pc-acp vvi po12 av-ds j n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1425 And how unblamably Heathens have walked, as to the external duty the moral law, any acquainted with the of Histories of some of their lives may easily discerne. And how unblamably heathens have walked, as to the external duty the moral law, any acquainted with the of Histories of Some of their lives may Easily discern. cc c-crq av-j n2-jn vhb vvn, c-acp p-acp dt j n1 dt j n1, d vvn p-acp dt pp-f n2 pp-f d pp-f po32 n2 vmb av-j vvi. (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1426 Beside 2dly, There are none in the visible Church farther from Heaven then Hypocrits; what a multitude of woes find we in one chapter denounced against them! Beside 2dly, There Are none in the visible Church farther from Heaven then Hypocrites; what a multitude of woes find we in one chapter denounced against them! p-acp av-j, pc-acp vbr pix p-acp dt j n1 av-jc p-acp n1 cs n2; r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vvb pns12 p-acp crd n1 vvn p-acp pno32! (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1427 And if they were not outwardly blameless, they should not be Hypocrits. 3dly. To neglect the Spiritual sense of the Law, is to be partial in the Law, And if they were not outwardly blameless, they should not be Hypocrites. 3dly. To neglect the Spiritual sense of the Law, is to be partial in the Law, cc cs pns32 vbdr xx av-j j, pns32 vmd xx vbi n2. j. p-acp n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 139
1428 and to ommit that wherein the soul and life of Religion consists. and to omit that wherein the soul and life of Religion consists. cc pc-acp vvi cst c-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvz. (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 140
1429 Heaven is a place wherein no unclean thing can enter, but he that is only outwardly blameless, is a rotten sepulcher, that is full of dead mens bones within. Heaven is a place wherein no unclean thing can enter, but he that is only outwardly blameless, is a rotten sepulcher, that is full of dead men's bones within. n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq dx j n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp pns31 cst vbz j av-j j, vbz dt j-vvn n1, cst vbz j pp-f j ng2 n2 p-acp. (10) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 140
1430 Secondly, As they ommitted the spiritual sense of the law, so their righteousness was defective in the qualifications absolutly necessary to qualify our righteousness, Secondly, As they omitted the spiritual sense of the law, so their righteousness was defective in the qualifications absolutely necessary to qualify our righteousness, ord, c-acp pns32 vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av po32 n1 vbds j p-acp dt n2 av-j j pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 140
1431 if we would enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. if we would enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 140
1432 Among many qualifications, in which their righteousness was defective, I shall insist only upon these two. 1. It proceeded not from a right principle, a principle of regeneration; Among many qualifications, in which their righteousness was defective, I shall insist only upon these two. 1. It proceeded not from a right principle, a principle of regeneration; p-acp d n2, p-acp r-crq po32 n1 vbds j, pns11 vmb vvi av-j p-acp d crd. crd pn31 vvd xx p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 140
1433 to this the Pharisies were altogither strangers, they not only wanted it, but did not so much as beleeve the necessity of it. to this the Pharisees were altogether Strangers, they not only wanted it, but did not so much as believe the necessity of it. p-acp d dt np2 vbdr av n2, pns32 xx av-j vvd pn31, cc-acp vdd xx av av-d c-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 140
1434 Now a righteousness not proceeding from a principle of regeneration, as it is not acceptable to God, Now a righteousness not proceeding from a principle of regeneration, as it is not acceptable to God, av dt n1 xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz xx j p-acp np1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 140
1435 so he that hath but this cannot expect to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. For so he that hath but this cannot expect to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. For av pns31 cst vhz p-acp d vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp (10) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 140
1436 First, Christ hath, and that very emphatically, declared no less himselfe, John 3: 3. Verily, I say unto you, First, christ hath, and that very emphatically, declared no less himself, John 3: 3. Verily, I say unto you, ord, np1 vhz, cc cst av av-j, vvd av-dx av-dc px31, np1 crd: crd av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, (10) sermon (DIV1) 299 Page 140
1437 except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom. It was spoken to Nicodemus, a Jew and Pharisie, not to a Heathen: except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom. It was spoken to Nicodemus, a Jew and Pharisee, not to a Heathen: c-acp dt n1 vbi vvn av, pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1. pn31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, dt np1 cc n1, xx p-acp dt j-jn: (10) sermon (DIV1) 299 Page 140
1438 He sayes not, except a man leave his scandalous out-breakings, but except he be born again. He Says not, except a man leave his scandalous outbreakings, but except he be born again. pns31 vvz xx, c-acp dt n1 vvb po31 j n2, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbb vvn av. (10) sermon (DIV1) 299 Page 140
1439 and he confirms it with a verily, verily, which hath the force of a very strong asseveration. and he confirms it with a verily, verily, which hath the force of a very strong asseveration. cc pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp dt av-j, av-j, r-crq vhz dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 299 Page 141
1440 Secondly, Where regeneration is wanting, there is no union with Christ. Secondly, Where regeneration is wanting, there is no Union with christ. ord, c-crq n1 vbz vvg, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 141
1441 Which of the two are first in order of nature and time, we need not enquire, seeing it is confessed by all they goe inseparably togither. Which of the two Are First in order of nature and time, we need not inquire, seeing it is confessed by all they go inseparably together. r-crq pp-f dt crd vbr ord p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns12 vvb xx vvi, vvg pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d pns32 vvb av-j av. (10) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 141
1442 Now the want of union with Christ makes all our outward performances to be rejected. Now the want of Union with christ makes all our outward performances to be rejected. av dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vvz d po12 j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 141
1443 It is not fruit to God, if he be not first maried to Christ, Rom. 7: 4, 5. as Children born by a woman who hath not a husband. It is not fruit to God, if he be not First married to christ, Rom. 7: 4, 5. as Children born by a woman who hath not a husband. pn31 vbz xx n1 p-acp np1, cs pns31 vbb xx ord vvn p-acp np1, np1 crd: crd, crd p-acp n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz xx dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 141
1444 Where there is not union with Christ, there is wanting the influences of the Spirit to assist in duties, a propitiatory Sacrifice to cover the defects of them, a Mediator of intercession to present and second them, what wonder then they be rejected. Where there is not Union with christ, there is wanting the influences of the Spirit to assist in duties, a propitiatory Sacrifice to cover the defects of them, a Mediator of Intercession to present and second them, what wonder then they be rejected. c-crq pc-acp vbz xx n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vbz vvg dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f pno32, dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, r-crq n1 cs pns32 vbb vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 141
1445 Thirdly, When regeneration is wanting, the person is in ane estate of enemity against God, the estate of nature being such, Eph. 2. All that passes betwixt God and such ane one, are but such transactions as passe betwixt two enemies. Thirdly, When regeneration is wanting, the person is in ane estate of enmity against God, the estate of nature being such, Ephesians 2. All that passes betwixt God and such ane one, Are but such transactions as pass betwixt two enemies. ord, c-crq n1 vbz vvg, dt n1 vbz p-acp j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbg d, np1 crd av-d d vvz p-acp np1 cc d j pi, vbr p-acp d n2 c-acp vvb p-acp crd n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 141
1446 What wonder then if the service be rejected, and the person farr from the Kingdom of Heaven. What wonder then if the service be rejected, and the person Far from the Kingdom of Heaven. q-crq vvb av cs dt n1 vbb vvn, cc dt n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 141
1447 Lastly, The Lord judges not of mans performances, as one man doth of ane others, only by the outward countenances, Lastly, The Lord judges not of men performances, as one man does of ane Others, only by the outward countenances, ord, dt n1 vvz xx pp-f ng1 n2, c-acp crd n1 vdz pp-f j n2-jn, av-j p-acp dt j n2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 302 Page 141
1448 as Samuel did of Jesse's Sons, but he judges the outward performance by the inward frame. as Samuel did of Jesse's Sons, but he judges the outward performance by the inward frame. c-acp np1 vdd pp-f npg1 n2, cc-acp pns31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 302 Page 142
1449 He can tell Israel when they draw near him with their lips, that their hearts are far from him; He can tell Israel when they draw near him with their lips, that their hearts Are Far from him; pns31 vmb vvi np1 c-crq pns32 vvb av-j pno31 p-acp po32 n2, cst po32 n2 vbr av-j p-acp pno31; (10) sermon (DIV1) 302 Page 142
1450 now the heart of ane unregenerat, how naughty is it? Like the Temple in Christs time, a den of theeves. now the heart of ane unregenerate, how naughty is it? Like the Temple in Christ time, a den of thieves. av dt n1 pp-f j j, c-crq j vbz pn31? j dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 302 Page 142
1451 Lay all togither, and it will be discerned that a righteousness not proceeding from regeneration is not sussicient for our entering into the Kingdom of Heaven. Lay all together, and it will be discerned that a righteousness not proceeding from regeneration is not sufficient for our entering into the Kingdom of Heaven. np1 d av, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn cst dt n1 xx vvg p-acp n1 vbz xx j p-acp po12 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 302 Page 142
1452 2dly, As these Pharisees their righteousness proceeded not from a right principle of regeneration, so it was not directed to a right end, the glory of God, 2dly, As these Pharisees their righteousness proceeded not from a right principle of regeneration, so it was not directed to a right end, the glory of God, av, c-acp d np1 po32 n1 vvd xx p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, av pn31 vbds xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 142
1453 but what they did, they did it to be seen of men. but what they did, they did it to be seen of men. cc-acp q-crq pns32 vdd, pns32 vdd pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 142
1454 Now a righteousness not directed to a right end, is farr from being sufficient to qualify one for the Kingdom of Heaven. For Now a righteousness not directed to a right end, is Far from being sufficient to qualify one for the Kingdom of Heaven. For av dt n1 xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, vbz av-j p-acp vbg j pc-acp vvi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. p-acp (10) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 142
1455 1. If even our natural actions ought to be referred to the glory of God, farr more our religious, 1 Cor. 10: 31. Whither ye eat or drink doe all to the glory of God. 1. If even our natural actions ought to be referred to the glory of God, Far more our religious, 1 Cor. 10: 31. Whither you eat or drink do all to the glory of God. crd cs av po12 j n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j av-dc po12 j, crd np1 crd: crd c-crq pn22 vvb cc n1 vdb d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 142
1456 If they want this, they want that moral rectitude that ought to be in them, and consequently cannot be accepted. If they want this, they want that moral rectitude that ought to be in them, and consequently cannot be accepted. cs pns32 vvb d, pns32 vvb cst j n1 cst vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp pno32, cc av-j vmbx vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 142
1457 But here it may be asked, if ane actual respect to and intention of the glory of God be necessary for all our actions, ere they can be accepted. But Here it may be asked, if ane actual respect to and intention of the glory of God be necessary for all our actions, ere they can be accepted. p-acp av pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cs j j n1 p-acp cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbb j p-acp d po12 n2, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 142
1458 Answ. Divyns distinguish a threefold respect to the glory of God: Answer Divine distinguish a threefold respect to the glory of God: np1 np1 vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 142
1459 habitual, virtual, and actual. Habitual is wheresoever is the habit of grace, such as love, faith, &c. But this is not sufficient in regard the habit may be idle, habitual, virtual, and actual. Habitual is wheresoever is the habit of grace, such as love, faith, etc. But this is not sufficient in regard the habit may be idle, j, j, cc j. j vbz c-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, d c-acp n1, n1, av p-acp d vbz xx j p-acp n1 dt n1 vmb vbi j, (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 143
1460 and consist with very gross sins, as in David and Peter. Actual is, when there is ane actual intending of the glory of God. and consist with very gross Sins, as in David and Peter. Actual is, when there is ane actual intending of the glory of God. cc vvi p-acp av j n2, c-acp p-acp np1 cc np1. j vbz, c-crq pc-acp vbz j j vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 143
1461 This can hardly be attained here, it will be our happiness in Heaven, but here it can hardly be looked upon as our duty, in regard there would be no roome for other duties. This can hardly be attained Here, it will be our happiness in Heaven, but Here it can hardly be looked upon as our duty, in regard there would be no room for other duties. d vmb av vbi vvn av, pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp av pn31 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp p-acp po12 n1, p-acp n1 a-acp vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 143
1462 If ane artificer were still thinking on the end of his work, or a traveller on the end of his way, it might exceedingly marr him in other things very necessary for that end. If ane Artificer were still thinking on the end of his work, or a traveller on the end of his Way, it might exceedingly mar him in other things very necessary for that end. cs j n1 vbdr av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn31 vmd av-vvg vvb pno31 p-acp j-jn n2 av j p-acp d n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 143
1463 Virtual is when ane action is done in the vertue and force of some precedent explicit proposal of Gods glory as a supream end: Virtual is when ane actium is done in the virtue and force of Some precedent explicit proposal of God's glory as a supreme end: j vbz c-crq j n1 vbz vdn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp dt j n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 143
1464 As every step of a mans journey is virtually designed to the end of it. Now this is simply necessary, and when any actions want this they are not acceptable. Because 2dly, The same action; As every step of a men journey is virtually designed to the end of it. Now this is simply necessary, and when any actions want this they Are not acceptable. Because 2dly, The same actium; c-acp d n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. av d vbz av-j j, cc c-crq d n2 vvb d pns32 vbr xx j. p-acp av-j, dt d n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 304 Page 143
1465 which for the matter of it is commanded by God, yet through the want of this, is reputed simply sinful by God. which for the matter of it is commanded by God, yet through the want of this, is reputed simply sinful by God. r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vbz vvn av-j j p-acp np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 143
1466 Take one instance for all to prove this. Take one instance for all to prove this. vvb crd n1 p-acp d pc-acp vvi d. (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 143
1467 Jehu his cutting off the House of Achab, Hosea 14. I will aveng the blood of Jesreel upon the house of Jehu. Jehu his cutting off the House of Ahab, Hosea 14. I will avenge the blood of Jesreel upon the house of Jehu. np1 po31 vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 143
1468 What will the Lord aveng it? Did he not according to the word of the Lord which he spake by the mouth of his Servant Elijah? Yes surely, the matter was such; What will the Lord avenge it? Did he not according to the word of the Lord which he spoke by the Mouth of his Servant Elijah? Yes surely, the matter was such; q-crq vmb dt n1 vvi pn31? vdd pns31 xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 np1? uh av-j, dt n1 vbds d; (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 144
1469 But he did it to establish the Kingdom in his own hand, without any reference to the glory of God, But he did it to establish the Kingdom in his own hand, without any Referente to the glory of God, cc-acp pns31 vdd pn31 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 144
1470 and therefore the Lord looks upon it as murther, and will be avenged on his house for it. and Therefore the Lord looks upon it as murder, and will be avenged on his house for it. cc av dt n1 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp n1, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 144
1471 Beside, where a right end is not proposed to the honour of God, the whole work we doe is accompted empty and hollow, Hosea 10: 1. Ephraim is ane empty vyn when He bringeth forth fruit to himselfe. Beside, where a right end is not proposed to the honour of God, the Whole work we doe is accounted empty and hollow, Hosea 10: 1. Ephraim is ane empty vyn when He brings forth fruit to himself. p-acp, c-crq dt j-jn n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt j-jn n1 pns12 n1 vbz vvn j cc j-jn, np1 crd: crd np1 vbz j j n1 c-crq pns31 vvz av n1 p-acp px31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 144
1472 What, bringeth forth fruit, and yet empty? Yes, when it is to himself, and not to God. What, brings forth fruit, and yet empty? Yes, when it is to himself, and not to God. q-crq, vvz av n1, cc av j? uh, c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp px31, cc xx p-acp np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 144
1473 Thus we see wherein the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisies was defective, and why those who have no more, cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Application. Thus we see wherein the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees was defective, and why those who have no more, cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Application. av pns12 vvb c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np1 vbds j, cc c-crq d r-crq vhb dx av-dc, vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 144
1474 There is a twofold use of this we shall prosecut: One of humilation, another of exhortation. There is a twofold use of this we shall prosecute: One of humiliation, Another of exhortation. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f d pns12 vmb vvi: pi pp-f n1, j-jn pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 144
1475 Use first: Is it so? It serves for terror and humiliation to those whose righteousness comes short of the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisies. Use First: Is it so? It serves for terror and humiliation to those whose righteousness comes short of the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees. n1 ord: vbz pn31 av? pn31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d rg-crq n1 vvz j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 144
1476 How many are there in the visible Church expecting the Kingdom of Heaven, who come not up the length the Scribs and Pharisies did. How many Are there in the visible Church expecting the Kingdom of Heaven, who come not up the length the Scribs and Pharisees did. c-crq d vbr a-acp p-acp dt j n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb xx a-acp dt n1 dt n2 cc np1 vdd. (10) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 144
1477 Which that I may the more clearly evince, I shall offer these things to be considered. Which that I may the more clearly evince, I shall offer these things to be considered. r-crq d pns11 vmb dt av-dc av-j n1, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 144
1478 First, The Pharisies were not outwardly scandalous: They did make clean the outside of the cup or platter: First, The Pharisees were not outwardly scandalous: They did make clean the outside of the cup or platter: ord, dt np2 vbdr xx av-j j: pns32 vdd vvi av-j dt n1-an pp-f dt n1 cc n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 145
1479 The Apostle Paul, while he was a Pharisie, sayes of himself Philipp. 3. that he was, in regard of the law, blameless. The Apostle Paul, while he was a Pharisee, Says of himself Philip. 3. that he was, in regard of the law, blameless. dt n1 np1, cs pns31 vbds dt n1, vvz pp-f px31 np1. crd cst pns31 vbds, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, j. (10) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 145
1480 They were, upon this accompt, compared by Christ to painted sepulchers: Though sepulchers yet painted. They were, upon this account, compared by christ to painted sepulchers: Though sepulchers yet painted. pns32 vbdr, p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp np1 p-acp j-vvn n2: cs n2 av vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 145
1481 But how many among us declares their sin as Sodom: What a continued tract of avowed drunkenness, swearing, uncleanness and such like, which are not hide in corners? How doe many accompt sobriety needless preceisness? And think strange of others who will not sin on with them into the same excess of ryot. But how many among us declares their since as Sodom: What a continued tract of avowed Drunkenness, swearing, uncleanness and such like, which Are not hide in corners? How do many account sobriety needless preceisness? And think strange of Others who will not sin on with them into the same excess of riot. p-acp c-crq d p-acp pno12 vvz po32 n1 p-acp np1: r-crq dt j-vvn n1 pp-f j-vvn n1, vvg, n1 cc d av-j, r-crq vbr xx vvi p-acp n2? q-crq vdb d n1 n1 j n1? cc vvb j pp-f n2-jn r-crq vmb xx vvi a-acp p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 145
1482 Secondly, The Pharisies were very exact observers of the Sabboth; Secondly, The Pharisees were very exact observers of the Sabbath; ord, dt np2 vbdr av j n2 pp-f dt n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 145
1483 it is true, they oftentimes quarrelled Christ for doeing works of necessity and charity, which were suitable to the Sabboth. it is true, they oftentimes quarreled christ for doing works of necessity and charity, which were suitable to the Sabbath. pn31 vbz j, pns32 av vvn np1 c-acp vdg n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vbdr j p-acp dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 145
1484 Yet in the general it may be seen in their cariage through many places of the Gospel, how exact they were herein. Yet in the general it may be seen in their carriage through many places of the Gospel, how exact they were herein. av p-acp dt n1 pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq j pns32 vbdr av. (10) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 145
1485 But among us, though we profess we allow not of books of sports for the Saboth-day, But among us, though we profess we allow not of books of sports for the Saboth-day, p-acp p-acp pno12, cs pns12 vvb pns12 vvb xx pp-f n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 145
1486 yet how few accompts it their delight, not speaking their own words nor thinking their own thoughts, yet how few accounts it their delight, not speaking their own words nor thinking their own thoughts, av c-crq d n2 pn31 po32 n1, xx vvg po32 d n2 ccx vvg po32 d n2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 145
1487 yea when publick worship is ended, as if the Saboth ended with it, so doe we walk. yea when public worship is ended, as if the Sabbath ended with it, so do we walk. uh q-crq j n1 vbz vvn, c-acp cs dt np1 vvd p-acp pn31, av vdb pns12 vvi. (10) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 145
1488 Thirdly, The Pharisies were very exact Observers both of ordinary and extraordinary worship. Thirdly, The Pharisees were very exact Observers both of ordinary and extraordinary worship. ord, dt np2 vbdr av j n2 d pp-f j cc j n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 146
1489 He that came up to the Temple, Luk. 18. could say, he fasted twice a week, they had long prayers. He that Come up to the Temple, Luk. 18. could say, he fasted twice a Week, they had long Prayers. pns31 cst vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, np1 crd vmd vvi, pns31 vvd av dt n1, pns32 vhd j n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 146
1490 However the grounds of fasting were never greater, yet how little are we in humiliation this way; However the grounds of fasting were never greater, yet how little Are we in humiliation this Way; c-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg vbdr av-x jc, av c-crq j vbr pns12 p-acp n1 d n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 146
1491 every family shall pray a part is a promise. every family shall pray a part is a promise. d n1 vmb vvi dt n1 vbz dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 146
1492 Zach. 11: 12. and what a multitude is there who weary not of swearing and drinking whole nights and dayes, that accompt some few sentences of prayer nauseating and tedious? They are as one out of their Element in spiritual things, Zach 11: 12. and what a multitude is there who weary not of swearing and drinking Whole nights and days, that account Some few sentences of prayer nauseating and tedious? They Are as one out of their Element in spiritual things, np1 crd: crd cc q-crq dt n1 vbz a-acp r-crq j xx pp-f vvg cc vvg j-jn n2 cc n2, cst n1 d d n2 pp-f n1 vvg cc j? pns32 vbr p-acp crd av pp-f po32 n1 p-acp j n2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 146
1493 and therefore like Pilat a start of it and away will serve them. Pilat said unto him, What is truth, and immediatly he went forth to the Jews. and Therefore like Pilat a start of it and away will serve them. Pilat said unto him, What is truth, and immediately he went forth to the jews. cc av j zz dt n1 pp-f pn31 cc av vmb vvi pno32. np1 vvd p-acp pno31, q-crq vbz n1, cc av-j pns31 vvd av p-acp dt np2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 146
1494 Fourthly, The Pharisees abhorred to converse with the openly flagitious, they would keep no company with the Publicans. Fourthly, The Pharisees abhorred to converse with the openly flagitious, they would keep no company with the Publicans. ord, dt np2 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-j j, pns32 vmd vvi dx n1 p-acp dt n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 146
1495 It is true, they also foolishly quarrelled with Christ for it, who was among them as a Phisitian among his patients. It is true, they also foolishly quarreled with christ for it, who was among them as a physician among his patients. pn31 vbz j, pns32 av av-j vvn p-acp np1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbds p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 146
1496 But it is evident themselves abhorred it, as being in danger to be infected by them the Society of the Ungodly. But it is evident themselves abhorred it, as being in danger to be infected by them the Society of the Ungodly. p-acp pn31 vbz j px32 vvn pn31, c-acp vbg p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f dt j. (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 146
1497 It is true, we must goe out of the World if we would altogither decline it, It is true, we must go out of the World if we would altogether decline it, pn31 vbz j, pns12 vmb vvi av pp-f dt n1 cs pns12 vmd av vvi pn31, (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 146
1498 yet how much unnecessary fellowship with them is there among us? And certainly there is not one thing by which the Godly becomes more contaminat, yet how much unnecessary fellowship with them is there among us? And Certainly there is not one thing by which the Godly becomes more contaminat, av c-crq d j n1 p-acp pno32 vbz pc-acp p-acp pno12? cc av-j a-acp vbz xx crd n1 p-acp r-crq dt j vvz av-dc fw-la, (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 146
1499 and affoords them more grounds of challenges, Woe is me, said David, that I dwelt in Meschech, and affords them more grounds of challenges, Woe is me, said David, that I dwelled in Meschech, cc vvz pno32 av-dc n2 pp-f n2, n1 vbz pno11, vvd np1, cst pns11 vvd p-acp n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 147
1500 and sojourned in the tents of Kedar. and sojourned in the tents of Kedar. cc vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 147
1501 It is as possible to walk on syre and not be burned, as converse with them and not be defiled. It is as possible to walk on sire and not be burned, as converse with them and not be defiled. pn31 vbz a-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc xx vbi vvn, c-acp n1 p-acp pno32 cc xx vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 147
1502 Lastly, The Pharisies were much in almesdeeds and acts of charity. It is true, Christ tells them they did it to be seen of men; yet they did it. Lastly, The Pharisees were much in almsdeeds and acts of charity. It is true, christ tells them they did it to be seen of men; yet they did it. ord, dt np2 vbdr av-d p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. pn31 vbz j, np1 vvz pno32 pns32 vdd pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2; av pns32 vdd pn31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 147
1503 And how exceedingly defective are we herein, though it be so much pressed in Scripture? And what is done herein is lent to the Lord. And how exceedingly defective Are we herein, though it be so much pressed in Scripture? And what is done herein is lent to the Lord. cc c-crq av-vvg j vbr pns12 av, cs pn31 vbb av av-d vvn p-acp n1? cc q-crq vbz vdn av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 147
1504 Yet these who have enough to deboach with, know not what it is to be communicative to the necessities of the poor indigent members of Christ. Yet these who have enough to deboach with, know not what it is to be communicative to the necessities of the poor indigent members of christ. av d r-crq vhb d pc-acp vvi p-acp, vvb xx r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j j n2 pp-f np1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 147
1505 All these and many moe might be instanced, to evidence how far short we come of the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisies, All these and many more might be instanced, to evidence how Far short we come of the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees, av-d d cc d dc vmd vbi vvn, p-acp n1 c-crq av-j j pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 147
1506 and what matter of humiliation there is in it will appear. and what matter of humiliation there is in it will appear. cc r-crq n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vbz p-acp pn31 vmb vvi. (10) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 147
1507 amongst many things might be brought, from that that is in the Text, they shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. among many things might be brought, from that that is in the Text, they shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. p-acp d n2 vmd vbi vvn, p-acp d cst vbz p-acp dt n1, pns32 vmb p-acp dx n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 147
1508 In which I shall only offer these three things to be considered. First, How great the loss will prove in being debarred the Kingdome of Heaven. In which I shall only offer these three things to be considered. First, How great the loss will prove in being debarred the Kingdom of Heaven. p-acp r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi d crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. ord, c-crq j dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp vbg vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 147
1509 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O City of God! What ane exeellent report is there made of it in Scripture? How glorious are the streets of it? How sure the foundations? How excellent the light? How noble the Temple? And to be deprived of all this, how humbling is it? Glorious things Are spoken of thee, Oh city of God! What ane exeellent report is there made of it in Scripture? How glorious Are the streets of it? How sure the foundations? How excellent the Light? How noble the Temple? And to be deprived of all this, how humbling is it? j n2 vbr vvn pp-f pno21, uh n1 pp-f np1 r-crq j j n1 vbz a-acp vvn pp-f pn31 p-acp n1? q-crq j vbr dt n2 pp-f pn31? q-crq j dt n2? q-crq j dt n1? q-crq j dt n1? cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f d d, c-crq vvg vbz pn31? (10) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 148
1510 Secondly, Consider for what thou art not like to enter into it. Secondly, Consider for what thou art not like to enter into it. ord, vvb p-acp r-crq pns21 vb2r xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 148
1511 Prophane Esau sold his birthright for a mess of pottage, are the glistering showes of vanity, that abound among us, a sufficient compensation of such a loss? Does not this rose grow out of a briar? And when it is grown, Profane Esau sold his birthright for a mess of pottage, Are the glistering shows of vanity, that abound among us, a sufficient compensation of such a loss? Does not this rose grow out of a briar? And when it is grown, j np1 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbr dt j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, cst vvb p-acp pno12, dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1? vdz xx d n1 vvb av pp-f dt n1? cc c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (10) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 148
1512 how soon doth it fade, and wither away? Art thou not like the dog in the fable, that did let the flesh goe that he might catch the shaddow? how soon does it fade, and wither away? Art thou not like the dog in the fable, that did let the Flesh go that he might catch the shadow? c-crq av vdz pn31 vvi, cc vvi av? vb2r pns21 xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cst vdd vvi dt n1 vvb cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1? (10) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 148
1513 Thirdly, Consider that such as enter not here, must enter into the lake that burns with fyre and brimstone for ever and ever? Thou must either be within this Kingdom, Thirdly, Consider that such as enter not Here, must enter into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone for ever and ever? Thou must either be within this Kingdom, ord, vvb cst d c-acp vvb xx av, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp av cc av? pns21 vmb d vbi p-acp d n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 148
1514 or without, where are doggs and swine? There is no mid place, let Papists talk of their Purgatories or their limboes what they will, thou must either be in Heaven or Hell. or without, where Are Dogs and Swine? There is no mid place, let Papists talk of their Purgatories or their limbo's what they will, thou must either be in Heaven or Hell. cc p-acp, q-crq vbr n2 cc n1? pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1, vvn njp2 vvb pp-f po32 n2-jn cc po32 n2 r-crq pns32 vmb, pns21 vmb d vbi p-acp n1 cc n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 148
1515 Now what matter of humiliation is this? Use second, Of exhortation. Now what matter of humiliation is this? Use second, Of exhortation. av q-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz d? n1 ord, pp-f n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 148
1516 Is it so, that our righteousness must exceed the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisies? Then Christian, labour by all means to have thy righteousness exceeding theirs. Is it so, that our righteousness must exceed the righteousness of the Scribs and Pharisees? Then Christian, labour by all means to have thy righteousness exceeding theirs. vbz pn31 av, cst po12 n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc np2? av np1, vvb p-acp d n2 pc-acp vhi po21 n1 av-vvg png32. (10) sermon (DIV1) 318 Page 148
1517 In order to this I shall speak to these two things. In order to this I shall speak to these two things. p-acp n1 p-acp d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d crd n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 318 Page 148
1518 First, Take heed of the defects that abounded in their righteousness, otherwayes we can never exceed them. First, Take heed of the defects that abounded in their righteousness, otherways we can never exceed them. ord, vvb n1 pp-f dt n2 cst vvd p-acp po32 n1, av pns12 vmb av-x vvi pno32. (10) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 148
1519 And that this may be the better done, take notice of these few defects in their righteousness. And that this may be the better done, take notice of these few defects in their righteousness. cc cst d vmb vbi dt jc vdn, vvb n1 pp-f d d n2 p-acp po32 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 149
1520 1. All their zeal did run out on the lesser things of the Law, the paying tith of mint and cumin, 1. All their zeal did run out on the lesser things of the Law, the paying tith of mint and cumin, crd av-d po32 n1 vdd vvi av p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1, dt vvg zz pp-f n1 cc n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 149
1521 and such like, which Christ told them were not to be omitted: But the greater, they did not so much as with their little finger once touch. and such like, which christ told them were not to be omitted: But the greater, they did not so much as with their little finger once touch. cc d av-j, r-crq np1 vvd pno32 vbdr xx pc-acp vbi vvn: cc-acp dt jc, pns32 vdd xx av av-d c-acp p-acp po32 j n1 a-acp n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 149
1522 There is a natural pronness in our hearts to this. There is a natural pronness in our hearts to this. pc-acp vbz dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp d. (10) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 149
1523 These things may be duties in their own kinde, to attend ordinances, to be charitable, not to be scandalous: These things may be duties in their own kind, to attend ordinances, to be charitable, not to be scandalous: np1 n2 vmb vbi n2 p-acp po32 d n1, pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vbi j, xx pc-acp vbi j: (10) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 149
1524 But if the greater, as mourning for sin, mortifying of it, beleeving in Jesus for pardon of it, be forgotten, all the rest are but as Ciphers without their figur, that make no number; But if the greater, as mourning for since, mortifying of it, believing in jesus for pardon of it, be forgotten, all the rest Are but as Ciphers without their figure, that make no number; cc-acp cs dt jc, c-acp vvg p-acp n1, vvg pp-f pn31, vvg p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31, vbb vvn, d dt n1 vbr p-acp c-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1, cst vvb dx n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 149
1525 how many possibly amongst you in this place count your evidences only on such things as the Pharisies counted upon? And are very hopeful of Heaven, how many possibly among you in this place count your evidences only on such things as the Pharisees counted upon? And Are very hopeful of Heaven, c-crq d av-j p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1 vvb po22 n2 av-j p-acp d n2 p-acp dt np2 vvn p-acp? cc vbr av j pp-f n1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 149
1526 though ye want the farr greater things which they also wanted? Take heed of this defect. though you want the Far greater things which they also wanted? Take heed of this defect. cs pn22 vvb dt av-j jc n2 r-crq pns32 av vvd? vvb n1 pp-f d n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 149
1527 2dly, They were much more zealous of human inventions, then they were of Gods Commandments. 2dly, They were much more zealous of human Inventions, then they were of God's commandments. av, pns32 vbdr d dc j pp-f j n2, cs pns32 vbdr pp-f npg1 n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 149
1528 We find them often contending with Christs Disciples about some external purifications and eating with unwashen hands, and such like things: We find them often contending with Christ Disciples about Some external purifications and eating with unwashen hands, and such like things: pns12 vvb pno32 av vvg p-acp npg1 n2 p-acp d j n2 cc vvg p-acp n1 n2, cc d j n2: (10) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 149
1529 And Christ tells them plainly that they taught for doctrins the precepts of men. Now, if thou would exceed them in thy righteousness, take heed of this defect. And christ tells them plainly that they taught for doctrines the Precepts of men. Now, if thou would exceed them in thy righteousness, take heed of this defect. cc np1 vvz pno32 av-j cst pns32 vvd p-acp n2 dt n2 pp-f n2. av, cs pns21 vmd vvi pno32 p-acp po21 n1, vvb n1 pp-f d n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 149
1530 It is strange to see what bensil of affection some have for things of mans devising, It is strange to see what Bensil of affection Some have for things of men devising, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pp-f n1 d vhb p-acp n2 pp-f ng1 vvg, (10) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 150
1531 as of a holy day, a ceremony in worship, or such like, which pretends to no other Father, but some ecclesiastick Cannon: as of a holy day, a ceremony in worship, or such like, which pretends to no other Father, but Some ecclesiastic Cannon: c-acp pp-f dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp n1, cc d av-j, r-crq vvz p-acp dx j-jn n1, cc-acp d j n1: (10) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 150
1532 Whereas their affections, like a knyff blunted in cutting sticks, are litle or none in duties that are commanded by God himselfe. Whereas their affections, like a knyff blunted in cutting sticks, Are little or none in duties that Are commanded by God himself. cs po32 n2, av-j dt j vvn p-acp vvg n2, vbr j cc pix p-acp n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp np1 px31. (10) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 150
1533 3dly, The Pharisies, for as specious Professors as they were, yet they were mere Hypocrits. Christ thunders woes against them, because of their Hypocrysie. 3dly, The Pharisees, for as specious Professors as they were, yet they were mere Hypocrites. christ Thunders woes against them, Because of their Hypocrisy. av, dt np2, c-acp c-acp j n2 c-acp pns32 vbdr, av pns32 vbdr j n2. np1 vvz n2 p-acp pno32, c-acp pp-f po32 n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 150
1534 He descrybs them by no other name, but the name of Hypocrits. There is non's condition more dangerous and incorrigible then the Hypocrits: He descrybs them by no other name, but the name of Hypocrites. There is non's condition more dangerous and incorrigible then the Hypocrites: pns31 n2 pno32 p-acp dx j-jn n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. pc-acp vbz ng1 n1 av-dc j cc j cs dt n2: (10) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 150
1535 Publicans and Harlots shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven before them: Publicans and Harlots shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven before them: np1 cc n2 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32: (10) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 150
1536 It is true we read of the conversion of some of them, Nicodemus and Paul: But very few. It is true we read of the conversion of Some of them, Nicodemus and Paul: But very few. pn31 vbz j pns12 vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32, np1 cc np1: cc-acp av d. (10) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 150
1537 Therefore, by all means take heed of Hypocrisie. Down right honesty here is our best Policy. Therefore, by all means take heed of Hypocrisy. Down right honesty Here is our best Policy. av, p-acp d n2 vvb n1 pp-f n1. p-acp j-jn n1 av vbz po12 js n1. (10) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 150
1538 4thly, Though their Religion was but ane empty profession, yet they were exceeding proud of it, I thank God I am not like this man; 4thly, Though their Religion was but ane empty profession, yet they were exceeding proud of it, I thank God I am not like this man; j, cs po32 n1 vbds p-acp j j n1, av pns32 vbdr vvg j pp-f pn31, pns11 vvb np1 pns11 vbm xx av-j d n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 323 Page 150
1539 though a beleever by the Spirit ought to discern things freely given him of God, though a believer by the Spirit ought to discern things freely given him of God, cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi n2 av-j vvn pno31 pp-f np1, (10) sermon (DIV1) 323 Page 150
1540 yet he ought with all to consider, that there are some graces, the more we have of them, alwayes we are the more humble; yet he ought with all to Consider, that there Are Some graces, the more we have of them, always we Are the more humble; av pns31 vmd p-acp d pc-acp vvi, cst a-acp vbr d n2, dt av-dc pns12 vhb pp-f pno32, av pns12 vbr dt av-dc j; (10) sermon (DIV1) 323 Page 151
1541 the more of faith, the more of repentance, the more of self denyal, alwayes the more humble; the more of faith, the more of Repentance, the more of self denial, always the more humble; dt av-dc pp-f n1, dt av-dc pp-f n1, dt av-dc pp-f n1 n1, av dt av-dc j; (10) sermon (DIV1) 323 Page 151
1542 and when any comes to be puft up with their Religion, they are too like the man who said, Come see my zeal for the Lord, of whom he threatned to be avenged. and when any comes to be puffed up with their Religion, they Are too like the man who said, Come see my zeal for the Lord, of whom he threatened to be avenged. cc c-crq d vvz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vbr av av-j dt n1 r-crq vvd, vvb vvi po11 n1 p-acp dt n1, pp-f ro-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 323 Page 151
1543 Lastly, The Pharisies were generally great opposers and blasphemers of Christ, in whom alone the remedy of their other sins was only to be found. Lastly, The Pharisees were generally great opposers and blasphemers of christ, in whom alone the remedy of their other Sins was only to be found. ord, dt np2 vbdr av-j j n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp ro-crq av-j dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n2 vbds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn. (10) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 151
1544 And thus, like sick men, they did spill and cast over their Phisick. This was the cop-stone of all their other sins; And thus, like sick men, they did spill and cast over their Physic. This was the cop-stone of all their other Sins; cc av, av-j j n2, pns32 vdd vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 n1. d vbds dt n1 pp-f d po32 j-jn n2; (10) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 151
1545 possibly thou will say, herein thou outstryps them; I will desire thou will search again: Though Christ hath gained so much credit, as not to be openly blasphemed among us, possibly thou will say, herein thou outstryps them; I will desire thou will search again: Though christ hath gained so much credit, as not to be openly blasphemed among us, av-j pns21 vmb vvi, av pns21 vvz pno32; pns11 vmb vvi pns21 vmb vvi av: cs np1 vhz vvn av d n1, c-acp xx pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno12, (10) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 151
1546 yet see if these things be not yet in reference to him among us, which were among them. yet see if these things be not yet in Referente to him among us, which were among them. av vvb cs d n2 vbb xx av p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp pno12, r-crq vbdr p-acp pno32. (10) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 151
1547 First, The negarives and omissions, of which the Pharisies were guilty, they did not esteem him as God, they did not employ him as Mediator, they did not submitt to his Lawes as King and Head of his Church; First, The negarives and omissions, of which the Pharisees were guilty, they did not esteem him as God, they did not employ him as Mediator, they did not submit to his Laws as King and Head of his Church; ord, dt vvz cc n2, pp-f r-crq dt np2 vbdr j, pns32 vdd xx vvi pno31 p-acp np1, pns32 vdd xx vvi pno31 p-acp n1, pns32 vdd xx vvi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 151
1548 If I could insist here, much of all these three is there amongst us still. If I could insist Here, much of all these three is there among us still. cs pns11 vmd vvi av, av-d pp-f d d crd vbz pc-acp p-acp pno12 av. (10) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 151
1549 May he not still stand and cry, Ye will not come to me that ye may have life, I am despised and rejected of men. May he not still stand and cry, You will not come to me that you may have life, I am despised and rejected of men. vmb pns31 xx av vvi cc vvi, pn22 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11 cst pn22 vmb vhi n1, pns11 vbm vvn cc vvn pp-f n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 151
1550 Secondly, The Pharisies were bitter persecutors of his followers. Secondly, The Pharisees were bitter persecutors of his followers. ord, dt np2 vbdr j n2 pp-f po31 n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 152
1551 Paul went from Jerusalem with Letters from them to Damascus; there is yet too much of this amongstus. Paul went from Jerusalem with Letters from them to Damascus; there is yet too much of this amongstus. np1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp np1; a-acp vbz av av d pp-f d fw-la. (10) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 152
1552 We pretend indeed often other things, as the ground of our quarrels with his followers, We pretend indeed often other things, as the ground of our quarrels with his followers, pns12 vvb av av j-jn n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp po31 n2, (10) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 152
1553 but really the root of the quarrel is here, that they are his Disciples, following his Lawes and his Commandments. but really the root of the quarrel is Here, that they Are his Disciples, following his Laws and his commandments. cc-acp av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av, cst pns32 vbr po31 n2, vvg po31 n2 cc po31 n2. (10) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 152
1554 Now, if ye would exceed their righteousness, especially labour to exceed them in a high esteem of Christ, giving him much imployment, submitting to him as your King and Law giver; and take on his yok; Now, if you would exceed their righteousness, especially labour to exceed them in a high esteem of christ, giving him much employment, submitting to him as your King and Law giver; and take on his yok; av, cs pn22 vmd vvi po32 n1, av-j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, vvg pno31 d n1, vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 n1; cc vvb p-acp po31 n1; (10) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 152
1555 and this will help with strength for exceeding them in all therest. and this will help with strength for exceeding them in all therest. cc d vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp d js. (10) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 152
1556 SERMON On Acts 26: 28. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou perswadest me to be a Christian. SERMON On Acts 26: 28. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. n1 p-acp n2 crd: crd av np1 vvd p-acp np1, av pns21 vv2 pno11 pc-acp vbi dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 152
1557 THe occasion of these words is this, King Agrippa comeing to Cesarea to salut Festus, the Roman Deputy in Judea, where Paul was prisoner, is desirous to hear him plead before him. THe occasion of these words is this, King Agrippa coming to Caesarea to salut Festus, the Roman Deputy in Judea, where Paul was prisoner, is desirous to hear him plead before him. dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbz d, n1 np1 vvg p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi np1, dt njp n1 p-acp np1, c-crq np1 vbds n1, vbz j pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi p-acp pno31. (11) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 153
1558 And after Paul had given a very rational account of his being a Christian; And After Paul had given a very rational account of his being a Christian; cc p-acp np1 vhd vvn dt j j n1 pp-f po31 vbg dt njp; (11) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 153
1559 he could not be disobedient to the heavenly Vision, and shewed the consonancy of his doctrine to the writtings of the Prophets, I know, sayes he, thou beleevest the Prophets, yea he threaps it upon him that he beleeved them; he could not be disobedient to the heavenly Vision, and showed the consonancy of his Doctrine to the writings of the prophets, I know, Says he, thou Believest the prophets, yea he threap it upon him that he believed them; pns31 vmd xx vbi j p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, pns11 vvb, vvz pns31, pns21 vv2 dt n2, uh pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp pno31 cst pns31 vvd pno32; (11) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 153
1560 The words read contain Agrippa's reply, Thou almost, sayes he, perswadest me to be a Christian. The words read contain Agrippa's reply, Thou almost, Says he, persuadest me to be a Christian. dt n2 vvb vvi npg1 vvb, pns21 av, vvz pns31, vv2 pno11 pc-acp vbi dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 153
1561 In the words, there be these things considerable, 1 A preface prefixed by Luke, Then Agrippa said unto Paul. 2dly, A confession; In the words, there be these things considerable, 1 A preface prefixed by Luke, Then Agrippa said unto Paul. 2dly, A Confessi; p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vbi d n2 j, crd dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, av np1 vvd p-acp np1. av, dt n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 153
1562 that he was perswaded to be a Christian. 3dly, A limitation or restriction of this confession, NONLATINALPHABET, in a little only, or almost. that he was persuaded to be a Christian. 3dly, A limitation or restriction of this Confessi,, in a little only, or almost. cst pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt njp. av, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1,, p-acp dt j av-j, cc av. (11) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 153
1563 Who this Agrippa was, it will not make much for the scop I designe to insist upon: Who this Agrippa was, it will not make much for the scop I Design to insist upon: q-crq d np1 vbds, pn31 vmb xx vvi d p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp: (11) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 153
1564 He was the Son of that Herod Agrippa who cutt off the Apostle James, King of Chalcis, though afterward by his favour with the Roman Emperour he obtained a larger tetrarchy: He was the Son of that Herod Agrippa who Cut off the Apostle James, King of Chalcis, though afterwards by his favour with the Roman Emperor he obtained a larger tetrarchy: pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f d np1 np1 r-crq vvi p-acp dt n1 np1, n1 pp-f np1, c-acp av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt njp n1 pns31 vvd dt jc n1: (11) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 153
1565 Ha had been brought up in the Jewish Religion, upon which account Paul looks upon him as one that beleeved the Prophets. Would had been brought up in the Jewish Religion, upon which account Paul looks upon him as one that believed the prophets. uh vhn vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt jp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp pi cst vvd dt n2. (11) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 153
1566 There are two words in the Greek very Emphatick, the one translated to perswade, NONLATINALPHABET, from NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies a cable-tow, it imports as much as by the force of Paul's discourse he was drawen to Christianity as with a cable-tow; There Are two words in the Greek very Emphatic, the one translated to persuade,, from, which signifies a cable-tow, it imports as much as by the force of Paul's discourse he was drawn to Christianity as with a cable-tow; pc-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp dt jp av j-jn, dt pi vvn p-acp vvi,, p-acp, r-crq vvz dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp d c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 vvi pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1 c-acp p-acp dt n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 154
1567 the grounds were rational, which Paul produced; the grounds were rational, which Paul produced; dt n2 vbdr j, r-crq np1 vvn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 154
1568 the writtings of the Prophets, and the vision upon the way that Paul told him of, drew him so strongly, the writings of the prophets, and the vision upon the Way that Paul told him of, drew him so strongly, dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst np1 vvd pno31 pp-f, vvd pno31 av av-j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 154
1569 yet he yeelds only NONLATINALPHABET, Erasmus translats it, Modica ex parte, the old Latin seems to be better in modico, in a little, yet he yields only, Erasmus translats it, Modica ex parte, the old Latin seems to be better in Modico, in a little, av pns31 vvz av-j, np1 vvz pn31, np1 fw-la fw-la, dt j jp vvz pc-acp vbi jc p-acp n1, p-acp dt j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 154
1570 and thus farr drawen only to be Christian. The name Christian, which first the Christians had at Antioch; Agrippa mentiones it; and thus Far drawn only to be Christian. The name Christian, which First the Christians had At Antioch; Agrippa mentiones it; cc av av-j vvn av-j pc-acp vbi np1. dt n1 njp, r-crq ord dt np1 vhd p-acp np1; np1 n2 pn31; (11) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 154
1571 yt was at this time, as it is still, very odious to the Heathens; that was At this time, as it is still, very odious to the heathens; pn31 vbds p-acp d n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av, av j p-acp dt n2-jn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 154
1572 But counted very honourable amongst the Christians themselves, seeing derived from the excellent Name of Christ, But counted very honourable among the Christians themselves, seeing derived from the excellent Name of christ, cc-acp vvn av j p-acp dt njpg2 px32, vvg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 154
1573 And certainly those who are almost ashamed of this so ancient and so honourable a name, And Certainly those who Are almost ashamed of this so ancient and so honourable a name, cc av-j d r-crq vbr av j pp-f d av j cc av j dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 154
1574 and will needs be denominat from the Name Jesus, Jesuits, are to be justly taxed, and will needs be denominat from the Name jesus, Jesuits, Are to be justly taxed, cc vmb av vbb fw-la p-acp dt n1 np1, np2, vbr pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, (11) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 154
1575 as if they were ashamed of the name Christian, which even in Agrippa's time was common to Christians. as if they were ashamed of the name Christian, which even in Agrippa's time was Common to Christians. c-acp cs pns32 vbdr j pp-f dt n1 njp, r-crq av p-acp npg1 n1 vbds j p-acp np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 154
1576 And truely, it is very remarkable how Jesuits themselves differ about the original and rise of this name of theirs some of them, And truly, it is very remarkable how Jesuits themselves differ about the original and rise of this name of theirs Some of them, cc av-j, pn31 vbz av j c-crq np2 px32 vvi p-acp dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f png32 d pp-f pno32, (11) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 154
1577 as Ribadeineira in vita Ignatii, tels us of a Vision made to Ignatius their Founder, that gave a ryse to it; as Ribadeineira in vita Ignatius, tells us of a Vision made to Ignatius their Founder, that gave a rise to it; c-acp np1 p-acp fw-la np1, vvz pno12 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp np1 po32 n1, cst vvd dt vvi p-acp pn31; (11) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 154
1578 but though this Vision, which hath many ridiculous incredible passages, be talked of by several of them; but though this Vision, which hath many ridiculous incredible passages, be talked of by several of them; cc-acp cs d n1, r-crq vhz d j j n2, vbb vvn pp-f p-acp j pp-f pno32; (11) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 154
1579 yet others count it ridiculous, and therefore Montaigue the Jesuit repels it, and ascribs it to the Pope, which he thinks as infallible as if it had been a Vision from Heaven. yet Others count it ridiculous, and Therefore Montaigue the Jesuit repels it, and ascribes it to the Pope, which he thinks as infallible as if it had been a Vision from Heaven. av n2-jn n1 pn31 j, cc av n-jn dt np1 vvz pn31, cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp j c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn dt n1 p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 155
1580 They are no less devided about the Etymologie of it; all of them aggree not about it. They Are no less divided about the Etymology of it; all of them agree not about it. pns32 vbr av-dx av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; d pp-f pno32 vvb xx p-acp pn31. (11) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1581 And Protestants finding them jarring how to find its original; And Protestants finding them jarring how to find its original; cc n2 vvg pno32 vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi po31 n-jn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1582 some thinks a letter may be taken away and in stead of Jesuits, they may be called Esauits. Some think a letter may be added and they called Jebusits: But this contraversie not fuiting this work, I will only touch the objection of Gretserus, who tells us since all Christians are denominat from the Name of Christ, Some thinks a Letter may be taken away and in stead of Jesuits, they may be called Jesuits. some think a Letter may be added and they called Jebusits: But this controversy not fuiting this work, I will only touch the objection of Gretserus, who tells us since all Christians Are denominat from the Name of christ, d vvz dt n1 vmb vbi vvn av cc p-acp n1 pp-f np2, pns32 vmb vbi vvn n2. d vvb dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc pns32 vvd n2: p-acp d n1 xx vvg d n1, pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp d np1 vbr fw-la p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1583 as here in the Text, why may not their order be denominat from the Name of Jesus? Hospinianus in his Historica Jesuitica gives him a clear reply to this, that beleivers being by faith united to Christ are partakers of his unction as the Oyl Aaron was anoynted with, which run down on his garments: as Here in the Text, why may not their order be denominat from the Name of jesus? Hospinianus in his Historical Jesuitica gives him a clear reply to this, that believers being by faith united to christ Are partakers of his unction as the Oil Aaron was anointed with, which run down on his garments: c-acp av p-acp dt n1, q-crq vmb xx po32 n1 vbb fw-la p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? np1 p-acp po31 np1 np1 vvz pno31 dt j n1 p-acp d, cst n2 vbg p-acp n1 vvn p-acp np1 vbr n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp, r-crq vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n2: (11) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1584 But we are not sharers with him in his saveing his people from their sins, from which is the Name Jesus. But we Are not sharers with him in his Saving his people from their Sins, from which is the Name jesus. cc-acp pns12 vbr xx n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 vvg po31 n1 p-acp po32 n2, p-acp r-crq vbz dt n1 np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1585 But I cannot insist on this. But I cannot insist on this. p-acp pns11 vmbx vvi p-acp d. (11) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 155
1586 Haveing thus cleared the words, I come to take the Observation from them I purpose to insist on, which is this. Having thus cleared the words, I come to take the Observation from them I purpose to insist on, which is this. vhg av vvn dt n2, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp, r-crq vbz d. (11) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 155
1587 Observation, That though Christian Religion stand upon most rational grounds, vet some are but almost perswaded to be Christians, even within the Church. Observation, That though Christian Religion stand upon most rational grounds, vet Some Are but almost persuaded to be Christians, even within the Church. n1, cst a-acp njp n1 vvb p-acp ds j n2, zz d vbr p-acp av vvd pc-acp vbi np1, av p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 155
1588 This Observation is clear here, Agrippa was trained in the Jewish Religion, and he confesses he was drawn as with a cable-tow, This Observation is clear Here, Agrippa was trained in the Jewish Religion, and he Confesses he was drawn as with a cable-tow, d n1 vbz j av, np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt jp n1, cc pns31 vvz pns31 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 156
1589 and yet almost or in a little he was a Christian only. and yet almost or in a little he was a Christian only. cc av av cc p-acp dt j pns31 vbds dt njp av-j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 156
1590 In prosecuting this point it shall be needless to insist in prosecuting the rational grounds upon which Christian Religion stands. In prosecuting this point it shall be needless to insist in prosecuting the rational grounds upon which Christian Religion Stands. p-acp vvg d n1 pn31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt j n2 p-acp r-crq np1 n1 vvz. (11) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 156
1591 Which, among the Fathers Tertullian and Augustin have done at great length, in their debats with Heathens. Which, among the Father's Tertullian and Augustin have done At great length, in their debates with heathens. r-crq, p-acp dt ng1 np1 cc np1 vhb vdn p-acp j n1, p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n2-jn. (11) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 156
1592 And in the reformed Church, eminent Du Plesse, in his Book De veritate Christianae Religionis. Doctor Jakson, in his unreasonableness of unbeleife. And in the reformed Church, eminent Du Plesse, in his Book De veritate Christian Religion. Doctor Jackson, in his unreasonableness of unbelief. cc p-acp dt vvn n1, j np1 vvb, p-acp po31 n1 fw-fr fw-la np1 fw-la. n1 np1, p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 156
1593 Yea, even among the Papists, parsons in his Christian resolution; Yea, even among the Papists, parsons in his Christian resolution; uh, av p-acp dt njp2, n2 p-acp po31 njp n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 156
1594 in these there are so many rational grounds set down, from the supernatural designe of the Gospel; in these there Are so many rational grounds Set down, from the supernatural Design of the Gospel; p-acp d a-acp vbr av d j n2 vvn a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 156
1595 from the penmen of it, from the miracles whereby it was confirmed, from the voices from Heaven whereby it is attested, from the penmen of it, from the Miracles whereby it was confirmed, from the voices from Heaven whereby it is attested, p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n2 c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, (11) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 156
1596 as are sufficient to convince a Heathen of the reasonableness of it. as Are sufficient to convince a Heathen of the reasonableness of it. c-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31. (11) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 156
1597 Yea, if we should only take notice of that Argument whereby Agrippa was almost perswaded in the Text, which Doctor Hammond hath amplified at some length, the conversion of Paul, what considerable weight is there into it; Yea, if we should only take notice of that Argument whereby Agrippa was almost persuaded in the Text, which Doctor Hammond hath amplified At Some length, the conversion of Paul, what considerable weight is there into it; uh, cs pns12 vmd av-j vvi n1 pp-f d n1 c-crq np1 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1, r-crq n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq j n1 vbz a-acp p-acp pn31; (11) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 156
1598 A young man in a way to persecut, among the Pharisies eminently learned, Festus told him he had too much of it, eloquent so that the Barbarians judged him for that, one of their Gods, ingadged not only by his former practises but by his present resolutions and ingadgment to the Pharisies to persecute the Christians, A young man in a Way to persecute, among the Pharisees eminently learned, Festus told him he had too much of it, eloquent so that the Barbarians judged him for that, one of their God's, engaged not only by his former practises but by his present resolutions and ingadgment to the Pharisees to persecute the Christians, dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt np2 av-j vvn, np1 vvd pno31 pns31 vhd av d pp-f pn31, j av cst dt n2-jn vvd pno31 p-acp d, crd pp-f po32 n2, vvd xx av-j p-acp po31 j n2 cc-acp p-acp po31 j n2 cc n1 p-acp dt np2 pc-acp vvi dt njpg2, (11) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 157
1599 and yet by a voice from heaven to be suddenly changed, as to become a painful promotter of it, and yet by a voice from heaven to be suddenly changed, as to become a painful promotter of it, cc av p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (11) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 157
1600 and to lose so much for it, and at last cheerfully to seal the truth of it with his blood, was it any thing strange that this did draw Agrippa as with a cable-tow to be a Christian? But in those and many moe that are commonly brought I shall not insist. and to loose so much for it, and At last cheerfully to seal the truth of it with his blood, was it any thing strange that this did draw Agrippa as with a cable-tow to be a Christian? But in those and many more that Are commonly brought I shall not insist. cc pc-acp vvi av av-d c-acp pn31, cc p-acp ord av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1, vbds pn31 d n1 j cst d vdd vvi np1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi dt njp? p-acp p-acp d cc d dc d vbr av-j vvn pns11 vmb xx vvi. (11) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 157
1601 Only in prosecuting the point, I shall propose these things to be followed. 1. I shall prove by ane induction of some particular instances, that though Christian Religion stand upon so rational grounds yet many are but almost, NONLATINALPHABET, Christians. 2dly, Shall enquire whence it is that it is so. 3dly, Shall apply the point. Only in prosecuting the point, I shall propose these things to be followed. 1. I shall prove by ane induction of Some particular instances, that though Christian Religion stand upon so rational grounds yet many Are but almost,, Christians. 2dly, Shall inquire whence it is that it is so. 3dly, Shall apply the point. j p-acp vvg dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn. crd pns11 vmb vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f d j n2, cst cs np1 n1 vvb p-acp av j n2 av d vbr p-acp av,, np1. j, vmb vvi c-crq pn31 vbz d pn31 vbz av. j, vmb vvi dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 157
1602 For the first, There be these instances under which a great multitude, who are but almost Christians may be comprehended. For the First, There be these instances under which a great multitude, who Are but almost Christians may be comprehended. p-acp dt ord, pc-acp vbi d n2 p-acp r-crq dt j n1, r-crq vbr p-acp av np1 vmb vbi vvn. (11) sermon (DIV1) 341 Page 157
1603 1. What a multitude deny many of the very foundamentals of Christian Religion, as the satisfaction of Christ, which Socinians doe; 1. What a multitude deny many of the very foundamentals of Christian Religion, as the satisfaction of christ, which socinians do; crd q-crq dt n1 vvb d pp-f dt j n2-j pp-f njp n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq njp2 vdb; (11) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 157
1604 the deity of Christ, as Arians doe; the humanity of Christ, as Nestorians doe. the deity of christ, as Arians do; the humanity of christ, as Nestorians do. dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp n2-jn vdb; dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp n2 vdb. (11) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 157
1605 Yea, not to insist in particulars, any acquainted in the least, either with ancient or modern Histories of the tenets of divers Hereticks, will find what a multitude of the fundamentals of it, have been questioned and denyed; Yea, not to insist in particulars, any acquainted in the least, either with ancient or modern Histories of the tenets of diverse Heretics, will find what a multitude of the fundamentals of it, have been questioned and denied; uh, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-j, d vvn p-acp dt ds, d p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2, vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j pp-f pn31, vhb vbn vvn cc vvn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 158
1606 and so they but almost perswaded to be Christians, who have denyed them. and so they but almost persuaded to be Christians, who have denied them. cc av pns32 cc-acp av vvd pc-acp vbi np1, r-crq vhb vvn pno32. (11) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 158
1607 2dly, Some though they deny not Christs satisfaction, yet they joyn togither their own works and duties with Christs satisfaction, 2dly, some though they deny not Christ satisfaction, yet they join together their own works and duties with Christ satisfaction, av, d c-acp pns32 vvb xx npg1 n1, av pns32 vvb av po32 d n2 cc n2 p-acp npg1 n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 158
1608 as causes of justification before God, and so there is somewhat ascribed to Christ, but not all; as Causes of justification before God, and so there is somewhat ascribed to christ, but not all; c-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc av pc-acp vbz av vvn p-acp np1, cc-acp xx d; (11) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 158
1609 they are Christians in some part; they Are Christians in Some part; pns32 vbr np1 p-acp d n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 158
1610 this is the common opinion and doctrine of the Papists, and the practise of many Protestants. this is the Common opinion and Doctrine of the Papists, and the practice of many Protestants. d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp2, cc dt n1 pp-f d n2. (11) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 158
1611 3dly, Such are guilty of this, who leave or embrace the Law of Christ as it maks for or against them; 3dly, Such Are guilty of this, who leave or embrace the Law of christ as it makes for or against them; av, d vbr j pp-f d, r-crq n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp cc p-acp pno32; (11) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 158
1612 the lesser duties they goe about, and if God will be content with what they can spare, they are content to give it him: the lesser duties they go about, and if God will be content with what they can spare, they Are content to give it him: dt jc n2 pns32 vvb a-acp, cc cs np1 vmb vbi j p-acp r-crq pns32 vmb vvi, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi pn31 pno31: (11) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 158
1613 But for the greater duties of the Law, or such as have any difficulty in them, with these they can dispense, But for the greater duties of the Law, or such as have any difficulty in them, with these they can dispense, cc-acp p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc d c-acp vhb d n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp d pns32 vmb vvi, (11) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 158
1614 except the shew of practising these can promove their interest. Under this Head what a multitude are comprehended! except the show of practising these can promove their Interest. Under this Head what a multitude Are comprehended! c-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg d vmb vvi po32 n1. p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 vbr vvn! (11) sermon (DIV1) 344 Page 158
1615 4thly, Time-servers in Religion come also under this, to be almost Christians, who change their Religion with every spet and current, that set their watch according as the toun clock they dwell into goes, these are but almost Christians. 4thly, Time-servers in Religion come also under this, to be almost Christians, who change their Religion with every spet and current, that Set their watch according as the town clock they dwell into Goes, these Are but almost Christians. j, j p-acp n1 vvb av p-acp d, pc-acp vbi av np1, r-crq vvb po32 n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cst vvd po32 n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 n1 pns32 vvb p-acp vvz, d vbr p-acp av np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 345 Page 159
1616 They are led by example and the practise of the multitude in their way, and not by any of the precepts of Christ. They Are led by Exampl and the practice of the multitude in their Way, and not by any of the Precepts of christ. pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc xx p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 345 Page 159
1617 Lastly, Such as profess Christ but are given up to the Common sins and scandalous outbreakings that Christ hath so straitly forbidden, haveing eyes full of adultery, their faces inflammed with wyne, that declare their fin as Sodom, such, sayes the Apostle, Tit. 2. vers. last, They profess they know God, Lastly, Such as profess christ but Are given up to the Common Sins and scandalous outbreakings that christ hath so straitly forbidden, having eyes full of adultery, their faces inflamed with wine, that declare their fin as Sodom, such, Says the Apostle, Tit. 2. vers. last, They profess they know God, ord, d c-acp vvb np1 pc-acp vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n2 cc j n2 cst np1 vhz av av-j vvn, vhg n2 av-j pp-f n1, po32 n2 vvn p-acp n1, cst vvb po32 n1 p-acp np1, d, vvz dt n1, np1 crd fw-la. ord, pns32 vvb pns32 vvb np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 346 Page 159
1618 but in works they deny him, being reprobat unto every good work. but in works they deny him, being Reprobate unto every good work. cc-acp p-acp n2 pns32 vvb pno31, vbg n1 p-acp d j n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 346 Page 159
1619 Now how many are there professing Christ, that are in one of these fyve but almost, Now how many Are there professing christ, that Are in one of these fyve but almost, av c-crq d vbr a-acp vvg np1, cst vbr p-acp crd pp-f d crd p-acp av, (11) sermon (DIV1) 346 Page 159
1620 or NONLATINALPHABET, perswaded to be Christians? For the Second we proposed, whence it is that, since Christian Religion is so rational, or, persuaded to be Christians? For the Second we proposed, whence it is that, since Christian Religion is so rational, cc, vvd pc-acp vbi np1? p-acp dt ord pns12 vvd, c-crq pn31 vbz d, a-acp njp n1 vbz av j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 346 Page 159
1621 so many are but almost Christians? so many Are but almost Christians? av d vbr p-acp av np1? (11) sermon (DIV1) 347 Page 159
1622 For clearing this, 1. There be somethings that are proper causes of it, haveing a proper causal influence upon it. 2dly, Somethings that are but causes, by accident, of it. For clearing this, 1. There be somethings that Are proper Causes of it, having a proper causal influence upon it. 2dly, Somethings that Are but Causes, by accident, of it. p-acp vvg d, crd pc-acp vbi n2 cst vbr j n2 pp-f pn31, vhg dt j n1 n1 p-acp pn31. j, pi|vbz cst vbr p-acp n2, p-acp n1, pp-f pn31. (11) sermon (DIV1) 348 Page 159
1623 The First, That are proper causes of it, we shall name but these fyve. The First, That Are proper Causes of it, we shall name but these fyve. dt ord, cst vbr j n2 pp-f pn31, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d crd. (11) sermon (DIV1) 349 Page 159
1624 1st, There may be a specious outward profession of Christ, where there is a great deal of Atheisme within. 1st, There may be a specious outward profession of christ, where there is a great deal of Atheism within. ord, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 a-acp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 159
1625 The whisperings of a natural conscience, and the fear of being defamed, may cause one take on a profession of Christ, The whisperings of a natural conscience, and the Fear of being defamed, may cause one take on a profession of christ, dt n2-vvg pp-f dt j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn, vmb vvi pi vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1626 and where Atheism is, no wonder one be but in somethings a Christian: and where Atheism is, no wonder one be but in somethings a Christian: cc c-crq n1 vbz, dx n1 pi vbb p-acp p-acp n2 dt njp: (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1627 For 1. The fundamental principle that leads to respect the commands of any deity, is the faith of his being. For 1. The fundamental principle that leads to respect the commands of any deity, is the faith of his being. c-acp crd dt j n1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 vbg. (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1628 If this be questioned, who will regard the command? He that cometh to God, must beleeve that God is; If this be questioned, who will regard the command? He that comes to God, must believe that God is; cs d vbb vvn, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1? pns31 cst vvz p-acp np1, vmb vvi cst np1 vbz; (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1629 yea all the incouragments to duty, and all the threatnings against sin, are undervalued, where the faith of the being of God is wanting; yea all the encouragements to duty, and all the threatenings against since, Are undervalved, where the faith of thee being of God is wanting; uh av-d dt n2 p-acp n1, cc d dt n2-vvg p-acp n1, vbr vvn, c-crq dt n1 pp-f pno32 vbg pp-f np1 vbz vvg; (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1630 If this be not, they are but as devised fables. If this be not, they Are but as devised fables. cs d vbb xx, pns32 vbr p-acp c-acp vvn n2. (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1631 Now take away the encouragements from promises and threatnings, and ye take off the pace, that which makes the wheels goe. Now take away the encouragements from promises and threatenings, and you take off the pace, that which makes the wheels go. av vvb av dt n2 p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg, cc pn22 vvb a-acp dt n1, cst r-crq vvz dt n2 vvb. (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1632 No wonder then but almost a Christian. No wonder then but almost a Christian. dx n1 av p-acp av dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 350 Page 160
1633 2dly, Many are but almost perswaded to be Christians, because of the unbeleefe that the Scriptures have proceeded from God, and consequently cannot hold true: 2dly, Many Are but almost persuaded to be Christians, Because of the unbelief that the Scriptures have proceeded from God, and consequently cannot hold true: av, d vbr p-acp av vvd pc-acp vbi np1, c-acp pp-f dt n1 cst dt n2 vhb vvn p-acp np1, cc av-j vmbx vvi j: (11) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 160
1634 Notwithstanding they own a profession of Christ, like Gallio who accounted the question of the resurrection only a question of names and words. Notwithstanding they own a profession of christ, like Gallio who accounted the question of the resurrection only a question of names and words. a-acp pns32 d dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j np1 r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2. (11) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 160
1635 That the Scripture are given by divine inspiration, and that they are surer then Heaven and Earth, are things not credited. That the Scripture Are given by divine inspiration, and that they Are Surer then Heaven and Earth, Are things not credited. cst dt n1 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn n1, cc cst pns32 vbr jc cs n1 cc n1, vbr n2 xx vvn. (11) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 160
1636 Paul moved a question, if Agrippa beleeved the Prophets. No wonder then he was but almost a Christian. Paul moved a question, if Agrippa believed the prophets. No wonder then he was but almost a Christian. np1 vvn dt n1, cs np1 vvd dt n2. dx n1 cs pns31 vbds p-acp av dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 351 Page 160
1637 3dly, The heart in many is wedded to carnal interests, whichlyes as a mountain in the way of their becoming altogither Christians. 3dly, The heart in many is wedded to carnal interests, whichlyes as a mountain in the Way of their becoming altogether Christians. av, dt n1 p-acp d vbz vvn p-acp j n2, vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg av np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 161
1638 Man hath but one soule, and cannot leave it to two contrarieties in any bensil, the love of the World and the love of the Father are inconsistant, Man hath but one soul, and cannot leave it to two contrarieties in any Bensil, the love of the World and the love of the Father Are Inconsistent, n1 vhz p-acp crd n1, cc vmbx vvi pn31 p-acp crd n2 p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbr n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 161
1639 like fyre and water, they expel one another out of the same subject, desire of the World is so great, like fire and water, they expel one Another out of the same Subject, desire of the World is so great, j n1 cc n1, pns32 vvi pi j-jn av pp-f dt d n-jn, n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 161
1640 and men so intent upon it, that when Christ calls he is not heard, or in part only. and men so intent upon it, that when christ calls he is not herd, or in part only. cc n2 av n1 p-acp pn31, cst c-crq np1 vvz pns31 vbz xx vvn, cc p-acp n1 av-j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 352 Page 161
1641 4thly, Most of the principles in man are contradictory to the principles layd in the Gospel. 4thly, Most of the principles in man Are contradictory to the principles laid in the Gospel. j, ds pp-f dt n2 p-acp n1 vbr n1 p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1642 Let us take but a short view of some of them. 1. Self-love is natural to man. Let us take but a short view of Some of them. 1. Self-love is natural to man. vvb pno12 vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32. crd n1 vbz j p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1643 When thou does well unto thy self, all men will praise thee. When thou does well unto thy self, all men will praise thee. c-crq pns21 vdz vvi p-acp po21 n1, d n2 vmb vvi pno21. (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1644 But it is one of the first lessons that he that is Christ's Disciple learnes, If any man will be my Disciple, let him deny himself. But it is one of the First Lessons that he that is Christ's Disciple learns, If any man will be my Disciple, let him deny himself. p-acp pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt ord n2 cst pns31 cst vbz npg1 n1 vvz, cs d n1 vmb vbi po11 n1, vvb pno31 vvi px31. (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1645 2dly, It is natural to men to love, ease, the Gospel puts him to labour, stryve, take the Kingdom of Heaven by violence. 2dly, It is natural to men to love, ease, the Gospel puts him to labour, strive, take the Kingdom of Heaven by violence. av, pn31 vbz j p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi, n1, dt n1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi, vvi, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1646 3dly, Nature teacheth men to esteem much of things present, as more certain then these that are absent and to come; 3dly, Nature Teaches men to esteem much of things present, as more certain then these that Are absent and to come; av, n1 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi d pp-f n2 j, c-acp av-dc j cs d cst vbr j cc pc-acp vvi; (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1647 it is contrary quite here, these things, that are present are but shaddows compared with those that are absent. 4thly, Doe, it is contrary quite Here, these things, that Are present Are but shadows compared with those that Are absent. 4thly, Do, pn31 vbz j-jn av av, d n2, cst vbr j vbr p-acp n2 vvn p-acp d cst vbr j. j, vdb, (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1648 and be happy, is a principle nature teaches to men, What shall I doe to be saved? Renounce it, and be happy, is a principle nature Teaches to men, What shall I do to be saved? Renounce it, cc vbi j, vbz dt n1 n1 vvz p-acp n2, q-crq vmb pns11 vdi pc-acp vbi vvn? vvb pn31, (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1649 and trust in what another hath done to make us happy is taught here; a multitued of such contradictory principles are natural to us. and trust in what Another hath done to make us happy is taught Here; a multitued of such contradictory principles Are natural to us. cc vvi p-acp r-crq n-jn vhz vdn p-acp vvi pno12 j vbz vvn av; dt vvn pp-f d n1 n2 vbr j p-acp pno12. (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 161
1650 Now where there is such contradiction in principles: No wonder many be but almost Christians. Now where there is such contradiction in principles: No wonder many be but almost Christians. av c-crq pc-acp vbz d n1 p-acp n2: uh-dx n1 d vbi p-acp av np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 353 Page 162
1651 5thly, Tentations from Sathan and the World have a causal influence upon those, If this Gospel be hide, it is hide to these whose eyes the God of this World hath blinded. 5thly, Tentations from Sathan and the World have a causal influence upon those, If this Gospel be hide, it is hide to these whose eyes the God of this World hath blinded. j, n2 p-acp np1 cc dt n1 vhb dt n1 n1 p-acp d, cs d n1 vbb vvi, pn31 vbz n1 p-acp d rg-crq n2 dt n1 pp-f d n1 vhz vvn. (11) sermon (DIV1) 354 Page 162
1652 Though Sathan beleive himself and tremble James 2. yet he knowes it is much for the designe he is advancing in the World, to keep men off from coming over wholly to Christ. Though Sathan believe himself and tremble James 2. yet he knows it is much for the Design he is advancing in the World, to keep men off from coming over wholly to christ. cs np1 vvb px31 cc vvi np1 crd av pns31 vvz pn31 vbz av-d p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi n2 a-acp p-acp vvg a-acp av-jn p-acp np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 354 Page 162
1653 Beside, man is a creature much led by example, and given to imitation, and often ungodly company, Beside, man is a creature much led by Exampl, and given to imitation, and often ungodly company, p-acp, n1 vbz dt n1 av-d vvn p-acp n1, cc vvn p-acp n1, cc av j n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 354 Page 162
1654 if they doe not more, yet they blunt his zeal and keeps back from altogither being a Christian. if they do not more, yet they blunt his zeal and keeps back from altogether being a Christian. cs pns32 vdb xx av-dc, av pns32 vvb po31 n1 cc vvz av p-acp av vbg dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 354 Page 162
1655 Beside these things which have a proper causal influence on many's being but almost Christians: There be other things that by accident occasion this. Beside these things which have a proper causal influence on many's being but almost Christians: There be other things that by accident occasion this. p-acp d n2 r-crq vhb dt j n1 n1 p-acp dg vbg cc-acp av np1: pc-acp vbi j-jn n2 cst p-acp n1 n1 d. (11) sermon (DIV1) 355 Page 162
1656 As First, Many of the contents of the Gospel are altogither supernatural; Mahomet his Lawes were suited well to mans corrupt nature; As First, Many of the contents of the Gospel Are altogether supernatural; Mahomet his Laws were suited well to men corrupt nature; p-acp ord, d pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr av j; np1 po31 n2 vbdr vvn av p-acp ng1 j n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 356 Page 162
1657 so were these which Apolonius Lyanaeus gave to the Heathens: so were these which Apolonius Lyanaeus gave to the heathens: av vbdr d r-crq np1 np1 vvd p-acp dt n2-jn: (11) sermon (DIV1) 356 Page 162
1658 But here, if we shall either look to the duties or promises of the Gospel, they are altogither supernatural. 1. The duties are supernatural. But Here, if we shall either look to the duties or promises of the Gospel, they Are altogether supernatural. 1. The duties Are supernatural. cc-acp av, cs pns12 vmb av-d vvi p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr av j. crd dt n2 vbr j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 356 Page 162
1659 as beleeve, deny thy self, take up thy cross, despise things present; the promises are also of this nature; as believe, deny thy self, take up thy cross, despise things present; the promises Are also of this nature; c-acp vvb, vvb po21 n1, vvb a-acp po21 n1, vvb n2 j; dt n2 vbr av pp-f d n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 356 Page 162
1660 if they were but such as these had under the law, such as if any man come not up to the feast of Tabernacles the rain shall not fall upon his land, if they were but such as these had under the law, such as if any man come not up to the feast of Tabernacles the rain shall not fallen upon his land, cs pns32 vbdr p-acp d c-acp d vhd p-acp dt n1, d c-acp cs d n1 vvb xx a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 dt n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 356 Page 163
1661 how would this make many run to ordinances, who are nothing moved with the promises, of being in Christ, joy in the Holy Chost, and such like. how would this make many run to ordinances, who Are nothing moved with the promises, of being in christ, joy in the Holy Chost, and such like. q-crq vmd d vvi d vvn p-acp n2, r-crq vbr pix vvn p-acp dt n2, pp-f vbg p-acp np1, vvb p-acp dt j n1, cc d av-j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 356 Page 163
1662 Beside Secondly, As the contents of the Gospel are supernatural, so must they be supernaturally discerned; Beside Secondly, As the contents of the Gospel Are supernatural, so must they be supernaturally discerned; p-acp ord, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbr j, av vmb pns32 vbb av-j vvn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 357 Page 163
1663 as mere sensitive faculties cannot reach the objects of reason, a man cannot with his eyes ane argument, as mere sensitive faculties cannot reach the objects of reason, a man cannot with his eyes ane argument, c-acp j j n2 vmbx vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 vmbx p-acp po31 n2 j n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 357 Page 163
1664 so such as are truly rational cannot reach what is purely spiritual without illumination from the Spirit, Rom, 8: 7. The wisdome of the flesh is enemity against God, so such as Are truly rational cannot reach what is purely spiritual without illumination from the Spirit, Rom, 8: 7. The Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God, av d c-acp vbr av-j j vmbx vvi q-crq vbz av-j j p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, np1, crd: crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 357 Page 163
1665 neither can it be subject to the Law of God, for it is spiritually dicerned. From all these it comes to pass that many are but almost Christians. neither can it be Subject to the Law of God, for it is spiritually dicerned. From all these it comes to pass that many Are but almost Christians. dx vmb pn31 vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp pn31 vbz av-j vvn. p-acp d d pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi cst d vbr p-acp av np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 357 Page 163
1666 But I goe to the Application. Application. But I go to the Application. Application. p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1. n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 358 Page 163
1667 First, Is it so that many are but almost Christians? It serves for humiliation to all such as are but almost so. First, Is it so that many Are but almost Christians? It serves for humiliation to all such as Are but almost so. ord, vbz pn31 av cst d vbr p-acp av np1? pn31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp d d c-acp vbr p-acp av av. (11) sermon (DIV1) 360 Page 163
1668 I shall not insist in prosecuting this use in reference to such as are so in point of doctrine, in regard all of us own such doctrinal principles as lead us up to be altogither Christians, I shall not insist in prosecuting this use in Referente to such as Are so in point of Doctrine, in regard all of us own such doctrinal principles as led us up to be altogether Christians, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1 av-d pp-f pno12 d d j n2 c-acp vvb pno12 a-acp pc-acp vbi av np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 360 Page 163
1669 but shall follow it in reference to such as are so in point of practice; but shall follow it in Referente to such as Are so in point of practice; cc-acp vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr av p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 360 Page 163
1670 of how many may the Lord complain as he did of Ephraim, Hosea, 7: 8. Ephraim is a cake unturned, that is raw on the one side and baken on the other; of how many may the Lord complain as he did of Ephraim, Hosea, 7: 8. Ephraim is a cake unturned, that is raw on the one side and bake on the other; pp-f c-crq d vmb dt n1 vvi c-acp pns31 vdd pp-f np1, np1, crd: crd np1 vbz dt n1 j, cst vbz j p-acp dt crd n1 cc vvb p-acp dt j-jn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 360 Page 164
1671 In somethings, Christians, especially such things as may consist with their interest, but in other things denying it, especially such things as are most difficult, and of most absolut necessity. In somethings, Christians, especially such things as may consist with their Interest, but in other things denying it, especially such things as Are most difficult, and of most absolute necessity. p-acp n2, np1, av-j d n2 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2 vvg pn31, av-j d n2 c-acp vbr ds j, cc pp-f ds j n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 360 Page 164
1672 And that this use of humiliation may prove the more pressing, we shall offer these things to evidence what manner of humiliation is meet. And that this use of humiliation may prove the more pressing, we shall offer these things to evidence what manner of humiliation is meet. cc cst d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt av-dc vvg, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp n1 r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vbz j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 360 Page 164
1673 First, There is in resting upon the being almost a Christian a secret contempt of God. First, There is in resting upon the being almost a Christian a secret contempt of God. ord, a-acp vbz p-acp vvg p-acp dt vbg av dt njp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 361 Page 164
1674 He that cuts and carves upon the lawes of his Soveraigne, taking what makes for him, He that cuts and carves upon the laws of his Sovereign, taking what makes for him, pns31 cst vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n-jn, vvg r-crq vvz p-acp pno31, (11) sermon (DIV1) 361 Page 164
1675 and rejecting what he pleases, contemnes the authority that enjoyned them: and rejecting what he Pleases, contemnes the Authority that enjoined them: cc vvg r-crq pns31 vvz, vvz dt n1 cst vvd pno32: (11) sermon (DIV1) 361 Page 164
1676 To doe something at the command of God, and to reject others, must flow either from some apparent iniquity in the Law, which is a high reflection, To do something At the command of God, and to reject Others, must flow either from Some apparent iniquity in the Law, which is a high reflection, pc-acp vdi pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn, vmb vvi av-d p-acp d j n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbz dt j n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 361 Page 164
1677 or a despising of the authority that enjoyned it, and both reflect on God. Secondly, To be in part a Christian, and not altogither, is a temper God loaths. or a despising of the Authority that enjoined it, and both reflect on God. Secondly, To be in part a Christian, and not altogether, is a temper God Loathes. cc dt vvg pp-f dt n1 cst vvd pn31, cc d vvb p-acp np1. ord, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 dt njp, cc xx av, vbz dt n1 np1 vvz. (11) sermon (DIV1) 361 Page 164
1678 This was the temper of the Church of Laodicea, which was neither cold nor hot, lukewarme, which hath some degrees of heat and some of cold; This was the temper of the Church of Laodicea, which was neither cold nor hight, lukewarm, which hath Some Degrees of heat and Some of cold; d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds dx j-jn ccx j, j, r-crq vhz d n2 pp-f n1 cc d pp-f j-jn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 362 Page 164
1679 and he threatens he will spew her out of his mouth as one doth a thing his stomache loaths. and he threatens he will spew her out of his Mouth as one does a thing his stomach Loathes. cc pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi pno31 av pp-f po31 n1 c-acp pi vdz dt n1 po31 n1 vvz. (11) sermon (DIV1) 362 Page 164
1680 Thirdly, This puts a man to serve two masters, to be in some things for God, Thirdly, This puts a man to serve two Masters, to be in Some things for God, ord, d vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi crd n2, pc-acp vbi p-acp d n2 p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 363 Page 165
1681 and in somethings for his enemie, A double minded man, sayeth James, is unstable in all his wayes, NONLATINALPHABET, a man that hath a minde and a minde, he must be like Israel in Elijahs time, halting betwixt two. and in somethings for his enemy, A double minded man, Saith James, is unstable in all his ways,, a man that hath a mind and a mind, he must be like Israel in Elijahs time, halting betwixt two. cc p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1, dt j-jn j-vvn n1, vvz np1, vbz j p-acp d po31 n2,, dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 cc dt n1, pns31 vmb vbi j np1 p-acp n2 n1, vvg p-acp crd. (11) sermon (DIV1) 363 Page 165
1682 Fourthly, one may loss Heaven, though he doe much for God, for not doeing more, there are some things absolutly necessary for salvation, Fourthly, one may loss Heaven, though he do much for God, for not doing more, there Are Some things absolutely necessary for salvation, ord, pi vmb n1 n1, cs pns31 vdb d p-acp np1, c-acp xx vdg av-dc, pc-acp vbr d n2 av-j j p-acp n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 364 Page 165
1683 if we should be never so righteous in our dealing with men, yet he that beleeves not is condemned already, if we should be never so righteous in our dealing with men, yet he that believes not is condemned already, cs pns12 vmd vbi av-x av j p-acp po12 n-vvg p-acp n2, av pns31 cst vvz xx vbz vvn av, (11) sermon (DIV1) 364 Page 165
1684 because he bath not beleeved in the only begotten Son of God. Because he bath not believed in the only begotten Son of God. c-acp pns31 n1 xx vvn p-acp dt av-j vvn n1 pp-f np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 364 Page 165
1685 Now how lamentable is it to doe much for Christ, and yet come short of Heaven for not doeing more? Now how lamentable is it to do much for christ, and yet come short of Heaven for not doing more? av q-crq j vbz pn31 pc-acp vdi d p-acp np1, cc av vvb j pp-f n1 c-acp xx vdg av-dc? (11) sermon (DIV1) 364 Page 165
1686 Lastly, This, to be in part a Christian, deprives a man for the present of the sweetest part of Christian Religion; Lastly, This, to be in part a Christian, deprives a man for the present of the Sweetest part of Christian Religion; ord, d, pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 dt njp, vvz dt n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt js n1 pp-f njp n1; (11) sermon (DIV1) 365 Page 165
1687 the peace and joy promised in the Gospel is attained by performing the most in ward duties of it, the neglect of which makes many find godliness a kinde of Labyrinth to them, they are continually breaking shells that hath no kirnel in them. the peace and joy promised in the Gospel is attained by performing the most in ward duties of it, the neglect of which makes many find godliness a kind of Labyrinth to them, they Are continually breaking shells that hath no kirnel in them. dt n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvg dt ds p-acp n1 n2 pp-f pn31, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvz d vvb n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr av-j vvg n2 cst vhz dx n1 p-acp pno32. (11) sermon (DIV1) 365 Page 165
1688 All these laid togither evidence what matter of humiliation ariseth from this, to be almost only a Christian. All these laid together evidence what matter of humiliation arises from this, to be almost only a Christian. d d vvd av n1 r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vvz p-acp d, pc-acp vbi av av-j dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 366 Page 165
1689 Use second, Is it so that many are but almost most Christians, then in the next place, labour thou to be not only almost but altogither a Christian. Use second, Is it so that many Are but almost most Christians, then in the next place, labour thou to be not only almost but altogether a Christian. n1 ord, vbz pn31 av cst d vbr p-acp av av-ds njpg2, av p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pns21 pc-acp vbi xx av-j av cc-acp av dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 367 Page 166
1690 In this Use I shall 1st Open to you the scope I dryve at into it. 2dly, Give you some directions for promoving it. In this Use I shall 1st Open to you the scope I drive At into it. 2dly, Give you Some directions for promoving it. p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb ord vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 pns11 vvb p-acp p-acp pn31. j, vvb pn22 d n2 p-acp vvg pn31. (11) sermon (DIV1) 367 Page 166
1691 The scope of it is not First, To press you to eshew a manger I hotchpotch Kinde of Religion, such as sometimes the Jewes had of old, The scope of it is not First, To press you to eschew a manger I hotchpotch Kind of Religion, such as sometime the Jews had of old, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz xx ord, pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns11 n1 j pp-f n1, d c-acp av dt np2 vhd pp-f j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1692 and the Papists have of late. and the Papists have of late. cc dt njp2 vhb pp-f av-j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1693 I shall suppose our tentations, blessed be the Lord, shall not carry to so great ane evil as this. I shall suppose our tentations, blessed be the Lord, shall not carry to so great ane evil as this. pns11 vmb vvi po12 n2, j-vvn vbb dt n1, vmb xx vvi p-acp av j n1 j-jn c-acp d. (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1694 Neither, 2dly, Is the scope of this use to condemne that Christian moderation which in lesser truths may be somtimes very profitable, Neither, 2dly, Is the scope of this use to condemn that Christian moderation which in lesser truths may be sometimes very profitable, av-d, av, vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi d njp n1 r-crq p-acp jc n2 vmb vbi av av j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1695 for the peace of the Church. for the peace of the Church. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1696 Neither, 3dly, Is it to condemne all kinds of zeal in following our greater duties in Christian Religion, which ought alwayes to be regulat with wisdom and knowledge. Neither, 3dly, Is it to condemn all Kinds of zeal in following our greater duties in Christian Religion, which ought always to be regulat with Wisdom and knowledge. av-d, av, vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg po12 jc n2 p-acp njp n1, r-crq vmd av pc-acp vbi fw-la p-acp n1 cc n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1697 Neither, Lastly, Doe we suppose that a Christian in this life can reach ane absolut perfection in his Christian course, without any defect at all. Neither, Lastly, Do we suppose that a Christian in this life can reach ane absolute perfection in his Christian course, without any defect At all. av-d, ord, vdb pns12 vvb cst dt njp p-acp d n1 vmb vvi j j n1 p-acp po31 njp n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp d. (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1698 At these things this use does not drive. At these things this use does not drive. p-acp d n2 d n1 vdz xx vvi. (11) sermon (DIV1) 368 Page 166
1699 But it drives at pressing these things. 1 To exhort all, while they are eshewing some sins in practice, whereby they become in part Christians, that they sitt not down contenteldy there, But it drives At pressing these things. 1 To exhort all, while they Are Eschewing Some Sins in practice, whereby they become in part Christians, that they sit not down contenteldy there, p-acp pn31 vvz p-acp vvg d n2. crd pc-acp vvi d, cs pns32 vbr vvg d n2 p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1 np1, cst pns32 vvb xx a-acp j a-acp, (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 166
1700 while they are practising others no less dangerous. while they Are practising Others not less dangerous. cs pns32 vbr vvg ng2-jn xx av-dc j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 166
1701 While they eshewe, for instance, scandalous breach of the Sabboth, they doe not contendedly practise hypocrisie, naked formality. While they eshewe, for instance, scandalous breach of the Sabbath, they do not contendedly practise hypocrisy, naked formality. cs pns32 vvi, p-acp n1, j n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vdb xx av-vvn vvi n1, j n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 167
1702 Or, 2dly, While there is the practise of some duties whereby one becomes almost a Christian, Or, 2dly, While there is the practice of Some duties whereby one becomes almost a Christian, cc, av-j, cs pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-crq pi vvz av dt njp, (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 167
1703 and not far from the Kingdome of God, there be not a voluntary neglect of others possibly more necessary. and not Far from the Kingdom of God, there be not a voluntary neglect of Others possibly more necessary. cc xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vbb xx dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2-jn av-j av-dc j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 167
1704 Or, 3dly, To exhort the eshewing the practice of Christianity at sometimes, when there is the quite contrary at another time, ebbing and flowing in Christianity, Or, 3dly, To exhort the Eschewing the practice of Christianity At sometime, when there is the quite contrary At Another time, ebbing and flowing in Christianity, cc, av-j, pc-acp vvi dt vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av, c-crq pc-acp vbz dt av j-jn p-acp j-jn n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp np1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 167
1705 as the Sea with the course of the Moon, serving times and occasions with our Religion, as the Sea with the course of the Moon, serving times and occasions with our Religion, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvg n2 cc n2 p-acp po12 n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 167
1706 and not keeping ane even pace, at these the point dryves; and not keeping ane even pace, At these the point dryves; cc xx vvg n1 av vvi, p-acp d dt n1 n2; (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 167
1707 and that we may be helped thus to labour to be not only almost but altogither Christians, I shall offer these following directions. and that we may be helped thus to labour to be not only almost but altogether Christians, I shall offer these following directions. cc cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn av pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi xx av-j av cc-acp av np1, pns11 vmb vvi d j-vvg n2. (11) sermon (DIV1) 369 Page 167
1708 First, Christian, labour to be very serious in the performance of holy duties, be careful to joyne therein attention of minde, Ezek: 33. vers. 32. Singleness; of heart, Psal. 145: 18. Intention of affection, Rom. 12: 11. Holy fear and reverence, Heb 12: 18 The want of these makes even our Religious duties to be performed but almost as Christians: First, Christian, labour to be very serious in the performance of holy duties, be careful to join therein attention of mind, Ezekiel: 33. vers. 32. Singleness; of heart, Psalm 145: 18. Intention of affection, Rom. 12: 11. Holy Fear and Reverence, Hebrew 12: 18 The want of these makes even our Religious duties to be performed but almost as Christians: ord, njp, vvb pc-acp vbi av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, vbb j pc-acp vvi av n1 pp-f n1, np1: crd fw-la. crd n1; pp-f n1, np1 crd: crd n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd: crd j n1 cc n1, n1 crd: crd dt n1 pp-f d vvz av po12 j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av c-acp np1: (11) sermon (DIV1) 370 Page 167
1709 There is not that reverence of God in them, that delight, that intercourse and communion, with God, which they that endevour to be altogither Christians doe attain. There is not that Reverence of God in them, that delight, that intercourse and communion, with God, which they that endeavour to be altogether Christians do attain. pc-acp vbz xx d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, cst n1, cst n1 cc n1, p-acp np1, r-crq pns32 d vvi pc-acp vbi av np1 vdb vvi. (11) sermon (DIV1) 370 Page 167
1710 Therefore consider well the nature of God whose service it is; His Majesty, Mal. 1. v, last. Therefore Consider well the nature of God whose service it is; His Majesty, Malachi 1. v, last. av vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1 rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz; po31 n1, np1 crd crd, ord. (11) sermon (DIV1) 370 Page 168
1711 His Holyness, Jer. 48: 10. Consider the nature of the service wherein thou hes to doe with him. His Holiness, Jer. 48: 10. Consider the nature of the service wherein thou hes to doe with him. po31 n1, np1 crd: crd np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns21 zz p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (11) sermon (DIV1) 370 Page 168
1712 Consider them as duties and a part of thy homage, not parts of thy Christian liberty. Consider them as duties and a part of thy homage, not parts of thy Christian liberty. np1 pno32 c-acp n2 cc dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, xx n2 pp-f po21 np1 n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 370 Page 168
1713 Consider them as priviledges, as indeed they are, as talents of which thou art to give ane account to God. Consider them as privileges, as indeed they Are, as Talents of which thou art to give ane account to God. np1 pno32 c-acp n2, c-acp av pns32 vbr, c-acp n2 pp-f r-crq pns21 vb2r pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 370 Page 168
1714 These and such like considerations may influence more seriousness in our performances. These and such like considerations may influence more seriousness in our performances. np1 cc d j n2 vmb n1 av-dc n1 p-acp po12 n2. (11) sermon (DIV1) 370 Page 168
1715 Secondly, If thou would not be almost but altogither a Christian, Labour to get right thoughts of God, especially in these three. 1. In his Alsufficiency, Gen. 17: 1. And that would keep thy heart steady and fixed in Religion. Secondly, If thou would not be almost but altogether a Christian, Labour to get right thoughts of God, especially in these three. 1. In his All-sufficiency, Gen. 17: 1. And that would keep thy heart steady and fixed in Religion. ord, cs pns21 vmd xx vbi av p-acp av dt njp, vvb pc-acp vvi j-jn n2 pp-f np1, av-j p-acp d crd. crd p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd: crd cc cst vmd vvi po21 n1 j cc vvn p-acp n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 371 Page 168
1716 God is our happiness and not the creatur. God is our happiness and not the creature's. np1 vbz po12 n1 cc xx dt ng1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 371 Page 168
1717 And therefore whither more or less of the creature, it comes all to one, if God be ours. And Therefore whither more or less of the creature, it comes all to one, if God be ours. cc av q-crq n1 cc dc pp-f dt n1, pn31 vvz d p-acp crd, cs np1 vbb png12. (11) sermon (DIV1) 371 Page 168
1718 Next, the faith of his omnipresence, Psal. 139: 6, 7. This will aw us when we have secret opportunities and tentations to sin, Gen. 39: 9. It will possess with godly fear and reverence, 1 Cor. 11: 10. It will comforty in afflictions, Psal. 23: 4. 3dly, Of his universal providence, extending it self to every thing that comes to passe, Next, the faith of his omnipresence, Psalm 139: 6, 7. This will aw us when we have secret opportunities and tentations to since, Gen. 39: 9. It will possess with godly Fear and Reverence, 1 Cor. 11: 10. It will comforty in afflictions, Psalm 23: 4. 3dly, Of his universal providence, extending it self to every thing that comes to pass, ord, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd: crd, crd d vmb zz pno12 c-crq pns12 vhb j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, np1 crd: crd pn31 vmb vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd: crd pn31 vmb n1 p-acp n2, np1 crd: crd j, pp-f po31 j n1, vvg pn31 n1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz pc-acp vvi, (11) sermon (DIV1) 371 Page 168
1719 even the least things, Math. 10: 28. Beside the occasions we shall have hereby to adore the perfections of God, Job. even the least things, Math. 10: 28. Beside the occasions we shall have hereby to adore the perfections of God, Job. av dt ds n2, np1 crd: crd p-acp dt n2 pns12 vmb vhi av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 371 Page 168
1720 37: 14. Psal. 107: 43. It will help to thankfulness, Psal. 40: 5. And keep from abuse of mercies, Hosea 2: v. 8. To submit patiently to afflictions, 1 Sam. 3: 18. Thirdly, To avoid this, be very careful not to neglect known duties. 37: 14. Psalm 107: 43. It will help to thankfulness, Psalm 40: 5. And keep from abuse of Mercies, Hosea 2: v. 8. To submit patiently to afflictions, 1 Sam. 3: 18. Thirdly, To avoid this, be very careful not to neglect known duties. crd: crd np1 crd: crd pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, np1 crd: crd cc vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd: n1 crd p-acp vvi av-j p-acp n2, crd np1 crd: crd ord, pc-acp vvi d, vbb av j xx pc-acp vvi j-vvn n2. (11) sermon (DIV1) 371 Page 169
1721 Usually in Polemical divinity, the plainest truths are least studied, because they are taken for granted, It is often so in practicals, our zeal spent on things that are most doubtful, Usually in Polemical divinity, the Plainest truths Are least studied, Because they Are taken for granted, It is often so in practicals, our zeal spent on things that Are most doubtful, av-j p-acp j n1, dt js n2 vbr av-ds vvn, c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp vvn, pn31 vbz av av p-acp n2-j, po12 n1 vvn p-acp n2 cst vbr av-ds j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 372 Page 169
1722 when clear acknowledged duties are neglected, as it was with the Jewes, Micha 6: 7. They were careful to enquire when they should fast, when clear acknowledged duties Are neglected, as it was with the Jews, Micah 6: 7. They were careful to inquire when they should fast, c-crq j vvn n2 vbr vvn, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp dt np2, np1 crd: crd pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vmd av-j, (11) sermon (DIV1) 372 Page 169
1723 but neglected the duties of moral equity. but neglected the duties of moral equity. cc-acp vvd dt n2 pp-f j n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 372 Page 169
1724 The best way, as one observes well, to know more of the minde of God in what is duobtful, is to be bussy in doing what is clear, John 7: v. 17. He is the best Christian that is most in the fundamentals of a Christians duty. The best Way, as one observes well, to know more of the mind of God in what is duobtful, is to be bussy in doing what is clear, John 7: v. 17. He is the best Christian that is most in the fundamentals of a Christians duty. dt js n1, c-acp pi vvz av, pc-acp vvi dc pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq vbz j, vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp vdg q-crq vbz j, np1 crd: n1 crd pns31 vbz dt js np1 cst vbz av-ds p-acp dt n2-j pp-f dt njpg2 n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 372 Page 169
1725 Fourthly, Every night take ane account of the passages of the day, and examine what the strain of the heart hath been, what you have done, Fourthly, Every night take ane account of the passages of the day, and examine what the strain of the heart hath been, what you have done, ord, d n1 vvb j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz vbn, r-crq pn22 vhb vdn, (11) sermon (DIV1) 373 Page 169
1726 and upon what grounds, for what ends, what ye have neglected; and upon what grounds, for what ends, what you have neglected; cc p-acp r-crq n2, p-acp r-crq n2, r-crq pn22 vhb vvn; (11) sermon (DIV1) 373 Page 169
1727 hereby ye come to know what ground ye gain of your corruption, how long time yely in any sin unrepented of. hereby you come to know what ground you gain of your corruption, how long time yely in any since unrepented of. av pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq n1 pn22 vvb pp-f po22 n1, c-crq j n1 zz p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f. (11) sermon (DIV1) 373 Page 169
1728 This record or journal of our dayly walkings hath been the practise of many Godly men, This record or Journal of our daily walkings hath been the practice of many Godly men, d n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n2-vvg vhz vbn dt n1 pp-f d j n2, (11) sermon (DIV1) 373 Page 169
1729 as the writters of the records of their lives have mentioned; and there is nothing, will tend more to prevent our resting upon being almost Christians. as the witters of the records of their lives have mentioned; and there is nothing, will tend more to prevent our resting upon being almost Christians. c-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 vhb vvn; cc pc-acp vbz pix, vmb vvi av-dc pc-acp vvi po12 j-vvg p-acp vbg av np1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 373 Page 169
1730 Fifthly, Propose the perfect patterne of Christs life before you. It is true all the actions of Christ are not imitable; Fifthly, Propose the perfect pattern of Christ life before you. It is true all the actions of christ Are not imitable; ord, vvb dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pn22. pn31 vbz j d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr xx j; (11) sermon (DIV1) 374 Page 170
1731 He was not a mere man, but God and man, and what he did as God or as Mediator betwixt God and man, we cannot imitat, He was not a mere man, but God and man, and what he did as God or as Mediator betwixt God and man, we cannot imitat, pns31 vbds xx dt j n1, cc-acp np1 cc n1, cc r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp np1 cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc n1, pns12 vmbx vvi, (11) sermon (DIV1) 374 Page 170
1732 but there are divers things wherein the Scriptures expresly proposes him as ane example, as love, Eph. 5: v, 12. Meekness. Matth. 11: 29. Self-denyal, Phil. 2: 3. Patiencs, 1 Pet. 2: 21. Making it his work to doe good, Acts 10: 38. This serves not only for our example, but for our incouragement. but there Are diverse things wherein the Scriptures expressly proposes him as ane Exampl, as love, Ephesians 5: v, 12. Meekness. Matthew 11: 29. Self-denial, Philip 2: 3. Patiencs, 1 Pet. 2: 21. Making it his work to do good, Acts 10: 38. This serves not only for our Exampl, but for our encouragement. cc-acp pc-acp vbr j n2 c-crq dt n2 av-j vvz pno31 p-acp j n1, c-acp vvb, np1 crd: crd, crd n1. np1 crd: crd n1, np1 crd: crd np1, crd np1 crd: crd vvg pn31 po31 n1 pc-acp vdi j, n2 crd: crd np1 vvz xx av-j p-acp po12 n1, cc-acp p-acp po12 n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 374 Page 170
1733 There is nothing he calls us to but he did it, and is now crowned. This answers all the weight can be layed on any authority from men; There is nothing he calls us to but he did it, and is now crowned. This answers all the weight can be laid on any Authority from men; pc-acp vbz pix pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp p-acp pns31 vdd pn31, cc vbz av vvn. np1 vvz d dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp n2; (11) sermon (DIV1) 374 Page 170
1734 Since his is one of the greatest, wisest, noblest that can be. Since his is one of the greatest, Wisest, Noblest that can be. c-acp po31 vbz pi pp-f dt js, js, js cst vmb vbi. (11) sermon (DIV1) 374 Page 170
1735 Lastly, If thou would indeed be above the being only almost a Christian, then labour to doe all thou does in the name of Christ, the stresse of Christianity lyes in this, Col. 3: Lastly, If thou would indeed be above the being only almost a Christian, then labour to do all thou does in the name of christ, the stress of Christianity lies in this, Col. 3: ord, cs pns21 vmd av vbi p-acp dt vbg av-j av dt njp, av vvb pc-acp vdi d pns21 vdz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp d, np1 crd: (11) sermon (DIV1) 375 Page 170
1736 vers. 17. to eye the authority of Christ as commanding or forbidding what we are or are not called to, Math. 21: 23. John 5: 43. To doe in the strength of Christ Mark 16: 17. Acts 3: 12. And to doe for the sake of Christ, as for his honour. vers. 17. to eye the Authority of christ as commanding or forbidding what we Are or Are not called to, Math. 21: 23. John 5: 43. To do in the strength of christ Mark 16: 17. Acts 3: 12. And to do for the sake of christ, as for his honour. zz. crd p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp vvg cc vvg r-crq pns12 vbr cc vbr xx vvn p-acp, np1 crd: crd np1 crd: crd pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb crd: crd np1 crd: crd cc pc-acp vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp p-acp po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 375 Page 170
1737 All these three are comprehended in doeing in his name. All these three Are comprehended in doing in his name. av-d d crd vbr vvn p-acp vdg p-acp po31 n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 375 Page 170
1738 But some may say, if we labour to come up to so much exactness as these rules would carry us to, we have done with a mirry life in the world, But Some may say, if we labour to come up to so much exactness as these rules would carry us to, we have done with a mirry life in the world, p-acp d vmb vvi, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp av d n1 c-acp d n2 vmd vvi pno12 p-acp, pns12 vhb vdn p-acp dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 376 Page 171
1739 and must goe under the repute of Phanaticks, and such like. and must go under the repute of Fanatics, and such like. cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, cc d av-j. (11) sermon (DIV1) 376 Page 171
1740 I shall, that I may not too farr transgress time, only in answer to this say one thing. I shall, that I may not too Far transgress time, only in answer to this say one thing. pns11 vmb, cst pns11 vmb xx av av-j vvi n1, av-j p-acp n1 p-acp d vvb crd n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1741 Labour to know the true bounds of thy Christian liberty, not that ye walk to the uttermost extent of it, Labour to know the true bounds of thy Christian liberty, not that you walk to the uttermost extent of it, n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po21 np1 n1, xx cst pn22 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1742 for the satisfying of your natural and carnal desires; for the satisfying of your natural and carnal Desires; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po22 j cc j n2; (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1743 but that you lay nothing in your Christian course to make Christs yoke weightier then he himself hath made it; but that you lay nothing in your Christian course to make Christ yoke Weightier then he himself hath made it; cc-acp cst pn22 vvb pix p-acp po22 njp n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 jc cs pns31 px31 vhz vvn pn31; (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1744 from the want of the knowledge of this arises so many groundless censures of others, from the want of the knowledge of this arises so many groundless censures of Others, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d vvz av d j n2 pp-f n2-jn, (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1745 & casting them out of our charity, for the practice of things wherein Christ possibly hath allowed them a liberty. & casting them out of our charity, for the practice of things wherein christ possibly hath allowed them a liberty. cc vvg pno32 av pp-f po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 c-crq np1 av-j vhz vvn pno32 dt n1. (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1746 The knowledge of this would make us indeavour in many things to please our neighbour to his edification, Rom 15: 2. In a word, The knowledge of this would make us endeavour in many things to please our neighbour to his edification, Rom 15: 2. In a word, dt n1 pp-f d vmd vvi pno12 vvi p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd: crd p-acp dt n1, (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1747 if thou know not this, thy work in Christianity may be more burdensome then thou art awarr of. if thou know not this, thy work in Christianity may be more burdensome then thou art awarr of. cs pns21 vvb xx d, po21 n1 p-acp np1 vmb vbi av-dc j cs pns21 vb2r av-j pp-f. (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1748 So follow these directions, and by the blessing of God, thou may become somewhat more then Agrippa who was only, NONLATINALPHABET, almost a Christian. So follow these directions, and by the blessing of God, thou may become somewhat more then Agrippa who was only,, almost a Christian. av vvb d n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns21 vmb vvi av dc av np1 r-crq vbds j,, av dt njp. (11) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 171
1749 SERMON On Gen. 22: 1. And it came to pass after these things that God tempted Abraham. SERMON On Gen. 22: 1. And it Come to pass After these things that God tempted Abraham. n1 p-acp np1 crd: crd cc pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 cst np1 vvd np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 377 Page 172
1750 THe History of Abraham his offering Isaak is famous, both amongst sacred and prophane writters; THe History of Abraham his offering Isaac is famous, both among sacred and profane witters; dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 vvg np1 vbz j, av-d p-acp j cc j n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 379 Page 172
1751 The introduction to it, or rather a compend of the whole History, we have now read. The introduction to it, or rather a compend of the Whole History, we have now read. dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc av-c dt vvi pp-f dt j-jn n1, pns12 vhb av vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 379 Page 172
1752 The words have dependance on the former chapter, in which we have Abraham treating with Abimelech as one Prince doth with another; The words have dependence on the former chapter, in which we have Abraham treating with Abimelech as one Prince does with Another; dt n2 vhb n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb np1 vvg p-acp np1 p-acp crd n1 vdz p-acp n-jn; (12) sermon (DIV1) 380 Page 172
1753 and after these things, after the Lord had made him so great as to be sought to by Princes; and After these things, After the Lord had made him so great as to be sought to by Princes; cc p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 av j c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 380 Page 172
1754 Josephus in the first Book of his Antiquities, Chap. 14 tells us, that before the Lord told him of the sacrificeing of Isaack, that He reckoned up to him all the mercies He had from tyme to tyme bestowed on him, and after these tempted him. Josephus in the First Book of his Antiquities, Chap. 14 tells us, that before the Lord told him of the sacrificing of Isaac, that He reckoned up to him all the Mercies He had from time to time bestowed on him, and After these tempted him. np1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd vvz pno12, cst p-acp dt n1 vvd pno31 pp-f dt j-vvg pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp pno31 d dt n2 pns31 vhd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc p-acp d vvd pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 380 Page 172
1755 And in the tentation there are three particulars remarkable, 1st, The tyme of it: 2dly, The Author it: And in the tentation there Are three particulars remarkable, 1st, The time of it: 2dly, The Author it: cc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbr crd n2-j j, ord, dt n1 pp-f pn31: av-j, dt n1 pn31: (12) sermon (DIV1) 381 Page 172
1756 And, 3dly, The natur of it. And, 3dly, The Nature of it. cc, av-j, dt fw-la pp-f pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 381 Page 173
1757 The tyme of it, After these things. The Author of it, God. The nature of it was atentation, God tempted Abraham. The time of it, After these things. The Author of it, God. The nature of it was atentation, God tempted Abraham. dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp d n2. dt n1 pp-f pn31, np1. dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds n1, np1 vvn np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 381 Page 173
1758 Pererius the Jesuit on the place goes near to tax Moses as defective in not reckoning what age Isaack was of when this came to pass, Pererius the Jesuit on the place Goes near to Tax Moses as defective in not reckoning what age Isaac was of when this Come to pass, np1 dt np1 p-acp dt n1 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp j p-acp xx vvg r-crq n1 np1 vbds a-acp c-crq d vvd pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV1) 382 Page 173
1759 and he spends a great deal of tyme in confuting Abenezra, who said, Isaack was but 12. years old; and he spends a great deal of time in confuting Abenezra, who said, Isaac was but 12. Years old; cc pns31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp vvg np1, r-crq vvd, np1 vbds p-acp crd n2 j; (12) sermon (DIV1) 382 Page 173
1760 and in proving the common opinion that he was, 15. but we not looking on this as material, it is sufficient the tyme is designed as it is After these things, after so many and so great mercies bestowed on Abraham, God tempted him. and in proving the Common opinion that he was, 15. but we not looking on this as material, it is sufficient the time is designed as it is After these things, After so many and so great Mercies bestowed on Abraham, God tempted him. cc p-acp vvg dt j n1 cst pns31 vbds, crd p-acp pns12 xx vvg p-acp d c-acp j-jn, pn31 vbz j dt n1 vbz vvn c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n2, p-acp av d cc av j n2 vvn p-acp np1, np1 vvd pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 382 Page 173
1761 The only considerable difficulty in the words, is, to reconcile this place with that of James 1: 13. Let no man say, when he is tempted, that he is tempted of God, God tempteth no man, and here God tempted Abraham. Passing the floorishes of Jesuits in reconciling these two places, there is this one solide answer. The only considerable difficulty in the words, is, to reconcile this place with that of James 1: 13. Let no man say, when he is tempted, that he is tempted of God, God tempts no man, and Here God tempted Abraham. Passing the flourishes of Jesuits in reconciling these two places, there is this one solid answer. dt j j n1 p-acp dt n2, vbz, pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d pp-f np1 crd: crd vvb dx n1 vvi, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, cst pns31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 vvz dx n1, cc av np1 vvd np1. vvg dt n2 pp-f np2 p-acp n-vvg d crd n2, pc-acp vbz d crd j n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 173
1762 There is a tempting by way of tryal, and a tempting by way of seducement, God tempted Abraham with the first kinde of tentation, There is a tempting by Way of trial, and a tempting by Way of seducement, God tempted Abraham with the First kind of tentation, pc-acp vbz dt j-vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j-vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1, np1 vvn np1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 173
1763 and James speaks of the second kinde of tentations, that seduce and lead to sin, and James speaks of the second kind of tentations, that seduce and led to since, cc np1 vvz pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f n2, cst vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 173
1764 as is evident, first, from the word used by the Apostle there, NONLATINALPHABET, which usually is •••erstood of tentation to sin, NONLATINALPHABET, being the proper word for the other tryals or tentations: as is evident, First, from the word used by the Apostle there,, which usually is •••erstood of tentation to since,, being the proper word for the other trials or tentations: c-acp vbz j, ord, p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 a-acp,, r-crq av-j vbz vvn pp-f n1 p-acp n1,, vbg dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 cc n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 174
1765 Thus the Devil is called NONLATINALPHABET the tempter, Matth. 4. vers. 3. and in the Lords prayer we pray that we may not be led NONLATINALPHABET, into tentation; Thus the devil is called the tempter, Matthew 4. vers. 3. and in the lords prayer we pray that we may not be led, into tentation; av dt n1 vbz vvn dt n1, np1 crd fw-la. crd cc p-acp dt n2 n1 pns12 vvb cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, p-acp n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 174
1766 Beside the Apostle in the Antithesis used in the verse, saves, God cannot be tempted with evil, Beside the Apostle in the Antithesis used in the verse, saves, God cannot be tempted with evil, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz, n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n-jn, (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 174
1767 neither does be tempt, must be relative to that same, NONLATINALPHABET, evil, before mentioned. neither does be tempt, must be relative to that same,, evil, before mentioned. av-dx vdz vbi vvi, vmb vbi j p-acp d d,, j-jn, a-acp vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 174
1768 Now these tentations, as they cannot proceed from God, so for God to tempt by way of tryal is ordinary for him, in all afflictions. Now these tentations, as they cannot proceed from God, so for God to tempt by Way of trial is ordinary for him, in all afflictions. av d n2, c-acp pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp np1, av p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp pno31, p-acp d n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 383 Page 174
1769 There is one observation from the words I purpose to insist most upon, but shall name some few ere I come to it. There is one observation from the words I purpose to insist most upon, but shall name Some few ere I come to it. pc-acp vbz crd n1 p-acp dt n2 pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi av-ds p-acp, cc-acp vmb vvi d d c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 384 Page 174
1770 Observation I. That often great mercits are accompanied with great tentations and tryals. So here, after these things, Abraham was tempted. Observation I That often great mercits Are accompanied with great tentations and trials. So Here, After these things, Abraham was tempted. n1 uh cst av j n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n2 cc n2. av av, p-acp d n2, np1 vbds vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 385 Page 174
1771 And the constant tract of providence from Adam to Christ, proves the truth of it, And the constant tract of providence from Adam to christ, Proves the truth of it, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 174
1772 yea scarcely in Scripture one instance (which is rare in providential actings) against it. yea scarcely in Scripture one instance (which is rare in providential actings) against it. uh av-j p-acp n1 crd n1 (r-crq vbz j p-acp j n2) p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 174
1773 For 1. Great mercies are often accompanied with great abuses, and therefore no wonder followed with great tryals. For 1. Great Mercies Are often accompanied with great Abuses, and Therefore no wonder followed with great trials. p-acp crd j n2 vbr av vvn p-acp j n2, cc av dx n1 vvd p-acp j n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 174
1774 The Lord does sometymes to his vineyard till he come to say, What can I do more, and yet sour Graps, Isai: 5. What wonder then he pluck downe his hedge! The Lord does sometimes to his vineyard till he come to say, What can I do more, and yet sour Graps, Isaiah: 5. What wonder then he pluck down his hedge! dt n1 vdz av p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi, q-crq vmb pns11 vdi av-dc, cc av j n2, np1: crd q-crq n1 cs pns31 vvb a-acp po31 n1! (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1775 Beside all that receive mercies doe not receive them with the like integrity, they fall sometimes as some drops of rain that only makes a thistle or weeds to grow, Beside all that receive Mercies do not receive them with the like integrity, they fallen sometime as Some drops of rain that only makes a thistle or weeds to grow, p-acp d cst vvb n2 vdb xx vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvb av p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cst av-j vvz dt n1 cc n2 pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1776 and therefore need of winnowing by tentations. and Therefore need of winnowing by tentations. cc av vvb pp-f vvg p-acp n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1777 Yea, 2dly, Usually those who are most in receiving mercies from God, are most invyed by Sathan; Yea, 2dly, Usually those who Are most in receiving Mercies from God, Are most invyed by Sathan; uh, j, av-j d r-crq vbr av-ds p-acp j-vvg n2 p-acp np1, vbr av-ds vvn p-acp np1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1778 ye shall find him in Scripture choosing out Gods greatest favourits and following them most with his tentations, such as Job, David, Asaph, Christ, and Peter; I shall not dwell on this point, only doe not think God is out of the road way of his providence when he does this, whither to his Church or particular persons; you shall find him in Scripture choosing out God's greatest favourites and following them most with his tentations, such as Job, David, Asaph, christ, and Peter; I shall not dwell on this point, only do not think God is out of the road Way of his providence when he does this, whither to his Church or particular Persons; pn22 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp n1 vvg av ng1 js n2 cc vvg pno32 av-ds p-acp po31 n2, d c-acp n1, np1, np1, np1, cc np1; pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1, av-j vdb xx vvi np1 vbz av pp-f dt n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vdz d, c-crq p-acp po31 n1 cc j n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1779 It is ane inlet to all apostasie to be pleased with nothing but mercies here away from God: It is ane inlet to all apostasy to be pleased with nothing but Mercies Here away from God: pn31 vbz j n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pix cc-acp n2 av av p-acp np1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1780 If thou hath at this Sacrament tasted of Abraham's manifestations, it shall be strange, if after these things it come not to pass that thou tast of Abraham's tentations. If thou hath At this Sacrament tasted of Abraham's manifestations, it shall be strange, if After these things it come not to pass that thou taste of Abraham's tentations. cs pns21 vhz p-acp d n1 vvn pp-f npg1 n2, pn31 vmb vbi j, cs p-acp d n2 pn31 vvb xx pc-acp vvi cst pns21 n1 pp-f npg1 n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1781 Our rose here must have thornes beside it: Our rose Here must have thorns beside it: np1 vvd av vmb vhi n2 p-acp pn31: (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1782 and therefore, say thou, shall we receive good of the hands of the Lord, and not evil also? And bless him in both. and Therefore, say thou, shall we receive good of the hands of the Lord, and not evil also? And bless him in both. cc av, vvb pns21, vmb pns12 vvi j pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc xx j-jn av? cc vvb pno31 p-acp d. (12) sermon (DIV1) 386 Page 175
1783 Observ. II. That it is very necessary when we remember or mention the tentations God exposes his people to, to remember also the mercies he bestowes on them. Observation II That it is very necessary when we Remember or mention the tentations God exposes his people to, to Remember also the Mercies he bestows on them. np1 crd cst pn31 vbz av j c-crq pns12 vvb cc vvi dt n2 np1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp, pc-acp vvi av dt n2 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 387 Page 175
1784 Abraham here, God tempted him, but it is after these things. Abraham Here, God tempted him, but it is After these things. np1 av, np1 vvd pno31, cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1785 So the Church at length in the third of the Lamentations, so Jacob, so David Psalm. 44. and there is good reason for it. So the Church At length in the third of the Lamentations, so Jacob, so David Psalm. 44. and there is good reason for it. np1 dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord pp-f dt n2, av np1, av np1 np1. crd cc a-acp vbz j n1 p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1786 For 1. This tends to keep up honourable thoughts of God. If there be nothing minded but the tentations, we are ready to count of him, For 1. This tends to keep up honourable thoughts of God. If there be nothing minded but the tentations, we Are ready to count of him, p-acp crd np1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 pp-f np1. cs pc-acp vbb pix vvn p-acp dt n2, pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1787 as the man who had the one talent, austere and rigorous. as the man who had the one talon, austere and rigorous. c-acp dt n1 r-crq vhd dt crd n1, j cc j. (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1788 Beside, this tends to keep us from fainting under tentations, as Psal. 13: 5. It may be often the Lords quarrel with us in tryals, which he had with Israel at the red Sea, Psal. 106. They considered not the multitude of his mercies, Beside, this tends to keep us from fainting under tentations, as Psalm 13: 5. It may be often the lords quarrel with us in trials, which he had with Israel At the read Sea, Psalm 106. They considered not the multitude of his Mercies, p-acp, d vvz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp n2, c-acp np1 crd: crd pn31 vmb vbi av dt n2 vvb p-acp pno12 p-acp n2, r-crq pns31 vhd p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, np1 crd pns32 vvd xx dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1789 but at the Sea, even the red Sea, they provocked him. but At the Sea, even the read Sea, they provoked him. cc-acp p-acp dt n1, av dt j-jn n1, pns32 vvd pno31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1790 The first tryal they met with they sorgat all the Lord had done for them in Aegypt. Many pore only upon their discouragements, especially in tryals or at Sacraments, like one that would be broding himself with the bryar of his role, The First trial they met with they sorgat all the Lord had done for them in Egypt. Many poor only upon their discouragements, especially in trials or At Sacraments, like one that would be broding himself with the briar of his role, dt ord n1 pns32 vvd p-acp pns32 vvd d dt n1 vhd vdn p-acp pno32 p-acp np1. d j j p-acp po32 n2, av-j p-acp n2 cc p-acp n2, av-j pi cst vmd vbi j-vvg px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1791 and not smelling the rose itself. and not smelling the rose itself. cc xx vvg dt n1 px31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1792 Haman was a foole to quarrel that Mordecay bowed not his knee to him, since he was so much in the Kings savour, he might have despised Mordecayes. What ever besal the Church of God or thyself, still remember it is after these things. Observ. III. That tryals and afflictions are rightly looked upon by us, when we look upon them as tentations. Haman was a fool to quarrel that Mordecai bowed not his knee to him, since he was so much in the Kings savour, he might have despised Mordecays. What ever besal the Church of God or thyself, still Remember it is After these things. Observation III. That trials and afflictions Are rightly looked upon by us, when we look upon them as tentations. np1 vbds dt n1 pc-acp vvi cst np1 vvd xx po31 n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vbds av av-d p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns31 vmd vhi vvn vvz. q-crq av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc px21, av vvb pn31 vbz p-acp d n2. np1 np1. cst n2 cc n2 vbr av-jn vvn p-acp p-acp pno12, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 388 Page 176
1793 Thus Abraham's tryal, here called a tentation, James 1: 2. My Brethren count it all joy when ye fall in divers tentations. Thus Abraham's trial, Here called a tentation, James 1: 2. My Brothers count it all joy when you fallen in diverse tentations. av npg1 n1, av vvn dt n1, np1 crd: crd po11 n2 vvb pn31 d n1 c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp j n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 390 Page 177
1794 The Apostle means afflictions, but thinks fitt to represent it to them under the notion of tentation; The Apostle means afflictions, but thinks fit to represent it to them under the notion of tentation; dt n1 vvz n2, cc-acp vvz j pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 390 Page 177
1795 So 1 Pet. 1: 6. Though now for a season ye be in heaviness, through manifold tentations: So 1 Pet. 1: 6. Though now for a season you be in heaviness, through manifold tentations: av crd np1 vvn: crd cs av c-acp dt n1 pn22 vbb p-acp n1, p-acp j n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 390 Page 177
1796 It was the cross was on them, but the Apostle calls them tentations: It was the cross was on them, but the Apostle calls them tentations: pn31 vbds dt j vbds p-acp pno32, cc-acp dt n1 vvz pno32 n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 390 Page 177
1797 And there are several reasons why afflictions are so called, which are worthy to be remarked. And there Are several Reasons why afflictions Are so called, which Are worthy to be remarked. cc pc-acp vbr j n2 c-crq n2 vbr av vvn, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 390 Page 177
1798 1. Our tryals often are nothing but tentations, our discouraged Spirits creates fears and then tosses them so, that one in wrestling with their own thoughts will suffer more then another on whom the crosse is indeed inflicted. 1. Our trials often Are nothing but tentations, our discouraged Spirits creates fears and then tosses them so, that one in wrestling with their own thoughts will suffer more then Another on whom the cross is indeed inflicted. crd po12 n2 av vbr pix cc-acp n2, po12 vvn n2 vvz n2 cc av vvz pno32 av, cst pi p-acp vvg p-acp po32 d n2 vmb vvi av-dc cs j-jn p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 391 Page 177
1799 And here by the way, it is worthy to be noted, how often we are in the wronge to God suspecting him for his providence, And Here by the Way, it is worthy to be noted, how often we Are in the wrong to God suspecting him for his providence, cc av p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn, c-crq av pns12 vbr p-acp dt n-jn p-acp np1 vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 391 Page 177
1800 when in the mean tyme it is but a conflict with our own apprehensions: when in the mean time it is but a conflict with our own apprehensions: c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 d n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 391 Page 177
1801 Like Hagar who was complaining for the want of water, and yet close beside a fountain, Like Hagar who was complaining for the want of water, and yet close beside a fountain, j np1 r-crq vbds vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc av av-j p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 391 Page 177
1802 but her eyes were not opened to see it. but her eyes were not opened to see it. cc-acp po31 n2 vbdr xx vvn pc-acp vvi pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 391 Page 177
1803 2dly, Trials are called tentations, because of the principal and chief scope of affliction is to winnow and try, That the tryal of your faith, being more pretious then gold, 1 Pet. 1: 7. the Apostle points our their affliction there from the principal scop of it. 2dly, Trials Are called tentations, Because of the principal and chief scope of affliction is to winnow and try, That the trial of your faith, being more precious then gold, 1 Pet. 1: 7. the Apostle points our their affliction there from the principal scop of it. av, n2 vbr vvn n2, c-acp pp-f dt j-jn cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, vbg av-dc j cs n1, crd np1 vvn: crd dt n1 vvz po12 po32 n1 a-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 177
1804 And here I would have you take notice of these three things. 1. Though God know us well enough, And Here I would have you take notice of these three things. 1. Though God know us well enough, cc av pns11 vmd vhi pn22 vvb n1 pp-f d crd n2. crd cs np1 vvb pno12 av av-d, (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1805 and though Saints try themselves, yet we have need to be tryed by affliction. and though Saints try themselves, yet we have need to be tried by affliction. cc cs n2 vvb px32, av pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1806 There is a mystery of iniquity as well as there is a mystery of godliness, oftentymes in affliction there is something discovered to us, which for all our search of ourselves we could not have found out, There is a mystery of iniquity as well as there is a mystery of godliness, oftentimes in affliction there is something discovered to us, which for all our search of ourselves we could not have found out, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, av p-acp n1 a-acp vbz pi vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq p-acp d po12 n1 pp-f px12 pns12 vmd xx vhi vvn av, (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1807 nor have beleeved had been in us: nor have believed had been in us: ccx vhb vvn vhd vbn p-acp pno12: (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1808 like a pool troubled, so are our hearts in affliction, their comes up mud which we would not have thought to have been there. like a pool troubled, so Are our hearts in affliction, their comes up mud which we would not have Thought to have been there. vvb dt n1 vvn, av vbr po12 n2 p-acp n1, po32 vvz a-acp n1 r-crq pns12 vmd xx vhi vvn pc-acp vhi vbn a-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1809 Yea, 2dly, As the Lord delights in the graces of his Saints, so he loves to have some occasion to commend them in his Saints, He still retaineth his integrity, Yea, 2dly, As the Lord delights in the graces of his Saints, so he loves to have Some occasion to commend them in his Saints, He still retaineth his integrity, uh, j, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, av pns31 vvz pc-acp vhi d n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n2, pns31 av vvz po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1810 though thou movest me without a cause against him; See how he boasteth of Job, as a Master when a good Scholler is examined. though thou movest me without a cause against him; See how he boasts of Job, as a Master when a good Scholar is examined. cs pns21 vv2 pno11 p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31; vvb c-crq pns31 vvz pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1811 Therefore he loves to try by affliction, that He may have occasion to say, O woman great is thy faith. Therefore he loves to try by affliction, that He may have occasion to say, Oh woman great is thy faith. av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi, uh n1 j vbz po21 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1812 3dly, The Lord loves to discover his people to others. For 1. By thy example, others may be encouraged; 3dly, The Lord loves to discover his people to Others. For 1. By thy Exampl, Others may be encouraged; av, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n2-jn. p-acp crd p-acp po21 n1, n2-jn vmb vbi vvn; (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1813 What is the end of the Lords recording the valorous acts of his Saints, their reward is full without this, What is the end of the lords recording the valorous acts of his Saints, their reward is full without this, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg dt j n2 pp-f po31 n2, po32 n1 vbz j p-acp d, (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1814 but to incourage others? Yea, if thou faint in a tryal, others may be bettered by it. but to encourage Others? Yea, if thou faint in a trial, Others may be bettered by it. cc-acp pc-acp vvi n2-jn? uh, cs pns21 vvb p-acp dt n1, n2-jn vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 178
1815 Why hath the Lord recorded in Scripture the failings of some of his Saints? Is it that the Lord loves to blot their names when they are gone? No certainly: Why hath the Lord recorded in Scripture the failings of Some of his Saints? Is it that the Lord loves to blot their names when they Are gone? No Certainly: q-crq vhz dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 dt n2-vvg pp-f d pp-f po31 n2? vbz pn31 cst dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn? uh-dx av-j: (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 179
1816 but that thou may reason for thy comfort, if such a Cedar was blowen over by the wind, but that thou may reason for thy Comfort, if such a Cedar was blown over by the wind, cc-acp cst pns21 vmb vvi p-acp po21 n1, cs d dt n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 179
1817 though I be so, I need not despair. though I be so, I need not despair. cs pns11 vbb av, pns11 vvb xx vvi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 392 Page 179
1818 Thirdly, Afflictions are cailed tentations, because there is no affliction, but it also hath a tentation accompanying it. Thirdly, Afflictions Are cailed tentations, Because there is no affliction, but it also hath a tentation accompanying it. ord, n2 vbr vvn n2, c-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1, cc-acp pn31 av vhz dt n1 vvg pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 393 Page 179
1819 And the Lord does not so try by the affliction it selfe, as by the tentation that accompanyes it; And the Lord does not so try by the affliction it self, as by the tentation that Accompanies it; cc dt n1 vdz xx av vvi p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pn31; (12) sermon (DIV1) 393 Page 179
1820 See Psal. 31: 22. and the 2d of Jonah, throughout. And here also I would have thir things considered. See Psalm 31: 22. and the 2d of Jonah, throughout. And Here also I would have their things considered. vvb np1 crd: crd cc dt crd pp-f np1, a-acp. cc av av pns11 vmd vhi po32 n2 vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 393 Page 179
1821 1. That in every affliction a beleever hath a double advantadge by looking on his affliction as accompanied with a tentation: 1st, Hereby he guards against the strongest adversaty he hath in his tryal; 1. That in every affliction a believer hath a double advantage by looking on his affliction as accompanied with a tentation: 1st, Hereby he guards against the Strongest adversaty he hath in his trial; crd cst p-acp d n1 dt n1 vhz dt j-jn n1 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1 c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1: ord, av pns31 vvz p-acp dt js n1 pns31 vhz p-acp po31 n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 394 Page 179
1822 Some get the victory over the affliction that yet are taken captive by the tentation that accompanied the affliction, some get the victory over the affliction that yet Are taken captive by the tentation that accompanied the affliction, d vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 cst av vbr vvn j-jn p-acp dt n1 cst vvd dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 394 Page 179
1823 as all that turne aside to sinful courses to cshew the crosse are. Yea, 2dly, We by this guard against the greatest hazard from affliction; as all that turn aside to sinful courses to cshew the cross Are. Yea, 2dly, We by this guard against the greatest hazard from affliction; c-acp d cst vvb av p-acp j n2 p-acp n1 dt j vbr. uh, j, pns12 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt js n1 p-acp n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 394 Page 179
1824 The least sin is worse then the greatest crosse; The least since is Worse then the greatest cross; dt ds n1 vbz jc cs dt js n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 394 Page 179
1825 And if we guard against the tentation of the affliction, we are keeped from the sin that Sathan by the affliction dryves at, And if we guard against the tentation of the affliction, we Are keeped from the since that Sathan by the affliction dryves At, cc cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cst np1 p-acp dt n1 n2 p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV1) 394 Page 179
1826 as in Jobs case he did at that, that he should curse God and die. as in Jobs case he did At that, that he should curse God and die. c-acp p-acp n2 n1 pns31 vdd p-acp d, cst pns31 vmd vvi np1 cc vvi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 394 Page 179
1827 2dly, Whatever be the designe of Instruments and secondary causes in our affliction, yet it is certain Sathan, who uses to take the advantage of our affliction in misrepresenting God to us, designs principally that we should be overcome by the tentation of the affliction; 2dly, Whatever be the Design of Instruments and secondary Causes in our affliction, yet it is certain Sathan, who uses to take the advantage of our affliction in Misrepresenting God to us, designs principally that we should be overcome by the tentation of the affliction; av, r-crq vbb dt n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 p-acp po12 n1, av pn31 vbz j np1, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp vvg np1 p-acp pno12, n2 av-j cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1828 And a beleever comes bravely through his tryal, when he can say as David, Ps. 18. (which Psalme was penned when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his Enemies, And a believer comes bravely through his trial, when he can say as David, Ps. 18. (which Psalm was penned when the Lord Delivered him from the hand of all his Enemies, cc dt n1 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd (r-crq n1 vbds vvn c-crq dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1829 and from Saul, as the title of i• bears,) I was also upright before him, and from Saul, as the title of i• bears,) I was also upright before him, cc p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz,) pns11 vbds av av-j p-acp pno31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1830 and I keeped me from my iniquity. and I keeped me from my iniquity. cc pns11 vvd pno11 p-acp po11 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1831 The scope and use of this point is to press the people of God to look aright on their afflictions as having tentations accompanying them. The scope and use of this point is to press the people of God to look aright on their afflictions as having tentations accompanying them. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp po32 n2 c-acp vhg n2 vvg pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1832 Ye are all fearing a cloud gathering and are ready to be perplexed with the difficulty ye forecast; You Are all fearing a cloud gathering and Are ready to be perplexed with the difficulty you forecast; pn22 vbr av-d vvg dt n1 vvg cc vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pn22 vvi; (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1833 But be exhorted to look most to the tentations: But be exhorted to look most to the tentations: cc-acp vbb vvn pc-acp vvi av-ds p-acp dt n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1834 this warning Christ gave his Disciples when he was about to suffer, watch and pray, that ye enter not into tentation: this warning christ gave his Disciples when he was about to suffer, watch and pray, that you enter not into tentation: d n1 np1 vvd po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi, vvb cc vvb, cst pn22 vvb xx p-acp n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1835 he sayes not, into affliction, but into tentatione. And they are guarding best against the crosse they fear, that are most in prayer, Lead us not into tentation, he Says not, into affliction, but into tentatione. And they Are guarding best against the cross they Fear, that Are most in prayer, Led us not into tentation, pns31 vvz xx, p-acp n1, p-acp p-acp fw-la. cc pns32 vbr vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 pns32 vvb, cst vbr av-ds p-acp n1, vvb pno12 xx p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1836 but deliver us from all evil. but deliver us from all evil. cc-acp vvb pno12 p-acp d n-jn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 395 Page 180
1837 Observat. IV. That a beleever must not only expect tentations from Sarhan, but from God, God tempted Abraham after these things, so Deut 13: 3. I marke this point because some, if they take up a tryal under the notion of a tentation, they think it their duty presently to lay it aside. Observation IV. That a believer must not only expect tentations from Sarhan, but from God, God tempted Abraham After these things, so Deuteronomy 13: 3. I mark this point Because Some, if they take up a trial under the notion of a tentation, they think it their duty presently to lay it aside. np1 np1 cst dt n1 vmb xx av-j vvi n2 p-acp np1, cc-acp p-acp np1, np1 vvn np1 p-acp d n2, av j crd: crd pns11 vvb d n1 c-acp d, cs pns32 vvb a-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb pn31 po32 n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 396 Page 180
1838 It is true, if it lead to sin, it is wisdom to do so; but if it tend to discovery of sin or grace, that is not thy duty. It is true, if it led to since, it is Wisdom to do so; but if it tend to discovery of since or grace, that is not thy duty. pn31 vbz j, cs pn31 vvb p-acp n1, pn31 vbz n1 pc-acp vdi av; cc-acp cs pn31 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst vbz xx po21 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 397 Page 181
1839 I shall not insist on this point, only offer three characters, how ye may discern betwixt tentations from God and from Sathan. I shall not insist on this point, only offer three characters, how you may discern betwixt tentations from God and from Sathan. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d n1, av-j vvb crd n2, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 397 Page 181
1840 First, Usually God in his tentation assaults most the outward man, some duty that is heavy to the Flesh, First, Usually God in his tentation assaults most the outward man, Some duty that is heavy to the Flesh, ord, av-j np1 p-acp po31 n1 vvz ds dt j n1, d n1 cst vbz j p-acp dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 398 Page 181
1841 as to Job, David, and others, whom he tempted, and here to Abraham. It is true, Sathan sometimes assaults the body, as to Job, David, and Others, whom he tempted, and Here to Abraham. It is true, Sathan sometime assaults the body, c-acp pc-acp np1, np1, cc n2-jn, ro-crq pns31 vvd, cc av p-acp np1. pn31 vbz j, np1 av vvz dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 398 Page 181
1842 but then as some archers he seems to look one way and shoots another, his attempt is against the Spirit principally, curse God and die, he barks only at the outward man, but then as Some archers he seems to look one Way and shoots Another, his attempt is against the Spirit principally, curse God and die, he barks only At the outward man, cc-acp av c-acp d n2 pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi crd n1 cc vvz j-jn, po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 av-j, vvb np1 cc vvi, pns31 vvz av-j p-acp dt j n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 398 Page 181
1843 but his byt is deeper, as in Peter, he winnowed him that he might deny his master. but his bit is Deeper, as in Peter, he winnowed him that he might deny his master. cc-acp po31 n1 vbz jc-jn, c-acp p-acp np1, pns31 vvn pno31 cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 398 Page 181
1844 Secondly, They may be distinguished by the manner of their procedour, usually when God tempts, it is to somewhat that nature loaths, Secondly, They may be distinguished by the manner of their procedure, usually when God tempts, it is to somewhat that nature Loathes, ord, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, av-j c-crq np1 vvz, pn31 vbz pc-acp av d n1 vvz, (12) sermon (DIV1) 399 Page 181
1845 as here to Abraham to offer his Son, his only Son: as Here to Abraham to offer his Son, his only Son: c-acp av p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 j n1: (12) sermon (DIV1) 399 Page 181
1846 Sathans practick, divyns say, observes what way the tree bends, and shaks it that way, suiting his tentations to our inclination. Satan's practic, Divine say, observes what Way the tree bends, and shaks it that Way, suiting his tentations to our inclination. npg1 j-jn, n2 vvb, vvz r-crq n1 dt n1 vvz, cc vvz pn31 d n1, vvg po31 n2 p-acp po12 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 399 Page 181
1847 Thirdly, God alwayes attains his end that he tempts for, if discovery of grace, or of weakness, or corruption, or what else; Thirdly, God always attains his end that he tempts for, if discovery of grace, or of weakness, or corruption, or what Else; ord, np1 av vvz po31 n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp, cs n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1, cc n1, cc q-crq av; (12) sermon (DIV1) 400 Page 181
1848 Sathan may winnow, as he did Peter, and yet his faith not fail. Sathan may winnow, as he did Peter, and yet his faith not fail. np1 vmb vvi, c-acp pns31 vdd np1, cc av po31 n1 xx vvi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 400 Page 182
1849 But that I may come to the last Observation I purpose a litle more largerly to insist upon, it is one which I find both Popish and Protestant Interpreters on the place, take notice of, partly out of Scripture, But that I may come to the last Observation I purpose a little more largerly to insist upon, it is one which I find both Popish and Protestant Interpreters on the place, take notice of, partly out of Scripture, p-acp cst pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pns11 vvb dt j av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp, pn31 vbz pi r-crq pns11 vvb d j cc n1 n2 p-acp dt n1, vvb n1 pp-f, av av pp-f n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 401 Page 182
1850 and partly out of some Jewish Doctors, Abraham had ten tryals before, as, To forsake his Country; and partly out of Some Jewish Doctors, Abraham had ten trials before, as, To forsake his Country; cc av av pp-f d jp n2, np1 vhd crd n2 a-acp, a-acp, pc-acp vvi po31 n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 401 Page 182
1851 To flee again and again to Aegrpt, and Abimelech, where his life was in hazard: He had controversies with his Friends; as with Lot, for wells; To flee again and again to Egypt, and Abimelech, where his life was in hazard: He had controversies with his Friends; as with Lot, for wells; pc-acp vvi av cc av p-acp vvn, cc np1, c-crq po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1: pns31 vhd n2 p-acp po31 n2; c-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 401 Page 182
1852 division in his Family, Sarah and Hagar, and their Children wrangling; He was put to wrestle with four Kings for Lot, and many such; division in his Family, Sarah and Hagar, and their Children wrangling; He was put to wrestle with four Kings for Lot, and many such; n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 cc np1, cc po32 n2 vvg; pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp crd n2 p-acp n1, cc d d; (12) sermon (DIV1) 401 Page 182
1853 Yet none of these goes under the name of tentation, till it come to this, the offering up of Isaack, then God tempted Abraham, not before, notwithstanding of all these tryals, Yet none of these Goes under the name of tentation, till it come to this, the offering up of Isaac, then God tempted Abraham, not before, notwithstanding of all these trials, av pix pp-f d vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vvb p-acp d, dt vvg a-acp pp-f np1, av np1 vvn np1, xx a-acp, a-acp pp-f d d n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 401 Page 182
1854 and so this affoords us a new foundation for that Observation I will insist a litle upon. and so this affords us a new Foundation for that Observation I will insist a little upon. cc av d vvz pno12 dt j n1 p-acp d n1 pns11 vmb vvi dt j p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 401 Page 182
1855 Observat. V. That though the Lord often exercise his people with lesser tryals, yet be usually reserves some great one for them, that may be fully called a tentation, Observation V. That though the Lord often exercise his people with lesser trials, yet be usually reserves Some great one for them, that may be Fully called a tentation, np1 n1 cst cs dt n1 av vvi po31 n1 p-acp jc n2, av vbb av-j vvz d j pi p-acp pno32, cst vmb vbi av-j vvn dt n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 402 Page 182
1856 or, a least, after many tryals, one may be reserved for us of such a nature. or, a least, After many trials, one may be reserved for us of such a nature. cc, dt ds, p-acp d n2, pi vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12 pp-f d dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 402 Page 182
1857 It is often Gods way by lesser tryals to firt us for greater. It is often God's Way by lesser trials to First us for greater. pn31 vbz av ng1 n1 p-acp jc n2 p-acp ord pno12 p-acp jc. (12) sermon (DIV1) 403 Page 182
1858 I deny not but sometymes he will measure out to some of his people their difficulty by smalls, tender plants a flood togither would drown them, which being distilled by drops makes them grow and prosper. I deny not but sometimes he will measure out to Some of his people their difficulty by smalls, tender plants a flood together would drown them, which being distilled by drops makes them grow and prosper. pns11 vvb xx cc-acp av pns31 vmb vvi av p-acp d pp-f po31 n1 po32 n1 p-acp j|vbz, j n2 dt n1 av vmd vvi pno32, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp n2 vvz pno32 vvi cc vvi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 403 Page 183
1859 But often with others, this is his way, by lesser tryals to prepare them for greater, Revel. 3: 10. I will keep thee in the hour of tentation, that seems to relat to some signal tryal, which by a special designation may goe under the name of a tentation. But often with Others, this is his Way, by lesser trials to prepare them for greater, Revel. 3: 10. I will keep thee in the hour of tentation, that seems to relate to Some signal trial, which by a special designation may go under the name of a tentation. p-acp av p-acp n2-jn, d vbz po31 n1, p-acp jc n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp jc, vvb. crd: crd pns11 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 403 Page 183
1860 I will not goe to search after reasons of this, how it may make for his honour, I will not go to search After Reasons of this, how it may make for his honour, pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f d, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 404 Page 183
1861 and how his peoples case may sometimes require it should be so. and how his peoples case may sometime require it should be so. cc c-crq po31 ng1 n1 vmb av vvi pn31 vmd vbi av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 404 Page 183
1862 Only I shall enquire what should be the ingredients of which a tryal is composed when it may fittly be denominat a tentation; Only I shall inquire what should be the ingredients of which a trial is composed when it may fitly be denominat a tentation; j pns11 vmb vvi r-crq vmd vbi dt n2 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn c-crq pn31 vmb av-j vbi fw-la dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 404 Page 183
1863 and in searching this I shall confine my self to this tryal of Abrahams, in which, and in searching this I shall confine my self to this trial of Abrahams, in which, cc p-acp vvg d pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq, (12) sermon (DIV1) 404 Page 183
1864 as learned interpreters observe, there was a threefold assault on Abraham all at once, 1. On his faith. 2dly, On his obedience. 3dly, On his love to his nearest relations. as learned Interpreters observe, there was a threefold assault on Abraham all At once, 1. On his faith. 2dly, On his Obedience. 3dly, On his love to his nearest relations. c-acp j n2 vvi, pc-acp vbds dt j n1 p-acp np1 d p-acp a-acp, crd p-acp po31 n1. av, p-acp po31 n1. av, p-acp po31 vvb p-acp po31 js n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 404 Page 183
1865 First, In this tentation Abrahams faith was assaulted. First, In this tentation Abrahams faith was assaulted. ord, p-acp d n1 npg1 n1 vbds vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 405 Page 183
1866 Abraham had received two promises in reference to Isaack. In Isaack shall thy seed be called; Abraham had received two promises in Referente to Isaac. In Isaac shall thy seed be called; np1 vhd vvn crd n2 p-acp n1 p-acp np1. p-acp np1 vmb po21 n1 vbi vvn; (12) sermon (DIV1) 405 Page 183
1867 and in thy seed shall all the Nations of the world be blessed: and in thy seed shall all the nations of the world be blessed: cc p-acp po21 n1 vmb d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn: (12) sermon (DIV1) 405 Page 183
1868 And yet now at one stroak, both those promises seems to be plucked up by the root; And yet now At one stroke, both those promises seems to be plucked up by the root; cc av av p-acp crd n1, d d n2 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 405 Page 183
1869 might not Abraham have said what Asaph sayes in Psalm 77. What is become of the promise? Abrahams faith hes nothing to leane to, might not Abraham have said what Asaph Says in Psalm 77. What is become of the promise? Abrahams faith hes nothing to lean to, vmd xx np1 vhb vvn r-crq np1 vvz p-acp n1 crd q-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1? npg1 n1 zz pix pc-acp vvi p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV1) 405 Page 184
1870 but the power of God, He knew God was able, &c. Hebr. 11. vers. 19. Secondly, His obedience is no less tryed then his faith. but the power of God, He knew God was able, etc. Hebrew 11. vers. 19. Secondly, His Obedience is no less tried then his faith. cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd np1 vbds j, av np1 crd fw-la. crd ord, po31 n1 vbz av-dx av-dc vvn cs po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 405 Page 184
1871 For 1. He is put upon a thing that was contrary to a part of the law of nature, Thou shalt not kill: Blood hath a cry, especially the nearer the relation be that sheds it, For 1. He is put upon a thing that was contrary to a part of the law of nature, Thou shalt not kill: Blood hath a cry, especially the nearer the Relation be that sheds it, p-acp crd pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbds j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vm2 xx vvi: n1 vhz dt n1, av-j dt jc dt n1 vbb cst vvz pn31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 406 Page 184
1872 as Abels had when Cain killed him; as Abel's had when Cain killed him; c-acp npg1 vhd c-crq np1 vvd pno31; (12) sermon (DIV1) 406 Page 184
1873 it is the next degree to self Murther, For a Father to kill his own Son; it is the next degree to self Murder, For a Father to kill his own Son; pn31 vbz dt ord n1 p-acp n1 n1, c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 d n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 406 Page 184
1874 so that Abraham hath not only a question about the firmeness of the promise of God, so that Abraham hath not only a question about the firmness of the promise of God, av d np1 vhz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 406 Page 184
1875 and how his Command was consistant with his promise, but how it was consistant with his other commands, which by the light of nature were planted in the heart of man. and how his Command was Consistent with his promise, but how it was Consistent with his other commands, which by the Light of nature were planted in the heart of man. cc c-crq po31 n1 vbds n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp c-crq pn31 vbds n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 406 Page 184
1876 Thirdly, To make his tentation the greater, his love to his nearest relations is brought on the stage also. Thirdly, To make his tentation the greater, his love to his nearest relations is brought on the stage also. ord, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 dt jc, po31 n1 p-acp po31 js n2 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 407 Page 184
1877 Interpreters observe on the words of the following verse to what we read, that every word hath a weight in it; Interpreters observe on the words of the following verse to what we read, that every word hath a weight in it; n2 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, cst d n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp pn31; (12) sermon (DIV1) 407 Page 184
1878 take now thy sone, thy only sone Isaack-whom thou lovest, and offer him, for a brunt-offering. take now thy soon, thy only soon Isaack-whom thou Lovest, and offer him, for a brunt-offering. vvb av po21 av, po21 j av j pns21 vv2, cc vvi pno31, p-acp dt j. (12) sermon (DIV1) 407 Page 184
1879 How great is the love of a Father to a Sone; especialy if he be ane only Sone, Zach. 12: 10. they shall mourne as one doth for his only begotten. There is weight in his name Isaack, which signifies laughter, that the sone and the only sone of his Fathers Laughter should be offered in a brunt offering, where all is consumed to ashes, that was a tryal indeed. How great is the love of a Father to a Soon; especially if he be ane only Soon, Zach 12: 10. they shall mourn as one does for his only begotten. There is weight in his name Isaac, which signifies laughter, that the soon and the only soon of his Father's Laughter should be offered in a brunt offering, where all is consumed to Ashes, that was a trial indeed. c-crq j vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt av; av-j cs pns31 vbb j av-j av, np1 crd: crd pns32 vmb vvi c-acp pi vdz p-acp po31 av-j vvn. pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1, r-crq vvz n1, cst dt av cc dt j av pp-f po31 n2 n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 vvg, c-crq d vbz vvn p-acp n2, cst vbds dt n1 av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 407 Page 185
1880 Now when these three concurr in any trial, that one is called to be denyed to his nearest relations and to part with them, a mist also upon the understanding darkning the mind as to their duety, Now when these three concur in any trial, that one is called to be denied to his nearest relations and to part with them, a missed also upon the understanding darkening the mind as to their duty, av c-crq d crd vvb p-acp d n1, cst pi vbz vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 js n2 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, dt n1 av p-acp dt vvg n-vvg dt n1 c-acp p-acp po32 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 408 Page 185
1881 and when they take them to the promises, as a drowning man to a bush, the bush seems to come, and when they take them to the promises, as a drowning man to a bush, the bush seems to come, cc c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 p-acp dt n2, c-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi, (12) sermon (DIV1) 408 Page 185
1882 and they cannot see how to fasten on the promise, this makes a tryall that may fittly be called a tentation. and they cannot see how to fasten on the promise, this makes a trial that may fitly be called a tentation. cc pns32 vmbx vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, d vvz dt n1 cst vmb av-j vbi vvn dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 408 Page 185
1883 For, First, By this kind of dispensation a beleever comes to be scourged with twisted rods at once, For, First, By this kind of Dispensation a believer comes to be scourged with twisted rods At once, p-acp, ord, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-vvn n2 p-acp a-acp, (12) sermon (DIV1) 409 Page 185
1884 as a load layd on above a burden. as a load laid on above a burden. c-acp dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 409 Page 185
1885 Job complained of his friends as cruell, that they would deall so unkindly, when Gods arrows were sticking in him, have ye no compassione on me, my friends, Job complained of his Friends as cruel, that they would deall so unkindly, when God's arrows were sticking in him, have you no compassion on me, my Friends, np1 vvd pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j, cst pns32 vmd av av av-j, c-crq npg1 n2 vbdr vvg p-acp pno31, vhb pn22 dx n1 p-acp pno11, po11 n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 409 Page 185
1886 for the Almighty hath dealt bitterly with me. for the Almighty hath dealt bitterly with me. p-acp dt j-jn vhz vvn av-j p-acp pno11. (12) sermon (DIV1) 409 Page 185
1887 When one is put to quit with friends and promises at once, it is like the wind that fell upon all the corners of the house where Jobs children were feasting: When one is put to quit with Friends and promises At once, it is like the wind that fell upon all the corners of the house where Jobs children were feasting: c-crq pi vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp a-acp, pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 cst vvd p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq n2 n2 vbdr vvg: (12) sermon (DIV1) 409 Page 185
1888 A man in such a case is like Israel. who had the read sea before them, Mountains on every syd, and Egypt behind them. A man in such a case is like Israel. who had the read sea before them, Mountains on every syd, and Egypt behind them. dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 vbz av-j np1. r-crq vhd dt vvn n1 p-acp pno32, n2 p-acp d j-vvn, cc np1 p-acp pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 409 Page 185
1889 Beside, Secondly, a tryall of this nature lets in affliction to the soul. David complains the waters had come into his soul. Beside, Secondly, a trial of this nature lets in affliction to the soul. David complains the waters had come into his soul. a-acp, ord, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. np1 vvz dt n2 vhd vvn p-acp po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 410 Page 185
1890 So long as a tryall affects only the outward man, it is like a wound in the Arme, which proves not deadly, So long as a trial affects only the outward man, it is like a wound in the Arm, which Proves not deadly, av av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz av-j dt j n1, pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz xx j, (12) sermon (DIV1) 410 Page 186
1891 if the heart be not affected: but when the wound is at the heart, who can bear it. if the heart be not affected: but when the wound is At the heart, who can bear it. cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn: cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 410 Page 186
1892 It is a pittifull account David gives of his case, Psal. 116: 3. The cords of death hath compassed me about, It is a pitiful account David gives of his case, Psalm 116: 3. The cords of death hath compassed me about, pn31 vbz dt j n1 np1 vvz pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd: crd dt n2 pp-f n1 vhz vvn pno11 a-acp, (12) sermon (DIV1) 410 Page 186
1893 and the pains of hell took hold on me, I found trouble and sorrow: trouble from Saul, who persued him to death, and sorrow from the pains of hell. and the pains of hell took hold on me, I found trouble and sorrow: trouble from Saul, who pursued him to death, and sorrow from the pains of hell. cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vvd vvi p-acp pno11, pns11 vvd n1 cc n1: vvb p-acp np1, r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 410 Page 186
1894 Now when both a stroak on our outward condition & ane other on our faith comes togither, •e Hercules contraduos. Now when both a stroke on our outward condition & ane other on our faith comes together, •e Hercules contraduos. av c-crq d dt n1 p-acp po12 j n1 cc n1 j-jn p-acp po12 n1 vvz av, vvb np1 fw-la. (12) sermon (DIV1) 410 Page 186
1895 Thirdly, It is usuall with man to counterballance any loss by any stroak of affliction by something he yet enjoyes or hopes for, Thirdly, It is usual with man to counterbalance any loss by any stroke of affliction by something he yet enjoys or hope's for, ord, pn31 vbz j p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pi pns31 av vvz cc vvz p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV1) 411 Page 186
1896 as the cloud of witnesses Heb. 11 did: many outward loss, we use to comfort ourselves from the promises; as the cloud of Witnesses Hebrew 11 did: many outward loss, we use to Comfort ourselves from the promises; c-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 np1 d vdd: d j n1, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi px12 p-acp dt n2; (12) sermon (DIV1) 411 Page 186
1897 but when these seem to yeeld, it is like ane tree plucked up by the root that cuts off our hope of fruit afterward. but when these seem to yield, it is like ane tree plucked up by the root that cuts off our hope of fruit afterwards. cc-acp c-crq d vvb pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz av-j j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp po12 n1 pp-f n1 av. (12) sermon (DIV1) 411 Page 186
1898 How sad is that complaint of Asaphs, Psalm 77. In the day of his trouble, his sore rane in the night, and ceased not; How sad is that complaint of Asaphs, Psalm 77. In the day of his trouble, his soar rane in the night, and ceased not; q-crq j vbz d n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, po31 j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvd xx; (12) sermon (DIV1) 411 Page 186
1899 I remembred God and was troubled. I remembered God and was troubled. pns11 vvd np1 cc vbds vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 411 Page 186
1900 When his sore is runing he thinks to find ane ease by remembering God, and that failing him, his Spirit was overwhelmed, as a boat in a storme, for which no hope. When his soar is runing he thinks to find ane ease by remembering God, and that failing him, his Spirit was overwhelmed, as a boat in a storm, for which no hope. c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvg pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp vvg np1, cc d vvg pno31, po31 n1 vbds vvn, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq dx n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 411 Page 186
1901 Lastly, To evidence how great a tryall this is, consider to what it hath driven many of the most excellent Sames of God, to speak unadvisedly with their lips, to reflect on God, Lastly, To evidence how great a trial this is, Consider to what it hath driven many of the most excellent Sames of God, to speak unadvisedly with their lips, to reflect on God, ord, p-acp n1 c-crq j dt n1 d vbz, vvb p-acp r-crq pn31 vhz vvn d pp-f dt av-ds j zz pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 412 Page 187
1902 as one become cruell unto them, as Job, to brand his Servants the Prophets, as feeding them with lyes in stead of promises, as one become cruel unto them, as Job, to brand his Servants the prophets, as feeding them with lies in stead of promises, c-acp pi vvn j p-acp pno32, c-acp n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 dt n2, c-acp vvg pno32 p-acp n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 412 Page 187
1903 as David, Psal. 116. I said in my haste all men are lyars, Samuel among the rest, who had told him in Gods Name he should be King; as David, Psalm 116. I said in my haste all men Are liars, Samuel among the rest, who had told him in God's Name he should be King; c-acp np1, np1 crd pns11 vvd p-acp po11 n1 d n2 vbr n2, np1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vhd vvn pno31 p-acp ng1 n1 pns31 vmd vbi n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 412 Page 187
1904 and many such like in Scripture. Application. and many such like in Scripture. Application. cc d d j p-acp n1. n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 412 Page 187
1905 The scope of this point is to put the people of God to forecast with greater trials then any they have possibly yet met with, The scope of this point is to put the people of God to forecast with greater trials then any they have possibly yet met with, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp jc n2 cs d pns32 vhb av-j av vvn p-acp, (12) sermon (DIV1) 414 Page 187
1906 when thou may be put to part with thy nearest relations, and readily no small assault upon thy mind at such a time, it is true the Lord usually commands his north wind to cease in the day of the south wind, and sometimes it is otherwayes; when thou may be put to part with thy nearest relations, and readily no small assault upon thy mind At such a time, it is true the Lord usually commands his north wind to cease in the day of the south wind, and sometime it is otherways; c-crq pns21 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 js n2, cc av-j dx j n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp d dt n1, pn31 vbz j dt n1 av-j vvz po31 n1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, cc av pn31 vbz av; (12) sermon (DIV1) 414 Page 187
1907 but we can loss nothing by preparation for trials, that may fittly be called tentations. but we can loss nothing by preparation for trials, that may fitly be called tentations. cc-acp pns12 vmb n1 pix p-acp n1 p-acp n2, cst vmb av-j vbi vvn n2. (12) sermon (DIV1) 414 Page 187
1908 And I shall breifly shew you what incouragements he had under, this tentation and exhort you when your trials shall grow upon you, to imitat him in them. And I shall briefly show you what encouragements he had under, this tentation and exhort you when your trials shall grow upon you, to imitat him in them. cc pns11 vmb av-j vvi pn22 r-crq n2 pns31 vhd p-acp, d n1 cc vvb pn22 c-crq po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn22, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 414 Page 187
1909 First, Abraham had the call of God to encounter his tentation, God said to him, take thy Sone, thy only Sone Isaack; as a beleever is not to sitt the call of God, First, Abraham had the call of God to encounter his tentation, God said to him, take thy Soon, thy only Soon Isaac; as a believer is not to sit the call of God, ord, np1 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, np1 vvd p-acp pno31, vvb po21 av, po21 j av np1; p-acp dt n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 187
1910 when called to trials, nor flee from it, as Jonah did; when called to trials, nor flee from it, as Jonah did; c-crq vvn p-acp n2, ccx vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp np1 vdd; (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 187
1911 so he is not to rune to meet with the cross before it come, and be called to it by God. so he is not to rune to meet with the cross before it come, and be called to it by God. av pns31 vbz xx pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j c-acp pn31 vvb, cc vbi vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 188
1912 There are some that like Goliah think themselves able to encounter ane host, who when he comes to the trial, a boy and a peible stone out of the brook will lay them on their back; There Are Some that like Goliath think themselves able to encounter ane host, who when he comes to the trial, a boy and a peible stone out of the brook will lay them on their back; pc-acp vbr d cst av-j np1 vvb px32 j pc-acp vvi j n1, r-crq c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc dt j n1 av pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 188
1913 the hope that his strength will be ours under a trial, is only well grounded, the hope that his strength will be ours under a trial, is only well grounded, dt n1 cst po31 n1 vmb vbi png12 p-acp dt n1, vbz av-j av vvn, (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 188
1914 when not our own simplicity or folly, or pride, or unconsideratness, but his call, hath brought us under it; when not our own simplicity or folly, or pride, or unconsideratness, but his call, hath brought us under it; c-crq xx po12 d n1 cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc-acp po31 n1, vhz vvn pno12 p-acp pn31; (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 188
1915 when his truth calls for it, he calls us. when his truth calls for it, he calls us. c-crq po31 n1 vvz p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz pno12. (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 188
1916 A Man that hath the call of God knowes this that whatsoever the event of his trial be, he is about his duety, A Man that hath the call of God knows this that whatsoever the event of his trial be, he is about his duty, dt n1 cst vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d d r-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbi, pns31 vbz p-acp po31 n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 188
1917 and there is a great deall of peace refulting from this. and there is a great deall of peace refulting from this. cc pc-acp vbz dt j j pp-f n1 vvg p-acp d. (12) sermon (DIV1) 415 Page 188
1918 Secondly, Abraham as he had the call of God to this tentation, so he had former experience of God to this tentatione, that what he called him to renounce he brought it well about in the event. Secondly, Abraham as he had the call of God to this tentation, so he had former experience of God to this tentation, that what he called him to renounce he brought it well about in the event. ord, np1 c-acp pns31 vhd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, av pns31 vhd j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1, cst r-crq pns31 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi pns31 vvd pn31 av p-acp p-acp dt n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 188
1919 He had called him to forsake his Fathers house, his countrey and kindred, to come among strangers, He had called him to forsake his Father's house, his country and kindred, to come among Strangers, pns31 vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1, po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 188
1920 and there he had made him a Prince for riches and honour. and there he had made him a Prince for riches and honour. cc a-acp pns31 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1 p-acp n2 cc n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 188
1921 Now this is very comfortable under any great tentatione, when one can produce experiences of Gods way formerly to them, Now this is very comfortable under any great tentation, when one can produce experiences of God's Way formerly to them, av d vbz av j p-acp d j n1, c-crq pi vmb vvi n2 pp-f npg1 n1 av-j p-acp pno32, (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 188
1922 as Tamar did with Judah, when she was by Judahs command brought forth to be brunt, she brought forth the ringe and the staffe, and asked whose these are; as Tamar did with Judah, when she was by Judahs command brought forth to be brunt, she brought forth the ring and the staff, and asked whose these Are; c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp npg1 vvb vvn av pc-acp vbi n1, pns31 vvd av dt n1 cc dt n1, cc vvd r-crq d vbr; (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 188
1923 she said as much as, will the man that gave me these things burne me. If thou say thou hast not Abrahams experiences of this kind against a trial; she said as much as, will the man that gave me these things burn me. If thou say thou hast not Abrahams experiences of this kind against a trial; pns31 vvd p-acp d c-acp, vmb dt n1 cst vvd pno11 d n2 vvb pno11. cs pns21 vvb pns21 vh2 xx npg1 n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 188
1924 certainly thou hast not observed his way to thee if it be so; but if thou hast none of thy own, take scriptural-experiences of Gods way; Certainly thou hast not observed his Way to thee if it be so; but if thou hast none of thy own, take scriptural-experiences of God's Way; av-j pns21 vh2 xx vvn po31 n1 p-acp pno21 cs pn31 vbb av; cc-acp cs pns21 vh2 pix pp-f po21 d, vvb n2 pp-f npg1 n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 189
1925 and improve these under a tentatione, as the Church does, Psal. 44. Our cars have heard our Fathers tell what great things, what great things, thou didst of old. and improve these under a tentation, as the Church does, Psalm 44. Our cars have herd our Father's tell what great things, what great things, thou didst of old. cc vvb d p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vdz, np1 crd po12 n2 vhb vvn po12 n2 vvi r-crq j n2, r-crq j n2, pns21 vdd2 pp-f j. (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 189
1926 Even these are comfortable dounward to us, that we might set our hope in God, Psal. 78. Even these Are comfortable downward to us, that we might Set our hope in God, Psalm 78. av-j d vbr j av-j p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd (12) sermon (DIV1) 416 Page 189
1927 Thirdly. Abraham was not so much in considering what might be said against the promises God made to him, Thirdly. Abraham was not so much in considering what might be said against the promises God made to him, ord. np1 vbds xx av av-d p-acp vvg r-crq vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 np1 vvd p-acp pno31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 417 Page 189
1928 as who he was that made them. as who he was that made them. c-acp r-crq pns31 vbds cst vvd pno32. (12) sermon (DIV1) 417 Page 189
1929 Let Isaack be brought to Ashes, yet Abraham will not stagger at the promise, so long as two attributs of God remain, he judged him faithful that had promised, Let Isaac be brought to Ashes, yet Abraham will not stagger At the promise, so long as two attributes of God remain, he judged him faithful that had promised, vvb np1 vbi vvn p-acp n2, av np1 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1, av av-j c-acp crd n2 pp-f np1 vvi, pns31 vvd pno31 j cst vhd vvn, (12) sermon (DIV1) 417 Page 189
1930 and he knew that he was able out of the ashes of Isaack to accomplish his promise. and he knew that he was able out of the Ashes of Isaac to accomplish his promise. cc pns31 vvd cst pns31 vbds j av pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 417 Page 189
1931 However in a tentatione the promise goe out of thy light so that thou art put to say, what is become of the promise? Yet goe not to doubt of it, However in a tentatione the promise go out of thy Light so that thou art put to say, what is become of the promise? Yet go not to doubt of it, c-acp p-acp dt fw-la dt n1 vvb av pp-f po21 n1 av cst pns21 vb2r vvn pc-acp vvi, r-crq vbz vvn pp-f dt n1? av vvb xx pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, (12) sermon (DIV1) 417 Page 189
1932 lest thou question or deny either that God is faithful or that he is able; & O how honourable to God is it to hazard on the credit of a promise of God, which is in appearance by providence as overturned, on the account of the faithfulness and power of God. lest thou question or deny either that God is faithful or that he is able; & O how honourable to God is it to hazard on the credit of a promise of God, which is in appearance by providence as overturned, on the account of the faithfulness and power of God. cs pns21 n1 cc vvi d cst np1 vbz j cc cst pns31 vbz j; cc np1 c-crq j p-acp np1 vbz pn31 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp n1 p-acp n1 c-acp vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 417 Page 189
1933 Learn then to answer the objections against them as the Psalmist does, Psal. 56.4. In God will I praise his word, I will not fear what flesh can doe. Learn then to answer the objections against them as the Psalmist does, Psalm 56.4. In God will I praise his word, I will not Fear what Flesh can do. np1 av pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 vdz, np1 crd. p-acp np1 vmb pns11 vvi po31 n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi r-crq n1 vmb vdi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 417 Page 190
1934 Fourthly, Abraham did shalte himself loose of all the outward Impediments that might intangle him and imped his obedience to God in this tentation; Fourthly, Abraham did shalt himself lose of all the outward Impediments that might entangle him and imped his Obedience to God in this tentation; ord, np1 vdd vm2 px31 j pp-f d dt j n2 cst vmd vvi pno31 cc vvn po31 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 418 Page 190
1935 he told not Sarah of it, and, as some Jewish Doctors relate, the cause of her death which followed shortly after Abraham came home, was the report of so strange ane attempt by Abraham, how then would she have taken it being told her before? Beside, Abraham said, at the foot of the mount, to the Servants, abide ye here, and I and the lad will goe up to the mount; he told not Sarah of it, and, as Some Jewish Doctors relate, the cause of her death which followed shortly After Abraham Come home, was the report of so strange ane attempt by Abraham, how then would she have taken it being told her before? Beside, Abraham said, At the foot of the mount, to the Servants, abide you Here, and I and the lad will go up to the mount; pns31 vvd xx np1 pp-f pn31, cc, c-acp d jp n2 vvb, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 r-crq vvd av-j p-acp np1 vvd av-an, vbds dt n1 pp-f av j j n1 p-acp np1, c-crq av vmd pns31 vhb vvn pn31 vbg vvn pno31 a-acp? p-acp, np1 vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2, vvb pn22 av, cc pns11 cc dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 418 Page 190
1936 Ordinarly in tentations to which we are called, we are intangled by our too much consulting with flesh and blood, who alwayes give Peter his advice; Ordinarily in tentations to which we Are called, we Are entangled by our too much consulting with Flesh and blood, who always give Peter his Advice; av-j p-acp n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 av d vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, r-crq av vvb np1 po31 n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 418 Page 190
1937 but if we could shake ourselves loose of these intanglements, from all which we will shostly be loosed whither we will or not, we should be fitter for a tentatione and have more cheerfulness under it. but if we could shake ourselves lose of these entanglements, from all which we will shostly be loosed whither we will or not, we should be fitter for a tentation and have more cheerfulness under it. cc-acp cs pns12 vmd vvi px12 j pp-f d n2, p-acp d r-crq pns12 vmb j vbi vvn c-crq pns12 vmb cc xx, pns12 vmd vbi jc p-acp dt n1 cc vhb dc n1 p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 418 Page 190
1938 Lastly, Abraham in this tentatione though he could not see thorow it, yet he was very confident the event would be well ordered by God, for his comfort; Lastly, Abraham in this tentatione though he could not see thorough it, yet he was very confident the event would be well ordered by God, for his Comfort; ord, np1 p-acp d fw-la c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp pn31, av pns31 vbds av j dt n1 vmd vbi av vvn p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1; (12) sermon (DIV1) 419 Page 190
1939 it was a remarkable answer he gave Isaack goeing up the mount, when he asked him my Father where is the sacrifice, my Sone said Abraham, God will proved, as confidently as he had seen the Ram already caught by the horns amongst the bushes: it was a remarkable answer he gave Isaac going up the mount, when he asked him my Father where is the sacrifice, my Soon said Abraham, God will proved, as confidently as he had seen the Ram already caught by the horns among the Bushes: pn31 vbds dt j n1 pns31 vvd np1 vvg a-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvd pno31 po11 n1 c-crq vbz dt n1, po11 av j-vvn np1, np1 vmb vvn, c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 av vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n2: (12) sermon (DIV1) 419 Page 191
1940 if we could, like obedient children, out of love to God follow our duety to him, we needed not be anxious what will become of this or that, it would satisfie us abundantly God will provide. if we could, like obedient children, out of love to God follow our duty to him, we needed not be anxious what will become of this or that, it would satisfy us abundantly God will provide. cs pns12 vmd, av-j j n2, av pp-f n1 p-acp np1 vvb po12 n1 p-acp pno31, pns12 vvd xx vbi j r-crq vmb vvi pp-f d cc d, pn31 vmd vvi pno12 av-j np1 vmb vvi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 419 Page 191
1941 And indeed how darke soever this tentation was in the begining yet there were three things remarkable in it. And indeed how dark soever this tentation was in the beginning yet there were three things remarkable in it. cc av c-crq j av d n1 vbds p-acp dt n-vvg av a-acp vbdr crd n2 j p-acp pn31. (12) sermon (DIV1) 420 Page 191
1942 Which three or one of them, may be found in the event of what tentation God shall think fitt to tryst thee with. Which three or one of them, may be found in the event of what tentation God shall think fit to tryst thee with. q-crq crd cc crd pp-f pno32, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq n1 np1 vmb vvi j p-acp n1 pno21 p-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 420 Page 191
1943 First, Abraham had a clearer discovery of the truth of his own grace then before, by ane immediate voice, by this I know thou lovest me, love to Christ in us is often times like fire in flint, First, Abraham had a clearer discovery of the truth of his own grace then before, by ane immediate voice, by this I know thou Lovest me, love to christ in us is often times like fire in flint, ord, np1 vhd dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 av a-acp, p-acp j j n1, p-acp d pns11 vvb pns21 vv2 pno11, vvb p-acp np1 p-acp pno12 vbz av av j n1 p-acp n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 421 Page 191
1944 if the flint be not striken upon, the fire appears not, and who knowes but thou art much doubting of it at this communion, if the flint be not stricken upon, the fire appears not, and who knows but thou art much doubting of it At this communion, cs dt n1 vbb xx vvn p-acp, dt n1 vvz xx, cc r-crq vvz cc-acp pns21 vb2r av-d vvg pp-f pn31 p-acp d n1, (12) sermon (DIV1) 421 Page 191
1945 if indeed thou lovest him? But the trials for the discovery of it may be reserved. if indeed thou Lovest him? But the trials for the discovery of it may be reserved. cs av pns21 vv2 pno31? p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 421 Page 191
1946 Secondly, Abraham had a cleare view of Christ in the Ram ready to be a sacrifice for Isaack, to which some interpreters think Christ rela•s in the 8th of John where he tells, Abraham saw my day affar off and rejoiced. Secondly, Abraham had a clear view of christ in the Ram ready to be a sacrifice for Isaac, to which Some Interpreters think christ rela•s in the 8th of John where he tells, Abraham saw my day affar off and rejoiced. ord, np1 vhd dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 j pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp r-crq d n2 vvb np1 vbz p-acp dt ord pp-f np1 c-crq pns31 vvz, np1 vvd po11 n1 vvi a-acp cc vvn. (12) sermon (DIV1) 422 Page 191
1947 And what canst thou tell but this may be the event also of the tentations thou art so much afrayd of? A clearer discovery of Christ then in all thy life before. And what Canst thou tell but this may be the event also of the tentations thou art so much afraid of? A clearer discovery of christ then in all thy life before. cc q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp d vmb vbi dt n1 av pp-f dt n2 pns21 vb2r av av-d j pp-f? dt jc n1 pp-f np1 av p-acp d po21 n1 a-acp. (12) sermon (DIV1) 422 Page 191
1948 Only be content to goe to the mount, if he call thee, saying God will provide. Only be content to go to the mount, if he call thee, saying God will provide. j vbb j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vvb pno21, vvg np1 vmb vvi. (12) sermon (DIV1) 422 Page 191
1949 Lastly, on the same mount, where Isaack was bound, his posterity saw ane statly Temple, that was one of the wonders of the world, built by Solomon, whereas any might have thought mount Moriah was the mount upon which the Church was undone in cutting off the promised seed. Lastly, on the same mount, where Isaac was bound, his posterity saw ane stately Temple, that was one of the wonders of the world, built by Solomon, whereas any might have Thought mount Moriah was the mount upon which the Church was undone in cutting off the promised seed. ord, p-acp dt d n1, c-crq np1 vbds vvn, po31 n1 vvd av-j av-j n1, cst vbds pi pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp np1, cs d vmd vhi vvn n1 np1 vbds dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp vvg a-acp dt j-vvn n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 423 Page 192
1950 Yet they saw the same mount the place where the Temple did stand: Yet they saw the same mount the place where the Temple did stand: av pns32 vvd dt d vvb dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vdd vvi: (12) sermon (DIV1) 423 Page 192
1951 So contrary are Gods thoughts often to ours, and his wayes to our wayes, that light comes out of darkness and order out of confusion, and life out of death. So contrary Are God's thoughts often to ours, and his ways to our ways, that Light comes out of darkness and order out of confusion, and life out of death. av j-jn vbr n2 n2 av p-acp png12, cc po31 n2 p-acp po12 n2, cst n1 vvz av pp-f n1 cc n1 av pp-f n1, cc n1 av pp-f n1. (12) sermon (DIV1) 423 Page 192
1952 SERMON I. On Josua 1: v. 2. Moses my Servant is dead. THese words containe Mose's Epitaph: SERMON I. On Joshua 1: v. 2. Moses my Servant is dead. THese words contain Mose's Epitaph: n1 pns11. p-acp np1 crd: n1 crd np1 po11 n1 vbz j. d n2 vvi npg1 n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 423 Page 192
1953 In which, a description of Moses from his life, his original, and his end. In which, a description of Moses from his life, his original, and his end. p-acp r-crq, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, po31 n-jn, cc po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 424 Page 192
1954 His original, Moses, which signifies drawen out; his life, a Servant; his end, he is dead. His original, Moses, which signifies drawn out; his life, a Servant; his end, he is dead. po31 j-jn, np1, r-crq vvz vvn av; po31 n1, dt n1; po31 n1, pns31 vbz j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 424 Page 192
1955 We shall 1. clear the words, though not much difficulty in them. We shall 1. clear the words, though not much difficulty in them. pns12 vmb crd vvb dt n2, cs xx d n1 p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 425 Page 192
1956 First, His Original, imported in his name, Moses: It was given him, as we may read Exod. 3: 10. because of his being drawn out of the water, where his Mother had layd him, in obedience to Pharaoh's Edict. First, His Original, imported in his name, Moses: It was given him, as we may read Exod 3: 10. Because of his being drawn out of the water, where his Mother had laid him, in Obedience to Pharaoh's Edict. ord, po31 j-jn, vvn p-acp po31 n1, np1: pn31 vbds vvn pno31, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi np1 crd: crd p-acp pp-f po31 vbg vvn av pp-f dt n1, c-crq po31 n1 vhd vvn pno31, p-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 426 Page 193
1957 The Lord would have his original writt on his name, that he could not so much as lay to minde his very name, The Lord would have his original writ on his name, that he could not so much as lay to mind his very name, dt n1 vmd vhi po31 n-jn vvd p-acp po31 n1, cst pns31 vmd xx av av-d c-acp vvb pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 426 Page 193
1958 but he behoved to remember that he was drawen out, for as eminent a servant as he was, but he behooved to Remember that he was drawn out, for as eminent a servant as he was, cc-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vbds vvn av, c-acp c-acp j dt n1 c-acp pns31 vbds, (13) sermon (DIV1) 426 Page 193
1959 as among all the Prophets of the Old Testament none was like him, yet God had him to fitt for it, he found him not so, as among all the prophets of the Old Testament none was like him, yet God had him to fit for it, he found him not so, c-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pix vbds j pno31, av np1 vhd pno31 p-acp j c-acp pn31, pns31 vvd pno31 xx av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 426 Page 193
1960 but drew him out when he was destinat to death. but drew him out when he was destinat to death. cc-acp vvd pno31 av c-crq pns31 vbds j p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 426 Page 193
1961 The second thing, is, his life, My Servant. A Servant is one who is not at his own disposal, The second thing, is, his life, My Servant. A Servant is one who is not At his own disposal, dt ord n1, vbz, po31 n1, po11 n1. dt n1 vbz pi r-crq vbz xx p-acp po31 d n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 193
1962 but at the beck of another; but At the beck of Another; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn; (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 193
1963 they are as Aristotle calls them NONLATINALPHABET, liveing instruments, or tools, because they are at the will of another, to be used at their discretion, they Are as Aristotle calls them, living Instruments, or tools, Because they Are At the will of Another, to be used At their discretion, pns32 vbr p-acp np1 vvz pno32, vvg n2, cc n2, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n-jn, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 193
1964 So was Moses, but my Servant is ane eminent elogy, he is called so in a three-fold sense: 1. By way of distinction and difference, some are Servants of Sin, serving divers lusts and pleasures: So was Moses, but my Servant is ane eminent eulogy, he is called so in a threefold sense: 1. By Way of distinction and difference, Some Are Servants of since, serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures: av vbds np1, p-acp po11 n1 vbz j j n1, pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp dt j n1: crd p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d vbr n2 pp-f n1, vvg j n2 cc n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 193
1965 Some are Servants of Men, in opposition to God: some Are Servants of Men, in opposition to God: d vbr n2 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 p-acp np1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 193
1966 some, as Rom. 16. serve their own bellies; but Moses; MY Servant. 2dly, My Servant, by way of special right and propriety, being his by election, by purchase, 1 Cor. 6. yea and by Covenant, which was made at the burning bush. 3dly, This, My Servant, hath something of glorying in Moses, as when the Saints say, My God, they triumph in their portion. Some, as Rom. 16. serve their own bellies; but Moses; MY Servant. 2dly, My Servant, by Way of special right and propriety, being his by election, by purchase, 1 Cor. 6. yea and by Covenant, which was made At the burning bush. 3dly, This, My Servant, hath something of glorying in Moses, as when the Saints say, My God, they triumph in their portion. d, c-acp np1 crd vvi po32 d n2; p-acp np1; po11 n1. av, po11 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n-jn cc n1, vbg po31 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, crd np1 crd uh cc p-acp n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt j-vvg n1. j, d, po11 n1, vhz pi pp-f vvg p-acp np1, c-acp c-crq dt n2 vvb, po11 np1, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 194
1967 So when God sayes, My Servant, as Job 1. Hes thou considered my Servant Job, there is a glorying in it; So when God Says, My Servant, as Job 1. Hes thou considered my Servant Job, there is a glorying in it; av c-crq np1 vvz, po11 n1, p-acp n1 crd pns31|vhz pns21 vvn po11 n1 np1, a-acp vbz dt vvg p-acp pn31; (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 194
1968 and this was Moses high Elogy, that he was not a Servant of sin, or of men, but of God. and this was Moses high Eulogy, that he was not a Servant of since, or of men, but of God. cc d vbds np1 j n1, cst pns31 vbds xx dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n2, cc-acp pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 427 Page 194
1969 The third Particular, is, his End, He is dead. We have his Death threatned, Numb. 20. because of his cariage at the waters of Meribah, and execute Deut. last. where he goes up to mount Nebo and dyes, The third Particular, is, his End, He is dead. We have his Death threatened, Numb. 20. Because of his carriage At the waters of Meribah, and execute Deuteronomy last. where he Goes up to mount Nebo and dies, dt ord j-jn, vbz, po31 vvb, pns31 vbz j. pns12 vhb po31 n1 vvd, j. crd p-acp pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi np1 ord. c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvz, (13) sermon (DIV1) 428 Page 194
1970 and is buried in the plains of Moab. Though He was a great Prophet, to whom none under the Old Testament came near, eminently learned in all the wisdom of the Aegyptians, though admitted to so near communion with God, and is buried in the plains of Moab. Though He was a great Prophet, to whom none under the Old Testament Come near, eminently learned in all the Wisdom of the egyptians, though admitted to so near communion with God, cc vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. cs pns31 vbds dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq pix p-acp dt j n1 vvd av-j, av-j vvn p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt njp2, cs vvn p-acp av j n1 p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 428 Page 194
1971 yet none of these can exeeme him from the common lot of mankind, but he must dye, He is dead. yet none of these can exeeme him from the Common lot of mankind, but he must die, He is dead. av pix pp-f d vmb vvi pno31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi, pns31 vbz j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 428 Page 194
1972 Having thus briefly cleared the words, we shall take some Observations from them, and be briefe in some of them, and insist on others. Having thus briefly cleared the words, we shall take Some Observations from them, and be brief in Some of them, and insist on Others. vhg av av-j vvn dt n2, pns12 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp pno32, cc vbi j p-acp d pp-f pno32, cc vvi p-acp n2-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 429 Page 194
1973 Observ. 1. That often, Gods most eminent Servants, when first he finds them, he hath them to draw out of some condition very unlike their following work. Observation 1. That often, God's most eminent Servants, when First he finds them, he hath them to draw out of Some condition very unlike their following work. np1 crd cst av, ng1 av-ds j n2, c-crq ord pns31 vvz pno32, pns31 vhz pno32 p-acp vvi av pp-f d n1 av av-j po32 j-vvg n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 430 Page 194
1974 Thus was it here with Moses, as his very name Moses imports. Thus was it Here with Moses, as his very name Moses imports. av vbds pn31 av p-acp np1, p-acp po31 j n1 np1 vvz. (13) sermon (DIV1) 431 Page 194
1975 There be three things in this point, to which we shall speak briefly 1. From what God usually drawes his Servants out when he calls them to his work. 2dly, Why he chooses this way, to call such Servants, There be three things in this point, to which we shall speak briefly 1. From what God usually draws his Servants out when he calls them to his work. 2dly, Why he chooses this Way, to call such Servants, pc-acp vbi crd n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi av-j crd p-acp r-crq np1 av-j vvz po31 n2 av c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1. j, q-crq pns31 vvz d n1, pc-acp vvi d n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 431 Page 195
1976 as he must first draw out. 3dly, Apply. as he must First draw out. 3dly, Apply. c-acp pns31 vmb ord vvi av. j, vvb. (13) sermon (DIV1) 431 Page 195
1977 In the First, We shall have plenty of Scripture proofes of the truth of the point, from what, to wit, he draweth them out; In the First, We shall have plenty of Scripture proofs of the truth of the point, from what, to wit, he draws them out; p-acp dt ord, pns12 vmb vhi n1 pp-f n1 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq, p-acp n1, pns31 vvz pno32 av; (13) sermon (DIV1) 432 Page 195
1978 and here, take notice of these particulars. 1st. Sometimes when he is about to imploy Servants, He hath them to draw out of a very low and obscure original in the World. and Here, take notice of these particulars. 1st. Sometime when he is about to employ Servants, He hath them to draw out of a very low and Obscure original in the World. cc av, vvb n1 pp-f d n2-j. ord. av c-crq pns31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi n2, pns31 vhz pno32 p-acp vvi av pp-f dt j j cc j n-jn p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 432 Page 195
1979 Its true sometimes he hath called them that are honourable in the World, as Isaiah to be a Prophet, who is supposed to be of the blood royal of the Kings of Judah: But here he holds, not many Noble, he chooses the things that are not. Its true sometime he hath called them that Are honourable in the World, as Isaiah to be a Prophet, who is supposed to be of the blood royal of the Kings of Judah: But Here he holds, not many Noble, he chooses the things that Are not. po31 j av pns31 vhz vvn pno32 cst vbr j p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vbi pp-f dt n1 j pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1: cc-acp av pns31 vvz, xx d j, pns31 vvz dt n2 cst vbr xx. (13) sermon (DIV1) 433 Page 195
1980 Thus, Christ his Apostles, a company of poor fisher-men, he made them Apostles; Amos, ane herdsman; David, a Sheepherd; Thus, christ his Apostles, a company of poor fishermen, he made them Apostles; Amos, ane herdsman; David, a Shepherd; av, np1 po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f j n2, pns31 vvd pno32 n2; np1, j n1; np1, dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 433 Page 195
1981 the famous Gregory Nazianzen had it often objected to him by the Arians that he was the Son of him who was once a Begger; the famous Gregory Nazianzen had it often objected to him by the Arians that he was the Son of him who was once a Beggar; dt j np1 np1 vhd pn31 av vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 cst pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq vbds a-acp dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 433 Page 195
1982 Erasmus, a Bastard, obscurely borne in Rotterdam. Erasmus, a Bastard, obscurely born in Rotterdam. np1, dt n1, av-j vvn p-acp np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 433 Page 195
1983 2dly, He hath them to draw out from a great deal of natural simplicity and weakness, in respect of moral induements: 2dly, He hath them to draw out from a great deal of natural simplicity and weakness, in respect of moral enduements: av, pns31 vhz pno32 p-acp vvi av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pp-f j n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 434 Page 195
1984 So that they may say, as Moses, I am not eloquent. It is true, some of them has been of excellent natural induements, but often otherwayes. So that they may say, as Moses, I am not eloquent. It is true, Some of them has been of excellent natural enduements, but often otherways. av cst pns32 vmb vvi, c-acp np1, pns11 vbm xx j. pn31 vbz j, d pp-f pno32 vhz vbn pp-f j j n2, cc-acp av av. (13) sermon (DIV1) 434 Page 195
1985 Therefore Heathens used to draw the primitive Christians, in their portratures, with the head of ane asse on their shoulders, Therefore heathens used to draw the primitive Christians, in their portraitures, with the head of ane Ass on their shoulders, av n2-jn vvd pc-acp vvi dt j np1, p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp po32 n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 434 Page 196
1986 as noting the simplicity they saw in many of them, and yet eminent Servants. as noting the simplicity they saw in many of them, and yet eminent Servants. c-acp vvg dt n1 pns32 vvd p-acp d pp-f pno32, cc av j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 434 Page 196
1987 How ignorant, how timorous, and despondent, were the Aposties, before the pouring out of the Spirit? How childish were a number of their questions to Christ, How ignorant, how timorous, and despondent, were the Apostles, before the pouring out of the Spirit? How childish were a number of their questions to christ, q-crq j, c-crq j, cc j, vbdr dt n2, p-acp dt vvg av pp-f dt n1? q-crq j vbdr dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp np1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 434 Page 196
1988 and how litle affrighted them? And yet what excellent instruments for Christ afterwards? and how little affrighted them? And yet what excellent Instruments for christ afterwards? cc c-crq j j-vvn pno32? cc av q-crq j n2 p-acp np1 av? (13) sermon (DIV1) 434 Page 196
1989 3dly, He hath drawen some out to service when their faces has been towards another airth, 3dly, He hath drawn Some out to service when their faces has been towards Another Earth, av, pns31 vhz vvn d av p-acp n1 c-crq po32 n2 vhz vbn p-acp j-jn n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 435 Page 196
1990 and their imployments lying another way in the World. and their employments lying Another Way in the World. cc po32 n2 vvg j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 435 Page 196
1991 It is true, Jeremiah is supposed to have been a Priest ere called to have been a Prophet, It is true, Jeremiah is supposed to have been a Priest ere called to have been a Prophet, pn31 vbz j, np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 c-acp vvn pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 435 Page 196
1992 and Ezekiel the Son of a Priest; and Ezekielem the Son of a Priest; cc np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 435 Page 196
1993 But frequently he called them goeing at the plough, as Elisha; when keeping sheep, as David, or the cattel, But frequently he called them going At the plough, as Elisha; when keeping sheep, as David, or the cattle, cc-acp av-j pns31 vvd pno32 vvg p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1; c-crq vvg n1, c-acp np1, cc dt n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 435 Page 196
1994 as Amos; when fishing, he hath drawn them out, and made them Fishers of Men; when commanding Armies, as the famous Ambross to be Bishop of Millan. as Amos; when fishing, he hath drawn them out, and made them Fishers of Men; when commanding Armies, as the famous Ambross to be Bishop of Milan. c-acp np1; c-crq vvg, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 av, cc vvd pno32 n2 pp-f n2; c-crq vvg n2, c-acp dt j j pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 435 Page 196
1995 4thly, He nath drawn some out when ingadged in a great deal of opposition to him; 4thly, He nath drawn Some out when engaged in a great deal of opposition to him; j, pns31 vvb vvn d av c-crq vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31; (13) sermon (DIV1) 436 Page 196
1996 they have been, as Paul, persecuting him, and on the way to Damascus drawn out, and made chosen vessels to lift up his name. they have been, as Paul, persecuting him, and on the Way to Damascus drawn out, and made chosen vessels to lift up his name. pns32 vhb vbn, c-acp np1, vvg pno31, cc p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 vvn av, cc vvd j-vvn n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 436 Page 196
1997 How farr was famous Augustin ingadged in Manicheïsme, whose principles tended to deny the Being of God, How Far was famous Augustin engaged in Manicheïsme, whose principles tended to deny the Being of God, c-crq av-j vbds j np1 vvn p-acp n1, rg-crq n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt vbg pp-f n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 436 Page 197
1998 and overturne his Law, and yet ingadged to be as eminent a light as any since the Apostles tymes: and overturn his Law, and yet engaged to be as eminent a Light as any since the Apostles times: cc vvi po31 n1, cc av vvn pc-acp vbi a-acp j dt n1 c-acp d c-acp dt n2 n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 436 Page 197
1999 Matthew the Publican, the first Writter of the New Testament, and Mary Magdalen, out of whom he cast seven Devils, the first preacher of the resurrection; Matthew the Publican, the First Writer of the New Testament, and Marry Magdalen, out of whom he cast seven Devils, the First preacher of the resurrection; np1 dt n1, dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc vvi np1, av pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd crd n2, dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 436 Page 197
2000 and many other proofs of this. and many other proofs of this. cc d j-jn n2 pp-f d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 436 Page 197
2001 5thly, He hath drawn some out from under very great oppression and persecution, and made them eminent Servants. 5thly, He hath drawn Some out from under very great oppression and persecution, and made them eminent Servants. j, pns31 vhz vvn d av p-acp p-acp av j n1 cc n1, cc vvd pno32 j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 437 Page 197
2002 Daniel, a captive boy, outstriped all the Caldeans in wisdom and interpretation of hidden mysteries. daniel, a captive boy, ped all the Chaldaeans in Wisdom and Interpretation of hidden Mysteres. np1, dt j-jn n1, n1 d dt njp2 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f j-vvn n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 437 Page 197
2003 What a great deal did many of the worthy instruments at the Counsel of Nite suffer for him, What a great deal did many of the worthy Instruments At the Counsel of Nite suffer for him, q-crq dt j n1 vdd d pp-f dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j vvi p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV1) 437 Page 197
2004 so that some bore the marks of their tortures, (as Paphunitius the want of one of his eyes) about in their bodies? Multitudes of such might be instanced, so that Some boar the marks of their tortures, (as Paphunitius the want of one of his eyes) about in their bodies? Multitudes of such might be instanced, av cst d vvd dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (c-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f crd pp-f po31 n2) p-acp p-acp po32 n2? n2 pp-f d vmd vbi vvn, (13) sermon (DIV1) 437 Page 197
2005 and all these will be the more remarkable, if we consider the way of the Lords drawing out in these particulars. and all these will be the more remarkable, if we Consider the Way of the lords drawing out in these particulars. cc d d vmb vbi dt av-dc j, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg av p-acp d n2-j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 437 Page 197
2006 1st, He hath made his word the mean of drawing them out to his service, when they themselves have been farr from intending any such thing: 1st, He hath made his word the mean of drawing them out to his service, when they themselves have been Far from intending any such thing: ord, pns31 vhz vvn po31 n1 dt j pp-f vvg pno32 av p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pns32 px32 vhb vbn av-j p-acp vvg d d n1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 438 Page 197
2007 Augustin came from Rome to Millan, meerly to hear Ambrose his eloquence, and yet by his Sermon drawn out, Augustin Come from Room to Milan, merely to hear Ambrose his eloquence, and yet by his Sermon drawn out, np1 vvd p-acp vvb p-acp np1, av-j pc-acp vvi np1 po31 n1, cc av p-acp po31 n1 vvn av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 438 Page 197
2008 though he little regarded his doctrine. though he little regarded his Doctrine. cs pns31 av-j vvd po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 438 Page 198
2009 Virgerius was set downe to writt a Book De Apostasia Germanorum, that he might vindicat himself from the suspition of Lutheranismt, and turning over Luthers Books, that he might answer his arguments, was drawn out to the great opposition of Popery he afterward manifested. Virgerius was Set down to writ a Book De Apostasia Germans, that he might Vindicates himself from the suspicion of Lutheranismt, and turning over Luthers Books, that he might answer his Arguments, was drawn out to the great opposition of Popery he afterwards manifested. np1 vbds vvn a-acp pc-acp vvd dt n1 fw-fr np1 np1, cst pns31 vmd fw-la px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvd, cc vvg p-acp np1 n2, cst pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2, vbds vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pns31 av vvd. (13) sermon (DIV1) 438 Page 198
2010 2dly, Some drawn out by occasional unexpected providence, from which no such thing was expected. 2dly, some drawn out by occasional unexpected providence, from which no such thing was expected. av, d vvn av p-acp j j n1, p-acp r-crq dx d n1 vbds vvn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 439 Page 198
2011 Justin Martyr came to behold the Martyrdome of some of the Martyrs, meerly as a gazer and looker on, Justin Martyr Come to behold the Martyrdom of Some of the Martyrs, merely as a gazer and looker on, np1 n1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n2, av-j c-acp dt n1 cc n1 a-acp, (13) sermon (DIV1) 439 Page 198
2012 and by their constancy and cheerfulness was put to search after their doctrine, and drawn out to be ane eminent Servant? and by their constancy and cheerfulness was put to search After their Doctrine, and drawn out to be ane eminent Servant? cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc vvn av pc-acp vbi vvn j n1? (13) sermon (DIV1) 439 Page 198
2013 3dly, When they have only designed some bi•t of service to him, and to hold there, 3dly, When they have only designed Some bi•t of service to him, and to hold there, av, c-crq pns32 vhb av-j vvn d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp, (13) sermon (DIV1) 440 Page 198
2014 when it were done, he hath drawn them on step after step to great things; when it were done, he hath drawn them on step After step to great things; c-crq pn31 vbdr vdn, pns31 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n2; (13) sermon (DIV1) 440 Page 198
2015 there was no more designed by Luther at first but to overthrow Popish Indulgences, but step after step he was drawn to overturne the whole body of Popish doctrine. there was no more designed by Luther At First but to overthrow Popish Indulgences, but step After step he was drawn to overturn the Whole body of Popish Doctrine. pc-acp vbds dx av-dc vvn p-acp np1 p-acp ord p-acp pc-acp vvi j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 440 Page 198
2016 In a word, a small lyne in his hand, is strong enough to draw out his most resolut adversaries. In a word, a small line in his hand, is strong enough to draw out his most resolute Adversaries. p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz j av-d pc-acp vvi av po31 av-ds j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 440 Page 198
2017 The Second thing we proposed was, Why God so often choosed this way? Here take notice of these three: The Second thing we proposed was, Why God so often choosed this Way? Here take notice of these three: dt ord n1 pns12 vvd vbds, q-crq np1 av av vvn d n1? av vvb n1 pp-f d crd: (13) sermon (DIV1) 441 Page 198
2018 First, He layes a foundation for his own praise. 2dly, For humbling, his Servants. 3dly, For confirming the truths delivered by them. First, He lays a Foundation for his own praise. 2dly, For humbling, his Servants. 3dly, For confirming the truths Delivered by them. ord, pns31 vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1. j, c-acp vvg, po31 n2. j, c-acp vvg dt n2 vvn p-acp pno32. (13) sermon (DIV1) 441 Page 199
2019 First, For his own praise, especially of his power and grace. 1. His power shynes in it, that he can take any stuffe and make a vessel of honour off it, to make a Rose grow out of a Thorne; First, For his own praise, especially of his power and grace. 1. His power shines in it, that he can take any stuff and make a vessel of honour off it, to make a Rose grow out of a Thorn; ord, p-acp po31 d vvi, av-j pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. crd po31 n1 vvz p-acp pn31, cst pns31 vmb vvi d n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb av pp-f dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 442 Page 199
2020 what a great demonstration of power was it to take Paul on his way to Damascus and draw him then out? Beside 2dly, That demonstrats his Grace in the riches and freedom of it, that no native baseness, no affliction, no opposition to him, can hinder him from honouring them with his honourable service. what a great demonstration of power was it to take Paul on his Way to Damascus and draw him then out? Beside 2dly, That demonstrates his Grace in the riches and freedom of it, that no native baseness, no affliction, no opposition to him, can hinder him from honouring them with his honourable service. r-crq dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbds pn31 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 cc vvi pno31 av av? p-acp av-j, cst vvz po31 vvb p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f pn31, cst dx j-jn n1, dx n1, dx n1 p-acp pno31, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp po31 j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 442 Page 199
2021 Secondly, It keeps his Servants humble, to remember how drawn out; Secondly, It keeps his Servants humble, to Remember how drawn out; ord, pn31 vvz po31 n2 j, pc-acp vvi c-crq vvn av; (13) sermon (DIV1) 443 Page 199
2022 not worthy to be called ane Apostle, and why, I persecuted the Church, Eminent service is apt to puff up even the best, not worthy to be called ane Apostle, and why, I persecuted the Church, Eminent service is apt to puff up even the best, xx j pc-acp vbi vvn j n1, cc q-crq, pns11 vvn dt n1, j n1 vbz j p-acp n1 a-acp av dt js, (13) sermon (DIV1) 443 Page 199
2023 but when they look on what they were, and how drawn out, they must let their Feathers fall. but when they look on what they were, and how drawn out, they must let their Feathers fallen. cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr, cc c-crq vvn av, pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2 vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 443 Page 199
2024 Beside, Thirdly, This tends to confirme the doctrine delivered by them, that when they first did begin to preach it, their faces were another way, I was no Prophet, nor Son of a Prophet, said Amos, and the Lord said unto me, Goe Prophesy at Bethel: Beside, Thirdly, This tends to confirm the Doctrine Delivered by them, that when they First did begin to preach it, their faces were Another Way, I was no Prophet, nor Son of a Prophet, said Amos, and the Lord said unto me, Go Prophesy At Bethel: a-acp, ord, d vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32, cst c-crq pns32 ord vdd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, po32 n2 vbdr j-jn n1, pns11 vbds dx n1, ccx n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd np1, cc dt n1 vvd p-acp pno11, vvb vvb p-acp np1: (13) sermon (DIV1) 444 Page 199
2025 It was no design of his who was looking over his kin. It was no Design of his who was looking over his kin. pn31 vbds dx n1 pp-f po31 zz vbds vvg p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 444 Page 199
2026 What can be more rational then what Paul alledges in his own defence before Aggripa, that he was once zealous in the Jewish Religion, What can be more rational then what Paul alleges in his own defence before Aggripa, that he was once zealous in the Jewish Religion, q-crq vmb vbi av-dc j cs r-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp np1, cst pns31 vbds a-acp j p-acp dt jp n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 444 Page 200
2027 and persecuted Christians, but could not be disobedient to the heavenly vision. Application. By way of use breifly take these things. and persecuted Christians, but could not be disobedient to the heavenly vision. Application. By Way of use briefly take these things. cc vvn np1, p-acp vmd xx vbi j p-acp dt j n1. n1. p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvi d n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 444 Page 200
2028 First, See the remarkable way which God hath been constantly using to build his Church. First, See the remarkable Way which God hath been constantly using to built his Church. ord, vvb dt j n1 r-crq np1 vhz vbn av-j vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 200
2029 He hath not found the stones polished to his hand, which he hath been laying in his temple, He hath not found the stones polished to his hand, which he hath been laying in his temple, pns31 vhz xx vvn dt n2 vvn p-acp po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vhz vbn vvg p-acp po31 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 200
2030 but had them to hew out of a hard rock, and digg out of a pitt; but had them to hew out of a hard rock, and dig out of a pit; cc-acp vhd pno32 pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt j n1, cc vvb av pp-f dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 200
2031 so much the more ought wee to admire his progresse in the work; so much the more ought we to admire his progress in the work; av av-d dt av-dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 200
2032 look but on the begining of our reformatione from Popery, and wonder at the instruments, that ve may ascribe the praise to the principal agent. look but on the beginning of our Reformation from Popery, and wonder At the Instruments, that we may ascribe the praise to the principal agent. vvb cc-acp p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 200
2033 Luther in a Popish cell, Calvin a big of Papist, Beza not only a Papist, but even loose, so that Papists by way of reproach objected his Juvenilia to him, Luther in a Popish cell, calvin a big of Papist, Beza not only a Papist, but even lose, so that Papists by Way of reproach objected his Juvenilia to him, np1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 dt j pp-f njp, np1 xx av-j dt njp, cc-acp av j, av d njp2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vvn po31 np1 p-acp pno31, (13) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 200
2034 and he forced to tell they envyed to him the grace of God; and yet what done by them? and he forced to tell they envied to him the grace of God; and yet what done by them? cc pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno32 vvn p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1; cc av q-crq vdn p-acp pno32? (13) sermon (DIV1) 446 Page 200
2035 Secondly, This may incourage, in reference to the case of the Church for the time to come. Secondly, This may encourage, in Referente to the case of the Church for the time to come. ord, d vmb vvi, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (13) sermon (DIV1) 447 Page 200
2036 Often we stand asking, by whom will the Lord deliver Israel? And where are the instruments to be found fitt for the work? But, cannot he, who drew out Moses, draw out; Often we stand asking, by whom will the Lord deliver Israel? And where Are the Instruments to be found fit for the work? But, cannot he, who drew out Moses, draw out; av pns12 vvb vvg, p-acp ro-crq vmb dt n1 vvb np1? cc c-crq vbr dt n2 pc-acp vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1? p-acp, vmbx pns31, r-crq vvd av np1, vvb av; (13) sermon (DIV1) 447 Page 200
2037 Either he can raise up new or elevat the Spirits of such as are, What a change did the pouring out of the Spirit make on the Apostles? How boldly goe they to the temple to preach? With what confidence and freedome of speech appear they before Counsels, Either he can raise up new or elevat the Spirits of such as Are, What a change did the pouring out of the Spirit make on the Apostles? How boldly go they to the temple to preach? With what confidence and freedom of speech appear they before Counsels, av-d pns31 vmb vvi a-acp j cc j dt n2 pp-f d c-acp vbr, q-crq dt n1 vdd dt vvg av pp-f dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n2? c-crq av-j vvi pns32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi? p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvb pns32 p-acp n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 447 Page 201
2038 and witness for Christ? He is the same he was then who did effectuat this. and witness for christ? He is the same he was then who did effectuat this. cc vvi p-acp np1? pns31 vbz dt d pns31 vbds av q-crq vdd fw-la d. (13) sermon (DIV1) 447 Page 201
2039 Thirdly, This should make us hopefully pray for either such as are most indisposed for service, Thirdly, This should make us hopefully pray for either such as Are most indisposed for service, ord, d vmd vvi pno12 av-j vvi p-acp d d c-acp vbr av-ds vvn p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 448 Page 201
2040 or most reluctant to it, since we have to do with one who can so easily draw them out, or most reluctant to it, since we have to do with one who can so Easily draw them out, cc av-ds j p-acp pn31, c-acp pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi p-acp pi r-crq vmb av av-j vvi pno32 av, (13) sermon (DIV1) 448 Page 201
2041 and make them Veshels meet for his use. and make them Veshels meet for his use. cc vvi pno32 n2 vvi p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 448 Page 201
2042 Augustin ascribed much to his Mother Monica's Prayers, who, even when he was a Manichean, ceased not to wrestle with God for him. Augustin ascribed much to his Mother Monica's Prayers, who, even when he was a Manichean, ceased not to wrestle with God for him. np1 vvn av-d p-acp po31 n1 npg1 n2, r-crq, av c-crq pns31 vbds dt jp, vvd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 p-acp pno31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 448 Page 201
2043 Lastly, This should keep such as are honoured with eminent service humble; when they call to mind what once they were, Lastly, This should keep such as Are honoured with eminent service humble; when they call to mind what once they were, ord, d vmd vvi d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp j n1 j; c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi r-crq a-acp pns32 vbdr, (13) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 201
2044 and how drawn out to their work, what have the best but what they have received? And if received, and how drawn out to their work, what have the best but what they have received? And if received, cc c-crq vvn av p-acp po32 n1, q-crq vhb dt js p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn? cc cs vvn, (13) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 201
2045 why glory they of it, as though it had not been received? But I goe to the second branch, haveing dwelt too long on this: why glory they of it, as though it had not been received? But I go to the second branch, having dwelled too long on this: q-crq n1 pns32 pp-f pn31, c-acp cs pn31 vhd xx vbn vvn? p-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, vhg vvn av av-j p-acp d: (13) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 201
2046 my servant, Moses his life and great Elogy. my servant, Moses his life and great Eulogy. po11 n1, np1 po31 n1 cc j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 449 Page 201
2047 Observ. II. That it is the greatest Elogy and highest commendation of a Man after his death, that in his life he hath been Gods Servant. Observation II That it is the greatest Eulogy and highest commendation of a Man After his death, that in his life he hath been God's Servant. np1 crd cst pn31 vbz dt js n1 cc js n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vhz vbn n2 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 450 Page 201
2048 Thus it is here Moses his great testimony, my servant is dead. Thus it is Here Moses his great testimony, my servant is dead. av pn31 vbz av np1 po31 j n1, po11 n1 vbz j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 201
2049 It is true, all the creatures are in their kind subservient, and his great estenemies doe his work. It is true, all the creatures Are in their kind subservient, and his great estenemies do his work. pn31 vbz j, d dt n2 vbr p-acp po32 j fw-fr, cc po31 j n2 vdb po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 202
2050 But as this is not 〈 ◊ 〉 operantis, so it is but some sins of common service; But as this is not 〈 ◊ 〉 operantis, so it is but Some Sins of Common service; cc-acp c-acp d vbz xx 〈 sy 〉 fw-la, av pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 202
2051 but to be his as in the explication, by way of distinction or propriety, as Moses, is a mans greatest elogy in death. but to be his as in the explication, by Way of distinction or propriety, as Moses, is a men greatest eulogy in death. cc-acp pc-acp vbi po31 a-acp p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-acp np1, vbz dt ng1 js n1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 451 Page 202
2052 We shall, 1st, prove the point from Scripture. 2dly, Give some grounds of it. 3dly, Apply it. We shall, 1st, prove the point from Scripture. 2dly, Give Some grounds of it. 3dly, Apply it. pns12 vmb, ord, vvb dt n1 p-acp n1. j, vvb d n2 pp-f pn31. j, vvb pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 452 Page 202
2053 From Scripture, these things will prove it. 1st. It is the name given to the most eminent Saints, as their Title of greatest honour, Abraham my Servant, Job my Servant, Jacob my Servant, David my Servant; From Scripture, these things will prove it. 1st. It is the name given to the most eminent Saints, as their Title of greatest honour, Abraham my Servant, Job my Servant, Jacob my Servant, David my Servant; p-acp n1, d n2 vmb vvi pn31. ord. pn31 vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt av-ds j n2, c-acp po32 n1 pp-f js n1, np1 po11 n1, np1 po11 n1, np1 po11 n1, np1 po11 n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 202
2054 The greatest Prophets and Apostles glory in it, Paul prefixes it to some of his Episties, Paul a Servant of Jesus Christ. The greatest prophets and Apostles glory in it, Paul prefixes it to Some of his Episties, Paul a Servant of jesus christ. dt js n2 cc n2 vvb p-acp pn31, np1 vvz pn31 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 202
2055 2dly, This Name is given to the greatest Princes; Nebuthad••zar, Head of the Assi•ian Monarchy, Jerem. 25.9. Cyrus, Head of the Persian, Isal. 45. 3dly, It is given to the exellent Martyrs, Rev. 19.2. 4thly, It is given to the Saints in glory, Rev. •2: 2. 5thly, To the blessed Angels, Rev. 19: 10. Lastly, To Jesus the Mediator, Isai. 42. Behold my Servant whom &c. Behold all layed togither prove it ane eminent testimony of honour. 2dly, This Name is given to the greatest Princes; Nebuthad••zar, Head of the Assi•ian Monarchy, Jeremiah 25.9. Cyrus, Head of the Persian, Isal 45. 3dly, It is given to the excellent Martyrs, Rev. 19.2. 4thly, It is given to the Saints in glory, Rev. •2: 2. 5thly, To the blessed Angels, Rev. 19: 10. Lastly, To jesus the Mediator, Isaiah 42. Behold my Servant whom etc. Behold all laid together prove it ane eminent testimony of honour. av, d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt js n2; np1, n1 pp-f dt jp n1, np1 crd. np1, n1 pp-f dt jp, np1 crd j, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2, n1 crd. j, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, n1 n1: crd j, p-acp dt j-vvn n2, n1 crd: crd ord, p-acp np1 dt n1, np1 crd vvb po11 n1 r-crq av vvb d vvn av vvi pn31 j j n1 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 453 Page 202
2056 To evidence it further, consider that there have been many things pitched on in the world, To evidence it further, Consider that there have been many things pitched on in the world, p-acp n1 pn31 av-jc, vvb cst pc-acp vhi vbn d n2 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 202
2057 as things commending men after their death, according to the diversity of mens lives. as things commending men After their death, according to the diversity of men's lives. c-acp n2 vvg n2 p-acp po32 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 202
2058 Some have been commended for their honour, some their courage, some their wisdome, some their riches, some have been commended for their honour, Some their courage, Some their Wisdom, Some their riches, d vhb vbn vvn p-acp po32 n1, d po32 n1, d po32 n1, d po32 n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 203
2059 but where a concatination of these are, 〈 ◊ 〉 eminently commendable must that 〈 ◊ 〉 be? And in spending the life in service to God, a multitude of these concurr. but where a concatenation of these Are, 〈 ◊ 〉 eminently commendable must that 〈 ◊ 〉 be? And in spending the life in service to God, a multitude of these concur. cc-acp c-crq dt n1 pp-f d vbr, 〈 sy 〉 av-j j vmb cst 〈 sy 〉 vbi? cc p-acp vvg dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f d vvb. (13) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 203
2060 I shall, to demonst•at, only pitch on these five. 1st, The wis〈 … 〉 of life so spent. 2dly, The honourableness of it. 3dly, The gainfulness of it. 4thly, The sweetness of it. Lastly, The security of it. I shall, to demonst•at, only pitch on these five. 1st, The wis〈 … 〉 of life so spent. 2dly, The honorableness of it. 3dly, The gainfulness of it. 4thly, The sweetness of it. Lastly, The security of it. pns11 vmb, pc-acp vvi, j n1 p-acp d crd. ord, dt n1 … 〉 pp-f n1 av vvn. j, dt n1 pp-f pn31. j, dt n1 pp-f pn31. j, dt n1 pp-f pn31. ord, dt n1 pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 203
2061 Where all these concurr in the life, how deservedly is the person commended? First, It is the highest wisdome. Where all these concur in the life, how deservedly is the person commended? First, It is the highest Wisdom. c-crq d d vvb p-acp dt n1, c-crq av-vvn vbz dt n1 vvn? ord, pn31 vbz dt js n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 454 Page 203
2062 His fear is the beginning of wisdome, and a good understanding have all they that doe his Commandements. His Fear is the beginning of Wisdom, and a good understanding have all they that do his commandments. po31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 vhb d pns32 cst vdb po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 203
2063 If we sould take even the rule given by Azistotle, whereby wisdom is discerned, all would agree to his service. If we should take even the Rule given by Azistotle, whereby Wisdom is discerned, all would agree to his service. cs pns12 vmd vvi av dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, c-crq n1 vbz vvn, d vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 203
2064 Moses is brief in determining wherein wisdome consists, Deut. 4: 6. Keep his statutes, for this is your wisdome. Moses is brief in determining wherein Wisdom consists, Deuteronomy 4: 6. Keep his statutes, for this is your Wisdom. np1 vbz j p-acp vvg c-crq n1 vvz, np1 crd: crd vvb po31 n2, p-acp d vbz po22 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 203
2065 Yea where his service is wanting, the Scripture speaks of men as fools, Jer. 8: 9. Since they have rejected the word of God, what wisdome is in them? They are indeed foolish Virgins who make no provision for the time to come; Yea where his service is wanting, the Scripture speaks of men as Fools, Jer. 8: 9. Since they have rejected the word of God, what Wisdom is in them? They Are indeed foolish Virgins who make no provision for the time to come; uh c-crq po31 n1 vbz vvg, dt n1 vvz pp-f n2 c-acp n2, np1 crd: crd c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq n1 vbz p-acp pno32? pns32 vbr av j n2 r-crq vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (13) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 203
2066 Though they should be able, with Berengari•s to disput de omni scihili; Or with Solomon to travel nature from the Cedar to the Hysop; Though they should be able, with Berengari•s to dispute de omni scihili; Or with Solomon to travel nature from the Cedar to the Hyssop; cs pns32 vmd vbi j, p-acp j pc-acp vvi fw-la fw-la fw-la; cc p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 203
2067 yet he that walks not circumspectly, is a fool, Eph. 5: 16. So that if wisdome commend a Man at death, it is a high Elogy to be his Servant. yet he that walks not circumspectly, is a fool, Ephesians 5: 16. So that if Wisdom commend a Man At death, it is a high Eulogy to be his Servant. av pns31 cst vvz xx av-j, vbz dt n1, np1 crd: crd av cst cs n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 455 Page 204
2068 Secondly, There is no trade of life so honourable, the way of life is above to the wise. Secondly, There is no trade of life so honourable, the Way of life is above to the wise. ord, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 av j, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz a-acp p-acp dt j. (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2069 There be four things will discover how honourable a service it is. First, they are taken up with the noblest objects. There be four things will discover how honourable a service it is. First, they Are taken up with the Noblest objects. pc-acp vbi crd n2 vmb vvi c-crq j dt n1 pn31 vbz. ord, pns32 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt js n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2070 Philosophers call their Metapnisicks scientia Nobilissima, quia tractant de en•e altissimo. They are either meditating or delighting in God, or with Angels, doeing his commandments. Philosophers call their Metapnisicks scientia Nobilissima, quia tractant de en•e altissimo. They Are either meditating or delighting in God, or with Angels, doing his Commandments. n2 vvb po32 n2 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. pns32 vbr av-d vvg cc vvg p-acp np1, cc p-acp n2, vdg po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2071 Others, with Dioclesian, are spending their time with fleas. Others, with Diocletian, Are spending their time with fleas. n2-jn, p-acp np1, vbr vvg po32 n1 p-acp n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2072 But his Servants, like Caleb, have ane other Spirit, Numb. 14. constantly follow him. 2dly, They act these great things from the noblest principles, Love constraineth, But his Servants, like Caleb, have ane other Spirit, Numb. 14. constantly follow him. 2dly, They act these great things from the Noblest principles, Love constrains, p-acp po31 n2, av-j np1, vhb vvn j-jn n1, j. crd av-j vvi pno31. j, pns32 vvi d j n2 p-acp dt js n2, vvb vvz, (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2073 yea by regeneration they partake of the divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. which elevats the Spirit farr above what the most famous among Grecians, or Romans could ever reach. 3dly, They drive at the noblest ends; yea by regeneration they partake of the divine nature, 2 Pet. 1. which elevates the Spirit Far above what the most famous among Greeks, or Romans could ever reach. 3dly, They drive At the Noblest ends; uh p-acp n1 pns32 vvb pp-f dt j-jn n1, crd np1 crd r-crq vvz dt n1 av-j p-acp r-crq dt av-ds j p-acp njp2, cc np1 vmd av vvi. j, pns32 vvb p-acp dt js n2; (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2074 such as the glory of God, 1 Cor. 6. the good of his Church, the salvation of their own souls. such as the glory of God, 1 Cor. 6. the good of his Church, the salvation of their own Souls. d c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd dt j pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2075 Others, like men of low Spirits, have but low designes, who will shew us any good? Psal. 4. Lastly, They receive the noblest reward; Others, like men of low Spirits, have but low designs, who will show us any good? Psalm 4. Lastly, They receive the Noblest reward; n2-jn, av-j n2 pp-f j n2, vhb p-acp j n2, r-crq vmb vvi pno12 d j? np1 crd ord, pns32 vvb dt js n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2076 Henceforth is laid up for me a crowne of immortal glory; Henceforth is laid up for me a crown of immortal glory; av vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f j n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2077 blessed is that servant whom his Lord shall finde waiting, verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all that he hath; blessed is that servant whom his Lord shall find waiting, verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all that he hath; vvn vbz d n1 r-crq po31 n1 vmb vvi vvg, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pns31 vmb vvi pno31 n1 p-acp d cst pns31 vhz; (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 204
2078 what more can be imagined, if this be not? More, He will gird himself, and stand, and serve him: what more can be imagined, if this be not? More, He will gird himself, and stand, and serve him: r-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn, cs d vbb xx? n1, pns31 vmb vvi px31, cc vvi, cc vvi pno31: (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 205
2079 So that, if true honour commend a man at death, it is a high elogy then to have been a Servant to God. So that, if true honour commend a man At death, it is a high eulogy then to have been a Servant to God. av cst, cs j n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz dt j n1 av pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1 p-acp np1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 456 Page 205
2080 Thirdly, As it is honourable, so it is truely gainful to be his Servants: Thirdly, As it is honourable, so it is truly gainful to be his Servants: ord, p-acp pn31 vbz j, av pn31 vbz av-j j pc-acp vbi po31 n2: (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2081 Godliness is great Gain, for it hath the promises of this life, and that which is to come, like ships that goe to a farr country, they keep a trade with Heaven, where they have wyne, Godliness is great Gain, for it hath the promises of this life, and that which is to come, like ships that go to a Far country, they keep a trade with Heaven, where they have wine, n1 vbz j n1, c-acp pn31 vhz dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc cst r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, av-j n2 cst vvb p-acp dt j n1, pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vhb n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2082 and milk, and honey, and whyt linen, and eye-salve, without money and without pryce. and milk, and honey, and whyt linen, and eyesalve, without money and without price. cc n1, cc n1, cc n1 n1, cc n1, p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2083 No sooner doth his elect Children, though prodigals before, come to their Fathers house, but they are clothed with the best rob, No sooner does his elect Children, though prodigals before, come to their Father's house, but they Are clothed with the best rob, av-dx av-c vdz po31 j-vvn n2, cs n2-jn p-acp, vvb p-acp po32 ng1 n1, cc-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt js vvi, (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2084 and fed on the fatted calfe, and have a ring on their hand, and shoes on their feet. and fed on the fatted calf, and have a ring on their hand, and shoes on their feet. cc vvd p-acp dt vvn n1, cc vhb dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc n2 p-acp po32 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2085 It is true, that which usually goes under the name of riches, is not their portion, It is true, that which usually Goes under the name of riches, is not their portion, pn31 vbz j, cst r-crq av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vbz xx po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2086 but their gain is more noble, & they lay up to themselves where the moth cannot enter; but their gain is more noble, & they lay up to themselves where the moth cannot enter; cc-acp po32 n1 vbz av-dc j, cc pns32 vvd a-acp p-acp px32 q-crq dt n1 vmbx vvi; (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2087 so that if riches and still to gain, can commend one's life, to be Gods Servant must be a high elogy. so that if riches and still to gain, can commend one's life, to be God's Servant must be a high eulogy. av cst cs n2 cc av pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi pig n1, pc-acp vbi npg1 n1 vmb vbi dt j n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 457 Page 205
2088 Fourthly, As it is gainful, so exceeding pleasant, to be his Servant. Fourthly, As it is gainful, so exceeding pleasant, to be his Servant. ord, p-acp pn31 vbz j, av av-vvg j, pc-acp vbi po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 205
2089 We may say, as the Queen of Sheba of Solomon's Servants, Blessed are those Servants who stand by and hear the wisdome of thy words. We may say, as the Queen of Sheba of Solomon's Servants, Blessed Are those Servants who stand by and hear the Wisdom of thy words. pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pp-f npg1 n2, vvn vbr d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 205
2090 This is the scope of the whole Song, to shew the delight of his Servants. This is the scope of the Whole Song, to show the delight of his Servants. d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 205
2091 Take but a view of their pleasures in these three. 1. What excellent walks they have. 2dly, What excellent company in these walks. 3dly, What sweet fellowship with this company. Take but a view of their pleasures in these three. 1. What excellent walks they have. 2dly, What excellent company in these walks. 3dly, What sweet fellowship with this company. vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp d crd. crd q-crq j n2 pns32 vhb. j, q-crq j n1 p-acp d n2. j, q-crq j n1 p-acp d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 206
2092 First, Their walks are sometymes to the Green Pasturs, Psal. 23. sometymes to the tillages, sometymes to the gardens, to see if the pomegranats bud, sometymes to the banquetting house; First, Their walks Are sometimes to the Green Pastures, Psalm 23. sometimes to the tillages, sometimes to the gardens, to see if the pomegranates bud, sometimes to the banqueting house; ord, po32 n2 vbr av p-acp dt j-jn n2, np1 crd av p-acp dt n2, av p-acp dt n2, pc-acp vvi cs dt n2 vvb, av p-acp dt n-vvg n1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 206
2093 It is true, they walk sometymes also down to the wilderness, Hosea 2: 14. ay but there they are allured, and a door of hope opened to them. 2. What excellent company in these walks? Enoch walked with God, Gen. 6. If to walk with the Wyse be, in Solomons eyes, It is true, they walk sometimes also down to the Wilderness, Hosea 2: 14. ay but there they Are allured, and a door of hope opened to them. 2. What excellent company in these walks? Enoch walked with God, Gen. 6. If to walk with the Wise be, in Solomons eyes, pn31 vbz j, pns32 vvb av av a-acp p-acp dt n1, np1 crd: crd uh p-acp a-acp pns32 vbr vvn, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32. crd q-crq j n1 p-acp d n2? np1 vvd p-acp np1, np1 crd cs pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 vbb, p-acp np1 n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 206
2094 so great a priviledge, what to walk with the only wise God? 3dly, What sweet fellowship in these walks? Sometymes they fit down under his shaddow, sometymes he kisses them with the kisses of his mouth, sometymes he sups with them, sometymes he taks them in his bosome, Esai. 40: 11. How pleasant a life must this be? The Apostle thinks nothing, Eph. 4. to call it the life of God. Others, so great a privilege, what to walk with the only wise God? 3dly, What sweet fellowship in these walks? Sometimes they fit down under his shadow, sometimes he Kisses them with the Kisses of his Mouth, sometimes he sups with them, sometimes he Takes them in his bosom, Isaiah. 40: 11. How pleasant a life must this be? The Apostle thinks nothing, Ephesians 4. to call it the life of God. Others, av j dt n1, r-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp dt av-j j np1? av, q-crq j n1 p-acp d n2? av pns32 vvb a-acp p-acp po31 n1, av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, av pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1, np1. crd: crd q-crq j dt n1 vmb d vbi? dt n1 vvz pix, np1 crd p-acp vvi pn31 dt n1 pp-f np1. n2-jn, (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 206
2095 like the elder Brother, Luk. 15. get never a kid to make mirry with, but they delight themselves in fatness. like the elder Brother, Luk. 15. get never a kid to make mirry with, but they delight themselves in fatness. av-j dt jc-jn n1, np1 crd vvi av dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, cc-acp pns32 vvb px32 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 206
2096 Must it not then be a high elogy to be his Servant? Lastly, They dryve the sweetest life. Must it not then be a high eulogy to be his Servant? Lastly, They drive the Sweetest life. vmb pn31 xx av vbi dt j n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1? ord, pns32 vvb dt js n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 458 Page 206
2097 Sathan can tell God of Job, Hast thou not set a hedge about him, and about all he hath? About all he hath, is much; Sathan can tell God of Job, Hast thou not Set a hedge about him, and about all he hath? About all he hath, is much; np1 vmb vvi np1 pp-f np1, vh2 pns21 xx vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc p-acp d pns31 vhz? p-acp d pns31 vhz, vbz av-d; (13) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 207
2098 Who is he that will harme you, if ye be followers of that which is good? Who is he? It is such ane expression as that of Ahasuerus to Esther, Who is he, Who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good? Who is he? It is such ane expression as that of Ahasuerus to Esther, Who is he, q-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi pn22, cs pn22 vbb n2 pp-f d r-crq vbz j? r-crq vbz pns31? pn31 vbz d j n1 p-acp d pp-f np1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbz pns31, (13) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 207
2099 or where is the man, that durst presume to doe this? It is the highest act of boldness that ever the creatur attempted, to be a persecuter of them who have salvation for walls and bulwarks, or where is the man, that durst presume to do this? It is the highest act of boldness that ever the creature's attempted, to be a Persecutor of them who have salvation for walls and bulwarks, cc q-crq vbz dt n1, cst vvd vvi pc-acp vdi d? pn31 vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1 cst av dt ng1 vvn, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq vhb n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 207
2100 and are sheltered under the faithfulness of God, as a bird under the Feathers of the Dam, Psal. 71. Lay all togither and see if it be not a high elogy to be his Servant. Application. and Are sheltered under the faithfulness of God, as a bird under the Feathers of the Dam, Psalm 71. Lay all together and see if it be not a high eulogy to be his Servant. Application. cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd np1 d av cc vvb cs pn31 vbb xx dt j n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1. n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 459 Page 207
2101 First, Is it so great a priviledge to be his Servant? It reproves the undervaluers of it. First, Is it so great a privilege to be his Servant? It reproves the undervaluers of it. ord, vbz pn31 av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1? pn31 vvz dt n2 pp-f pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 207
2102 Many cast at it as a bondadge, even of such who call him Master and Lord, Many cast At it as a bondadge, even of such who call him Master and Lord, av-d vvn p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, av pp-f d r-crq vvb pno31 n1 cc n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 207
2103 but the lowest imployments in his service, David preferred it to a dwelling in the tents of wickedness. but the lowest employments in his service, David preferred it to a Dwelling in the tents of wickedness. cc-acp dt js n2 p-acp po31 n1, np1 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 207
2104 Some, like Canaan, are Servant of Servants, and despyse their own mercy. some, like Canaan, Are Servant of Servants, and despise their own mercy. d, av-j np1, vbr n1 pp-f n2, cc vvi po32 d n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 207
2105 Rectify thy opinion of his service, since it is the honour of Angels, who are oftener in the Scriptures denominat from their service, Rectify thy opinion of his service, since it is the honour of Angels, who Are oftener in the Scriptures denominat from their service, vvi po21 n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vbr av-c p-acp dt n2 fw-la p-acp po32 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 207
2106 then their natures, though most pure and excellent Spirits. then their nature's, though most pure and excellent Spirits. cs po32 n2, cs ds j cc j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 461 Page 207
2107 Secondly, Is it such a priviledge to be his Servant? Then study to doe his service acceptably? There are these qualifications required in his Servants. Secondly, Is it such a privilege to be his Servant? Then study to do his service acceptably? There Are these qualifications required in his Servants. ord, vbz pn31 d dt n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1? av vvb pc-acp vdi po31 n1 av-j? pc-acp vbr d n2 vvn p-acp po31 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 462 Page 208
2108 1st, They cannot serve two Masters, for they must cleave to the one, and leave the other. 1st, They cannot serve two Masters, for they must cleave to the one, and leave the other. ord, pns32 vmbx vvi crd n2, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt pi, cc vvi dt j-jn. (13) sermon (DIV1) 463 Page 208
2109 Thou must give up with lusts, with Sathan, the World, neither serve men in opposition to him; Thou must give up with Lustiest, with Sathan, the World, neither serve men in opposition to him; pns21 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n2, p-acp np1, dt n1, av-dx vvi n2 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31; (13) sermon (DIV1) 463 Page 208
2110 these oppositions casts many out of his service and with Gideons 22000 they returne to their tents. these oppositions Cast many out of his service and with Gideons 22000 they return to their tents. d n2 vvz d av pp-f po31 n1 cc p-acp np1 crd pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 463 Page 208
2111 2dly, A Servant is not sui juris, but at the Beck of his Master, as the Centurions, 2dly, A Servant is not sui Juris, but At the Beck of his Master, as the Centurions, av, dt n1 vbz xx fw-la fw-la, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp dt n2, (13) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 208
2112 if he say to one goe, he must goe; if he say to one go, he must go; cs pns31 vvb p-acp crd vvi, pns31 vmb vvi; (13) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 208
2113 ye must not stand and disput your duty, his will is reason eneugh, though it were to suffer for righteousness sake, you must not stand and dispute your duty, his will is reason eneugh, though it were to suffer for righteousness sake, pn22 vmb xx vvi cc vvi po22 n1, po31 n1 vbz n1 av-d, cs pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 208
2114 though it were to walk on a sea of trouble, we ought to say with Peter, Master, if thou wilt bid me, I will come unto thee. though it were to walk on a sea of trouble, we ought to say with Peter, Master, if thou wilt bid me, I will come unto thee. cs pn31 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, n1, cs pns21 vm2 vvi pno11, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno21. (13) sermon (DIV1) 464 Page 208
2115 3dly, His service must be done cheerfully, Psal. 110: 3. It is true, we are to serve him with reverence, 3dly, His service must be done cheerfully, Psalm 110: 3. It is true, we Are to serve him with Reverence, av, po31 n1 vmb vbi vdn av-j, np1 crd: crd pn31 vbz j, pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 208
2116 and godly fear, Heb. 12: 28. yet this is not inconsistant with cheerfulness. and godly Fear, Hebrew 12: 28. yet this is not Inconsistent with cheerfulness. cc j n1, np1 crd: crd av d vbz xx n1 p-acp n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 208
2117 He loves not to have it wrung out of us, as service to ane austere and rigorous Master, He loves not to have it wrung out of us, as service to ane austere and rigorous Master, pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn av pp-f pno12, c-acp n1 pc-acp vvi j cc j n1, (13) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 208
2118 as the man who had the one talent called him; but we are to rejoice in trembling. as the man who had the one talon called him; but we Are to rejoice in trembling. c-acp dt n1 r-crq vhd dt crd n1 vvd pno31; cc-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg. (13) sermon (DIV1) 465 Page 208
2119 4thly, We must study in every thing to doe him service; Servants are to obey their Masters, as the Servants of Jesus Christ; 4thly, We must study in every thing to do him service; Servants Are to obey their Masters, as the Servants of jesus christ; j, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 pc-acp vdi pno31 n1; n2 vbr pc-acp vvi po32 n2, c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 np1; (13) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 208
2120 directing and referring to his honour, their most ordinary imployments. directing and referring to his honour, their most ordinary employments. vvg cc vvg p-acp po31 n1, po32 av-ds j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 466 Page 209
2121 Lastly, We must not lay stresse on our service, as if it deserved our fie, When we have done all, we are unprofitable Servants. Lastly, We must not lay stress on our service, as if it deserved our fie, When we have done all, we Are unprofitable Servants. ord, pns12 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1, c-acp cs pn31 vvd po12 uh, c-crq pns12 vhb vdn d, pns12 vbr j n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 467 Page 209
2122 Yea, though he say, well done, good and faithful Servant, yet out reply ought to be, When saw we thee hungry, and sed thee? Yea, though he say, well done, good and faithful Servant, yet out reply ought to be, When saw we thee hungry, and said thee? uh, cs pns31 vvb, av vdn, j cc j n1, av av vvi pi pc-acp vbi, c-crq vvd pns12 pno21 j, cc vvd pno21? (13) sermon (DIV1) 467 Page 209
2123 Thirdly, Here is consolation for his Servants: Their priviledge is great, though their service were never so low; Thirdly, Here is consolation for his Servants: Their privilege is great, though their service were never so low; ord, av vbz n1 p-acp po31 n2: po32 n1 vbz j, cs po32 n1 vbdr av-x av j; (13) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 209
2124 Especially since they are friends, als well as Servants. Especially since they Are Friends, also well as Servants. av-j c-acp pns32 vbr n2, av av c-acp n2. (13) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 209
2125 Yea, he that doeth the will of Christ, he is his Father, his Mother, his Brother, his Sister. Yea, he that doth the will of christ, he is his Father, his Mother, his Brother, his Sister. uh, pns31 cst vdz dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vbz po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1. (13) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 209
2126 Rejoice in your priviledge though it should have a mixture of the crosse with it. Rejoice in your privilege though it should have a mixture of the cross with it. vvb p-acp po22 n1 cs pn31 vmd vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31. (13) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 209
2127 SERMON II. On Josua 1: v. 2. Moses my Servant i• dead. SERMON II On Joshua 1: v. 2. Moses my Servant i• dead. n1 crd p-acp np1 crd: n1 crd np1 po11 n1 n1 j. (14) sermon (DIV1) 468 Page 209
2128 OFten the Lord makes his Servants honourable after their death, who wrestled with much opposition in their life. OFten the Lord makes his Servants honourable After their death, who wrestled with much opposition in their life. av dt n1 vvz po31 n2 j p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vvd p-acp d n1 p-acp po32 n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 209
2129 Here he writs Moses Epitaph himself. Moses my Servant is dead. The third particular in this description remains, his end, he is dead. Here he writs Moses Epitaph himself. Moses my Servant is dead. The third particular in this description remains, his end, he is dead. av pns31 n2 np1 n1 px31. np1 po11 n1 vbz j. dt ord j p-acp d n1 vvz, po31 vvi, pns31 vbz j. (14) sermon (DIV1) 469 Page 209
2130 In handling this, we shall, First, Consider somethings peculiar in Moses his death which may yeeld us ground of very useful instruction. In handling this, we shall, First, Consider somethings peculiar in Moses his death which may yield us ground of very useful instruction. p-acp vvg d, pns12 vmb, ord, vvb n2 j p-acp np1 po31 n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno12 n1 pp-f av j n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 470 Page 210
2131 Secondly, We shall speak of death, as a common lot, from which none of the most eminent Servants of God, Secondly, We shall speak of death, as a Common lot, from which none of the most eminent Servants of God, ord, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f n1, c-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 470 Page 210
2132 though as eminent as Moses, can expect to be exeemed: Moses is dead. though as eminent as Moses, can expect to be exeemed: Moses is dead. cs p-acp j c-acp np1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn: np1 vbz j. (14) sermon (DIV1) 470 Page 210
2133 In the first place, in Moses his death, we shall take notice of these three things very remarkable in it. 1. The cause of it. 2. The manner and circumstance of it. 3. Some consequences that followed on it. In the First place, in Moses his death, we shall take notice of these three things very remarkable in it. 1. The cause of it. 2. The manner and circumstance of it. 3. some consequences that followed on it. p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp np1 po31 n1, pns12 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d crd n2 av j p-acp pn31. crd dt n1 pp-f pn31. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. crd d n2 cst vvd p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 471 Page 210
2134 In which three, amongst other things, we shall have a notable discovery of the justice, mercy, and faithfulness of God. In which three, among other things, we shall have a notable discovery of the Justice, mercy, and faithfulness of God. p-acp r-crq crd, p-acp j-jn n2, pns12 vmb vhi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 471 Page 210
2135 First, Take notice of the cause of Moses death. First, Take notice of the cause of Moses death. ord, vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 472 Page 210
2136 Ye have it set down in the 20th of the Numbers, where, at Meribah, the people thristing and wanting water, the Lord bids Moses, v. 7, 8. take his rod, and speak to the rock, and Moses smites the rock twyce with the rod, You have it Set down in the 20th of the Numbers, where, At Meribah, the people thirsting and wanting water, the Lord bids Moses, v. 7, 8. take his rod, and speak to the rock, and Moses smites the rock twice with the rod, pn22 vhb pn31 vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord pp-f dt n2, c-crq, p-acp np1, dt n1 vvg cc vvg n1, dt n1 vvz np1, n1 crd, crd vvb po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1, cc np1 vvz dt n1 av p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 472 Page 210
2137 for the which the Lord threatens him, that he should not bring the congregation to the land which he had given them. for the which the Lord threatens him, that he should not bring the congregation to the land which he had given them. p-acp dt r-crq dt n1 vvz pno31, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns31 vhd vvn pno32. (14) sermon (DIV1) 472 Page 210
2138 This was the cause of his death, and in this I desire ye may mark these five things. This was the cause of his death, and in this I desire you may mark these five things. d vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp d pns11 vvb pn22 vmb vvi d crd n2. (14) sermon (DIV1) 472 Page 210
2139 1st, How many proofs of faithful service to God had Moses given, who was faithful, 1st, How many proofs of faithful service to God had Moses given, who was faithful, ord, c-crq d n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp np1 vhd np1 vvn, r-crq vbds j, (14) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 210
2140 as the Apostle testifies, as a Servant, yet all his former service cannot expiat this one sin, but he must die for it. as the Apostle Testifies, as a Servant, yet all his former service cannot expiate this one since, but he must die for it. c-acp dt n1 vvz, c-acp dt n1, av d po31 j n1 vmbx vvi d crd n1, p-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 211
2141 It is the way of a great many, upon commission of any sin, they think to expiat it by their former or future obedience; It is the Way of a great many, upon commission of any since, they think to expiate it by their former or future Obedience; pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j d, p-acp n1 pp-f d n1, pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po32 j cc j-jn n1; (14) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 211
2142 but though our service were as eminent as Moses's was, it cannot at all make a mends for one sin to God. but though our service were as eminent as Moses's was, it cannot At all make a mends for one since to God. cc-acp cs po12 n1 vbdr a-acp j c-acp npg1 vbds, pn31 vmbx p-acp d vvb dt n2 p-acp crd n1 p-acp np1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 211
2143 It is good there is a cautioner, who takes all his peoples debt on him, It is good there is a cautioner, who Takes all his peoples debt on him, pn31 vbz j a-acp vbz dt n1, r-crq vvz d po31 ng1 n1 p-acp pno31, (14) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 211
2144 since it is impossible for us to expiat sin, though we had never so many moral parts, (as Moses, learned in all wisdom of Aegypt, ) never so great a Prophet, never so much zeal, since it is impossible for us to expiate since, though we had never so many moral parts, (as Moses, learned in all Wisdom of Egypt,) never so great a Prophet, never so much zeal, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n1, cs pns12 vhd av-x av d j n2, (c-acp np1, vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f np1,) av av j dt n1, av-x av av-d n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 211
2145 or communion with God, yet all this cannot remove one sin. or communion with God, yet all this cannot remove one since. cc n1 p-acp np1, av d d vmbx vvi crd n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 473 Page 211
2146 2dly, In this cause of Moses death, remark that it was not in doeing any thing contrary to the command of God, only a doeing beside it, he exeeded his commission; 2dly, In this cause of Moses death, remark that it was not in doing any thing contrary to the command of God, only a doing beside it, he exeeded his commission; av, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 n1, n1 cst pn31 vbds xx p-acp vdg d n1 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j dt vdg p-acp pn31, pns31 vvd po31 n1; (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 211
2147 and indeed, what he did might have had many appearances of reason for it. and indeed, what he did might have had many appearances of reason for it. cc av, r-crq pns31 vdd n1 vhi vhn d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 211
2148 The rod had been the instrument of many mirackles in Aegypt, and at the red Sea, The rod had been the Instrument of many Miracles in Egypt, and At the read Sea, dt n1 vhd vbn dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 211
2149 yea at Rephidim he did strick the rock with it and brought water: yea At Rephidim he did strick the rock with it and brought water: uh p-acp np1 pns31 vdd vvb dt n1 p-acp pn31 cc vvd n1: (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 211
2150 But since his commission was to speak, his striking was his sin, for which he must die. But since his commission was to speak, his striking was his since, for which he must die. cc-acp c-acp po31 n1 vbds p-acp vvb, po31 vvg vbds po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vvi. (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 211
2151 So dangerous a thing it is, in things relating to God, to act without his warrand. So dangerous a thing it is, in things relating to God, to act without his warrant. av j dt n1 pn31 vbz, p-acp n2 vvg p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 vvb. (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 211
2152 Some tell us, they add no corrupting additions to the word, but perfecting; some tell us, they add no corrupting additions to the word, but perfecting; d vvb pno12, pns32 vvb dx j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvg; (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 211
2153 But, as corrupting additions is a contradiction, so perfecting are eminently reflecting both on the Law and Law-giver. But, as corrupting additions is a contradiction, so perfecting Are eminently reflecting both on the Law and Lawgiver. cc-acp, c-acp vvg n2 vbz dt n1, av j-vvg vbr av-j vvg d p-acp dt n1 cc n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 212
2154 Ye may be pressed with things which will be told you are lawful because not contrary to the word: You may be pressed with things which will be told you Are lawful Because not contrary to the word: pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 r-crq vmb vbi vvn pn22 vbr j c-acp xx j-jn p-acp dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 212
2155 But if they be not consonant, ye are in danger of anger from him who hath forbidden all adding to his word, But if they be not consonant, you Are in danger of anger from him who hath forbidden all adding to his word, cc-acp cs pns32 vbb xx j, pn22 vbr p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vhz vvn d vvg p-acp po31 n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 212
2156 as well as taking from it. as well as taking from it. c-acp av c-acp vvg p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 474 Page 212
2157 3dly, Undoubtedly this sin, for which Moses died, was pardoned, as to any guilt which should draw any eternal punishment after it. 3dly, Undoubtedly this since, for which Moses died, was pardoned, as to any guilt which should draw any Eternal punishment After it. av, av-j d n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vvd, vbds vvn, c-acp p-acp d n1 r-crq vmd vvi d j n1 p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 212
2158 Yea more, many friendly acts, after this smiting the rock, passed betwixt God and him, yet he must die for it. Yea more, many friendly acts, After this smiting the rock, passed betwixt God and him, yet he must die for it. uh n1, d j n2, p-acp d vvg dt n1, vvn p-acp np1 cc pno31, av pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 212
2159 Antinomians foolishly tell us that the sins of the elect, being pardoned, there are no chastisements layed on for sin. Antinomians foolishly tell us that the Sins of the elect, being pardoned, there Are no chastisements laid on for since. njp2 av-j vvb pno12 d dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn, vbg vvn, pc-acp vbr dx n2 vvn a-acp p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 212
2160 Nay, the sin which is pardoned, the person may yet be corrected for it; Nay, the since which is pardoned, the person may yet be corrected for it; uh-x, dt n1 r-crq vbz vvn, dt n1 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp pn31; (14) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 212
2161 as is evident here, and in Nathans words to David, The Lord hath also put away thy sin, nevertheless thy Child shall dy. as is evident Here, and in Nathans words to David, The Lord hath also put away thy since, nevertheless thy Child shall die. a-acp vbz j av, cc p-acp np1 n2 p-acp np1, dt n1 vhz av vvn av po21 n1, av po21 n1 vmb vvi. (14) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 212
2162 Argue not then from a temporal chastisement, to ane eternal punishment; Argue not then from a temporal chastisement, to ane Eternal punishment; vvb xx av p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi j n1; (14) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 212
2163 Since the very sin which is pardoned, may yet influence sad stroks, yea and death it selfe. Since the very since which is pardoned, may yet influence sad Strokes, yea and death it self. c-acp dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn, vmb av n1 j n2, uh cc n1 pn31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 475 Page 212
2164 4thly, This was but one sin of Moses, which he acted also when his meek Spirit was provoked by a stiff-necked people, 4thly, This was but one since of Moses, which he acted also when his meek Spirit was provoked by a Stiffnecked people, j, d vbds cc-acp crd n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvd av c-crq po31 j n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 212
2165 and yet it is followed by the same outward stroke, with which their sins, who had tempted 40 years in the wilderness, is followed; and yet it is followed by the same outward stroke, with which their Sins, who had tempted 40 Years in the Wilderness, is followed; cc av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt d j n1, p-acp r-crq po32 n2, r-crq vhd vvn crd n2 p-acp dt n1, vbz vvn; (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 212
2166 their stroak, Psal. 95. Is, not to enter Canaan, but dy by the way; and for this one sin, Moses meets with the same. their stroke, Psalm 95. Is, not to enter Canaan, but die by the Way; and for this one since, Moses meets with the same. po32 n1, np1 crd vbz, xx pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp d crd n1, np1 vvz p-acp dt d. (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 213
2167 Is is very remarkable, how sharply the Lord will chastise a little thing in his own, Is is very remarkable, how sharply the Lord will chastise a little thing in his own, vbz p-acp|dt j j, c-crq av-j dt n1 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 d, (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 213
2168 when he will let others runn on till their cup be full. when he will let Others run on till their cup be full. c-crq pns31 vmb vvi n2-jn vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n1 vbb j. (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 213
2169 It is true, the sins of his elect servants have many aggravations the sins of others wants, It is true, the Sins of his elect Servants have many aggravations the Sins of Others Wants, pn31 vbz j, dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn n2 vhb d n2 dt n2 pp-f n2-jn n2, (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 213
2170 as being acted against more light, against greater mercies, yet the thing in itself but litle, in comparison of what he will pass in another. as being acted against more Light, against greater Mercies, yet the thing in itself but little, in comparison of what he will pass in Another. c-acp vbg vvn p-acp dc n1, p-acp jc n2, av dt n1 p-acp px31 p-acp j, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 213
2171 Cast not at his service notwithstanding of this; better to to have our way in sin hedged with thornes, then strawed with roses. Cast not At his service notwithstanding of this; better to to have our Way in since hedged with thorns, then strawed with roses. n1 xx p-acp po31 n1 a-acp pp-f d; j p-acp pc-acp vhi po12 n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp n2, av vvn p-acp n2. (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 213
2172 It is dreadful to have scope in sin, and when, like Balaam in the way to Balack, have the Lord say to us, goe. It is dreadful to have scope in since, and when, like balaam in the Way to Balak, have the Lord say to us, go. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp n1, cc c-crq, av-j np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, vhb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno12, vvb. (14) sermon (DIV1) 476 Page 213
2173 5thly, Moses earnestly prayed, Deut. 3. that the Lord would have averted this stroke, v. 25. I pray thee let me goe over, 5thly, Moses earnestly prayed, Deuteronomy 3. that the Lord would have averted this stroke, v. 25. I pray thee let me go over, j, np1 av-j vvd, np1 crd n1 dt n1 vmd vhi vvn d n1, n1 crd pns11 vvb pno21 vvb pno11 vvi a-acp, (14) sermon (DIV1) 477 Page 213
2174 and see this goodly Land beyond Jordan, and that goodly Mountain, and Lebanon; and see this goodly Land beyond Jordan, and that goodly Mountain, and Lebanon; cc vvi d j n1 p-acp np1, cc cst j n1, cc np1; (14) sermon (DIV1) 477 Page 213
2175 fain would he have been there, but there is no dealing, let it suffice thee, speak no more of this matter, is his answer. fain would he have been there, but there is no dealing, let it suffice thee, speak no more of this matter, is his answer. av-j vmd pns31 vhi vbn a-acp, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx n-vvg, vvb pn31 vvi pno21, vvb av-dx dc pp-f d n1, vbz po31 n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 477 Page 213
2176 How earnest will the best be for temporary mercies, and how peremptor in prayer for them when yet their prayer cast out? It is true, a view of Canaan, which Moses had by way of exchange, declares the prayer not lost, though refused. How earnest will the best be for temporary Mercies, and how peremptor in prayer for them when yet their prayer cast out? It is true, a view of Canaan, which Moses had by Way of exchange, declares the prayer not lost, though refused. q-crq n1 vmb dt js vbi p-acp j n2, cc c-crq n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 c-crq av po32 n1 vvd av? pn31 vbz j, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq np1 vhd p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvz dt n1 xx vvn, cs vvn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 477 Page 213
2177 Now in all these in Moses death, see how just God is in reckoning for sin, Now in all these in Moses death, see how just God is in reckoning for since, av p-acp d d p-acp np1 n1, vvb c-crq j np1 vbz p-acp vvg p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 477 Page 214
2178 even in the best of his Saints? even in the best of his Saints? av p-acp dt js pp-f po31 n2? (14) sermon (DIV1) 477 Page 214
2179 But in the next place, let us take a view of his mercy mixed in herewith, in the manner of Moses death: But in the next place, let us take a view of his mercy mixed in herewith, in the manner of Moses death: cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvn p-acp av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 n1: (14) sermon (DIV1) 478 Page 214
2180 which is the 2d thing proposed. And here also take notice of five things. which is the 2d thing proposed. And Here also take notice of five things. r-crq vbz dt crd n1 vvn. cc av av vvi n1 pp-f crd n2. (14) sermon (DIV1) 478 Page 214
2181 First, However the Lord will have him die for this sin, yet he warnes him of it a long time before he die; First, However the Lord will have him die for this since, yet he warns him of it a long time before he die; ord, c-acp dt n1 vmb vhi pno31 vvi p-acp d n1, av pns31 vvz pno31 pp-f pn31 dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vvb; (14) sermon (DIV1) 479 Page 214
2182 yea and determines both tyme & place, Got up to mount Nebo & dy. yea and determines both time & place, Got up to mount Nebo & die. uh cc vvz d n1 cc n1, vvn a-acp pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi. (14) sermon (DIV1) 479 Page 214
2183 It is a great incouragment to the Saints in their death, that it comes not on them as a thiefe in the night, It is a great Encouragement to the Saints in their death, that it comes not on them as a thief in the night, pn31 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 p-acp po32 n1, cst pn31 vvz xx p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 479 Page 214
2184 yea and though it be not revealed to them, as to Moses, yet both tyme and place are so determined, yea and though it be not revealed to them, as to Moses, yet both time and place Are so determined, uh cc cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp np1, av d n1 cc n1 vbr av vvn, (14) sermon (DIV1) 479 Page 214
2185 as all their adversaries cannot alter the least circumstance, though one of them dy in his bed, another in the sea, the third in a foraign land, as all their Adversaries cannot altar the least circumstance, though one of them die in his Bed, Another in the sea, the third in a foreign land, c-acp d po32 n2 vmbx vvi dt ds n1, cs crd pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp po31 n1, j-jn p-acp dt n1, dt ord p-acp dt j n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 479 Page 214
2186 yet not one hair of their head falls without their heavenly Father his providence; and though secondary causes work contingently, yet the event followes necessarly, as it is decreed. yet not one hair of their head falls without their heavenly Father his providence; and though secondary Causes work contingently, yet the event follows necessarily, as it is decreed. av xx crd n1 pp-f po32 n1 vvz p-acp po32 j n1 po31 n1; cc cs j n2 vvb av-j, av dt n1 vvz av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 479 Page 214
2187 Secondly, Ere he die, though the Lord chastise him for his sin, yet the Lord gives him a view of Canaan before his death, Deut. 3: 27. Get thee up to the top of Pisgah, Secondly, Ere he die, though the Lord chastise him for his since, yet the Lord gives him a view of Canaan before his death, Deuteronomy 3: 27. Get thee up to the top of Pisgah, ord, c-acp pns31 vvb, cs dt n1 vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n1, av dt n1 vvz pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd: crd vvb pno21 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 214
2188 and behold it with thine eyes. and behold it with thine eyes. cc vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n2. (14) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 214
2189 The passage through the valey of the shadow of death, is indeed dowisome, but a view of Canaan will make it so lightsome, that some of the Saints have cryed out on death for his slow motions toward them, The passage through the valley of the shadow of death, is indeed dowisome, but a view of Canaan will make it so lightsome, that Some of the Saints have cried out on death for his slow motions towards them, dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz av j, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pn31 av j, cst d pp-f dt n2 vhb vvn av p-acp n1 p-acp po31 j n2 p-acp pno32, (14) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 215
2190 and when recovered out of sickness, that threatned death, have halfe repyned that they should have been within sight of the land, and when recovered out of sickness, that threatened death, have half repined that they should have been within sighed of the land, cc c-crq vvn av pp-f n1, cst vvd n1, vhb av-jn vvd cst pns32 vmd vhi vbn p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 215
2191 and yet driven back to Sea again. and yet driven back to Sea again. cc av vvn av p-acp n1 av. (14) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 215
2192 And wysely the Lord reserves these sights of Canaan, till his Saints have death to graple with, that he may allay a litle the bitter pill, And wisely the Lord reserves these sights of Canaan, till his Saints have death to grapple with, that he may allay a little the bitter pill, cc av-j dt n1 vvz d n2 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n2 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst pns31 vmb vvi dt j dt j n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 215
2193 and suggar it better, before they swallow it. and suggar it better, before they swallow it. cc n1 pn31 av-jc, c-acp pns32 vvb pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 480 Page 215
2194 Thirdly, This death of Moses, it was indeed a chastisement of his unbeleife, yet withall a Reward of his faith, which he had ane eye to, Heb. 11. v. 15. When he preferred the reproach of Christ to the treasures of Aegypt. Thirdly, This death of Moses, it was indeed a chastisement of his unbelief, yet withal a Reward of his faith, which he had ane eye to, Hebrew 11. v. 15. When he preferred the reproach of christ to the treasures of Egypt. ord, d n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbds av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq pns31 vhd j n1 p-acp, np1 crd n1 crd c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 481 Page 215
2195 There is indeed in death something bumbling to the Saints, but there is also something comfortable: There is indeed in death something bumbling to the Saints, but there is also something comfortable: pc-acp vbz av p-acp n1 pi vvg p-acp dt n2, cc-acp pc-acp vbz av pi j: (14) sermon (DIV1) 481 Page 215
2196 If it be a fruit of sin, and the wages of it, it is likewayes the passage to glory; If it be a fruit of since, and the wages of it, it is likeways the passage to glory; cs pn31 vbb dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz av dt n1 pc-acp vvi; (14) sermon (DIV1) 481 Page 215
2197 and the truth is, as in our life so till it end, betwixt the views of sin and glory, our joyes and sorrowes eb and flow, and the truth is, as in our life so till it end, betwixt the views of since and glory, our Joys and sorrows eb and flow, cc dt n1 vbz, c-acp p-acp po12 n1 av c-acp pn31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, po12 n2 cc n2 vvb cc vvi, (14) sermon (DIV1) 481 Page 215
2198 Fourthly, Moses death, though it proceeded from his disobedience, yet it was in it selfe ane act of obedience, the same God who bid him goe down to Aegypt and speak to Pharaoh, bids him now goe up to mount Nebo and dy, Fourthly, Moses death, though it proceeded from his disobedience, yet it was in it self ane act of Obedience, the same God who bid him go down to Egypt and speak to Pharaoh, bids him now go up to mount Nebo and die, ord, np1 n1, cs pn31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, av pn31 vbds p-acp pn31 n1 j n1 pp-f n1, dt d np1 r-crq vvd pno31 vvi a-acp p-acp np1 cc vvi p-acp np1, vvz pno31 av vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi, (14) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 215
2199 and he obeyes the one als well as the other, up he goes and dyes; and he obeys the one also well as the other, up he Goes and dies; cc pns31 vvz dt crd av av p-acp dt n-jn, a-acp pns31 vvz cc vvz; (14) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 216
2200 as it is said of Christ, so may it be said of his Saints, He was obedient unto the death, so are they. as it is said of christ, so may it be said of his Saints, He was obedient unto the death, so Are they. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, av vmb pn31 vbi vvn pp-f po31 n2, pns31 vbds j p-acp dt n1, av vbr pns32. (14) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 216
2201 There are some, their souls are taken from them, and they are carried to death, as a prisoner unto ward by the officer, but his people give up the Ghost, when it is called for; There Are Some, their Souls Are taken from them, and they Are carried to death, as a prisoner unto ward by the officer, but his people give up the Ghost, when it is called for; pc-acp vbr d, po32 n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32, cc pns32 vbr vvn p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc-acp po31 n1 vvb a-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn p-acp; (14) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 216
2202 and as they lived obeying, so they dy. and as they lived obeying, so they die. cc c-acp pns32 vvd vvg, av pns32 vvb. (14) sermon (DIV1) 482 Page 216
2203 Lastly, Moses in his death was careful for Israel, that it should prosper after he was dead; Lastly, Moses in his death was careful for Israel, that it should prosper After he was dead; ord, np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbds j p-acp np1, cst pn31 vmd vvi c-acp pns31 vbds j; (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2204 for this end he repeats the Law over again to them in the book of Deuteronomy, allures, for this end he repeats the Law over again to them in the book of Deuteronomy, allures, p-acp d n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 a-acp av p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz, (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2205 and threatnes them to stedfastness in it, appoynts them a successor to him, and layes his hand on Josuae. There are two acts we find performed, by two eminent Saints, in reference to the Church after their death, and threatens them to steadfastness in it, appoints them a successor to him, and lays his hand on Josuae. There Are two acts we find performed, by two eminent Saints, in Referente to the Church After their death, cc vvz pno32 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, vvz pno32 dt n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp fw-la. pc-acp vbr crd n2 pns12 vvb vvn, p-acp crd j n2, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2206 and they that cannot doe the one, to promove the good of it when they are gone, may yet doe the other: and they that cannot do the one, to promove the good of it when they Are gone, may yet do the other: cc pns32 cst vmbx vdi dt crd, pc-acp vvi dt j pp-f pn31 c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, vmb av vdi dt n-jn: (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2207 Moses leaves a written law to them to walk by: Moses leaves a written law to them to walk by: np1 vvz dt j-vvn n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp: (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2208 Joseph acts faith on the promise, I know the Lord will visit you, and he will have them swear to carry up his bones. Joseph acts faith on the promise, I know the Lord will visit you, and he will have them swear to carry up his bones. np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 vmb vvi pn22, cc pns31 vmb vhi pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n2. (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2209 If thou cannot writt books to be standing monuments of the Church's duties, yet be, with Joseph, acting faith for the prosperity of it, upon the promise, If thou cannot writ books to be standing monuments of the Church's duties, yet be, with Joseph, acting faith for the Prosperity of it, upon the promise, cs pns21 vmbx vvd n2 pc-acp vbi vvg n2 pp-f dt ng1 n2, av vbi, p-acp np1, vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2210 and thus one way or another, thou may promove the good of it when thou art gone. and thus one Way or Another, thou may promove the good of it when thou art gone. cc av crd n1 cc j-jn, pns21 vmb vvi dt j pp-f pn31 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 483 Page 216
2211 But in the third place, take a view of some consequences of Moses death. I shall, for brevities sake, name but these three. But in the third place, take a view of Some consequences of Moses death. I shall, for brevities sake, name but these three. cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f np1 n1. pns11 vmb, p-acp ng1 n1, n1 p-acp d crd. (14) sermon (DIV1) 484 Page 217
2212 First, The Lord takes the charge on him of burying his Servant, Deut. last. The Lord buried him in the plains of Moab. First, The Lord Takes the charge on him of burying his Servant, Deuteronomy last. The Lord buried him in the plains of Moab. ord, dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp pno31 pp-f vvg po31 n1, np1 ord. dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 485 Page 217
2213 His care of his Saints bodies ends not with their lives. It is the Fathers will that he should lose nothing of what is given him, His care of his Saints bodies ends not with their lives. It is the Father's will that he should loose nothing of what is given him, po31 n1 pp-f po31 n2 n2 vvz xx p-acp po32 n2. pn31 vbz dt ng1 n1 cst pns31 vmd vvi pix pp-f r-crq vbz vvn pno31, (14) sermon (DIV1) 485 Page 217
2214 but takes it up at the last day, and gives it life eternal. but Takes it up At the last day, and gives it life Eternal. cc-acp vvz pn31 a-acp p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvz pn31 n1 j. (14) sermon (DIV1) 485 Page 217
2215 Mark, it is not no man, but no thing of any of them given him, the body that did run, Mark, it is not no man, but no thing of any of them given him, the body that did run, n1, pn31 vbz xx dx n1, p-acp dx n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32 vvn pno31, dt n1 cst vdd vvi, (14) sermon (DIV1) 485 Page 217
2216 and act, and speak in his service, he casts it not off at death, as ane unprofitable old Servant, and act, and speak in his service, he Cast it not off At death, as ane unprofitable old Servant, cc n1, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz pn31 xx a-acp p-acp n1, c-acp j j j n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 485 Page 217
2217 but looks after it, even though the bodies should be given to be food to the foules of Heaven. but looks After it, even though the bodies should be given to be food to the fowls of Heaven. cc-acp vvz p-acp pn31, av c-acp dt n2 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 485 Page 217
2218 Secondly, This burial of Moses was so secret, as no man knew of it; Secondly, This burial of Moses was so secret, as no man knew of it; ord, d n1 pp-f np1 vbds av j-jn, c-acp dx n1 vvd pp-f pn31; (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 217
2219 the common and indeed the true reason was, to prevent superstition, which readily Israel would have fallen into, with these precious relicts. the Common and indeed the true reason was, to prevent Superstition, which readily Israel would have fallen into, with these precious relicts. dt j cc av dt j n1 vbds, pc-acp vvi n1, r-crq av-j np1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp, p-acp d j n2. (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 217
2220 If the Lord ever had intended such a high esteem of the relicts of the Saints, If the Lord ever had intended such a high esteem of the relicts of the Saints, cs dt n1 av vhd vvn d dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2, (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 217
2221 as some press, he had never concealed the body of Moses: We have reason to praise, that we are not intoxicat with the poyson of those who adore the creature more then the Creator, as Some press, he had never concealed the body of Moses: We have reason to praise, that we Are not intoxicate with the poison of those who adore the creature more then the Creator, c-acp d n1, pns31 vhd av-x vvn dt n1 pp-f np1: pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns12 vbr xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb dt n1 av-dc cs dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 217
2222 and delude the World with the forgeries of relicts, which, though true, as they are not, and delude the World with the forgeries of relicts, which, though true, as they Are not, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq, cs j, c-acp pns32 vbr xx, (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 218
2223 yet ought not to be committed Idolatry with; yet ought not to be committed Idolatry with; av vmd xx pc-acp vbi vvn n1 p-acp; (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 218
2224 the Lord did here, as a wyse parcht, take the knyfe out of the childs hand, the Lord did Here, as a wise parched, take the knife out of the child's hand, dt n1 vdd av, c-acp dt j j-vvn, vvb dt n1 av pp-f dt ng1 n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 218
2225 least he should cut his fingers with it. lest he should Cut his fingers with it. cs pns31 vmd vvi po31 n2 p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 486 Page 218
2226 Lastly, This Moses, though none knew what became of his body, nor where it was layd, Lastly, This Moses, though none knew what became of his body, nor where it was laid, ord, d np1, cs pi vvd r-crq vvd pp-f po31 n1, ccx c-crq pn31 vbds vvn, (14) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 218
2227 yet we find him afterward appearing glorious on mount Tabor, at the transfiguration. yet we find him afterwards appearing glorious on mount Tabor, At the transfiguration. av pns12 vvb pno31 av vvg j p-acp n1 n1, p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 218
2228 It is in effect no matter what become of our bodies after death, since the Saints may be assured, one day to appear and be like his glorious body, let Philosophers debeat where are they that are eaten by fish, It is in Effect no matter what become of our bodies After death, since the Saints may be assured, one day to appear and be like his glorious body, let Philosophers debeat where Are they that Are eaten by Fish, pn31 vbz p-acp n1 dx n1 q-crq vvi pp-f po12 n2 p-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 vmb vbi vvn, crd n1 pc-acp vvi cc vbi av-j po31 j n1, vvb n2 fw-la c-crq vbr pns32 cst vbr vvn p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 218
2229 and these fish eaten by men, and the bodies of these men turned into grasse, and these Fish eaten by men, and the bodies of these men turned into grass, cc d n1 vvn p-acp n2, cc dt n2 pp-f d n2 vvn p-acp n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 218
2230 and that grasse eaten by beasts, &c. though we can no more tell what is become of them, and that grass eaten by beasts, etc. though we can no more tell what is become of them, cc d n1 vvn p-acp n2, av cs pns12 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi r-crq vbz vvn pp-f pno32, (14) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 218
2231 nor Israel could tell what became of the body of Moses, it is comfortable enough, he will make them like his glorious body, by the mighty power, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himselfe. nor Israel could tell what became of the body of Moses, it is comfortable enough, he will make them like his glorious body, by the mighty power, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. ccx np1 vmd vvi r-crq vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz j av-d, pns31 vmb vvi pno32 av-j po31 j n1, p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi d n2 p-acp px31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 218
2232 This much for the things particularly observable in Moses death. This much for the things particularly observable in Moses death. np1 av-d p-acp dt n2 av-j j p-acp np1 n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 487 Page 218
2233 We come now in the second place, to speak of death, as a lot from which the most eminent servants cannot expect to be exeemed. We come now in the second place, to speak of death, as a lot from which the most eminent Servants cannot expect to be exeemed. pns12 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1, pc-acp vvi pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt av-ds j n2 vmbx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 488 Page 218
2234 Observation, That there are none, how eminent soever, in parts, holyness, or communion with God, can expect to be exeemed from death. Observation, That there Are none, how eminent soever, in parts, holiness, or communion with God, can expect to be exeemed from death. n1, cst a-acp vbr pix, c-crq j av, p-acp n2, n1, cc n1 p-acp np1, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 489 Page 219
2235 Eminent was Moses in all these, yet Moses is dead; Eminent was Moses in all these, yet Moses is dead; np1 vbds np1 p-acp d d, av np1 vbz j; (14) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 219
2236 yea, see through all the Scripture from Adam to Christ, Enoch and Elijah excepted, whose extraordinare translation supplied vicem mortis, who are exeemed from it. yea, see through all the Scripture from Adam to christ, Enoch and Elijah excepted, whose extraordinare Translation supplied vicem mortis, who Are exeemed from it. uh, vvb p-acp d dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, np1 cc np1 vvn, qg-crq fw-la n1 j-vvn fw-la fw-la, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 219
2237 Neither need we insist on the reasons of this, since it is decreed for all, It is appointed for all men once to dy, and after death, to come to judgment. Neither need we insist on the Reasons of this, since it is decreed for all, It is appointed for all men once to die, and After death, to come to judgement. av-d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2 a-acp pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 219
2238 Yea 2dly, All are interested in Adams sin, and so lyable to the punishment of it, which in part is temporal death. 3dly, Actual sin influences this, the wages whereof is death. Yea 2dly, All Are interested in Adams since, and so liable to the punishment of it, which in part is temporal death. 3dly, Actual since influences this, the wages whereof is death. uh j, d vbr vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cc av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, r-crq p-acp n1 vbz j n1. j, j n1 n2 d, dt n2 c-crq vbz n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 219
2239 It is among the errors of Socinians to say, death is only a natural fruit of the constitution of the body. It is among the errors of socinians to say, death is only a natural fruit of the constitution of the body. pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f njp2 p-acp vvi, n1 vbz av-j dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 219
2240 It is true, it does indeed naturally follow on it, but man being immortalized by Covenant before the fall, the loss of that priviledge makes death to him a punishment and the wages of sin, as the Apostle, Rom. 6: last. words it. It is true, it does indeed naturally follow on it, but man being immortalized by Covenant before the fallen, the loss of that privilege makes death to him a punishment and the wages of since, as the Apostle, Rom. 6: last. words it. pn31 vbz j, pn31 vdz av av-j vvi p-acp pn31, cc-acp n1 vbg vvn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno31 dt n1 cc dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1, np1 crd: ord. vvz pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 490 Page 219
2241 That which I shall insist a litle on, is, to answer this Question, Why Christ hath not restored his Saints to ane exemption from death, which by Adam's fall they have forfaulted? Answer, Though Christ hath not done this, That which I shall insist a little on, is, to answer this Question, Why christ hath not restored his Saints to ane exemption from death, which by Adam's fallen they have Forfeited? Answer, Though christ hath not done this, cst r-crq pns11 vmb vvi dt j p-acp, vbz, pc-acp vvi d vvb, c-crq np1 vhz xx vvn po31 n2 p-acp j n1 p-acp n1, r-crq p-acp npg1 vvb pns32 vhb vvn? vvb, cs np1 vhz xx vdn d, (14) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 219
2242 yet he hath done so much in reference to it, that the Apostle is not afrayed, to say, he hath abolished death, and, brought life and immortality to light, by the Gospel. yet he hath done so much in Referente to it, that the Apostle is not afraid, to say, he hath abolished death, and, brought life and immortality to Light, by the Gospel. av pns31 vhz vdn av av-d p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, cst dt n1 vbz xx j, pc-acp vvi, pns31 vhz vvn n1, cc, vvn n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 220
2243 We shall therefore insist a litle in opening the differences betwixt the death of the Saints through Christ, and the death of others. We shall Therefore insist a little in opening the differences betwixt the death of the Saints through christ, and the death of Others. pns12 vmb av vvi dt j p-acp vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 491 Page 220
2244 There be especially this threefold difference betwixt them. 1. In respect of the persons dying. 2dly, In respect of death it self. 3dly, In respect of the consequences of it. There be especially this threefold difference betwixt them. 1. In respect of the Persons dying. 2dly, In respect of death it self. 3dly, In respect of the consequences of it. pc-acp vbi av-j d j n1 p-acp pno32. crd p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg. j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pn31 n1. j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 220
2245 This Balaam observed, when he said, Let my end be as their end. First, In regard of the persons dying, the difference is great, especially in these three: This balaam observed, when he said, Let my end be as their end. First, In regard of the Persons dying, the difference is great, especially in these three: d np1 vvn, c-crq pns31 vvd, vvb po11 n1 vbb p-acp po32 n1. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg, dt n1 vbz j, av-j p-acp d crd: (14) sermon (DIV1) 492 Page 220
2246 1st, The Servants of God, though they dy, yet they dy in Christ, Revel. 14: v. 13. Blessed are they that die in the Lord: 1st, The Servants of God, though they die, yet they die in christ, Revel. 14: v. 13. Blessed Are they that die in the Lord: ord, dt n2 pp-f np1, cs pns32 vvb, av pns32 vvb p-acp np1, vvb. crd: n1 crd vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV1) 494 Page 220
2247 As they believed in the Lord, and walked in the Lord, and rejoiced in the Lord, As they believed in the Lord, and walked in the Lord, and rejoiced in the Lord, c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 494 Page 220
2248 so they dy in the Lord; death does not loose their union; not so with others. so they die in the Lord; death does not lose their Union; not so with Others. av pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1; n1 vdz xx vvi po32 n1; xx av p-acp n2-jn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 494 Page 220
2249 2dly, They dy in faith, All these dy in faith, Heb. 11. haveing a good report; they dy in faith for themselves, 2dly, They die in faith, All these die in faith, Hebrew 11. having a good report; they die in faith for themselves, av, pns32 vvb p-acp n1, d d vvi p-acp n1, np1 crd vhg dt j n1; pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp px32, (14) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 220
2250 for the Church of God, for their relations, and in the faith of whatever promised: not so others. 3dly, They die in obedience; for the Church of God, for their relations, and in the faith of whatever promised: not so Others. 3dly, They die in Obedience; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po32 n2, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvd: xx av ng2-jn. av, pns32 vvb p-acp n1; (14) sermon (DIV1) 495 Page 220
2251 as Christ was obedient to the death, so their very death is an act of obedience, Goe up to mount Nebo and dy, the doeing whereof was obedience, as christ was obedient to the death, so their very death is an act of Obedience, Go up to mount Nebo and die, the doing whereof was Obedience, c-acp np1 vbds j p-acp dt n1, av po32 j n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb a-acp pc-acp vvi np1 cc vvi, dt vdg c-crq vbds n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 496 Page 220
2252 as well as goe down to Aegypt, goe in to Pharaoh, or such like commands as Moses obeyed. as well as go down to Egypt, go in to Pharaoh, or such like commands as Moses obeyed. c-acp av c-acp vvi a-acp p-acp np1, vvi p-acp p-acp np1, cc d j n2 p-acp np1 vvn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 496 Page 221
2253 Not so others, their soul is taken from them. Secondly, The difference is great in regard of death itselfe. Mark especially these. Not so Others, their soul is taken from them. Secondly, The difference is great in regard of death itself. Mark especially these. xx av n2-jn, po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32. ord, dt n1 vbz j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 px31. n1 av-j d. (14) sermon (DIV1) 496 Page 221
2254 First, Though the thing be a curse in it selfe, it is a blessing to the man, Blessed are they that dy in the Lord; First, Though the thing be a curse in it self, it is a blessing to the man, Blessed Are they that die in the Lord; ord, cs dt n1 vbb dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn vbr pns32 cst vvb p-acp dt n1; (14) sermon (DIV1) 498 Page 221
2255 the curse is not only removed, but converted, it is now a priviledge, 1 Cor. 3: last. the curse is not only removed, but converted, it is now a privilege, 1 Cor. 3: last. dt n1 vbz xx av-j vvn, cc-acp vvn, pn31 vbz av dt n1, crd np1 crd: vvb. (14) sermon (DIV1) 498 Page 221
2256 All things are yours, and ye are Christs, whither things present, or things to come, death or life. All things Are yours, and you Are Christ, whither things present, or things to come, death or life. d n2 vbr png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1, c-crq n2 vvb, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, n1 cc n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 498 Page 221
2257 Here death is theirs who are Christs, as a Servant is his Masters, Death is yours, and ye are Christs. Here death is theirs who Are Christ, as a Servant is his Masters, Death is yours, and you Are Christ. av n1 vbz png32 r-crq vbr npg1, p-acp dt n1 vbz po31 n2, n1 vbz png22, cc pn22 vbr npg1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 498 Page 221
2258 2dly, The sting of death is removed, 1 Cor. 15: 55. It is now as a bee that cannot sting, 2 Cor. 9: 21. It may well bumb, 2dly, The sting of death is removed, 1 Cor. 15: 55. It is now as a bee that cannot sting, 2 Cor. 9: 21. It may well bumb, av, dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, crd np1 crd: crd pn31 vbz av p-acp dt n1 cst vmbx vvi, crd np1 crd: crd pn31 vmb av j, (14) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 221
2259 and make a noyse, but sin and the hurtful sting of it, is removed. It is not so with others: the sting and all remains. and make a noise, but since and the hurtful sting of it, is removed. It is not so with Others: the sting and all remains. cc vvi dt n1, cc-acp n1 cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vbz vvn. pn31 vbz xx av p-acp n2-jn: dt n1 cc d vvz. (14) sermon (DIV1) 499 Page 221
2260 3dly, The dominion of it is removed, Rom. 5: 14. there are some, Psal. 49. that death shall have dominion over; 3dly, The dominion of it is removed, Rom. 5: 14. there Are Some, Psalm 49. that death shall have dominion over; av, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd: crd a-acp vbr d, np1 crd cst n1 vmb vhi n1 a-acp; (14) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 221
2261 not so in the Saints, Prevail it may, as they have prevailing sins, which are not reigning, not so in the Saints, Prevail it may, as they have prevailing Sins, which Are not reigning, xx av p-acp dt n2, vvb pn31 vmb, c-acp pns32 vhb j-vvg n2, r-crq vbr xx vvg, (14) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 221
2262 so also death, which is not ringing: so also death, which is not ringing: av av n1, r-crq vbz xx vvg: (14) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 221
2263 Now he that removes these three, may he not be said to have abolished death? Now he that removes these three, may he not be said to have abolished death? av pns31 cst vvz d crd, vmb pns31 xx vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn n1? (14) sermon (DIV1) 500 Page 221
2264 Thirdly, The difference greatest of all is in regard of the consequences of death. Thirdly, The difference greatest of all is in regard of the consequences of death. ord, dt n1 js pp-f d vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 221
2265 Where, 1. consider from what death liberates the Saints. 2. To what by it they are advanced, Where, 1. Consider from what death liberates the Saints. 2. To what by it they Are advanced, c-crq, crd vvb p-acp r-crq n1 vvz dt n2. crd p-acp q-crq p-acp pn31 pns32 vbr vvn, (14) sermon (DIV1) 501 Page 222
2266 1st, They are taken away from the evil to come, Esay. 57: 1. As Methusaleh was taken away before the flood: 1st, They Are taken away from the evil to come, Isaiah. 57: 1. As Methuselah was taken away before the flood: ord, pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi, np1. crd: crd p-acp np1 vbds vvn av p-acp dt n1: (14) sermon (DIV1) 502 Page 222
2267 They are taken away from the vexations of Spirit at the sins of others, from the polutions they would be in danger of readily from the persecution and oppression to come. They Are taken away from the vexations of Spirit At the Sins of Others, from the pollutions they would be in danger of readily from the persecution and oppression to come. pns32 vbr vvn av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, p-acp dt n2 pns32 vmd vbi p-acp n1 pp-f av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi. (14) sermon (DIV1) 502 Page 222
2268 2dly, By death they are delivered from the tentations of Sathan. 2dly, By death they Are Delivered from the tentations of Sathan. av, p-acp n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 503 Page 222
2269 Grace here may influence their not yeelding to those tentations, but it cannot deliver them from the tentation itself. Grace Here may influence their not yielding to those tentations, but it cannot deliver them from the tentation itself. n1 av vmb n1 po32 xx vvg p-acp d n2, cc-acp pn31 vmbx vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 px31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 503 Page 222
2270 On the contrary, if they are holy, the more like they are to be tempted. Christ, Job, Asaph, and such like, most tempted; Not so others. On the contrary, if they Are holy, the more like they Are to be tempted. christ, Job, Asaph, and such like, most tempted; Not so Others. p-acp dt n-jn, cs pns32 vbr j, dt av-dc av-j pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn. np1, np1, np1, cc d av-j, av-ds vvn; xx av ng2-jn. (14) sermon (DIV1) 503 Page 222
2271 3dly, They are removed and delivered from the being of sin; the Dominion of it is indeed removed in sanctification, but now the being. 3dly, They Are removed and Delivered from the being of since; the Dominion of it is indeed removed in sanctification, but now the being. av, pns32 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt vbg pp-f n1; dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp av dt n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 222
2272 And what a priviledge is that? Secondly, Consider to what they are advanced by it; And what a privilege is that? Secondly, Consider to what they Are advanced by it; cc q-crq dt n1 vbz d? ord, vvb p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn p-acp pn31; (14) sermon (DIV1) 504 Page 222
2273 to count which by particulars is impossible, the exellency of it is so great, being that which ear hath not heard, eye hath not seen, to count which by particulars is impossible, the excellency of it is so great, being that which ear hath not herd, eye hath not seen, pc-acp vvi r-crq p-acp n2-jn vbz j, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av j, vbg d r-crq n1 vhz xx vvn, n1 vhz xx vvn, (14) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 222
2274 nor can it enter into the heart of man to consider. nor can it enter into the heart of man to Consider. ccx vmb pn31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi. (14) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 222
2275 From all which it is evident, that though Christ hath not exeemed a Moses from death altogither, From all which it is evident, that though christ hath not exeemed a Moses from death altogether, p-acp d r-crq pn31 vbz j, cst cs np1 vhz xx vvn dt np1 p-acp n1 av, (14) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 222
2276 yet there is such a difference betwixt their death and other's, that in some considerable sense, he may be said to have abolished death. yet there is such a difference betwixt their death and other's, that in Some considerable sense, he may be said to have abolished death. av pc-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n-jn|vbz, cst p-acp d j n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vvn n1. (14) sermon (DIV1) 505 Page 223
2277 I shall not insist in applying so frequently pressed a point; only, since it is the common lot of all men, let all prepare for it. I shall not insist in applying so frequently pressed a point; only, since it is the Common lot of all men, let all prepare for it. pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp vvg av av-j vvn dt n1; av-j, c-acp pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n2, vvb d vvi p-acp pn31. (14) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 223
2278 Our whole life is a scoole wherein we should be learning to die. Our Whole life is a School wherein we should be learning to die. po12 j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vbi n1 pc-acp vvi. (14) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 223
2279 It is an eminent act of wisedome, O that they were wyse to consider their latter end! It is an eminent act of Wisdom, Oh that they were wise to Consider their latter end! pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, uh cst pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi po32 d n1! (14) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 223
2280 Even in our garden amongst our greatest pleasures, we should be walking beside our grave, Even in our garden among our greatest pleasures, we should be walking beside our grave, av-j p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po12 js n2, pns12 vmd vbi vvg p-acp po12 n1, (14) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 223
2281 like Joseph of Arimathea. So live, Christian, as thou goe not out like a candle, that leaves ane ill smell behind it. FINIS. like Joseph of Arimathea. So live, Christian, as thou go not out like a candle, that leaves ane ill smell behind it. FINIS. j np1 pp-f np1. av vvi, njp, c-acp pns21 vvb xx av av-j dt n1, cst vvz av-j j-jn n1 p-acp pn31. fw-la. (14) sermon (DIV1) 506 Page 223

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