That great duty and comfortable evidence (keeping our selves from our iniquity) opened and applied in some sermons upon Psal. 18, 23 / by John Whitlock.

Whitlock, John, 1625-1709
Publisher: Printed for Thomas Parkhurst and are to be sold by John Richards
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1698
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A65936 ESTC ID: R26359 STC ID: W2029
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms XVIII, 23; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 That Great Duty and comfortable Evidence [ Keeping our selves from our Iniquity. That Great Duty and comfortable Evidence [ Keeping our selves from our Iniquity. cst j n1 cc j n1 [ vvg po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 ] Psalm 18.23. I was also upright before him, and I kept my self from mine iniquity. ] Psalm 18.23. I was also upright before him, and I kept my self from mine iniquity. ] np1 crd. pns11 vbds av av-j p-acp pno31, cc pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
2 THIS Psalm is a Psalm of Thanksgiving, the occasion of which the Title of the Psalm acquaints us with, viz. the Lord's delivering of the Psalmist from the hands of all his Enemies, THIS Psalm is a Psalm of Thanksgiving, the occasion of which the Title of the Psalm acquaints us with, viz. the Lord's delivering of the Psalmist from the hands of all his Enemies, d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp, n1 dt n1|vbz vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 and from the hand of Saul. But I shall not spend time in looking back to the foregoing verses; and from the hand of Saul. But I shall not spend time in looking back to the foregoing Verses; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp vvg av p-acp dt vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
4 but come immediately to the Text it self; but come immediately to the Text it self; cc-acp vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
5 wherein you have these two parts or things considerable. (1.) David 's solemn and serious profession of his sincerity, I was also upright before, or, with him. (2.) The proof and evidence of this his sincerity, wherein you have these two parts or things considerable. (1.) David is solemn and serious profession of his sincerity, I was also upright before, or, with him. (2.) The proof and evidence of this his sincerity, c-crq pn22 vhb d crd n2 cc n2 j. (crd) np1 vbz j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns11 vbds av av-j a-acp, cc, p-acp pno31. (crd) dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
6 and I kept my self from mine iniquity. Briefly to open the words; [ I was also upright before him ] i. e. and I kept my self from mine iniquity. Briefly to open the words; [ I was also upright before him ] i. e. cc pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1. av-j pc-acp vvi dt n2; [ pns11 vbds av av-j p-acp pno31 ] sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 1
7 sincere in the bent of my heart, approving my heart to God, setting the Lord before me, carrying my self in the habitual frame of my heart, sincere in the bent of my heart, approving my heart to God, setting the Lord before me, carrying my self in the habitual frame of my heart, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, vvg po11 n1 p-acp np1, vvg dt n1 p-acp pno11, vvg po11 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
8 and in the general course of my conversation, as under God's Eye: This being upright, is in the Scripture in several places stiled, being perfect, Gen. 17.1. Walk before me and be thou perfect, or, as it is in the Margin, upright or sincere; and in the general course of my Conversation, as under God's Eye: This being upright, is in the Scripture in several places styled, being perfect, Gen. 17.1. Walk before me and be thou perfect, or, as it is in the Margin, upright or sincere; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1, c-acp p-acp npg1 n1: d vbg j, vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2 vvd, vbg j, np1 crd. vvb p-acp pno11 cc vbb pns21 j, cc, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, av-j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
9 so Job 1.1, 8. & c. 2. v. 3. Job is said to be a perfect and upright man; so Job 1.1, 8. & c. 2. v. 3. Job is said to be a perfect and upright man; av np1 crd, crd cc sy. crd n1 crd np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
10 the latter word explains the former. No meer man on Earth, is legally perfect, with a perfection of degrees; the latter word explains the former. No mere man on Earth, is legally perfect, with a perfection of Degrees; dt d n1 vvz dt j. uh-dx j n1 p-acp n1, vbz av-j j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
11 for legal perfection is full conformity to God, a sinless perfection; for Legal perfection is full conformity to God, a sinless perfection; p-acp j n1 vbz j n1 p-acp np1, dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
12 but every true Believer is Evangelically perfect, that is, upright and sincere, perfect with a perfection of parts, but every true Believer is Evangelically perfect, that is, upright and sincere, perfect with a perfection of parts, cc-acp d j n1 vbz av-j j, cst vbz, av-j cc j, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
13 as a Child that hath all its faculties and members, is a perfect Child, tho' it be not arrived at its full growth and stature: as a Child that hath all its faculties and members, is a perfect Child, though it be not arrived At its full growth and stature: c-acp dt n1 cst vhz d po31 n2 cc n2, vbz dt j n1, cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
14 Yea the Believer is perfect in his design and aim, breathing, and endeavouring after perfection, and shall at last, immediately after death, be made perfect in holiness. Yea the Believer is perfect in his Design and aim, breathing, and endeavouring After perfection, and shall At last, immediately After death, be made perfect in holiness. uh dt n1 vbz j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vvg, cc vvg p-acp n1, cc vmb p-acp ord, av-j p-acp n1, vbb vvn j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
15 [ And I kept my self from mine iniquity ] i. e. [ And I kept my self from mine iniquity ] i. e. [ cc pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1 ] sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
16 I watched over my heart, observed my self, used all means of God's appointing to keep my self from sin. I watched over my heart, observed my self, used all means of God's appointing to keep my self from since. pns11 vvd p-acp po11 n1, vvd po11 n1, vvd d n2 pp-f npg1 vvg pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
17 David doth not arrogate to himself, or ascribe his keeping himself from his iniquity to his own strength, either of Nature, or of Grace received; David does not arrogate to himself, or ascribe his keeping himself from his iniquity to his own strength, either of Nature, or of Grace received; np1 vdz xx vvi p-acp px31, cc vvi po31 n-vvg px31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1, av-d pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1 vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
18 for he was very sensible and readily acknowledged, that he could not keep himself, but that it was God, his special Grace, for he was very sensible and readily acknowledged, that he could not keep himself, but that it was God, his special Grace, c-acp pns31 vbds av j cc av-j vvn, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi px31, cc-acp cst pn31 vbds np1, po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
19 and the continued and renewed Aids of his Spirit that could keep him from his iniquities, and the continued and renewed Aids of his Spirit that could keep him from his iniquities, cc dt j-vvn cc j-vvn n2 pp-f po31 n1 cst vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 2
20 and inable him to walk uprightly before him; that it was God in Christ: and inable him to walk uprightly before him; that it was God in christ: cc j pno31 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pno31; cst pn31 vbds np1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
21 it was Jesus he looked to as the Author and finisher of his Faith, and all other Graces; it was jesus he looked to as the Author and finisher of his Faith, and all other Graces; pn31 vbds np1 pns31 vvd p-acp p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc d j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
22 but he knew God works by means, and on men not as stocks or stones; but they must use God's approved means to keep them; but he knew God works by means, and on men not as stocks or stones; but they must use God's approved means to keep them; cc-acp pns31 vvd np1 vvz p-acp n2, cc p-acp n2 xx p-acp n2 cc n2; cc-acp pns32 vmb vvi npg1 j-vvn n2 pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
23 and tho' they be passive in the turning act of Conversion, yet God then infuses a principle of spiritual life into them, and though they be passive in the turning act of Conversion, yet God then infuses a principle of spiritual life into them, cc cs pns32 vbb j p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f n1, av np1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
24 and requires they should use the means, depending upon God, by Faith, Prayer, and Watchfulness, to make them effectual for the keeping them from their iniquities. From mine iniquities ] i. e. and requires they should use the means, depending upon God, by Faith, Prayer, and Watchfulness, to make them effectual for the keeping them from their iniquities. From mine iniquities ] i. e. cc vvz pns32 vmd vvi dt n2, vvg p-acp np1, p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n-vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2. p-acp po11 n2 ] sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 3
25 that special sin, which he found himself most prone to, and was most easily and frequently foiled and overcome by; that special since, which he found himself most prove to, and was most Easily and frequently foiled and overcome by; cst j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd px31 av-ds j p-acp, cc vbds av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
26 which by his constitution, condition of life, or temptation, he lay more peculiarly open to; which by his constitution, condition of life, or temptation, he lay more peculiarly open to; r-crq p-acp po31 n1, n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, pns31 vvd av-dc av-j j p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
27 that which in his unregenerate state was his beloved sin, and after his Conversion might be his tyrannizing, and too often prevailing corruption. that which in his unregenerate state was his Beloved since, and After his Conversion might be his tyrannizing, and too often prevailing corruption. cst r-crq p-acp po31 j n1 vbds po31 j-vvn n1, cc p-acp po31 n1 vmd vbi po31 j-vvg, cc av av j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
28 He might probably, in his distressed condition, when persecuted by Saul, be tempted to impatience, unbelief, lying, making hast, using indirect means, revenge, He might probably, in his distressed condition, when persecuted by Saul, be tempted to impatience, unbelief, lying, making haste, using indirect means, revenge, pns31 vmd av-j, p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, c-crq vvn p-acp np1, vbb vvn p-acp n1, n1, vvg, vvg n1, vvg j n2, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
29 and the like, and he indeavoured to keep himself from these. and the like, and he endeavoured to keep himself from these. cc dt j, cc pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
30 The Doctrine is, Doct. It is the duty, of all that profess to be God's people, The Doctrine is, Doct. It is the duty, of all that profess to be God's people, dt n1 vbz, np1 pn31 vbz dt n1, pp-f d cst vvb pc-acp vbi npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
31 and an evidence of their sincerity, to keep themselves from their special sins, those which they are most prone to, and an evidence of their sincerity, to keep themselves from their special Sins, those which they Are most prove to, cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 j n2, d r-crq pns32 vbr av-ds j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
32 and may properly call their iniquities. and may properly call their iniquities. cc vmb av-j vvi po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 4
33 Now for the handling of this Doctrine, I shall (1.) Lay down several Propositions for the more clear opening of it; (2.) Shew wherein mens own iniquities do lye, Now for the handling of this Doctrine, I shall (1.) Lay down several Propositions for the more clear opening of it; (2.) Show wherein men's own iniquities do lie, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f d n1, pns11 vmb (crd) n1 a-acp j n2 p-acp dt av-dc j n-vvg pp-f pn31; (crd) n1 c-crq ng2 d n2 vdb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
34 and where men may search for them, so as to be able to find out what their special sins are: and where men may search for them, so as to be able to find out what their special Sins Are: cc q-crq n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, av c-acp pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi av q-crq po32 j n2 vbr: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
35 This I shall do somewhat towards in the Doctrinal part, but in the Application, more fully shew the signs of those sins, which are beloved sins in the ungodly, This I shall do somewhat towards in the Doctrinal part, but in the Application, more Fully show the Signs of those Sins, which Are Beloved Sins in the ungodly, d pns11 vmb vdi av p-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, av-dc av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr vvn n2 p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
36 and too often tyrannizing sins, and prevailing corruptions even in the godly in whom they are not beloved or reigning lusts. (3.) Shew what it is to keep mens selves from their iniquities. (4.) Give the Reasons of the Doctrine. (5.) Apply it. and too often tyrannizing Sins, and prevailing corruptions even in the godly in whom they Are not Beloved or reigning Lustiest. (3.) Show what it is to keep men's selves from their iniquities. (4.) Give the Reasons of the Doctrine. (5.) Apply it. cc av av vvg n2, cc j-vvg n2 av p-acp dt j p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbr xx vvn cc j-vvg n2. (crd) n1 r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi ng2 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (crd) np1 dt n2 pp-f dt n1. (crd) np1 pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 4
37 (1.) To lay down some Propositions more fully and clearly to understand the Doctrine. Prop. I. (1.) To lay down Some Propositions more Fully and clearly to understand the Doctrine. Prop. I. (crd) p-acp vvi a-acp d n2 av-dc av-j cc av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1. np1 pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
38 Every sin that any person doth commit, is, and may properly be called, his own, as flowing from his own heart and nature, and his corrupt will and affections; Every since that any person does commit, is, and may properly be called, his own, as flowing from his own heart and nature, and his corrupt will and affections; d n1 cst d n1 vdz vvi, vbz, cc vmb av-j vbi vvn, po31 d, c-acp vvg p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1, cc po31 j n1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
39 and he ought to lay it at his own door, to charge it upon himself, and he ought to lay it At his own door, to charge it upon himself, cc pns31 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp px31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
40 and not to put it off from himself, and lay the blame on others, either on Satan, and not to put it off from himself, and lay the blame on Others, either on Satan, cc xx pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp px31, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp n2-jn, av-d p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 4
41 or on Companions, alluring, persuading, or drawing him to it; or on Sodales, alluring, persuading, or drawing him to it; cc p-acp n2, j-vvg, vvg, cc vvg pno31 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
42 and least of all, should men dare (yea they should tremble at, and abhor the very thought of it, viz. ) to father their sins on the infinitely good and holy God, and least of all, should men Dare (yea they should tremble At, and abhor the very Thought of it, viz.) to father their Sins on the infinitely good and holy God, cc ds pp-f d, vmd n2 vvi (uh pns32 vmd vvi p-acp, cc vvb dt j n1 pp-f pn31, n1) p-acp n1 po32 n2 p-acp dt av-j j cc j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
43 and lay these Bastard births of their own begetting at God's door: and lay these Bastard births of their own begetting At God's door: cc vvd d n1 n2 pp-f po32 d vvg p-acp npg1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
44 Yet this is that all men are ready to do, and they have learned this vile practice from our first Parents, Gen. 3.12, 13. The Man lays the blame on the Woman, Yet this is that all men Are ready to do, and they have learned this vile practice from our First Parents, Gen. 3.12, 13. The Man lays the blame on the Woman, av d vbz d d n2 vbr j pc-acp vdi, cc pns32 vhb vvn d j n1 p-acp po12 ord n2, np1 crd, crd dt n1 vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
45 and the Woman on the Serpent; and the Woman on the Serpent; cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
46 yea Adam in effect lays it upon God himself, when he says, The Woman thou gavest me, she gave me, and I did eat. q. d. yea Adam in Effect lays it upon God himself, when he Says, The Woman thou Gavest me, she gave me, and I did eat. q. worser. uh np1 p-acp n1 vvz pn31 p-acp np1 px31, c-crq pns31 vvz, dt n1 pns21 vvd2 pno11, pns31 vvd pno11, cc pns11 vdd vvi. sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
47 If thou hadst not given me the Woman, and she persuaded me, I had not eaten: If thou Hadst not given me the Woman, and she persuaded me, I had not eaten: cs pns21 vhd2 xx vvn pno11 dt n1, cc pns31 vvd pno11, pns11 vhd xx vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
48 Therefore charge not thy sins on others persuading, alluring, or threatning of thee: Therefore charge not thy Sins on Others persuading, alluring, or threatening of thee: av vvb xx po21 n2 p-acp n2-jn vvg, j-vvg, cc vvg pp-f pno21: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
49 They may be instruments and occasions of drawing thee to sin, but thy sins are thy own acts. They may be Instruments and occasions of drawing thee to since, but thy Sins Are thy own acts. pns32 vmb vbi n2 cc n2 pp-f vvg pno21 p-acp n1, cc-acp po21 n2 vbr po21 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
50 Nay, lay not the blame of thy sins so much upon Satan, as on thy self: Nay, lay not the blame of thy Sins so much upon Satan, as on thy self: uh-x, vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 av av-d p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp po21 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
51 he may tempt and strongly suggest, but he cannot force; he may tempt and strongly suggest, but he cannot force; pns31 vmb vvi cc av-j vvi, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
52 it is thou thy self that consentest to Satan's suggestions, and so the sin comes to be committed. it is thou thy self that consentest to Satan's suggestions, and so the since comes to be committed. pn31 vbz pns21 po21 n1 cst vv2 p-acp npg1 n2, cc av dt n1 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
53 But above all, take heed of charging thy sins upon God: But above all, take heed of charging thy Sins upon God: p-acp p-acp d, vvb n1 pp-f vvg po21 n2 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
54 he may permit, and doth order the sins of men, but he is by no means the Author of sin, Jam. 1.13. God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man; he may permit, and does order the Sins of men, but he is by no means the Author of since, Jam. 1.13. God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man; pns31 vmb vvi, cc vdz vvi dt n2 pp-f n2, cc-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dx n2 dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. n1 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n-jn, av-dx vvz pns31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
55 no, it is thy own lust that draws thee aside, and entices thee, v. 14. Our sins are our own ways, Isa. 53.6. We have turned every one to his own way; no, it is thy own lust that draws thee aside, and entices thee, v. 14. Our Sins Are our own ways, Isaiah 53.6. We have turned every one to his own Way; av-dx, pn31 vbz po21 d n1 cst vvz pno21 av, cc vvz pno21, n1 crd po12 n2 vbr po12 d n2, np1 crd. pns12 vhb vvn d pi p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
56 so that in this respect, every sin thou art guilty of, is thine Iniquity: so that in this respect, every since thou art guilty of, is thine Iniquity: av cst p-acp d n1, d n1 pns21 vb2r j pp-f, vbz po21 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
57 but this is not the principal sense intended in the Text, under the expression of Mine Iniquity. but this is not the principal sense intended in the Text, under the expression of Mine Iniquity. cc-acp d vbz xx dt j-jn n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
58 tho' it be a true Sense, and a great Truth, and therefore you are to keep your selves by Repentance, Prayer and Faith, though it be a true Sense, and a great Truth, and Therefore you Are to keep your selves by Repentance, Prayer and Faith, cs pn31 vbb dt j n1, cc dt j n1, cc av pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1, n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
59 and most vigorours endeavours from all Sins, as those which will be your own Iniquities if you commit them. and most vigorours endeavours from all Sins, as those which will be your own Iniquities if you commit them. cc av-ds ng1 n2 p-acp d n2, c-acp d r-crq vmb vbi po22 d n2 cs pn22 vvb pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 6
60 Prop. II. Original Corruption (that Body of Sin and Death, that every Son and Daughter of Adam, by ordinary generation brought into the World with them, Prop. II Original Corruption (that Body of since and Death, that every Son and Daughter of Adam, by ordinary generation brought into the World with them, np1 crd j-jn n1 (cst n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cst d n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
61 and still dwells in them) is, and may properly be called a Man's own Iniquity, By reason of this, there is in the Hearts and Natures of all meer Men, a Proneness to all kinds of Sin, and still dwells in them) is, and may properly be called a Man's own Iniquity, By reason of this, there is in the Hearts and Nature's of all mere Men, a Proneness to all Kinds of since, cc av vvz p-acp pno32) vbz, cc vmb av-j vbi vvn dt ng1 d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f d, pc-acp vbz p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n2, dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
62 and unto the most Heinous acts of them, tho' through preventing, restraining, and renewing Grace, they may be, and unto the most Heinous acts of them, though through preventing, restraining, and renewing Grace, they may be, cc p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f pno32, cs p-acp vvg, vvg, cc vvg n1, pns32 vmb vbi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
63 and often are, kept from breaking out into outward acts. and often Are, kept from breaking out into outward acts. cc av vbr, vvn p-acp vvg av p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
64 Original Corruption is the Seed and Root of all Actual Sin, of Thought, Word, and Deed, of Omission, Original Corruption is the Seed and Root of all Actual since, of Thought, Word, and Deed, of Omission, j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, pp-f n1, n1, cc n1, pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
65 and Commission, and of all the Iniquities that cleave to our Holy things. Mat. 15.19. Out of the Heart proceed evil Thoughts, Murders, Adulteries, Fornications, Thefts, False-witness, Blasphemie. and Commission, and of all the Iniquities that cleave to our Holy things. Mathew 15.19. Out of the Heart proceed evil Thoughts, Murders, Adulteries, Fornications, Thefts, False witness, Blasphemy. cc n1, cc pp-f d dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po12 j n2. np1 crd. av pp-f dt n1 vvb j-jn n2, n2, n2, n2, n2, n1, n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
66 Original Sin is the Mother-Sin in every Man, the Fountain of all other Sins: Original since is the Mother-sin in every Man, the Fountain of all other Sins: j-jn n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
67 Yea, it is alike in all, in the Root, tho' upon the fore-mentioned account, it is not alike in the Fruits. Yea, it is alike in all, in the Root, though upon the forementioned account, it is not alike in the Fruits. uh, pn31 vbz av-j p-acp d, p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vbz xx av-j p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 7
68 And some would have this understood by this term Mine Iniquity in the Text: and the Doctrine is a great and certain Truth, in reference to this sin; And Some would have this understood by this term Mine Iniquity in the Text: and the Doctrine is a great and certain Truth, in Referente to this since; cc d vmd vhi d vvn p-acp d n1 po11 n1 p-acp dt n1: cc dt n1 vbz dt j cc j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
69 it is certainly the Duty of all the People of God by Faith, Prayer, Watchfulness, it is Certainly the Duty of all the People of God by Faith, Prayer, Watchfulness, pn31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
70 and most vigorous endeavours to keep themselves from this Iniquity, at least, (tho' they cannot keep themselves wholly from its motions and actings, and most vigorous endeavours to keep themselves from this Iniquity, At least, (though they cannot keep themselves wholly from its motions and actings, cc av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d n1, p-acp ds, (cs pns32 vmbx vvi px32 av-jn p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
71 yet) from its Reign and Dominion, to keep it under, and to lay the Ax to this Root of sin: yet) from its Reign and Dominion, to keep it under, and to lay the Ax to this Root of since: av) p-acp po31 vvi cc n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
72 And this will be an Evidence of the sincerity of the Heart, and of the Truth, yea the Strength of Grace; And this will be an Evidence of the sincerity of the Heart, and of the Truth, yea the Strength of Grace; cc d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f dt n1, uh dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
73 and Men are never rightly Humbled for sin, nor do Mortifie it, till the Streams and Branches of sin lead us to the Fountain and Root, sc. this Original Corruption, and Men Are never rightly Humbled for since, nor do Mortify it, till the Streams and Branches of since led us to the Fountain and Root, sc. this Original Corruption, cc n2 vbr av av-jn vvn p-acp n1, ccx vdb vvi pn31, c-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vvb pno12 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, np1-n. d j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
74 so as to be Humbled for, and Mortifie that. so as to be Humbled for, and Mortify that. av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, cc vvi d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
75 But yet I think this is not the only Iniquity, or that chiefly intended in the Text. Therefore, But yet I think this is not the only Iniquity, or that chiefly intended in the Text. Therefore, p-acp av pns11 vvb d vbz xx dt j n1, cc cst av-jn vvn p-acp dt np1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 7
76 Prop. III, Tho' there be the Seeds of all sins in every Man, yet there is a Propensity in every Man and Woman, to some particular sins more than to others: Prop. III, Though there be the Seeds of all Sins in every Man, yet there is a Propensity in every Man and Woman, to Some particular Sins more than to Others: np1 np1, cs pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1, av pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp d j n2 av-dc cs p-acp n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
77 There are in Men some Master-Captain-Sins, which are as Lords Paramount, by which the Body of Sin doth exercise its Dominion and Reigning Power in the Unconverted, There Are in Men Some Master-Captain-Sins, which Are as lords Paramount, by which the Body of since does exercise its Dominion and Reigning Power in the Unconverted, a-acp vbr p-acp n2 d n2, r-crq vbr p-acp n2 np1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi po31 n1 cc j-vvg n1 p-acp dt vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
78 and its Tyranny even in the Godly: and its Tyranny even in the Godly: cc po31 n1 av p-acp dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
79 It is with the Body of Sin, as it is with the Natural Body, in that there is the Seed and Root of all Diseases, It is with the Body of since, as it is with the Natural Body, in that there is the Seed and Root of all Diseases, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt j n1, p-acp cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
80 yea of Death it self, by reason of the different Humours in it, when any of them becomes excessively predominant, yea of Death it self, by reason of the different Humours in it, when any of them becomes excessively predominant, uh pp-f n1 pn31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp pn31, c-crq d pp-f pno32 vvz av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
81 yet there are also some particular Diseases, which some are more prone to than others, according to the prevalency of some particular Humour, yet there Are also Some particular Diseases, which Some Are more prove to than Others, according to the prevalency of Some particular Humour, av a-acp vbr av d j n2, r-crq d vbr av-dc j p-acp cs n2-jn, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
82 as some to Agues, Fevers, Plurisies, some to Dropsies, some to Palsies, Lethargies, Apoplexies, some to Consumptions, some to Stone, Gout, &c. so in reference to the Body of Sin, besides a general disposition to all sin, there are particular sins persons are more strongly inclined to, some to Gluttony, some to Drunkenness, as Some to Fevers, Fevers, Pleurisies, Some to Dropsies, Some to Palsies, Lethargies, Apoplexies, Some to Consumptions, Some to Stone, Gout, etc. so in Referente to the Body of since, beside a general disposition to all since, there Are particular Sins Persons Are more strongly inclined to, Some to Gluttony, Some to drunkenness, c-acp d p-acp n2, n2, n2, d p-acp n2, d p-acp n2, n2, n2, d p-acp n2, d p-acp n1, n1, av av p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vbr j n2 n2 vbr av-dc av-j vvn p-acp, d p-acp n1, d p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
83 and unclean Lusts, others to Anger, Wrath, Malice, Revenge, another to Covetousness, there is some predominant sin or other. and unclean Lustiest, Others to Anger, Wrath, Malice, Revenge, Another to Covetousness, there is Some predominant since or other. cc j n2, n2-jn p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, j-jn p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz d j n1 cc n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 8
84 And as in a compleat perfect Man, there are all the Faculties, Senses, Members of a Man, And as in a complete perfect Man, there Are all the Faculties, Senses, Members of a Man, cc c-acp p-acp dt j j n1, pc-acp vbr d dt n2, n2, n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
85 yet some excel in one, some in another, some in quickness of Apprehension, some in solidity of Judgment, others in strength of Memory, others in strength of Body, yet Some excel in one, Some in Another, Some in quickness of Apprehension, Some in solidity of Judgement, Others in strength of Memory, Others in strength of Body, av d vvi p-acp pi, d p-acp j-jn, d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n2-jn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
86 or the quickness of the Senses: So in reference to sins; all have the Seed of every sin in them; or the quickness of the Senses: So in Referente to Sins; all have the Seed of every since in them; cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2: av p-acp n1 p-acp n2; av-d vhb dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
87 this Man of Sin hath all its Faculties, Senses, Members, but yet every one is more inclined to some particular sins, which may be more properly stiled our own Iniquities, our own way, and our doings, Jer. 18.11. this Man of since hath all its Faculties, Senses, Members, but yet every one is more inclined to Some particular Sins, which may be more properly styled our own Iniquities, our own Way, and our doings, Jer. 18.11. d n1 pp-f n1 vhz d po31 n2, n2, n2, cc-acp av d pi vbz av-dc vvn p-acp d j n2, r-crq vmb vbi av-dc av-j vvd po12 d n2, po12 d n1, cc po12 n2-vdg, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
88 such sins as are compared to a Right Hand, a Right Eye, Mat. 5.29, 30. Sins as near and dear to them, such Sins as Are compared to a Right Hand, a Right Eye, Mathew 5.29, 30. Sins as near and dear to them, d n2 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt j-jn n1, np1 crd, crd np1 c-acp av-j cc j-jn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
89 and that they are as unwilling to part with, as those Members in the Body: and that they Are as unwilling to part with, as those Members in the Body: cc cst pns32 vbr a-acp j pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
90 This Sin is stiled the weight that presses us down, and the Sin that easily besets men, which expressions as they may have respect to the Body of Sin, This since is styled the weight that presses us down, and the since that Easily besets men, which expressions as they may have respect to the Body of since, d n1 vbz vvn dt n1 cst vvz pno12 a-acp, cc dt n1 cst av-j vvz n2, r-crq n2 c-acp pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
91 and natural evil Concupiscence, so they may have a special respect to, and be fitly said of that particular sin that men are most inclined to, and natural evil Concupiscence, so they may have a special respect to, and be fitly said of that particular since that men Are most inclined to, cc j j-jn n1, av pns32 vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp, cc vbi av-j vvn pp-f cst j n1 cst n2 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
92 and often, and most easily overtaken by, for this sin hath them at every turn, and besets them with the greatest advantage. and often, and most Easily overtaken by, for this since hath them At every turn, and besets them with the greatest advantage. cc av, cc av-ds av-j vvn p-acp, p-acp d n1 vhz pno32 p-acp d n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
93 And upon account of these sins, which may more especially be called their Iniquities, we find particular persons branded in Scripture; And upon account of these Sins, which may more especially be called their Iniquities, we find particular Persons branded in Scripture; cc p-acp n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vmb av-dc av-j vbi vvn po32 n2, pns12 vvb j n2 vvn p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
94 as Cain for his Envy and Malice, the Causes of his Murdering his Brother Abel; Pharaoh for his Stubborness, and Hardness of Heart; as Cain for his Envy and Malice, the Causes of his Murdering his Brother Abel; Pharaoh for his Stubbornness, and Hardness of Heart; c-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, dt n2 pp-f po31 vvg po31 n1 np1; np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
95 Korah and his Company for their Pride and Rebellion; Korah and his Company for their Pride and Rebellion; np1 cc po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
96 Balaam for his coveting the Wages of Unrighteousness, (called Jude ver. 11. the way of Cain, the Error of Balaam for reward, and the gain-saying of Korah) Herod for his Uncleanness and Incest; balaam for his coveting the Wages of Unrighteousness, (called U^de ver. 11. the Way of Cain, the Error of balaam for reward, and the gainsaying of Korah) Herod for his Uncleanness and Incest; np1 p-acp po31 vvg dt n2 pp-f n1, (vvd np1 fw-la. crd dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc dt j pp-f np1) np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
97 Judas for Covetousness as his Master-sin; the Young Man in the Gospel for his Love of the World; Judas for Covetousness as his Master sin; the Young Man in the Gospel for his Love of the World; np1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1; dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
98 and the other Herod, Acts 12. for his Pride. and the other Herod, Acts 12. for his Pride. cc dt j-jn np1, n2 crd p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
99 And that Men have their particular special sins, they are most inclined to, appears from the contrary, viz. the Nature of Grace in the Regenerate, And that Men have their particular special Sins, they Are most inclined to, appears from the contrary, viz. the Nature of Grace in the Regenerate, cc d n2 vhb po32 j j n2, pns32 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp, vvz p-acp dt n-jn, n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
100 for every true Believer hath the Seed of God within him, all the Graces of God's Spirit Seminally and Habitually; for every true Believer hath the Seed of God within him, all the Graces of God's Spirit Seminally and Habitually; p-acp d j n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, d dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 av-j cc av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
101 yet there are some Graces, in which some particular Saints are most eminent, and excel other Saints. yet there Are Some Graces, in which Some particular Saints Are most eminent, and excel other Saints. av a-acp vbr d n2, p-acp r-crq d j n2 vbr av-ds j, cc vvi j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
102 Abraham is commended as eminent for Faith; Abraham is commended as eminent for Faith; np1 vbz vvn p-acp j c-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
103 Joseph for Chastity, Moses for Meekness, Job for Patience, David for Spiritual Affections, Hezekiah and Josiah for Zeal against sin, Joseph for Chastity, Moses for Meekness, Job for Patience, David for Spiritual Affections, Hezekiah and Josiah for Zeal against since, np1 p-acp n1, np1 p-acp n1, n1 p-acp n1, np1 p-acp j n2, np1 cc np1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
104 and for the Worship of God: and for the Worship of God: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
105 Now all these had all the Graces of God's Holy Spirit Habitually in the principle of them; Now all these had all the Graces of God's Holy Spirit Habitually in the principle of them; av d d vhd d dt n2 pp-f npg1 j n1 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
106 yet they did more particularly and eminently excel in those Graces, they are in the Word more especially commended for. yet they did more particularly and eminently excel in those Graces, they Are in the Word more especially commended for. av pns32 vdd av-dc av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp d n2, pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 av-dc av-j vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
107 And this may serve for the proof of this Proposition, That there is a propension in every Man to some sins more than to others, which David has a special respect to in the expression in the Text. And this may serve for the proof of this Proposition, That there is a propension in every Man to Some Sins more than to Others, which David has a special respect to in the expression in the Text. cc d vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d n2 av-dc cs p-acp n2-jn, r-crq np1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 11
108 Prop. IV. As there are particular, special personal sins, men are more inclined to, than to others, which may be truly call'd their Iniquities; Prop. IV. As there Are particular, special personal Sins, men Are more inclined to, than to Others, which may be truly called their Iniquities; np1 np1 p-acp a-acp vbr j, j j n2, n2 vbr dc vvn p-acp, cs p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vmb vbi av-j vvn po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
109 so there are also local and national sins; so there Are also local and national Sins; av a-acp vbr av j cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
110 sins that the People of some Nations, Churches and Places are peculiarly inclined to, more than to other sins, Sins that the People of Some nations, Churches and Places Are peculiarly inclined to, more than to other Sins, n2 cst dt n1 pp-f d n2, n2 cc n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp, av-dc cs p-acp j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
111 and more than other Nations and Churches are: and more than other nations and Churches Are: cc av-dc cs j-jn n2 cc n2 vbr: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
112 Thus the Sins of the Old World were Ungodly Marriages, and violence, Gen. 6.2, 4, 13. Sodom 's special sins were Pride, fulness of Bread, Idleness, and filthy Fleshly Unnatural Lusts; Thus the Sins of the Old World were Ungodly Marriages, and violence, Gen. 6.2, 4, 13. Sodom is special Sins were Pride, fullness of Bred, Idleness, and filthy Fleshly Unnatural Lustiest; av dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 vbdr j n2, cc n1, np1 crd, crd, crd np1 vbz j n2 vbdr n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc j j j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
113 The Jews great sin was Idolatry and Murmuring, and at last Rejection and Crucifying of Christ; Babylon 's sin was Cruelty; The jews great since was Idolatry and Murmuring, and At last Rejection and Crucifying of christ; Babylon is since was Cruelty; dt np2 j n1 vbds n1 cc j-vvg, cc p-acp ord n1 cc n-vvg pp-f np1; np1 vbz n1 vbds np1-n; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
114 The Athenians sin was Curiosity, and affecting of Novelties, Acts 17.21. The Cretians sins were Lying and Sloth, Tit. 1.12. The Athenians since was Curiosity, and affecting of Novelties, Acts 17.21. The Cretians Sins were Lying and Sloth, Tit. 1.12. dt np1 n1 vbds n1, cc vvg pp-f n2, n2 crd. dt njp2 n2 vbdr vvg cc n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
115 And there are sins of particular Churches; Ephesus 's sin was leaving her First Love, Rev. 2.4. Pergamus and Thyatira 's sins were Errors, Loose Doctrines and Practices; And there Are Sins of particular Churches; Ephesus is since was leaving her First Love, Rev. 2.4. Pergamos and Thyatira is Sins were Errors, Lose Doctrines and Practices; cc pc-acp vbr n2 pp-f j n2; np1 vbz n1 vbds vvg po31 ord n1, n1 crd. np1 cc np1 vbz n2 vbdr n2, j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
116 Sardis 's sin was having a Name to Live, and but a Name, being really Dead; Sardis is since was having a Name to Live, and but a Name, being really Dead; np1 vbz n1 vbds vhg dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc p-acp dt n1, vbg av-j j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
117 Laodicea 's sin was Spiritual Pride and Lukewarmness. So the sin of France was Pride in Apparel, Inventing and Following of Fashions; Laodicea is since was Spiritual Pride and Lukewarmness. So the since of France was Pride in Apparel, Inventing and Following of Fashions; np1 vbz n1 vbds j n1 cc n1. np1 dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds n1 p-acp n1, vvg cc vvg pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
118 The sins of Southern hot Countries, as Italy are, Uncleanness and Revenge; Of Spain, Pride of Spirit; The Sins of Southern hight Countries, as Italy Are, Uncleanness and Revenge; Of Spain, Pride of Spirit; dt n2 pp-f j j n2, c-acp np1 vbr, n1 cc n1; pp-f np1, n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
119 Of more Cold and Northern Countries Gluttonny and Drunkenness, and also Uncleanness, as the fruits of those sins: Of more Cold and Northern Countries Gluttony and drunkenness, and also Uncleanness, as the fruits of those Sins: pp-f dc j-jn cc j n2 n1 cc n1, cc av n1, c-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
120 And what shall I say are England 's proper sins? Oh that there were not cause to fear and say, that England is even the Centre of all these sins; And what shall I say Are England is proper Sins? O that there were not cause to Fear and say, that England is even the Centre of all these Sins; cc q-crq vmb pns11 vvb vbr np1 vbz j n2? uh cst a-acp vbdr xx n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cst np1 vbz av dt n1 pp-f d d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
121 the very Sink whereinto all these sins have emptied themselves! the very Sink whereinto all these Sins have emptied themselves! dt j n1 c-crq d d n2 vhb vvn px32! (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
122 Are not the Pride in Garb and Spirit, of some Countries, the Uncleanness of others, the Gluttony and Drunkenness, the Atheism and Profaneness of others, all to be found overflowing our Land, are not the Pride in Garb and Spirit, of Some Countries, the Uncleanness of Others, the Gluttony and drunkenness, the Atheism and Profaneness of Others, all to be found overflowing our Land, vbr xx dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pp-f d n2, dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn, av-d pc-acp vbi vvn vvg po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
123 as a Deluge? Nay, are not the sins of the Churches of Ephesus, Pergamus, Thyatira, Sardis and Laodicea, to be found in our Churches? Now it is our Duty, as a Deluge? Nay, Are not the Sins of the Churches of Ephesus, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis and Laodicea, to be found in our Churches? Now it is our Duty, c-acp dt n1? uh-x, vbr xx dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1 cc np1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2? av pn31 vbz po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
124 and will be the Evidence of our Sincerity, to keep from these our National and Church sins. and will be the Evidence of our Sincerity, to keep from these our National and Church Sins. cc vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d po12 j cc n1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 12
125 Prop. V. Both a Nations and Persons special prevailing sins may alter, and change, as their Age, Prop. V. Both a nations and Persons special prevailing Sins may altar, and change, as their Age, np1 np1 av-d dt n2 cc n2 j j-vvg n2 vmb vvi, cc n1, c-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
126 and Condition, and particular Circumstances do alter. One sin may be a Man's special beloved, prevailing sin at one time, and Condition, and particular circumstances do altar. One since may be a Man's special Beloved, prevailing since At one time, cc n1, cc j n2 vdb vvi. crd n1 vmb vbi dt ng1 j j-vvn, j-vvg n1 p-acp crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
127 and in one Age and Condition, and another at another time: and in one Age and Condition, and Another At Another time: cc p-acp crd n1 cc n1, cc j-jn p-acp j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
128 For as in the Body there may be a change in the Temper and Constitution of the Body, For as in the Body there may be a change in the Temper and Constitution of the Body, c-acp c-acp p-acp dt n1 a-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt vvi cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
129 and thereupon an inclination to some Diseases at one time, and to others at another: So it may be, and often is, as to the Soul; and thereupon an inclination to Some Diseases At one time, and to Others At Another: So it may be, and often is, as to the Soul; cc av dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp crd n1, cc p-acp n2-jn p-acp j-jn: av pn31 vmb vbi, cc av vbz, c-acp p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
130 namely, Pride, Prodigality, Intemperance in Meat and Drink, Uncleanness, Gaming, Haunting of, and Linking themselves to, knots of loose Companions, may be the beloved prevailing sins of Persons in their Youth, or riper Years; namely, Pride, Prodigality, Intemperance in Meat and Drink, Uncleanness, Gaming, Haunting of, and Linking themselves to, knots of lose Sodales, may be the Beloved prevailing Sins of Persons in their Youth, or riper years; av, n1, n1, n1 p-acp n1 cc vvb, n1, n-vvg, vvg pp-f, cc j-vvg px32 p-acp, n2 pp-f j n2, vmb vbi dt j-vvn j-vvg n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 n1, cc jc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
131 and yet Covetousness may be the special prevailing sin of the same Person in his old Age. and yet Covetousness may be the special prevailing since of the same Person in his old Age. cc av n1 vmb vbi dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f dt d n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
132 Thou may'st exchange one beloved lust for another, and so still have some beloved lust that is properly thine iniquity: Thou Mayest exchange one Beloved lust for Another, and so still have Some Beloved lust that is properly thine iniquity: pns21 vm2 vvi crd j-vvn n1 p-acp j-jn, cc av av vhb d j-vvn n1 cst vbz av-j po21 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
133 A sin that may prove to be thy reigning sin, may lye a long time hid, A since that may prove to be thy reigning since, may lie a long time hid, dt n1 cst vmb vvi pc-acp vbi po21 j-vvg n1, vmb vvi dt j n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
134 and thou at present feel little of the stirrings of it, but yet at length occasions may come that may draw it out, and thou At present feel little of the stirrings of it, but yet At length occasions may come that may draw it out, cc pns21 p-acp j vvb j pp-f dt n2 pp-f pn31, cc-acp av p-acp n1 n2 vmb vvi cst vmb vvi pn31 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
135 and it may come to be thy prevailing corruption. and it may come to be thy prevailing corruption. cc pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi po21 j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
136 Envy, Discontent, Impatience may be thy iniquities when thou art brought into a low condition, which it may be thou observedst little of, Envy, Discontent, Impatience may be thy iniquities when thou art brought into a low condition, which it may be thou observedst little of, n1, n1, n1 vmb vbi po21 n2 c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp dt j n1, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vvd2 av-j a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
137 while thou wert in an healthful or prosperous state: while thou Wertenberg in an healthful or prosperous state: cs pns21 vbd2r p-acp dt j cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
138 And when thou art in a prosperous condition, rais'd in Power or Estate, Pride, Oppression, Cruelty, Luxury, may be thy special sins, which thou feltest little of before: And when thou art in a prosperous condition, raised in Power or Estate, Pride, Oppression, Cruelty, Luxury, may be thy special Sins, which thou feltst little of before: cc c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt j n1, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, vmb vbi po21 j n2, r-crq pns21 vvd2 av-j a-acp p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
139 Thou may'st be ready to say as Hazael, 2 King. 8.13. Is thy Servant a Dog? but saith the Prophet, Thou shalt be King, and thou little thinkest how cruel and tyrannical thou wilt be then. Thou Mayest be ready to say as hazael, 2 King. 8.13. Is thy Servant a Dog? but Says the Prophet, Thou shalt be King, and thou little Thinkest how cruel and tyrannical thou wilt be then. pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, crd n1. crd. vbz po21 n1 dt n1? p-acp vvz dt n1, pns21 vm2 vbi n1, cc pns21 j vv2 c-crq j cc j pns21 vm2 vbi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
140 And so also a Nation's special sins may alter: And so also a Nation's special Sins may altar: cc av av dt n1|vbz j n2 vmb vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
141 In times of Darkness and Ignorance, Superstition and Idolatry may be the reigning sins of a place: In times of Darkness and Ignorance, Superstition and Idolatry may be the reigning Sins of a place: p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vmb vbi dt j-vvg n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 13
142 and in times of greater Light of the Gospel, together with the springing up of the Grain, Weeds do oft put up, and in times of greater Light of the Gospel, together with the springing up of the Grain, Weeds do oft put up, cc p-acp n2 pp-f jc n1 pp-f dt n1, av p-acp dt vvg a-acp pp-f dt n1, n2 vdb av vvi a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
143 and the Envious one sows Tares; and the Envious one Sovus Tares; cc dt j crd n2 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
144 and so Errors in Doctrine, and the abounding of such may be the reigning sin of a Nation or Church. and so Errors in Doctrine, and the abounding of such may be the reigning since of a nation or Church. cc av n2 p-acp n1, cc dt vvg pp-f d vmb vbi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
145 In the time of setting upon the work of Reformation in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline or Manners, the special sin of a People too often is, unwillingness to be reformed, In the time of setting upon the work of Reformation in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline or Manners, the special since of a People too often is, unwillingness to be reformed, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1 cc n2, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av av vbz, n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
146 and opposition to the work of Reformation, and to the setting up the Kingdom of Christ; and opposition to the work of Reformation, and to the setting up the Kingdom of christ; cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp dt n-vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
147 and the Lord grant that may not be found to be the sin of our Nation. and the Lord grant that may not be found to be the since of our nation. cc dt n1 vvb cst vmb xx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
148 At one time Persecution against the godly, and against both the Form and Power of Godliness, may be the sin of a Nation; At one time Persecution against the godly, and against both the From and Power of Godliness, may be the since of a nation; p-acp crd n1 n1 p-acp dt j, cc p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
149 at another time resting in the Form of Godliness, and denying the Power of it, and the increase of Divisions, Animosities, Censoriousness, &c. may be the sin of Professors: At Another time resting in the From of Godliness, and denying the Power of it, and the increase of Divisions, Animosities, Censoriousness, etc. may be the since of Professors: p-acp j-jn n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc dt n1 pp-f n2, n2, n1, av vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
150 so that (you see) there may be a change of Nations and Person's special prevailing sins, so that (you see) there may be a change of nations and Person's special prevailing Sins, av d (pn22 vvb) pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n1|vbz j j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
151 & yet they may have still some predominant sin, that may truly be called their own iniquity: & yet they may have still Some predominant since, that may truly be called their own iniquity: cc av pns32 vmb vhi av d j n1, cst vmb av-j vbi vvn po32 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
152 and it is the duty of all that would prove themselves sincere, to keep themselves unspotted from the present prevailing sins, those that their own hearts, the times and places, wherein they live, are most addicted to. Prop. VI. and it is the duty of all that would prove themselves sincere, to keep themselves unspotted from the present prevailing Sins, those that their own hearts, the times and places, wherein they live, Are most addicted to. Prop. VI. cc pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d cst vmd vvi px32 j, pc-acp vvi px32 j p-acp dt j j-vvg n2, d cst po32 d n2, dt n2 cc n2, c-crq pns32 vvb, vbr av-ds vvn p-acp. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 14
153 The same Person or People may at the same time have several prevailing reigning sins, which may properly be called their peculiar Iniquities, arising from different Causes, The same Person or People may At the same time have several prevailing reigning Sins, which may properly be called their peculiar Iniquities, arising from different Causes, dt d n1 cc n1 vmb p-acp dt d n1 vhb j j-vvg j-vvg n2, r-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn po32 j n2, vvg p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
154 and the different seats wherein Mens special sins are to be sought after, (of which I shall speak more afterwards.) There may be several prevailing Diseases at the same time in the Body, and the different seats wherein Men's special Sins Are to be sought After, (of which I shall speak more afterwards.) There may be several prevailing Diseases At the same time in the Body, cc dt j n2 c-crq ng2 j n2 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, (pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi av-dc av.) pc-acp vmb vbi j vvg n2 p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
155 as Fever, Dropsie, Stone, &c. so there may be several beloved Lusts at the same time Reigning in the Heart, as Fever, Dropsy, Stone, etc. so there may be several Beloved Lustiest At the same time Reigning in the Heart, c-acp n1, n1, n1, av av pc-acp vmb vbi j j-vvn n2 p-acp dt d n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
156 and breaking forth in the Life: As for instance; and breaking forth in the Life: As for instance; cc vvg av p-acp dt n1: c-acp p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
157 wantonness in one, fierce passions, or rash anger in another, may be their iniquity in regard of their natural Constitution; wantonness in one, fierce passion, or rash anger in Another, may be their iniquity in regard of their natural Constitution; n1 p-acp crd, j n2, cc j n1 p-acp j-jn, vmb vbi po32 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po32 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
158 and then Pride, if the person be prosperous, or Envy and Discontent, Cosetousness, Overreaching, Over-doing in the World, and then Pride, if the person be prosperous, or Envy and Discontent, Cosetousness, Overreaching, Overdoing in the World, cc av n1, cs dt n1 vbb j, cc n1 cc n-jn, n1, vvg, j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
159 so as to hinder himself in the publick, private or secret Duties of Religion, &c. if the person be mean and low, may be at the same time his iniquity in regard of his Condition and Calling in the World: so as to hinder himself in the public, private or secret Duties of Religion, etc. if the person be mean and low, may be At the same time his iniquity in regard of his Condition and Calling in the World: av c-acp pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt j, j cc j-jn n2 pp-f n1, av cs dt n1 vbb j cc j, vmb vbi p-acp dt d n1 po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc vvg p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
160 So that tho' some particular sin may be most predominant, yet thou may'st have many reigning and beloved lusts, which if ever thou wouldst attain to evidence of sincerity, thou must abandon, So that though Some particular since may be most predominant, yet thou Mayest have many reigning and Beloved Lustiest, which if ever thou Wouldst attain to evidence of sincerity, thou must abandon, av cst cs d j n1 vmb vbi av-ds j, av pns21 vm2 vhi d vvg cc j-vvn n2, r-crq cs av pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
161 and vigorously endeavour to keep clear from, even all of them. Prop. VII. Tho' there is a pronesnes and inclination in all Men, even in the Regenerate, as well as Unregenerate, to some sins more than to others, which may be properly called their special sins; and vigorously endeavour to keep clear from, even all of them. Prop. VII. Though there is a pronesnes and inclination in all Men, even in the Regenerate, as well as Unregenerate, to Some Sins more than to Others, which may be properly called their special Sins; cc av-j vvi pc-acp vvi j p-acp, av d pp-f pno32. np1 np1. cs pc-acp vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, av p-acp dt vvn, c-acp av c-acp j, p-acp d n2 av-dc cs p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vmb vbi av-j vvn po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 15
162 yet there is a great deal of difference in those that may be called Mens own Iniquiries, between them as they are in the Godly, and in the Ungodly; yet there is a great deal of difference in those that may be called Mens own Inquiries, between them as they Are in the Godly, and in the Ungodly; av a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d cst vmb vbi vvn np1 d n2, p-acp pno32 c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt j, cc p-acp dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
163 and therefore you must distinguish between a beloved Lust, a Dalilah, a Darling-Bosom-Sin, fully consented to, and Therefore you must distinguish between a Beloved Lust, a Delilah, a Darling-Bosom-Sin, Fully consented to, cc av pn22 vmb vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt np1, dt n1, av-j vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
164 and a prevailing Tyrannizing Corruption, which a person may more easily and frequently be foiled by. and a prevailing Tyrannizing Corruption, which a person may more Easily and frequently be foiled by. cc dt j-vvg j-vvg n1, r-crq dt n1 vmb av-dc av-j cc av-j vbi vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
165 Both may be called their peculiar Iniquities, as those they do most frequently fall into, yet in the Unregenerate it is a beloved Lust; Both may be called their peculiar Iniquities, as those they do most frequently fallen into, yet in the Unregenerate it is a Beloved Lust; av-d vmb vbi vvn po32 j n2, c-acp d pns32 vdb av-ds av-j vvi p-acp, av p-acp dt j pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
166 in the Regenerate, it is tho' a Prevailing, yet but a Tyrannizing Corruption, and a continual Grief and Burden to him: in the Regenerate, it is though a Prevailing, yet but a Tyrannizing Corruption, and a continual Grief and Burden to him: p-acp dt vvn, pn31 vbz pns21 dt j-vvg, av p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
167 Thus those sins that proceed much from the natural constitution, and other such like Causes, (of which I shall speak more afterwards) tho' they are beloved Lusts in the Ungodly, they may in the Godly be Infirmities, such as Unruly Passions, Thus those Sins that proceed much from the natural constitution, and other such like Causes, (of which I shall speak more afterwards) though they Are Beloved Lustiest in the Ungodly, they may in the Godly be Infirmities, such as Unruly Passion, av d n2 cst vvb d p-acp dt j n1, cc j-jn d j n2, (pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi av-dc av) cs pns32 vbr vvn n2 p-acp dt j, pns32 vmb p-acp dt j vbb n1, d c-acp j-u n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
168 and the like, yet they are oftentimes fixed and continued Infirmities, that theymay not get rid of while they live, and the like, yet they Are oftentimes fixed and continued Infirmities, that theymay not get rid of while they live, cc dt j, av pns32 vbr av vvn cc j-vvn n1, cst vvb xx vvi vvn pp-f n1 pns32 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
169 and are usually more than meer Infirmities; and Are usually more than mere Infirmities; cc vbr av-j av-dc cs j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
170 they are mixt, have too much of the Will in them, and do proceed much from want of Watchfulness, they Are mixed, have too much of the Will in them, and do proceed much from want of Watchfulness, pns32 vbr vvn, vhb av d pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc vdb vvi av-d p-acp n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
171 and the Exercise of Grace, but are not beloved Lusts, the bent of the Heart, the Believers Prayers, Desires and Endeavours, are in some good measure set against them. and the Exercise of Grace, but Are not Beloved Lustiest, the bent of the Heart, the Believers Prayers, Desires and Endeavours, Are in Some good measure Set against them. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vbr xx vvn n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 n2, n2 cc n2, vbr p-acp d j n1 vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 16
172 This distinction should be heeded, that Men may not pass a wrong Judgment on their Spiritual State: This distinction should be heeded, that Men may not pass a wrong Judgement on their Spiritual State: d n1 vmd vbi vvn, cst n2 vmb xx vvi dt n-jn n1 p-acp po32 np1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
173 So that neither the Ungodly count their Sins only Infirmities or Tyrannizing Corruptions, when they are really Presumptuous Sins, Beloved Lusts: So that neither the Ungodly count their Sins only Infirmities or Tyrannizing Corruptions, when they Are really Presumptuous Sins, beloved Lustiest: av cst dx dt j n1 po32 n2 j n1 cc j-vvg n2, c-crq pns32 vbr av-j j n2, j-vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
174 nor on the other hand, the truly Godly conclude a total want of Grace, because they feel the stirrings of, nor on the other hand, the truly Godly conclude a total want of Grace, Because they feel the stirrings of, ccx p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt av-j j vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n2 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
175 yea the prevalence of Tyrannizing Corruptions. It is a certain Truth, Grace cannot consist with an intirely, heartily beloved Lust; yea the prevalence of Tyrannizing Corruptions. It is a certain Truth, Grace cannot consist with an entirely, heartily Beloved Lust; uh dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n2. pn31 vbz dt j n1, n1 vmbx vvi p-acp dt av-j, av-j j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 17
176 yet it is as true, that it may consist with very strong Inclinations to some particular sins, which may often prevail over them, yet it is as true, that it may consist with very strong Inclinations to Some particular Sins, which may often prevail over them, av pn31 vbz a-acp j, cst pn31 vmb vvi p-acp av j n2 p-acp d j n2, r-crq vmb av vvi p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
177 so as to fall into them, especially, as to the inward workings of Corruptions, as unruly Passions, Anger, Wrath, Frowardness, &c. tho' more seldom into the outward acts of gross sins: so as to fallen into them, especially, as to the inward workings of Corruptions, as unruly Passion, Anger, Wrath, Frowardness, etc. though more seldom into the outward acts of gross Sins: av c-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, av-j, c-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n2, c-acp j n2, n1, n1, n1, av pns21 n1 av p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
178 the sensual Appetite even of a Godly Person may be tickled, and at present pleased with some sin he is particularly inclined to, the sensual Appetite even of a Godly Person may be tickled, and At present pleased with Some since he is particularly inclined to, dt j n1 av pp-f dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc p-acp j vvn p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
179 yet it is not a beloved Lust, if as soon as he doth discover it, yet it is not a Beloved Lust, if as soon as he does discover it, av pn31 vbz xx dt j-vvn n1, cs c-acp av c-acp pns31 vdz vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
180 and the present heat of the Temptation is over, he mourns over it, Watches, Prays, Believes, and the present heat of the Temptation is over, he mourns over it, Watches, Prays, Believes, cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz a-acp, pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, n2, vvz, vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
181 and with his most diligent endeavours, strives against it, and doth not make Provision for it. and with his most diligent endeavours, strives against it, and does not make Provision for it. cc p-acp po31 av-ds j n2, vvz p-acp pn31, cc vdz xx vvi n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
182 Thus Pride, Passion, Cowardly, Unbelieving fears, or Distrust may be a Godly Man's special sins, Thus Pride, Passion, Cowardly, Unbelieving fears, or Distrust may be a Godly Man's special Sins, av n1, n1, j, vvg n2, cc n1 vmb vbi dt j n1|vbz j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 17
183 and yet not his beloved Lusts. Thus I have dispatched the first General Head in seven Propositions, and yet not his Beloved Lusts. Thus I have dispatched the First General Head in seven Propositions, cc av xx po31 vvn np1 av pns11 vhb vvn dt ord j n1 p-acp crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
184 for the better understanding of the Doctrine. for the better understanding of the Doctrine. p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 18
185 II. The next General Head I propounded to speak to is What things are the rise and seat of Mens special sins, where they are to be sought, II The next General Head I propounded to speak to is What things Are the rise and seat of Men's special Sins, where they Are to be sought, crd dt ord j n1 pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbz q-crq n2 vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 j n2, c-crq pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
186 so as to be found out, in order to the casting of them out, and then keeping from them so as to be found out, in order to the casting of them out, and then keeping from them av c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 av, cc av vvg p-acp pno32 (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 18
187 1. Those sins which may properly be called Mens own Iniquities, are to be sought for, in the natural Constitutions and Tempers of their Bodies. 1. Those Sins which may properly be called Mens own Iniquities, Are to be sought for, in the natural Constitutions and Tempers of their Bodies. crd d n2 r-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn np1 d n2, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
188 Those sins which are beloved ones in the Unregenerate, and too often Tyrannizing ones in the Godly, do much proceed from the natural Temper and Constitution, Those Sins which Are Beloved ones in the Unregenerate, and too often Tyrannizing ones in the Godly, do much proceed from the natural Temper and Constitution, d n2 r-crq vbr vvn pi2 p-acp dt j, cc av av j-vvg pi2 p-acp dt j, vdb av-d vvi p-acp dt j vvi cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
189 for these do much incline Men to some particular sins more than to others: for these do much incline Men to Some particular Sins more than to Others: p-acp d vdb d vvi n2 p-acp d j n2 av-dc cs p-acp n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
190 For tho' no Bodily Constitution be in it self sinful, but all sin doth originally rise in, For though no Bodily Constitution be in it self sinful, but all since does originally rise in, c-acp cs dx j n1 vbb p-acp pn31 n1 j, cc-acp d n1 vdz av-j vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
191 and proceed from the Heart, Mat. 15.19. and proceed from the Heart, Mathew 15.19. cc vvi p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
192 yet the Body has an influence upon the Soul, and the Natural Constitution is sadly improved, yet the Body has an influence upon the Soul, and the Natural Constitution is sadly improved, av dt n1 vhz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1 vbz av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
193 and abused oftentimes by Corruption within, to carry the Man out to some particular sins, and abused oftentimes by Corruption within, to carry the Man out to Some particular Sins, cc vvn av p-acp n1 a-acp, pc-acp vvi dt n1 av p-acp d j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
194 and these prove reigning sins in the Wicked, and very often such prevailing tyrannizing sins in those that are true Saints at bottom, that they often fall into, and these prove reigning Sins in the Wicked, and very often such prevailing tyrannizing Sins in those that Are true Saints At bottom, that they often fallen into, cc d vvb vvg n2 p-acp dt j, cc av av d j-vvg j-vvg n2 p-acp d cst vbr j n2 p-acp n1, cst pns32 av vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 18
195 and are foiled by them, and are never quite rid of them till they lay down the Body of Sin and Death they carry about them. and Are foiled by them, and Are never quite rid of them till they lay down the Body of since and Death they carry about them. cc vbr vvn p-acp pno32, cc vbr av av vvn pp-f pno32 c-acp pns32 vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pns32 vvb p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 19
196 As for Instance, Those that are of a Sanguine Constitution, in whom Blood is predominant, are Hot and Moist; As for Instance, Those that Are of a Sanguine Constitution, in whom Blood is predominant, Are Hight and Moist; c-acp p-acp n1, d cst vbr pp-f dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq n1 vbz j, vbr j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
197 the sins such are most inclined to are Vanity and Levity, an Airiness of Spirit, Pride of Beauty or Apparel, affecting excessive Mirth and Jollity, Sensuality, Riot, Intemperance, loving Jovial Company, whereby they lye very open, the Sins such Are most inclined to Are Vanity and Levity, an Airiness of Spirit, Pride of Beauty or Apparel, affecting excessive Mirth and Jollity, Sensuality, Riot, Intemperance, loving Jovial Company, whereby they lie very open, dt n2 d vbr av-ds vvn pc-acp vbr n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vvg j n1 cc n1, n1, n1, n1, vvg j n1, c-crq pns32 vvb av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
198 and are easily drawn to Gluttony, Drunkenness, Gaming, Revelling, Wantonness, and Unclean and Fleshly Lusts; and Are Easily drawn to Gluttony, drunkenness, Gaming, Reveling, Wantonness, and Unclean and Fleshly Lustiest; cc vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1, n1, n-vvg, vvg, n1, cc j-u cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
199 search whether your natural Temper doth not peculiarly incline you to some or other of these sins; search whither your natural Temper does not peculiarly incline you to Some or other of these Sins; vvb cs po22 j vvi vdz xx av-j vvi pn22 p-acp d cc n-jn pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
200 and if you find it doth, it is your Duty in a peculiar manner, to Watch, Pray, and if you find it does, it is your Duty in a peculiar manner, to Watch, Pray, cc cs pn22 vvb pn31 vdz, pn31 vbz po22 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi, vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
201 and Believe against them peculiarly, as ever you would prove the uprightness of your Hearts. and Believe against them peculiarly, as ever you would prove the uprightness of your Hearts. cc vvb p-acp pno32 av-j, c-acp av pn22 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 19
202 Those that are of that Constitution, in which Phlegm is predominant, which is Cold and Moist, the sins such are most prone to, are Sloth, Idleness, love of Sleep, Drowsiness, Dulness and Heaviness at all times, especially at times of Worship, and in Duties of Religion; Those that Are of that Constitution, in which Phlegm is predominant, which is Cold and Moist, the Sins such Are most prove to, Are Sloth, Idleness, love of Sleep, Drowsiness, Dullness and Heaviness At all times, especially At times of Worship, and in Duties of Religion; d cst vbr pp-f d n1, p-acp r-crq n1 vbz j, r-crq vbz j-jn cc j, dt n2 d vbr av-ds j p-acp, vbr n1, n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2, av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 19
203 unwillingness to Work, carelesness in Business, Forgetfulness, Indisposedness to Learn and (that which is too often consequent to these sins) Lying, to excuse the faults that by their Laziness and Carelessness they have been guilty of; unwillingness to Work, carelessness in Business, Forgetfulness, Indisposedness to Learn and (that which is too often consequent to these Sins) Lying, to excuse the Faults that by their Laziness and Carelessness they have been guilty of; n1 pc-acp vvi, n1 p-acp n1, n1, n1 pc-acp vvi cc (cst r-crq vbz av av j p-acp d n2) vvg, pc-acp vvi dt n2 cst p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pns32 vhb vbn j pp-f; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
204 and these are often the sins of Children and Servants: and these Are often the Sins of Children and Servants: cc d vbr av dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
205 Oh search, whether these, or some of them be not the sins that your Natural temper leads you to; O search, whither these, or Some of them be not the Sins that your Natural temper leads you to; uh n1, cs d, cc d pp-f pno32 vbi xx dt n2 cst po22 j n1 vvz pn22 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
206 and if they be, make Conscience of specially keeping your selves from these. and if they be, make Conscience of specially keeping your selves from these. cc cs pns32 vbb, vvb n1 pp-f av-j vvg po22 n2 p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
207 Again, those that are of a Cholerick Constitution, in whom Choler that answers to Fire, prevails, which is not and dry: Again, those that Are of a Choleric Constitution, in whom Choler that answers to Fire, prevails, which is not and dry: av, d cst vbr pp-f dt j n1, p-acp ro-crq n1 cst vvz p-acp n1, vvz, r-crq vbz xx cc j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
208 The sins this temper doth more especially incline Men to, are Headiness, Rashness in undertaking, Violence, Fierceness of Spirit, Anger, Wrath, continual Brawling, striking, Quarrels, Contentions, Law-suits, being uneasie both with themselves, and others they converse with: The Sins this temper does more especially incline Men to, Are Headiness, Rashness in undertaking, Violence, Fierceness of Spirit, Anger, Wrath, continual Brawling, striking, Quarrels, Contentions, Lawsuits, being uneasy both with themselves, and Others they converse with: dt n2 d n1 vdz n1 av-j vvi n2 p-acp, vbr n1, n1 p-acp vvg, n1, n1 pp-f n1, n1, n1, j n-vvg, vvg, n2, n2, n2, vbg j av-d p-acp px32, cc n2-jn pns32 vvi p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
209 O search whether these be not some of them, thy special sins, if thou findest that Choler have the predominancy in thy Constitution. Oh search whither these be not Some of them, thy special Sins, if thou Findest that Choler have the predominancy in thy Constitution. uh n1 cs d vbb xx d pp-f pno32, po21 j n2, cs pns21 vv2 d n1 vhb dt n1 p-acp po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 20
210 Those that are of a Melancholick temper, which is cold and dry of the temper of the Earth; Those that Are of a Melancholic temper, which is cold and dry of the temper of the Earth; d cst vbr pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz j-jn cc j pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
211 the sins such are very much inclined to, are sadness of Spirit, affecting solitude, moroseness, fancifulness, musings, that they can give no account of, needless fears, jealousies and suspicions of all persons and things, the Sins such Are very much inclined to, Are sadness of Spirit, affecting solitude, moroseness, fancifulness, musings, that they can give no account of, needless fears, jealousies and suspicions of all Persons and things, dt n2 d vbr j av-d vvn p-acp, vbr n1 pp-f n1, vvg n1, n1, n1, n2-vvg, cst pns32 vmb vvi dx n1 pp-f, j n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
212 as designing or designed against them, evil surmises, discontent, malice, revenge, ambition, and covetousness, through fears that they shall come to want; as designing or designed against them, evil surmises, discontent, malice, revenge, ambition, and covetousness, through fears that they shall come to want; c-acp vvg cc vvn p-acp pno32, j-jn n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp n2 cst pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
213 and many times sad and black suggestions against God and themselves, and motions to Blasphemy, Atheism, Despair. and many times sad and black suggestions against God and themselves, and motions to Blasphemy, Atheism, Despair. cc d n2 j cc j-jn n2 p-acp np1 cc px32, cc n2 p-acp n1, n1, n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 20
214 Now search whether your Natural temper doth not incline you to some of these sins, and fortifie against them, that they prove not your iniquities, either indulged and reigning sins, or prevailing and tyrannizing corruptions. Now search whither your Natural temper does not incline you to Some of these Sins, and fortify against them, that they prove not your iniquities, either indulged and reigning Sins, or prevailing and tyrannizing corruptions. av n1 cs po22 j n1 vdz xx vvi pn22 p-acp d pp-f d n2, cc vvi p-acp pno32, cst pns32 vvb xx po22 n2, av-d vvn cc j-vvg n2, cc vvg cc vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 21
215 2. A second place or seat where men should seek for, and may probably find, their special sins, is the particular Callings and Imployments they are of in the World: 2. A second place or seat where men should seek for, and may probably find, their special Sins, is the particular Callings and Employments they Are of in the World: crd dt ord n1 cc n1 c-crq n2 vmd vvi p-acp, cc vmb av-j vvi, po32 j n2, vbz dt j n2 cc n2 pns32 vbr pp-f p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
216 A man's special sin may lye in his management of his Worldly Calling, tho' he may not be apparently chargeable with sins of Temper or Constitution. A Man's special since may lie in his management of his Worldly Calling, though he may not be apparently chargeable with Sins of Temper or Constitution. dt n1|vbz j n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 pp-f po31 j vvg, cs pns31 vmb xx vbi av-j j p-acp n2 pp-f vvi cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
217 There is no Calling, even the lawfullest, but has its snares, and temptations to some particular sins; There is no Calling, even the lawfullest, but has its snares, and temptations to Some particular Sins; pc-acp vbz dx vvg, av dt js, cc-acp vhz po31 n2, cc n2 p-acp d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
218 no Mystery of men's Trades, but has some Mystery of Iniquity it lies open to, no Mystery of men's Trades, but has Some Mystery of Iniquity it lies open to, dx n1 pp-f ng2 n2, cc-acp vhz d n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvz j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
219 if God do not by his special powerful Grace keep men, and enable them to keep themselves from it. if God do not by his special powerful Grace keep men, and enable them to keep themselves from it. cs np1 vdb xx p-acp po31 j j n1 vvi n2, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
220 If one be a person of Learning, Parts, Gifts, a Scholar, yea a Minister; If one be a person of Learning, Parts, Gifts, a Scholar, yea a Minister; cs pi vbb dt n1 pp-f n1, n2, n2, dt n1, uh dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
221 the sins such an one is in danger of having to be his iniquities, are Pride, Self-conceit, despising of others, curiosity, prying into the Divine Secrets, conversing about unnecessary things to shew his parts; the Sins such an one is in danger of having to be his iniquities, Are Pride, Self-conceit, despising of Others, curiosity, prying into the Divine Secrets, conversing about unnecessary things to show his parts; dt n2 d dt pi vbz p-acp n1 pp-f vhg pc-acp vbb po31 n2, vbr n1, n1, vvg pp-f n2-jn, n1, vvg p-acp dt j-jn n2-jn, vvg p-acp j n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
222 affecting high Notions, and high-flown Expressions, being a Factour for Errours, crying up Reason in things above Natural Reason; affecting high Notions, and high-flown Expressions, being a Factor for Errors, crying up Reason in things above Natural Reason; vvg j n2, cc j n2, vbg dt n1 p-acp n2, vvg a-acp n1 p-acp n2 p-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 21
223 or resting in the Notion of Divine Truths and meer Formality, without experience and practice of Religion, and the power of Godliness: or resting in the Notion of Divine Truths and mere Formality, without experience and practice of Religion, and the power of Godliness: cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n2 cc j n1, p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
224 Such had need to see none of these be their sins, and keep themselves from them. Such had need to see none of these be their Sins, and keep themselves from them. d vhd n1 pc-acp vvi pix pp-f d vbb po32 n2, cc vvi px32 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
225 If men be imployed in the Law, the sins they peculiarly lye open to, are, patronizing Bad Causes, If men be employed in the Law, the Sins they peculiarly lie open to, Are, patronizing Bad Causes, cs n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pns32 av-j vvi j p-acp, vbr, j-vvg j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
226 and incouraging men in them, and to go to Law: and encouraging men in them, and to go to Law: cc vvg n2 p-acp pno32, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
227 thro' carelesness or treachery betraying the Causes they are intrusted in, and requiring and exacting excessive Fees. through carelessness or treachery betraying the Causes they Are Entrusted in, and requiring and exacting excessive Fees. p-acp n1 cc n1 vvg dt n2 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp, cc vvg cc vvg j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
228 You that are Lawyers, are none of these your sins? oh keep your selves from them. You that Are Lawyers, Are none of these your Sins? o keep your selves from them. pn22 cst vbr n2, vbr pix pp-f d po22 n2? uh vvb po22 n2 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 22
229 A Physicians sins may be, so eyeing second Causes, as to neglect, and little to eye God the first Cause; A Physicians Sins may be, so Eying second Causes, as to neglect, and little to eye God the First Cause; dt ng1 n2 vmb vbi, av vvg ord n2, c-acp pc-acp vvi, cc j p-acp n1 np1 dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
230 making Experiments on men's Bodies and Lives; making Experiments on men's Bodies and Lives; vvg n2 p-acp ng2 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
231 neglecting the Poor, not giving them their Advice, or not being so careful of them that cannot give them their Fees. neglecting the Poor, not giving them their advice, or not being so careful of them that cannot give them their Fees. vvg dt j, xx vvg pno32 po32 n1, cc xx vbg av j pp-f pno32 cst vmbx vvi pno32 po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 22
232 Art thou a Trades-man, Shop-keeper, Husbandman, or in any Publick Office, concerned about Money, buying or selling, or in any Trusts; Art thou a Tradesman, Shopkeeper, Husbandman, or in any Public Office, concerned about Money, buying or selling, or in any Trusts; vb2r pns21 dt n1, n1, n1, cc p-acp d j n1, vvn p-acp n1, vvg cc vvg, cc p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
233 the sins that are most likely to be your particular reigning or prevailing sins, are Extortion, Oppression, (as that was the Publican 's sin) covetousness, greediness of gain by unlawful means, deceiving, over-reaching, false weights and measures, putting off bad Wares instead of, the Sins that Are most likely to be your particular reigning or prevailing Sins, Are Extortion, Oppression, (as that was the Publican is since) covetousness, greediness of gain by unlawful means, deceiving, overreaching, false weights and measures, putting off bad Wares instead of, dt n2 cst vbr av-ds j pc-acp vbi po22 j j-vvg cc j-vvg n2, vbr n1, n1, (c-acp d vbds dt n1 vbz n1) n1, n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, vvg, j, j n2 cc n2, vvg a-acp j n2 av pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
234 and at the price of good; taking the advantage of the ignorance, weakness, or necessity of the buyers or sellers; and At the price of good; taking the advantage of the ignorance, weakness, or necessity of the buyers or sellers; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f j; vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 22
235 running into debt, and making no Conscience of paying debts, nor of promises and hargains; unfaithfulness in Trusts for others, or any other unjust ways of getting gain. running into debt, and making no Conscience of paying debts, nor of promises and hargains; unfaithfulness in Trusts for Others, or any other unjust ways of getting gain. vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg dx n1 pp-f vvg n2, ccx pp-f n2 cc n2; n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n2-jn, cc d j-jn j n2 pp-f vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
236 These, and such like sins are in danger to be your iniquities, that have great dealings in the World: These, and such like Sins Are in danger to be your iniquities, that have great dealings in the World: np1, cc d j n2 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi po22 n2, cst vhb j n2-vvg p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
237 Search whether none of these be your special sins, and pray, believe, and endeavour to keep your selves from them all. Search whither none of these be your special Sins, and pray, believe, and endeavour to keep your selves from them all. vvb cs pix pp-f d vbi po22 j n2, cc vvb, vvb, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 23
238 3. Men's special sins, that may be fitly called their iniquities, are to be sought for, 3. Men's special Sins, that may be fitly called their iniquities, Are to be sought for, crd ng2 j n2, cst vmb vbi av-j vvn po32 n2, vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
239 and oft are to be found, in their Relations. Relative sins are oft men's special sins: and oft Are to be found, in their Relations. Relative Sins Are oft men's special Sins: cc av vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp po32 n2. j n2 vbr av ng2 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
240 Men and Women that may have many things very commendable in them, and not be much chargeable with any considerable iniquities as to their tempers, Men and Women that may have many things very commendable in them, and not be much chargeable with any considerable iniquities as to their tempers, n2 cc n2 cst vmb vhi d n2 av j p-acp pno32, cc xx vbi av-d j p-acp d j n2 c-acp p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
241 or callings and dealings in the World, yet may be greatly faulty in their Relations, and foil very much in the performance of Relative Duties. or callings and dealings in the World, yet may be greatly faulty in their Relations, and foil very much in the performance of Relative Duties. cc n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp dt n1, av vmb vbi av-j j p-acp po32 n2, cc vvi av av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
242 As if a Person be a Magistrate, his special sin may be timorousness, cowardly fear of displeasing Men, foolish pity, conniving at sin, As if a Person be a Magistrate, his special since may be timorousness, cowardly Fear of displeasing Men, foolish pity, conniving At since, p-acp cs dt n1 vbb dt n1, po31 j n1 vmb vbi n1, j n1 pp-f j-vvg n2, j n1, vvg p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
243 and thereby incouraging it, when he should be punishing of it, or else partiality, taking of Bribes, easiness to be persuaded by Friends to do unjustly; and thereby encouraging it, when he should be punishing of it, or Else partiality, taking of Bribes, easiness to be persuaded by Friends to do unjustly; cc av vvg pn31, c-crq pns31 vmd vbi vvg pp-f pn31, cc av n1, vvg pp-f n2, n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 pc-acp vdi av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
244 or too much rigour and severity, or acting from prejudice, and particular spleen, and private revenge on the other hand. or too much rigour and severity, or acting from prejudice, and particular spleen, and private revenge on the other hand. cc av d n1 cc n1, cc vvg p-acp n1, cc j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 23
245 Those who stand in the Relation of Ministers, and Pastors to People, the iniquities that they are most in danger of, are carelesness and negligence in their Studies or Preaching; Those who stand in the Relation of Ministers, and Pastors to People, the iniquities that they Are most in danger of, Are carelessness and negligence in their Studies or Preaching; d r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc ng1 p-acp n1, dt n2 cst pns32 vbr av-ds p-acp n1 pp-f, vbr n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
246 Preaching seldom, and only generally, not particularly or plainly, not pressing Truths practically, and suitably to the Cases of their People, Preaching to please, rather than to profit People, to tickle their Ears and Fancies, rather than to affect their Hearts, and reform their Lives: Preaching seldom, and only generally, not particularly or plainly, not pressing Truths practically, and suitably to the Cases of their People, Preaching to please, rather than to profit People, to tickle their Ears and Fancies, rather than to affect their Hearts, and reform their Lives: vvg av, cc av-j av-j, xx av-j cc av-j, xx vvg n2 av-j, cc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, vvg pc-acp vvi, av-c cs pc-acp vvi n1, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 cc n2, av-c cs pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
247 to shew their own parts, more than to edifie their hearers Souls, affecting words more than matter, to show their own parts, more than to edify their hearers Souls, affecting words more than matter, pc-acp vvi po32 d n2, av-dc cs pc-acp vvi po32 n2 n2, vvg n2 av-dc cs n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
248 and high notions or expressions above the capacity of the People; and high notions or expressions above the capacity of the People; cc j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
249 neglecting personal instruction, not acquainting themselves with the spiritual estate of their Flock, nor watching over their Souls and Conversation, neglecting personal instruction, not acquainting themselves with the spiritual estate of their Flock, nor watching over their Souls and Conversation, vvg j n1, xx vvg px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 vvb, ccx vvg p-acp po32 n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
250 so as to admonish and warn the unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak; so as to admonish and warn the unruly, Comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak; av c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j, vvb dt j, vvb dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
251 suffering the Ordinances of Christ to be defiled by promiscuous Administration of the Sacraments, neglect of Scripture-discipline, minding their worldly gain, more than gaining Souls to Christ: suffering the Ordinances of christ to be defiled by promiscuous Administration of the Sacraments, neglect of Scripture-discipline, minding their worldly gain, more than gaining Souls to christ: vvg dt n2 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n1 pp-f dt n2, n1 pp-f n1, vvg po32 j n1, av-dc cs vvg n2 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
252 Covetousness, and too much involving themselves in Civil, and Worldly Affairs; Covetousness, and too much involving themselves in Civil, and Worldly Affairs; n1, cc av av-d vvg px32 p-acp j, cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
253 and not being affected with, nor endeavouring to experience and practise the Truths they deliver to others. and not being affected with, nor endeavouring to experience and practise the Truths they deliver to Others. cc xx vbg vvn p-acp, ccx vvg p-acp n1 cc vvi dt n2 pns32 vvb p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
254 It concerns Ministers to search, whether some of these be not their special iniquities, and to keep themselves from them. It concerns Ministers to search, whither Some of these be not their special iniquities, and to keep themselves from them. pn31 vvz n2 pc-acp vvi, cs d pp-f d vbb xx po32 j n2, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 24
255 And you Husbands, tho' in many things you may be commendable, yet if you do not love your Wives, walk with them as Men of knowledge, do not honour them as the weaker Vessels, bearing with and covering their infirmities, And you Husbands, though in many things you may be commendable, yet if you do not love your Wives, walk with them as Men of knowledge, do not honour them as the Weaker Vessels, bearing with and covering their infirmities, cc pn22 n2, cs p-acp d n2 pn22 vmb vbi j, av cs pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2, vvb p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 pp-f n1, vdb xx vvi pno32 p-acp dt jc n2, vvg p-acp cc vvg po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
256 but are bitter against them, that is your iniquity. You that are Wives; but Are bitter against them, that is your iniquity. You that Are Wives; cc-acp vbr j p-acp pno32, cst vbz po22 n1. pn22 cst vbr n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
257 tho' you make an high profession, and have many commendable things in you, yet if you be imperious, self-willed, unquiet, cannot bring your hearts and practice to that necessary (tho' to the flesh, unpleasing) duty of reverencing your Husbands, though you make an high profession, and have many commendable things in you, yet if you be imperious, self-willed, unquiet, cannot bring your hearts and practice to that necessary (though to the Flesh, unpleasing) duty of reverencing your Husbands, cs pn22 vvb dt j n1, cc vhb d j n2 p-acp pn22, av cs pn22 vbb j, j, j, vmbx vvi po22 n2 cc n1 p-acp d j (cs p-acp dt n1, j) n1 pp-f vvg po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
258 and being in subjection to them as your Heads; this is your iniquity, which you must, as you would prove your sincerity, keep from. and being in subjection to them as your Heads; this is your iniquity, which you must, as you would prove your sincerity, keep from. cc vbg p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po22 n2; d vbz po22 n1, r-crq pn22 vmb, c-acp pn22 vmd vvi po22 n1, vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 25
259 Are you Parents? search whether cockering your Children, indulging them in sin, nor restraining sin, are you Parents? search whither cockering your Children, indulging them in since, nor restraining since, vbr pn22 n2? vvb cs j-vvg po22 n2, vvg pno32 p-acp n1, ccx vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 25
260 or correcting them for it, suffering them to have their wills, feeding their lusts, be not your iniquity, hereby ruining of them both Soul and Body, both here, and to eternity: or correcting them for it, suffering them to have their wills, feeding their Lustiest, be not your iniquity, hereby ruining of them both Soul and Body, both Here, and to eternity: cc vvg pno32 p-acp pn31, vvg pno32 pc-acp vhi po32 n2, vvg po32 n2, vbb xx po22 n1, av vvg pp-f pno32 d n1 cc n1, d av, cc p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 25
261 This is an iniquity which many godly Parents have, and are greatly guilty, and much under the power of. This is an iniquity which many godly Parents have, and Are greatly guilty, and much under the power of. d vbz dt n1 r-crq d j n2 vhb, cc vbr av-j j, cc d p-acp dt n1 pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 25
262 This was old Eli 's sin, and one of David 's iniquities in his carriage towards Absalom, Amnon and Adonijah. Or is not your iniquity, not bringing them up in the knowledge, nurture and admonition of the Lord; This was old Eli is since, and one of David is iniquities in his carriage towards Absalom, Amnon and Adonijah. Or is not your iniquity, not bringing them up in the knowledge, nurture and admonition of the Lord; d vbds j np1 vbz n1, cc crd pp-f np1 vbz n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, np1 cc np1. cc vbz xx po22 n1, xx vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 25
263 taking care for their Bodies to get Estates, and provide Portions for them, but no care to instruct them, to bring them to Ordinances, to press them to Duties, taking care for their Bodies to get Estates, and provide Portions for them, but no care to instruct them, to bring them to Ordinances, to press them to Duties, vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi n2, cc vvi n2 p-acp pno32, cc-acp dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 25
264 and to look after the Graces of God's Spirit, Faith, Repentance, new Obedience, and to give them good Examples: and to look After the Graces of God's Spirit, Faith, Repentance, new obedience, and to give them good Examples: cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, n1, n1, j n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
265 Are not these, some of them, at least, your peculiar iniquities? Or are you not guilty on the other hand, of too much severity and provoking your Children to wrath, keeping them at too great a distance, not allowing them necessaries, are not these, Some of them, At least, your peculiar iniquities? Or Are you not guilty on the other hand, of too much severity and provoking your Children to wrath, keeping them At too great a distance, not allowing them necessaries, vbr xx d, d pp-f pno32, p-acp ds, po22 j n2? cc vbr pn22 xx j p-acp dt j-jn n1, pp-f av d n1 cc vvg po22 n2 p-acp n1, vvg pno32 p-acp av j dt n1, xx vvg pno32 n2-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
266 or conveniencies, suitable to their condition, rank or age, and thereby making them weary of your Government, or Conveniences, suitable to their condition, rank or age, and thereby making them weary of your Government, cc n2, j p-acp po32 n1, n1 cc n1, cc av vvg pno32 j pp-f po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
267 if not of your Lives, and tempting them to be more extravagant when they come to have Estates, if not of your Lives, and tempting them to be more extravagant when they come to have Estates, cs xx pp-f po22 n2, cc vvg pno32 pc-acp vbi av-dc j c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
268 or Power in their own hands; for your iniquities that are Parents may lye on this hand. or Power in their own hands; for your iniquities that Are Parents may lie on this hand. cc n1 p-acp po32 d n2; p-acp po22 n2 cst vbr n2 vmb vvi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 26
269 And you, Children, is it not, or hath it not been your iniquity, that you have been disobedient to Parents, not hearkning to their Instructions and Counsels, not following the Examples of Godly Parents, not reverencing them, And you, Children, is it not, or hath it not been your iniquity, that you have been disobedient to Parents, not Harkening to their Instructions and Counsels, not following the Examples of Godly Parents, not reverencing them, cc pn22, n2, vbz pn31 xx, cc vhz pn31 xx vbn po22 n1, cst pn22 vhb vbn j p-acp n2, xx vvg p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, xx vvg dt n2 pp-f j n2, xx vvg pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
270 yea not relieving and maintaining them when Old and Poor? yea not relieving and maintaining them when Old and Poor? uh xx vvg cc vvg pno32 c-crq j cc j? (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 26
271 And you Masters or Mistresses, is not your iniquity too much severity and sharpness towards Servants, neglecting their Bodies, not providing necessaries for them, not allowing them due Food or Sleep; And you Masters or Mistress's, is not your iniquity too much severity and sharpness towards Servants, neglecting their Bodies, not providing necessaries for them, not allowing them due Food or Sleep; cc pn22 n2 cc n2, vbz xx po22 n1 av d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, vvg po32 n2, xx vvg n2-j p-acp pno32, xx vvg pno32 j-jn n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
272 not teaching them the lawful honest Mysteries of their Callings; or however, taking no care for their Souls; not teaching them the lawful honest Mysteres of their Callings; or however, taking no care for their Souls; xx vvg pno32 dt j j n2 pp-f po32 n2; cc a-acp, vvg dx n1 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
273 exacting of them to work for you to the utmost, but taking no care to further their working out their own Salvation; exacting of them to work for you to the utmost, but taking no care to further their working out their own Salvation; vvg pp-f pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j, cc-acp vvg dx n1 p-acp jc po32 n-vvg av po32 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 26
274 giving them no time for Duty to God, Reading, Prayer, or any other publick Ordinances, or Family or Secret Duties; giving them no time for Duty to God, Reading, Prayer, or any other public Ordinances, or Family or Secret Duties; vvg pno32 dx n1 p-acp n1 p-acp np1, vvg, n1, cc d j-jn j n2, cc n1 cc j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
275 but working them so hard, keeping them up so late, raising them up so early, to your work, that they have no time for Religious Duties, but working them so hard, keeping them up so late, raising them up so early, to your work, that they have no time for Religious Duties, cc-acp vvg pno32 av av-j, vvg pno32 a-acp av j, vvg pno32 a-acp av av-j, p-acp po22 n1, cst pns32 vhb dx n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
276 or else sleep at them, which in this case will be more your sin than theirs. or Else sleep At them, which in this case will be more your since than theirs. cc av vvb p-acp pno32, r-crq p-acp d n1 vmb vbi av-dc po22 n1 cs png32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 27
277 And you Servants, search whether your iniquities are not, or have not been, sloth, carelesness of your Master's or Mistresse's business, wastfulness as to Family Provisions, unfaithfulness or purloining; And you Servants, search whither your iniquities Are not, or have not been, sloth, carelessness of your Masters or Mistress's business, wastefulness as to Family Provisions, unfaithfulness or purloining; cc pn22 n2, vvb cs po22 n2 vbr xx, cc vhb xx vbn, n1, n1 pp-f po22 n1|vbz cc ng1 n1, n1 c-acp p-acp n1 np1, n1 cc vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
278 irreverence in your speeches and carriage, not governing your Tongues; but answering again, giving word for word, and sawciness in your speeches. irreverence in your Speeches and carriage, not governing your Tongues; but answering again, giving word for word, and sauciness in your Speeches. n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc n1, xx vvg po22 n2; cc-acp vvg av, vvg n1 p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
279 O! all of you inquire, whether relative sins be not your prevailing, if not reigning iniquities, OH! all of you inquire, whither relative Sins be not your prevailing, if not reigning iniquities, uh d pp-f pn22 vvb, cs j n2 vbb xx po22 j-vvg, cs xx vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
280 and if they be, be deeply humbled for them, and by Faith, Prayer, and Watchfulness, endeavour to keep your selves from them for the future. and if they be, be deeply humbled for them, and by Faith, Prayer, and Watchfulness, endeavour to keep your selves from them for the future. cc cs pns32 vbb, vbb av-jn vvn p-acp pno32, cc p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 27
281 4. Persons should search for their iniquities, in the various Estates and Conditions, whether high or low, of prosperity or adversity, they may by the Providence of God, be brought into. 4. Persons should search for their iniquities, in the various Estates and Conditions, whither high or low, of Prosperity or adversity, they may by the Providence of God, be brought into. crd np1 vmd vvi p-acp po32 n2, p-acp dt j n2 cc n2, cs j cc j, pp-f n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vbb vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
282 There are special sins that persons, through inward corruption, lye open to in their various conditions, whether prosperous or adverse. There Are special Sins that Persons, through inward corruption, lie open to in their various conditions, whither prosperous or adverse. pc-acp vbr j n2 cst n2, p-acp j n1, vvb j p-acp p-acp po32 j n2, cs j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 27
283 In a prosperous state, when men abound in Riches or Honours, enjoy Health, and have all comfortable Accommodations about them, the sins that are likely to prove their reigning, In a prosperous state, when men abound in Riches or Honours, enjoy Health, and have all comfortable Accommodations about them, the Sins that Are likely to prove their reigning, p-acp dt j n1, c-crq n2 vvb p-acp n2 cc ng1, vvb n1, cc vhb d j n2 p-acp pno32, dt n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi po32 j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
284 or at least prevailing iniquities, are Pride, Security, Psal. 30.6. or At least prevailing iniquities, Are Pride, Security, Psalm 30.6. cc p-acp ds j-vvg n2, vbr n1, n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
285 Luxury, Unthankfulness for, Forgetfulness, and Non-improvement of Mercies, making them Fewel to their Lusts, Gluttony, Drunkenness, Uncleanness, Oppression, despising of others, not strengthening the hands of the poor and needy, Luxury, Unthankfulness for, Forgetfulness, and Non-improvement of mercies, making them Fuel to their Lustiest, Gluttony, drunkenness, Uncleanness, Oppression, despising of Others, not strengthening the hands of the poor and needy, n1, n1 p-acp, n1, cc n1 pp-f n2, vvg pno32 n1 p-acp po32 n2, n1, n1, n1, n1, vvg pp-f n2-jn, xx vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
286 but laying out all on their backs and bellies, in superfluities and excesses, Ezek. 16.49. when Riches flow in, setting their hearts upon them, Psal. 62.10. 1 Tim. 6.17. when men are rich in the world, they are ready to be high-minded, and to trust in uncertain Riches. but laying out all on their backs and bellies, in superfluities and Excesses, Ezekiel 16.49. when Riches flow in, setting their hearts upon them, Psalm 62.10. 1 Tim. 6.17. when men Are rich in the world, they Are ready to be High-minded, and to trust in uncertain Riches. cc-acp vvg av d p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2, np1 crd. c-crq n2 vvb p-acp, vvg po32 n2 p-acp pno32, np1 crd. crd np1 crd. c-crq n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1, pns32 vbr j pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
287 Search whether some of these have not been (at least) thy prevaling corruptions, when thou hast been in a full and prosperous condition. Search whither Some of these have not been (At least) thy prevailing corruptions, when thou hast been in a full and prosperous condition. n1 cs d pp-f d vhb xx vbn (p-acp ds) po21 j-vvg n2, c-crq pns21 vh2 vbn p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 28
288 And if persons be in an afflicted, low condition, there are peculiar sins, that in such a condition persons are like to be tempted to, such as impatience under God's hand, discontent with their present condition, murmuring and repining against God, quarrelling with Men and Instruments, unbelief, And if Persons be in an afflicted, low condition, there Are peculiar Sins, that in such a condition Persons Are like to be tempted to, such as impatience under God's hand, discontent with their present condition, murmuring and repining against God, quarreling with Men and Instruments, unbelief, cc cs n2 vbb p-acp dt j-vvn, j n1, pc-acp vbr j n2, cst p-acp d dt n1 n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, d c-acp n1 p-acp npg1 n1, n-jn p-acp po32 j n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp np1, vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 28
289 and distrust of God's Providence and Promises, using indirect means to prevent or get out of Troubles, revenge upon Enemies, and distrust of God's Providence and Promises, using indirect means to prevent or get out of Troubles, revenge upon Enemies, cc n1 pp-f npg1 n1 cc vvz, vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi av a-acp vvz, n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 28
290 and the second Causes of their Afflictions; and the second Causes of their Afflictions; cc dt ord n2 pp-f po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 28
291 some of these were the particular iniquities David found himself strongly tempted to, when he was persecuted by Saul, and which he had a special Eye to, in the Text; Some of these were the particular iniquities David found himself strongly tempted to, when he was persecuted by Saul, and which he had a special Eye to, in the Text; d pp-f d vbdr dt j n2 np1 vvd px31 av-j vvn p-acp, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp np1, cc r-crq pns31 vhd dt j n1 p-acp, p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
292 how was he foiled by unbelief, when he said, All men were lyars, 1 Sam. 27.1. and Psal. 116.11. how was he foiled by unbelief, when he said, All men were liars, 1 Sam. 27.1. and Psalm 116.11. q-crq vbds pns31 vvn p-acp n1, c-crq pns31 vvd, d n2 vbdr n2, crd np1 crd. cc np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
293 So when he changed his behaviour before, and afterward joyned with Achish; yet through the Grace of God he kept himself from the reigning power of these his iniquities. So when he changed his behaviour before, and afterwards joined with Achish; yet through the Grace of God he kept himself from the reigning power of these his iniquities. av c-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1 a-acp, cc av vvn p-acp j; av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns31 vvd px31 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
294 Inquire whether these be not thy iniquities under affliction. Inquire whither these be not thy iniquities under affliction. vvb cs d vbb xx po21 n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 29
295 5. Men should seek, and oft may find out, what their particular reigning, or at least tyrannizing corruptions are, by looking into the several Ages of their Life; 5. Men should seek, and oft may find out, what their particular reigning, or At least tyrannizing corruptions Are, by looking into the several Ages of their Life; crd np1 vmd vvi, cc av vmb vvi av, r-crq po32 j vvg, cc p-acp ds vvg n2 vbr, p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
296 for as every Constitution, Imployment, Relation and Condition hath its peculiar Sins and Temptations attending, and following it, as the shadow doth the body; for as every Constitution, Employment, Relation and Condition hath its peculiar Sins and Temptations attending, and following it, as the shadow does the body; c-acp c-acp d n1, n1, n1 cc n1 vhz po31 j n2 cc n2 vvg, cc vvg pn31, c-acp dt n1 vdz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
297 so every Age of Man's Life hath its peculiar sins. so every Age of Man's Life hath its peculiar Sins. av d n1 pp-f ng1 n1 vhz po31 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
298 Not to instance much in Infancy and Childhood, tho' even for those sins we should be humbled all our days: Not to instance much in Infancy and Childhood, though even for those Sins we should be humbled all our days: xx p-acp n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cs av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmd vbi vvn d po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
299 How soon do Frowardness, Pride, Anger, Revenge, Self-will and Stubbornness, shew themselves in us? and in Childhood, How soon do Frowardness, Pride, Anger, Revenge, Self-will and Stubbornness, show themselves in us? and in Childhood, c-crq av vdb n1, n1, n1, n1, j cc n1, vvb px32 p-acp pno12? cc p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
300 how apt are we to be taken only with trifles, given wholly to Sports and Plays, how apt Are we to be taken only with trifles, given wholly to Sports and Plays, c-crq j vbr pns12 pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp n2, vvn av-jn p-acp n2 cc vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
301 and unwilling to learn? But especially in Youth, how do youthful lusts abound, which Timothy is warned to flee from? 2 Tim. 2.22. Solomon says, Childhood and Youth are vanity, which caused David to pray, Remember not the sins of my Youth, Psal. 25.7. and unwilling to Learn? But especially in Youth, how do youthful Lustiest abound, which Timothy is warned to flee from? 2 Tim. 2.22. Solomon Says, Childhood and Youth Are vanity, which caused David to pray, remember not the Sins of my Youth, Psalm 25.7. cc j pc-acp vvi? p-acp av-j p-acp n1, q-crq vdb j n2 vvi, r-crq np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp? crd np1 crd. np1 vvz, n1 cc n1 vbr n1, r-crq vvd np1 pc-acp vvi, vvb xx dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 29
302 And Job complains God made him possess the sins of his Youth, Job 13.26. And Job complains God made him possess the Sins of his Youth, Job 13.26. np1 np1 vvz np1 vvd pno31 vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
303 The sins this Age of Life is most over-run with, are, Pride, Prodigality, Self-conceit, Untractableness, turning a deaf Ear to the Counsels of the Aged, The Sins this Age of Life is most overrun with, Are, Pride, Prodigality, Self-conceit, Untractableness, turning a deaf Ear to the Counsels of the Aged, dt n2 d n1 pp-f n1 vbz av-ds vvb p-acp, vbr, n1, n1, n1, n1, vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
304 and with Rehoboam, making Young Men their Counsellors, not caring to advise with Aged, Experienced Persons, and with Rehoboam, making Young Men their Counsellors, not caring to Advice with Aged, Experienced Persons, cc p-acp np1, vvg j n2 po32 n2, xx vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp j-vvn, j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
305 but with green heads, raw and rash Persons like themselves; thus Disobedience to Parents, Masters, Mistresses, or other Superiours: but with green Heads, raw and rash Persons like themselves; thus Disobedience to Parents, Masters, Mistress's, or other Superiors: cc-acp p-acp j-jn n2, j cc j n2 vvb px32; av n1 p-acp n2, n2, n2, cc n-jn n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
306 Inordinate love of Pleasures and Recreations, and of Bad Company, of Gluttonous, Drunken, Gaming, Wanton Persons, Inordinate love of Pleasures and Recreations, and of Bad Company, of Gluttonous, Drunken, Gaming, Wanton Persons, j n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc pp-f j n1, pp-f j, j, n-vvg, j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
307 and so being drawn to these sins, spending their Time in Drinking-houses, and their Time and Estates in Gaming, and so being drawn to these Sins, spending their Time in Drinking-houses, and their Time and Estates in Gaming, cc av vbg vvn p-acp d n2, vvg po32 n1 p-acp n2, cc po32 n1 cc n2 p-acp n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
308 and hereby being drawn to Swearing, Sabbath-profanation and scorning of Godliness: Such dirty ways is Youth inclined to, and too commonly defiled with, Psal. 119.9. and hereby being drawn to Swearing, Sabbath profanation and scorning of Godliness: Such dirty ways is Youth inclined to, and too commonly defiled with, Psalm 119.9. cc av vbg vvn p-acp vvg, n1 cc vvg pp-f n1: d j n2 vbz n1 vvn p-acp, cc av av-j vvn p-acp, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
309 O you, Young Men and Women, see whether some of these be not your beloved Lusts, O you, Young Men and Women, see whither Some of these be not your Beloved Lustiest, sy pn22, j n2 cc n2, vvb cs d pp-f d vbb xx po22 j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
310 or, if you have some Grace, whether they be not domineering corruptions in you, and let it be your cares, or, if you have Some Grace, whither they be not domineering corruptions in you, and let it be your Cares, cc, cs pn22 vhb d n1, cs pns32 vbb xx j-vvg n2 p-acp pn22, cc vvb pn31 vbi po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 30
311 as you would evidence your Sincerity, to keep your selves from these youthful Lusts. Art thou come to riper Years, to strength of Body and Mind, the prevailing iniquities of this Age are, usually, greediness of Gain, Earthly-mindedness, resolving to be rich by right or wrong, Pride, Ambition, aspiring after Places of Profit, Power and Honour; as you would evidence your Sincerity, to keep your selves from these youthful Lusts. Art thou come to riper years, to strength of Body and Mind, the prevailing iniquities of this Age Are, usually, greediness of Gain, Earthly-mindedness, resolving to be rich by right or wrong, Pride, Ambition, aspiring After Places of Profit, Power and Honour; c-acp pn22 vmd n1 po22 n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d j np1 vb2r pns21 vvn p-acp jc n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt j-vvg n2 pp-f d n1 vbr, av-j, n1 pp-f n1, j, vvg pc-acp vbi j p-acp n-jn cc n-jn, n1, n1, vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 31
312 suffering covetous ambitious Designs to swallow up their time and hearts, so as to neglect Heaven and heavenly things, their own Souls, suffering covetous ambitious Designs to swallow up their time and hearts, so as to neglect Heaven and heavenly things, their own Souls, vvg j j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n1 cc n2, av c-acp pc-acp vvi n1 cc j n2, po32 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 31
313 and the Souls of others, the Duties of Divine Worship, Publick, Private, Secret, and Inward heartduties, and the Souls of Others, the Duties of Divine Worship, Public, Private, Secret, and Inward heartduties, cc dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, j, j, j-jn, cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 31
314 and other duties they owe to God, and both to the Souls and Bodies of Men, and other duties they owe to God, and both to the Souls and Bodies of Men, cc j-jn n2 pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cc d p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 31
315 and those more peculiarly, that are under their Charge. You that are in this Age, are none of these your iniquities? and those more peculiarly, that Are under their Charge. You that Are in this Age, Are none of these your iniquities? cc d dc j, cst vbr p-acp po32 n1. pn22 cst vbr p-acp d n1, vbr pix pp-f d po22 n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 31
316 Are you come to Old Age, there are sins that beset that Age, viz. Moroseness, Earthly-mindedness, are you come to Old Age, there Are Sins that beset that Age, viz. Moroseness, Earthly-mindedness, vbr pn22 vvn p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbr n2 cst vvd d n1, n1 n1, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 31
317 even tho' they have one foot in the Grave, suspicions, peevishness, expecting too much from others, (tho' its true, a great deal be due from Inferiours to them) too much imperiousness, and imposing on younger Persons; even though they have one foot in the Grave, suspicions, peevishness, expecting too much from Others, (though its true, a great deal be due from Inferiors to them) too much imperiousness, and imposing on younger Persons; av cs pns32 vhb crd n1 p-acp dt j, n2, n1, vvg av av-d p-acp n2-jn, (cs po31 j, dt j n1 vbi j-jn p-acp n2-jn p-acp pno32) av d n1, cc vvg p-acp jc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 31
318 not being able to bear the Innocent harmless, Sober and Modest, freedom and chearfulness of Young Persons, not being able to bear the Innocent harmless, Sobrium and Modest, freedom and cheerfulness of Young Persons, xx vbg j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn j, j cc j, n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 31
319 but expecting such should have as much gravity and as little chearfulness as Aged Persons. but expecting such should have as much gravity and as little cheerfulness as Aged Persons. cc-acp vvg d vmd vhi p-acp d n1 cc p-acp j n1 p-acp j-vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 31
320 Such of us as are arrived to Old Age, search whether some of these be not our iniquities, Such of us as Are arrived to Old Age, search whither Some of these be not our iniquities, d pp-f pno12 c-acp vbr vvn p-acp j n1, vvb cs d pp-f d vbb xx po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 31
321 and if they be, be we humbled for them, and look we up to God for his Grace to inable us to keep our selves from them. and if they be, be we humbled for them, and look we up to God for his Grace to inable us to keep our selves from them. cc cs pns32 vbb, vbb pns12 vvn p-acp pno32, cc vvb pns12 a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j pno12 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 31
322 6. Persons own iniquities, may be the sins of the Times and Places wherein Persons live; 6. Persons own iniquities, may be the Sins of the Times and Places wherein Persons live; crd ng1 d n2, vmb vbi dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 c-crq n2 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
323 sins that Men have contracted by the Examples, or Traditions of their Fathers by the power and influence of Education, the company they have most conversed with: Sins that Men have contracted by the Examples, or Traditions of their Father's by the power and influence of Education, the company they have most conversed with: n2 cst n2 vhb vvn p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pns32 vhb ds vvn p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
324 Great is the power these things have to incline Men to such sins more than others, Great is the power these things have to incline Men to such Sins more than Others, j vbz dt n1 d n2 vhb pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n2 av-dc cs n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
325 and to rivet them in corrupt Principles and Practices in Doctrine, Worship, Manners and Conversation, so that Men are very hardly brought off from them. and to rivet them in corrupt Principles and Practices in Doctrine, Worship, Manners and Conversation, so that Men Are very hardly brought off from them. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, n1, n2 cc n1, av d n2 vbr av av vvn a-acp p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
326 You may probably find your prevailing iniquities, if you consider what are the most common sins of the Times and Places you live in. You may probably find your prevailing iniquities, if you Consider what Are the most Common Sins of the Times and Places you live in. pn22 vmb av-j vvi po22 j-vvg n2, cs pn22 vvb r-crq vbr dt av-ds j n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pn22 vvb p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
327 When Pride, Vanity, Looseness, Profaneness, Errour, Divisions, are the common sins of the Times, you will be in a great deal of danger, to be carried, down the Stream. When Pride, Vanity, Looseness, Profaneness, Error, Divisions, Are the Common Sins of the Times, you will be in a great deal of danger, to be carried, down the Stream. c-crq n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n2, vbr dt j n2 pp-f dt n2, pn22 vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn, a-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
328 Are not your special sins such as you have been drawn into by the Examples of Great Men, at least of sorne Superiours, are not your special Sins such as you have been drawn into by the Examples of Great Men, At least of sorne Superiors, vbr xx po22 j n2 d c-acp pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, p-acp ds pp-f zz n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
329 as Ministers, Parents, Masters? The vain Conversation Men have received by Tradition from their Fathers, there needs the Blood of Christ, as Ministers, Parents, Masters? The vain Conversation Men have received by Tradition from their Father's, there needs the Blood of christ, c-acp n2, n2, n2? dt j n1 n2 vhb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, a-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
330 and the Power and Grace of the Spirit to redeem Men from, 1 Pet. 1.18. Men are ready to say, This was the Religion, this the Practice of our Fathers, and the Power and Grace of the Spirit to Redeem Men from, 1 Pet. 1.18. Men Are ready to say, This was the Religion, this the Practice of our Father's, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp, crd np1 crd. n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi, d vbds dt n1, d dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 32
331 and are we wiser or better than they? So sins Men have been educated and brought up in, they are apt to make their own. and Are we Wiser or better than they? So Sins Men have been educated and brought up in, they Are apt to make their own. cc vbr pns12 jc cc jc cs pns32? av n2 n2 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp, pns32 vbr j p-acp vvb po32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
332 If Persons have lived in ungodly Families, where Swearing, Drunkenness, Uncleanness, Gaming, Sabbath-breaking, have been ordinarily practised, If Persons have lived in ungodly Families, where Swearing, drunkenness, Uncleanness, Gaming, Sabbath-breaking, have been ordinarily practised, cs n2 vhb vvn p-acp j n2, c-crq vvg, n1, n1, n-vvg, j, vhb vbn av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
333 and reading the Scriptures, Family-prayer, and Instruction have been neglected, when they come to have Families of their own, these are like to be their reigning sins, and reading the Scriptures, Family prayer, and Instruction have been neglected, when they come to have Families of their own, these Are like to be their reigning Sins, cc vvg dt n2, n1, cc n1 vhb vbn vvn, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vhi n2 pp-f po32 d, d vbr j pc-acp vbi po32 j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
334 if God do not bestow upon, and work in them renewing sanctifying Grace; if God do not bestow upon, and work in them renewing sanctifying Grace; cs np1 vdb xx vvi p-acp, cc vvi p-acp pno32 vvg j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
335 such will be ready to say, My Parents, or Masters I lived with, did so and so, such will be ready to say, My Parents, or Masters I lived with, did so and so, d vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, po11 n2, cc n2 pns11 vvd p-acp, vdd av cc av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
336 and neglected these Duties, and why should I be singular? And so the sins of thy Companions are like to be thine. and neglected these Duties, and why should I be singular? And so the Sins of thy Sodales Are like to be thine. cc vvd d n2, cc q-crq vmd pns11 vbi j? cc av dt n2 pp-f po21 n2 vbr j pc-acp vbi png21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
337 If thou chusest and delightest in loose, profane, riotous, wanton, tipling company, thou art like to be loose, profane and wanton thy self, If thou choosest and delightest in lose, profane, riotous, wanton, tippling company, thou art like to be lose, profane and wanton thy self, cs pns21 vv2 cc vv2 p-acp j, j, j, j-jn, j-vvg n1, pns21 vb2r av-j pc-acp vbi j, j cc j-jn po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
338 and to be drawn into the same sins that thy companions, thou out of choice, and delightfully conversest with, are guilty of. and to be drawn into the same Sins that thy Sodales, thou out of choice, and delightfully conversest with, Are guilty of. cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt d n2 cst po21 n2, pns21 av pp-f n1, cc av-j vv2 p-acp, vbr j pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
339 Search therefore whether the sins of the times and places, thou hast lived in, the sins thou hast been led to by education, example, Search Therefore whither the Sins of the times and places, thou hast lived in, the Sins thou hast been led to by education, Exampl, n1 av cs dt n2 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp, dt n2 pns21 vh2 vbn vvn p-acp p-acp n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
340 or thy companions, be not the sins thou hast made properly thy own Iniquities; or thy Sodales, be not the Sins thou hast made properly thy own Iniquities; cc po21 n2, vbb xx dt n2 pns21 vh2 vvn av-j po21 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
341 and Pray and Labour that by Grace thou may'st be inabled to keep thy self from them. VII. and Pray and Labour that by Grace thou Mayest be enabled to keep thy self from them. VII. cc vvb cc n1 cst p-acp n1 pns21 vm2 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp pno32. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 33
342 Mens own proper sins that may be most prevailing over them, may lye and be found in the undue, immoderate, unseasonable, Mens own proper Sins that may be most prevailing over them, may lie and be found in the undue, immoderate, unseasonable, np1 d j n2 cst vmb vbi av-ds j-vvg p-acp pno32, vmb vvi cc vbi vvn p-acp dt j, j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 33
343 and uncharitable use of lawful and indifferent things, as in the use of Meat, Drink, Apparel, Sleep, lawful Recreations: and uncharitable use of lawful and indifferent things, as in the use of Meat, Drink, Apparel, Sleep, lawful Recreations: cc j n1 pp-f j cc j n2, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb, n1, n1, j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
344 Your reigning or prevailing Iniquity may lye in an immoderate and unseasonable use of these: Your reigning or prevailing Iniquity may lie in an immoderate and unseasonable use of these: po22 j-vvg cc j-vvg n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
345 The use of these is lawful, yea necessary, yet men that cannot be charged with scandalous sins, may be greatly guilty of excess in these, in Meats, in indulging and pleasing their Palate and Sensual Appetite, in too great variety and costliness, (tho' not in quantity) so as to neglect to feed the Hungry: The use of these is lawful, yea necessary, yet men that cannot be charged with scandalous Sins, may be greatly guilty of excess in these, in Meats, in indulging and pleasing their Palate and Sensual Appetite, in too great variety and costliness, (though not in quantity) so as to neglect to feed the Hungry: dt n1 pp-f d vbz j, uh j, av n2 cst vmbx vbi vvn p-acp j n2, vmb vbi av-j j pp-f n1 p-acp d, p-acp n2, p-acp vvg cc vvg po32 n1 cc j n1, p-acp av j n1 cc n1, (cs xx p-acp n1) av c-acp pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
346 So in Drink, there may be excesses short of Drunkenness: In Apparel, in its costliness, gawdiness, strange fashions, neglecting to cloath the Naked: So in Drink, there may be Excesses short of drunkenness: In Apparel, in its costliness, gawdiness, strange fashions, neglecting to cloth the Naked: av p-acp vvb, pc-acp vmb vbi n2 j pp-f n1: p-acp n1, p-acp po31 n1, n1, j n2, vvg p-acp n1 dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
347 So in indulging excessive and unseasonable Sleep: So in indulging excessive and unseasonable Sleep: av p-acp vvg j cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
348 And in Recreations that are in themselves lawful, Men sin, if they take up and devour too much of their time and strength, And in Recreations that Are in themselves lawful, Men since, if they take up and devour too much of their time and strength, cc p-acp n2 cst vbr p-acp px32 j, n2 n1, cs pns32 vvb a-acp cc vvi av d pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
349 if their Heart be set upon them, wast their Estate, hinder the duties of their general or particular Calling, taking up the time that should be spent, either in publick Worship, if their Heart be Set upon them, wast their Estate, hinder the duties of their general or particular Calling, taking up the time that should be spent, either in public Worship, cs po32 n1 vbb vvn p-acp pno32, vvb po32 n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc j vvg, vvg a-acp dt n1 cst vmd vbi vvn, av-d p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
350 or Family, or Secret Religion, such as secret Reading, Prayer, Meditation, Self-reflection. or Family, or Secret Religion, such as secret Reading, Prayer, Meditation, Self-reflection. cc n1, cc j-jn n1, d c-acp j-jn n-vvg, n1, n1, n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
351 In such cases and circumstances, even lawful things (in themselves considered) may prove Iniquities, and thy reigning Iniquities. In such cases and Circumstances, even lawful things (in themselves considered) may prove Iniquities, and thy reigning Iniquities. p-acp d n2 cc n2, av j n2 (p-acp px32 vvn) vmb vvi n2, cc po21 j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 34
352 So Mens special sins may lye in undue uncharitable use of things indifferent, (or that men account and call so) thereby to grieve the Godly, So Men's special Sins may lie in undue uncharitable use of things indifferent, (or that men account and call so) thereby to grieve the Godly, av ng2 j n2 vmb vvi p-acp j j n1 pp-f n2 j, (cc d n2 vvb cc vvi av) av pc-acp vvi dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
353 or draw others into sin by their example, an undue use of Christian, (or pretended Christian) Liberty, to the wounding of the Consciences of weak Brethren. or draw Others into since by their Exampl, an undue use of Christian, (or pretended Christian) Liberty, to the wounding of the Consciences of weak Brothers. cc vvi n2-jn p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1, (cc vvd np1) n1, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
354 Men may contract guilt in the use of such things, when they use them uncharitably, not caring, Men may contract guilt in the use of such things, when they use them uncharitably, not caring, n2 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-crq pns32 vvb pno32 av-j, xx vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
355 if they satisfie themselves, who they dissatisfie, grieve, or offend: if they satisfy themselves, who they dissatisfy, grieve, or offend: cs pns32 vvb px32, r-crq pns32 vvb, vvb, cc vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
356 So uncharitable censuring of others that are satisfied to do some things that thou art not satisfied about; So uncharitable censuring of Others that Are satisfied to do Some things that thou art not satisfied about; av j vvg pp-f n2-jn cst vbr vvn pc-acp vdi d n2 cst pns21 vb2r xx vvn a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
357 which is often the prevailing sin of weak Christians: which is often the prevailing since of weak Christians: r-crq vbz av dt j-vvg n1 pp-f j np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
358 Or on the other hand imposing on others in Religion, that which they acknowledge to be indifferent, Or on the other hand imposing on Others in Religion, that which they acknowledge to be indifferent, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 vvg p-acp n2-jn p-acp n1, cst r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
359 and others judge not lawful for themselves at least to do; and Others judge not lawful for themselves At least to do; cc n2-jn vvb xx j p-acp px32 p-acp ds pc-acp vdi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
360 despising those as weak, who cannot be satisfied to do that which they do, especially to make such things terms of Communion. despising those as weak, who cannot be satisfied to do that which they do, especially to make such things terms of Communion. vvg d c-acp j, r-crq vmbx vbi vvn pc-acp vdi d r-crq pns32 vdb, av-j pc-acp vvi d n2 n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
361 See whether none of these be your Iniquities, and keep your selves from them; these sins the Apostle warns against, Rom. 14.1, 2, 3, 4, &c. VIII. Mens special sins, that may in a proper sense be stiled their Iniquities, may be gathered and found out from the consideration of the different spiritual estates of persons both before and after their Conversion. See whither none of these be your Iniquities, and keep your selves from them; these Sins the Apostle warns against, Rom. 14.1, 2, 3, 4, etc. VIII. Mens special Sins, that may in a proper sense be styled their Iniquities, may be gathered and found out from the consideration of the different spiritual estates of Persons both before and After their Conversion. n1 cs pix pp-f d vbi po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp pno32; d n2 dt n1 vvz p-acp, np1 crd, crd, crd, crd, av np1. np1 j n2, cst vmb p-acp dt j n1 vbi vvn po32 n2, vmb vbi vvn cc vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n2 pp-f n2 d a-acp cc p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 35
362 There are many sins that are the beloved reigning sins of Men in their Unconverted, Unregenerate state, There Are many Sins that Are the Beloved reigning Sins of Men in their Unconverted, Unregenerate state, pc-acp vbr d n2 cst vbr dt j-vvn vvg n2 pp-f n2 p-acp po32 vvn, j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 35
363 and there are peculiar sins, that tho' they are not beloved reigning sins, yet oft prove too prevalent ones after Regeneration in the Godly, according as they are younger Converts, and there Are peculiar Sins, that though they Are not Beloved reigning Sins, yet oft prove too prevalent ones After Regeneration in the Godly, according as they Are younger Converts, cc pc-acp vbr j n2, cst cs pns32 vbr xx vvn vvg n2, av av vvb av j pi2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j, vvg c-acp pns32 vbr jc vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 36
364 and more weak and doubting Christians, or stronger and more ancient Christians. and more weak and doubting Christians, or Stronger and more ancient Christians. cc av-dc j cc vvg np1, cc jc cc av-dc j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 36
365 Before Conversion, the special reigning sins of persons may be different, according as they may be differently ranked into either the Ignorant, Before Conversion, the special reigning Sins of Persons may be different, according as they may be differently ranked into either the Ignorant, p-acp n1, dt j j-vvg n2 pp-f n2 vmb vbi j, vvg c-acp pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp d dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 36
366 or the profane, or meerly civil, morally just and honest person, or the formal Professor and Hypocrite. or the profane, or merely civil, morally just and honest person, or the formal Professor and Hypocrite. cc dt j, cc av-j j, av-j j cc j n1, cc dt j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 36
367 The Ignorant person that continues such under the means of Knowledge and Grace, his special and reigning Iniquity, is wilful and affected Ignorance, resting contented in it, without using the means to come to Knowledge, which he may enjoy, and are tendred to him: The Ignorant person that continues such under the means of Knowledge and Grace, his special and reigning Iniquity, is wilful and affected Ignorance, resting contented in it, without using the means to come to Knowledge, which he may enjoy, and Are tendered to him: dt j n1 cst vvz d p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, po31 j cc j-vvg n1, vbz j cc j-vvn n1, vvg vvn p-acp pn31, p-acp vvg dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 vmb vvi, cc vbr vvn p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 36
368 He will not submit to the instructions of Ministers, Parents, or Christian Friends, and that either from Pride, He will not submit to the instructions of Ministers, Parents, or Christian Friends, and that either from Pride, pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n2, cc njp n2, cc cst d p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 36
369 or resting in his good meaning, thinking and saying, his Heart, and his Intentions are as good as any, or resting in his good meaning, thinking and saying, his Heart, and his Intentions Are as good as any, cc vvg p-acp po31 j n1, vvg cc vvg, po31 n1, cc po31 n2 vbr a-acp j c-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 36
370 tho' the Heart cannot be good where there is not a competent measure of knowledge, of the necessary principles and duties of Religion, though the Heart cannot be good where there is not a competent measure of knowledge, of the necessary principles and duties of Religion, cs dt n1 vmbx vbi j c-crq pc-acp vbz xx dt j n1 pp-f n1, pp-f dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 36
371 and of the nature of the Graces of the Spirit. Is not this the sin of many among us? and of the nature of the Graces of the Spirit. Is not this the since of many among us? cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1. vbz xx d dt n1 pp-f d p-acp pno12? (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 36
372 And as to the profane, loose, debauched person, that goes on in his wicked course of Drunkenness, Uncleanness, Swearing, Sabbathbreaking, and keeping wretched company, his own peculiar reigning sin is carnal Security and Presumption, And as to the profane, lose, debauched person, that Goes on in his wicked course of drunkenness, Uncleanness, Swearing, Sabbath breaking, and keeping wretched company, his own peculiar reigning since is carnal Security and Presumption, cc c-acp p-acp dt j, j, j-vvn n1, cst vvz a-acp p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f n1, n1, vvg, j, cc vvg j n1, po31 d j j-vvg n1 vbz j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 37
373 and that either presuming on the mercy of God and Merits of Christ in general, without Faith, applying, laying hold of, and that either presuming on the mercy of God and Merits of christ in general, without Faith, applying, laying hold of, cc cst d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, p-acp n1, vvg, vvg n1 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 37
374 and resting upon the Grace of God and Merit of Christ, and without Repentance, and turning from Sin to God, thereby evidencing the truth of their Faith; and resting upon the Grace of God and Merit of christ, and without Repentance, and turning from since to God, thereby evidencing the truth of their Faith; cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp n1, cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 37
375 Mens blessing themselves and saying in their Hearts, they shall have Peace, tho' they walk in the Imagination of their own Heart, Men's blessing themselves and saying in their Hearts, they shall have Peace, though they walk in the Imagination of their own Heart, ng2 n1 px32 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2, pns32 vmb vhi n1, cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 37
376 and add Drunkenness to Thirst, Deut. 29.19. Or else presuming and promising themselves, that they can, and will Believe and Repent hereafter, before they dye. and add drunkenness to Thirst, Deuteronomy 29.19. Or Else presuming and promising themselves, that they can, and will Believe and repent hereafter, before they die. cc vvi n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. cc av vvg cc vvg px32, cst pns32 vmb, cc vmb vvi cc vvb av, c-acp pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 37
377 Are not these, O thou profane sinner, thy beloved, reigning sins, which will prove damning ones, are not these, Oh thou profane sinner, thy Beloved, reigning Sins, which will prove damning ones, vbr xx d, uh pns21 j n1, po21 j-vvn, vvg n2, r-crq vmb vvi vvg pi2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 37
378 unless thou be delivered, and inabled to keep from them? unless thou be Delivered, and enabled to keep from them? cs pns21 vbb vvn, cc vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32? (3) sermon (DIV1) 43 Page 37
379 The meerly civil, or morally just and honest person in his dealings with Men, he that is free from Debauchery, The merely civil, or morally just and honest person in his dealings with Men, he that is free from Debauchery, dt av-j j, cc av-j j cc j n1 p-acp po31 n2-vvg p-acp n2, pns31 cst vbz j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 37
380 and open acts of Profaneness, and is just, yea it may be Charitable also, a good Common-wealths-man, a good Neighbour, these are all highly commendable Qualifications, and open acts of Profaneness, and is just, yea it may be Charitable also, a good Commonwealthsman, a good Neighbour, these Are all highly commendable Qualifications, cc j n2 pp-f n1, cc vbz j, uh pn31 vmb vbi j av, dt j n1, dt j n1, d vbr d av-j j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 37
381 yea necessary duties, inseparable from true Faith and Repentance, and signs of true conversion, when proceeding from, yea necessary duties, inseparable from true Faith and Repentance, and Signs of true conversion, when proceeding from, uh j n2, j p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc n2 pp-f j n1, c-crq vvg p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 37
382 and accompanied with those Graces, and Love to, and Fear of God, and Heart and Life-Holiness: and accompanied with those Graces, and Love to, and fear of God, and Heart and Life-Holiness: cc vvn p-acp d n2, cc vvb p-acp, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 37
383 But yet Men may be civilly just, charitable, useful in their places, and be still in an unconverted state: But yet Men may be civilly just, charitable, useful in their places, and be still in an unconverted state: p-acp av n2 vmb vbi av-j j, j, j p-acp po32 n2, cc vbi j p-acp dt vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 38
384 Now the special beloved, reigning sins of such as these are, resting in these as their justifying righteousness, being ready to say as the Pharisee, Luk. 18.11, 12. I am not as other men are, &c. and taking up with these instead of true conversion, Now the special Beloved, reigning Sins of such as these Are, resting in these as their justifying righteousness, being ready to say as the Pharisee, Luk. 18.11, 12. I am not as other men Are, etc. and taking up with these instead of true conversion, av dt j j-vvn, vvg n2 pp-f d c-acp d vbr, vvg p-acp d c-acp po32 vvg n1, vbg j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np1, np1 crd, crd pns11 vbm xx c-acp j-jn n2 vbr, av cc vvg a-acp p-acp d av pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 38
385 and a saving work of Grace, without Faith, Repentance, Love to God, and New Obedience, and keeping up Communion with God in the Duties of Religion. and a Saving work of Grace, without Faith, Repentance, Love to God, and New obedience, and keeping up Communion with God in the Duties of Religion. cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1, p-acp n1, n1, vvb p-acp np1, cc j n1, cc vvg a-acp n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 38
386 See whether these be not your Iniquities and Reigning sins, and if they have been, or be, Pray, Believe, and endeavour to be delivered and kept from them. See whither these be not your Iniquities and Reigning Sins, and if they have been, or be, Pray, Believe, and endeavour to be Delivered and kept from them. n1 cs d vbb xx po22 n2 cc j-vvg n2, cc cs pns32 vhb vbn, cc vbb, vvb, vvb, cc vvb pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 38
387 And as to the formal Professor, he may not only be Civil, but also much in Duties of Religion, make an high Profession, be a Baptized person, Hear, Read, Pray, perform Family and Secret Duties, receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, join in full Communion with the True and Best Reformed Churches of Christ, And as to the formal Professor, he may not only be Civil, but also much in Duties of Religion, make an high Profession, be a Baptised person, Hear, Read, Pray, perform Family and Secret Duties, receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, join in full Communion with the True and Best Reformed Churches of christ, cc c-acp p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vmb xx av-j vbi j, cc-acp av av-d p-acp n2 pp-f n1, vvb dt j n1, vbb dt j-vvn n1, vvb, vvb, vvb, vvb n1 cc j-jn n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, vvb p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j cc av-js vvn n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 38
388 and yet be in an Unconverted state: and yet be in an Unconverted state: cc av vbi p-acp dt vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 38
389 Now the reigning sin of such persons, which is their Iniquity, is, resting in a form of Godliness, without the power and practice of it, suitable to their profession; Now the reigning since of such Persons, which is their Iniquity, is, resting in a from of Godliness, without the power and practice of it, suitable to their profession; av dt j-vvg n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbz po32 n1, vbz, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, j p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 38
390 separating duties of Piety from duties of Justice and Charity; separating duties of Piety from duties of justice and Charity; n-vvg n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 38
391 performing some first table duties, but neglecting those of the second Table, which God has joined, performing Some First table duties, but neglecting those of the second Table, which God has joined, vvg d ord n1 n2, cc-acp vvg d pp-f dt ord n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 39
392 and which in conjunction the Grace of God in the Gospel doth teach and require, Tit. 2.11, 12. Is this the sin of none of you? If it be a beloved reigning sin in you, it will ruin you as surely as open profaneness, and which in conjunction the Grace of God in the Gospel does teach and require, Tit. 2.11, 12. Is this the since of none of you? If it be a Beloved reigning since in you, it will ruin you as surely as open profaneness, cc r-crq p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 vdz vvi cc vvi, np1 crd, crd vbz d dt n1 pp-f pix pp-f pn22? cs pn31 vbb dt j-vvn j-vvg n1 p-acp pn22, pn31 vmb vvi pn22 a-acp av-j c-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 39
393 and the neglect of the duties of Piety. Pray and Believe that you may be delivered and kept from this being your Iniquity. and the neglect of the duties of Piety. prey and Believe that you may be Delivered and kept from this being your Iniquity. cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1. n1 cc vvb cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1 po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Page 39
394 And as to the close Hypocrite, who may deceive himself as well as others, who may have much Knowledge, great Gifts in Prayer, And as to the close Hypocrite, who may deceive himself as well as Others, who may have much Knowledge, great Gifts in Prayer, cc c-acp p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi px31 c-acp av c-acp n2-jn, r-crq vmb vhi d n1, j n2 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 39
395 and speaking of the things of God, yea, (if a Minister) in preaching, opening and confirming the Truth, and confuting Error; and speaking of the things of God, yea, (if a Minister) in preaching, opening and confirming the Truth, and confuting Error; cc vvg pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, uh, (cs dt n1) p-acp vvg, vvg cc vvg dt n1, cc vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 39
396 and may have experienced all the common works of the Spirit, such as Illumination, Convictions, legal Terrors, and may have experienced all the Common works of the Spirit, such as Illumination, Convictions, Legal Terrors, cc vmb vhi vvn d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, d c-acp n1, n2, j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 39
397 and legal Humiliation, partial Reformation, and flashy, stonyground Affections; a person having all these, may yet be in an Unconverted state: and Legal Humiliation, partial Reformation, and flashy, stonyground Affections; a person having all these, may yet be in an Unconverted state: cc j n1, j n1, cc j, j n2; dt n1 vhg d d, vmb av vbi p-acp dt vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 39
398 Now the special reigning sin of such, is, Pride in, and Boasting of their Gifts, Now the special reigning since of such, is, Pride in, and Boasting of their Gifts, av dt j j-vvg n1 pp-f d, vbz, n1 p-acp, cc vvg pp-f po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 39
399 or resting in Knowledge and Gifts without Grace, taking up with the common works of the Spirit before mentioned, instead of a thorough change and sound Conversion. or resting in Knowledge and Gifts without Grace, taking up with the Common works of the Spirit before mentioned, instead of a thorough change and found Conversion. cc vvg p-acp n1 cc n2 p-acp n1, vvg a-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 a-acp vvn, av pp-f dt j n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 39
400 And as to persons Converted, there are sins which may be called their Iniquities, which tho' they are not beloved and reigning ones, And as to Persons Converted, there Are Sins which may be called their Iniquities, which though they Are not Beloved and reigning ones, cc c-acp p-acp n2 vvn, pc-acp vbr n2 r-crq vmb vbi vvn po32 n2, r-crq cs pns32 vbr xx vvn cc j-vvg pi2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 40
401 yet may be very prevailing in them, so as that they may frequently fall into, and be foiled by them; yet may be very prevailing in them, so as that they may frequently fallen into, and be foiled by them; av vmb vbi av vvg p-acp pno32, av c-acp cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 40
402 and these may be considered according to their lower or higher standing in Christ, whether as Young Converts, and these may be considered according to their lower or higher standing in christ, whither as Young Converts, cc d vmb vbi vvn vvg p-acp po32 jc cc jc n-vvg p-acp np1, cs p-acp j vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 40
403 and Weak Christians, or as Stronger, more Ancient, and of longer standing in Christ. and Weak Christians, or as Stronger, more Ancient, and of longer standing in christ. cc j np1, cc p-acp jc, dc j, cc pp-f jc n-vvg p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 40
404 As to Young Converts, or Weaker Christians, the sins that are like to prove their Iniquities, are unsettledness and fickleness in Judgment, being taken with Novelties, tossed to and fro, being led by Affection more than Judgment; As to Young Converts, or Weaker Christians, the Sins that Are like to prove their Iniquities, Are unsettledness and fickleness in Judgement, being taken with Novelties, tossed to and from, being led by Affection more than Judgement; c-acp p-acp j vvz, cc jc np1, dt n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi po32 n2, vbr n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, vbg vvn p-acp n2, vvn p-acp cc av, vbg vvn p-acp n1 av-dc cs n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 40
405 indiscreet zeal, without knowledg and spiritual prudence to poize and regulate it: Suffering the duties of their general and particular Calling to interfere and hinder one another; indiscreet zeal, without knowledge and spiritual prudence to poize and regulate it: Suffering the duties of their general and particular Calling to interfere and hinder one Another; j n1, p-acp n1 cc j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31: vvg dt n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc j vvg pc-acp vvi cc vvi pi j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 40
406 scrupulousness and uncharitable censuring of others, pride of duties, gifts, inlargements, and trusting in them too much. scrupulousness and uncharitable censuring of Others, pride of duties, Gifts, enlargements, and trusting in them too much. n1 cc j vvg pp-f n2-jn, n1 pp-f n2, n2, n2, cc vvg p-acp pno32 av av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 40
407 And in Weak, Doubting Christians, indulging doubts and fears, listening to Satan, entertaining hard thoughts of God, refusing the comforts the Word of God holds forth. And in Weak, Doubting Christians, indulging doubts and fears, listening to Satan, entertaining hard thoughts of God, refusing the comforts the Word of God holds forth. cc p-acp j, vvg np1, vvg n2 cc n2, vvg p-acp np1, vvg j n2 pp-f np1, vvg dt n2 dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 40
408 Are none of these your prevailing Corruptions, (tho' not your beloved ones) but if they be prevailing ones, they are very Dishonourable to God, uncomfortable, are none of these your prevailing Corruptions, (though not your Beloved ones) but if they be prevailing ones, they Are very Dishonourable to God, uncomfortable, vbr pix pp-f d po22 j-vvg n2, (cs xx po22 j-vvn pi2) cc-acp cs pns32 vbb vvg pi2, pns32 vbr av j p-acp np1, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 40
409 and prejudicial both to your selves and others. Pray you may be kept, and endeavour to keep your selves from them. and prejudicial both to your selves and Others. prey you may be kept, and endeavour to keep your selves from them. cc j av-d p-acp po22 n2 cc n2-jn. n1 pn22 vmb vbi vvn, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 40
410 And as to Stronger and more Ancient Christrians, the sins that they are in danger to be beset with as their peculiar sins, are, too much rigidness towards young beginners, expecting too much from them, And as to Stronger and more Ancient Christians, the Sins that they Are in danger to be beset with as their peculiar Sins, Are, too much rigidness towards young beginners, expecting too much from them, cc c-acp p-acp jc cc av-dc j np1, dt n2 cst pns32 vbr p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp po32 j n2, vbr, av d n1 p-acp j n2, vvg av av-d p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 41
411 as much Knowledge and Prudence as they themselves, or other Ancient Christians have, not bearing with their Infirmities, want of Pity and Compassion towards such as are under Doubts and Fears; as much Knowledge and Prudence as they themselves, or other Ancient Christians have, not bearing with their Infirmities, want of Pity and Compassion towards such as Are under Doubts and Fears; c-acp d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns32 px32, cc j-jn j np1 vhi, xx vvg p-acp po32 n1, n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 41
412 which may provoke God to cause even strong Christians some time or other to feel them, that they may learn more to pity such weak, doubting, tempted, deserted, which may provoke God to cause even strong Christians Some time or other to feel them, that they may Learn more to pity such weak, doubting, tempted, deserted, r-crq vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi av j np1 d n1 cc n-jn pc-acp vvi pno32, cst pns32 vmb vvi av-dc pc-acp vvi d j, vvg, vvn, vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 41
413 but good Souls for ever after. Again, another special sin of Stronger Christians, or those that think themselves so, is, using, but good Souls for ever After. Again, Another special since of Stronger Christians, or those that think themselves so, is, using, cc-acp j n2 p-acp av a-acp. av, j-jn j n1 pp-f jc np1, cc d cst vvb px32 av, vbz, vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 41
414 or indeed abusing Christian Liberty by going to the utmost extent of it, to the offence of others, grieving some, or indeed abusing Christian Liberty by going to the utmost extent of it, to the offence of Others, grieving Some, cc av vvg np1 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-jn, vvg d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 41
415 and wounding the Consciences of others, occasioning them to sin by their example, not caring, and wounding the Consciences of Others, occasioning them to sin by their Exampl, not caring, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f n2-jn, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1, xx vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 41
416 if they do but satisfie themselves, how much others may be dissatisfied, grieved, offended, and damaged. if they do but satisfy themselves, how much Others may be dissatisfied, grieved, offended, and damaged. cs pns32 vdb p-acp vvi px32, c-crq d n2-jn vmb vbi vvn, j-vvn, vvn, cc vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 41
417 Yea Worldliness is an iniquity that is very apt to seize and grow upon Ancient Professors, Yea Worldliness is an iniquity that is very apt to seize and grow upon Ancient Professors, uh n1 vbz dt n1 cst vbz av j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 41
418 as also Spiritual Sloth and Slumber, Deadness of Affections, Dulness and Drowsiness of Soul in Holy Duties, decays of Grace, loss of First Love, as also Spiritual Sloth and Slumber, Deadness of Affections, Dullness and Drowsiness of Soul in Holy Duties, decays of Grace, loss of First Love, c-acp av j n1 cc vvi, n1 pp-f n2, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, n2 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f ord n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 41
419 and of former Zeal and Tenderness. and of former Zeal and Tenderness. cc pp-f j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 41
420 You stronger and more ancient Christians, search whether some or other of these be not your Iniquities, which tho' they be not allow'd, You Stronger and more ancient Christians, search whither Some or other of these be not your Iniquities, which though they be not allowed, pn22 jc cc av-dc j np1, vvb cs d cc n-jn pp-f d vbb xx po22 n2, r-crq cs pns32 vbb xx vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 42
421 or reigning sins, yet oft and very far prevail over you. IX. Those Sins which may properly be called Mens own Iniquities, may oft be found in or about the Duties they should or do perform: or reigning Sins, yet oft and very Far prevail over you. IX. Those Sins which may properly be called Mens own Iniquities, may oft be found in or about the Duties they should or do perform: cc vvg n2, av av cc av av-j vvi p-acp pn22. crd. d n2 r-crq vmb av-j vbi vvn np1 d n2, vmb av vbi vvn p-acp cc a-acp dt n2 pns32 vmd cc vdb vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 42
422 In regard either of the Omissions of Duties and Ordinances, or Carelesness in the performance of them. In regard either of the Omissions of Duties and Ordinances, or Carelessness in the performance of them. p-acp n1 av-d pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 42
423 The sins of our Holy things may prove our special sins: The Sins of our Holy things may prove our special Sins: dt n2 pp-f po12 j n2 vmb vvi po12 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 42
424 Sins of Omission may be, oft are, reigning sins in the Ungodly, and partial Omissions are too much prevailing Iniquities in the Godly. Sins of Omission may be, oft Are, reigning Sins in the Ungodly, and partial Omissions Are too much prevailing Iniquities in the Godly. n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi, av vbr, vvg n2 p-acp dt j, cc j n2 vbr av d j-vvg n2 p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 42
425 It may be thou art not guilty of outward acts of gross sins, of Impiety, Injustice, Intemperance, It may be thou art not guilty of outward acts of gross Sins, of Impiety, Injustice, Intemperance, pn31 vmb vbi pns21 vb2r xx j pp-f j n2 pp-f j n2, pp-f n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 42
426 but yet thou livest in the neglect of Gods publick Ordinances, the Word, Prayer, and the Sacrament (I mean resting content in such a state that thou hast neither right to, but yet thou Livest in the neglect of God's public Ordinances, the Word, Prayer, and the Sacrament (I mean resting content in such a state that thou hast neither right to, cc-acp av pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n2, dt n1, n1, cc dt n1 (pns11 vvb j-vvg n1 p-acp d dt n1 cst pns21 vh2 dx n-jn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 42
427 nor fitness for that Holy Sealing Ordinance) so living in the neglect of Family-Duties, of Reading, Prayer, Catechizing, or omitting Secret Duties; nor fitness for that Holy Sealing Ordinance) so living in the neglect of Family duties, of Reading, Prayer, Catechizing, or omitting Secret Duties; ccx n1 p-acp d j vvg n1) av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pp-f vvg, n1, vvg, cc vvg j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 42
428 these Omissions, if allowed and continued in, against Knowledge and Convictions, they are thine, yea thy reigning Iniquities. these Omissions, if allowed and continued in, against Knowledge and Convictions, they Are thine, yea thy reigning Iniquities. d n2, cs vvn cc vvn p-acp, p-acp n1 cc n2, pns32 vbr png21, uh po21 j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 42
429 And you that have true Grace, your omission of Duties through carelesness, tho' they be not beloved Lusts, And you that have true Grace, your omission of Duties through carelessness, though they be not Beloved Lustiest, cc pn22 cst vhb j n1, po22 n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, cs pns32 vbb xx vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 42
430 yet they are strong Corruptions in you, when a little thing, an ordinary business, will cause you to omit Duties, put you by the attending on weekday opportunities of hearing the Word, (when you might without prejudice order it otherways) or put you by your Family or Secret Duties. yet they Are strong Corruptions in you, when a little thing, an ordinary business, will cause you to omit Duties, put you by the attending on weekday opportunities of hearing the Word, (when you might without prejudice order it otherways) or put you by your Family or Secret Duties. av pns32 vbr j n2 p-acp pn22, c-crq dt j n1, dt j n1, vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi n2, vvb pn22 p-acp dt vvg p-acp n1 n2 pp-f vvg dt n1, (c-crq pn22 vmd p-acp n1 vvi pn31 av) cc vvb pn22 p-acp po22 n1 cc j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 43
431 Yea it is your iniquity a prevailing sin in you, who have a right to, Yea it is your iniquity a prevailing since in you, who have a right to, uh pn31 vbz po22 n1 dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pn22, r-crq vhb dt j-jn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 43
432 and fitness for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, if you suffer worldly business so to incroach upon your time and hearts, that you frequently omit joyning in that Ordinance in and with that Christian Church-Society you are Members of: and fitness for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, if you suffer worldly business so to encroach upon your time and hearts, that you frequently omit joining in that Ordinance in and with that Christian Church society you Are Members of: cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, cs pn22 vvb j n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n1 cc n2, cst pn22 av-j vvb vvg p-acp d n1 p-acp cc p-acp d njp n1 pn22 vbr n2 pp-f: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 43
433 Nay, if you not constantly do it, unless providence plainly hinder. Nay, if you not constantly do it, unless providence plainly hinder. uh-x, cs pn22 xx av-j vdi pn31, cs n1 av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 43
434 Are you guilty of these Omissions? if you are, they are your special sins, be humbled for, and endeavour to reform them. are you guilty of these Omissions? if you Are, they Are your special Sins, be humbled for, and endeavour to reform them. vbr pn22 j pp-f d n2? cs pn22 vbr, pns32 vbr po22 j n2, vbb vvn p-acp, cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 43
435 And as the omission of Duties and Ordinances, to the slighty careless performance, may be your iniquity. And as the omission of Duties and Ordinances, to the slighty careless performance, may be your iniquity. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp dt j j n1, vmb vbi po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 43
436 Thus going unpreparedly unto Duties, rushing upon them without endeavouring to bring the heart into an holy spiritual frame; Thus going unpreparedly unto Duties, rushing upon them without endeavouring to bring the heart into an holy spiritual frame; av vvg av-vvn p-acp n2, vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 43
437 especially going to the Lord's Table without examination and excitation of Grace, deadness, and not acting of Grace in Duties, drowsiness of heart, especially going to the Lord's Table without examination and excitation of Grace, deadness, and not acting of Grace in Duties, drowsiness of heart, av-j vvg p-acp dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc xx vvg pp-f n1 p-acp n2, n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 43
438 yea drowsiness of body, if thou dost not endeavour to the utmost against it: yea drowsiness of body, if thou dost not endeavour to the utmost against it: uh n1 pp-f n1, cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi p-acp dt j p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 43
439 Indeed if thou dost thus strive against bodily heaviness and sleepiness, and if thou dost not bring it on thy self, by eating or drinking, Indeed if thou dost thus strive against bodily heaviness and sleepiness, and if thou dost not bring it on thy self, by eating or drinking, av cs pns21 vd2 av vvi p-acp j n1 cc n1, cc cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi pn31 p-acp po21 n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
440 or sitting up too late, or the like, it is thy meer natural infirmity, and upon thy Faith, Repentance, or sitting up too late, or the like, it is thy mere natural infirmity, and upon thy Faith, Repentance, cc vvg a-acp av j, cc dt j, pn31 vbz po21 j j n1, cc p-acp po21 n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
441 and Prayer, God will not impute it as sin to thee, but for the sake of Christ will pardon it. and Prayer, God will not impute it as since to thee, but for the sake of christ will pardon it. cc n1, np1 vmb xx vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno21, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
442 So vain, wandring, worldly, distracting thoughts in Duty, if thou dost not endeavour to drive away these Fowls of the Air, So vain, wandering, worldly, distracting thoughts in Duty, if thou dost not endeavour to drive away these Fowls of the Air, av j, j-vvg, j, n-vvg n2 p-acp n1, cs pns21 vd2 xx vvi pc-acp vvi av d n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
443 when they come upon thy Sacrifices, they are thy prevailing iniquities; when they come upon thy Sacrifices, they Are thy prevailing iniquities; c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp po21 n2, pns32 vbr av j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
444 but if thou dost by Faith, Prayer and Endeavours drive them away, they are but thy infirmities, however, not thy prevailing sins, but if thou dost by Faith, Prayer and Endeavours drive them away, they Are but thy infirmities, however, not thy prevailing Sins, cc-acp cs pns21 vd2 p-acp n1, n1 cc n2 vvb pno32 av, pns32 vbr p-acp po21 n2, c-acp, xx po21 j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
445 when thou grievest for, and groanest under them. So pride of gifts, expressions and inlargements in Duties: when thou grievest for, and groanest under them. So pride of Gifts, expressions and enlargements in Duties: c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp, cc vv2 p-acp pno32. av n1 pp-f n2, n2 cc n2 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
446 and again, not following Duties and Ordinances, not following the Word and Sacraments, with Prayer, Meditation, particular Application, and again, not following Duties and Ordinances, not following the Word and Sacraments, with Prayer, Meditation, particular Application, cc av, xx vvg n2 cc n2, xx vvg dt n1 cc n2, p-acp n1, n1, j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
447 nor following these with Watchfulness, and Endeavours suitable to your Prayers, and other Duties you perform. nor following these with Watchfulness, and Endeavours suitable to your Prayers, and other Duties you perform. ccx vvg d p-acp n1, cc n2 j p-acp po22 n2, cc j-jn n2 pn22 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 44
448 Are not some of these the too frequent prevailing sins, that cleave to the holy things, are not Some of these the too frequent prevailing Sins, that cleave to the holy things, vbr xx d pp-f d dt av j j-vvg n2, cst vvb p-acp dt j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 44
449 even of you that may have Grace in truth? these you must be humbled for, even of you that may have Grace in truth? these you must be humbled for, av pp-f pn22 cst vmb vhi n1 p-acp n1? d pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 44
450 and by Prayer and Faith seek the pardon of, and endeavour by these and an holy Watch, to keep your selves from. and by Prayer and Faith seek the pardon of, and endeavour by these and an holy Watch, to keep your selves from. cc p-acp n1 cc n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f, cc vvi p-acp d cc dt j n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 44
451 X. And lastly, Which concerns only the truly Godly. Person's special sins may lye in, or about their very Graces; X. And lastly, Which concerns only the truly Godly. Person's special Sins may lie in, or about their very Graces; fw-la cc ord, r-crq vvz av-j dt av-j j. n1|vbz j n2 vmb vvi p-acp, cc p-acp po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 44
452 namely, their not endeavouring to grow in those Graces, and to act and exercise them, namely, their not endeavouring to grow in those Graces, and to act and exercise them, av, po32 xx vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
453 or falling into, and being foiled by those sins which are directly contrary to the Graces, wherein they have been most eminent. or falling into, and being foiled by those Sins which Are directly contrary to the Graces, wherein they have been most eminent. cc vvg p-acp, cc vbg vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av-j j-jn p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vbn av-ds j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
454 Thy iniquity, who hast true Grace, may be thy not drawing out those Habits of Grace God hath wrought in thee, into act and exercise, Thy iniquity, who hast true Grace, may be thy not drawing out those Habits of Grace God hath wrought in thee, into act and exercise, po21 n1, r-crq vvb j n1, vmb vbi po21 xx vvg av d n2 pp-f n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
455 but suffering Grace to lye asleep and unacted. but suffering Grace to lie asleep and unacted. cc-acp vvg n1 pc-acp vvi j cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
456 If God hath wrought Faith in thee, thy iniquity may be that thou dost not grow strong in Faith, that thou mightest so more glorifie God; If God hath wrought Faith in thee, thy iniquity may be that thou dost not grow strong in Faith, that thou Mightest so more Glorify God; cs np1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp pno21, po21 n1 vmb vbi cst pns21 vd2 xx vvi j p-acp n1, cst pns21 vmd2 av av-dc vvi np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
457 that thou dost not act and use thy Faith, to resolve thy Doubts, and repel thy Fears; that thou dost not act and use thy Faith, to resolve thy Doubts, and repel thy Fears; cst pns21 vd2 xx vvi cc vvi po21 n1, pc-acp vvi po21 n2, cc vvi po21 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
458 that thou dost not by Faith, fetch supplies of Grace and Strength against corruption, and temptation, from that Fountain of Strength, the all-sufficient Fulness of Christ. that thou dost not by Faith, fetch supplies of Grace and Strength against corruption, and temptation, from that Fountain of Strength, the All-sufficient Fullness of christ. cst pns21 vd2 xx p-acp n1, vvb n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
459 Hath God given thee the Habit of the Grace of Repentance, desires after, love to God and Christ, filial Fear, Meekness, &c. thy chief iniquity may be that thou dost no more exercise these daily in thy life to attain to more conformity and communion with God, curb thy Passions, prevent rash Anger, provoking Words, or any sinful carriages. Hath God given thee the Habit of the Grace of Repentance, Desires After, love to God and christ, filial fear, Meekness, etc. thy chief iniquity may be that thou dost not more exercise these daily in thy life to attain to more conformity and communion with God, curb thy Passion, prevent rash Anger, provoking Words, or any sinful carriages. vhz np1 vvn pno21 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz a-acp, vvb p-acp np1 cc np1, j n1, n1, av po21 j-jn n1 vmb vbi cst pns21 vd2 xx av-dc vvi d av-j p-acp po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dc n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, vvb po21 n2, vvb j n1, j-vvg n2, cc d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
460 Yea the iniquities of God's People may lye in being foiled by those sins which are directly opposite to those Graces wherein they have been most eminent; Yea the iniquities of God's People may lie in being foiled by those Sins which Are directly opposite to those Graces wherein they have been most eminent; uh dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vvi p-acp vbg vvn p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av-j j-jn p-acp d n2 c-crq pns32 vhb vbn av-ds j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 45
461 For it is observable in Scripture, that the sins the most eminent of Saints have been foiled by, were in the defect of, For it is observable in Scripture, that the Sins the most eminent of Saints have been foiled by, were in the defect of, c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp n1, cst dt n2 dt av-ds j pp-f n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp, vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
462 or in what was opposite to the Graces they were most eminent for. or in what was opposite to the Graces they were most eminent for. cc p-acp r-crq vbds j-jn p-acp dt n2 pns32 vbdr av-ds j p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
463 Thus in Noah; one that was a Preacher, and true and eminent Practiser of Righteousness and Temperance; Thus in Noah; one that was a Preacher, and true and eminent Practiser of Righteousness and Temperance; av p-acp np1; pi cst vbds dt n1, cc j cc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
464 his greatest iniquity mentioned, was his being over-taken with Drunkenness once. Abraham most eminent for Faith; his greatest iniquity mentioned, was his being overtaken with drunkenness once. Abraham most eminent for Faith; po31 js n1 vvn, vbds po31 n1 j p-acp n1 a-acp. np1 ds j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
465 his chief iniquity recorded was, through fear dissembling, and not owning his Wife, but saying, She is my Sister. Lot, who vexed his Soul for Sodom 's sins, his chief iniquity recorded was, through Fear dissembling, and not owning his Wife, but saying, She is my Sister. Lot, who vexed his Soul for Sodom is Sins, po31 j-jn n1 vvn vbds, p-acp n1 vvg, cc xx vvg po31 n1, cc-acp vvg, pns31 vbz po11 n1. n1, r-crq vvd po31 n1 p-acp np1 vbz n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
466 yet his iniquity upon record was, a very heinous and complicated sin, and of great affinity to theirs, yet his iniquity upon record was, a very heinous and complicated since, and of great affinity to theirs, av po31 n1 p-acp n1 vbds, dt j j cc vvn n1, cc pp-f j n1 p-acp png32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
467 namely, Drunkenness, and committing Uncleanness with his own Daughters. namely, drunkenness, and committing Uncleanness with his own Daughters. av, n1, cc vvg n1 p-acp po31 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
468 Jacob was a plain Man, yet his greatest sin recorded was, using indirect means to get the Blessing, Jacob was a plain Man, yet his greatest since recorded was, using indirect means to get the Blessing, np1 vbds dt j n1, av po31 js n1 vvn vbds, vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
469 even Dissimulation, and downright Lying, Gen. 25: Moses, the meekest Man on Earth, yet the sin that shut him out of Canaan was, speaking unadvisedly with his Lips. Job eminent in Patience, Jam. 5.11. yet how many impatient Speeches did he utter? David, a Man after God's own heart; even Dissimulation, and downright Lying, Gen. 25: Moses, the Meekest Man on Earth, yet the since that shut him out of Canaan was, speaking unadvisedly with his Lips. Job eminent in Patience, Jam. 5.11. yet how many impatient Speeches did he utter? David, a Man After God's own heart; av n1, cc av-j vvg, np1 crd: np1, dt js n1 p-acp n1, av dt n1 cst vvd pno31 av pp-f np1 vbds, vvg av-j p-acp po31 n2 np1 j p-acp n1, np1 crd. av c-crq d j n2 vdd pns31 vvi? np1, dt n1 p-acp npg1 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 46
470 how tender was his Conscience? 1 Sam. 24. v. 5. but where was this his tenderness when he committed the sins of Adultery and Murder? Elijah eminent for his Courage confronting Ahab, telling him it was he that troubled Israel, and setting himself against Baal 's Priests, how tender was his Conscience? 1 Sam. 24. v. 5. but where was this his tenderness when he committed the Sins of Adultery and Murder? Elijah eminent for his Courage confronting Ahab, telling him it was he that troubled Israel, and setting himself against Baal is Priests, c-crq j vbds po31 n1? crd np1 crd n1 crd p-acp q-crq vbds d po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1? np1 j p-acp po31 n1 vvg np1, vvg pno31 pn31 vbds pns31 cst vvd np1, cc vvg px31 p-acp np1 vbz n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
471 and slaying four hundred and fifty of them, 1 King. 18.18, 22, 40. yet how faint-hearted was he, and slaying four hundred and fifty of them, 1 King. 18.18, 22, 40. yet how fainthearted was he, cc vvg crd crd cc crd pp-f pno32, crd n1. crd, crd, crd av q-crq j vbds pns31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
472 when out of fear and discontent he sues for Death? 1 King. 19.4. when out of Fear and discontent he sues for Death? 1 King. 19.4. c-crq av pp-f n1 cc n-jn pns31 vvz p-acp n1? crd n1. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
473 Peter, how resolute and forward for Christ, yet how cowardly, sinfully and shamefully did he deny Christ? And God permits this, that the best of his people may learn to rely upon, not the strength of their Graces received, Peter, how resolute and forward for christ, yet how cowardly, sinfully and shamefully did he deny christ? And God permits this, that the best of his people may Learn to rely upon, not the strength of their Graces received, np1, c-crq j cc av-j p-acp np1, av c-crq j, av-j cc av-j vdd pns31 vvi np1? cc np1 vvz d, cst dt js pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp, xx dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
474 but the strength of Christ, and of his Spirit, and constantly to look up to, but the strength of christ, and of his Spirit, and constantly to look up to, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po31 n1, cc av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
475 and depend upon him for fresh supplies of his Grace to be derived from him by Faith. and depend upon him for fresh supplies of his Grace to be derived from him by Faith. cc vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp j n2 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
476 Search whether your peculiar iniquities do not lye here, either in the want of growth in, Search whither your peculiar iniquities do not lie Here, either in the want of growth in, n1 cs po22 j n2 vdb xx vvi av, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
477 and strengthning of your Graces, or want of the exercise of them; and strengthening of your Graces, or want of the exercise of them; cc vvg pp-f po22 n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
478 or in your falling into the sins directly opposite to those Graces of God's Spirit you have formerly been most eminent in, or in your falling into the Sins directly opposite to those Graces of God's Spirit you have formerly been most eminent in, cc p-acp po22 n-vvg p-acp dt n2 av-j j-jn p-acp d n2 pp-f npg1 n1 pn22 vhb av-j vbn av-ds j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
479 and labour especially to keep your selves from these iniquities, that they prove not your chief and most prevailing sins. and labour especially to keep your selves from these iniquities, that they prove not your chief and most prevailing Sins. cc vvi av-j pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n2, cst pns32 vvb xx po22 j-jn cc av-ds j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
480 And so much for the second General, which was to shew where men's special sins may most probably be found. III. The next General Head is to give the Scripture-proof of the Doctrine, which I shall very briefly dispatch. I. And so much for the second General, which was to show where men's special Sins may most probably be found. III. The next General Head is to give the Scripture proof of the Doctrine, which I shall very briefly dispatch. I. cc av av-d c-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi c-crq ng2 j n2 vmb ds av-j vbi vvn. np1. dt ord j n1 vbz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns11 vmb av av-j vvi. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 47
481 That it is the duty of all peculiarly to keep themselves from their own iniquities, whether reigning, or but prevailing sins. That it is the duty of all peculiarly to keep themselves from their own iniquities, whither reigning, or but prevailing Sins. cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 d n2, cs vvg, cc p-acp j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
482 It is proved from direct Scripture-commands, Matth. 5.29, 30. Mark 9.43, 45, 47. By the right hand, right foot, It is proved from Direct Scripture-commands, Matthew 5.29, 30. Mark 9.43, 45, 47. By the right hand, right foot, pn31 vbz vvn p-acp j j, np1 crd, crd vvb crd, crd, crd p-acp dt j-jn n1, j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
483 and right eye, are understood those sins our Text speaks of, such as men are as hardly prevailed upon to part with, and right eye, Are understood those Sins our Text speaks of, such as men Are as hardly prevailed upon to part with, cc j-jn n1, vbr vvn d n2 po12 n1 vvz pp-f, d c-acp n2 vbr a-acp av vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
484 as they would be to part with those Members of the Body. So Heb. 12.1. as they would be to part with those Members of the Body. So Hebrew 12.1. c-acp pns32 vmd vbi p-acp n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1. np1 np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
485 Let us lay aside the sin that doth so easily beset us, which, as it may have respect to Original Corruption, Let us lay aside the since that does so Easily beset us, which, as it may have respect to Original Corruption, vvb pno12 vvi av dt n1 cst vdz av av-j vvn pno12, r-crq, c-acp pn31 vmb vhi n1 p-acp j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
486 and the body of Death that root, and fountain of all other sins; and the body of Death that root, and fountain of all other Sins; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cst n1, cc n1 pp-f d j-jn n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
487 so it especially hath an eye to the peculiar reigning or prevailing sins, which may be called men's own ways, ( Isa. 53.6.) For these are the very first-born of Original Corruption, they are the sins that have men at every turn: Thus Isa. 55.7. The wicked is exhorted and directed to forsake his way, and his thoughts; so it especially hath an eye to the peculiar reigning or prevailing Sins, which may be called men's own ways, (Isaiah 53.6.) For these Are the very firstborn of Original Corruption, they Are the Sins that have men At every turn: Thus Isaiah 55.7. The wicked is exhorted and directed to forsake his Way, and his thoughts; av pn31 av-j vhz dt n1 p-acp dt j j-vvg cc j-vvg n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvn ng2 d n2, (np1 crd.) p-acp d vbr dt j j pp-f j-jn n1, pns32 vbr dt n2 cst vhb n2 p-acp d n1: av np1 crd. dt j vbz vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
488 such ways of sin, and such particular corrupt thoughts, as he is most guilty of, such ways of since, and such particular corrupt thoughts, as he is most guilty of, d n2 pp-f n1, cc d j j n2, c-acp pns31 vbz av-ds j pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
489 and are most his own, as ever he would obtain mercy, and be abundantly pardoned, Jer. 18. v. 11. Return you now every one from his evil way: Every one hath some particular evil way, that he most walks in. and Are most his own, as ever he would obtain mercy, and be abundantly pardoned, Jer. 18. v. 11. Return you now every one from his evil Way: Every one hath Some particular evil Way, that he most walks in. cc vbr av-ds po31 d, c-acp av pns31 vmd vvi n1, cc vbi av-j vvn, np1 crd n1 crd vvb pn22 av d pi p-acp po31 j-jn n1: d pi vhz d j j-jn n1, cst pns31 av-ds vvz p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 48
490 II. This is an evidence of uprightness, viz. for persons to keep themselves from their special and most prevailing corruptions; II This is an evidence of uprightness, viz. for Persons to keep themselves from their special and most prevailing corruptions; crd d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 j cc av-ds j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
491 this appears, in that, this is promised by God to be written in the hearts of men, this appears, in that, this is promised by God to be written in the hearts of men, d vvz, p-acp d, d vbz vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
492 as a special and essential part of Repentance, Isa. 2.20. When those there spoken of, repented and were truly converted; as a special and essential part of Repentance, Isaiah 2.20. When those there spoken of, repented and were truly converted; c-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. c-crq d a-acp vvn pp-f, vvd cc vbdr av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
493 they cast away their Idols of Silver and Gold, which cost them much, and they had set an high rate upon, they cast away their Idols of Silver and Gold, which cost them much, and they had Set an high rate upon, pns32 vvd av po32 n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd pno32 d, cc pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
494 but now they shall cast them away to the Moles and to the Batts; they account no place, no dunghill bad enough for them: but now they shall cast them away to the Moles and to the Bats; they account no place, no dunghill bad enough for them: cc-acp av pns32 vmb vvi pno32 av p-acp dt n2 cc p-acp dt n2; pns32 vvb dx n1, dx n1 j av-d p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
495 So it is said, Isa. 30.22. So it is said, Isaiah 30.22. av pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
496 that when they truly repent, they shall defile the covering of their graven Images of Silver, cast them away as a menstruous Cloth, that when they truly Repent, they shall defile the covering of their graved Images of Silver, cast them away as a menstruous Cloth, cst c-crq pns32 av-j vvi, pns32 vmb vvi dt n-vvg pp-f po32 j-vvn n2 pp-f n1, vvd pno32 av p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
497 and say unto them, Get you hence; they shall throw them away with detestation as most abominable things. and say unto them, Get you hence; they shall throw them away with detestation as most abominable things. cc vvb p-acp pno32, vvb pn22 av; pns32 vmb vvi pno32 av p-acp n1 c-acp ds j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
498 So Hos. 14.3, 8. When Israel returns to the Lord, he shall say, Ashur shall not save us; So Hos. 14.3, 8. When Israel returns to the Lord, he shall say, Ashur shall not save us; np1 np1 crd, crd c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb vvi, np1 vmb xx vvi pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
499 we will not ride upon Horses; we will not ride upon Horses; pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
500 we will say no more to the works of our hands, you are our Gods. Ephraim shall say, What have I any more to do with Idols? Carnal confidence in Assyria and Egypt, and in their Horses and strength at home, we will say no more to the works of our hands, you Are our God's Ephraim shall say, What have I any more to do with Idols? Carnal confidence in Assyria and Egypt, and in their Horses and strength At home, pns12 vmb vvi av-dx dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, pn22 vbr po12 n2 np1 vmb vvi, q-crq vhb pns11 d dc pc-acp vdi p-acp n2? j n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, cc p-acp po32 n2 cc n1 p-acp n1-an, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
501 and in their Idols, had been Israel 's & Ephraim 's reigning sins, but when they truly and sincerely turn to the Lord, and in their Idols, had been Israel is & Ephraim is reigning Sins, but when they truly and sincerely turn to the Lord, cc p-acp po32 n2, vhd vbn np1 vbz cc np1 vbz vvg n2, cc-acp c-crq pns32 av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
502 then they keep themselves from them, and will have no more to do with them. then they keep themselves from them, and will have no more to do with them. cs pns32 vvb px32 p-acp pno32, cc vmb vhi dx dc pc-acp vdi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 49
503 IV. The next General Head to be spoken to is, to explain what is meant by the upright Man's keeping himself from his Iniquity. And, I. Negatively. IV. The next General Head to be spoken to is, to explain what is meant by the upright Man's keeping himself from his Iniquity. And, I. Negatively. np1 dt ord j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn pc-acp vbz, pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j ng1 n-vvg px31 p-acp po31 n1. np1, pns11. av-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 50
504 It is not to be understood in a strict legal sense, as tho' every, or indeed any, upright Man did, It is not to be understood in a strict Legal sense, as though every, or indeed any, upright Man did, pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j j n1, c-acp cs d, cc av d, j n1 vdd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
505 or in the time of this life, while he is in the Body, and carries the Body of Sin and Death about him, could, or in the time of this life, while he is in the Body, and carries the Body of since and Death about him, could, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cs pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, vmd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
506 so keep himself from his iniquity, as never to commit it after his conversion, or never to relapse into it after his Repentance of it, so keep himself from his iniquity, as never to commit it After his conversion, or never to relapse into it After his Repentance of it, av vvb px31 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp av-x pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1, cc av-x p-acp n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
507 and his Faith for pardon of, and power against it, especially as to the inward stirrings and workings of corruption, and his Faith for pardon of, and power against it, especially as to the inward stirrings and workings of corruption, cc po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f, cc n1 p-acp pn31, av-j c-acp p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
508 or such sins as are meer Infirmities, or mixt ones, or sins of surprize: or such Sins as Are mere Infirmities, or mixed ones, or Sins of surprise: cc d n2 c-acp vbr j n1, cc vvd pi2, cc n2 pp-f vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
509 if this were the meaning of it, the best of Saints on Earth (no not David, a Man after Gods own Heart) could never have said, I have kept my self from my iniquity. if this were the meaning of it, the best of Saints on Earth (no not David, a Man After God's own Heart) could never have said, I have kept my self from my iniquity. cs d vbdr dt n1 pp-f pn31, dt js pp-f n2 p-acp n1 (dx xx np1, dt n1 p-acp n2 d n1) vmd av-x vhi vvn, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
510 David was guilty of dissimulation, and of the way of lying more than once: David was guilty of dissimulation, and of the Way of lying more than once: np1 vbds j pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg av-dc cs a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
511 There are some sins of Constitution, Calling, Relation, Condition, &c. as have been mentioned above, that even an Upright Man may be pestered with all his days, There Are Some Sins of Constitution, Calling, Relation, Condition, etc. as have been mentioned above, that even an Upright Man may be pestered with all his days, a-acp vbr d n2 pp-f n1, vvg, n1, n1, av c-acp vhb vbn vvn a-acp, cst av dt av-j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
512 and be foiled by them again and again; and be foiled by them again and again; cc vbi vvn p-acp pno32 av cc av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 50
513 its true, it must be owned, that it is the duty of every Man, and the hearty desire and endeavour of every Upright Man, his habitual aim and design, its true, it must be owned, that it is the duty of every Man, and the hearty desire and endeavour of every Upright Man, his habitual aim and Design, pn31|vbz j, pn31 vmb vbi vvd, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc dt j n1 cc vvi pp-f d av-j n1, po31 j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 51
514 and the bent of his Soul to keep himself from his own special sin, and indeed every known sin, and the bent of his Soul to keep himself from his own special since, and indeed every known since, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 d j n1, cc av d j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 51
515 so as not to allow himself in the commission thereof. so as not to allow himself in the commission thereof. av c-acp xx pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 51
516 But if never committing or falling into this his iniquity, was the meaning of the Text, not a meer Man on Earth would be able to prove his Uprightness: That in Eccles. 7.20. is true, not only of sin in general, but also of this special sin; But if never committing or falling into this his iniquity, was the meaning of the Text, not a mere Man on Earth would be able to prove his Uprightness: That in Eccles. 7.20. is true, not only of since in general, but also of this special since; cc-acp cs av vvg cc vvg p-acp d po31 n1, vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1, xx dt j n1 p-acp n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 n1: cst p-acp np1 crd. vbz j, xx av-j pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp av pp-f d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 51
517 There is not a Just man on earth that sinneth not, Jam. 3.2. not only in many things, but in the special sin which we are most inclined to, we sin more or less. There is not a Just man on earth that Sinneth not, Jam. 3.2. not only in many things, but in the special since which we Are most inclined to, we sin more or less. a-acp vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp n1 cst vvz xx, np1 crd. xx av-j p-acp d n2, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp, pns12 vvb av-dc cc av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 51
518 The foregoing sense would condemn the generation of the Righteous, for where is the Upright Man or Woman that hath not cause to complain and confess, I have bewailed, prayed, The foregoing sense would condemn the generation of the Righteous, for where is the Upright Man or Woman that hath not cause to complain and confess, I have bewailed, prayed, dt vvg n1 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, c-acp q-crq vbz dt av-j n1 cc n1 cst vhz xx n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pns11 vhb vvn, vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 51
519 and endeavoured against my pride, passions, workings of Corruption, Unbelief, and other my iniquities, and yet have again and again been foiled by them. Therefore, II. Affirmatively. and endeavoured against my pride, passion, workings of Corruption, Unbelief, and other my iniquities, and yet have again and again been foiled by them. Therefore, II Affirmatively. cc vvd p-acp po11 n1, n2, n2 pp-f n1, n1, cc n-jn po11 n2, cc av vhb av cc av vbi vvn p-acp pno32. av, crd av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 51
520 To shew you what it is in an Evangelical sense, for the Upright Man to keep himself from his iniquity. And, I. To show you what it is in an Evangelical sense, for the Upright Man to keep himself from his iniquity. And, I. p-acp vvi pn22 r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt np1 n1, p-acp dt av-j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1. np1, pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 51
521 To keep Mens selves from their iniquities, so as to evidence the uprightness of their Hearts thereby, is to break off from the practice of those sins they are most inclined to, that is, from the allowed, frequent, customary committing of it, To keep Men's selves from their iniquities, so as to evidence the uprightness of their Hearts thereby, is to break off from the practice of those Sins they Are most inclined to, that is, from the allowed, frequent, customary committing of it, p-acp vvi ng2 n2 p-acp po32 n2, av c-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 av, vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 pns32 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp, cst vbz, p-acp dt vvn, j, j vvg pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
522 if it be an outward act of gross scandalous sin, yea from the allowed inward actings of his peculiar sins, if it be an outward act of gross scandalous since, yea from the allowed inward actings of his peculiar Sins, cs pn31 vbb dt j n1 pp-f j j n1, uh p-acp dt j-vvn j n2 pp-f po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
523 tho' they be but meer infirmities, much more if they be mixed infirmities, that have too much of the Will, though they be but mere infirmities, much more if they be mixed infirmities, that have too much of the Will, cs pns32 vbb p-acp j n2, av-d av-dc cs pns32 vbb vvn n2, cst vhb av d pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
524 or present sensual delight in them, or that proceed from carelesness: or present sensual delight in them, or that proceed from carelessness: cc j j n1 p-acp pno32, cc d vvb p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
525 He doth not keep himself from his iniquity, who regards iniquity in his Heart, Psal. 66.18. That makes a Trade of his sin, customarily commits it, or frequently falls into it: He does not keep himself from his iniquity, who regards iniquity in his Heart, Psalm 66.18. That makes a Trade of his since, customarily commits it, or frequently falls into it: pns31 vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vvz n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. cst vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-j vvz pn31, cc av-j vvz p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
526 He keeps himself from his iniquity, that can truly say as Paul, Rom. 7.15. He keeps himself from his iniquity, that can truly say as Paul, Rom. 7.15. pns31 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1, cst vmb av-j vvi p-acp np1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
527 That which I do, I allow not, but if Men allow themselves in any known sin, they do not keep themselves from it, are not upright, That which I do, I allow not, but if Men allow themselves in any known since, they do not keep themselves from it, Are not upright, cst r-crq pns11 vdb, pns11 vvb xx, p-acp cs n2 vvb px32 p-acp d j-vvn n1, pns32 vdb xx vvi px32 p-acp pn31, vbr xx j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
528 and such who customarily and frequently fall into scandalous sins, as Tipling, Drunkenness, Swearing, Uncleanness, Defrauding, and such who customarily and frequently fallen into scandalous Sins, as Tippling, drunkenness, Swearing, Uncleanness, Defrauding, cc d r-crq av-j cc av-j vvi p-acp j n2, c-acp j-vvg, n1, vvg, n1, vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
529 or any other sin, that they know to be so, they do not keep themselves from their Iniquity: or any other since, that they know to be so, they do not keep themselves from their Iniquity: cc d j-jn n1, cst pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi av, pns32 vdb xx vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
530 It is your Duty therefore, to break off the allowed customary commission of any sin, and more especially of those sins that by reason of Constitution, Calling, Age, Place, Condition, It is your Duty Therefore, to break off the allowed customary commission of any since, and more especially of those Sins that by reason of Constitution, Calling, Age, Place, Condition, pn31 vbz po22 n1 av, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvn j n1 pp-f d n1, cc av-dc av-j pp-f d n2 cst p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg, n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
531 or any other respect may be Mens own Iniquities, as they would prove that they are upright before God, thus David, 1 Sam. 26.11. or any other respect may be Mens own Iniquities, as they would prove that they Are upright before God, thus David, 1 Sam. 26.11. cc d j-jn n1 vmb vbi fw-la d n2, c-acp pns32 vmd vvi cst pns32 vbr av-j p-acp np1, av np1, vvn np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 52
532 II. That keeping Mens selves from their Iniquities, which is an Evidence of Uprightness before God, consists, in the bent and byass of the Soul being set against sin, II That keeping Men's selves from their Iniquities, which is an Evidence of Uprightness before God, consists, in the bent and bias of the Soul being Set against since, crd d vvg ng2 n2 p-acp po32 n2, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vvz, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
533 and peculiarly against its special sins: and peculiarly against its special Sins: cc av-j p-acp po31 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
534 In the Souls being heartily willing, and giving a full consent, to have its most beloved Lust, In the Souls being heartily willing, and giving a full consent, to have its most Beloved Lust, p-acp dt n2 vbg av-j j, cc vvg dt j n1, pc-acp vhi po31 av-ds j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
535 or most prevailing, tyrannizing Iniquity subdued, mortified, killed and crucified. or most prevailing, tyrannizing Iniquity subdued, mortified, killed and Crucified. cc av-ds j-vvg, j-vvg n1 vvn, vvn, vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
536 It is to take up a firm purpose and resolution, and that in the strength of God and Christ, It is to take up a firm purpose and resolution, and that in the strength of God and christ, pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j n1 cc n1, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
537 and the Holy Spirit, against its special sins, it is to be active in keeping from, and the Holy Spirit, against its special Sins, it is to be active in keeping from, cc dt j n1, p-acp po31 j n2, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvg p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
538 and mortifying these prevailing corruptions, and not to be meerly passive: The Upright Man is not only kept from his sin, but keeps himself from it: and mortifying these prevailing corruptions, and not to be merely passive: The Upright Man is not only kept from his since, but keeps himself from it: cc vvg d j-vvg n2, cc xx pc-acp vbi av-j j: dt av-j n1 vbz xx av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp vvz px31 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
539 As it is one thing to be humbled, and another to humble ones self; As it is one thing to be humbled, and Another to humble ones self; c-acp pn31 vbz crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cc j-jn pc-acp vvi pig n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
540 so it's one thing to be kept from committing the outward acts of sin, and another thing for a Man to make it his design and business to set himself against his sin, to keep it at an under, to Watch, Pray, Believe against it, so it's one thing to be kept from committing the outward acts of since, and Another thing for a Man to make it his Design and business to Set himself against his since, to keep it At an under, to Watch, Pray, Believe against it, av pn31|vbz crd n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp dt a-acp, pc-acp vvi, vvb, vvb p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
541 and for the mortification of it: and for the mortification of it: cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
542 So the word in the Text, in the Voice it is used, signifies a reciprocal action, a Mans acting upon and towards himself, using as it were an holy violence on himself, towards his strong propensions, and particular iniquities. So the word in the Text, in the Voice it is used, signifies a reciprocal actium, a men acting upon and towards himself, using as it were an holy violence on himself, towards his strong propensions, and particular iniquities. av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pn31 vbz vvn, vvz dt j n1, dt ng1 vvg p-acp cc p-acp px31, vvg c-acp pn31 vbdr dt j n1 p-acp px31, p-acp po31 j n2, cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
543 I was a Preserver of my self, so one Version: The Syriack, I took heed to my self: I was a Preserver of my self, so one Version: The Syriac, I took heed to my self: pns11 vbds dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, av pi np1: dt np1, pns11 vvd n1 p-acp po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 53
544 The Arabick, I will take heed, or beware of mine Iniquity: Men may be kept from their sins, The Arabic, I will take heed, or beware of mine Iniquity: Men may be kept from their Sins, dt jp, pns11 vmb vvi n1, cc vvb pp-f po11 n1: n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
545 yet not keep themselves, and so not be upright. yet not keep themselves, and so not be upright. av xx vvi px32, cc av xx vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
546 Men may be kept from the outward acts of their sins by force, fear of Punishment from Men, Men may be kept from the outward acts of their Sins by force, Fear of Punishment from Men, np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1, n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
547 or of displeasing of Friends, or from meer legal slavish fear of God and of Hell, by present checks, gnawings, or of displeasing of Friends, or from mere Legal slavish Fear of God and of Hell, by present Checks, gnawings, cc pp-f vvg pp-f n2, cc p-acp j j j n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f n1, p-acp j n2, n2-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
548 or terrors of Conscience, by Sickness, or want of what may feed their Lusts, their Intemperance, Uncleanness, or terrors of Conscience, by Sickness, or want of what may feed their Lustiest, their Intemperance, Uncleanness, cc n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f r-crq vmb vvi po32 n2, po32 n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
549 or the like, as in Poverty or Age it may be: or the like, as in Poverty or Age it may be: cc dt j, c-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 pn31 vmb vbi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
550 In such cases Mens sins leave them, they do not leave or keep themselves from their sins: In such cases Men's Sins leave them, they do not leave or keep themselves from their Sins: p-acp d n2 ng2 n2 vvb pno32, pns32 vdb xx vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
551 But then Men so keep themselves from their iniquities, as to evidence that they are upright, But then Men so keep themselves from their iniquities, as to evidence that they Are upright, cc-acp cs n2 av vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp p-acp n1 cst pns32 vbr j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
552 when they can say, as Rom. 7.15. to the end. III. when they can say, as Rom. 7.15. to the end. III. c-crq pns32 vmb vvi, c-acp np1 crd. p-acp dt n1. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 54
553 A Man keeps himself from his Iniquity, so as to manifest his Uprightness, when, if he be overtaken and foiled by his iniquity, he mourns and grieves for it with true Evangelical Godly sorrow, A Man keeps himself from his Iniquity, so as to manifest his Uprightness, when, if he be overtaken and foiled by his iniquity, he mourns and grieves for it with true Evangelical Godly sorrow, dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp po31 n1, av c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, c-crq, cs pns31 vbb vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp j np1 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 54
554 and speedily renews the actings of his Repentance and Faith, and Prayers for Pardon of, and speedily renews the actings of his Repentance and Faith, and Prayers for Pardon of, cc av-j vvz dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cc n2 p-acp n1 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 54
555 and Power against it, not suffering guilt to lye on his Conscience, or the filth and power of his sin to lye quietly in his Soul, and Power against it, not suffering guilt to lie on his Conscience, or the filth and power of his since to lie quietly in his Soul, cc n1 p-acp pn31, xx vvg n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 54
556 but confesseth it to God, and hath his Heart stirred up to an higher degree of indignation against it: but Confesses it to God, and hath his Heart stirred up to an higher degree of Indignation against it: cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp np1, cc vhz po31 n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 54
557 This is the Duty, yea and Endeavour of all that would prove their Hearts Upright before God. This is the Duty, yea and Endeavour of all that would prove their Hearts Upright before God. d vbz dt n1, uh cc n1 pp-f d cst vmd vvi po32 n2 av-j p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
558 Men may forbear the outward acts of their reigning sins for a time, from carnal or meerly legal grounds and principles, Men may forbear the outward acts of their reigning Sins for a time, from carnal or merely Legal grounds and principles, np1 vmb vvi dt j n2 pp-f po32 j-vvg n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp j cc av-j j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
559 yet not loath them, but still have a liking to them, and when they do fall into them, not grieve aright, nor groan under them. yet not loath them, but still have a liking to them, and when they do fallen into them, not grieve aright, nor groan under them. av xx vvi pno32, cc-acp av vhi dt n-vvg p-acp pno32, cc c-crq pns32 vdb vvi p-acp pno32, xx vvi av, ccx vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
560 You do not in the sense of the Text keep your selves from your iniquities, You do not in the sense of the Text keep your selves from your iniquities, pn22 vdb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
561 if upon foils by them, you do not speedily repent of them, confess, bewail them, believe and pray against them, if upon foils by them, you do not speedily Repent of them, confess, bewail them, believe and pray against them, cs p-acp n2 p-acp pno32, pn22 vdb xx av-j vvi pp-f pno32, vvb, vvb pno32, vvb cc vvb p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
562 and have not your Hearts filled with greater hatred of them: and have not your Hearts filled with greater hatred of them: cc vhb xx po22 n2 vvn p-acp jc n1 pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
563 But he doth keep himself from his iniquity, so far as to approve his uprightness, who tho' he may sometimes, But he does keep himself from his iniquity, so Far as to approve his uprightness, who though he may sometime, cc-acp pns31 vdz vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, av av-j c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, r-crq cs pns31 vmb av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
564 yea too often be guilty of some acts of it, yet it is the constant burden of his Soul; yea too often be guilty of Some acts of it, yet it is the constant burden of his Soul; uh av av vbi j pp-f d n2 pp-f pn31, av pn31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
565 so that he groans under it, and is in bitterness of Soul for it, looking on Christ as pierced by it. so that he groans under it, and is in bitterness of Soul for it, looking on christ as pierced by it. av cst pns31 vvz p-acp pn31, cc vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, vvg p-acp np1 c-acp vvn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
566 He exercises Faith on Christ, wrestles with God in Prayer, and his Heart is more set against this his sin; He exercises Faith on christ, wrestles with God in Prayer, and his Heart is more Set against this his since; pns31 n2 n1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp np1 p-acp n1, cc po31 n1 vbz av-dc vvn p-acp d po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
567 so that whereas it has been peculiarly loved and delighted in before in his unregenerate state, so that whereas it has been peculiarly loved and delighted in before in his unregenerate state, av cst cs pn31 vhz vbn av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp a-acp p-acp po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
568 or was more tickling of, and pleasing to the unregenerate part even after Conversion, he now comes to have his Heart more set upon the mortification of it, or was more tickling of, and pleasing to the unregenerate part even After Conversion, he now comes to have his Heart more Set upon the mortification of it, cc vbds av-dc vvg pp-f, cc vvg p-acp dt j n1 av p-acp n1, pns31 av vvz pc-acp vhi po31 n1 av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
569 so as to offer an holy violence to it: so as to offer an holy violence to it: av c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 55
570 This is for Men to keep themselves from their iniquities, for there must be an holy violence used against these special sins; This is for Men to keep themselves from their iniquities, for there must be an holy violence used against these special Sins; d vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 vvd p-acp d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 56
571 for tho' the Spirit in the regenerate part be willing, yet the flesh is weak yea wiful, and must be kept under. for though the Spirit in the regenerate part be willing, yet the Flesh is weak yea wiful, and must be kept under. c-acp cs dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 vbi j, av dt n1 vbz j uh j, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 56
572 IV. To be upright, and prove that uprightness by men's keeping themselves from their iniquities, it is, to watch against these sins in an especial manner, IV. To be upright, and prove that uprightness by men's keeping themselves from their iniquities, it is, to watch against these Sins in an especial manner, np1 pc-acp vbi j, cc vvi d n1 p-acp ng2 vvg px32 p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vbz, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
573 and all the occasions and the very appearances of these evils, and to resist the very first motions and risings of them in the heart; and all the occasions and the very appearances of these evils, and to resist the very First motions and risings of them in the heart; cc d dt n2 cc dt j n2 pp-f d n2-jn, cc pc-acp vvi dt av ord n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
574 and to use all the means God hath in his Word appointed and directed to, for the mortification of them; and to use all the means God hath in his Word appointed and directed to, for the mortification of them; cc pc-acp vvi d dt n2 np1 vhz p-acp po31 n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
575 to use and improve all Duties and Ordinances, the Word, Sacraments, Prayer, Fasting joyned with Prayer, to use and improve all Duties and Ordinances, the Word, Sacraments, Prayer, Fasting joined with Prayer, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n2 cc n2, dt n1, n2, n1, vvg vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
576 and Communion of Saints, yea all publick, private and Secret Duties to this end: This is for men to keep themselves from their iniquities; and Communion of Saints, yea all public, private and Secret Duties to this end: This is for men to keep themselves from their iniquities; cc n1 pp-f n2, uh d j, j cc j-jn n2 p-acp d n1: d vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
577 he doth not do so, that runs upon the occasions of sin, such things as he hath found to feed his special sins; he does not do so, that runs upon the occasions of since, such things as he hath found to feed his special Sins; pns31 vdz xx vdi av, cst vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, d n2 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
578 he that runs into that company, that he hath found drawing him into sin, either drinking, wantonness, misspending of time, he that runs into that company, that he hath found drawing him into since, either drinking, wantonness, misspending of time, pns31 cst vvz p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn vvg pno31 p-acp n1, d vvg, n1, vvg pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
579 or any other sin, that he is inclined to, and easily foiled by: he that doth not abstain from appearance of evil, 1 Thes. 5.22. or any other since, that he is inclined to, and Easily foiled by: he that does not abstain from appearance of evil, 1 Thebes 5.22. cc d j-jn n1, cst pns31 vbz vvn p-acp, cc av-j vvn p-acp: pns31 cst vdz xx vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n-jn, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
580 doth not hare the garment spotted with the flesh, Jude v. 23. that doth not resist the very first motions of sin, does not hare the garment spotted with the Flesh, U^de v. 23. that does not resist the very First motions of since, vdz xx vvi dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, np1 n1 crd cst vdz xx vvi dt av ord n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 56
581 but entertains them in his thoughts, suffers them to conceive, and breed there. but entertains them in his thoughts, suffers them to conceive, and breed there. cc-acp vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n2, vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
582 He doth not keep himself from his iniquity, that doth not deny himself in lawful things, that are not necessary, He does not keep himself from his iniquity, that does not deny himself in lawful things, that Are not necessary, pns31 vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, cst vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp j n2, cst vbr xx j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
583 when and so far as, he finds them to minister occasion to his special sins: when and so Far as, he finds them to minister occasion to his special Sins: c-crq cc av av-j a-acp, pns31 vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po31 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
584 such an one doth in part fail in this duty of the Text, and so far in his uprightness, such an one does in part fail in this duty of the Text, and so Far in his uprightness, d dt pi vdz p-acp n1 vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av av-j p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
585 though in the main he be upright. Yea he that doth not use the means to mortifie his sins, the Word, Prayer, though in the main he be upright. Yea he that does not use the means to mortify his Sins, the Word, Prayer, cs p-acp dt n1 pns31 vbb j. uh pns31 cst vdz xx vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n2, dt n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
586 and (if one that hath a right to them) Sacraments, and improve them for this end, doth at least in degree fall short of integrity; and (if one that hath a right to them) Sacraments, and improve them for this end, does At least in degree fallen short of integrity; cc (cs pi cst vhz dt j-jn p-acp pno32) n2, cc vvb pno32 p-acp d n1, vdz p-acp ds p-acp n1 vvi j pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
587 and if any wholly neglect to avoid occasions of sin, or to use the means to mortifie these sins, he is not upright at all; and if any wholly neglect to avoid occasions of since, or to use the means to mortify these Sins, he is not upright At all; cc cs d av-jn n1 pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi d n2, pns31 vbz xx av-j p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
588 but he that doth these things, avoids occasions of sin, and duly uses and improves the instituted means for mortifying of it, is upright. but he that does these things, avoids occasions of since, and duly uses and improves the instituted means for mortifying of it, is upright. cc-acp pns31 cst vdz d n2, vvz n2 pp-f n1, cc av-jn vvz cc vvz dt vvn n2 p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
589 And these particulars may seem as Marks to try your selves by. V. I proceed now in the next place to give the Reasons of the Doctrine. And And these particulars may seem as Marks to try your selves by. V. I proceed now in the next place to give the Reasons of the Doctrine. And cc d n2-j vmb vvi p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp. np1 pns11 vvb av p-acp dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1. cc (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 57
590 I. One Reason why it is the duty of every one that names the Name of Christ, I. One Reason why it is the duty of every one that names the Name of christ, pns11. crd n1 c-crq pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d crd cst vvz dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 57
591 and the Evidence of such an one's Unprightness, to keep himself from his iniquity, is, and the Evidence of such an one's Unprightness, to keep himself from his iniquity, is, cc dt n1 pp-f d dt pig n1, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp po31 n1, vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 57
592 because it is by these sins that are men's own proper iniquities, (whether they be beloved reigning sins in the unregenerate, Because it is by these Sins that Are men's own proper iniquities, (whither they be Beloved reigning Sins in the unregenerate, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 cst vbr ng2 vvi j n2, (cs pns32 vbb vvn vvg n2 p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 57
593 or prevailing and tyrannizing corruptions in the regenerate) that God is most dishonoured; or prevailing and tyrannizing corruptions in the regenerate) that God is most dishonoured; cc vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp dt j-vvn) cst np1 vbz av-ds vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
594 these are they that men take occasion from to reproach Religion, especially if they be outward open acts of sin that are fallen into. these Are they that men take occasion from to reproach Religion, especially if they be outward open acts of since that Are fallen into. d vbr pns32 d n2 vvb n1 p-acp pc-acp vvi n1, av-j cs pns32 vbb j j n2 pp-f n1 cst vbr vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
595 Now certainly it is the duty of all, especially of Believers, to keep themselves from that which may bring dishonour to God; Now Certainly it is the duty of all, especially of Believers, to keep themselves from that which may bring dishonour to God; av av-j pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d, av-j pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp d r-crq vmb vvi n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
596 and therefore will it be an Evidence of the uprightness of the heart, because he that really keeps himself from his iniquities, doth it from grounds and principles, from a respect to God's Glory; and Therefore will it be an Evidence of the uprightness of the heart, Because he that really keeps himself from his iniquities, does it from grounds and principles, from a respect to God's Glory; cc av vmb pn31 vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pns31 cst av-j vvz px31 p-acp po31 n2, vdz pn31 p-acp n2 cc n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
597 he keeps from them as things that do peculiarly dishonour God, transgress his holy Law, are committed against Christ, grieve and quench the Holy Spirit of God: he keeps from them as things that do peculiarly dishonour God, transgress his holy Law, Are committed against christ, grieve and quench the Holy Spirit of God: pns31 vvz p-acp pno32 c-acp n2 cst vdb av-j vvi np1, vvb po31 j n1, vbr vvn p-acp np1, vvb cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
598 For these are the right scriptural, spiritual grounds and motives of our keeping our selves from sin: For these Are the right scriptural, spiritual grounds and motives of our keeping our selves from since: c-acp d vbr dt j-jn j, j n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n-vvg po12 n2 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
599 Now men's own sins, dishonouring God, opposing Christ, and grieving the Spirit in a more than ordinary manner, to keep from some sins, Now men's own Sins, Dishonoring God, opposing christ, and grieving the Spirit in a more than ordinary manner, to keep from Some Sins, av ng2 d n2, vvg np1, vvg np1, cc vvg dt n1 p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
600 and not from these, would arguea rotten heart. and not from these, would arguea rotten heart. cc xx p-acp d, vmd vhi j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 58
601 II. Because for persons to keep themselves from their iniquities either reigning or prevailing corruptions, is, one special act, fruit and effect of true Evangelical Sorrow, and Repentance: II Because for Persons to keep themselves from their iniquities either reigning or prevailing corruptions, is, one special act, fruit and Effect of true Evangelical Sorrow, and Repentance: crd p-acp p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2 d vvg cc j-vvg n2, vbz, pi j n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f j np1 n1, cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 58
602 Now it is our duty to exercise all the acts, and bring forth all the effects and fruits of true Repentance; Now it is our duty to exercise all the acts, and bring forth all the effects and fruits of true Repentance; av pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n2, cc vvi av d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 58
603 but without this our Repentance is not truly Evangelical, for there is an effential part and actof it wanting, viz. that of taking an holy revenge on our sins, but without this our Repentance is not truly Evangelical, for there is an effential part and actof it wanting, viz. that of taking an holy revenge on our Sins, cc-acp p-acp d po12 n1 vbz xx av-j np1, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc av pn31 vvg, n1 cst pp-f vvg dt j n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
604 and on our selves for them, 2 Cor. 7.11. Tea what revenge? This is the only case in which revenge is lawful; and on our selves for them, 2 Cor. 7.11. Tea what revenge? This is the only case in which revenge is lawful; cc p-acp po12 n2 p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd. n1 q-crq n1? d vbz dt j n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
605 and here it is commendable, yea our great and necessary Duty: and Here it is commendable, yea our great and necessary Duty: cc av pn31 vbz j, uh po12 j cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
606 This our prevailing corruption, (as you saw under the last Head) is that by which we have most dishonoured God, most wounded and pierced Christ, grieved, quenched and vexed the Spirit of God, This our prevailing corruption, (as you saw under the last Head) is that by which we have most dishonoured God, most wounded and pierced christ, grieved, quenched and vexed the Spirit of God, d po12 j-vvg n1, (c-acp pn22 vvd p-acp dt ord n1) vbz d p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb av-ds j-vvn np1, av-ds j-vvn cc vvd np1, vvn, vvn cc vvn dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
607 and hath most wounded our own Consciences, defiled our Souls, and defaced God's Image in them; and hath most wounded our own Consciences, defiled our Souls, and defaced God's Image in them; cc vhz av-ds n1 po12 d n2, vvn po12 n2, cc vvd npg1 n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
608 therefore we should keep our selves from these our iniquities, that we may take revenge on them, Therefore we should keep our selves from these our iniquities, that we may take revenge on them, av pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp d po12 n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
609 for the wrong they have done to God, and our own Souls; for the wrong they have done to God, and our own Souls; p-acp dt n-jn pns32 vhb vdn p-acp np1, cc po12 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
610 by being the death of those sins, which have in a more eminent manner, been the cause of the Death of Christ, by being the death of those Sins, which have in a more eminent manner, been the cause of the Death of christ, p-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vhb p-acp dt av-dc j n1, vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
611 and would be the Death of our Souls, if not repented of, pardoned, and subdued as to their reigning power; and would be the Death of our Souls, if not repented of, pardoned, and subdued as to their reigning power; cc vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cs xx vvn pp-f, vvn, cc vvn a-acp p-acp po32 j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
612 by how much any sin has been more delightful to us formerly, the more hateful it should be to us for the time to come. by how much any since has been more delightful to us formerly, the more hateful it should be to us for the time to come. p-acp c-crq d d n1 vhz vbn av-dc j p-acp pno12 av-j, dt av-dc j pn31 vmd vbi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
613 What Amnon unjustly did by Tamar, we may justly do by our beloved sins. Thus have true Penitents expressed their Repentance; What Amnon unjustly did by Tamar, we may justly do by our Beloved Sins. Thus have true Penitents expressed their Repentance; q-crq np1 av-j vdd p-acp np1, pns12 vmb av-j vdi p-acp po12 j-vvn n2. av vhb j n2-jn vvd po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
614 so did Mary Magdalen when she Washed Christs Feet with her Tears, to take a revenge on those Eyes of hers, that had been Doors and Windows, Outlets, so did Marry Magdalen when she Washed Christ Feet with her Tears, to take a revenge on those Eyes of hers, that had been Doors and Windows, Outlets, av vdd vvi np1 c-crq pns31 vvd npg1 n2 p-acp po31 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f png31, cst vhd vbn n2 cc n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 59
615 and Inlets to Lust and Wantonness as to her self, and by Wanton Glances had stirred up Lust in others; and Inlets to Lust and Wantonness as to her self, and by Wanton Glances had stirred up Lust in Others; cc n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 c-acp p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp j-jn n2 vhd vvn a-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 60
616 and she took a Revenge on those Hairs that had been Nets and Snares to catch Men; and she took a Revenge on those Hairs that had been Nets and Snares to catch Men; cc pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp d n2 cst vhd vbn n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 60
617 when she wiped Christs Feet with the Hairs of her Head. Thus Arch-bishop Cranmer who had subscribed a Recantation, when she wiped Christ Feet with the Hairs of her Head. Thus Archbishop Cranmer who had subscribed a Recantation, c-crq pns31 vvd npg1 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 av n1 np1 r-crq vhd vvn dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 60
618 when he was recovered from his Fall, and brought to the Stake, first put that Hand into the Flames that had Subscribed the Recantation. III. when he was recovered from his Fallen, and brought to the Stake, First put that Hand into the Flames that had Subscribed the Recantation. III. c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd p-acp dt n1, ord vvd d n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vhd vvn dt n1. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 60
619 Because to keep your selves from your iniquities, will be an Evidence of the power as well as the truth of your Repentance, Because to keep your selves from your iniquities, will be an Evidence of the power as well as the truth of your Repentance, p-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
620 and of the Work of Gods Sanctifying Spirit and Grace upon your Hearts; therefore we should keep our selves from these our iniquities: and of the Work of God's Sanctifying Spirit and Grace upon your Hearts; Therefore we should keep our selves from these our iniquities: cc pp-f dt n1 pp-f npg1 j-vvg n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2; av pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp d po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
621 These are the Master-sins, the Lordly-Lusts; These Are the Master-sins, the Lordly-Lusts; d vbr dt n2, dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
622 we should do by these as the King of Syria gave order to his Captains about the King of Israel, 1 Kin. 22.31. Fight neither with small nor great save only with the King of Israel. we should do by these as the King of Syria gave order to his Captains about the King of Israel, 1 Kin. 22.31. Fight neither with small nor great save only with the King of Israel. pns12 vmd vdi p-acp d c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1. crd. vvb av-d p-acp j ccx j p-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
623 They were to fight with others, but against him chiefly: So we must fight against every sin; They were to fight with Others, but against him chiefly: So we must fight against every since; pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn, cc-acp p-acp pno31 av-jn: av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
624 but we must aim our Arrows and Blows most peculiarly against our King Lusts, to take them Captive, but we must aim our Arrows and Blows most peculiarly against our King Lustiest, to take them Captive, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 cc vvz av-ds av-j p-acp po12 n1 vvz, pc-acp vvi pno32 n-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
625 yea to kill and slay them: yea to kill and slay them: uh p-acp vvi cc vvi pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
626 As it would be an Evidence of Falseness and Treachery in Officers and Souldiers in an Army, to shoot at the Common Souldiers amongst their Enemies, As it would be an Evidence of Falseness and Treachery in Officers and Soldiers in an Army, to shoot At the Common Soldiers among their Enemies, c-acp pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2 p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 60
627 but when they see Captains or the General, to let them escape, and not make a shot at them; but when they see Captains or the General, to let them escape, and not make a shot At them; cc-acp c-crq pns32 vvb n2 cc dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 vvi, cc xx vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
628 no less will it be a sign of a false, rotten, Hypocritical Heart, to keep from some sins, no less will it be a Signen of a false, rotten, Hypocritical Heart, to keep from Some Sins, av-dx dc n1 pn31 vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j, j-vvn, j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
629 but not from its special sins: but not from its special Sins: cc-acp xx p-acp po31 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
630 But on the other hand it is a sign of sincerity, when Men keep themselves from these their most predominant sins, But on the other hand it is a Signen of sincerity, when Men keep themselves from these their most predominant Sins, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq n2 vvb px32 p-acp d po32 av-ds j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
631 as those that are the greatest Enemies to God, and their Souls: as those that Are the greatest Enemies to God, and their Souls: c-acp d cst vbr dt js n2 p-acp np1, cc po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
632 Yea thus to keep from our special, most prevailing sins, will be an evidence of the power of Grace in the Heart; Yea thus to keep from our special, most prevailing Sins, will be an evidence of the power of Grace in the Heart; uh av p-acp vvi p-acp po12 j, av-ds j-vvg n2, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
633 as it is an evidence of the power of a Prince, when he is got into the Heart of his Enemies Country, as it is an evidence of the power of a Prince, when he is god into the Heart of his Enemies Country, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
634 and takes his Forts and Strong-holds, so it will be a sign of the strength of Grace, and Takes his Forts and Strongholds, so it will be a Signen of the strength of Grace, cc vvz po31 n2 cc j, av pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
635 when you keep from, and subdue your formerly beloved, or most prevailing corruptions; for these are the Strongholds, that Sin, the World, and Satan have in your Hearts; when you keep from, and subdue your formerly Beloved, or most prevailing corruptions; for these Are the Strongholds, that since, the World, and Satan have in your Hearts; c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp, cc vvb po22 av-j vvn, cc av-ds j-vvg n2; p-acp d vbr dt n2, cst n1, dt n1, cc np1 vhb p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
636 therefore it will be an evidence that the Weapons of your Warfare are mighty through God, Therefore it will be an evidence that the Weapons of your Warfare Are mighty through God, av pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 cst dt n2 pp-f po22 n1 vbr j p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
637 when they pull down those Strong-holds, and bring down every high thing into captivity, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. These your special sins are the Strong Man Armed, that keep the House, when they pull down those Strongholds, and bring down every high thing into captivity, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. These your special Sins Are the Strong Man Armed, that keep the House, c-crq pns32 vvb a-acp d j, cc vvb a-acp d j n1 p-acp n1, crd np1 crd, crd np1 po22 j n2 vbr dt j n1 j-vvn, cst vvb dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
638 but now when you keep your selves from these sins, it proves Grace to be stronger than sin, but now when you keep your selves from these Sins, it Proves Grace to be Stronger than since, cc-acp av c-crq pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n2, pn31 vvz n1 pc-acp vbi jc cs n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
639 when it overcomes these strong corruptions. when it overcomes these strong corruptions. c-crq pn31 vvz d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 61
640 IV. Another reason why we should keep our selves from our special prevailing sins, and why it will be an evidence of our uprightness, so to do is, IV. another reason why we should keep our selves from our special prevailing Sins, and why it will be an evidence of our uprightness, so to do is, np1 j-jn n1 c-crq pns12 vmd vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 j j-vvg n2, cc c-crq pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av pc-acp vdi vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
641 because this will be an evidence of the truth and strength of our love to God and Jesus Christ, Because this will be an evidence of the truth and strength of our love to God and jesus christ, c-acp d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
642 when we will deny them nothing, but are ready to pluck out right eyes, cut off right hands, keep and mortifie those sins which are by nature, by custom, when we will deny them nothing, but Are ready to pluck out right eyes, Cut off right hands, keep and mortify those Sins which Are by nature, by custom, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi pno32 pix, cc-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi av j-jn n2, vvn a-acp j-jn n2, vvb cc vvi d n2 r-crq vbr p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
643 and by their profit or pleasure as dear to us as those members of body are; and by their profit or pleasure as dear to us as those members of body Are; cc p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 c-acp j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 vbr; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
644 and indeed he who is inabled by grace, to part with his most beloved or prevailing sins, will by the same grace be inabled to part with his life for God, if called thereunto; and indeed he who is enabled by grace, to part with his most Beloved or prevailing Sins, will by the same grace be enabled to part with his life for God, if called thereunto; cc av pns31 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 av-ds j-vvn cc j-vvg n2, vmb p-acp dt d n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, cs vvn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
645 for Mens beloved lusts are dearer to them than their lives, yea than their Souls naturally: for Men's Beloved Lustiest Are Dearer to them than their lives, yea than their Souls naturally: p-acp ng2 j-vvn n2 vbr jc-jn pc-acp pno32 cs po32 n2, uh av po32 n2 av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
646 But if Men do not keep themselves from their beloved iniquities, they have no true love to God at all; But if Men do not keep themselves from their Beloved iniquities, they have no true love to God At all; cc-acp cs n2 vdb xx vvi px32 p-acp po32 j-vvn n2, pns32 vhb dx j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
647 yea, if they do not set themselves with all their might against prevailing corruptions, it is a sign there is little love to God and Jesus Christ. yea, if they do not Set themselves with all their might against prevailing corruptions, it is a Signen there is little love to God and jesus christ. uh, cs pns32 vdb xx vvi px32 p-acp d po32 n1 p-acp j-vvg n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vbz j n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 62
648 I now proceed to the Application of this Doctrine; I now proceed to the Application of this Doctrine; pns11 av vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 62
649 and much that hath been mentioned in the Explication, and Confirmation of the Doctrine, may be helpful to us in, and much that hath been mentioned in the Explication, and Confirmation of the Doctrine, may be helpful to us in, cc d cst vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi j p-acp pno12 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 62
650 and serve instead of the Application of it; and serve instead of the Application of it; cc vvi av pp-f dt n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 62
651 what hath been already said, shewing where men may seek for, and find their special sins either beloved and reigning lusts, what hath been already said, showing where men may seek for, and find their special Sins either Beloved and reigning Lustiest, r-crq vhz vbn av vvn, vvg r-crq n2 vmb vvi p-acp, cc vvi po32 j n2 av-d vvn cc j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 62
652 or prevailing iniquities, may be useful by way of Direction to help you, to find out what your iniquities are, or prevailing iniquities, may be useful by Way of Direction to help you, to find out what your iniquities Are, cc j-vvg n2, vmb vbi j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, pc-acp vvi av r-crq po22 n2 vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 62
653 and what hath been spoken in the Application; and what hath been spoken in the Application; cc q-crq vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 62
654 shewing what it is for persons to keep themselves from their iniquities, may be helpful to you in Examination, showing what it is for Persons to keep themselves from their iniquities, may be helpful to you in Examination, vvg r-crq pn31 vbz p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, vmb vbi j p-acp pn22 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 63
655 whether you have this mark and evidence of the Uprightness of your hearts before God; whither you have this mark and evidence of the Uprightness of your hearts before God; cs pn22 vhb d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 63
656 and what hath been insisted on as Reasons of the Doctrine, may serve as Motives to inforce the Exhortation to all of us, to keep our selves from our peculiar Iniquities: and what hath been insisted on as Reasons of the Doctrine, may serve as Motives to enforce the Exhortation to all of us, to keep our selves from our peculiar Iniquities: cc q-crq vhz vbn vvd a-acp p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d pp-f pno12, pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 63
657 But I shall make however some more particular Application, by way of Examination, Exhortation and Direction. I. But I shall make however Some more particular Application, by Way of Examination, Exhortation and Direction. I. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi c-acp d dc j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 63
658 Let us make use of this Doctrine by may of Examination, to call on all, both my self and others, to examine whether we can evidence that we are upright before the Lord, by this, that we have been inabled to keep our selves from our iniquities; Let us make use of this Doctrine by may of Examination, to call on all, both my self and Others, to examine whither we can evidence that we Are upright before the Lord, by this, that we have been enabled to keep our selves from our iniquities; vvb pno12 vvi n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d, d po11 n1 cc n2-jn, pc-acp vvi cs pns12 vmb n1 cst pns12 vbr av-j p-acp dt n1, p-acp d, cst pns12 vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 63
659 for consider you can have no evidence of sincerity, if you do not in some good measure keep your selves from your iniquity, at least from the reigning power of it, from every beloved Lust, for Consider you can have no evidence of sincerity, if you do not in Some good measure keep your selves from your iniquity, At least from the reigning power of it, from every Beloved Lust, c-acp vvb pn22 vmb vhi dx n1 pp-f n1, cs pn22 vdb xx p-acp d j n1 vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, p-acp ds p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp d j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 63
660 and if you do not set your selves against, and use your utmost endeavours to keep your selves from your most prevailing tyrannizing Corruptions, that you find by experience you are most inclined to, and if you do not Set your selves against, and use your utmost endeavours to keep your selves from your most prevailing tyrannizing Corruptions, that you find by experience you Are most inclined to, cc cs pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp, cc vvb po22 j n2 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 av-ds vvg j-vvg n2, cst pn22 vvb p-acp n1 pn22 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 63
661 and most easily and frequently foiled by. and most Easily and frequently foiled by. cc av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 63
662 To indulge any sin out of love to it, and when convinced it is a sin, is the brand of a rotten-hearted Hypocrite, To indulge any since out of love to it, and when convinced it is a since, is the brand of a rotten-hearted Hypocrite, p-acp vvi d n1 av pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, cc c-crq vvd pn31 vbz dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 63
663 and the certain sign of a Mans being wholly void of a work of saving grace, it argues no grace at all in truth; and the certain Signen of a men being wholly void of a work of Saving grace, it argues no grace At all in truth; cc dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vbg av-jn vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, pn31 vvz dx n1 p-acp d p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
664 and to be often foiled by prevailing (tho' they be no reigning) sins, is an argument of very weak Grace, and to be often foiled by prevailing (though they be no reigning) Sins, is an argument of very weak Grace, cc pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp j-vvg (cs pns32 vbb dx vvg) n2, vbz dt n1 pp-f av j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
665 and that it is at a very low ebb in the Soul. If you keep your selves from some sins that you are less inclined and have fewer temptations to, from constitution, employment, age, condition, and that it is At a very low ebb in the Soul. If you keep your selves from Some Sins that you Are less inclined and have fewer temptations to, from constitution, employment, age, condition, cc cst pn31 vbz p-acp dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1 cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp d n2 cst pn22 vbr av-dc vvn cc vhb dc n2 p-acp, p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
666 or the like, and yet do not keep your selves from other sins, that you are more inclined to, at least if you do not to the utmost endeavour so to do, you can have no evidence of sincerity; or the like, and yet do not keep your selves from other Sins, that you Are more inclined to, At least if you do not to the utmost endeavour so to do, you can have no evidence of sincerity; cc dt j, cc av vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp j-jn n2, cst pn22 vbr av-dc vvn p-acp, p-acp ds cs pn22 vdb xx p-acp dt j n1 av pc-acp vdi, pn22 vmb vhi dx n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
667 if, with Saul, you destroy the lean Cattle, but spare the Fat, and spare an Agas, a King Lust, you are but Hypocrites; if, with Saul, you destroy the lean Cattle, but spare the Fat, and spare an Agas, a King Lust, you Are but Hypocrites; cs, p-acp np1, pn22 vvb dt j n2, cc-acp vvb dt j, cc vvi dt np1, dt n1 n1, pn22 vbr p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
668 if you keep your selves only from lean Lusts, that can bring in little or no advantage to you, if you keep your selves only from lean Lustiest, that can bring in little or no advantage to you, cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 av-j p-acp j n2, cst vmb vvi p-acp j cc dx n1 p-acp pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
669 but even outward hurt, such as will waste your Estates, blast your Credit, impair your Health, consume your Bodies, destroy your Lives, but even outward hurt, such as will waste your Estates, blast your Credit, impair your Health, consume your Bodies, destroy your Lives, cc-acp av j n1, d c-acp vmb vvi po22 n2, vvb po22 n1, vvi po22 n1, vvb po22 n2, vvb po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
670 or undo your Families, but spare fat Lusts, such whereby your gain comes in, which may raise you in your Estate, or undo your Families, but spare fat Lustiest, such whereby your gain comes in, which may raise you in your Estate, cc vvb po22 n2, cc-acp vvb j n2, d c-crq po22 n1 vvz p-acp, r-crq vmb vvi pn22 p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
671 or in your esteem with Men, or are pleasing and delightful sins, this is a sign of an unsound heart; or in your esteem with Men, or Are pleasing and delightful Sins, this is a Signen of an unsound heart; cc p-acp po22 n1 p-acp n2, cc vbr vvg cc j n2, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
672 if you allow your selves in the sins that your Callings lay before you Temptations to, Injustice, Oppression, Deceit, if you allow your selves in the Sins that your Callings lay before you Temptations to, Injustice, Oppression, Deceit, cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 cst po22 n2 vvb p-acp pn22 n2 p-acp, n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 64
673 or any Unlawful Gains, if there be any Delilah you lay in your Bosoms, or lay your heads in the Lap of, your hearts are not upright: or any Unlawful Gains, if there be any Delilah you lay in your Bosoms, or lay your Heads in the Lap of, your hearts Are not upright: cc d j-u n2, cs pc-acp vbb d np1 pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f, po22 n2 vbr xx j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
674 But if you regard no iniquity in your heart, would not leave a Hoof behind, spare no Agas, has no Delilah, it is a sign of an upright heart. But if you regard no iniquity in your heart, would not leave a Hoof behind, spare no Agas, has no Delilah, it is a Signen of an upright heart. cc-acp cs pn22 vvb dx n1 p-acp po22 n1, vmd xx vvi dt n1 a-acp, vvb dx np1, vhz dx np1, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
675 Examine therefore your selves, whether you have kept your selves from your iniquity. Examine Therefore your selves, whither you have kept your selves from your iniquity. vvb av po22 n2, cs pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
676 To keep from the committing some sins that you have no great inclination or temptation to, is no sign of sincerity; To keep from the committing Some Sins that you have no great inclination or temptation to, is no Signen of sincerity; p-acp vvi p-acp dt vvg d n2 cst pn22 vhb dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp, vbz dx n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
677 but to keep your selves from the sins your natural temper, age, &c. leads you to, this will be an evidence of grace. but to keep your selves from the Sins your natural temper, age, etc. leads you to, this will be an evidence of grace. cc-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt n2 po22 j n1, n1, av vvz pn22 pc-acp, d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
678 As for instance, for an old Man to keep from Wantonness, from Acts of Uncleanness or Prodigality, this is no sign of his sincerity, As for instance, for an old Man to keep from Wantonness, from Acts of Uncleanness or Prodigality, this is no Signen of his sincerity, p-acp p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, d vbz dx n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
679 when possibly he thinks or speaks of such sins with delight; when possibly he thinks or speaks of such Sins with delight; c-crq av-j pns31 vvz cc vvz pp-f d n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
680 his sins in such a case have rather left him, than he has left his sins: his Sins in such a case have rather left him, than he has left his Sins: po31 n2 p-acp d dt n1 vhb av vvn pno31, cs pns31 vhz vvn po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
681 So it's no sign of Uprightness for the young Man to keep himself from Covetousness; So it's no Signen of Uprightness for the young Man to keep himself from Covetousness; av pn31|vbz dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
682 but now for the young Man to flee youthful Lusts, Pride, Vanity, Disobedience to Superiours, Uncleanness, Intemperance, Evil Companions, Sins that he hath the most strong Temptations to, this is a sign of Grace: but now for the young Man to flee youthful Lustiest, Pride, Vanity, Disobedience to Superiors, Uncleanness, Intemperance, Evil Sodales, Sins that he hath the most strong Temptations to, this is a Signen of Grace: cc-acp av c-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi j n2, n1, n1, n1 p-acp n2-jn, n1, n1, j-jn n2, n2 cst pns31 vhz dt av-ds j n2 p-acp, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
683 So for the old Man to keep himself from Covetousness, Frowardness and other Sins of Age, is an evidence of true Grace, So for the old Man to keep himself from Covetousness, Frowardness and other Sins of Age, is an evidence of true Grace, av p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n1, n1 cc j-jn n2 pp-f n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
684 yea of some strength of it; yea of Some strength of it; uh pp-f d n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 65
685 for the Rich or Prosperous Person to keep himself from Pride, Security, Trusting in Riches, Honours, Friends, for the Rich or Prosperous Person to keep himself from Pride, Security, Trusting in Riches, Honours, Friends, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n1, n1, vvg p-acp n2, ng1, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
686 and from making them Fewel for his Lusts: and from making them Fuel for his Lustiest: cc p-acp vvg pno32 n1 p-acp po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
687 And for the Afflicted Person to keep himself from Discontent or using indirect Means to get out of his Straits and Troubles; And for the Afflicted Person to keep himself from Discontent or using indirect Means to get out of his Straits and Troubles; cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n-jn cc vvg j n2 pc-acp vvi av pp-f po31 n2 cc vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
688 for the Tradesman to keep himself from Trading Sins, for him that hath great dealings in the World, for the Tradesman to keep himself from Trading Sins, for him that hath great dealings in the World, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp n-vvg n2, p-acp pno31 cst vhz j n2-vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
689 yet to keep his heart free for God, and for his Worship; yet to keep his heart free for God, and for his Worship; av pc-acp vvi po31 n1 j p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
690 this will be a sign of an upright heart, as keeping its self from its own iniquity. this will be a Signen of an upright heart, as keeping its self from its own iniquity. d vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, c-acp vvg po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
691 You have heard in the Explication of the Doctrine, what it is to keep your selves from your iniquities; You have herd in the Explication of the Doctrine, what it is to keep your selves from your iniquities; pn22 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
692 make use of those heads here to try your selves by. make use of those Heads Here to try your selves by. vvb n1 pp-f d n2 av pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
693 Do you endeavour to break off the allowed customary practice of the sins you are most prone to? is the bent of your hearts against these sins chiefly, Do you endeavour to break off the allowed customary practice of the Sins you Are most prove to? is the bent of your hearts against these Sins chiefly, vdb pn22 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp dt vvn j n1 pp-f dt n2 pn22 vbr av-ds j p-acp? vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp d n2 av-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
694 and your wills set against them? can you truly say, you hate them, when you are foiled by any of them? do you mourn and cry out under the sense of them, as Paul, Rom. 7.24. Oh wretched Man that I am! and your wills Set against them? can you truly say, you hate them, when you Are foiled by any of them? do you mourn and cry out under the sense of them, as Paul, Rom. 7.24. O wretched Man that I am! cc po22 n2 vvn p-acp pno32? vmb pn22 av-j vvb, pn22 vvb pno32, c-crq pn22 vbr vvn p-acp d pp-f pno32? vdb pn22 vvi cc vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, c-acp np1, np1 crd. uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm! (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
695 when you have been overtaken with your special sin, can you never rest till you have recovered your selves by Confession, Prayer, renewed Act; when you have been overtaken with your special since, can you never rest till you have recovered your selves by Confessi, Prayer, renewed Act; c-crq pn22 vhb vbn vvn p-acp po22 j n1, vmb pn22 av-x vvi c-acp pn22 vhb vvn po22 n2 p-acp n1, n1, vvd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
696 of Faith and Repentance, so that tho' sometimes you fall into your special iniquity, yet you keep your self from the reigning power of it, you dare not lye in it, of Faith and Repentance, so that though sometime you fallen into your special iniquity, yet you keep your self from the reigning power of it, you Dare not lie in it, pp-f n1 cc n1, av cst cs av pn22 vvb p-acp po22 j n1, av pn22 vvb po22 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f pn31, pn22 vvb xx vvi p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 66
697 and after particular foils by your iniquity, and your recovery from them, do you give those iniquities of yours a more deadly wound, set your selves against it, endeavour more the mortification of it, watch, and After particular foils by your iniquity, and your recovery from them, do you give those iniquities of yours a more deadly wound, Set your selves against it, endeavour more the mortification of it, watch, cc p-acp j n2 p-acp po22 n1, cc po22 n1 p-acp pno32, vdb pn22 vvb d n2 pp-f png22 dt av-dc j n1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn31, vvb av-dc dt n1 pp-f pn31, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
698 and pray, and believe more against it, and against all occasions of, and temptations to it, and pray, and believe more against it, and against all occasions of, and temptations to it, cc vvb, cc vvi av-dc p-acp pn31, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f, cc n2 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
699 and make use of all means God hath appointed to keep you from it? viz. all Ordinances, and Providences for this end; and make use of all means God hath appointed to keep you from it? viz. all Ordinances, and Providences for this end; cc vvi n1 pp-f d n2 np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pn31? n1 d n2, cc n2 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
700 Ordinances, the Word Read, Preached, Meditated, and Conferred on, Sacraments, Fasting, Communion of Saints, your own and others Experiences, Ordinances, the Word Read, Preached, Meditated, and Conferred on, Sacraments, Fasting, Communion of Saints, your own and Others Experiences, n2, dt n1 vvb, vvn, j-vvn, cc vvn a-acp, n2, vvg, n1 pp-f n2, po22 d cc ng2-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
701 and all Providences both of Mercy and Affliction, to keep under sin, yea this sin, and keep from it in your hearts and lives; and all Providences both of Mercy and Affliction, to keep under since, yea this since, and keep from it in your hearts and lives; cc d n2 d pp-f n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, uh d n1, cc vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp po22 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
702 so that after your falls you gain more ground against it. so that After your falls you gain more ground against it. av cst p-acp po22 n2 pn22 vvb dc n1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
703 If it be thus with you, tho' you may too often be foiled by your particular corruptions, If it be thus with you, though you may too often be foiled by your particular corruptions, cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pn22, cs pn22 vmb av av vbi vvn p-acp po22 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
704 yet you do keep your selves from your iniquities, so far at least as to approve the uprightness of your hearts before God: yet you do keep your selves from your iniquities, so Far At least as to approve the uprightness of your hearts before God: av pn22 vdb vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, av av-j p-acp ds c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n2 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
705 But on the other side if you customarily commit these sins, if you indulge them, But on the other side if you customarily commit these Sins, if you indulge them, cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 cs pn22 av-j vvb d n2, cs pn22 vvb pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
706 and allow your selves in the Acting of them, nay if your hearts be not set against them, and allow your selves in the Acting of them, nay if your hearts be not Set against them, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno32, uh-x cs po22 n2 vbb xx vvn p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
707 so that, tho' you leave them, or they leave you, yet you do not loath them, do not grieve when you fall into them; so that, though you leave them, or they leave you, yet you do not loath them, do not grieve when you fallen into them; av cst, cs pn22 vvb pno32, cc pns32 vvb pn22, av pn22 vdb xx vvi pno32, vdb xx vvi c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
708 do not act Faith and Repentance, do not watch against them, use not the means of mortifying them, do not act Faith and Repentance, do not watch against them, use not the means of mortifying them, vdb xx vvi n1 cc n1, vdb xx vvi p-acp pno32, vvb xx dt n2 pp-f vvg pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
709 but run upon the occasions of them, they are your beloved reigning sins. II. Another Use I shall make of this Doctrine is by way of Exhortation; but run upon the occasions of them, they Are your Beloved reigning Sins. II another Use I shall make of this Doctrine is by Way of Exhortation; cc-acp vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f pno32, pns32 vbr po22 j-vvn vvg n2. crd j-jn n1 pns11 vmb vvi pp-f d n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 67
710 earnestly to press all, that they would not rest short of this evidence of Uprightness, the keeping themselves from their iniquities. earnestly to press all, that they would not rest short of this evidence of Uprightness, the keeping themselves from their iniquities. av-j pc-acp vvi d, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, dt n-vvg px32 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 68
711 In prosecution of which Use, I shall add both Motives and Directions. In prosecution of which Use, I shall add both Motives and Directions. p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq n1, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 68
712 Be exhorted all of you to keep your selves from your iniquities, the sins which by Calling, Constitution, Relation, outward Condition, Be exhorted all of you to keep your selves from your iniquities, the Sins which by Calling, Constitution, Relation, outward Condition, vbb vvn d pp-f pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, dt n2 r-crq p-acp vvg, n1, n1, j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 68
713 or Spiritual Estate, you are most prone to, and may most properly be called your iniquities. or Spiritual Estate, you Are most prove to, and may most properly be called your iniquities. cc j n1, pn22 vbr av-ds j p-acp, cc vmb av-ds av-j vbi vvn po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 68
714 You must endeavour to keep your selves from all sins whatsoever, as to the allow'd committing of them, but especially from these iniquities. You must endeavour to keep your selves from all Sins whatsoever, as to the allowed committing of them, but especially from these iniquities. pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n2 r-crq, c-acp p-acp dt vvn vvg pp-f pno32, cc-acp av-j p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 68
715 And there are two branches of this Use of Exhortation. And there Are two branches of this Use of Exhortation. cc pc-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f d n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 68
716 1. That you would labour to find out what your special iniquity is, whether a beloved lust, a reiging sin, 1. That you would labour to find out what your special iniquity is, whither a Beloved lust, a reiging since, crd cst pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi av r-crq po22 j n1 vbz, cs dt j-vvn n1, dt j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 68
717 or a too much prevailing corruption. or a too much prevailing corruption. cc dt av d j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 68
718 2. That having found it out, you would endeavour to cast it out, and keep your selves from it. I. 2. That having found it out, you would endeavour to cast it out, and keep your selves from it. I. crd cst vhg vvn pn31 av, pn22 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn31. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 68
719 Be exhorted to make a diligent search to find out what your proper reigning or prevailing sins are. Be exhorted to make a diligent search to find out what your proper reigning or prevailing Sins Are. vbb vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av r-crq po22 j vvg cc j-vvg n2 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 68
720 This Exhortation is rightly grounded on this Doctrine; This Exhortation is rightly grounded on this Doctrine; d n1 vbz av-jn vvn p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 68
721 for if it be your duty to keep your selves from your iniquity, then it is certainly your duty to make a diligent search into your own hearts and lives, to find it out, for if it be your duty to keep your selves from your iniquity, then it is Certainly your duty to make a diligent search into your own hearts and lives, to find it out, c-acp cs pn31 vbb po22 n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, cs pn31 vbz av-j po22 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp po22 d n2 cc n2, pc-acp vvi pn31 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 69
722 for you can never actively keep your selves from it, or by faith, prayer and watchfulness set against it, for you can never actively keep your selves from it, or by faith, prayer and watchfulness Set against it, c-acp pn22 vmb av-x av-j vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp n1, n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 69
723 if you do not first search it out. if you do not First search it out. cs pn22 vdb xx ord vvi pn31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 69
724 And here all those particulars insisted on under that head, in the opening the Doctrine, [ Where you are to search for these iniquities ] are of great use, And Here all those particulars insisted on under that head, in the opening the Doctrine, [ Where you Are to search for these iniquities ] Are of great use, cc av d d n2-j vvd p-acp p-acp d n1, p-acp dt vvg dt n1, [ c-crq pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 ] vbr pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 69
725 and proper to be returned upon. Look into your Constitutions, Callings and all the other particulars mentioned there: and proper to be returned upon. Look into your Constitutions, Callings and all the other particulars mentioned there: cc j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp. n1 p-acp po22 n2, n2 cc d dt n-jn n2-jn vvn a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 69
726 But because it is a matter of great concern, I shall add other signs, to help you in this search I am exhorting you to. But Because it is a matter of great concern, I shall add other Signs, to help you in this search I am exhorting you to. cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j vvi, pns11 vmb vvi j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d n1 pns11 vbm vvg pn22 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 69
727 1. That is thy iniquity, thy special prevailing corruption, yea, if in an unregenerate state, thy beloved reigning lust, which thou dost with peculiar frequency commit, 1. That is thy iniquity, thy special prevailing corruption, yea, if in an unregenerate state, thy Beloved reigning lust, which thou dost with peculiar frequency commit, crd cst vbz po21 n1, po21 j j-vvg n1, uh, cs p-acp dt j n1, po21 j-vvn vvg n1, r-crq pns21 vd2 p-acp j n1 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 69
728 and art with peculiar ease, drawn into that sin which through custom is become a second nature; and art with peculiar ease, drawn into that since which through custom is become a second nature; cc n1 p-acp j n1, vvn p-acp d n1 r-crq p-acp n1 vbz vvn dt ord n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 69
729 that is this iniquity (which thou must keep thy self from) next to original corruption, which is every mans own iniquity, that is this iniquity (which thou must keep thy self from) next to original corruption, which is every men own iniquity, d vbz d n1 (r-crq pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp) ord pc-acp j-jn n1, r-crq vbz d ng1 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 69
730 and the root of all other sins. and the root of all other Sins. cc dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 69
731 Sins which Men have accustomed themselves to commit, are most properly their iniquities, yea if not grieved for, prayed, believed and watched against, they are their reigning sins: Sins which Men have accustomed themselves to commit, Are most properly their iniquities, yea if not grieved for, prayed, believed and watched against, they Are their reigning Sins: np1 r-crq n2 vhb vvn px32 pc-acp vvi, vbr av-ds av-j po32 n2, uh cs xx vvn p-acp, vvd, vvn cc vvn p-acp, pns32 vbr po32 j-vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 69
732 That sin that finds the door of the heart always open to entertain it, or ready to open at the first knock, that sin, in respect of which thy heart is like to Tinder; That since that finds the door of the heart always open to entertain it, or ready to open At the First knock, that since, in respect of which thy heart is like to Tinder; cst n1 cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ord n1, d n1, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq po21 n1 vbz av-j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
733 no sooner can the spark of a temptation, or an occasion fall upon thee, but thy heart presently catcheth at, be it Pride, Passion, Lust, Intemperance, Couzenage, love of lewd, loose Companions, no sooner can the spark of a temptation, or an occasion fallen upon thee, but thy heart presently Catches At, be it Pride, Passion, Lust, Intemperance, Cozenage, love of lewd, lose Sodales, av-dx av-c vmb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 vvb p-acp pno21, cc-acp po21 n1 av-j vvz p-acp, vbb pn31 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f j, j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
734 so that no sooner doth a loose Companion hold up his finger, but thou presently yieldest, this is thy iniquity. so that no sooner does a lose Companion hold up his finger, but thou presently yieldest, this is thy iniquity. av cst dx av-c vdz dt j n1 vvi a-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns21 av-j vv2, d vbz po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
735 That sin which thou can'st deny nothing to, as Sampson could deny Delilah nothing, but tells her all his heart, That since which thou Canst deny nothing to, as Sampson could deny Delilah nothing, but tells her all his heart, cst n1 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi pix p-acp, c-acp np1 vmd vvi np1 pix, cc-acp vvz po31 d po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
736 tho' it was to his ruine, lost him his strength, his eyes, and at last his life, that is thy Delilah-lust; that thou can'st not deny, though it was to his ruin, lost him his strength, his eyes, and At last his life, that is thy Delilah-lust; that thou Canst not deny, cs pn31 vbds p-acp po31 n1, vvd pno31 po31 n1, po31 n2, cc p-acp ord po31 n1, cst vbz po21 n1; cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
737 tho' it cost thee thy Estate, Name, Relations, Life, yea thy very Soul. It is true, a sincere Soul may be frequently foiled by inward workings of his Corruptions, though it cost thee thy Estate, Name, Relations, Life, yea thy very Soul. It is true, a sincere Soul may be frequently foiled by inward workings of his Corruptions, cs pn31 vvb pno21 po21 n1, n1, n2, n1, uh po21 j n1 pn31 vbz j, dt j n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
738 and may relapse into the same sin again and again, and this is his iniquity, his prevailing sin; and may relapse into the same since again and again, and this is his iniquity, his prevailing since; cc vmb n1 p-acp dt d n1 av cc av, cc d vbz po31 n1, po31 j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
739 but that sin which thou can'st deny nothing to, is more than a bare prevailing sin, (though that is ill enough) it is a reigning sin. but that since which thou Canst deny nothing to, is more than a bore prevailing since, (though that is ill enough) it is a reigning since. cc-acp cst n1 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi pix p-acp, vbz av-dc cs dt j j-vvg n1, (cs d vbz j-jn av-d) pn31 vbz dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 70
740 2. That is thine iniquity (a beloved lust in the unregenerate, and a prevailing corruption in the regenerate) that ingrosseth thy thoughts most; 2. That is thine iniquity (a Beloved lust in the unregenerate, and a prevailing corruption in the regenerate) that engrosseth thy thoughts most; crd cst vbz po21 n1 (dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j, cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j-vvn) cst vvz po21 ng1 av-js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 70
741 that thy thoughts run out upon, and are most busily imployed about, especially in times of retirement, that thy thoughts run out upon, and Are most busily employed about, especially in times of retirement, cst po21 n2 vvb av p-acp, cc vbr av-ds av-j vvn a-acp, av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 70
742 when thou art alone and hast most free opportunity for thinking; when thou art alone and hast most free opportunity for thinking; c-crq pns21 vb2r j cc vh2 av-ds j n1 p-acp vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 70
743 if these thoughts be allowed, indulged, delight ful ones, and most of all if these thought and contrivances about accomplishing the sin croud in, if these thoughts be allowed, indulged, delight full ones, and most of all if these Thought and contrivances about accomplishing the since crowd in, cs d n2 vbb vvn, vvn, vvb j pi2, cc ds pp-f d cs d n1 cc n2 p-acp vvg dt n1 n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
744 and be entertained by thee, when thou art at the Worship of God, and in holy Duties; and be entertained by thee, when thou art At the Worship of God, and in holy Duties; cc vbi vvn p-acp pno21, c-crq pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
745 so that sin which thou art thinking of, when in thy Calling, when alone in thy Closet, so that since which thou art thinking of, when in thy Calling, when alone in thy Closet, av d n1 r-crq pns21 vb2r vvg pp-f, c-crq p-acp po21 vvg, c-crq av-j p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
746 or in the Night-seasons, when thou wakest, that sin which lieth down with thee at night, or in the Night-seasons, when thou wakest, that since which lies down with thee At night, cc p-acp dt n2, c-crq pns21 vv2, cst n1 r-crq vvz a-acp p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
747 and waketh with the, when thou wakest in the night or morning; and waketh with thee, when thou wakest in the night or morning; cc vvz p-acp pno32, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
748 that is usually last in thy thoughts when thou goest to sleep, and first in the morning, that is usually last in thy thoughts when thou goest to sleep, and First in the morning, d vbz av-j vvb p-acp po21 n2 c-crq pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi, cc ord p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
749 and interrupts thee most, when thou art, or shouldst be conversant in Duties of Divine Worship; and interrupts thee most, when thou art, or Shouldst be conversant in Duties of Divine Worship; cc vvz pno21 av-ds, c-crq pns21 vb2r, cc vmd2 vbi j p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
750 that is thy iniquity, else thy thoughts would not be so much working about and towards it. that is thy iniquity, Else thy thoughts would not be so much working about and towards it. d vbz po21 n1, av po21 n2 vmd xx vbi av av-d vvg a-acp cc p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
751 If they be worldly thoughts that are thus thy constant Companions, Worldliness is thy Iniquity; if thoughts of thy Pleasures, Voluptuousness is thy Iniquity; If they be worldly thoughts that Are thus thy constant Sodales, Worldliness is thy Iniquity; if thoughts of thy Pleasures, Voluptuousness is thy Iniquity; cs pns32 vbb j n2 cst vbr av po21 j n2, n1 vbz po21 n1; cs n2 pp-f po21 n2, n1 vbz po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
752 if thoughts of meeting with Tipling, Gaming, Wanton Companions, if lustful unclean Thoughts, then Intemperance and Lust is thy Iniquity; if thoughts of meeting with Tippling, Gaming, Wanton Sodales, if lustful unclean Thoughts, then Intemperance and Lust is thy Iniquity; cs n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j-vvg, n-vvg, j-jn n2, cs j j n2, cs n1 cc n1 vbz po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
753 if Angry, Wrathful, Envious, Malitious, Revengful Thoughts, then Anger, Envy, Malice, Revenge are thy Iniquities: Yea, if wandring thoughts prevail in Duties, these are thy iniquities; if Angry, Wrathful, Envious, Malicious, Revengeful Thoughts, then Anger, Envy, Malice, Revenge Are thy Iniquities: Yea, if wandering thoughts prevail in Duties, these Are thy iniquities; cs j, j, j, j, j n2, cs n1, n1, n1, n1 vbr po21 n2: uh, cs j-vvg n2 vvi p-acp n2, d vbr po21 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 71
754 if thou dost indulge such thoughts, allow, delight in them, and roll them in thy mind with pleasure, as thou wouldst do a sweet morsel under thy tongue. if thou dost indulge such thoughts, allow, delight in them, and roll them in thy mind with pleasure, as thou Wouldst do a sweet morsel under thy tongue. cs pns21 vd2 vvi d n2, vvb, vvb p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno32 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns21 vmd2 vdi dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
755 Such sins are thy beloved lusts, and reigning sias, for Christ himself hath said. Matth. 16.21. Where the treasure is, there the heart will be also; Such Sins Are thy Beloved Lustiest, and reigning sias, for christ himself hath said. Matthew 16.21. Where the treasure is, there the heart will be also; d n2 vbr po21 j-vvn n2, cc vvg av, c-acp np1 px31 vhz vvn. np1 crd. c-crq dt n1 vbz, a-acp dt n1 vmb vbi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
756 therefore if thy allowed delightful thoughts are running upon any sin, that sin is thy treasure: Therefore if thy allowed delightful thoughts Are running upon any since, that since is thy treasure: av cs po21 vvn j n2 vbr vvg p-acp d n1, cst n1 vbz po21 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
757 And though sinful thoughts of any of the fore-mentioned kinds, even be they but distracting thoughts, And though sinful thoughts of any of the forementioned Kinds, even be they but distracting thoughts, cc cs j n2 pp-f d pp-f dt j n2, av vbb pns32 p-acp n-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
758 if they be not allowed but grieved for and repented of, are not reigning sins, if they be not allowed but grieved for and repented of, Are not reigning Sins, cs pns32 vbb xx vvn cc-acp vvn p-acp cc vvn pp-f, vbr xx vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
759 yet if they very frequently and powerfully carry thee down, they are thy prevailing and tyrannizing corruptions; yet if they very frequently and powerfully carry thee down, they Are thy prevailing and tyrannizing corruptions; av cs pns32 av av-j cc av-j vvi pno21 a-acp, pns32 vbr av vvg cc vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
760 which if bewail'd, resisted, prayed, believed and watched against, do not disprove thy sincerity, yet they often very much hinder the evidence of it, which if bewailed, resisted, prayed, believed and watched against, do not disprove thy sincerity, yet they often very much hinder the evidence of it, r-crq cs vvd, vvd, vvd, vvn cc vvn p-acp, vdb xx vvi po21 n1, av pns32 av av av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
761 and therefore must be thy continual grief and burden; and thou must especially endeavour to keep thy self from these sins as thine Iniquities. and Therefore must be thy continual grief and burden; and thou must especially endeavour to keep thy self from these Sins as thine Iniquities. cc av vmb vbi po21 j n1 cc n1; cc pns21 vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp po21 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 72
762 3. That is very likely to be thy iniquity, which thy best Friends, those that love thee most, 3. That is very likely to be thy iniquity, which thy best Friends, those that love thee most, crd cst vbz av j pc-acp vbi po21 n1, r-crq po21 js n2, d cst vvb pno21 av-ds, (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 72
763 and wish thee best, do most tell thee of, warn thee against, and reprove thee for; and wish thee best, do most tell thee of, warn thee against, and reprove thee for; cc vvb pno21 av-js, vdb av-ds vvi pno21 pp-f, vvb pno21 p-acp, cc vvi pno21 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 72
764 that thou hearest oftenest from these about, surely thou art more than ordinarily inclined to, else thy Friends would not so often trouble thee about them. that thou Hearst oftenest from these about, surely thou art more than ordinarily inclined to, Else thy Friends would not so often trouble thee about them. cst pns21 vv2 av-s p-acp d a-acp, av-j pns21 vb2r av-dc cs av-jn vvn p-acp, av po21 n2 vmd xx av av vvi pno21 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 72
765 And these Friends are of two sorts, Friends without thee and Friends within thee. And these Friends Are of two sorts, Friends without thee and Friends within thee. cc d n2 vbr pp-f crd n2, n2 p-acp pno21 cc np1 p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 72
766 (1.) That sin which thy best friends without thee, do most frequently tell thee, (1.) That since which thy best Friends without thee, do most frequently tell thee, (crd) cst n1 r-crq po21 js n2 p-acp pno21, uh av-ds av-j vvi pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 73
767 and warn thee of, such as faithful Ministers, especially thy own Pastors, Godly, faithful Christian Friends, Godly Relations, and warn thee of, such as faithful Ministers, especially thy own Pastors, Godly, faithful Christian Friends, Godly Relations, cc vvb pno21 pp-f, d c-acp j n2, av-j po21 d ng1, j, j np1 n2, j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 73
768 as Yoke-fellow, Parents, Masters, any Superiours, yea or Equals, what such notice in thee, and do frequently admonish thee of, thou may'st conclude that is thy iniquity, a sin thou art much inclined to: as Yokefellow, Parents, Masters, any Superiors, yea or Equals, what such notice in thee, and do frequently admonish thee of, thou Mayest conclude that is thy iniquity, a since thou art much inclined to: c-acp n1, n2, n2, d n2-jn, uh cc vvz, r-crq d n1 p-acp pno21, cc vdb av-j vvi pno21 pp-f, pns21 vm2 vvi cst vbz po21 n1, dt n1 pns21 vb2r av-d vvn p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 73
769 For Love covers a multitude of sins; in this sense, thou should'st say to thy self; For Love covers a multitude of Sins; in this sense, thou Shouldst say to thy self; c-acp n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2; p-acp d n1, pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 73
770 surely this is my iniquity, else these my Friends who I am satisfied love me, and wish me well, would not so notice it, and reprove me for it. surely this is my iniquity, Else these my Friends who I am satisfied love me, and wish me well, would not so notice it, and reprove me for it. av-j d vbz po11 n1, av d po11 n2 r-crq pns11 vbm vvn n1 pno11, cc vvb pno11 av, vmd xx av n1 pn31, cc vvb pno11 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 73
771 (2.) Thou hast a Friend in thy Bosom, Conscience, this is either the best Friend next to God and Christ, (2.) Thou hast a Friend in thy Bosom, Conscience, this is either the best Friend next to God and christ, (crd) pns21 vh2 dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, n1, d vbz d dt js n1 ord p-acp np1 cc np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 73
772 or if thou despisest, affrontest and provokest it, the worst Enemy thou canst have in all the World. or if thou Despisest, affrontest and provokest it, the worst Enemy thou Canst have in all the World. cc cs pns21 vv2, vv2 cc vv2 pn31, dt js n1 pns21 vm2 vhi p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 73
773 Would'st thou then find out thy iniquity, hearken to the Voice of Conscience, that is like to be thy iniquity, which thy Conscience most charges upon thee, Wouldst thou then find out thy iniquity, harken to the Voice of Conscience, that is like to be thy iniquity, which thy Conscience most charges upon thee, vmd2 pns21 av vvi av po21 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbz av-j pc-acp vbi po21 n1, r-crq po21 n1 av-ds n2 p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 73
774 and most sharply checks thee for, being rightly informed by the Word, of the sinfulness of that which it accuseth thee of; and most sharply Checks thee for, being rightly informed by the Word, of the sinfulness of that which it Accuseth thee of; cc av-ds av-j vvz pno21 p-acp, vbg av-jn vvn p-acp dt n1, pp-f dt n1 pp-f d r-crq pn31 vvz pno21 a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 73
775 and also giving a true testimony as to matter of fact, and thy being guilty of committing such a sin. and also giving a true testimony as to matter of fact, and thy being guilty of committing such a since. cc av vvg dt j n1 c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc po21 vbg j pp-f vvg d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 73
776 This I add, because if Conscience be erroneous and misinformed, or a scrupulous Conscience, that charges that to be a sin which is not, This I add, Because if Conscience be erroneous and misinformed, or a scrupulous Conscience, that charges that to be a since which is not, d pns11 vvb, c-acp cs n1 vbb j cc vvn, cc dt j n1, cst n2 cst pc-acp vbi dt n1 r-crq vbz xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 74
777 or if it give a false testimony as to matter of fact, as in the case of doubting, desponding Souls, or if it give a false testimony as to matter of fact, as in the case of doubting, desponding Souls, cc cs pn31 vvb dt j n1 c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 74
778 or those under clouds of Melancholy, Conscience may often accuse them falsly, and its Judgment then cannot safely be depended on: or those under Clouds of Melancholy, Conscience may often accuse them falsely, and its Judgement then cannot safely be depended on: cc d p-acp n2 pp-f n-jn, n1 vmb av vvi pno32 av-j, cc po31 n1 av vmbx av-j vbi vvn a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 74
779 But if it be rightly informed as to the thing being a sin, and true in its testimony that thou art greatly guilty of it, But if it be rightly informed as to the thing being a since, and true in its testimony that thou art greatly guilty of it, cc-acp cs pn31 vbb av-jn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 vbg dt n1, cc j p-acp po31 n1 cst pns21 vb2r av-j j pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 74
780 and that it is thy special iniquity, it is what thou should'st take great notice of: and that it is thy special iniquity, it is what thou Shouldst take great notice of: cc cst pn31 vbz po21 j n1, pn31 vbz r-crq pns21 vmd2 vvi j n1 pp-f: (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 74
781 And especially Conscience is to be attended to in its accusations of thee, as to what is more peculiarly thy iniquity, at some special seasons; such as these, And especially Conscience is to be attended to in its accusations of thee, as to what is more peculiarly thy iniquity, At Some special seasons; such as these, cc av-j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp p-acp po31 n2 pp-f pno21, c-acp p-acp r-crq vbz av-dc av-j po21 n1, p-acp d j n2; d c-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 74
782 (1.) That is thy iniquity, at least too prevalent in thee, which Conscience rightly and truly most accuseth thee of, (1.) That is thy iniquity, At least too prevalent in thee, which Conscience rightly and truly most Accuseth thee of, (crd) cst vbz po21 n1, p-acp ds av j p-acp pno21, r-crq n1 av-jn cc av-j av-ds vvz pno21 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 74
783 and checks thee for, when thou sirest under the Ministry of the Word; which Conscience points thee to, when sin in general is spoken against; and Checks thee for, when thou sirest under the Ministry of the Word; which Conscience points thee to, when since in general is spoken against; cc vvz pno21 p-acp, c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; r-crq n1 vvz pno21 p-acp, c-crq n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 74
784 when it turns the edge of reproofs, precepts, threatnings against thy particular sins, and saith, thou art the man that these reproofs and threatnings belong to, when it turns the edge of reproofs, Precepts, threatenings against thy particular Sins, and Says, thou art the man that these reproofs and threatenings belong to, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f n2, n2, n2-vvg p-acp po21 j n2, cc vvz, pns21 vb2r dt n1 cst d n2 cc n2-vvg vvb p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 74
785 tho' the Minister thought not of thee, nor knew any special concern thou had in them. though the Minister Thought not of thee, nor knew any special concern thou had in them. cs dt n1 vvd xx pp-f pno21, ccx vvd d j vvb pns21 vhn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 74
786 (2.) That is like to be thy special sin which Conscience truly charges thee with in the day of adversity, (2.) That is like to be thy special since which Conscience truly charges thee with in the day of adversity, (crd) cst vbz av-j pc-acp vbi po21 j n1 r-crq n1 av-j vvz pno21 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
787 when under some great affliction, in thy Body, Name, Estate, Liberty, Relations, when on a sick Bed, when under Some great affliction, in thy Body, Name, Estate, Liberty, Relations, when on a sick Bed, c-crq p-acp d j n1, p-acp po21 n1, n1, n1, n1, n2, c-crq p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
788 or in some eminent danger, observe the Voice of Conscience at such seasons; or in Some eminent danger, observe the Voice of Conscience At such seasons; cc p-acp d j n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
789 when it saith, this affliction, loss, cross, is for such a sin, for thy sinning against, when it Says, this affliction, loss, cross, is for such a since, for thy sinning against, c-crq pn31 vvz, d n1, n1, n1, vbz p-acp d dt n1, p-acp po21 vvg p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
790 or with, or not improving of such a Mercy; or with, or not improving of such a Mercy; cc p-acp, cc xx vvg pp-f d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
791 that which at such a time most startles, and affrights thy Soul, comes first, or fixes most upon thy Thoughts, that is like to be thy special sin, which thou should'st be more deeply humbled for, that which At such a time most startles, and affrights thy Soul, comes First, or fixes most upon thy Thoughts, that is like to be thy special since, which thou Shouldst be more deeply humbled for, cst r-crq p-acp d dt n1 ds vvz, cc vvz po21 n1, vvz ord, cc vvz av-ds p-acp po21 n2, cst vbz av-j pc-acp vbi po21 j n1, r-crq pns21 vmd2 vbi av-dc av-jn vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
792 and by Faith in Christ, Prayer, and Watchfulness keep thy self from; so in time of Sickness, that which is most set home upon thee by Conscience, and by Faith in christ, Prayer, and Watchfulness keep thy self from; so in time of Sickness, that which is most Set home upon thee by Conscience, cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1, n1, cc n1 vvb po21 n1 p-acp; av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst r-crq vbz av-ds vvn av-an p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
793 and thou hast most thoughts of reforming, and takest up purposes and resolutions most against it, that looks very like the sin thou hast been peculiarly defiled by; and thou hast most thoughts of reforming, and Takest up Purposes and resolutions most against it, that looks very like the since thou hast been peculiarly defiled by; cc pns21 vh2 av-ds n2 pp-f vvg, cc vv2 p-acp n2 cc n2 av-ds p-acp pn31, cst vvz av av-j dt n1 pns21 vh2 vbn av-j vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
794 for tho' Conscience may be lulled asleep in time of Prosperity, Ease and Health, yet usually in times of Affliction, it will speak out, for though Conscience may be lulled asleep in time of Prosperity, Ease and Health, yet usually in times of Affliction, it will speak out, c-acp cs n1 vmb vbi vvn j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, av av-j p-acp n2 pp-f n1, pn31 vmb vvi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
795 and if it do, it is to be heedfully attended to. (3.) That is like to be thy iniquity, which Conscience charges thee with, and if it do, it is to be heedfully attended to. (3.) That is like to be thy iniquity, which Conscience charges thee with, cc cs pn31 vdb, pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp. (crd) cst vbz av-j pc-acp vbi po21 n1, r-crq n1 vvz pno21 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 75
796 when either thou apprehendest thy self near to Death, or when at any time thou art most serious in the Thoughts of Death and Judgment, either particular at Death, or general at the Resurrection. when either thou apprehendest thy self near to Death, or when At any time thou art most serious in the Thoughts of Death and Judgement, either particular At Death, or general At the Resurrection. c-crq d pns21 vv2 po21 n1 av-j p-acp n1, cc c-crq p-acp d n1 pns21 vb2r av-ds j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, d j p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 75
797 That sin, which the thoughts of makes thee most unwilling to dye, and afraid to look Death in the Face, That since, which the thoughts of makes thee most unwilling to die, and afraid to look Death in the Face, cst n1, r-crq dt n2 pp-f vvz pno21 av-ds j pc-acp vvi, cc j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 76
798 and make the thoughts of the day of Judgment most dreadful, so that thou tremblest to think of appearing at the Tribunal and Judgment-Seat of God, and make the thoughts of the day of Judgement most dreadful, so that thou tremblest to think of appearing At the Tribunal and Judgment seat of God, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 av-ds j, av cst pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 76
799 when Conscience says, how canst thou think of Dying, and of appearing before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, when Conscience Says, how Canst thou think of Dying, and of appearing before the Judgment seat of christ, c-crq n1 vvz, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pp-f vvg, cc pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 76
800 whilst thou continuest in, or art so frequently foiled by such or such a sin; those sins are, if not beloved Lusts, yet at least Tyrannizing Corruptions in thee. while thou Continuest in, or art so frequently foiled by such or such a since; those Sins Are, if not Beloved Lustiest, yet At least Tyrannizing Corruptions in thee. cs pns21 vv2 p-acp, cc vb2r av av-j vvn p-acp d cc d dt n1; d n2 vbr, cs xx vvn n2, av p-acp ds vvg n2 p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 76
801 (4.) Another season wherein thou should'st peculiarly attend to the Voice of Conscience in order to finding out what is thine iniquity, is when thou settest upon the duty of Self-examination, Prayer, (4.) another season wherein thou Shouldst peculiarly attend to the Voice of Conscience in order to finding out what is thine iniquity, is when thou settest upon the duty of Self-examination, Prayer, (crd) j-jn n1 c-crq pns21 vmd2 av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp vvg av r-crq vbz po21 n1, vbz c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 76
802 or receiving the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. or receiving the Sacrament of the lords Supper. cc vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n2 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 76
803 That sin, which Conscience upbraids thee with, so that thou dost, or art ready to question the truth of the Work of Grace on thy Heart, which blots and blurs thy Evidences of Grace, That since, which Conscience upbraids thee with, so that thou dost, or art ready to question the truth of the Work of Grace on thy Heart, which blots and blurs thy Evidences of Grace, cst n1, r-crq n1 vvz pno21 p-acp, av cst pns21 vd2, cc n1 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, r-crq vvz cc vvz po21 n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 76
804 so that thou canst not read them, and hinders thy boldness at the Throne of Grace, so that thou Canst not read them, and hinders thy boldness At the Throne of Grace, av cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno32, cc vvz po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 76
805 or is ready to prove an Objection against thy coming to the Table of the Lord; or is ready to prove an Objection against thy coming to the Table of the Lord; cc vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp po21 n-vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 76
806 surely that is thy iniquity, if not a beloved Lust, yet a prevailing corruption, which thou are too easily and too often foiled by, surely that is thy iniquity, if not a Beloved Lust, yet a prevailing corruption, which thou Are too Easily and too often foiled by, av-j d vbz po21 n1, cs xx dt j-vvn n1, av dt j-vvg n1, r-crq pns21 vbr av av-j cc av av vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 76
807 When thou settest thy self to the duty of Examination before a Sacrament, or on any other occasion, what sin is that which Conscience casts as a block in thy way, When thou settest thy self to the duty of Examination before a Sacrament, or on any other occasion, what since is that which Conscience Cast as a block in thy Way, c-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1, r-crq n1 vbz d r-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
808 as a flaw in thy evidences, so that when thou findest something in thee that gives thee some hopes, that there is a Work of Grace in thy Heart, as a flaw in thy evidences, so that when thou Findest something in thee that gives thee Some hope's, that there is a Work of Grace in thy Heart, c-acp dt n1 p-acp po21 n2, av cst c-crq pns21 vv2 pi p-acp pno21 cst vvz pno21 d n2, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
809 then Conscience flies in thy Face, and saith, how can'st thou judge thou hast true Grace, then Conscience flies in thy Face, and Says, how Canst thou judge thou hast true Grace, cs n1 vvz p-acp po21 n1, cc vvz, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi pns21 vh2 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
810 when there is still so much Pride, Hypocrisie, Passion, Worldliness, Lust, so much Deadness and Formality in Duties, when there is still so much Pride, Hypocrisy, Passion, Worldliness, Lust, so much Deadness and Formality in Duties, c-crq pc-acp vbz av av d n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, av d n1 cc n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
811 and thou art so often foiled by some of these Corruptions? So when thou goest to set upon the Duty of Prayer, what sin is that which hinders thy boldness at the Throne of Grace, concerning which Conscience is ready to say to thee, and thou art so often foiled by Some of these Corruptions? So when thou goest to Set upon the Duty of Prayer, what since is that which hinders thy boldness At the Throne of Grace, Concerning which Conscience is ready to say to thee, cc pns21 vb2r av av vvn p-acp d pp-f d n2? av c-crq pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 vbz d r-crq vvz po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg r-crq n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
812 how can'st thou go to God as thy Father, when thou expressest such an Unichild-like-carriage towards God? so that sin which makes thee afraid to go to the Sacrament, how Canst thou go to God as thy Father, when thou expressest such an Unichild-like-carriage towards God? so that since which makes thee afraid to go to the Sacrament, q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po21 n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 d dt n1 p-acp np1? av d n1 r-crq vvz pno21 j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
813 and Conscience stands in thy way and says, how darest thou approach to God in that high Ordinance, and Conscience Stands in thy Way and Says, how Darest thou approach to God in that high Ordinance, cc n1 vvz p-acp po21 n1 cc vvz, q-crq vv2 pns21 vvi p-acp np1 p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
814 while thou art so often foiled by such or such a corruption, that is thine iniquity, which at least too much prevails over thee, while thou art so often foiled by such or such a corruption, that is thine iniquity, which At least too much prevails over thee, cs pns21 vb2r av av vvn p-acp d cc d dt n1, cst vbz po21 n1, r-crq p-acp ds av av-d vvz p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
815 if Conscience do truly charge thee with it. if Conscience do truly charge thee with it. cs n1 vdb av-j vvi pno21 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
816 Indeed Conscience may go too far in such a charge, especially in a weak, doubting, tempted Soul, Indeed Conscience may go too Far in such a charge, especially in a weak, doubting, tempted Soul, np1 n1 vmb vvi av av-j p-acp d dt n1, av-j p-acp dt j, vvg, vvd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
817 when it argues the total want of a Work of Saving Grace, because the Soul is frequently overtaken by these corruptions, when it argues the total want of a Work of Saving Grace, Because the Soul is frequently overtaken by these corruptions, c-crq pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg n1, c-acp dt n1 vbz av-j vvn p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 77
818 and charges these sins on the Soul as reigning, which are really in it but tyrannizing corruptions; and charges these Sins on the Soul as reigning, which Are really in it but tyrannizing corruptions; cc vvz d n2 p-acp dt n1 c-acp vvg, r-crq vbr av-j p-acp pn31 p-acp j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 78
819 but tho' if they be bewailed, prayed, believed, watched and striven against, and when committed, repented of, they are not reigning sins, but though if they be bewailed, prayed, believed, watched and striven against, and when committed, repented of, they Are not reigning Sins, cc-acp cs cs pns32 vbb vvn, vvd, vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp, cc c-crq vvn, vvn pp-f, pns32 vbr xx vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 78
820 and the Soul ought not to conclude it self destitute of Saving Grace, yet you may and ought to hearken to the Voice of Conscience charging you with them, and the Soul ought not to conclude it self destitute of Saving Grace, yet you may and ought to harken to the Voice of Conscience charging you with them, cc dt n1 vmd xx pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 j pp-f vvg n1, av pn22 vmb cc pi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvg pn22 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 78
821 and may conclude that such sins are your special sins, which you are most in danger of being defiled by, and may conclude that such Sins Are your special Sins, which you Are most in danger of being defiled by, cc vmb vvi cst d n2 vbr po22 j n2, r-crq pn22 vbr av-ds p-acp n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 78
822 and therefore it is your duty to use the greatest care and diligence to keep your selves from them. and Therefore it is your duty to use the greatest care and diligence to keep your selves from them. cc av pn31 vbz po22 n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 78
823 IV. That is very probably thy iniquity, as which thy best friends most tell thee of, IV. That is very probably thy iniquity, as which thy best Friends most tell thee of, np1 cst vbz av av-j po21 n1, p-acp r-crq po21 js n2 av-ds vvi pno21 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 78
824 so which thy worst Enemies do most upbraid thee with, and do most frequently and bitterly charge upon thee, provided the charge be true as to matter of fact; so which thy worst Enemies do most upbraid thee with, and do most frequently and bitterly charge upon thee, provided the charge be true as to matter of fact; av r-crq po21 js n2 vdb av-ds vvi pno21 p-acp, cc vdb av-ds av-j cc av-j vvb p-acp pno21, vvd dt n1 vbb j c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 78
825 for otherwise the Devil and Wicked Men do oft charge the people of God with predominant Hypocrisie, for otherwise the devil and Wicked Men do oft charge the people of God with predominant Hypocrisy, c-acp av dt n1 cc j n2 vdb av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 78
826 and many other sins, concerning which through the Grace of God they can say, as Psal. 35.11. They lay to my charge, things that I knew not; and many other Sins, Concerning which through the Grace of God they can say, as Psalm 35.11. They lay to my charge, things that I knew not; cc d j-jn n2, vvg r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pns32 vmb vvi, c-acp np1 crd. pns32 vvd p-acp po11 n1, n2 cst pns11 vvd xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 78
827 but if the charge be true as to matter of fact, that thou art really, but if the charge be true as to matter of fact, that thou art really, p-acp cs dt n1 vbb j c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst pns21 vb2r av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 78
828 and especially, if thou be frequently guilty of the sin, that thy Enemies accuse thee of, and especially, if thou be frequently guilty of the since, that thy Enemies accuse thee of, cc av-j, cs pns21 vbi av-j j pp-f dt n1, cst po21 n2 vvb pno21 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 78
829 and do often cast in thy dish, tho' it may not be a reigning sin, yet it is thy iniquity. and do often cast in thy dish, though it may not be a reigning since, yet it is thy iniquity. cc vdb av vvi p-acp po21 n1, cs pn31 vmb xx vbi dt j-vvg n1, av pn31 vbz po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 79
830 (1.) That sin which the Devil that great Enemy and Accuser of the Brethren doth truly charge thee with in the hour of temptation; (1.) That since which the devil that great Enemy and Accuser of the Brothers does truly charge thee with in the hour of temptation; (crd) cst n1 r-crq dt n1 cst j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 vdz av-j vvi pno21 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
831 upon account of which he would prove thee to be an Hypocrite, and cause thee to call in question thy Interest in Christ, upon account of which he would prove thee to be an Hypocrite, and cause thee to call in question thy Interest in christ, p-acp n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno21 pc-acp vbi dt n1, cc vvi pno21 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po21 n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
832 and whether there be any true work of Grace in thy Heart, that is like to prove thy iniquity, with reference to which he is ready to say to thee, can'st thou be a Child of God, and whither there be any true work of Grace in thy Heart, that is like to prove thy iniquity, with Referente to which he is ready to say to thee, Canst thou be a Child of God, cc cs pc-acp vbb d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1, cst vbz av-j pc-acp vvi po21 n1, p-acp n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, vm2 pns21 vbi dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
833 or dost thou hope to be saved, and yet such sins so oft prevail over thee, suppose Pride, Passion, inward workings of Lust, or dost thou hope to be saved, and yet such Sins so oft prevail over thee, suppose Pride, Passion, inward workings of Lust, cc vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, cc av d n2 av av vvi p-acp pno21, vvb n1, n1, j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
834 and frequent out-breakings of Worldly or Fleshly Lusts; such coldness, deadness, and distractions in duty; and frequent outbreakings of Worldly or Fleshly Lustiest; such coldness, deadness, and distractions in duty; cc j n2 pp-f j cc j n2; d n1, n1, cc n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
835 now tho' if these be thy burden, and thou would'st be rid of them, prayest, believest, now though if these be thy burden, and thou Wouldst be rid of them, Prayest, Believest, av cs cs d vbb po21 n1, cc pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn pp-f pno32, vv2, vv2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
836 and sincerely strivest against them, his charge against thee, that thou art an Hypocrite, and that these are reigning sins in thee, be false, and sincerely Strivest against them, his charge against thee, that thou art an Hypocrite, and that these Are reigning Sins in thee, be false, cc av-j vv2 p-acp pno32, po31 n1 p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vb2r dt n1, cc cst d vbr vvg n2 p-acp pno21, vbb j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
837 yet that which he makes the ground of this his charge, viz. thy being frequently overcome by such corruptions, being true, thou may, yet that which he makes the ground of this his charge, viz. thy being frequently overcome by such corruptions, being true, thou may, av cst r-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f d po31 n1, n1 po21 n1 av-j vvn p-acp d n2, vbg j, pns21 vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
838 yea thou should'st look upon that sin, as thy iniquity, and should'st be humbled for it, yea thou Shouldst look upon that since, as thy iniquity, and Shouldst be humbled for it, uh pns21 vmd2 vvi p-acp d n1, c-acp po21 n1, cc vmd2 vbi vvn p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
839 and continue, yea increase thy Watchfulness, Prayer, and Faith, against it, as such. (2.) That sin which Wicked and Ungodly Men, the Enemies of God's People, and continue, yea increase thy Watchfulness, Prayer, and Faith, against it, as such. (2.) That since which Wicked and Ungodly Men, the Enemies of God's People, cc vvi, uh vvb po21 n1, n1, cc n1, p-acp pn31, c-acp d. (crd) cst n1 r-crq j cc j n2, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 79
840 and of thee, if thou be truly Godly, I say, that sin which they truly accuse thee of, and of thee, if thou be truly Godly, I say, that since which they truly accuse thee of, cc pp-f pno21, cs pns21 vbi av-j j, pns11 vvb, cst n1 r-crq pns32 av-j vvi pno21 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 80
841 as frequently guilty of, and thence take advantage to cast dirt upon thy Profession and Religion it self, saying, Are not these Professors Proud, Passionate, Worldly, Vain and Airy in their carriage, as frequently guilty of, and thence take advantage to cast dirt upon thy Profession and Religion it self, saying, are not these Professors Proud, Passionate, Worldly, Vain and Airy in their carriage, c-acp av-j j pp-f, cc av vvb n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc n1 pn31 n1, vvg, vbr xx d n2 j, j, j, j cc j p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 80
842 as well as others? Now if this be truly charged on thee, tho' they may not be beloved Lusts, yet they are thy iniquities: as well as Others? Now if this be truly charged on thee, though they may not be Beloved Lustiest, yet they Are thy iniquities: c-acp av c-acp n2-jn? av cs d vbb av-j vvn p-acp pno21, cs pns32 vmb xx vbi vvn n2, av pns32 vbr po21 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 80
843 Observe therefore what Enemies, Satan and Wicked Men truly lay to your charge, for tho' Enemies be bad and incompetent Judges, Observe Therefore what Enemies, Satan and Wicked Men truly lay to your charge, for though Enemies be bad and incompetent Judges, vvb av q-crq n2, np1 cc j n2 av-j vvd p-acp po22 n1, c-acp cs n2 vbb j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 80
844 yet they may prove right Informers, for an Enemy may discover that which a Friend, through partiality, unwillingness to displease, yet they may prove right Informers, for an Enemy may discover that which a Friend, through partiality, unwillingness to displease, av pns32 vmb vvi j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi d r-crq dt n1, p-acp n1, n1 pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 80
845 and blind fond love may not discover, what thy Enemy charges thee with; therefore, thou hast cause to suspect is thy iniquity; and blind found love may not discover, what thy Enemy charges thee with; Therefore, thou hast cause to suspect is thy iniquity; cc j j n1 vmb xx vvi, q-crq po21 n1 vvz pno21 p-acp; av, pns21 vh2 n1 pc-acp vvi vbz po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 80
846 and if the charge be false, yet thou should'st make use of it to make thee watchful. and if the charge be false, yet thou Shouldst make use of it to make thee watchful. cc cs dt n1 vbb j, av pns21 vmd2 vvi n1 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi pno21 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 80
847 V. A fifth Sign of that which is thy iniquity, yea a beloved Lust, is a deliberate unwillingness to have it discovered, reproved and spoken against: V. A fifth Signen of that which is thy iniquity, yea a Beloved Lust, is a deliberate unwillingness to have it discovered, reproved and spoken against: np1 dt ord n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz po21 n1, uh dt j-vvn n1, vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn, vvn cc vvn p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 80
848 When thou art fixedly angry at those that tell thee plainly of it, and reprove thee for it; When thou art fixedly angry At those that tell thee plainly of it, and reprove thee for it; c-crq pns21 vb2r av-vvn j p-acp d cst vvb pno21 av-j pp-f pn31, cc vvi pno21 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 80
849 that is thy iniquity, which thou would'st have spared and dealt gently with; that is thy iniquity, which thou Wouldst have spared and dealt gently with; cst vbz po21 n1, r-crq pns21 vmd2 vhi vvn cc vvd av-j p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 80
850 concerning which, thou wouldst if thou couldst and durst, charge Ministers, and others, as David did concerning Absalom, 2 Sam. 18.5. Deal gently with the young man, even Absalom; Concerning which, thou Wouldst if thou Couldst and durst, charge Ministers, and Others, as David did Concerning Absalom, 2 Sam. 18.5. Deal gently with the young man, even Absalom; vvg r-crq, pns21 vmd2 cs pns21 vmd2 cc vvd, vvb n2, cc n2-jn, c-acp np1 vdd vvg np1, crd np1 crd. n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1, av np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
851 so deal gently with such a sin. Thou can'st hear other mens sins spoken against and reproved, and like it well enough, so deal gently with such a since. Thou Canst hear other men's Sins spoken against and reproved, and like it well enough, av vvi av-j p-acp d dt n1. pns21 vm2 vvi j-jn ng2 n2 vvn p-acp cc vvn, cc av-j pn31 av av-d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
852 as the Covetous Man can pleasedly enough hear Pride and Prodigality spoken against, and the Proud, Prodigal, Luxurious Man likes well enough to hear Covetousness branded, as the Covetous Man can pleasedly enough hear Pride and Prodigality spoken against, and the Proud, Prodigal, Luxurious Man likes well enough to hear Covetousness branded, c-acp dt j n1 vmb av-j d vvb n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp, cc dt j, j-jn, j n1 vvz av av-d pc-acp vvi n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
853 but when thy Delilah, thy Herodias is reproved, thou art in a rage, thou frettest and stormest; but when thy Delilah, thy Herodias is reproved, thou art in a rage, thou frettest and stormest; cc-acp c-crq po21 np1, po21 np1 vbz vvn, pns21 vb2r p-acp dt n1, pns21 vv2 cc js; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
854 as Herod could hear John Baptist gladly, but when he toucheth his Herodias, then he presently clapt him up in Prison, as Herod could hear John Baptist gladly, but when he touches his Herodias, then he presently clapped him up in Prison, c-acp np1 vmd vvi np1 np1 av-j, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz po31 np1, av pns31 av-j vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
855 and Herodias will have John Baptist 's Head in a Charger, because he had cast her sin in her dish: and Herodias will have John Baptist is Head in a Charger, Because he had cast her since in her dish: cc np1 vmb vhi np1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
856 So when Christ came to reprove the Pharisees Hypocrifie, Self-righteousness, &c. then they hate him, So when christ Come to reprove the Pharisees Hypocrify, Self-righteousness, etc. then they hate him, av c-crq np1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt np2 n1, n1, av av pns32 vvb pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
857 tho' they could well enough hear him confuting the Sadducees, and liked what he said till he came to touch their Diana, their Covetousness, their Hypocriticalness, and Pharisaical Righreousness; though they could well enough hear him confuting the Sadducees, and liked what he said till he Come to touch their Diana, their Covetousness, their Hypocriticalness, and Pharisaical Righreousness; cs pns32 vmd av av-d vvi pno31 vvg dt np2, cc vvd r-crq pns31 vvd c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 np1, po32 n1, po32 n1, cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
858 this was an Evidence, these were their beloved Lusts, their reigning sins: this was an Evidence, these were their Beloved Lustiest, their reigning Sins: d vbds dt n1, d vbdr po32 j-vvn n2, po32 j-vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 81
859 So when Stephen in his excellent defence of himself before the Scribes, Pharisees, and Elders, came to charge their particular sin upon them, Acts 7.51, 52. and says, You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye always resist the Holy Ghost, and chargeth them with being the Betrayers and Murderers of Christ, which were their greatest and most reigning sins; So when Stephen in his excellent defence of himself before the Scribes, Pharisees, and Elders, Come to charge their particular since upon them, Acts 7.51, 52. and Says, You Stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Ghost, and charges them with being the Betrayers and Murderers of christ, which were their greatest and most reigning Sins; av c-crq np1 p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f px31 p-acp dt n2, np2, cc n2-jn, vvd pc-acp vvi po32 j n1 p-acp pno32, n2 crd, crd cc vvz, pn22 j cc j p-acp n1 cc n2, pn22 av vvi dt j n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp vbg dt n2 cc n2 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr po32 js cc av-ds j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
860 then it is said, they were cut to the heart, and gnashed on him with their teeth; then it is said, they were Cut to the heart, and gnashed on him with their teeth; cs pn31 vbz vvn, pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
861 they could hear him a great while patiently, but when he came to touch their Copy-hold, they could hear him a great while patiently, but when he Come to touch their Copyhold, pns32 vmd vvi pno31 dt j n1 av-j, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
862 then they with a bruitish fury run upon him, and cry, away with him, stone him: then they with a brutish fury run upon him, and cry, away with him, stone him: cs pns32 p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp pno31, cc vvi, av p-acp pno31, vvb pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
863 It was a sign in all the forementioned cases, that the sins that they could not bear to have reproved, It was a Signen in all the forementioned cases, that the Sins that they could not bear to have reproved, pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp d dt j n2, cst dt n2 cst pns32 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vhi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
864 or roughly dealt with, were their iniquities, even beloved Lusts: or roughly dealt with, were their iniquities, even Beloved Lustiest: cc av-j vvn p-acp, vbdr po32 n2, av vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
865 Only I add, that I may not condemn the Generation of the Righteous, That this unwillingness to be reproved, Only I add, that I may not condemn the Generation of the Righteous, That this unwillingness to be reproved, av-j pns11 vvb, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
866 and and anger at Reprovers, which proves the sin thou art reproved for, to be thy beloved sin, is a deliberate, allowed, and and anger At Reprovers, which Proves the since thou art reproved for, to be thy Beloved since, is a deliberate, allowed, cc cc n1 p-acp n2, r-crq vvz dt n1 pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp, pc-acp vbi po21 j-vvn n1, vbz dt j, vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
867 and fixed displeasure against reprovers and reproof; and fixed displeasure against reprovers and reproof; cc j-vvn n1 p-acp n2 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
868 for it must be granted that even a good Man, whose Heart is upright in the main, may upon surprize, in the height of Temptation, for it must be granted that even a good Man, whose Heart is upright in the main, may upon surprise, in the height of Temptation, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn cst av dt j n1, rg-crq n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt j, vmb p-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
869 and in the Heat of Passion, when reproved on a sudden, just upon the commission of a sin, be angry at reproof, and in the Heat of Passion, when reproved on a sudden, just upon the commission of a since, be angry At reproof, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq vvd p-acp dt j, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbb j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
870 and him that gives it, as it was with Asa, 2 Chron. 16.10. yet it is said, 1 Kin. 15.14. That his heart was perfect with the Lord all his days. and him that gives it, as it was with Asa, 2 Chronicles 16.10. yet it is said, 1 Kin. 15.14. That his heart was perfect with the Lord all his days. cc pno31 cst vvz pn31, c-acp pn31 vbds p-acp np1, crd np1 crd. av pn31 vbz vvn, crd n1. crd. cst po31 n1 vbds j p-acp dt n1 d po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 82
871 But when the sincere Believer recovers himself, he can with David, bless God, for any means, But when the sincere Believer recovers himself, he can with David, bless God, for any means, cc-acp c-crq dt j n1 vvz px31, pns31 vmb p-acp np1, vvb np1, p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 83
872 tho' most sharp reproof, that keeps him from sin, or recovers him after falls into sin, 1 Sam. 25.32, 33. Psal. 141.5. but if thou hast a fixed, abiding displeasure against Reprovers, it is a sign of an unsound heart; though most sharp reproof, that keeps him from since, or recovers him After falls into since, 1 Sam. 25.32, 33. Psalm 141.5. but if thou hast a fixed, abiding displeasure against Reprovers, it is a Signen of an unsound heart; cs ds j n1, cst vvz pno31 p-acp n1, cc vvz pno31 a-acp vvz p-acp n1, crd np1 crd, crd np1 crd. cc-acp cs pns21 vh2 dt j-vvn, vvg n1 p-acp n2, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 83
873 and if there be any sin that thou dost not care to have reproved, and art angry, and if there be any since that thou dost not care to have reproved, and art angry, cc cs pc-acp vbb d n1 cst pns21 vd2 xx vvi pc-acp vhi vvn, cc n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 83
874 though but in present passion at the Reprover, it is a sign that sin hath too great an hank upon thee. VI. Another Sign, by which a Person may know which is his peculiar iniquity, yea beloved lust, is this; though but in present passion At the Reprover, it is a Signen that since hath too great an hank upon thee. VI. another Signen, by which a Person may know which is his peculiar iniquity, yea Beloved lust, is this; cs cc-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz dt n1 cst n1 vhz av j dt vvb p-acp pno21. crd. j-jn vvb, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vmb vvi r-crq vbz po31 j n1, uh j-vvn n1, vbz d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 83
875 That is thy Master-sin, thy reigning corruption that makes all other sins stoop and lacquay to it, That is thy Master sin, thy reigning corruption that makes all other Sins stoop and Lacquey to it, cst vbz po21 n1, po21 j-vvg n1 cst vvz d j-jn n2 vvi cc n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 83
876 and subserve as means to feed and maintain it. and subserve as means to feed and maintain it. cc vvb p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 83
877 As Waters run and empty themselves into the Sea, so do other sins into this thy iniquity. As Waters run and empty themselves into the Sea, so do other Sins into this thy iniquity. p-acp n2 vvb cc vvi px32 p-acp dt n1, av vdi j-jn n2 p-acp d po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 83
878 Thus the Covetous Man is guilty of many other sins, he pincheth as to laying out any thing to pious or charitable uses, Thus the Covetous Man is guilty of many other Sins, he pincheth as to laying out any thing to pious or charitable uses, av dt j n1 vbz j pp-f d j-jn n2, pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp vvg av d n1 p-acp j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 83
879 yea as to conveniences as to himself or his Relations, he buries himself in worldly business, neglecting publick, family, secret duties, his own Soul, yea as to conveniences as to himself or his Relations, he buries himself in worldly business, neglecting public, family, secret duties, his own Soul, uh a-acp p-acp n2 c-acp p-acp px31 cc po31 n2, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp j n1, vvg j, n1, j-jn n2, po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 83
880 and the Souls under his charge; he oft overreacheth those he deals with, he oppresseth the poor and the like; and the Souls under his charge; he oft overreacheth those he deals with, he Oppresses the poor and the like; cc dt n2 p-acp po31 n1; pns31 av vvz d pns31 vvz p-acp, pns31 vvz dt j cc dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 83
881 and all this is to satisfie his lust of covetousness, and love of Money; this is a sign Covetousness is his reigning sin; and all this is to satisfy his lust of covetousness, and love of Money; this is a Signen Covetousness is his reigning since; cc d d vbz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb pp-f n1; d vbz dt n1 n1 vbz po31 j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
882 thus the Voluptuous, Luxurious Person, he may be guilty of many other sins of profane neglecting of Holy Duties; thus the Voluptuous, Luxurious Person, he may be guilty of many other Sins of profane neglecting of Holy Duties; av dt j, j n1, pns31 vmb vbi j pp-f d j-jn n2 pp-f j vvg pp-f j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
883 mis-spending Time, and Estate, consuming his Body; misspending Time, and Estate, consuming his Body; j n1, cc n1, vvg po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
884 yea, he may be guilty of Coverousness, Deceiving and Oppressing Tenants or others, but all is to feed his Voluptuousness: yea, he may be guilty of Covetousness, Deceiving and Oppressing Tenants or Others, but all is to feed his Voluptuousness: uh, pns31 vmb vbi j pp-f n1, vvg cc vvg n2 cc n2-jn, cc-acp d vbz pc-acp vvi po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
885 So the Proud and Ambitious Man, may be guilty of Timeserving, Sinful Compliance, of Fawning, Flattering Men in their Sins, neglecting Duties, So the Proud and Ambitious Man, may be guilty of Timeserving, Sinful Compliance, of Fawning, Flattering Men in their Sins, neglecting Duties, av dt j cc j n1, vmb vbi j pp-f vvg, j n1, pp-f vvg, j-vvg n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
886 and of Injustice, Covetousness, Falseness, Treachery, Carnal Policy, and that even in Religion; and of Injustice, Covetousness, Falseness, Treachery, Carnal Policy, and that even in Religion; cc pp-f n1, n1, n1, n1, j n1, cc cst av p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
887 and all this to feed and maintain Pride of Life, Pride in Apparel or way of Living, and all this to feed and maintain Pride of Life, Pride in Apparel or Way of Living, cc d d pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 pp-f n1, n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
888 and to gratifie his Ambition, and Lust of being great in the World; and to gratify his Ambition, and Lust of being great in the World; cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f vbg j p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
889 That sin which (as the greater Fish) devours the lesser, thou may'st conclude is thy iniquity, thy reigning sin, That since which (as the greater Fish) devours the lesser, thou Mayest conclude is thy iniquity, thy reigning since, cst n1 r-crq (c-acp dt jc n1) vvz dt jc, pns21 vm2 vvi vbz po21 n1, po21 j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
890 so far as thou allowest thy self in it. VII. so Far as thou allowest thy self in it. VII. av av-j c-acp pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp pn31. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 84
891 That is certainly thy iniquity, yea thy reigning sin, which not only all thy other Sins, That is Certainly thy iniquity, yea thy reigning since, which not only all thy other Sins, cst vbz av-j po21 n1, uh po21 j-vvg n1, r-crq xx av-j d po21 j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 84
892 but also all thy Duties are made subservient to; but also all thy Duties Are made subservient to; cc-acp av d po21 n2 vbr vvn fw-fr pc-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 84
893 and all that Religion thou professest and seemest to have, be it little or much, is made a Stalking-horse to, and all that Religion thou professest and seemest to have, be it little or much, is made a Stalking-horse to, cc d cst n1 pns21 vv2 cc vv2 pc-acp vhi, vbb pn31 j cc d, vbz vvn dt n1 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 84
894 and a meer step or stirrop to get to the Satisfaction of. Thus it was in the case of Jehu, his Master-sin was Ambition and Carnal Policy; and a mere step or stirrup to get to the Satisfaction of. Thus it was in the case of Jehu, his Master sin was Ambition and Carnal Policy; cc dt j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 a-acp. av pn31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, po31 n1 vbds n1 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
895 his great design was settling himself in the Kingdom; his great Design was settling himself in the Kingdom; po31 j n1 vbds vvg px31 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
896 and he made not only his sins in keeping up the Calves at Dan and Bethel subservient to this, and he made not only his Sins in keeping up the Calves At Dan and Bethel subservient to this, cc pns31 vvd xx av-j po31 n2 p-acp vvg a-acp dt n2 p-acp uh cc np1 fw-fr p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
897 but also his Zeal in executing the Judgments God had threatned against the House of Ahab, and had commanded him to execute, 2 Kings 9.7. but also his Zeal in executing the Judgments God had threatened against the House of Ahab, and had commanded him to execute, 2 Kings 9.7. cc-acp av po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt n2 np1 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vhd vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi, crd n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
898 and his Zeal in putting down the Worship of Baal, and pulling down the House, and his Zeal in putting down the Worship of Baal, and pulling down the House, cc po31 n1 p-acp vvg a-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvg a-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
899 and slaying the Priests of Baal; all this was to serve his Ambition and Carnal Policy; and slaying the Priests of Baal; all this was to serve his Ambition and Carnal Policy; cc vvg dt n2 pp-f np1; d d vbds pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
900 for he would go no further in Reformation, than would, as he thought, consist with his worldly interest; for he would go no further in Reformation, than would, as he Thought, consist with his worldly Interest; c-acp pns31 vmd vvi av-dx av-jc p-acp n1, cs vmd, c-acp pns31 vvd, vvb p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
901 and therefore he still kept up the Worship of the Calves. Thus also it was with the Scribes and Pharisees; and Therefore he still kept up the Worship of the Calves. Thus also it was with the Scribes and Pharisees; cc av pns31 av vvd a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2. av av pn31 vbds p-acp dt n2 cc np2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
902 their reigning sins were Pride, Ambition, Vain Glory, Covetousness and Hypocrisie, and they made all their Religion to serve and lacquay to these Lusts of theirs; their reigning Sins were Pride, Ambition, Vain Glory, Covetousness and Hypocrisy, and they made all their Religion to serve and Lacquey to these Lustiest of theirs; po32 j-vvg n2 vbdr n1, n1, j n1, n1 cc n1, cc pns32 vvd d po32 n1 pc-acp vvi cc n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f png32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
903 they Fasted, gave Alms, Prayed, but it was to be seen of: Men; they Fasted, gave Alms, Prayed, but it was to be seen of: Men; pns32 vvd, vvd n2, vvd, cc-acp pn31 vbds pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f: n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
904 they made long Prayers to cover and gratifie their Covetousness, that they might devour Widows Houses. they made long Prayers to cover and gratify their Covetousness, that they might devour Widows Houses. pns32 vvd av-j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi n2 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
905 Thus Polititians in Religion, all their Religion is cut out, and squared by Carnal Policy; their very conscience is a carnally Politick one, guided by Rules of Policy, not Piety: Thus Politicians in Religion, all their Religion is Cut out, and squared by Carnal Policy; their very conscience is a carnally Politic one, guided by Rules of Policy, not Piety: av n2 p-acp n1, d po32 n1 vbz vvn av, cc vvn p-acp j n1; po32 j n1 vbz dt av-j j pi, vvn p-acp n2 pp-f n1, xx n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 85
906 If therefore thou makest thy Religion a Cloak and Cover for any sins, for Covetousness, Deceit, Injustice, If Therefore thou Makest thy Religion a Cloak and Cover for any Sins, for Covetousness, Deceit, Injustice, cs av pns21 vv2 po21 n1 dt n1 cc vvi p-acp d n2, p-acp n1, n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 86
907 or any other, tho' but secret sins, those sins are thy iniquities, thy reigning sins. VIII. or any other, though but secret Sins, those Sins Are thy iniquities, thy reigning Sins. VIII. cc d n-jn, cs p-acp j-jn n2, d n2 vbr po21 n2, po21 j-vvg n2. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 86
908 That is thy iniquity, thy reigning sin, that proves too hard for all means of Mortification, That is thy iniquity, thy reigning since, that Proves too hard for all means of Mortification, cst vbz po21 n1, po21 j-vvg n1, cst vvz av av-j c-acp d n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
909 for all Ordinances, Providences, Councils, Admonitions, Exhortations and Intreaties of Friends and Relations: yea for all Resolutions, Purposes, Promises; This is thy iniquity; for all Ordinances, Providences, Councils, Admonitions, Exhortations and Entreaties of Friends and Relations: yea for all Resolutions, Purposes, Promises; This is thy iniquity; p-acp d n2, n2, n2, n2, n2 cc n2 pp-f n2 cc n2: uh p-acp d n2, n2, vvz; d vbz po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
910 between thy heart and which, there is such a League that thou wilt by no means part with it, between thy heart and which, there is such a League that thou wilt by no means part with it, p-acp po21 n1 cc r-crq, pc-acp vbz d dt n1 cst pns21 vm2 p-acp dx n2 vvb p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
911 but wilt keep it, and gratifie it, whatever it costs thee: that way which thou thus choosest is thy own way, Isa. 66.3. They have chosen their own ways; but wilt keep it, and gratify it, whatever it costs thee: that Way which thou thus choosest is thy own Way, Isaiah 66.3. They have chosen their own ways; cc-acp vm2 vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31, r-crq pn31 vvz pno21: d n1 r-crq pns21 av vv2 vbz po21 d n1, np1 crd. pns32 vhb vvn po32 d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
912 their Soul delights in their Abominations. their Soul delights in their Abominations. po32 n1 n2 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
913 I grant, there may be such sins, even in the regenerate upright Man, as may be so far too hard for all Ordinances and Providences, Admonitions, Purposes, Promises, I grant, there may be such Sins, even in the regenerate upright Man, as may be so Far too hard for all Ordinances and Providences, Admonitions, Purposes, Promises, pns11 vvb, pc-acp vmb vbi d n2, av p-acp dt j-vvn j n1, c-acp vmb vbi av av-j av j c-acp d n2 cc n2, n2, n2, vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
914 as that they may be frequently foiled by them, as rash Anger, unruly Passions, the inward stirrings of Corruption, as that they may be frequently foiled by them, as rash Anger, unruly Passion, the inward stirrings of Corruption, c-acp cst pns32 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp j n1, j n2, dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
915 and yet not be reigning sins, so long as the Soul doth not choose them, and yet not be reigning Sins, so long as the Soul does not choose them, cc av xx vbi vvg n2, av av-j c-acp dt n1 vdz xx vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 86
916 but the bent of the heart is against them, he mourns for them, prays and believes, and strives against them: but the bent of the heart is against them, he mourns for them, prays and believes, and strives against them: cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp pno32, pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, vvz cc vvz, cc vvz p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
917 But now if there be any sin that thou allowest thy self in, notwithstanding all Commands, Promises, Threatnings thou meetest with in the Written and Preached Word, But now if there be any since that thou allowest thy self in, notwithstanding all Commands, Promises, Threatenings thou meetest with in the Written and Preached Word, cc-acp av cs pc-acp vbb d n1 cst pns21 vv2 po21 n1 p-acp, c-acp d vvz, vvz, n2-vvg pns21 vv2 p-acp p-acp dt vvn cc vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
918 and notwithstanding thou hearest it often Reproved, by Ministers, Parents, other Superiours, or Christian Friends; that sin, whether of Omission or Commission, is thy iniquity, a reigning sin: and notwithstanding thou Hearst it often Reproved, by Ministers, Parents, other Superiors, or Christian Friends; that since, whither of Omission or Commission, is thy iniquity, a reigning since: cc c-acp pns21 vv2 pn31 av vvd, p-acp n2, n2, j-jn n2-jn, cc njp n2; d n1, cs pp-f n1 cc n1, vbz po21 n1, dt j-vvg n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
919 and that sin which hath been too hard for all Providences, for all the Mercies which God hath bestowed upon thee, and that since which hath been too hard for all Providences, for all the mercies which God hath bestowed upon thee, cc d n1 r-crq vhz vbn av j c-acp d n2, p-acp d dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
920 and have an Heart-melting, and Purifying, and Sin-killing tendency; and have an Heart-melting, and Purifying, and Sin-killing tendency; cc vhb dt j, cc n-vvg, cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
921 and too hard for all Afflictions outward or inward, thou hast been exercised with, and for all the Judgments of God, thou hast seen upon others, and too hard for all Afflictions outward or inward, thou hast been exercised with, and for all the Judgments of God, thou hast seen upon Others, cc av av-j c-acp d n2 j cc j, pns21 vh2 vbn vvn p-acp, cc p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp n2-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
922 or felt the smart of upon thy self, in thy body by Sickness or Painful Distempers, in thy Name, or Estate, or Family: or felt the smart of upon thy self, in thy body by Sickness or Painful Distempers, in thy Name, or Estate, or Family: cc vvd dt n1 pp-f p-acp po21 n1, p-acp po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc j n2, p-acp po21 n1, cc n1, cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
923 and tho' thou hast had Convictions, Gripes and Checks of Conscience, Fears and Terrours, and thereupon hast taken up Purposes and Resolutions, and though thou hast had Convictions, Gripes and Checks of Conscience, Fears and Terrors, and thereupon hast taken up Purposes and Resolutions, cc cs pns21 vh2 vhd n2, zz cc n2 pp-f n1, n2 cc n2, cc av vh2 vvn a-acp n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
924 and made Promises of Reformation, of breaking off such Sins, or setting upon such Duties, as thou hast felt the smart of the Commission or Omission of. and made Promises of Reformation, of breaking off such Sins, or setting upon such Duties, as thou hast felt the smart of the Commission or Omission of. cc vvn vvz pp-f n1, pp-f vvg a-acp d n2, cc vvg p-acp d n2, c-acp pns21 vh2 vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f. (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 87
925 That sin which no intreaties of the nearest tenderest Relations will prevail on thee, to forsake or be willing to part with, that is thy iniquity; That since which no entreaties of the nearest Tenderest Relations will prevail on thee, to forsake or be willing to part with, that is thy iniquity; cst n1 r-crq dx n2 pp-f dt js vv2 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, pc-acp vvi cc vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp, cst vbz po21 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 88
926 that sin which thou wilt venture the loss of all, even the dearest and most precious Things, thy Body and all the Comforts of thy Life, that since which thou wilt venture the loss of all, even the dearest and most precious Things, thy Body and all the Comforts of thy Life, d n1 r-crq pns21 vm2 vvi dt n1 pp-f d, av dt js-jn cc av-ds j n2, po21 n1 cc d dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 88
927 yea thy Soul and Favour of God, the loss of Heaven, and wilt venture upon the torments of Hell, rather than forsake it; yea thy Soul and Favour of God, the loss of Heaven, and wilt venture upon the torments of Hell, rather than forsake it; uh po21 n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vm2 vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, av-c cs vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 88
928 So that tho' it waste thy Estate, blast thy Credit, undo thy Family, weaken and consume thy Body, So that though it waste thy Estate, blast thy Credit, undo thy Family, weaken and consume thy Body, av cst cs pn31 vvb po21 n1, vvb po21 n1, vvb po21 n1, vvi cc vvi po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 88
929 yea, damn thy Soul, yet thou wilt not leave it. yea, damn thy Soul, yet thou wilt not leave it. uh, vvb po21 n1, av pns21 vm2 xx vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 88
930 That is thy reigning iniquity, be it Laciviousness, or Drunkenness, or but spending time with loose, tipling, gaming or wanton Companions. IX. That is thy reigning iniquity, be it Lasciviousness, or drunkenness, or but spending time with lose, tippling, gaming or wanton Sodales. IX. cst vbz po21 vvg n1, vbb pn31 n1, cc n1, cc p-acp vvg n1 p-acp j, j-vvg, n-vvg cc j-jn n2. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 88
931 That is thy iniquity, O Soul, which thou wilt not part with, upon any the most Advantagious, Honourable Terms, That is thy iniquity, Oh Soul, which thou wilt not part with, upon any the most Advantageous, Honourable Terms, cst vbz po21 n1, uh n1, r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp, p-acp d dt av-ds j, j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 88
932 and Offers that God makes to thee in the Gospel: and Offers that God makes to thee in the Gospel: cc vvz cst np1 vvz p-acp pno21 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 88
933 That sin which breaks the match between thy Soul and Christ even when it seems to be near making up, That since which breaks the match between thy Soul and christ even when it seems to be near making up, cst n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp po21 n1 cc np1 av c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vbi av-j vvg a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 88
934 and thou hast some inclinations to consent to this blessed match; that sin which thou wilt not part with, no not for Christ the Saviour. and thou hast Some inclinations to consent to this blessed match; that since which thou wilt not part with, no not for christ the Saviour. cc pns21 vh2 d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-vvn n1; cst n1 r-crq pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp, uh-dx xx p-acp np1 dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 88
935 Tho' God offer thee in the Gospel, Pardon and Peace, Grace and Glory, Christ and all his Benefits, Though God offer thee in the Gospel, Pardon and Peace, Grace and Glory, christ and all his Benefits, cs np1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1, np1 cc d po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 88
936 and Christ offers himself, and thou may'st have him and all his Riches, if thou wilt but come to Christ, and christ offers himself, and thou Mayest have him and all his Riches, if thou wilt but come to christ, cc np1 vvz px31, cc pns21 vm2 vhi pno31 cc d po31 n2, cs pns21 vm2 cc-acp vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 88
937 and to God through him, and be willing to leave thy sins, and come off of thy own Righteousness, and to God through him, and be willing to leave thy Sins, and come off of thy own Righteousness, cc p-acp np1 p-acp pno31, cc vbi j pc-acp vvi po21 n2, cc vvb a-acp pp-f po21 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
938 and yet thou wilt not leave thy sins, thy Tipling, Loose, Wanton, Gaming, Prosane Companions, thy fleshly Lusts, and yet thou wilt not leave thy Sins, thy Tippling, Lose, Wanton, Gaming, Profane Sodales, thy fleshly Lustiest, cc av pns21 vm2 xx vvi po21 n2, po21 j-vvg, j, j-jn, n-vvg, np1 n2, po21 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
939 or thy Wordly-Mindedness, thy unjust deceitful ways of Gain, or thy resting in thy own Righteousness, or thy Wordly-Mindedness, thy unjust deceitful ways of Gain, or thy resting in thy own Righteousness, cc po21 j, po21 j j n2 pp-f n1, cc po21 vvg p-acp po21 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
940 or any thing short of Christ: These are certainly thy beloved Lusts: or any thing short of christ: These Are Certainly thy Beloved Lustiest: cc d n1 j pp-f np1: d vbr av-j po21 j-vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
941 And that sin, O Soul, which breaks the Match between Thee and Christ, that is thy sin with a Witness: And that since, Oh Soul, which breaks the Match between Thee and christ, that is thy since with a Witness: cc cst n1, uh n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc np1, cst vbz po21 n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
942 When thou hast some inclinations to embrace Christ, and art willing to forsake many sins, When thou hast Some inclinations to embrace christ, and art willing to forsake many Sins, c-crq pns21 vh2 d n2 pc-acp vvi np1, cc n1 j pc-acp vvi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
943 but there is some sin or sins that thou canst not bring thy Heart to be willing to part with, but there is Some since or Sins that thou Canst not bring thy Heart to be willing to part with, cc-acp pc-acp vbz d n1 cc n2 cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi po21 n1 pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
944 but art ready to say of it as Lot of Zoar, Gea. 19.20. or as Naaman of his bowing in the House of Rimmon, 2 Kings 5.18. but art ready to say of it as Lot of Zoar, Sea. 19.20. or as Naaman of his bowing in the House of Rimmon, 2 Kings 5.18. cc-acp n1 j pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31 c-acp n1 pp-f vvb, np1. crd. cc c-acp np1 pp-f po31 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
945 there is some secret sin thou would'st have spared, some pleasing, profitable corruption, some close way of Lust, Deceit, &c. so that if thou could'st have Christ and thy Sin too, thou would'st have him, but not else; there is Some secret since thou Wouldst have spared, Some pleasing, profitable corruption, Some close Way of Lust, Deceit, etc. so that if thou Couldst have christ and thy since too, thou Wouldst have him, but not Else; pc-acp vbz d j-jn n1 pns21 vmd2 vhi vvn, d j-vvg, j n1, d j n1 pp-f n1, n1, av av cst cs pns21 vmd2 vhi np1 cc po21 n1 av, pns21 vmd2 vhi pno31, cc-acp xx av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
946 thus Judas 's Covetousness caused him to sell Christ his Lord and Master; the Young Mans love of the World caused him to go away from Christ sorrowful. thus Judas is Covetousness caused him to fell christ his Lord and Master; the Young men love of the World caused him to go away from christ sorrowful. av np1 vbz n1 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi np1 po31 n1 cc n1; dt j ng1 n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi av p-acp np1 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
947 Herod did several things, but would not part with his Herodias. These were their iniquities. Herod did several things, but would not part with his Herodias. These were their iniquities. np1 vdd j n2, cc-acp vmd xx vvi p-acp po31 np1. d vbdr po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 89
948 X. Lastly, That is thy iniquity, if not certainly thy reigning sin, yet thy too prevailing corruption, which most frequently and impetuously sets upon thee, X. Lastly, That is thy iniquity, if not Certainly thy reigning since, yet thy too prevailing corruption, which most frequently and impetuously sets upon thee, fw-la ord, cst vbz po21 n1, cs xx av-j po21 j-vvg n1, av po21 av j-vvg n1, r-crq av-ds av-j cc av-j vvz p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
949 before, in, and after thy conversing with God's Ordinances, and Holy Duties, either to keep thee from them, before, in, and After thy conversing with God's Ordinances, and Holy Duties, either to keep thee from them, a-acp, p-acp, cc p-acp po21 vvg p-acp npg1 n2, cc j n2, av-d pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
950 or indispose thee for them, or croud in upon thee, and interrupt thy communion with God in them, or indispose thee for them, or crowd in upon thee, and interrupt thy communion with God in them, cc vvb pno21 p-acp pno32, cc n1 p-acp p-acp pno21, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
951 or after Duties to rob thee of the benefit of them; or After Duties to rob thee of the benefit of them; cc p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno21 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
952 it speaks that thy Heart and that Sin, are too well acquainted, that it finds too kind entertainment with thee, that it dares be so bold and impudent as ordinarily to set upon thee, it speaks that thy Heart and that since, Are too well acquainted, that it finds too kind entertainment with thee, that it dares be so bold and impudent as ordinarily to Set upon thee, pn31 vvz cst po21 n1 cc d n1, vbr av av vvn, cst pn31 vvz av j n1 p-acp pno21, cst pn31 vvz vbb av j cc j c-acp av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pno21, (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
953 when thou art more immediately in the presence of God in Holy Duties. Satan will be sure at such seasons to stir up such Lusts in thy Heart, when thou art more immediately in the presence of God in Holy Duties. Satan will be sure At such seasons to stir up such Lustiest in thy Heart, c-crq pns21 vb2r av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2. np1 vmb vbi j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
954 as are pleasing and are likely to find most easie access, and best entertainment, as possibly, Worldly and Vain Thoughts before and in Duties, Drowsiness, Sleepiness, Deadness and Dulness of Heart and Affections: as Are pleasing and Are likely to find most easy access, and best entertainment, as possibly, Worldly and Vain Thoughts before and in Duties, Drowsiness, Sleepiness, Deadness and Dullness of Heart and Affections: c-acp vbr vvg cc vbr j pc-acp vvi ds j n1, cc js n1, c-acp av-j, j cc j n2 a-acp cc p-acp n2, n1, n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
955 I say, the sins that most pester thee on Lords days, or other times of either ordinary or extraordinary Duties: I say, the Sins that most pester thee on lords days, or other times of either ordinary or extraordinary Duties: pns11 vvb, dt n2 cst ds vvi pno21 p-acp n2 n2, cc j-jn n2 pp-f d j cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
956 And so the sins that set on thee after Duties, after the Word Read or Heard, And so the Sins that Set on thee After Duties, After the Word Read or Herd, cc av dt n2 cst vvd p-acp pno21 p-acp n2, p-acp dt n1 vvb cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 90
957 after Prayer and Receiving the Lords Supper, and after Sabbaths, be it Pride, Security, laying down the Soul's Watch, unruly Passions, Worldliness, &c. these are thy iniquities, which thou must keep thy self from; After Prayer and Receiving the lords Supper, and After Sabbaths, be it Pride, Security, laying down the Soul's Watch, unruly Passion, Worldliness, etc. these Are thy iniquities, which thou must keep thy self from; p-acp n1 cc vvg dt n2 n1, cc p-acp n2, vbb pn31 n1, n1, vvg a-acp dt ng1 n1, j n2, n1, av d vbr po21 n2, r-crq pns21 vmb vvi po21 n1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 91
958 beware of the Devil, and the sin of thy own Heart on Monday Mornings, and after Hearing, Praying, Fasting, and Sacraments. beware of the devil, and the since of thy own Heart on Monday Morning's, and After Hearing, Praying, Fasting, and Sacraments. vvb pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po21 d n1 p-acp np1 ng1, cc p-acp vvg, vvg, vvg, cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 91
959 And thus I have finished this Branch of Exhortation, to find out what your special reigning sins or most prevailing corruptions are, And thus I have finished this Branch of Exhortation, to find out what your special reigning Sins or most prevailing corruptions Are, cc av pns11 vhb vvn d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi av r-crq po22 j j-vvg n2 cc av-ds j-vvg n2 vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
960 and have largely laid down signs and marks, whereby you may know which are they: and have largely laid down Signs and marks, whereby you may know which Are they: cc vhb av-j vvn a-acp n2 cc n2, c-crq pn22 vmb vvi r-crq vbr pns32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
961 Yet before I leave it, I shall endeavour to answer one Question or Case of Conscience, Yet before I leave it, I shall endeavour to answer one Question or Case of Conscience, av c-acp pns11 vvb pn31, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi crd n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
962 and therein shew the difference between a beloved Lust, a reigning Sin in an Unregenerate Man, and therein show the difference between a Beloved Lust, a reigning since in an Unregenerate Man, cc av vvb dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
963 and a tyrannizing prevailing Corruption in a Godly Person; and a tyrannizing prevailing Corruption in a Godly Person; cc dt j-vvg j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
964 for some doubting Christian may say, I am afraid such and such sins, that I am so often mastered by, such as Passions, inward workings of corruptions, &c. are reigning sins in me, for Some doubting Christian may say, I am afraid such and such Sins, that I am so often mastered by, such as Passion, inward workings of corruptions, etc. Are reigning Sins in me, p-acp d vvg np1 vmb vvi, pns11 vbm j d cc d n2, cst pns11 vbm av av vvn p-acp, d c-acp n2, j n2 pp-f n2, av vbr vvg n2 p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
965 and inconsistent with Uprightness of Heart; and inconsistent with Uprightness of Heart; cc j p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
966 now how shall I know, whether they be so or no? Now for answer to this doubt, now how shall I know, whither they be so or no? Now for answer to this doubt, av q-crq vmb pns11 vvi, cs pns32 vbb av cc dx? av p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
967 tho' much has been spoken under the Heads already laid down, yet I shall add somewhat further, though but briefly. though much has been spoken under the Heads already laid down, yet I shall add somewhat further, though but briefly. cs d vhz vbn vvn p-acp dt n2 av vvn a-acp, av pns11 vmb vvi av av-jc, cs cc-acp av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 91
968 I. One difference between a beloved Lust or reigning Sin, that is inconsistent with Uprightness, and prevailing Corruptions that yet are consistent with Uprightness, is this. I. One difference between a Beloved Lust or reigning since, that is inconsistent with Uprightness, and prevailing Corruptions that yet Are consistent with Uprightness, is this. pns11. crd n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc j-vvg n1, cst vbz j p-acp n1, cc j-vvg n2 cst av vbr j p-acp n1, vbz d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 91
969 That is a beloved Lust, a reigning Sin, which is indulged, and that the Soul makes Provision for, that a Man caters for, That is a Beloved Lust, a reigning since, which is indulged, and that the Soul makes Provision for, that a Man caters for, cst vbz dt j-vvn n1, dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vbz vvn, cc cst dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp, cst dt n1 vvz p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
970 and casts about how to provide that which may feed and maintain it, Rom. 13.14. Make no provision for the flesh to fulfil the Lusts thereof, to gratifie and satisfie its Appetite, to pamper the Flesh. and Cast about how to provide that which may feed and maintain it, Rom. 13.14. Make no provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof, to gratify and satisfy its Appetite, to pamper the Flesh. cc vvz p-acp c-crq pc-acp vvi d r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi pn31, np1 crd. vvb dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 av, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
971 It is a beloved Friend that you make special provision for, and cast about how you may best entertain: It is a Beloved Friend that you make special provision for, and cast about how you may best entertain: pn31 vbz dt j-vvn n1 cst pn22 vvb j n1 p-acp, cc vvd a-acp c-crq pn22 vmb av-js vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
972 Therefore if you set your Thoughts on work to find out a commodious way to commit such a sin, to meet with loose, tipling Companions, Therefore if you Set your Thoughts on work to find out a commodious Way to commit such a since, to meet with lose, tippling Sodales, av cs pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp j, j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
973 or run upon the occasions of sin (what you have found to be so) and into that company which you have found drawing you into sin; or run upon the occasions of since (what you have found to be so) and into that company which you have found drawing you into since; cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 (r-crq pn22 vhb vvn pc-acp vbi av) cc p-acp d n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vvn vvg pn22 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
974 it is a sign that is a beloved Lust; it is a Signen that is a Beloved Lust; pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vbz dt j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
975 When sin doth not so much overtake thee, as thou followest hard after, and overtakest sin; When since does not so much overtake thee, as thou followest hard After, and overtakest since; c-crq n1 vdz xx av av-d vvi pno21, c-acp pns21 vv2 av-j p-acp, cc vv2 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
976 even lesser sins in this case may be reigning sins: even lesser Sins in this case may be reigning Sins: av jc n2 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
977 If thou settest thy self to Sleep at Divine Worship, or thou welcomest and kindly entertainest Vain, Worldly, Proud, Lustful, If thou settest thy self to Sleep At Divine Worship, or thou welcomest and kindly entertainest Vain, Worldly, Proud, Lustful, cs pns21 vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn n1, cc pns21 js-jn cc av-j vv2 j, j, j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
978 or any other sinful Thoughts, especially in the time of duty; these are reigning sins. or any other sinful Thoughts, especially in the time of duty; these Are reigning Sins. cc d j-jn j n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; d vbr vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
979 But on the other hand, tho' sinful Thoughts break in upon thee, or thou dost commit some outward acts of sin, But on the other hand, though sinful Thoughts break in upon thee, or thou dost commit Some outward acts of since, p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs j n2 vvb p-acp p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vd2 vvi d j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
980 if (as Gal. 6.1.) thou be overtaken with a fault, but dost not make provision for the Flesh, if (as Gal. 6.1.) thou be overtaken with a fault, but dost not make provision for the Flesh, cs (c-acp np1 crd.) pns21 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vd2 xx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 92
981 but endeavourest to cut off all provisions from it, fliest from all occasions of it, usest all means to cut Sin and the Flesh short, but endeavourest to Cut off all provisions from it, fliest from all occasions of it, usest all means to Cut since and the Flesh short, cc-acp vv2 pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 p-acp pn31, vv2 p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31, vv2 d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 cc dt n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 93
982 and keep them under, if Drowsiness in Holy Duties seize on thee, and thou endeavourest to shake it off: and keep them under, if Drowsiness in Holy Duties seize on thee, and thou endeavourest to shake it off: cc vvi pno32 p-acp, cs n1 p-acp j n2 vvb p-acp pno21, cc pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 93
983 Vain Wandring Thoughts in Worship, or any sinful Thoughts at other times impetuously break in, and thou endeavourest to expel them; Vain Wandering Thoughts in Worship, or any sinful Thoughts At other times impetuously break in, and thou endeavourest to expel them; j vvg n2 p-acp n1, cc d j n2 p-acp j-jn n2 av-j vvi p-acp, cc pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 93
984 in this case they are not beloved sins, nor reigning corruptions; in this case they Are not Beloved Sins, nor reigning corruptions; p-acp d n1 pns32 vbr xx vvn n2, ccx vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 93
985 tho' they are such prevailing corruptions, as are very much thy special sins, which it is thy duty to be humbled for, though they Are such prevailing corruptions, as Are very much thy special Sins, which it is thy duty to be humbled for, cs pns32 vbr d j-vvg n2, c-acp vbr j av-d po21 j n2, r-crq pn31 vbz po21 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 93
986 and by Faith, Prayer, Watchfulness, and most vigorous endeavours to keep thy self from. II. Another difference between a beloved Lust, a reigning Sin in the Unregenerate and Infincere, and by Faith, Prayer, Watchfulness, and most vigorous endeavours to keep thy self from. II another difference between a Beloved Lust, a reigning since in the Unregenerate and Infincere, cc p-acp n1, n1, n1, cc av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1 p-acp. crd j-jn n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 93
987 and a tyrannizing Corruption in the Regenerate and Upright is this. and a tyrannizing Corruption in the Regenerate and Upright is this. cc dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt vvn cc av-j vbz d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 93
988 That is a reigning sin in any, which is suffered to have quiet and peaceable possession in the Heart, that a person is unwilling to have disquieted, That is a reigning since in any, which is suffered to have quiet and peaceable possession in the Heart, that a person is unwilling to have disquieted, cst vbz dt j-vvg n1 p-acp d, r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vhi j-jn cc j n1 p-acp dt n1, cst dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vhi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 93
989 or himself disturbed in the committing of; the sin which is not resisted, that thou dost not Believe, Pray and Watch against; or himself disturbed in the committing of; the since which is not resisted, that thou dost not Believe, Pray and Watch against; cc px31 vvn p-acp dt vvg a-acp; dt n1 r-crq vbz xx vvn, cst pns21 vd2 xx vvi, vvb cc vvb p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 93
990 and when thou hast fallen into it, dost not endeavour speedily to recover thy self out of, by acts of Faith and Repentance, and when thou hast fallen into it, dost not endeavour speedily to recover thy self out of, by acts of Faith and Repentance, cc c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp pn31, vd2 xx vvi av-j pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av pp-f, p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 93
991 and by earnest Prayer, Endeavours, and Watchfulness against it for the time to come. and by earnest Prayer, Endeavours, and Watchfulness against it for the time to come. cc p-acp j n1, n2, cc n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
992 A clean beast may fall into the Mire, but gets out of it again as soon as ever it can; A clean beast may fallen into the Mire, but gets out of it again as soon as ever it can; dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvz av pp-f pn31 av c-acp av c-acp av pn31 vmb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
993 it is a Swine that lies, and loves to wallow in the Mire: it is a Swine that lies, and loves to wallow in the Mire: pn31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz, cc vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
994 And thou art no better than a filthy Swine, if thou lovest to wallow in the Mire of thy Lusts, And thou art no better than a filthy Swine, if thou Lovest to wallow in the Mire of thy Lustiest, cc pns21 vb2r dx jc cs dt j n1, cs pns21 vv2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
995 and not get out of it: and not get out of it: cc xx vvi av pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
996 But now that is not a reigning sin in thee, tho' it do too oft prevail over thee, which thou grievest for, mournest under, But now that is not a reigning since in thee, though it do too oft prevail over thee, which thou grievest for, mournest under, cc-acp av d vbz xx dt j-vvg n1 p-acp pno21, cs pn31 vdb av av vvi p-acp pno21, r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp, vv2 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
997 and wilt not suffer to be quiet in thy Soul, but resolvest it shall not ever have a quiet day, no nor hour in thee: and wilt not suffer to be quiet in thy Soul, but resolvest it shall not ever have a quiet day, no nor hour in thee: cc vm2 xx vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp po21 n1, cc-acp vv2 pn31 vmb xx av vhi dt j-jn n1, uh-dx ccx n1 p-acp pno21: (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
998 If thou resistest it by the Weapons of thy Spiritual Warfare, Prayest, and improvest Christ against it, If thou resistest it by the Weapons of thy Spiritual Warfare, Prayest, and improvest christ against it, cs pns21 vv2 pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 j n1, vv2, cc vv2 np1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
999 and when thou art overtaken with it, art not at rest, till thou renewest thy Faith and Repentance, and when thou art overtaken with it, art not At rest, till thou renewest thy Faith and Repentance, cc c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn p-acp pn31, n1 xx p-acp n1, c-acp pns21 vvd2 po21 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
1000 and lookest up to Christ for strength against, as well as the Pardon of it: and Lookest up to christ for strength against, as well as the Pardon of it: cc vv2 a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp, c-acp av c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
1001 If it be thus with thee, thy iniquity is not a reigning sin, for he is a cleanly person, who tho' he fall into the Dirt, cannot rest till he get out of it, and be cleansed again. III. That is a beloved Lust, that thou art unwilling to have discovered; If it be thus with thee, thy iniquity is not a reigning since, for he is a cleanly person, who though he fallen into the Dirt, cannot rest till he get out of it, and be cleansed again. III. That is a Beloved Lust, that thou art unwilling to have discovered; cs pn31 vbb av p-acp pno21, po21 n1 vbz xx dt j-vvg n1, c-acp pns31 vbz dt j n1, r-crq cs pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1, vmbx vvi c-acp pns31 vvb av pp-f pn31, cc vbi vvn av. np1. cst vbz dt j-vvn n1, cst pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vhi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 94
1002 art deliberately angry at any person or thing that stands in thy way, or would hinder thee from committing of it, art angry at the Word, art deliberately angry At any person or thing that Stands in thy Way, or would hinder thee from committing of it, art angry At the Word, n1 av-j j p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst vvz p-acp po21 n1, cc vmd vvi pno21 p-acp vvg pp-f pn31, n1 j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 94
1003 when that meets with thy Sin. But on the other hand, if thou art glad to have thy sin discovered and reproved, when that meets with thy Sin. But on the other hand, if thou art glad to have thy since discovered and reproved, c-crq cst vvz p-acp po21 np1 p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs pns21 vb2r j pc-acp vhi po21 n1 vvn cc vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 95
1004 and when the Wordcomes closest to it, can'st say as Psal. 141.5 it is a kindness, and when the Wordcomes closest to it, Canst say as Psalm 141.5 it is a kindness, cc c-crq dt vvz js p-acp pn31, vm2 vvi p-acp np1 crd pn31 vbz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 95
1005 and as an excellent oil, in my estimation; and as an excellent oil, in my estimation; cc p-acp dt j n1, p-acp po11 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 95
1006 can'st bless God for any thing that hinders thee from committing it, as David, 1 Sam. 25.32, 33. David blessed God, Canst bless God for any thing that hinders thee from committing it, as David, 1 Sam. 25.32, 33. David blessed God, vm2 vvi np1 p-acp d n1 cst vvz pno21 p-acp vvg pn31, c-acp np1, vvn np1 crd, crd np1 vvn np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 95
1007 yea Abigail as an instrument for preventing his shedding of Blood. yea Abigail as an Instrument for preventing his shedding of Blood. uh np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvg po31 n-vvg pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 95
1008 If thou can'st bless God for Affliction, when it keeps thee from sin, as David again, Ps. 119.67, 71, 75. then it is no reigning sin. If thou Canst bless God for Affliction, when it keeps thee from since, as David again, Ps. 119.67, 71, 75. then it is no reigning since. cs pns21 vm2 vvi np1 p-acp n1, c-crq pn31 vvz pno21 p-acp n1, c-acp np1 av, np1 crd, crd, crd av pn31 vbz dx j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 95
1009 II. A second Branch of the Exhortation bottomed on this Doctrine is, That having first found out which is your special iniquity (which I have largely insisted on, II A second Branch of the Exhortation bottomed on this Doctrine is, That having First found out which is your special iniquity (which I have largely insisted on, crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1 j p-acp d n1 vbz, cst vhg ord vvn av r-crq vbz po22 j n1 (r-crq pns11 vhb av-j vvd a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 95
1010 and is the first step to keeping your selves from your iniquity) then endeavour to cast it out of your Hearts and Lives. and is the First step to keeping your selves from your iniquity) then endeavour to cast it out of your Hearts and Lives. cc vbz dt ord n1 p-acp vvg po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1) av vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 av pp-f po22 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 95
1011 You must indeed endeavour to keep your selves from every sin, so as not to allow your selves in any: You must indeed endeavour to keep your selves from every since, so as not to allow your selves in any: pn22 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d n1, av c-acp xx pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 95
1012 But you must above all keep your selves from, Believe, Pray and Watch against those sins, that you find your Hearts most strongly inclined to, But you must above all keep your selves from, Believe, Pray and Watch against those Sins, that you find your Hearts most strongly inclined to, cc-acp pn22 vmb p-acp d vvb po22 n2 p-acp, vvb, vvb cc vvb p-acp d n2, cst pn22 vvb po22 n2 av-ds av-j vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 95
1013 and you are most frequently overcome by. and you Are most frequently overcome by. cc pn22 vbr av-ds av-j vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 95
1014 All therefore that I shall further do, shall be to lay down some Motives to stir you up to, All Therefore that I shall further do, shall be to lay down Some Motives to stir you up to, av-d av cst pns11 vmb av-jc vdb, vmb vbi pc-acp vvi a-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 95
1015 and some directions to help and guide you in, the performance of this duty of keeping your selves from your Iniquity. Motives. and Some directions to help and guide you in, the performance of this duty of keeping your selves from your Iniquity. Motives. cc d n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn22 p-acp, dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f vvg po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1. n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 96
1016 1. Consider, This thy iniquity, if it be a reigning sin, it is at present, 1. Consider, This thy iniquity, if it be a reigning since, it is At present, crd np1, d po21 n1, cs pn31 vbb dt j-vvg n1, pn31 vbz p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1017 and (till thou be convinced of the evil of it, and made willing to part with it, to have it Killed and Crucified) is like to be, the great bar and hindrance of thy sound Conversion; and (till thou be convinced of the evil of it, and made willing to part with it, to have it Killed and crucified) is like to be, the great bar and hindrance of thy found Conversion; cc (c-acp pns21 vbb vvn pp-f dt n-jn pp-f pn31, cc vvd j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn cc vvn) vbz av-j pc-acp vbi, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1018 this is the stumbling-block of your iniquity, that which breaks the match between your Souls and Christ, this is the stumbling-block of your iniquity, that which breaks the match between your Souls and christ, d vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cst r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1019 and will hinder your profiting by the Word, Prayer, or any other Duty and Ordinance. and will hinder your profiting by the Word, Prayer, or any other Duty and Ordinance. cc vmb vvi po22 vvg p-acp dt n1, n1, cc d j-jn n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1020 If there be in thee any darling Delilah. Lust, that thou layest in thy Bosom, it will hinder thee from closing with Christ till God break the League between thee and it: If there be in thee any darling Delilah. Lust, that thou layest in thy Bosom, it will hinder thee from closing with christ till God break the League between thee and it: cs pc-acp vbi p-acp pno21 d j-jn np1. n1, cst pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1, pn31 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 p-acp np1 vvb dt n1 p-acp pno21 cc pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1021 And when ever the Spirit of God works upon the Heart of a Sinner, in order to sound Conversion, he sets home this sin upon the Conscience, And when ever the Spirit of God works upon the Heart of a Sinner, in order to found Conversion, he sets home this since upon the Conscience, cc c-crq av dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n1, pns31 vvz av-an d n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1022 and that to purpose, and lets the Soul see the peculiar odious nature of it; and that to purpose, and lets the Soul see the peculiar odious nature of it; cc cst p-acp n1, cc vvz dt n1 vvb dt j j n1 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1023 God lays Gall and Wormwood on this pleasing breast, to wean the Heart from ever tampering with it allowedly and deliberately more, God lays Gall and Wormwood on this pleasing breast, to wean the Heart from ever tampering with it allowedly and deliberately more, np1 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp d j-vvg n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp av n-vvg p-acp pn31 av-j cc av-j av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1024 and when once the Heart is brought to be willing to part with this sin, and when once the Heart is brought to be willing to part with this since, cc c-crq c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1025 and to have it Crucified, it will be an Evidence, that a good work is begun, and to have it crucified, it will be an Evidence, that a good work is begun, cc pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1, cst dt j n1 vbz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1026 yea in some good degree carried on in the Soul: yea in Some good degree carried on in the Soul: uh p-acp d j n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 96
1027 But so long as any beloved Lust reigns in thee, thou art far from Conversion, and consequently from Salvation; But so long as any Beloved Lust reigns in thee, thou art Far from Conversion, and consequently from Salvation; cc-acp av j c-acp d j-vvn n1 vvz p-acp pno21, pns21 vb2r av-j p-acp n1, cc av-j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 97
1028 for this is the Arch-Rebel against Christ, which must be brought down and slain before the face of Christ, for this is the Arch-Rebel against christ, which must be brought down and slave before the face of christ, p-acp d vbz dt n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn a-acp cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 97
1029 if ever thou be converted here, or saved hereafter. if ever thou be converted Here, or saved hereafter. cs av pns21 vbi vvn av, cc vvd av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 97
1030 II. Oh keep your selves from your iniquity, for consider, if it be a reigning sin, this iniquity of all others will be a Worm at the Root of your Profession, of all your Gifts, Duties, II O keep your selves from your iniquity, for Consider, if it be a reigning since, this iniquity of all Others will be a Worm At the Root of your Profession, of all your Gifts, Duties, crd uh vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, c-acp vvb, cs pn31 vbb dt j-vvg n1, d n1 pp-f d n2-jn vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, pp-f d po22 n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 97
1031 and Performances, and Eat out the Heart of them, will hinder you from all truly Sanctifying and Saving Profit by them; and Performances, and Eat out the Heart of them, will hinder you from all truly Sanctifying and Saving Profit by them; cc n2, cc vvb av dt n1 pp-f pno32, vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d av-j vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 97
1032 tho' you by means of your Knowledge and professed Experience, and outwardly blameless Conversation, be duly admitted to Ordinances on the Ministers part, though you by means of your Knowledge and professed Experience, and outwardly blameless Conversation, be duly admitted to Ordinances on the Ministers part, cs pn22 p-acp n2 pp-f po22 n1 cc j-vvn n1, cc av-j j n1, vbb av-jn vvn p-acp n2 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 97
1033 yet it will hinder you from all Real, Spiritual Communion with God in them, and true Scriptural Comfort from them. yet it will hinder you from all Real, Spiritual Communion with God in them, and true Scriptural Comfort from them. av pn31 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp d j, j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pno32, cc j j n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 97
1034 Know it, whatever Profession of Religion you make, tho' never so high, whatever Gifts you are indowed with, Know it, whatever Profession of Religion you make, though never so high, whatever Gifts you Are endowed with, vvb pn31, r-crq n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vvb, cs av-x av j, r-crq n2 pn22 vbr vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 97
1035 or Duties you may perform, could you, if a Minister Preach never so well, if a private Christian Pray most inlargedly, or Duties you may perform, could you, if a Minister Preach never so well, if a private Christian prey most inlargedly, cc n2 pn22 vmb vvi, vmd pn22, cs dt n1 vvb av-x av av, cs dt j njp n1 av-ds av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 97
1036 and to appearance, most Affectionately, Confer and Speak with the Tongue of Men and Angels; and to appearance, most Affectionately, Confer and Speak with the Tongue of Men and Angels; cc p-acp n1, av-ds av-j, vvb cc vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 97
1037 yet if there be any beloved Lust, that you are not willing to forsake, and have mortified, you will be but as sounding Brass and a Tinkling Cymbal; yet if there be any Beloved Lust, that you Are not willing to forsake, and have mortified, you will be but as sounding Brass and a Tinkling Cymbal; av cs pc-acp vbb d j-vvn n1, cst pn22 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi, cc vhb vvn, pn22 vmb vbi p-acp p-acp j-vvg n1 cc dt j-vvg np1-n; (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 98
1038 this sin, as was said before, will be a Worm at the root of all you do in Religion, it will be a flaw in your Profession, this since, as was said before, will be a Worm At the root of all you do in Religion, it will be a flaw in your Profession, d n1, c-acp vbds vvn a-acp, vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pn22 vdb p-acp n1, pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 98
1039 and in what you look upon as an Evidence of Grace. and in what you look upon as an Evidence of Grace. cc p-acp r-crq pn22 vvb p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 98
1040 Judas could Preach, Pray, and work Miracles no less than the other Apostles, but Covetousness was his beloved Lust, this lay at the bottom and spoiled all, Judas could Preach, Pray, and work Miracles no less than the other Apostles, but Covetousness was his Beloved Lust, this lay At the bottom and spoiled all, np1 vmd vvi, vvb, cc vvi n2 av-dx av-dc cs dt j-jn n2, cc-acp n1 vbds po31 j-vvn n1, d vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 98
1041 so that he lost all his Labour, yea his Life and Soul into the sad Bargain; so that he lost all his Labour, yea his Life and Soul into the sad Bargain; av cst pns31 vvd d po31 n1, uh po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 98
1042 and so wilt thou, O Soul, if either Covetousness, Uncleanness, Drunkenness, Pride, Injustice, or any other sin whatsoever, be beloved by thee, or rule in thee. and so wilt thou, Oh Soul, if either Covetousness, Uncleanness, drunkenness, Pride, Injustice, or any other since whatsoever, be Beloved by thee, or Rule in thee. cc av vm2 pns21, uh n1, cs d n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d j-jn n1 r-crq, vbb vvn p-acp pno21, cc vvi p-acp pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 98
1043 These thy iniquities will choak the Good Seed of the Word, and render it unfruitful, so that it will bring no fruit to perfection; These thy iniquities will choke the Good Seed of the Word, and render it unfruitful, so that it will bring no fruit to perfection; np1 po21 n2 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb pn31 j, av cst pn31 vmb vvi dx n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 98
1044 they will set on thee in Prayer, and render all thy Prayers ineffectual. they will Set on thee in Prayer, and render all thy Prayers ineffectual. pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp n1, cc vvi d po21 n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 98
1045 Oh, let this consideration excite you to endeavour to your utmost to keep your selves from your iniquity, from harbouring any beloved Lust, O, let this consideration excite you to endeavour to your utmost to keep your selves from your iniquity, from harbouring any Beloved Lust, uh, vvb d n1 vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 j pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, p-acp vvg d j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 98
1046 as you would get good by any Duty, or Ordinance of God. Yea and you who are Believers, and Upright in the main, let this consideration excite, as you would get good by any Duty, or Ordinance of God. Yea and you who Are Believers, and Upright in the main, let this consideration excite, c-acp pn22 vmd vvi j p-acp d n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. uh cc pn22 r-crq vbr n2, cc av-j p-acp dt j, vvb d n1 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 98
1047 and prevail with you to put forth your most vigorous endeavours to keep your selves from your iniquities, which tho' not beloved Lusts, and prevail with you to put forth your most vigorous endeavours to keep your selves from your iniquities, which though not Beloved Lustiest, cc vvi p-acp pn22 pc-acp vvi av po22 av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, r-crq cs xx vvn vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1048 yet are too prevailing Corruptions in you; yet Are too prevailing Corruptions in you; av vbr av j-vvg n2 p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1049 even these, tho' they may be lesser sins comparatively, and not so open and scandalous, viz. too much Worldliness, Pride, Passion, neglect of some Duties, even these, though they may be lesser Sins comparatively, and not so open and scandalous, viz. too much Worldliness, Pride, Passion, neglect of Some Duties, av d, cs pns32 vmb vbi jc n2 av-j, cc xx av j cc j, n1 av d n1, n1, n1, n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1050 or Formality in those you do perform, even Drowsiness, Wandrings in Duty, inward workings of Corruption, or Formality in those you do perform, even Drowsiness, Wanderings in Duty, inward workings of Corruption, cc n1 p-acp d pn22 vdb vvi, av n1, n2-vvg p-acp n1, j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1051 if you are often foiled by them, tho' if you Repent of them, and strive against them, they are not flaws in your Titles, if you Are often foiled by them, though if you repent of them, and strive against them, they Are not flaws in your Titles, cs pn22 vbr av vvn p-acp pno32, cs cs pn22 vvb pp-f pno32, cc vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr xx n2 p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1052 yet they will be blots and blurs in your Evidences, that you will have much to do to read them; yet they will be blots and blurs in your Evidences, that you will have much to do to read them; av pns32 vmb vbi n2 cc vvz p-acp po22 n2, cst pn22 vmb vhi d pc-acp vdi pc-acp vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1053 they will much hinder and interrupt your Communion with God in Holy Duties, and the settled Peace and Comfort of your Souls; they will much hinder and interrupt your Communion with God in Holy Duties, and the settled Peace and Comfort of your Souls; pns32 vmb av-d vvi cc vvi po22 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j n2, cc dt j-vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1054 they will hinder you from getting that good by Ordinances, the Word, Prayer, Sacraments and Communion of Saints, that you might do; they will hinder you from getting that good by Ordinances, the Word, Prayer, Sacraments and Communion of Saints, that you might do; pns32 vmb vvi pn22 p-acp vvg d j p-acp n2, dt n1, n1, n2 cc n1 pp-f n2, cst pn22 vmd vdi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1055 they will hinder your boldness at the Throne of Grace, and cause you to drive heavily in Heavens-way; they will hinder your boldness At the Throne of Grace, and cause you to drive heavily in Heavens-way; pns32 vmb vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvb pn22 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1056 therefore Christians, as you would keep your Evidences clear, have Communion with God, and profit by Duties, keep your selves from your Iniquities, your too frequently prevailing Corruptions. III. To stir you up to keep your selves from your Iniquity, from harbouring any one indulged, beloved, reigning sin; Therefore Christians, as you would keep your Evidences clear, have Communion with God, and profit by Duties, keep your selves from your Iniquities, your too frequently prevailing Corruptions. III. To stir you up to keep your selves from your Iniquity, from harbouring any one indulged, Beloved, reigning since; av np1, c-acp pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 j, vhb n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp n2, vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, po22 av av-j j-vvg n2. np1. p-acp vvi pn22 a-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, p-acp vvg d crd vvn, vvn, vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 99
1057 consider that this your beloved Lust, is very likely to prove a Root of Apostasie to you; Consider that this your Beloved Lust, is very likely to prove a Root of Apostasy to you; vvb d d po22 j-vvn n1, vbz av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 100
1058 it is this that causes so many Professors to prove Apostates at last. it is this that Causes so many Professors to prove Apostates At last. pn31 vbz d d n2 av d n2 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp ord. (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 100
1059 Any one reigning sin is like a Leak in a Ship, which if it be not stopt, Any one reigning since is like a Leak in a Ship, which if it be not stopped, d pi vvg n1 vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq cs pn31 vbb xx vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 100
1060 or the Water pumped out, will certainly at last sink the Ship; so will any one sin whatsoever, that is not Repented of and Mortified, but indulged; or the Water pumped out, will Certainly At last sink the Ship; so will any one since whatsoever, that is not Repented of and Mortified, but indulged; cc dt n1 vvn av, vmb av-j p-acp ord vvi dt n1; av vmb d crd n1 r-crq, d vbz xx vvn pp-f cc vvn, cc-acp vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 100
1061 this will indanger your falling off, and falling away after your most specious profession, and performances; this will endanger your falling off, and falling away After your most specious profession, and performances; d vmb vvi po22 vvg a-acp, cc vvg av p-acp po22 av-ds j n1, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 100
1062 this is the stumbling-block of your iniquity, either your Religion will cause you to leave your beloved Lusts, this is the stumbling-block of your iniquity, either your Religion will cause you to leave your Beloved Lustiest, d vbz dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, d po22 n1 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi po22 j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 100
1063 or they will be likely to make you leave your Religion and Duties, when your Lusts and these come in competition. or they will be likely to make you leave your Religion and Duties, when your Lustiest and these come in competition. cc pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn22 vvb po22 n1 cc n2, c-crq po22 n2 cc d vvb p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 100
1064 Judas held on a great way, and for a considerable time with the rest of the Apostles, Judas held on a great Way, and for a considerable time with the rest of the Apostles, np1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 100
1065 but at last his Covetousness, which was his beloved Lust, betrayed him, and caused him to betray his and our Lord and Master: but At last his Covetousness, which was his Beloved Lust, betrayed him, and caused him to betray his and our Lord and Master: cc-acp p-acp ord po31 n1, r-crq vbds po31 j-vvn n1, vvd pno31, cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi po31 cc po12 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 100
1066 Therefore keep your selves from your Iniquities, lest you prove Judas ' s. Therefore keep your selves from your Iniquities, lest you prove Judas ' s. av vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, cs pn22 vvb np1 ' zz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 100
1067 And you that are Upright in the main, keep your selves from your too much and too frequently prevailing Corruptions, And you that Are Upright in the main, keep your selves from your too much and too frequently prevailing Corruptions, cc pn22 cst vbr av-j p-acp dt j, vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 av d cc av av-j j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 100
1068 for these, tho' through Grace they shall not cause total Apostasie, yet they may cause, and you are in danger by them to be brought into, great decays of Grace. for these, though through Grace they shall not cause total Apostasy, yet they may cause, and you Are in danger by them to be brought into, great decays of Grace. p-acp d, cs p-acp n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi j n1, av pns32 vmb vvi, cc pn22 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, j n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 100
1069 IV. Keep your selves from your Iniquity, your beloved reigning sin, or sins; IV. Keep your selves from your Iniquity, your Beloved reigning since, or Sins; np1 vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, po22 j-vvn vvg n1, cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1070 you that are yet in your Unconverted state, keep your selves from your most pleasing and profitable sins, you that Are yet in your Unconverted state, keep your selves from your most pleasing and profitable Sins, pn22 cst vbr av p-acp po22 vvn n1, vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 av-ds j-vvg cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1071 for these are the sins, which if not Repented of, will most torment your Souls in Hell for ever: for these Are the Sins, which if not Repented of, will most torment your Souls in Hell for ever: p-acp d vbr dt n2, r-crq cs xx vvn pp-f, n1 ds vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 c-acp av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1072 The Worm of Conscience will most gnaw upon your Souls to all Eternity, in the remembrance of these sins: The Worm of Conscience will most gnaw upon your Souls to all Eternity, in the remembrance of these Sins: dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-ds vvi p-acp po22 n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1073 By how much any sin has afforded more carnal pleasure or profit to you in the committing of it, By how much any since has afforded more carnal pleasure or profit to you in the committing of it, p-acp c-crq d d n1 vhz vvn av-dc j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp dt vvg pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1074 so much it will cause your greater torment in your Consciences, here if they come to be awakened in time, so much it will cause your greater torment in your Consciences, Here if they come to be awakened in time, av av-d pn31 vmb vvi po22 jc n1 p-acp po22 n2, av cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1075 or else for ever in Hell, Rev. 18.7. how much she hath lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her. or Else for ever in Hell, Rev. 18.7. how much she hath lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her. cc av c-acp av p-acp n1, n1 crd. c-crq d pns31 vhz vvn av-j, av av-d vvi cc n1 vvb pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1076 God will proportion and measure out your torments hereafter according to the measure of Delight you have taken in your sins, God will proportion and measure out your torments hereafter according to the measure of Delight you have taken in your Sins, np1 vmb vvi cc vvi av po22 n2 av vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1077 or the Worldly Profit and Advantage you have got by them; or the Worldly Profit and Advantage you have god by them; cc dt j n1 cc n1 pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1078 you who have taken pleasure in Uncleanness, Drunkenness, Tipling, Mispending your time among Unclean, Drinking, Gaming, Sabbath-profaning, Atheistical Scoffing, you who have taken pleasure in Uncleanness, drunkenness, Tippling, Misspending your time among Unclean, Drinking, Gaming, Sabbath-profaning, Atheistical Scoffing, pn22 r-crq vhb vvn n1 p-acp n1, n1, j-vvg, vvg po22 n1 p-acp j-u, vvg, n-vvg, j, j j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1079 or any Loose Companions, these and such like sins, and such Companions will add to your Torments in Hell: or any Lose Sodales, these and such like Sins, and such Sodales will add to your Torments in Hell: cc d j n2, d cc d j n2, cc d n2 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 101
1080 They that were Unclean, Drunk and Jovially roared together here, shall burn and roar together out of extremity of Torment hereafter. They that were Unclean, Drunk and Jovially roared together Here, shall burn and roar together out of extremity of Torment hereafter. pns32 cst vbdr j-u, j cc av-j vvd av av, vmb vvi cc vvi av av pp-f n1 pp-f n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 102
1081 Conscience will say to thee, as Abraham in the Parable to the Rich Man, Luk. 16.25. Thou in thy life-time received'st thy good things, but now thou art tormented: Conscience will say to thee, as Abraham in the Parable to the Rich Man, Luk. 16.25. Thou in thy lifetime receivedest thy good things, but now thou art tormented: n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno21, c-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vvd2 po21 j n2, cc-acp av pns21 vb2r vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 102
1082 Therefore keep your selves from your Iniquity, indulge and he inslaved to it no longer, your formerly beloved reigning sins, Therefore keep your selves from your Iniquity, indulge and he enslaved to it no longer, your formerly Beloved reigning Sins, av vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, vvb cc pns31 vvn p-acp pn31 av-dx av-jc, po22 av-j vvn vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 102
1083 so as to obey them in the Lusts thereof. so as to obey them in the Lustiest thereof. av c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 102
1084 And you that are Upright and True Believers, do you keep your selves from your most prevailing, tyrannizing corruptions, And you that Are Upright and True Believers, do you keep your selves from your most prevailing, tyrannizing corruptions, cc pn22 cst vbr av-j cc j n2, vdb pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 av-ds vvg, j-vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 102
1085 for tho' upon your renewing your Faith and Repentance, they shall not torment you in Hell, for though upon your renewing your Faith and Repentance, they shall not torment you in Hell, c-acp cs p-acp po22 vvg po22 n1 cc n1, pns32 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 102
1086 yet they are like to cause the greatest Wounds and Gashes in your Consciences here. yet they Are like to cause the greatest Wounds and Gashes in your Consciences Here. av pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt js n2 cc n2 p-acp po22 n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 102
1087 V. Keep your selves from your Iniquity, for consider, if you do not thus, but there be any beloved Lust, V. Keep your selves from your Iniquity, for Consider, if you do not thus, but there be any Beloved Lust, np1 vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, c-acp vvb, cs pn22 vdb xx av, cc-acp pc-acp vbi d j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 102
1088 and reigning Sin harboured in your Hearts, and allowed of in your Conversations, you have cause to fear that such a Lust, which you will not forsake, will provoke God judicially to give you up to that Lust, and reigning since Harboured in your Hearts, and allowed of in your Conversations, you have cause to Fear that such a Lust, which you will not forsake, will provoke God judicially to give you up to that Lust, cc vvg n1 vvn p-acp po22 n2, cc vvn pp-f p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi cst d dt n1, r-crq pn22 vmb xx vvi, vmb vvi np1 av-j pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 102
1089 yea to many other sins, the most vile Affections; yea to many other Sins, the most vile Affections; uh p-acp d j-jn n2, dt av-ds j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 102
1090 to withdraw his restraining Grace, and give you up to your own Hearts Lusts, to the full swing of your Corruptions; to withdraw his restraining Grace, and give you up to your own Hearts Lustiest, to the full swing of your Corruptions; pc-acp vvi po31 vvg n1, cc vvb pn22 a-acp p-acp po22 d n2 n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 102
1091 and this is the most dreadful judgment a person can be given up to on this side Hell, Rom. 1.24, 26, 28. 2 Thes. 2.10, 11, 12. Them that had pleasure in Unrighteousness, God gave them up to strong delusions: and this is the most dreadful judgement a person can be given up to on this side Hell, Rom. 1.24, 26, 28. 2 Thebes 2.10, 11, 12. Them that had pleasure in Unrighteousness, God gave them up to strong delusions: cc d vbz dt av-ds j n1 dt n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp p-acp d n1 n1, np1 crd, crd, crd crd np1 crd, crd, crd pno32 d vhd n1 p-acp n1, np1 vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 103
1092 And you that are in the main Upright, keep your selves from your Iniquities, which tho' they be not beloved Lusts, And you that Are in the main Upright, keep your selves from your Iniquities, which though they be not Beloved Lustiest, cc pn22 cst vbr p-acp dt n1 av-j, vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, r-crq cs pns32 vbb xx vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 103
1093 yet too often prevail over you, and are too much connived at, these may provoke God to leave you for a time to many sore and sad falls. VI. Keep your selves from your iniquities, from every beloved lust, and reigning sin all of you who are yet unconverted; yet too often prevail over you, and Are too much connived At, these may provoke God to leave you for a time to many soar and sad falls. VI. Keep your selves from your iniquities, from every Beloved lust, and reigning since all of you who Are yet unconverted; av av av vvi p-acp pn22, cc vbr av av-d vvd p-acp, d vmb vvi np1 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j cc j n2. crd. n1 po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp d j-vvn n1, cc vvg n1 d pp-f pn22 r-crq vbr av vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 103
1094 and you who are converted, and are Believers, keep your selves from your special Sins; those you are most prone too, and most frequently foiled by; and you who Are converted, and Are Believers, keep your selves from your special Sins; those you Are most prove too, and most frequently foiled by; cc pn22 r-crq vbr vvn, cc vbr n2, vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 j n2; d pn22 vbr av-ds j av, cc av-ds av-j vvn p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 103
1095 for consider, these are the sins by which God is most dishonoured by you: for Consider, these Are the Sins by which God is most dishonoured by you: p-acp vvb, d vbr dt n2 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz av-ds vvn p-acp pn22: (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 103
1096 Yea and your special Sins, that are Professors, yea true Believers, these are the sins that the men of the World will take occasion from, to reproach Religion. Yea and your special Sins, that Are Professors, yea true Believers, these Are the Sins that the men of the World will take occasion from, to reproach Religion. uh cc po22 j n2, cst vbr n2, uh j n2, d vbr dt n2 cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp, pc-acp vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 103
1097 If you are foiled by Pride, or too much eagerness after the World, if you be guilty but of lesser Acts of Injustice or Intemperance, If you Are foiled by Pride, or too much eagerness After the World, if you be guilty but of lesser Acts of Injustice or Intemperance, cs pn22 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc av d n1 p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vbb j cc-acp pp-f jc n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 103
1098 if you be of too airy Spirits, if you be often foiled by unruly Passions, rash Anger and fierce Expressions; if you be of too airy Spirits, if you be often foiled by unruly Passion, rash Anger and fierce Expressions; cs pn22 vbb pp-f av j n2, cs pn22 vbb av vvn p-acp j n2, j n1 cc j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 103
1099 for these things wicked men will reproach your Profession, and Religion it self, and so greatly dishonour God; for these things wicked men will reproach your Profession, and Religion it self, and so greatly dishonour God; p-acp d n2 j n2 vmb vvi po22 n1, cc n1 pn31 n1, cc av av-j vvi np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 103
1100 they will be ready to say, these are your Professors; they can be Proud, Covetous, Airy and Passionate, as well as their Neighbours; they will be ready to say, these Are your Professors; they can be Proud, Covetous, Airy and Passionate, as well as their Neighbours; pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp vvb, d vbr po22 n2; pns32 vmb vbi j, j, j cc j, c-acp av c-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1101 and though these be not allowed sins in you, but cost you strong cries and tears afterwards: and though these be not allowed Sins in you, but cost you strong cries and tears afterwards: cc cs d vbb xx vvn n2 p-acp pn22, cc-acp vvb pn22 j n2 cc n2 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1102 Yet wicked Men do not or will not see this; Yet wicked Men do not or will not see this; av j n2 vdb xx cc vmb xx vvi d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1103 they see your falls, but they see not the inward Pangs of grief and godly sorrow you feel for these; they see your falls, but they see not the inward Pangs of grief and godly sorrow you feel for these; pns32 vvb po22 n2, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc j n1 pn22 vvb p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1104 the sore conflicts and struglings you feel in secret, on account of these sins after you have fallen into them; the soar conflicts and strugglings you feel in secret, on account of these Sins After you have fallen into them; dt j n2 cc n2-vvg pn22 vvb p-acp j-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp pn22 vhb vvn p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1105 and so reproach you and Religion for them, counting that but a pretence, and you Hipocrites, which though it be their great sin so to do, and so reproach you and Religion for them, counting that but a pretence, and you Hypocrites, which though it be their great since so to do, cc av vvb pn22 cc n1 p-acp pno32, vvg cst p-acp dt n1, cc pn22 n2, r-crq cs pn31 vbb po32 j n1 av pc-acp vdi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1106 yet it is your great Duty to watch, pray, believe and strive against these sins, yet it is your great Duty to watch, pray, believe and strive against these Sins, av pn31 vbz po22 j n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb, vvb cc vvi p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1107 and for the mortification of them, that you may cut off such occasions of wicked Mens dishonouring God, and reproaching Religion. VII. and for the mortification of them, that you may Cut off such occasions of wicked Mens Dishonoring God, and reproaching Religion. VII. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32, cst pn22 vmb vvi a-acp d n2 pp-f j np1 vvg np1, cc vvg n1. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 104
1108 Another Motive, which particularly concerns you who are sincere Believers, and should stir you up to keep your selves from your own iniquities, those which you do oftenest fall into, another Motive, which particularly concerns you who Are sincere Believers, and should stir you up to keep your selves from your own iniquities, those which you do oftenest fallen into, j-jn n1, r-crq av-j vvz pn22 r-crq vbr j n2, cc vmd vvi pn22 a-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 d n2, d r-crq pn22 vdb av-s vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 104
1109 and though not reigning sins, yet are very domineering corruptions in you, is this, consider, these your iniquities, are the sins which of all other, will most weaken your graces, hinder the exercise of them, and though not reigning Sins, yet Are very domineering corruptions in you, is this, Consider, these your iniquities, Are the Sins which of all other, will most weaken your graces, hinder the exercise of them, cc cs xx vvg n2, av vbr av j-vvg n2 p-acp pn22, vbz d, vvb, d po22 n2, vbr dt n2 r-crq pp-f d n-jn, vmb av-js vvi po22 n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 104
1110 and growth in them, yea impure them, and cause decays in them; and these do and will most hinder your Spiritual comfort and joy in God. and growth in them, yea impure them, and cause decays in them; and these do and will most hinder your Spiritual Comfort and joy in God. cc n1 p-acp pno32, uh j pno32, cc n1 vvz p-acp pno32; cc d vdb cc n1 av-ds vvi po22 j n1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 104
1111 These, I say, will greatly weaken, the Graces of Gods Spirit in your hearts, and obstruct the actings of them, These, I say, will greatly weaken, the Graces of God's Spirit in your hearts, and obstruct the actings of them, np1, pns11 vvb, vmb av-j vvi, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1112 and your steady even walking with with God. Falls, you know, wound and weaken persons, cause sore Bruises, and often haulting and lameness: and your steady even walking with with God. Falls, you know, wound and weaken Persons, cause soar Bruises, and often halting and lameness: cc po22 j n1 vvg p-acp p-acp np1. np1, pn22 vvb, n1 cc vvi n2, n1 j npg1, cc av vvg cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1113 So frequent falls into your special sins, will cause weakness in your Souls, in your Graces, So frequent falls into your special Sins, will cause weakness in your Souls, in your Graces, av j n2 p-acp po22 j n2, vmb vvi n1 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1114 and your Spiritual Limbs, and cause you that you cannot act so steadily and vigorously in the exercise of Grace, and your Spiritual Limbs, and cause you that you cannot act so steadily and vigorously in the exercise of Grace, cc po22 j n2, cc vvb pn22 cst pn22 vmbx vvi av av-j cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1115 and Performance of Duties, but to halt, go lamely, and drive heavily in the ways of God. and Performance of Duties, but to halt, go lamely, and drive heavily in the ways of God. cc n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp pc-acp vvi, vvb av-j, cc vvi av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1116 These your iniquities, if you do not keep your selves from them, will hinder your growth and progress in Grace and Holiness. These your iniquities, if you do not keep your selves from them, will hinder your growth and progress in Grace and Holiness. np1 po22 n2, cs pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32, vmb vvi po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1117 These are like Suckers in Trees that draw the Juice and Sap from the Root to themselves; These Are like Suckers in Trees that draw the Juice and Sap from the Root to themselves; d vbr j n2 p-acp n2 cst vvb dt n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1118 as falls in Childhood hinder growth often times, so that such prove but dwarfs all their days: as falls in Childhood hinder growth often times, so that such prove but dwarfs all their days: c-acp vvz p-acp n1 vvi n1 av n2, av cst d vvb p-acp ng1 d po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1119 So frequent falls into these your iniquities, though comparatively but lesser sins, yet they may cause you to prove but dwarfs in Christianity. So frequent falls into these your iniquities, though comparatively but lesser Sins, yet they may cause you to prove but dwarfs in Christianity. av j n2 p-acp d po22 n2, cs av-j p-acp jc n2, av pns32 vmb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp ng1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1120 Yea these your special iniquities, if you do not keep your selves from them, will greatly impair Grace, cause decays and great back slidings; Yea these your special iniquities, if you do not keep your selves from them, will greatly impair Grace, cause decays and great back slidings; uh d po22 j n2, cs pn22 vdb xx vvi po22 n2 p-acp pno32, vmb av-j vvi n1, n1 vvz cc j n1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1121 the prevailing of these corruptions will keep Grace at a great under in the Soul; and these are the sins, which, though through Grace they shall not ruine your Souls; the prevailing of these corruptions will keep Grace At a great under in the Soul; and these Are the Sins, which, though through Grace they shall not ruin your Souls; dt j-vvg pp-f d n2 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt j p-acp p-acp dt n1; cc d vbr dt n2, r-crq, cs p-acp n1 pns32 vmb xx vvi po22 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 105
1122 yet they are like greatly to hinder your comfort and cause God to withdraw and hide his face, these are the great make-Bates between your Souls and God: yet they Are like greatly to hinder your Comfort and cause God to withdraw and hide his face, these Are the great Makebates between your Souls and God: av pns32 vbr j av-j pc-acp vvi po22 n1 cc n1 np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 n1, d vbr dt j j p-acp po22 n2 cc np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 106
1123 do not you find and feel this by sad experience? and how can it be otherwise? for it is by these iniquities that you do most grieve the Spirit, do not you find and feel this by sad experience? and how can it be otherwise? for it is by these iniquities that you do most grieve the Spirit, vdb xx pn22 vvi cc vvi d p-acp j n1? cc q-crq vmb pn31 vbi av? c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp d n2 cst pn22 vdb av-ds vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 106
1124 and while you do so, how can you expect that he should seal and comfort you, and while you do so, how can you expect that he should seal and Comfort you, cc cs pn22 vdb av, q-crq vmb pn22 vvi cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 106
1125 and not rather grieve and wound your Souls, and write bitter things against you? Therefore keep your selves from these your iniquities, and not rather grieve and wound your Souls, and write bitter things against you? Therefore keep your selves from these your iniquities, cc xx av-c vvi cc vvi po22 n2, cc vvi j n2 p-acp pn22? av vvb po22 n2 p-acp d po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 106
1126 as those which are your greatest Enemies, and would rob you both of Grace and Peace, quickening and comfort. VIII. as those which Are your greatest Enemies, and would rob you both of Grace and Peace, quickening and Comfort. VIII. c-acp d r-crq vbr po22 js n2, cc vmd vvi pn22 d pp-f n1 cc n1, j-vvg cc n1. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 106
1127 The last thing I shall mention to stir you up to keep your selves from your Iniquity, The last thing I shall mention to stir you up to keep your selves from your Iniquity, dt ord n1 pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 a-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 106
1128 whether it be a reigning sin in the Unregenerate, or a tyrannizing one in the Regenerate, is this, consider, that it is this iniquity, whither it be a reigning since in the Unregenerate, or a tyrannizing one in the Regenerate, is this, Consider, that it is this iniquity, cs pn31 vbb dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j, cc dt vvg pi p-acp dt vvn, vbz d, vvb, cst pn31 vbz d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 106
1129 or this kind of iniquities that will imbitter affliction to you, when you lye under it, or this kind of iniquities that will embitter affliction to you, when you lie under it, cc d n1 pp-f n2 cst vmb jc n1 p-acp pn22, c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 106
1130 and render Death and the Thoughts of it most unwelcome, yea dreadful to you. and render Death and the Thoughts of it most unwelcome, yea dreadful to you. cc vvi n1 cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 av-ds j, uh j p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 106
1131 It is the guilt and prevalency of this sin above all others, that will put a Sting into Afflictions and into Death, and the Thoughts of it. It is the guilt and prevalency of this since above all Others, that will put a Sting into Afflictions and into Death, and the Thoughts of it. pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2-jn, cst vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2 cc p-acp n1, cc dt n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 106
1132 This adds weight to the burden of Affliction, and makes it much more insupportable than otherwise it would be when Conscience shall upbraid thee, that this or that Affliction is the Punishment of such a sin that thou hast indulged and cherished in thy bosom, This adds weight to the burden of Affliction, and makes it much more insupportable than otherwise it would be when Conscience shall upbraid thee, that this or that Affliction is the Punishment of such a since that thou hast indulged and cherished in thy bosom, np1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz pn31 av-d av-dc j cs av pn31 vmd vbi c-crq n1 vmb vvi pno21, cst d cc d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 cst pns21 vh2 vvn cc vvn p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 107
1133 or at least too much connived at. or At least too much connived At. cc p-acp ds av av-d vvd p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 107
1134 If you keep not your selves from these your peculiar sins, you will not be able to entertain your Afflictions patiently, If you keep not your selves from these your peculiar Sins, you will not be able to entertain your Afflictions patiently, cs pn22 vvb xx po22 n2 p-acp d po22 j n2, pn22 vmb xx vbi j pc-acp vvi po22 n2 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 107
1135 and much less will you be able to bear them chearfully, as it becomes you to do: and much less will you be able to bear them cheerfully, as it becomes you to do: cc av-d av-dc vmb pn22 vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j, c-acp pn31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vdi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 107
1136 Nor will you be able to bear the Thoughts of Death comfortably, or indeed without dread and terror upon your Spirits, Nor will you be able to bear the Thoughts of Death comfortably, or indeed without dread and terror upon your Spirits, ccx vmb pn22 vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 av-j, cc av p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 107
1137 while you remain under the guilt and power of these your iniquities, tho' it should be only the tyrannizing and not the reigning power of them: while you remain under the guilt and power of these your iniquities, though it should be only the tyrannizing and not the reigning power of them: cs pn22 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d po22 n2, cs pn31 vmd vbi av-j dt j-vvg cc xx dt j-vvg n1 pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 107
1138 As therefore you would bear Afflictions, and entertain Death and the Thoughts of it comfortably, labour after this proof of your sincerity, that you keep your selves from your iniquity. As Therefore you would bear Afflictions, and entertain Death and the Thoughts of it comfortably, labour After this proof of your sincerity, that you keep your selves from your iniquity. c-acp av pn22 vmd vvi n2, cc vvi n1 cc dt n2 pp-f pn31 av-j, vvb p-acp d n1 pp-f po22 n1, cst pn22 vvb po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 107
1139 And now having dispatched the Motives to excite you to look diligently to this great Duty, And now having dispatched the Motives to excite you to look diligently to this great Duty, cc av vhg vvn dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 107
1140 and great Evidence of sincerity, I proceed to close all with a few Particulars, to direct you to the Ways and Means of God's appointing in his Word, whereby you may be inabled through Grace to keep your selves from your iniquity. and great Evidence of sincerity, I proceed to close all with a few Particulars, to Direct you to the Ways and Means of God's appointing in his Word, whereby you may be enabled through Grace to keep your selves from your iniquity. cc j n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt d n2-j, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f npg1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, c-crq pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 116 Page 107
1141 Directions. I. Directions. I. n2. pns11. (4) directions (DIV2) 116 Page 107
1142 Would you keep your selves from your iniquities, either your reigning sins, or your too prevailing corruptions, endeavour to get a deep and thorough sense and conviction of the great sin and evil of this thy special iniquity, Would you keep your selves from your iniquities, either your reigning Sins, or your too prevailing corruptions, endeavour to get a deep and thorough sense and conviction of the great since and evil of this thy special iniquity, vmd pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, d po22 j-vvg n2, cc po22 av vvg n2, vvb pc-acp vvi dt j-jn cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 cc n-jn pp-f d po21 j n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1143 how dishonourable it hath been, is, and will be, to God, and how greatly prejudicial to thee, thy Soul and Body too; how dishonourable it hath been, is, and will be, to God, and how greatly prejudicial to thee, thy Soul and Body too; c-crq j pn31 vhz vbn, vbz, cc vmb vbi, p-acp np1, cc c-crq av-j j p-acp pno21, po21 n1 cc n1 av; (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1144 and labour to keep this sense upon thy Spirit all thy days; and labour to keep this sense upon thy Spirit all thy days; cc vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po21 n1 d po21 n2; (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1145 so as to confess and bewail it before the Lord, and to be greatly humbled for it; so as to confess and bewail it before the Lord, and to be greatly humbled for it; av c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn31; (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1146 this would be a means to keep you from it for the time to come, this would be a means to keep you from it for the time to come, d vmd vbi dt n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1147 for hereby you will come to taste the bitterness, and feel the weight and burden of it. for hereby you will come to taste the bitterness, and feel the weight and burden of it. c-acp av pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31. (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1148 Therefore keep the evil of it constantly in the Eye of your Soul, that you may flee from it: Therefore keep the evil of it constantly in the Eye of your Soul, that you may flee from it: av vvb dt n-jn pp-f pn31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi p-acp pn31: (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1149 Keep up a sense of the evil of that sin which was your most predominant reigning sin in your Unregenerate state, Keep up a sense of the evil of that since which was your most predominant reigning since in your Unregenerate state, vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn pp-f d n1 r-crq vbds po22 av-ds j j-vvg n1 p-acp po22 j n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1150 thus did Paul: Trusting in his Legal Pharisaical Righteousness, and a Persecuting Spirit were his special sins before his Conversion; thus did Paul: Trusting in his Legal Pharisaical Righteousness, and a Persecuting Spirit were his special Sins before his Conversion; av vdd np1: vvg p-acp po31 j j n1, cc dt vvg n1 vbdr po31 j n2 p-acp po31 n1; (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1151 and what a deep humble sense had he of them after his Conversion even all his days, 1 Tim. 1.13, 15. Phil. 3.7, 8, 9. He kept far from those sins for ever after: and what a deep humble sense had he of them After his Conversion even all his days, 1 Tim. 1.13, 15. Philip 3.7, 8, 9. He kept Far from those Sins for ever After: cc q-crq dt j-jn j n1 vhd pns31 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1 av d po31 n2, crd np1 crd, crd np1 crd, crd, crd pns31 vvd av-j p-acp d n2 c-acp av a-acp: (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1152 Confession and Humiliation are as it were the Souls Vomit, caused by its being sick of sin; Confessi and Humiliation Are as it were the Souls Vomit, caused by its being sick of since; n1 cc n1 vbr p-acp pn31 vbdr dt n2 vvi, vvd p-acp po31 vbg j pp-f n1; (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1153 now what hath made persons Heart-sick, they will not easily be persuaded to feed on again, now what hath made Persons Heartsick, they will not Easily be persuaded to feed on again, av q-crq vhz vvn n2 j, pns32 vmb xx av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp av, (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1154 tho' it may be pleasing to the Palat: though it may be pleasing to the Palate: cs pn31 vmb vbi vvg p-acp dt n1: (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 108
1155 No more will you taste of those (to the Flesh) sweet morsels of sin, which God by his Spirit and Grace hath made bitter to your Soul: No more will you taste of those (to the Flesh) sweet morsels of since, which God by his Spirit and Grace hath made bitter to your Soul: dx av-dc vmb pn22 vvi pp-f d (p-acp dt n1) j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vhz vvn j p-acp po22 n1: (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 109
1156 But now if the sense of sins odiousness begins to wear off, you will be in danger to be again intangled with your old corruptions; But now if the sense of Sins odiousness begins to wear off, you will be in danger to be again entangled with your old corruptions; cc-acp av cs dt n1 pp-f n2 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp, pn22 vmb vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp po22 j n2; (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 109
1157 therefore as you would keep your selves from your iniquities, keep a sense of the odiousness and bitterness of them upon your Hearts. Therefore as you would keep your selves from your iniquities, keep a sense of the odiousness and bitterness of them upon your Hearts. av c-acp pn22 vmd vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po22 n2. (4) directions (DIV2) 117 Page 109
1158 II. Be earnest and importunate in Prayer to God, as for Pardon of, so for Power against these thy special iniquities; II Be earnest and importunate in Prayer to God, as for Pardon of, so for Power against these thy special iniquities; crd vbb j cc j p-acp n1 p-acp np1, c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f, av p-acp n1 p-acp d po21 j n2; (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1159 beg earnestly for special Grace and Strength against thy special sins. beg earnestly for special Grace and Strength against thy special Sins. vvb av-j p-acp j n1 cc n1 p-acp po21 j n2. (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1160 When thou hast found out, Indicted, and Accused this sin, at God's Tribunal, then cry out to God, When thou hast found out, Indicted, and Accused this since, At God's Tribunal, then cry out to God, c-crq pns21 vh2 vvn av, vvn, cc vvd d n1, p-acp npg1 n1, av vvb av p-acp np1, (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1161 as for Mercy to thee through Christ, so for Justice against thy sins, that God would kill them, as for Mercy to thee through christ, so for justice against thy Sins, that God would kill them, c-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno21 p-acp np1, av p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n2, cst np1 vmd vvi pno32, (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1162 and inable thee to mortifie and crucifie them; and inable thee to mortify and crucify them; cc j pno21 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32; (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1163 drag these Traitors before God's Tribunal, and say, Lord, these are the Arch-Rebels against thy Crown, drag these Traitors before God's Tribunal, and say, Lord, these Are the Arch-Rebels against thy Crown, vvb d n2 p-acp npg1 n1, cc vvi, n1, d vbr dt n2 p-acp po21 n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1164 and Dignity, slay them before thy face. and Dignity, slay them before thy face. cc n1, vvb pno32 p-acp po21 n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1165 These are some of those Devils, or Devilish Lusts, that will not be cast out but by Prayer, yea by Fasting and Prayer: These Are Some of those Devils, or Devilish Lustiest, that will not be cast out but by Prayer, yea by Fasting and Prayer: d vbr d pp-f d n2, cc j n2, cst vmb xx vbi vvn av cc-acp p-acp n1, uh p-acp vvg cc n1: (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 109
1166 Do by these sins, as Paul did by the Messenger of Satan, 2 Cor. 12.7, 8. Ply the Throne of Grace, give God no rest till he return such a Gracious answer as he did to him, verse 9. My grace shall be sufficient for thee. III. Do by these Sins, as Paul did by the Messenger of Satan, 2 Cor. 12.7, 8. Ply the Throne of Grace, give God no rest till he return such a Gracious answer as he did to him, verse 9. My grace shall be sufficient for thee. III. vdb p-acp d n2, c-acp np1 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd, crd vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb np1 dx n1 c-acp pns31 vvb d dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp pno31, n1 crd po11 n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno21. np1. (4) directions (DIV2) 118 Page 110
1167 Would you keep your selves from your iniquity, then to your sense of, humiliation for, and Prayers against it, be sure, you that are Believers, to add Faith in Christ, Would you keep your selves from your iniquity, then to your sense of, humiliation for, and Prayers against it, be sure, you that Are Believers, to add Faith in christ, vmd pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, av p-acp po22 n1 pp-f, n1 p-acp, cc n2 p-acp pn31, vbb j, pn22 cst vbr n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1, (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1168 and the lively vigorous actings of it upon him, as for the forgiveness of it, and the lively vigorous actings of it upon him, as for the forgiveness of it, cc dt j j n2 pp-f pn31 p-acp pno31, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1169 so for power against it, and for the sin killing vertue of the Death of Christ, to kill and crucifie this thy too prevailing corruption. so for power against it, and for the since killing virtue of the Death of christ, to kill and crucify this thy too prevailing corruption. av p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, cc p-acp dt n1 vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi d po21 av j-vvg n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1170 Fetch in from Christ by Faith, constant supplies of spiritual strength against these sins of thine: Fetch in from christ by Faith, constant supplies of spiritual strength against these Sins of thine: vvb p-acp p-acp np1 p-acp n1, j n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n2 pp-f png21: (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1171 You must have more strength than your own, more than the strength of Nature, of Reason, of your own Wills, Purposes, You must have more strength than your own, more than the strength of Nature, of Reason, of your own Wills, Purposes, pn22 vmb vhi dc n1 cs po22 d, av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f n1, pp-f n1, pp-f po22 d n2, n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1172 and Resolutions, yea than of Grace already received, to keep you from, and inable you to prevail against such strong corruptions as these are, they will be too strong for your Purposes, Duties, and Resolutions, yea than of Grace already received, to keep you from, and inable you to prevail against such strong corruptions as these Are, they will be too strong for your Purposes, Duties, cc n2, uh av pp-f n1 av vvd, pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp, cc j pn22 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j n2 c-acp d vbr, pns32 vmb vbi av j c-acp po22 n2, n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1173 and Graces, if God do not strengthen you with strength in your Souls by his Spirit. and Graces, if God do not strengthen you with strength in your Souls by his Spirit. cc n2, cs np1 vdb xx vvi pn22 p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2 p-acp po31 n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1174 It is God must keep you, you cannot keep your selves, Psal. 127.1. Except the Lord keep the City, the Watchman wateheth but in vain. It is God must keep you, you cannot keep your selves, Psalm 127.1. Except the Lord keep the city, the Watchman wateheth but in vain. pn31 vbz n1 vmb vvi pn22, pn22 vmbx vvi po22 n2, np1 crd. c-acp dt n1 vvb dt n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp p-acp j. (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1175 So it will be in relation to your Souls, and the keeping them from sin. So it will be in Relation to your Souls, and the keeping them from since. av pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n2, cc dt vvg pno32 p-acp n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 110
1176 When David says in the Text, I kept my self, he doth not arrogate to himself, only tells you what was his duty, When David Says in the Text, I kept my self, he does not arrogate to himself, only tells you what was his duty, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvd po11 n1, pns31 vdz xx vvi p-acp px31, j vvz pn22 r-crq vbds po31 n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1177 and his care and endeavour to perform; and his care and endeavour to perform; cc po31 n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi; (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1178 but he was sensible God only could keep him, which made him pray, as Psal. 19.11, 12. Cleanse me from my secret faults, but he was sensible God only could keep him, which made him pray, as Psalm 19.11, 12. Cleanse me from my secret Faults, cc-acp pns31 vbds j np1 av-j vmd vvi pno31, r-crq vvd pno31 vvi, c-acp np1 crd, crd vvb pno11 p-acp po11 j-jn n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1179 and keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins, and their dominion, and so from the great transgression. and keep back thy servant from presumptuous Sins, and their dominion, and so from the great Transgression. cc vvi av po21 n1 p-acp j n2, cc po32 n1, cc av p-acp dt j n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1180 Dost thou, O Soul, feel thy iniquity stirring in thee, and prevailing over thee, if thou be yet in an unconverted state, pray that God would work Faith in thee; Dost thou, Oh Soul, feel thy iniquity stirring in thee, and prevailing over thee, if thou be yet in an unconverted state, pray that God would work Faith in thee; vd2 pns21, uh n1, vvb po21 n1 vvg p-acp pno21, cc vvg p-acp pno21, cs pns21 vbb av p-acp dt vvn n1, vvb cst np1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp pno21; (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1181 and if thou art converted, stir up and act Faith on Christ; pray earnestly to God to inable thee so to do; and if thou art converted, stir up and act Faith on christ; pray earnestly to God to inable thee so to do; cc cs pns21 vb2r vvn, vvb a-acp cc vvi n1 p-acp np1; vvb av-j p-acp np1 p-acp j pno21 av pc-acp vdi; (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1182 lift up an Eye of Faith to Christ, and put forth an Hand of Faith to take hold on him, lift up an Eye of Faith to christ, and put forth an Hand of Faith to take hold on him, vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc vvd av dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1183 and fetch strength from him, and cry to him, when this sin sets upon thee, that he would make thee more than Conqueror over this thy iniquity. and fetch strength from him, and cry to him, when this since sets upon thee, that he would make thee more than Conqueror over this thy iniquity. cc vvi n1 p-acp pno31, cc vvb p-acp pno31, c-crq d n1 vvz p-acp pno21, cst pns31 vmd vvi pno21 av-dc cs n1 p-acp d po21 n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 119 Page 111
1184 IV. Would you keep your selves from your particular iniquities, make use of the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God: IV. Would you keep your selves from your particular iniquities, make use of the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God: np1 vmd pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 j n2, vvb n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1: (4) directions (DIV2) 120 Page 111
1185 Study, Apply and Improve the Word both Written and Preached against your most strong and prevailing corruptions: Study, Apply and Improve the Word both Written and Preached against your most strong and prevailing corruptions: vvb, vvb cc vvi dt n1 av-d vvn cc vvn p-acp po22 av-ds j cc j-vvg n2: (4) directions (DIV2) 120 Page 111
1186 Improve the Word in all the parts of it, its Precepts, Prohibitions, Threatnings, Promises, Examples and Experiences recorded in it; Improve the Word in all the parts of it, its Precepts, Prohibitions, Threatenings, Promises, Examples and Experiences recorded in it; vvb dt n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31, po31 n2, n2, n2-vvg, vvz, n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp pn31; (4) directions (DIV2) 120 Page 111
1187 against thy particular corruptions, whatever you read or hear in, and from the Word of God, against sin in general, apply it against thy iniquity in particular, as if it were named. Is thy iniquity, an Omission; against thy particular corruptions, whatever you read or hear in, and from the Word of God, against since in general, apply it against thy iniquity in particular, as if it were nam. Is thy iniquity, an Omission; p-acp po21 j n2, r-crq pn22 vvb cc vvi p-acp, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvb pn31 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp j, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr vvn. vbz po21 n1, dt n1; (4) directions (DIV2) 120 Page 112
1188 living in the neglect of any commanded duty, publick, family or secret, toward God, or of any duty of Justice or Charity toward Man, living in the neglect of any commanded duty, public, family or secret, towards God, or of any duty of justice or Charity towards Man, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-vvn n1, j, n1 cc j-jn, p-acp np1, cc pp-f d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 121 Page 112
1189 or of Sobriety toward thy self? muster up the Holy Precepts of God, and turn the edge of them against thy sin, mingling them with Faith and Prayer: or of Sobriety towards thy self? muster up the Holy Precepts of God, and turn the edge of them against thy since, mingling them with Faith and Prayer: cc pp-f n1 p-acp po21 n1? vvb a-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po21 n1, vvg pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1: (4) directions (DIV2) 121 Page 112
1190 Say, how shall I dare to live in the neglect of these duties which God so expresly injoyns in his Word. Say, how shall I Dare to live in the neglect of these duties which God so expressly enjoins in his Word. vvb, q-crq vmb pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq np1 av av-j vvz p-acp po31 n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 121 Page 112
1191 Is thy iniquity a sin of Commission; Is thy iniquity a since of Commission; vbz po21 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) directions (DIV2) 122 Page 112
1192 then apply and turn the edge of the Prohibitions of the Word against that sin of thine, say to thy Soul, then apply and turn the edge of the Prohibitions of the Word against that since of thine, say to thy Soul, av vvb cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f png21, vvb p-acp po21 n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 122 Page 112
1193 how shall I dare to do that which God so expresly forbids, and which his Soul hates? Make use of the Threatnings of Gods Word against thy sin in particular, against thy Pride, Passion, Covetousness, Uncleanness, Drunkenness, Deceit, or any other sin. how shall I Dare to do that which God so expressly forbids, and which his Soul hates? Make use of the Threatenings of God's Word against thy since in particular, against thy Pride, Passion, Covetousness, Uncleanness, drunkenness, Deceit, or any other since. q-crq vmb pns11 vvb pc-acp vdi d r-crq np1 av av-j vvz, cc r-crq po31 n1 vvz? n1 n1 pp-f dt n2-vvg pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp j, p-acp po21 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, n1, cc d j-jn n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 122 Page 112
1194 And apply the Promises of Power against sin in general, or particular against thy sins, such as, Mic. 7.19. Rom. 6.14. Ezek. 36.25, 26, 27. improve them to cleanse thee from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, 2 Cor. 7.1.2 Pet. 1.4. And apply the Promises of Power against since in general, or particular against thy Sins, such as, Mic. 7.19. Rom. 6.14. Ezekiel 36.25, 26, 27. improve them to cleanse thee from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, 2 Cor. 7.1.2 Pet. 1.4. cc vvb dt vvz pp-f n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc j p-acp po21 n2, d c-acp, np1 crd. np1 crd. np1 crd, crd, crd vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd np1 crd. (4) directions (DIV2) 122 Page 112
1195 And also improve the Examples of Saints falling into sin, and recovering out of it, to make thee watchful, against falls, And also improve the Examples of Saints falling into since, and recovering out of it, to make thee watchful, against falls, cc av vvb dt n2 pp-f n2 vvg p-acp n1, cc vvg av pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi pno21 j, p-acp n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 122 Page 113
1196 and quicken and forward thy recovery, when overtaken and fallen. and quicken and forward thy recovery, when overtaken and fallen. cc vvi cc av-j po21 n1, c-crq vvn cc vvn. (4) directions (DIV2) 122 Page 113
1197 V. Would you keep your selves from your iniquity, then be jealous of, and over your own Hearts, V. Would you keep your selves from your iniquity, then be jealous of, and over your own Hearts, np1 vmd pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n1, av vbb j pp-f, cc p-acp po22 d n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1198 and be very Watchful against that iniquity of yours you find your selves most prone to, and be very Watchful against that iniquity of yours you find your selves most prove to, cc vbb av j p-acp d n1 pp-f png22 pn22 vvi po22 n2 av-ds j p-acp, (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1199 and against all occasions of it; and against all occasions of it; cc p-acp d n2 pp-f pn31; (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1200 cut off from it all provisions, all that would feed and fulfil these Lusts, Rom. 13.14. cut sin short; Cut off from it all provisions, all that would feed and fulfil these Lustiest, Rom. 13.14. Cut since short; vvb a-acp p-acp pn31 d n2, d cst vmd vvi cc vvi d n2, np1 crd. vvb n1 j; (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1201 starve these sins of thine, do not pamper them; deny thy self in what ever tends to feed thy sin; starve these Sins of thine, do not pamper them; deny thy self in what ever tends to feed thy since; vvb d n2 pp-f png21, vdb xx vvi pno32; vvb po21 n1 p-acp r-crq av vvz pc-acp vvi po21 n1; (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1202 take heed of that company which thou findest is likely to draw thee into thy peculiar iniquity: take heed of that company which thou Findest is likely to draw thee into thy peculiar iniquity: vvb n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq pns21 vv2 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno21 p-acp po21 j n1: (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1203 Deny thy self in things in themselves lawful, that are not necessary, that thou findest apt to insnare thee, Deny thy self in things in themselves lawful, that Are not necessary, that thou Findest apt to ensnare thee, vvb po21 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp px32 j, cst vbr xx j, cst pns21 vv2 j p-acp vvi pno21, (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1204 and lead thee to thy special sin. and led thee to thy special since. cc vvb pno21 p-acp po21 j n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1205 I say, things lawful, that are not necessary, you must in such a case, forbear the use of: I say, things lawful, that Are not necessary, you must in such a case, forbear the use of: pns11 vvb, n2 j, cst vbr xx j, pn22 vmb p-acp d dt n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f: (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1206 But you must not forbear the use of such things as are necessary, as Food, and Physick, for fear they should prove occasions of sin; But you must not forbear the use of such things as Are necessary, as Food, and Physic, for Fear they should prove occasions of since; cc-acp pn22 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp vbr j, c-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp n1 pns32 vmd vvi n2 pp-f n1; (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1207 but you must be watchful in the use of them. but you must be watchful in the use of them. cc-acp pn22 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) directions (DIV2) 123 Page 113
1208 Much less must you forbear what is your duty to God, or Men, because you may be in danger to be proud, or rest in duties; Much less must you forbear what is your duty to God, or Men, Because you may be in danger to be proud, or rest in duties; av-d av-dc vmb pn22 vvi r-crq vbz po22 n1 p-acp np1, cc n2, c-acp pn22 vmb vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc n1 p-acp n2; (4) directions (DIV2) 124 Page 113
1209 nor must you decline serving God in your Generation, as he gives you a call and opportunity to be serviceable to him, the Church, the World, and civil Societies; nor must you decline serving God in your Generation, as he gives you a call and opportunity to be serviceable to him, the Church, the World, and civil Societies; ccx vmb pn22 vvi vvg np1 p-acp po22 n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pn22 dt n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno31, dt n1, dt n1, cc j n2; (4) directions (DIV2) 124 Page 114
1210 but you must double your Diligence and Watch, and Guard against the sins that are apt to cleave to your Duties, but you must double your Diligence and Watch, and Guard against the Sins that Are apt to cleave to your Duties, cc-acp pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi p-acp po22 n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 124 Page 114
1211 and against the Temptations that are apt to beset you in the Places, Imployments, Relations, or Company you may be called to. VI. and against the Temptations that Are apt to beset you in the Places, Employments, Relations, or Company you may be called to. VI. cc p-acp dt n2 cst vbr j pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt n2, n2, n2, cc n1 pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp. crd. (4) directions (DIV2) 124 Page 114
1212 Would you keep your selves from your most powerful and prevailing iniquity, you who have a work and principle of Grace wrought in you by the Spirit of God, labour to grow most of all in, Would you keep your selves from your most powerful and prevailing iniquity, you who have a work and principle of Grace wrought in you by the Spirit of God, labour to grow most of all in, vmd pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 av-ds j cc j-vvg n1, pn22 r-crq vhb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pc-acp vvi ds pp-f d p-acp, (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 114
1213 and most to exercise that Grace which is most directly contrary to that sin thou art most prone to, and most to exercise that Grace which is most directly contrary to that since thou art most prove to, cc av-ds pc-acp vvi d n1 r-crq vbz av-ds av-j j-jn p-acp d n1 pns21 vb2r av-ds j p-acp, (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 114
1214 and most easily and frequently foiled by; for contraries do best and most effectually expel each other; and most Easily and frequently foiled by; for contraries do best and most effectually expel each other; cc av-ds av-j cc av-j vvn p-acp; c-acp n2-jn vdb js cc av-ds av-j vvi d n-jn; (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 114
1215 thus Oppression was Zacheus 's sin, and he kept himself from this his iniquity, by performing the duty, thus Oppression was Zacchaeus is since, and he kept himself from this his iniquity, by performing the duty, av n1 vbds np1 vbz n1, cc pns31 vvd px31 p-acp d po31 n1, p-acp vvg dt n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 114
1216 and exemplifying the Grace directly contrary to this sin, namely, making restitution, and exercising mercy, bounty and liberality, giving the half of his Goods to the Poor, Luk. 19.8. and exemplifying the Grace directly contrary to this since, namely, making restitution, and exercising mercy, bounty and liberality, giving the half of his Goods to the Poor, Luk. 19.8. cc j-vvg dt n1 av-j j-jn p-acp d n1, av, vvg n1, cc vvg n1, n1 cc n1, vvg dt n-jn pp-f po31 n2-j p-acp dt j, np1 crd. (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 114
1217 Cruelty was the Jailors Sin, but when converted, he keeps himself from this his iniquity, by exercising the Graces most opposite to this sin, Cruelty was the Jailors since, but when converted, he keeps himself from this his iniquity, by exercising the Graces most opposite to this since, n1 vbds dt n2 n1, cc-acp c-crq vvn, pns31 vvz px31 p-acp d po31 n1, p-acp vvg dt n2 av-ds j-jn p-acp d n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 115
1218 namely, courtesie and kindness to Paul and Silas, Acts 16.24, 33, 34. Oh what a different carriage was here! namely, courtesy and kindness to Paul and Silas, Acts 16.24, 33, 34. O what a different carriage was Here! av, n1 cc n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, n2 crd, crd, crd uh r-crq dt j n1 vbds av! (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 115
1219 So Paul before his Conversion was a most bitter and cruel Persecutor of Christians, and the Christian Religion, So Paul before his Conversion was a most bitter and cruel Persecutor of Christians, and the Christian Religion, np1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 vbds dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f np1, cc dt njp n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 115
1220 but when Converted, who more eminent than he, in Preaching the Gospel, and suffering for it; God, and do thou likewise. but when Converted, who more eminent than he, in Preaching the Gospel, and suffering for it; God, and do thou likewise. cc-acp c-crq vvn, r-crq av-dc j cs pns31, p-acp vvg dt n1, cc vvg p-acp pn31; np1, cc vdb pns21 av. (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 115
1221 Hath Covetousness, Strait-heartedness, and pinching from Pious and Charitable uses, been your predominant iniquity, and would you keep your selves from it? Resolve then in God's strength to cross this Covetous temper, Hath Covetousness, Strait-heartedness, and pinching from Pious and Charitable uses, been your predominant iniquity, and would you keep your selves from it? Resolve then in God's strength to cross this Covetous temper, vhz n1, n1, cc vvg p-acp j cc j n2, vbi po22 j n1, cc vmd pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp pn31? vvb av p-acp npg1 n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 115
1222 and exercise the contrary Duty and Grace of Liberality and Heavenlymindedness. and exercise the contrary Duty and Grace of Liberality and Heavenly-mindedness. cc vvi dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 125 Page 115
1223 Is Pride in Apparel, or in any other way, whether of Heart or Life, your Sin? To keep you from this your iniquity, resolve to lay aside all the Badges of Pride, Is Pride in Apparel, or in any other Way, whither of Heart or Life, your since? To keep you from this your iniquity, resolve to lay aside all the Badges of Pride, vbz n1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1, cs pp-f n1 cc n1, po22 n1? p-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d po22 n1, vvb pc-acp vvi av d dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 115
1224 and in an especial manner set your selves to exercise the Grace of Humility, to be cloathed with it both in the inward and outward Man. Hath Passion, rash Anger, bitter and fierce Expressions in your Passion been your sin, and in an especial manner Set your selves to exercise the Grace of Humility, to be clothed with it both in the inward and outward Man. Hath Passion, rash Anger, bitter and fierce Expressions in your Passion been your since, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31 d p-acp dt j cc j n1 vhz n1, j n1, j cc j n2 p-acp po22 n1 vbi po22 n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 115
1225 and would you keep your selves from it? Then set your selves in the strength of Christ to the exercise of Meekness and Quietness of Spirit, and would you keep your selves from it? Then Set your selves in the strength of christ to the exercise of Meekness and Quietness of Spirit, cc vmd pn22 vvi po22 n2 p-acp pn31? av vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 115
1226 and calmness in Speech and Behaviour. and calmness in Speech and Behaviour. cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 115
1227 Hath Intemperance, or Unchastity been your sin? To keep you from this, Exercise exact Temperance in Meat, Drink, Sleep, Apparel and Recreations, Hath Intemperance, or Unchastity been your since? To keep you from this, Exercise exact Temperance in Meat, Drink, Sleep, Apparel and Recreations, vhz n1, cc n1 vbn po22 n1? p-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d, vvb j n1 p-acp n1, vvb, vvb, n1 cc n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 116
1228 and Chastity in Heart, Speech, and your whole Carriage; and Chastity in Heart, Speech, and your Whole Carriage; cc n1 p-acp n1, n1, cc po22 j-jn n1; (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 116
1229 and by the diligent and believing use of these means, and following these Directions, you may come to keep your selves from your iniquities, and by the diligent and believing use of these means, and following these Directions, you may come to keep your selves from your iniquities, cc p-acp dt j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f d n2, cc vvg d n2, pn22 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp po22 n2, (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 116
1230 and thereby evidence your being upright before the Lord. FINIS. and thereby evidence your being upright before the Lord. FINIS. cc av n1 po22 n1 av-j p-acp dt n1. fw-la. (4) directions (DIV2) 126 Page 116

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