A sermon preach'd before the King and Queen at White-Hall, May the 4th. M.DC.XC. by William Wake ...

Wake, William, 1657-1737
Publisher: Printed for Ric Chiswell and W Rogers
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1690
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A66358 ESTC ID: R4855 STC ID: W266
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Luke XVI, 25; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 LUKE xvi. 25. But Abraham said; LUKE xvi. 25. But Abraham said; np1 crd. crd p-acp np1 vvd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 Son, Remember that Thou in thy life-time receivedst thy God things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things: Son, remember that Thou in thy lifetime Received thy God things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things: n1, vvb d pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vvd2 po21 n1 n2, cc av np1 j-jn n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
2 But now, He is Comforted, and Thou art Tormented. But now, He is Comforted, and Thou art Tormented. cc-acp av, pns31 vbz vvn, cc pns21 n1 vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
3 THE words are part of a Parable, in which our Saviour Christ sets forth to us the different Methods of God's Providence in his dispensations to Mankind, with relation to the Happiness of this life, and of the Other. That however he may here seem to scatter his Blessings at all adventures, upon the Good and Bad indifferently, THE words Are part of a Parable, in which our Saviour christ sets forth to us the different Methods of God's Providence in his dispensations to Mankind, with Relation to the Happiness of this life, and of the Other. That however he may Here seem to scatter his Blessings At all adventures, upon the Good and Bad indifferently, dt n2 vbr n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq po12 n1 np1 vvz av p-acp pno12 dt j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n1, p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc pp-f dt n-jn. d c-acp pns31 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt j cc j av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
4 and permit the Wicked to triumph in their Impiety; and permit the Wicked to triumph in their Impiety; cc vvi dt j p-acp vvb p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
5 Yet there is a time coming when He will call them to a severe account for all their Actions, Yet there is a time coming when He will call them to a severe account for all their Actions, av a-acp vbz dt n1 vvg c-crq pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d po32 n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
6 and render to every man according to his Works. and render to every man according to his Works. cc vvb p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp po31 vvz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
7 There was a certain rich Man, which was cloathed in purple and fine linnen, and fared sumptuously every day. There was a certain rich Man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day. a-acp vbds dt j j n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp j-jn cc j n1, cc vvd av-j d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
8 And there was a certain Beggar, named Lazarus, which was laid at his Gate full of sores; And there was a certain Beggar, nam Lazarus, which was laid At his Gate full of sores; cc a-acp vbds dt j vvb, vvn np1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1 j pp-f n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
9 And desiring to be fed with the Crumbs which fell from the rich mans table: moreover the dogs came and licked His sores. And desiring to be fed with the Crumbs which fell from the rich men table: moreover the Dogs Come and licked His sores. cc vvg pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 r-crq vvd p-acp dt j ng1 n1: av dt n2 vvd cc vvd po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
10 And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the Angels into Abraham 's bosome; And it Come to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the Angels into Abraham is bosom; cc pn31 vvd pc-acp vvi cst dt n1 vvd, cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1 vbz n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
11 The rich man also died, and was buried. The rich man also died, and was buried. dt j n1 av vvd, cc vbds vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
12 And in Hell he lift up his Eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosome. And in Hell he lift up his Eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. cc p-acp n1 pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n2, vbg p-acp n2, cc vvz np1 av a-acp, cc np1 p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
13 And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, Have mercy on me; And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, Have mercy on me; cc pns31 vvd, cc vvd, n1 np1, vhb n1 p-acp pno11; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
14 and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, cc vvb np1 cst pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi po11 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
15 for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said; c-acp pns11 vbm vvn p-acp d n1. p-acp np1 vvd; (2) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
16 Son, Remember, that Thou in thy life-time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus, evil things: but now, He is comforted, and Thou art tormented. Son, remember, that Thou in thy lifetime Received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus, evil things: but now, He is comforted, and Thou art tormented. n1, vvb, cst pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vvd2 po21 j n2, cc av np1, j-jn n2: p-acp av, pns31 vbz vvn, cc pns21 n1 vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
17 It has been one of the oldest Complaints that we any-where meet with against the Providence of God in his managing the Affairs of this lower World, That He so often permits the greatest Sinners to be very easie and prosperous; whilst better men are forced many times to encounter with all the difficulties and discouragements, not only of a poor and despicable Fortune, It has been one of the oldest Complaints that we anywhere meet with against the Providence of God in his managing the Affairs of this lower World, That He so often permits the greatest Sinners to be very easy and prosperous; while better men Are forced many times to encounter with all the difficulties and discouragements, not only of a poor and despicable Fortune, pn31 vhz vbn crd pp-f dt js n2 cst pns12 av vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n-vvg dt n2 pp-f d jc n1, cst pns31 av av vvz dt js n2 pc-acp vbi j j cc j; cs j n2 vbr vvn d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d dt n2 cc n2, xx av-j pp-f dt j cc j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
18 but that too rendred yet more uneasie, by the Injuries and Oppressions which the wicked are suffered to bring upon him. but that too rendered yet more uneasy, by the Injuries and Oppressions which the wicked Are suffered to bring upon him. cc-acp cst av vvd av av-dc j, p-acp dt n2 cc n2 r-crq dt j vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
19 If we look back into the state of the World before our Saviour; even then when it pleased God to make temporal blessings the encouragement to Obedience; yet we shall find nevertheless the best Men very frequently both wondring at, If we look back into the state of the World before our Saviour; even then when it pleased God to make temporal blessings the encouragement to obedience; yet we shall find nevertheless the best Men very frequently both wondering At, cs pns12 vvb av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po12 n1; av av c-crq pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi j n2 dt n1 p-acp n1; av pns12 vmb vvi av dt js n2 av av-j d vvg p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
20 and complaining of the inequality of this procedure. Truly, says Holy David, Psal. lxxiii. 1. God is good unto Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart: and complaining of the inequality of this procedure. Truly, Says Holy David, Psalm lxxiii. 1. God is good unto Israel, even to such as Are of a clean heart: cc vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f d vvi. np1, vvz j np1, np1 crd. crd np1 vbz j p-acp np1, av p-acp d c-acp vbr pp-f dt j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
21 But as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had well nigh slipp'd: For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. But as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had well High slipped: For I was envious At the foolish, when I saw the Prosperity of the wicked. cc-acp c-acp p-acp pno11, po11 n2 vbdr av vvn, po11 n2 vhd av av-j vvn: c-acp pns11 vbds j p-acp dt j, c-crq pns11 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
22 And Job himself, thô so patient in his own sufferings, yet could not forbear to expostulate with God, about the flourishing condition of Evil Men; Job xxi. 7. Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, And Job himself, though so patient in his own sufferings, yet could not forbear to expostulate with God, about the flourishing condition of Evil Men; Job xxi. 7. Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, cc n1 px31, cs av j p-acp po31 d n2, av vmd xx vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f j-jn n2; np1 crd. crd q-crq vdb dt j vvi, vvb j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
23 yea, are mighty in power? And the best account could then be given of this matter was; yea, Are mighty in power? And the best account could then be given of this matter was; uh, vbr j p-acp n1? cc dt js n1 vmd av vbi vvn pp-f d n1 vbds; (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
24 That thô Providence did permit them to flourish for a while, yet it commonly brought some severe Judgment upon them at the last: That though Providence did permit them to flourish for a while, yet it commonly brought Some severe Judgement upon them At the last: d c-acp n1 vdd vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, av pn31 av-j vvd d j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ord: (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
25 And as the Heathens themselves sometimes observed, therefore raised them up to a height of fortune extraordinary, that their Fall might be the greater, and more remarkable. And as the heathens themselves sometime observed, Therefore raised them up to a height of fortune extraordinary, that their Fallen might be the greater, and more remarkable. cc c-acp dt n2-jn px32 av vvd, av vvd pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 j, cst po32 vvb vmd vbi dt jc, cc av-dc j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
26 This was what the Prophet David, after all his search, acquiesced in, as the best Argument both to satisfy himself, and to vindicate God Almighty. This was what the Prophet David, After all his search, acquiesced in, as the best Argument both to satisfy himself, and to vindicate God Almighty. d vbds r-crq dt n1 np1, p-acp d po31 n1, vvn p-acp, c-acp dt js n1 av-d pc-acp vvi px31, cc pc-acp vvi np1 j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
27 Surely, says He, thou dost set them in slippery places, and castest them into destruction: Surely, Says He, thou dost Set them in slippery places, and Chastest them into destruction: np1, vvz pns31, pns21 vd2 vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, cc vv2 pno32 p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
28 How are they brought into desolation as in a moment? They are utterly consumed with terrors: How Are they brought into desolation as in a moment? They Are utterly consumed with terrors: c-crq vbr pns32 vvn p-acp n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1? pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
29 As a dream when one awaketh, so, O Lord, when thou awakest shalt thou despise their Image. And again, in another Psalm; As a dream when one awakes, so, Oh Lord, when thou awakest shalt thou despise their Image. And again, in Another Psalm; p-acp dt n1 c-crq pi vvz, av, uh n1, c-crq pns21 vv2 vm2 pns21 vvi po32 n1. cc av, p-acp j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
30 He gives this as the reason, why we should not be troubled at the prosperity which wicked Men seem sometimes to enjoy. Fret not thy self because of Evil-doers, He gives this as the reason, why we should not be troubled At the Prosperity which wicked Men seem sometime to enjoy. Fret not thy self Because of Evildoers, pns31 vvz d p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 r-crq j n2 vvb av pc-acp vvi. vvb xx po21 n1 c-acp pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
31 neither be thou envious against the workers of Iniquity; neither be thou envious against the workers of Iniquity; av-dx vbi pns21 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
32 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. For they shall soon be Cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. c-acp pns32 vmb av vbi vvn a-acp av-j dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
33 And Solomon not only insists upon the same Reason, but almost transcribes the very same words: And Solomon not only insists upon the same Reason, but almost transcribes the very same words: cc np1 xx av-j vvz p-acp dt d n1, cc-acp av vvz dt j d n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
34 Prov. xxiv. 19. Fret not thy self because of Evil Men, neither be thou envious at the Wicked; Curae xxiv. 19. Fret not thy self Because of Evil Men, neither be thou envious At the Wicked; np1 crd. crd vvb xx po21 n1 c-acp pp-f j-jn n2, d vbb pns21 j p-acp dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
35 For there shall be no reward to the Evil Man, the Candle of the Wicked shall be put out. For there shall be no reward to the Evil Man, the Candle of the Wicked shall be put out. c-acp a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vbi vvn av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
36 And the same was the Reflection which the rest of the Holy Men in those times contented themselves with upon this occasion. And the same was the Reflection which the rest of the Holy Men in those times contented themselves with upon this occasion. cc dt d vbds dt n1 r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp d n2 vvn px32 p-acp p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
37 They saw but little of a future state, and of that Eternal Retribution God will hereafter make of Rewards and Punishments, to every one according to his works: And therefore they sought out that punishment for Sinners in this World, which they could not so certainly assign to them in the other. They saw but little of a future state, and of that Eternal Retribution God will hereafter make of Rewards and Punishments, to every one according to his works: And Therefore they sought out that punishment for Sinners in this World, which they could not so Certainly assign to them in the other. pns32 vvd p-acp j pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc pp-f d j n1 np1 vmb av vvi pp-f vvz cc n2, p-acp d crd vvg p-acp po31 n2: cc av pns32 vvd av d n1 p-acp n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vmd xx av av-j vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 2
38 Nor indeed was this any more than what the Tenor of the Law it self directed them to. Nor indeed was this any more than what the Tenor of the Law it self directed them to. ccx av vbds d d dc cs r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1 vvd pno32 p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
39 For it having pleased God to set before them the promises of this present life, as the rewards of their Obedience; and by the threatnings of troubles and disappointments, of losses and afflictions now to be undergone, to affright them from sin: For it having pleased God to Set before them the promises of this present life, as the rewards of their obedience; and by the threatenings of Troubles and disappointments, of losses and afflictions now to be undergone, to affright them from since: p-acp pn31 vhg vvn np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f d j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1; cc p-acp dt n2-vvg pp-f vvz cc n2, pp-f n2 cc n2 av pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
40 It was but natural for them to be surprised, when contrary to all this, they saw wicked men in great Prosperity; And to conclude according to what both the Law of God, and the Methods of his Dispensations, and their own Experience led them to do, that their happiness should not be of any long continuance; but, It was but natural for them to be surprised, when contrary to all this, they saw wicked men in great Prosperity; And to conclude according to what both the Law of God, and the Methods of his Dispensations, and their own Experience led them to do, that their happiness should not be of any long Continuance; but, pn31 vbds cc-acp j p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi vvn, c-crq j-jn p-acp d d, pns32 vvd j n2 p-acp j n1; cc pc-acp vvi vvg p-acp r-crq d dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc po32 d vvb vvd pno32 pc-acp vdi, cst po32 n1 vmd xx vbi pp-f d j n1; p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
41 as the Psalmist expresses it, in the Psalm I before mentioned, Ps. xxxvii. 35, 36. I have seen the wicked in great power, as the Psalmist Expresses it, in the Psalm I before mentioned, Ps. xxxvii. 35, 36. I have seen the wicked in great power, c-acp dt n1 vvz pn31, p-acp dt n1 pns11 a-acp vvn, np1 crd. crd, crd pns11 vhb vvn dt j p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
42 and spreading himself like a green bay-tree: Yet he passed away, and lo, he was not; and spreading himself like a green Bay tree: Yet he passed away, and lo, he was not; cc vvg px31 av-j dt j-jn n1: av pns31 vvd av, cc uh, pns31 vbds xx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
43 yea I sought him, but he could not be found. yea I sought him, but he could not be found. uh pns11 vvd pno31, cc-acp pns31 vmd xx vbi vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
44 Such was the Case even of the best men heretofore under the Law: And I shall not need to say, Such was the Case even of the best men heretofore under the Law: And I shall not need to say, d vbds dt n1 av pp-f dt js n2 av p-acp dt n1: cc pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
45 how apt we all of us are, to complain of God 's Providence upon the same account even now. how apt we all of us Are, to complain of God is Providence upon the same account even now. c-crq j pns12 d pp-f pno12 vbr, pc-acp vvi pp-f np1 vbz n1 p-acp dt d n1 av av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
46 And if not with the Sceptick, to take occasion from hence to dispute whether he has any concern at all for the Affairs here below; And if not with the Sceptic, to take occasion from hence to dispute whither he has any concern At all for the Affairs Here below; cc cs xx p-acp dt j-jn, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp av pc-acp vvi cs pns31 vhz d vvi p-acp d c-acp dt n2 av a-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
47 yet at least with Jeremy to reason sometimes with him of his doings, Jer. xii. 1. Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee, yet At least with Jeremiah to reason sometime with him of his doings, Jer. xii. 1. Righteous art thou, Oh LORD, when I plead with thee, av p-acp ds p-acp np1 p-acp n1 av p-acp pno31 pp-f po31 n2-vdg, np1 crd. crd j vb2r pns21, uh n1, c-crq pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
48 yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments; Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? yet let me talk with thee of thy Judgments; Wherefore does the Way of the wicked prosper? av vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pno21 pp-f po21 n2; q-crq vdz dt n1 pp-f dt j vvi? (2) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
49 But the Instance of the Text explains the difficulty, gives a final satisfaction to all our doubts, and for ever silences our Complaints; But the Instance of the Text explains the difficulty, gives a final satisfaction to all our doubts, and for ever silences our Complaints; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz dt n1, vvz dt j n1 p-acp d po12 n2, cc p-acp av n2 po12 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
50 and vindicates both the Justice and Goodness of God Almighty. Whilst drawing aside the vail which hung before their eyes, it gives us a clear prospect of a state of things, beyond the narrow bounds of this present World. A State where all these seeming Irregularities shall be set to rights: and vindicates both the justice and goodness of God Almighty. While drawing aside the Vail which hung before their eyes, it gives us a clear prospect of a state of things, beyond the narrow bounds of this present World. A State where all these seeming Irregularities shall be Set to rights: cc vvz d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 j-jn. cs vvg av dt vvb r-crq vvd p-acp po32 n2, pn31 vvz pno12 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n1. dt n1 c-crq d d j-vvg n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2-jn: (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
51 Where the Sinner shall be divested of all his present happiness; And the Greatness, the Riches, the Pleasures he now enjoys, expire into the sad result of that Sarcastick Concession, which Solomon once made to the wicked in his days; Where the Sinner shall be divested of all his present happiness; And the Greatness, the Riches, the Pleasures he now enjoys, expire into the sad result of that Sarcastic Concession, which Solomon once made to the wicked in his days; c-crq dt n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f d po31 j n1; cc dt n1, dt n2, dt n2 pns31 av vvz, vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n1, r-crq np1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt j p-acp po31 n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
52 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth; Rejoice, Oh young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth; vvb, uh j n1, p-acp po21 n1, cc vvb po21 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
53 Walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: But know thou, that for all these things, God will bring thee to judgment. Walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes: But know thou, that for all these things, God will bring thee to judgement. vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n2: cc-acp vvb pns21, cst p-acp d d n2, np1 vmb vvi pno21 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
54 Nay, but the Text carries us yet farther: Nay, but the Text carries us yet farther: uh-x, cc-acp dt n1 vvz pno12 av jc: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
55 It not only sets before us the different state of the poor despised Lazarus, and the rich Voluptuary, in the other world; thô that had been sufficient to justifie the Providence of God, both for all the Good which the One had received, It not only sets before us the different state of the poor despised Lazarus, and the rich Voluptuary, in the other world; though that had been sufficient to justify the Providence of God, both for all the Good which the One had received, pn31 xx av-j vvz p-acp pno12 dt j n1 pp-f dt j j-vvn np1, cc dt j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1; cs d vhd vbn j p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, d p-acp d dt j r-crq dt crd vhd vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
56 and for all the Evil which the Other had suffer'd here on Earth: But seems in great measure to represent to us their several conditions in this Life, as the very Ground and Reason of their different Portions in the other. and for all the Evil which the Other had suffered Here on Earth: But seems in great measure to represent to us their several conditions in this Life, as the very Ground and Reason of their different Portions in the other. cc p-acp d dt j-jn r-crq dt j-jn vhd vvn av p-acp n1: cc-acp vvz p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 po32 j n2 p-acp d n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc vvb pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp dt n-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
57 Son, remember, that Thou in thy life-time hast received thy Good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; Son, Remember, that Thou in thy lifetime hast received thy Good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; n1, vvb, cst pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vh2 vvn po21 j n2, cc av np1 j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
58 but now He is comforted, and Thou art tormented. but now He is comforted, and Thou art tormented. p-acp av pns31 vbz vvn, cc pns21 n1 vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
59 He does not tell him of the Abuse he had made of his Riches, in employing them only upon his Pride and Sensuality. He reproaches him not with his Uncharitableness, that could let this poor man lie and perish at his Gate, and not take so much notice as his very Dogs did of him. No; He does not tell him of the Abuse he had made of his Riches, in employing them only upon his Pride and Sensuality. He Reproaches him not with his Uncharitableness, that could let this poor man lie and perish At his Gate, and not take so much notice as his very Dogs did of him. No; pns31 vdz xx vvi pno31 pp-f dt vvi pns31 vhd vvn pp-f po31 n2, p-acp vvg pno32 av-j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. pns31 vvz pno31 xx p-acp po31 n1, cst vmd vvi d j n1 vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc xx vvi av d n1 p-acp po31 j n2 vdd pp-f pno31. uh-dx; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
60 he represents to him only the Happiness he sometime enjoyed whilst he was in this World; he represents to him only the Happiness he sometime enjoyed while he was in this World; pns31 vvz p-acp pno31 av-j dt n1 pns31 av vvd cs pns31 vbds p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
61 and the Grandeur and Jollity in which he lived in it: and the Grandeur and Jollity in which he lived in it: cc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
62 As if a continued state of Prosperity in the present life were almost incompatible with the Blessings and Glories of the other. As if a continued state of Prosperity in the present life were almost incompatible with the Blessings and Glories of the other. c-acp cs dt vvd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 vbdr av j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
63 And however I shall not presume to be so rash, as to make a general Rule of this Remark; And however I shall not presume to be so rash, as to make a general Rule of this Remark; cc c-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbi av j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j vvi pp-f d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
64 That those who are Great, and Rich, and Honourable now, are not to expect any further Portion hereafter: And, God be thanked! That those who Are Great, and Rich, and Honourable now, Are not to expect any further Portion hereafter: And, God be thanked! cst d r-crq vbr j, cc j, cc j av, vbr xx pc-acp vvi d jc n1 av: cc, np1 vbb vvn! (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
65 have Instances at this time before my eyes, that I am perswaded, would be sufficient to confute the uncharitableness of such a Conclusion: Yet thus much I may take leave to observe from it; have Instances At this time before my eyes, that I am persuaded, would be sufficient to confute the uncharitableness of such a Conclusion: Yet thus much I may take leave to observe from it; vhb n2 p-acp d n1 p-acp po11 n2, cst pns11 vbm vvn, vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1: av av av-d pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
66 That such Persons as these, shall of all others the most hardly be saved. And therefore that we ought to be so far from censuring God's Providence for dispensing so large a share of these Blessings to them, That such Persons as these, shall of all Others the most hardly be saved. And Therefore that we ought to be so Far from censuring God's Providence for dispensing so large a share of these Blessings to them, cst d n2 c-acp d, vmb pp-f d n2-jn dt av-ds av vbi vvn. cc av cst pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi av av-j p-acp vvg npg1 n1 p-acp vvg av j dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
67 or from envying of them upon any such account; or from envying of them upon any such account; cc p-acp vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp d d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
68 that we should rather pity their danger, who are beset with so many more and so much greater Temptations than other men; that we should rather pity their danger, who Are beset with so many more and so much greater Temptations than other men; cst pns12 vmd av-c vvi po32 n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp av d dc cc av av-d jc n2 cs j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
69 And must therefore take a great deal more care and pains, be much more watchful over themselves, and zealous in their duty; And must Therefore take a great deal more care and pains, be much more watchful over themselves, and zealous in their duty; cc vmb av vvi dt j n1 dc n1 cc n2, vbb d dc j p-acp px32, cc j p-acp po32 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
70 or else what we falsly call their Happiness, may prove their ruin to all Eternity. or Else what we falsely call their Happiness, may prove their ruin to all Eternity. cc av r-crq pns12 av-j vvb po32 n1, vmb vvi po32 vvi p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
71 It was a severe Censure which our Saviour once pass'd upon the Riches, and I fear I may extend it to all other the like advantages, to the Honours, the Power, the Pleasures of this world; It was a severe Censure which our Saviour once passed upon the Riches, and I Fear I may extend it to all other the like advantages, to the Honours, the Power, the Pleasures of this world; pn31 vbds dt j n1 r-crq po12 n1 a-acp vvn p-acp dt n2, cc pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp d n-jn dt j n2, p-acp dt ng1, dt n1, dt n2 pp-f d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
72 Mat. xix. 23. Verily I say unto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mathew xix. 23. Verily I say unto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of heaven. np1 crd. crd av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst dt j n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
73 And again, ver. 24. I say unto you, It is easier for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle, And again, ver. 24. I say unto you, It is Easier for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle, cc av, fw-la. crd pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pn31 vbz jc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
74 than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of heaven. cs p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
75 And when his Disciples thereupon began with some amazement to ask of him, Who then can be sav'd? We do not find him at all moderating his Reflection. And when his Disciples thereupon began with Some amazement to ask of him, Who then can be saved? We do not find him At all moderating his Reflection. cc c-crq po31 n2 av vvd p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, r-crq av vmb vbi vvn? pns12 vdb xx vvi pno31 p-acp d vvg po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
76 He tells them, that it was indeed possible for such a one to be saved: But it was like removing a mountain, or raising a dead man to life. He tells them, that it was indeed possible for such a one to be saved: But it was like removing a mountain, or raising a dead man to life. pns31 vvz pno32, cst pn31 vbds av j p-acp d dt pi pc-acp vbi vvn: cc-acp pn31 vbds av-j vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt j n1 p-acp n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
77 A work to be done only by a Miracle of God's Grace; not after the ordinary manner of other men, A work to be done only by a Miracle of God's Grace; not After the ordinary manner of other men, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vdn av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
78 but by that mighty Power which makes nothing impossible to a Divine Agent: Jesus said unto them, With men this is impossible, but by that mighty Power which makes nothing impossible to a Divine Agent: jesus said unto them, With men this is impossible, cc-acp p-acp d j n1 r-crq vvz pix j p-acp dt j-jn n1: np1 vvd p-acp pno32, p-acp n2 d vbz j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
79 but with God all things are possible. but with God all things Are possible. cc-acp p-acp np1 d n2 vbr j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
80 And this is that which I shall now endeavour both from the Remark and the Example of the Text, more particularly to represent to you. And this is that which I shall now endeavour both from the Remark and the Exampl of the Text, more particularly to represent to you. cc d vbz d r-crq pns11 vmb av vvi d p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
81 I am sensible that I am now speaking to Persons of a more than ordinary Fortune and Character in the World. And I know how much harder it will be, without great care, I am sensible that I am now speaking to Persons of a more than ordinary Fortune and Character in the World. And I know how much harder it will be, without great care, pns11 vbm j cst pns11 vbm av vvg p-acp n2 pp-f dt av-dc cs j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. cc pns11 vvb c-crq av-d av-jc pn31 vmb vbi, p-acp j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
82 for such to be saved, than for those of an Inferiour degree: And therefore how necessary it is, that they should be fully convinced and persuaded of it. for such to be saved, than for those of an Inferior degree: And Therefore how necessary it is, that they should be Fully convinced and persuaded of it. p-acp d pc-acp vbi vvn, cs p-acp d pp-f dt j-jn n1: cc av c-crq j pn31 vbz, cst pns32 vmd vbi av-j vvn cc vvn pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
83 And I am not in the least apprehensive, that I shall at all discourage their Piety by such an Undertaking. And I am not in the least apprehensive, that I shall At all discourage their Piety by such an Undertaking. cc pns11 vbm xx p-acp dt av-ds j, cst pns11 vmb p-acp d vvi po32 n1 p-acp d dt n-vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
84 It is the Honour of Great and Generons minds to be brave and daring. The difficulties that would affright others, serve only to animate and encourage them the more to overcome them. It is the Honour of Great and Generous minds to be brave and daring. The difficulties that would affright Others, serve only to animate and encourage them the more to overcome them. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f j cc j n2 pc-acp vbi j cc vvg. dt n2 cst vmd vvi n2-jn, vvb av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32 dt dc pc-acp vvi pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
85 And this Promise they have from God Almighty, That as their task is more difficult than other mens, And this Promise they have from God Almighty, That as their task is more difficult than other men's, cc d vvb pns32 vhb p-acp np1 j-jn, cst p-acp po32 n1 vbz av-dc j cs j-jn ng2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
86 so shall his Grace be dispenced to them in a greater and more plentiful Degree. So that if they benot wanting to themselves, he will not fail to assist their Endeavours: so shall his Grace be dispensed to them in a greater and more plentiful Degree. So that if they Benot wanting to themselves, he will not fail to assist their Endeavours: av vmb po31 vvb vbb vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt jc cc av-dc j n1. av cst cs pns32 vvbx vvg p-acp px32, pns31 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi po32 n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
87 He will bless them with an extraordinary measure of his Grace now, and will crown them with a more Exceeding and Eternal weight of glory hereafter. He will bless them with an extraordinary measure of his Grace now, and will crown them with a more Exceeding and Eternal weight of glory hereafter. pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 vvb av, cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-dc j-vvg cc j n1 pp-f n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
88 For the better clearing of all which, I shall observe this Method: For the better clearing of all which, I shall observe this Method: p-acp dt jc n-vvg pp-f d r-crq, pns11 vmb vvi d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
89 Ist. I will shew, How much more difficult it is for those who are Great, and Rich, and Powerful, to be saved, Ist. I will show, How much more difficult it is for those who Are Great, and Rich, and Powerful, to be saved, np1 pns11 vmb vvi, c-crq av-d av-dc j pn31 vbz p-acp d r-crq vbr j, cc j, cc j, pc-acp vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
90 than for other men? And upon what Grounds it is, that it becomes so? IIdly. than for other men? And upon what Grounds it is, that it becomes so? IIdly. cs p-acp j-jn n2? cc p-acp r-crq n2 pn31 vbz, cst pn31 vvz av? np1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
91 I will consider what Influence such a Reflection ought to have upon all sorts of men, I will Consider what Influence such a Reflection ought to have upon all sorts of men, pns11 vmb vvi r-crq n1 d dt n1 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
92 1. Upon the One, to stir them up to a greater Care of their future Happiness. 1. Upon the One, to stir them up to a greater Care of their future Happiness. crd p-acp dt crd, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt jc vvb pp-f po32 j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
93 2. Upon the Other, to engage them to a patient Acquiescence even in the meanest Condition. 2. Upon the Other, to engage them to a patient Acquiescence even in the Meanest Condition. crd p-acp dt j-jn, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 av p-acp dt js n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
94 And, Ist. I am to shew, How much more difficult it is for those who are Great, and Rich, and Powerful, to be saved, And, Ist. I am to show, How much more difficult it is for those who Are Great, and Rich, and Powerful, to be saved, cc, np1 pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi, c-crq av-d av-dc j pn31 vbz p-acp d r-crq vbr j, cc j, cc j, pc-acp vbi vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
95 than for other men? And upon what Grounds, and for what reason it is that it becomes so? than for other men? And upon what Grounds, and for what reason it is that it becomes so? cs p-acp j-jn n2? cc p-acp r-crq n2, cc p-acp r-crq vvb pn31 vbz d pn31 vvz av? (2) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
96 Now this will appear from these two Considerations; Now this will appear from these two Considerations; av d vmb vvi p-acp d crd n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 2
97 1st. Of that Obligation which those who enjoy these Advantages lie under, to a more strict and careful Discharge of their duty, than other men. And 1st. Of that Obligation which those who enjoy these Advantages lie under, to a more strict and careful Discharge of their duty, than other men. And ord. pp-f d n1 r-crq d r-crq vvb d n2 vvb p-acp, p-acp dt dc j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1, cs j-jn n2. cc (2) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
98 2dly. Of those Temptations which these very things many times bring along with them, to the ruining of such persons: 2dly. Of those Temptations which these very things many times bring along with them, to the ruining of such Persons: av. pp-f d n2 r-crq d j n2 d n2 vvb a-acp p-acp pno32, p-acp dt vvg pp-f d n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
99 Whilst instead of ministring to their Piety, and so encreasing their Reward, they serve rather to expose them the more to danger; and in the consequence thereof, become oftentimes the greatest Occasion of their Eternal Destruction. While instead of ministering to their Piety, and so increasing their Reward, they serve rather to expose them the more to danger; and in the consequence thereof, become oftentimes the greatest Occasion of their Eternal Destruction. cs av pp-f j-vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc av j-vvg po32 vvb, pns32 vvb av-c p-acp vvb pno32 dt av-dc p-acp n1; cc p-acp dt n1 av, vvb av dt js n1 pp-f po32 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
100 For if such Persons as these have a larger and more comprehensive Duty to fulfil, upon the account of these Advantages, than other men; For if such Persons as these have a larger and more comprehensive Duty to fulfil, upon the account of these Advantages, than other men; c-acp cs d n2 c-acp d vhb dt jc cc av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cs j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
101 And if these very things which thus encrease their duty, are also at the same time apt to prove the greatest Lets and Hindrances to them in the performance of it; And if these very things which thus increase their duty, Are also At the same time apt to prove the greatest Lets and Hindrances to them in the performance of it; cc cs d j n2 r-crq av vvi po32 n1, vbr av p-acp dt d n1 j pc-acp vvi dt js vvz cc n2 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
102 nay perhaps become even Snares and Temptations to them to draw them aside from it: nay perhaps become even Snares and Temptations to them to draw them aside from it: uh-x av vvb av n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
103 'Tis then a plain case, that their condition must be more dangerous than that of ordinary Christians, who neither lie under such Engagements, nor are exposed to such Temptations. It's then a plain case, that their condition must be more dangerous than that of ordinary Christians, who neither lie under such Engagements, nor Are exposed to such Temptations. pn31|vbz av dt j n1, cst po32 n1 vmb vbi av-dc j cs d pp-f j np1, r-crq av-dx vvb p-acp d n2, ccx vbr vvn p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
104 And 1st. That those to whom God has given these Advantages above other men, do thereby become engaged to a more strict and careful discharge of their duty than others. And 1st. That those to whom God has given these Advantages above other men, do thereby become engaged to a more strict and careful discharge of their duty than Others. cc ord. cst d p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn d n2 p-acp j-jn n2, vdb av vvi vvn p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1 cs n2-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 2
105 For proof whereof I shall need go no farther than that great Evangelical Rule of our Blessed Saviour, Luke xii. 48. That unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required; For proof whereof I shall need go no farther than that great Evangelical Rule of our Blessed Saviour, Lycia xii. 48. That unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required; p-acp n1 c-crq pns11 vmb vvi vvi av-dx av-jc cs d j np1 n1 pp-f po12 vvn n1, av crd. crd cst p-acp ro-crq d vbz vvn, pp-f pno31 av-d vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
106 and unto whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. and unto whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. cc p-acp r-crq n2 vhb vvn av-d, pp-f pno31 pns32 vmb vvi dt av-dc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
107 He was speaking in the Verse before, of the Difference which God would make in his exactions hereafter, according to the different degrees of mens Knowledg and Capacities now. He was speaking in the Verse before, of the Difference which God would make in his exactions hereafter, according to the different Degrees of men's Knowledge and Capacities now. pns31 vbds vvg p-acp dt vvb a-acp, pp-f dt n1 r-crq np1 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n2 av, vvg p-acp dt j n2 pp-f ng2 n1 cc n2 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
108 That servant which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; That servant which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; cst n1 r-crq vvd po31 ng1 n1, cc vvd xx px31, dx vdd p-acp p-acp po31 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
109 but he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. but he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. cc-acp pns31 cst vvd xx, cc vdd vvi n2 j pp-f n2, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
110 And the same is the case in all other Advantages whatsoever: And the same is the case in all other Advantages whatsoever: cc dt d vbz dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 r-crq: (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
111 Whether they be the internal assistances of Grace and Knowledg; or else the external Blessings of Honour, Riches, Authority, and the like; Whither they be the internal assistances of Grace and Knowledge; or Else the external Blessings of Honour, Riches, authority, and the like; cs pns32 vbb dt j n2 pp-f vvb cc n1; cc av dt j n2 pp-f n1, n2, n1, cc dt j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
112 Whatever the instance be, whereby it pleases God to enable us to do more good, Whatever the instance be, whereby it Pleases God to enable us to do more good, r-crq dt n1 vbi, c-crq pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vdi av-dc j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
113 and make a more plentiful return of Duty and Service to him than other men, our Account shall be required in proportion thereunto, and make a more plentiful return of Duty and Service to him than other men, our Account shall be required in proportion thereunto, cc vvi dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31 av j-jn n2, po12 vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
114 and to whom God has committed much, of him he will ask the more. and to whom God has committed much, of him he will ask the more. cc p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn av-d, pp-f pno31 pns31 vmb vvi dt av-dc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
115 So that now then to prove that there is a greater and more extensive Duty incumbent upon such Persons as these I am now speaking of, So that now then to prove that there is a greater and more extensive Duty incumbent upon such Persons as these I am now speaking of, av cst av av pc-acp vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt jc cc av-dc j n1 vvn p-acp d n2 c-acp d pns11 vbm av vvg pp-f, (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
116 than upon the ordinary sort of Christians, I shall need only to shew, that God has given them a greater Capacity of doing Good; than upon the ordinary sort of Christians, I shall need only to show, that God has given them a greater Capacity of doing Good; cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns11 vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vhz vvn pno32 dt jc n1 pp-f vdg j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
117 and that by consequence it must be their own fault, if they do not make a return, in some measure at least, proportionable thereunto. and that by consequence it must be their own fault, if they do not make a return, in Some measure At least, proportionable thereunto. cc cst p-acp n1 pn31 vmb vbi po32 d n1, cs pns32 vdb xx vvi dt n1, p-acp d n1 p-acp ds, j av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
118 1. And the First Advantage that I shall mention is that of Time: And which however I fear at present but little regarded by many of us, is yet without question not only a very valuable thing in it self, 1. And the First Advantage that I shall mention is that of Time: And which however I Fear At present but little regarded by many of us, is yet without question not only a very valuable thing in it self, crd cc dt ord n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi vbz d pp-f n1: cc r-crq c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp j p-acp j vvn p-acp d pp-f pno12, vbz av p-acp n1 xx av-j dt j j n1 p-acp pn31 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
119 but such a Blessing as whatever we do now, yet the hour is coming when we shall All begin to put a just Estimate upon it. but such a Blessing as whatever we do now, yet the hour is coming when we shall All begin to put a just Estimate upon it. cc-acp d dt vvg p-acp r-crq pns12 vdb av, av dt n1 vbz vvg c-crq pns12 vmb d vvi pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
120 And when I consider the great business a Christian has to do in this World, What Duties to fulfil? What Lusts and Passions to overcome? How many Difficulties and Temptations to encounter with? And then think, And when I Consider the great business a Christian has to do in this World, What Duties to fulfil? What Lustiest and Passion to overcome? How many Difficulties and Temptations to encounter with? And then think, cc c-crq pns11 vvb dt j n1 dt njp vhz pc-acp vdi p-acp d n1, q-crq n2 pc-acp vvi? q-crq vvz cc n2 pc-acp vvi? c-crq d n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp? cc av vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
121 How short our Life at the best is? What Accidents may arrive to throw us the next moment into the Grave? How much of our time the Necessities of our Nature deprive us of? How much more is stollen from us by the unavoidable Obligations which the Business and Conversation, and too often the Ceremonies and Impertinence of the World lay upon us? To say nothing now of our very Vanities and Sins; Which yet I fear in all of us have their share, How short our Life At the best is? What Accidents may arrive to throw us the next moment into the Grave? How much of our time the Necessities of our Nature deprive us of? How much more is stolen from us by the unavoidable Obligations which the Business and Conversation, and too often the Ceremonies and Impertinence of the World lay upon us? To say nothing now of our very Vanities and Sins; Which yet I Fear in all of us have their share, c-crq j po12 n1 p-acp dt js vbz? q-crq n2 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno12 dt ord n1 p-acp dt j? c-crq av-d pp-f po12 n1 dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vvb pno12 pp-f? c-crq d dc vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j n2 r-crq dt n1 cc n1, cc av av dt n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno12? p-acp vvb pix av pp-f po12 j n2 cc n2; r-crq av pns11 vvb p-acp d pp-f pno12 vhb po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
122 and in many of us a very large one too, to their Service: and in many of us a very large one too, to their Service: cc p-acp d pp-f pno12 dt j j pi av, p-acp po32 n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
123 I must confess there is nothing wherein I could sooner chuse to envy the Happiness, of those above me, I must confess there is nothing wherein I could sooner choose to envy the Happiness, of those above me, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp vbz pix c-crq pns11 vmd av-c vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, pp-f d p-acp pno11, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
124 than in this one Advantage; tho' such as Most of them seem to put the least value of all upon, than in this one Advantage; though such as Most of them seem to put the least valve of all upon, cs p-acp d crd n1; cs d c-acp ds pp-f pno32 vvi pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 pp-f d p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
125 and suffer very little occasion to deprive them of. and suffer very little occasion to deprive them of. cc vvi av j n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f. (2) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
126 And for the Opportunity which such Persons hereby have the better to improve their Piety, and pay a more constant and regular Attendance upon the Offices of Religion; it is so very evident, that I shall not need to say any thing in proof of it. And for the Opportunity which such Persons hereby have the better to improve their Piety, and pay a more constant and regular Attendance upon the Offices of Religion; it is so very evident, that I shall not need to say any thing in proof of it. cc p-acp dt n1 r-crq d n2 av vhb dt jc pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vvi dt av-dc j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; pn31 vbz av av j, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
127 Whilst being freed from those Necessities under which Others labour; While being freed from those Necessities under which Others labour; cs vbg vvn p-acp d n2 p-acp q-crq n2-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
128 and the supplying whereof not only fills up the greatest part of their time, but too much possesses their very Hearts and Affections too: and the supplying whereof not only fills up the greatest part of their time, but too much Possesses their very Hearts and Affections too: cc dt vvg c-crq xx av-j vvz a-acp dt js n1 pp-f po32 n1, p-acp av av-d vvz po32 j n2 cc n2 av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
129 Which being forced to converse so much with the Affairs of this World, become thereby not a little indisposed to entertain themselves with the Joys and Blessings of the other; Which being forced to converse so much with the Affairs of this World, become thereby not a little indisposed to entertain themselves with the Joys and Blessings of the other; r-crq vbg vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, vvb av xx dt j vvn pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
130 They are infinitely more at liberty, as well as exceedingly more engaged to lift up their Minds and Desires to Heaven, and to bless that God who has so highly favour'd them above the rest of Mankind; and to spend that time in the more excellent pursuits of the Glories of their future state, which they have no need to do in a solicitous care for the support of their present condition. They Are infinitely more At liberty, as well as exceedingly more engaged to lift up their Minds and Desires to Heaven, and to bless that God who has so highly favoured them above the rest of Mankind; and to spend that time in the more excellent pursuits of the Glories of their future state, which they have no need to do in a solicitous care for the support of their present condition. pns32 vbr av-j av-dc p-acp n1, c-acp av c-acp av-vvg av-dc vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2 cc vvz p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi d np1 r-crq vhz av av-j vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; cc pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po32 j-jn n1, r-crq pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vdi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
131 But I must go yet farther: But I must go yet farther: cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi av jc: (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
132 For such Persons as these have not only more Time, & so a greater Opportunity, as well as higher Engagements to serve God, and work out their Salvation, than the ordinary sort of Christians; but they have moreover better Capacities, and larger Abilities to do Good, than other Men. For, For such Persons as these have not only more Time, & so a greater Opportunity, as well as higher Engagements to serve God, and work out their Salvation, than the ordinary sort of Christians; but they have moreover better Capacities, and larger Abilities to do Good, than other Men. For, c-acp d n2 c-acp d vhb xx av-j dc n1, cc av dt jc n1, c-acp av c-acp jc n2 pc-acp vvi np1, cc n1 av po32 n1, cs dt j n1 pp-f np1; p-acp pns32 vhb av jc n2, cc jc n2 pc-acp vdi j, cs j-jn n2. p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
133 2dly. If we consider them in themselves, and their personal Qualifications only, there is often seen another kind of Spirit in them, 2dly. If we Consider them in themselves, and their personal Qualifications only, there is often seen Another kind of Spirit in them, av-j. cs pns12 vvb pno32 p-acp px32, cc po32 j n2 av-j, pc-acp vbz av vvn j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
134 than what we find in the common and vulgar race of Mankind. than what we find in the Common and Vulgar raze of Mankind. cs r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
135 Whether it be that from the begining they are accustomed to a more generous sort of Life, Whither it be that from the beginning they Are accustomed to a more generous sort of Life, cs pn31 vbb d p-acp dt n-vvg pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
136 and bred up with other Maxims and Notions of things, than those of an Inferior Order: and bred up with other Maxims and Notions of things, than those of an Inferior Order: cc vvd a-acp p-acp j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f n2, cs d pp-f dt j-jn n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
137 Or that it pleases God, to their greater Opportunities of serving him in all other respects, to give a better and more excellent Capacity too, to these than to other Men: Or that it Pleases God, to their greater Opportunities of serving him in all other respects, to give a better and more excellent Capacity too, to these than to other Men: cc cst pn31 vvz np1, p-acp po32 jc n2 pp-f vvg pno31 p-acp d j-jn n2, pc-acp vvi dt jc cc av-dc j n1 av, p-acp d cs p-acp j-jn n2: (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
138 But this is plain, that something there is in the very Temper and Disposition of those of a higher Rank, more generous and excellent than what we ordinarily meet with in those Below them. But this is plain, that something there is in the very Temper and Disposition of those of a higher Rank, more generous and excellent than what we ordinarily meet with in those Below them. cc-acp d vbz j, cst pi a-acp vbz p-acp dt j vvi cc n1 pp-f d pp-f dt jc n1, av-dc j cc j cs r-crq pns12 av-j vvi p-acp p-acp d p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
139 Their Thoughts are more elevated, their Desires more noble, their Reason more improv'd; And by standing upon a higher Ground, they see further than commonly Others do, whose very Hearts and Minds are many times as mean and groveling as their Fortunes and their Employments. Their Thoughts Are more elevated, their Desires more noble, their Reason more improved; And by standing upon a higher Ground, they see further than commonly Others do, whose very Hearts and Minds Are many times as mean and groveling as their Fortune's and their Employments. po32 n2 vbr dc vvn, po32 vvz av-dc j, po32 n1 dc vvn; cc p-acp vvg p-acp dt jc n1, pns32 vvb av-jc cs av-j n2-jn vdb, rg-crq j n2 cc n2 vbr d n2 c-acp j cc vvg p-acp po32 ng1 cc po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
140 And to all which if we add, what such Persons for the most part have, the great happiness of a better and more ingenuous Education too: And to all which if we add, what such Persons for the most part have, the great happiness of a better and more ingenuous Education too: cc p-acp d r-crq cs pns12 vvb, r-crq d n2 p-acp dt av-ds n1 vhb, dt j n1 pp-f dt jc cc av-dc j n1 av: (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
141 It cannot be doubted but as this must needs put a very great difference in all other respects between those of a Higher Quality, and the common Crowd of Mankind; so does it at the same time exceedingly better fit them for the Service of God, and for more high and extraordinary Attainments in the ways of Piety and Religion. It cannot be doubted but as this must needs put a very great difference in all other respects between those of a Higher Quality, and the Common Crowd of Mankind; so does it At the same time exceedingly better fit them for the Service of God, and for more high and extraordinary Attainments in the ways of Piety and Religion. pn31 vmbx vbi vvn cc-acp p-acp d vmb av vvi dt j j n1 p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp d pp-f dt jc n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1; av vdz pn31 p-acp dt d n1 av-vvg j n1 pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp av-dc j cc j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
142 It is indeed very sad to reflect how small a Sense too many of the Meaner sort of the World seem to have of Religion. And one would almost wonder how persons bred up in a Church where the Gospel of Christ is so duly and plainly preach'd to them; It is indeed very sad to reflect how small a Sense too many of the Meaner sort of the World seem to have of Religion. And one would almost wonder how Persons bred up in a Church where the Gospel of christ is so duly and plainly preached to them; pn31 vbz av av j pc-acp vvi c-crq j dt n1 av d pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvb pc-acp vhi pp-f n1. cc pi vmd av vvi c-crq n2 vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av av-jn cc av-j vvn p-acp pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
143 Where the Holy Scriptures are read to them in their own Tongue, and put into their Hands for their own private Use and Meditation; Where the Holy Scriptures Are read to them in their own Tongue, and put into their Hands for their own private Use and Meditation; c-crq dt j n2 vbr vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 d n1, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp po32 d j n1 cc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
144 should nevertheless so many of them remain as ignorant of the first principles of their Religion, as if they had never enjoyed any of these opportunities of being instructed in it. should nevertheless so many of them remain as ignorant of the First principles of their Religion, as if they had never enjoyed any of these opportunities of being instructed in it. vmd av av d pp-f pno32 vvi p-acp j pp-f dt ord n2 pp-f po32 n1, c-acp cs pns32 vhd av-x vvn d pp-f d n2 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
145 But then there is this to be said for it; But then there is this to be said for it; p-acp av pc-acp vbz d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
146 That neither their Parts nor their Education enable them, nor will the necessary affairs of their Lives permit them to have so distinct and thorough a knowledge of the Mysteries of the Gospel; Of the Love of God, and the Merits and Satisfaction of our Redeemer; Of the Terrors of the final judgment; And what the glories or miseries of another World import; That neither their Parts nor their Education enable them, nor will the necessary affairs of their Lives permit them to have so distinct and thorough a knowledge of the Mysteres of the Gospel; Of the Love of God, and the Merits and Satisfaction of our Redeemer; Of the Terrors of the final judgement; And what the Glories or misery's of Another World import; cst d po32 n2 ccx po32 n1 vvi pno32, ccx vmb dt j n2 pp-f po32 n2 vvi pno32 pc-acp vhi av j cc j dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1; pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1; pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n1; cc r-crq dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j-jn n1 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
147 And what mighty obligations all these things lay upon us to live well, and to depart from all iniquity. And what mighty obligations all these things lay upon us to live well, and to depart from all iniquity. cc q-crq j n2 d d n2 vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp vvb av, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
148 And yet even among these, we may find many who are zealous for God's service beyond what one could almost have expected from them. And yet even among these, we may find many who Are zealous for God's service beyond what one could almost have expected from them. cc av av p-acp d, pns12 vmb vvi d r-crq vbr j p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp r-crq crd vmd av vhi vvn p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
149 That improve every Opportunity, suffer no Occasion to slip them that they can possibly steal from their present employments, to encrease their knowledge, and to exercise their piety. How much more ought those to whom God has given so many more and better opportunities to do this; That improve every Opportunity, suffer no Occasion to slip them that they can possibly steal from their present employments, to increase their knowledge, and to exercise their piety. How much more ought those to whom God has given so many more and better opportunities to do this; cst vvb d n1, vvb dx n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp vvb po32 n1, cc p-acp vvb po32 n1. c-crq av-d av-dc vmd d p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn av d dc cc jc n2 pc-acp vdi d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
150 Whose Souls are more raised, Whose Understandings more enlarged, Who know the Mysteries of Christ's Kingdom, What promises God has made to assist our piety, and What blessings he has prepared for ever to reward it, to be in an extraordinary manner careful of themselves: Whose Souls Are more raised, Whose Understandings more enlarged, Who know the Mysteres of Christ's Kingdom, What promises God has made to assist our piety, and What blessings he has prepared for ever to reward it, to be in an extraordinary manner careful of themselves: rg-crq n2 vbr dc vvn, rg-crq n2 av-dc vvn, r-crq vvb dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, q-crq vvz np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cc q-crq n2 pns31 vhz vvn p-acp av p-acp vvb pn31, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1 j pp-f px32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
151 And not suffer these poor Souls to rise up in the judgment against them and condemn them, And not suffer these poor Souls to rise up in the judgement against them and condemn them, cc xx vvi d j n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc vvi pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
152 for that being so much better fitted, to discharge their duty, and having so much more liberty to do it than they; for that being so much better fitted, to discharge their duty, and having so much more liberty to do it than they; c-acp cst vbg av av-d jc vvn, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc vhg av av-d av-dc n1 pc-acp vdi pn31 cs pns32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
153 they have nevertheless so grosly neglected their Souls, and taken no care to exceed, or it may be even to equal them in welldoing. they have nevertheless so grossly neglected their Souls, and taken no care to exceed, or it may be even to equal them in welldoing. pns32 vhb av av av-j vvn po32 n2, cc vvi dx n1 p-acp vvi, cc pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp j-jn pno32 p-acp j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
154 But 3dly, Such persons as these, have not only more Time, and a better capacity, than those of a lower degree; But 3dly, Such Persons as these, have not only more Time, and a better capacity, than those of a lower degree; p-acp j, d n2 c-acp d, vhb xx av-j dc n1, cc dt jc n1, cs d pp-f dt jc n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
155 but what is yet more, they have in many respects, a greater Ability too of Doing Good, and of promoting the Interests of Piety and Religion. And that especially upon these Three Accounts, but what is yet more, they have in many respects, a greater Ability too of Doing Good, and of promoting the Interests of Piety and Religion. And that especially upon these Three Accounts, cc-acp q-crq vbz av av-dc, pns32 vhb p-acp d n2, dt jc n1 av pp-f vdg j, cc pp-f j-vvg dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. cc cst av-j p-acp d crd n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
156 ( 1st ) Of their Riches. ( 2dly ) Of Their Authority. And in the consequence of both these, (1st) Of their Riches. (2dly) Of Their authority. And in the consequence of both these, (ord) pp-f po32 n2. (j) pp-f po32 n1. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
157 ( 3dly ) Of their very Example. (3dly) Of their very Exampl. (j) pp-f po32 j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
158 ( 1st ) If we consider them as Persons of larger Fortunes, and more plentiful Estates, than other Men; How many Advantages will this one thing minister unto them for the better advancing the Service of God, and the Interests of Christianity? What influence will this give them not only over their own Houses, (1st) If we Consider them as Persons of larger Fortune's, and more plentiful Estates, than other Men; How many Advantages will this one thing minister unto them for the better advancing the Service of God, and the Interests of Christianity? What influence will this give them not only over their own Houses, (ord) cs pns12 vvb pno32 c-acp n2 pp-f jc n2, cc av-dc j n2, cs j-jn n2; c-crq d n2 vmb d crd n1 vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp dt av-jc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f np1? q-crq n1 vmb d vvi pno32 xx av-j p-acp po32 d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
159 but over multitudes abroad who some way or other depend upon them, and need only their encouragement to become religious? but over Multitudes abroad who Some Way or other depend upon them, and need only their encouragement to become religious? cc-acp p-acp n2 av r-crq d n1 cc n-jn vvb p-acp pno32, cc vvb av-j po32 n1 pc-acp vvi j? (2) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
160 To pass by all other Benefits, and offer but one Instance instead of many. To pass by all other Benefits, and offer but one Instance instead of many. pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn n2, cc vvi p-acp crd n1 av pp-f d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
161 It cannot be doubted but that the more it has pleased God to dispense to any one of these things, the more he not only is able, It cannot be doubted but that the more it has pleased God to dispense to any one of these things, the more he not only is able, pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d dt av-dc pn31 vhz vvn np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd pp-f d n2, dt av-dc pns31 xx j vbz j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
162 but ought in duty to lay out in the Exercise of that most excellent Vertue of Charity and Beneficence; and than which I know not whether there be any more acceptable to God, or more advantageous to our Eternal Salvation. And though there is scarce any state so mean as to be utterly exempt from all discharge of it; but ought in duty to lay out in the Exercise of that most excellent Virtue of Charity and Beneficence; and than which I know not whither there be any more acceptable to God, or more advantageous to our Eternal Salvation. And though there is scarce any state so mean as to be utterly exempt from all discharge of it; cc-acp pi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst av-ds j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; cc zz r-crq pns11 vvb xx c-crq pc-acp vbb d dc j p-acp np1, cc av-dc j p-acp po12 j n1. cc cs pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 av j c-acp pc-acp vbi av-j j p-acp d n1 pp-f pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
163 yet they are the Rich and Wealthy; Those to whom Providence has been free and liberal no less to set them an Example what they ought to do to others, yet they Are the Rich and Wealthy; Those to whom Providence has been free and liberal no less to Set them an Exampl what they ought to do to Others, av pns32 vbr dt j cc j; d p-acp ro-crq n1 vhz vbn j cc j av-dx av-dc pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 r-crq pns32 vmd pc-acp vdi p-acp n2-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
164 than to enable them to Do it; than to enable them to Do it; cs p-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vdi pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
165 whom we are to look upon as the chief Stewards of Heaven, and dispensers of its blessings to the poor and needy. And therefore S. Paul, though he recommends a Christian Charity to all, whom we Are to look upon as the chief Stewards of Heaven, and dispensers of its blessings to the poor and needy. And Therefore S. Paul, though he recommends a Christian Charity to all, ro-crq pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1, cc n2 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt j cc j. cc av n1 np1, c-acp pns31 vvz dt njp n1 p-acp d, (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
166 and passes by none in his Exhortations to it; and passes by none in his Exhortations to it; cc vvz p-acp pix p-acp po31 n2 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
167 yet we may observe that they are such as these whom he bids Timothy in a particular manner call upon not to be wanting in it: yet we may observe that they Are such as these whom he bids Timothy in a particular manner call upon not to be wanting in it: av pns12 vmb vvi cst pns32 vbr d c-acp d r-crq pns31 vvz np1 p-acp dt j n1 vvb p-acp xx pc-acp vbi vvg p-acp pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
168 Charge them that are rich in this world — that they be rich in good works; Charge them that Are rich in this world — that they be rich in good works; vvb pno32 cst vbr j p-acp d n1 — d pns32 vbb j p-acp j n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
169 ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life. j pc-acp vvi, j pc-acp vvi; vvg a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp px32 dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
170 For the next instance, ( 2dly, ) that of Power and Authority: I shall not need to say what a mighty Advantage this also gives to such persons of doing more than ordinary Good, by obliging Others to become so. For the next instance, (2dly,) that of Power and authority: I shall not need to say what a mighty Advantage this also gives to such Persons of doing more than ordinary Good, by obliging Others to become so. p-acp dt ord n1, (j,) cst pp-f n1 cc n1: pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi r-crq dt j n1 d av vvz p-acp d n2 pp-f vdg n1 cs j j, p-acp vvg n2-jn pc-acp vvi av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
171 And indeed I cannot tell whether there be any more truly beneficial; but sure I am, a more noble and worthy Use there cannot be made of any Power or Authority we may have committed to us, And indeed I cannot tell whither there be any more truly beneficial; but sure I am, a more noble and worthy Use there cannot be made of any Power or authority we may have committed to us, cc av pns11 vmbx vvi cs pc-acp vbb d av-dc av-j j; p-acp j pns11 vbm, dt dc j cc j vvb a-acp vmbx vbi vvn pp-f d n1 cc n1 pns12 vmb vhi vvn p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
172 than for the promoting the Glory of God, the Salvation of Mens Souls, and a publick sense of Piety and Religion in the World. than for the promoting the Glory of God, the Salvation of Men's Souls, and a public sense of Piety and Religion in the World. cs p-acp dt j-vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f ng2 n2, cc dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
173 And how those to whom God has given so glorious an Advantage as this of serving him, in a more than Ordinary manner, will be able to excuse themselves at the last day, if they do not especially employ it to this best of Ends, I must confess I do not see: And how those to whom God has given so glorious an Advantage as this of serving him, in a more than Ordinary manner, will be able to excuse themselves At the last day, if they do not especially employ it to this best of Ends, I must confess I do not see: cc c-crq d p-acp ro-crq np1 vhz vvn av j dt n1 p-acp d pp-f vvg pno31, p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt ord n1, cs pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi pn31 p-acp d av-js pp-f vvz, pns11 vmb vvi pns11 vdb xx vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
174 Nor can I perswade my self, that a private Piety is all God will exact of such persons, in whose power it was in some measure to have reformed the Age; and if not to have made it Good, yet at least to have kept it from being openly and scandalously wicked. Nor can I persuade my self, that a private Piety is all God will exact of such Persons, in whose power it was in Some measure to have reformed the Age; and if not to have made it Good, yet At least to have kept it from being openly and scandalously wicked. ccx vmb pns11 vvi po11 n1, cst dt j n1 vbz d np1 vmb vvi pp-f d n2, p-acp rg-crq n1 pn31 vbds p-acp d n1 pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1; cc cs xx pc-acp vhi vvn pn31 j, av p-acp ds pc-acp vhi vvn pn31 p-acp vbg av-j cc av-j j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 2
175 Nay, but ( 3dly, ) And to close this Point: Nay, but (3dly,) And to close this Point: uh-x, cc-acp (j,) cc pc-acp vvi d n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
176 Should those whom we are now speaking of have no such Advantages as these, in point either of Riches or Authority; which nevertheless I believe but few of them want: Should those whom we Are now speaking of have no such Advantages as these, in point either of Riches or authority; which nevertheless I believe but few of them want: vmd d ro-crq pns12 vbr av vvg pp-f vhb dx d n2 c-acp d, p-acp n1 av-d pp-f n2 cc n1; r-crq av pns11 vvb p-acp d pp-f pno32 vvi: (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
177 yet still the very influence of a Great Mans Example is beneficial. yet still the very influence of a Great men Exampl is beneficial. av av dt j n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1 vbz j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
178 It not only strikes mens Eyes, but for the most part, I know not how, charms their very Hearts and Affections into a Love first, It not only strikes men's Eyes, but for the most part, I know not how, charms their very Hearts and Affections into a Love First, pn31 xx av-j vvz ng2 n2, p-acp p-acp dt av-ds n1, pns11 vvb xx c-crq, n2 po32 j n2 cc n2 p-acp dt vvb ord, (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
179 and then into an Imitation of it. and then into an Imitation of it. cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
180 There is nothing more ordinary in the common practise of the World, than for those of an Inferiour Rank to take their measures from such as are above Them. 'Tis this makes Sin its self become reputable, There is nothing more ordinary in the Common practice of the World, than for those of an Inferior Rank to take their measures from such as Are above Them. It's this makes since its self become reputable, pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cs p-acp d pp-f dt j-jn j pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d c-acp vbr p-acp np1 pn31|vbz d vvz n1 po31 n1 vvi j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
181 when countenanced by the Examples of the Great and Honourable: And the Commands of God, and all the Terrors of Eternity are too weak to prevail against the Power of Vice, when got into Credit and Custome among such persons. when countenanced by the Examples of the Great and Honourable: And the Commands of God, and all the Terrors of Eternity Are too weak to prevail against the Power of Vice, when god into Credit and Custom among such Persons. c-crq vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j: cc dt vvz pp-f np1, cc d dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr av j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
182 How much more might we hope to see Piety and Religion revive among us, would the Princes and Nobles of our Israel seriously resolve to set the Example: And make Vertue as necessary to a good Esteem, and Interest, and Reputation with Men, How much more might we hope to see Piety and Religion revive among us, would the Princes and Nobles of our Israel seriously resolve to Set the Exampl: And make Virtue as necessary to a good Esteem, and Interest, and Reputation with Men, c-crq d dc vmd pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1 vvi p-acp pno12, vmd dt n2 cc n2-j pp-f po12 np1 av-j vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1: cc vvi n1 p-acp j p-acp dt j vvb, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
183 as it is to gain the Love of God, and the Blessings and Glories of Eternity? as it is to gain the Love of God, and the Blessings and Glories of Eternity? c-acp pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi dt vvb pp-f np1, cc dt n2 cc n2 pp-f n1? (2) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
184 And thus have I consider'd very briefly a few of those Advantages which oblige Persons of Great Authority, and Fortune and Quality in the World, to a more strict and careful discharge of their Duty than other men. Let us see, And thus have I considered very briefly a few of those Advantages which oblige Persons of Great authority, and Fortune and Quality in the World, to a more strict and careful discharge of their Duty than other men. Let us see, cc av vhb pns11 vvn av av-j dt d pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb n2 pp-f j n1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt av-dc j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1 cs j-jn n2. vvb pno12 vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
185 2dly, What the Effect of all this generally is. 2dly, What the Effect of all this generally is. av, r-crq dt vvb pp-f d d av-j vbz. (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
186 And whether these very things at the same time that they thus lay a greater Obligation upon such Persons, are not apt, considering the evil Inclinations of corrupt Nature, to be perverted to a quite contrary purpose; And whither these very things At the same time that they thus lay a greater Obligation upon such Persons, Are not apt, considering the evil Inclinations of corrupt Nature, to be perverted to a quite contrary purpose; cc cs d j n2 p-acp dt d n1 cst pns32 av vvd dt jc n1 p-acp d n2, vbr xx j, vvg dt j-jn n2 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt av j-jn n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
187 both to tempt them first, and then to enable them to be more highly Criminal than other men? both to tempt them First, and then to enable them to be more highly Criminal than other men? d p-acp vvb pno32 ord, cc av p-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi av-dc av-j j-jn cs j-jn n2? (2) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
188 In speaking to which Point I presume no One will so far misunderstand me, as to think I have any design to make an Apology for the Sins of Great Men, by shewing what extraordinary Dangers and Temptations their very condition often times exposes them to. In speaking to which Point I presume no One will so Far misunderstand me, as to think I have any Design to make an Apology for the Sins of Great Men, by showing what extraordinary Dangers and Temptations their very condition often times exposes them to. p-acp vvg p-acp r-crq vvb pns11 vvb dx crd vmb av av-j vvi pno11, c-acp pc-acp vvi pns11 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n2, p-acp vvg r-crq j n2 cc n2 po32 j n1 av n2 vvz pno32 p-acp. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
189 For though where there is a sincere desire, and an hearty Endeavour to live Well, this Consideration perhaps may, For though where there is a sincere desire, and an hearty Endeavour to live Well, this Consideration perhaps may, p-acp cs c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi av, d n1 av vmb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
190 and I doubt not shall prevail with God to make greater Allowances for the slips and infirmities of such persons, and I doubt not shall prevail with God to make greater Allowances for the slips and infirmities of such Persons, cc pns11 vvb xx vmb vvi p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi jc n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
191 than of those who have not so many Difficulties to encounter with; than of those who have not so many Difficulties to encounter with; cs pp-f d r-crq vhb xx av d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
192 Yet cannot this be any Excuse for those who by this means suffer themselves to be utterly drawn away from their Duty, and engaged in a Course and Habit of Sin: But on the contrary, will aggravate their Guilt the more; for that knowing their Danger, They nevertheless neglected to look to themselves, Yet cannot this be any Excuse for those who by this means suffer themselves to be utterly drawn away from their Duty, and engaged in a Course and Habit of since: But on the contrary, will aggravate their Gilded the more; for that knowing their Danger, They nevertheless neglected to look to themselves, av vmbx d vbi d vvb p-acp d r-crq p-acp d n2 vvb px32 pc-acp vbi av-j vvn av p-acp po32 n1, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: cc-acp p-acp dt n-jn, vmb vvi po32 j-vvn dt n1; p-acp cst vvg po32 n1, pns32 av vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp px32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
193 and to take that due care they ought to have done to preserve their Innocence. and to take that due care they ought to have done to preserve their Innocence. cc pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi vdn pc-acp vvi po32 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
194 And 1st, For the first Advantage, that of Time: I have before observed, that this is a Benefit which such persons seem to put the least Value of all upon, And 1st, For the First Advantage, that of Time: I have before observed, that this is a Benefit which such Persons seem to put the least Valve of all upon, cc ord, p-acp dt ord n1, cst pp-f n1: pns11 vhb a-acp vvn, cst d vbz dt n1 r-crq d n2 vvb pc-acp vvi dt ds vvi pp-f d p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
195 though one of the most considerable; and I must now add, that being thus neglected by them, it proves for the most part a Snare and a Temptation to them: though one of the most considerable; and I must now add, that being thus neglected by them, it Proves for the most part a Snare and a Temptation to them: cs crd pp-f dt av-ds j; cc pns11 vmb av vvi, cst vbg av vvn p-acp pno32, pn31 vvz p-acp dt av-ds n1 dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
196 And this is one of the chiefest Causes of their Sin and Ruine. And this is one of the chiefest Causes of their since and Ruin. cc d vbz pi pp-f dt js-jn n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 2
197 The man who lives by his Industry, and in the sweat of his brow eats his bread; The man who lives by his Industry, and in the sweat of his brow eats his bred; dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvz po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
198 he wants indeed the Opportunity of paying that constant Attendance which others may do, upon the Solemn Exercises of Piety and Devotion. His Thoughts are taken up with the Affairs of this Present Life, he Wants indeed the Opportunity of paying that constant Attendance which Others may do, upon the Solemn Exercises of Piety and Devotion. His Thoughts Are taken up with the Affairs of this Present Life, pns31 vvz av dt n1 pp-f vvg d j n1 r-crq n2-jn vmb vdb, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. po31 n2 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
199 how to carry on his business, and supply his needs. how to carry on his business, and supply his needs. c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
200 And this hinders his Soul from having its Conversation so much in Heaven; whilst his concerns after the things of this lower World renders him very often unable, I had almost said unfit to contemplate the Joys and Glories of the other. And this hinders his Soul from having its Conversation so much in Heaven; while his concerns After the things of this lower World renders him very often unable, I had almost said unfit to contemplate the Joys and Glories of the other. cc d vvz po31 n1 p-acp vhg po31 n1 av d p-acp n1; cs po31 vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d jc n1 vvz pno31 av av j, pns11 vhd av vvn j pc-acp vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j-jn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
201 But though he cannot therefore be so active in the more immediate Service of God Almighty, yet he spends his time in serving the Order of his Creation. He is Honest and Innocent; And his Business, though it hinders him from rising so high in Religious Attainments, But though he cannot Therefore be so active in the more immediate Service of God Almighty, yet he spends his time in serving the Order of his Creation. He is Honest and Innocent; And his Business, though it hinders him from rising so high in Religious Attainments, cc-acp cs pns31 vmbx av vbi av j p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f np1 j-jn, av pns31 vvz po31 n1 p-acp vvg dt vvb pp-f po31 n1. pns31 vbz j cc j-jn; cc po31 n1, c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp vvg av j p-acp j n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
202 as those who have Greater Leisure may; as those who have Greater Leisure may; c-acp d r-crq vhb jc n1 vmb; (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
203 yet at the same time keeps him from their Temptations too, and from falling into any Great and Dangerous Irregularities. yet At the same time keeps him from their Temptations too, and from falling into any Great and Dangerous Irregularities. av p-acp dt d n1 vvz pno31 p-acp po32 n2 av, cc p-acp vvg p-acp d j cc j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
204 Whilst those who have more Time for the discharge of their Duty, and whose Thoughts and Considerations have no need to be thus employ'd upon an anxious sollicitude after the things of this World, are yet oftentimes far enough from raising them up to those of a better. While those who have more Time for the discharge of their Duty, and whose Thoughts and Considerations have no need to be thus employed upon an anxious solicitude After the things of this World, Are yet oftentimes Far enough from raising them up to those of a better. cs d r-crq vhb dc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc rg-crq n2 cc n2 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vbi av vvd p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, vbr av av av-j av-d p-acp vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp d pp-f dt jc. (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
205 They are Idle and Lazy: They look upon it to be one part of their Birthright, indeed the great Priviledge and Characteristick of their Condition, to have nothing to do; They Are Idle and Lazy: They look upon it to be one part of their Birthright, indeed the great Privilege and Characteristic of their Condition, to have nothing to do; pns32 vbr j cc j: pns32 vvb p-acp pn31 pc-acp vbi crd n1 pp-f po32 n1, av dt j n1 cc j pp-f po32 n1, pc-acp vhi pix pc-acp vdi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
206 And then the Tempter never fails to stand ready for them: And then the Tempter never fails to stand ready for them: cc av dt n1 av-x vvz pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
207 And Experience shews how easie the Transition is, from the doing of Nothing, or that which is as good as Nothing, to the doing Ill. And Experience shows how easy the Transition is, from the doing of Nothing, or that which is as good as Nothing, to the doing Ill. cc n1 vvz c-crq j dt n1 vbz, p-acp dt vdg pp-f pix, cc cst r-crq vbz a-acp j c-acp pix, p-acp dt vdg n-jn (2) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
208 2. For the Second Benefit, that of Quicker Parts, and a more ingenuous Education; It is indeed an Advantage not so apt to prove a Snare to Men as the other; 2. For the Second Benefit, that of Quicker Parts, and a more ingenuous Education; It is indeed an Advantage not so apt to prove a Snare to Men as the other; crd p-acp dt ord n1, cst pp-f jc n2, cc dt dc j n1; pn31 vbz av dt n1 xx av j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n2 p-acp dt j-jn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
209 but yet such as may be abused to very wicked purposes. but yet such as may be abused to very wicked Purposes. cc-acp av d c-acp vmb vbi vvn p-acp av j n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
210 And the Church has in all Ages had but too many Instances of this kind, to shew how much more capable Men of a brisk Wit, and a Comprehensive Knowledge, are of being eminently Wicked, And the Church has in all Ages had but too many Instances of this kind, to show how much more capable Men of a brisk Wit, and a Comprehensive Knowledge, Are of being eminently Wicked, cc dt n1 vhz p-acp d n2 vhd p-acp av d n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi c-crq av-d av-dc j n2 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j n1, vbr pp-f vbg av-j j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
211 and doing a great deal of Mischief to Religion than other Men. and doing a great deal of Mischief to Religion than other Men. cc vdg dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 cs j-jn n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
212 What is it but this that has given Birth to most of those Satyrs and Pasquils, wherein we find not only the Mysteries of Christianity, but even the Practice of all Religion exposed to scorn and ridicule? I shall not need to send you back to Julian and Porphyry, and the like profess'd Enemies to the Christian Faith for Witnesses of this. What is it but this that has given Birth to most of those Satyrs and Pasquils, wherein we find not only the Mysteres of Christianity, but even the Practice of all Religion exposed to scorn and ridicule? I shall not need to send you back to Julian and Porphyry, and the like professed Enemies to the Christian Faith for Witnesses of this. q-crq vbz pn31 p-acp d cst vhz vvn n1 p-acp ds pp-f d n2 cc npg1, c-crq pns12 vvb xx av-j dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp av dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc vvi? pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 av p-acp np1 cc n1, cc dt av-j vvn n2 p-acp dt njp n1 p-acp n2 pp-f d. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
213 Our own Age, and even our own Country, has bred up those who at the same time that they have call'd themselves by the sacred Name of Christ, have nevertheless bid defiance to his Gospel; and esteem'd it a piece of Wit and Gallantry to burlesque Scripture, and laugh the greatest Articles of Religion out of Countenance. Who have employ'd their Parts only to find out some new Colours for Scepticism and Infidelity: To free themselves from the Practice of Religion now, Our own Age, and even our own Country, has bred up those who At the same time that they have called themselves by the sacred Name of christ, have nevertheless bid defiance to his Gospel; and esteemed it a piece of Wit and Gallantry to burlesque Scripture, and laugh the greatest Articles of Religion out of Countenance. Who have employed their Parts only to find out Some new Colours for Scepticism and Infidelity: To free themselves from the Practice of Religion now, po12 d n1, cc av po12 d n1, vhz vvn a-acp d r-crq p-acp dt d n1 cst pns32 vhb vvn px32 p-acp dt j vvb pp-f np1, vhb av vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1; cc vvd pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp fw-fr np1, cc vvi dt js n2 pp-f n1 av pp-f n1. q-crq vhb vvd po32 n2 av-j pc-acp vvi av d j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1: pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
214 and to harden themselves against the Fears of Damnation hereafter. and to harden themselves against the Fears of Damnation hereafter. cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
215 But shall not God visit for these things? Shall not his Soul be avenged on such Wretches as These? Yes, the time is coming when he shall turn all their Laughter into Mourning, But shall not God visit for these things? Shall not his Soul be avenged on such Wretches as These? Yes, the time is coming when he shall turn all their Laughter into Mourning, p-acp vmb xx np1 vvi p-acp d n2? vmb xx po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp d ng1 c-acp d? uh, dt n1 vbz vvg c-crq pns31 vmb vvi d po32 n1 p-acp vvg, (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
216 and bring those Evils upon them they now pretend to scoff at the very Name of. and bring those Evils upon them they now pretend to scoff At the very Name of. cc vvi d n2-jn p-acp pno32 pns32 av vvb p-acp vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
217 And give them a sad and Eternal Conviction how much they were mistaken in their Notions, when they thought Profaneness to be Sense; and to make a mock of Sin and Damnation the only sure and approved Evidence of a Man of Depth and Knowledge: And that when all is done, what Job so long since observed is indeed the very Truth; And give them a sad and Eternal Conviction how much they were mistaken in their Notions, when they Thought Profaneness to be Sense; and to make a mock of since and Damnation the only sure and approved Evidence of a Man of Depth and Knowledge: And that when all is done, what Job so long since observed is indeed the very Truth; cc vvb pno32 dt j cc j n1 c-crq av-d pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp po32 n2, c-crq pns32 vvd n1 pc-acp vbi n1; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 dt j j cc j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: cc cst c-crq d vbz vdn, r-crq np1 av av-j c-acp vvn vbz av dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
218 Behold, the Fear of the LORD that is Wisdom, and to depart from Evil that is Understanding. Behold, the fear of the LORD that is Wisdom, and to depart from Evil that is Understanding. vvb, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn cst vbz n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
219 And when thus even Mens Parts and Education, those best Advantages to Vertue and Piety, may be turned into a Snare and a Temptation; much more, And when thus even Men's Parts and Education, those best Advantages to Virtue and Piety, may be turned into a Snare and a Temptation; much more, cc c-crq av av ng2 n2 cc n1, d js n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1; av-d av-dc, (2) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
220 3dly, Will those other Benefits yet remaining, of Riches, and Power, and Greatness, be found to fall under this Reflection; 3dly, Will those other Benefits yet remaining, of Riches, and Power, and Greatness, be found to fallen under this Reflection; av, vmb d j-jn n2 av vvg, pp-f n2, cc n1, cc n1, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
221 which are both infinitely more Easie to be abused, and not at all less able to minister to their greater Guilt, and in the consequence of that, to their more certain destruction. which Are both infinitely more Easy to be abused, and not At all less able to minister to their greater Gilded, and in the consequence of that, to their more certain destruction. r-crq vbr d av-j n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc xx p-acp d dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 jc j-vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, p-acp po32 av-dc j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
222 The Truth is, whether we consult our Reason or our Experience; What Use such persons commonly do make of these things; The Truth is, whither we consult our Reason or our Experience; What Use such Persons commonly do make of these things; dt n1 vbz, cs pns12 vvb po12 vvb cc po12 vvb; r-crq vvb d n2 av-j vdb vvi pp-f d n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
223 or What, without a great deal of Care, they will be apt to make of them; or What, without a great deal of Care, they will be apt to make of them; cc q-crq, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f pno32; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
224 we shall find but too much cause to conclude what I am now asserting to be most true: we shall find but too much cause to conclude what I am now asserting to be most true: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp av d n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns11 vbm av vvg pc-acp vbi av-ds j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
225 That if on the one hand, Riches, and Greatness, and Power, and Advantages that both enable and engage those who have them, to do much more good in their Generation than other Men; That if on the one hand, Riches, and Greatness, and Power, and Advantages that both enable and engage those who have them, to do much more good in their Generation than other Men; cst cs p-acp dt crd n1, n2, cc n1, cc n1, cc n2 cst d vvi cc vvi d r-crq vhb pno32, pc-acp vdi d dc j p-acp po32 n1 cs j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
226 yet they may, and without very great heed, will be apt to expose them to many Temptations too; yet they may, and without very great heed, will be apt to expose them to many Temptations too; av pns32 vmb, cc p-acp av j n1, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 av; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
227 And instead of rendering them more excellently Good, make them only more exceedingly Wicked, than otherwise they either would, or could have been. And instead of rendering them more excellently Good, make them only more exceedingly Wicked, than otherwise they either would, or could have been. cc av pp-f vvg pno32 av-dc av-j j, vvb pno32 av-j av-dc av-vvg j, cs av pns32 d vmd, cc vmd vhi vbn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
228 And I shall not need to spend the time in a solemn proof of that which our Saviour thought to be so very plain, And I shall not need to spend the time in a solemn proof of that which our Saviour Thought to be so very plain, cc pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq po12 n1 vvd pc-acp vbi av j n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
229 as to make it almost a General Rule, a kind of Aphorism in Christianity; That a rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of God: as to make it almost a General Rule, a kind of Aphorism in Christianity; That a rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of God: c-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av dt j n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; cst dt j n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
230 and of which, if you please, we will take the Instance of our Text for the Application; and of which, if you please, we will take the Instance of our Text for the Application; cc pp-f r-crq, cs pn22 vvb, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
231 Son, remember, That thou in thy Life time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; But now, He is Comforted and Thou art Tormented. Son, Remember, That thou in thy Life time Received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; But now, He is Comforted and Thou art Tormented. n1, vvb, cst pns21 p-acp po21 n1 n1 vvd2 po21 j n2, cc av np1 j-jn n2; cc-acp av, pns31 vbz vvn cc pns21 vb2r vvn. (2) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
232 And now to conclude this first Point: Is it thus evident, as we have seen, that persons of a greater Quality and higher Station in the world, do lie under much greater Obligations, And now to conclude this First Point: Is it thus evident, as we have seen, that Persons of a greater Quality and higher Station in the world, do lie under much greater Obligations, cc av pc-acp vvi d ord vvi: vbz pn31 av j, c-acp pns12 vhb vvn, cst n2 pp-f dt jc n1 cc jc n1 p-acp dt n1, vdb vvi p-acp d jc n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
233 and have an higher and more difficult duty to fulfil than other Men? And have we so much Reason to believe, that those very Advantages which encrease their Obligations, are at the same time but too apt to prove their greatest Lets and Hindrances in the fulfilling of them? It must then remain, that either such persons as these must take a great Care of themselves, and have an higher and more difficult duty to fulfil than other Men? And have we so much Reason to believe, that those very Advantages which increase their Obligations, Are At the same time but too apt to prove their greatest Lets and Hindrances in the fulfilling of them? It must then remain, that either such Persons as these must take a great Care of themselves, cc vhb dt jc cc av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi cs j-jn n2? cc vhb pns12 av d n1 pc-acp vvi, cst d j n2 r-crq vvb po32 n2, vbr p-acp dt d n1 cc-acp av j pc-acp vvi po32 js vvz cc n2 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pno32? pn31 vmb av vvi, cst d d n2 c-acp d vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f px32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
234 or they shall more hardly be saved than those of an inferiour Rank: Whose Duty is more Easie, Whose Temptations are much fewer; or they shall more hardly be saved than those of an inferior Rank: Whose Duty is more Easy, Whose Temptations Are much fewer; cc pns32 vmb av-dc av vbi vvn cs d pp-f dt j-jn n1: rg-crq n1 vbz av-dc j, rg-crq n2 vbr d d; (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
235 Who have neither so great a Task to fulfil, nor so many Difficulties to encounter with in the fulfilling of it. Who have neither so great a Task to fulfil, nor so many Difficulties to encounter with in the fulfilling of it. q-crq vhb dx av j dt n1 p-acp vvi, ccx av d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
236 Which being so, let us Consider, IIdly, What influence therefore this Reflection ought to have upon All of us: Which being so, let us Consider, IIdly, What influence Therefore this Reflection ought to have upon All of us: r-crq vbg av, vvb pno12 vvi, np1, q-crq n1 av d n1 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp d pp-f pno12: (2) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
237 1. Upon those who are Great, and Rich, and Honourable in the World, to stir them up to an Extraordinary Care of their future Happiness. 1. Upon those who Are Great, and Rich, and Honourable in the World, to stir them up to an Extraordinary Care of their future Happiness. crd p-acp d r-crq vbr j, cc j, cc j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 2
238 2. Upon all others; to engage them to a patient acquiescence even in the lowest and meanest Condition. 2. Upon all Others; to engage them to a patient acquiescence even in the lowest and Meanest Condition. crd p-acp d n2-jn; pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1 av p-acp dt js cc j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 2
239 Ist, That the Consideration of what we have now been discoursing, ought to stir up all such persons as these, to a more than Ordinary Care of their future Happiness. Is't, That the Consideration of what we have now been discoursing, ought to stir up all such Persons as these, to a more than Ordinary Care of their future Happiness. vbz|pn31, cst dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb av vbn vvg, pi pc-acp vvi a-acp d d n2 c-acp d, p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 2
240 This is a consequence, that if Men believe any thing at all of another Life after this, must be allow'd to be the natural result of what we have now been discoursing. This is a consequence, that if Men believe any thing At all of Another Life After this, must be allowed to be the natural result of what we have now been discoursing. d vbz dt n1, cst cs n2 vvb d n1 p-acp d pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d, vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb av vbn vvg. (2) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 2
241 For if both the Duty of such Persons be greater, and their Temptations stronger than other Mens; For if both the Duty of such Persons be greater, and their Temptations Stronger than other Mens; p-acp cs d dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbi jc, cc po32 n2 jc cs j-jn np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 2
242 If God expects a more excellent Service from Them than from the Ordinary sort of Christians, and yet they are certainly exposed to more Lets and Hindrances than Others usually are, in the fulfilling of it: If God expects a more excellent Service from Them than from the Ordinary sort of Christians, and yet they Are Certainly exposed to more Lets and Hindrances than Others usually Are, in the fulfilling of it: cs np1 vvz dt av-dc j n1 p-acp pno32 cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc av pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dc vvb|pno12 cc n2 cs n2-jn av-j vbr, p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 2
243 What then can we conclude but that it will undoubtedly concern them, as they tender their Eternal Welfare, to look very carefully to themselves, that they neither come short in their Duty, nor are carried away by the strength and force of their Temptations. What then can we conclude but that it will undoubtedly concern them, as they tender their Eternal Welfare, to look very carefully to themselves, that they neither come short in their Duty, nor Are carried away by the strength and force of their Temptations. q-crq av vmb pns12 vvi cc-acp cst pn31 vmb av-j vvi pno32, c-acp pns32 vvb po32 j n1, pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp px32, cst pns32 d vvb j p-acp po32 n1, ccx vbr vvn av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 2
244 But here therefore a Difficulty will arise; For if the Case be such as we have now shown, But Here Therefore a Difficulty will arise; For if the Case be such as we have now shown, p-acp av av dt n1 vmb vvi; c-acp cs dt n1 vbb d c-acp pns12 vhb av vvn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
245 and as indeed our Saviour Christ himself hath set it out to us: If such Persons as These shall hardly be saved; and as indeed our Saviour christ himself hath Set it out to us: If such Persons as These shall hardly be saved; cc c-acp av po12 n1 np1 px31 vhz vvn pn31 av p-acp pno12: cs d n2 c-acp d vmb av vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
246 and again, It be easier for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle, and again, It be Easier for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle, cc av, pn31 vbi jc p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
247 than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven: than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven: cs p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
248 Will not this rather serve to discourage than to heighten their Endeavours after it? And lead them sooner to the Epicure's Conclusion, Let us Eat and Drink, Will not this rather serve to discourage than to heighten their Endeavours After it? And led them sooner to the Epicure's Conclusion, Let us Eat and Drink, vmb xx d av vvi p-acp vvi cs p-acp vvb po32 n2 p-acp pn31? cc vvb pno32 av-c p-acp dt ng1 n1, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvb, (2) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
249 for to morrow we shall die; than to the Christian Resolution of striving to enter in at the Straight Gate; for to morrow we shall die; than to the Christian Resolution of striving to enter in At the Straight Gate; c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vmb vvi; cs p-acp dt njp n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
250 because many will seek to enter in, and shall not be Able? Because many will seek to enter in, and shall not be Able? c-acp d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp, cc vmb xx vbi j? (2) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
251 This indeed seems to be a very reasonable Objection, and which ought to have a fair and satisfactory Answer made to it. And therefore, Ist, I reply: This indeed seems to be a very reasonable Objection, and which ought to have a fair and satisfactory Answer made to it. And Therefore, Is't, I reply: np1 av vvz pc-acp vbi dt av j n1, cc r-crq vmd pc-acp vhi dt j cc j vvb vvn p-acp pn31. cc av, vbz|pn31, pns11 vvb: (2) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 2
252 It is most certain, that were we to judge of this matter according to the Power of Corrupt Nature, there might be but too much Cause for such persons to give way to these kind of Reflections, It is most certain, that were we to judge of this matter according to the Power of Corrupt Nature, there might be but too much Cause for such Persons to give Way to these kind of Reflections, pn31 vbz av-ds j, cst vbdr pns12 pc-acp vvi pp-f d n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, a-acp vmd vbi p-acp av d n1 p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
253 and look upon their Condition as little better than Desperate. And so much our Saviour Christ himself implies, Mat. xix. 26. With men this is impossible; and look upon their Condition as little better than Desperate. And so much our Saviour christ himself Implies, Mathew xix. 26. With men this is impossible; cc vvb p-acp po32 n1 c-acp av-j jc cs j. cc av d po12 n1 np1 px31 vvz, np1 crd. crd p-acp n2 d vbz j; (2) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
254 that is to say, Were we to look no farther than our own Natural Strength, without considering what the Grace of God, that is to say, Were we to look no farther than our own Natural Strength, without considering what the Grace of God, cst vbz pc-acp vvi, vbdr pns12 pc-acp vvi av-dx av-jc cs po12 d j n1, p-acp vvg r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
255 and the Power of his Holy Spirit is able to do, we might well reckon the Difficulties that arise to hinder the Salvation of a Rich and Great Man to be insuperable. and the Power of his Holy Spirit is able to do, we might well reckon the Difficulties that arise to hinder the Salvation of a Rich and Great Man to be insuperable. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vbz j pc-acp vdi, pns12 vmd av vvi dt n2 cst vvb p-acp vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1 pc-acp vbi j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
256 But With God, All things are possible; He can make that which is thus difficult of its self, become Easie to us, But With God, All things Are possible; He can make that which is thus difficult of its self, become Easy to us, p-acp p-acp np1, d n2 vbr j; pns31 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz av j pp-f po31 n1, vvb j p-acp pno12, (2) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
257 and remove all just cause not only of Despair, but even of Complaint from us, upon that account. And therefore, and remove all just cause not only of Despair, but even of Complaint from us, upon that account. And Therefore, cc vvi d j n1 xx av-j pp-f vvb, p-acp av pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp d n1. cc av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
258 2dly, I say, that such Persons as these ought not to be at all discouraged from the prospect of any of these Difficulties, because though their Duty be indeed Greater, and their Temptations more dangerous than other Mens; 2dly, I say, that such Persons as these ought not to be At all discouraged from the prospect of any of these Difficulties, Because though their Duty be indeed Greater, and their Temptations more dangerous than other Mens; av, pns11 vvb, cst d n2 c-acp d vmd xx pc-acp vbi p-acp d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pp-f d n2, c-acp cs po32 n1 vbb av jc, cc po32 n2 av-dc j cs j-jn np1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
259 yet if they do but add their earnest Endeavours, God will give them such a measure of his Grace, as shall be sufficient to enable them to overcome all their Difficulties, and to fulfil the duty that he requires of them. yet if they do but add their earnest Endeavours, God will give them such a measure of his Grace, as shall be sufficient to enable them to overcome all their Difficulties, and to fulfil the duty that he requires of them. av cs pns32 vdb p-acp vvi po32 j n2, np1 vmb vvi pno32 d dt n1 pp-f po31 vvi, c-acp vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi d po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cst pns31 vvz pp-f pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
260 Jesus said, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. jesus said, With men this is impossible, but with God all things Are possible. np1 vvd, p-acp n2 d vbz j, cc-acp p-acp np1 d n2 vbr j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
261 As if He had said, To enable a rich man to despise his Wealth in comparison of his Duty; to support him against the Temptations it exposes him to, As if He had said, To enable a rich man to despise his Wealth in comparison of his Duty; to support him against the Temptations it exposes him to, c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2 pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp, (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
262 and to incline him to make that due use He ought of it: and to incline him to make that due use He ought of it: cc pc-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi d j-jn n1 pns31 vmd pp-f pn31: (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
263 This is indeed a Work which Humane Strength either could not at all, or not without some extraordinary difficulty, be able to accomplish. This is indeed a Work which Humane Strength either could not At all, or not without Some extraordinary difficulty, be able to accomplish. d vbz av dt n1 r-crq j n1 d vmd xx p-acp d, cc xx p-acp d j n1, vbb j pc-acp vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
264 But let not this therefore discourage any of you; for though Humane Strength cannot do it, a Divine Power can. But let not this Therefore discourage any of you; for though Humane Strength cannot do it, a Divine Power can. cc-acp vvb xx d av vvi d pp-f pn22; c-acp cs j n1 vmbx vdi pn31, dt j-jn n1 vmb. (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
265 And if there must be a double portion of Gods Spirit bestow'd upon such persons, or they cannot be saved: Let them do their parts towards it; And if there must be a double portion of God's Spirit bestowed upon such Persons, or they cannot be saved: Let them do their parts towards it; cc cs pc-acp vmb vbi dt j-jn n1 pp-f npg1 n1 vvn p-acp d n2, cc pns32 vmbx vbi vvn: vvb pno32 vdi po32 n2 p-acp pn31; (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
266 let them pray fervently, and labour sincerely to discharge their duty, and they shall have a double portion, rather than they shall perish for want of it. let them pray fervently, and labour sincerely to discharge their duty, and they shall have a double portion, rather than they shall perish for want of it. vvb pno32 vvb av-j, cc vvb av-j pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc pns32 vmb vhi dt j-jn n1, av-c cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
267 God will give them an Assistance suitable to their needs, and their Grace shall be as much greater than that of Ordinary Christians, as their duty and difficulties are Greater than Theirs. God will give them an Assistance suitable to their needs, and their Grace shall be as much greater than that of Ordinary Christians, as their duty and difficulties Are Greater than Theirs. np1 vmb vvi pno32 dt n1 j p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 vvb vmb vbi c-acp av-d jc cs d pp-f j np1, p-acp po32 n1 cc n2 vbr jc cs png32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
268 Nay, but this is not yet all: Nay, but this is not yet all: uh, cc-acp d vbz xx av av-d: (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
269 For, 3dly, Our Saviour not only assures us, that such persons shall have a measure of Grace proportionable to their needs, though that had been sufficient to remove all grounds of despair from their minds: But to encourage them yet more to a Carefulness in their duty, he has promised, that if they do thus heartily labour to fulfil it, they shall not only have a sufficient assistance from God to support them now, For, 3dly, Our Saviour not only assures us, that such Persons shall have a measure of Grace proportionable to their needs, though that had been sufficient to remove all grounds of despair from their minds: But to encourage them yet more to a Carefulness in their duty, he has promised, that if they do thus heartily labour to fulfil it, they shall not only have a sufficient assistance from God to support them now, c-acp, av-j, po12 n1 xx av-j vvz pno12, cst d n2 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp po32 av, c-acp d vhd vbn j pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f vvb p-acp po32 n2: cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 av av-dc p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, pns31 vhz vvn, cst cs pns32 vdb av av-j vvi pc-acp vvi pn31, pns32 vmb xx av-j vhi dt j n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi pno32 av, (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
270 but a more glorious Reward of their Piety hereafter. but a more glorious Reward of their Piety hereafter. cc-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f po32 n1 av. (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
271 Ver. 27. Where when St. Peter remark'd to Him, how they had despised all their present concerns to follow him, Ver. 27. Where when Saint Peter remarked to Him, how they had despised all their present concerns to follow him, np1 crd c-crq c-crq n1 np1 vvn p-acp pno31, c-crq pns32 vhd vvn d po32 j vvz p-acp vvb pno31, (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
272 and become his Disciples; Behold, we have forsaken all, and follow'd Thee: and become his Disciples; Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed Thee: cc vvi po31 n2; vvb, pns12 vhb vvn d, cc vvd pno21: (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
273 What shall we have therefore? He not only pronounces a Blessing upon them for their Piety, ver. 28. Verily I say unto you, that ye which have follow'd me in the regeneration, What shall we have Therefore? He not only pronounces a Blessing upon them for their Piety, ver. 28. Verily I say unto you, that you which have followed me in the regeneration, q-crq vmb pns12 vhi av? pns31 xx av-j vvz dt vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n1, fw-la. crd av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, cst pn22 r-crq vhb vvn pno11 p-acp dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
274 when the Son of Man shall sit in the Throne of his Glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve Thrones, judging the Twelve Tribes of Israel: when the Son of Man shall fit in the Throne of his Glory, you also shall fit upon twelve Thrones, judging the Twelve Tribes of Israel: c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn22 av vmb vvi p-acp crd n2, vvg dt crd n2 pp-f np1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
275 But makes a General Promise to all others, that should not suffer any of those things they now have to draw them away from his Service, that they should receive a more exceeding reward for it, ver. 29. And every One that hath forsaken, not only that has actually left them, But makes a General Promise to all Others, that should not suffer any of those things they now have to draw them away from his Service, that they should receive a more exceeding reward for it, ver. 29. And every One that hath forsaken, not only that has actually left them, cc-acp vvz dt j vvb p-acp d n2-jn, cst vmd xx vvi d pp-f d n2 pns32 av vhb pc-acp vvi pno32 av p-acp po31 n1, cst pns32 vmd vvi dt av-dc j-vvg n1 p-acp pn31, fw-la. crd cc d pi cst vhz vvn, xx av-j d vhz av-j vvd pno32, (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
276 but hath in his mind so given them up, as to resolve not to value any of these things in comparison of his duty; but hath in his mind so given them up, as to resolve not to valve any of these things in comparison of his duty; cc-acp vhz p-acp po31 n1 av vvn pno32 a-acp, c-acp pc-acp vvi xx pc-acp vvi d pp-f d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
277 Every one that hath thus forsaken Houses, or Brethren, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Wife, or Children, or Lands for my Names sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit Everlasting Life. Every one that hath thus forsaken Houses, or Brothers, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Wife, or Children, or Lands for my Names sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit Everlasting Life. d pi cst vhz av vvn n2, cc n2, cc n2, cc n1, cc n1, cc n1, cc n2, cc n2 p-acp po11 n2 n1, vmb vvi dt crd n1, cc vmb vvi j n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
278 And now when this is the Case; When such persons as these have not only a Promise, that God will endue them with a more plentiful portion of his Spirit than other men, And now when this is the Case; When such Persons as these have not only a Promise, that God will endue them with a more plentiful portion of his Spirit than other men, cc av c-crq d vbz dt n1; c-crq d n2 c-acp d vhb xx av-j dt n1, cst np1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt av-dc j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cs j-jn n2, (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
279 and so render their duty, though so much Greater in its self than that of others, and so render their duty, though so much Greater in its self than that of Others, cc av vvb po32 n1, c-acp av d jc p-acp po31 n1 cs d pp-f n2-jn, (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
280 yet to them as easie as our Lesser Engagements are to us; yet to them as easy as our Lesser Engagements Are to us; av p-acp pno32 p-acp j p-acp po12 jc n2 vbr pc-acp pno12; (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
281 Who as we have not their Difficulties, so neither have we the promises of such an Assistance, Who as we have not their Difficulties, so neither have we the promises of such an Assistance, r-crq c-acp pns12 vhb xx po32 n2, av av-d vhb pns12 dt n2 pp-f d dt n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
282 as we see they have, to support us: But are moreover assur'd, that their Piety shall receive a proportionable reward; as we see they have, to support us: But Are moreover assured, that their Piety shall receive a proportionable reward; c-acp pns12 vvb pns32 vhb, pc-acp vvi pno12: cc-acp vbr av vvn, cst po32 n1 vmb vvi dt j n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
283 They shall as much out shine in us in the Firmament of Glory hereafter, as they now exceed us in their Power, and Riches, and in what is yet more valuable, their Ability of doing Good: It must certainly be very much their fault, They shall as much out shine in us in the Firmament of Glory hereafter, as they now exceed us in their Power, and Riches, and in what is yet more valuable, their Ability of doing Good: It must Certainly be very much their fault, pns32 vmb p-acp d av vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 av, c-acp pns32 av vvb pno12 p-acp po32 n1, cc n2, cc p-acp r-crq vbz av av-dc j, po32 n1 pp-f vdg j: pn31 vmb av-j vbi av av-d po32 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
284 and what will doubtless render them exceedingly more inexcusable than Other Men, if they be not in some measure as careful of themselves, and as zealous in their duty as all these excellent Advantages engage them to be; and what will doubtless render them exceedingly more inexcusable than Other Men, if they be not in Some measure as careful of themselves, and as zealous in their duty as all these excellent Advantages engage them to be; cc q-crq vmb av-j vvi pno32 av-vvg av-dc j cs j-jn n2, cs pns32 vbb xx p-acp d n1 c-acp j pp-f px32, cc c-acp j p-acp po32 n1 p-acp d d j n2 vvb pno32 pc-acp vbi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
285 and as for other Mens sakes as well as their own, we ought to beseech them that they would become. and as for other Men's sakes as well as their own, we ought to beseech them that they would become. cc c-acp p-acp j-jn ng2 n2 c-acp av c-acp po32 d, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pno32 cst pns32 vmd vvi. (2) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
286 But this is not yet all the Use we are to make of these Reflections; Which ought not only to encrease the Piety, and inflame the Zeal of those above us: But at the same time, But this is not yet all the Use we Are to make of these Reflections; Which ought not only to increase the Piety, and inflame the Zeal of those above us: But At the same time, p-acp d vbz xx av av-d dt n1 pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f d n2; r-crq vmd xx av-j p-acp vvb dt n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f d p-acp pno12: cc-acp p-acp dt d n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 2
287 2dly, To teach us, whom it has pleased God to place in a lower, but if we knew our own Happiness, a no less blessed Estate; to be perfectly contented with our Condition, 2dly, To teach us, whom it has pleased God to place in a lower, but if we knew our own Happiness, a no less blessed Estate; to be perfectly contented with our Condition, av, pc-acp vvi pno12, ro-crq pn31 vhz vvn np1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jc, p-acp cs pns12 vvd po12 d n1, dt av-dx av-dc j-vvn n1; pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 73 Image 2
288 though it should chance to be never so low and mean in the World. though it should chance to be never so low and mean in the World. cs pn31 vmd vvi pc-acp vbi av-x av j cc j p-acp dt n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 73 Image 2
289 For, since this present Life is but a time of Tryal, a State in which we are not to continue very long, For, since this present Life is but a time of Trial, a State in which we Are not to continue very long, p-acp, c-acp d j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi av av-j, (2) sermon (DIV1) 74 Image 2
290 and then whatever our portion here may be, if we do but manage our selves as we ought in it, we are sure we shall be exceedingly Happy in the other World: and then whatever our portion Here may be, if we do but manage our selves as we ought in it, we Are sure we shall be exceedingly Happy in the other World: cc av r-crq po12 n1 av vmb vbi, cs pns12 vdb p-acp vvi po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vmd p-acp pn31, pns12 vbr j pns12 vmb vbi av-vvg j p-acp dt j-jn n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 74 Image 2
291 Wherefore should we murmur or repine against Gods Providence? As if Eternal Glory were not a sufficient recompence for a little trouble and misery in the pursuit of it. Wherefore should we murmur or repine against God's Providence? As if Eternal Glory were not a sufficient recompense for a little trouble and misery in the pursuit of it. q-crq vmd pns12 vvb cc vvd p-acp npg1 n1? c-acp cs j n1 vbdr xx dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 74 Image 2
292 I confess, I am not so great a Sceptick, as to go about to perswade you, that there are not some Advantages in a plentiful portion of the Good things of this present World: I confess, I am not so great a Sceptic, as to go about to persuade you, that there Are not Some Advantages in a plentiful portion of the Good things of this present World: pns11 vvb, pns11 vbm xx av j dt j-jn, a-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp pc-acp vvi pn22, cst a-acp vbr xx d n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f d j n1: (2) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
293 Or that it is all one, whether a man be poor and despised, or else Rich and Honourable in it. Or that it is all one, whither a man be poor and despised, or Else Rich and Honourable in it. cc cst pn31 vbz d pi, cs dt n1 vbb j cc vvn, cc av j cc j p-acp pn31. (2) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
294 But yet this I may affirm; But yet this I may affirm; p-acp av d pns11 vmb vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
295 that to him who is accustomed to think, and has a quick and lively apprehension of the Happiness of the other Life, the wants of this will be very supportable. that to him who is accustomed to think, and has a quick and lively apprehension of the Happiness of the other Life, the Wants of this will be very supportable. cst p-acp pno31 r-crq vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, cc vhz dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, dt n2 pp-f d vmb vbi av j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
296 And while we can lookup to Heaven, and there see the poor Lazarus in Abraham 's bosome, we shall be able to find an Argument not only of Contentedness, And while we can lookup to Heaven, and there see the poor Lazarus in Abraham is bosom, we shall be able to find an Argument not only of Contentedness, cc cs pns12 vmb n1 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt j np1 p-acp np1 vbz n1, pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n1 xx av-j pp-f n1, (2) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
297 but even of Comfort too in the Reflection; but even of Comfort too in the Reflection; cc-acp av pp-f n1 av p-acp dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
298 though we should chance for the present to lie, as he once did, at the rich mans door, and feed on the Crumbs that fall from his Table. though we should chance for the present to lie, as he once did, At the rich men door, and feed on the Crumbs that fallen from his Table. cs pns12 vmd vvi p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns31 a-acp vdd, p-acp dt j ng1 n1, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 cst vvb p-acp po31 n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
299 And, Oh! that it would please God, we might all so seriously meditate on these things, that whatever our portion now be, we may have a blessed reversion in Heaven; where alone true Happiness is to be expected by us. And, Oh! that it would please God, we might all so seriously meditate on these things, that whatever our portion now be, we may have a blessed reversion in Heaven; where alone true Happiness is to be expected by us. cc, uh cst pn31 vmd vvi np1, pns12 vmd d av av-j vvi p-acp d n2, cst r-crq po12 n1 av vbi, pns12 vmb vhi dt j-vvn n1 p-acp n1; c-crq av-j j n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (2) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 2
300 Consider, I beseech you, the Time is coming, it cannot be far off, when we must all lie down in the Grave: Consider, I beseech you, the Time is coming, it cannot be Far off, when we must all lie down in the Grave: vvb, pns11 vvb pn22, dt n1 vbz vvg, pn31 vmbx vbi av-j a-acp, c-crq pns12 vmb d vvi a-acp p-acp dt j: (2) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 2
301 When the Rich and Mighty shall as certainly die as the Poor and Miserable; and carry none of their State and Grandeur along with them. When the Rich and Mighty shall as Certainly die as the Poor and Miserable; and carry none of their State and Grandeur along with them. c-crq dt j cc j vmb p-acp av-j vvi p-acp dt j cc j; cc vvi pix pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 a-acp p-acp pno32. (2) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 2
302 When all titles and distinctions shall be forgotten; When all titles and Distinctions shall be forgotten; c-crq d n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn; (2) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 2
303 and the greatest Monarch stand with as little Advantage before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, as the meanest of his Vassals. and the greatest Monarch stand with as little Advantage before the Judgment seat of christ, as the Meanest of his Vassals. cc dt js n1 vvb p-acp p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt js pp-f po31 n2. (2) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 2
304 And what will it then avail any of us, that we have been, it may be, Great or Honourable on Earth, if we must be from henceforth Miserable to all Eternity? And what will it then avail any of us, that we have been, it may be, Great or Honourable on Earth, if we must be from henceforth Miserable to all Eternity? cc q-crq vmb pn31 av vvi d pp-f pno12, cst pns12 vhb vbn, pn31 vmb vbi, j cc j p-acp n1, cs pns12 vmb vbi p-acp av j p-acp d n1? (2) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 2
305 How shall we then begin to envy the Blessed Fortune of those men, whom we were wont to despise heretofore? We thought their Condition poor and miserable. How shall we then begin to envy the Blessed Fortune of those men, whom we were wont to despise heretofore? We Thought their Condition poor and miserable. q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb pc-acp vvi dt vvn n1 pp-f d n2, ro-crq pns12 vbdr j pc-acp vvi av? pns12 vvd po32 n1 j cc j. (2) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 2
306 We esteem'd them neglected of God, the scorn of Men, and out-cast of the people. But alas! now we see the difference; We esteemed them neglected of God, the scorn of Men, and outcast of the people. But alas! now we see the difference; pns12 vvd pno32 vvn pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp uh! av pns12 vvb dt n1; (2) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 2
307 And how much more fortunate a poor Good Man is in the meanest Estate, than the Sinner in all the heighth of his most flourishing Condition. And how much more fortunate a poor Good Man is in the Meanest Estate, than the Sinner in all the height of his most flourishing Condition. cc c-crq av-d av-dc j dt j j n1 vbz p-acp dt js n1, cs dt n1 p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j-vvg n1. (2) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 2
308 And may we then every one of us so effectually ponder all these things, that whatever temporal Blessings we now enjoy, And may we then every one of us so effectually ponder all these things, that whatever temporal Blessings we now enjoy, cc vmb pns12 av d crd pp-f pno12 av av-j vvi d d n2, cst r-crq j ng2 pns12 av vvi, (2) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 2
309 yet our portion may not be in them: yet our portion may not be in them: av po12 n1 vmb xx vbi p-acp pno32: (2) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 2
310 Nor that be ever objected to us, which Abraham here called the Rich Man in our Text to consider; Nor that be ever objected to us, which Abraham Here called the Rich Man in our Text to Consider; ccx cst vbb av vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq np1 av vvd dt j n1 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi; (2) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 2
311 Son, remember, that Thou in thy life-time hast received thy Good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; Son, Remember, that Thou in thy lifetime hast received thy Good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; n1, vvb, cst pns21 p-acp po21 n1 vh2 vvn po21 j n2, cc av np1 j-jn n2; (2) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2
312 but now He is comforted and Thou art tormented. FINIS. but now He is comforted and Thou art tormented. FINIS. cc-acp av pns31 vbz vvn cc pns21 vb2r vvn. fw-la. (2) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2

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