The pastors charge and cure, or, A sermon first preached in Latine at Oxford and afterwards translated by the author the preaching of which created the author much trouble, and in the winding up of all, suspension from his ministery, and thereupon inforcement to leave his native countrey / by Nath. White, pastor of a congregation at summer islands.

White, Nathaniel, 17th cent
Publisher: Printed by Matth Simmons
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1645
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A65764 ESTC ID: R33619 STC ID: W1798
Subject Headings: Pastoral theology;
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0 THE PASTORS CHARGE AND CƲRE: OR, A Sermon at first preached in Latine at Oxford, and afterwards translated by the Author. TEXT ACTS 20. VERS. 28. Take heed therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Over-seers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Bloud. THE PASTORS CHARGE AND CƲRE: OR, A Sermon At First preached in Latin At Oxford, and afterwards translated by the Author. TEXT ACTS 20. VERS. 28. Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood. dt ng1 n1 cc n1: cc, dt n1 p-acp ord vvd p-acp jp p-acp np1, cc av vvn p-acp dt n1. n1 n2 crd fw-la. crd vvb n1 av p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp d dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn pn22 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THIS excellent and plainly divine Precept, of which we are (by Gods gracious assistance) this day to speak, O yee Fathers much to be reverenced, THIS excellent and plainly divine Precept, of which we Are (by God's gracious assistance) this day to speak, Oh ye Father's much to be reverenced, d j cc av-j j-jn n1, pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr (p-acp npg1 j n1) d n1 pc-acp vvi, uh pn22 n2 d pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 & O yee my Brethren much to be respected in Christ Jesus, is a part of that heavenly Sermon of St. Pauls, which he made to the Elders of Ephesus, being assembled at Miletus. But before I come to the particular Explication of it, it is necessary that I set before your eyes the occasion of the words. & Oh ye my Brothers much to be respected in christ jesus, is a part of that heavenly Sermon of Saint Paul's, which he made to the Elders of Ephesus, being assembled At Miletus. But before I come to the particular Explication of it, it is necessary that I Set before your eyes the occasion of the words. cc uh pn22 po11 n2 av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 pp-f n1 npg1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f np1, vbg vvn p-acp np1. p-acp a-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbz j cst pns11 vvb a-acp po22 n2 dt n1 pp-f dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 And (because nothing can be found to have been uttered rashly and unadvisedly by an Apostle so eminently gifted, And (Because nothing can be found to have been uttered rashly and unadvisedly by an Apostle so eminently gifted, cc (c-acp pix vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi vbn vvn av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1 av av-j vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 so throughly sanctified) with the good leave of this learned Assembly, that I tip up from the bottome the History, that so the cause which moved the Apostle to utter these words, may shew it selfe as resplendently as the Sun from under a cloud. so thoroughly sanctified) with the good leave of this learned Assembly, that I tip up from the bottom the History, that so the cause which moved the Apostle to utter these words, may show it self as resplendently as the Sun from under a cloud. av av-j vvn) p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n1, cst pns11 vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 dt n1, cst av dt n1 r-crq vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n2, vmb vvi pn31 n1 c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 This blessed Apostle, the up-roare being ceased, which Demetrius had raised at Ephesus, having gone over Macedonia, and some Cities of Greece, having also left behind him Troas, where he raised to life Eutychus, and Assos, and Mitylene, and Samos, and Trogillium, at last came to Miletus, whither the Elders of Ephesus being called, he admonishing them of his doctrine, This blessed Apostle, the uproar being ceased, which Demetrius had raised At Ephesus, having gone over Macedonia, and Some Cities of Greece, having also left behind him Troas, where he raised to life Eutychus, and Assos, and Mitylene, and Samos, and Trogillium, At last Come to Miletus, whither the Elders of Ephesus being called, he admonishing them of his Doctrine, d j-vvn n1, dt j vbg vvn, r-crq np1 vhd vvn p-acp np1, vhg vvn p-acp np1, cc d n2 pp-f np1, vhg av vvn p-acp pno31 np1, c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp n1 np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, cc np1, p-acp ord vvd p-acp np1, c-crq dt n2-jn pp-f np1 vbg vvn, pns31 vvg pno32 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
6 and proposing unto them his own example for imitation, and commending unto them the care and administration of the Churches, with a vehement attestation after this manner spake unto them: and proposing unto them his own Exampl for imitation, and commending unto them the care and administration of the Churches, with a vehement attestation After this manner spoke unto them: cc vvg p-acp pno32 po31 d n1 p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp pno32 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
7 It is not needfull, my beloved Brethren, that I rehearse unto you my candid sincerity in the businesse of the Gospel, yee your selves are luculent and approved witnesses of my conversation amongst you, It is not needful, my Beloved Brothers, that I rehearse unto you my candid sincerity in the business of the Gospel, ye your selves Are luculent and approved Witnesses of my Conversation among you, pn31 vbz xx j, po11 j-vvn n2, cst pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 po11 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pn22 po22 n2 vbr j cc j-vvn n2 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
8 & after what manner I have been with you at all seasons from the first day that I came into Asia, that I have not hunted after popular applause and vain glory, & After what manner I have been with you At all seasons from the First day that I Come into Asia, that I have not hunted After popular applause and vain glory, cc p-acp r-crq n1 pns11 vhb vbn p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt ord n1 cst pns11 vvd p-acp np1, cst pns11 vhb xx vvn p-acp j n1 cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
9 neither in any thing have I sought mine own profit, but serving the will of the Lord Jesus with all modesty, neither in any thing have I sought mine own profit, but serving the will of the Lord jesus with all modesty, av-dx p-acp d n1 vhb pns11 vvn po11 d n1, cc-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
10 and obeying his precepts with all integrity: I have purely preached the Gospel of Christ to all both publickly and privatly: and obeying his Precepts with all integrity: I have purely preached the Gospel of christ to all both publicly and privately: cc vvg po31 n2 p-acp d n1: pns11 vhb av-j vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d d av-j cc av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
11 and that I might tread in the holy steps of my blessed Lord and Master (who that he might redeem and cleanse his Church, and that I might tread in the holy steps of my blessed Lord and Master (who that he might Redeem and cleanse his Church, cc cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po11 j-vvn n1 cc n1 (r-crq d pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
12 and establish it against the gates of hell, emptied himself, and humbled himself, and suffered sharp afflictions, and establish it against the gates of hell, emptied himself, and humbled himself, and suffered sharp afflictions, cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vvn px31, cc vvd px31, cc vvd j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
13 and a most bitter and shamefull death) have suffered many and grievous things of the Jewes my Countreymen and Kinsmen, the sworn enemies of the name of a Christian; and a most bitter and shameful death) have suffered many and grievous things of the Jews my Countrymen and Kinsmen, the sworn enemies of the name of a Christian; cc dt av-ds j cc j n1) vhb vvn d cc j n2 pp-f dt np2 po11 n2 cc n2, dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt njp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
14 which Jewes that they might hinder the course of the gloriou• Gospel, and that the grace of Christ might in no wise be communicated to the Genriles by my Ministery, these laid ginnes and snares to intrap me, which Jews that they might hinder the course of the gloriou• Gospel, and that the grace of christ might in no wise be communicated to the Gentiles by my Ministry, these laid begins and snares to entrap me, r-crq np2 cst pns32 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, cc cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd p-acp dx j vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp po11 n1, d vvd vvz cc n2 pc-acp vvi pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
15 and with divers and manifold tribulations & afflictions, they afflicted me. and with diverse and manifold tribulations & afflictions, they afflicted me. cc p-acp j cc j n2 cc n2, pns32 vvd pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 All which things notwithstanding are so farre unable to hinder me in my course of preaching the Gospel, All which things notwithstanding Are so Far unable to hinder me in my course of preaching the Gospel, av-d r-crq n2 a-acp vbr av av-j j pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 or to beat me off from my purpose of making known the name of Christ, that now, however free in body, or to beatrice me off from my purpose of making known thee name of christ, that now, however free in body, cc pc-acp vvi pno11 a-acp p-acp po11 n1 pp-f vvg vvn pno32 n1 pp-f np1, cst av, c-acp j p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 yet bound in spirit, I will goe to Jerusalem, being altogether ignorant of those things which will befall me in that Citie, yet bound in Spirit, I will go to Jerusalem, being altogether ignorant of those things which will befall me in that city, av vvn p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp np1, vbg av j pp-f d n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno11 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
19 but that being informed by the publick testimony of the holy Spirit, I beforehand perceive that bonds and afflictions doe abide me. but that being informed by the public testimony of the holy Spirit, I beforehand perceive that bonds and afflictions do abide me. cc-acp cst vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, pns11 av vvb d n2 cc n2 vdb vvi pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 This I am certainly perswaded of, this I confidently beleeve, notwithstanding I am not onely ready willingly to undergoe bands, This I am Certainly persuaded of, this I confidently believe, notwithstanding I am not only ready willingly to undergo bans, d pns11 vbm av-j vvn pp-f, d pns11 av-j vvb, c-acp pns11 vbm xx av-j j av-j pc-acp vvi n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
21 but also to lay down my life, so that I may finish my course, & the Ministery which I have received of the Lord Jesus. but also to lay down my life, so that I may finish my course, & the Ministry which I have received of the Lord jesus. cc-acp av pc-acp vvi a-acp po11 n1, av cst pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1, cc dt n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pp-f dt n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
22 And now behold I know, that yee all among whom I have gone preaching, shall see my face no more; And now behold I know, that ye all among whom I have gone preaching, shall see my face no more; cc av vvb pns11 vvb, cst pn22 d p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb vvn vvg, vmb vvi po11 n1 av-dx av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
23 wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the bloud of all men, Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men, c-crq pns11 vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi d n1, cst pns11 vbm j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 for I have shewed to all, the true way which leadeth to life. for I have showed to all, the true Way which leads to life. c-acp pns11 vhb vvn p-acp d, dt j n1 r-crq vvz p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 And (that no man might plead ignorance) I have made known all the counsell of God, viz. by what means it seemed good unto him to save mankind, And (that no man might plead ignorance) I have made known all the counsel of God, viz. by what means it seemed good unto him to save mankind, cc (cst dx n1 vmd vvi n1) pns11 vhb vvn vvn d dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 p-acp r-crq vvz pn31 vvd j p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 and in like manner what is to be performed by those who doe desire to persevere in sincere affiance towards the Lord Jesus. and in like manner what is to be performed by those who do desire to persevere in sincere affiance towards the Lord jesus. cc p-acp j n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d r-crq vdb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 Moreover, I have set my selfe before you as an example, by doing and suffering all things, that you might continue constantly in the purity of the Gospel, Moreover, I have Set my self before you as an Exampl, by doing and suffering all things, that you might continue constantly in the purity of the Gospel, av, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1, p-acp vdg cc vvg d n2, cst pn22 vmd vvi av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
28 and therefore the destruction of none can justly be charged upon me. and Therefore the destruction of none can justly be charged upon me. cc av dt n1 pp-f pix vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
29 Neither doe I willingly, and of mine own accord, suffer my self to be plucked from you at this present, Neither do I willingly, and of mine own accord, suffer my self to be plucked from you At this present, d vdb pns11 av-j, cc pp-f po11 d n1, vvb po11 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp d j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
30 neither for feare of persecution doe I withdraw my selfe, but I follow the guidance of the Spirit of God, neither for Fear of persecution do I withdraw my self, but I follow the guidance of the Spirit of God, av-dx p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vdb pns11 vvi po11 n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
31 albeit it be into certain & manifest danger of my life: albeit it be into certain & manifest danger of my life: cs pn31 vbb p-acp j cc j n1 pp-f po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
32 That therefore (my Brethren) which cannot be performed by my presence, it is necessary that it be recompenced by your diligence. That Therefore (my Brothers) which cannot be performed by my presence, it is necessary that it be recompensed by your diligence. cst av (po11 n2) r-crq vmbx vbi vvn p-acp po11 n1, pn31 vbz j cst pn31 vbb vvn p-acp po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
33 Take heed therefore unto your selves, and to all the Flock, &c. ] that is, take heed that you be not wanting to your selves, look to it, you having put your hands to the Plough, that you look not back; Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the Flock, etc. ] that is, take heed that you be not wanting to your selves, look to it, you having put your hands to the Plough, that you look not back; vvb n1 av p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp d dt vvb, av ] cst vbz, vvb n1 cst pn22 vbb xx vvg p-acp po22 n2, vvb p-acp pn31, pn22 vhg vvn po22 n2 p-acp dt vvb, cst pn22 vvb xx av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
34 but you that are Elders, to whom the care and charge of a multitude is concredited, beware yee that the false Apostles doe not corrupt your selves, but you that Are Elders, to whom the care and charge of a multitude is concredited, beware ye that the false Apostles do not corrupt your selves, cc-acp pn22 cst vbr n2-jn, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn, vvb pn22 d dt j n2 vdb xx vvi po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
35 and poyson the Flock which you have solemnly undertaken to foster and nourish, and that in the presence of God and his holy Angels. and poison the Flock which you have solemnly undertaken to foster and nourish, and that in the presence of God and his holy Angels. cc vvi dt vvb r-crq pn22 vhb av-j vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po31 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
36 I have with great sincerity discharged that duty which was delegated to me by the Lord, doe yee with the like diligence, I have with great sincerity discharged that duty which was delegated to me by the Lord, do ye with the like diligence, pns11 vhb p-acp j n1 vvn d n1 r-crq vbds j-vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1, vdb pn22 p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
37 and with the like integrity, pursue the care of that flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, i. e. Overseers, that you minister unto the sheep of Christ wholsome food in due season, and with the like integrity, pursue the care of that flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, i. e. Overseers, that you minister unto the sheep of christ wholesome food in due season, cc p-acp dt j n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn pn22 n2, sy. sy. n2, cst pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 j n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 3
38 and that you shew yourselves to be true Shepheards, carefull Pastors towards the Congregation of God, not hirelings, not devouring Wolves; and that you show yourselves to be true Shepherds, careful Pastors towards the Congregation of God, not hirelings, not devouring Wolves; cc cst pn22 vvb px22 pc-acp vbi j n2, j ng1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx n2, xx vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
39 which congregation, since it hath been so deare to God, that he hath redeemed it with the pretious bloud of his only begotten Sonne, it is not negligently to be cared for of you, which congregation, since it hath been so deer to God, that he hath redeemed it with the precious blood of his only begotten Son, it is not negligently to be cared for of you, r-crq n1, c-acp pn31 vhz vbn av j-jn p-acp np1, cst pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 av-j vvn n1, pn31 vbz xx av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pp-f pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
40 neither should any such fact at any time be committed by you, that a Merchandize of so great price should perish through your carelesnesse and negligence. neither should any such fact At any time be committed by you, that a Merchandise of so great price should perish through your carelessness and negligence. dx vmd d d n1 p-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn22, cst dt n1 pp-f av j n1 vmd vvi p-acp po22 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
41 Yee see (welbeloved Fathers and Brethren) whither the words (at the first blush) look, what the drift and scope of them is, viz. that the Guardians of the Church should with all possible care take heed both to themselves, Ye see (well-beloved Father's and Brothers) whither the words (At the First blush) look, what the drift and scope of them is, viz. that the Guardians of the Church should with all possible care take heed both to themselves, pn22 vvb (j n2 cc n2) c-crq dt n2 (p-acp dt ord n1) vvb, r-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 vbz, n1 cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd p-acp d j n1 vvb n1 av-d p-acp px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
42 and to all the flock of Christ. and to all the flock of christ. cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
43 This is that which I could wish from the very ground of my heart might take place in our age, in which a very evill custome of neglecting of themselves and the Church of God, hath gotten footing, This is that which I could wish from the very ground of my heart might take place in our age, in which a very evil custom of neglecting of themselves and the Church of God, hath got footing, d vbz d r-crq pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp r-crq dt j j-jn n1 pp-f vvg pp-f px32 cc dt n1 pp-f np1, vhz vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
44 and from day to day, like a Gangrene; spreads further and further: and from day to day, like a Gangrene; spreads further and further: cc p-acp n1 p-acp n1, av-j dt n1; vvz jc cc av-jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
45 would to God (as Bernard hath it in his Sermon to the Ministery of his time) that the Pastors of the Church could be found as diligent to eye their Charge, would to God (as Bernard hath it in his Sermon to the Ministry of his time) that the Pastors of the Church could be found as diligent to eye their Charge, vmd p-acp np1 (c-acp np1 vhz pn31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1) cst dt ng1 pp-f dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
46 as they are prompt and ready to make hast to the Chaire: as they Are prompt and ready to make haste to the Chair: c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
47 likewise, that they would watch diligently and carefully, keeping the Church committed unto, them, yea verily, that they would watch for themselves, likewise, that they would watch diligently and carefully, keeping the Church committed unto, them, yea verily, that they would watch for themselves, av, cst pns32 vmd vvi av-j cc av-j, vvg dt n1 vvn p-acp, pno32, uh av-j, cst pns32 vmd vvi p-acp px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
48 and that they would not suffer that to be said of them which the Psalmist long since hath said, My lovers and my friends stand aloofe from my soare, this is a most just complaint, and that they would not suffer that to be said of them which the Psalmist long since hath said, My lovers and my Friends stand aloof from my soar, this is a most just complaint, cc cst pns32 vmd xx vvi cst pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f pno32 r-crq dt n1 av-j a-acp vhz vvn, po11 n2 cc po11 n2 vvb av p-acp po11 n1, d vbz dt av-ds j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
49 neither can it more justly be applied to any age, then to ours. neither can it more justly be applied to any age, then to ours. dx vmb pn31 av-dc av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n1, av p-acp png12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
50 Thus he, which, would to God my weake labours might be available to perswade this venerable Assembly to avoid, Thus he, which, would to God my weak labours might be available to persuade this venerable Assembly to avoid, av pns31, r-crq, vmd p-acp np1 po11 j n2 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi d j n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
51 and to yeeld obedience to the charge of the Apostle; and to yield Obedience to the charge of the Apostle; cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
52 which if it shal come to passe, (suffer me, O yee my Brethren, to intreat this at your hands) I shall obtain my desire: which if it shall come to pass, (suffer me, Oh ye my Brothers, to entreat this At your hands) I shall obtain my desire: r-crq cs pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, (vvb pno11, uh pn22 po11 n2, pc-acp vvi d p-acp po22 n2) pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
53 But if it shall fall out otherwise, (but farre be it from me that I should be fore-stal'd in my opinion concerning you) I shall bewaile my labour and travel spent in vain. But to the purpose. But if it shall fallen out otherwise, (but Far be it from me that I should be fore-staled in my opinion Concerning you) I shall bewail my labour and travel spent in vain. But to the purpose. cc-acp cs pn31 vmb vvi av av, (cc-acp av-j vbi pn31 p-acp pno11 cst pns11 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po11 n1 vvg pn22) pns11 vmb vvi po11 n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp j. p-acp p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 4
54 This Text may worthily be stiled, The Pastors Charge and Care, in which you may observe these ensuing parts. This Text may worthily be styled, The Pastors Charge and Care, in which you may observe these ensuing parts. d n1 vmb av-j vbi vvn, dt ng1 n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq pn22 vmb vvi d j-vvg n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 4
55 The first of which is the Charge it selfe, the attention that ought to be in Pastors, in the first word of the Text, Attendite, be yee attentive, or heedfull, Take yee heed. The First of which is the Charge it self, the attention that ought to be in Pastors, in the First word of the Text, Attendite, be ye attentive, or heedful, Take ye heed. dt ord pp-f r-crq vbz dt vvb pn31 n1, dt n1 cst vmd pc-acp vbi p-acp ng1, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, vvi, vbb pn22 j, cc j, vvb pn22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 4
56 The second is the extent of this Charge, of this Attention, how farre it reacheth, and to whom, To your selves, and to all the Flock. The second is the extent of this Charge, of this Attention, how Far it reaches, and to whom, To your selves, and to all the Flock. dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f d vvb, pp-f d n1, c-crq av-j pn31 vvz, cc p-acp ro-crq, p-acp po22 n2, cc p-acp d dt vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 5
57 The third is the intention of this Charge, of this Attention (as we speak in Schools) that is, with what Arguments the Apostle doth intend, that is, doth make this their attention more attentive, with which he doth stretch or strain their attention to the very height, and they truly are foure. The third is the intention of this Charge, of this Attention (as we speak in Schools) that is, with what Arguments the Apostle does intend, that is, does make this their attention more attentive, with which he does stretch or strain their attention to the very height, and they truly Are foure. dt ord vbz dt n1 pp-f d vvb, pp-f d n1 (c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp n2) cst vbz, p-acp r-crq n2 dt n1 vdz vvi, cst vbz, vdz vvi d po32 n1 av-dc j, p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz vvi cc vvi po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc pns32 av-j vbr crd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 5
58 The first is that bond and tie that is upon them in respect of the Flock which they have the charge and oversight of, they are made the Overseers of it, the care of it is committed peculiarly to them, The First is that bound and tie that is upon them in respect of the Flock which they have the charge and oversight of, they Are made the Overseers of it, the care of it is committed peculiarly to them, dt ord vbz cst n1 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp pno32 p-acp n1 pp-f dt vvb r-crq pns32 vhb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f, pns32 vbr vvn dt n2 pp-f pn31, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn av-j p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
59 and they have ingaged their faith that they will look unto it, they are Bishops, or Overseers. and they have engaged their faith that they will look unto it, they Are Bishops, or Overseers. cc pns32 vhb vvn po32 n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn31, pns32 vbr n2, cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 5
60 The second is, That they have not been called to this Office by mortall man onely, The second is, That they have not been called to this Office by Mortal man only, dt ord vbz, cst pns32 vhb xx vbn vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp j-jn n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
61 but by the holy Ghost, Over which the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers. but by the holy Ghost, Over which the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers. cc-acp p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn pn22 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 5
62 The third is, That it is no common honour which is vouchsafed unto them, it is the governing, The third is, That it is no Common honour which is vouchsafed unto them, it is the governing, dt ord vbz, cst pn31 vbz dx j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32, pn31 vbz dt n-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
63 or the feeding of the Church of God, To feed the Church of God. or the feeding of the Church of God, To feed the Church of God. cc dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 5
64 The fourth is, That the Lord hath testified by an excellent example, in what price and esteem he hath the Church, He hath redeemed it with his own bloud. These are the parts. The fourth is, That the Lord hath testified by an excellent Exampl, in what price and esteem he hath the Church, He hath redeemed it with his own blood. These Are the parts. dt ord vbz, cst dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz dt n1, pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po31 d n1. d vbr dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 5
65 Now, should I peak of all these things at large, a river of Tullies eloquence would not suffice, I will therfore with Hierome imitate those who doe delineate the vast circumference of the earth in a little Table: Now, should I peak of all these things At large, a river of Yields eloquence would not suffice, I will Therefore with Jerome imitate those who do delineate the vast circumference of the earth in a little Table: av, vmd pns11 vvi pp-f d d n2 p-acp j, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vmd xx vvi, pns11 vmb av p-acp np1 vvb d r-crq vdb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
66 I will present unto you things shadowed, not expressed, which whilst (according to my ability) I doe endeavour to performe, doe thou who sittest upon the Throne, I will present unto you things shadowed, not expressed, which while (according to my ability) I do endeavour to perform, do thou who Sittest upon the Throne, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 n2 vvn, xx vvn, r-crq cs (vvg p-acp po11 n1) pns11 vdb vvi pc-acp vvi, vdb pns21 r-crq vv2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
67 and thou, O Lamb, the Off-spring of David, who onely wast worthy to take the sealed Book, and thou, Oh Lamb, the Offspring of David, who only wast worthy to take the sealed Book, cc pns21, uh n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-j vvi j pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
68 and to open it, open the eyes of the servant, stretch forth thy hand unto him, direct his mind, that he may see something in these mysteries, and to open it, open the eyes of the servant, stretch forth thy hand unto him, Direct his mind, that he may see something in these Mysteres, cc pc-acp vvi pn31, vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb av po21 n1 p-acp pno31, vvb po31 n1, cst pns31 vmb vvi pi p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
69 and may draw it forth to the glory of thy Name, and to the profit of thy Church. Amen. and may draw it forth to the glory of thy Name, and to the profit of thy Church. Amen. cc vmb vvi pn31 av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. uh-n. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 5
70 Attend vee, or take yee heed, &c. ] Who are these Yee that are here meant? They are the Bishops or the Presbyters, that must be thus attentive: Attend vee, or take ye heed, etc. ] Who Are these Ye that Are Here meant? They Are the Bishops or the Presbyters, that must be thus attentive: vvb pno21, cc vvb pn22 n1, av ] q-crq vbr d pn22 cst vbr av vvn? pns32 vbr dt n2 cc dt n2, cst vmb vbi av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 5
71 for those whom he calleth Elders in the 17. verse of this Chapter, he calleth the very same persons Bishops in this verse, (as Lorinus hath observed) and Oecumenius teacheth, that in the New Testament the names of Bishops and Presbyters are taken promiscuously, to whom Hierome, Chrysostome, Lyranus, Carthusianus, Hugo, and many others give their consent. for those whom he calls Elders in the 17. verse of this Chapter, he calls the very same Persons Bishops in this verse, (as Lorinus hath observed) and Oecumenius Teaches, that in the New Testament the names of Bishops and Presbyters Are taken promiscuously, to whom Jerome, Chrysostom, Lyranus, Carthusianus, Hugo, and many Others give their consent. c-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz n2-jn p-acp dt crd n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vvz dt j d n2 ng1 p-acp d n1, (c-acp np1 vhz vvn) cc np1 vvz, cst p-acp dt j n1 dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 vbr vvn av-j, p-acp ro-crq np1, np1, np1, np1, np1, cc d n2-jn vvb po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
72 So then yee see by this, that none are exempted from this care, whosoever they be that are Pastors of the Church of God, they must attend, they must take heed, So then ye see by this, that none Are exempted from this care, whosoever they be that Are Pastors of the Church of God, they must attend, they must take heed, av cs pn22 vvb p-acp d, cst pi vbr vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vbb d vbr ng1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb vvi, pns32 vmb vvi n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
73 whether they be Bishops or Presbyters, to feed the Flock of Christ. whither they be Bishops or Presbyters, to feed the Flock of christ. cs pns32 vbb n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 6
74 Here is great need of attention, that we may understand what the Apostle intendeth (saith Lorinus ) and most truly doth he say so, Here is great need of attention, that we may understand what the Apostle intends (Says Lorinus) and most truly does he say so, av vbz j n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi r-crq dt n1 vvz (vvz np1) cc av-ds av-j vdz pns31 vvi av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
75 because there is hardly a verse interceding, in which he doth not inculcate and ingeminate the same thing. Because there is hardly a verse interceding, in which he does not inculcate and ingeminate the same thing. c-acp pc-acp vbz av dt n1 vvg, p-acp r-crq pns31 vdz xx vvb cc j dt d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
76 In the 31. verse, he saith therefore, Be yee watchfull, which is, as if he should have said, I doe give you to understand again and again, that the businesse you have taken upon you, is a businesse hard and difficult, a businesse that doth require attentive eares, watchfull eyes; In the 31. verse, he Says Therefore, Be ye watchful, which is, as if he should have said, I do give you to understand again and again, that the business you have taken upon you, is a business hard and difficult, a business that does require attentive ears, watchful eyes; p-acp dt crd n1, pns31 vvz av, vbb pn22 j, r-crq vbz, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vhi vvn, pns11 vdb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi av cc av, cst dt n1 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pn22, vbz dt n1 j cc j, dt n1 cst vdz vvi j n2, j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
77 attentive eares, and therefore attend yee; vigilant eyes, and therefore watch yee: Neither, without doubt, were these things uttered rashly and inconsideratly: attentive ears, and Therefore attend ye; vigilant eyes, and Therefore watch ye: Neither, without doubt, were these things uttered rashly and inconsiderately: j n2, cc av vvb pn22; j n2, cc av vvb pn22: av-d, p-acp n1, vbdr d n2 vvd av-j cc av-j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
78 the Apostle saw, without peradventure, some such in Asia, as we may see not a few in England, who waited on their office either very remissly, the Apostle saw, without Peradventure, Some such in Asia, as we may see not a few in England, who waited on their office either very remissly, dt n1 vvd, p-acp av, d d p-acp np1, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi xx dt d p-acp np1, r-crq vvd p-acp po32 n1 av-d av av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
79 or not with that cheerfulnesse and alacrity as they should have done; therefore he exhorteth them to attend, or give heed, Take heed. or not with that cheerfulness and alacrity as they should have done; Therefore he exhorteth them to attend, or give heed, Take heed. cc xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns32 vmd vhi vdn; av pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cc vvb n1, vvb n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 6
80 But (to speak the truth, and as the thing is) the Latin word Attendite, which signifieth to attend, doth not satisfie me in all things, the word in the originall is more full NONLATINALPHABET, which sounds as much in Latin as Adhibite, lay to, But (to speak the truth, and as the thing is) the Latin word Attendite, which signifies to attend, does not satisfy me in all things, the word in the original is more full, which sounds as much in Latin as Adhibite, lay to, p-acp (p-acp vvi dt n1, cc p-acp dt n1 vbz) dt jp n1 vvi, r-crq vvz pc-acp vvi, vdz xx vvi pno11 p-acp d n2, dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn vbz av-dc j, r-crq vvz a-acp av-d p-acp jp p-acp vvb, vvb p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
81 or apply, apply to your selves, to your Flock. or apply, apply to your selves, to your Flock. cc vvi, vvb p-acp po22 n2, p-acp po22 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
82 But what must they apply? Why, doubtlesse, seeing there is nothing concluded, certainly the Apostle would be understood to speak indefinitly, NONLATINALPHABET, that is, apply your eares, But what must they apply? Why, doubtless, seeing there is nothing concluded, Certainly the Apostle would be understood to speak indefinitely,, that is, apply your ears, p-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vvi? uh-crq, av-j, vvg a-acp vbz pix vvn, av-j dt n1 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av-j,, cst vbz, vvb po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
83 and eyes, your minds and soul, all your care and diligence. From whence doth arise the first consectary, or doctrinall conclusion, which is this: and eyes, your minds and soul, all your care and diligence. From whence does arise the First consectary, or doctrinal conclusion, which is this: cc n2, po22 n2 cc n1, d po22 n1 cc n1. p-acp q-crq vdz vvi dt ord n1, cc j n1, r-crq vbz d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 6
84 That an idle and sluggish life doth no way become the Pastors of the Church of God. That an idle and sluggish life does not Way become the Pastors of the Church of God. cst dt j cc j n1 vdz xx n1 vvi dt ng1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 6
85 The Apostle affirmeth thus much in the word attendite, attend ye, or take ye heed; for this word attend, is an operative word (as the Lawyers speak) a word that imports labour and industry; The Apostle Affirmeth thus much in the word Attendite, attend you, or take you heed; for this word attend, is an operative word (as the Lawyers speak) a word that imports labour and industry; dt n1 vvz av av-d p-acp dt n1 vvi, vvb pn22, cc vvb pn22 n1; p-acp d n1 vvi, vbz dt j-jn n1 (c-acp dt n2 vvb) dt n1 cst vvz n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 6
86 whence it is most cleer and conspicuous, that it becometh not the Shepheards of Gods flock to live supinely, whence it is most clear and conspicuous, that it Becometh not the Shepherds of God's flock to live supinely, c-crq pn31 vbz av-ds j cc j, cst pn31 vvz xx dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 6
87 or to passe away their dayes unfruitfully and unprofitably; but to apply themselves with all care and diligence to the discharging of their duty: or to pass away their days unfruitfully and unprofitably; but to apply themselves with all care and diligence to the discharging of their duty: cc pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 av-j cc av-j; cc-acp pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
88 When Christ sent out his Disciples, what did he say unto them, go, sleep, play, take your ease; When christ sent out his Disciples, what did he say unto them, go, sleep, play, take your ease; c-crq np1 vvd av po31 n2, r-crq vdd pns31 vvi p-acp pno32, vvb, n1, vvb, vvb po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
89 live delicately? nothing lesse, but Go, Matth. 28.19, 2. teach yee, teach all nations, and baptize them: live delicately? nothing less, but Go, Matthew 28.19, 2. teach ye, teach all Nations, and baptise them: vvb av-j? pi2 av-dc, cc-acp vvb, np1 crd, crd vvb pn22, vvb d n2, cc vvi pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
90 And againe, teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you, NONLATINALPHABET, it is a faithfull saying, saith the Apostle, He that desireth the 1 Tim 3.1. office of a Bishop, desireth a good work; And again, teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you,, it is a faithful saying, Says the Apostle, He that Desires the 1 Time 3.1. office of a Bishop, Desires a good work; cc av, vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi d n2 cst pns11 vhb vvn pn22,, pn31 vbz dt j n-vvg, vvz dt n1, pns31 cst vvz dt crd n1 crd. n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
91 if the office of a Bishop be a good work, then the Bishops ought to be labourers, not loyterers; if the office of a Bishop be a good work, then the Bishops ought to be labourers, not loiterers; cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb dt j n1, cs dt n2 vmd pc-acp vbi n2, xx n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
92 how therefore (saith Beza upon this place) can slow bellies, idle droans usurp the name of Bishops without shame and blushing? Let them heare, how Therefore (Says Beza upon this place) can slow bellies, idle Drones usurp the name of Bishops without shame and blushing? Let them hear, c-crq av (vvz np1 p-acp d n1) vmb vvi n2, j n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1 cc vvg? vvb pno32 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
93 yea, I would to God they could heare Bernard thundring against the idle Pastors of his time; yea, I would to God they could hear Bernard thundering against the idle Pastors of his time; uh, pns11 vmd p-acp np1 pns32 vmd vvi np1 vvg p-acp dt j ng1 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
94 Si quis ludat in Cathedra, lugebit in Gehema, if any will play in the chair in his charge, he shall weep and wail in hell. Si quis ludat in Cathedra, lugebit in Gehema, if any will play in the chair in his charge, he shall weep and wail in hell. fw-mi fw-la fw-la p-acp np1, fw-la p-acp np1, cs d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
95 But I proceed, he that will reade Pauls Epistles to Timothy, shall finde abundantly this truth confirmed in 2 Tim. 4. v. 5. he thus saith, Watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an Euangelist, make full proof of thy Ministery: But I proceed, he that will read Paul's Epistles to Timothy, shall find abundantly this truth confirmed in 2 Tim. 4. v. 5. he thus Says, Watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy Ministry: p-acp pns11 vvb, pns31 cst vmb vvi npg1 n2 p-acp np1, vmb vvi av-j d n1 vvn p-acp crd np1 crd n1 crd pns31 av vvz, vvb pns21 p-acp d n2, vvb n2, vdb dt n1 pp-f dt np1, vvb j n1 pp-f po21 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
96 And again, Study to shew thy self approved unto God; a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. And again, Study to show thy self approved unto God; a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. cc av, n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 vvn p-acp np1; dt n1 cst vvz xx pc-acp vbi j, av-jn vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 7
97 But did not St Paul (as it is reported of the Scribes and Pharisees ) binde grievous burdens, But did not Saint Paul (as it is reported of the Scribes and Pharisees) bind grievous burdens, cc-acp vdd xx np1 np1 (c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f dt n2 cc np1) vvb j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
98 and hard to be born, and lay them on the shoulders of Timothy, he himself refusing to touch them with the least of his singers? No verily, he was in labours more abundant, in journeying often, in weariness, & painfulness, in watchings often; and hard to be born, and lay them on the shoulders of Timothy, he himself refusing to touch them with the least of his singers? No verily, he was in labours more abundant, in journeying often, in weariness, & painfulness, in watchings often; cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 px31 vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt ds pp-f po31 n2? uh-dx av-j, pns31 vbds p-acp n2 av-dc j, p-acp vvg av, p-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp n2-vvg av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
99 he went from city to city, from countrey to countrey, labouring and sweating in the promulgation of the Gospell; he went from City to City, from country to country, labouring and sweating in the Promulgation of the Gospel; pns31 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
100 so that from Jerusalem round about unto Hydicun he fully preached the Gospel of Christ: so that from Jerusalem round about unto Hydicun he Fully preached the Gospel of christ: av cst p-acp np1 av-j a-acp p-acp fw-fr pns31 av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
101 But what do I speak of Paul? when as the great Shepheard, the Prince of Pastors, long since, breathed forth this notable saying, Oportet me operari, I must work the work of him that sent me, whilest it is day: But what do I speak of Paul? when as the great Shepherd, the Prince of Pastors, long since, breathed forth this notable saying, Oportet me operari, I must work the work of him that sent me, whilst it is day: cc-acp q-crq vdb pns11 vvb pp-f np1? c-crq c-acp dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f ng1, av-j a-acp, vvd av d j n-vvg, fw-la pno11 fw-la, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd pno11, cs pn31 vbz n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
102 If then there be a necessity of the Lords working, it is a thing altogether unbeseeming the servant to be idle. If then there be a necessity of the lords working, it is a thing altogether unbeseeming the servant to be idle. cs av pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vvg, pn31 vbz dt n1 av j dt n1 pc-acp vbi j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 7
103 Would to God you would seriously ponder and weigh this doctrinall conclusion, ye flourishing and renowned Academians; Would to God you would seriously ponder and weigh this doctrinal conclusion, you flourishing and renowned Academians; vmd p-acp np1 pn22 vmd av-j vvi cc vvi d j n1, pn22 j-vvg cc j-vvn njp2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 7
104 I am deceived if it would not somewhat retard your winged posting to the verticall point of Ecclesiasticall honour and preferment, yee would not hasten with so much boldnesse and alacrity to honours, if yee were sensible that they were burthens, I am deceived if it would not somewhat retard your winged posting to the vertical point of Ecclesiastical honour and preferment, ye would not hasten with so much boldness and alacrity to honours, if ye were sensible that they were burdens, pns11 vbm vvn cs pn31 vmd xx av vvi po22 j-vvn vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, pn22 vmd xx vvi p-acp av d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, cs pn22 vbdr j cst pns32 vbdr n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
105 truly you would be afraid of being pressed above measure, neither would you with such labour, truly you would be afraid of being pressed above measure, neither would you with such labour, av-j pn22 vmd vbi j pp-f vbg vvn p-acp n1, dx vmd pn22 p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
106 and so great danger affect the ornaments of honour and dignity. and so great danger affect the Ornament of honour and dignity. cc av j n1 vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
107 If thou hadst known, saith Chrysostome in his third Homily upon the Acts of the Apostles, that a Bishop ought to carry the burdens of all, without doubt you would not at any time make such hast to the Primacy, If thou Hadst known, Says Chrysostom in his third Homily upon the Acts of the Apostles, that a Bishop ought to carry the burdens of all, without doubt you would not At any time make such haste to the Primacy, cs pns21 vhd2 vvn, vvz np1 p-acp po31 ord n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, cst dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d, p-acp n1 pn22 vmd xx p-acp d n1 vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
108 or to any place of rule and authority. or to any place of Rule and Authority. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
109 But woe and alas, the meditation of this burden slips out of mens minds, whilst every one (as Augustine eloquently speaks) thus discourseth with himselfe, What doth this appertain unto me? Let every one doe what he will, But woe and alas, the meditation of this burden slips out of men's minds, while every one (as Augustine eloquently speaks) thus discourseth with himself, What does this appertain unto me? Let every one doe what he will, p-acp n1 cc uh, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz av pp-f ng2 n2, cs d crd (c-acp np1 av-j vvz) av vvz p-acp px31, r-crq vdz d vvi p-acp pno11? vvb d crd n1 r-crq pns31 vmb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
110 so long as I shall enjoy the profit, reap the benefit, this is enough for me, let the Church goe whither it will. so long as I shall enjoy the profit, reap the benefit, this is enough for me, let the Church go whither it will. av av-j c-acp pns11 vmb vvi dt n1, vvb dt n1, d vbz av-d p-acp pno11, vvb dt n1 vvb c-crq pn31 vmb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
111 May it please you to heare what that pious and devout reformer of manners wittily though tartly cast in the teeth of his own age, Men eye the glory onely (saith he) but look not at the penalty: May it please you to hear what that pious and devout reformer of manners wittily though tartly cast in the teeth of his own age, Men eye the glory only (Says he) but look not At the penalty: vmb pn31 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi r-crq d j cc j n1 pp-f n2 av-j c-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 d n1, n2 vvb dt n1 av-j (vvz pns31) cc-acp vvb xx p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
112 In the Clergy (saith he) in every place, men of all sorts, young and old, learned and unlearned, make haste to the cares of the Church, In the Clergy (Says he) in every place, men of all sorts, young and old, learned and unlearned, make haste to the Cares of the Church, p-acp dt n1 (vvz pns31) p-acp d n1, n2 pp-f d n2, j cc j, j cc j, vvb n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
113 as if every one of them should live without care, when he is come to a place of the greatest care. as if every one of them should live without care, when he is come to a place of the greatest care. c-acp cs d crd pp-f pno32 vmd vvi p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 8
114 Doe you mark what the Oracle of his time, Bernard, saith? would to God this were not the disease of our age, there is a sort of dainty delicate Pastors who will seek and sue for fat Benefices, that they may attire themselves gorgeously, live idlely; Do you mark what the Oracle of his time, Bernard, Says? would to God this were not the disease of our age, there is a sort of dainty delicate Pastors who will seek and sue for fat Benefices, that they may attire themselves gorgeously, live idly; vdb pn22 vvb r-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1, vvz? vmd p-acp np1 d vbdr xx dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j j ng1 r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp j n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi px32 av-j, vvb av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
115 there is a •ort also, who being consecrated to God, doe devote themselves to Bacchus, the pot and the pipe are oftner in their hands then their books, there is a •ort also, who being consecrated to God, do devote themselves to Bacchus, the pot and the pipe Are oftener in their hands then their books, pc-acp vbz dt n1 av, r-crq vbg vvn p-acp np1, vdb vvi px32 p-acp np1, dt n1 cc dt n1 vbr av-c p-acp po32 n2 av po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
116 and it is farre more pleasure unto them to pipe then to preach. There is a sort of lazy Shepheards, who have more regard to their own skinne, and it is Far more pleasure unto them to pipe then to preach. There is a sort of lazy Shepherds, who have more regard to their own skin, cc pn31 vbz av-j av-dc n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi av pc-acp vvi. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vhb dc n1 p-acp po32 d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
117 then to the soules of their own Flock. I speak the truth plainly without glozing, as heretofore that faithfull Counsellor did above mentioned. then to the Souls of their own Flock. I speak the truth plainly without glozing, as heretofore that faithful Counsellor did above mentioned. av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d vvb. pns11 vvb dt n1 av-j p-acp j-vvg, c-acp av d j n1 vdd a-acp vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 8
118 Neverthelesse, my Brethren and Fathers, I beseech you suffer your selves to be somewhat wrought upon, to be somewhat stirred and moved by this that I have spoken, Nevertheless, my Brothers and Father's, I beseech you suffer your selves to be somewhat wrought upon, to be somewhat stirred and moved by this that I have spoken, av, po11 n2 cc n2, pns11 vvb pn22 vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp, pc-acp vbi av vvn cc vvn p-acp d cst pns11 vhb vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
119 how ever mean and simple it may seem to be; how ever mean and simple it may seem to be; c-crq av j cc j pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
120 the Lions themselves sleeping, are wont to be excited by the stinging of the little Gnats. the Lions themselves sleeping, Are wont to be excited by the stinging of the little Gnats. dt n2 px32 j-vvg, vbr j pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f dt j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
121 Is this the attention (think you) that God requireth? 'Tis a God truly, Is this the attention (think you) that God requires? It's a God truly, vbz d dt n1 (vvi pn22) cst np1 vvz? pn31|vbz dt n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
122 but 'tis the Belly their God, a most filthy and dishonest Deity; but it's the Belly their God, a most filthy and dishonest Deity; cc-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 po32 n1, dt av-ds j cc j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 8
123 I tremble to speak the rest, notwithstanding I must speak it, those who make their belly their God, they glory in their shame, I tremble to speak the rest, notwithstanding I must speak it, those who make their belly their God, they glory in their shame, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn31, d r-crq vvb po32 n1 po32 n1, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
124 and their end is destruction, saith the Apostle. and their end is destruction, Says the Apostle. cc po32 n1 vbz n1, vvz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
125 Is this a time (Men, Brethren, and Fathers) of sporting and playing, of living in delight and pleasure? Behold two cruell enemies are at hand, Is this a time (Men, Brothers, and Father's) of sporting and playing, of living in delight and pleasure? Behold two cruel enemies Are At hand, vbz d dt n1 (n2, n2, cc n2) pp-f vvg cc vvg, pp-f vvg p-acp n1 cc n1? vvb crd j n2 vbr p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
126 even at the doore, rushing in upon us; even At the door, rushing in upon us; av p-acp dt n1, vvg p-acp p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
127 namely, Impiety and Superstition, and doe we sit still together with folded hands? or rising, doe we through our carelesnesse and negligence open the gate to an enemy rushing in upon us? Our great Lord and Master, that great Housholder of the world, being to goe farre away, namely, Impiety and Superstition, and do we fit still together with folded hands? or rising, do we through our carelessness and negligence open the gate to an enemy rushing in upon us? Our great Lord and Master, that great Householder of the world, being to go Far away, av, n1 cc n1, cc vdb pns12 vvb av av p-acp j-vvn n2? cc vvg, vdb pns12 p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp p-acp pno12? po12 j n1 cc n1, cst j n1 pp-f dt n1, vbg pc-acp vvi av-j av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
128 and to seek an eternal Countrey, and everlasting Kingdome for himselfe and us, he gave unto every one of us one Talent at the least, and to seek an Eternal Country, and everlasting Kingdom for himself and us, he gave unto every one of us one Talon At the least, cc pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc j n1 p-acp px31 cc pno12, pns31 vvd p-acp d crd pp-f pno12 crd n1 p-acp dt ds, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
129 & said, Negotiamini dum venio, occupy till I come; he hath commanded us to occupy, not to live riotously, and wantonly. & said, Negotiate dum Venio, occupy till I come; he hath commanded us to occupy, not to live riotously, and wantonly. cc vvd, np1 fw-la fw-la, vvb c-acp pns11 vvb; pns31 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi, xx pc-acp vvi av-j, cc av-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
130 But is this (according to the command of our Lord and Master) to occupy, to seek our own profits, our own pleasure, to give our mindes to ease and rest, to fancy and favour silence? These are foule filthy Napkings in which we have slothfully laid up these Talents, which should rather have been hired out to the Bankers. But is this (according to the command of our Lord and Master) to occupy, to seek our own profits, our own pleasure, to give our minds to ease and rest, to fancy and favour silence? These Are foul filthy Napkings in which we have slothfully laid up these Talents, which should rather have been hired out to the Bankers. cc-acp vbz d (vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1) pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi po12 d n2, po12 d n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi cc n1, pc-acp vvi cc n1 n1? d vbr j j n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb av vvn a-acp d n2, r-crq vmd av-c vhi vbn vvn av p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 13
131 But thus much let us know, the Judge of Heaven and Earth will one day come again, But thus much let us know, the Judge of Heaven and Earth will one day come again, p-acp av av-d vvi pno12 vvi, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb crd n1 vvb av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
132 and will call us to an account: and will call us to an account: cc vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
133 for if we shall give an account for every idle word, then why not for idle silence? as Ambrose hath acutely spoken: for if we shall give an account for every idle word, then why not for idle silence? as Ambrose hath acutely spoken: c-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d j n1, av q-crq xx p-acp j n1? p-acp np1 vhz av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
134 what then, miserable wretches, shall we regest or answer? where shall we appeare? [ Ungracious servant ] is a terrible word, what then, miserable wretches, shall we regest or answer? where shall we appear? [ Ungracious servant ] is a terrible word, r-crq av, j n2, vmb pns12 vvi cc vvi? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi? [ j-u n1 ] vbz dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
135 but [ bring him and slay him before my face ] •s farre more terrible: but [ bring him and slay him before my face ] •s Far more terrible: cc-acp [ vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31 p-acp po11 n1 ] vbz av-j av-dc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
136 Wherefore my beloved brethren, let it be lawfull for me to intreat you, yea, to adjure you by your owne soules, by the bowels and wounds of Christ, by the terrible judgement feat before which one day we must all appeare, to be willing to adorn and perfect your Ministeries with holy labourings and workings. Wherefore my Beloved brothers, let it be lawful for me to entreat you, yea, to adjure you by your own Souls, by the bowels and wounds of christ, by the terrible judgement feat before which one day we must all appear, to be willing to adorn and perfect your Ministeries with holy labourings and workings. c-crq po11 j-vvn n2, vvb pn31 vbi j p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi pn22, uh, p-acp vvb pn22 p-acp po22 d n2, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j n1 n1 p-acp r-crq crd n1 pns12 vmb d vvi, pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp j n2-vvg cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
137 Take heed to your selves and to the Flock, preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine, let every man study to shew himself to God a work man that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Take heed to your selves and to the Flock, preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and Doctrine, let every man study to show himself to God a work man that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc p-acp dt vvb, vvb dt n1, vbb j-jn p-acp n1, av pp-f n1, vvi, n1, vvb p-acp d j cc n1, vvb d n1 vvi pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp np1 dt n1 n1 cst vvz xx pc-acp vbi j, av-jn vvg dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
138 O most sweet and soul-ravishing voice, in comparison of which the heavenly harmony it selfe is harsh and unt•nable, We done thou good and faithfull servant, thou hast been faithfull in a little. O most sweet and Soul ravishing voice, in comparison of which the heavenly harmony it self is harsh and unt•nable, We done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful in a little. sy ds j cc j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq dt j n1 pn31 n1 vbz j cc j, pns12 vdn pno21 j cc j n1, pns21 vh2 vbn j p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
139 I will make thee ruler over much, enter thou into the joy of thy Master. I will make thee ruler over much, enter thou into the joy of thy Master. pns11 vmb vvi pno21 n1 p-acp d, vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
140 O my brethren, let us seek to be partakers of this voyce, let us sue for it importunately, let us work the things which God commands, Oh my brothers, let us seek to be partakers of this voice, let us sue for it importunately, let us work the things which God commands, uh po11 n2, vvb pno12 vvb pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f d n1, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pn31 av-j, vvb pno12 vvi dt n2 r-crq np1 vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
141 and God will crowne the things which we have wrought. and God will crown the things which we have wrought. cc np1 vmb vvi dt n2 r-crq pns12 vhb vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
142 And this shall suffice to have been spoken as concerning the Pastors care, namely his Attention: And this shall suffice to have been spoken as Concerning the Pastors care, namely his Attention: cc d vmb vvi pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp vvg dt ng1 n1, av po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
143 It followes now that we passe to the Extent of this Attention, to whom and how farre it reacheth. It follows now that we pass to the Extent of this Attention, to whom and how Far it reaches. pn31 vvz av cst pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp ro-crq cc c-crq av-j pn31 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
144 Take heed to your selves, take heed to the Flock: To the Flock, that it be not seduced; Take heed to your selves, take heed to the Flock: To the Flock, that it be not seduced; vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2, vvb n1 p-acp dt vvb: p-acp dt vvb, cst pn31 vbb xx vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
145 to your selves, that yee be not punished: to your selves, that ye be not punished: p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vbb xx vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
146 both to your selves and the Flock, that yee fail not, that yee fall not from the sound and right way, saith Aretius most excellently upon this place: both to your selves and the Flock, that ye fail not, that ye fallen not from the found and right Way, Says Aretius most excellently upon this place: d p-acp po22 n2 cc dt vvb, cst pn22 vvb xx, cst pn22 vvb xx p-acp dt n1 cc j-jn n1, vvz np1 ds av-j p-acp d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
147 A simple and single care is sufficient for others, a double care is required of you. A simple and single care is sufficient for Others, a double care is required of you. dt j cc j n1 vbz j p-acp n2-jn, dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn pp-f pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
148 The holy Apostle would have you to be attentive to your selves as you are Christians, to the Flock as you are Pastors, to both as you are Overseers; but first to your selves: The holy Apostle would have you to be attentive to your selves as you Are Christians, to the Flock as you Are Pastors, to both as you Are Overseers; but First to your selves: dt j n1 vmd vhi pn22 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po22 n2 c-acp pn22 vbr np1, p-acp dt vvb c-acp pn22 vbr ng1, p-acp d c-acp pn22 vbr n2; cc-acp ord p-acp po22 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
149 to your selves, for unlesse you take heed to your selves, who shall take heed unto you? For who shall keep the Keepers? Or, if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? To your selves, to your selves, for unless you take heed to your selves, who shall take heed unto you? For who shall keep the Keepers? Or, if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? To your selves, p-acp po22 n2, c-acp cs pn22 vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2, r-crq vmb vvi n1 p-acp pn22? p-acp r-crq vmb vvi dt n2? cc, cs dt n1 vhb vvn po31 n1, c-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn? p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
150 because he that will not take heed to himselfe, will never take care for the Flock of Christ; Because he that will not take heed to himself, will never take care for the Flock of christ; c-acp pns31 cst vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp px31, vmb av-x vvi n1 p-acp dt vvb pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
151 and who will commit another mans to him that is not faithfull in his own? Christ said unto Peter watching, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. and who will commit Another men to him that is not faithful in his own? christ said unto Peter watching, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers. cc q-crq vmb vvi j-jn n2 p-acp pno31 cst vbz xx j p-acp po31 d? np1 vvd p-acp np1 vvg, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, vvb po21 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
152 This is Christs order, first he would have him to take care of himselfe, and to his own conversion; This is Christ order, First he would have him to take care of himself, and to his own conversion; d vbz npg1 n1, ord pns31 vmd vhi pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f px31, cc p-acp po31 d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
153 When thou art converted, afterward he would have this his care to extend it self to others also, strengthen thy brethren. A little after Christ saith to Peter, being halfe asleep, Simon, sleepest thou? namely thou, whose duty it is to give heed to others, to awaken others, dost thou sleep? dost thou not take heed unto thy self? This seemed to Christ to be absurd and foolish; and truly so it is. When thou art converted, afterwards he would have this his care to extend it self to Others also, strengthen thy brothers. A little After christ Says to Peter, being half asleep, Simon, Sleepest thou? namely thou, whose duty it is to give heed to Others, to awaken Others, dost thou sleep? dost thou not take heed unto thy self? This seemed to christ to be absurd and foolish; and truly so it is. c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, av pns31 vmd vhi d po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 p-acp n2-jn av, vvb po21 n2. dt j p-acp np1 vvz p-acp np1, vbg av-jn j, np1, vv2 pns21? av pns21, rg-crq n1 pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vvi n2-jn, vd2 pns21 vvi? vd2 pns21 xx vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1? np1 vvd p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi j cc j; cc av-j av pn31 vbz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
154 Wherefore first of all, let it be your care to take heed to your selves; but how to your selves? First, to your life, and then to your Doctrine: Wherefore First of all, let it be your care to take heed to your selves; but how to your selves? First, to your life, and then to your Doctrine: c-crq ord pp-f d, vvb pn31 vbi po22 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2; cc-acp c-crq p-acp po22 n2? ord, p-acp po22 n1, cc av p-acp po22 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 13
155 To your life, that it be undefiled, to your Doctrine, that it be uncorrupted, to both, that they be sincere and no way polluted. To your life, that it be undefiled, to your Doctrine, that it be uncorrupted, to both, that they be sincere and no Way polluted. pc-acp po22 n1, cst pn31 vbb j, p-acp po22 n1, cst pn31 vbb j, p-acp d, cst pns32 vbb j cc dx n1 vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 13
156 Hence there ariseth a second Consectary, or Doctrinall Conclusion, which is this: Hence there arises a second Consectary, or Doctrinal Conclusion, which is this: av a-acp vvz dt ord n1, cc j n1, r-crq vbz d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 13
157 That abundance of care and circumspection is to be had, that the Pastors of the Church of God doe keep themselves holy and undefiled, That abundance of care and circumspection is to be had, that the Pastors of the Church of God do keep themselves holy and undefiled, cst n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vhn, cst dt ng1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vdb vvi px32 j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
158 as well in their lives as in their Doctrine; as well in their lives as in their Doctrine; c-acp av p-acp po32 n2 c-acp p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
159 in their life, that it be not contaminated and defiled with the blots of sinne and wickednesse; in their life, that it be not contaminated and defiled with the blots of sin and wickedness; p-acp po32 n1, cst pn31 vbb xx vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
160 in their Doctrine, that it be not corrupted with errors, or any deceitfull impostures. in their Doctrine, that it be not corrupted with errors, or any deceitful Impostors. p-acp po32 n1, cst pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp n2, cc d j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
161 We have here a large field to walk in, but I will run over it with as much brevity as possibly I can. We have Here a large field to walk in, but I will run over it with as much brevity as possibly I can. pns12 vhb av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp c-acp d n1 c-acp av-j pns11 vmb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 11
162 First of all, the Pastors of the Church of God must take heed with all care and watchfulnesse, that their life be holy, First of all, the Pastors of the Church of God must take heed with all care and watchfulness, that their life be holy, ord pp-f d, dt ng1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, cst po32 n1 vbb j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
163 and without blame, which the Scripture requireth in every Pastor. He that will but read St. Pauls Epistles to Timothy, shall find this sufficiently confirmed . and without blame, which the Scripture requires in every Pastor. He that will but read Saint Paul's Epistles to Timothy, shall find this sufficiently confirmed. cc p-acp n1, r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp d n1. pns31 cst vmb cc-acp vvi n1 npg1 n2 p-acp np1, vmb vvi d av-j vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
164 A Bishop then must be blamelesse, sober, of good behaviour, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, A Bishop then must be blameless, Sobrium, of good behaviour, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, dt n1 av vmb vbi j, j, pp-f j n1, xx vvn p-acp n1, dx n1, xx j pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
165 but patient, not a brawler, not covetous. but patient, not a brawler, not covetous. cc-acp j, xx dt n1, xx j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
166 Moreover (saith the Apostle in the 7, 8) he must have a good report of them which are without, Moreover (Says the Apostle in the 7, 8) he must have a good report of them which Are without, av (vvz dt n1 p-acp dt crd, crd) pns31 vmb vhi dt j n1 pp-f pno32 r-crq vbr p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
167 lest he fall into reproach, and the snare of the Devill. lest he fallen into reproach, and the snare of the devil. cs pns31 vvb p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
168 And in Chap. 4. v. 12 of the same Epistle, he saith, Be thou an example of the beleevers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. And in Chap. 4. v. 12 of the same Epistle, he Says, Be thou an Exampl of the believers, in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity. cc p-acp np1 crd n1 crd pp-f dt d n1, pns31 vvz, vbb pns21 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
169 And in his Epistle to Titus he thus speaketh: For a Bishop Titus 1.7. must be blamelesse, as the Steward of God, not self-willed, not proud, not given to wine not soon angry, &c. But what should I dwell any longer on a Doctrine so clear & perspicuous? God when he did forbid any of the seed of Aaron having any blemish, to approach neere to offer the bread of the Lord: And in his Epistle to Titus he thus speaks: For a Bishop Titus 1.7. must be blameless, as the Steward of God, not self-willed, not proud, not given to wine not soon angry, etc. But what should I dwell any longer on a Doctrine so clear & perspicuous? God when he did forbid any of the seed of Aaron having any blemish, to approach near to offer the bred of the Lord: cc p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 pns31 av vvz: p-acp dt n1 np1 crd. vmb vbi j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx j, xx j, xx vvn p-acp n1 xx av j, av cc-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vvi d av-jc p-acp dt n1 av j cc j? np1 c-crq pns31 vdd vvi d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vhg d n1, p-acp vvb av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
170 And when the Lord did command that Holinesse to the Lord should be ingraven on the fore-front of the Mitre, that it might be upon Aarons forehead; And when the Lord did command that Holiness to the Lord should be engraven on the forefront of the Mitre, that it might be upon Aaron's forehead; cc c-crq dt n1 vdd vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pn31 vmd vbi p-acp npg1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
171 and when that he did strictly charge that they should be cleane who did beare the vessels of the Lord: and when that he did strictly charge that they should be clean who did bear the vessels of the Lord: cc c-crq cst pns31 vdd av-j vvi cst pns32 vmd vbi j r-crq vdd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
172 he did then and there clearly demonstrate that sanctimony and holinesse of life which ought to shine in the Pastors of the Church, he did then and there clearly demonstrate that sanctimony and holiness of life which ought to shine in the Pastors of the Church, pns31 vdd av cc a-acp av-j vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vmd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ng1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
173 as the Sunne in the firmament. as the Sun in the firmament. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 11
174 Neither doth this truth want reason, for that God (whose they are, and whom they serve) is holy, his eyes are pure, Neither does this truth want reason, for that God (whose they Are, and whom they serve) is holy, his eyes Are pure, d vdz d n1 vvb n1, c-acp cst np1 (r-crq pns32 vbr, cc r-crq pns32 vvb) vbz j, po31 n2 vbr j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
175 and he cannot behold evill, neither will he look on iniquity, as the Prophet Habakkuk speaketh : and he cannot behold evil, neither will he look on iniquity, as the Prophet Habakkuk speaks: cc pns31 vmbx vvi j-jn, dx vmb pns31 vvi p-acp n1, c-acp dt n1 np1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
176 therefore the life of Pastors ought to be purged from all the filth and pollution of sinne, otherwise it will be impossible for them to appear before the Lord with acceptance; Therefore the life of Pastors ought to be purged from all the filth and pollution of sin, otherwise it will be impossible for them to appear before the Lord with acceptance; av dt n1 pp-f ng1 pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, av pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
177 for which cause the Apostle exhorteth to follow holinesse, without which no man shall see the face of the Lord. for which cause the Apostle exhorteth to follow holiness, without which no man shall see the face of the Lord. p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp vvb n1, p-acp r-crq dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 11
178 The office of a Pastor requireth holinesse, yea an Angelicall purity and perfection, saith Bellarmine excellently. The office of a Pastor requires holiness, yea an Angelical purity and perfection, Says Bellarmine excellently. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz n1, uh dt j n1 cc n1, vvz np1 av-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 16
179 Furthermore, there is a necessity that that hand should endeavour to be clean, which will wash off the filth of others, Furthermore, there is a necessity that that hand should endeavour to be clean, which will wash off the filth of Others, av, pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst d n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j, r-crq vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 16
180 lest in stead of cleansing, it doth more defile the things it toucheth, it selfe being polluted and defiled. lest in stead of cleansing, it does more defile the things it touches, it self being polluted and defiled. cs p-acp n1 pp-f vvg, pn31 vdz n1 vvi dt n2 pn31 vvz, pn31 n1 vbg vvn cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 16
181 Hence therefore is it said by the Prophet, Be yee clean who doe bear the vessels of the Lord. Hence Therefore is it said by the Prophet, Be ye clean who do bear the vessels of the Lord. av av vbz pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1, vbb pn22 av-j r-crq vdb vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 16
182 For they bear the vessels of the Lord, who doe take upon them to bring the souls of their neighbours to the everlasting holy habitations in the trust and credit of their own conversation. For they bear the vessels of the Lord, who do take upon them to bring the Souls of their neighbours to the everlasting holy habitations in the trust and credit of their own Conversation. c-acp pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vdb vvi p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt j j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 16
183 Let them therefore seriously perpend and consider with themselves (saith Gregory notably) how clean and holy they ought to be who doe carry the living vessels of the Lord unto the Temple of eternity in the bosome of their own stipulation. Let them Therefore seriously Perpend and Consider with themselves (Says Gregory notably) how clean and holy they ought to be who do carry the living vessels of the Lord unto the Temple of eternity in the bosom of their own stipulation. vvb pno32 av av-j vvb cc vvi p-acp px32 (vvz np1 av-j) c-crq av-j cc j pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi r-crq vdb vvi dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 16
184 In the last place, the house and conversation of a Bishop, (being placed as a mirrour on a watch-tower) is the Lady and Mistresse of publick discipline, saith Hierome. Lux gregis est flamma Pastoris, the bright burning of the Shepheard is the light of the flock (saith Gregory.) Gregory. Yee are the Matth. 5.14. light of the world, a Citie set upon a hill, saith our Saviour to his Disciples. In the last place, the house and Conversation of a Bishop, (being placed as a mirror on a watchtower) is the Lady and Mistress of public discipline, Says Jerome. Lux Gregis est Flamma Pastors, the bright burning of the Shepherd is the Light of the flock (Says Gregory.) Gregory. Ye Are the Matthew 5.14. Light of the world, a city Set upon a hill, Says our Saviour to his Disciples. p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1) vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, vvz np1. fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 np1, dt j j-vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (vvz np1.) np1. pn22 vbr dt np1 crd. n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvz po12 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
185 It is as much as if Christ had said, Since that you are clearly and plainly to be seen, It is as much as if christ had said, Since that you Are clearly and plainly to be seen, pn31 vbz p-acp d c-acp cs np1 vhd vvn, c-acp cst pn22 vbr av-j cc av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
186 and that afarre off, (like a stately and well built Pyramis, or as a Candle burning in a Candlestick) a great necessity lieth upon you that you be serviceable as well to the eyes of all that shall flow unto you for imitation, and that afar off, (like a stately and well built Pyramid, or as a Candle burning in a Candlestick) a great necessity lies upon you that you be serviceable as well to the eyes of all that shall flow unto you for imitation, cc cst av a-acp, (av-j dt j cc av vvn ng1, cc p-acp dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1) dt j n1 vvz p-acp pn22 cst pn22 vbb j c-acp av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vmb vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
187 as to their eares for instruction. When the Pillar of the Cloud went right forward, the people of Israel went forward; as to their ears for instruction. When the Pillar of the Cloud went right forward, the people of Israel went forward; c-acp p-acp po32 n2 p-acp n1. c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd av-jn av-j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
188 but when that did again stand still, the Congregation rested: but when that did again stand still, the Congregation rested: cc-acp c-crq d vdd av vvi av, dt n1 vvd: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
189 so at the beck and rebeck of every active Christian, all things are done by those that are his subjects and followers: so At the beck and rebeck of every active Christian, all things Are done by those that Are his subject's and followers: av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j njp, d n2 vbr vdn p-acp d cst vbr po31 n2-jn cc n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
190 This was the cause why God commanded that the Captaines and Leaders of the people should go forth to the battel at the first sound of the Trumpet, that so the Troops of the mixt multitude might follow after them (as their fore-runners) This was the cause why God commanded that the Captains and Leaders of the people should go forth to the battle At the First found of the Trumpet, that so the Troops of the mixed multitude might follow After them (as their forerunners) d vbds dt n1 c-crq np1 vvd cst dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, cst av dt n2 pp-f dt vvn n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno32 (c-acp po32 n2) (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 16
191 Therefore yee see (my beloved brethren) that abundance of care and circumspection must be had, that the Pastors (being the Captains and Leaders of the people) may lead a sincere and undefiled life, Therefore ye see (my Beloved brothers) that abundance of care and circumspection must be had, that the Pastors (being the Captains and Leaders of the people) may led a sincere and undefiled life, av pn22 vvb (po11 j-vvn n2) cst n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vhn, cst dt ng1 (vbg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1) vmb vvi dt j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 16
192 lest that they drive them that wander into by-paths, and deadly precipices, and so make themselves guilty of their bloud, which they should reduce from their wandring, with their Shepheards Staffe and Crook, into the Kings high way, the way of life and salvation. lest that they drive them that wander into bypaths, and deadly precipices, and so make themselves guilty of their blood, which they should reduce from their wandering, with their Shepherds Staff and Crook, into the Kings high Way, the Way of life and salvation. cs cst pns32 vvb pno32 cst vvb p-acp n2, cc j n2, cc av vvi px32 j pp-f po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vmd vvi p-acp po32 j-vvg, p-acp po32 ng1 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
193 To this purpose speaketh Gregory excellently, Let the Pastors learn to give themselves examples of living well, to those that are committed to them: To this purpose speaks Gregory excellently, Let the Pastors Learn to give themselves Examples of living well, to those that Are committed to them: p-acp d n1 vvz np1 av-j, vvb dt ng1 vvb pc-acp vvi px32 n2 pp-f vvg av, p-acp d cst vbr vvn p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
194 for they ought to know, that if at any time they shall perpetrate corrupt and filthy things, they are worthy of so many deaths as they doe give examples of destruction and perdition to those that are their followers; for they ought to know, that if At any time they shall perpetrate corrupt and filthy things, they Are worthy of so many death's as they do give Examples of destruction and perdition to those that Are their followers; c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi, cst cs p-acp d n1 pns32 vmb vvi j cc j n2, pns32 vbr j pp-f av d n2 c-acp pns32 vdb vvi n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d cst vbr po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
195 from whence there is a necessity that Pastors and Ministers should keep themselves so much the more warily from trespasses and sinnes, in so much as they doe not only die themselves by the evill things which they doe commit, from whence there is a necessity that Pastors and Ministers should keep themselves so much the more warily from Trespasses and Sins, in so much as they do not only die themselves by the evil things which they do commit, p-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst ng1 cc n2 vmd vvi px32 av av-d dt av-dc av-j p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp av av-d c-acp pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi px32 p-acp dt j-jn n2 r-crq pns32 vdb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
196 but also are guilty of the death of their souls, which by their evill examples they have destroyed. but also Are guilty of the death of their Souls, which by their evil Examples they have destroyed. cc-acp av vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, r-crq p-acp po32 j-jn n2 pns32 vhb vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 9
197 If then the matter be so (my reverend Fathers and Brethren in Christ) hence first we may learn how unworthy they are of the Office and honour of a Pastor, who live wickedly, If then the matter be so (my reverend Father's and Brothers in christ) hence First we may Learn how unworthy they Are of the Office and honour of a Pastor, who live wickedly, cs av dt n1 vbb av (po11 j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp np1) av ord pns12 vmb vvi c-crq j pns32 vbr pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
198 and who doe tumble and wallow in the filth and mire of sinne and wickednesse, in surfeiting and drunkennesse, in chambering and wantonnesse, in strife and envying; and who do tumble and wallow in the filth and mire of sin and wickedness, in surfeiting and Drunkenness, in chambering and wantonness, in strife and envying; cc q-crq vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg cc n1, p-acp vvg cc n1, p-acp n1 cc vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
199 how dare such men as these take upon them to declare the righteousnesse of the Lord? How dare they take his word into their impure mouthes, how Dare such men as these take upon them to declare the righteousness of the Lord? How Dare they take his word into their impure mouths, q-crq vvb d n2 c-acp d vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1? np1 vvb pns32 vvb po31 n1 p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
200 when as they have hated to be reformed, and have cast his words behind their backs? With what face doe men of this stamp rashly set upon the holy things of God, when as they have hated to be reformed, and have cast his words behind their backs? With what face do men of this stamp rashly Set upon the holy things of God, c-crq c-acp pns32 vhb vvn pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vhb vvn po31 n2 p-acp po32 n2? p-acp r-crq n1 vdb n2 pp-f d n1 av-j vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
201 and handle them (as they say) with unwashed hands? when as David a most holy Prophet of God, would not compasse the Altar of Jehovah, and handle them (as they say) with unwashed hands? when as David a most holy Prophet of God, would not compass the Altar of Jehovah, cc vvi pno32 (c-acp pns32 vvb) p-acp j n2? c-crq c-acp np1 dt av-ds j n1 pp-f np1, vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
202 before he had washed his hands in innocency, that is, (as Calvin interprets it) before in the common use of holy things, he had separated himselfe from wicked things. before he had washed his hands in innocency, that is, (as calvin interprets it) before in the Common use of holy things, he had separated himself from wicked things. c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n2 p-acp n1, cst vbz, (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) c-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2, pns31 vhd vvn px31 p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
203 Are these meet successors of the Prophets and Apostles, who are called Holy men of God, not onely by reason of divine inspiration, are these meet Successors of the prophets and Apostles, who Are called Holy men of God, not only by reason of divine inspiration, vbr d j n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, r-crq vbr vvn j n2 pp-f np1, xx av-j p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
204 but also for the holinesse and integrity of life, by which they shined as gloriously in the Orb of the Church, (as the Sunne in its proper O•b) expressing by their unblameable manners, but also for the holiness and integrity of life, by which they shined as gloriously in the Orb of the Church, (as the Sun in its proper O•b) expressing by their unblameable manners, cc-acp av c-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vvd a-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1) vvg p-acp po32 j-u n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
205 and by their holy conversation, the life of true and pure religion in which they had instructed others? Alas! and by their holy Conversation, the life of true and pure Religion in which they had instructed Others? Alas! cc p-acp po32 j n1, dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vhd vvn n2-jn? np1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
206 in no wise ought these to be esteemed fit to take the places, or fill up the roomes of such holy men of God. in no wise ought these to be esteemed fit to take the places, or fill up the rooms of such holy men of God. p-acp dx n1 vmd d pc-acp vbi vvn j pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc vvb a-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 9
207 If any of this sort doe heare me this day (Men, Brethren, and Fathers) which God forbid, I will (with your good leave) propose a few Considerations, to which if they will lend a diligent eare, they shall be able (the grace of God helping and assisting) to renounce and to bid farewell for ever to their old and wicked course of life. If any of this sort do hear me this day (Men, Brothers, and Father's) which God forbid, I will (with your good leave) propose a few Considerations, to which if they will lend a diligent ear, they shall be able (the grace of God helping and assisting) to renounce and to bid farewell for ever to their old and wicked course of life. cs d pp-f d n1 vdb vvi pno11 d n1 (n2, n2, cc n2) r-crq n1 vvb, pns11 vmb (p-acp po22 j n1) vvb dt d n2, p-acp r-crq cs pns32 vmb vvi dt j n1, pns32 vmb vbi j (dt n1 pp-f np1 vvg cc vvg) pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp av p-acp po32 j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 14
208 The first of which is this, the wicked and prophane life of Pastors defiles the very face of God with filthinesse and uncleannesse: The First of which is this, the wicked and profane life of Pastors defiles the very face of God with filthiness and uncleanness: dt ord pp-f r-crq vbz d, dt j cc j n1 pp-f ng1 vvz dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
209 Thou which teachest another, teachest thou not thy selfe? Thou which preachest a man should not steale, dost thou steale? Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that makest a boast of the Law, through breaking of the Law dishonorest thou God? What followeth? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. Thou which Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? Thou which Preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? Thou that Sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that Makest a boast of the Law, through breaking of the Law dishonourest thou God? What follows? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. pns21 r-crq vv2 j-jn, vv2 pns21 xx po21 n1? pns21 r-crq vv2 dt n1 vmd xx vvi, vd2 pns21 vvi? pns21 cst vv2 dt n1 vmd xx vvi n1, vd2 pns21 vvi n1? pns21 cst vv2 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 vv2 pns21 np1? q-crq vvz? p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n2-j p-acp pn22, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
210 Thus holy Paul, in his Epistle to the Romans. Hearken to this Men, Brethren, and Fathers, the Ministers of the Gospell wallowing in the mire of sinnes, doe pollute the glorious Name of God, Thus holy Paul, in his Epistle to the Romans. Harken to this Men, Brothers, and Father's, the Ministers of the Gospel wallowing in the mire of Sins, do pollute the glorious Name of God, av j np1, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt np1. vvb p-acp d n2, n2, cc n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vdb vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
211 and shall these escape unpunished? No, by no means, unlesse they repent they shall perish for ever. and shall these escape unpunished? No, by no means, unless they Repent they shall perish for ever. cc vmb d vvi j? uh-dx, p-acp dx n2, cs pns32 vvb pns32 vmb vvi p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
212 Who ever shall escape the present or future wrath of God almighty, they most assuredly shall undergoe the same. Who ever shall escape the present or future wrath of God almighty, they most assuredly shall undergo the same. r-crq av vmb vvi dt j cc j-jn n1 pp-f np1 j-jn, pns32 ds av-vvn vmb vvi dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
213 Truly, this is a terrible conclusion; yet hath it in it no more terrour then truth: Truly, this is a terrible conclusion; yet hath it in it no more terror then truth: np1, d vbz dt j n1; av vhz pn31 p-acp pn31 av-dx dc n1 cs n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
214 For God will be sanctified in those that come nigh him, that is, either actively or passively, For God will be sanctified in those that come High him, that is, either actively or passively, c-acp np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d cst vvb av-j pno31, cst vbz, av-d av-j cc av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
215 as he hath witnessed of himselfe, I will be sanctified (saith he) in them that come nigh me, Levit. 10.3. that is, I will openly declare and make known the glory and holinesse of my name, by sharply punishing those Ministers that doe transgresse my commandements. as he hath witnessed of himself, I will be sanctified (Says he) in them that come High me, Levit. 10.3. that is, I will openly declare and make known the glory and holiness of my name, by sharply punishing those Ministers that do transgress my Commandments. c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pp-f px31, pns11 vmb vbi vvn (vvz pns31) p-acp pno32 cst vvb av-j pno11, np1 crd. cst vbz, pns11 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po11 n1, p-acp av-j vvg d n2 cst vdb vvi po11 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
216 A second consideration is this, the wicked and prophane life of Pastors doth wound Religion; A second consideration is this, the wicked and profane life of Pastors does wound Religion; dt ord n1 vbz d, dt j cc j n1 pp-f ng1 vdz vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
217 for as the wicked life of the sonnes of Eli, gave occasion to the people to abhorre the sacrifices of the Lord; for as the wicked life of the Sons of Eli, gave occasion to the people to abhor the Sacrifices of the Lord; c-acp c-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
218 so the impious and nefarious lives of our Ministers, give occasion to the malignant of scandalizing Religion. so the impious and nefarious lives of our Ministers, give occasion to the malignant of scandalizing Religion. av dt j cc j n2 pp-f po12 n2, vvb n1 p-acp dt j pp-f j-vvg n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
219 Wherefore for Religions sake, let it never be told in Gath, nor published in the streets of Ascalon, that the Ministers of the Gospel doe live unholily, Wherefore for Religions sake, let it never be told in Gaza, nor published in the streets of Ascalon, that the Ministers of the Gospel do live unholily, c-crq p-acp ng1 n1, vvb pn31 av-x vbi vvn p-acp np1, ccx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb vvi av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
220 lest peradventure the daughters of the Philistines rejoyce, lest peradventure the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph, lest Peradventure the daughters of the philistines rejoice, lest Peradventure the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph, cs av dt n2 pp-f dt njp2 vvb, cs av dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
221 and by this means at length conceive some hope in their minds, that our Religion by this deadly blow being shrewdly wounded, it may in short time languish and die, and by this means At length conceive Some hope in their minds, that our Religion by this deadly blow being shrewdly wounded, it may in short time languish and die, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 vvb d n1 p-acp po32 n2, cst po12 n1 p-acp d j n1 vbg av-j vvn, pn31 vmb p-acp j n1 vvi cc vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
222 and that out of its ashes Phoenix-like, the Roman Monster may again arise. and that out of its Ashes Phoenix-like, the Roman Monster may again arise. cc cst av pp-f po31 n2 av-j, dt njp n1 vmb av vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 14
223 The third consideration is this, the wicked and prosane life of Pastors doth seduce the flock: The third consideration is this, the wicked and Profane life of Pastors does seduce the flock: dt ord n1 vbz d, dt j cc j n1 pp-f ng1 vdz vvi dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 55
224 Hence excellently Bernard in his Sermon to Pastors, That which Heretickes do by their corrupt doctrines, the same doe many now adayes by their wicked examples, Hence excellently Bernard in his Sermon to Pastors, That which Heretics do by their corrupt doctrines, the same do many now adays by their wicked Examples, av av-j np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp ng1, cst r-crq n2 vdb p-acp po32 j n2, dt d vdb d av av p-acp po32 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 55
225 namely, they seduce the people, and lead them into errour; namely, they seduce the people, and led them into error; av, pns32 vvi dt n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 55
226 and by so much the more pernitious are they then heretickes, by how much works are of more value then words, and by so much the more pernicious Are they then Heretics, by how much works Are of more valve then words, cc p-acp av av-d dt av-dc j vbr pns32 av n2, p-acp c-crq d n2 vbr pp-f dc n1 cs n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 55
227 and men are more led by practice then by precepts. and men Are more led by practice then by Precepts. cc n2 vbr dc vvn p-acp n1 av p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 55
228 To this purpose speaketh Leo: Plenius opere quam voce docetur, teaching by example and practice, is a more full teaching then teaching by precepts. To this purpose speaks Leo: Fuller Opere quam voce docetur, teaching by Exampl and practice, is a more full teaching then teaching by Precepts. p-acp d n1 vvz np1: np1 fw-la fw-la fw-mi fw-la, vvg p-acp n1 cc n1, vbz dt av-dc j n-vvg av vvg p-acp n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 55
229 Suitable to this is the saying of Nazianzen, He which teacheth holy things and liveth filthily, he builds with one hand that which hee pluckes downe with another. Suitable to this is the saying of Nazianzen, He which Teaches holy things and lives filthily, he builds with one hand that which he plucks down with Another. j p-acp d vbz dt n-vvg pp-f np1, pns31 r-crq vvz j n2 cc vvz av-j, pns31 vvz p-acp crd n1 cst r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 55
230 The Greek Scholia to this purpose wittily hath concluded, that as NONLATINALPHABET, so NONLATINALPHABET is used not actively onely, but passively also; The Greek Scholia to this purpose wittily hath concluded, that as, so is used not actively only, but passively also; dt jp fw-la p-acp d n1 av-j vhz vvn, cst p-acp, av vbz vvn xx av-j j, cc-acp av-j av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
231 would to God you would diligently consider this (Fathers and Brethren) ye are Bishops actively, that is, Overseers; would to God you would diligently Consider this (Father's and Brothers) you Are Bishops actively, that is, Overseers; vmd p-acp np1 pn22 vmd av-j vvi d (n2 cc n2) pn22 vbr n2 av-j, cst vbz, n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
232 and passively, that is, spectacles, at once to be Overseers of others, and to be seen of others; and passively, that is, spectacles, At once to be Overseers of Others, and to be seen of Others; cc av-j, cst vbz, n2, p-acp a-acp pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f n2-jn, cc pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f n2-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
233 for the eyes and faces of all are towards you, all, in your Doctrine, listen well unto you; for the eyes and faces of all Are towards you, all, in your Doctrine, listen well unto you; p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d vbr p-acp pn22, d, p-acp po22 n1, vvb av p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
234 all, in your life, have their eyes fixed on you, so that if any amongst you doth give any example of evill, all, in your life, have their eyes fixed on you, so that if any among you does give any Exampl of evil, d, p-acp po22 n1, vhb po32 n2 vvn p-acp pn22, av cst cs d p-acp pn22 vdz vvi d n1 pp-f n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
235 if any among you be a curser, a swearer, if any be a false speaker, a perjured person, if any among you be a curser, a swearer, if any be a false speaker, a perjured person, cs d p-acp pn22 vbb dt n1, dt n1, cs d vbb dt j n1, dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
236 if any be a riotous person, an Usurer, if any of you be a dicer, if any be a riotous person, an Usurer, if any of you be a dicer, cs d vbb dt j n1, dt n1, cs d pp-f pn22 vbb dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
237 or a huckster of Benefices, the example spreads farre, and presently it is in the mouthes of the people, too apt to be imitators of such things, this our Bishop frequently doth, this our Minister commonly practiseth, certainly any the least offence committed by you, will wonderfully encourage the hearts, or a huckster of Benefices, the Exampl spreads Far, and presently it is in the mouths of the people, too apt to be imitators of such things, this our Bishop frequently does, this our Minister commonly Practiseth, Certainly any the least offence committed by you, will wonderfully encourage the hearts, cc dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 vvz av-j, cc av-j pn31 vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, av j pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f d n2, d po12 n1 av-j vdz, d po12 n1 av-j vvz, av-j d dt ds n1 vvn p-acp pn22, vmb av-j vvi dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
238 and strengthen the hands of wicked men in their evill courses. The fourth is this, The wicked and prophane life of Pastors destroyeth themselves: and strengthen the hands of wicked men in their evil courses. The fourth is this, The wicked and profane life of Pastors Destroyeth themselves: cc vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp po32 j-jn n2. dt ord vbz d, dt j cc j n1 pp-f ng1 vvz px32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 55
239 Hence it is that venerable Bede thus speaketh, They which endeavour to teach others a rule which they have not learned themselves, doe not prepare a sanctuary for the Lord, Hence it is that venerable Bede thus speaks, They which endeavour to teach Others a Rule which they have not learned themselves, do not prepare a sanctuary for the Lord, av pn31 vbz cst j np1 av vvz, pns32 r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi n2-jn dt n1 r-crq pns32 vhb xx vvn px32, vdb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 55
240 but ruine & destruction for themselves. but ruin & destruction for themselves. cc-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp px32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 55
241 And Chrysostom saith, A Doctor of the Church by preaching well & living ill, teacheth the people how they ought to live, teacheth God how he ought to condemne him. And Chrysostom Says, A Doctor of the Church by preaching well & living ill, Teaches the people how they ought to live, Teaches God how he ought to condemn him. np1 np1 vvz, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg av cc j-vvg n-jn, vvz dt n1 c-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi, vvz np1 c-crq pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 55
242 A certain Pope saith, That those that doe not live, but teach savingly, they are like to the water in baptisme, which washing them, sends them to heaven, A certain Pope Says, That those that do not live, but teach savingly, they Are like to the water in Baptism, which washing them, sends them to heaven, dt j n1 vvz, cst d cst vdb xx vvi, p-acp vvi av-vvg, pns32 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, r-crq vvg pno32, vvz pno32 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
243 but it selfe afterwards descends into the channell. but it self afterwards descends into the channel. cc-acp pn31 n1 av vvz p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
244 To me they seem not unlike to a plaister, which when it hath cured the wound, together with the matter or corruption, is cast into the fire. To me they seem not unlike to a plaster, which when it hath cured the wound, together with the matter or corruption, is cast into the fire. p-acp pno11 pns32 vvb xx av-j p-acp dt n1, r-crq c-crq pn31 vhz vvn dt n1, av p-acp dt n1 cc n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
245 But why doe I relate unto you the opinion of the Fathers, or of my selfe? Hearken what Christ saith, who shall be the Judge of quick and dead, Many shall say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? But what will Christ answer them? Depart from me yee workers of iniquity. But why do I relate unto you the opinion of the Father's, or of my self? Harken what christ Says, who shall be the Judge of quick and dead, Many shall say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? But what will christ answer them? Depart from me ye workers of iniquity. p-acp q-crq vdb pns11 vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc pp-f po11 n1? vvb r-crq np1 vvz, r-crq vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f j cc j, d vmb vvi p-acp pno11 p-acp d n1, n1, n1, vhb pns12 xx vvn p-acp po21 n1? cc-acp q-crq vmb np1 vvi pno32? vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
246 A terrible answer, and such an one as ought to wrest teares of bloud from those that are guilty. A terrible answer, and such an one as ought to wrest tears of blood from those that Are guilty. dt j n1, cc d dt crd c-acp vmd pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d cst vbr j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
247 Would to God (my Brethren) that these Considerations were so deeply recorded in the hearts of all Pastors, Would to God (my Brothers) that these Considerations were so deeply recorded in the hearts of all Pastors, vmd p-acp np1 (po11 n2) cst d n2 vbdr av av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d ng1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
248 but especially in the hearts of those that live wickedly, that they might never slip out of their memory. but especially in the hearts of those that live wickedly, that they might never slip out of their memory. cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvb av-j, cst pns32 vmd av-x vvi av pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 12
249 Secondly, hence they are to be admonished, who doe slight this holinesse, and esteem it either in Pastors, Secondly, hence they Are to be admonished, who do slight this holiness, and esteem it either in Pastors, ord, av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vdb vvi d n1, cc vvb pn31 d p-acp ng1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
250 or in people, to be a vain curiosity, and Puritanisme, that they would acknowledge their errour, & at last seriously repent: or in people, to be a vain curiosity, and Puritanism, that they would acknowledge their error, & At last seriously Repent: cc p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi dt j n1, cc np1, cst pns32 vmd vvi po32 n1, cc p-acp ord av-j vvi: (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
251 for if they shall not see the Lord, who doe want holinesse, much lesse shall they ever see him who mock and scoffe at holinesse. for if they shall not see the Lord, who do want holiness, much less shall they ever see him who mock and scoff At holiness. c-acp cs pns32 vmb xx vvi dt n1, r-crq vdb vvi n1, av-d av-dc vmb pns32 av vvb pno31 r-crq vvb cc n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
252 That God whom we serve, is a God of pure eyes, who hath pronounced them blessed Matth 5.8. that are pure in heart; That God whom we serve, is a God of pure eyes, who hath pronounced them blessed Matthew 5.8. that Are pure in heart; cst np1 ro-crq pns12 vvb, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vhz vvn pno32 vvn av crd. d vbr j p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
253 and hath threatned that Dogs, & Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murderers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie, shall be Rev. 22.15. without, such shall be without, they shall never enter into the holy City: Wo is me; and hath threatened that Dogs, & Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murderers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loves and makes a lie, shall be Rev. 22.15. without, such shall be without, they shall never enter into the holy city: Woe is me; cc vhz vvn d n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc r-crq vvz cc vvz dt n1, vmb vbi n1 crd. p-acp, d vmb vbi p-acp, pns32 vmb av-x vvi p-acp dt j n1: n1 vbz pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
254 who, whilst he speaketh these things, can abstain frō tears? For now impudence is grown to that height, that it is a crime to be holy, who, while he speaks these things, can abstain from tears? For now impudence is grown to that height, that it is a crime to be holy, r-crq, cs pns31 vvz d n2, vmb vvi p-acp n2? p-acp av n1 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
255 so that many men are compelled to be evil, that they may not be accounted evill, so that many men Are compelled to be evil, that they may not be accounted evil, av cst d n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vbi j-jn, cst pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
256 even as Salvian heretofore complaiued of his times, He that will not now sweare and forsweare, he that will not now drinke and play the glutton, hee that will not turn topsie-turvie the Lawes of God and Man, he presently is branded with the name of a Puritan, even as Salvian heretofore complaiued of his times, He that will not now swear and forswear, he that will not now drink and play the glutton, he that will not turn topsie-turvie the Laws of God and Man, he presently is branded with the name of a Puritan, av c-acp np1 av vvn pp-f po31 n2, pns31 cst vmb xx av vvi cc vvi, pns31 cst vmb xx av vvi cc vvi dt n1, pns31 cst vmb xx vvi j dt n2 pp-f np1 cc n1, pns31 av-j vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
257 and forthwith is vexed with the hatred of all, yea even amongst some of the University. and forthwith is vexed with the hatred of all, yea even among Some of the university. cc av vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, uh av p-acp d pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 12
258 I know what these haters of good men will say to these things, they will say that they never hated any good thing, I know what these haters of good men will say to these things, they will say that they never hated any good thing, pns11 vvb q-crq d n2 pp-f j n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n2, pns32 vmb vvi cst pns32 av-x vvd d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
259 or any good man, onely they cannot endure that foolish curiosity which commonly is called Puritanisme; or any good man, only they cannot endure that foolish curiosity which commonly is called Puritanism; cc d j n1, av-j pns32 vmbx vvi d j n1 r-crq av-j vbz vvn np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 12
260 of whom I desire to know this one thing, Whether they doe believe or think that it is possible to be too curious & precise in keeping Gods commandements, of whom I desire to know this one thing, Whither they do believe or think that it is possible to be too curious & precise in keeping God's Commandments, pp-f ro-crq pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi d crd n1, cs pns32 vdb vvi cc vvb cst pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi av j cc j p-acp vvg npg1 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
261 when as the Apostle cōmandeth us to walk Ephes. 5.15. precisely? And God commands us to keep his commandementss diligently (saith David) yea with all thy might ; when as the Apostle commands us to walk Ephesians 5.15. precisely? And God commands us to keep his commandementss diligently (Says David) yea with all thy might; c-crq c-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp vvb np1 crd. av-j? cc np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 av-j (vvz np1) uh p-acp d po21 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
262 or as Buxtorfius hath it, with all thy vehemencie, when as our Saviour exhorteth to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect , I am not ignorant that this Sicut, this as, is a sicut similitudinis, non aequalitatis, an as of likenesse, not of equality, as Gorran hath wel distinguished; or as Buxtorf hath it, with all thy vehemency, when as our Saviour exhorteth to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect, I am not ignorant that this Sicut, this as, is a sicut similitudinis, non aequalitatis, an as of likeness, not of equality, as Gorran hath well distinguished; cc c-acp np1 vhz pn31, p-acp d po21 n1, c-crq c-acp po12 n1 vvz pc-acp vbi j p-acp po12 j n1 vbz j, pns11 vbm xx j cst d fw-la, d a-acp, vbz dt fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, dt c-acp pp-f n1, xx pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vhz av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
263 notwithstāding I dare affirm this without blushing, that when men have strained themselves to the uttermost, notwithstanding I Dare affirm this without blushing, that when men have strained themselves to the uttermost, c-acp pns11 vvb vvi d p-acp vvg, cst c-crq n2 vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
264 and scrued themselves to the highest pegge of their endeavours, that they may imitate this pattern, they shall never be able to attain to the riches of Gods perfection: and screwed themselves to the highest peg of their endeavours, that they may imitate this pattern, they shall never be able to attain to the riches of God's perfection: cc vvn px32 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi d n1, pns32 vmb av-x vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
265 and therefore it is not possible for men to be too strict & accurate in their walking with God. and Therefore it is not possible for men to be too strict & accurate in their walking with God. cc av pn31 vbz xx j p-acp n2 pc-acp vbi av j cc j p-acp po32 n-vvg p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
266 That therefore which these haters of good men call vain curiosity, is true piety; and according to that way which they call Puritanisme, must we serve the living God, and obey his divine Lawes. That Therefore which these haters of good men call vain curiosity, is true piety; and according to that Way which they call Puritanism, must we serve the living God, and obey his divine Laws. cst av r-crq d n2 pp-f j n2 vvb j n1, vbz j n1; cc vvg p-acp d n1 r-crq pns32 vvb np1, vmb pns12 vvi dt j-vvg np1, cc vvi po31 j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
267 If this shall seeme infam ous to any, he is to be esteemed wicked and ungodly, If this shall seem infamy ous to any, he is to be esteemed wicked and ungodly, cs d vmb vvi n1 j p-acp d, pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
268 and the sacred Scripture brands such a man with a black Character, and wheresoever he goes, he shall alwayes be knowne by this mark to be a very Cain, who slew his brother, because his own works were 1 Ioh. 3.12. evill and his brothers righteous. and the sacred Scripture brands such a man with a black Character, and wheresoever he Goes, he shall always be known by this mark to be a very Cain, who slew his brother, Because his own works were 1 John 3.12. evil and his Brother's righteous. cc dt j n1 vvz d dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc c-crq pns31 vvz, pns31 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbi dt j np1, r-crq vvd po31 n1, p-acp po31 d n2 vbdr vvn np1 crd. j-jn cc po31 n2 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 17
269 Last of all, from this conclusion doth flow this admonition unto us (Fathers and Brethren) who by the blessing of our most benigne God are advanced to this so high honour, that our doctrine may flow in more powerifully, may allure more effectually, may adhere more firmly, may grow up more fruitfully, Last of all, from this conclusion does flow this admonition unto us (Father's and Brothers) who by the blessing of our most benign God Are advanced to this so high honour, that our Doctrine may flow in more powerifully, may allure more effectually, may adhere more firmly, may grow up more fruitfully, ord pp-f d, p-acp d n1 vdz vvi d n1 p-acp pno12 (n2 cc n2) r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 av-ds j np1 vbr vvn p-acp d av j n1, cst po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp av-dc av-j, vmb vvi av-dc av-j, vmb vvi av-dc av-j, vmb vvi a-acp av-dc av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 17
270 and may attain its blessed end more expeditiously, let us diligently take heed that we doe not at any time commit any thing unworthy of so great an honour, and may attain its blessed end more expeditiously, let us diligently take heed that we do not At any time commit any thing unworthy of so great an honour, cc vmb vvi po31 j-vvn n1 av-dc av-j, vvb pno12 av-j vvi n1 cst pns12 vdb xx p-acp d n1 vvi d n1 j pp-f av j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 17
271 as that to which God hath called us, let us take heed (I say) that our name agree with our actions, as that to which God hath called us, let us take heed (I say) that our name agree with our actions, c-acp cst p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pno12, vvb pno12 vvi n1 (pns11 vvb) cst po12 n1 vvi p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 17
272 and that our actions answer to our name, that so there be not a sublimity of honour, with a deformity of life, that we doe not counterfeit Dovelike locution, and that our actions answer to our name, that so there be not a sublimity of honour, with a deformity of life, that we do not counterfeit Dovelike locution, cc d po12 n2 vvi p-acp po12 n1, cst av a-acp vbb xx dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vdb xx vvi j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 17
273 and Sheep-like profession, and yet retain and keep a Crow like affection, and a Wolfe-like disposition. So Ambrose . and Sheeplike profession, and yet retain and keep a Crow like affection, and a Wolf-like disposition. So Ambrose. cc j n1, cc av vvb cc vvi dt n1 j n1, cc dt j n1. np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 17
274 Let us in no wise be like unto Husbandmen, who doe till and trim the ground, being squalid and untrim themselves, Let us in no wise be like unto Husbandmen, who do till and trim the ground, being squalid and untrim themselves, vvb pno12 p-acp dx j vbi av-j p-acp n2, r-crq vdb p-acp cc vvi dt n1, vbg j cc n1 px32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 17
275 and whilst they endeavour to diminish the thornes, they so grow into bushes that they doe involve and overwhelme themselves with those thorns from which they free the field: and while they endeavour to diminish the thorns, they so grow into Bushes that they do involve and overwhelm themselves with those thorns from which they free the field: cc cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n2, pns32 av vvb p-acp n2 d pns32 vdb vvi cc vvb px32 p-acp d n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 18
276 But let us be like boyes going before in the night with burning Torches; But let us be like boys going before in the night with burning Torches; cc-acp vvb pno12 vbi j n2 vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-vvg n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 18
277 or rather let us be like to fore-runners, whose paces and footsteps those that are our hearers and followers treading in, they may prepare themselves more cheerfully, more firmly, more earnestly to a perpetual course in the race of godlinesse; or rather let us be like to forerunners, whose paces and footsteps those that Are our hearers and followers treading in, they may prepare themselves more cheerfully, more firmly, more earnestly to a perpetual course in the raze of godliness; cc av-c vvb pno12 vbi j p-acp n2, rg-crq n2 cc n2 d cst vbr po12 n2 cc n2 vvg p-acp, pns32 vmb vvi px32 av-dc av-j, av-dc av-j, av-dc av-j p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 18
278 which that we may all, both to the salvation of our selves, as also to the glory of his name, not unwillingly perform, the great and good God grant. Amen. which that we may all, both to the salvation of our selves, as also to the glory of his name, not unwillingly perform, the great and good God grant. Amen. r-crq cst pns12 vmb av-d, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, xx av-j vvi, dt j cc j np1 vvi. uh-n. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 18
279 Hitherto have we spoken of the life of a Pastor, let us now in a word speak of the Doctrine, that so we may hasten with as much speed as possible, to the things which are remaining. Hitherto have we spoken of the life of a Pastor, let us now in a word speak of the Doctrine, that so we may hasten with as much speed as possible, to the things which Are remaining. av vhb pns12 vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb pno12 av p-acp dt n1 vvb pp-f dt n1, cst av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d n1 c-acp j, p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 18
280 Pastors must take heed that their Doctrine be true and sound: True, that is, not corrupted with the leven of errour or heresie: Pastors must take heed that their Doctrine be true and found: True, that is, not corrupted with the leven of error or heresy: ng1 vmb vvi n1 cst po32 n1 vbb j cc j: j, cst vbz, xx vvn p-acp dt zz pp-f n1 cc n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 18
281 Sound, that is, not stained with the doctrines of men, or with traditions, or with brain-sick and phanatick questions. Found, that is, not stained with the doctrines of men, or with traditions, or with brainsick and fanatic questions. vvb, cst vbz, xx vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cc p-acp n2, cc p-acp j cc j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 18
282 There is no need that we should travell from the sacred Scripture for the confirmation of this truth, he that will but consult with S. Paul in his Epistles, shall find it plentifully confirmed, It behoveth a Bishop (saith he) to hold fast the faithfull word, There is no need that we should travel from the sacred Scripture for the confirmation of this truth, he that will but consult with S. Paul in his Epistles, shall find it plentifully confirmed, It behooveth a Bishop (Says he) to hold fast the faithful word, pc-acp vbz dx n1 cst pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 cst vmb cc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po31 n2, vmb vvi pn31 av-j vvn, pn31 vvz dt n1 (vvz pns31) pc-acp vvi av-j dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
283 as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound Doctrine both to exhort and convine the gainsayers, in his Epistle to Titus . as he hath been taught, that he may be able by found Doctrine both to exhort and convine the gainsayers, in his Epistle to Titus. c-acp pns31 vhz vbn vvn, cst pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp j n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
284 The same he commands to Timothy, Take heed unto thy selfe, and to thy doctrine : to thy selfe, that thou be holy; The same he commands to Timothy, Take heed unto thy self, and to thy Doctrine: to thy self, that thou be holy; dt d pns31 vvz p-acp np1, vvb n1 p-acp po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1: p-acp po21 n1, cst pns21 vbb j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
285 to thy doctrine, that it be sound. to thy Doctrine, that it be found. p-acp po21 n1, cst pn31 vbb j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
286 Neither doth he teach any other lesson to Titus: Tit. 2.1. But speake thou the things which beseem sound doctrine. Neither does he teach any other Lesson to Titus: Tit. 2.1. But speak thou the things which beseem found Doctrine. av-d vdz pns31 vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp np1: np1 crd. cc-acp vvb pns21 dt n2 r-crq vvb j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
287 Neither truly is S. Paul like to the Cocke of a Dial, the shadow of which pointeth out the houre and flieth; Neither truly is S. Paul like to the Cock of a Dial, the shadow of which pointeth out the hour and flies; d av-j vbz n1 np1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvz av dt n1 cc vvz; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
288 or like to a statue in the way, which sheweth the right way to others, but it never stirres it selfe; or like to a statue in the Way, which shows the right Way to Others, but it never stirs it self; cc av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz dt j-jn n1 p-acp n2-jn, cc-acp pn31 av n2 pn31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
289 but he doth that himselfe, which he enjoynes to others, as he openly witnesseth of himself , We are not as many which corrupt the word of God, but he does that himself, which he enjoins to Others, as he openly Witnesseth of himself, We Are not as many which corrupt the word of God, cc-acp pns31 vdz d px31, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns31 av-j vvz pp-f px31, pns12 vbr xx p-acp d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
290 but as of sincerity, but as of God in the sight of God speak we in Christ. but as of sincerity, but as of God in the sighed of God speak we in christ. cc-acp c-acp pp-f n1, cc-acp c-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvb pns12 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
291 St. Paul did not play the huckster with the word of God that is, he did not handle it crastily, Saint Paul did not play the huckster with the word of God that is, he did not handle it crastily, n1 np1 vdd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cst vbz, pns31 vdd xx vvi pn31 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
292 or covetously, or to conclude lesse sincerely, that by that means he might get gain; or covetously, or to conclude less sincerely, that by that means he might get gain; cc av-j, cc pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j, cst p-acp d n2 pns31 vmd vvi n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
293 but as of sincerity, but as of God in the •ight of God, spake he in Christ. but as of sincerity, but as of God in the •ight of God, spoke he in christ. cc-acp c-acp pp-f n1, cc-acp c-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd pns31 p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
294 Hence it is as clear as the light, that the Doctrine of Ministers ought to be hedged in on every side, with abundance of circumspection. Hence it is as clear as the Light, that the Doctrine of Ministers ought to be hedged in on every side, with abundance of circumspection. av pn31 vbz a-acp j c-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
295 Neither ought we to admire at it, for from hence much profit will redound to themselves, and to their flock; Neither ought we to admire At it, for from hence much profit will redound to themselves, and to their flock; av-d vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, c-acp p-acp av d n1 vmb vvi p-acp px32, cc p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 19
296 and on the contrary, much detriment and damage will accrue unto them both. First of all, great advantage wil redound to themselves, & to their flock: and on the contrary, much detriment and damage will accrue unto them both. First of all, great advantage will redound to themselves, & to their flock: cc p-acp dt n-jn, d n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 d. ord pp-f d, j n1 vmb vvi p-acp px32, cc p-acp po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 19
297 What greater good can come to the sons of men, then life and glory? But this shal be the reward & recompence of them and theirs that are faithfull. What greater good can come to the Sons of men, then life and glory? But this shall be the reward & recompense of them and theirs that Are faithful. q-crq jc j vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, cs n1 cc n1? p-acp d vmb vbi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 cc png32 cst vbr j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
298 Those that be wise, shall shine as the brightnesse of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousnesse, (that is, by their faithfull preaching,) as the starres for ever and ever, saith the Prophet Daniel . Those that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness, (that is, by their faithful preaching,) as the Stars for ever and ever, Says the Prophet daniel. d cst vbb j, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 cst vvb d p-acp n1, (cst vbz, p-acp po32 j vvg,) p-acp dt n2 p-acp av cc av, vvz dt n1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
299 And St. Paul writing to Timothy, saith, Take heed to 2 Tim. 4.16. thy selfe, and to thy Doctrine, continue in them: And Saint Paul writing to Timothy, Says, Take heed to 2 Tim. 4.16. thy self, and to thy Doctrine, continue in them: cc n1 np1 vvg p-acp np1, vvz, vvb n1 p-acp crd np1 crd. po21 n1, cc p-acp po21 n1, vvb p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
300 for by this means thou shalt save thy selfe, and those that heare thee. for by this means thou shalt save thy self, and those that hear thee. c-acp p-acp d n2 pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1, cc d cst vvb pno21. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
301 On the contrary, corrupt doctrine doth bring much hurt and losse unto the Flock and Pastor. On the contrary, corrupt Doctrine does bring much hurt and loss unto the Flock and Pastor. p-acp dt n-jn, j n1 vdz vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt vvb cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
302 First, to the Flock, corrupt and impure Doctrine may deservedly be compared to deadly poyson; for as that is hurtfull to the body, so this especially to the soul: First, to the Flock, corrupt and impure Doctrine may deservedly be compared to deadly poison; for as that is hurtful to the body, so this especially to the soul: ord, p-acp dt vvb, j cc j n1 vmb av-vvn vbi vvn p-acp j n1; c-acp c-acp d vbz j p-acp dt n1, av d av-j p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
303 therefore that Preacher that preacheth deadly soule-destroying doctrine, deserveth to be punished with the same punishment, Therefore that Preacher that Preacheth deadly soul-destroying Doctrine, deserveth to be punished with the same punishment, av cst n1 cst vvz j j n1, vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
304 and with the same death with which a Physitian is to be punished, who gives his sick Patient poyson to drink in stead of wholsome Physick: and with the same death with which a physician is to be punished, who gives his sick Patient poison to drink in stead of wholesome Physic: cc p-acp dt d n1 p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq vvz po31 j j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
305 for he kils the body, but the other destroyes the soul. Secondly, that quick and lively saying of Christ, Matth. 5.19. threatneth at the first sight, unutterable punishment to themselves; for he kills the body, but the other Destroys the soul. Secondly, that quick and lively saying of christ, Matthew 5.19. threatens At the First sighed, unutterable punishment to themselves; c-acp pns31 vvz dt n1, cc-acp dt n-jn vvz dt n1. ord, cst j cc j n-vvg pp-f np1, np1 crd. vvz p-acp dt ord n1, j n1 p-acp px32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 19
306 Whosoever (saith he) shall break one of the least of these commandements, and teach men so, (that is, to break them,) he shall be called the least in the Kingdome of heaven, that is, he shall be none, (for those that are there are great all) he shall have no place in the heavenly Paradise: Whosoever (Says he) shall break one of the least of these Commandments, and teach men so, (that is, to break them,) he shall be called the least in the Kingdom of heaven, that is, he shall be none, (for those that Are there Are great all) he shall have no place in the heavenly Paradise: c-crq (vvz pns31) vmb vvi crd pp-f dt ds pp-f d n2, cc vvi n2 av, (cst vbz, pc-acp vvi pno32,) pns31 vmb vbi vvn dt ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz, pns31 vmb vbi pix, (c-acp d cst vbr a-acp vbr j d) pns31 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
307 now he that falls from heaven, with one and the same fall he falls into hell irrecoverably, now he that falls from heaven, with one and the same fallen he falls into hell irrecoverably, av pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, p-acp crd cc dt d vvb pns31 vvz p-acp n1 av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
308 and most justly and deservedly is he esteemed worthy of eternall death, who hath seduced others, and most justly and deservedly is he esteemed worthy of Eternal death, who hath seduced Others, cc av-ds av-j cc av-vvn vbz pns31 vvn j pp-f j n1, r-crq vhz vvn ng2-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
309 and led them into deadly errors, because he endeavoureth to destroy his Christian brethren, for whom Christ hath shed his most pretious heart-bloud, and led them into deadly errors, Because he endeavoureth to destroy his Christian brothers, for whom christ hath shed his most precious Heart blood, cc vvd pno32 p-acp j n2, c-acp pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi po31 np1 n2, p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 av-ds j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
310 then the which a greater, and more truculent sinne, cannot be thought on, or imagined. then the which a greater, and more truculent sin, cannot be Thought on, or imagined. cs dt r-crq dt jc, cc av-dc j n1, vmbx vbi vvn a-acp, cc vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
311 What therefore will become of those grand Impostors of the world, the Jesuits and Romish Massing-priests, who compasse Sea and Land that they may make one Proselyte, What Therefore will become of those grand Impostors of the world, the Jesuits and Romish Massing-priests, who compass Sea and Land that they may make one Proselyte, q-crq av vmb vvi pp-f d j n2 pp-f dt n1, dt np2 cc jp n2, r-crq n1 n1 cc n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi crd n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 19
312 and when he is made, they make him twofold more the child of he then they themselves? and when he is made, they make him twofold more the child of he then they themselves? cc c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, pns32 vvb pno31 j n1 dt n1 pp-f pns31 av pns32 px32? (4) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 20
313 Yea, what will become of some Ministers of the Gospel, who tooth and naile endeavour not onely in their Sermons, Yea, what will become of Some Ministers of the Gospel, who tooth and nail endeavour not only in their Sermons, uh, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f d n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq n1 cc n1 vvb xx av-j p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 20
314 but also in written bookes, to make that holy time consecrated unto God, common and prophane, but also in written books, to make that holy time consecrated unto God, Common and profane, cc-acp av p-acp j-vvn n2, pc-acp vvi d j n1 vvn p-acp np1, j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 20
315 and to change the divine institution of the Lords day into humane, that so they might cut in sunder the very nerves of the solemne worship of God, and to change the divine Institution of the lords day into humane, that so they might Cut in sunder the very nerves of the solemn worship of God, cc pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 n1 p-acp j, cst av pns32 vmd vvi p-acp av dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 20
316 and so utterly overturn all Religion? and so utterly overturn all Religion? cc av av-j vvi d n1? (4) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 20
317 What will become of our Ministers of the Gospel, who in their preaching publish to the world doctrine strongly savouring of Pelagianisme, What will become of our Ministers of the Gospel, who in their preaching publish to the world Doctrine strongly savouring of Pelagianism, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f po12 n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq p-acp po32 vvg vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 av-j vvg pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 20
318 and who teach other heterodox tenets? and who teach other heterodox tenets? cc q-crq vvb j-jn n1 n2? (4) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 20
319 What will become of others, who use painting and false colouring, whereby their doctrine is adulterated, What will become of Others, who use painting and false colouring, whereby their Doctrine is adulterated, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f n2-jn, r-crq n1 vvg cc j n-vvg, c-crq po32 n1 vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
320 so that it cannot keep and retain its native simplicity and integrity? for either they joyn with it the traditions of men, so that it cannot keep and retain its native simplicity and integrity? for either they join with it the traditions of men, av cst pn31 vmbx vvi cc vvi po31 j-jn n1 cc n1? p-acp d pns32 vvb p-acp pn31 dt n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
321 and mingle mens decrees with Gods, which is to mingle Chaffe with Wheat; and mingle men's decrees with God's, which is to mingle Chaff with Wheat; cc vvb ng2 n2 p-acp n2, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
322 or else they most dishonestly flatter men, especially great men, of whom they expect profit and preferment, or Else they most dishonestly flatter men, especially great men, of whom they expect profit and preferment, cc av pns32 av-ds av-j vvi n2, av-j j n2, pp-f ro-crq pns32 vvb n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
323 and taking away as it were the salt of the Gospel, with which they ought to suppresse and keep down the petulancie of mens itching and lusting flesh, they connive and wink at the naughty and unlawfull actions of the sonnes of men. and taking away as it were the salt of the Gospel, with which they ought to suppress and keep down the petulancy of men's itching and lusting Flesh, they connive and wink At the naughty and unlawful actions of the Sons of men. cc vvg av c-acp pn31 vbdr dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi cc vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f ng2 j-vvg cc j-vvg n1, pns32 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
324 There are some such Preachers in this exulcerate Age, who like the Heliotrope, or Lupine, are carried about together with the Sun; There Are Some such Preachers in this exulcerate Age, who like the Heliotrope, or Lupine, Are carried about together with the Sun; pc-acp vbr d d n2 p-acp d vvi n1, r-crq av-j dt np1, cc n1, vbr vvn a-acp av p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
325 whithersoever the inclinations or dispositions of the great ones bend, thither doe they bend and incline their heads also, whithersoever the inclinations or dispositions of the great ones bend, thither do they bend and incline their Heads also, av dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j pi2 vvb, av vdb pns32 vvi cc vvi po32 n2 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
326 so that you would not think they were two, but one that spake (like to one and the same accord in musick:) these with the Cameleon do change themselves into any colour besides red and white, that is, they can turn themselves into any form or shape besides that which is honest and good. so that you would not think they were two, but one that spoke (like to one and the same accord in music:) these with the Chameleon do change themselves into any colour beside read and white, that is, they can turn themselves into any from or shape beside that which is honest and good. av cst pn22 vmd xx vvi pns32 vbdr crd, cc-acp pi cst vvd (av-j p-acp crd cc dt d n1 p-acp n1:) d p-acp dt n1 vdb vvi px32 p-acp d n1 p-acp j-jn cc j-jn, cst vbz, pns32 vmb vvi px32 p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
327 Hence it was that Seneca doth so tax that unhappy delicatenesse and nicenesse of his Age, Hence it was that Senecca does so Tax that unhappy delicateness and niceness of his Age, av pn31 vbds d np1 vdz av vvi d j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
328 and not much unlike to this of ours, I will shew thee (saith he) with what poverty and scarcity great States are pestered, and not much unlike to this of ours, I will show thee (Says he) with what poverty and scarcity great States Are pestered, cc xx d j p-acp d pp-f png12, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 (vvz pns31) p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 j n2 vbr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
329 and what is wanting to them that possesse all things, scilicet qui verum dicat, namely one who will tell the truth. and what is wanting to them that possess all things, scilicet qui verum dicat, namely one who will tell the truth. cc r-crq vbz vvg p-acp pno32 cst vvb d n2, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av pi r-crq vmb vvi dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
330 What will become of others who speake evill of good, and good of evill, who put darknesse for light, What will become of Others who speak evil of good, and good of evil, who put darkness for Light, q-crq vmb vvi pp-f n2-jn r-crq vvb j-jn pp-f j, cc j pp-f n-jn, r-crq vvd n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 20
331 and light for darknesse, who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter? Most assuredly a fearfull woe doth wait upon, and Light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter? Most assuredly a fearful woe does wait upon, cc vvi p-acp n1, r-crq vvd j p-acp j, cc j p-acp j? av-ds av-vvn p-acp j n1 vdz vvi p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 20
332 and that close at the heels of every one of these: and that close At the heels of every one of these: cc cst av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f d crd pp-f d: (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
333 Woe unto them (saith the Apostle Jude, ) for they have gone in the way of Cain, Woe unto them (Says the Apostle U^de,) for they have gone in the Way of Cain, n1 p-acp pno32 (vvz dt n1 np1,) c-acp pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
334 and ran greedily after the errour of Balaam for reward. and ran greedily After the error of balaam for reward. cc vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
335 This woe is a short word, a little particle, but it is of a horrid and dreadfull signification, denouncing eternall vengeance to them on whom it shall fall as lightning from-heaven. This woe is a short word, a little particle, but it is of a horrid and dreadful signification, denouncing Eternal vengeance to them on whom it shall fallen as lightning from-heaven. d n1 vbz dt j n1, dt j n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz pp-f dt j cc j n1, vvg j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
336 Men, Brethren, and Fathers, I heartily pray that this woe may not fall upon the heads of any of us, Men, Brothers, and Father's, I heartily pray that this woe may not fallen upon the Heads of any of us, np1, n2, cc n2, pns11 av-j vvb cst d n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f d pp-f pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
337 but upon the heads of our enemies, upon the heads of the impious and impure Ministery of the Church of Rome, who doe remain in the clippings and embracings of the Babylonish strumpet; but upon the Heads of our enemies, upon the Heads of the impious and impure Ministry of the Church of Rome, who do remain in the clippings and embracings of the Babylonish strumpet; cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vdb vvi p-acp dt n2-vvg cc n2-vvg pp-f dt np1 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
338 of whose number that we may not be, it behoveth us to speak those things that become sound Doctrine, not playing the hucksters with the word of God, of whose number that we may not be, it behooveth us to speak those things that become found Doctrine, not playing the hucksters with the word of God, pp-f rg-crq n1 cst pns12 vmb xx vbi, pn31 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi d n2 cst vvb j n1, xx vvg dt n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
339 as doe some, but as of sincerity, but as of God in the sight of God, speak we in Christ, as do Some, but as of sincerity, but as of God in the sighed of God, speak we in christ, c-acp vdb d, cc-acp c-acp pp-f n1, cc-acp c-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pns12 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
340 and let us firmly abide in them: If we shall doe this, we shall save our selves, and those that heare us, as St. Paul told Timothy . and let us firmly abide in them: If we shall do this, we shall save our selves, and those that hear us, as Saint Paul told Timothy. cc vvb pno12 av-j vvi p-acp pno32: cs pns12 vmb vdi d, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2, cc d cst vvb pno12, c-acp n1 np1 vvd np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
341 And thus I passe from the first degree of the extent, the first object of their attention to the second Attend, or give heed to yourselves, And thus I pass from the First degree of the extent, the First Object of their attention to the second Attend, or give heed to yourselves, cc av pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, dt ord n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt ord vvb, cc vvb n1 p-acp px22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
342 and then to the whole Flock, NONLATINALPHABET Now by the word Flock the Apostle doth signifie the Church, imitating therin the Prophets, and then to the Whole Flock, Now by the word Flock the Apostle does signify the Church, imitating therein the prophets, cc av p-acp dt j-jn vvb, av p-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1 vdz vvi dt n1, vvg av dt n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
343 and Christ himselfe, who have often used the same Allegory: and christ himself, who have often used the same Allegory: cc np1 px31, r-crq vhb av vvn dt d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
344 and indeed the use of the word in this kind is not improper, because that it significantly comprehends all men of all sorts, and indeed the use of the word in this kind is not improper, Because that it significantly comprehends all men of all sorts, cc av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbz xx j, c-acp cst pn31 av-j vvz d n2 pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
345 as the words House and Family, by which the Church is elsewhere pointed out. For these words doe admonish both Mlnisters and people together of their duty: as the words House and Family, by which the Church is elsewhere pointed out. For these words do admonish both Ministers and people together of their duty: c-acp dt n2 n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz av vvn av. p-acp d n2 vdb vvi d n2 cc n1 av pp-f po32 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
346 Hence the Ministers may learn, that the care and charge of all sorts of men in their flock, doe appertain unto them, Hence the Ministers may Learn, that the care and charge of all sorts of men in their flock, do appertain unto them, av dt n2 vmb vvi, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, vdb vvi p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
347 neither is it lawfull for them to neglect any one, whether learned or unlearned, whether noble or ignoble, neither is it lawful for them to neglect any one, whither learned or unlearned, whither noble or ignoble, av-dx vbz pn31 j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi d crd, cs j cc j, cs j cc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
348 whether rich or poore, whether bond or free. In a great house there are various and divers sorts of vessels; whither rich or poor, whither bound or free. In a great house there Are various and diverse sorts of vessels; cs j cc j, cs n1 cc j. p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vbr j cc j n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
349 now it is not the pleasure of the Housholder that his servants should cast off the care of any of them. now it is not the pleasure of the Householder that his Servants should cast off the care of any of them. av pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst po31 n2 vmd vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
350 Again, hence the people may learn, that all men, of what place, rank, or condition soever they be, that they ought to be subject to the Ministery and Discipline of the Word, Again, hence the people may Learn, that all men, of what place, rank, or condition soever they be, that they ought to be Subject to the Ministry and Discipline of the Word, av, av dt n1 vmb vvi, cst d n2, pp-f r-crq n1, n1, cc n1 av pns32 vbb, cst pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
351 neither can any one be free from this yoak, who wil be accounted a sheep of the divine flock, or one of Gods houshold: neither can any one be free from this yoke, who will be accounted a sheep of the divine flock, or one of God's household: dx vmb d crd vbb j p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc crd pp-f npg1 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
352 for that which God speaks to Jeremy the Prophet, is not unknown: for that which God speaks to Jeremiah the Prophet, is not unknown: c-acp d r-crq np1 vvz p-acp np1 dt n1, vbz xx j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
353 Behold I have made thee this day a defenced City, and an Iron pillar, and a brazen wall against the whole land, against the Kings of Judah, against the Princes thereof, against the Priests thereof, Behold I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an Iron pillar, and a brazen wall against the Whole land, against the Kings of Judah, against the Princes thereof, against the Priests thereof, vvb pns11 vhb vvn pno21 d n1 dt j-vvn n1, cc dt n1 n1, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n2 av, p-acp dt n2 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
354 and against the people of the Land. Therefore their sottishnes is too grosse, and their stubborn rebellion too unbridled, who challenging a certain immunity to themselves, doe utterly deny the care of these things to appertain to the Ministers of the Gospel. and against the people of the Land. Therefore their sottishness is too gross, and their stubborn rebellion too unbridled, who challenging a certain immunity to themselves, do utterly deny the care of these things to appertain to the Ministers of the Gospel. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av po32 n1 vbz av j, cc po32 j n1 av j-vvn, r-crq vvg dt j n1 p-acp px32, vdb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
355 But to what end must the Bishops or Presbyters of Ephesus attend the whole flock? NONLATINALPHABET, saith the Apostle, to feed it, which many have translated to rule or govern the Church of God, But to what end must the Bishops or Presbyters of Ephesus attend the Whole flock?, Says the Apostle, to feed it, which many have translated to Rule or govern the Church of God, cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1 vmb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1 vvb dt j-jn n1?, vvz dt n1, pc-acp vvi pn31, r-crq d vhb vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
356 but that interpretation is too lofty for this Text, (saith Bullinger ) especially in our times, in which the Bishops doe think the Office of a Bishop to be nought else then unlawfull desire of domineering: but that Interpretation is too lofty for this Text, (Says Bullinger) especially in our times, in which the Bishops do think the Office of a Bishop to be nought Else then unlawful desire of domineering: cc-acp cst n1 vbz av j c-acp d n1, (vvz np1) av-j p-acp po12 n2, p-acp r-crq dt n2 vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi pix av av j n1 pp-f j-vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
357 NONLATINALPHABET therefore is to govern after the manner of Pastors, (saith Bartholomeus Petrus Lyntriensis ) neither doth the Apostle darkly point at this himselfe, he continueth that Metaphor by which he had called the Church NONLATINALPHABET, a Flock, here he useth the word NONLATINALPHABET, to feed. Therefore is to govern After the manner of Pastors, (Says Bartholomew Peter Lyntriensis) neither does the Apostle darkly point At this himself, he Continueth that Metaphor by which he had called the Church, a Flock, Here he uses the word, to feed. av vbz p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1, (vvz np1 np1 np1) dx vdz dt n1 av-j n1 p-acp d px31, pns31 vvz d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, dt vvb, av pns31 vvz dt n1, pc-acp vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
358 But here we must diligently observe that there is a Synecdoche in the word feed, for that word doth set forth the whole care of a Pastor, But Here we must diligently observe that there is a Synecdoche in the word feed, for that word does Set forth the Whole care of a Pastor, p-acp av pns12 vmb av-j vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vvi, p-acp d n1 vdz vvi av dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
359 namely, to feed with word, to govern with discipline, to defend & keep with the rod of jurisdiction. namely, to feed with word, to govern with discipline, to defend & keep with the rod of jurisdiction. av, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
360 In the same sense the word is used, Joh 20. , where Christ three times repeating to Peter, Feed my sheep, doth exhort him to discharge all the offices and duties of a Pastor, from whence we conclude in the third place, In the same sense the word is used, John 20., where christ three times repeating to Peter, Feed my sheep, does exhort him to discharge all the Offices and duties of a Pastor, from whence we conclude in the third place, p-acp dt d n1 dt n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd, c-crq np1 crd n2 vvg p-acp np1, vvb po11 n1, vdz vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt ord n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
361 That the Church of God, is with all possible care and diligence to be fed, governed and defended by the Bishops or Elders which are her Pastors. That the Church of God, is with all possible care and diligence to be fed, governed and defended by the Bishops or Elders which Are her Pastors. cst dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 cc n2-jn r-crq vbr po31 ng1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 21
362 She is to be fed with food that she languish not, and through famine pine away; She is to be fed with food that she languish not, and through famine pine away; pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 cst pns31 vvb xx, cc p-acp n1 vvi av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 21
363 she is to be governed with discipline, lest she erre and wander from the right way; she is to be governed with discipline, lest she err and wander from the right Way; pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cs pns31 vvb cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 21
364 she is to be defended with the rod of jurisdiction and power, that the ravenous Wolves, she is to be defended with the rod of jurisdiction and power, that the ravenous Wolves, pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst dt j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 21
365 and cruell wild beasts, doe not violently seize upon her, teare her, and devour her. and cruel wild beasts, do not violently seize upon her, tear her, and devour her. cc j j n2, vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp pno31, vvb pno31, cc vvi pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 21
366 In a word, all care by all means is to be had of her by them, that not any the least sheep be neglected or perish through their default. In a word, all care by all means is to be had of her by them, that not any the least sheep be neglected or perish through their default. p-acp dt n1, d n1 p-acp d n2 vbz pc-acp vbi vhn pp-f pno31 p-acp pno32, cst xx d dt ds n1 vbb vvn cc vvi p-acp po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 21
367 It would be too tedious but onely to point at every particular duty of a Pastor in its order: It would be too tedious but only to point At every particular duty of a Pastor in its order: pn31 vmd vbi av j cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 21
368 wherefore I desiring to be briefe, will content my selfe with two places onely, which notwithstanding shall be like unto a most cleare glasse, in which every one present may see what he ought to be, Wherefore I desiring to be brief, will content my self with two places only, which notwithstanding shall be like unto a most clear glass, in which every one present may see what he ought to be, c-crq pns11 vvg pc-acp vbi j, vmb vvi po11 n1 p-acp crd n2 av-j, r-crq a-acp vmb vbi j p-acp dt av-ds j n1, p-acp r-crq d crd j vmb vvi r-crq pns31 vmd pc-acp vbi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
369 and so may conform himselfe accordingly. and so may conform himself accordingly. cc av vmb vvi px31 av-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
370 The first of which is taken out of the first Epistle of Peter, Chapt. 5. vers. 1, 2. The Elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder, feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, The First of which is taken out of the First Epistle of Peter, Chapter 5. vers. 1, 2. The Elders which Are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder, feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, dt ord pp-f r-crq vbz vvn av pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd fw-la. vvn, crd dt n2-jn r-crq vbr p-acp pn22 pns11 vvb, r-crq vbm av dt n-jn, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vbz p-acp pn22, vvg dt n1 av, xx p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
371 but willingly, not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind. but willingly, not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind. cc-acp av-j, xx p-acp j n1, cc-acp pp-f dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
372 The second is taken out of the Prophesie of the Prophet Ezekiel, Chap. 34. where the care of a good Shepheard is notably set forth unto us, Like a faithfull guide he goes before, doth lead his flock into, The second is taken out of the Prophesy of the Prophet Ezekielem, Chap. 34. where the care of a good Shepherd is notably Set forth unto us, Like a faithful guide he Goes before, does led his flock into, dt ord vbz vvn av pp-f dt vvb pp-f dt n1 np1, np1 crd c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz av-j vvn av p-acp pno12, av-j dt j n1 pns31 vvz a-acp, vdz vvi po31 n1 p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
373 and doth feed it in a good pasture, and in a fat pasture, he doth cause his flock to lie down also, he doth seek that which was lost, he doth bring again that which was driven away, and does feed it in a good pasture, and in a fat pasture, he does cause his flock to lie down also, he does seek that which was lost, he does bring again that which was driven away, cc vdz vvi pn31 p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vdz vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp av, pns31 vdz vvi d r-crq vbds vvn, pns31 vdz vvi av cst r-crq vbds vvn av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
374 and doth bind up that which was broken, and doth strengthen that which was sick, but he doth destroy the fat and the strong: and does bind up that which was broken, and does strengthen that which was sick, but he does destroy the fat and the strong: cc vdz vvi a-acp d r-crq vbds vvn, cc vdz vvi d r-crq vbds j, cc-acp pns31 vdz vvi dt j cc dt j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
375 and all these things he doth do circumspectly and with judgement. and all these things he does doe circumspectly and with judgement. cc d d n2 pns31 vdz n1 av-j cc p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
376 From which places it clearly appeareth, that the office and duty of a Pastor is to feed, govern, From which places it clearly appears, that the office and duty of a Pastor is to feed, govern, p-acp r-crq n2 pn31 av-j vvz, cst dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi, vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
377 and defend the flock of Christ, and diligently to take care that not any the least and poorest sheep of Christs flock be neglected or perish through his sloath and negligence. and defend the flock of christ, and diligently to take care that not any the least and Poorest sheep of Christ flock be neglected or perish through his sloth and negligence. cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi n1 cst xx d dt ds cc js n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbb vvn cc vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
378 From hence first of all we may learn (Fathers and Brethren in Christ) that it is most necessary that Pastors should reside with their flocks, From hence First of all we may Learn (Father's and Brothers in christ) that it is most necessary that Pastors should reside with their flocks, p-acp av ord pp-f d pns12 vmb vvi (n2 cc n2 p-acp np1) cst pn31 vbz av-ds j cst ng1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
379 and that it is not lawfull for them to be wanting, unlesse it be for a time, and that it is not lawful for them to be wanting, unless it be for a time, cc cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvg, cs pn31 vbb p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
380 and that upon great and weighty causes: and that upon great and weighty Causes: cc cst p-acp j cc j n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
381 because they ought (by themselves, not by their substitutes) to feed the flock of Christ, Because they ought (by themselves, not by their substitutes) to feed the flock of christ, c-acp pns32 vmd (p-acp px32, xx p-acp po32 n2) pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
382 and to keep it, and to watch over it, and to give an account to God of every one committed to their charge which perisheth. and to keep it, and to watch over it, and to give an account to God of every one committed to their charge which Perishes. cc pc-acp vvi pn31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 pp-f d crd vvn p-acp po32 n1 r-crq vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
383 That Pastor doth not deserve the name of a Pastor, (saith Cajetan ) if he doe not personally attend on his slock. That Pastor does not deserve the name of a Pastor, (Says Cajetan) if he do not personally attend on his slock. cst n1 vdz xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (vvz jp) cs pns31 vdb xx av-j vvi p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
384 And not every master of sheep is to be called a Pastor, but he onely (saith Bellarmine ) that doth feed his own sheep. And not every master of sheep is to be called a Pastor, but he only (Says Bellarmine) that does feed his own sheep. cc xx d n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn dt n1, cc-acp pns31 av-j (vvz np1) cst vdz vvi po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
385 And beleeve me (my brethren) we should not (as many Pastors are wont to doe) leave the sheep of Christ committed to our charge, wandring in the wildernesse, And believe me (my brothers) we should not (as many Pastors Are wont to do) leave the sheep of christ committed to our charge, wandering in the Wilderness, cc vvb pno11 (po11 n2) pns12 vmd xx (c-acp d ng1 vbr j pc-acp vdi) vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp po12 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
386 as the Ostridge mentioned by Job, leaveth her Egs in the sand; as the Ostrich mentioned by Job, Leaveth her Eggs in the sand; c-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp np1, vvz po31 n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
387 much lesse should we deliver them over to ignorant hirelings, to men of no reputation, taken sometimes as it were from the high-way side, to be miserably cared for by them (as he in Gellius did his horse to his servant Statius ) to the end that wee may more freely apply our selves to idlenesse and to pleasure, to the gathering together of riches, much less should we deliver them over to ignorant hirelings, to men of no reputation, taken sometime as it were from the highway side, to be miserably cared for by them (as he in Gellius did his horse to his servant Statius) to the end that we may more freely apply our selves to idleness and to pleasure, to the gathering together of riches, av-d dc vmd pns12 vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp j n2, p-acp n2 pp-f dx n1, vvn av c-acp pn31 vbdr p-acp dt n1 n1, pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp p-acp pno32 (c-acp pns31 p-acp np1 vdd po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1 np1) p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vmb av-dc av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1, p-acp dt n-vvg av pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
388 and to the heaping up of honours. and to the heaping up of honours. cc p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 23
389 Neither verily should we imagine that we have sufficiently discharged our duty, if, as the high Priest who once every yeare under the Law, entred into the Holy place; Neither verily should we imagine that we have sufficiently discharged our duty, if, as the high Priest who once every year under the Law, entered into the Holy place; av-d av-j vmd pns12 vvi cst pns12 vhb av-j vvn po12 n1, cs, c-acp dt j n1 r-crq a-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
390 so we once (or twice at the most) every year with geat edification (as Surius speaketh of the perambulation of Pius quintus ) do visit our flocks here and there scattered and dispersed, nothing fearing lest we heare that which Mary spake to our Saviour after the death of Lazarus, from some one, at least from our own conscience, Master, if thou hadst been present, my brother had not been dead; so we once (or twice At the most) every year with geat edification (as Surius speaks of the perambulation of Pius quintus) do visit our flocks Here and there scattered and dispersed, nothing fearing lest we hear that which Marry spoke to our Saviour After the death of Lazarus, from Some one, At least from our own conscience, Master, if thou Hadst been present, my brother had not been dead; av pns12 a-acp (cc av p-acp dt ds) d n1 p-acp vvi n1 (c-acp np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 pp-f fw-la fw-la) vdb vvi po12 n2 av cc a-acp vvn cc vvn, pix vvg cs pns12 vvb cst r-crq vvi vvd p-acp po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d crd, p-acp ds p-acp po12 d n1, n1, cs pns21 vhd2 vbn j, po11 n1 vhd xx vbn j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
391 this or that of thy flock had not perished in his sinnes (at least by thy fault, this or that of thy flock had not perished in his Sins (At least by thy fault, d cc d pp-f po21 n1 vhd xx vvn p-acp po31 n2 (p-acp ds p-acp po21 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
392 and with danger of thy bloud.) and with danger of thy blood.) cc p-acp n1 pp-f po21 n1.) (4) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
393 Secondly, hence we may learn, that it is not sufficient for Bishops and Pastors to reside in their Church, Secondly, hence we may Learn, that it is not sufficient for Bishops and Pastors to reside in their Church, ord, av pns12 vmb vvi, cst pn31 vbz xx j p-acp n2 cc ng1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
394 and with their flock, but there is a necessity that they should watch and labour in the word and doctrine, the Church is to be fed, (saith the Apostle in this place) A necessity is laid upon me; and with their flock, but there is a necessity that they should watch and labour in the word and Doctrine, the Church is to be fed, (Says the Apostle in this place) A necessity is laid upon me; cc p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (vvz dt n1 p-acp d n1) dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
395 yea, woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel (saith he in another place) : yea, woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel (Says he in Another place): uh, n1 vbz p-acp pno11 cs pns11 vvb xx dt n1 (vvz pns31 p-acp j-jn n1): (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
396 so also Ambrose imitating St. Paul thus imprecates: so also Ambrose imitating Saint Paul thus imprecates: av av np1 vvg n1 np1 av vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
397 Wo wil be unto me (saith he) if I shall not preach, or if I shal hide in the earth the heavenly treasure received, Woe will be unto me (Says he) if I shall not preach, or if I shall hide in the earth the heavenly treasure received, n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno11 (vvz pns31) cs pns11 vmb xx vvi, cc cs pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 dt j n1 vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
398 and shall keep the light of Gods word hidden under a bushell, and shall not manifest it unto the eyes of all men, it being placed on a Candlestick, that afterwards I may heare, Well done thou good and faithfull servant, thou hast been faithfull in a little, I will make thee ruler of much, enter thou into the joy of thy Master. and shall keep the Light of God's word hidden under a bushel, and shall not manifest it unto the eyes of all men, it being placed on a Candlestick, that afterwards I may hear, Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful in a little, I will make thee ruler of much, enter thou into the joy of thy Master. cc vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, pn31 vbg vvn p-acp dt n1, cst av pns11 vmb vvi, av vdn pns21 j cc j n1, pns21 vh2 vbn j p-acp dt j, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 n1 pp-f d, vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
399 And Bernard breaks forth into a complaint not much unlike it, Hei mihi, &c. Wo is me (saith he) a portion of the bloud of Christ is committed unto me, what therefore shall I doe unhappy man? whither shall I turn my selfe? if it shall happen that I shall negligently keep a treasure so great, a pledge so pretious, that Christ set more by it then by his own bloud. And Bernard breaks forth into a complaint not much unlike it, Hei mihi, etc. Woe is me (Says he) a portion of the blood of christ is committed unto me, what Therefore shall I do unhappy man? whither shall I turn my self? if it shall happen that I shall negligently keep a treasure so great, a pledge so precious, that christ Set more by it then by his own blood. cc np1 vvz av p-acp dt n1 xx av-d av-j pn31, fw-la fw-la, av n1 vbz pno11 (vvz pns31) dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno11, r-crq av vmb pns11 vdi j n1? q-crq vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1? cs pn31 vmb vvi cst pns11 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 av j, dt n1 av j, cst np1 vvd av-dc p-acp pn31 av p-acp po31 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
400 There was a woe abiding St. Paul, Ambrose, Bernard, if they did not preach the Gospel, There was a woe abiding Saint Paul, Ambrose, Bernard, if they did not preach the Gospel, a-acp vbds dt n1 vvg n1 np1, np1, np1, cs pns32 vdd xx vvi dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
401 and will not a woe wait upon me? will not a woe diligently attend upon you, and will not a woe wait upon me? will not a woe diligently attend upon you, cc vmb xx dt n1 vvb p-acp pno11? vmb xx dt n1 av-j vvi p-acp pn22, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
402 if yee preach not the Gospel? Yes most assuredly: if ye preach not the Gospel? Yes most assuredly: cs pn22 vvb xx dt n1? uh av-ds av-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
403 wherefore suffer me (my brethren) to exhort you in the words of Bernard, Whosoever among you have been alotted or appointed to the work of the Ministery, take heed unto your selves, Wherefore suffer me (my brothers) to exhort you in the words of Bernard, Whosoever among you have been allotted or appointed to the work of the Ministry, take heed unto your selves, c-crq vvb pno11 (po11 n2) pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp pn22 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
404 and to the pretious pledge concredite• unto you; it is a Citie, watch ye, that ye may keep and defend it; and to the precious pledge concredite• unto you; it is a city, watch you, that you may keep and defend it; cc p-acp dt j n1 n1 p-acp pn22; pn31 vbz dt n1, vvb pn22, cst pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
405 i• is a Bride, study to deck and adorn it; it is a flock, be ye carefull to seed it. i• is a Bride, study to deck and adorn it; it is a flock, be you careful to seed it. n1 vbz dt n1, vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31; pn31 vbz dt n1, vbb pn22 j pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 24
406 But because there is great need in difficult and dangerous functions, that our dull and lingring flesh should be urged and pressed with reasons, give me leave (I beseech you) to dispatch the intention of this attention in few words, which was the third thing observed by us in the Text, that is, the Arguments which the Apostle doth use, that so he might make the Elders of Ephesus more attentive to, But Because there is great need in difficult and dangerous functions, that our dull and lingering Flesh should be urged and pressed with Reasons, give me leave (I beseech you) to dispatch the intention of this attention in few words, which was the third thing observed by us in the Text, that is, the Arguments which the Apostle does use, that so he might make the Elders of Ephesus more attentive to, p-acp c-acp pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp j cc j n2, cst po12 j cc j-vvg n1 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2, vvb pno11 vvi (pns11 vvb pn22) pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2, r-crq vbds dt ord n1 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst vbz, dt n2 r-crq dt n1 vdz vvi, cst av pns31 vmd vvi dt n2-jn pp-f np1 av-dc j p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 25
407 and more intent upon the charge committed unto them. and more intent upon the charge committed unto them. cc dc n1 p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 25
408 The first of which is drawn from the office, you are made Bishops, that is, Overseers, or Watchmen, or Superintendents, this calleth you to attention: The First of which is drawn from the office, you Are made Bishops, that is, Overseers, or Watchmen, or Superintendents, this calls you to attention: dt ord pp-f r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, pn22 vbr vvn n2, cst vbz, n2, cc n2, cc n2-j, d vvz pn22 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
409 for Augustine ingenuously confesseth a Bishop to be nomen oneris, non bonoris, a name of labour, not of honour, for Augustine ingenuously Confesses a Bishop to be Nome oneris, non bonoris, a name of labour, not of honour, c-acp np1 av-j vvz dt n1 pc-acp vbi fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f n1, xx pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
410 and being moved with that spirit, he doth after this sort exhort his fellow Bishops: and being moved with that Spirit, he does After this sort exhort his fellow Bishops: cc vbg vvn p-acp d n1, pns31 vdz p-acp d n1 vvi po31 n1 n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
411 A Bishop ought continually to ponder wth himself what a weighty and heavie charge lies upon him, A Bishop ought continually to ponder with himself what a weighty and heavy charge lies upon him, dt n1 vmd av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp px31 r-crq dt j cc j n1 vvz p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
412 and what an account he shall give of it to his Lord and Master; and what an account he shall give of it to his Lord and Master; cc q-crq dt n1 pns31 vmb vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
413 and lest that by any means a Bishop should abate or diminish his labour, Christ doth compare a Preacher both to a Fisher, and lest that by any means a Bishop should abate or diminish his labour, christ does compare a Preacher both to a Fisher, cc cs cst p-acp d n2 dt n1 vmd vvi cc vvi po31 n1, np1 vdz vvi dt n1 av-d p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
414 & also to a Pastor, whose life as it is painfull and full of labour, so is it a life (above others) subject to storms and tempests. & also to a Pastor, whose life as it is painful and full of labour, so is it a life (above Others) Subject to storms and tempests. cc av p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 c-acp pn31 vbz j cc j pp-f n1, av vbz pn31 dt n1 (p-acp ng2-jn) vvi p-acp n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 25
415 The second Argument is taken from the Author of the Office, namely, the holy Ghost: for the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, The second Argument is taken from the Author of the Office, namely, the holy Ghost: for the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, dt ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av, dt j n1: p-acp dt j n1 vhz vvn pn22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
416 or Presbyters, he is the Ordainer, Consecrator, and Metropolitan of you all. or Presbyters, he is the Ordainer, Consecrator, and Metropolitan of you all. cc n2, pns31 vbz dt n1, n1, cc j-jn pp-f pn22 d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
417 For if you be Bishops indeed, and not in name onely, not Man but the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, For if you be Bishops indeed, and not in name only, not Man but the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, p-acp cs pn22 vbb n2 av, cc xx p-acp n1 av-j, xx n1 p-acp dt j n1 vhz vvn pn22 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
418 and therefore you sin against him, that hath made you Bishops, viz. the holy Ghost, if you attend not to that which he hath appointed you. and Therefore you sin against him, that hath made you Bishops, viz. the holy Ghost, if you attend not to that which he hath appointed you. cc av pn22 vvb p-acp pno31, cst vhz vvn pn22 n2, n1 dt j n1, cs pn22 vvb xx p-acp d r-crq pns31 vhz vvn pn22. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
419 And who, or what is he that shall escape scotfree, who doth sinne against God, And who, or what is he that shall escape Scot free, who does sin against God, cc q-crq, cc r-crq vbz pns31 cst vmb vvi j, r-crq vdz n1 p-acp np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
420 and doth neglect the vocation of the holy Ghost? If one man sin against another, the Judge shall judge him: and does neglect the vocation of the holy Ghost? If one man since against Another, the Judge shall judge him: cc vdz vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1? cs crd n1 n1 p-acp j-jn, dt n1 vmb vvi pno31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
421 but if a man sinne against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? saith Eli to his sonnes . but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall entreat for him? Says Eli to his Sons. cc-acp cs dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno31? vvz np1 p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
422 O let this very cogitation as a whetstone more and more sharpen and provoke your attention. O let this very cogitation as a whetstone more and more sharpen and provoke your attention. sy vvb d j n1 p-acp dt n1 av-dc cc av-dc vvi cc vvi po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 25
423 The third Argument is taken from the excellency of this duty, the holy Ghost hath appointed you Bishops that you should undertake the care of the Church (which is the spouse of Christ. The third Argument is taken from the excellency of this duty, the holy Ghost hath appointed you Bishops that you should undertake the care of the Church (which is the spouse of christ. dt ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt j n1 vhz vvn pn22 n2 cst pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 25
424 Now verily, to be the overseer of the house of Christ, of the people of God, is a Title of high honour. Now verily, to be the overseer of the house of christ, of the people of God, is a Title of high honour. av av-j, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 25
425 Remember therefore that there is no place for slothfull negligence in so high and difficult an office, neither shal they be excuseable whom God hath made chiefe Stewards of his family, remember Therefore that there is no place for slothful negligence in so high and difficult an office, neither shall they be Excusable whom God hath made chief Stewards of his family, np1 av cst pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp j n1 p-acp av j cc j dt n1, av-d vmb pns32 vbb j r-crq np1 vhz vvn j-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 26
426 unlesse by how much higher the degree of honour is, they shall answer to so great dignity and honour, that is, unless by how much higher the degree of honour is, they shall answer to so great dignity and honour, that is, cs p-acp c-crq d jc cs n1 pp-f n1 vbz, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp av j n1 cc n1, cst vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 26
427 unlesse they shall diligently and valiantly act their parts. The fourth Argument is taken from the dignity of the Church; unless they shall diligently and valiantly act their parts. The fourth Argument is taken from the dignity of the Church; cs pns32 vmb av-j cc av-j vvi po32 n2. dt ord n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 26
428 This your flock is the Church of God, and in that it is Gods, it is to be cared for certainly; This your flock is the Church of God, and in that it is God's, it is to be cared for Certainly; d po22 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp cst pn31 vbz n2, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp av-j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
429 neither is it lightly to be esteemed of, neither is it Gods any or every way: neither is it lightly to be esteemed of, neither is it God's any or every Way: av-dx vbz pn31 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f, av-dx vbz pn31 n2 d cc d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
430 for it is not onely (as the rest of the creatures in the world, for it is not only (as the rest of the creatures in the world, c-acp pn31 vbz xx av-j (c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
431 as the world it selfe) NONLATINALPHABET Dei, the facture or workmanship of God without any price or cost, he spake the word and all these things were made; as the world it self) Dei, the facture or workmanship of God without any price or cost, he spoke the word and all these things were made; c-acp dt n1 pn31 n1) fw-la, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 cc d d n2 vbdr vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
432 yea verily, it is more, nempe NONLATINALPHABET, it is the purchase or merchandise of God, it cost him a price; yea verily, it is more, nempe, it is the purchase or merchandise of God, it cost him a price; uh av-j, pn31 vbz av-dc, fw-la, pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vvd pno31 dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
433 neither did God purchase it with any price, it was not with corruptible things, with gold or silver, the Church cost more, much more, he purchased it with bloud; neither did God purchase it with any price, it was not with corruptible things, with gold or silver, the Church cost more, much more, he purchased it with blood; d vdd np1 vvi pn31 p-acp d n1, pn31 vbds xx p-acp j n2, p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n1 vvd av-dc, av-d av-dc, pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
434 neither was it the bloud of a whole Hecatomb, it was not with the bloud of beasts, neither was it the blood of a Whole Hecatomb, it was not with the blood of beasts, dx vbds pn31 dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, pn31 vbds xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
435 nor of meere man, nor (that I may speak it in a word) with anothers bloud, nor of mere man, nor (that I may speak it in a word) with another's blood, ccx pp-f j n1, ccx (d pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1) p-acp j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
436 but with his own proper and most pretious bloud, hath he purchased it, from whence it appeareth how pretious the Church is to God. but with his own proper and most precious blood, hath he purchased it, from whence it appears how precious the Church is to God. cc-acp p-acp po31 d j cc av-ds j n1, vhz pns31 vvn pn31, p-acp c-crq pn31 vvz c-crq j dt n1 vbz p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 26
437 And truly there is nothing that ought to urge Pastors with more cheerfulness and alacrity to apply themselves to their duty, And truly there is nothing that ought to urge Pastors with more cheerfulness and alacrity to apply themselves to their duty, cc av-j a-acp vbz pix cst vmd pc-acp vvi ng1 p-acp dc n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
438 then if they consider that the price of Christs bloud is committed unto them: then if they Consider that the price of Christ blood is committed unto them: av cs pns32 vvb cst dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
439 for hence it followes, unlesse they faithfully employ their labour and travell for the Churches good, that they will not only be found guilty of the destruction and ruine of soules, for hence it follows, unless they faithfully employ their labour and travel for the Churches good, that they will not only be found guilty of the destruction and ruin of Souls, c-acp av pn31 vvz, cs pns32 av-j vvi po32 n1 cc vvi p-acp dt n2 j, cst pns32 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn j pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
440 but also of sacriledge, because they have prophaned the sacred bloud of the Sonne of God, but also of sacrilege, Because they have Profaned the sacred blood of the Son of God, cc-acp av pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
441 and as much as in them lies, have made void the redemption purchased by him. and as much as in them lies, have made void the redemption purchased by him. cc c-acp d c-acp p-acp pno32 vvz, vhb vvn j dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
442 These words (my beloved brethren) unlesse you have drunk a potion composed of Mandrakes, will stir you up, these words will make you attentive, these words will awaken your attention, unless it be altogether dead: These words (my Beloved brothers) unless you have drunk a potion composed of Mandrakes, will stir you up, these words will make you attentive, these words will awaken your attention, unless it be altogether dead: np1 n2 (po11 j-vvn n2) cs pn22 vhb vvn dt n1 vvn pp-f n2, vmb vvi pn22 a-acp, d n2 vmb vvi pn22 j, d n2 vmb vvi po22 n1, cs pn31 vbb av j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
443 for all care of a thing so deare and pretious, will fall short of its worth and dignity. for all care of a thing so deer and precious, will fallen short of its worth and dignity. c-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 av j-jn cc j, vmb vvi j pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 26
444 Last of all, to these four expressed in the Text, I will by your good leave (my reverend brethren) adde a fifth, Remember, (and I pray God you may never forget) that you watch for the souls of the people, Last of all, to these four expressed in the Text, I will by your good leave (my reverend brothers) add a fifth, remember, (and I pray God you may never forget) that you watch for the Souls of the people, ord pp-f d, p-acp d crd vvn p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb p-acp po22 j n1 (po11 j-jn n2) vvb dt ord, vvb, (cc pns11 vvb np1 pn22 vmb av-x vvi) cst pn22 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 26
445 as those that must give an account for them, as the Apostle speaketh to the Hebrewes. Bone Deus! Good God, as those that must give an account for them, as the Apostle speaks to the Hebrews. Bone Deus! Good God, c-acp d cst vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt njpg2. n1 np1! j np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
446 how great, how great is the labour that must be undergone by you in the discharge of this duty, what watchings are to be endured, how great, how great is the labour that must be undergone by you in the discharge of this duty, what watchings Are to be endured, c-crq j, c-crq j vbz dt n1 cst vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq n2-vvg vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
447 how many troubles to be fustained, how many difficulties to be swallowed by you, who must at last give an account to God himselfe for the reasonable flock (as Chrysostome calls it) redeemed with the bloud of Christ the Sonne of God, the souls of men, how many Troubles to be fustained, how many difficulties to be swallowed by you, who must At last give an account to God himself for the reasonable flock (as Chrysostom calls it) redeemed with the blood of christ the Son of God, the Souls of men, c-crq d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-crq d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn22, r-crq vmb p-acp ord vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 px31 p-acp dt j n1 (c-acp np1 vvz pn31) vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n2 pp-f n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
448 and that a farre more exact accouat then ever Jacob did to Laban as concerning his lost sheep? and must expect from him either a Crown of immarcescible glory, the reward of your attention, and that a Far more exact accouat then ever Jacob did to Laban as Concerning his lost sheep? and must expect from him either a Crown of immarcescible glory, the reward of your attention, cc cst dt av-j av-dc j n1 av av np1 vdd p-acp np1 p-acp vvg po31 j-vvn n1? cc vmb vvi p-acp pno31 d dt n1 pp-f j n1, dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
449 or else torture & torment intolerable to him that feeleth it, and interminable to him that sustaineth it: or Else torture & torment intolerable to him that feeleth it, and interminable to him that sustaineth it: cc av vvb cc vvi j p-acp pno31 cst vvz pn31, cc j p-acp pno31 cst vvz pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
450 torment (I say) no way to be endured, nor never to be ended, as a punishment of your negligence and sloathfulnesse. torment (I say) no Way to be endured, nor never to be ended, as a punishment of your negligence and slothfulness. vvb (pns11 vvb) dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, ccx av-x pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
451 He that hath separated you to this office, will lay up for you in that day, either a portion with the Saints if ye shall be diligent, He that hath separated you to this office, will lay up for you in that day, either a portion with the Saints if you shall be diligent, pns31 cst vhz vvn pn22 p-acp d n1, vmb vvi a-acp p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1, d dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cs pn22 vmb vbi j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
452 or with the hypocrites if ye shall be remisse and negligent. or with the Hypocrites if you shall be remiss and negligent. cc p-acp dt n2 cs pn22 vmb vbi j cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 27
453 And what doth now remain? Behold life and death, behold heaven and hell, behold either eternally to weep, And what does now remain? Behold life and death, behold heaven and hell, behold either eternally to weep, cc q-crq vdz av vvi? vvb n1 cc n1, vvb n1 cc n1, vvb d av-j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27
454 or eternally to rejoyce, is in the hands of your attention. or eternally to rejoice, is in the hands of your attention. cc av-j pc-acp vvi, vbz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27
455 Attend therefore that the consideration if not of your duty, at least of this your danger, may make you solicitous. Attend Therefore that the consideration if not of your duty, At least of this your danger, may make you solicitous. vvb av cst dt n1 cs xx pp-f po22 n1, p-acp ds pp-f d po22 n1, vmb vvi pn22 j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 27
456 And these at length are the things (Men, Fathers, and Brethren in the Lord Christ very greatly to be observed) which I have to propose unto you at this time from this Text of the attention of Pastors, of the extent of this attention, And these At length Are the things (Men, Father's, and Brothers in the Lord christ very greatly to be observed) which I have to propose unto you At this time from this Text of the attention of Pastors, of the extent of this attention, cc d p-acp n1 vbr dt n2 (n2, n2, cc n2 p-acp dt n1 np1 av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn) r-crq pns11 vhb pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f ng1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 27
457 how farre it extendeth, and to whom, to your selves, i. e. to your life, to your doctrine; how Far it extendeth, and to whom, to your selves, i. e. to your life, to your Doctrine; c-crq av-j pn31 vvz, cc p-acp ro-crq, p-acp po22 n2, sy. sy. p-acp po22 n1, p-acp po22 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 27
458 to your life, that it be blamelesse, to your doctrine, that it be sound and saving, to all the flock to feed it, govern it, defend it; to your life, that it be blameless, to your Doctrine, that it be found and Saving, to all the flock to feed it, govern it, defend it; p-acp po22 n1, cst pn31 vbb j, p-acp po22 n1, cst pn31 vbb j cc vvg, p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, vvb pn31, vvb pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 27
459 of the intention of this attention, to wit, with what arguments the Apostle doth intend, i. e. make this attention more attentive, of the intention of this attention, to wit, with what Arguments the Apostle does intend, i. e. make this attention more attentive, pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi, p-acp r-crq n2 dt n1 vdz vvi, sy. sy. vvb d n1 av-dc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 27
460 and intentive, 1. from the Office it selfe: 2. from the Authour of this office: 3. from the Excellency of this office: 4. from the dignity of the Church: 5. and lastly, from the account that you are to give unto God. and intentive, 1. from the Office it self: 2. from the Author of this office: 3. from the Excellency of this office: 4. from the dignity of the Church: 5. and lastly, from the account that you Are to give unto God. cc j, crd p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1: crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: crd cc ord, p-acp dt n1 cst pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 27
461 Which if I have not handled so fully as might have been expected, I desire that this may be imputed to the fertility of the Argument, which hath made me poore by its plenty. Which if I have not handled so Fully as might have been expected, I desire that this may be imputed to the fertility of the Argument, which hath made me poor by its plenty. r-crq cs pns11 vhb xx vvn av av-j c-acp vmd vhi vbn vvn, pns11 vvb cst d vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno11 j p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 27
462 If by the prolixity of my speech I have been offensive, I hope your candid clemency will easily pardon me, If by the prolixity of my speech I have been offensive, I hope your candid clemency will Easily pardon me, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 pns11 vhb vbn j, pns11 vvb po22 j n1 vmb av-j vvi pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 28
463 whilst with it selfe it doth throughly and exactly weigh the rich and ample vein of this sacrrd Text, while with it self it does thoroughly and exactly weigh the rich and ample vein of this sacrrd Text, cs p-acp pn31 n1 pn31 vdz av-j cc av-j vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f d vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 28
464 and that St. Paul the author of these words, being to take his last farewell of the Elders of Ephesus and Miletus, he did spinne them forth in length, with long sighes, and showres of teares. and that Saint Paul the author of these words, being to take his last farewell of the Elders of Ephesus and Miletus, he did spin them forth in length, with long sighs, and showers of tears. cc d n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f d n2, vbg pc-acp vvi po31 ord n1 pp-f dt n2-jn pp-f np1 cc np1, pns31 vdd vvi pno32 av p-acp n1, p-acp j n2, cc n2 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 28
465 The Lord blesse you, and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; The Lord bless you, and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; dt n1 vvb pn22, cc vvb pn22, dt n1 vvb po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, cc vbi j p-acp pn22; (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 28
466 the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. dt n1 vvb a-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvb pn22 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 28
467 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, the communion of of the holy Spirit be alwayes with you all. Amen. Glory to God alone. FINIS. The grace of our Lord jesus christ, the love of God, the communion of of the holy Spirit be always with you all. Amen. Glory to God alone. FINIS. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1 np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f pp-f dt j n1 vbb av p-acp pn22 d. uh-n. n1 p-acp np1 av-j. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 28

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283 0 Tit. 1.9. Tit. 1.9. np1 crd.
284 0 1 Tim. 4.16. 1 Tim. 4.16. vvn np1 crd.
289 0 2 Cor. 2.17 2 Cor. 2.17 crd np1 crd
298 0 Dan. 12.3. Dan. 12.3. np1 crd.
273 0 Lib. de dig. sacerd. cap. 3. Lib. de dig. Sacred. cap. 3. np1 vdb vvi. j. n1. crd
48 0 Psal. 38.11. Psalm 38.11. np1 crd.
54 0 Division of the Text. Division of the Text. n1 pp-f dt np1
71 0 Lor. upon this Text. Lord upon this Text. n1 p-acp d np1
71 1 In foure severall places in his Comments upon this chapter. As also in his Comments upon the Epistle of Timothy, Tuns, and the Phil. In foure several places in his Comments upon this chapter. As also in his Comments upon the Epistle of Timothy, Tons, and the Philip p-acp crd j n2 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1. p-acp av p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, n2, cc dt np1
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94 0 In Epist. ad Hen. Senecensem. In Epistle and Hen. Senecensem. p-acp np1 cc n1. np1.
96 0 2 Tim. 2.15. 2 Tim. 2.15. crd np1 crd.
98 0 2 Cor. 11.23.26, 27. 2 Cor. 11.23.26, 27. crd np1 crd, crd
100 0 Rom. 15.19. Rom. 15.19. np1 crd.
101 0 Joh. 9.4. John 9.4. np1 crd.
124 0 Phil. 3.19. Philip 3.19. np1 crd.
147 0 Aretius in locum. Aretius in locum. np1 p-acp fw-la.
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169 0 Lev. 21.17. Lev. 21.17. np1 crd.
170 0 Exo. 28.36. Exo. 28.36. np1 crd.
171 0 Isai. 52.11. Isaiah 52.11. np1 crd.
175 0 Hab. 1.13. Hab. 1.13. np1 crd.
177 0 Heb. 12.14. Hebrew 12.14. np1 crd.
178 0 In Admonit. ad Nep. In Admonish. ad Nep. p-acp fw-la. fw-la np1
181 0 Esay 52.11. Isaiah 52.11. np1 crd.
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184 0 Hierome. Jerome. np1.
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202 0 Psal. 24. Psalm 24. np1 crd
209 0 Rom. 2.21, 22, 23, 24. Rom. 2.21, 22, 23, 24. np1 crd, crd, crd, crd
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224 0 Ser. ad Pastor. Ser. and Pastor. np1 cc np1.
239 0 Beda De Temple Sol. Chrysostome. Beda De Temple Sol. Chrysostom. np1 fw-fr n1 np1 np1.
245 0 Matth. 7.22.23. Matthew 7.22.23. np1 crd.
252 0 Hab. 1.1. Hab. 1.1. np1 crd.
261 0 Psal. 119.4 Psalm 119.4 np1 crd
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262 0 Matth. 5.48. Matthew 5.48. np1 crd.
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356 0 Bullinger in locum. Bullinger in locum. np1 p-acp fw-la.
357 0 Barth. Petrus Lynt. in locum. Barth. Peter Lynt. in locum. np1. np1 n1. p-acp fw-la.
360 0 Iohn 20. John 20. np1 crd
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372 0 Ezek. 34. Ezekiel 34. np1 crd
384 0 Cajet. Cajetan. np1.
384 1 Bell ad Nep. Bell and Nep. n1 cc np1
386 0 Iob. 39.17. Job 39.17. zz crd.
390 0 Comment. rer. in orb. gest. Comment. rer. in orb. gest. n1. n1. p-acp n1. n1.
395 0 1 Cor. 9.16. 1 Cor. 9.16. vvn np1 crd.
397 0 Amb. lib. de d•g sacerd. c. 1. Ambassadors lib. de d•g Sacred. c. 1. np1 n1. fw-fr n1 j. sy. crd
399 0 Serm. 30. Advent. Sermon 30. Advent. np1 crd vvb.
400 0 Bernard. Bernard. np1.
409 0 Aug. lib. de Civit. Dei. Aug. lib. de Civit Dei. np1 n1. fw-fr np1 fw-la.
411 0 Homil. 4. Homily 4. np1 crd
421 0 1 Sam. 2.25. 1 Sam. 2.25. vvn np1 crd.
436 0 Hoc quidem certum est expl•canda haec esse per NONLATINALPHABET: quod dicendi genus non ita est NONLATINALPHABET, neque est reprobandum (ut post Eutychetem impic quidam dicere ac scribere audent) sed summam nostrae consolationis continet, illud nimirum disertè explicans quod ait Iohannes, Verbum factum esse carnem: Ita ut qui verè Deus est, verè & Deus & home sit factus. Beza in locum. Hoc quidem certum est expl•canda haec esse per: quod dicendi genus non ita est, neque est reprobandum (ut post Eutychetem impic quidam dicere ac Scribere Audent) sed summam Nostrae consolationis Continet, illud Nimirum disertè explicans quod ait Iohannes, Verbum factum esse Carnem: Ita ut qui verè Deus est, verè & Deus & home fit factus. Beza in locum. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la (fw-la fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1) fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la n2 fw-la fw-fr np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la: fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la cc av-an vvb fw-la. np1 p-acp fw-la.
446 0 Heb. 13.17. Hebrew 13.17. np1 crd.